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For some students, job pickings are slim

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Berlin students see improved CAPT and CMT results

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By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

When Kim Bosse started looking for work, she wanted to go into the retail business, “ringing people out.” She wanted to work somewhere at the mall or some place on Farmington Avenue. “You really can’t be picky when there are slim choices,” she said. The 17-year-old Berlin High School graduate applied to 10 positions, five in town, and five at the mall. But she had no luck. Bosse is not alone. While the Bureau of Labor statistics reported the national unemployment rate stayed at a flat 8.2 percent since its last figures came out in May, the number of un-

David Erwin, superintendent of Berlin schools, said he is pleased with Berlin’s results of the Connecticut Mastery Test and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test. “Our hard work in the middle school and high school is showing over the past years,” Erwin said. “For the most part, we either went up a tenth of a point or down a tenth of a point in a particular academic area compared to last year, but we still are

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Rina Patel operates the cash register at Roger’s Marketplace. The 21-year-old student See Job, page 5 attends the University of Connecticut.

above the state average.” Berlin’s CAPT and CMT scores match the trend of the state. Overall, Connecticut students did better in reading and writing. While students scored better on math and science in the early grades, that mastery declined in the higher grades, according to a Connecticut State Department of Education news release. The CMT is administered to students in grades three to eight, while the CAPT test is administered See Test, page 8

It’s training every Monday for volunteer firefighters By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

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When a car crashes in Berlin, shattering glass, twisting steel and possibly trapping victims inside, the volunteer fire department responds. Berlin Fire Chief James Simons said the volunteer firefighters in town can cut away a mangled car to get to a patient in 15 minutes. “Your success and your ability to survive hinge on the ability for these guys to extricate you,” Simons said. But skill like that takes practice. “You don’t see all this that goes behind it,” he said, motioning to about 40 firefighters gathered around three mangled cars lying on the grounds of the Town’s municipal garage, practicing maneuvers to stabilize cars and cut away

steel to rescue crash victims. This was not an unusual drill. The volunteer fire departments in Berlin train every Monday night. While this

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Berlin Fire Department responded to fire of a standby generator at the Northeast Utilities headquarters around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25. “The generator overheated and the surrounding insulation caught fire,” Steve Waznia, Berlin fire marshal, said. The fire was contained to the outside generator of the South building and there were no other damages. According to Waznla, the generator was installed in 2003. The south building houses Yankee Gas Service Company and along with other departments. Mitch Gross, Connecticut Light and Power spokesperson, said no one was hurt during the fire. “As a safety precaution, everyone evacuated from the building,” he said. “Around 8:15 people returned inside.” Around 10 a.m., Kinsley Power Systems Generator and Transfer Switch Specialists were on scene. By Monica Szakacs

went on vacation together. Last Sunday, July 29, Versahi was working at her business, Janice’s Village which sells lawn structures such as gazebos and sheds. The business is located on the Berlin Turnpike and Versahi cuts across her lawn to get to her business. She had just made a sale and was returning to her house when she discovered a shoe box wrapped in duct tape sitting beside her garage door. “I’ve been kind of uptight lately,” she said. Versahi has experienced suspicious events ever since October. A family grave plot rests on the property and in the past five months, her father’s gravestone has been pushed over three times. She didn’t go into the house, but instead called the police. Now that an arrest has been made, Versahi said she wants to know why. “I’d just like to know why he’s singling this house out,” she said. Klett said there have been three burglaries along the road recently, but it’s not connected to the suspicious package. “As far as we can tell, there is no relation to that and the burglaries,” Klett said. By Daniel Jackson

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one. Phase II would have a picnic area and smaller monuments erected to memorialize soldiers from every conflict from World War I to the War on Terror. “This is not about veterans being against a Skate Park,” said Peter Galgano, member of the Veterans Commission, “This is about all of a sudden, with no warning, a skate park proposed to being put into Phase II of the Veterans Memorial Park.” Galgano told The Berlin Citizen that the Veterans Commission has been talking and drawing up plans for the park since 2004. According to Galgano, the memorial park honors veterans, families of veterans, and fallen soldiers. The veterans are concerned that allowing a skate park could create a climate that would degrade veteran’s by defacement of the monument. “Vandalism spills over to adjacent properties,” he said. “They want to build a skate park about 100 feet away from the veteran’s memorial mon-

ument. We don’t want graffiti disrespecting our veterans that fought and lost their lives for our country.” In December of 2011, Connecticut Governor Dannel

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Former councilman Bob Dacey returned to the town’s council chambers July 24 to address the veterans gathered there opposing the proposed skate park. He accused the veterans of trying to “take over the park.” “I say you can’t do that. That’s wrong,” he said directly to the veterans sitting in the audience. “The park is for the people of the town, all 21,000.” While several people spoke about the skate park issue at the beginning of the meeting, the council only passed a resolution allowing the Town Manager to make application for the STEAP grant and to execute the grant agreements. A special discussion of how the grant

should be allocated for the construction of Phase II will continue during the next Town Council meeting in September. While Peter Galgano, member of the Veteran’s Commission, respects Dacey’s service as a combatant during the Korean War, he thinks Dacey is “out of touch” with what the park means for the rest of the veterans in town. The park will become the primary park along Farmington Avenue, Galgano said. He would rather see a park developed which attracts all people, not only groups interested in using a skate park. While the town has a war memorial already erected on Worthington Ridge, that does not have an area for people to gather, Galgano said. He envisions Phase II of the park much like Phase

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Council members bid farewell to Morelli

As it came time for the Town Council to accept the resignation of Deputy Mayor Stephen Morelli Tuesday evening, Mayor Adam Salina leaned into the microphone and said “can we just skip right over it?” “It’s been a great privilege

and honor to call him my friend and call him deputy mayor,” Salina said after he accepted Morelli’s resignation. “I’m definitely going to miss you up here, and it goes without saying, the staff is going to miss you as well.” As reported last week by The Berlin Citizen, Morelli has been appointed by Connecticut Governor Dannel

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When the War of 1812 started, Simeon North was awarded a contract to make flintlock pistols. tract award for 20,000 pistols from the United States government in 1813. This was the first documented contract specifically requiring uniformity of parts. President Madison visited the mill in person and North was encouraged by the Secretary of War to increase the size of his factory. Knowing water flow at Spruce Brook was insufficient to power machinery for such tall orders, North purchased 50 acres at Saddle Hill on the Mattabassett River, a mile and a half southwest of Middletown’s center. He turned over the Berlin shop to his son, Rueben, who worked in partnership with the Middletown factory mak-

