Berlin Citizen Aug. 9, 2012 by Ryan Millner

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Muslims celebrate Ramadan at Berlin mosque By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

The first action a Muslim takes when entering a mosque is to face Mecca and go through two cycles of prayer. “Basically, it’s giving greeting to God,” said Dr. Reza Mansoor, president-elect of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford. Worshipers come in, take off their shoes and walk to the prayer room. In the foyer, they greet each other, shake each other’s hands and tell each other “Assalamu Alykum,” Arabic for “God’s peace be with you.” This is a special time for the Muslims who worship at the mosque, which sits along the Berlin Turnpike. Their holy month of Ramadan is in full swing. Ramadan is an intensely spiritual time, “developing the link between the

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Registrars expect quiet primary Russell Blair and Daniel Jackson The Record Journal and The Berlin Citizen

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Refai Arefin, the assistant imam for the Berlin Mosque, teaches about Ramadan to the congregation gathered on Friday, Aug. 3. creator and yourself,” Mansoor said. Ramadan began July 19 and will finish Aug. 18. During that time, the Muslims

who attend the Berlin Mosque will not touch food

With two candidates well ahead of their competitors and a primary held during the summer, Election 2012 registrars in the area expect a quiet Aug. 14 primary. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill said last week that more than 45,000 new Connecticut voters have registered since Jan. 1, but Chet Miller, the Republican registrar in Wallingford, said he believes most of them are signing up for the November presidential election. Races for the 5th Congressional District, which includes Meriden and Cheshire, and the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by independent Joseph Lieberman, have been featured prominently in the news, but Miller said he still expects only dedicated party members to vote Aug. 14. Elizabeth Tedeschi, Republican registrar for Berlin, said 31 percent of the town’s registered voters came out to vote in the primary vote two years ago. This year, “we anticipate 20 percent,” she said. See Primary, page 10

See Ramadan, page 13

Membership to boards on decline By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

When Carolyn Wysocki tried to start an environmental commission in town last year, she had hoped the commission would bring environmental groups in town together to solve environmental issues such as pesticides on lawns and littering. “There wasn’t anything coordinated,” she said. But a year later, the commission has not met even once because only three people applied to sit on the Environmental Protection and Action Committee. This is not an isolated problem, according to town officials. Several other town commis-

sions and boards are short on members. At a recent Town Council meeting, the council appointed three residents to various boards and commissions. But the council had 13 more spots to fill. For example, there are three positions to fill at the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, three at the Planning and Zoning Commission and three at the Water Control Commission. Mayor Adam Salina has talked to other mayors in other towns in Connecticut and they too face a steady decline of people stepping forward to become board and

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Like the many boards and commissions in town, the Town Council is filled by volunteers, although they are elected. Mayor Adam Salina said he has seen a decline See Decline, page 9 in the amount of people volunteering for these positions.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 9, 2012

CL&P warns of employee impersonators

Connecticut Light & Power has received reports from Niantic of two men going doorto-door in that community requesting to see customers’ electric bills. The men are reportedly identifying themselves as CL&P employees and carrying counterfeit identification badges.

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Inside Calendar.................23 Faith .......................12 Health.....................17 Marketplace............27 Letters ....................14 Obituaries...............13 Opinion...................14 Real Estate ............23 Schools ..................18 Seniors ...................16 Sports.....................19

Hang up the phone or decline the door-to-door offer, even if the person claims some form of proof, such as a “badge number” from the utility company. Call CL&P directly at (800) 286-2000 to confirm any offers. Never provide your Social Security number or personal financial information to any unsolicited caller or visitor, even if the caller or visitor seems legitimate. Report the incident to your local police. —CL&P press release

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An armed robbery occurred at the Burger King, on 144 New Britain Rd., Saturday night at approximately 10:18 p.m., according to a Berlin Police Department press release. Officers continue the investigation. The two suspects are black males, one wearing a green plaid shirt and Boston cap and the other wearing a red shirt with an Angels cap, according to the press release. Eric Ison, Burger King general manager, said the franchise was instructed not to comment on anything regarding the recent robbery because it is an ongoing investigation. He did say no injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to call the Berlin Police Department at (860) 828-7080. —Monica Szakacs

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Evolving challenges, interview with the town manager By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

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ployees don’t know whether to come to work. There’s no power. Do you come to work;

See McNair, page 14

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We’re not a West Hartford but yet we can provide services as well. You grew up in Berlin, graduated from Berlin High. What did you learn about Berlin when you moved into the Town Manager Position? I’ve learned in this position that government shouldn’t be the answer to all the questions or the problems that are out there. But people often look to government to be the answer even though they don’t like it. They complain about it when, especially when the storms happened. You told the Berlin Citizen last November the current budget year looked bleak. You were quoted as saying “All indications are that it will be as bad as or worse than last year. The recession is lasting longer and hitting harder.” As we are now entering that budget year, do you still hold to that prediction? Yes and no. The no is that we were able to get through the year in a good way despite the storms and the economy not getting as better as much as people had hoped. But I don’t think we’ve seen the worst of it. It took a while before it hit the towns, the town’s people My worry this year, and maybe I’m a pessimist when it comes to things like this, I worry this year, because of the reevaluation, now we have a different set of challenges. In the last Town Council meeting, the town author-

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Being the town manager is a big task, comparable to heading up a company as a CEO. It’s a large task during normal operations of the town, but what about when it comes time to craft a budget or respond to a town-wide emergency? Berlin’s Town Manager Denise McNair sat down with the Berlin Citizen to discuss budgets, emergencies and the limitations of government. What is the biggest issue facing the town of Berlin today? The funds that we rely primarily on is the taxes and so there comes a point where people just can’t pay higher taxes even though their house may be worth more but they don’t have the cash with which to pay it. So I think unless someone can come up with a better way to provide revenues for the towns, we have to do more with less. That’s a kind of global issue that I think that’s going to be a problem for all towns. In Berlin, I think there are two issues. A lot of things, in my opinion, have been postponed for a long time and now they have to be done. It results in debt that we didn’t have and we’re not used to, for instance, the high school, police station, the roof for Willard School and then it’s going to be Hubbard and then Griswold. And then immediately, this year is going to be our reevaluation year so that is always a big challenge for any town. Name a town which you think is doing a good job and you want Berlin to be like. Why? I think West Hartford does a very good job. I think Glastonbury does a very good job. I think Manchester does a very good job. I look at those I think they have very good councils; they have very good structures of government— similar to ours. There are others, but I generally look in our area. Obviously, West Hartford has a ton of things: two golf courses, an ice skating rink, lots of shopping and all that.

ized half a million dollars to purchase a new phone system, a generator for town hall and virtualization software in preparation for an emergency. Now this technology, I understand, is not for preparation for another storm Alfred or storm Irene. This is just to get the town running normally for as long as possible. In an emergency, why is this important? I think that any good business needs a business continuity plan, so whether there’s a fire, flood or hurricane or whatever, the next day, the business has to continue to operate. And if you don’t have that, especially in our business because people depend on what we do in a lot of cases: the water, fire (department), whatever. So if we don’t have the means to continue to work, we’re sunk. We’re a service industry so it’s like if you were in business but if you couldn’t open, you’re not going to make any money. We’re not here to make money, but we’re here to provide the service. We did very well considering we didn’t have any plans in place during the last two storms. They were both very different. But we really could

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 9, 2012

Berlin-based union protests CL&P in Hartford By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

About 200 local union workers for Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas marched from State House Square to Northeast Utilities headquarters in downtown Hartford Tuesday, July 31, demanding the company raise staffing levels and lower the cost of medical insurance. “There’s not enough linemen to get the lights back on during storms,” said John Fernandes, business manager of local 457 of the Interna-

tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Berlin. “We are always up against trying to address the issues for the customers, and it’s a matter of the time. When the lights go out, we feel it’s taking longer than it has in the past because [the CEOs] are not addressing the lack of personnel.” Currently the company’s CEOs are in the middle of working out a stalled contract negotiation with union leaders. According to Fernandes, about 1,000 CL&P union electricians have been working under an expired

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New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, then electriContinued from page 4 cal workers cannot help Connecticut since “they are busy “staffing levels are in line trying to bring power back to with leading utility stan- their own residents.” “CL&P made a lot of promdards.” “When major storms hit, ises last year on the TV every we do call on other utilities day, and they weren’t true,” and extra crews to help us re- Cirillo said in regards to store power as quickly and staffing. “They also lied about our working hours. safely as possible,” he said. Union leaders do not agree They said that [linemen] are that hiring out-of-state work- restricted to working hours ers during a major storm is a because of our contracts, but solution to low staffing levels. that wasn’t true either.” Cirillo said many linemen Frank Cirillo, business manager of IBEW local 420 in Wa- work 20 to 25 weekends out of terbury, said if a storm the year under existing comes up the coast and hits terms of the expired consurrounding states such as tracts. When a storm passes

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After dredging, Silver Lake better for recreation By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

While last week’s weather was filled with storms, clouds and rain, Corinne Barney, Newington resident, found a sunny window of opportunity Wednesday afternoon and grabbed her kayak and paddled through Silver Lake. It was her first time paddling on the lake, as well as her first time out on the water this summer. “My experience was better than I expected. I’m surprised by how quite it was and the boaters pretty much followed the rules,” said Barney, adding that in the past she has dealt with speeding motor boats producing waves that are difficult to paddle through. It’s a different lake than the Silver Lake 20 years ago. Before 1995, the lake suffered from an abundance of aquatic plants. Over the years, the amount of plants and peat have been reduced due to dredging phases, which is the process of gathering up bottom sediments through excavation, according to Chuck Lee, lake manager with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Now, boaters and rowers

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Newington resident Corinne Barney paddles through the water of Silver Lake. Over the last few years, the lake has been dredged opening more recreational activities for users of the lake. can navigate through the water without plants getting tangled in the motors or around the paddles. The reduction of plants also allows for easier fishing, because the hooks do not snag as much. Silver Lake, the only body of water that lies between Berlin and Meriden, covers 146 acres of land, with a maximum depth of 16 feet. According to Lee, visitors use the lake for recreational

boating and fishing. The Silver Lake dredging has been split into three phases. The first was in 1995 and the second in 2003. Lee said each phase takes a few years to complete. “A container-basin site covers 200,000 cubic yards of dredging,” he said. “We hope to go through with the last phase this year in a section of the lake that lies in Meriden.” The Connecticut Depart-

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ment of Public Health issued a fish-consumption warning for all lakes in the state because of mercury contamination, according to a report by the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station. Lee said above-normal levels of mercury were found in larger fish in four lakes—Silver Lake being among the list. “Before the dredging, the lake was so choked with vegetation,” he said. “Instead of fish dying out, they grew larger, which allowed mercury to bio accumulate.” Lee said mercury levels in Silver Lake are normal. However, in the 1950s, the Public Health Department enacted a state warning regarding mercury levels in fish as a precaution and that warning remains in effect. Recently, the lake has been filled with channel and bullhead catfish, due to a new stocking program. While fishing the lake, anglers may find largemouth bass, calico bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, sunfish, yellow perch and common carp. The Amtrak train runs along the west side of the lake, while woodland, residential and private homes border the lake. The Berlin Turnpike trails along the eastern side. Boating regulations are outlined on the DEEP website. The launch can be used year-round. There is an eight miles per hour limit, except during June 15 to the first Sunday after Labor Day between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Water-skiing is also permitted during this time and season.

