Berlin Citizen April 4, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Children read ‘Tails of Joy’ to therapy dog By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen Volunteer Kerry Lurate and her dog Jesse, a black labrador, sat on a fleece blanket surrounded by children’s books about dogs in the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library playroom. “You can sit as close to Jesse as you want,” Lurate said to 10-year-old Tyler Fushino. “Don’t worry she’s used to it.” Tyler sat down as Jesse sniffed and gave him kisses. He began to read “Wacky Wednesday” by Dr. Seuss, a book he picked out from the library’s collection, as Jesse listened next to his lap. When Tyler finished, he smiled at the dog. The library hosted a Tails See Read, page 6

A structure that allows fish to swim around a dam in East Berlin has been in the making for 20 years, according to Steve Gephard, supervising fisheries biologist for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The structure is finally complete and is called The StanChem Dam Fishway, since it is located on the company’s property. “We like to remove dams if possible,” Gephard said. “That is best for the river and for the fish, but often dam owners need the dams and won’t agree to removal. This is the case for StanChem since the company

It’s tee time at Timberlin By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

additional habitat, which is huge by our standards,” Gephard said. “More habitat means more young fish, and more young fish means more adult fish back to the river in three to five years. They spend that time in the ocean maturing.”

The start of a golf season — always a busy time for a head professional — was even more hectic for Timberlin’s Marc Bayram this time around. March 5, three weeks before the local course opened for the year, Bayram and his lady, Kat Marie, welcomed a son into the world, Marc Warren. “So needless to say, the start of the 2013 golf season has been a busy one,” the proud father said. One would think the winter months in Bayram’s Timberlin office would be lonely, quiet ones for the head pro. But that is not the case. “The great thing about my off-seasons at Timberlin is that no matter what, when I go in, I always get visitors,” Bayram said. “Whether it is Remzi (Asani) from the restaurant, my Golf Shop staff, or customers just stopping in to say hello, I never seem to get lonely when I go in to get work done in the offseason.”

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See Timberlin, page 10

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library hosted a Tails of Joy R.E.A.D. event on March 30, where children got to read stories to a certified therapy dog. Pictured: Ryan, 8, pets Jesse the dog as his brother Mason, 6, reads with their mother Jennifer Scheer. Kyle, 7, sits with his mother Jamie Lamb as they listen to the story.

East Berlin fishway in Mattabesset River to open in May By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Thursday, April 4, 2013

uses the river water behind the dam for fire protection.” The StanChem Dam Fishway is the only fish-passage structure in the Mattabesset River watershed, but it is one of over 60 in Connecticut. This is part of a statewide effort to restore fish runs in Connecticut streams. “It has been planned, designed, and built by the Connecticut River Watershed Council, The Nature Conservancy, and my program with DEEP,” he said. “Of course, all with the cooperation of StanChem, which will own the fishway.” The fishway is not yet opened since it is too early for fish to migrate, according to Gephard. Sally Harold, Con-

servancy Connecticut director of Migratory Fish Projects, has scheduled a dedication/opening for May 9. It will be operated until late June or early July, when the fish runs end, and it will be shut down until next year. Although StanChem’s President Jack Waller owns it, Gephard said, his staff will monitor and operate the fishway and compile data on fish that use it. The Mattabesset River has runs of migratory fish — American shad, alewife, blueback herring, sea lamprey and eels, to name a few — but the dam on StanChem’s property stops them. “By installing this fishway, we will provide these fish with access to more than 50 miles of

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Town establishes non-lapsing BOE account to help fund proposed full-day K By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

In 2010, the Connecticut legislator adopted a statue that permits towns to establish a non-lapsing account and to deposit unexpended funds from the prior year’s education budget into the account. The statue allows the Board of Education, with approval of Town Council, to carry over unspent funds from its operating budget to a non-lapsing account to be used for education-related expenditures. During a recent meeting, Town Council voted to establish a non-lapsing BOE account. Town Manager Denise McNair said the amount that can be deposited cannot exceed 1-percent of the prior year’s education budget “This would be done instead of returning unspent

funds to the General Fund balance,” McNair said. “The account may or may not be funded on a yearly basis.” BOE President Gary Brochu requested for Town Council to establish the account in order for the board to fund the one-time expense of renovating kindergarten classrooms for full-day K, if the proposed program goes through. Administrators of the Berlin public school system are anticipating the implementation of the all-day program for the start of the next school year in September. According to Director of Business Operations Roman Czuchta, the BOE has an estimate of $323,000 to transfer into the non-lapsing account. Every year, the BOE receives financial support from the Open Choice Program for funding Hartford students that attend Berlin

public schools. The BOE anticipated a total of 74 students for the current school year. At a reimbursement of $4,000 per student, plus a bonus, it would have given the school district a total of $311,000, according to Czuchta. “By the time the school year came about and its official enrollment data was available, we actually had 91 students enrolled in the Choice program,” Czuchta said. “That did put us over the 3-percent threshold, which then increased the amount we received for each student from $4,000 to $6,000. The net of that would give us a total Choice Grant for this year, and it’s still anticipated because we don’t have the money in hand yet, of approximately $573,000 and we had committed about $250,000 for various expenditures, leaving us with a bal-

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Readers’ Poll Here are The Berlin Citizen poll results from last week. We asked: How do you feel about the proposed town budget for fiscal year 2013-2014? I think it’s reasonable; the town was able to keep all services. 20% I think the $3.36 million increase is ridiculous. Some services and/or personnel are not needed in town. 60% It’s fair. Gov. Malloy’s proposed budget is hitting all towns hard. 20% It’s not really a concern for me. 0%

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Nicholas Vincent Zoccoli, a member of Berlin Boy Scout Troop 44, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. He is the son of Nick and Karen Zoccoli. Zoccoli’s Eagle project entailed clearing and blazing a 1/2 mile hiking trail at Timberlin Golf Course, serving as a connector trail for the Metacomet Loop. More than 300 man-hours were required to clear the trail and build corduroy bridges necessary to navigate the numerous wetland sections. The man-hours included site visits with town officials and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Zoccoli joined Troop 44 in March of 2006, crossing over from Cub Scout Pack 13 at Hubbard Elementary School where he earned his Arrow of Light Award. His troop leadership positions included senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, scribe, and troop guide. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow, and has received both Roman Catholic religious awards - Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII - and also earned the BSA 100 Nights and Days National Camping Award, as well as 69 Merit Badges. His scouting experiences included summer camp at Camp Yawgoog Hammonassett, Block Island biking, a 50-Mile Delaware River canoe trip, Lake George, Salem, Mass, West Point, Gettysburg, Medicine Mountain in South Dakota, and a high adventure 70-mile backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Zoccoli is a senior at Xavier High School where he has participated in Cross Country, Ultimate Frisbee, Ryken Service Society, Photography Club, Stewards of Creation, Ski Club, Math Team, and serves as a Big Falcon mentor. He participated in Xavier’s Senior Leadership Institute and is an active member of the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). He was selected as one of two recipients from his high school to receive an Engineering Math and Science Award in 2012. He participated in a week long service project traveling with fellow students and teachers to Copey, Costa Rica, and is currently involved in a senior service project, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in its Cromwell store. Upon graduation, Zoccoli plans to further his education in the field of civil engineering. Submitted by Donna Lisitano

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Community reaches out to help local stroke survivor By Amanda Webster Special to The Citizen A fundraiser was held recently in Meriden for Berlin resident Terry Grant, who suffered a stroke last year. Now he is on his way to making a full recovery. Grant suffered from a stroke on Oct. 15 last year

when a torn blood vessel created a blood clot in the back of his brain. Since then, Grant has been making a recovery but with some restrictions still preventing him from going back to work. With Grant out of work, medical expenses have accumulated over the past several months.