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ing forgings for the pistols. Little is known about the fate of other businesses using power at the Spruce Brook dam, though the Cheney Clock operation closed down as a result of an economic panic in 1837. Rueben North retired for health reasons in 1843 and the Berlin factory closed. Six years later a catastrophic flood swept away the decaying dam and the factory was lost forever. Simeon North died in 1852 at the age of 87. He lived his last 28 years on High Street, Middletown and is buried in Indian Hill Cemetery. In 1987, J. Larry Crain and Allen H. Saltus, Jr. from Southeastern Louisiana University came to Berlin to explore the North Mill site on Spruce Brook. With direction from long time neighboring residents, they excavated the site and discovered artifacts such as pistol cocks, triggers and other materials buried in the brook. They diagramed the location and remnants of the mill. A copy of their report is on file at The Berlin Historical Society Museum. Years later, one can still see some remnants of the stone dam and of the mill’s foundation. The New Britain Industrial Museum is fortunate to have a Simeon North pistol on display and the Berlin Historical Society proudly displays a North rifle. A pair of gold pistols created by Simeon North and presented to Captain Isaac Hull, commander of Old Ironsides,

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Thursday, August 2, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Berlin Citizen a comedy tour, so I can certainly support that.â&#x20AC;? Morelli, dressed casual in a green, striped shirt for his last Town Council meeting, began his speech expressing his â&#x20AC;&#x153;honor and privilege to serve the people of Berlin,â&#x20AC;? but he took the opportunity to speak about Salina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Berlin has, if not the best mayors in all of the state,â&#x20AC;? he said choking up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he did decide one day to take a position with the state and move on, the town will certainly miss him. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone, other than

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him leave, but certainly for a great position.â&#x20AC;? The council members present at the meeting expressed their appreciations for Morelli. Council member David Evans, Republican, lightened up the Town Council Chamber with humor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to hear that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not giving up this particular position,â&#x20AC;? he said with a small dramatic pause before he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are taking up another one for

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Students entering Berlin High School grade 9 2012-2013 and their parents are invited to the freshman orientation program on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 1 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.

Graduates Dartmouth College, New Hampshire - Peter Halibozek, Jr. of Kensington. Villanova University, Pennsylvania - Krista Sullivan of Berlin.

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Test Continued from page 1 only to students in grade 10. “Overall I think we are steady, but we would like to see all areas rise in the next year. That’s what we always strive for,” said Erwin, adding that increasing test scores starts with training teachers. Erwin said the district participated in a writer’s workshop and has been working with the Teacher’s College at Columbia University for reading. Instructors learn different tools to improve the learning of their students. “It’s always about the students being the best they can be for a successful future,” he said. “And I think our district shows its dedication.” Compared to the 2011 CAPT results, this year Berlin’s reading scores went

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, August 2, 2012 School main office or on the guidance home at berlinschools.org. The scholarship is available to students who attended Berlin HS, are residents of the town of Berlin, and who have completed at

least one year in a post-high school institution of higher learning. Applications must be completed and returned to the Berlin High School counseling office by Friday, Sept. 14.

up 8.8 points, with 68.3 percent meeting goal, and writing scores are up 6.3 points, with 84.5 percent meeting goal. Math scores are down 1.3 points, with 63.6 percent meeting goal and science is down 0.7 points, with 56.8 percent meeting goal. “We will look at the areas that need improving and individual performances in order to locate the problem areas and work with different coordinators to find solutions,” Erwin said. For all subjects at the tenth grade level, proficiency percentages are above the 90th percentile, with math at 93.5 percent, science at 92.7 percent, reading at 94.3 percent, and writing at 97 percent. Berlin’s school district is grouped in a District Reference Group (DRG) with 24 other towns including Southington, Newington,

North Haven and Wethersfield. A DRG groups similar Connecticut school districts with the same characteristics according to socio-economic status and other factors. Every year the Board of Education does a comparison of CAPT and CMT scores within their DRG. According to Erwin, the BOE will meet later this summer to analyze and compare results and place them in a context of how to continue growth. “I’m sure we will see a variation, but we usually rank fairly well in our DRG,” he said. “[The Berlin school district] will always strive for student improvement and I think our results echo our efforts.”

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Cancer Society honors Salgado with volunteer award American Cancer Society Press Release

Annie Salgado of Berlin was awarded the most honored accolade by the New England Division of the American Cancer Society this year. Annie Salgado was diagnosed with Hodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lymphoma at the age of 19, and is now a 20 plus year survivor. Annie began her involvement with the American Cancer Society in 2001 when she formed at team for the Relay For Life of Rocky Hill. She was one of the founding members of the Relay For Life of Berlin which was established in 2008. Annie served as Chair of the event in 2008 and 2009, and Survivor Chair in 2010 and 2011. She continued on to also become a volunteer cosmetologist for the Look Goodâ&#x20AC;ŚFeel Better program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie is reliable and flexible, facilitating Look Goodâ&#x20AC;ŚFeel Better programs on short notice if a scheduled volunteer is unexpectedly ill or cannot fulfill their volunteer obligation. Even though she has only been a volunteer cosmetologist for a short time, she has become one of the best in the field,â&#x20AC;? said Juana Adams, Community Executive of Health Initiatives for the American Cancer Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her sense of humor and energy lights up the room as she assists women with their make-up. She is definitely a ball of sunshine! Annie ex-

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Annie Salgado of Berlin has been honored with the American Cancer Society Sandra C. Labree Volunteer Values Award. She was presented with the award by Sue Ann Maresca, State Vice President for Income Development for the American Cancer Society. Pictured here from left to right: Sue Ann Maresca and Annie Salgado. udes the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays,â&#x20AC;? added Adams. The Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award recognizes and honors those volunteers whose actions and service in the fight against cancer most exemplify the American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizational values â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mission, Data-Driven, Diversity, Respect and Stewardship. Nom-

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the dollars raised through our special events programs including Relay For Life, Daffodil Days, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. These events have also helped us provide over 6,000 rides to and from treatments for patients residing in Connecticut who would have no other way of getting to their treatment appointments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your dedication, kindness, compassion and generosity, sparkle each and every day. You are our fabric for the quality of life and we value each and every one of you and we thank you!â&#x20AC;? said Sue Ann Maresca, State Vice President of Development for the American Cancer Society, referencing Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers and the more than 3 million Society volunteers nationwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our volunteers are the life blood of our organization and each and every one of them is precious to usâ&#x20AC;?, said Michelle Wolf, Vice President of Health Initiatives for the American Cancer Society.

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“Pinch it. Pull it. Move it up a little bit,” he instructed a student. The firefighter used the spreaders to pinch the siding from the car and roll it out of the way. He does this until he exposes the hinge to the door. “We’re going for the top nut and we’re going to roll that door off of here,” Simons explained. The firefighter jams the closed spreaders into the crack of the door and started pushing the car apart. The steel screeched and cracked. But it’s not the first time the new firefighters have pulled a door off a car, Casey Santoro said. The 18-year-old Berlin High School graduate said the firefighters practice over and over so that “all this becomes second hand.” It’s important in a real rescue. When the spreaders are used to push twisted steel

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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.

Friday

Historical Society Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits include Berlin’s participation in the Civil War and a display case full of playthings from the 1930s. Permanent displays include an extensive collection of tin, bricks and more.

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Tuesday

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

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Sunday

Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled the Steven Gacek Memorial Blood Drive for Sunday, Aug. 19 at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., from 8 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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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. 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.

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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.

Taize service

The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.