Barney said she might come back and kayak some more at Silver Lake. She lives right off the Berlin Turnpike, making the lake a convenient and ideal location for her to come back and kayak throughout the summer. The boat ramp, which dates back as far as 53 years, is made up of concrete planks that are leveled with the ground. “The launch goes right into the water and made it easy for me to get into my kayak,” she said. “I usually paddle alone, so it’s great that I don’t have to struggle carrying it in and out.” While spending an hour and a half out on the lake, Barney said she watched the train go by, providing an element of excitement to her outing. Lyndsey Lougal, 24-yearold New Britain resident, and her family dropped by the lake to enjoy the view. She watched her younger brother count common fish that swam by the boat launch and sift through rocks on shore. Lougal said she plans to fish at the lake one day in the near future. “The lake is mostly used for boating, especially people fishing out in the middle of the lake, but I seen a handful of people fish by the shore. I’ve seen a few jet skiers here too.” Lougal said on the weekends more people come by to enjoy the lake. “Sometimes you see a couple of kids in the water here by the boat launch. I wouldn’t personally go swimming though,” he said.

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ATF raid site no longer licensed to sell tobacco an ATF search last June, no longer has a license to sell tobacco. Because the investigation is ongoing, the ATF and the U.S. District Attorney’s Office based out of Massachusetts will not comment on the case. The agent of the P K Cash and Carry is Ramandeep Singh, according to state records. The Berlin Citizen placed a call to Singh, but his answering machine was full.

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One of the businesses in town, which was searched by the ATF earlier this year, no longer possesses a license to sell tobacco products, according to state records. According to the list of Licensed Tobacco Products Distributors, P K Cash and Carry, a wholesale distributor located along the Berlin Turnpike that was a target in

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spokesperson for the DRS, said, “There are any number of reasons” that a company might decide not to sell tobacco. It might be caught selling to a minor and lose their license, or it may simply decide it doesn’t want to sell the product anymore. Kaufman could not disclose why P K Cash and Carry lost its license because that information is considered “return information” and is protected by Connecticut taxpayer privacy law. The Berlin Citizen reported in June the ATF conducted searches at two locations along the Berlin Turnpike, first at P K Cash and Carry located at 1625 Berlin Turnpike, and the second at the Hawthorne Inn, also located along the turnpike. The raid was part of a

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“It’s not an easy thing to do, whether it’s on a land use board or whether it’s on the council, or whether it’s on pretty much any board or commission. The most difficult thing is making a decision that is going to upset people or put them in a position where they’re going to look at you differently,” he said. As an example of this, Salina pointed to the recent debate over the proposed development of the old Kensington Grammar School. Unpaid board members sat through hours of testimony through weeks of public hearings of a controversial subject. But when there are vacancies on the commission, it makes things more difficult for the remaining members. Each one of them matters in reaching quorum. If not enough of them gather for a particular meeting, then the

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services publishes a list of licensed tobacco products distributors on its website and The Berlin Citizen obtained two copies of the list, the first copy showed the businesses currently licensed to sell tobacco and the second copy showed the businesses licensed to sell tobacco a month before. The old document showed that P K Cash and Carry was licensed to sell tobacco products as of May 25 - 11 days before the ATF searched their property. A search of the list today shows P K Cash and Carry’s name is gone and the business is not among the businesses licensed to sell tobacco in the state. Sarah Kaufman,

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Primary Continued from page 1 Four years ago, Berlin’s registrar office saw many people registering to vote. The office had registered 400 to 500 new voters. Tedeschi said voter participation is usually the highest during a presidential race. But it’s been slow this year with people “dribbling in one at a time.” “Right now, we should be picking up, so we’ll see,” Tedeschi said. Berlin will only vote for one seat in the primary scheduled for Tuesday. In the race for U.S. Senate, party-endorsed candidate Linda McMahon and former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays square off on the Republican side, while U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy and former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz face off for the Democrats. The Public Policy Polling, a political polling group based in Raleigh, N.C., expects Murphy to win the Democratic slot while McMa-

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hon to win the Republican ticket. They found 82 percent of the Democratic Party support Murphy. In a survey Public Policy Polling conducted of likely Connecticut voters from July 26 to July 29, of 771 voters, the polling group found Murphy would beat McMahon in a general election by seven percentage points if the race between the two was decided today. “With solid leads in both the primary and general, Chris Murphy is likely to be the next senator from Connecticut,” President of Public Policy Polling Dean

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meeting is canceled and the board cannot tackle the issues it was formed to solve. “It puts a lot of pressure on people that are actually serving because they can’t afford to miss a meeting,” Salina said. Wysocki points to other towns that have environmental commissions, such as Newington and Wethersfield. She wonders if the town should combine the duties of several commissions. By state statutes, the town needs to have several commissions, such as the Inland Wetland and Waterway Commission. Why not combine the duties of the wetland commission, the conservation commission and the environmental protection commission, she offered. But the question is, she said, will the state statutes allow the change? Town Clerk Kate Wall said she sees a spike in people seeking to serve on commissions when there is a controversial issue and they want to

get involved. She suggests sitting on the commission before there is a controversy because board members can fix a problem before it materializes. Wysocki said grassroots volunteerism is the way things are changed for the better. In the past, she volunteered with Meals on Wheels, delivering meals to needy people, and she said that kind of volunteerism brings satisfaction and contentment, but volunteering on a board brings “more sustainable change.” If more people get involved with a particular issue, then the issue is publicly discussed. Once it becomes talked about, then the state legislature may get involved and ultimately law can be changed. As an example of that, Wysocki said BPB was taken out of plastic cups and baby bottles through a grassroots push.

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to mail in their registration. “It is important that voters are fully aware of the primaries taking place on Aug. 14,” Merrill said in a statement. “Some of the most closely watched congressional races in the country are being contested in Connecticut. I encourage registered Democrats and Republicans to find out about the candidates and make their voices heard on primary day by casting ballots.”

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The Kensington United Methodist Church, with Pastor Juhye Hahn and its members, have been sharing their Tuesday night Taize prayer service with the community to come together to pray and

ask for the miracle of healings of all kind – whether it be physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual through silent prayer. What is Taize? It began with Brother Roger who was a man of fire, of love, burning his love for all people of God. His love caught fire in Taize, France, in the early 1940’s

where he built a community of worship for the youth and the poor. It became an enduring inspiration of the love of God in the world where people are hungry for true love. Taize is a sign of reconciliation. The service is composed of simple praises, that are sung repeatedly and the words become the prayer; listening to the Scripture; and silent prayer and common prayer. The service is scheduled every Tuesday, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Prelude music has been added to the Taize service with performances by local musicians. Under the direction of Corinne Terlecky, the choirs have shared their musical gifts with the congregation. Travelin’ Prayer, Songbirds, The Ringtones, and individual vocalists have donated their time because of their love of music and the knowledge of the power it holds to bring comfort and healing for those in need. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, Rob McCrann is scheduled to perform on the piano to meditate and prepare for Taize. Guest vocalists will be Deirdre King and Michael Cavaliere. Corinne Terlecky will play the flute for the classic American Folk Tune, The Gift of Love.

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, August 9, 2012 Music will continue to be a part of Taize on the third Tuesday of every month beginning at 6:40 p.m. To contribute your musical talent to this service, contact the church at (860) 828-4222 to leave a message for Corinne Terlecky. The Kensington United Methodist Church has scheduled Sunday worship for 9:30 a.m. beginning Sunday, Sept. 2. For more information, call (860) 828-4222.

Harvest Festival Holy Cross Parish Harvest Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. At Pope John Paul II School, Eddy Glover Boulevard, New Britain. The event features pierogi, golabki, kielbasa, hot dogs, hamburgers, fried dough, French fries, pastries, homemade bread and ice cream as well as live music, children’s activities, face painting, a magician, games, raffles, tag sale, crafts and a beer booth.

Sacred Heart Church Sacred Heart Church has scheduled a dinner dance for Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Baci Grille in Cromwell. A fee is charged. The event features

dinner, dancing, DJ, cash bar and raffle. Babysitting services will be provided. For more information and to sign up, contact June Heffernan at (860) 828-3868 or Cathy Jortner at (860) 828-5015.

Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church scheduled Free Tot Time for every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 6 for parents of children and babies up to 5 years old. Craft time, play session, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is needed. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual craft fair for Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis with completed application and payment. The event is for handmade crafts only. For more information, call (860) 261-4321.

Kensington Congregational The Kensington Congregational Church offers a casual outdoor service in the Chapel in the Woods, located behind the Reeves Center, Sheldon Street. Service is scheduled for every Sunday through Aug. 26 at 8:30 a.m. When it rains, services will be held in the Parish Hall. Regular service is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the church. Crib room and Sunday is available.

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Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. The worship service is dignified but informal. Saint Gabriel’s includes children of all ages in worship and welcome their joyful noise. The services feature music from the 1982 Hymnal and on occasion they enjoy an anthem or instrumental offering from one of our congregation’s musicians, in addition to the prepared prelude and postlude offered by the organist.

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or water during the day. This applies even if they are on a construction crew or play sports for their school. On Friday, Aug. 3, the congregation gathered for their usual Friday prayer. Some come in wearing fluorescent vests, fresh off a construction job, others wear traditional ethnic garb. They come from about 30 to 40 countries. Listing them would sound like a tour of the world: India, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Malaysia, to name a few. The Muslims mostly come from the area surrounding Berlin, but Mansoor estimates about 50 families come from the town and some own businesses here. Mansoor gives a quick tour of the Mosque. There are two entrances for worshipers, one for men and one for women. The community room in the basement serves as an overflow room. One by one, worshipers entered the sanctuary. They placed money into a box at

Norma Ann (Gonyea) Leone, 80, of Kensington, wife of Anthony John Leone Sr., died July 29, 2012 at a local convalescent home. Born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas Gonyea and the late Nora A. (Sinkiewicz) Gonyea, she graduated from New Britain High School, and was employed at Connecticut Peer Review in Middletown until her retirement. She was a member of St. Paul Church where she was a member of The Ladies Guild, and started the first Brownie and Girl Scout Troop in Kensington. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Anthony J. Leone Jr. of Kensington; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan M.

