Berlin Citizen Sept. 6, 2012 by Ryan Millner

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New Britain Museum features historic Berlin manufacturers By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen Berlin was home to the first private American individual, Simeon North, to have gotten a military contract to produce guns. In June 1808, North secured his first contract to produce 1,000 boarding pistols for the Navy, according to the American Society of Arms Collectors. One of North’s earlier Navy pistols is featured at the New Britain Industrial Museum. Karen Hudkins, museum director, said it is hard to find a Simeon North Pistol, but through donations the museum was able to secure one of his pistols on display. “New Britain and Berlin pretty much started off at the same place, so we thought it was important to have North’s pistol here,” she said. Simeon North began life

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Berlin Teacher of the Year turns passion into success By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

Simeon North’s early 1800 Navy pistol, manufactured in Berlin, is on display at the New Britain Industrial Museum among other historic industrial inventions from New Britain and Berlin. in Berlin as a farmer following his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, according to ASOAC. On June 10, 1795, North purchased land from Spruce Brook that had an old sawmill and a dam neighboring his farm.

North created a business sawing lumber, and used the basement to produce scythes, which are a steel agricultural hand tool for mowing grass or reaping See Museum, page 6

Berlin High School renovations at a standstill By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

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See Teacher, page 7

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The Public Building Commission unanimously voted for the Berlin High School renovation project to go back to Town Council during its Aug. 30 meeting. The commission learned from engineer and architectural consultants that Phase I of the $69 million school project is over budget by $782,000. Council will now have to decide whether to fund the project at a higher budget or if it will send it back to Board of Education to review project programs and make changes. The first phase is a proposed construction of a steel high school technology education building. Due to running over budget, Phase I totals 35 percent of the projected cost. Dean Petrucelli, vice president of Silver Petrucelli and Associates architectural firm,

said during the meeting that the firm already replaced expensive elements with cost-effective materials in the design plan, but the project is still over budget. “The team believes they can’t take any more out of the budget without affecting the requirements of Board of Education programs,” said Petrucelli. “They feel they have exhausted all possibilities.” Bill Hardy, president of FIP Construction, suggested for the project to go out for a rebid to attract smaller size firms that “may bid lower because they need the job.” He said the commission may only “find themselves over budget a quarter of a magnitude” then it is now. Commission members agreed that the project should be re-engineered before it goes

When Sharon Roeder, Emma Hart Willard School s p e e c h pathologist, was in high school, one of her closest friend’s sister was injured in a bicycle acci- Roeder dent and suffered head trauma. Roeder would visit her friend’s sister, who had been hit by a car, at the Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center and watched a speech pathologist work with the young girl. After a year the injured girl was back to speaking the way she used to. When Roeder attended the University of Connecticut, she enrolled in speech pathology courses and “fell in love with the profession.” Her passion for helping children learn how to communicate their thoughts led to her becoming Berlin’s 2012 Teacher of the Year. “I love working with the kids, I love being in the classrooms, I love working sideby-side with the teachers,

but this honor was a shock to me because I’m not exactly a classroom teacher.” Each school District in Connecticut picks an educator to win the award every year. Berlin’s winner must give a presentation at the educators’ convocation before the start of the school year. Roeder said she was overwhelmed because she is intimidated to speak in public. “I can do classrooms, but all eyes on me like that in front of the Board of Education and the superintendent, but it was well received and I’m glad I don’t have to do it again. I am very honored though.” During the convocation, Willard Principal Salvatore Urso, spoke about Roeder and her years working as a speech pathologist. “Nearly one thousand students and hundreds of adults have benefitted from her expertise,” he said. Roeder has been a speech pathologist since 1979. She has been working at Willard for 19 years. Before she was a speech therapist at Wheeler Clinic North Village School in Plainville, which is a school for special needs chil-

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sons throughout the year. The autumn equinox is the second harvest of the year. Admission to the event is free, but donations of nonperishable food items for the Berlin Food Bank and pet goods for the Connecticut Humane Society are requested. Last year, Connecticut Pagan Pride collected over 250 pounds of donated items for the two non-profit organizations. “One of our goals as pagans is to support the communities in which we live and work in,” said Hagen. “We’ll collect food for the Berlin

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like other religious practices. One myth is that we are in league with the devil, but in fact in pagan faiths we don’t believe in a devil. We revere the earth and the natural cycles of the earth.” Educational workshops, rituals, panel discussions, and craft vendors will offer opportunities to connect and learn. According to a Pagan Pride Day brochure, all over the world local coordinators host public Pagan Pride celebrations around the Northern Hemisphere’s Autumn Equinox. Hagen said pagans celebrate three harvest sea-

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Followers of Pagan faiths will gather Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the VFW Hall in Berlin for the Pagan Pride Day Harvest Festival. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the harvest season and reach out to the general public. Pagan Pride Day, a nationwide festival, is designed to encourage interaction between the pagan community and their neighbors, creating the chance to answer questions and dispel popular myths about pagan practice. “We do practice sacrifice rituals, but we don’t sacrifice humans or animals,” said Wendy Hagen, Connecticut Pagan Pride Day organizer. “We will give something up

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Senior bowling offers camaraderie and exercise By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Bowling balls dropping to the floor and rolling down the lane and clinking of bowling pins are the welcoming sounds walking into the Berlin Bowling Center on Friday mornings when the Senior Bowling League plays. The league meets every Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Stanley Dziob, 89-year-old Berlin resident, said no one is too old to join the league and skills do not matter. “It’s a good recreation sport for seniors and you’re with people instead of sitting home like a coach potato,” he said. “You want to get up and be as active as you can. Some people come in and bowl gutters and eventually get better each week.” For 93-year-old Sylvia Hawes, she bowls just for the camaraderie. “I live alone and I know when I stay home for a long period of time I get depressed so coming here, it’s encouragement and I need that social contact.”

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

(Left photo) The Berlin Senior League meets every Friday to bowl for recreation. (Right photo) John James, 92year-old Berlin resident, bowls most Fridays for exercise. There is a small fee per person every week when he or she comes in to bowl. The league bowls two games with a coffee and pastry intermission. The league started about 40 years ago and for the past 25 years Dziob has been running the league. In past years, about 80 seniors would fill up all the lanes to bowl each Friday, but Dziob

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Teacher of the Year inspires entire school district By Andrew Ragali Special to The Citizen

Berlin resident and Cheshire High School physical education and health

Endless Summer III fundraiser planned The New Britain-Berlin YMCA has scheduled its fundraising gala event, Endless Summer III, For Saturday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Mooreland Hill School, 166 Lincoln Street. The event features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner and music by Fountainhead as well as games, silent and live auctions and raffles. All proceeds benefit the Annual Support Campaign which aims to provide financial assistance annually for local youth and families in need in both Berlin and New Britain. For more information, cost and tickets, contact Gwen Valencis at (860) 860229-3787.

teacher Dan Lee is Cheshire’s 2012 Teacher of the Year. Lee, who also coaches basketball and golf, has been teaching at Cheshire High School for 17 years. “It’s a tremendous honor to be part of a great school and great school system,” Lee said during an assembly in late August for teachers to kick off the new school year. To be named the teacher of the year in a “great school system” is “very humbling,” he said. Lee’s 19-year-old son was killed in a car accident in Brooklyn, N.Y, in April 2011. Now he and his wife, Theresa, along with their eighthgrade daughter, Amanda, are on a mission to make a difference in the lives of others. The family has formed the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, to transform a tragic loss into positive change. The foundation has held basketball and golf tournaments to raise scholarship money for those in need. Recently, the foundation hosted a mini-golf tournament and three-on-

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Berlin resident Dan Lee is a health and physical education teacher at Cheshire High School. He was recently named 2012 Teacher of the Year. three basketball tournament in Berlin. “That he came through that tragedy encourages us,” said Cheshire High Principal Jeff Solan. “What he did to inspire an entire district faculty is why he’s Teacher of the Year.” School Superintendent Greg Florio said “Dan has

been an inspiration because of the way he’s focused everything he does to memorialize through the foundation.” Florio wrote a letter to the Teacher of the Year Committee some time ago, explaining why he felt Lee, who he’s known for 16 years, should be named 2012 Teacher of the Year.