“Financially it’s tough, but we keep making it by,” Grant’s wife Robin said. Robin has been staying home in order to take care of her husband and help him with different types of therapies that are helping him make a recovery. “It’s a great thing that I’ve been home to take care of

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him,” Robin said. “I enjoy spending time with him.” Both Grant and his wife attribute his success in recovery to God. The couple is active members in their church, Victory Christian Church, and the members of the congregation have been “incredible” in helping since his stroke, according to Grant “The church has been very supportive, right from the pastor down,” Grant said. “Your perspective really changes with a life-altering event,” Robin said. “You realize where your priorities really are.”

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judge a book by its cover.” Grant’s younger sister DaContinued from page 3 Cunto played a major role in organizing the fundraiser. Grant’s sister, Megan DaCun- She and Grant’s sister-in-law, to. Theresa Grant, came up with Grant said he looks for- the idea for the fundraiser ward to getting back to the and DaCunto said the entire gym and expects to be able to family has come together to do so in the near future. help out. After the stroke, Grant had “He’s been through a lot,” limited movement in his en- DaCunto said. “Everyone tire right side of the body. He needs a good morale boost, now is able to walk around freely and has the use of his right arm and hand again. He For daily updates has also been able to drive himself around since Januvisit our website: ary. www.berlincitizen.com “I wish I was doing a little better,” he said. “You can’t

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Read Continued from page 1 of Joy program on March 30. According to its website, the Tails of Joy non-profit organization provides Reading Education Assistance Dogs,

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“The dog doesn’t pressure a child to read at a level they are not at yet, which helps the child develop fluency at their own pace,” Lurate said. “It’s relaxing because it’s not a school setting. They aren’t taking a test or being judged or graded on. It just brings a sense of joy and accomplishment to a child when they read to a dog.” Jamie Lamb and Jennifer Scheer said they come to most of the children programs with their sons as a group. “The kids look forward to them, especially when animals are involved,” said Lamb, who attended the program with her 7-year-old Kyle. “It helps motivate them to read and their reading skills really have improved.” With every children program at the library, Scheer said, there are books connected with the activity. At the Tails of Joy event, the three boys read books about dogs to a dog. “Programs like (the Tails of Joy R.E.A.D. event) helps the boys’ self-esteem and it gives them more confidence at school because they interact with other children, and sometimes animals, at the library in a fun environment,” said Scheer, who attended Tails of Joy with her sons

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Isabella Christine Zigmont A beautiful baby girl, Isabella Christine, was born on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut to her proud parents, Michael and Elizabeth (Wormald) Zigmont, of Southington. Isabella was born at 3:55 p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 and half inches in length. Her loving and proud maternal grandparents are Isabel and the late Robert Wormald, of Kensington. Her paternal grandparents are Christine and Thomas Zigmont, of Kensington, and her great-grandmother Natalie Paladino, of Kensington. Isabella is the couple’s first child.

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In a recent editorial The Berlin Citizen published by Ryan Frogard, state director for The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, he said, “the fishway is fitted with wooden baffles to slow the water flow, and the turns in the U-shape were designed to accommodate finicky American shad, which don’t like tight switchbacks.” Fish will be able to swim the Mattabesset River, all the way to the dams in Kensington and along many tributaries. “There is a natural barrier in Kensington by the Sherwood Industries old mill that stopped all fish historically,” Gephard said. “Therefore, we have no plans to build fishways at these dams.” There are many types of fishways. The one on the StanChem complex is called a Denil - named after a French engineer - and Gephard said the structure is a good choice for this dam and fish. “There is an underground counting house with a window in the side of the fishway,” he said. “Our cameras will be able to detect the fish that swim past the window on their way up the

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Daniel Jackson, of Berlin, is scheduled to be one of 12 students presenting results of their research during Bryan Colleges’ third annual Undergraduate Re-

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Serpent under It’: Shakespeare’s Work in Protestant England.” William Cavedon, of Berlin, has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Membership to the NSCS is by invitation only, based on

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The TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship, sponsored by Citizens Bank, is scheduled to award scholarships opportunities to students who demonstrate good citizenship through community volunteerism and leadership. Applications will be accepted through April 19 or until 3,000 applications have been received. A total of 40 college scholarships will be awarded to U.S. residents who are 16-years of age or older and are attending or accepted to a federally accredited four-year college, university or graduate program and who have been active in community service. The school scholarships will be awarded this summer for the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants are asked to submit

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April vacation classes The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., is accepting registration for April vacation classes, April 16 through 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, for children in kindergarten through second grade. Tuesday, April 16 - Animals; Wednesday, April 17 - Pond Life; Thursday, April 18 Hungerford Trails; and Friday, April 19 - Plants. A fee is charged. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

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The Ladies Guild of St. Paul Church has scheduled a family style Polish Supper for Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., in St. Paul School Gym. Homemade pierogi and golombki, ham, keilbasa and more will be served. The Stan Scott Trio will provide entertainment and drawings for gift baskets will be held. For tickets, please call Pat at (860) 828-8248 or Linda at (860) 828-4979 or the Parish Center at (860) 828-0331. A fee is charged.

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The Hye Angels of Holy Resurrection Armenian church has scheduled Robert Rivest, comic/mime for Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m., at 1910 Stanley St., New

Britain. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Shannon Bagdigian at hyeangels@usa.com.

Bethany Covenant Bethany Covenant is accepting registrations for Bethany Summer Camps. Four camps are offered 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 kids in grades one to four, from noon to 3 p.m., and Savior teambuilding and group games camp for grades five and eight. July 15-19 - ETC Creative

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Faith awards Matthew Dennis, of Kensington Pack 41 Den 10, recently received the CHI RHO religious award for Cub Scouts at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Meriden. The award requires the scout to complete activities related to personal life, parish life, church organization and service. Others who received religious awards were Alban Mosher who received the St. George award and Ephraim Mosher who received the CHI RHO award.

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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church The St. Olga’s Sisterhood of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., New Britain, has scheduled a giant tag sale for Saturday,

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Continued from page 6 Ryan, 8, and Mason, 6. The three Griswold Elementary School boys are friends and always come to the library programs together. Lamb said not only do the children interact with each other at these “educational play-dates,” but they also meet children from Hubbard and Willard elementary schools. Tails of Joy was established in 1995 when a small group of pet owners visited area nursing homes with their dogs to provide pet therapy. The organization has grown in numbers since then and offers a variety of therapy programs with dogs, cats and rabbits. Pets must go through training and certification to become therapy animals. The organization is an affiliate group of Pet Partners, Intermountain Therapy Animals, and Therapy Dogs Incorporated.