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Dodds and Lucy and Gary Gajewski, all of Kensington; four grandchildren, Mark and Gary Gajewski, and Chelsea and Sean Dodds; eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, Lily, T.J., Kevin, Derek, Jayden, and Dylan and four nephews. A Memorial Mass was held Aug. 4, 2012 at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 086914183, or to The American Diabetes Association, Connecticut and Western MA Office, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.

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To the editor: Here was go again. Where should the skate park go? The Memorial Park area would be fine. There is land on the side the of the gas station that is vacant. Is this too close for the veterans to accept? If the kids have a place to ride, they wouldn’t “roll on the walkway” because they have a place to ride. Suggesting Pistol Creek

area is crazy. Would you let your young child go with a friend to meet that far away with very few houses and no businesses nearby? I surely wouldn’t allow it. Besides, they need transportation to get there. Why is it so hard to find a place here next to the center of town? Sage Park would be okay if the Berlin Turnpike didn’t have to be crossed to get there. The park should be in town. Stop all the bickering and just get it built. These kids aren’t asking for much. They want to have a place to have fun and develop their skills, not in an out-of-the way place, but close to home. Sandra Contino Kensington

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phone system… those are really (Important) but we also learned what people find important and those were different for two things. In Irene, we didn’t have power here. People came in from other parts of the town.They had power so they didn’t realize it was as bad here as it was where they were. So they came in to search a title, they came in to pay taxes, and we could not accommodate them, only for one day fortunately, but it was a horrible feeling not to be able to do what we’re supposed to do. During the other storm, we had power but no one else did. And they needed us for blow-drying their hair, charging their phones, silly things, but the things that we provided were very helpful to them. The shelter was very helpful. At some meals we had over 100 people eating, which is not a lot, and I know in some

other cities there was a lot worse, but for us, that was huge. We had never had more than one. If you could not perform your duties as town manager, who would take over the management of the town? By charter, there’s no one. When I have gone on vacation, I have asked Jim Wren, the finance director to cover in my absence and step in and he’s done an excellent job. That’s not laid out in any way. That’s probably who would step in if, say, I were to be hit by a bus or something, because he’s familiar with all the budgetary things. The other things that I do as far as personnel and negotiating, things that aren’t necessary budget, he could probably step into and do, but I think they would have to appoint somebody.

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the entrance to the room. The men enter the main room while the women have a balcony above. Mansoor explains while the sexes are equal, the sexes relate to Allah differently and worship in slightly different ways. A man stands up to a microphone and faces Mecca and chants the call to prayer. His voice fills the whole Mosque, echoing in the corners. “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,” he chats. “Allaaaahu Akbar” The community performs the cycle of prayer together twice, and then Assistant Imam Refai Arefin stands and begins to teach about Ramadan. Ramadan, he said, is preparation for the Layatulquadr, or Night of Power. On that night, a Muslim’s prayers are worth so much more than a normal night. However, a Muslim does not know what night of the last ten days of Ramadan that Layatulquadr occurs. According to Mansoor, Ramadan celebrates the time when every holy book from Allah was handed down to humanity. This revelation was a progression, they believe. First, Allah handed Moses the Torah, and then the Christian Gospels were revealed and finally the Koran. “In seeking for Jannah (Paradise) to come, it makes us strong,” said Arefin. Hamza Zakir recently graduated Hall High School in West Hartford. Having always grown up within the Muslim community of greater Hartford, he hasn’t found it difficult to adhere to the Ramadan fast because of outside peer pressure. “I’m a little more disciplined than most kids,” he said. Zakir faced the most difficulty with the Ramadan fast when he played soccer. Unable to drink liquid in the daytime, he told his coach to bench him if he

wasn’t keeping up. Huseyin Kurt, a student pursuing his masters degree at Hartford Seminary, finds Ramadan is the way to refine his soul every year. By denying himself food and water, he becomes more conscious of the presence of God because he’s not distracted by food. Fasting teaches the value of food, as well, said Kurt. Muslims break their fast with a date and water. “That little piece of date and water is amazing,” he said. Mansoor said the Muslim population in the U.S. is growing. Many youth attend the mosque on the Berlin Turnpike. Most of the congregation are first or second generation immigrants. The rest are

African Americans who converted to Islam. At the end of the service, the call to prayer is chanted again. The room is full now. Men stand shoulder to shoulder. At the words of “Allah Akbar,” they bow, pressing their foreheads to the ground. And then the prayer service is over. They file out, collect their shoes, as someone makes announcements. They are collecting donations to help the relief effort in response to the fighting in Syria. Also, they distribute leaflets with information about the new changes to immigration law. At dusk, the congregation gathered again, this time in the basement to break their fast and pray

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Worshipers at the Berlin mosque attend Friday afternoon prayer. Ramadan is the time for “developing the link between the creator and yourself,”said Dr. Reza Mansoor, president elect of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford.

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Senior trips

Aug. 21 - Culinary Institute - American Bounty. Aug. 21-24 - Quebec City. Sept. 19 - Big E. Sept 27 - Newport train. Oct. 2 - 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Oct. 19 - Vermont wine and cheese. Nov. 7 - Mt. Haven Resort. Dec. 6 - Christmas lights. Cruises Sept. 3-8 - Atlantic Canada. Air and land Sept. 4-7 - Chicago. Sept. 16-21 - Wine, Rail and Redwoods. Sept. 30-Oct. 6 - Sierra Parks by train. Oct. 17-23 - Canyon Country.

AARP trips

The Berlin AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Sept. 18-20 — Three day

Pennsylvania Dutch tour. October — Cranberry Bog tour. TBA. Nov. 12 — Supreme Reflections. Diana Ross tribute at the Aqua Turf. December — A Victorian Christmas in the Berkshire. TBA.

Programs Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Photography Group – Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and

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Computer classes Lending library Berlin residents are welcome to register for fall 2012 computer classes at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington. Advance registration is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Classes begin Tuesday, Sep. 4. Classes offered include Basics for Computer Beginners, Introduction to Computers, Email Fundamental, Managing Files and Folders, Digital Photography/Picasa and 2 new classes: Life Matters OnLine and iPad Basics. For course descriptions and class schedules, visit

Seniors are welcome to borrow two books per visit (on the honor system) from the Senior Center library The books may be borrowed as long as needed. Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Shelly Polo, LCSW, program super-

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, Aug. 13: Pot roast with gravy, oven brown potatoes, seasoned sliced carrots, dinner roll, mandarin oranges and pineapple. Tuesday, Aug. 14: Unbreaded veal patty with tomato sauce, provolone cheese, ziti

with sauce, Capri vegetables, Italian bread, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 15: Pizza, garden salad, ice cream sandwich. Thursday, Aug. 16: Vegetable soup, oyster crackers, Quiche Lorraine with mushrooms, Mexican style vegetables, dinner roll, fresh baked cookies. Friday, Aug. 17: Sweet & sour baked pork chop, fried rice, peas, white bread, Jell-O.

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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.

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Midstate Medical Center has scheduled the following September programs. Diabetes Group Education Classes “Getting Started” - The Diabetes Center provides group education for diabetes management, whether a person is newly diagnosed or had diabetes for some time. Classes are open to people with diabetes and a support person. Physician referral required. Call (203) 694-5425 for information and cost/ insurance coverage. Registration required. Cancer Survivors’ Day Sunday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The celebration of life features balloonist, photo booth and caricaturist for the kids. Hubbard Park, Meriden (next to the bandshell). Registration preferred. For more information, call (203) 694-8631. Prostate cancer screening - Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, but it is highly treatable if detected early. Men with an average risk should receive a screening beginning at age 50. Registration

is required, space is limited. For under and un-insured men. To schedule an appointment, call (203) 694-8631. Dessert with a Doc: Take your Health to Heart Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join a discussion on the risk factors of heart disease, an explanation of how heart attack symptoms are can be different in men and women, and what you can do for prevention to lead a healthy lifestyle. Program is at the Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main St. For more information, call (203) 265-6754. Registration required. Lunch & Learn: Curing the Stuffy Nose - Updates in the Treatment of Sinusitis and Allergic Disease - Monday, Sept. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how advanced treatments are changing how doctors can help patients who suffer from allergies and chronic sinusitis. Program is held at Ashlar Village, Cheshire Road, Wallingford. For more information, call (203) 6796017. Registration required. What Can Anticoagulation Management Do For Me? - Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Are you on coumadin or warfarin? The informative presentation re-

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Policy for free and reduced meals Berlin Public Schools and St. Paul School have announced the policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs or free milk served under the Special Milk Program. Local school officials have adopted the United States Department of Agriculture’s Income Eligibility Guidelines following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. The following income guidelines will be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 for determining eligibility of participants for free and reduced price meals and free milk in the Child Nutrition Programs. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents. To apply for free or reduced price meals or free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office at each school. The information provided on the application is confi-

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dential and will be used only for the purposes of determining eligibility, and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Application forms for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary family Assistance (TFA) households require name of the person in the household receiving the SNAP or TFA benefits and their case number. The signature of an adult household member is also required. Households receiving assistance under the SNAP/TF A programs will be notified of their eligibility and their children will be provided free benefits unless the household notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits. Households receiving SNAP benefits or TF A for their children should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by Sept. 30, 2012. Additionally, households receiving SNAP benefits or TFA for their children may receive a direct certification letter from the Department of Social Services. See Reduced, page 25

University of Saint Joseph - April Campanella, Kristen Karoll, Evelisa Mayette, Patricia Mrowiec, Julia Napoletano, David Salonia, Tricia Tedesco of Berlin; Melissa Dipietro, Susan Stanton of Kensington.

Scholarship The Arthur E. Webster Scholarship applications are available in the Berlin High School main office or on the guidance home at berlinschools.org. The scholarship is available to students who attended Berlin High School, are residents of the town of Berlin, and who have completed at least one year in a posthigh school institution of higher learning. Applications must be completed and returned to the Berlin High School counseling office by Friday, Sept. 14.

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Freshman orientation Students entering Berlin High School grade nine 20122013 and their parents are invited to the freshman orientation program on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Gibney Gym. The program provides parents and students with important information regarding the overall high school program. Students will obtain important materials and information including homeroom assignments, student handbooks and schedules. Parents are given a brief presentation by the administration followed by a question and answer session. Students unable to attend the program will receive their materials on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 29.

