Berlin Citizen April 18, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Timberlin Golf Course looks to construct new driving range By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Submitted by Danielle Salina

Griswold Elementary School students jump and cheer in the school library as their school is announced the winner of the Follett Challenge.

Griswold school wins Follett Challenge Griswold Elementary School was the only elementary school in the nation to place in the Follett Challenge competition, grabbing the highly-sought-after $5,000 People’s Choice Award, with 26,369 votes. The second highest vote-getting school was over 2,000 votes behind Griswold. All 115 Follett Challenge entries had to demonstrate how its school and district has aligned curriculum and approach in order to teach

the skills needed to engage students, foster literacy and promote critical thinking. Contestants also had to exhibit how teachers, staff and administrators are implementing a collaborative program with other subject areas in the school. Applicants had to complete an online application, resulting in a 15-page essay, and then produce and submit a three-to-five minute video demonstrating how the program is preparing

students for the demands of the 21st century. Final scores were weighted - 70 percent based on the written component and 30 percent based on the voting participation. Follett announced its competition winners live April 5. The announcement was recorded on its website, www.follettchallenge.com, along with the list of winners. Griswold students See Wins, page 6

Timberlin golf staff and town officials are looking to construct a new driving range near the first hole on the course because of two glitches visitors face with the existing range. Golfers are only allowed to hit irons with limited-flight range balls, according to Jonathan Zuk, director of golf. “People aren’t allowed wood drivers or anything

like that because the balls travel to the abutting property owner’s land or it can hit our maintenance building,” Zuk said. The neighboring property owners are Al and Judy Hall who run Ferndale Berry Farm, a pick-your-own blueberry farm on Southington Road. The concern came to light in 2010. “When we found out, the

See Range, page 8

Town presents its proposed budget at public hearing By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen Town Council, the Board of Education and the Budget Committee held a public hearing April 9 to discuss the $76,784,480 fiscal year 2013-14 proposed budget. The current mill rate is 25.15. Under the proposed town budget, the mill rate would increase to 28.9. This means residents would be charged $28.9 for each $1,000 of taxable property if the

budget is adopted at the referendum Tuesday, April 30. If the budget is not passed by voters, it will be sent back to Town Council for review and adjustment. It will then automatically be adopted, as is, without a second referendum. The 3.76 mill increase is due to the decrease on the Oct. 1, 2012, Grand List after the recent revaluation. Town Manager Denise McNair

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State Rep. Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin), state leaders, autism advocacy groups and families from around the state celebrated the annual Autism Advocacy Day at the state Capitol recently. The event draws attention to Autism Spectrum Disorders and affected individuals and families. ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). H.B. 5932, a bill to amend the general statutes to retain health insurance coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders as currently defined before changes to the definition are made, was introduced this session by Abercrombie. Abercrombie is House chair of the Human Services Committee and vice chair of the Human Services SubCommittee of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen

Local honored for decades of dedication to public health By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Submitted by Patricia Checko

Patricia Checko

Haven in 1964, Checko began her career as an infectious disease research assistant at Yale University. She still had the dream that she would attend medical school one day. After she left Yale, she went to work at Hartford Hospital in 1968 as a clinical microbiologist in its Connecticut Department of Public Health laboratory.

“At one point in my career there I was known as the ‘quire bug queen’ because when hospital labs have bacteria isolates they can’t identify that are clearly clinically significant, they send them off to the state.” Checko said she would receive the specimens and try

See Checko, page 24

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But Checko, PH, MPH, said she “journeyed down a circuitous route to public health.” “As I told people before, and I say it all the time, I came kicking and screaming to public health,” Checko said with a chuckle. When Checko was 7-yearsold her cousin, who was a senior in high school at the time, died of leukemia. The

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Berlin resident Dr. Patricia Checko, was recognized by the Connecticut Public Health Association on April 4, at the CPHA Public Health Awards and Networking Night, at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, for her contributions to public health leadership, education and advocacy in the state. Checko was honored with the Winslow Award, which is the highest public health recognition award in Connecticut. In a press release from the CPHA, it states, Checko is recognized for her “four decades of exemplary public health leadership including leading the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health and MATCH, a statewide coalition to reduce tobacco use; through her commitment to scholarship; and for her unwavering dedication to health equity and social justice.”

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Huskies hailed in Hartford Louisville last Tuesday, April 9, for the team’s recordtying eighth national championship. Fans held basketballs, photos of the players and more UConn gear while waiting for the parade to begin at 4 p.m. It started at the Capitol, traveled north on Trinity Street and circled Bushnell Park before returning to the Capitol.

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HARTFORD — A sea of blue and white sweatshirts, Huskies T-shirts and UConn caps began to form shortly after 3 p.m., Sunday, April 14, as thousands lined Trinity Street for the University of Connecticut women’s basketball victory parade. The UConn women routed

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Thursday, April 18, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen

UConn Continued from page 4

danced to the UConn band, which played on the back of a tractor trailer that inched slowly along the parade route. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy walked in the parade. The women’s team rode on a red double-decker bus and tossed colorful beads to their fans. At the end of the parade, the crowd gathered at the Capitol for a victory rally. Fans chanted “UConn! ... Huskies!” as they waited for the team to take the stage. Malloy said the team “made us all proud.” “I went to a bunch of the games this year and they

were just great from start to finish,” Malloy said. “You could see the growth, you could see what was happening, and you could see it come together. “And you could see Notre Dame lose,” he added, drawing laughs and cheers from the crowd. “Our women are strong, they are invincible,” UConn President Susan Herbst said. “You heard them roar against Notre Dame and Louisville.” Fans chanted senior guard Kelly Faris’ name as she made her way to the podium. “I’m freezing so I don’t know how you all feel,” Faris said laughing. “I truly be-

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Continued from page 1 watched the live stream from the school library and on the Smart Boards in their classrooms that afternoon. The sounds of the children singing along to their school song, loudly and proudly as it streamed live, echoed down the hallway. This moment made all the hard work worth it. Griswold’s library staff would like to thank everyone who supported the school through the Follett Challenge, and also give a special thanks to Principal Laurie Gjerpen and Assistant Principal Christian Strickland. From the teachers who utilize technology on a daily basis and provided the content needed to complete the video, to the students who reminded parents and public to vote on a daily basis, to the parents

and teachers who made regular postings on social media, to Roger’s Market who handed out “Stick with Griswold” lollipops to customers. The outpouring of support from Berlin, as well as the congratulatory emails from educators across the nation who are looking to create the type of environment that has been crafted and cultivated at Griswold, have been overwhelming. The students are currently coming up with different ideas on how the $5,000 will be allocated. Some sugges-

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The proposed site near hole one is heavily wooded. To determine if a new driving range is practicable, Zuk said, Timberlin has contracted architects Stephen Kay and Doug Smith, from a New Jersey/New York based firm. “They are the same architectural firm that did the renovations to Timberlin in 2005 and 2006,” he said. “They are going to do a cost estimate and a feasibility study to actually see if we can fit a new range in this area. They will also do a potential revenue projection with an 18 to 20 station driving range plan.” Another problem golfers struggle with is space and station availability. When

Berlin High school girls and boys golf practice at Timberlin before a game, there is not enough room for everyone to practice their swing. This leaves less time for practice since golfers have to take turns. When the public also wants to use the driving range, all the stations are occupied by the team. “Golf is a huge program for both boys and girls at Berlin High School because they have done so well in the state of Connecticut,” Zuk said. “I think it’s a great way to grow the game as far as getting younger boys and girls interested. But it gets overcrowded with the public and the high school on there also.”

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Celebrate Earth Day 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. Come out and volunteer for the Berlin Litter Committee’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 ambitious volunteers, local organizations, church groups, boy scouts, girl scouts, and residents to come out and give the committee a hand. Last year at this time, there were 61 volunteers who 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. The group meet in the front parking lot of the Ocean State plaza on Webster Square Road. The event is scheduled for 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 to be covered 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) 471-3496 or email pchester516@comcast.net. Submitted by Paul Chester, Berlin Litter Committee

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The Town of Berlin is seeking qualified developers for the key redevelopment site located at 848 Farmington Ave., across from the train station. The project is known as Depot Crossing. This 3.44 acre site is currently occupied by a partially completed three story, 23,986 square foot building — 8,896 square feet on the first and second floors and 6,194 square feet on the third floor. The selected developer will enter into a developer agreement with the town and then take assignment of or enter into an agreement to purchase or lease this site and create a top-quality mixed-use or commercial project.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 18, 2013 Scenario one: The selected developer will work with the Continued from page 10 town to apply for CHAMP funds using the Department other sources, such as equity of Economic and Community or private financing. and Development’s consoliAt present, the building is dated application with the partially completed including theory that the building will exterior shell, roof, windows, be developed as a mixed use doors, and sub-grade site project with commercial uses work. The first floor is unfin- on the first floor and residenished with a dirt floor. The sec- tial uses above. Under this ond and third floors are modu- scenario, the preferred devellar construction and are par- oper will be selected based on tially finished. Among the his or her experience and project elements not complete track record in developing are siding, dry wall, interior similar projects using state painting, paving, electrical housing grants. and lighting, finish plumbing, Scenario two: Town is open and elevator. Full building to proposals that demonstrate plans will be made available that financing for the acquisiand all respondents should tion and redevelopment will make an appointment to in- be provided from other spect the premises before sub- sources. Under this scenario, mitting a proposal. the town will also consider deThe town is interested in se- velopment concepts involving lecting a developer under one alternate mixtures of uses that would complement the of two scenarios.

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Project Continued from page 10 3. Assist the town to apply for a CHAMP Grant (or secure alternative financing for the acquisition of the property), if applicable. 4. Commence a marketing effort to secure tenants for the commercial space. 5. Prepare a plan for revisions to the site plan and updates to the floor plans based on the intended use. 6. Refine the project proforma that will be the basis of subsequent applications for financing. 7. The Town will prepare a concept plan for the revision of the lot lines with the adjacent fire house property. The developer will cooperate in this effort.