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Pasta supper - Willard Elementary School PTO has scheduled a pasta supper fundraiser for Thursday, April 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The event features all you can eat pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and raffle prizes. Junior Woman’s Club The Junior Woman’s Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 4, at Sage Pond Place. Social is scheduled for 6:45; meeting at 7 p.m. 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.

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The Wizard of Oz McGee Middle School has scheduled a production of “The Wizard of Oz” for Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the school‘s main office. For more information, call (860) 828-0323. Baseball - BHS vs. Newington, at Alumni Varsity Field, at 3:45 p.m.

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archives. Free admission, door prizes and refreshments. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. For more information, call (860) 8285114. Benefit dinner - A benefit dinner and concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Dinner is a 5:30 p.m.; concert, featuring contemporary Christian music by Knees to the Earth, at 7 p.m. The event benefits Feed My Starving Children. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 798-9825. Dance - The Ladies Auxiliary of East Berlin Fire Department has scheduled a Spring Fling Dance for Saturday, April 6, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at the East Berlin firehouse, 80 Main St. The event is BYOB and bring your own snacks. Entertainment by the JD Band. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Joanne (860) 828-0760 or Madelyn at (860) 828-0664. The Wizard of Oz McGee Middle School has scheduled a production of “The Wizard of Oz” for Saturday, April 6, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the school‘s main office. For more information, call (860) 828-0323.

Polish dinner - Pope John Paul II School, 221 Farmington Ave., New Britain, has scheduled its annual Polish dinner for Saturday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. The event includes food, music, teacup raffle and more. Tickets are available at the school office or in the Holy Cross Church Rectory. For more information, call Renata Kalinowski at (860) 478-1189 or Michelle Smoloski at (860) 275-6750. Softball - BHS vs. Coginchaug Regional High School, at Coginchaug, 11 a.m.

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Umpire clinic - Berlin Little League has scheduled an umpire clinic for Sunday, April 7, at 6 p.m., at the Bill Petit complex. The clinic is open to anyone over 13 interested for the spring and fall season. Returning umpires must contact Jim Marturano at (860) 490-4152.

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Baseball - BHS vs. Southington, at Southington High School, at 3:45 p.m.

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time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Boy Scout Troop 256 Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings, at the Kensington Firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, at (860) 828-8693.

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Berlin Historical Society to host spring open house By Lorraine Stub

An annual rite of spring, the Historical Society Museum’s reopening takes place on Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. Located in the old Peck Library at 305 Main St., Kensington, the museum is packed with antiques and memorabilia representing Berlin’s history. The Spring Open House is an opportunity for the community to gather in an historic building and exchange stories that have identified our community for generations. Admission and refreshments are free, and visitors have a chance to win a DVD of the recent Daniel Day-Lewis

movie, “Lincoln.” Along that theme, we will be serving slices of Abe Lincoln’s favorite cake and other treats. During the off season, we have been working on expanding existing displays, especially those related to Berlin Iron Bridge and to Simeon North’s Mill. The Berlin Iron Bridge Company, with roots back to 1878, was famous for building lenticular truss bridges. Located on the site of what became StanChem on Berlin Street, the company employed hundreds of workers populating the East Berlin section of town. The restoration of these unique bridges often

becomes a community project. To see an example, one need travel only to neighboring Meriden where The Little Red Bridge built in 1891 became the gateway to the Quinnipiac River Trail. There are at least a dozen enduring examples in Connecticut with many others throughout the country often listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum has a collection of bridge plaques, photos and pictures that may well inspire you to visit these bridges in your travels. Berlin Iron Bridge was also known for constructing See Host, next page

Change tax payment date To the editor: Each year I respectfully ask the Town of Berlin to consider changing the “annual” tax payment date to either semiannual or quarterly. I’m sure there are many tax payers in Berlin who find it a hardship to pay their real estate taxes in a single payment for 12 months in advance. The argument that the Town of Berlin invests nearly $60 million of prepaid taxes to reduce the mill rate is somewhat valid, however, it’s our money advanced to the town that earns this income. With interest rates at a new ridiculous low, it is the time to change the system and give the taxpayers of Berlin some respite and respect. William Wixon Berlin

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Technology a distraction in school? By Kyle Swartz Special to The Citizen Handheld technology in school offers much for students and staff both. But there is a downside in this increasingly common practice. At a certain point, kids can become so distracted with computerized devices that they lose attention of teachers, and lessons at hand. Area academic districts have rightly begun implementation of various programs which permit youths to bring iPads, laptops and/or smartphones into classrooms. Computer technology has thoroughly proliferated everyday life in recent years. Its beneficial inclusion in schools is only natural. Positives are numerous. Carrying electronic tablets that seemingly contain a library’s worth of written works, kids no longer have to lug around bulky textbooks. For teachers who can weave tech into curriculum, hands-on learning possibilities with these devices are practically endless. In math class, pupils can calculate logarithms and graphs on an

iPad’s calculator function, and then next period in art can finger-paint on the touchscreen. All of information is now but several keyboard clicks away. But abundant capabilities of digital devices also cause their problems in schools. Any teacher is familiar with this next scenario. Presenting a subject to pupils, they recognize some kids as clearly not following along, because these students are engaged with smartphone texting or browsing Twitter on an iPad. Even students who attempt to multitask with handheld technology during class do not give learning their full attention and miss out. Important, then, is for teachers to direct technology usage in classrooms based on personal preferences. There should be parts of lessons in which instructors talk to students and students talk back. Engaging, mentally stimulating discussions become dampened when pupils are preoccupied with digital hardware. Of course, in many inSee Technology, next page

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stances, youths have been losing focus in schools for as long as education institutions have operated. Instructors are correct to think, however, that iPhones present greater opportunity for attention diversion than an open classroom window. What amount of handheld devices is appropriate for

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buildings, roofs and jail cells. The company evolved into Berlin Steel, located next to the historic Berlin train station. Meanwhile, we have noted many visitors looking for information about Berlin’s most famous innovator, Simeon North. One of these was Rob Dornfried, a teacher studying at Wesleyan University. After reading articles appearing in The Berlin Citizen last year, he was inspired to learn more about activities at the North Mill and its operations on Spruce Brook from 1790-1812. Rob did extensive research on Simeon North and his contracts with the United States government. Known as the first official provider of U.S. military pistols, North utilized technology he developed for producing interchangeable parts. One of Rob’s goals is to have a plaque placed at the Spruce Brook Bridge to honor Simeon North. It’s something that could well be incorporated into the upgrade design the town is working on for that bridge. We are honored he will join us at the Spring Open House to informally talk about his research. Another expanded exhibit celebrates Mildrum Jewel Co., an East Berlin company famous for making fishing rod mountings, tips and guides. The museum is fortunate to have a collection of

any given day is a matter of teacher discretion. During school there’s a time for tech. But there also arise numerous occasions when staff and students gain by putting away these devices and commence engaging one another academically without digital distraction. Kyle Swartz is editor of The North Haven Citizen and an editorial associate at the Record-Journal, Meriden.

