Berlin Citizen July 19, 2012 by Ryan Millner

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Morelli to leave Town Council By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli, Democrat, will sit for the last time in a Town Council meeting as a councilmember July 24. He will resign the council, close his law practice and take a position in state government. Morelli was appointed by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy to sit on the Worker’s Compensation Commission, a quasi-judicial commission which handles the compensation law in the state. “Stephen Morelli was appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Commission due to his extensive experience

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Morelli speaks during a recent Town Council meeting. He has accepted a position with the state. with employment law, and his longstanding service to the public as a member of the Berlin Town Council,” Malloy said. “It is important

to ensure that workers injured on the job receive prompt and fair payment of their lost wages and related medical expenses, and I believe that Mr. Morelli will be a valued member of the commission.” The 16 person commission seeks to ensure injured workers receive the payments of lost work time benefits and attendant medical expenses, according to the commission’s website. Commission-members hold hearings and mediate disputes between employees and their employers. Mayor Adam Salina has worked with Morelli for See Morelli, page 16

After 15 years, cabaret theater has regional draw By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen

On a Wednesday night in July, the cast from the Connecticut Cabaret Theater

gathered to practice their upcoming production, All Shook Up. The rock musical, featuring music of Elvis Presley, is part of the theater’s 15 anniversary season.

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Matthew Marrero sings with the rest of the Connecticut Cabaret Theater troup in a recent practace.

“We’re known as the best little secret in central Connecticut,” said Kris McMurray, artistic director and owner of the theater. For 15 years, the theater has performed musicals and plays in a cabaret setting at its 33 Webster Square Road location. After warming up, the actors dressed in black start running through musical numbers. The piano and drums start in. The actors broke into a Broadway version of Elvis’ song All Shook Up. Pawel Jura, the music director for the troupe, sat at the piano and deftly tapped out the rock beat. He holds a master’s degree from Julliard Music School. “A well I bless my soul,” they sing, “What’s wrong with me? I’m itching like a man on a fuzzy tree. My friends say I’m actin’ wild as See Cabaret, page 9

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Skateboarders want a park like East Haddam’s, shown above and currently under construction. Modern skate parks can look beautiful, they said.

Skateboarders share vision for skate park By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen Five skateboard park supporters slipped into the Town Council meeting July 10. While they sat and listened, military veterans from the American Legion and the VFW spoke. The Town Council held a discussion at its last meeting about the proposed skate park on Massirio Drive. The veterans were against a park because they think a skate park is inappropriate with a veteran’s memorial close by. While the skaters did not speak at the meeting, they see big potential for the site If done right, a skate park could draw extreme-sport athletes from across the state and the nation, they said speaking to The Berlin Citizen after the meeting. Skateboarders said the problems the town anticipates—graffiti, for example—would never arise if the town builds the park

right. A proper skate park these days, according to Adam Valedaserra, who works at the Cutting Edge in Berlin, is “one that flows.” “They’re usually works of art,” he said. “If you were telling me they were building Newington (skate park), I’d vote ‘no.’” The Newington skate park is a pre-cast park. The half-pipes and ramps were molded off site and then simply dropped into place. It’s not the ideal place to skate, the skaters said. If Berlin built another Newington-style skate park, “I wouldn’t even go,” skater Rocco Toce said. Modern parks are things of beauty, Valedaserra said. The park would be cast in concrete in one piece and the builders would finish the surfaces by hand. Some parks have tile inlaid into the surface. He offered that the park could be designed to someSee Skate, page 7

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 19, 2012

BOE vacancies

The Berlin Board of Education has four openings for candidates on the ballot in November. The positions available are three, three-year terms and a two-year term to fill the remainder of an appointed position. The Berlin Board of Education is a nine member, non-partisan board. Each member is elected to a three year term and the terms are staggered so that each year three positions are up for election. Candidates are not nominated by political parties. All Berlin voters are eligible to appear on the ballot, and candidates appear on the ballot without a political party designation. Potential candidates must obtain a petition form from the Town Clerk’s office, collect signatures of 131 Berlin voters, and return the completed petition by Sept. 5. Petition forms will be available Aug. 1. For more information, call the Town Clerk at (860) 8287035. Board of Education press release

Berlin man crashes motorcycle for second time, dies On July 14, Cardinale, 22, lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle and crashed into the metal guide rail on the left-hand side of Route I-84, according to the state police accident summary. Cardinale had traveled one fifth of a mile past exit 39A in Farmington when he lost control. Despite wearing a helmet, the collision killed Cardinale. His bike, a 2012 Yamaha YZFR1, was totaled. When David Cardinale lost control of his motorcycle for the second time, Carl Oberg was not there to save him. In 2011, Cardinale was in another motorcycle accident in which he lost his left leg. He totaled a Yamaha near Exit 28 on Route 9 in New Britian, according to the accident report. According to the News Times, a paper out of Danbury, Carl Oberg, witnessed Cardinale crash. Oberg stopped and applied a tourniquet to Cardinale’s heavily damaged left leg. The News Times reported if Oberg hadn’t stopped, Cardinale would have died in four minutes. Connecticut state police said if anyone saw Cardinale’s accident, please call State Police Troop H in Hartford at 860-534-1000.

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Here are the Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week: The question was: What is the biggest issue facing Berlin today? The answer is: Community. I don’t feel close to people in town and nobody really cares about Berlin anymore. 27% Future growth. How are we going to be relevant as a town in the next 10, 20 years? 20% Economics. Money is tight all around. We need to ease that burden. 39% Education. Our children are entering the world ill prepared to take on its challenges. 14% This week’s poll question asks: Did you grow up in town? Vote online at www.BerlinCitizen.com

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The ballad of Depot Crossing By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen On Saturday, June 30, Depot Crossing changed hands in a foreclosure sale. No one—no developer, entrepreneur or builder— came and placed a bid on the property. Thus, the ownership of the building went

from local developer Ray Kavarsky to New England Capital Group, according to Michael Mingione, manager of the group. Was the foreclosure of this property—a property Mayor Adam Salina called “a cornerstone of the town’s Farmington Avenue revitalization effort” in 2008—a sign of the

economy in the town? “I’m not sure,” said Mingione. “It’s difficult to get financing for a commercial property with no tenants.” While town officials were sorry to see the building foreclosed and a local developer facing difficult times, they were relieved to see that work could start again on the Tyvek-wrapped building which sits across the street from the train station. “I think the clock is going to start again,” Salina said. The Berlin Citizen tried to reach former owner Ray Kavarsky for comment for

this story. Family members confirmed health reasons prevented Kavarsky from speaking to the paper. In 2008, Salina welcomed the new business and Kavarsky was optimistic about completing the space. “We hope to complete the building and have the first businesses move in by the end of the year,” Kavarsky told the Citizen then. “… we have commitments from a restaurant, a spa and an office and 4,000 square feet is still available.” But then the economy

dipped. The building went up but was not completed. It sat for about a year before The Citizen asked Kavarsky what was the matter. Rumors were circulating that the project went bankrupt, or he lost tenants or liens were placed on the property. While there was a delay in building and he lost one tenant, “We’re back in business,” Kavarsky told the Citizen. “We were sidetracked and in a holding pattern.”

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Concert series aims to educate and entertain Photo by Nikki Sambitsky

By Nikki Sambitsky Special to The Citizen Forget the beats, harmonizing vocals and electronics. This fab four only used strings. A quartet composed of two violinists, a violist and cellist from the New Britain Symphony Orchestra rocked out—classical style—at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library July 11. They played arrangements of Beatles songs such as Hey Jude, Yesterday and A Hard Day’s Night. The concert was just one of the free concerts held in town this summer. For example, Farmington Savings Bank hosted a free concert featuring the band Simply Swing last June. It was the kick-off concert for the bank’s community concert series across the state. “We love to get people moving,” said Vivian LaRosa, Simply Swing’s vocalist. “Our summer audiences can’t sit still. We always see

The New Britian Symphony Chamber Group plays renditions of the Beatle’s music at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library July 11. The concert was one of the several in the area.