“I think I wrote more than once that he’s all about the kids,” Florio said. “There are just certain people that you look at and can see the passion in their action.” Lee said his teaching and coaching experiences complement each other. He began coaching basketball 23 years ago when he was in college pursuing an education degree. When he came to Cheshire High, he was still coaching at another school, but eventually decided to coach at the high school. “They’re both a form of teaching,” he said. “I try my best to get involved in the school.” Lee said he feels fortunate for the opportunities that have been available for him at Cheshire High. “It’s a family atmosphere here,” Lee said of CHS. “When you’re surrounded by people you respect and care about, it helps deal with any situation.”

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New photography book features Berlin By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

It has taken two years and three revisions, but Jacqueline Dagenais, photographer of visual fine arts, has completed her book, “Gazebo, Arbor, Band Stand, Pergola or Trellis?” The book explores the art of outdoor fixtures across 52 pages, 36 of which are dedicated to landmarks in Connecticut. Spanning 13 towns, Dagenais’ book incorporates photos from 20 parks and town greens including Berlin, Plainville, New Britain, Southington and Bristol. (It also covers Burlington, Hartford, West Hartford, Manchester, Newington, Thomaston, Unionville, Plantsville, Wolcott and other towns throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.)

Photo submitted by Jacqueline Dagenais

Berlin’s two gazebos are features in jacqueline Dagenais’ new book that explores gazebos around the state. Berlin’s two gazebos, the Veterans’ Memorial Park gazebo and the Junior Women’s Club gazebo in Volunteer Park, are featured in Dagenais’ book. “What draws me to gazebos

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ufacturing was going to get lost. Horace got a group of Continued from page 1 manufacturing men together and they affiliated with crops. the New Britain Institute to While North still lived in launch the grand opening of Berlin, he produced the 1799, the museum in 1995 “to ap1808, and 1811 model pistols preciate the past and inspire in the Spruce Brook mill. the future.” North was one of the main “It’s a nice connection suppliers of U.S. military pis- and I like the connection to tols before the Civil War of all the factory guys that 1812. made all this miracle in New The museum was started Britain happen,” Hudkins by Horace Van Dorn, who said. was a chief engineer at North’s second distinction Fafnir, a ball-bearing manu- in history is his innovation facturing company in New of interchangeable parts in Britain dating back to 1911. manufacturing, which is Hudkins said as the compa- credited to Eli Whitney but ny started to close in the both men came up with the 1960s and 1970s, he was con- concept during the same pecerned that the legacy of riod in history. North is credNew Britain and Berlin man- ited with developing the

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milling-machine that uses interchangeable parts. The New Britain Industrial Museum also features other historic Berlin companies such as Berlin Steel, Peck Stone & Wilcox and American Paper. According to records on display at the museum, Berlin Steel started in 1899 and lost its identity when it was bought out by the American Bridge Company in the 1900s. “A group of Berlin people that worked there were like ‘well forget it’ and incorporated a new company in New Jersey in the 1900s, after their original company, and they continued to work in Berlin,” said Hudkins. “They were called the Berlin Construction Company. So people would know what their company did, they used the name Berlin Bridge and Berlin Iron Bridge and pro-

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

Peck Stone & Wilcox’s tin snip, which cuts through sheet metal, is one of many hand tools on display at the New Britain Industrial Museum. duced bridges everywhere like the Arrigoni Bridge over the Connecticut River.” Peck Stone & Wilcox at one time in the late 1870s was the second largest company in

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Town Committee recommends council member replacement member of the Democratic Town Committee and currently sits as a member of the Berlin Housing Authority. She is the president of LeadingAge Connecticut, an association representing not-for-profit provider organizations from across the long term care continuum of housing and services for older adults. LeadingAge Connecticut is headquartered in Berlin. “I am thrilled that Maggie has shown an interest in fill-

purposeful in the design of meaningful experiences for Continued from page 1 students,” said Urso. “Sharon has a great depth of dren. Roeder moved to Berlin knowledge in the diagnosis 20 years ago and when a spot of variables that present opened up at Willard a year roadblocks for students.” later “out of luck,” she decidIf any of the students are ed to go for the position. struggling, Roeder can go “And I haven’t regretted a around the room to help or day since I took the job,” she said. “My students often pull them aside. She said it is struggle with vocabulary. a different model now being Maybe it’s sentence structure a speech pathologist than or comprehension or how to when she was growing up. put it into writing what they She said students see her as are thinking and I go into the another teacher and not a classroom and work with therapist. “In the past a child would them on language strategy, whether it’s oral or writing.” only see a speech pathologist “Mrs. Roeder has consis- during office hours and didtently demonstrated that she n’t get that hands on experiis a skilled instructor who is ence working on the problem

in the classroom,” she said. “Now teachers can benefit from my expertise and I learn from the teachers through their curriculum that I can use with the kids. Even though I do work one on one with kids, it’s a small part of my overall job.” Roeder also works with several autistic kids in the preschool program at Willard. Some of those students stay at Willard and work with Roeder up until the fifth grade. “They have a lot to offer, it’s just giving them that voice to get it out” she said. “They learn like everybody else and they are all wonderful kids.”

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ing the open council seat,” said Fred Jortner, chair of the Berlin Democratic Town Committee. “She knows the community, has worked with budgets, has a great deal of experience with the legislative process, and will hit the ground running.” In endorsing the selection, Mayor Adam Salina said, “Maggie is a perfect fit. The council members know her from all of her hard work managing the campaigns, as a strategist for the major issues facing the Town and as a trusted sounding board. There will be no learning curve, and given some of the issues facing the council this fall, we need someone who can get to work immediately.” Margaret Morelli received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan

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The Berlin Democratic Town Committee has voted to recommend that Margaret Morelli be appointed by the Town Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of her husband, Stephen Morelli. Steve Morelli recently resigned from the council to accept an appointment as a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner for the State of Connecticut. The council is expected to fill the vacancy by appointment in accordance with the Town Charter.

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Health District schedules flu clinics in four towns

Seasonal flu vaccination is now recommended for everyone age 6 months and older. As usual, the flu vaccine protects people from the three strains of influenza that are likely to be circulating this flu season. Flu vaccines provide annual protection and flu strains change regularly, so it is important to get a new flu shot every year. The department encourages participation in its clinics to help it be prepared in the event of a

real public health emergency. The Central Connecticut Health District offers three types of vaccination; nasal spray vaccine (available to any healthy person age 4 through 49), injectable and preservative-free injectable. The CCHD will hold flu vaccination clinics in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield according to the following schedule:

Berlin: Berlin Community Center, 230 Kensington Road Thurs. Oct. 11, 9 a.m. – noon. Thurs. Oct. 25, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Newington: Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street Wed. Oct. 3, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fri.Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – noon. Rocky Hill: Rocky Hill Community Center, 55 Church Street Tues. Oct. 9, 9 a.m. – noon. Tues. Oct. 23, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wethersfield: Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street Tues. Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – noon. Tues. Oct. 16, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Central Connecticut Health District is offering flu vaccination for anyone age 4 years and older, no residency requirements.

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must bring their ID card from one of these plans to the clinic to receive their flu vaccination at no charge. The cost for all others is $20. Pneumonia shots also will be available. The above mentioned insurance providers can also be billed for pneumonia shots by the Health District. No one will be denied due to their inability to pay. Participants are asked to wear short sleeves or loosesleeved clothes. Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield residents who are homebound may call the Health District at (860)721-2818 to arrange for a home visit. A recorded message with Health District clinic dates is also available by calling (860)7212822 and choosing option 1, or by checking the Central Connecticut Health District’s web site at www.ccthd.org. The Central Connecticut Health District

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back out to bid again. Members noted throughout the meeting that they are uncertain what will happen if the project goes out to rebid because there already has been a low turnout for the August bidding. Town Engineer Art Simonian said the commission

should not be at the point of sending the project back to Council. “We shouldn’t be here at this stage,” said Simonian. “Getting this project done is the most important thing for the town and we can’t move forward.” The project consultants proposed to take money from the contingency fund, which is the money for an unexpect-

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million last fall because the plan was over budget. “It has to do with poor planning by construction management and architects making several mistakes that cost us time and money,” said Maloney who worked with a group of citizens to get the second referendum approved. “At this point I agree to have council start over and bring in new contractors and architects to get it done right this time.”