Prayer shawls

The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. Call the church, (860) 8284222, for the meeting location.

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Youth Theater scheduled The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a performance of the New Britain Youth Theater’s Animal Tails Around the World on Saturday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Hungerford. The evening will include world folk tales, live animals and interactive theater games for children. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic or enjoy food for sale. An admission is charged.

scene of accidents which involved people she went to Continued from page 11 school with, parents of students - even her grandparscene, performing tasks such ents. as fetching items from the “I know she’s my grandfire truck. mother but I can’t let my feelThe accidents tend to blur together, said Santoro, and ings get in the way of what I it’s especially hard when she need to do,” she said. The adrenaline surges and responds to accident and the patient is someone she the training kicks in, she knows. She has been at the said.

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applying for summer positions about a month before Continued from page 5 school lets out. However, students who In addition to a paycheck, work at the store throughout Somerset offers a scholarthe year usually ask for more ship for loyal workers. He hours during the summer, he gives out a scholarship of a said. They get priority befew hundred dollars for cause they are already workers who are in college trained and have worked for and have worked for two or the company in the past. more years. Perno has not seen an in“That’s what we do ourcrease of adults asking for selves,” he said. “It works rethe part-time, temporary ally well.” work usually performed by Somerset said the average students “In general, a lot of college student works about younger folks aren’t interest30 to 33 hours at Dairy Queen ed in putting in the hours,” while the average student in he said. “They say they want high school works 12 to 18. to work, but they don’t want While these students are to work.” working while school it out Painter’s Edge moved four of session, the National Cenmonths ago from across the ter for Education Statistics street from Roger’s Marketstates that if a student works place to Farmington Avenue. more than 15 hours a week, it With that move, a position could negatively affect how a opened up, said Joe Hutnik, student performs in school. assistant manager for the The Bureau of Labor Stastore. tistics released a report last He advertised for a delivApril which said most of the ery person. As part of the job graduates of 2011 - 68.3 perdescription, he wrote the apcent - enrolled in colleges or plicant needed to hold a valid universities. For students driver’s license and the abiliwho decided not to go onto ty to lift 70 pounds. college, 33.6 percent were unOnly three people applied employed. Just deciding to for the position and Hutnik go to college raised those picked an 18-year-old student work prospects; the unembecause he wasn’t just interployment rate in that demoested in delivering paint but graphic was 21.1 percent. also in learning about the Roger Perno, owner and paint business. Besides makmanager of Roger’s Marketing deliveries, the student place has a frontline look at does odd jobs around the the economy and through shop like emptying garbage his observation, it’s still cans. stagnant. After the position was “People are still conscienfilled, Hutnik said about six tious of what they spend,” young men came to the store he said, adding that cuslooking for work, about a tomers are aware of sales month before school let out. and in-store discounts when Hutnik said he only saw they shop. two applicants who were About 60 percent of his promising. The rest were employees work part-time looking forward to the and he doesn’t hire extra leisure side of summer, he workers in the summer. said. While the store gets applicaHutnik has worked since tions year round, Perno still gets the increase of students

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To the editor: At recent town meetings (7-10-12 and 7-24-12), many Town Council members continue to consider the Veteran’s Memorial Park as an option to place a skateboard park (you can access Nutmeg TV to see the video of the meetings). I am dis-

turbed by this. The original two-phased plans for Veterans Park includes sitting areas, walking paths, passive recreation areas, and would be available for all residents to enjoy (contrary to some comments made at last night’s meeting). Town Councilor Dave Evans made a motion on July 24 to exclude the Veterans Park as a potential site for the skateboard park. No one on Town Council would second this motion and as a result no vote could be taken. I am proud of the Berlin citizens for the respect we have accorded to veterans over the years, respect they so rightly deserve. We owe our veterans our continued

support and need to stand behind them in their quest to oppose a skateboard park at this location. Since the founding of this nation, all Veterans have given a great deal of time and sacrifice, and have asked for little in return. I am asking Berlin Citizens to contact all Town Council members, our Town Manager (Denise McNair), and tell them to eliminate the Veterans Park as a potential site for a skateboard park. A skateboard park does not fit with a Veterans Park/Town Green. The time is now to stand-up and support our veterans. Anne Reilly Berlin

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Monday, Aug. 6 Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

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Berlin High School Renovations Program Management Monthly Summary Report of July 2012 (Editor’s note: this monthly report is released by the Berlin Department of Public Works) Activities since last month – design and field progress overview: — The State Construction Services/Bureau of School Facilities authorized Phase 1 of the project to go out to bid on Tuesday, July 17. — The EPA provided their approval at the end of the day on Monday, July 16. — The Construction Manager (FIP) advertised Phase 1 of the project publicly in the Hartford Courant on Thursday, July 19. Bids are due in August. — The design team provided 100 percent design development documents on Monday, July 23. — The initial 75 percent design development document estimates were completed July 23 and reconciliation has begun. 30 day look ahead: — FIP will receive and review bids and recommend awards for the Phase 1 work. — Estimate reconciliation will be completed and any recommendations for add or deduct alternates will be presented to the Public Building Commission and the Board of Education. — Continue design meetings on high performance building design options with Berlin Department of Public Works, the commissioning agent and the design team. — Continue prep of the staging area north of Patterson Way and prepare to mobilize to do Phase 1work. Critical issues: — Bidding and buyout of Phase 1 work. — Reconciliation of the Design Development Estimate and approval of the estimate and alternates. Budget: — Referendum Approved Budget: $69,950,000 Schedule: — Phase 1 – Abatement and Pre-Engineered Building Wing. — Anticipated Start: Summer/Fall 2012 — Phase 2 – Structural, Architectural, MEP, and Technology: — Anticipated Start: early 2013

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Supporting actors best part of “Dark Knight Rises” By Ezra Welch Special to The Citizen

(Editor’s note: The Berlin Citizen wrote a story about Ezra Welch’s hobby of collecting Batman memorabilia which ran in the July 26 edition of the paper. However, due to publication schedules, we could not run Welch’s reaction to the new Batman movie at that time. Below is Welch’s review of the film.) So I’m fresh from just viewing the new Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises.” I’m prepared to review it, but before I do, let me just offer the most heartfelt prayers and sympathy to all affected by the tragedy in Colorado at their premier of Batman. The nation grieves with you. I would have to say that overall, I was disappointed. The story itself was very

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nomic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants “for various capital improvement projects.” Berlin was among those towns with a $500,000 grant to construct Phase II of the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park. The area proposed to be rehabilitated used to be a former landfill, as well as sand, salt and material storage. Original plans for improvement included a small parking area, walkways, plantings, a picnic area and an area for outdoor community activities, according to the 2011 press release. Leonard Zielinski, chair of the Parks and Rec Commission, said the proposal for a skate park is not intended to disrespect the veterans but rather, the skate park would attract the youth to enjoy the Veterans Memorial. According to observations made by Zielinski, he said there are two picnic sites in town that do not get heavy usage. “You want to see a facility