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which feature non-traditional symphonic music, are presented as a means to spark an interest in the symphony among families, children and senior residents in the towns of Berlin, New Britain and Plainville. During the event, which featured the talents of Steven Tieszen and Meredith Bryant on violin, Amy Jones-Gantkin on viola and Carolyn Engle on cello, the audience was not only treated to symphonic string renditions of some of the more popular Beatles songs, they also were educated on little known facts about the chart-toppers. The song Michelle arose from the times when McCartney and John Lennon attended college parties where it

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Southington invites Berlin to drive-in By Julie Sopchak and Daniel Jackson The Citizens

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ton-resident rate of $10 per carload on their specific neighbor night, starting with Bristol on June 30,â&#x20AC;? the drive-inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome neighbors!â&#x20AC;? At sunset July 20, the drive-in will show the movie Free Willy. The family movie, released by Warner Brothers in 1993, tells the story of a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with an Orca whale and his efforts to release him from the aquarium where the owners want to kill the whale, according to imdb.com. The Southington drive-in theater first opened for business in 1953, according The Southington Citizen, but it

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how memorialize veterans while still being fully funded by the STEEP grant given to the town by the state to finish the park. During the meeting, both members of the American Legion and the VFW spoke out against the project. Skateboarding would dishonor the memory of veterans, the veterans said. A passive park would help in respecting that goal. “It’s a great place for our remembrance and reflection,” VFW Commander Brad Parsons, said. Councilmember Stevie Morelli said Veteran’s Park is not the quiet place the veterans say it is. It’s in the center of town, Stop & Shop is right there and a machine shop operates across the way. “This isn’t exactly Arlington Cemetery,” he said. But because the skatepark is controversial now, it will always remain controversial if built at that location, he said. If a skate park was installed in Veteran’s Park, it would be within walking distance of convenience stores and restaurants. “If I was a skateboarder, that site would be perfect,” said Councilmember Eric Bruendorf.

Zack Whitcomb, a skateboarder, said when he skates the park in Willimantic, he often buys as many as three drinks from the convenience store close by. If built well enough, the park could not only draw residents but people from all over the nation. The skaters said towns like Willimantic and East Haddam are gaining national attention because of their parks. Recently, Bristol’s skate park received attention, they said, because Bristol native Stevie Churchill is going to the Xgames for his BMX riding skills. According to skaters, said Churchill said the park in his town allowed him to practice his riding every day. Valedaserra said it’s not just skateboarders who would use this park, but BMX riders. The sales of bikes have matched the sale of skateboards at The Cutting Edge. He estimates that

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That was in April. By December, Kavarsky was served a summons to court. Court records show months of affidavits, motions for payments, motions for extension of time and court orders. In August 2011, The Citizen wrote a story about the 9/11 memorial in front of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, the adjacent property to Depot Crossing. In 2010, the fire department traveled to New York City to collect some of the relics of the World Trade Center. They wanted to unveil a completed memorial to the 9/11 victims

by the 10 year anniversary of the attack. Fire Chief Mark Lewandowski told The Citizen then he was waiting for work on Depot Crossing to finish before he finished the memorial so it could look its best. A month before, the court sent a judicial notice setting a date for an appraisal and sale of the property. But Kavarsky was still interested in the property. He told The Citizen then he planned to start work that September and he received permission from the town to build another building on the property. Less than a half a year later, the property was in a different owner’s hands. “It’s difficult,” Salina said.

“I knew the previous owner. And when you look in the community, we’ve got a lot of local developers and local builders. So you never want to see anything happen to one of them that’s going to be a negative.” Mingione said New England Capital Group is just in the beginning stages of taking ownership of the property. It has met with town officials and is exploring what can be done with the property, different options, such as selling it or allowing one tenant partial ownership of the building. He said Depot Crossing could house needed businesses. For example, an urgent care facility could be move into that location. “It’s a prime piece of prop-

erty in a prime location. When it’s finished, it will add some life to the downtown. We really believe that.” While developers did not go to the sale to bid on the property, Town Planner Hellyn Riggins said developers were in her office, looking up the plans for the building. Mingione thinks the developers were trying to get “get a real low-ball price on the property.” Riggins does not think the building is any indication of the economic health of the downtown. “One building does not dictate an entire town,” she said.

Salina said the economic health of Berlin is better compared to the health of other towns. Even in the last six months, several businesses have relocated to Berlin. Khols has put its sign out on the Berlin Turnpike, Fosdick Fulfillment has come to town and Okay Industries, a manufacturing company which makes medical equipment, has recently located here. “All these areas have been vacant for a period of time and now all of a sudden in the last six months they’re being occupied,” Salina said.

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a bug. I’m in love… I’m all shook up!” An actress shouted out “Slow it down!” but she was drowned out by the singing. As the song ended, the dance formation broke. “Whew!” a few actors said. “That was on speed!” McMurray asked, “How do you think that tempo was?” Jura steps from behind the piano. “The problem was when we started,” he said walking to the group, “The tempo was too slow and we sped it up too much.” The troupe progresses quickly through the numbers. It’s a near finished production. In a few days, the troupe will perform the musical for their subscribers and other theater-goers. Fifteen years ago, Connecticut Cabaret Theater opened its doors to 45 subscribers, people who pay a flat fee to see all five of a season’s productions. Every season, the number of subscribers rise, said McMurray. Currently, 650 people have

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Obituaries

Charles Peasley Turner Matlack III, 67, of East Berlin, loving husband of Sandra (Marrone) Matlack, died July 7, 2012 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Woodbury, N.J., son of the late Charles P. T. Matlack Jr. and the late Anne Theresa (Dittus) Matlack, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and was employed at Cigna and Travelers for many years as a programmer, and later was self-employed in real estate and home improvement services and most recently at Plaza Liquors in Berlin. He loved working in a local store and sharing his love and knowledge of good wine and motorcycles with his friends and anyone who was interested. He also enjoyed recent trips to Spain, France and Italy where he tried as many wines as possible, and loved that Honda 1800VTX. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Charles Christopher Matlack of East Berlin; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Rudolph Matlack Sr. and his wife Sharon of Franklinville, N.J., and Kim Matlack of Glassboro, N.J.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Theresa and Herbert Hayes of Bellmawr, N.J. and Pamela Palmer of Glassboro, N.J., and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Porter’s Funeral Service, Kensington, assisted the family with arrangements.

Lawrence E. “Larry” Schoech, 72, of Kensington, passed away July 12, 2012 at his home. Born in New Britain, son of the late Carl and Lillian (Hoffman) Schoech, he had been a Kensington resident since 1950. A graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1958, he received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut in mathematics. Larry was employed at the Peck Spring Company for 10 years and then at Aetna Life & Casualty in Hartford for 21 years in information technology before retiring in 1995. He then worked part time in the Golf Shoppe at the Shuttle Meadow County Club. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in New Britain where he served on the Board of Finance for many years until 2004 and began attending Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in 2007. Larry was a member of the Timberlin Men’s Golf Club where he was the Clubs Second President in 1973, and was a charter member of the Berlin Investor’s Club at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. In the 1990’s, Larry took up fly fishing and spent many enjoyable days fishing with friends and taking trout fishing trips. He also enjoyed gardening, flowers and vegetables. Surviving are two nephews, Jeremy Schoech and his wife Elizabeth of

Spring, Texas and Stephen Schoech and his wife Andrea of Southington; and a niece, Laurine Lynch and her husband Bill of New Britain. Besides his parents, Larry was predeceased by a brother, Peter Schoech in 2004. Services were held July 17, 2012 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, New Britain. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthews Lutheran Church or to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, CT 06037. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, was in charge of arrangements.

ated from Lewiston High in 1941. She worked as an engraver at Styger Gage Co. in Manchester. She is survived by a daughter Diane Parent and her husband Edmund of Kensington; a sister Rolande Poliquin of Otisfield, Maine; a granddaughter Rebecca Parent of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

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To the editor: The Town Council held an informational session on a skate park for the Berlin Veteran’s Memorial Park. The council will make the final decision since the Parks and Recreation Commission has failed to find a suitable location. The council and Parks and Recreation consider Berlin Veteran’s Memorial Park to be their best location. Unfortunately, this decision lacks the perspective of how Berlin’s veterans have trained, fought and some, sadly, gave with their lives for the freedoms enjoyed by all. Their sacrifice can be felt as you walk the

park and view the monuments. And there will be more monuments as time goes by. Our veterans know of this sacrifice firsthand and use the park to reflect. The skate park should be built elsewhere. It is disrespectful from a veteran’s perspective and diminishes the fine efforts of Berlin’s Economic Development Commission in developing the town green. Brad Parsons Cdr Berlin VFW Post 10732

Put park at Willard To the editor: My thoughts if Berlin must have a skateboard park why not adjacent to the handicapped playground next to Willard Elementary School since the kids from there will be walking distance from school and McGee Middle School? I find that a better spot than near the veterans park since the school already has a paved

lot so less need to make a new lot. This should save the town money and headaches. Jay Ritter Berlin