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budget for an emergency. “How can we possibly stay under 2 percent? In my experience, the likelihood of something going wrong in the construction phase is high,” said James P. Ouellette, chairman of the commission. “We need to look at reworking this new building. No one is giving us any positive information as to where this is going. I don’t think we have the privilege of moving forward.” Berlin resident Mary Ellen Maloney said the renovation project is “like the movie Ground Hog Day,” because the project had to be scaled back previously from the first referendum of $89 million to the second referendum of $69

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Police Blotter

BPD schedules Citizens Police Academy The Berlin Police Department has planned a Citizens Police Academy for high school students, according to Berlin Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald. The high school Citizen’s Police Academy gives the Berlin Police Department another opportunity to positively interact with the community. In the program, a positive relationship is developed through education. By sharing information about how and in what manner the department strives to meet its goals, the student’s suspicions, fears and misconceptions are reduced. Students also have an opportunity to interact with the men and women of the department who are entrusted in securing the citi-

zen’s safety and protecting their property. Each week students of the Citizen’s Academy will have an opportunity to learn from a Berlin police officer subjects such as search and seizure, patrol operations, traffic enforcement, juvenile investigations, legal use of force, police training, accident investigation, and use of taser. Officers from specialized units will discuss and demonstrate canine, first responder, DARE, and ATV operations. Students will also be given the opportunity to ride-along with an officer during a shift. The academy is scheduled on Mondays, from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the police department.

There is no cost associated with the program and is open to all high school juniors and seniors who reside in Berlin. Space is limited to 10 applicants and preference will be given to seniors. All classroom materials will be supplied by the Berlin Police Department. For more information, visit the Berlin Police Department website at www.berlinpd.org and download the application. Applications are also available the Berlin police headquarters. For additional information, contact Officer Paul Germain at (860) 8286577, ext. 141, pgermain@ town.berlin.ct.us or Lieutenant Chris Ciuci, (860) 828-7085, cciuci@town. berlin.ct.us.

Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. July 30 John Dempsey, 41, 39 Locust St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, home improvement without license. David Donahue, 32, 35 Farm Hill Rd., Wallingford, second-degree threatening, second-degree harassment/intimidation. July 31 Patrick Jean-Julien, 34, 4A Laura St., Norwalk, third-degree assault. Aug. 2 Brandon Michael Sarracco, 23, 62 Hope Hill Rd., Wallingford, first-degree failure to appear.

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LaRosa-Amato Paul and Christine LaRosa, of Berlin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Christopher to Kathryn Amato, daughter of James and Jeanne Amato, of Portsmouth, N.H. Christopher is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a master’s degree in accounting, and of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in management information systems. He is employed as a technology engineer with Travelers. Kathryn also graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant employed as a senior financial analyst with the Phoenix Companies. Chris and Kathryn recently purchased a home in Newington and are planning a September 2013 wedding in Farmington.

Back to School Parents of Berlin High School students are invited to Back To School Night on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6:45 p.m. The evening begins in the Gibney Gym with a brief welcome presentation by the principal. Parents will then follow their students Monday schedule, meeting with classroom teachers. Students will complete a copy of their

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Zachary Chyra of Kensington and Alexander Joslyn of Berlin were recently inducted into the Western New England University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta. Rachel M. Zelek of Berlin received the Rona Botwinick Nursing Scholarship from the Hospital of Special Care. Jack Bank, Laine Blankenburg, Edward Courchaine, Hannah Furlong and Elisa Ithier were honored as Robert T. Kenney Scholars by the American Savings Foundation.

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ments will be served. There will be no meeting in October due to the Berlin Fair. Tickets for the Nov. 1 Harvest Festival Dinner, with live music from the 1940s, will be available for sale. Members that do not attend the September meeting can call Dan Sabia at (860) 828-3141 for tickets.

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Experience is not necessary. The choir sings various styles of Christian music, traditional, classical, gospel, spiritual, contemporary and more. September rehearsals are Saturday Sept. 15 from 9:30 to11:30 a.m., and Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Church services are held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with choir meeting at 8:45 a.m. Please come to rehearsal or feel free to inquire. For more please information, contact Christine Manzi, music minister, at csmanzi@comcast.net/8608284222. The Kensington United

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Methodist Church has scheduled Sunday worship for 9:30 a.m. beginning Sunday, Sept. 2. For more information, call (860) 828-4222.

Kensington Congregational The Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled an intergenerational worship for Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. followed by an ice cream social at coffee hour. To celebrate 300 years of faith, a picnic/corn roast is scheduled for 4 p.m. Games from the 1700s are scheduled. For more information, call (860) 573-8521.

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Taize The Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss Street, has scheduled a new type of Taize service every third Tuesday of the month beginning on Sept. 18. Along with the special music, which begins the service at 6:30 p.m., Pastor Juhye Hahn will add an anointing with oil during the service for those who need healing grace. In conjunction with the anointing each person who attends will be given a card to write down those people that they would like us to pray for. The cards will be put in a basket at the altar and on the following Sunday the whole church will pray for those people listed on the cards. Taize service is held every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 7:30, except the third Tuesday which begins earlier for the special music. If you would like to contribute your musical talent to this service, contact the church at (860)828-4222 and leave a message for Corinne Terlecky. Everyone is welcome to come and feel the love of God and receive his healing grace.

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Obituaries

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Rita Connors Turner, 91, of Kensington passed away at home Aug. 27, 2012. Rita was the devoted wife of Kenneth J. Turner who passed away in 1994. She was born in New Britain daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Tomsheck) Connors. She attend local schools and graduated from New Britain Senior High School. She retired from New Britain General Hospital where she worked as an inhalation therapist. She was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington. Rita is survived by four sons, Gerald J. Turner and his wife Judy of Niantic,

Lamarre-Vernale and her husband Andrew Jr. of East Berlin; her six grandchildren Amber Carbone, Dylan Danko, Tyler Carbone, Brandon Petersen, Lynsey Danko, Alexanderia Vernale. Susan was a woman with a huge heart. On your worst day she would give you a

Susan M. Lamarre, 60, of Kensington passed away Aug. 28, 2012 at Conn. Hospice of Branford after her brave battle with ALS. She was the daughter of the late Orlo Warren and Annabelle (Rogers) Magoon. She is survived by her partner of 17 years Steve Dubicki; three children Lori Danko and her husband Dave of Southington, Tina Carbone of Wolcott, Celeste

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Kenneth R. Turner of Higganum, James A. Turner of East Hampton, Robert C. Turner and his wife Denise of Kensington; one daughter Deborah A. Turner of East Hampton; seven grandchildren, Gaylan, Brett, Kimberly, Raimy, Adan, William, and Kyle and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Charles J. Turner and one granddaughter Tahnee Turner, four sisters, Mary, Ginny, Jane and Midge. A Committal Service was held Aug. 30, 2012 at Maple Cemetery in Berlin. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul Church, Kensington at a time to be announced. The Luddy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Edward Platt Mosher Jr., 90, Fort Myers, Fla., died peacefully on Aug. 21, 2012 at Winkler Court Conval e s c e n t Home in Fort Myers, Fla. Edward was born in Savannah, Ga., on Jan. 19, 1922 to the late Edward Platt and late Henrietta (Dominik) Mosher. He grew up in Savannah, Ga. with his sisters Margaret Burris and Catherine “Duff ” Beylotte. He graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston, S.C. and then attended Duke University. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the outbreak of World War II. He served on several ships including the USS Bataan at the battles of Midway and Leyte Gulf. He was wounded by a Kamikaze airplane during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After his military service, he married Jacqueline M. (Genest) Mosher and went on to have six children. He worked as a tool and die maker at New Departure Manufacturing Company in Bristol, and Len Metal Fab in Kensington. He owned and operated Mosher Well Drilling in Kensington and then worked for Global Oil in Algeria, Africa. He went on to retire from Lee County Water Development in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Myers, Fla. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and love for his family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jacqueline M. (Genest) Mosher; four sons, Edward Mosher III and wife Alice of Berlin, Ronald Mosher of Fort Myers, Fla,, Dennis Mosher and wife MaryAnn of