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Mildrum guides made from rings of polished agate stone and metal. Even if you’ve never cast a line in a stream, you can appreciate the artistry of these guides. The iconic name continued under Benson family ownership and many town residents were employed there during its long history. Yet another new exhibit is a memory case of vintage lunch boxes assembled from a member’s collection. The Historical Society Museum for 20 years has served the community as a place where families and businesses donate artifacts contributing to the collective story of where we came from and how this town has evolved over more than 325 years. Much as a family researches and cherishes its genealogy, discovering the stories of what happened in our town throughout generations fosters a sense of belonging to something more than this moment in time. People feel a deeper connection to the community when they know what happened, when and why. Members of the Historical Society welcome you to be a part of the story. If you are unable to attend the open house, you can visit us most Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., April through December, or call us at (860) 828-5114 to learn how to get involved. Lorraine Stub is secretary of the Berlin Historical Society.

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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

Senior bowlers welcome All senior citizens are welcome to participate in senior bowling, held every Friday, at 9 a.m., at the Berlin Bowling Center, 1782 Wilbur Cross Highway. This is not a league; participants can bowl whenever they can. Free coffee and shoe rental. A small fee is charged. For more information, call the Berlin Bowling Center at (860) 828-4131 or email Avis at avis157@comcast.net.

Cape Cod with Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 22 - Mackinaw Island. Michigan. For more information, call Ann Gamelin at (860) 828-6700 or Phyllis Fecteau at (86) 8284934.

Senior trips April 16 - Mystic Land & Sea. Mystic Aquarium and Cornerstone Playhouse. April 19-26 - Historic South Savannah, Ga. and Charleston, SC. May 5 - Warner Theater “City of Angels” May 20 - Charles River Boat Cruise. May 28-31 - Best of Bar Harbor. June 21 - A Day at the Races Suffolk Downs. July 10 - Summer Quest Lobster Cruise. July 22-26 - Montreal, Ottawa. Aug. 8 - Saratoga. Aug. 20 - Wickford Village. Sept. 5 - The Intrepid, New York City.

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

toral Care Department, is intended for those who have lost a loved one. Lectures will be led by Karen Caplan, LCSW and the Rev. Ron Smith. The lecture schedule is: Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., “What’s Happening? Lost and Off the Map.” Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., “Is there a Spiritual Path?” Wednesday, April 24, 5:30

Government Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 4 p.m.

Wellness screenings Tunxis Community College has scheduled wellness screenings. Free self-assessments, screeners, educational information and community referrals for treatment and support will be available. Screenings will take place in the Administration Building corridor. National Alcohol Screening Day - April 11, at 11 am. The public and students have the opportunity to learn how alcohol could be affecting their life. A brief,

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This Is No April Fool’s Joke DON’T LET CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS REMOVE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW FROM THE NEWSPAPER. KEEP PUBLIC NOTICES IN YOUR NEWSPAPER! Pending legislation may remove your right to read public notices in newspapers, moving them from the public domain to government controlled web sites. We’re concerned. And you should be, too. Public notices are an important tool in assuring an informed citizenry. They have helped develop America into a participatory democracy for hundreds of years and where it counts the most: how your tax dollars are spent, how policy is made and how our futures are charted. They are located in easy-to-find sections of your newspaper. And they are fully accessible to everyone - unlike the internet, which is not accessible to everyone.

Less than 10% of the U.S. population views a local, state or federal government website daily, according to the May 2009 release of U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of Resident Population. This means more than nine out of ten people may never see a given notice. This compares dramatically to the fact that 83% of adults read a community newspaper every week, according to the National Newspaper Association. Furthermore, a public notice printed in the newspaper produces a permanent record. The internet does not, nor does it assure timeliness. And a newspaper is archived for years; not subject to computer crashes and hackers. Newspapers are easily verifiable, fully transparent and represent a secure third party who has nothing to gain from any notice.

Connecticut’s recent ethical lapses shed a glaring light on the full meaning of this problem. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house. Every public notice, which runs in a Connecticut daily newspaper, is automatically uploaded to that newspaper’s web site and CTPublicNotices.org. Newspapers are your watchdogs. Don’t let that role be changed now. Voice your opinion. To keep your notices in the newspaper, contact your local legislator to oppose Senate Bill #1112 - An Act Concerning the Publication of Legal Notices by Municipalities. Governor’s Office - 860.566.4840 Senate Democrats - 860.240.8600 House Democrats - 860.240.8500 Senate Republicans - 860.240.8800 House Republicans - 860.240.8700

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SOFTBALL: Locals are young, but determined

By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

BERLIN — Leo Veleas has had a hand in the Berlin High baseball fortunes for 28 seasons and shows no signs of hanging up the cleats He heads into his 26th campaign as head coach with high expectations and a noble perspective – to help the town’s best ballplayers achieve at higher levels. “Sometimes I have a real bad day at work,” he said. “There are storm clouds overhead. I was feeling that way a couple years ago as I was driving to Zipadelli Field and it dawned on me. I said, ‘What could be so bad? I’m going to coach baseball.’ “The biggest kick is when we teach and coach, they understand and it shows. They continue on, some to college baseball and some sign pro contracts. That’s what makes me proud.” Thus Veleas, whose grandson Zach is a candidate for the team and will likely play junior varsity ball this year, has plenty of motivation for moving forward. Last year’s 11-11 season was not one of Berlin’s finest. Veleas has guided the Redcoats to five state titles and 10 appearances in the finals. But last year served a very crucial purpose, one that shines a light on the prospects for 2013. “Last year when the team got beat in the second round, we had one senior out there,” Veleas said. “The rest were all sophomores and juniors. This year, I don’t consider the kids we have coming back to be young because they had a lot of experience on the field. It’s all a matter of execution. We just want to go out there, play fundamental baseball and let the chips fall where they may.” Four seniors anchor this year’s squad. Outfielder Mike Baroni, first baseman Jeff Sylvester, pitcher/outfielder Connor Bennett and catcher Jordan Zima will be the backbone. But junior infielder/pitcher Kyle Naples was the Redcoats’ leading hitter last year. Another junior, center fielder Daren Grabowski, is entrenched in the leadoff slot. Veleas sees Mitch Williams as a valuable asset and a top pitcher, particularly if Zima emerges as the every-day catcher.