Veterans, vote no I’m a marine. Although I’m not hard of hearing, I just can’t believe some of the things I have heard. I have recently heard of the addition of a skate board enclosure to the Veterans Memorial Park Now, I’m almost certain the parents of skate board aged youngsters will say I am not about children. I am not against children. I was one once. Truth is, I have grandchildren still in school and a daughter that I supported in her quest to become a teacher. What I am against is having a skate board area put in the same area as a memorial park; one dedicated to veterans no less. It is a place of solitude and reflection. Many of our citizens are

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Monday, July 23 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26 Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, July 19, 2012 veterans; World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, the war on terror and the list goes on and on. We have a walkway with engraved bricks leading to the circle of flags. In the middle of the service flags is our national standard for which we fought and many veterans died for. This idea of allowing skate boards in this almost holy area just takes my breath away. I am asking the veterans of Berlin, for that matter any veteran to let it be known that we do not want a skate board park within this Memorial Park. It will sure-

ly bring an element of noise, graffiti and trash not to mention that the skate boarders , not all but certainly some, will certainly rumble across the engraved bricks. In the recent past, a scant few veterans voted against my request to name Papergoods Park as Marine Corps Park. I do hope those same veterans along with The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act to keeping the Veterans Memorial Park as such. Richard Rampone, Marine Veteran Kensington

deRito earns Eagle rank Matthew Leon deRito, a member of Berlin Boy Scout Troop 44, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. deRito joined Cub Scout Pack 13 in the second grade and earned many belt loops, activity pins and, in 2005, the Arrow of Light. In the fifth grade, he joined Berlin Boy Scout Troop 256 where he worked his deRito way from the rank of Tenderfoot to First Class, attended summer camp and spent a week canoeing more than 50 miles down the Delaware River. deRito later transferred to Boy Scout Troop 44 and earned 40 merit badges, including holding leadership positions of patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, instructor and quartermaster. He was elected by fellow Troop 256 scouts to the Order of the Arrow, scouting’s national honor society, where he has advanced to the Brotherhood level. He has received both of the Roman Catholic Boy Scout religious awards available, Ad Altari Dei and Pope Pius XII. He also logged more than 100 nights of camping earning the Boy Scout of America National 100 Nights and Days of Camping award. For his Eagle project, deRito planted Wichita blue juniper evergreens in the front of McGee Middle School. deRito, a 2012 Berlin High School graduate, is the son of Anthony and Helen deRito. He plans to attend Tunxis Community College in the fall. Boy Scout Troop 44, Berlin CT, is sponsored by the Berlin Lions Club meets every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethany Covenant Church.

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wirth, Austin Lawrence, Ryan Lea, Shelby Luddy, Nefeli Makris, Alicia Maule, Zachary Mayer, Jenna McNamara, Casey Merola, Karol Nawalaniec, Tyler Nguyen, Hallie Nygren, Colleen Padykula, Jenna Paradis, Bhumikaben Patel, Rutviben Patel, Steven Petrario, Tess Rapaci, Rachel Roe, Kelly Rohan, Daniel Rombola, Emily Rose, Jenna Santangelo, Caroline Scarrozzo, Richard Schlichting, Kelly Shea, Courtney Silvia, Natalie Souza, Kristen Stack, Brittany Sullivan, Luke Switzer, Timothy Synnott, Brian Thomas, David Tran, Elaine Tsun, Dante Vasi, Victoria Vega, Ryan Vernlund, Michael Veronesi, Megan Wicander, Mitchell Williams. Grade 9 - Alexa Bosse, Suleyman Bozal, Rebecca Carriere, Benjamin Cichowski, Laura Cohen, Matthew Cohen, Cameron Criniti, Ashley D’Attilio, Kyra Daigle, Caitlyn DiCioccio, Travis Frisk, Erin Goodwin, Kaitlyn Guild, Sarah Hoag, Alexander Humen, Cara Johnson, Wojciech Kajzer, Julia Kemmling, Kelsey Kozikowski, Kade Lamontagne, Megan Leavenworth, Kristen Madeia, Geoffrey Main, Victoria Marino, Bryce Martin, Olivia Martino, Sarah Mogielnicki, Tiffany Nguyen, Alec Norton, Daniel Paszkowski, Evan Psillas, Mackenzie Recck, Hope Reed, Kevin Savage, Alexandra Schulz, Anthony Sisti, Kaylee Soderburg, Dannia Szymanski, Emily Thibeault, Theodora Tomasitis, Abigail Underwood. Honors Grade 12 - Conner Bernard, Matthew Bove, Kelly Byrnes, Lucas Caron, Briana Cass, Sabrina Couceiro, Samantha DeFrancesco, Mackenzie Freeland, Ashley Friday, Kayla Gauthier, Dana Hebert, Kelly Josephson, Chelsea Longo, David Lunt, Carli Mazzarella, Lia McNamara, Jessica Naples, Malgorzata Nawalaniec, Timothy Norton, Elizabeth Orsini, Cora Ottaviani, Dana Ottaviani, Brittany Petitti, Kate Piotrowicz, Brittany Robitaille, Michael Rocco, Olivia Sherman, Julia Spencer, Kaylene Sylvain, Sage Szymanski, Catherine Tencza, Katherine Tirado, Kaitlyn Willametz, Amanda Zup. Grade 11 - Henry Aroian,

Lawrence Betterini, Joseph Bosco, Elsa Chase, Isabella Cialfi, Gabrielle Cyr, Thomas deRito, Sylvia Dobrowolski, Rachel Droste, Daniel Fasciano, Meghan Foy, Ashley Gable, Nathan Galas, Taylor Gilleran, Kristina Hagmeier, Brandon Iozzo, Daniel Klotz, May La, Sabrina Labadia, Allison Loiselle, Morissa Luddy, Madison Macke, Shannon Mahoney, Nicole Maroon, Nicholas Martino, Briana McLoughlin, Michael Negri, Stephanie Parillo, Karlee Pedemonti, Emily Russo, Nicholas Seguljic, Daniel Stafstrom, Jeffrey Sylvester, Adam Teoke, Tyler Undercuffler, Carly Vernacatola, Zachery Voisine, Christopher Von Achen, Rebecca Wassil, Dominika Wejda, David Wilcox, Joanna Wojtun. Grade 10 - Bonnie Anderson, Nathaniel Aroian, Karen Baldus, Charlotte Black, Luke Bolduc, Madison Boyer, Courtney Brennan, Michael Burek, Steven Burns, Kelly Cohen, Matthew Cote, Matthew Crenella, Emily Dittmar, Anthony Duong, Ryan Dziecol, Savannah Dziob, Silas Fischer, Daniel Giardina, Daren Grabowski, Ethan Greider, Michael Gurrieri, Jared Hendrickson, Reid Hilbie, Arius Johnson, Eric Kemmling, Kristopher Langevin, Erin Levack, Patrick Lomaglio, Wendy Munchow,

Dean’s list Hofstra University, New York - Austin Nunes of Berlin. Merrimack College, Massachusetts - Stephanie Lapierre of Berlin. Providence College, Rhode Island - Roseann Colangelo, Arielle Wezdenko of Kensington; Thomas Quinn of Berlin.

President’s list Bentley University, Massachusetts - Matthew Papke of Berlin.

St. Paul Catholic St. Paul Catholic High School has announced the names of local students named to the fourth quarter honor roll. First honors - Kaitlin Moriarty, Yatong Fan of Kensington. Second honors - Katherine Roux of Berlin. Michaela Muller, Natasha Nixon, Ryan Ogden, Hiral Patel, Amanda Patterson, Victoria Pryputniewicz, Charles Quigley, Andrew Rich, Casey Ringquist, Christopher Samiotis, Andres Sanchez, Katherine Sherman, Jelana Szymanski, Benjamin Tencza, Benjamin Tomascak, Matthew Trevethan, Megan Wilcox. Grade 9 - Max Adams, Danielle Asklar, Emma Atkinson, Jacob Bernard , Samantha Bilinsky, Kevin Boninsegna, Sarah Bosco, Patrick Carroll, Francis Cirullo, Vincent DeDominicis, Tyler Giangrave, Sharon Goiz, Jamilex Gonzalez, Briana

Library News East Berlin Library Hours The East Berlin Library, 240 Main St., East Berlin, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The library can be reached at (860) 828-3123.