Billingham, Wash,, Larry Mosher of Fort Myers, Fla. and a daughter Sandi Andrew and husband John of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his sister Margaret Burris of Columbia, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Catherine Beylotte and daughter, Diane. Funeral services were held Aug. 25, 2012 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

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After reading recent letters to the editor about the skate park, I feel compelled to write also. I did email our Town Council members and town manager about this topic. I agree with many that a skate park does not belong anywhere near or adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin. I am sure there is another place in town that we can find to put a skateboard park. My father served in the Army in World War I. I recently purchased a brick at the Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin for my husband. I go there frequently. I must say that when I go there, it is a peaceful and solemn time,

just as it is at the monuments in Washington D.C. Go to Washington D.C. and feel the mood. It is a time for retrospect and honor. All gave some and some gave all. In closing, I have to say thank you to Dave Evans for making the motion to exclude the veterans park as a potential site for the skateboard park. Karen Sztaba Berlin

Rotary Club To the editor: The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club would like to thank the people of Berlin and the surrounding area for supporting our Summer Food Drive to benefit the Berlin Food Pantry. Your generosity was overwhelming and much appreciated during these difficult economic times. Patricia Ksiazkowski, president Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club

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Education measuring stick By Kyle Swartz A state program’s initial stage, which will evaluate teachers and principals at 16 school districts next school year, is a positive first step in accomplishing Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s muchneeded education reforms. Connecticut has an unacceptably large learning gap between students at top-tier and lower-rung schools. Moreover, a teacher tenure system which was too soft on sub-average instructors allowed underachieving employees to continue running inefficient classrooms. In response, Malloy and fellow state lawmakers recently enacted helpful legislation which allows academic districts to better identify areas of weakness, and improve them properly. Statistical evaluation of

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teachers and administrators is in line with trends in schools nationwide of using data-driven analysis to provide an enhanced learning experience for youths. Already, many instructors maintain advanced statistics on their students to monitor development over time, and to spot subjects which kids require more assistance on. Expanding these techniques to education employees will have a similar benefit. According to a CT Mirror story, staff evaluations will use a mix of teacher observations, standardized tests and student, parent and peer surveys. This is an appropriate combination of different elements, including pupil performance — the most important measuring stick of a classroom-leader. Rightly, attaining tenure will be linked to earning good evaluation grades, as opposed to simply working a certain number of years. Instructors whose assessments indicate inadequacy will face retraining or firing. For too long, Connecticut teachers whose lessons and professional methods do not inspire students to want to learn have been protected by

outdated tenure rules, which render personnel dismissals difficult. Privatesector employees do not have it so well — underachievers can lose jobs any day for poor performance. Malloy’s evaluation process brings schools into the 21stcentury workplace, a higher level of accountability. State officials are wise to try this out with just 16 districts — approximately 5,000 teachers and hundreds of principals — before legislation mandates implementation of similar assessment measures statewide in 201314. Thus, politicians can recognize and address any flaws before the law enlarges its scope. Academic districts across Connecticut should welcome these changes. With widespread employee evaluations, this state can begin the process of turning around detrimental classroom problems and closing the vast education gap. Kyle Swartz is editor of The North Haven Citizen and an editorial associate at the Record-Journal, Meriden. This piece originally published in the RecordJournal.

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Fix the minimum wage By Elizabeth Rose

In most states, working full-time in a minimumwage job pays $7.25 per hour. That’s just $15,000 a year for full-time work. It’s not enough to live on. In fact, a breadwinner for a family of four earning the minimum wage would be a full $7,000 below the federal poverty line. It’s been three years since Congress last took action to nudge the minimum wage closer to covering the cost of living. Meanwhile, our politicians in Congress get an automatic raise every year, and CEO pay is skyrocketing. Increasing the federal minimum wage even just to $9.80 an hour would lift the wages for more than 28 million Americans — boosting the economy by more than $25 billion and generating more than 100,000 jobs. Raising the minimum wage would help the economy because people who work paycheck to paycheck spend what they earn. And it’s the right thing to do, too — no one who works hard in a full-time job should be forced to live in poverty. Most minimum-wage earners work for big corporations. These corporations keep giving its CEOs bigger bonuses every year, but then

claim it can’t afford to give its employees a raise. The 50 largest employers of workers in low-wage jobs paid their top executives an average of $9.4 million last year — that’s $4,500 an hour for someone working 40 hours a week, or almost $800,000 each month. As the minimum wage has declined in real terms, CEO pay has risen 725 percent over the last 30 years, and 80 percent of all real income growth has gone to the richest 1 percent of Americans. That’s just not fair. Most Americans working in minimum wage jobs aren’t teenagers. In fact, people in low-wage jobs are older and better educated than ever. Both the House and Senate are considering bills to raise the minimum wage to $9.80 per hour by 2014. If those bills are enacted, millions of hard-working Americans will finally earn enough to live off their wages and not be forced to live in poverty. Most Americans think that raising the minimum wage is a good first step to help the economy and restore fairness in America. But House Republicans, at the behest of big business, are working to stop legislation to raise the minimum wage. They’re putting their

campaign contributors ahead of their constituents, many of whom would benefit from a higher minimum wage. These lawmakers think Americans don’t care about the frontline worker who pumps gas or works behind the counter. But these workers are the backbone of America. Minimum-wage workers are putting in long hours and trying to better themselves. They just need a fair chance to make enough to survive. We can give it to them by raising the minimum wage to a livable amount. Despite their differences, both the House and the Senate have already defied the Budget Control Act by passing massive defense bills for fiscal 2013 that pierce this ceiling. It’s time for Congress to get real. Lawmakers must extend the deadline to phase in spending reductions and reduce the coming shock to the vulnerable U.S. economy. It’s well past time for Congress to cooperate, at least to this extent. Elizabeth Rose is the communications director for the Campaign for America’s Future, which promotes raising the minimum wage and other progressive policies — ourfuture.org. Her commentary courtesy of OtherWords.org

Resident named to AAHA board of directors The American Animal Hospital Association has named Mark Russak, DVM, of Berlin, president of its Board of Directors. Russak earned both his bachelor’s degree and DVM from Colorado State University, and his certificate in veterinary practice administration from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University. Dr. Russak recently retired from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine after teaching there for seven years. Before the move to academia, he owned a multidoctor AAHA practice in Kensington for nearly 25 years. Russak and his wife, Ellen, recently moved back to Berlin. Submitted by Mark Russak

Limiting hazardous household product pollution Many products commonly used around the home are hazardous. Household cleaners, paints, automotive products and pesticides can be harmful to people, pets, wildlife and backyard water resources. If flushed down the drain, these chemicals can impair septic systems causing failures and the eventual release of harmful bacteria. In addition, hazardous household products can pollute receiving waters since they are not removed in septic systems or at the sewage treatment plant. Here are some tips for protecting the environment and household: -Choose less toxic or nontoxic alternatives to hazardous products. -Read labels and use caution when purchasing household products. -Buy only the amount you need of the least hazardous product available. -Always use hazardous products in accordance with instructions. -Store any hazardous products in its original containers so the label can be reviewed each time the product is used. -Never dump excess hazardous products on the ground, down the drain, into storm sewers or in the trash.