BERLIN — A solid group of achievers have moved on but Berlin softball coach Jason Pires believes the Redcoats can successfully reload and have something to say about who wins the CCC South. Eight lettermen – six of them starters – have graduated, but the town’s productive youth system continues to pump vitality into the program. “The Little League is doing a very good job of keeping us at a very competitive level,” Pires said. “We’re in a one-year lull with only two seniors, but it’s an aberration. I know there’s a huge athletic group in eighth grade.” The team lacks varsity experience and may be short on power, but Pires has a hunch that the Redcoats can compete for a division crown and do well in the postseason. His reasoning ranges beyond strikeouts, home runs and fielding grounders. “We have a really intelligent group, not experienced, but many are in in the top 10 of their class,” he said. “We teach a concept, they pick it up quickly, so I have high hopes. A lot of coaches in the league think we’ll fall off, but I’m hoping it will be a little less than that.” The most important factor for any softball squad is to have a competent young lady windmilling fastballs and Pires has that in junior Makayla Harris. Harris, who maintained an ERA around 2.00 last year, studies under the legendary pitching authority Roy Early, a Berlin native who has tutored pitchers in the region for generations. “He’s done a lot for us and we recognize him whenever we could,” Pires said. Third baseman Kaitlyn Guild, who started last year as a freshman but missed the postseason due to a concussion, is also a gifted hurler. “She’s my 1-A pitcher. She’s too good to be number two,” Pires said. “She was our clean-up hitter by the

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The 2013 BHS baseball team expects good things from Mitch Williams, pictured. “[Williams] pitched six innings last year, can play the infield, has a good arm and he’s versatile,” Veleas said. “We’ll find a spot for him somewhere.” Veleas said he doesn’t like when a player has to catch one day and pitch the next. “It’s kind of tough. Catching is a tough position, so I hope Jordan can get the job done,” he said. Other pitching candidates include Mike Veronesi, who gained some postseason experience last May. Bennett has the most varsity innings under his belt. Kevin Cowperthwaite, Jared Gallagher and David Condon will also vie for innings. As far as other particulars that will define the 2013 season, Veleas needs to see his team play a game or two before he can make final personnel decisions and assign definite positions. He hopes to have scrimmages against Terryville, Wethersfield and Windsor in the books before starting the season at home against RHAM. Looking down the 2013 ledger, Veleas sees all games he can win. “My wife says to me that I can’t expect to win every game,” he said. “I said, ‘How come?’”

end of the year. We really missed her in the tournament.” The 12th seeded Redcoats were one strike away from a 2-0 secondround win over No. 5 Brookfield when the roof caved in. Brookfield tied the game and won it in the eighth inning. “We’ve talked about that game and we’ll keep talking about it,” Pires said. “For those who were active in it, it leaves a really bad taste in their mouth. Our motto this year is to finish.” Harris’ batterymate Amanda Patterson also returns. Patterson is second among Redcoat returnees in batting (.355) and all-important onbase percentage (.459). Guild hit .417 and reached base at a 48 percent clip. Katherine Burek – senior captain and first baseman – is likely Berlin’s primary power source after batting .323, swatting a pair of homers and driving in 15 runs last year. “Defensively we rely on her heavily,” Pires said. “She’s one of the few we have with lots of experience. She’s an incredible captain who takes her leadership role very seriously. She will stabilize the team. She hit two homers in our scrimmage (a 16-1 thrashing of Newington) so that’s a good start.” Pires said having a seasoned battery, good contact hitting and solid defense loom as Berlin strengths. Gaining experience for first-year starters and power hitting are high on his to-do list as the 2013 opener against Tolland drew near. Co-captain Kristina Hagmeier and Courtney Sylvia, both outfielders, provide added experience. Brittany Sullivan will play shortstop, with Alyssa Germano and Annie Asal vying for time at second base. Pires cites Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central and Maloney as the teams to beat in the ultra-competitive CCC South. “All three bring back veteran players and have a great nucleus to compete with the best in the state,” he said.

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GIRLS LACROSSE: New coach takes the reins By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

BERLIN — Danielle Tammaro takes over the reins as the third coach in three years for the Berlin High girls lacrosse team with thoughts of reducing the gap between the Redcoats and the stronger clubs in the CCC. “I think we’ll be able to compete more effectively,” she said. “We have a big group of senior leaders who should help make that possible.” Tammaro is impressed with the girls’ basic athletic skills, but said they’ll have to get their stick-handling skills to a more competitive level if they’re to vie with the top teams like defending Class S champion Northwest Catholic for CCC South supremacy. The Goodwin sisters Cassidy and Erin look to establish a bond of familiarity between the midfield and attack zone. Cassidy was Berlin’s lone representative on the All-CCC South team. Tammaro has had precious little time to work with the girls but im-

mediately noticed the athleticism of midfielders Olivia Martino and Bianca Jacques. She was also impressed by Kelly Shea and Morgan Imossi. Brittany Nemphos is viewed as the anchor on defense. Nicole Damboise returns as the starting goalie with Kas Colasanti waiting in the wings. The Redcoats played Tammaro’s former team Pomperaug in a scrimmage that provided favorable first impressions. “It gave me an opportunity to see them in possible roles and where they could fit in,” she said. “While it wasn’t a good result numerically, they showed we have a lot of promise.” In order for Berlin to move its young program forward, coaching stability and fortification of the youth program are essential. Tammaro is beginning to execute her strategy along those lines. “I spoke with the guys in charge of the youth program,” she said. “They probably don’t have enough coaches so I’m going to run a youth coaching clinic to give them some skills they can use.”

GIRLS GOLF: Redcoats eyeing three-peat By Ken Lipshez Special to The Citizen

BERLIN — The 2012 state champion Berlin High girls golf team heads into the new campaign expecting no less than a third straight title. The two primary reasons are because sophomores Julia Kemmling and Ashley D’Attilio make beautiful music every time they drive a fairway, chip onto a green or sink a putt. Kemmling finished second in the state championship June 5 at Orange Hills Country Club as a freshman by carding an 80, two strokes back of Farmington’s Kelly Whaley. She gained a measure of satisfaction in early September when she closed out the Connecticut PGA Junior Tour by shooting a 1-over-par 72 at the Jack Kelly Tournament of Champions in Groton, four strokes better than the third-place Whaley. “We arguably have the best player in the state in Julia Kemmling,”

Berlin coach Jim Barnes said. “Our number two player, Ashley D’Attilio, is one of the 10 best players in the state and is getting better.” Kemmling maintains a 2.4 scoring differential. She earned AllState status, along with All-CCC and All-CCC Tournament accolades. She notched a hole-in-one last year in the match against Simsbury. She tied for fifth in the New England Tournament with a 76. “She’s a budding star,” Barnes said. D’Attilio has a 7.8 scoring differential. She, too, was All-CCC and qualified for the New England Tournament. She finished seventh in the Connecticut PGA championship. “She’s talented and is getting better fast,” Barnes said. “She has AllState potential.” Senior captains Emily Deutsch and Caroline D’Attilio round out See Girls, next page

BOYS LACROSSE: Berlin looking to gain respect By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen BERLIN — The road to respectability in high school lacrosse is a time-consuming trek that requires patience and commitment. In central Connecticut, the sale of lacrosse equipment in West Hartford, Simsbury, South Windsor and Glastonbury has become a cottage industry. Youth leagues have been operating for years and players are well aware of the game’s nuances. Then there’s Fairfield County, where the argument that lacrosse has supplanted baseball as the leading male spring sport is legitimate. When the state championship medals get distributed, they’re almost exclusively headed in that direction. In Berlin, coach Scott Rossi guides the Redcoats into their second year beyond a successful stint as a club team (29-8). He worked hard in the background for almost a decade with a great assist from the leaders of the town’s youth program to bring the team to varsity status. The transition, as expected, was difficult. Rossi said the 4-12 mark the Redcoats accrued last year doesn’t come as a great surprise, and in fact was a bit misleading. The Redcoats dropped six of their first seven games, some of which might have gone the other way had they been played later in the season. “That doesn’t really reflect how good we actually were,” Rossi said.