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Nutmeg Readers - Children who have read all 10 Nutmeg books should notify the library by April 30. The Nutmeg books are 10 titles chosen each year for children in grades four through six. Children vote on their favorite title in the month of April. Poetry Night - The third annual poetry night is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m., for grades one to six. Pick up an entry form and share an original poem. Mother Goose Time Wednesdays, at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies

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during two weeks July 8-12: Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, for preschool through fifth grades. July 8-12: Joy Fun and Games Camp, for children in grades one to four, from noon to 3 p.m., and Savior teambuilding and group games camp for grades five to eight. July 15-19: EtC Creative Arts and Drama Camp, from 9 to 3:30 p.m., for grades five to eight. For more information, call (860) 828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.

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Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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Marie P. Ruscio, 86, of Ke n s i n g t o n , wife of the late John Ruscio, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 7, 2013. She was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Bucknavage) Sidlosky. She was a member of St. Paul Church, and an honorary member of the Lady Knights of Columbus. For over 37 years, Marie and her family loved to vacation in Aruba enjoying many sunsets together on the balcony. She was an avid bowler and played cards at the Berlin Senior Center. She always looked forward to playing cards with her friends Ida, Mary, and Dolly. Marie is survived by a daughter Lynn Lozinski and her husband William, of Southington; two sons Chester Ruscio and his companion Rose Marie Hobart, of Southington, and Richard Ruscio and his wife Chrisann, of Berlin; six grandchildren Carissa Lozinski, Catrina Lozinski and her fiancé Philip Deutsch, Douglas Ruscio and his wife Adrianna, Julie Huggins and her husband Cleve, Janis Francalangia and her husband Dave, and Jason Ruscio; four great grandchildren John, Matthew, Joseph and Thomas and several nieces and nephews. Services were held April 10, 2013, from the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church.

Entombment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery New Britain. To leave words of condolence, visit www.BerlinM e m o r i a l F u n e r a l H o m e. com.

Helen Simpson Helen (Boettger) Simpson, 85, of Kensi n g t o n , beloved widow of Thomas Ronald Simpson, entered her eternal rest on April 9, 2013. Born in New Haven, the daughter of the late Karl and the late Helene (Klug) Boettger, she married her childhood sweetheart and they built their home in Kensington in 1956, where she was a very active and long term member of the Kensington Methodist Church and the Kensington Garden Club. While she made caring for her family her lifelong career; she also worked as a bookkeeper for the McFarland Manufactory in Hamden, the New Britain Spring Company, and later she and her beloved husband formed their own tax and financial consulting business. For more than 50 years, Helen loved volunteering at the Berlin Fair making fudge or pies for the church, flower arrangements or wreaths for the garden club, or serving stuffed baked potatoes for the Berlin Lions. She loved to dance and would take any opportunity to dance with her beloved husband, whether on a restaurant dance floor or in the kitchen. Helen loved to create; a new garden, a new cross stitch

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project, a new recipe, or a prayer shawl for someone in need. Nothing pleased her more than movie dates with the girls, making cookies with her grandchildren, or going for a swim in Cromwell with the boys. For her last active 10 years, she spent winters at her home at Fairway Village in Largo, Florida, where she enjoyed daily water aerobics and spending time with friends and family. Helen leaves her two beloved children, Linda Lareau and her husband Roland, of Canton, and Thomas Simpson and Christina Daniele, of Cromwell; four grandchildren, Alaina Lareau, Nicole Lareau, James Simpson and Thomas Connor Simpson; and her sister and brotherin-law, Eleanor and William Browne, of Tequesta, Fla. Helen had many friends, neighbors and relatives whose lives she touched in countless ways. Funeral services were held April 16, 2013, at the Kensington Methodist Church. Interment followed in the South Burial Grounds, Kensington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Simpson Memorial Fund, Kensington Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss Road, Kensington CT 06037. Her family would like to thank the staff of Masonicare Hospice, Andrew House and The Hospital of Special Care for the loving care they provided Mom. Porter’s Funeral service in Kensington is assisting her family.

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Jean (Campbell) Clines, 70, of New Britain, passed away on April 7, 2013, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William T. Clines, Sr. Born in Grindstone, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and June (Burby) Campbell- Jameson. Jean has been a New Britain resident for over 60 years and attended St. Mary Church. In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by two sons and a daughter-inlaw, William T. Clines, Jr. and his wife Ellen, of Kensington, and Robert G. Clines, of New Britain; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Lee and Harold Franco, of New Britain; four grandchildren, Jennifer Burke, Keri Tkac , Stephanie Clines and Dylan Franco; four great-grandchildren, Samantha Burke, Benjamin, Joseph, and Daisy Tkac; five brothers, David Campbell, of Watertown, Raleigh “Butch” Campbell, of W. Haven, Jay Jameson, of Waterbury, Joe and John Jameson, both of Torrington; two sisters Sharon Chouinard and Patsy Hosko, both of Waterbury, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Campbell. A memorial service was held April 11, 2013, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual May Breakfast for Saturday, May 4, from 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast features cod fish cakes and homemade breakfast foods. The event also features the Posey Shop and baked goods. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour immediately following. An adultstaffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped with personal-assist hearing devices. In addition to monthly communication, communion is offered Sundays, at 9:45 a.m., for anyone who wishes to participate.

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Vote no on budget

To the editor: I just read another article regarding the new tax rate in Berlin. Local media reports that, although the mill rate is increasing, the reappraisal will cause taxes to increase slightly. Slightly they say. My appraisal went down $11,600, but with the new mill rate (28.91) my taxes will increase by $750. I hardly call this a slight increase. Our town officials are trying to conceal increased spending and blaming the reappraisal. Please check your appraisals and compare your new taxes to the amount you

paid last year. Then go to the town meeting and get out and vote on April 30. We cannot allow our taxes to continue to escalate at this rate. And this is only the beginning. Next year, with all the cost over runs of the high school renovations, your taxes will increase even more. Let your voice be heard. Vote on April 30. Karen Maier Berlin

Decrease taxes To the editor: Why is it the town gives us hope when the mill rate goes down, we hope the taxes also go down, when it reality they go up? More political workings! I feel if the mill rate goes down, the town should also allow the taxes to go down to attract more people and businesses into town but the politicians don’t think logically. Jay Ritter Berlin

Bus camera mounted To the editor: I have asked and finally this week, had the privilege of having a camera mounted in my bus. This camera works when I have my SOS lights come on, while I’m stopped either picking up or discharging students. Time after time, people run our lights, care less about the safety of the students, knowing we have to get their license plate, time, etc. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. To the three people who ran my lights this week, enjoy your ticket. I think the fine is $450 each. This more than pays for the cost of the camera and I hope they decide to keep it in my bus permanently. To my students, teachers, and coaches, I have, and always will, do whatever I have to, to keep you all safe. Ron Kokofsky Bus #1040 Berlin

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Monday, April 22 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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‘A dream and a future’ By Eric Cotton The governor wants to lavish the University of Connecticut with $2.1 billion for yet another expansion. Meanwhile, the state university system, which now includes local community colleges, has been forced to freeze hiring, reduce course offerings and raise tuition. Funding for state schools, like my alma mater Central Connecticut State University, has been cut by nearly $50 million or 15.3 percent in the last two years. This wildly disproportionate approach is not a recipe for long-term prosperity. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the governor’s consolidation of the four state universities with 12 community colleges and Charter Oak State College was done with no larger vision for the future of these vital institutions and apparently not much concern for the largely middle- and lower-income residents they serve. “A university, a dream and a future aren’t eliminated in a day. They are eroded brick by brick until there is nothing left to hold on to,” Robert Hohman, a senior at Southern Connecticut State University, wrote in a recent oped.

Despite the sharp reduction in educational value, the state Board of Regents, which oversees the system, recently approved a 5.1 percent tuition increase. Students living on campus will now pay as much as $1,000 more per year for reduced access to the courses they need to graduate and larger class sizes. Commuters to a state school will pay up to $465 more per year and community college students will pay $188 more per year. It’s just the latest in a string of tuition increases over the last decade. Annual tuition and fees will have nearly doubled from $4,531 in 2002 to $8,990 in 2014, according to the Connecticut Mirror. The Board of Regents essentially pointed the finger at the governor and General Assembly this month before voting in favor of yet another increase in the face of student protests. “Nobody likes to increase taxes and tuition, etc.,” Regent Richard Balducci said. “The problem with us right now is we are at the end of the food chain.” Another problem is the reduction in student representation on the board — a See Future, next page

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said property value had been increasing for the past four years, but it was revaluated at a 10-percent decrease for fiscal year 2013/2014. McNair said she feels the proposed budget maintains the existing town services while trying to do the most with what the town receives in revenues. “So much of what is important to the quality of the town has been saved… I’d like to think there are good reasons to why we saved the services that our community has grown accustomed to,” McNair said. “The most difficult thing that had to be dealt with was the revaluation.” Robert Dacey, former town councilor who served as budget committee chair, said the town would have shown growth this year if it was not for the revaluation. “I would like to thank the Town Council, the Board of Education, town staff and the town manager for the work they did on this very difficult budget,” Dacey said, adding that the revaluation affects different people in different ways; people who have an older home may be impacted more. McNair said the largest ex-

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“Nearly half of the students in the system are the first generation in their families to attend college. For many, the state universities and community colleges represent their only chance for a quality, post-secondary education,” said Stephen Adair, CCSU professor and sociology department chairman, in a recent op-ed. Malloy was recently in Meriden touting his increased focus on early childhood learning in hopes of closing the racial and economic “achievement gap.” But those students’ prospects for success depend as much on their parents’ ability to get a degree and a good job. Why make that more difficult for them? Eric Cotton is Managing Editor of the Record-Journal, Meriden. Follow him on Twitter @ecotton3.

regards to transition, benefits and challenges. Brochu said the BOE supports a fullday program because “academically we really have no choice” in terms of the Common Core curriculum. “If people are opposed to a full day kindergarten they should discuss it with the Board of Education and not reject the budget because of it,” Brochu said. “What we will be looking to do this spring is offer parents an opportunity to talk about the issues because if we are going to full-day kindergarten we want to provide the opportunity to hear every concern and take that into account when we are designing a program. I hope this is a be-

ginning to a continuous conversation.” During the public hearing, Dacey said, “if you look at the Board of Education budget increase of $1,485,182 and the debt service increase of $1.3 million that leaves only $500,000 to run the rest of the town.” He said of that $500,000 increase, $250,000 is in the police department, leaving $250,000 for the town services. “The town bonded $6 million two years ago for repair of the roads and in order to keep the roads from deteriorating at a continuous rate, the town should hire more staff in the highway department,” Dacey said. “In next

few years we will see a tremendous increase in debt service for the schools, roads, and other items. I feel that this is an ideal time to look at bonding to get the roads done faster.” Copies of the proposed budgets are available to the public in the office of the Town Clerk, or visit www.town.berlin.ct.us to view the proposed budget online.

