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FIGHT TO THE FINISH The Berlin High School boys basketball team fell one win shy of qualifying for the state tournament. The Redcoats’ fate was sealed Feb. 26 with a season-ending 58-44 loss to visiting Middletown. The locals wrapped up their 201314 campaign with a mark of 7-13. A team must chalk up eight wins to qualify for the postseason. See more on page 13. Pictured: Dominic Nuzzo battles a Middletown player for a rebound last week.
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Pool player pockets Hall of Fame honor to the bowling alley with his father, and to pass the time while Dad bowled, he A local man finally got would play pool. He hasn’t put the cue his due for his accomplishdown since. ments in the pool hall. “I loved it, and it’s just B r u ce D i f ro n zo, of Berlin, was inducted into turned into a lifelong pasthe New England Pool and sion for me. It’s hard to exBilliards Hall of Fame Feb. plain,” said Difronzo, who 28. The hall is located at received a pool table of his Snookers Pool Lounge in own -- his grandfather’s -Providence, Rhode Island. just before entering high Difronzo is humbled by school. Difronzo refurbished the the recognition. “Are you kidding me? I’m table and began to use it, so honored,” the 57-year- extensively. “When I was younger, I old said. The owner of a lo- would spend hours a day cal business, D&S Sewer from the time I was 16 on,” Contractors, Difronzo be- Difronzo said. “I spent a lot gan shooting pool at the of time playing pool, beripe old age of six. The youngster would travel See Player / Page 5 By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
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Town Council discusses BOE investigation By Charles Kreutzkamp
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The Town Council discussed the Board of Education’s internal investigation during its Feb. 25 meeting. The BOE voted to authorize the superintendent to hire legal counsel to investigate “a board member’s alleged conduct” during its Feb. 10 meeting, following the receipt of a letter from the Berlin Interscholastic Coaches Association (BICA). BICA alleged “abuse of power” on behalf of school board President Gary Brochu, who has declined to comment on the allegations.
Mayor Rachel Rochette said she requested that discussing the Board of Education be added to the agenda because she felt it was important to address the issue. Councilor Margaret Morelli said she thought it was important to state publicly that the Town Council received a copy of the letter from the BICA. Berlin resident and former Board of Education member John Richards spoke during public comment. Richards requested that the Town Council refrain from discussing the Board of Education’s investigation. Richards said the matter should be handled internally, and noted that the
BICA requested the matter be handled as such in its letter. Rochette confirmed that the Town Council members received the letter from the BICA in December 2013, and that she has met with some of the coaches. “I will state that what was conveyed to me by those coaches was that they wanted to make sure a proper process was followed. As part of that process, they understand that step one is the ongoing investigation that is happening now with the Board of Education, and they are awaiting a decision based on that investigation,” Rochette said. The mayor also re-
quested that the town’s attorney, Robert Weber, explain what role the council might have in the investigation. “The town council’s role is going to be limited by the nature of the separation between the Board of Ed and the legislative body,” Weber said. The Board of Education could no more interfere in a matter concerning Town Council personnel than the Town Council may interfere in a BOE matter, Weber said. “The state has strong policy reasons why the board of education is independent,” Weber said. “While it may be a serious matter we don’t know what
the outcome is going to be. I would caution and remind everybody that allegations are made all the time and sometimes they are substantiated and sometimes they are not,” Weber said. Councilors David Evans and Charles Paonessa raised concerns over the cost to taxpayers of the Board of Education investigation. Weber explained that the BOE has complete discretion over its budget, which is received as a lump sum, and, furthermore, its budget contains funds for legal matters. Weber reported that he has See Council / Page 5
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Morton passes chief’s helmet to Farr Former Chief Keith Morton, right, hands the helmet with the chief’s shield mounted on it to his successor, Chief Thomas Farr. | (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
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still able to assist the fire department as a driver and with other needs. “The majority of calls that the fire department respond to have favorable outcomes,” Morton said. A favorable outcome is when no firefighters or civilians are injured, and everyone goes home healthy,
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The Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance proposed by Town Manager Denise McNair that extends trash rebates to all condominium associations, revising previous policy that extended trash rebates only to certain condos. Condominium associations are responsible for their own trash removal. The revised ordinance is similar to revisions passed by the Town of Manchester in August 2013. Councilor David Evans (R) inquired about the value of the rebate. Town Attorney Robert Weber explained that the level of the rebate may vary from year to year, and is subject to annual review. The rebate is capped at the cost, per unit, of trash removal. “We have had a public hearing on this and we have heard some comment,” Deputy Mayor Kevin Murphy (D), chair of the ordinance committee, said. “I think we are unanimous that this is something that needed to be done. One of the things we
heard campaigning is that a number of people were interested in correcting this issue. We really want to put all condo owners on the same footing, and this ordinance will do this.” “It’s about uniformity and ensuring each condo owner gets treated equally,” Evans told The Citizen. The councilor said Berlin residents should be aware that the revised ordinance specifies that the rebate will be given equally to all condo owners, but that it specifies that the cost per unit of trash removal is the maximum value of the rebate, and that the rebate is not guaranteed — it will vary depending on the town’s annual budget. Berlin has faced several difficult budget years since the recession began. This year’s proposed budget represents a 3.25 percent increase, which is a 1.75 percent increase in market value over the U.S. national inflation rate of 1.5 percent. McNair described the budget as the smallest increase presented to the council in her time as Town Manager, a
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the friendships that were forged, will be cherished always,” Morton said. Morton has been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years, the past eight as chief and prior to that eight years as an Assistant Chief. Morton said that although he has retired from the chief position, he is
Morton explained, allow firefighters to rescue people from motor vehicle crashes. These tools are utilized to remove the vehicle from around the person so the injured can be safely removed without causing further injuries, Morton said. The East Berlin Fire Department’s bylaws explain the duties of fire chief, but do not capture the many roles a good chief needs to fill, Morton explained. A chief