“We lost [4] games by one or two goals. Once we made the jump to varsity, the boys had to really tighten up their skills and work much harder to possess the ball. With a year under our belts, the boys will come out of the blocks with more confidence.” Offensively, the Redcoats look to senior attacker Nick Mangiafico to finish. If Tyler Bouchard was imposing as a 6’5, 220-pound tight end for the football team, he’s at least that as a long-stick middie. He joins Greg Buck to give Berlin strength in the midfield. Jordan Kradas and Ben Tomascak flank Mangiafico up front. Cam Criniti starts in the midfield. The defense is anchored by Anthony Duong, Alex Ott and Wojtek Zak. Matt Cole starts in goal. “This season we’ll be faster and far more proficient with the ball,” Rossi said. “The boys have been working hard during the off-season to get stronger and faster and it shows. Many of them are now playing with club teams during the offseason as well. This has helped tremendously with their confidence and style of play. Taking more reps and keeping their sticks in their hands has really made a difference.” Rossi sees defending CCC East champion Farmington and an upand-coming RHAM squad as the teams to beat. “If we want to qualify for the state tournament and compete at that level, we have to be able to beat the better teams in our own conference,” Rossi said.

BOYS GOLF: New-look team poised to thrive By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen BERLIN – The Berlin High boys golf team that sashayed through the CCC South in 2012 with nary a blemish was wiped clean by graduation. While that may persuade some coaches to speak of rebuilding, John Line isn’t among them. When you’ve won better than 88 percent of your matches in a town with multiple golf courses and a program that keeps on giving, you just keep the line moving. Captains Ryan Marquis and Nick

Martino step up to the tee, representing a team that Line describes as having character, humility and is teamoriented. Geoff Magisano, Austin Forauer, Chris Samiotis and Brian Bostrom are also eager to contribute. “We are the team to beat in the CCC South and will contend for a Division II championship, but are not favorites by any stretch of the imagination,” Line said. “None of the players has played an entire slate of varsity golf.”

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BOYS TRACK: Coach is cautiously optimistic By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

which prevented him from qualifying for states,” Hanbury said. “He looks poised for a successful season.” In Nathan Strain, Hanbury has a thrower he feels can rank among the league’s best in the discus. Tirinzoni and Kevin Main have shown promise and McClarty is experimenting with the javelin. “We’re hoping for a surprise or two in the javelin and shot put,” Hanbury said. “We have several good athletes who can perform in those events, and require only time and opportunity to develop their potential.” Hanbury describes Mike Pomian as a “gritty, allaround sprinter” and “a valuable relay team mem-

ber.” He runs the 400, 200 and both sprint relays. Pole vaulter Fazli Bozal is working hard toward state meet

qualification. In addition to throwing, Main will run the 1,600 and the 4x800 relay.

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on Barnes’ preseason list is a No. 5 golfer, but candidates abound. A dozen or so underclassmen are competing for the slot. “We have some raw talent and seven new freshmen out for the team, but not much proven experience beyond our first four players,” Barnes said. Berlin shot a 348 as a team in the state championship, seven strokes better than rival Farmington.

Continued from page 25 Barnes’ top four. Deutsch has an 8.3 scoring differential and made the All-CCC Tournament team. “She has all the shots but needs to put everything together to reach full potential,” Barnes said. Caroline D’Attilio has a 10.6 scoring differential and was All-CCC in 2011. The only question mark

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BERLIN – Strength in the sprints and the jumps should carry coach Richard Hanbury’s Berlin boys track team as it strives to improve on last year’s numbers. “In both areas we have quality athletes who can win their events against many teams,” said Hanbury, who guided the Redcoats to a 7-3 record. “I expect us to be a top-three team in the CCC South this season, but we have a lot of work to do.” Captain Matt Kall personifies the Redcoats’ potency. He qualified for the Class MM meet last year in the 100- and 200-meter dashes as well as the long jump, and

also ran with the 4x100 relay team. Mike Tirinzoni was the second-leading sprinter last year and will help out in throwing events. The Redcoats’ middle-distance suffered a big hit with the loss of Connor Hilbie to graduation. “He was a sure thing in the 1,600 and 3,200 at every meet,” Hanbury said. Brendan McClarty will do his best to fill Hilbie’s role with help from James Dwyer. Toby Hull will fill up the stat sheet if he can regain his health. Hanbury said he’s the team’s lone hurdler and will also compete in the triple jump. “He’s coming off an injury-plagued junior year,

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 4, 2013 AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

A GREAT DEAL! Can be found Every Day At STEPHEN TOYOTA 1-800-479-0843 or www.ctautomall.com Chevrolet Malibu LS 2010 FWD, Automatic $14,988 Stock#3061A

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

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

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

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

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

Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2004 3.8L 6 cyl Fuel Injected Stock# 13-700A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

FORD ESCAPE 2005 Stock# P4085A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

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

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

CHEVY MALIBU LT 2012 4 Door, 24,000 Miles Stock# P4144 $18,990 Call Mike Russo Used Car Specialist

(203) 935-0863

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC Hyundai Sonata GLS 2012 Low Mileage, Remainder of Full Factory Warranties. Stock# SL129 $19,990 Call Mike Russo Used Car Specialist

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS

Pete In The Pickup

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

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

203-237-2122 GUTTERS

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

Is your merchandise "blending in?"

(203) 269-1106

Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

FORD TAURUS 2003

Cars Starting At $199 Down

FWD, 4 Door Sedan, Automatic. $4,988 Stock# 3168A

24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT #631942 203 886-8029 HOME DOCTOR LLC Small to Major Work. Outside, Inside, Plumbing, Remodeling, Roofing. Since 1949. Credit Cards Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!

LANDSCAPING ACCEPTING NEW Landscaping Accounts. Comm/Res. Complete grounds maintenance. Fully Ins. Sr Discounts. 203 634-0211

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

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

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

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

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

(203) 935-0863

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

You”ll like the low cost of a Marketplace ad.

JUNK REMOVAL

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

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

GUTTERS

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 886-8029 DE CA Home Improvement ● KITCHEN & BATH ● FLOORING, PAINTING ● ROOFING & SIDING We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

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

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

2 03 21 3 - 6 52 8

SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460

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

HOUSE CLEANING

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

today!