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Local summer hoop league ‘getting pretty intense’ By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

an issue. And what if the courts are in use by others? “There is usually nobody there,” said Caitlin. “We show up with a table, a scoreboard, teams come in uniforms. It looks pretty unified. People just assume that there’s something going on, and get off the court.” “We haven’t needed a permit yet,” he said with a laugh. SNBL players call their own fouls, which, as anyone who has ever played in a pick-up basketball game knows, could lead to problems. “There’s been some controversy with it, but for the most part it runs smoothly. The team that deserves to win usually does win the games,” said Caitlin. “We’ve made it this far without refs, but bringing them in is definitely something we’ve been considering.”

Since 2006, the Sunday Night Basketball League has given local men an outlet to quench their competitive thirst each summer. The brainchild of Berlin High School alumnus Tyler Caitlin, the SNBL wrapped up its seventh season recently, and shows no signs of fading. “It’s crazy to think about where it started and where it is today,” said Caitlin, who hatched the idea for the outdoor hoop league while in college. “It got really popular these past two summers. We really killed it.” This year, six teams and more than 60 players — age 19 to 32 — comprised the league. Eight teams are expected to be in action in 2013. The talent level in the SNBL continues to grow as well. Photos by Matt Leidemer “It’s getting pretty in- The Sunday Night Basketball League has a talent-packed roster. Pictured, left: Kyle ZarotCaitlin sees only tense. We’re starting to good things ahead for ney takes it to the hoop in the SNBL championship game, July 29. A two-sport star at Berlin get some serious talent,” the SNBL. “I want to Caitlin said. “From High School, Zarotney continued his baseball career at Central Connecticut State Universi- keep getting the talent hearsay, it’s starting to ty. Right: Steven Glowiak swoops in for a score in the SNBL title game. A New Britain High pool up, keep expandsound like one of the bet- School alumnus, Glowiak plays basketball for Sacred Heart University. ing, and go from ter outdoor summer there,” he said. The SNBL season runs trying new ideas,” said (Hartford), Division I baseleagues in the area.” ball player Kyle Zarotney from the beginning of May Schreiner. “I don’t know how many And to think, some “After every successful (Central Connecticut) and to the end of July, and is more years I have as the scoffed at the idea of bring- season, we get more and D-I football player Max De- capped with a double-elimicommissioner, or if I’ll be ing such a league to Berlin. more requests from players Lorenzo (UConn). nation tournament. playing, but I know that the In fact, Caitlin took a rib- who want to enter the draft, Street Heat claimed the league is going to be in good Local sports fans will rebing from certain friends and always welcome new member all of those guys, 2012 SNBL title. The champs hands with whoever I pass it when he shared his vision. talent to the league,” and many others who com- are Liberda, Zarotney, Maroff to,” Caitlin added. “I feel “They told me it sounded Schreiner said. “We have a pete in the SNBL. co Giannone, Chris like it’s the type of league like a waste of time,” he great balance of developing Former BHS football star Palmieri, Jim Bosco, A.J. that five, 10 years from now, said. “But seven years later, the young stars into captain Tom Liberda has been in the Marsiglia, Jeff Spring and it’s still going to be going it seems to be all worth it. roles and giving them more league for four years. The Mike Pindar. Christina strong, and may be even betWe have 60, 65 guys who are on-court leadership, and competition keeps him com- Gorneault was the team ter.” behind me and who love this adding new talent to keep ing back. manager. Said Schreiner: “ We league.” In the SNBL’s inaugural “A lot of great players the league exciting. As the Scott Schreiner, another years go on this will contin- have joined the league the season, games were played have come so far in the sevBHS alum, is Caitlin’s right- ue to be the trend, as veter- last few years, which makes outdoors at McGee Middle en seasons – fine-tuning hand man in the SNBL. Both ans begin to retire and new the games very close and School. The league has since rules and schedules, improving the competition, play in the league as well. players keep coming on filled with excitement,” moved to the Berlin High adding uniforms, trophies, “Each year it gets better board.” Liberda said. “The competi- School courts. Early-season keeping yearly statistics, and better, and I think that’s The SNBL’s impressive tion is great. Each year a games are played indoors at and becoming more organmainly attributed to our roster includes NCAA Divi- bunch of new athletes join St. Paul School in Berlin. ized – it is exciting to see dedication in improving sion I basketball players the league, and each year it Scheduling games outwhat we already have, ad- Steven Glowiak (Sacred seems to get more competi- doors can be a tricky propo- where the next few years will take us.” justing existing rules, and Heart) and Brian Glowiak tive.” sition. Weather is, of course,

N-ice Top: Berlin’s Michael Samulenas and the Greenwich Selects participated in the Connecticut Hockey League Spring State Championship game July 29. The Selects defeated the Newington Indians, 5-3, in the North/South game. A goaltender, Samulenas posted the top goals-against average in the south division this past season: 1.75 in 13 games. The Selects ran up a record of 11-2 (11 consecutive wins) and secured the top position in the CHL South Division by defeating East Haven, 9-2, in the CHL South championship game. Samuelnas attends Notre Dame of Fairfield Catholic High School, where he plays varsity hockey and golf. Below: Local hockey player Molly Jordan and her team, the Lady Flames, competed in the Summer Splash tournament in Massachusetts. The event, held June 1517, drew teams from Washington D.C., Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Lady Flames earned a silver medal at the tournament. Jordan, with trophy, is pictured with teammates Mary McKiernan of Glastonbury, and Danielle Heinke and Chelsea Heinke of East Haddam.

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MLB road trip begins in our nation’s capital By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – I talk with anyone. I took in the Saturday and Sunday games at Nationals Park and watched the firstplace Nats beat up on the dysfunctional, woeful, sad sacks known as the Miami Marlins. I will go on to visit The Trop in St. Petersburg to see the pitching-rich, no offense Tampa Bay Rays, the upstart Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, and the dreadful, disappointing and dull Philadelphia Phillies at the bandbox known as Citizens Bank Park. Getting back to the talking with anyone. I had a wonderful seat in the second deck – they call it the mezzanine – at Nationals Park Saturday night. I was halfway between first base and the right field foul pole, just four rows back. The ticket cost $35. In New York, it’s $90. In Boston, a similar seat is $90. But as an usher said to me: “Give us time; we’ll catch up.” The guy next to me was a San Francisco Giants fan and he wore a championship ring. He, like me, has been to a kabillion ballparks. We had a lot in common. We talked all game long. The game, for seven and a half innings, was awful. The Nats looked like anything but a first-place team. Three errors were just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Balls were misplayed, pitchers made awful pitches and players ran the bases like kids at a Sunday picnic. But these were the Marlins and their bullpen came to the rescue. The Nats scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth as shortstop Danny Espinosa slugged a three-run homer (yeah, I haven’t heard of him, either), and 19-year-old Bryce Harper hammered a solo job. The locals, some 34,000 strong, were beside themselves with glee. An usher

(they still have them in DC, but not in da Bronx or Fenway) high-fived me and whomever else she could reach. Great fun. Back to the baseball junkie next to me. We compared ballparks we’ve seen. I gave him tips about ones he hadn’t seen and vice-versa. He said Target Field in Minnesota is great, didn’t like The Trop, but loved this joint. It’s a great place to like. When I first came to Nats Land several years ago, I wasn’t sure I liked it. But having gotten used to it, the place is pretty cool. The Red Porch restaurant and watering hole in center field is very nice and there are so many concession stands, the game is almost an afterthought. The guy on my right was a season ticket holder and he paid just $30 for his seat for all 81 games, which is a deal. We shared memories of visiting Shea Stadium, the non-lamented slum home of the Mets. We agreed it was best torn down. The weather Saturday night was wonderful. Some 80 degrees with a breeze. Sunday afternoon was a little less pleasant. As in 97 degrees and 102 heat index. See, D.C. summers make typical Connecticut heat waves seem like October. My seat Sunday was in what would be called a field box at Yankee Stadium, which means I was toast. I lasted an inning and a half. By then, I was looking for a pool. Nationals Park does not come with a pool. So after watching three or four innings from the standing room only sections, I went into the Red Porch grill and watched the rest of the game in air-conditioned comfort on TV accompanied by $8, um, lemonades. Before you gasp, you can’t get a pint lemonade that cheaply in da Bronx. Stephen Strasburg, now 12-5 and the next coming of, I dunno, God, pitched for the

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Nats. Now these fans are not the most knowledgeable fans. A lot of them are from Virginia and while the Old Dominion is a lovely state, it’s a southern state and football comes first. But all that aside, they knew enough to cheer for Strasburg as he walked in from the bullpen before the game and they knew enough to know this guy is The Franchise. The Nats are going to shut him down soon and I don’t get that. Isn’t the point to win? Now don’t kill him, but

for goodness sakes, skip a start or two, don’t not pitch him (Are you following the double negatives here? Good.) in September. Methinks they owe the fans who plunk down good money – although not as much as in the baseball-nuts Northeast – to go for the division title. All that aside, it was a terrific baseball weekend. In the President’s Race, Teddy lost for the 500th time. See, in the middle of the game, they stage a president’s race. Folks dressed up in costume – Lord, it must be hot in those outfits – run around the warning track to the de-

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The Berlin Flag Football Program, for youngsters entering pre-kindergarten through second grade, will begin Saturday, Sept. 8 and run for six weeks. The program is overseen by Berlin High School football coach John Capodice, his assistants and players. For more information, contact Capodice at (860) 829-0284.

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Rugby clubs from across Connecticut will fight it out on the field Thursday, Aug. 16, at Sage Park in Berlin for the Sixth Annual Battle in Berlin. The annual rugby tournament benefits multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis. The benefit will kick off at Sage Park at 5:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Christopher J. Picard at (860) 670-0625.

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Pat Sorrentino, local 420 member, said the protest is Continued from page 5 not over a raise in wages. “They are trying to triple wages, and in return, asked our medical and copay at this the union to increase their contributions in the area of point,” he said. “They can keep the money, but keep the health care costs. “None of this is outra- benefits where they are. We geous and is pretty stan- cannot afford more paydard,” Gross said. “The ments for our medical.” “We put our lives on the union is basically using the media to distort the issue. Let lines every day. That’s what me be clear, we don’t have a these guys do,” said Joe Loproblem with our linemen— presti, local 457 member, union leadership is attempt- while pointing to all the men in the crowd. “We’re not reging to distort CL&P.”

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ular workers who work in a grocery store. We have safety sensitive jobs, and we do expect to get paid well or compensated well for what we do.” Gross said the company continues to negotiate at the bargaining table and when an agreement is settled, then the contracts will be put into action. Curently, he said all employees have a comprehensive benefits package that covers retirement and healthcare.