Morton explained. Damaged property can always be replaced, but lives cannot, Morton said. During his time as chief, he said he is proud that none of his members suffered any lost time due to accident or injury. Being a firefighter involves dealing with tragedies, but it also involves saving lives. In addition to pumps, tanks, and hoses necessary to put out fires, rescue-equipped trucks also have devices such as the hydraulic rescue tools known as “The Jaws of Life,” which,
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Fire Chief Keith Morton has passed the helm — and the chief ’s helmet — of the East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department to new Fire Chief Thomas Farr II, who Morton says has been doing an excellent job since he began in the position last year. Among Farr’s accomplishments has been coordinating efforts for Princess Leah Day with both town and volunteer groups. Morton said he would like to express “A heart felt thank you to the membership of East Berlin Fire Department and all of the outstanding people I’ve had the extreme pleasure of interacting with over the past eight years for your support.” “This support, along with
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Navy officer, a Berlin native, honored By Charles Kreutzkamp
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Berlin native and First Class Petty Officer Jason Lechowicz has been honored with the highly competitive Commander Fleet Readiness Center Shore Sailor of the Year award and was a finalist for Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Shore Sailor of the Year. Out of some 40,000 people, about 10 are selected as finalists each year. AT1 Lechowicz is an aviation electronics technician (AT, the 1 designates his First Class Petty Officer rank). The Naval Air Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
reported that Lechowicz served as the lead technician on multiple Communication/ Navigation platforms only two years after entering the service in 2002, and was promoted to Petty Officer Third Class in November of 2005. L e c h ow i c z co n t i n u e d to impress, as he was promoted to the position of Field Training Officer in the ship’s security department. This title is typically reserved for senior Master-at-Arms. Lechowicz also became the first ship’s force member to obtain CASS CAL Collateral Duty Inspector qualification. Now a First Class Petty Officer, Lechowicz led the
production efforts of 118 technicians in 600 Division’s Satellite Production Control. The Sailor of the Year program “selects top sailors in their respective field,” Lechowicz explained. “I was selected because those that made the decision thought I had gone above and beyond in my job.” “It’s a huge accomplish-
ment,” he said. Lechowicz entered the military straight out of high school. “I grew up in a very patriotic family,” he said. His father and grandfather both served in the Navy. “That’s always something I wanted to be a part of.” Lechowicz said that he would advise young people considering a military career
to weigh the decision carefully. “It’s a huge, life-altering decision,” he said. Lechowicz said that working in the military has the potential to “make you a better person with experiences that are not necessarily found as a civilian.” “To succeed, like in any See Honored / Page 4
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Angeline (Zappulla) Procopion Rogala KENSINGTON — Angeline (Zappulla) Procopion Rogala, of Kensington, died peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born on Feb. 16, 1924, in New Britain, the second child of Luigi and Antoinette (Sequenzia) Zappulla, Sicilian immigrants who had come through Ellis Island at the turn of the last century. She was the widow of Stephen S. Rogala, to whom she was married for 32 years, and the mother of Lois Procopion, of East Berlin; and grandmother to Sarah Sayko and her husband, Joshua, of Washington, D.C., and Ryan Szczepanik, of Pleasant Hill, Calif. She retired from the Fafnir Bearing Company in 1982 after having been employed there for 35 years. She had a deep commitment to her loving daughter and to her two beloved grandchildren. She attended their every concert, play, sporting event and awards ceremony, and celebrated their great professional accomplishments. She was
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so proud of her grandchildren, Sarah, a doctoral student, and her grandson, Ryan, a lawyer, especially because she herself left New Britain High School in eleventh grade to help support her family during the Great Depression. She loved the power of music as it gave her wings to fly away from the challenges of everyday life. She will be deeply missed at family gatherings and in all of the community settings in which she participated so enthusiastically for so many years. In addition to her daughter and grandchildren, she leaves a sister, Anne Davidian; a brother and sisterin-law, Steven and Beatrice Zappulla; and two nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 101 North St., New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American School for the Deaf, 139 N. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107. Porter’s Funeral Home in Kensington is in charge of the arrangements.
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KENSINGTON — Dominic V. DeMarco, 91, of Kensington, husband of Natalie (Andrews) DeMarco, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A lifelong Kensington resident, Dominic was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during World War II under General George S. Patton in the 546 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion-Battery B, Patton’s Royal Guard; a member of the Local 40 Sheet Metal Workers Association International for over 60 years; held a CT real estate license and was a member of the CT Realtors Association; a member of St. Paul’s Church in Kensington; Saint Paul’s 4th Degree Knights of Columbus; former President of CCARC, New Britain; former President of the Berlin Association for Special Education; was a mem-
ber of the Berlin Civitan; the Berlin VFW; American Legion Post in Berlin, and was former President of the Miami Beach Association in Old Lyme. Besides his wife Natalie, he leaves two sons, Robert DeMarco and his wife, Tina, of Kensington; and James DeMarco and his wife, Deborah, of Berlin; a daughter, Carolyn Miranda, of Kensington; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel DeMarco; a brother, Pasquale DeMarco; and two sisters, Antoinette DiLoreto and Rose Giulietti. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 485 Alling St., Kensington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CCARC, 950 Slater Rd., New Britain, CT 06053. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Dominic’s family at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
for Veterans.” The activity focuses on recognizing deceased members of the military as well as a salute to the active personnel of the United States Armed Forces. The event is scheduled for Memorial Day, May 30, when flags will
Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, be placed on the green on 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Franklin Square in memory Prince of Peace Lutheran or in honor of those men and women for whom flags Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, have been purchased. Anyone who wishes to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 receive a flier with this in- a.m. (860) 828-5079. formation should contact Mary Lou, (860) 225-3423. See Church / Page 9
Woman’s Club meeting The Suburban Woman’s C l u b o f New B r i t a i n Kensington is scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 11, at the home of Patricia Maerz.