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Saturday summer hours The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Saturday summer hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 7. Normal Saturday hours are

scheduled to resume Saturday, Sept. 8. Children’s programs Dream Big Summer reading program - Read one book and have your photo taken. Read 40 days and earn a paperback book. Family storytimes Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. All ages. No registration. (Storytimes at 10:30 a.m. only on Aug. 16 and 23.) Kitchen Science Fun Tuesdays, July 24 and 31 from 1 to 2 p.m. for grades 3 through 5. Simple science experiments using food. Talent show - Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. for grades 1

Gorneault, Evan Hale, Aidan Jones, Matthew Kaczynski, Kevin Kennure, Katherine Kolc, Megan Leary, Stephanie Lesmes, Emily Lombardo, Tristan Luddy, Victoria Mancini, Kayla Maslowski, Courtney Nelson, Michael Nowik, Nidhi Patel, Lillian Peccerillo, Kristen Petry, Thomas Pietruszewski, Mitchell Pitkin, Jonathan Platosz, Anna Reyes, Driana Rivera, Matthew Rocco, Lauren Roe, Kevin Rulka, Adam Rustico, Kayla Sagan, Anthony Scalzi, Arian Silas, Sean Sullivan, Daniela Sznaj, Lauren Trzasko, Danielle Varley, Allison Walsh.

through 8 / Show a trick, sing, act, perform magic, whatever you can. All participants must audition on Monday, July 23 between 1 and 5 p.m. Messy Fun - Make Playdough on Wednesday, July 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. Make Clean Mud - on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. Cooking for Kids - Monday, Aug. 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. for grades 1 and older. Owls - Horizon Wings Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Rehabilitated live birds of prey. Rock Cats Mascot - Tuesday, Aug. 14 10:30 a.m. Meet the Rock-Cat mascot and have your photo taken. Construction Club Build with Legos. Monday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Registration is required.

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Celebrating Our Success Kindred Rehabilitation and Nursing-Andrew House salutes: Jeanette Barger “I wish that I could thank you all personally for the wonderful care and love I received here. The nursing staff, C.N.A.s, physical and occupational therapists really helped me. I had a grand old time with recreation and the housekeeping department is so dedicated to keeping Andrew House clean.”

Monday, July 24 - A discussion about Hospice at 1 p.m. Presented by Connecticut Hospice, the program will discuss hospice, its level of care, how it operates. Sign up at the Senior Center. Tuesday, July 31 - Ladies “free” manicures from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 to schedule an appointment. No walk ins will be accepted.

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Health clinics

Aug. 9 - Highlights of the Hudson. 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.

The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for July is as follows: Tuesday, July 24 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, July 31 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. For more information, call

Dental clinics Free dental cleaning clinics are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. The clinic is for adults age 60 and older. Appointments are required and

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Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, July 23: Homemade meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, Oriental Blend vegetables, whole wheat bread, strawberry shortcake. Tuesday, July 24: Tomato Bisque soup, oyster crackers, tuna salad, tri-colored pasta salad, tomato wedges, olives, cucumbers, club roll, fresh fruit. Wednesday, July 25: Yankee pot roast with gravy, oven brown potato, carrot coins, dinner roll, raisin rice pudding. Thursday, July 26: Baked manicotti with marinara sauce, Italian style blend vegetables, Italian bread, fruit sherbet. Friday, July 27: Honey Dijon grilled chicken, oven baked sweet potato fries, summer vegetables, cranberry sauce, rye bread, fruited Jell-O.

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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.

Stroke survivors

MidState Medical Center has scheduled a Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery issues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 7 at MidState Medical Center.

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As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, the Central Connecticut Health District reminds residents to be mindful of safe practices during summer fun. Safety in and around water is key, as families begin to travel to pools and beaches to escape the heat. When swimming, an adult should always supervise children in or near water. Drowning can occur in minutes and in just a few inches of water. Whenever an infant or toddler is in or near water an adult should always be within an arm’s length providing “touch” supervision. When boating, everyone should wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket. Consider taking a boating safety course, and re-

Alzheimer’s support group The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 2258608.

member, just as with drinking and driving, alcohol and boating or swimming do not mix. Always be ready for emergencies by learning CPR and first aid and keep a phone with you. Always be sure to wear a bicycle helmet every time you or a family member gets on a bike. Helmets can reduce risk of head injury by up to 85 percent in a bicycle crash. Wear appropriate multi-sport helmets and safety gear to prevent injuries while skateboarding, inline skating or riding a scooter. Supervise younger children and assure that they ride with supervision in safe arSee Safe, page 21

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eight years on the town council. Through that time, the two men got to know each other. Salina called Morelli a “loyal friend.” The task of sitting on council, doing “the work of the people,” is a serious task but Morelli was able to keep the task of running the town light with his humor, Salina said. “Steve is defiantly a unique personality on the council,” he said. “He’s very thought-provoking while adding humor and having a legal background is always helpful.” While Salina said the change is happening quickly and many things need to be talked about in regards to the change, the council is headed toward their August break, which will give the council time to adjust. Councilmember Rachel Rochette will be named deputy mayor in Morelli’s place, Salina said. Because the change is hap-

pening mid-year, someone will be appointed to fill her councilmember position. Morelli first sought this position last election when he met with Malloy and expressed his interest in the sitting on the Worker’s Compensation Commission. He discussed his qualifications and skills with the governor. “At that time, there were no openings that were perceived coming up in the near future,” Morelli said. But a seat on the council opened and Morelli was confirmed at a hearing July 10. He was waiting until he knew he had the position before he started to close down his law practice. When he takes his oath of office, he will have to resign from Town Council. For the past 20 years, Morelli has specialized in employment law. “This will kind of be an extension of that. And there are certainly some other aspects of it; I’ll have a little bit of a learning curve.” There are two moments Morelli remembers while working on the council. He

fondly remembers working with former-councilmember Bob Dacy. “He had so much energy and enthusiasm,” he said. The second was the town’s process in acquiring Pistol Creek. The developer was looking on changing the property’s zoning from conservation land to something else, said Morelli. Salina couldn’t go to Hartford to testify before the committee there, so Morelli went. He convinced the committee not to make the change. Pistol Creek was going to be turned into a 792 unit development. The school system would never have absorbed the additional students, Morelli said. “We’ve done a very good balancing act in moving Berlin forward without breaking the bank,” Morelli said. He thanked Salina and Berlin for the time he had serving on the council. “It’s another opportunity to learn something new and recharge my battery,” he said. While 16 members hear

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then-Governor Jodi Rell. According to his statement to the Judiciary Committee in 2008, he sat on Berlin’s Charter Revision Commission and the Board of Ethics.

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tra. The mini concert was the fourth such event presented by the board of directors of NBSO and was made possible through grants from The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation, Bank of America; trustee. The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation was established in 1957 to support and promote educational, cultural, human services, environmental, and health care programming for underserved populations specifically in Berlin and Kensington. The symphony is planning another mini concert event at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library for February, with the program still to be determined. For more information about the NBSO, visit www.newbritainsymphony.o rg.

Continued from page 5 was said that McCartney would sit in the corner and pretend to be French, while singing little “French” tunes by adding in groans or making up poorly conceived lyrics in the language. The crowd laughed when cellist Carolyn Engle explained that during the song “Get Back” it was said that Paul McCartney sang the lyric, “Get back to where you once belong,” while looking at Yoko Ono, who was present in the studio at the time of the recording. Three previous mini concerts - which took place in various venues in other towns - featured: music of the Caribbean with steel drums; a Christmas concert with a brass quintet and organ; and the love songs of Frank Sina-

Police Blotter Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. June 14 Michael Miller, 42, 12300 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicutt, Md., third-degree possession of child pornography, 2 counts onscenity, 10 counts risk of injury to a minor. June 24 Dariusz Adamczyk, 46, 22 Bannan Lane, interfering with emergency calls, disorderly conduct/assault. Bozena Adamczyk, 44, 22 Bannan Lane, disorderly conduct/assault. James Boyle, 35, 95 S. Ridge Lane, disorderly conduct by intimidation. June 26 Seth Wallace, 47, 534 New Britain Rd., second-degree sexual assault/unable to consent, second-degree harassment/intimidation. Lashanna Evans, 29, 624 Old Colony Rd., Meriden, firstdegree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree criminal mischief. June 29 Parampal Ghai, 30, 181 Lin-

coln St., second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct by intimidation. Ethan Scott, 23, 931 Worthington Ridge Rd., criminal impersonation, third-degree identity theft/obtain/use personal info w/o, credit card theft, sixth-degree larceny all others. Betsy Arroyo, 31, 233 Derby Ave., Derby, failure to drive in proper lane mutli-lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. June 30 Heidi Klim, 49, 85 Derby St., New Britain, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct/assault. Joshua Zembko, 27, 140 Wilks Pond Rd., second-degree strangulation, second-degree assault, interfering with emergency calls. Wojciech Nedza, 43, 33 Lake Dr., failure to obey a traffic control signal, failure to drive in proper lane multi-lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. July 1 Shawn Michael Pecora, 25, 858 Worthington Ridge Rd, disorderly conduct by intimidation.