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A figure based off movie director Christopher Nolan poses in Ezra Welch’s Batcave. convoluted and felt forced. We were supposed to just accept huge gaps of time in Batman’s life, (months and years) which didn’t make sense. The main protagonists

were Bane and Catwoman. Bane was fairly menacing, but there really wasn’t resolution to his character. Catwoman, on the other hand, was remarkable! Anne Hathaway just oozed cool-

that gets heavy use, put a skate park in,” he said. Zielinski also said, “visibility is key” to the location because police patrol the area, and traffic constantly passes through. “With so many eyes on the park, vandalism would be very minimal,” he said after the meeting. “Plus there is a maintenance facility close by. How do you fight a can of spray paint? I say with a bigger bucket of paint.” Adam Valedaserra, manager at Cutting Edge skate shop, told The Berlin Citizen that Berlin is a “ghost town” and surrounding local businesses will benefit from the facility because visitors of the park will bring in disposable money. “If it’s a matter of respect, I am willing to sit down with any member of the VFW to discuss designs for the park, not only to accommodate space, but also to design a skate park in tribute to the veterans,” he said. While Galgano spoke to the Berlin Citizen downstairs, Valedaserra approached.

“The town wasn’t even going to get a grant for the town green until a Veterans Memorial was mentioned,” Galgano said. “We already had plans to put in a pavilion, and the skate park will take away from the picnic.” “It’s like the skate park is some kind of dark horse,” Valedaserra said. “You can educate the kids that come there.” “We had this planned for years. Now it’s the veterans that don’t matter.” “No, you know that’s not true.” “The kids won’t want to be educated,” Galgano said. “I can’t believe that. After all you’ve been through, I can’t believe you would think that. I’m a visionary for kids today. No one’s going to use a picnic pavilion,” Valedaserra said. “I use it all the time.” “Exactly, you use your own area.”

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ness and sexiness. She was golden in every scene and stole the show. Christian Bale of course, brought his A-game to the project like he always does, but you can only work with what you are given. And again, the story and plot was too pretentious and bloated. Michael Kane and Morgan Freeman filled out the cast and were poignant and poetic when on screen. Disappointingly, our hero’s bat gadgets were few and far between. The Batcave got some exposure, but not much. His vaunted utility belt was a joke. The Batmobile was not present and the one weapon in his arsenal that was featured, “the Batcopter,” was okay, but just gave the film a DieHard feel which didn’t fit. Lots of loud explosions

and gunplay did not a great movie make. Believe me, I wanted, really wanted, to get behind this film and rally for it. But Chris Nolan decided to make this movie his way: lore, legacy legend be damned. He can take this character and do whatever he wants with him, right? Wrong. He’s not your Batman, Chris, he’s ours and you mostly screwed this one up. I could only give this film a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest. So the Batman franchise will continue. This move will make a decent profit. And the next movie director will come in and forget about and rework everything that Mr. Nolan put into this movie, and rightly so. See ya then, same bat time, same bat channel. —Ezra

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Hurricane Unit campers at New Britain-Berlin YMCA’s Camp Thundermoon were the winning team in the camp’s recent teambuilding challenge. The winning team for tallest balloon tower, sixth through eighth grades, were Kyle Bisson, Tavone Thicklen, James Nocera, Grayson Barnes, Nick Griffin, Mickey Hollerbach with counselor, Anthony Freeman. Camp Thundermoon is held at Mooreland Hill School.

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The Connecticut Management and Homeland Security Division has scheduled an emergency preparedness class for Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Robert Scata, of the Training Unit of CT Management and Homeland Security, will provide information on how to prepare for a disaster and explain the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit. The EFFAK is a simple tool to help people minimize the financial impact of a natural disaster or national emergency. It helps users identify and organize key financial records and serves as a quick reference to their most important financial documents. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Senior Center at (860 8287006.

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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 be-

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Senior Bowling League results from July 20: Joe Sytulek, 212: Ferd Brochu, 172; Sam D’Amato,164; Walt Wallace, 164; Craig Clarke, 162; Ron Picard, 157; Rockwell Roberts, 157; Marie Kaczynski, 154; Charles Snetro, 154; Irene Willametz, 151. Senior Bowling League results from July 27: Marie Kaczynski, 181; Joe Sytulek, 170; Walt Wallace, 166; Sam D’Amato, 162; Craig Clarke, 151.

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. 6: Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, boiled new potatoes, carrot coins, dinner roll, banana pudding. Tuesday, Aug. 7: Homemade turkey loaf with cranberry gravy, brown rice, chopped spinach, garden salad, dinner roll, banana. Wednesday, Aug. 8: Cream of vegetable soup with oyster crackers, baked Virginia ham, baked potato, Scandinavian vegetables, rye bread, fresh fruit. Thursday, Aug. 9: Baked ziti with tomato sauce, Italian sausage, Italian green beans, garden salad, garlic bread, Italian ice. Friday, Aug. 10: Seafood salad, potato salad, marinated vegetable salad, cake.

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Nursing scholarship Submitted by Judy Sartucci

Christie Petrossi of Berlin, a senior student at UConn School of Nursing, is one of four recipients of scholarships from the WethersfieldRocky Hill Professional Nurses Association. The scholarships are awarded annually by the local nurses group to undergraduate student nurses and to registered nurses who are pursuing advanced degrees.

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The Palladino Family Cancer Center at Midstate Medical center has scheduled its annual cancer Survivors’ Day for Sunday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Meriden’s Hubbard Park. The day is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of cancer survivors. Survivors are welcome to bring family and friends. Activities for children include face painting, balloon animals and caricature drawings. Survivors may have chair massages; musical entertainment and refreshments are provided. For more information or to register, call (203) 694-8631. Registration is preferred.

families and friends of someone suffering from alcoholism, is scheduled to meet Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Plainville Congregational Church, 130 Main St., Plainville; Mondays at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist of Plainville, 55 Redstone Hill Rd. and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Wheeler Clinic, 91 Northwest Dr.

Lyme disease The Greater Hartford Lyme Disease Support and Action Group, which includes Berlin, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Farmington-Unionville Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville. For more information, call Christopher Montes at (860) 673-8759; Randy Sykes at (860) 658-9938 or Tammy Szczepanski at (860) 793-1764.

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The Board of Health of the Central CT Health District recently appointed new members, Kristine Nasinnyk and Margaret Hanbury, both of Newington. The Health District serves the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield and is governed by a 12 member board of health, whose members are appointed by the four member towns. Board members represent the needs and interests of their member towns, serve staggered 3 year terms and can be reappointed. The baord sets the overall direction for the health district and the services it provides; develops health policies; establishes and enforces public health regulations and ordinances; and provides oversight for the district’s budget and financial affairs. Board members, seated, from left: Paul Hutcheon (Director of Health), James Streeto (Wethersfield), Judith Sartucci (Rocky Hill), Art Yoaps (Rocky Hill) and Grant Golub (Wethersfield). Standing : Carolyn Wysocki (Berlin), Dianne Doot (Wethersfield), Margaret Hanbury (Newington), Kristine Nasinnyk (Newington) and Raymond Jarema (Berlin).