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

DECORATIVE CONCRETE. Driveways, Walks, Restorations, Outdoor Living Space. Call 203-537-4375. HIC #603287

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

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maintenance. Comm & Res. Lic/ins #616311. Free est

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

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

Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

BUICK Park Ave 2000, runs orolla good, $1750. TOYOTA Co 1999, at, clean, $2250. Call (203) 213-1142

MERCEDES BENZ C320 2003 AWD, Automatic $7,988 Stock# 9938B

LANDSCAPING JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work. Res/Com 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805

PAVING

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

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

LAWN & GARDEN

SIDING

If Our Wheels Ain’t Turning You’re Not Earning Junk Vehicles Wanted. Paying Cash. Free Pickup. 203-630-2510 or 203-631-0800 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2000 Body excellent, interior excellent. No rust. Tires good. Transmission good. Engine- no good. $750 or best offer. Call John 203 265-4448. Leave Message.

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

Mal Crédito?

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

MASONRY

C&M CONSTRUCTION FIRE SPRINKLERS Reasonable quotes. Lic & ins. New Install, Repairs & Service. Frontline Plumb & FRP, LLC. 203 213-0691

*THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions 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

203-237-0350 Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

(203) 639-1634

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281

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

POWER WASHING

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

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

ROOFING

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

PAVING

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

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

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

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

www.richardchevy.com

TRUCKS & VANS

Bchevynow.com 100% Financing Available! Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!

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

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

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

Need A Car Loan? Bad Credit... Good Credit... Bankruptcy... Divorced.... No Problem!

SIDING

1 888 207-3682 Ask For Darrell

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

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682 Bchevynow.com

TREE SERVICES

Nissan Quest 2008 Stock# 18662 $11,650 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

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

All Wheel Drive, CVT $12,988 Stock#1326

Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.

203-237-2122

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

CT Reg. #516790

www.richardchevy.com

Gonzalez Construction

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

203-237-0350

Bad Credit? We help out people with bad credit and no credit! Please call Ryan at (203) 250-5949

Tenemos una gran variedad de camionetas y de carros nuevos y usados! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949

Nissan Murano 2004

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE MIDSTATE PAVING

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

$1000 OFF

SERVICES OFFERED

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

4 Door, Automatic, FWD $12,488 Stock# 9942A

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

gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

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

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2009

(203) 639-1634

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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

Necesitas Un Auto?

Need an Automobile? We have a huge variety of new and used cars and trucks! Please call Ryan Montalvo at (203) 250-5949.

203-639-0032

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

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

CT Reg. #516790

Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

IN BUSINESS 31 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

CHEVY CAVALIER 200 PONTIAC G6 2008 FWD, Automatic $12,988 Stock#1323

$2,788 4 Cylinder. Automatic. 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

www.richardchevy.com

Call us with your Marketplace ad now. (203) 238-1953

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 4, 2013 SUV’S

SUV’S

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. 2009 Honda 750 Arrow. 7200 Miles. Lots of Options. Very Good Condition. $4700 obo. 203-915-2610 or 203-269-7984 leave a message.

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

(203) 818-3300

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS CONTRACTOR Tools. Porter Cable Table Circular Saw’s, Hand Saw’s & Tools. 4 inch Pipe Cutter, Transit & Much More! Call 203-235-0310

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Ford Edge SEL 2007 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2012 AWD, Automatic $18,988 Stock#1336

Stock# 13287SA $13,750 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 ww w . ri c ha rd c he v y . c o m

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

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

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

2010 HONDA CIVIC LX $13,994 Loaded 4 Cyl ● Stock # 2719AAQ Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682 Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER 2005 13K Miles. Extras-Lift, Stock Pipes, Shocks, Seat, Luggage Rack, Saddle Bags. Owner’s Guide. $4500 or Best Offer. ( 2 03 ) 63 9- 7 33 9

$250 KING MATTRESS SET Brand Name King pillow top mattress with box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667 ARMOIRE Hard wood. Seven Feet Tall. With Doors. Asking $100. Call (203) 269-5533

CAMPER & TRAILERS 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

FORD EXPLORER 2000 4WD, 4.0, Automatic $3,988 Stock# 3126B

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010

Stock# 4104A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

FWD, Automatic $16,988 Stock#1316

(203) 818-3300

CAMPER 27’ 2006 PROWLER Slide out side. Sleeps six. Queen Bed. (860) 426-2664

BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO $11,000 of MSRP STK 27184AQ Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682

LOOKING for good home for Dog & Cat. Dog is King Charles Caviler, female, 1 year old. Car is Persian. Call 203-314-0004

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

LEXUS RX330 2004 FORD FUSION 2011 4WD, Automatic $16,988 Stock#1315

Stock#18649A $13,650 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 ww w. r i c ha rd c he v y . c o m

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

FWD, Automatic $20,988 Stock#3206A

Always a sale in Marketplace

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

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

Ask for Darrell 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

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 COUCH, Love seat, ottoman for $1400. Excellent condition, never been used. Call 203-2481445 at Davenport Apts in Hamden. Willing to negotiate price. Ask for Jim Hutchinson, room 507. LIKE New 2 yr old Frigidaire refrigerator, Bisque color and in immaculate condition. Call (203) 265-7089

CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12

CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012

You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.

Cindy’s Unique Shop 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.

1 888 207-3682

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

TWO CHAIRS, one couch. Good condition, $60/each OBO. More items. Call for info. 203-238-0585

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com (203) 715-2779

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Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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

203-235-2784 BIKE RACK Thule, Roof Top. Holds 6 Bikes, Rooftop Mounts, Trays, extras. $100 Have two extra bike mounts. $100 SKI RACK, 4 PR or 2 Snow Boards, rooftop, locks. $50 Call (203) 935-6081 EXECUTIVE DESK 30x60. 6 Drawers. Good condition. $100 or Best Offer. 860 673-4145

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT CLOSE OUT SALE. Seasoned Firewood. Delivered. Great price. (203) 272-4216 EXCELLENT QUALITY Seasoned Hardwood, Cut, Split and Delivered. $200/cord; $125/half cord. 203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

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

Music By Roberta

MERIDEN 1st Fl - 3 BR, Kitchen, DR, 2 Full Baths. 2nd Fl 4 BR, Kit, LR, 2 Full Baths. 3rd Fl 2 BR, Kitchen, LR. All Remodeled. Refs. Sec 8 Approved. (203) 537-9093

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

MERIDEN 2 Bedrooms, 3rd Fl. 5 Rooms, newly remodeled, off street parking, w/d hookups, no pets, $900 plus utilities, references. 203-671-9644

HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Very Large 3 BR Home. LR, Dining Area, Kitchen w/Stove, Frig., Dish Washer. Laundry RM, 2 BA. Huge Family RM, Lots of Closets, 2 Car Garage $1700 + utils, 2 mo. sec. dep. Agent R.E (203) 949-0500

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD. The Towers, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, fully applianced, spectacular views. $1,200.00 per month. Quality Realty, LLC 203-235-1381

APARTMENTS FOR RENT EAST SIDE MERIDEN. 2nd Floor, 3 RM Apt. 1 BR, LR/DR Combo, Kitchen, Access to Washer, Off St. Parking, Utilities not included. No Smoking, No Animals. $600/mo., 1 months sec deposit. Credit Check & References Required. Call 203-235-1858