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penditure of the town’s budget is education and schools, which is budgeted at a $1.285 million increase from last year. The Board of Education requested $40,573,461 but Town Council approved $40,373,043. BOE President Gary Brochu said the majority of the board’s budget is “made up of people,” meaning staff, salaries and benefits, but a major component of the BOE’s FY 2013-14 proposed budget is for full-day kindergarten. Brochu said the BOE made full-day program its educational priority this year. In the proposed budget under full-day K, $120,000 is accounted for classroom furniture supplies, $245,600 for classroom retrofit costs, $419,667 for salaries and benefits for 6.5 full-time educators. Brochu said $324,300 in a non-lapsing fund will be used to offset some of the retrofitting costs. The BOE also is proposing to use $275,000 from next year’s budget to offset the costs of teachers. The total net cost to the town would be $144,667. Brochu told the public that the BOE has had many discussions with school administration and teachers of elementary schools, from other towns, who have implemented full-day kindergarten in

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CitizenSeniors Guide to good life choices Guy Williams is scheduled to present a cooking demonstration and complimentary serving of a healthy meal on Tuesday, April 23, at 2 p.m., at the Senior Center. To sign up, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the

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Senior trips May 5 - Warner Theater “City of Angels” May 20 - Charles River Boat Cruise.

AARP trips Thursday, April 25 - Newport Playhouse Show “Spreading it Around” with lunch. 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 Gelston 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 lunch at the Dan’l Webster Inn. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - New England tour and lunch at Salem Cross Inn. Thursday, Dec. 5 - Christ-

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DUI Checkpoint results

A field sobriety checkpoint was scheduled on Feb. 28, from 6 p.m. to midnight, on the Berlin Turnpike. A total of 674 vehicles were directed through the checkpoint during the detail; 13 motorists were flagged by

the contact officers for DUI testing or other investigative interviews. Number of arrests and charges: One motorist was charged with DUI. One motorist was arrested on drug charges, Marijuana, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and $1,619 in cash

were seized as evidence. Six motorists were cited for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Two motorists were cited for operating without a driver’s license. One motorist was cited for expired emissions. Seven motor vehicles were towed. A Field Sobriety Checkpoint was set on March 29, from 6 p.m. to midnight, on the southbound side of the Berlin Turnpike, south of Deming Road. A total of 1,475 vehicles were directed through the checkpoint during the detail where vehicles were briefly detained and interviewed by officers. Of the 1,475 vehicles passing through the checkpoint, 29 motorists were flagged by

the contact officers for DUI testing or other investigative interviews. The results are: Number of arrests and charges: Four motorists were cited for operating a motor vehicle with registration suspended due to lack of insurance. One motorist was charged with possession of drugs Ten motorists were cited for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. One motorist was cited for misuse of marker plates, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance. One motorist was cited for three counts of failure to secure children in a proper child restraint system. Two motorists were cited for operating without a dri-

ver’s license. One motorist was cited for failure to wear a seatbelt One motorist was cited for operating a motor vehicle under suspension. Eighteen motor vehicles were towed.

Bench thefts

The Berlin Police Department is investigating the thefts of three benches which were stolen from in front of three businesses in the 100 block of Mill Street in Berlin over Easter weekend. The suspect was videotaped on one of the businesses’ video surveillance systems. He is a white male, approximately 5’10’’, 200 lbs.,

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Hall of Fame banquet The fourth annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at the Aqua Turf Banquet Club in Southington. The following former Berlin High School athletes, coaches, contributors, and team are scheduled to be inducted into the BHS Athletic Hall of Fame during the ceremony: Wilfred R. Guite, Charles Vigra, Todd Marble, Jon Veneziano, Jason Maule, Amanda Rival Bernt, Anthony Reynolds, Anthony

Santoro, Leo Veleas, Arthur B. Powers, Sr. and the 1986 BHS Girls Softball Team. Tickets are available at Academy Printing Services, 900 Farmington Ave.; Timberlin Golf Course Pro Shop, Southington Road; and Amenta’s Barber Shop, New Britain Road; or contact Diane Egazarian at (860) 402-1169 or email degazarian@sbcglobal.net. For more information regarding the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame, visit bhshalloffame.org.

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 22: Beef vegetable soup. Cheese ravioli, meat sauce, country blend vegetables, garlic bread, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, April 23: Orange juice, pepper steak au jus, diced potatoes, peas and car-

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rots, whole wheat bread, banana. Wednesday, April 24: Pineapple juice, honey roasted chicken breast, rice pilaf, broccoli, multi-grain bread, ice cream cup. Thursday, April 25: Chicken noodle soup, lemon pepper fish, baked sweet potato, garden salad, wheat bread, grapes. Friday, April 26: Sliced ham with maple glaze, sesame noodles, spinach, pumpernickel bread, tapioca pudding.

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Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York - Jared Breindel, of Kensington. University of Rochester, New York - Pooja Patel, of Berlin.

Scholastic achievements Christine Maroon, of Berlin, is scheduled to participate in an internship position at Viacom. She is a student at Emerson College, Massachusetts. Ryan Morrison, of Berlin, has been named a SURE scholar at Stonehill College, Massachusetts. SURE scholars will work with faculty members on research projects over the 2013 summer.

All Night Graduation Party events

reflective address signs for purchase. For more information, costs or to place an order, call Diane Deutsch at (860) 828-5791.

Reunions The New Britain High School Class of 1977 has scheduled a reunion for Aug. 24. For more information, email your contact information to nbhsclassof77@yahoo.com. St. Thomas Aquinas High School New Britain Class of 1963 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Saturday, Oct. 5. For more information, visit aquinas1963.my event.com.

Applications are available at the guidance department at Berlin High School. Return completed applications by April 26 to Berlin High School. The New Britain Symphony Board of Directors is accepting audition applications for the Helen KilduffElizabeth Elia Scholarship. Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, at South Congregational Church in

New Britain. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a New Britain, Berlin or Plainville high school senior who displays proficiency in voice, keyboard or an orchestral instrument and who has been accepted by an institution of higher learning to major in music. Applications are available from the high school music and guidance departments. Application deadline is May 21.

Scholarship Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to grant a scholarship to a Berlin High School senior pursuing a career in agriculture, botany, conservation, horticulture, floral design, plant science or related fields. Education should be at an accredited two or four year institution.

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We welcome more amazing physicians to the hospital Justin T. Montanye, M.D. Neurology Practice: As part of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, he practices at MidState Medical Group, 455 Lewis Ave., Suite 221, Meriden, 203-694-8550 Education: Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y.; rotating internship and neurology residency, Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y.; clinical neurophysiology fellowship, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. Experience: Before joining MidState Medical Group in 2011, he had practiced at Cayuga Neurologic Services, Ithaca, N.Y.

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to figure out what they were. If her department could not figure out what a specimen was, then she would send the sample to CDC. “It was very interesting,” Checko said. “I would get, let’s say, a strange organism you wouldn’t see very much like a brucella melitensis (a bacteria that can be transferred from animal to human through unpasteurized, contaminated goat milk). So I would call the doctor and say, ‘okay has this person been traveling overseas to any place,’ and the doctor would say ‘yes the patient has been on vacation to such and such a place.’ I have always been interested in that end of things.” After eight years of working on the clinical/research end of the medical field, Checko transferred over to the epidemiology unit as director of its program from 1976 to 1985. “I saw some incredible things,” Checko said. “When I first arrived there, it was the period of time when everyone was saying infectious diseases were dead, we concurred them all, we got all the antibiotics, and chronic diseases were going to rule the world.” But that was not the case. Within her first six months in the epidemiology unit, a brand new outbreak, now known as Legionnaire disease, appeared. Veterans suddenly became ill and some men died due to the outbreak. Checko said survivors were given a 12-page questionnaire to figure out where the outbreak originated and what it was. “It’s namely a generous disease because all of these World War II veterans were at this big convention in Philadelphia and they started coming down with this respiratory illness that got progressively worst and many of them died,” Checko said. “It’s called legionnaires because they were all veterans.” It took the health department several years to figure out what the disease was, according to Checko. “If you are lucky enough

to grow an organism, which we are much better at today than way back then, and then put all the pieces together to show the chain of causality of the disease, then you can figure out what it is and how it’s transmitted,” Checko said. “That’s the incredible thing about epidemiology. You’re looking at the causality of disease and then figuring out interventions to prevent it from happening in the future.” Some outbreaks Checko has dealt with have been local, and some have been national. In 1918 there was an influenza outbreak that was pandemic around the world. Up to 100 million people died. So in 1976, there was concern that another epidemic could happen because researchers were starting to isolate a new strain of influenza called the swine flu. In order to prevent an outbreak, the public health department came up with a national campaign. “The interesting thing about this one is that it was the flu that didn’t happen,” Checko said. “Millions and millions of people were vaccinated and the flu turned out to be incredibly mild. But what did happen was that some people had a reaction to the vaccine and got this disease called Guillain-Barre which is a paralysis. So not only did we not have the swine flu, but we also set up this huge fear of the vaccine. It had a very bad ramification to public health.” But Checko and public health professionals continued to work on disease prevention. “Germs have been around a lot longer than we have,” Checko said. “They are a lot smarter than we are and they have managed to survive and take advantage of their hosts over millions of years, so they really are not going to go away.” When the AIDS epidemic broke out in 1988, she shifted her focus on AIDS prevention advocacy as epidemiology chief for the AIDS Division. In 1996, Checko was appointed the director of health for the Bristol-Burlington Health District where she