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Berlin NASACR driver, Mark St. Hilaire and his team are working to raise money and awareness for the Pancreatic cancer Action Network. The organization fights pancreatic cancer through research, patient research advocacy for a cure. The NASCAR team is donating a portion of its winnings and all proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. T-shirts can be found at Country Farms Deli and catering, 116 Mill St.

The Navy Yard station drops you right at the park. The Continued from page 21 Metro runs special baseball trains after the game. It’s the light of the fans. George Washington, Abra- only way to fly. It would be nice if the ham Lincoln, Thomas JefferNats made it to the World Seson and TR race. Teddy nevries. Against the Yankees, of er wins. I wore a T-shirt Suncourse. I have a special interday that said: “Let Teddy est in the Nats. See, they are win!” the transplanted Montreal The Washington Post ran Expos. The Expos were my a story Sunday that was headlined: Time to let Teddy late son Dana’s favorite team. His second favorite win. I figure that makes it a team was the Yankees. He’s big deal. been gone 22 years, although Hilarious stuff. My guess is, when the Nats host a play- it seems like yesterday. I wore a Nats jersey to off game, Teddy will win. both games. Brings back Maybe. memories of days in MontreSince there’s not parking, al with Dana. I trust the Yanone gets to Nats games by kees understand. taking the Metro, a.k.a the Go Yankees! Go Nats! D.C. subway. It’s the cleanest, Jim Bransfield is a selfmost efficient, best subway system ever. I stayed in Ross- professed “baseball junkie” and a long-time contributor lyn, Va. and it took just 25 minutes to get to the park. to The Citizen.

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Amtra and White Shadow are two adorable 12-week-old kittens. Amtra was rescued at the train station in Berlin while White Shadow was rescued from a farm in Berlin. Both girls are Siamese mixes and are very outgoing and as social as can be. Amtra is bossy and takes charge in the most charming way. White Shadow is carefree and goes with the flow. View all of the adoptable pets on www.fobac.org. For more information about any pet available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.

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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions Club, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church.

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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.

Civil War and a display case full of playthings from the 1930s. Permanent displays include an extensive collection of tin, bricks and more. Admission is free. Theatre – The Connecticut Cabaret Theater has scheduled All Shook Up for Saturday, July 28. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own refreshments. For more in-

For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Boys Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicia, scoutmaster, at (860) 8288693. Mini-seminar - Business Bookkeeping & Tax Associates, 314D New Britain Rd., has scheduled a free miniseminar “Holistic, safe, noninvasive body sculpting” for Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information and to re-

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19 at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., from 8 Continued from page 23 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Theatre – The Connecticut Cabaret Theater has scheduled All Shook Up for Saturday, July 28. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own refreshments. For more information, cost and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Bus trip - A New York City bus trip (on your own) is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 18. The trip departs from Newington. For more information, call (860)-9160768.

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Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled the Steven Gacek Memorial Blood Drive for Sunday, Aug.

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Mini-seminar - Business Bookkeeping & Tax Associates, 314D New Britain Rd., has scheduled a free miniseminar “Long term care for estate preservation” for Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information and to reserve a seat, call (860) 8286869.

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Mini-seminar - Business Bookkeeping & Tax Associates, 314D New Britain Rd., has scheduled a free miniseminar “Long term care funding (Medicaid rules - Title XIX)” for Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information and to reserve a seat, call (860) 828-6869.

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The Berlin Lions Annual Scholarship Award was recently presented to Samantha Kelly. From left: Berlin Lions President Peter Hansen, Jennifer Kelly, Samantha Kelly and Berlin Lions Scholarship Chairman Dan Race.

These letters will automatically qualify a child for free meals or milk and may be submitted instead of an application to the school. Application forms for another households require a statement of total household income, household size and names of all household members. The last four digits of the social security number of an adult household member must be included or a statement that the household member does not have one. The adult household member must also sign the application certifying that the infom1ation provided is correct. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. A foster parent does not have to complete a

free/reduced meal application if they can submit a copy of the legal document or legal court order showing that the child is a foster child. Additionally, a foster child is categorically eligible for free meals and may be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits. If the foster family is not eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits, it does not prevent a foster child from receiving free meal benefits. Note however, that a foster child’s free eligibility does not automatically extend to all students in the household. Under the provisions of the policy for determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals, the Food Service Director, Timothy Prosinski will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, he or she may wish to

discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If he or she wishes to make a formal appeal, a request either orally or in writing, may be made to the Superintendent, David Erwin, 238 Kensington Rd. Berlin, CT 06037, for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school and the central office of the school district has a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by an interested party. lf a household member becomes unemployed or if household size changes at any time, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price meals, free meals, or free milk, if the family income falls at or below the levels shown.

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Parks and Recreation Dog obedience Dog obedience classes are scheduled at the former Pistol Creek Golf Course, 300 Spruce Brook Rd. Dog handlers should be at least 16 years old. Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 in each class. Kindergarten Puppy Training – The class is for puppies ages 2-and-a-halfmonths to 6-months-old. Work on leash walking and the come, sit and down commands. Puppies will also develop social skills and confidence. Learn how to praise and correct your puppy appropriately. Class will address problems like chewing, housebreaking and crate training. A sixfoot leash is required. First class is held without dogs. Bring a copy of your puppy’s current vaccinations to the first class. Classes meet on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., from Sept. 6 to Oct. 18. Basic Dog Obedience Course – The class will cover basic commands for the family dog. Commands include sit, down, stay, heel, come and stand. Learn to praise, correct and discipline your dog appropriately. Dogs must be at least 6 month old. A six-foot leash is required. First class is held without dogs. A copy of your dog’s current vaccinations including Bordetella is required at the first class. Classes meet on

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Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. July 21 Harry Cooper Jr., 42, 86 North Pond St., Bristol, firstdegree unlawful restraint, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation. July 22 Michael Johnson, 26, 71 Whispering Brook Dr., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, non-truck speeding. July 25 Thomas Nowak, 2289 Chamberlain Hwy., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, reckless driving, failure to drive in proper lane mutli-lane highway. Richard Gilbert, 45, 21 Weiss Rd., Haddam, interfering with officer/simple assault,

criminal impersonation, illegal possession. July 27 Monika Kiczuk, 19, 46 Hummingbird, illegal possession. Krystyna Zamorska, 61, 81 Flagg Rd., West Hartford, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test, failure to drive in proper lane mutli-lane highway. July 28 Carlos Carrion, 26, 300 Britannia St., Meriden, sixth-degree larceny from building, third-degree burglary. July 29 Louis Parlardy, 37, 1263 Worthington Ridge, seconddegree breach of peace. Darlene Winkler, 51, 1104 Farmington Ave., disorderly conduct by intimidation, thirddegree criminal mischief.

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Each week The Berlin Citizen features a page focused on volunteer activities in our community. This is the place where your organization can post notices looking for volunteer help. It is the place where you can find opportunities to help others in your community. This is also the place where we publish photos and stories about local volunteer efforts that have made a difference. Tell us more about your organization and what part volunteers play in its success. Contact us at news@theberlin citizen.com.

Volunteers needed at MidState Medical

Volunteers provide invaluable assistance and support to all areas of MidState Medical Center. As many patient services are growing and expanding, there is a great need for additional volunteer support to ensure a positive patient experience and promote customer satisfaction. Patients at MidState are treated to relaxing “Soft Touch” hand rubs and foot rubs by well-trained MidState volunteers. This is a free service provided by volunteers who are trained by a licensed massage therapist in the technique of therapeutic relaxation rubs.

A training session is scheduled in the fall, for volunteers that are interested. Pet Therapy visits are well received by patients. If you have a therapy dog that is certified and registered with a national pet therapy organization, please consider joining the popular Pet Therapy program. Book Cart volunteers visit patients daily, offering free books and magazines as well as friendly conversation. These volunteers are also trained as “Fall Prevention Safety” volunteers who check bed and chair alarms to ensure they are in proper working order and encourage the patient to use the call button to “call before you fall”. The new Cancer Center Boutique located in the Palladino Cancer Center offers a wide selection of cancer support and awareness products such as informational and inspirational books, hair alternatives including a selection of hats, wigs, head wraps and so much more. Volunteers are needed to assist customers during the afternoon shift from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is also high demand for volunteers in the Emergency Department in both clinical and non-clinical

reception areas. Exceeding customer expectations with integrity, caring, excellence, and safety is our priority at MidState Medical Center. If you have a few hours to spare and have excellent customer service skills, contact the Volunteer office at (203) 694-8275, e-mail MidStateVolunteers@midstatemedical.org or visit www.midstatemedical.org and complete an on-line application.

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Closer to Free Ride The second annual Closer to Free Ride to benefit Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning and concluding at the Yale Bowl Complex in New Haven. Three professionally-designed, safe and scenic routes of 25, 62.5 and 100 miles will travel through communities including: Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, Old Saybrook, Wallingford and Westbrook. Cancer survivors, patients,

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Free to Breathe

Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly event scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16 at Glastonbury High School, 330 Hubbard St., Glastonbury. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Events run through 11 a.m. Proceeds from the event support the National Lung cancer’s research, education and awareness progress. For more information, and to register or donate, visit www. FreetoBreathe. org/Glastonbury.

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CADILLAC Seville SLS 2000 Leather, Chrome Wheels, Loaded with options. Stock# 5538B $5,995

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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

HYUNDAI SONATA 2005 $3,888 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

HYUNDAI TIBURON 2007

LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006

Your Job Is Your Credit

2 Door Coupe. Manual, GT Stock# 13-058A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

4 Door Sedan, Automatic Stock# 12-844A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

(203) 630-0088

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

HONDA ACCORD LX ONLY $799 DOWN!* Very Clean. 1 Owner. All Power Stock #120661A

Dodge Magnum SXT 2005 ONLY $799 DOWN!* Sunroof, Leather, Navigation Stock #PT5882C

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KIA SPORTAGE 1999 $3,488 - 5 Speed Stick 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

SATURN S SERIES SL1 2002 $3,088 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $788 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

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AUTOMOBILES

MERCURY Topaz 1992 $600 Needs some minor repairs. Motor runs good. (203) 235-6579

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

CHEVY Astro Van 2000, AWD, all power, ac, clean, well maintained, 170,000+ mi, runs but needs engine work. Asking $1500 or BO. Call (860) 6219808 or can be seen at Checkered Flag Garage, Meriden, 203-639-8802.

USED CAR CLEARANCE SALE

CADILLAC SRX 2004 SUV, 4 Door, Automatic Stock# 5567A $17,995

1991 S10 CHEVY PU 1 OWNER, 76k

(203) 235-1686

$2895.