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts

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 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

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300

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

203-238-3499

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

Flanders West Apts

1-2 ITEMS

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

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

203-237-3025

Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR, 1st FLOOR Kitchen, LR, DR, Bath Fireplace. Back Porch. Recently Remodeled. Ready to move in. 203-237-9500 or 203-565-4719 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $895 + utilities Call 203-745-6167 MERIDEN 1 BR. You will like the size & arrangement of this pleasant 3 RM. H, HW, Cooking Gas $750 Parking. 38 Lincoln St. 727-565-8362

MERIDEN 2 BR Apartment. Heat included. $950/mo. Ready Immediately. Call Mike 203-376-2160 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor Large Apt. 38 Summer St. WD Hookup, Free Parking. Hardwood Floors. $750/mo. 203-710-9474 or 203-685-2836 MERIDEN 2 BR/5 RM, 1st Flr. Off St. Park, W/D Hookup, New Appli, Stove & Refrig, New High Efficiency Gas Furnace. $850/mo + sec. 860-690-5555 MERIDEN 2 ROOM EFFICIENCY Porch included. $550 per month One month security. References. 203 213-8639 or 203 631-0105 MERIDEN 3 BR 1st Floor LR DR. All Rms are very large w/ Closets. Off St. Parking. Stove & Refrig, 1mnth & sec. $1050/mo. 203-687-2032 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $525. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Fully Furnished, Central Location. 1BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $675/ mo. Lease & Sec. Deposit Required. No pets. Call (203) 235-2372 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Apt .Clean w/ New Carpet & Paint. No Smoking/Pets. Water & Garbage incl. $900-$950/mo. Refs & Credit Chk Req. 203-464-0766 WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor, 4 RM, 2 BR North Main St Victorian. Credit Check Req. $1000/mo. + 2 month sec. No smoking. No pets. Avail 5/01. 203-269-5973 WALLINGFORD Apts for Rent. 1 or 2BR. 1st Fl. Refrig, stove incld. No Pets. Absolutely No Smoking. $850/mo. Sec & Refs. Avail 5/1 or sooner Paul 203-269-6348

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

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

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

HELP WANTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Full time position for accounts payable clerk for produce company in south end of Hartford. Applicants must be dependable, motivated and organized. Computer and calculator skills a plus. Email resume to: Sanderson@juicegrape.com CL INSIDE SALES/CSR for local Insurance Agency. Valid CT Ins Lic, Exp with multiple carrier rating, strong comp & comm skills req. Knowledge of Applied a plus. FT Position with benefits. Email res & sal req to: ddrescher@drescherins.com

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

Delivery Driver

NO COUCH POTATOES PLEASE

The Record-Journal Circulation Department Is in need of an early morning employee to assist in staging newspapers at our distribution depot and making deliveries to our customers.

We are expanding our family business and we are seeking a career minded individual who recognizes the difference between the grueling corporate world and a growth oriented locally owned and operated business.

Hours are 2:00am - 8:30am Wednesday through Sunday. Reliable vehicle and ability to read a map needed

In other words, you can help shape the future for our business and yourself. We are open to new ideas and new ways.

Apply in person at Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT during normal business hours

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR seeking experienced FT Office Assistant. Duties include AR, AP, Payroll, Invoicing/AIA, Correspondence, Order & Track Material, Answer Phones. Applicant must be Proficient in Microsoft Outlook & QuickBooks Pro, Strong Computer Skills, Ability to Multi-Task, Attention to Detail, Strong Communication & Problem Solving Skills. Experience in Electrical or Construction Field a plus. Hours M-F 8:00-4:30. Email resume and salary req. to peter@beaconelec.com. No phone calls. FIELD Representatives needed in your area. Must have a car and valid driver’s license, be a U.S. Citizen and pass a written test. Internet access desirable. To learn more about job requirements and qualifications call us toll free at 1-800991-2520. The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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

Our ideal candidate must understand the business community and can relate to small business owners one on one. You will need a pleasant professional manner and possess even better listening skills as well as a creative mind; be organized to a fault and are able to work alone or with others. A background in identifying, contacting and selling concepts is key to success. Knocking on doors must be ingrained in your mindset. Training will be provided. Experience in yellow pages or radio sales is preferred. In this new position you can chart your own direction. It all starts with sending us your resume.

MEDICAL CAREERS MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Seeking a high energy individual to manage patient reception & front desk duties in eyecare clinic. Desire strong people skills & organization. Bilingual helpful. Email resume to: eyecarejobs@att.net

HELP WANTED

PROPERTY MANAGER for apt. complex. 2 positions avail. One 15 hrs./wk in Meriden. One 35 hrs./wk in Plainville. Must have great people skills, administrative know how, a take charge personality. Rental housing or Section 8 experience a big plus. (EOE/Sect 3 encouraged to apply) e-mail resume to: HRbox95@aol.com

Please mail resume to: Record-Journal Box 29P 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450 Or email resume to: box29p@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

KinderCare Learning Center in Meriden looking for a experienced Toddler Teacher. We offer tuition reimbursment and benefits. Please call Steffanie or Melissa at 203-634-4465 or fax resume to 203-634-3876 LANDSCAPING - Fertilizing, Mowing, etc. Must have driver’s license. Experienced only apply. Call 203 676-1121

HELP WANTED

LPN Full Time, 3-11 2 yrs experience. Includes EOW. PT CNA 11-7 EOW Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT 06479. EOE. PART TIME CHEMIST Established Company needs additional help. Email Resume to: dwalsh@uyemura.com

RESTAURANT. Experienced Line Cook. Apply in person Tues-Sun. Time Out Taverne, 100 New Haven Rd, Durham. SOUTHINGTON CARE CENTER Provides exceptional skilled nursing care & rehabilitation services. The staff are specially trained to provide services that enhance quality of life while promoting maximum wellbeing. As a Planetree community focused on relationship-centered care, we partner with our residents & family members to identify & satisfy their individual needs & preferences. This dynamic Five Star 130 Bed Skilled nursing/rehab facility with in excess of 600 rehab Admissions per year seeks parttime & full-time CNA’s for this fast paced environment. If interested, please apply in-person at: Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 4, 2013

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

WHAT’S NEW BONUS COUPON

00 on purchase

Save $7

of $60 or more

Valid 4/4-4/11/13 PLU #113

Excludes cigarettes, beer, lottery tickets and any other items prohibited by law. Not to be combined with any other offers. 1280091

OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, April 24 • 5-7 PM 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 4/4-4/11/13 PLU #210

SAVE $1.00

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

Valid 4/4-4/11/13 PLU #211

SAVE $1.00

on a Freshly Prepared Hot Rotisserie Chicken, Turkey Breast or Boneless Pork Roast.

Valid 4/4-4/11/13 PLU #212

FLORIST

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

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

SAVE $1.00

on purchase of any Stonewall Kitchen Specialty Food Item from our new section! Good 4/4-4/11/13 PLU #213

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.