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Coats’ Notes

Golfers Forauer, Kemmling lead the way; Softball team perfect through five games Photo by Patrick Matthews

By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

Austin Forauer fired a 38 as the Berlin High boys golf team turned back Plainville, 166-205, on a cool, breezy afternoon at Timberlin Golf Course. Nick Martino shot a 42, while Ryan Marquis and Chris Samiotis carded 43s. “This was a good win for us. We beat a team that was playing well, and with confidence,” coach John Line said. “We needed a test and we passed. I’m sure [Plainville coach Steve Guerriero] and his players are disappointed, but they will be ready for us when we visit Tunxis (May 7).” Line said the scores are sure to improve as the weather warms up. “Austin is playing well, and confidently. His season is only going to get better,” Line said. “Ryan and Nick felt they could have played better, but were pleased with the win.” Sophomore Julia Kemmling earned medalist honors with a 41 to lead the young Berlin High girls golf team to a 182-291 win over Manchester in the first match of the season at Timberlin Golf Course. Ashley D’Attilio, also a sophomore, carded a 42. Senior Emily Deutsch finished at 47 and yet anoth-

Julia Kemmling led the BHS girls golf team to a 182-291 victory over Manchester last week at Timberlin. The sophomore fired a 41 to earn match medalist honors. er sophomore, Emma Atkinson, rounded out the scoring with a 52. “It’s good to get our first match behind us,” coach Jim Barnes said. “Not a bad team score, but I know we can do better. “I was really proud of Emma, who was playing in her first varsity match. She shows some real promise and could be a real boost for our team this year.” Going back to last season, Kemmling has been the medalist in 14 of her 17 matches. She finished second in the state last year when she led Berlin to a team title with an 80 at Orange Hills Country Club, two strokes off the pace set by Kelly Whaley of Farmington. The softball race in the CCC South is brewing up to be a real burner and Berlin is in the thick of it. The Redcoats went into vacation week at 5-0 after trouncing Wethersfield, 19-3, on Saturday. The next five games are in the division and will shape the See Notes, page 29

Straight From the Lip

It’s good to be home By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

The generations fly by in what seems like a blink of the eye. Wasn’t it just a short time ago that I was shaking hands for the first time with a colorful character whose managing style I once equated Lipshez in print to the inimitable Casey Stengel? Former Plainville High baseball coach Rob Freimuth is entering his second year of retirement from the diamond, leaving a legacy of sharp baseball strategy and endearing friendships. At about the same time – circa 1992, I’d say – I met another type of coach equally effective as Freim. He seemed gruff. I was actually nervous about approaching him after games,

particularly when he came up short against Plainville. But Leo Veleas, still proudly wearing the Berlin uniform in dugouts around central Connecticut, wasn’t what he appeared to be. He was more the Buck Showalter to Freimuth’s Stengel – very serious about the game and a sense of humor that you can recognize only after you get to know him. One day while covering a Berlin Legion game at Percival Field, Leo was running the scoreboard. I ambled up to the press box and the baseball gods intervened. If you love the game like I do, you can’t help but love the man. They won state championships, they won Northwest Conference titles, they coached a grandstand full of local legends, many of whom spread their gospel to new generations. Northwest coach and former Berlin ace Cory Carlson comes to mind. So does Freimuth’s successor at Plainville, Lou Mandeville, who

coached alongside Freimuth for years after playing for another Blue Devils legend, Ron Jones. Life goes on. The greats retire and we honor them. Others, like Veleas, continue on because there simply is no place he’d rather be than wearing the uniform and using the game to help turn boys into men. That brings me to something that is old and new – my byline on Plainville and Berlin sports stories. The old saying is you can’t go home again, but that obviously isn’t dyed in the wool. I am home again, on the sidelines with scorebook in hand, charting the ups and downs of Veleas’ Redcoats and Mandeville’s Devils. I was away for awhile, but now I’m home, as the new sports editor of the Plainville and Berlin Citizen. Nick Carroll, your long-time sports editor, has a new position – assistant news editor of the Meriden RecordJournal weeklies – and we will be

working hand-in-hand. Like Veleas, I’m not ready for the rocking chair. I always think about what happened when legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant retired. Within six months or so, he was dead. The mind must remain active for this deteriorating body to have a chance at old age. My energy is still there, although the fingers are a bit arthritic and there’s a much slower gait when I walk to the dugout to get late-inning changes. If anybody can connote my churning out stories with the Bristol and New Britain dailies with the fabled hare, surely I’ve become the tortoise. Hopefully slow and steady can win me a few races. Baseball has always been my passion. I had the privilege of working in the game as a minor league administrator from 1981-88, and cov-

See Home, page 29

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 18, 2013

Three BHS gridders selected for Military Bowl By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

Three Berlin High seniors have been selected to play in the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Classic Military Bowl football game for departing seniors to be held June 29 at Rentschler Field. Linemen Mitch Blanchette and Hector Rodriguez, and safety/running back Kevin Main will play for the “National Guard” in the game against the “Marines.” Players from around the state were selected by Na-

tional Guard coach Jim Buonocore of Ledyard and Marines coach Rob Fleeting of Windsor in a draft at Rentschler April 3. The first 25 rounds were held publicly and the squads were filled out behind the scenes. “It’s great to see these seniors from Berlin competing against other seniors from around the state,” BHS football coach John Capodice said. “They will all do very well.” Rodriguez, who played left tackle on offense and nose tackle on defense, was drafted in the eighth round. “He had a terrific senior season,” Capodice said. “He

worked very hard in the weight room and it transferred onto the field. He improved his quickness and strength.” Rodriguez will be furthering his football career and academic pursuits this fall at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. Blanchette, a three-year starter for the Class M finalists, played right tackle and nose guard. Capodice said he is currently reviewing his options for college. Main was the MVP in the Class M final against Hillhouse. He not only led the defensive backfield but helped pick up the slack in

the offensive backfield when Justin Gombotz was sidelined by injury. Capodice said he’s leaning toward Western Connecticut State University. “He competed at a high level,” Capodice said. “He’s a tough, hard-nosed player. He got more carries in the playoffs, and I knew he could do it. He had a great playoff run.” Capodice pointed out that having three players selected for the CHSCA’s prestigious clash speaks volumes for the program’s foundation and the lofty expectations that are set at BHS. “The kids worked hard in

the weight room under the supervision of some outstanding coaches so they were able to grow and prosper within the program,” Capodice said. “A lot of teams have good talent, but we build through our youth football program. It’s amazing how far it’s come from where I started to where it is now. Everybody’s on the same page.” Capodice sports an 82-21 record heading into his 10th season as head coach. Berlin qualified for the postseason in eight of his nine seasons and won a state championship in 2009.

Anglers will work it out Saturday on Opening Day By Mike Roberts Special to The Citizen

Hey, gang, are you ready for another Opening Day of trout season in this area of Connecticut? I know I am. Opening Day always falls on the third Saturday in April, which will be April 20 this year — this coming Saturday to be exact — and it officially opens at 6 a.m. Not 5:55 a.m. but 6 a.m. The 6 a.m. opening time is always interesting on the bodies of water like the Quinnipiac River, as anglers look anxiously at their watches awaiting the 6 a.m. opener, and it is amazing how some watches differ from others. There should be plenty of trout for the Opening Day festivities, as the DEEP Inland Fisheries will have stocked over 378,000 trout into state waters. They have been at it since late February right into March of this year, even though this winter has been mighty troublesome weather-wise. Peter Aarrestad, Director of the DEEP Inland Fisheries Division, said, “Stocking nearly four-hundred thousand fish prior to Opening Day is monumental in good weather, but despite the challenges we faced, all bodies of water that have

been scheduled for stocking will have been stocked.” Over 200 truckloads of trout were scheduled to be distributed throughout the state in preparation for Opening Day. They were released into 102 lakes and ponds and 200 rivers and streams. The following species and sizes were stocked: - 62,500 brook trout (10-11 inch) - 194,500 brown trout (10-11 inch) - 6,600 brown trout (12 inch) - 2,000 tiger trout (10-12 inch brook/brown hybrid) - 95,000 rainbow trout (1012 inch) - 15,000 rainbow trout (1214 inch) - 1,350 surplus broodstock (3-10 pound trout - all species) Anglers that might be looking for some pre-season catch-and-release trout fishing might look to any of the state’s 15 Trout Management Areas. A couple of the more popular ones close to our area are the Farmington River, Mill River in Hamden and the Salmon River in East Hampton (above the covered bridge). In fact, the Salmon River gets a heavy stocking of trout in the fly-fishing area and you can fish it catch and release right up to the 6 a.m.