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B ethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Je h ova h ’s W i t n e s s e s , 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and hearing impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511.
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Kensington Congregational Church: Potluck dinner -- Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. Followed by piano concert at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Berlin Congregational Church: St. Patrick’s Day dinner -- Saturday, March 15, 4 p.m. A fee is charged. Irish music. Canned goods accepted for the food pantry. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Berlin Congregational: Free tot time -Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., through May 22, for children up to age 5. Craft time, play
sessions, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is required. Kensington Congregational: Bible study -Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Kensington Congregational: Play group -- Parent/child play group Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. For infants to pre-school age, open to the public on a drop-in basis. For more information, call Gwen McCann, (860) 828-0064.
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Sacred Heart Church, 48 Mary A. DiMugno Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: KENSINGTON — Mary Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. A. (Alagna) DiMugno, of Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. Kensington, passed away and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., peacefully Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, at home on Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: Monday, Feb. 8 a.m. Confession: Every 24, 2014, Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., with her famiand by appointment. (860) ly by her side. 828-0519.
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Mary Labieniec BERLIN — Mary Margaret (Tucciacarone) Hames Labieniec, of Berlin, died Tuesday, Feb.25, 2014, at an area convalescent home four days short of her 106th birthday. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Philip and Angelina (Elliot) Tucciacarone , she was the widow of David Hames and John Labieniec. She worked 25 years at Landers, Frary & Clark and retired after nine years from General Electric in Plainville. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church and will be remembered as a frequent customer at McDonald’s in Berlin. She lived in the house that her second husband, John built in 1948 and drove her car until the age of 102. Mary was recognized on her 100th birthday by President George Bush, Governor Jodi Rell, Berlin Mayor Adam Salina, New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart, Today Show’s Willard Scott and Scot Haney.
Mrs. Labieniec is survived by her daughter, Lois Ustanowski , of Kensington; her grandchildren, Karen and her husband, Mark Rackliffe, of Meriden, Linda and her husband, John Beaudoin, of Berlin, Donna Conner, of Berlin and April and Lisa; her great-grandchildren, Kris-Ann Race, Erin Kelly, Mitchell Conner and Michelle Conner; and several great-great-grandchildren. Mary also leaves behind her neighbor, Debra Carabillo who helped care for her; and whom she considered another grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul’s Church, Kensington. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berlin Senior Center 33 Colonial Drive Kensington, CT 06037. To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome. com.
Literacy Volunteers Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut has volunteer tutor opportunities for adult students who need help with English. Tutor training sessions are scheduled for March 11, 14, 18 and 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the New Britain Public Library. Prospective tutors must be at least 18 years old, have a high school degree (or equivalent) and good writing skills. No experience is nec-
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I wanted to see how good I was, and I wanted to beat everybody. That was my goal. I wasn’t a hustler; I just wanted to beat everybody that I played,” he said. It wasn’t long before Difronzo was among the best players in the state, which led him to compete outside the confines of Connecticut. Difronzo’s game took him all around New England, throughout parts of New York, and as far south as Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. “We went to this place called ‘The Players’ on Main St. in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the place was packed with people, it was one o’clock in the morning. And that was kind of the start of it for me. I loved it. It was like heaven,” Difronzo said. All good things come to an end, however. When Difronzo was just 36 years old he walked away from competitive pool. “I had become the best player in Connecticut. I had beaten everyone in Connecticut. But what was I going to do? I had a business, I worked for a living, I had kids at that point,” he explained. “If I had the ability to play golf like I do for pool, I could be a professional golfer, but there’s no money in pool,” Difronzo said. Now pushing 60, Difronzo plays mostly for fun these days. Fittingly, he was sauntering around a pool table when he received the call from Hall of Fame President Tom McGonagle informing him of his induction.