North Continued from page 6 is in the collection of The Wadsworth Athenaeum. Artifacts found in the 1987 excavation were taken back to Southeastern Louisiana University. Simeon North remains a legendary name in the history of firearms. He could have been a wealthier man but at age 61, acquaintances for whom he’d co-signed a note forfeited on their loans. Lawyers advised North that he should not be accountable as he’d been misled about the business venture, yet North held his own reputation dear

and spent the next twenty years paying off the $100,000 debt in full. North was a modest man of high standards who followed through on his commitments. He died having served the country through 16 administrations providing the best pistols and later the best rifles made at that time. If you are interested in exploring the mill site, access is not easy though the stream and its banks are an open “greenway”. Please be respectful of neighbors and their property if you do venture there. Lorraine Stub is the secretary for the Berlin Historical Society

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BHS offensive linemen rise to the Challenge By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

If this past weekend is any indication, the Berlin High School football team will be scoring a lot of points this fall. BHS’s Nick Strain, Anthony Duong, Hector Rodriguez, Mitch Blanchette, Chris Meucci and Tyler Bouchard placed first at the 30-plus team Offensive Linemen Challenge, held Saturday at BHS. Berlin had never before won the event, started in 2009. “It was a great day for the Berlin kids,” said BHS coach John Capodice. “They really went out there and competed.” Heading into the event, Capodice told the Redcoat contingent it should be shooting for a top five finish. His guys agreed, but set their sights even higher.

Berlin High School football players, from left, Nick Strain, Anthony Duong, Hector Rodriguez, Mitch Blanchette, Chris Meucci and Tyler Bouchard placed first at the fourth annual Offensive Linemen Challenge. “Chris Meucci looked at me with an attitude and said ‘We’re going to be first,’” recalled Capodice. “They went into the event

with an attitude that they were going to be first. My hat goes off to the kids for their competitive nature, and for backing up what

they said they were going to do.” Linemen earn points in various events at the Challenge, including tire flip,

tire toss, tug-of-war, bench press, one-man sled relay and truck push. The Redcoats won five of the 10 events Saturday. “It’s a great time for linemen to get together,” Capodice said, speaking of the Challenge. “There’s a lot of things out there for the skill kids; 7-on-7 and those types of things, but there’s not a lot out there for the linemen. And if we’re going to be successful and win in December, we’re going to have to be big and strong up front. We really value our linemen.” “The teams that have come to this event, usually a lot of them are the teams playing in December as state playoff teams,” Capodice added. “It’s great to see the coaches and the kids value the event, and come out and compete.”

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Late golfer lives on through tournament By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Bob Stein may be gone, but his baby, the Timberlin Senior Golf Association’s annual grandparent/grandchild outing lives on. The sixth edition of the event, now dubbed the Bob Stein Grandparent/Grandchild Tournament, was held July 25 and drew a field of 60. “He was passionate about this event, and when I got on board at Timberlin, he wanted to continue it. And he was pretty sick at the time,” Timberlin Head Professional Marc Bayram said, speaking of the tournament’s namesake. Stein, an active member of the senior men’s league at Timberlin, passed away in December. “This outing is one of those things that he just wanted to keep going,” said Bayram. “I told him as long as I’m here the show will go on.” Stein is remembered for his kindness and upbeat personality. “Bob Stein was one of the most

The Bob Stein Grandparent/Grandchild Tournament was held July 25 at Timberlin. Stein, who founded the event six years ago, passed away in December. Stein’s wife, Sue, left, is pictured with Ginny Rao, wife of the tournament’s current director, John Rao, at last week’s grandparent/grandchild outing. genuine people I ever met,” Bayram said. “When I got the job here, I started in January, there wasn’t much going on here in the office, and Bob would stop by all the time to chit chat. And one of the things he loved to talk about was this tournament. It just meant

the world to him. It’s just a fantastic event, and he took a lot of pride in it. It brought a little twinkle to his eye when he used to talk about it.” John Rao, who has taken the reins of the grandparent/grandchild tournament, played along-

side Stein in the senior men’s league. “He was always there for everybody with this league, with the tournaments he ran. He just bent over backwards for guys,” said Rao, who replaced Stein as tournament director of the senior men’s league. “I’m going to try to carry on with that.” Stein’s favorite tournament brings grandparents and their grandchildren together each summer for a no-pressure, nine-hole round. “There’s really no competition to the day, it’s more just about going out there, playing with your grandparents, grandchildren, and having a great time,” said Bayram. “Most of the grandparents were in our senior men’s league, and they really look forward to this event because they get a chance to bond with their grandchildren. And golf is one of the ways you can do that, no matter what age you are.”

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The Parks and Recreation Department recently completed the first session of its youth basketball program. For grades 3 and 4, Andrew Celella was the overall points champion. Celella and Cora Derewonko won the 2-on-2 competition, and Haley Slater was the foul shot champion. For grades 5 and 6, Daniel Valdesi was the overall points champion, and he paired with Brandon Barlow to win the 2-on-2 competition. The foul shooting champion was Deana Gibson. For grades 7 through 9, Justin Kemmling was the overall champion and the foul shot champion. Bryan Rozanski and Quinn Burns won the 2-on-2 competition.

Golfer Continued from page 21 Bayram pointed out Rao and fellow senior men’s league member Jeff Arute helped make this year’s g randparent/g randchild tournament a success.

The Berlin 9/10 year-old All-Star softball team competed in the District 5 tournament and advanced to the championship round. The Berlin All-Stars are pictured, front row: Marie Reilly, Jillian Parmelee, Emma Klepacki, Jenna Cooney, Haley Slater and Julia Dowd. Middle row: Lindsay Walsh, Jordan Barber, Hope Rivera, Kelsie Zliczewski and Alexa Monroe. Back row: coaches Todd Barber and Kyle Cooney, and manager John Walsh. Not pictured: Sierra Villella.

Challenge Continued from page 21 BHS assistant coach John Paul Demko put the Challenge together four years ago after studying what types of things offensive linemen do during the summer in high school footballcrazy states such as Florida and Texas. “He really took the ownership to bring this event to the state of Connecticut,” said Capodice. “Each year

Also, the weather was ideal. “I think Bob might have had a little something to do with that,” the head pro said. “It was a great day, it went well, and we look forward to hosting it for many years to come.” he has really made the event bigger and better. He puts endless hours into it and just does an outstanding job.” Demko is thrilled to see that his work has paid off. “The Challenge has grown each year with teams coming from as far as Cape Cod and Rhode Island,” Demko said. “To get 30-plus teams to come out and compete in the middle of the summer is great.” Football practice in Connecticut begins this month.