Opening Day. The Quinnipiac River has been stocked by the DEEP Inland Fisheries and will be stocked again prior to Opening Day by the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association. There will also be some tagged trout put into the Quinnipiac River. It is interesting to note that only two tagged trout were caught and reported last year. The stocked portion of the Quinnipiac River will open April 20 at 6 a.m. It should also be noted that the stocked portion of the Quinnipiac River is closed to trout fishing from the bridge on Cheshire Street downriver until 6 a.m. Opening Day. It seems that every year we have some anglers who like to misinterpret the regulations in the CT Angler’s Guide (which should now be available in Tackle Shops and at license vendor outlets). The Quinnipiac River is not a TMA that allows catch-and-release trout fishing year round. However, the entire Quinnipiac River above Cheshire Street is designated as a Wild Trout Management Area in Cheshire and all the way to Southington. As such, it is open to catch-and-release trout fishing only. Anglers must use

barbless single hooks with flies or artificial lures only. Where will you be for Opening Day? Probably the number one spot in our area is Black Pond on the Meriden-Middlefield town line. Black Pond has a state boat launch area, but it is for boats, canoes and kayaks that are paddled or rowed or boats powered by electric trolling motors only. No gas-powered outboards are allowed on Black Pond at any time. Guaranteed you will find a hardy bunch of anglers that will camp out on the shoreline overnight to insure that they have their favorite fishing spot for the 6 a.m. opening of the 2013 trout season. Black Pond receives a healthy stocking of trout, some of them huge broodstock trout that have been stocked during the winter months. Black Pond has also been stocked with catfish and by now some of them should be getting pretty big. I would like to hear from anyone catching catfish out of Black Pond this year. Give me a call at (203) 634-3520. If you figure on using a car-top boat for fishing Black Pond, I recommend getting there early because it is usually pretty crowded for Opening Day. Are you taking some kids

fishing and want a pretty good shot at filling a twotrout-per-angler limit? Why not try one of the DEEP trout parks like Wharton Brook State Park right off Route 5 on the Wallingford/North Haven town line? Trout parks were originally intended for the young and older fishermen who might have a more difficult time getting around on some of our lakes, rivers and streams for their trout fishing. Be advised that trout parks allow a two-trout-perangler limit per day, per trout park. Do not fish somewhere else and say you catch three trout and want to complete your creel limit at Wharton Brook. If you have the three trout with you when you go to Wharton Brook and then catch two more you will be in violation of the trout park regulations and subject to getting a ticket. A ticket can result in loss of all of your outdoor privileges, including hunting and trapping. While the trout parks offer up an enjoyable trout fishing experience for many that use it, it is also misused by many who catch trout after trout on bait and lures and return them back to the See Anglers, next page

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Anglers Continued from page 28

water so they can keep fishing. Many times trout that are caught on bait or hooked deep on a fishing lure will only die when returned to the water, but this does not seem to bother the mis-users. Baldwin’s Pond on North Wall Street also gets a preseason stocking of trout, but is really a hard pond to fish from many spots along the shoreline. The reason for this is that the water is quite shallow for quite a distance out to the center in many areas and, as the weather warms, the shoreline will soon be overgrown with pond lilies and other aquatic weeds. Nonetheless, some area fishermen have great luck fishing Baldwin Pond on

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The Quinnipiac River will bring out a healthy number of fishermen, especially after they see some of the trout that will be stocked by the QRWA prior to Opening Day. I will miss my old Opening Day buddy Joel Cooney, who recently passed away, but I know I will see his son Kyle and grandson Brayden that morning, right guys? The opening of the QGorge Trail has been a blessing for many fishermen as far as giving them greater access to many of the fishing holes that the Quinnipiac River has to offer. Fishermen in search of a trout dinner heavily travel the trail on Opening Day that runs from Red Bridge up to Carpenter’s Dam. The Quinnipiac River is a rather slow-moving river

with some shallow rapids that the trout seem to like. Over the years, I have caught native brook trout and have also received reports of others catching these little, beautiful wild trout. I always return them to the Quinnipiac River because they remind me of how far the Quinnipiac River has come thanks to the efforts of the good folks that head up the QRWA. A couple of our local tackle and bait shops that support the QRWA will also be open all night to serve the last-minute needs of area anglers. The Fishin’ Factory at 1426 Meriden-Waterbury Road in Milldale will be there for you every need all night Friday and into Saturday to make sure that you

have the right bait and tackle. You can also purchase your fishing license at Fishin’ Factory (860) 6218145. Down in the Wallingford area, Charlie from Uncle B’s Bait & Tackle on Route 5 says that he will be open all night Friday and will have coffee and donuts as well as a large supply of tackle. This year Uncle B’s will also have fishing licenses available. They can be reached at (203) 294-1180. Hey, have a great Opening Day. See ya’ and God Bless America and watch over our troops wherever they may be. Mike Roberts’ outdoor columns are printed in the Record-Journal, Meriden.

seated passion. The most important thing to remember is that this sports section is yours, not mine. I can’t be in Berlin, Plainville and relaxing on my deck all at the same time. I need to know what’s going on with your student-athletes, stories that only athletic directors, coaches, parents and neighbors can tell. E-mail your thoughts and ideas — bcSports@theberlincitizen.co m, pcSports@theplainvillecitizen.com. It wouldn’t be right to tell

you every e-mail note blossoms into a story. Those who have read my work in local dailies since those glory days of Freimuth vs. Veleas on the diamond and Al Pelligrinelli vs. Wayne Zalaski on the gridiron know that rumors have to be researched and opinions must be attributed. It’s up to me to use my 25 years of expertise to weed out what I think most folks want to read. I’m hoping you’ll trust me. Glad to be back. See you around.

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in at .333. But numbers fade compared to what Pires sees coming together. “The girls are truly getting along, and more importantly are working hard for each other and making personal sacrifices for the good of the team,” he said. “I have had plenty of teams that were talented but not as successful because the athletes couldn’t get along or had per-

Continued from page 27 Redcoats’ destiny, one which coach Jason Pires sees as being special. From an achievement perspective, Makayla Harris was hitting .714 through the first four games and pitching to an ERA of 1.21. Courtney Silvia was hitting .471, Kaitlyn Guild had six RBI and a .312 average. Katherine Burek had five RBI and checked

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Opening Day. I would recommend Power Bait from what I have seen over the years at Baldwin Pond. Another trout area that you really do not hear too much about is the northflowing Coginchaug River in Middlefield. Over the years, the Coginchaug River has given up some nice trout for fishermen who prefer to fish smaller streams. This neat little river has only one drawback to it and that is access to some of it. Boots or waders are a good thing to be wearing and if you figure on using fishing lures for you Opening Day on the Coginchaug, make sure you bring enough with you because getting hung up in some of the brush along the river is almost a guarantee.

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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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sonal interests which [they deemed] more important than team goals. “This team truly gets it.” He pointed to an Easter egg hunt on Good Friday that hiked their spirit, winners earning perks like being excused of tedious practice requirements. Pasta suppers take place at different homes before every game. The team often goes to dinner after practice as a unit. Against Middletown last week, the Redcoats trailed 30 largely due to fielding mistakes. “In past years, I think finger-pointing and bickering would have occurred and we would never have been able to come back,” Pires said. “This group picked each other up and stayed in the game.” Despite five errors, Berlin persevered 8-6 in extra innings. At press time, Maloney was undefeated and enjoying a working Florida vacation. Plainville was also unbeaten and Bristol Central had only fallen once. Bristol Eastern can never be counted out and Middletown showed that it is capable. Will the intangibles that Pires cites make the difference as the season unfolds? It

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promises to be an interesting ride. Toby Hull captured first place in three events to lead the Berlin High boys track team to a 101-49 thrashing of Bulkeley in a CCC South meet. Hull won both hurdles races and the triple jump. “Toby has worked pretty hard,” coach Rick Hanbury said. “He was injured last season just as he was about to qualify for the state meet. He ran well indoors and we are counting on him to improve and become one of the top hurdlers in the conference.” Thrower Nick Strain and miler Brendan McClarty were double winners. Strain finished first in the discus and javelin while McClarty broke the tape in the 800 and 1,600 meters. The Redcoats (2-0) dominated the field events. “We were on our game, giving up only three points in all of the field events,” Hanbury said. “We swept the long jump and high jump.” Karol Nawalaniec cleared a personal-best 5-10 in the high jump. Ryan Vernlund topped the leaderboard in the shot put with a toss of 36-6 and was second in both the high and triple jump. Mike Pomian won the 400 and James Dwyer was first in the 3,200. Berlin runners were first

and second in the 3,200, and first and third in both the 800 and 1,600. Dan Rombola scored a victory over a quality opponent but the Berlin High boys tennis team couldn’t match up with Hall, falling 7-1. Rombola scored a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 win over Alex Sloan in the number one singles match, but the Warriors dispatched the Redcoats (0-4) in straight sets in the other three singles matches and in all three doubles competitions. Peter Hogan lost to Hall’s strong freshman Geoffrey Diehl. Mike Gurrieri and Jaydip Patel lost to Eddie Huong and Connor Dalton, respectively, at numbers three and four. The Redcoats dropped a CCC South match to Middletown, 4-3, with Rombola unavailable. Hogan moved up to number one and battled back to defeat Zach Lanza, 3-6, 6-1, 63. Gurrieri won in straight sets. Patel and Jordan Chyra endured straight-set losses at numbers three and four. Berlin won at number one doubles with Zach Mayer and Jack Stafstrom overcoming a disastrous second set but persevering, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2, for their first win of the season. The Blue Dragons pulled out the match with straight-set victories at numbers two and three doubles.

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Pistol Creek public hearing The Parks and Recreation Commission has scheduled a public hearing to solicit usage suggestions and proposals for the Pistol Creek property on Spruce Brook Road, for May 2, at 6 p.m., at the community center, room 4. The hearing is open to all interested members of the public. The commission asks that individuals or designated representatives provide their input/suggestions at this time. If a specific proposal has been prepared, it should be presented at this time and copies made available to commission members.

Checko Continued from page 24 worked for another decade in public health services, tackling issues such as emergency preparedness. “We (public health personnel) frequently talk about ourselves as the ‘silent victories’ because most people now-a-days have no concept on what public health does,” Checko said. “They know there is a department some place where you go and get certain permits and they inspect restaurants.” According to Checko, public health professionals work towards preventing diseases and health related problems before it occurs. They are dedicated to improving the overall health of people locally, nationally and globally through research, education and prevention methods. Checko currently serves as co-chair of the MATCH (Mobilizing Against Tobacco For Connecticut’s Health) Coalition and on the Board of the State of Connecticut Tobacco and Health Trust Fund. She is also co-chair of the Prevention Committee of the Connecticut Cancer Partnership. Checko married her husband Ed Caffrey in 1981. That

December, they moved to Berlin on Worthington Ridge where they continue to reside. Checko has three stepsons and two grandchildren. Checko has also been a lecturer at the Yale Department of Public Health, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and Quinnipiac College, and served on the Board of Directors at the National Association of City and County Health Officials from 2005 to 2007. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health from 1996 to 2007, and as president, from 1998 to 2000. Checko said she will continue to work in public health, educating people on disease prevention and on overall wellness of life. “My job is never done, so I’ll continue till the day I die,” Checko said. “I think we live in a world where everyone thinks it’s sterile. And because we have a health care system that deals so much with tertiary prevention, which is taking care of it after the horse is out of the barn and we have the mentality that we can fix everything, we really don’t value the prevention end at all.”