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Local company tees up golf iPhone application By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

An idea hatched by a local businessman some three years ago has come to fruition: The CTGolfer mobile application, a one-stop destination for Connecticut golfers, was launched May 23. “As far as we know, there’s no other app that does this specifically for the state of Connecticut. There are apps out there that provide some type of golf course information, but they don’t do it to the scope and extent that we do,” said Robert Samek, owner of Netminder Communications, Inc., the Kensington media company behind CTGolfer.com, and its mobile

companion. Samek designed the application, while fellow Kensington resident, golf professional, Brent Paladino did the data base programming. Available on the iPhone for 99 cents, the application provides information and directions for all public and private golf courses in Connecticut, as well as driving ranges and golf retail shops. Course information includes details on tee times, course design, statistics, yardages, slope, rating, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities and staff – and the info is compiled the old-fashioned way. “You can’t just sit at your desk, make phone calls and expect to get people to coop-

erate,” said Samek, who brought CTGolfer.com online in the mid-90s.

So, once a year, for the past 16 years, Samek tours the state, making stop after stop, inquiry after inquiry. “I visit every golf course – public and private – and driving range around the state,” he said. “It takes about four or five weeks of driving and visiting with the pros and the owners.” Another feature of the CTGolfer website/mobile application is a comment section, where golfers may weigh in on courses they have played, or read what others had to say. In an attempt to keep criticism constructive, Samek does not allow vicious comments to be posted. Also, writers must stand behind their words.

“We treat comments just as a Letter to the Editor,” said Samek. “We feel that, especially when dealing with businesses whose reputations are at stake, people need to back up their comments with their name.” According to Samek, sales of the CTGolfer application have been steady, and he expects that trend to continue. Currently, Samek is seeking funding and investors to expand the application, and for the creation of a mobile golf game. “We’re going to keep adding features and keep growing this as we go,” he said. “It’s really exciting.”

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Fifth annual GE/Petit race draws record crowd By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The fifth annual General Electric 5K Road Race benefitting the Petit Family Foundation, held Sunday in Plainville, had a different feel than did the previous four installments; a more celebratory, lighter feel. Perhaps it was that the two men responsible for the deaths of Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela Petit now sit on death row. Or it may be that Dr. William Petit, the lone survivor of the Cheshire home invasion, has found love again, and is engaged to be married. For whatever reason, the vibe surrounding the 2012 GE/Petit race was a joyous one, and Dr. Petit had a spring in his step. Addressing the more than 3,000 runners and walkers before they set out on the 3.1-mile challenge July 15, Dr. Petit said: “I really just want to thank everyone for being here today. This is the biggest crowd ever. I want to let you know that you’re all

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Stephen Pretak of New London appears to be walking on air as he approaches the finish line at the fifth annual General Electric 5K Road Race, held Sunday morning in Plainville. Pretak bested his competition that morning and set a course record in the process. More than 3,000 runners and walkers set out on the 3.1-mile course, the largest field yet for the event. The race benefits the Petit Family Foundation. part of the foundation, just by being here. You showed up to support the community and your fellow man.” One of Plainville’s favorite sons, the New England Patriots’ Niko Koutou-

vides also spoke to the participants. “Long distance isn’t my thing. I’m usually short and sweet,” the two-time Super Bowl participant said, to laughs. “But today I’m go-

ing to give it a go. I don’t know when I’m going to finish, but for all the runners; I’ll see you at the finish line.” New London’s Stephen Pretak bested the field that hazy morning. He navigated the course in a record time of 15:27, out-doing the runner-up, Terryville’s Nico Greco, by six seconds. Jon Krell of Farmington rounded out the top three (15:56). Berlin was represented by a sizeable contingent. Paul Kusek (56th) was the first local to finish. He was followed closely by fellow resident James Dwyer (61st). Complete race results are posted at plattsys.com. Terry Putaski of Bristol has run the GE/Petit 5K every year. He said one thing brings him back: Dr. Petit. “It’s a tragic event that happened to him, and in a small way I wanted to show support every year, to let him know that he’s not forgotten,” Putaski said, adding: “I’m very happy

that he has found somebody. It looks like they’re going to get married this year, and I’ll tell you, I couldn’t be happier for him.” Sara Dill, of Glastonbury echoed that. “Good for him,” said Dill, who at seven months pregnant, walked the course. “There comes a point when you do have to move on. With an event like this, he’s always going to remember, but he needs to be happy.” Dill’s husband, Steve, ran the 5K. “It’s really encouraging to see everyone get together to support the cause,” he said. “It was touching a few years ago to see the event put together.” Ken Oberhausen of Avon has volunteered at the 5K since its inception. He mans a tent where water, orange juice and bananas are distributed. “It’s a great cause for a great family,” said Oberhausen, a GE employee. “Since its inaugural year it has really grown to be one

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Tough season comes to a close Fall ball sign-ups Aug. 3 By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

At press time, Berlin Post 68 had six games remaining on its schedule; but for all intents and purposes, the season was over for the local American Legion baseball team. With a Zone 3 record of 714, no matter how Berlin fared down the stretch, the young club will fall well short of qualifying for the upcoming state tournament play-in, making its final

games more like glorified practices. Post 68 was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention last week. “We’re kind of in playingit-out mode right now,” Berlin skipper Rob Manzo said Monday. “We’re taking a look at some of the

younger guys for next year. A couple of guys moved on from the team towards the end of the year, so we’re a limited group right now and just kind of playing it out and seeing what we have for next year.” Despite its youth, Post 68 was very much in the hunt for a state tournament spot until it dropped three straight to

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Middletown in early July. The locals had trouble regaining their footing after that. “It’s been an uphill battle the second half of the season,” Manzo lamented, adding that close games seldom went his team’s way this summer. “We’ve had some opportunities. We lost six zone games by one run. A lot of our games have been by two runs or less. It’s just been one of those years. A couple of hits here and there and it could have been a different story. It just didn’t happen.”

Berlin has missed out on the postseason before under Manzo’s watch, but never in his 15 years at the helm had Post 68 lost 14 zone games in a season. “It’s been a trying year,” Manzo said. “There’s been, unfortunately, a lot of losses. How do you deal with that? It’s been a learning experience with the players and with the coaching staff. You kind of see who’s really committed to the program moving forward.”

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Brandon Ralph, pictured, right, became the first Berlin High School boys lacrosse player ever selected to compete in the Connecticut Senior All-Star Game. The CHSCA all-star games were played June 18 at Sheehan High School in Wallingford. ‘Brandon was selected to play in the North-South game as a long stick midfielder, but he really could have played well at any position,’ remarked BHS boys lacrosse coach Scott Rossi. Ralph turned in a solid effort that day. He scooped up two ground balls, dished out an assist, and recorded a shot on goal. This past season was the BHS boys lacrosse teams’ first as a varsity program, and Ralph played a major role in keeping the Redcoats competitive. Ralph will continue his career at Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he will play hockey and lacrosse. ‘Lyndon State is gaining a tremendous player in Brandon,’ said Rossi, ‘I know he will have an immediate impact for them on the field.’

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Continued from page 18 To the players that toughed it out this summer, Manzo gives a tip of the hat. “The guys that are still there, it says a lot. It takes a lot of character for them to stick it out,” the veteran coach said. “They’re still playing every game hard when there’s really not much to play for now except for trying to improve your baseball skills. So that’s kind of a positive.”

Race Continued from page 17 of the best races in the area. It brings out a lot of the community, and beyond the community as well.”

This past weekend a group of Berlin residents participated in Tough Mudder New England, a 10-mile, 26-obstacle challenge at Mount Snow in Vermont. The local Mudders are pictured: Falen Watson, Maggie Murphy, John McNair, Michael Griswold, Brady Thomas, Zach Scheer, Andrew Zelek, John Guzze and Andrew Hornberger.

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All proceeds from the GE/Petit race go to the Petit Family Foundation, which honors the memories of the Petit women by benefiting causes close to their heart. “July 23 will be the fifth anniversary of a very tragic event when we lost Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela,” Dr. Petit said in his pre-race comments. “I know they’re looking down upon you and thankful for everything you all do.”

Madison Marolda of Berlin won her age division at the GE/Petit race. The 12year-old McGee Middle School student completed the course in a time of 26:20.