Born on Dec. 8, 1912, in New Britain, she lived an amazing 101 years. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Anthony “Tony” DiMugno with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She follows to the Lord her dear children Richard DiMugno and Dorothy Lee. Mary was the daughter of the late Catherine and Antonio Alagna, and was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Mary loved her home and enjoyed cooking Italian food, especially her English muffin pizzas, for her family and friends. She enjoyed being outside in her yard on warmer days, and watching all her family grow. She and Tony actively raised their family as well as many grandchildren. She was recently honored by her family to celebrate her 101st birthday, enjoying good food, plenty of happy great-grandchildren, and a blessing from the Pope. During her lifetime, Mary was a member of St. Paul’s Church, St. Paul’s Ladies Guild, and was a volunteer for the Berlin Lion’s Club, where she served many townspeople at the Lion’s food booth at the Berlin
Fair. She was active with the Knights of Columbus and many other organizations. Mary was the cherished grandmother of AnnMarie and Douglas Castle, of Burlington, Kathleen Donnelly, of Reading, Mass., Kara and Michael Wordell, of Newton, Mass., Michael DiMugno, of Colorado, and Kristen and Marco Medina, of Simsbury. Also surviving are her beloved great-grandchildren, Lillian, Charlie, Jack, Meghan, Nathaniel, Gordon, Merial, Jocelyn, as well as Shane, Dylan and Andrew and Priscilla. She was motherin-law to Barbara DiMugno, of Plantsville. She also is survived by a son, Donald DiMugno; a granddaughter, Lisa Spokas, both of Kensington; and several nieces, nephews, brothersin-law; sisters-in-law; and many friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mary’s caregiver and friend, Joyce Tartt. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 1, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul’s Church. Burial took place in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes, 500 Winding Brook Dr., Suite 8, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Please share a memory of Mary with the family in the on line guest book at www. ericksonhansen.com.
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Card of Thanks GEORGE J. PAWLAK
June 15, 1943 - February 14, 2014
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so very much, whatever the part. On behalf of George’s wife, Elizabeth; Daughters Donna and Kristin.
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The ‘everyone gets a trophy’ era By Jim Bransfield
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Some thoughts on high school age sports today, otherwise known as the era of Let’s Give Everyone a Trophy. I’ve been down this road before, but it’s a road that needs to be traveled again. The American Legion baseball program, which once upon a time had a truly elite postseason tournament, has succumbed to the Let Everyone in the Postseason tsunami. Each year the Legion has found a way to expand its postseason, even while the time allotted for the regular season has diminished. There are usually around 75-78 Legion baseball teams in this small state. The teams are divided into eight zones -- that’s Legionese for leagues -- of less than 10 teams per league. Under the Legion postseason, 40 teams qualify, five teams from each zone. That’s more than half. That guarantees teams with losing records -- the definition of a bad team -- will be “rewarded” with a postseason berth. That’s bad. But there is a reality that makes it worse. Even poor teams usually have one good pitcher. So bad team A is matched up with good team B in the
opening round. Bad team A, behind its one good pitcher, knocks off good team B, which has three good pitchers, 2-1. There are those that call this good. I call it unfair. Baseball is a game of averages. In the Major Leagues, the best teams lose 60-plus games. It’s the nature of the sport. As John Sterling, the Voice of the Yankees often says, all you can do it hit the ball; can’t guide it. Over long seasons, good teams rise to the top; bad teams don’t. MLB rewards that. But we live in an age of enabling, so at the teenage amateur level, even bad teams will get an opportunity -- an opportunity they did not earn -- to beat a good team. By the way, under the Legion postseason, in order to win a state championship, a team might have to play 12 postseason games. Welcome to the NBA. The Legion, at least, rewards its zone champions a bit this season. Of the 40 teams in the tourney, 32 have to survive rounds of single elimination play before meeting a zone champ. Then those survivors have to beat the zone champion in a bestof-three to get to the double elimination tourney -- which is played at two four-team sites in Torrington and Stamford -- before the win-
ners from those two sites play another best-of-three for the state title. But my goodness, even then, a zone champion might have to play 10 games in the postseason to win a title. Too much, folks, too much. This setup places little premium on winning a zone crown and trivializes the regular season. The system rewards mediocrity, which is a life-lesson we should never teach kids. Speaking of rewarding mediocrity, the CIAC state high school basketball tournament is underway. Here, if a team won 40 percent of its games, it’s a state tourney team. Was ridiculous, is ridiculous, will remain ridiculous. Oh, I know, every once in a while a team comes out of the swamp of mediocrity and wins. Heck, you know the line: every once in a while a blind squirrel finds an acorn, too. I know, I know, that team had injuries early, or a transfer became eligible in January, or a couple of kids suspended for discipline or academics got reinstated. That does not justify their inclusion in the tourney at 8-12 or 9-11. The whole season should count. If a kid flunked out for a term, isn’t academic performance why the kid is in school in the first place?
If a star got hurt, isn’t that part of the game? I don’t recall MLB giving the Yankees a pass to the postseason last year because Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson were out with injuries. Podunk High shouldn’t get one either. Let’s look at some numbers. There are approximately 180 boys basketball teams in the state. The following umbers will fluctuate a bit,
but there are 30-plus teams which will qualify with less than .500 records. At .500 you’re mediocre. Under .500, you’re, well, you know. Some 55-60 will not make it. So boys basketball teams started “official” practices in December and played three months to eliminate less than one-third of the teams playing. Yippee, we’re No. 107! See Era / Page 11
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Murphy calls for economic sanctions against Russia NEW HAVEN (AP) — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is calling for economic sanctions against Russia in response to its military presence in Crimea. The Connecticut Post reports that Murphy told a gathering of UkrainianAmericans on Saturday that refusal by the U.S. to participate in the planned Sochi summit of the eight wealthiest nations would send a strong message.
He also said the U.S. could cut off discussions on new trade agreements and suspend all current economic trade with Russia. Murphy, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on Europe, said Europe needs to take a stronger stance. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine “an incredible act of aggression.”
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Monday, March 10 Berlin VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Veterans Commission,
American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.