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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. 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. Berlin Garden Club The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled to meet, Thurs-

day, April 18, at noon, at the Kensington Garden Center. Chris Ellison is scheduled to speak about spring planting. Bring a sandwich. For more information, call (860) 8284868. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Bristol Central, at Fairfield Warde at Tetreau/Davis Field, noon.

Friday

Concert – Instrumental guitarist Peter Biedermann is scheduled to perform Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m., at the Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. A fee is charged. Tickets are available by calling (860) 229-2072, visiting trinityonmain.org, or at the door.

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Holden is a handsome, Russian blue mix with a great personality. Holden is social, friendly, easygoing and confident. He loves to flip and roll over. Mrs. Meawsky is loving, affectionate and outgoing. She has a wonderful developed personality and her kittens have just gone home. By adopting a mother cat right now, you are not only rescuing the mother but making room for rescue groups to rescue pregnant cats that have been abandoned and might otherwise have their kittens outside. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. View all of the adoptable pets on fobac.org.

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Sunday

Musical flea market - A Musical instrument and gear flea market is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass. Several vendors will be available with instruments, recording equipment and more. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Sons of the American Legion. For more information, call Tom at (860) 9066516 or visit legion.org/sons. Race – The second annual ENOUCH! Race to End Violence is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, at Student center Circle, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, at 10 a.m. Beth Halloway, known for her efforts to find her daughter Natalee See Calendar, next page

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Monday

Baseball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, at Zipadelli Field at Sage Park, at 7 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Glastonbury, at Glastonbury, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. South Windsor, at BHS, 3:45 p.m.

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Baseball - BHS vs. Platt, at Zipadelli Field at Sage Park, at 7 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Platt, at Platt High School, 3:45 p.m. Boys golf - BHS vs. Bulkeley/Hartford Public Coop/Platt, at Timberlin GC, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Newington, at Indian Hill CC, 1:45 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Suffield, at Beneski Turf Field, 7 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Simsbury, at Simsbury, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Simsbury, at BHS, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday

Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Comcast, 222 New Park Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Boys golf - BHS vs. Maloney, at Hunter Golf Course, 3 p.m.. Girls golf - BHS vs. East Catholic, Avon, at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. East Catholic, at BHS, 3:45 p.m.

Friday

Pasta fundraiser - A pasta dinner fundraiser to support Shelby Luddy, is

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Saturday

FUNdraising dance Raising Berlin has scheduled its second annual FUNdraising Dance for Saturday, April 27, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the IPIC Italian Club, 16 Harding St. A fee is charged. The event includes appetizers, music, cash bar and raffles. Proceeds benefit Raising Berlin, a non-profit organization supporting the berlin community. Paper shredding – A paper shredding event fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m.to noon, at Griswold Elementary School. Bring your documents to be shredded. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Parents Club. For more information, contact Lisa Toussaint at ltouss@comcast.net.

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The St. Baldrick’s Foundation will host one of its signature head-shaving events at the Berlin Congregational Church to raise funds and awareness for lifesaving childhood cancer research. Rev. Mark Pilletere and Laurine Lynch plan to shave their heads for childhood cancer research. Lynch and Pilletere are asking the public for help in donating to their team by visiting stbaldricks.org/events/bcc or by donating in person to Lynch or Pilletere. St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer-driven children’s cancer charity that raises funds by hosting head-shaving events worldwide where volunteers collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with infants, children, teens and young adults with cancer. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at from 6 to 8 p.m., at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. For more information, contact Laurine Lynch at (860) 828-6586 or St. Baldrick’s media team at (626) 792-8247 ext. 50 or media@stbaldricks.org. Submitted by Rev. Mark Pilletere

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Police Continued from page 22 with short dark hair. At the time, he was wearing jeans and a white shirt. He loaded the benches into an older model Dodge van, color black, with no rear windows. Police ask that anyone with information as to the possible identity of this person contact Officer Brandon Lagueux at (860) 828-7080.

Arrests Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. Feb. 21 Carlos Mungula, 21, 270 High St., New Britain, second-degree failure to appear. Feb. 22 John Leuzzi, 36, 902 Ridge Rd., Wethersfield, failure to pay wages. Paul Roberge, 31, 219 Butternut Ln, third-degree assault. William David, 60, 15 Pleasant Ave., risk of injury/family violence related, failure to have insurance, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Feb. 23 Robert Lee Kilpatrick, 33, 52 Fall Mt Lake Rd., Terryville, failure to have insurance, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Dylan Simoneau, 21, 60 Pine St., Meriden, violation of protective order/threatening/trespass Feb. 28 Westley McCaslin, 26, 130 Retreat Ave., Hartford, possession/marijuana less than 4 oz., illegal possession, poss. w/intent to manufacture/sell/distribute narcotics, drug paraphernalia. March 1 Adam Rutkowski, 37, 212 Newtwon St., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to have insurance. March 2 Meghah L. Church, 23, 39 Wilderness Way, Willington, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure o carry registration certificate or no-fault insurance card. March 3 Jeffrey Cummiskey, 23, 68 Liberty St., Meriden, interfering with officer, seconddegree forgery, criminal impersonation, reckless driving. Monique Gerrow, 20, 19 Grand St., Middletown, second-degree breach of peace. Randal Moon, 27, 7856 Knue Rd., Indianapolis, Ind., making an improper turn, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. March 9 Jennifer Martin, 23, 176 Oxyoke Dr., disorderly conduct/assault. Todd Argazzi, 44, 26 Hamilton Dr., DUI. Beth Drummey, 888 Country Rd., Montpellier, VT operating under the influence of

March 13 Thomas Caves, 19, Monson Youth corrections, third-degree con/larceny, third degree conspiracy/criminal mischief, thirddegree larceny all other, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree con/larceny from building, first-degree conspiracy/criminal mischief, con/manufacture/possession burg tools, first-degree conspiracy/burglary, third-degree larceny from building, first-degree criminal mischief, manufacture/possession/burglar tools, first-degree burglary. Dean Fongemie, 42, 116 Fairview Dr., second-degree failure to appear. Toni Skwiot, 48, 388 New Britain Rd., second-degree failure to appear. Brandon Gomez, 21, 2515 Paul St., Anniston, Al, sixth-degree con/larceny, sixthdegree larceny shoplifting. Timothy Warren, 46, 205 Bush Hill Rd., Manchester, sixth-degree con/larceny, sixth-degree larceny shoplifting. March 16 Erica Norton, 21, 34 Grove Hill, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Tiffany Delarosa, 32, 1000 Manst Coventry, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. March 19 Juan Antonio Otero, 33, 697 Chestnut St., Springfield, Mass., first-degree attempted/robbery, conspiracy/home invasion, home invasion, second-degree assault, victim elderly, disabled, mental or pregnant, second-degree con/assault victim elderly, disabled, mental or pregnant, first-degree conspiracy/burglary, first-degree burglary. Alana McKean, 30, 94 Percival Ave., violation of protective order/non-threat/family. March 25 Steven Cortes, 20, 68 Newton St., Meriden, second-degree unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct/assault, risk of injury/family violence related. March 28 Jesse White, 34, 9 Michelle Terrace, New Britain, improper use of marker, license, or registration, failure to have insurance, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, evading responsibility in operation of motor vehicle, operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked, operating or towing an unregistered vehicle. March 29 Omara Williams, 25, 474 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, sixth-degree shoplifting. March 30 Patryk Krystlianik, 35, 65 Hist Gate Rd., Newington, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, traveling unreasonably fast. Check us out: www.berlincitizen.com

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ADA NOTICE The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the Town of Berlin's designated ADA Compliance Coordinator. Name:

Denise Parsons

Title:

Human Resources Director

Office Address:

240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 860-828-7115

Phone Number: TDD:

711 or 1-800-842-9710 (Relay Connecticut)

Days/Hours Available:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Berlin are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE presents CONNECTICUT’S LARGEST TAG SALE under the Festival tent(s) on Saturday April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 100+ vendors gathered in one convenient location offering an eclectic collection of goods ranging from new furniture to Grammas’ old Crock-Pot and more. The Festival Committee will have a concession on-site with food and drink for all to enjoy. www.daffodilfest.com

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This notice is available upon request in large print, on audio tape, and in Braille, from the ADA Compliance Coordinator. AUCTIONS

AUTOMOBILES

BERLIN AUCTION GROUP Estate Work, Whole House Cleanouts, Antiques, Collectibles. Auctions held bi weekly @ American Legion Post 68 in Berlin. (April 15 & 29. 11am) Call Gary at (860) 301-9054 Consignment and public welcome.