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“Brent did a great job of putting this all together.” Samek knows the idea may sound far-fetched, but he wonders if Berlin could one day become a leader in high tech. He said “wouldn’t it be great if the town could attract and nurture a community of app developers and mobile programmers”

In an attempt to get the Legion program back on track, Manzo will oversee a fall ball team for local high school-age players. The season is expected to run from late-August to mid-October. One practice will be held each week. Games will be played on weekends. Registration will take place Friday, Aug. 3, 6 to 7 p.m., at Legion Hall on Porters Pass. For more information, contact Manzo at (860) 986-9544; Rob_Manzo@ att.net.

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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. Admission is free.

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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.

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Open house - Mooreland Hill School, 166 Lincoln St., has scheduled an open house for prospective students of kindergarten through grade five for Monday, July 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP at (860) 223-6428 or online at Mooreland.org.

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Sassy and Snickers are two adorable nine week old kittens found in a back yard with their mother. Sassy is a lovely little girl who will have a cloudy eye due to an eye infection. Snickers is long haired, roly-poly little boy that can’t wait for his next meal. The pair will be at the Meet and Greet on Sunday, July 22 at Petsmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville, along with many other kittens and adult cats. View them all on www.fobac.org. For more information, call 860-828-5287. Bethany Covenant Church. 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.

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mation and to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Mini-seminar - Business Bookkeeping & Tax Associates, 314D New Britain Rd., has scheduled a free miniseminar “Alternatives to Foreclosure” for Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information and to reserve a seat, call (860) 828-6869.

from windows to discourage climbing. The Central Connecticut is urging all residents to do their part to stay safe this summer. For more information about injury prevention, visit www.ct.gov/dph/injury. More information about public health related issues can be found at the Central Connecticut Health District at www.ccthd.org or by calling (860)721-2822. -Central Conn. Health District Press Release

the car, even if it’s just a short ride around town. DurContinued from page 15 ing car rides, younger children should ride in size and eas away from traffic. age-appropriate car safety Teach children to look left, seats. Do not leave children right, and left again when or pets in a parked car for crossing the street. Walk on any amount of time, as intesidewalks whenever possible, rior temperatures can reach and cross safely using traffic deadly levels in minutes even signals and crosswalks. If during moderate temperathere are no sidewalks, al- tures. ways walk facing traffic as Falls from windows infar to the left as possible. Be crease during the summer watchful for cars that are months and screens will not turning or are backing up, es- protect children from falling pecially in driveways and out. To ensure that your parking lots. Wear clothing child will not fall out, install with reflective materials, and window guards or stops and carry a turned on flashlight if open windows from the top walking at dusk and dark. whenever possible. Also, be Buckle up on every trip in sure to move furniture away

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Edmund A. Uryga

Edmund A. Uryga, 87, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2012. He was the widower of Lena (Marino) Uryga. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Anthony and Ludwika (Bukowiec) Uryga. Edmund is a former New Britain resident, moving to Kensington over 60 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Edmund worked as a foreman for Consolidated Industries, retiring in 1974. He was a member of St. Paul Church, the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, and was a Teamsters Union Steward. Edmund loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed wonderful vacations with

his wife Lena in Marco Island, Fla. Surviving are his two daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Richard Baccaro of Kensington and Debra and Kent Leghorn of Portland; his son and daughterin-law David and MaryBeth Uryga of Kensington; his six grandchildren, Jennifer and Katie Baccaro, Kelly and Eric Leghorn and his wife Amy, Matthew and Casey Uryga; his wonderful caregiver Nadya Savchuk and several nieces and nephews. Services were be held July 17, 2012 from EricksonHansen Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial, with full military honors, were in St. Mary Cemetery. Please share a memory of Edmund with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.

Liela, Christopher and Sophie Hinman A funeral service was held on July 6, 2012 at Crossroads Church of God in Berlin for the three Hinman babies. Liela Elizabeth Hinman was born June 26 at 2:51 p.m., followed on July 1 by Christopher Robert Hinman at 12:37 a.m, and Sophie Christina Hinman at 12:44 a.m. They all were held and loved, during the few hours they lived, by those who loved them so much. They passed away peacefully in their parent’s loving arms. They are survived by their parents, Christopher and Sarah (DeMarco) Hinman of Wethersfield; maternal grandparents Robert and Tina DeMarco, paternal grandmother Carol Hinman, as well as aunts and uncles Robert and Elizabeth Cole, Michael Hernandez, Douglas

DeMarco, Pamela Perham, and Jason and Lori Schaffrick. Our precious angels, you are an answer to your family’s prayers. We love you more than we could have ever imagined and we look forward to seeing your beau-

tiful faces again someday. We are so blessed to be your parents. You have touched so many lives in the short time you were here with us. Burial followed the service in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Porter’s Funeral Service assisted the family.

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Mayor Adam Salina said. “I’m interested in creating a park that’s interesting for everybody,” he said. At first, the park was simply named the Town Center Green but then its name was changed to Veteran’s Park, the mayor said. While the site may or may not be the future site for the skate park, the town has some other places in which to build the facility. Salina said the town recently acquired the Pistol Creek property and it could be a site for a future skate park.

Continued from page 7 planning and is developing a downtown. The Plan of Conservation and Design describes a passive town green in the center of town and makes no mention of a skate park. “I am surprised at the attempt to derail these plans,” he said. The town has been guilty of acquiring property and not making it interesting or accessible enough for residents,

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HANDYPERSONS A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678

HEATING & COOLING

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

Brush, Branches, Leaves, winter mess...Make your yard shine!! 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

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

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING Give Your Bathroom A New Look! Partials or full, handicap upgrades, convert tubs into shower units. CTHandiMan.com 1-800-890-8638

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maintenance. Pruning, hedge trimming. Free est today! Lic & ins. 203-213-6528 #616311 TREE PROBLEMS? Broken limbs, hangers, we specialize in difficult takedowns. Professional climbers, Fully licensed & Ins. Call for your free quote. Ask for Jimmy. Accelerated Landscaping, Inc. Celebrating our 25th Yr in business. Veteran & Senior discounts. Calll 860-982-4819. WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460 YARD Clean Ups Mowing, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD SPRING YARD CLEAN-UPS

**JUNK REMOVAL**

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

DECKS

Chloe’s Home Solutions, LLC No gimmicks. Just absolute low prices. High quality workmanship. Roofing, siding, decks & more. LIC #631419 & Ins. Credit cards accepted. 203-631-2991

IT’S SO CONVENIENT!

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

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

Seamless Gutters Custom Gutter Covers Life no clog warranty Comm & Resid CTHandiMan.com 1-800-890-8638 Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

HOUSE CLEANING

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

MARIO’S Masonry. All types of masonry and repair work. No job too small. Over 20 years exp. Fully lic & ins. 0614297.

Thursday, July 19, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES HONDA Accord 1990. Asking $700. Must see. Call 203-9351548

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

HYUNDAI GENESIS 2009

MASONRY 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 O & E Masonry. Chimney repair, brick, stone, pavers, etc. Locally owned & operated. CT Reg #0611774. (203) 802-0446 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING A+ PAINTING - Professional, quality work. Low rates. Free estimates. No job too small. Anthony 203-814-7661 CT631687 L & E PAINTING. Professional and Affordable. Lic & ins. Call Trevor 203-938-3789. CT Reg #623250. www.landeprop.com. PAINTING SPECIALS Starting Ext House $599. Powerwashing $199. Decks Stained $299 Apts $299, Popcorn Ceilings $119. 203-824-0446. Lic 569864

PAVING

POWER WASHING

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning

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

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.

POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699 POWERWASHING, gutter cleaning & yard maintenance. Reasonable rates. Call Doug 860621-7602 and 860-919-1519

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

The Powerwashing Kings

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

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

(203) 639-1634

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

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

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

SERVICES OFFERED

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

SUBARU Outback Wagon 2000 185K, $1690. (203) 284-1131

203-237-0350

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

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil.