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Era not enough books, and not “deprive” kids of the expeenough learning materials. rience. Look, this should be This make sense to They are deprived when an earned experience, not anyone? an entitlement. A kid’s life is school sports programs are Now pay attention to not ruined by failure to play cut, but they are not dethose teams that qualify with in a postseason tournament. prived when their 8-12 bas.500 or worse records. The ketball team doesn’t get the She is not deprived. sub-.500 and .500 teams will privilege of getting run over Kids are deprived when likely total 40-45. Look at by a vastly superior team they have to go to school in how they do in the opening from another school. Find substandard buildings with round of the tournament. me kids who were thrilled substandard technology, Go to Las Vegas and bet the house that the won-lost records of those teams will be, oh, maybe 5-40 or so. Those teams don’t deserve to be in the postseason. Just don’t. Teams with similar records in soccer, baseball and softball perform about as “well.” If the CIAC -- and the Legion -- required teams to be good to play in the postseason, if these organizations rewarded performance, then a lot of other good things would happen. 1. The regular season would instantly become more important. 2. Kids would learn that what is rewarded in this life is performance, not presence. 3. A lot of schools would save money. Example: Team Diane Bronkie, a parishioner at Berlin Congregational A has an 8-12 record. It is forced to hire a bus to travel Church, makes a donation to the annual Souper Bowl maybe 30 miles or more, to project run by members of the church youth group. play a game. Team A loses All proceeds were donated to Berlin Youth Services 77-45, as almost always hapfor the towns food bank. Collecting the donations are pens. That bus cost local James and Rayne Lynch. (Submitted by Paul Oates) taxpayers hundreds of dollars. A drop in the bucket, I know. But floods start with single drops. Example B: The team that hosted that meaningless game is out a lot more money. School security has NO NEED to be without Teeth! to be hired. Police/con5 Styles starting at $250* stables have to be hired. DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER Dentures Scorekeepers/clock operaavailable tors/announcers have to be Extractions and Relines and in 24 hired. Game officials have to Dentures at same Repairs while hours. be hired. Staging one home appointment! you wait. basketball game typically Call Now For Call Now For costs upwards of $600 to Complete Affordable A $700. A FREE FREE Family Dental Care! Maybe a school will make Consultation Consultation • Fillings • Crowns that money back in gate re• Cleanings • Bridges ceipts. Maybe not. It’s not • Teeth Whitening • Cosmetic Dentistry exactly a first-rate attraction Payment Options Available. 4. Most importantly, there Most Insurance Plans Are Accepted. would be better tourney From Page 10
their team made the tournament at 8-12 and then got slammed 80-40 by a good team. All tourney teams should be good teams. I love high school sports. I love Legion baseball. I love covering all of them and love commenting about them. I love the innocence of kids’ sports. I have more fun than
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games, the tournaments would be shorter, therefore much less costly to run. And no kid would be hurt by this. There is this notion that keeps surfacing that to cut back on the tourney would
a human ought to have. But I want kids to learn that rewards should be earned. That there is something important about every game. That the postseason is something that should be the reward for performing at a high level, not performing at a mediocre or worse level.
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March 18, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Lt. Gosselin of the Berlin Police Department is scheduled to speak about personal safety for seniors.
Safe driving A Senior Safe Driving class, for drivers 60 and over, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The program is sponsored by AARP Chapter 3035. The class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295.
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Free AARP tax aide is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center and Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 or the library at (860) 828-7125.
Senior trips
March 13 - St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the Inn at Hunt’s Landing.
Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, March 10: Salisbury steak, onion gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, multigrain bread, banana. Tuesday, March 11: Pineapple juice, sweet and sour grilled chicken breast au jus, brown rice, steamed broccoli cuts, 12 grain bread, ice cream cup. Wednesday, March 12: Eye of the round with gravy, oven roasted potatoes, green beans, whole wheat dinner roll, pear. Thursday, March 13: Grape juice, hot open faced turkey sandwich with gravy, herbed stuffing, Romaine salad, potato bread, peanut butter bar. Friday, March 14: Yankee bean soup, eggplant rolatini, baked ziti and sauce, Italian blend vegetables, Italian bread, tropical fruit cup..
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‘Coats Notes
Three wins for Eliades at Open; Boys hoops done Boys basketball With the chips stacked against them, the Redcoats kept their state tournament hopes alive through a strong push to finish the season. Yet, a season-ending, must-win contest against Middletown didn’t go as planned for the Berlin boys, and the locals finished the year at 7-13, one win shy of the postseason. After defeating their rival Blue Devil counterparts from Plainville 50-30 to set up a win-or-go-home scenario against Middletown last week, the Redcoats were bested 58-44. Junior Brendon Vessichio led the way for Berlin with 18 points while sophomore teammate Dominic Nuzzo added 13. Senior Dante Vasi scored four in his last game in a Redcoat uniform.