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CADILLAC ElDorado 2001, exc. cond., 130,000 miles, $4,000 firm or trade for 2 WD pick up truck w/extended cab, long bed, 1/2 ton in same condition. (203) 427-7098

ACURA RSX 2004 FWD, AT with Leather $9,988 Stock#3230A

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CHEVROLET Corvette Larga 1996 $12,900 Equipped with an automatic, removable roof (Both Plexiglass & Hard top), Bose CD Sound System and Air Condition. Driven in warm weather only and garaged during winters. New leather seats have been made with original 1996 leather from GM. 860 519-7160

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DODGE NEON 2003 $3,288 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

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LANDSCAPING

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DECKS

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

Chevrolet Malibu 2011

CHEVY MALIBU LT 2012

FWD, Automatic $14,988 Stock# 1306

4 Door, 24,000 Miles Stock# P4144 $18,990 Call Mike Russo Used Car Specialist

DECKS/PATIOS R US. Award winning decks & paver patios. Treat yourself to outside experience. Sidewalks also! Call 203-427-7259 HIC #635370

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

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T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC FORD MACH 1 MUSTANG, 2003, 5 speed manual, Azure Blue, garaged and covered year round, never driven in the winter, only 18,000 miles on it, absolute pristine condition. Serious buyers only. Original owner. $19,500. Call Doug at 860-681-1334

Chevrolet Malibu 2012 FWD, Automatic $16,988 Stock# 1304

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 $3,488 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed Standard 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

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

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HOUSE CLEANING

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GUTTERS

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ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148 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 DECORATIVE CONCRETE. Driveways, Walks, Restorations, Outdoor Living Space. Call 203-537-4375. HIC #603287 ALL Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors, Spring Clean Ups. No Job to Small, We do it All! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Insured #539493 (203) 530-1375

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

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 RELIABLE, Experienced person to clean homes. Detailed cleaning with a personal touch. Over 20 years experience. Excellent refs. Call Beth (203) 639-1870 POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339 A.B.M. CLEANING SERVICE Complete janitorial service. 26 yrs exp. Guaranteed results, free est. Call Bill at (203) 537-7059

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

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

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

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

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LANDSCAPING 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

DOUG’S LAWN SERVICE Hedge & Bush Trimming, Yard Cleanups Lawn Mowing Call (203) 988-8038

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 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

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JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free est today 203 213-6528 SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460 SPRING CLEAN-UPS RICK’S AFFORDABLE Pricker Removal, Hedge Trim, Brush, Tree, Soil/Seed. No Job Too Big or Small. 15 Yrs Exp. 203 -530-44 47 RJ LARESE LANDSCAPING Res/Comm Lawn Maintenance. Spring Clean-Ups. Senior Disc. Free Estimates 203 314-2782 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shurb Replacment, Landscape Design, & Renovations. Mulch & Stone. Waterfalls & Ponds. Lawn Repair & Install. Drainage & Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. WERE ON ANGIES LIST. Free Est. HIC #0563661 Call (203) 237-9577 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work. Res/Com 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805

TURNER LANDSCAPING LLC SPRING Clean ups, lawn mowing, shrub bed design & installation. Servicing Southington area. Turnerlandscapingllc@ gmail.com or 860-970-5162. HIC#0636373

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

Thursday, April 18, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

A GREAT DEAL! Can be found Every Day At STEPHEN TOYOTA 1-800-479-0843 or www.ctautomall.com

Hyundai Sonata GLS 2012 LANDSCAPING E-Z WAY LAWN CARE. Spring Clean Ups. Walkways, Patios, Retaining Walls, mowing, dethatch, aerate. Comm/ Resid. #0615434. 203-927-2681 SPRING Clean Ups Mowing, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318

LAWN & GARDEN SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, You decide! Please Call (203) 630-2152. J&J Lawn Services- Res & Comm. Lawn cutting. Weekly/bi-weekly svs. Neighborhood discounts given. Shrub clipping & flower bed maint. Owner operated. Fully ins. Call John 203-376-6764 ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160

MASONRY JIMMY’S MASONRY Stone Walls, Steps, Patios, Chimneys- all types. 27 yrs exp. Licensed, Ins’d. Call for free est. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544 JIMMY’S Masonry - Stone Walls, Steps, Walkways, Patios, Chimneys. All types masonry work. 28 yrs exp. Lic., Ins’d. Free estimate. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498 MNA SERVICES MASONRY and CHIMNEY work. Repair, relining & construction. Waterproofing. Inspections. Lic. & Insured. FREE estimates, SENIOR DISC. 203 714-7143 or203 600-9439. NAUGATUCK CT

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PAINTING R US. House Painting/ Int. Painting. Family Run since 1949. Custom Wall Designs. Call 203-427-7259 HIC #635370

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AUDI Station Wagon, 1998, needs transmission, has 4 brand new tires, $1200 or best offer. Call 203-239-6612 or 203214-7655 HONDA Accord Coupe 2001 AT, Super Clean. $4,250 NISSAN ALTIMA 1999 AT, Air, Clean $1,950. Call (203) 213-1142 MERCURY Sable 1998, dark green, runs good. $1000 or BO. Call (203) 935-7060

OLDS 88 1985. Selling for best offer! Call for appointment 203-269-9433

FORD TAURUS LX 2001 $3,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

PAVING

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

PLUMBING

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24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Ask for Darrell

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

POWER WASHING A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

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ROOFING

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

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

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TOYOTA Camry 1999, very good condition, 4 dr sedan, tan, asking $3500. Call (203) 272-9623 between 1pm-7pm

HONDA CIVIC 2004

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T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

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

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ROOFING

Low Mileage, Remainder of Full Factory Warranties. Stock# SL129 $19,990 Call Mike Russo Used Car Specialist

AUTOMOBILES

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HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2006 Stock# 4014A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

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TREE SERVICES

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 18, 2013 TRUCKS & VANS 1998 Dodge Quad Cab 4x4 with Tahoe Cover. 136,000 miles, Asking $3,200 Call 203-640-3801

SUV’S

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

PETS & LIVESTOCK YORKIE, Yorkie-Poo, Bulldogs Chihuahua, Puggles, Bostons, Rotties, Beagles, German Shepherds, Labs, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call 860 930-4001.

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 2011

2010 HONDA CIVIC LX

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DASCHUND puppies for sale, six, 2 fem, 4 male. Pieball and black & tan. 39 yrs breeding exp. Ready to go, 8 wks old. $595 each. 203-891-7084 LOOKING for good home for Dog & Cat. Dog is King Charles Caviler, female, 1 year old. Car is Persian. Call 203-314-0004

$150 QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand Name Queen pillow top mattress and box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667 $250 KING MATTRESS SET Brand Name King pillow top mattress with box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667

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Appliance Repairs

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Cindy’s Unique Shop Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com FORD F-150 FX4 2010 Tuxedo Black, 25,000 mi, Luxury Package, Leather Interior Tow Package, Backup Assist, Power Rear Window, Bedliner, Bed Cover, Microsoft Sync, 6-CD Changer, 5.4L V8, ABS, P Moon/Sunroof, 4X4, 8 Cyl, heated seats. Driven on weekends only and was my secondary vehicle. Garage kept. $29,000 (203) 848-7366 Wallingford, CT

DODGE DAKOTA 2001 4WD Quad Cab 5.3 Ft Box Sport $8,988 Stock#3120C

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Call (203) 272-9574

Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

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

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682

Spring Programs & Lessons Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600

AMERICAN GIRL Horse Accessories Including: Our Generation Horse Like new. Asking $40.

203-235-2784

Mal Crédito? Ayudamos personas sin crédito o con mal crédito! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949

DODGE RAM 3500 1999 Cummings 6 cyl Turbodiesel. 5 speed. 4WD. Hi-Lo range. HD-PKG. 12000 GVW. Iroquois H.D. Dump Body. 5 Ton Hoist. Trailer hitch. Fisher 9’ electric hydraulic 4-way mini mount snowplow. 125,000 miles. Well maintained. 2011 Full Body Restoration -Fenders, cabcorners, rocker panels, new $12,750 paint.

BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO $11,000 of MSRP STK 27184AQ

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

SUV’S

AUTOMOBILES WANTED CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12 CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! Call 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT

JUNK VEHICLES Dead or Alive. Paying Cash Fast, Free Pick Up

203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510

Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682

CAMPER & TRAILERS

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. 2003 POP-UP This Camper is in Excellent Condition. It sleeps six comfortably. Sink, Refrigerator, Stove, Heater, Awning. 203-440-2211. $3500 Or Best Offer.

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes starting April 8 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Gianetti, Phil Huntington, & Kathy Queen - Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852.

MOVE YOUR HOUSE WITH THE MARKETPLACE When it comes to moving real estate, the Marketplace is one hot property! Get things moving by calling us today.

Real Estate Ads CALL 877-238-1953 · Houses For Sale · Apartments For Rent

· Roommates Wanted · Office Shares

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Thursday, April 18, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com (203) 715-2779 GRILL Clean. Was $269. Asking $100. Call 203-238-4478

WANTED TO BUY

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

INSTYLER Wet-Dry Rotating Iron. New. DVD/Manual. $58. 203 634-0809 PATIO FURNITURE - 7 piece heavy duty wrought iron, oval glass top table, 76 x 42, 6 high back chairs, 2 swivel and 4 straight, $500. 203-265-0300 STUDENT DESK w/Shelf. 2 Drawers. Black & Tan Finish. $40. 203-237-3396 TABLE Saw 10” Craftsman $75 Fire-Rated door 34x80 $75. Anderson Windows (3) 24x51 & (1) 31x52 Industrial Drill Press $100. Vacuum Pump $50. 203 631-5344 (203) 238-3131

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT CLOSE OUT SALE. Seasoned Firewood. Delivered. Great price. (203) 272-4216

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

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

203-235-8431 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS GUITAR LESSONS Hartt School Graduate All levels & style. Beginners welcome. Learn the right way! Call Bob (203) 213-0078

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

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

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

WANTED TO BUY 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.