203-269-0135 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

TREE SERVICES

LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON 2007 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

VO L K S W A G EN Je t t a 2 00 3 Sunroof, Leather, Auto, Alloys Stock #6020A (203) 630-0088

Your Job is Your Credit

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 SIDING

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

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

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

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

HYUNDAI SONATA 2006

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

203-237-0350

Gonzalez Construction

Cars Starting At $199 Down 24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

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

CT Reg. #516790

C&M CONSTRUCTION

Chloe’s Home Solutions, LLC No gimmicks. Just absolute low prices. High quality workmanship. Roofing, siding, decks & more. LIC #631419 & Ins. Credit cards accepted. 203-631-2991

Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

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

ROOFING

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

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

(203) 639-1634

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

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

HOUSEWASH/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified. #0616406 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843

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

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

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

ROOFING

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

JEEP Liberty 2011 Green. 7K Miles. Immaculate, Perfect Condition. Asking $16,000 or best offer. Call Any Time 203 269-4156 or 203-430-1623 OLDS Intrigue 1999 One Owner, Low Miles, $2550 NISSAN Maxima 2002 GLE Super Clean. $5500 NISSAN Sentra 2003 Low Miles, Cean. $3550 203 213-1142

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

TRUCKS & VANS

KIA SPORTAGE 1999

Me r c e d e s - B e n z 2 0 0 1

$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

E-Class E320 4 Matic

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

SP E C I A L $ 7 , 9 9 9 Stock #130002A (203) 630-0088 Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216 TREE PROBLEMS? Broken limbs, hangers, we specialize in difficult takedowns. Professional climbers, Fully licensed & Ins. Call for your free quote. Ask for Jimmy. Accelerated Landscaping, Inc. Celebrating our 25th Yr in business. Veteran & Senior discounts. Calll 860-982-4819.

4 Door, 5 Speed A/T

Your Job is Your Credit

Always a sale in Marketplace

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.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 19, 2012

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

PURE German Shepherd puppies born June 11th. Ready for August 1st. Black and tan. Mother and Father both present. The price per puppy is $1,800 each. Contact FRANK cell # 203-5376239 leave a message.

FORD Explorer 2002 SUV. 6-cyl. Opt. 4-wheel dr. Gray, Moonroof. Front/rear air cond. Backup alarm. Leather interior. Alloy wheels. Tow kit. 125 K Good-VG $6200 203-238-1209 (day & evening)

DODGE RAM 1500 2008

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

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

H O N D A P IL O T E X 2 0 0 3 90K. 5 Speed, V6, Automatic Very clean. Well Maintained. Stock #120226A $10,500

(203) 630-0088

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Your Job is Your Credit

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

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

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver

203-284-8986

(203) 235-1686 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

AUTOMOBILES WANTED JEEP CHEROKEE 2006 4 Door Laredo, 4 WD, Auto Stock# 12-851A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

Chevrolet Equinox 2010

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

CAMPER & TRAILERS

SUV, Automatic, AWD Stock# 5634A $26,995

STOVE White Westinghouse Self-Cleaning. Beige. 4 Burner. Very Clean and Works Great. $100. (203) 235-3337

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 38” Round Rubbermaid Table White, with 4 chairs. $50 (203) 284-9709 4 FT FLEXIBLE FLYER SLED 3 Ft Fleetwing Sled. Both Excellent Shape. $100. Antique chest on Legs, With Hnadles, Mint. $60. (203) 634-4154

(203) 235-1686

8 Vintage Hat Boxes And Some Hats - All $25 (203) 265-5920 AIR CONDITIONER Fedders. About 5000 BTU $25. Call 203-215-7121

GMC JIMMY $3,888 6 Cylinder, 4 Spd, Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

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

1995 Four Winds Chateau Motor Home. 56900 miles. 29’. Sleeps 6. Air cond. Furnace, Refridge, Stove, Microwave. All appliances work. Price includes tow dolly and bike rack. V8 Ford chassis. $14000. Runs great! 860-621-4844

BOATS & MOTORS

BLACK & DECKER 18 ga nailer Like new. $25 (203) 265-1948 CANNON Gun & Security Safe 30”W x 24” D x 60”H. Like brand new, still on shipping pallet. 528 lbs empty. Combination/Key entry. $700 obo. 203 500-3872 CHRISTIAN LIBRARY Over 100 books, bibles & videos. Call 860-276-8606 For complete list and prices. DOG CAGE With Pad. Up 40 lbs. Like New. $25. 203-440-9504

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

Whether you’ve lost a ring, wallet or a Cocker Spaniel, a Marketplace ad can help track it.

FANCY Victorian OaK Beveled Mirror 27x35. $90. Antique Planet Jr Hand Plow. Very Good cond. $70. (203) 634-4154 JET SKI 1999 Seadoo GSX Limited Red and black 951CC. Comes complete with new Karavan trailer. $2750 or best offer. Call 203 715-6489 Leave Message

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KITCHEN SINK Stainless Steel, Excellent Cond. $99. Scott (860) 690-4081 LONGABERGER Tea Pot & Cookie Jar Blue $30 each. 203-269-8797 MOLDED GARDEN POND LINER $100 203-238-1610 PROFORM 390E ELLIPTICAL, I-pod hookup, bought in 2010. Great condition. Asking $400. For info call 203-530-6113

NISSAN MURANO 2007

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

SUV’S

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FREE UTILITY TRAILER Needs Work. Call 203 235-2733 Ask for Howard HITACHI 55” Projection TV 720P Upscale. $200 Mitsubishi 35” Console In Oak Cabinet. $200 Or Both for $300. (860) 395-4546

RADIAL ARM SAW 10” Craftsman. Have Manuals & Extras. $95. (203) 235-2825 RIDING Mower, Simplicity, with 38” deck, runs great, includes bagger and cart. $600.00 or best offer. 2 celestion DJ band speakers, $100 for the pair. 203.631.3052 ROCKWELL Drillpress: 11”, 750-4700rpm. $100 (203) 265-5321 TORO Personal Pace G.T.S. 6 HP, 21” Walk Mower w/ Grass Bag. Runs & looks new. $100. Call 203-915-2039 8am-6pm daily. UNIV GYM Wt Stack. Lat, Chest, Leg. etc. Great. $100. 203-265-0031 VINTAGE Budweiser Clock Sun Shaped. $35 203-599-5176 VINTAGE Fold-Up Record Player $30 203-599-5176 VINTAGE Hitchcock Chair Great Shape! $75 203-217-0710 WATER SKIS Wood. Adult. Excellent Cond. $25. 860-621-6023 WINE CABINET Solid wood 1 Drawer, 4 shelves 3 Ft tall $50. (203) 238-3250 WOW! Quilt. Almost new. With shams. Reversible. Pink one side, purple other side. Silver desk lamp. $25 or best offer. Call (203) 269-3517, leave message

WANTED TO BUY 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, 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 made in your home. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

CASH For WWI & WWII Military Items

203-238-3308 DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431 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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH C-1 Sports Canoe $195 (203) 284-1131 PROFORM 390E ELLIPTICAL, I-pod hookup, bought in 2010. Great condition. Asking $400. For info call 203-530-6113

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 WANTED TO BUY

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN. Newly renovated 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath house. Appliances included, $1500/mo. No pets. Sec dep, last month, credit ck req. 203-715-7508.

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD. Lge 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath condo, full bsmt with laundry hookup, includes heat. $1400/mo. (203) 671-9309

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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 -2BR, 2nd Floor Refinished hardwood floors, Nice yard. Grove St. $775 + utilities. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $950 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 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 Off-street parking. Wall to Wall carpets, appls, $785 Per Month. Heat & HW included. No pets. Sec & refs required. Call 203-238-7133 MERIDEN 1 BR, 1st Fl. Stove & Refrig. Off street parking. No pets. No smoking. 1 mo sec & refs. $745 per mo. Call (203) 237-9074 MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs starting at $620. Sec & refs a must. Off st 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 BR Ground floor apt w/large kitchen. WD hookup in apt. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 year lease. Credit ck & refs required. Security & 1st month’s rent. $750. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN 2 or 3 BR, 2nd Floor 1 or 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Remodeled, Lg Rms. Beautiful porches. Appls. WD Hkup. Off-st parking Sec 8 Appr. No pets. 203 379-7817 MERIDEN Cook Avenue 1 BR. 2nd fl. Renovated. New paint. $775 includes heat, hot water and electric. (203) 265-4664 MERIDEN Cottage Street Unique! 2 Floors, 2 Bedrooms. Off Street Parking. No pets. $1000/month. Security. Call 203 715-5488 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-1BR, 3Rms, 1st fl, newly redecorated, W/D, porch & appls. Spacious & very clean! Just move in. No pets. $700 + sec. Call 203-235-5353. MERIDEN-3BR apts. 1st & 2nd flrs. Hdwd flrs. $950 & up. No pets. Utils not incld. Section 8 approved. Call 860-983-6336 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. Avail now. 203903-6413 or 203-376-6566 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 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

Thursday, July 19, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

BERLIN Business Development Sales Representative

New Construction $319,900. 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.