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cense is refused, suspended or revoked. Rebekah Dudzik, 28, 245 Buell St., New Britain, an act concerning decrease of possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana to an infraction with no jail term provided, risk of injury/impairing morals of minor, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, reckless driving. Aug. 6 Henry J. Myslak, 48, 4 Hopkins Dr., Newington, public indecency, disorderly conduct/ other.

-Dispose of all unused household chemicals, automotive products, batteries, aerosol cans and oil-based paints at an approved local hazardous waste collection center. -Put used motor oil and antifreeze into a sturdy, closed container and take it to a local service station or oil recycling center. -Never dump or sweep anything into storm drains. It leads directly to streams, wetlands and ponds — not to sewer lines or sewage treatment plants. Less toxic cleaning alternatives All-purpose cleaner: Mix together two tbsp. baking soda, two cups warm water and one tsp. lemon juice or white vinegar. Disinfectant: In a spray bottle mix one tsp. borax, three tsp. white vinegar and two cups warm water. Slow drain unclogger: Flush with a mixture of half cup baking soda, two ounces vinegar and one cup boiling water. Use a plunger and a metal snake if necessary. Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District

Aug. 8 Deborah Giaquinto, 39, 196 Dawson Ave., West Haven, violation of standing criminal protective order/threatening, thirddegree criminal mischief. Brian Lavorgna, 25, 21 Ledge Dr., possession of narcotics, drug paraphernalia. Aug. 9 Christopher Young, 46, 52 North Ave., Meriden, violation of probation. Ibrahim Caballero, 20, 26 Emily Dr., New Britain, failure to pay/plead. Collin James Buckley, 18, 37 Woodruff Lane, failure to pay/plead. Check us out: www.berlincitizen.com

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Greg Baran

Greg Baran, 63, of Kensington, surrounded by his loving, caring and s u p p o r t iv e f a m i l y, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2012 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. He was born in New Britain and lived in Kensington for the past 11 years. He was the son of the late John and Florine Baran. He leaves behind his loving supportive wife and best friend Carol Capsalors Baran. Greg lost his battle to Appendiceal Cancer after a long valiant fight. He handled his disease with amazing grace. Besides his wife Greg leaves behind two sons, Ty Baran and his wife Kristen of Harwinton and their two daughters, Jacqueline and Emma whom he loved and adored and Jesse Baran of California; his mother-inlaw and father-in-law Ralph

and Maggie Capsalors of Rocky Hill; his brother-inlaw and sister-in-law Bill and Lynn MacDonald of Rocky Hill and two special nephews, Bryan and Kevin MacDonald. He was an RN, COHN,B.S. a 1976 graduate of New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing. He was well known for occupational medicine knowledge within the State of CT, running several hospital programs throughout the state. He was currently employed at Liberty Mutual, Wallingford. Greg loved the outdoors, on the weekends he enjoyed long 30-40 mile bike rides with his wife Carol, camping on Lake Champlain and kayaking in the Farmington River. He loved biking on Block Island, the Cape Cod rail trail and in Ogunquit, MAine. He enjoyed spending precious time, with his son, Ty playing and making guitars. He also loved the time spent with his grandchildren who thought “Poppy” was a Rock star. The family would like to

thank Dr. Wylie Hosmer for his care and compassion during Greg’s finally days. Also the family would like to especially thank Dr. Geoffrey Shapiro, Andrew Wolanski, NP and Dedria McDonald, RN at Dana Farber for their continuous support and high level of quality care. The funeral was private. The family requests that donations be sent on behalf of the Early Drug Development Center, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor Brookline, Ma 024457226. Or to the PMP Research Foundation (appendiceal research) 6415 Granger Rd, suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Website donation www.pmpcure.org. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain assisted with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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Ga., David R. Kaiser and his wife Cathy of Berlin; and his companion, Rita King of Cheshire. Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 1750 Huckins Road, Cheshire. Burial, with military honors, will be Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Robert with the family in the on line guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com

Robert Kaiser Robert William Kaiser, 90, of Cheshire, a former Berlin resident and widower of Charlotte (Durocher) Kaiser, passed away Aug. 28, 2012 at the Hospital of Central CT, Southington Campus. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Eibler) Kaiser. He was a long time Berlin resident, moving to Cheshire in 1997. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was formerly employed at Anchor Hocking Corporation in Lancaster, Ohio. Robert enjoyed his time coaching YMCA swimming and gymnastics and coaching Berlin Little League. He will be remembered as a great father who always had time for his boys. Surviving are four sons, Bruce A. Kaiser and his wife Gina of Dunedin, Fla., Glenn W. Kaiser of Palm Harbor, Fla., Charles R. Kaiser and his wife Vicky of Villa Rica,

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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.

Friday

Bus trip – A Yankees baseball at Camden Yards, Baltimore and Washington D.C. tour bus trip is scheduled for Sept. 7 through 9. For more information, call (860) 916-0768.

Saturday

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. Tag sale - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled

its annual Tag Sale for Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, free admission. Baked goods and beverages will be offered for sale. For more information, call (860) 827-9064. Sweden Day - The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled 2012 Sweden Day and Family Picnic to celebrate its 107 anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 8. Swedish music provided by Ed Hendela. Swedish meatball dinner, hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and beer are offered, as well as Swedish crafts and kids games. For more information and cost, contact Kay at (860) 223-7233. Car show – Wilcox THS Gridiron Club has scheduled its 7th annual Car Show for Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Southington Drive-In, Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. Event features food, music, raffles. Trophies will be awarded. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit Wilcox Tech High School football program. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 9.

Wednesday

Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Middletown at Middletown High School, 6:15 p.m.

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Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet at Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 1:15 p.m., also at the Senior Center. There will be an ice cream social and a speaker from the Kensington Garden Center. Safe Driver Class The Seniors Safe Driver class is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 9 to 1 p.m., at the Berlin Community Center. Attendance at this one-day class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. For more information and to register, contact Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295. Veterans and their spouses may attend this class free of charge in November.

Free dental cleanings The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled free dental cleaning clinics for adults, 60 year and older, on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 21 at Apple Rehab, 45 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Patients must be residents of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill or Wethersfield. A limit of five patients per day is available. Registration is required. For more information, call Hilary Norcia at (860) 6658571.

Summer utility assistance Operation Fuel is accepting applications for the Summer Utility Assistance program for those who need assistance with utility bills or are in an emergency situation. The program provides a one-time cash grant of up to $500 (paid directly to the utility) to help income eligible households in an emergency situation. Emergencies include job loss and certain

medical conditions. Assistance is for heat or non-heat gas or electric utilities. Households that have received assistance from Operation Fuel over the past 12 months are not eligible to apply. The program will end Oct. 31. For more information, dial 2-1-1.

Senior trips 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. Air and land Sept. 30-Oct. 6 - Sierra Parks by train. Oct. 17-23 - Canyon Country.

AARP trips The Berlin AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Sept. 18-20 — Three day Pennsylvania Dutch tour. Oct. 9 — Brunch and foliage at the Delaney House.

View Tom Richardi’s Birds of Prey, followed by brunch and musical entertainment. Nov. 12 — Supreme Reflections. Diana Ross tribute at the Aqua Turf. Dec.12 — A Victorian Christmas at the Williams Inn in the Berkshires. Holiday cabaret style show, followed by buffet and entertainment.

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

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

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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, Sept. 10: Baked white fish with dill lemon sauce, candied sweet potatoes, Petite peas, dinner roll, Italian ice. Tuesday, Sept. 11: Swedish meatballs in gravy, parsley seasoned noodles, cauliflower with red pepper strips, whole wheat bread, mandarin orange pieces. Wednesday, Sept. 12: Vegetable soup with oyster crackers, ham and cheese grinder, macaroni salad, cake. Thursday, Sept. 13: Unbreaded chicken with parmesan and sauce, tri-colored pasta, Italian style blend vegetables, Italian bread, raisinrice pudding with topping. Friday, Sept. 14: Pot roast with brown gravy, baked potato, dilled green beans, dinner roll, banana.