FOR RENT

MERIDEN 3 RMs Unfurnished. H& HW incld. Sliding door to deck. Pool & laundry facilities. $750-$800/mo. 203-733-9647

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Huge Apt ! 1 BR, Pvt Driveway, Fully Appl’d Kitch/Laundry. Easy access to hwys. Non Smoker. $875 + 2 mo sec. Avail Now (203) 439-1503

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

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

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

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 203-675-7326 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 B R A v ai l ab l e Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM Beautiful First Floor Appliances, Washer/Dryer Parking. $850 Month + Utils. (860) 338-3475

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 Bedrooms, 3rd Fl. 5 Rooms, newly remodeled, off street parking, w/d hookups, no pets, $900 plus utilities, references. 203-671-9644 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Floor 177 Foster Street Stove & Refrig, Ceiling Fans, tile floors. Elec heat w/separate zones, lg yard. Off st parking. $875. 203 634-3210 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor, Front. Stove and Refrigerator. Nice Terrace. Heat & Hot Water Included. Small Pet OK. Call 917 921-7469 or 203 886 7983 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 3 BR 1st Floor LR DR. All rms are very large w/ closets. Off St. Parking. Stove & Refrig, 1mnth & sec. $975/mo. 203-687-2032 MERIDEN East Side, 1 BR Bright, Modern End Unit. All Appliances + Dish Washer. Off St. Parking. $730/mo. Call (860) 628-1013 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $500. 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 Spacious 1 BR., 1 BA, On-Site Laundry & Parking, No Pets, Call 860-810-2941 MERIDEN You’ll like this pleasant 3 RM. Heat, HW, Cook Gas Included. $750. Parking. Sm pet OK. 38 Lincoln St. 727 565-8362 Shown Anytime! MERIDEN- 3 BR, 6 RMs, 2nd flr, 504 E. Main. Clean, convenient, nice. Appls, Washer/Dryer incl. Avail Now. $1050. 203-6861987 or 203-379-6183 No pets. SOUTHINGTON MULTI FAMILY 2-3 BR, WD Hookup. Plenty of parking. Large back yard. 2 mos sec. No pets. Credit check 1st FL $1200/mo, 2nd FL $900 Call between 8am-5pm. (860) 628-5535 SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $650/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868 WALFD 2 Bed, 2nd FL, Glass Porch, Appliances, WD hookup. Storage. Off st parking. No Pets. Very clean. Dead end st. Owner /Agent. $895. 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD 1st Floor Extra Large 1 BR. South Main St. No smoking or pets Security & Lease $925 (203) 623-0987 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 2 Fam Home Nice Area. Modern. Stove & Refrig. Nice yard. Off St Park $1000. Avali 6-1 No Pets. (203) 654-6190 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 WLFD 1 BR apt, No. Main St Victorian, 2nd flr. Completely remodeled including modern kit & bath. $900/mo plus util, sec, lease. Avail 6/1. (860) 349-1293

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

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN Private Room, Bath Utilities Included Available immediately $525 Rent. Call Lou 203 745-7484

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

WANTED TO RENT SENIOR COUPLE from Kensington desires to rent a summer cottage at shore or lake for the month of Aug. Please Call 860-829-1999

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT KENSINGTON 355 Main Street 875 SF, plus Full Basement. Parking Front & Rear. Gas Heat/Central Air. $1,050 per month. Frank Sataline Real Estate. (860) 828-8259

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED 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 -

Be the first to get on the list to contract a route Please call Record-Journal Circulation

(203) 634-3933

CHESHIRE INDUSTRIAL ZONED Multi Use. Near 691. 1100+ sq ft Offices (2 lavs/shower) and 1100+ sq ft Warehouse/Shop (15ft overhead door). Will consider just leasing offices. $6.50 /per sq ft nnn. Call 203-272-6478

HELP WANTED AFTERSCHOOL Program Help working with members first grade and up. Must be able to work during school from 2:30 – 6 PM, and during the summer year from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. Send resumes and employment application (can be found on www.bgcawallingford.org) to 72 Grand Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Or fax resume to (203) 269-0414 No phone calls! DRIVER FT Do you want to put your commercial driver’s license to good use, but be able to come home at the end of each workday? Do you enjoy interacting with customers, but prefer the freedom of the road? Do you want to work for a reputable, environmentally conscious company? If you answered yes to these questions, then a role as a driver at Shred It is the place for you. Seeking CDL Class B Drivers and Route Drivers. Must have clean driving record, able to lift 100 lbs. First shift, hourly wage plus benefits. Call Joe at 203 651-6015 or email resume to: jcyr@shred-it-ct.com DRIVER/LABORER FT Be part of a winning team! Shred It, the world’s leading and largest document destruction company has an immediate opening. Do you have warehouse and forklift exp? If you answered yes, then you are the candidate we’re looking for. Seeking Drivers and Laborers. CDL Class B preferred, but not a must. Must have clean driving record, able to lift 100 lbs. First shift, hourly wage plus benefits. Call Joe 203 651-6015 or email resume to jcyr@shred-it-ct.com GRAND OPENING! All depts hiring in Southington and New Office in Meriden. Full Company Training FT & PT WorkAvailable CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES SERVICE PACKING GENERAL LABOR ENTRY LEVEL WORK $240-$550/Week Start Immediately 860 329-0326 ctjobfair@gmail.com

MEDICAL CAREERS HOME HEALTH AIDES Needed for the Meriden area. Must be reliable and have your own car. Call Tracy @ 203-2815500 VNS Inc of So CT

SEASONAL CALL CENTER POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE Wallingford, CT Headquarters 20+ HOURS PER WEEK

Apply during our Open House April 3rd - April 18th at 95 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 9:00am – 4:00pm Or visit our Careers page at ediblearrangements.com HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

LINEMAN CONTRACTOR Needed, 5+ yrs experience. Must have knowledge in most areas of construction. Must have own tools & trans. Call (203) 213-4622 GUARD Looking for someone to patrol private property. Reply: PO Box 373 Middlefield, CT 06455 HVAC D-2 SERVICE TECHNICIAN With 5 or more years experience. Light commercial work and residential with great benefits. (860) 793-2686 HVAC TECHNICIAN Around the Clock Heating & Cooling, Inc. in North Haven, is seeking a licensed Residential HVAC technician, Must have a CT “B, S or D” license with 5 years minimum experience. AIR CONDITIONING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED and management experience a plus. Top salary for the right candidate. Benefits include company vehicle, company cell phone, 401K, medical, vacation & holiday pay. Email resume to andy@atchvac.com or call Andy at 203-627-6665 to setup a confidential interview. INSULATION Installer needed F/T. Experience required. Valid driver’s license needed. Please Call M-F 8:00-5:00 860-829-8881. LAWN MAINTENANCE- FT Must have CT driver’s license. Call Ron at Blossom View (203)704-6237

(First Class) Electric utility is seeking highly skilled candidates for First Class Lineman. Applicants must be a H.S. graduate with 4 years experience as a second class lineman in electric line construction and maintenance. Also, must be experienced with energized 13,800 volt equipment and must be able to work extended periods of time off the ground and under conditions requiring extreme care. Hourly rate: $35.92 to $39.91 (wages under negotiation), plus an excellent fringe benefits package. The closing date for applications is May 10, 2013 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first. Apply: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax: 203-294-2084 EOE OFFICE Assistant Part-time for the First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410 to work Monday-Friday. View job description at www. cheshire congregational.org Apply by mailing or e-mailing resume to Leslie Holmes Meyer at office @cheshirecongregational.org P/T ADMIN Needed for Landscaping Co. email resume to info@pineridgeent.com Or Call 203-269-0177

PART TIME Direct Care for a day program for disabled adults. CPR, TNT, Med Cert. a plus! Call 203-269-3511 ext. 19 PINE RIDGE Seeks motivated exp. individuals for landscaping, garden center and labor positions. Excellent Opportunity for Growth! Drivers lic req. Call 203 269-0177 or email resume to: info@pineridgeent.com PT Assistant for DR. Office. Dutys incl tele, filing, billing, appts. must be able to multitask w/ organizational skills. Email resume w/ desired salary to: connbhealth@aol.com RIGGER/Driver CT Based Rigging Company seeking mechanically inclined CDL A or B driver to service greater Hartford & Western MA. Rigging or industrial moving experience and or the ability to operate heavy equipment is preferred. Forklift certified a plus. William B. Meyer offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants please call Mike @ 203-383-6287 or email mpickwick@ williambmeyer.com TEACHER PT position at a cooperative nursery school starting Aug 2013, teaching 3 & 4 year old children on Tues & Thurs. Applicants should have a degree in Early Childhood Development or Elementary Education. Experience preferred. Call Gwen at 860-8280064 or application available by emailing: melissaurrunaga@gmail.com

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 18, 2013

Come in and see the EXCITING CHANGES we’ve made throughout our Store to serve you even better! WHAT’S NEW BONUS COUPON

OPEN HOUSE

Save $700

on purchase of $60 or more

Valid 4/18-4/25/13 PLU #113

Excludes cigarettes, beer, lottery tickets and any other items prohibited by law. Not to be combined with any other offers.

Wednesday, April 24 • 5-7 PM 1280091

We’ll offer Samplings, Giveaways and a Great Raffle, too!

Don’t miss it! Take advantage of these Coupons on your next purchase

SAVE $1.00

on a purchase of a Fresh Salad from our New Salad Bar.

Valid 4/18-4/25/13 PLU #210

SAVE $1.00

on a purchase of a Hot Cup of Soup from our Soup Bar.

We Now Stock Stonewall Kitchen Specialty Foods! Look for them at the front of aisle 5

Valid 4/18-4/25/13 PLU #211

EARLY RISER $3.00 OFF

SAVE $1.00

Purchase of $25.00 or more. Valid 7am-11am ONLY!

on purchase of any Stonewall Kitchen Specialty Food Item from our new section!

Valid 4/18-4/25/13 PLU #212

Good 4/18-4/25/13 PLU #213

FLORAL DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY BOUQUET..........................................................$4.99 10” Potted Fern Plants.................... 12.99 $

Check Out Our Expanded Floral and Greeting Card Area for all Those Special or Everyday Occasions!

Check Out Our New Salad Bar for Lunch or Dinner. See our expanded “Foods To Go” selections as well, a sure time saver when you need it! At Roger’s Market we want to take the worry out of having healthy food options daily, quick and easy! See our expanded variety of natural organic and gluten-free items throughout the store.

Visit us at www.rogersmarketplace.com • Kensington, CT • 45 Chamberlain Highway ph. 860.828.4157 fx. 860.828.8377 Store hours: Monday through Saturday 7 am-9 pm, Sunday 7 am-7 pm • Double manufacturer’s coupons • See store for details. Postage stamps, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Yankee 24, NYCE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES, ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT ITEMS ON SALE. NOT ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE AT ALL STORES.