Please inquire at 860-828-5661 or 860-614-2741 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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 BR , 1st FL 5 Rooms. All appliances. Garage. No pets. Security. $1050. 203-269-0428 WALLINGFORD 1 Bedroom $695 & $750 Judd Square. Central Air. No pets. $740 Call (203) 265-3718 WALLINGFORD 1BR Furnished. Private deck. Off street parking. Heat & Hot Water Included $825 + 1 month security 203 626-5786 or 203-980-1441 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse on dead-end st. Large LR. Kit with private covered deck. Garage & Laundry Rm under. $1150 + sec dep. 203 605-6678 WALLINGFORD Choate Area Quiet 1 BR, 3rd Floor. Appliances. $675/month. 2 Months Security and lease. No smoking. No pets. (203) 269-9642 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 SILVER POND APTS Community for Seniors 62+. Efficiency Apts. $700. Heat, hot water & electric included. Ask us about 1 month or more free. 203-265-2147. WALLINGFORD- 2BR, 1st fl, MUST SEE! 5 rooms, bathroom EIK, HW fl, 2 porches, w/d hkup, off-st park. Heat, HW & trash pickup incl. $1300. 203-464-1847 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. Intown location, 2 BRs, 2nd flr, private entrance. $825/mo. Call 203269-9585. YALESVILLE 1 BR, 1st Floor Appliances included. No pets. $600 per month + security. (203) 284-9100 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

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

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Garage- North Main St. Close to center of town. Good area. $100/month. Sec. dep. req’d. Available now. 203-269-1426. WALLINGFORD Garages/Storage Units. Gated Property. Various sizes available. Please call for pricing. 203-430-6078.

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD- $155,000. 2 BR, 1 bath, newer appliances, large LR, eat in country kitchen, end of a cul-de-sac, level back yard, alternative to condo living. Call Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618

MERIDEN Great cape featuring 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room plus full bath, and a half finished basement with a bat gar under all for $149,900 Call for details Sue Farone or Sil Sala 203-265-5618

MERIDEN. $70,000 Great opportunity to own 3 family with traditional floor plan & character. 3.3.2 with off street parking & laundry hook up. Call Sue 203-265-5618

MERIDEN 26 Ione Dr. 3 bed., 2 baths. RR. Updated kitchen. Fully applianced. Finished basement. C/A. deck, flat lot, nicely landscaped. Move-in condition. $210,000 203-630-1285

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative 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.

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

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

Assisted Living Certified Nurses Aide Per Diem State of the Art, accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community offering a constellation of services to the elderly. Responsible, dependable, & able to work well independently. Safe & attractive environment! Previous experience a plus. Certification required from approved programs. Positions available immediately! Possibility of becoming part time. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. Apply weekdays 8:00a- 7:00p weekends 10a – 3pEOE, A/A, M/F, D/V

DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION Central Connecticut Senior Health Services is seeking a full-time Director of Rehabilitation and Specialized Program Development who is fully dedicated to quality outcomes. The Director oversees the sub-acute and short-term rehabilitation team at Southington Care Center, an award-winning skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility. In addition to operational oversight, this role is responsible for building new programs for disease management, traditional and alternative therapies, outpatient services and systems to support these initiatives. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in PT, OT or a related field; 3-5 years management experience and strong knowledge of RUGS and outpatient reimbursement systems. Please send resume and letter of interest to Gale Mayeran HR Director at Central CT Senior Health Services 45 Meriden Avenue Southington, CT or by e-mail to mayerang@southingtoncare.org

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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 P/T for Senior Center Mini Bus. Must have current CDL. Applications now being accepted. Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington Street 203-265-7753 DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Position open at Meriden Feed. Heavy lifting, experience w/standard 20 foot box trucks & good driving record a must. 40 hrs/wk, $10/hr. Benefits. Call Charlie 203-237-4414 for appointment DRIVERS. Recession proof. No layoffs. New Pay Package & Awesome Benefit’s Sign On Bonus. Newer Trucks. Local/ Regional. CDL-A, 3yrs Exp. 800397-1813 HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITER Non-Profit agency has an immediate opening for a Human Resource Recruiter. P/T (15 hrs wk). Associate Degree and/or 3-5 years experience in hiring, personnel duties, computer skills in Word, Excel, and Internet/Web is required. E-mail resume to acordemployment@ sbcglobal.net or fax to 203-269-1980 ACORD, Inc. EOE

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION Assistant Network Administrator Seeking a highly qualified candidate to provide assistance in the design, planning, implementation and maintenance of (LAN/WAN) systems in offices and remote locations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field plus 3 years of experience in all phases of information technology processing, with 2 years of such experience in the administration of LAN/ WAN systems and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Experience working in the current and 1 previous version of Windows Server, and Linux environments is desirable. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) certification or equivalent. A copy of the required certification must b e s u b m i t te d w i t h th e application or resume. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Salary $56,432 $72,210 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main St. Wallingford, CT Phone: (203) 294-2080 Fax: (203) 294-2084 The closing date will be July 30, 2012 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE

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HELP WANTED KENNEL ASSISTANT PT Includes Nights & Weekends. Need CT driv. lic. Apply in person. Animal Haven, 89 Mill Road, North Haven. KITCHEN Help Busy Banquet Hall, Rt 5, Meriden. Food prep, pot/dishwasher, clean-up, etc. Min 35+ hrs/wk. Weekends, nights. Own transportation. Si parla Italiano. 203 265-3553 LPN, 11-7, full time, 32 hours. Includes benefits, every other wknd, assisted living or long term care experience required. CNA shifts available, full time/part time. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT 06479. Fax: 860-378-1024. EOE.

MACHINE OPERATOR 2nd shift. F/T. Must have good mechanical background. Full benefits. Must be able to pass pre employment drug test. Apply at Northeastern Shaped Wire 411 North Main Street Southington, CT OFFICE ASSISTANT Northeast Quality Service PT Duties Include; A/P, Data Entry, Filing, Receiving, Answering Phones, Computer work, etc. Call Ralph - 860-632-7242 OPTICIAN/OPTICAL SALES Great hrs and Competitive Pay, High energy and experienced. Call Ali 203-494-7866 OUTSIDE Sales Rep To bring in new business and handle est. accts. PT, must have excellent people and customer service skills. Base salary plus comm. Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements skeeney@cheshireherald.com to apply. Indicate Sales in subject line. PARALEGAL. Opportunity for exp’d independent real estate paralegal. Inquire by email to: cctrealestateclosing-now@ yahoo.com

POLICE OFFICER The Wallingford Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for Police Officer. $1,090.40 weekly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. The initial exam phases consist of physical performance, written and oral exams. Other requirements for Police Officer can be obtained with the application materials at the following locations: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492; Wallingford Police Department, 135 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492; South Central Criminal Justice Administration, 675 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Com pleted a p p li c at i o n s al o n g w i t h a $ 4 0 . 0 0 a p p l i c a tion fee must be returned to the South Central Criminal Ju st i ce A d m in is t ra t io n b y W e d n es d a y, J u l y 2 5 , 2 0 1 1 a t 4: 30 P . M .

The Town of Wallingford is an Equal Opportunity Employer PROFESSIONAL Organization seeking part-time employee to handle all administrative office functions. Skills to include Microsoft word and excel. Quickbooks experience a plus. Send resume to P.O. Box 916, Cheshire, CT 06410

MEDICAL CAREERS MEDICAL ASSISTANT, 30 hr plus for internal medicine office in Cheshire. Work every other Sat. Please send resume to: Medical Care Center of Cheshire, 430 Highland Ave, Cheshire, 06410. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST FT Needed for busy pediatric office. Experience preferred. Must be able to multi-task. Fax resume to: 203-265-3321

HELP WANTED DRIVER Wanted, CDL required with paving experience. Good pay. Please call (203) 284-1501 PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR Developmental disabilities day/ res services. FT/PT all shifts. Meriden to Milford. E-mail resume to acordemployment@ sbcglobal.net or fax to 203-269-1980 ACORD, Inc. EOE

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Get on the bus with us! DATTCO CT's largest private school bus company is looking for the industries 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! Sign on bonus offered to CDL-PS drivers only that apply in July! 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 STYLIST/Barber with experience with clipper cutting. Must be reliable, clientele preferred but not necessary, 3-4 days/ week. Call 203-213-2498 TELEPHONE SALES-Non-profit organization has evening shifts 5:30-8:30 & Sat 10-1 available for residential calling to sponsor education & community service events year-round. Salary plus bonus. Call 203-269-5138 UTILITY Position P/T position avail. in a fast paced hardware /equipment store. Responsibilities to include: stocking, receiving, cleaning, lifting and some customer service. Apply in person @ Superior Equipment & Supplies 1403 Meriden-Waterbury Road, Milldale, or email posullivan@ superiornetwork.com EOE

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