The dominating win over Plainville proved to be the final highlight of Berlin’s season. The Redcoats outscored the Blue Devils in every quarter in the rout. Vessichio led the charge, scoring 18 points to lead all scorers. Nuzzo added seven points. Wrestling After a strong finish in the Class M state tournament, the Berlin boys looked to keep their momentum going on the mats at the State Open this past weekend. Unfortunately, none of the five Redcoats who competed placed in the event, held at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. Junior Jeremy Eliadas (145-pound weight class) had the most success at the tournament, going 3-2 and making it to the consolation semifinals, where he fell to Brett Leonard of New Milford. Seniors Mike Burek
(285) and Ethan Greider (126) both went 2-2 before being eliminated. All three boys were eliminated by eventual place-winners. Senior Richard Schlichting (132) and junior Zach Veleas (120) also competed for the Redcoats. Boys swimming After a winter filled with i n c l i m ate we at h e r a n d plenty of postponements, the Redcoats’ regular season came to a close against E.O. Smith/Tolland last week. Although the meet resulted in another loss for Berlin, there were plenty of promising performances as the team eyes the upcoming conference meet. Sophomore John Long and junior Wojciech Kajzer set personal bests in the 500 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Standout freshmen Kevin Klotz and Thomas Wejda both had strong performances, as well. Klotz swam
BHS Hall of Fame: Carl Ciarcia Carl Ciarcia, Class of 1953 Carl was a four-year varsity starter on the football team, and served as a captain during his senior year. He was a member of the baseball team, where he was a starter his final three years, and a captain his senior season. He also played basketball for four years, and was a varsity starter as a senior. Carl was considered one of the better athletes during his time as a Redcoat. In 1953, he received the Babe Ruth Foundation Sportsmanship Award. Carl was also involved in boxing, starting when he was in the Boys Scouts of America, never losing a bout. Carl attended Fairfield University, where he was a gymnast and an Arnold Trouper member, providing co-educational gymnastic activity for campus students.
Carl played in the Town League for Grand Central and Pons Bakery –a slow pitch softball league – winning the town championship twice. He was appointed as a director of the Parks & Recreation summer program, and was a member of the golf club organized by previous Hall of Fame inductee Don Bates. Carl worked for AMF Cuno for 30 years, retiring in 1997. He still resides in Berlin, and has a growing family that consists of three children, three grandchildren and one great
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Third-fourth grade Parks & Recreation The Hoosiers (5-1-1) doubled up their opponents in a strong 24-12 victory over the Fighting Artichokes. The Hoosiers were led by six different scorers, the most in the league this week: Jamie Palmese (eight), John Cofrancesco (eight), Griffin Hilbie (two), David Manafort (two), Christian Richter (two) and Jaden Caron-Sekoll (two) all scored for the victors. The Artichokes (1-6) also had a plethora or scorers. Aiden Staus led the team with four points, while Marino Fanelli, Taiten May, Ryan Hines and Luke Maguder scored two points apiece. The Bearcats (5-2) were easily this week’s biggest win-
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The ninth annual golf tournament to benefit the Berlin High School baseball team is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 at Timberlin Golf Course. The 18-hole tournament shotgun tournament begins at 12:15 p.m. The event includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit the baseball program; new uniforms, bats, other equipment and upgrades to the field. For more information, cost and to register, contact Craig Norton at friendsofberlinbaseball@comcast net.
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New Fairfield/Immaculate (3-1), E.O. Smith/Tolland/ Windham (4-2), and Rocky Hill/RHAM/Middletown (11-0) to extend its winning streak to nine games. A ga i n s t E .O. S m i t h / Tolland/Windham, Marco DiPaolo netted a hat trick, while Dan Roberts added the team’s fourth goal. Berlin’s Cam Criniti recorded 29 saves for the victory. I n t h e t e a m ’s f i n a l home game of the season, against Rocky Hill/RHAM/ Middletown, Roberts scored twice, as did Ryan Bollacker and Dante Gugliotti. Berlin’s Dan McLeod and Mitch Pitkin also found the back of the net, as did Kevin Landau, Paul Ciarcia and DiPaolo. Tom Wood and Anthony Latina – another Berlin product – needed only six saves to combine on the shutout.
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St. Patrick’s Day dinner The Knights of Columbus has scheduled a St. Patrick’s Day dinner for Saturday, March 8, 5 p.m., in the St. Paul School gym. The evening includes a performance by Irish Step Dancers. A fee is charged. For more information, tickets, reserved seating and meals to go, call Ray Kalentkowski (860) 828-8248, Terry Lescoe (860) 828-9285 or Tom Sullivan (860) 505-8128. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” for Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
Kennure, a captain who overcame a shoulder injury, has provided solid splits in the 100 butterfly, while Switzer – another captain – is looking to make some noise at the conference meet in the 100 breaststroke. The conference swim meet will be held Saturday, March 8 at Bulkeley High School, Berlin’s James Saunders will compete in the diving portion of the conference meet Thursday, March 6 at Bulkeley. Hockey Winning three games in any sport over the course of a week is impressive. Winning three hockey games in four days is practically impossible. The Newington/Berlin/ Manchester team accomplished the near impossible this past week with wins over
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Always a sale in Marketplace. Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:305 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
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AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953 ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand tools, machinist, woodworking, engraving and work bench tools. If you have any tools you are no longer using, please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Call Cory 860-322-4367
MER. West side 1 BR, 2nd flr, includes heat, hot water & elec. Oak flooring, w/d in apt $1062/mo + sec. Call 12pm-8pm 203-634-1195
WLFD. Downtown - 1 BR 1st flr, $750. No util. No pets. W/D hookup. Off st parking. Good credit. 203-376-8418
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431
MERIDEN 17 Cliff Street3/4BR, 2nd flr. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. WD Hookups. 1 car garage. $1200. 203-314-4964
WALLINGFORD 2 BR Near YMCA. Recently Redecorated. Off Street Parking. $1250+. Agent/Owner 203-269-2575.