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

2002 FORD WINDSTAR VAN

$2800 1995 VOLVO STATION WAGON, 1 owner

$3900

DODGE RAM 1500 2004 Quad Cab, Hemi. Laramie, 4x4. Black w/black interior. AM/FM/CD player. Heated seats. $12500.00 Or Best Offer. Must Go. 203 600 8708

GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

G.T. Tire 155 Colony St. Meriden, CT 203-235-8606

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

LINCOLN 2009 MKX Automatic, AWD Stock# 5660A $32,995

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

Mercedes Benz 320 E 4 Matic 2001 ONLY $499 DOWN!* AWD, Every Option! Stock #130002A

DODGE RAM 1500 2008

CARPENTRY

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

EL GUAPO THE ELECTRICIAN Small Electrical Jobs Welcome CT #E10194715. Insured 203-440-0239 or 860-324-0874

EXCAVATING

4 WD, Quad Cab Stock# 12-792A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678 REPAIRS Large or Small. Stairs, railing, interior, exterior, entry door & window replacement done by owner. Also provide addition, finish bsmnt, decks & complete home improvements. Free est. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

SUV’S

BUICK Rendezvous 2002 Silver, 80K miles on new engine, 4WD, 4 door, automatic, leather interior, heated seats, LOADED!!!! $5,500/OBO. Call 203-238-4210

DECKS

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE DECK SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

Give Your Bathroom A New Look!

HEATING & COOLING

Partials or full, handicap upgrades, convert tubs into shower units. CTHandiMan.com 1-800-890-8638

DO NOT Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. Call 203379-8944 #400335-S1

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

FENCING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GUTTER CLEANING Seamless Gutters Custom Gutter Covers Life no clog warranty Comm & Resid CTHandiMan.com 1-800-890-8638

CT Reg. #516790

LANDSCAPING MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 213-4567 ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148

HOUSE CLEANING

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions CT Reg. #516790

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

203-237-0350 GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

GUTTERS

203-237-0350

*Does Not Include Sales Tax, Registration or DOC Fee

HANDYPERSONS

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS

(203) 235-1686

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616 FORD MUSTANG SE 2002 ONLY $299 DOWN!* Loaded. Low Miles. Stock #P8879A

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885

YARD Clean Ups Mowing, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Backhoe & drainage work. Free Estimates. Over 40 Years Exp. Lic #563661. 203-237-9577 HEDGE TRIMMING RICK’S AFFORDABLE CleanUps, Mulch, Brush, Pricker & Small Tree Removal. Trim Hedges. Clean Gutters & Powerwash. Top Soil/Seed . Junk Removal. 203-530-4447 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

JUNK REMOVAL

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

TRUCKS & VANS

JEEP Grand Cherokee 2006

NISSAN MURANO 2007

4 Door Laredo, 4 WD, Auto Stock# 12-851A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

All Wheel Drive, 4 Door Stock# 12-552A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

CUSTOM DECKS for your family Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters Accepting all credit cards CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

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

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

Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616 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.

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

Call to place your Marketplace ad any time

Day or Night

Marketplace Advertising Direct Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Summer Yard Clean-Ups JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Summer Yard Clean-ups.** Call for a Free Estimate 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678 MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 213-4567

Brush, Branches, Leaves, storm damage...Make your yard shine!!

**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 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

MASONRY

HAVE DUMP TRUCK- Will carry out junk, debris, furniture, appliances, etc. We Take It All! Free Estimates. Call Ed.

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 27 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

Thursday, August 9, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen SUV’S

BOATS & MOTORS

PETS & LIVESTOCK SIBERIAN Husky & German Shepherd mix Puppies! $400 Call for info 203-915-7950

LAWN & GARDEN LAWN MOWER, Lawn Boy, self propelled $124. Please Call: 203-641-4599 DODGE Durango SLT Plus 2002 Auto/4WD. White with black leather interior A/C (new). Heated seats. 183,000 mi (newer eng 55,000) Exc cond. $4900. Contact Fritz 860 614-0208

MASONRY MARIO’S Masonry. All types of masonry and repair work. No job too small. Over 20 years exp. Fully lic & ins. 0614297. 203-565-5904 or 203-271-7917

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING A+ PAINTING - Professional, quality work. Low rates. Free est. Rooms starting at $200. Anthony 203-814-7661 CT631687

POWER WASHING

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

PLUMBING

J. HALL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, Siding, Decks, Windows, Remodeling, Additions. No Job Too Small Fully Licensed And Insured Contact Jeremy 203-537-2534 Reg#0575625

C&M CONSTRUCTION

(203) 639-1634 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

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

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

CT Reg. #516790

203-237-0350

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

SIDING

J. HALL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, Siding, Decks, Windows, Remodeling, Additions. No Job Too Small Fully Licensed And Insured Contact Jeremy 203-537-2534 Reg#0575625

POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

ROOFING, Siding, Decks, Gutters Lifetime Warranties Available Accepting all credit cards. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084 ROOFING - Gutters - Vinyl Siding Windows - Decks Lic. and Insured CT #0616932 Free No Obligation Appt Call I G E CONSTRUCTION 203-915-3437

Your House Gets Cleaner and S t ay s C l e a n er L o n g e r GUARANTEED! Gutters and siding will look new! Exterior windows and screens washed with every housewash. Pressureless housewashing is the only way to wash your house right. Guaranteed no damage to property or siding. 860-839-0839

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

4 Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sport Stock# 13-067A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

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

S O F T W A S H H o u s ew a s h i n g

TOYOTA Highlander 2008

CT Reg. #516790

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning

POWER WASHING, Senior Citizen 50% discount. Fully insured, safe and reliable. Free est. Call Gene McLean 203-2694156, cell 203-430-1623.

Will Deliver

203-284-8986

SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

203-639-0032 joe@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully license/insured. Reg #HIC577319

AFFORDABLE Appliance Repairs

GONE!

ROOFING

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

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

POWER WASHING

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Others Wash - We Clean! A Pressureless Wash Gutter black lines & Streaks Green Mold, Black Mildew. Dirt, Grease & Grime

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

DO NOT Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

SIDING

The Powerwashing Kings

PAVING

D & G PAVING

ROOFING

19 ' Chaparral 198 F OPN 1987 Open water Blue/White Mercruises Engine. $2,200. Comes with 1988 Shore Trailer Model 2900 Please call Dan 203-265-4674

BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

(203) 639-1634

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or too small. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447

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

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

NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 570899. Call (203) 699-TREE

Gonzalez Construction

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

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

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

KING SIZE Sleep Number Bed with or without platform base with 4 drawers. Separate controls for each side. Excellent Condition. $500 Call 203-631-1437

TREE SERVICES

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC I Road King Cl 2006 Under 11K miles. Adult ridden. Never seen rain. Reinhart true duals. $11,499. Excellent condition. John 203 265-3147 for more info.

BULLDOG Purebred. 1 year old Male. Neutered. Handful. White /Brown Short-haired. Not trained Dog kennel. Not good w/children. Up-to-date shots. Ready to look at. $500 203-886-5692 BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Beagles, Chihuahua, Poodles, Boxers, Labs, Pom-chus, Chow, Shih Tzu, mixed breeds. $250+ 860-930-4001 FREE Dwarf Rabbit With cage included Call 203-235-8434 HORSE CARE NEEDED Part Time AM & PM Experience preferred but will train the right person. 203-213-8833 MALTESE Puppy, Purebred, 7 mos old, good with children, loves people. Has papers. $600 neg. (203) 317-0929 MINI AUSSIE Blue Merle Female. 13 Weeks Old. First set of shots done. (203) 715-5836

Couch Leather $1000, kitchen Island $500. Treadmill, Elliptical $100ea. NordicTrac $50. Kayak $350. Two stools $25 each. Pick up Plainville CT. Cash Only. Contact 508-423-3208 DINING ROOM SET 5’ Oval Table with 12” Leaf Extension, 6 Chairs, Hutch and Buffet. Good Condition. $550. Call 203 272-3316. For pictures, email michael.pelliccio@snet.net EXC COND Formal French Provincial sofa w/tufted back & fruitwood trim. Elegant Beige/ taupe design fabric. $400. Like New. Modern white laminated double dresser. $125. Brand New. Lge rectangle decorative gold frame mirror. $100. (203-265-2056.

YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Registered. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRI Road King EFI 2005 6800 miles $14,500 Or Best Offer 860-620-3636

PURE German Shepherd puppies born June 11th. Ready for August 1st. Black and tan. Mother and Father both present. The price per puppy is $1,200 each. Contact FRANK cell # 203-537-6239 leave a message.

YAMAHA 750 1981 Extra New Battery and Helmet. Runs well. 18,000 miles. $500. (203) 237-3174

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DOG CAGE Best for Small Dog Asking only $40 (203) 238-3529

CAMPER & TRAILERS

LADDERS 1 Step & 1 Extension For a total of $94 Call 203-641-4599

1999 Southwind Motor Home 35’, V10 Ford Motor. Sleeps Six. Awning. 2 Air Conditioners. Jacks & Back-up Camera.74K Miles. She loves to travel! $20,000. (860) 628-9545

PROFORM 390E ELLIPTICAL, I-pod hookup, bought in 2010. Great condition. Asking $325. For info call 203-530-6113

BOATS & MOTORS 12’ Alumiinum Boat & Trailer, Fish Finder, Electric Motor, Rod Holders, Seats, Oar, Anchors, Extra Trailer Tires. $500. Call Ed (203) 237-8317

KITCHEN TABLE SET: 48" Round Beveled Glass Top. 4 beige chairs-cushioned. Table/chairs steel- floral. $169. Call 203-641-4599. LANE End-of-Bed Storage Chest. Cedar lined; locks. Medium brown finish. $100. Also, two pet gates for doorways /openings up to 42 inches. $15. 203-265-3427

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

SUN CAPSULE Commercial walk-in Tanning booth/ changing room/music/cooling fan/36 tubes/timer/controller. $950/ obo. 203-269-1827

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 9, 2012

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE TWIN Bed Complete With Mattress and Box Spring. $50. Call 203-237-1991 WHITE Wood Wicker Chair Excellent Condition. Asking $30 203-238-3529

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH PROFORM 390E ELLIPTICAL, I-pod hookup, bought in 2010. Great condition. Asking $375. For info call 203-530-6113

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

WANTED TO BUY

CASH For WWII Military Items

203-238-3308 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED Fishing & Hunting Tackle - Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave any time 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

JEWELRY BRAND NEW CUSTOM DIA M ON D E NG A G E M E NT R IN G 14k white gold with Princess cut 1.5+ carat total weight. Intricate design, must be seen! $3,500 Pergjoni Family Jewelers, 826 South Main Street Plantsville, CT Call 860 235-3891 or 860 446-1824

WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

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

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buys costume & Napier jewelry, old Meriden items & metal toys, colored glass & china, pottery, old baby items. 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. 203-379-8731 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 Handtools, Old, used, and antique handtools. 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

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

203-235-8431

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295 YAMAHA Clavinova CLP240 Home Digital Piano. Excellent condition, used only a few months. Paid $2,500 new, asking $1,500. Call 860-505-0405

HOUSES FOR RENT BERLIN 4 BR, 2 Baths. 2 Car Garage. Deck, Appliances, Beautiful Yard. Quiet area. Recently Re-Done. $1550/mo. 860 538-9072 WALLINGFORD. 3 BR, 3 full bath home, hdwd flrs, w/d hookup. Nice area, nice yard. Beautiful. $1700. Call (203) 284-2077 or 203-654-6190

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE: Lg downstairs 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Rt 10, minutes from I-691. Outside patio, on-site laundry, off street parking. $850, incl. heat & hot water. Sec. & references. No pets. Call 860-398-5425.