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The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled a free prostate cancer lecture: Truth and Fiction About PSA Screening for Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m., at the New Britain General Campus, 100 Grand St. The speaker is Joshua Stein, M.D., who is board-certified in urology, specializes in prostate cancer and other benign prostate diseases, and is trained in robotic surgery. Registration at (860) 2245216, is required.

MILE programs

Adults 50 years and older are cordially invited to join MILE (Middlesex Institute

for Lifelong Education) to enjoy programs in many areas of interest. An open house/orientation program is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m., in Chapman Hall on the campus of Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Brief overviews of the fall schedule, which run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 16, will be presented. The varied offerings include programs on music, food, exercise, technology, travel, gardening and more. For more information and request a brochure, call (860) 343-5863 or visit www.mile online.org.

Survivors’ Day The Palladino Family Cancer Center at Midstate Medical center has sched-

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

Diabetes Group Education Classes “Getting Started” The Diabetes Center provides group education for diabetes management,

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to people with diabetes and a support person. Physician referral required. Call (203) 694-5425 for information and cost/ insurance coverage. Registration required. Prostate Cancer Screening - Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, but it is highly treatable if detected early. Men with an average risk should receive a screening beginning at age 50. Registration is required, space is limited. For under and uninsured men. To schedule an appointment, call (203) 6948631. Dessert with a Doc: Take your Health to Heart - Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join a discussion on the risk factors of heart disease, an explanation of how heart attack symptoms are can be different in men and women, and what you can do for pre-

vention to lead a healthy lifestyle. Program is at the Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main Street. For more information, call (203) 265-6754. Registration required. Lunch & Learn: Curing the Stuffy Nose - Updates in the Treatment of Sinusitis and Allergic Disease - Monday, Sept. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how advanced treatments are changing how doctors can help patients who suffer from allergies and chronic sinusitis. Program is held at Ashlar Village, Cheshire Road, Wallingford. For more information, call (203) 6796017. Registration required. What Can Anticoagulation Management Do For Me? - Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Are you on coumadin or warfarin? The informative presentation reviews medication side effects and important information about routine testing and overall management. Held at the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington

Street. For more information, call (203) 265-7753. Registration required. Keep Moving: Finding Relief from Joint Pain Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 3:15 p.m. Pain and disability from arthritis can disrupt your daily life. Even the simplest tasks, such as shopping, climbing stairs, or putting on shoes can become difficult or impossible. Learn from our experts at a free educational seminar what you can do to prevent or control how arthritis affects your daily life. For more information and to register, call (203) 694-8733. Survivorship Symposium - Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program will explore the new beginnings as a cancer survivor. For more information and details and topics and breakout sessions, call

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West Nile virus case reported The Central Connecticut Health District received notification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health that the first human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Connecticut over the summer. For the past several years, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has been trapping and collecting mosquitoes for testing from approximately 91 trap sites in 72 municipalities around the state. Two of those sites are located within the Central Connecticut Health District, one in Newington and the other in Wethersfield, where both sites have reported that West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes have been trapped. Although there is no cure, the symptoms of West Nile virus can be treated. Symptoms may occur 3-14 days after being bitten by the infected mosquito and

may include: slight fever, body aches, headache, rash and conjunctivitis, and can be relieved with over-thecounter medications. However, anyone experiencing a high fever, stiff neck severe headache, disorientation, vision loss, numbness or muscle weakness should consult a doctor, because serious infections can result in neurological disease and even death. Those individuals at risk for developing a severe illness include the elderly, the very young, and those with compromised immune systems. Like West Nile virus, eastern equineeEncephalitis is a rare disease that is caused by a virus that is spread by infected mosquitoes. eastern equine encephalitis virus is one group of mosquito-transmitted viruses that can cause inflammation of the See Virus, page 24

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The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington has scheduled its annual Tag Sale for Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine; free admission. Baked goods and beverages for sale. A preview sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7 from 14 p.m. For more information and cost, call (860) 827-9064.

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Keeping a Hall of Fame going is no easy task By Nick Carroll and Record-Journal staff

While the Meriden Sports Reunion put the wraps on its 31st annual banquet in Meriden in March, the Southington Hall of Fame committee was just getting the ball rolling on its third. Southington still sees itself in the building phase of its institution. As Southington Hall of Fame committee chairman Dennis Stanek said after his group’s first meeting of 2012, “We’re moving fast; it’s more successful than I think any of us thought, (but) I think we’re in the fourth inning even though we’re in our third year.” Consequently, this year’s class, which will be inducted in November, will roughly match the second, in terms of numbers: 10 athletes, two teams, one coach, one booster, two posthumous. The class is smaller than

the inaugural group of 22 individuals and two teams Southington inducted in 2010, but still much bigger than groups at some other area halls. The Meriden Sportsmen and Lyman Hall have no more than two or three honorees a year. The thinking in Southington? For a town with a sporting history dating back 80 years, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. At the same time, that sentiment has been tempered by the thought of thinning the candidate pool too quickly, something that became an issue at Maloney and Platt, and even Cheshire. Maloney held annual inductions from 2004-09, usually with one team and five individuals going in per ceremony, then shifted to every other year. The next induction is in 2013. Platt, which established its hall five years earlier in 1999, did much the same, though hit the ground

harder with an inaugural class that numbered 11. After about five years, Platt’s ceremony went from annual to biennial. Then the organizing committee lost a few members in 2008. An induction hasn’t been held on the West Side since, but Platt athletic director Rich Katz said that the hall will be revived starting in 2013. Cheshire has walked a similar path, going from an annual event that began in the mid-90s to one now held every other November. Berlin Hall of Fame board member Bob Zipadelli does not see a day, at least any time soon, when the Berlin Hall is forced to switch to a biennial ceremony for lack of interest or worthy honorees. “We’re only three years in,” he said. “There are still a lot of candidates and athletes that graduated Berlin High, and contributors, and coaches. We’re not worried

about that for some time to come.” “We’re constantly getting applications turned in for the selection committee to review. We have quite a list already,” Zipadelli said. “We have about 40 or 50 names of people that have been turned in to our Hall of Fame board.” The Berlin Hall, which held its third induction dinner this past spring, already has welcomed 38 men and women to its ranks. By contrast, Lyman Hall, which held its 30th annual induction this year, and has a school history that dates back to 1917, has enshrined only 76 of its alumni. And, unlike the other area halls, the Trojans do not wed their induction with a banquet. They hold their ceremony in the school auditorium. “Candidly, it comes down to money. Our philosophy is this is about Lyman Hall and

its legacy. We wanted to make sure people weren’t burdened having to pay for a dinner,” said committee chairman Steve Hoag. “We batted around doing dinners, but you defeat the purpose when you minimize the people who are coming. Our philosophy has always been keep it free.” Ultimately, for every area Hall of Fame, the principal aim becomes “keep it going.” The Plainville Hall of Fame, for one, has come up with a formula to do just that. Around since 1998, the Plainville Hall inducts moderately sized classes, and holds its yearly banquet each fall at a modest venue. “It’s not about having the biggest hall of fame dinner at the biggest, most fancy restaurant. This is about recognizing successes and achievements, and bringing

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First Tee builds more than just good golfers By Jack Kane Special to The Citizen Nowadays, many youth get caught up with the pressures of drugs and alcohol. Some decide to veer from the path to success and join their friends in illegal acts. Others drop out of school. The First Tee provides a positive environment for honing one’s life skills as well as golfing abilities. Hoping to reach more than 6.5 million participants, First Tee is molded around nine core values: integrity, judgment, honesty, responsibility, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, perseverance, and courtesy. These values are instilled in the participants through experi-

enced coaches and mentors. There have been numerous First Tee success stories on the course, in the classroom, and in life. The First Tee has many programs for the inexperienced golfer, starting with an introductory PLAYer class which touches upon the rules of golf while instilling some basic life skills. Once a participant has attended PLAYer classes, they move up to Par, which takes longer to pass than does PLAYer. Par is where the rules of golf and basic swing fundamentals are taught. Also, players learn more life skills, such as the proper way to introduce themselves. After Par, a golfer proceeds to the Birdie level, where even more golfing skills and life skill knowledge is needed in order to advance. Then, after Birdie, is Eagle and Ace. I am currently at the Eagle level and close to moving to Ace. Many of my friends are not the so-called

“golfing type”, but once they tried The First Tee they were inspired, and took to the course. Another thing I noticed is that their grades in the classroom began on a steady incline. First Tee classes are available around the state, including at the

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On the fast track Local runner Madison Marolda has, once again, placed first in her age group at an event. Aug. 26, Marolda finished 61st out of 231 females at the Old Wethersfield 10K, and bested the competition in her age group – 12 to 14 — with a time of 55:49. Earlier in the summer, Marolda placed first in her age group at the General Electric/Petit Foundation 5K. Marolda is a student at McGee Middle School, where she competes in cross country and track and field.