WANTED To buy used HO trains and accessories for little to no money. Call Big John 203-234-9680
MERIDEN 1 BR, Off-street parking. Wall to Wall Carpets, Appliances, $795 Per Month Heat & HW incl. No pets. Security & refs req. Call 203 238-7133
WLFD. 2 BR, Near YMCA. 1st flr, Recently Redecorated. Hdwd flrs, new kit, off st parking. No smoking, no pets. $1250+. Agent/Owner. 203-269-2575
MERIDEN-2 BR AVAIL 1023 Old Colony Rd.. Starting $800. Heat & hot water incl. Ask about 1 mo free. 203-886-7016
Rooms For Rent
MERIDEN 2 BRS Reduced from $975 to $895 if move in by 4/1. H/HW incl. Inquire about 1 mo. free. 203639-8751
MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com NORTH Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/MC/Discover 203-239-5333
HEY YOU! What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want! CASH!
(203) 238-1953
Music Instruments & Instruction BALDWIN Spinet Piano, $500 or will donate to Non-Profit organization. Call 860-628-4064
Electronics ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. 860 707-9350
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES Carpentry
Home Improvement
ANDRE’S Carpentry HIC 637223 Decks, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofing. Total Interior Home Improvement. No Job Too Small. Fully Insured and Licensed. 860-575-6239
All Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est. 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375
Find everything at our Marketplace.
CENTRAL CT Home Improvement. Decks, multifamily/rental property rehabs & all types of home improvements. No job too big or too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates. #673083. 860-491-0102
REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT Decks, Porches, Stairs & Railing, Windows, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ yrs exp. Lic & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www. marceljcharpentier.com
Cleaning Services CLEANING If you don’t have time to clean, call me I will do everything you wish for a good price. Good References. Fully insured call Renata 860-538-7963 or email: roniowa@gmail.com
Electrical Services T.E.C. ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
Fencing Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
Gutters
Call to place your Marketplace ad any time
DAY or NIGHT
203-238-1953
Marketplace Advertising Direct Line 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.
You name it with Marketplace, anything goes. Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060 FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All Phases Ceramic Tile Wood/Laminate Installations TUB/TILE GLAZING 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
House Cleaning Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 RELIABLE, Experienced person to clean homes. Detailed cleaning & organizational services with a personal touch. Over 20 years exp. Exc refs. Call Beth 203 639-1870
Junk Removal
Handypersons
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325 HOUSE DOCTOR We do it all. 42 yrs. Family run since 1949. Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical to Odd Jobs. CT# 635370 203 427-7828
C&M ConstruCtion *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Painting & Wallpapering MIRKEL PAINTING CO. Int. Ext. Ceiling repairs & crown molding. 20 yrs. exp. in comm & residential painting. Call Eddie 203 824-0446 #569864
Plumbing CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Roofing
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099
Roofing
Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB Call 860-645-8899
It’s All Here! (203) 238-1953
Roofing, Siding, WindoWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550 Gonzalez ConstruCtion Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
C&M ConstruCtion *The Roofing Specialist* And Roof Snow Removal 10% off cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550
Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer.
Snow Plowing CPI SNOW Cleanups including roofs & surroundings, driveways. Comm & resid. Call 203 634-6550; 203 494-2171
Siding
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace.
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
Kitchen & Baths
Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB Call 860-645-8899
Siding, Roofing, WindoWS, deckS, Remodeling gutteRS ct Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
SIDING, ROOFING, Windows, Decks, Sunrooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio.com
SNOWPLOWING 10% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad Snowplowing Winter Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 Salt $130 Per Yard. Sand/Salt 7:2 DOT Mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% Calcium Chloride Icemelt - Safest for concrete! $18.00 per 50 lb bag. Pallet prices available 24/7. 203 238-9846
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
It’s so easy Pay for your Record-Journal subscription with your credit card. For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Call (203) 634-3933 to order your subscription today. YARDLEYTREESERVICE.com Fair, Reasonable Rates 203-440-0402 203-438-7359
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All Premium Towels
ON SALE!
Samsonite® Folding Chairs
Assorted styles & colors Selection varies by store
Comp. $21.97
12
American Made Bath Sheet
99
799
Our Reg. $10..................................................
Imported Bath Sheet Our Reg. $6.99....5 99 Bath Towel Our Reg. $4.99.....................3
99
Hand Towel Our Reg. $1.99............1.29 Wash Cloths Our Reg. 99¢.................69
¢
Ocean State
STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sunday 9am-8pm
JOB LOT
Boston’s Best Classic Roast Coffee 32 oz
Chopped Garlic-32 oz
149
599
Heinz Ketchup 13-14 oz
Famous Maker Cooking Sauces 18 oz
Reduced Sugar, No Salt, Hot & Spicy or Organic
50¢
50¢
JUST ARRIVED!
ALL TOYS
Sheeting Capris
in stock!!
Buy $25 or more Get a $25 Gift Card
Famous Maker Fantastic Assortment
30
$
Mostly tankinis some bikinis
Comp. $50-$100
$5 mfg. mail in rebate details in store
Season Long Grub Control with Turf Revitalizer
10
$
16
Weed & Feed Fertilizer 30-0-3
15 lb. Landscaper Sun & Shade Blend
*Not available on Long Island
Covers 5,000 sq. ft., Our Reg. $11
WEED STOP
Landscape Fabric 10 Year Warranty
3’x50’
6 $ 15 $
By Shelter Logic®
99
$
6’x8’ x 6’6” Greenhouse & Storage Shed
4’x100’
Steel frame & waterproof cover protects plants & storage items Includes earth anchors
3’x50’
4-Shelf Greenhouse
18
$
2014 Vegetable & Flower Seeds
40 OFF %
*
* Off of MFG suggested retails
Puppy Pads
10
499
$
REG. $549
24” Snow Blower
250
8 Qt Seed Starter Mix
399
$
CLEARANCE
50-75% OFF
Gloves, Sticks, Pads, Heads & Shafts
69¢
50 Feet
9 1299 99
75 Feet
25
$
50% Savings
8
CLEARANCE SAVE $90!