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Battle in Berlin coming Aug. 16 Press Release Rugby clubs from across Connecticut will fight it out on the field on 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 Hartford Wanderers have always been community-focused and have taken to the field for the past five years in support of two very worthy causes – MS and CF,” said Christopher Picard, who coordinates the match on behalf of the Hartford Wanderers. “When someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis, their lives are forever changed. We are fortunate to be able to unite our passion for rugby with our desire to reach out to others living with one of these two chronic diseases.” For many participants, the cause makes the match personal. “There are several partici-

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Rotary golf tournament scheduled

The New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club, with the New Britain Rock Cats, has scheduled its 25th annual Golf Classic for

Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at the Tunxis Plantation Golf Course in Farmington. Registration/ check in begins at 10 a.m.; Shotgun start at 11 a.m. The event includes green and cart fees, driving range practice, cookout lunch on the course, raffle prizes, contests, refreshments and reception and dinner after play. Proceeds support local programs which have included support of Warm the Children, New Britain Emergency Medical Service Center, Scholarships for New Britain and Berlin students, CCARC of New Britain, Salvation Army, dictionaries for all third graders in the city, “Say No To Drugs” Program, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hospital for Special Care, New Britain Academy for

Health Professions, Friendship Service Center, PathwaysSenderos Center and more. For more information, call Steve Nims at (860) 538-4874, Michael Schroeder at (860) 8393389 or Robin Sharp at (860) 2254681.

Berlin resident named to ’40 Under 40’ Gianni DiDomenico, co-owner and master stylist of Sculptures Salons, was named one of Hartford B u s i n e s s Jounal’s ’40 Under 40’ in the recent issue of the p u b l i c a t i o n . DiDomenico DiDomenico was chosen from more than 100 nominations to represent the best and brightest young professionals in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2012. DiDomenico grew up in the hair and beauty industry working alongside his father in his New Britain salon. He has

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Eagle project donations sought Brendan McLarty, of Boy Scout Troop 24, Berlin is seeking donations of gently used putters and golf balls for his Boy Scout Eagle project. McLarty is installing a synthetic putting green on the front lawn of the Senior Center.

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CADILLAC Sedan DeVille 2002 Silver. Immaculate condition. New complete brake system. Guaranteed Perfect Car. Asking $6,100 or best offer. 203 269-4156 or 203-430-1623 FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

AUTOMOBILES

USED CAR CLEARANCE SALE

5 Speed Manual, 4 Door Stock #120661A $9,989

KIA SPORTAGE 1999

HYUNDAI GENESIS 2009

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

NISSAN Maxima 1996, 200,000 miles, 3.0 engine, still runs good, needs some work, have some new body parts. $750.00 or best offer. 203-605-7224

Honda Accord LX 2006

Honda Civic 2005

AUTOMOBILES

$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

4 Door Sedan, V6 Automatic Stock# P4062 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

1991 S10 CHEVY PU 1 OWNER, 76k

$2895.

DODGE RAM 1500 2008

JEEP Grand Cherokee 2006

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

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

2002 FORD WINDSTAR VAN

$2800 1995 VOLVO STATION WAGON, 1 owner

Base Model, Automatic Stock #120615A $8,599

$3900

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

Your Job Is Your Credit FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2003 $3,688 8 Cylinder, 4.6 Interceptor, Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

SUV’S

(203) 630-0088

(203) 269-1106 LINCOLN 2009 MKX Automatic, AWD Stock# 5660A $32,995 Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

Cars Starting At $199 Down HYUNDAI SONATA 2005 $3,888 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

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

V O L K S W A G E N J et t a 2 0 0 3 Sunroof, Leather, Auto, 60K Stock #6020A (203) 630-0088

(203) 235-1686 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

H o n d a O dy s s e y EX L 20 06 Mini Van, 5 Speed Automatic Stock #120509A $10,495

Chevrolet Cobalt 2007 2 Door, Automatic Stock #P5814A $6,995

FORD FOCUS 2001 $3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

CADILLAC SRX 2004 Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

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

(203) 235-1686

Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2008 4 Spd Auto, Station Wagon Stock #11276A $12,995

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

LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006 Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

HYUNDAI SONATA 2006 4 Door Sedan, GLS, V6, Auto Stock# 12-885B Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

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

TRUCKS & VANS

JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo 2004 4 WD, Automatic Stock #120216B $8,795

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616

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

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.

NISSAN MURANO 2007

HONDA CR-V EX 2005

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

5 Speed AT, 90K Stock #120226Q $11,359

HYUNDAI GENESIS 2009 4 Door Sedan, V6 Automatic Stock# P4062 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

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

HYUNDAI TIBURON 2007 2 Door Coupe. Manual, GT Stock# 13-058A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

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

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088 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.

Marketplace works beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Thursday, August 2, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen

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

CARPENTRY

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

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

HOUSE CLEANING YOUR Home will be sparkling clean. Free estimates. Good references. Ins. More than 10 yrs exp. (203) 802-1551 POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885

JUNK REMOVAL GUTTERS

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790 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

DECKS

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

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

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

EL GUAPO’S JUNK REMOVAL Small Electrical Jobs Welcome CT #E10194715. Insured 203-440-0239 or 860-324-0874

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 213-4567

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

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

**JUNK REMOVAL**

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 213-4567

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

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

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

MASONRY

L & E PAINTING. Professional and Affordable. Lic & ins. Call Trevor 203-938-3789. CT Reg #623250. www.landeprop.com. A+ PAINTING - Professional, quality work. Low rates. Free estimates. No job too small. Anthony 203-814-7661 CT631687

PAVING

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

PLUMBING

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

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

ROOFING

CT Reg. #516790

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790 J. HALL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, Siding, Decks, Windows, Remodeling, Additions. No Job Too Small Fully Licensed And Insured Contact Jeremy 203-537-2534 Reg#0575625

GONE!

Y o u r H o u s e G e t s C l e a n er a n d S t a ys C l e a n e r L o n g e r GU A R A NT E E D ! 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 POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

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

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

C&M CONSTRUCTION

(203) 639-1634

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

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

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

(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

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil.

203-269-0135 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

TREE SERVICES GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

The Powerwashing Kings

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

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350

On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING, gutter cleaning & yard maintenance. Reasonable rates. Call Doug 860621-7602 and 860-919-1519 Others Wash - We Clean! A Pressureless Wash Gutter black lines & Streaks Green Mold, Black Mildew. Dirt, Grease & Grime

SIDING

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

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

S OF TW A S H H o u s e w as h i n g MNA SERVICES CHIMNEY and MASONRY work. Repair, relining & const. Waterproofing. Inspections. Fully ins. & lic. #0674024. FREE estimates. SENIOR DISCOUNTS. (203)714-7143 Or Cell (203)600-9439

POWER WASHING

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning

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

MASONRY

POWER WASHING

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

ELDERLY CARE

RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE POLISH WOMAN will care for the elderly in their home. Experienced for more than 10 yrs caring for people with spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s, heart disease. Excellent references. Flexible hours. 860-803-2161

YARD Clean Ups Mowing, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318

Pete In The Pickup

HEATING & COOLING

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maintenance. Pruning, hedge trimming. Free est today! Lic & ins. 203-213-6528 #616311

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

LANDSCAPING

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

HANDYPERSONS

MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678

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

BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Backhoe & drainage work. Free Estimates. Over 40 Years Exp. Lic #563661. 203-237-9577

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

Give Your Bathroom A New Look!