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

L AND E PROPERTY MGMT Offers Meriden 3 bdrm apt. $995. plus Sec. & utils. Recently renovated. 203-886-8808. 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. Laundry. No pets. $900 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Heat & Hot Water Included. Starting at $750. 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160 MERIDEN 1 BR Apartments $750 - $800 + Security Freshly painted. New Carpets. Secure bldg. W & D avail. Ample parking. No pets. 203-376-1259 MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs - CLEAN Starting at $575. Sec & refs a must. Off street parking. No dogs. Section 8 approved. Call 203-935-6612 or 203-537-6137

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

1 & 2 BR Available Starting at $650 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM - $775 With Appliances. Hardwod Floors. Parking. Utils not incl. 1 Mo rent + sec. Credit check. Call before 8pm. 646-345-2636 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1.5 Bath Townhouse. Quiet. Deck. West side. Hookups. Gas heat. Clean, well maintained. No pets. $975 + utils. Credit ck. 203-269-9755 MERIDEN Fully Furnished Private and Clean. 3 Rooms. $675/mo. Lease & security deposit required. No pets. Also, 3 rms unfurnished. 203-235-2372 MERIDEN Fully Furnished Private and Clean. 3 Rooms. $675/mo. Lease & security deposit required. No pets. Also, 3 rms unfurnished. 203-235-2372 MERIDEN Spacious 2 BR Like New. Walk-In Closet. On-Site Laundry and Parking, No Pets. Available Sept. Call 860-810-2941 MERIDEN- 3 BR, 6 RMS, 2nd flr, 504 E. Main. Clean, convenient, nice. Appls w/W/D incl. Avail Sept. $1050. 203-686-1987 or 203-427-7990 No pets. MERIDEN- West side, 1 BR, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $860/ mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN- West side, 1 BR, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $860/ mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-3BR apts. 1st & 2nd flrs. Hdwd flrs. $950 & up. No pets. Utils not incld. Section 8 approved. Call 860-983-6336 MERIDEN-3BR, Nice Size 1st Flr Apt. $825/mo. Appliances, WD, Hookup in Unit. No pets. No smoking. No drugs. 1 year lease, credit chk, refs req. Sec, 1st month’s rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN. 1, 2, 3 BR apts avail. Newly remodeled, off st parking, storage. $700-$950/mo. Call (203) 430-7228 MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1st flr, freshly painted. stove, refrig, off st parking, private porch, private laundry rm with w/d hookups. $975/mo. (203) 687-2032 MERIDEN. Efficiency, $600/mo. 1 mos security. Available now. 203-903-6413 SUMMER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868

Under New Management MERIDEN STUDIOS & 1 BRs We are offering a special! 1ST Month’s Rent Free with a credit score of 650 or over. Please call 203-630-2841

HOUSES FOR SALE

BERLIN

Bright, Energetic, Professional

We Want You for the Meriden Police Department

New Construction $309,900. Reasonably priced quality new home to be built in Berlin. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, in quiet established neighborhood. Still time to work with builder. Agents welcome.

Please inquire at 860-828-5661 or 860-614-2741 APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN/Wlfd area. Unique 5 spacious rooms, must see. Immac, priv porch, 2 car off st. No pets. W&D included. Storage, quiet area. 203-686-0818 WALFD 2 Bed, 2nd FL, Glass Porch, Appliances, WD hookup. Storage. Off st parking. No Pets. Very clean. Dead end st. Owner /Agent. $850. 203-269-7348

WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $725 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD. $225,000 Great business opportunity. Bait tackle and paintball business and inventory. Very nice location for this well established business. Be your own boss. Call Sil Sala 203-265-5618

HELP WANTED

MERIDEN. $249,900 Country living w/o sacrificing convenience! 4 Bed. Custom cape offers hw flrs, EIK w/ sunroom, 2fps, LL w/ kit, wine cellar greenhouse windows & more! Quiet 1 acre lot- a gardeners dream! Call Nicky Waltzer 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD RANCH LOCATION LOCATION! CLOSE TO 4 SCHOOLS & SHOPPING On dead end street. 51 FRITZ PL. 3 Bed. 1 Bath. Wall to wall carpet. Eat-in Kitchen. Corian counter. Living Room hardwood floor. Huge 14x24 Family Room with wood stove on brick hearth. HEATS ENTIRE HOUSE. Sliders lead to deck & private fenced rear yard. Carefree 10x16 shed. PLUS DETACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. HEATED & ELECTRIC, PEGBOARD & SHEETROCK HOBBYIST DELIGHT! $249,900 CALL 203-265-2586 FOR MORE INFO

Salary Range Entry Level $46,259.20 APPLY ON LINE AT: www.policeapp.com DEADLINE: Monday, September 17, 2012 or the first 300 applicants Meriden residents & qualified veterans get 5 points added to passing written score You must have passed the CHIP Physical Agility Exam by the test date S e le ct i o n p r o c e ss in c lu d e s : written exam; oral interview; background check; polygraph and medical exam

E.O.E. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

MERIDEN-$110. per week. Clean, safe, 1st floor. Furnished room, utils incl. Share kit & bath. 203-238-3369. Leave message.

WALLINGFORD North Plains Industrial Rd. Storage/Manufacturing units. 600-3000 SF. Some w/bathrooms. Call for prices. (203) 269-6023 ext 303

WALLINGFORD 1 bdrm. Newly Updated. Laundry. Off-street parking Non-Smoking. No Pets. $850/ month. 1st 6 mnth. elec. Incl. 1 month Sec. 1st Month rent. Call: 860-339-5802 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Large Apt, 3rd Fl. 21-23 Academy St, near Choate. New kitchen, fully applianced. WD hookup. $925. Avail 9/1 203-269-9755 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Large Apt, 3rd Fl. 21-23 Academy St, near Choate. New kitchen, fully applianced. WD hookup. $925. Avail 9/1 203-269-9755 WALLINGFORD Centrally located. Quiet area. 1st flr. 4 Rms, 2 BR, Stove & refrigerator. Hdwd. 1st FL. Off St parking, Hookups. No smoking. No pets. $925+ Sec. 860-575-4915 WALLINGFORD DUPLEX 4 Rooms, 2 BR, WD Hookup Off Street Parking. No Pets. $850/month, credit check. Call 203-284-1853 WALLINGFORD Large Townhouse 2 BR, Stove, Refrigerator $950. Available now. 203 213-6175 or 203-265-6175 WALLINGFORD Newly Remodeled 5 Rooms. Appliances No pets. Security. $1050. 203-269-0428 WALLINGFORD. 1 BR, 2nd flr, clean & cheerful, w/d hookup, off st parking, walking distance to downtown. No pets, no smoking. $800 + sec. Call (203) 265-1070 WALLINGFORD. 4 rms, 3rd flr, w/d hookup, off st parking. $775/mo plus sec. Call (203) 949-0503 after 5pm WALLINGFORD. Intown location, 2 BRs, 2nd flr, private entrance. $825/mo. Call 203269-9585. WLFD. Avail 9/1, 2 BR, 2nd flr with appls, w/d hookup, gas heat, c/a, off st pkg. No pets, smoking or utils. $850/mo. 2 mos sec, refs. 203-265-0890.

MERIDEN. $99,900 Lovely updated 3br col. Home has updated furnace, heating, hw heater, floors, some windows, roof, paint & much more! Call Kathy Thuerling 203-265-5618

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

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative Part Time Record-Journal Publishing Company’s Classified Department is seeking an Advertising Sales Representative who is ready to achieve success. Your responsibilities will include taking classified ads and making outbound sales calls. The successful candidate must possess a reliable vehicle, good oral and written communication skills, type at least 45wpm, be well organized, and have excellent follow-through skills. Telemarketing experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. Please email resume to: jcruz@ record-journal.com

BINDERY OPERATOR FT/PT - Northeast Thermography (Wallingford) is looking for individuals in our slitting department. Must be organized and able to work with others. Good eye hand coordination, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.To apply please call 203 269-9696 or email allang@nethermography.com

“The City of Meriden Reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine that an applicant is not qualified for a position based upon a background check, psychological evaluation prior work history or other job related factors”.

Business Development Sales Representative The Record-Journal is looking for an energetic, creative, forward thinking individual to work full time to help develop print & digital advertising. You will provide: *Demonstrated sales experience with a history of attaining goals *Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while being mindful of making revenue goals for each *Ability to converse with advertisers about both digital and print-based advertising campaigns We will provide: *Team Atmosphere with members working towards common goals *Opportunity for growth *Competitive compensation package & benefits. If the opportunity to be a leader in our successful, community-minded organization excites you, forward your resume to: Myrecordjournal.com Attn: Kim Boath New Media Sales Position 11 Crown Street Meriden CT 06450 or email: kboath@ record-journal.com CHILD Care positions available. Must have the ability to work closely with other teachers, parents and young children sensitively, intelligently and with patience and integrity. Salary is based on experience and/or education. Benefits available. Positions begin as early as Aug 20th. Please go to www.carriagehousedaycare.com for an application or call 203235-4859.

If you can’t find it in Marketplace, it’s not for sale.

Thursday, August 9, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen HELP WANTED CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERPUT A SMILE ON A CHILD’S FACE... and a memory in someone’s heart. If you enjoy working with children and have an interest in photography, we’ll train you to assist or take high quality school portraits. Paid training, benefits, fun working environment, seasonal work during the school year, early mornings. Please call 860-6283920 ext. 17

CITY OF MERIDEN Needs School Health Aide 25 hrs./week, 10 month, Spanish/English a plus. High school diploma or the equivalent required. Last date to apply is Friday, August 10, 2012. Send resumes/applications to Personnel Department 142 East Main Street or apply on line at www.cityofmeriden.org Preferences given to Meriden residents. E.O.E.