Our Reg. $249 Comp. $299
199
159
$
Quartz Infrared Fullsize Rolling Mantel
Infrared Compact Rolling Mantel
LifeSmart® SAVE $50!
Men’s & Ladies Lacrosse
WAS $199 Comp. $299
50lb Sunflower Seed
Our Reg. $25......................
20lb Country Blend$ Our Reg. $8.50...........
129
$
WILD BIRD FOOD SALE!
7lb Scotts Songbird
Comp. $249
149
Shafts, heads (strung & unstrung), full sticks, gloves, pads, shortsleeve game jerseys, reversible pinneys, landyard, game kilts, mesh practice shorts. Selection varies by store
25lb Nyjer Thistle
Ortho Pet Bed 25”x34”x3.5”
Comp. 49.99
$
BEST ONLINE PRICES!
69
The Pocket Hose
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!
20
$
SAVE $100!
1
Comp. $39.99
Light Filtering
Comp. 39.99
Room Darkening
Our Reg. $299 Comp. $400
3” Seed Starting Pots Our Reg. .80¢
Cut to size at home Starts at 36” - can be cut down to 18”
$
42”x63” or 42”x84” Thermal........
22” Snow Blower
Lacrosse
Our Reg. $3
Our Reg. $2
DIY Cordless Cellular Shade
Window Panel Closeout!
Ultra Electric Snow Blower
Our Reg. $29.99................
11 1799
Follow us on Facebook
REG. $749
16 Qt Soilite Potting Soil
99
50 CT
13999
$
3’x50’
50 Ct 24”x24” or 60 Ct 17”x24”
40 Ct Jumbo 27.5”x35”..............19.99
4999 19999
$
1
275
Comp. $349.99
Comp. $89.99
REG. $200
30” Heavy Duty Snow Blower
8’6” Mist Sit On Top Kayak
Aluminum Rooftop Kayak Rack
Your Choice
$
Our reg. $3.25
199
3’x50’
Our reg. $1.25
36 Cell Seed Starting Greenhouse
Comp. $15-$50 YOUR CHOICE
Stronger & thicker; use around all plantings; Under stone, brick & block
10
5
$
$
Auto-off fill bucket or optional hose drain adaptor
Men’s or Ladies Longsleeve Knit Tops
Limited Quanities Not available in all stores
799
Comp. $15
Comp. $259
7
REG. $1099
Heavyweight 100 % cotton. Lots of colors. Tagless comfort.
60 Pint Electronic
• 54”x84” Thermal • 54”x84” Interlined Embroidered • 2 Pk Faux Silk with Grommets
SEED STARTING SPECIALS 10.5”x21” Seed Starting Tray
149
$
$
Pro-grade Weed Barrier & Landscape Fabric 18 Year Warranty
Dept. Store Label Mens Pocket T-Shirt
$
22
99
8
$
Comp. $189
$
Our Reg. $19.88
So cute!
30 Pint Electronic
SNOW BLOWER CLEARANCE!
Bayer Advanced®
50 oz 2X Regular, HE or With Oxi
Comp. $12-$50
15
25
249
Digital Dehumidifiers Ocean Breeze®
$
Comp. $40
$
6
$
Comp. $42-$52
$
2’x3’.......................................................... 6 $ 3’x4’..................................................... 10 $ 20”x60” Runner.................... 7
Liquid
Era®
Comp. $4.49
Outer Banks Polos OR Waffle Tops
Lots of styles including figure enhancing models
Cross-Cut Document & CD Shredder
1
Joy®
30 oz Ultra 59Dishwashing
Comp. $24
Ladies Famous Maker Jeans
Needlepunch
Comp. $3.59
3/4 Sleeve Knit Top
5
15
2’x3’6”.................................................. 7 5’3”x7’4”.....................................$40 6’9”x6’9”.....................................$50
5’x8’...................... 20 5’x7’......................$15 4’x6’......................$12 Scraper Entrance Mats
Marcal®
Small Steps Bath Tissue 12 Double Roll Pack
Has a scoop neck & ruffled shoulders Cotton/Poly/ Spandex
$
$
$
$
Comp. $7.49
Famous Catalog Label Short Sleeve Knit Tops Comp. $15-$40
Swimsuits
Indoor/ Outdoor
6’x 9’ Rugs
Our Reg. $150
10 479
8
$
$
Flatweave Rugs
100% Polypropylene Easy to clean!
Comfortable polyester/spandex Cami top crop bottom Solids or cute prints
Comp. $24
FREE!!!!!
Premium Outdoor Reversible Rugs
Ladies Knit PJs
Garment dyed, great colors! 100% cotton, S - XL
4 Element Infrared Quartz Heater
6 Element Infrared Heater End Table
25
$
20
$
7.50 5
$
Our Reg. $6................................
$
Suet Our Reg. $1................88¢ LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!
CLEARANCE
-20 F Windshield Washer Fluid
199
Better Winter Coats & Soft Shell Jackets
19
Rainx® Horizon
Wiper Blades
599
99
Trico® Shield Raineaters® Values to $18
We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OCEANSTATEJOBLOT.COM FOR STORE LOCATIONS, MONEY SAVING COUPONS & COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
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$
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SALE DATES: Thurs. Mar. 6 - Mar. 12, 2014