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

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

ROOFING, Siding, Decks, Gutters Lifetime Warranties Available Accepting all credit cards. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

SERVICES OFFERED

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

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

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

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 31 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com 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 PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 2, 2012 SUV’S

TOYOTA Highlander 2008 4 Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sport Stock# 13-067A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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.

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

38” Round Rubbermaid Table White, with 4 chairs. $50 (203) 284-9709 AIR CONDITIONER LG 8000 BTU Window Unit,17”x20” $75 Call 860-329-3002 CALCULATOR TI-83 Need for high school. $50. (203) 265-3726 GUINEA PIG CAGES For Sale One 30x16x17, $20 One Multi-level 42x20x19 on legs w/wheels, $50 Both clean and in great condition Call 203-980-5885 KOLCRAFT PLAYPEN $20 203-269-5077 OFFICE Desks, HON brand, 30 x 60 w/medium oak finish. Exc cond! 5 avail; purchase each one for $200, or buy 4 and get the 5th one free! Margaret 203-605-8083 PROFORM 390E ELLIPTICAL, I-pod hookup, bought in 2010. Great condition. Asking $375. For info call 203-530-6113

AUTOMOBILES WANTED CASH for your Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Any Condition! Running or not! Will consider other makes & models, motorcycles, ATV’s, etc. 203-600-4431

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

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

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

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

CAMPER & TRAILERS

203-284-8986 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 COUCH-Dual Reclining Sage Green. $50 or best offer. Call Cheryl (203) 715-4012 DUAL RECLINER Brown Leather 6 months old. Asking $300. (860) 793-6818

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 MONTANA Fifth Wheel 2002 Rear Living Room, 2 Slides 30 Ft. Sleeps 6. Excellent Condition $15,000 or best offer (203) 237-9561

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HITCHCOCK Dinette, several old mahogany pces, cherry couch table, girl’s twin BR, 2 bar stools, 8 pce LR, 6 pce lacquer BR, 10 pce DR. (203) 886-5934 HITCHCOCK Table, Round, 42”. Four Chairs, One Captain’s Chair. Top is Cream. $300. ETHAN ALLEN Maple Bed (Full), with Frame. $25. 860 621-4145

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner, 22” Sylvania TV (CRT), HP 4L Laser Jet Printer with new Cartridge, Bocci Ball Set with Case. All Above items $50 ea. Set Surround Speakers for PC, $20 ea. All items A-1 Condition

(203) 235-1518

CRAFTSMAN Workplace dry vac with hose attachments. 30” high, 24” wide on rollers. $35. VISE Charles Parker No. 100, 3 1/2” grip bar, 33 pounds. $65. Take both for $90. Good condition. (203) 284-0114

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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

CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 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.

SOUTHINGTON 2 BR House Large garage, deck, and finished basement. New paint! Available now. $1350 860-620-4570 WALLINGFORD- 4 room 2 BR, w/d hookup, off street parking, no pets. $850/ month, credit check. Call 203-284-1853

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts

203-238-3499

Southington

2ND GENERATION Buys anything Napier. Costume jewelry, old pocket watches & clocks, collectibles. One item to entire estates. 203 639-1002

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

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

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts

CASH For WWII Military Items

203-238-3308

L AND E PROPERTY MGMT Offers Meriden 3 bdrm apt. $995. plus Sec. & utils. Recently renovated. 203-886-8808.

MER Large 1BR, 1 st Fl. Large kit. appliances, a/c, coin op laundry. Many updates. Heat & HW incl. No pets/no smoking. $800/mo + sec. (203) 626-2320 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 - 1 BEDROOM Kitchen, Living Room. $650 per month plus utilities. Call 203-980-6184 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $950 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 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 BR, 1st Fl. Stove & Refrig. Off street parking. Freshly painted. No pets. No smoking. 1 mo sec & refs. $745 per month. Call (203) 237-9074 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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. 2BR, 1st flr, newly painted, new carpets, off st parking, LR, DR, lge kit. $775 + 1 mo sec. No pets. 203-464-3083 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 MIDDLETOWN. Private 1 BR apt, 12 Rome Ave. Security deposit, no utils. $650/mo. Call 203-317-0186 SOUTHINGTON 1 BR, 4 Room, 2nd fl apt. Near The Hospital of Central CT. Central air, w/ appliances. Utils not incl. Refs & Sec req. Call (860) 621-2693 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 1023 Old Colony Rd.

1 & 2 BR Available Starting at $650 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 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 2 BR, 2nd Fl. Apt. WD Hookup. Off street parking. Freshly painted. Appliances incl. Quiet area. Section 8 Approved. $800 + Sec. Call 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 2 BR. $800. 3 BR w/2 full baths $900. Both with appls. Hdwd flrs. Parking. Utils not incl. 1 Mo rent + sec. Credit check. Call before 8pm. 646-345-2636 MERIDEN 3 BR. 2nd Fl. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, sunny kitchen. WD hookup. $900. Call Will 860-834-2876

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 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 1 BR, YMCA Area. 3rd Flr. Off street parking. No pets. $750 including heat. 203 269-2575 or 203-641-4508 Owner/Agent WALLINGFORD 2 BR Large Apt, 3rd Fl. 21-23 Academy St, near Choate. New kitchen, fully applianced. WD hookup. $925. Avail 9/1 203-265-9871 WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse, end unit. Full bsmnt. WD hookup. Private entrance. Off street parking. Walk to school. $875/mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597 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- 2nd flr, 2BD + appl, WD, CA, gas heat, 2 blocks from town, avail 8/15. No smoking/pets. $995/mo + 1mo sec. Call 203-284-9424. 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

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

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 1st fl. 2br/5rm. Good locale. Fully Appl. W to W. No pets. Util not incl. Lease & sec req. $900mo. 203-679-2278 pm.

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

MERIDEN Fully Furnished Private and Clean. 3 Rooms. $675/mo. Lease & security deposit required. No pets. Also, 3 rms unfurnished. 203-235-2372 MERIDEN Lovely 3 BR Apt. Hdwd flrs throughout. Recently renovated. Plenty of off st parking. Sec 8 & RAP Approved. Avail 8/1. $1000 203 939-8957 MERIDEN Spacious 2 BR Like New. Walk-In Closet. On-Site Laundry and Parking, No Pets. Available Sept. Call 860-810-2941 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, 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

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AKC 4 1/2 Month Old female German Shepherd Puppy. Bloodline all canine officers. 2 yr hip warranty. Paid $1650. Asking $1250 (203) 427-3199 BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Beagles, Chihuahua, Poodles, Boxers, Labs, Pom-chus, Chow, Shih Tzu, mixed breeds. $250+ 860-930-4001 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. $1500 neg. (203) 317-0929 MINI AUSSIE Blue Merle Female. 13 Weeks Old. First set of shots done. (203) 715-5836

EXC COND Formal French Provincial sofa w/tufted back & fruitwood trim. Elegant Beige/ taupe design fabric. $450. Like New. Modern white laminated double dresser. $150. Brand New. Lge rectangle decorative gold frame mirror. $125. (203-265-2056.