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Golf tournament

The third annual Friends of Berlin Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 at Timberlin. The event includes golf with cart, lunch, raffle prizes, contests, refreshments and dinner. Proceeds go to support the boys and girls golf teams at Berlin High School. For more information, contact Steve Marquis at (860) 466-9543, smarquis01@comcast.com, or Keith Bostrom at (203) 915-9105, ktbostrom@ comcast.net.

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The sixth annual grandparent/grandchild outing was held this summer at Timberlin Golf Course, drawing a field of 60. This year’s event had a somber tone, as it was the first one held since its founder, Bob Stein, passed away. In recognition of the work he put in, and the passion he had for the annual outing, the tournament has been dubbed the Bob Stein Grandparent/Grandchild Tournament. Pictured: Scenes from the 2012 outing.

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Steroid shadow still hangs over MLB By Kyle Swartz Special to The Citizen

Athletes everywhere, from professionals to youth leagues, should take note of the recent suspension of professional baseball player Melky Cabrera for testing positive for a banned, performanceenhancing substance. The San Francisco star outfielder, former Yankee and 2012 All-Star Game MVP will be ineligible for the next 50 games because a drug screen detected in his body illegal testosterone supplements.

Taking these injections to induce muscle growth amounts to cheating, and can be a significant health risk, having been linked to increasing incidents of heart disease and prostate cancer. Admitted steroidstaker Ken Caminiti, who has confessed to using during his 1996 National-League MVP season, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2004 at age 41. To indicate that this deadly misbehavior is no longer acceptable, Major League Baseball officials are right to punish Cabrera severely. Especially because, not long ago, the sport became embarrassingly tarnished by performance-en-

hancing substances. Looking back at baseball statistics from just a decade past, it’s difficult to believe that today’s hitters - whose production is noticeably lesser - compete in the same sport. Offense numbers attained by athletes in ballparks in the 90s and early twenty-first century are curiously prodigious. Professional baseball in America dates back to the 1850s, but the top six amounts of homeruns ever hit by a player in one season all occurred during 1998-2001. This unusual uptick in power which rewrote a classic sport’s

record books was at the height of MLB’s Steroid Era. This was a regrettable stretch in which, according to reports, a large percentage of players abused the strength-amplifying drug, sacrificing long-term health for immediate muscular enhancement. Certainly, this is not what MLB members should be demonstrating to kids. Young athletes revere professionals. Seeing adult players bettering their abilities by taking steroids or other dangerous substances could be enough for youths to misjudge the activity appropri-

ate or safe. Multiple tests have shown that steroids , testosterone supplements and similar materials have an especially pernicious effect on still-developing bodies of children and teens. In the mid-2000s, MLB finally began to crack down on abuse of performance-enhancing drugs. Tougher screening coupled with harsher penalties seems to have worked. Batting numbers are way down compared to the offense inflation of the Steroid Era. Conversely, pitching numbers

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Steroids Continued from page 23 have improved considerably. Overall, modern hurlers are throwing harder, and maintaining high fastball speeds deeper into games. Readers are logical to question how this physical improvement came about. Are pitchers naturally superior now? Or are they taking some new, untraceable, illegal substance? Lingering viewer suspicion - not monumental hitting statistics - is the true legacy of the Steroid Era.

What’s much more important, though, is that with Cabrera, MLB leaders continue to signal a shift toward sternness regarding dishonest, illicit conduct. While this message apparently has yet to reach all players, area youth athletes must observe: cheating, particularly of the bodily toxic kind, stands against everything American sports teach about work ethic, integrity and responsibility to one’s teammates and fans. Kyle Swartz is the editor of The North Haven Citizen, sister paper of The Berlin Citizen.

Virus Continued from page 20 brain. Symptoms may occur 4-10 days after being bitten and 1/3 of people die. There are two types of illness that occur, systemic and encephalitic. Systemic illness is abrupt and causes chills, fever, malaise, joint pain, muscle pain and the illness can last 1-2 weeks. Encephalitic illness is characterized with abrupt onset, especially in infants, as it is more severe with symptoms such as fever, headache, irritability, restlessness, drowsiness, anorexia, vomiting, di-

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Assisted Livi vision Assistedng Services Inc. was estab lished in 1996 Living Serv Connecticut. ices Inc. has by Sharon D’A become the quila. Und maintain their The business provides a fastest grow broad range ing business er her leadership and of provides serv independence while cont of its type inuing to live in-home eldercare serv ices ices that help in Central branches - Mer to 100’s of custome at home. Shar rs older adults company is proj iden, Bristol, and Clin and families throughout on now employs over ton, Con ecte with nect d to make over icut. The busi 150 staff that others slated Sharon started 50,000 visits to open in the ness the busi into ness after carin next year. This has three for non-med the homes of ical g the elderly. year, the care, light clea in-home services such for her grandfather who had Alzheime Doctors appo ning, food preparation, as Companions and Hom r’s. She iden and tifie ema intm Handymen and ents, hiring “Live-in shopping. She also broa kers that can assist with d a need ” staff that personal can stay with dened services by prov environment. Chore personnel that iding can Her clien perf rides to staff are care ts teachers, CNA fully selected orm basic home maintena 24 hours a day, and hiring and com nce and and compass ’s, social work, and past oral care. They e from diverse backgrou promote a safe home ion. Sharon enjoys nds all share her vision of relia like retired nurses, This article is a collaborative working bilit y, trustworthine relationship a tribute to Shar ss, with State and on made poss local Soci ible by her cust omers, family, al and Health Services. and employe es.

Deadline for Both Publications is Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 This is your chance to showcase your business services & products as well as your accomplishments to the Berlin Community

Wednesday

Boys soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central High School, 345 p.m. Girls swim - BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville, 3:45 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern High School, 6 p.m.

Thursday

Boys soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern High School, 3:45 p.m.

Friday

Football - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Platt at BHS, 6 p.m.

Saturday

Tailgate flea market Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a Tailgate Flea Market for Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church parking lot. The event is free to the public. Refreshments are available. For more information or to rent a table, call Linda Tencza at (860) 3441455. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Sage Park, 6 p.m.

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Volunteers make a difference

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

Pedaling for Pathways

Hospice help

The 14th annual Pedaling for Pathways is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m., at Walnut Hill Park, New Britain. Pathways/ Senderos is dedicated to eliminating teen pregnancy by addressing its root causes, assuring high school graduating and promoting adult self-sufficiency. For more information, call (860) 229-2776 or email gelterich@snet.net.

Briefs

Literacy Volunteers

LLC

860-828-7877 951 Farmington Ave., Berlin, CT 06037

Free to Breathe

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

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BERLIN Brick Cape, 2 bdrm., 2.1 bth. - front to back liv. rm. w/FP, remodeled kit. Formal din. rm. 3 season sun rm. 1st flr. in-law apt. with sep. entrance. $179,999. Kathy Bialek 860 205-3351.

KENSINGTON Fantastic family home. Quiet cul-desac location abutting Shuttle Meadow CC. 9 rms., 4-5 bdrms., 2.5 bths., extras galore, many updates. $399,000. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282.