COMMUNITY REPORTER The Record-Journal is expanding its Cheshire coverage and is looking for a community reporter to fill this 16-hour, part-time position. Flexible schedule. Send resume and writing samples to: olawrence@ record-journal.com or Attn: Olivia Lawrence, Record-Journal Publishing Company, 11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450.

Customer Service Representative The Record-Journal is seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our early morning Circulation team. This 32 hour position includes inbound and outbound service and sales calls, data entry, payment posting and general office work. The ideal candidate will be reliable and possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The available schedule is: Please apply Monday - Friday,

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday

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Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450 DRIVER Experienced Reefer Drivers & Independent Contractors needed for Regional Positions. Top of the line equipment and plenty of freight. Call Today! 877-491-1112 or www.primeinc.com

DRIVERS Now Hiring/Training! Become a School Bus Driver ($5 0 0 Sign- O n Bonus f or L i c e n s e d / E x p e r ie n c e d S c h o o l Bus Drivers). No Experience Necessary. Free Training. PartTime Split Shift. Competitive Wages. Paid Holidays. Benefits Available.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Positions Available in: East Haven, Madison, Milford, Stratford, Rocky Hill, Wallingford and Waterbury Apply online at: www.durhamschoolservices.com or in person at: 70 Chestnut Avenue Stratford, CT 06615

Administrative Application Technologist

82 Nathans Lane Madison, CT 06443

The Town of Wallingford Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled individual to provide technical assistance in managing its organizational database needs. The position requires an B.S. degree in computer technology, education, business or related field, plus 3 years information technology experience in a K-12 school environment which includes 2 years experience with PowerSchool, Crystal Reports, or similar reporting software. Wages: $25.48 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to:

345 Old Gate Lane Milford, CT 06460

Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax #: (203) 294-2084 The closing date will be August 24, 2012 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

62 Fulkerson Drive Waterbury, CT 06708 418 Short Beach Road East Haven, CT 06512 990 Northrup Road Wallingford, CT 06492 647 Cromwell Avenue Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Executive Director We are seeking a talented and well-rounded licensed nursing home administrator for our flagship non-profit 130-bed skilled facility specializing in short-term and outpatient rehabilitation. Minimum five years experience as a licensed administrator required; short-term rehabilitation background a plus; strong relationship-centered resultsoriented leadership skills necessary for optimal success. Please send resume and letter of introduction to Patricia Walden, VP Central CT Senior Health Services 45 Meriden Avenue Southington, CT 06489 waldent@ctseniorcare.org On or before August 9, 2012

CT GYMNASTICS ACADEMY is Looking for PT Class Instructors, Team Coaches & front office help. Competitive pay. Call for more info. Wallingford #203-269-7464

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SEASONAL

JOB Get on the bus with us! DATTCO, CT's largest private school bus company is looking for the industry's BEST School Bus Drivers for our Middletown and Durham locations. If you currently have a valid CDL-PS we are looking for you! CDL is not a must. We will provide all of the free training you will need to be successful! At DATTCO you can bring your children to work with you! Call DATTCO today 860-635-8234 ext 5600 or apply online! www.dattco.com DATTCO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer HAVE OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER? Willing to do brain scans or a medication study? (HIC2100,614) Pays up to $400. Call Yale OCD Research Clinic: 203-974-7523

Town of Southington Deputy Assessor Saalary: $58,076; subject to collective bargaining agreement Full-Time: Salaried position, 35 hours per week Posted 7/31/2012 Closing Date: Friday, August 24, 2012 Hours generally worked consist of Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. Job duties include: Under the direction of the Assessor, this work involves the performance of advanced technical effort to appraise real property, personal property, and motor vehicles. Work is performed in accordance with accepted appraisal techniques, state assessment statutes, and local ordinances. When necessary, must be able to assume the responsibilities of the Assessor. The Deputy Assessor is expected to provide direction and assistance to clerical staff as required. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and not less than two (2) years employment in appraising real property and personal property. Special Requirements Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor (CCMA) and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license are required. All applicants must submit a completed Town of Southington Employment Application available at www.southington.org and resume to Garry Brumback Town Manager PO Box 610 Southington, CT 06489

MEDICAL CAREERS

FT/PT ALL SHIFTS

· POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

WILL TRAIN!

· RECRUITER · SECURITY GUARDS & INVESTIGATOR

Human Services

OPEN HOUSE RECRUITMENT

Work Behind The Scenes Our energized fulfillment center comprises the online businesses of macys.com and bloomingdales.com. We offer a competitive salary, shift differential pay and various schedules.

Direct Care/ Residential Instructors /LPNs Tuesday, august 7, 2012 9:00am-12:00pm and 1pm - 4pm Courtyard Marriott Waterbury 63 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

Macy’s Discounts & Much More Love a deal? You, your spouse and eligible dependents will receive a 20% discount on most regular-price and sale merchandise (10% on some items) at all Macy's, Inc. divisions. And, at some special times of the year, additional discounts are offered to our associates. Associates are also eligible for great discounts on things such as cell phones, computers, flowers, tax preparation, and event tickets

C o m m u n i t y R e s i d e n c es , In c . is looking for dedicated Direct Care professionals - Residential Instructors & LPNs to work with and assist developmentally disabled adults in our group homes located in and around Plymouth/Torrington and Winsted. ● F/T, P/T and per diem

positions available ● All shifts available ● Competitive Salary

Interested? Apply online at: www.macysJOBS.com. Or you are welcome to apply at our distribution center at 475 Knotter Drive in Cheshire between 1PM and 4PM Monday through Friday. Employment begins in September 2012.

Applicants must be 18 years old, submit to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check. Macy’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.

HELP WANTED DRIVERS. Rapid growing grocery hauler. New Pay Package & Awesome Benefits. Sign On Bonus. Newer Trucks. Local/ Regional. CDL-A, 3yrs Exp. 800397-1813 INSULATION INSTALLERS Exc benefits & pay. Must have exp and valid driver’s license. CBC and drug testing req. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981

Marketing Receptionist Elim Park is seeking a full time Receptionist & Administrative Support for our Marketing and Sale Department. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enthusiastic and professional. The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent time management skills, a positive attitude, and someone who is proficient in customer service and administrative functions. Must also have excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. The position requires a high volume of administrative support to the Marketing and Administrative personnel as well as handling a high volume of incoming calls. To apply fax resume to 203-271-7794 or apply in person 8-7pm weekdays or 10-3pm on weekends at 140 Cook Hill Road Cheshire, CT 06410. A/A, EOE, M/F, D/V

HELP WANTED LANDSCAPING - Fertilizing, Mowing, etc. Must have driver’s license. Experienced only apply. Call 203 676-1121

LAYOUT INSPECTOR Forging company seeks full time Layout Inspector. Ability to interpret engineering drawing requirements to perform initial die cast layouts and receiving inspections. Must be able to control inspection gages and handle deadlines. Only experienced individuals should apply. Competitive benefit package. M/F EOE. Fax your resume to (860) 632-7247 or mail to Bourdon Forge Company 99 Tuttle Road Middletown, CT 06457 employment@bourdonforge.com NEED An experienced full time mature caregiver for a 10 month and 3 year old. The 3 year old is in pre-k (1 mile from home, Berlin area) half day and needs to be picked up each day. Call Vita at 860-573-1419. NORTHEAST REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL SALES ENGINEER New England and New York. 60% travel time required. NFM offers a complete line of filtration products, equipment, and services. Send resume with salary requirements to: National Filter Media, 9 Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford, CT 06492 Attn. Denis Charest PHONE SALES. Person wanted ed to contact local businesses for advertising sales. Part time. Must be experienced, reliable, able to work independently and have reliable vehicle. Hourly pay plus commission. Please email resume to: jcruz@record-journal.com or call Judy 203-631-0199

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CNC MACHINIST-FT CNC MACHINIST- Set up, Production, work to close tolerance. 5 years experience. CiDRA Precision Services, LLC Wallingford. Send resume to HR@cidracps.com

APPRAISER Fee Split Basis New Haven and Hartford counties. Also PT Admin Assist. Send resumes to 275 Maple Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410

HELP WANTED

opportunities

No experience necessary!

HELP WANTED

PRESS OPERATOR Northeast Thermography (Wallingford) is looking for experienced AB Dick Press Operators. Must have experience in 1 and 2 color work, be able to work in a fast pace, quick turn environment. F/T position 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon to Fri. Must have reliable transportation. To apply please call 203 269-9696 or email allang@nethermography.com PUBLIC Safety Officer needed for Lincoln College of New England, 2279 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington. P/T position. Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 4pm-Midnight. Please stop by to fill out an application or email resume to: dalling@lincolncollegene.edu. Tool/Die

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit & cable fittings. Currently, we seek qualified individuals with the ability to design, build & maintain progressive stamping dies. The right candidate needs to work to specified tolerances; willing to receive training to update their skills; work independently on assigned projects; and able to troubleshoot problems in the press. Knowledge of CAD; Sinker EDM and Wire EDM a plus. Contact Jim Connor, Director H/R, Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, Fax: 203-378-9818 E-mail: jimc@bptfittings. com EOE

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or Equiv, and a Valid CT Driver's License. For LPNs, you will have a CT LPN License. Come talk with us! See how you can make a difference in an individual's life. Bring two written letters of professional reference and be interviewed on the spot. Can't make it? Apply online at www.criinc.org FOR DIRECTIONS, PLEASE CALL Courtyard Marriott in Waterbury on (203) 596 1000. Use the Parking Garage and your ticket will be validated for this event.

HELP WANTED NEW Upscale deli opening this month in downtown Southington. Looking for experienced kitchen/restaurant. Refs req. Call 203-988-9846 SEAMLESS Gutter Installers. Exc benefits & pay. Must have exp and valid driver’s license. CBC and Drug Testing Req. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT/ DIRECT CARE/ IN HOME SUPPORT Developmental disabilities day/ res services. Ft/Pt all shifts. Call 203-269-3599 Ext 14 for more info. E-mail resume to acordemployment@ sbcglobal.net or fax to 203-269-1980 ACORD, Inc. EOE WAREHOUSE. We are in need of a responsible, self motivated person who is proficient with computers and detail oriented. This is a multi tasking position with duties that include picking and packing orders, processing shipments via computerized Fed Ex and UPS systems, loading and unloading trucks and material storage. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Send resume to Ray 203-284-0886

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