20% OFF SUMMER SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $190 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden Mike 203 631-2211

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Thursday, August 2, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative

MERIDEN. $185,000 Short Sale! Bring the family! Something for everyone. Both levels of this gracious Ranch are sure to please! 3 or 4 bdrms 3 bths. Very spectacular sunroom just off DR, deck, modern kit w/built-ins, C/Air & nice yard w/shed. Call Brian 203-2353300

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.

Please email resume to: jcruz@ record-journal.com

WALLINGFORD-Wonderful 3 BR ranch on half acre level lot. Garage, FP, Cair and bsmt rec room. Yalesville, walk to all schools. Call Nicky Waltzer 203-265-5618

ASSEMBLER- CLEAN ROOM-FT CNC MACHINIST-FT ASSEMBLER- Highly specialized local technical company, be organized, have math skills, and be willing to learn in a fastpaced clean room environment. CiDRA Precision Services, LLC, Wallingford. Send resume to HR@cidracps.com CNC MACHINIST- Set up, Production, work to close tolerance. 5 years experience. CiDRA Precision Services, LLC Wallingford. Send resume to HR@cidracps.com

Business Development Sales Representative MERIDEN. $169,900 Must see this cozy well mntn cape, HDWD FLS thru-out, cer tiel kit bths, EIK, enc. Porch, den or 3rd bdrm, tons of closets & stor. Fin LL. 2nd kit & den w/ add't stor. Flwr bds, conv to hw, scls & shops. Call Annmarie McPherson 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD For Sale by Owner 765 Center St. Single family w/In-Law. 9 Rooms, 2 Kitchens, 3 Baths, 2 Fireplaces, 2 Car Garage. Asking $239,900 By appointment (203) 949-0559

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CHAIR Rental in hair salon in Kensington. Must have clientele. Call (860) 828-9956

HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE Asst, part time 30 hours per week. Must know QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, experienced with Excel. Strong customer service skills a must. Immediate opening. Send send resume to oilsix@bchvac.necoxmail.com

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

Assembly/Manufacturing Experience Required Wallingford and Berlin. Must pass background & drug test. $9-$14/hr DOE.

Unleash Your Potential Branford Hall can get you started on the path to a high-growth career....in less time than you think!

Contact HCM @ 203-634-8427 CHAUFFEURS- Hunter Limousines, LTD currently has part time openings for chauffeurs in our Limousine division. Successful applicants will require a great personality and a clean driving record, and a Public Service Endorsement /F endorsement on their license. Apply in person at: 450 West Main Street Human Resources Center Meriden or fax resume to 203-514-5154 www.huntersamb.com EOE. 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

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Customer Service Representative 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:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday

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Please apply Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, at:

Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450

Residential Instructors Community Residences, Inc. is looking for dedicated individuals to work with and assist developmentally disabled adults in our adult group homes in Plymouth, Torrington, Winsted and Canaan, CT. Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and other significant handicapping conditions is preferred. We have full-time, part-time and per diem positions available We offer: ●Competitive Salary ●Benefits package, 401K

995 Day Hill Rd.

CHILD CARE Assistant Director for area child care facility. Exp preferred. EOE. Send resume to : Record-Journal, Box 26M 11 Crown Street Meriden Ct 06450 FULL Time office help. Good with the public, answering phones, good computer skills, Microsoft, self motivated, reliable and mature. Looking for long term employment. One person office, relaxed working conditions, family owned business, $14/hr. Mon-Fri, 9am5pm. Call 203-269-3280 ext 0, 9am-5pm, ask for David or apply in person at Blue Trail Range, 316 No. Branford Rd, Wallingford, 9am-5pm. Immedicate opening.

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If you would like to make a difference in someone's life, please submit your resume to one of the following: ● CRI, Attn: Recruiter 732 West St., Suite 12 Southington, CT 06489 ● Fax: (860) 628-7606 ● Email: jobs@criinc.org ● Or you may apply on-line at www.criinc.org and please upload your resume

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

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Human Services No experience necessary!

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Like Working with Children? Art Rich Photography has openings for associates to go out to the schools and assist the photographers. Positions are seasonal from September through December and you must be available between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is a great way to earn extra money for the holidays! Call (860) 621-6713 For an interview

Lyman Orchards Help Wanted LYMAN FARMS INC., MIDDLEFIELD, CT needs 6 temporary workers 8/1/2012 to 11/1/2012, work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. $10.56 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-263-6020. Or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job order #4559088. May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and processing of fruit and vegetable crops including, but not limited to, driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, and hoe. 1 month experience in duties listed required.

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HELP WANTED 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 DRIVER, Triaxle Dump. Min 3 yrs exp. Class A or B CDL. Tel: 860-347-5823 or 860-573-8884 Xenelis Construction Co., Inc, Middlefield, CT AA/EEO/M-F

MAINTENANCE PERSON Richard Chevrolet has an immediate opening for a qualified, motivated & responsible individual with a working knowledge of general building cleaning and small repairs. Exc. working conditions & benefits including 401k, health & dental. Please call Jamie Gray

RICHARD CHEVROLET 203-272-3000 Route 10, Cheshire Manufacturing Job Fair Monday 7/30 10-3 All Shifts - Competitive Wages ●Secondary Machine Operators ●CNC Milling/Lathe (set up a plus) ●Mechanical assemblers ●Shipping/Receiving Please come ready to interview with one of our skilled staffing specialists 20 N. Plains industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 203-265-6699 MANUFACTURING Manufacturer seeks the following: ✬ Experienced Shippers ✬ Assemblers - Packaging ✬ CNC Operators Full or Part Time 1st or 2nd Shift. 4 day work week. Apply in person: Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457

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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 ELECTRICAL Panel Assembly/ Machinery Wiring. Exp nec. Call for more info 860-349-1788 or fax resume 860-349-9949 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. PART Time snack bar, Wed thru Fri, 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 8:30am-4:30pm, year round. Must be 18 yrs or older. Able to work grill & fryolater, serve hot dogs, hamburgs, cold sandwiches. Must be self motivated, reliable and able to clean. $9/hr plus tips. Call 203-2693280 ext 0, 9am-5pm, ask for David, ask for snack bar position. PT Billing/Customer Service for a dfast paced service dept M-F. Must enjiy numbers, people, multi tasking. Computer and admin skills req. Send resume w/salary to Helen 80 Britannia St, Meriden,?CT 06450 RECEPTIONIST/Cashier, afternoons, evenings & weekends. Fax resume: 203-317-3896 SEASONAL Delivery truck driving position at local orchard. CDL required. Call Rick at 860229-4240. SKILLED CARPENTERS needed for restoration company in Middlefield. Must have own tools and transportation. Wages based on experience. Call 203-668-4536 TELEMARKETER Wanted 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 YARD JOCKEY Experience with Tractor Trailers 12 Hour Shifts Call Kevin 203-741-0019 Between 10am & 2pm. EOE

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