BERLIN Beautiful Home - Potential In-law!!! $469,900! 10 room home located at the end of cul-de-sac. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths - home has beautiful hardwood floors and custom features everywhere! Open concept main floor, gorgeous kitchen stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops spacious family/living area.

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BERLIN 7 Rm. Colonial. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bths. 1st flr. laundry. 2 car garage. Gas heat. C/A. Hardwood flrs. New roof 09, furnace in 2010.. Convenient to schools. $259,900. Dennis Phaneuf 860 944-0282.

KENSINGTON Lovely well maint. 4 bdrm. Cape on quite side street. Updated roof, windows, kit. & bths. HW heater 3 mos old. 1 car gar. Move-in condition. $224,900. Kathy Bialek 205-3351.

Location, Location, Location! Come see this lovely 4 bedroom home! Located in the West end, this tree-lined property has so much to offer! 2.5 baths, large eat-in kitchen, newly refinished hardwood floors. 3.56 Acres! A rare opportunity to own so much land & privacy! A must see! $349,900! 1257903

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The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments, through its Road to Recovery program. Treatments patients are often too sick to drive. A cancer patient who receives radiation therapy might require between 20 to 30 trips

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RSVP of Central CT is looking for drivers to provide seniors with safe and reliable transportation to and from medical appointments. Mileage and supplemental insurance is provided. For more information, call (203) 634-6070 or (860) 2247117.

to the clinic within six weeks. Chemotherapy patients might receive weekly treatments for up to a year. Volunteers receive training, orientation and are asked to volunteer for at least one hour, one day, once a month. The Road to Recovery program will match drivers’ availability with the needs of patients. For more information or to volunteer, contact Bonnie Baldwin at (203) 563-1529 or bonnie.baldwin@cancer.org.

Road to Recovery

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Literacy Volunteers of Central Ct., Inc. are looking for volunteer tutors. No experience is necessary. Training, conservation and support is provided. Training sessions are scheduled for Sept. 25, 28 and Oct. 2 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call (860) 229-7323 or email Vicki at lvccfamlit@gmail.com or visit www.literacycentral. org.

RSVP drivers

A terminally ill patient’s sense of isolation is often made worse by the lack of comforting human touch. Muscles may be contracted and stiff. Patients may spend their days immobile in a recliner or bed. Knowledgeable massage therapists and Reiki volunteers offer compassionate touch, relaxation, a sense of well-being and emotional health. For the volunteer, getting to know someone at the end of life is a gift in itself. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Connecticut is looking for licensed massage therapists or Reiki practitioners to visit patients in their homes and nursing facilities in southeastern Connecticut. All VITAS volunteers receive orientation in end-oflife care. VITAS massagetherapy volunteers must have a current massage license. VITAS Reiki volunteers must have a level 1 Reiki certificate. For more information or

to volunteer, call VITAS Manager of Volunteer Services Pat Wilson at (860) 4944600.

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Library News

LOST & FOUND

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Children’s programs Mother Goose Time - Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their families. Share books, music, bounces and fun with babies. No registration is needed. Older siblings are welcome. Playtime - Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Playtime is an informal gathering where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can play and socialize together. Parents must attend. No registration is needed. Programs Tuesday, Sept 11- Stock Group at 1:30 p.m. No registration necessary. Tuesday, Sept 11 - Book Discussion Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. No registration necessary. Wednesday, Sept 19 - Couponing 101 at 6:30 p.m.- Learn how to cut your grocery bill in half and how to find great deals online. Join Gina Juliano for an informative and fun night. Participants should have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet to benefit from the class. To register, call (860) 828-7125. Thursday, Sept 20 - Sit and Knit at 6.pm. No registration necessary. Monday, Sept 24 - Foreign Film at 6 .m. All About My Mother, an Oscar and Golden Globe winning film. Rated “R”. To register, call (860) 828-7125.

Volunteers Continued from page 27

Hospice VNA HealthCare Hospice is recruiting hospice volunteers who are interested in making a positive impact in the lives of local residents facing life-limiting illness VNA HealthCare Hospice volunteers play an important role in terms of being directly involved in patient care. Volunteers perform tasks such as staying with a patient so the family can take a break, providing companionship to hospice patients and their caregivers, running errands for a patient and/or family members, providing administrative office support among other things. Training classes are available for those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. The goal of the training is to help define the role of a hospice volunteer, and it covers the history and phi-

Online databases The following databases are available to Berlin-Peck Memorial Library cardholders. To view these databases, visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us/ . Patrons will be instructed to enter their library card for access. A to Z in the USA -The “go-to” resource for U.S. state and territory information. No other product combines so many cultural, historical, and social topic reports with so many modern and vintage maps, photos, and other images. A to Z in the World- A database of country profiles, with detailed coverage of more than 100 topics each. No other single source covers so many cultural and educational topics, so well, for so many countries. A to Z World Travel -A massive database of constantly updated information on 175 cities of the world. It provides indepth information on major topic areas of society and culture, travel, communications, business, trade, marketing, and security. Great resource for travelers and researchers. Ancestry.com - With 7 billion genealogical records from across the globe and millions of family trees, this is the world’s largest online family history resource. This database can only be accessed inside the library. Consumer Reports Online - Research products here before you buy them.

losophy of hospice, team building, help with communicating effectively, ways to manage death, dying, and bereavement, and concepts of spirituality. For more information about the VNA HealthCare Hospice Volunteer program, call Donna Gordon at (860) 4937349 or dgordon@vnahealthcare.org.

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J O B S ■ TA G S A L E S ■ C A R S ■ H O M E S ■ P E T S R E N TA L S ■ I T E M S F O R S A L E ■ S E RV I C E D I R E C TO RY

AUTOMOBILES

LOST Small Male Cat. Black & White Tuxedo. Short Hair, Shy, Needs Meds. Vacinity of Colony & Houghton St. Bristol. Call (860) 589-0297

AUTOMOBILES

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

DODGE CHARGER 2010 4 Door, Automatic, SXT, RWD Stock# P4036 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

(203) 235-1686

Acura TSX 2009 2.4 DOHC, I-VTEC, 6-Speed AT Stock# P4074 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

Chevrolet Cobalt 2005 4 Door Sedan Stock# 12-998A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

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

(203) 269-1106

(203) 818-3300 BUICK CENTURY 1999 Green, 96K, 4 Door. Automatic. Air, Power Steering. Leather interior. Remote starter. Very Well Maintained. $4500. (203) 238-7130

Chevrolet Impala 2004 CADILLAC CTS 2005 Automatic, RWD, 6 Cylinder Stock# BH749A $11,995

4 Door Sedan, Automatic Stock# 12-897A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

(203) 235-1686

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

Blind services The Board of Education and Services for the blind seek volunteers to read, shop, drive or sort mail for blind neighbors. Volunteers are also needed for office work, computer projects and reading on tape. For an application, call (860) 602-4129, toll-free (800) 842-4510, ext. 4129, or email lori.st.amand@po.state.ct.us.

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CADILLAC DeVille 2001 With Livery Package 8 Cyl Auto. 4 Door Sedan. Stock# BH750A $8,995

(203) 235-1686

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.

HONDA CIVIC LX 2009 Sedan, Automatic Stock# 12-968A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

For advertising, please call (203) 317-2303

Thursday, September 6, 2012— The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

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

A GREAT DEAL! Can be found Every Day At STEPHEN TOYOTA 1-800-479-0843 or

PETS & LIVESTOCK

www.ctautomall.com

Hyundai Elantra 2009

KIA SPORTAGE 1999

4 Door, Automatic, GLS, PZEV Stock# P4053 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

$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

(203) 818-3300

BUICK Park Avenue 2005 Sedan. White w/tan leather interior. Very clean. Mileage 57,600. $10,500 or best offer. Call 203-265-7555

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

DODGE Stratus SXT, 2006 blue, low mileage, excellent condition, full documentation available, automatic, a/c, CD/AM/ FM, tires in good condition, interior excellent. Best offer, asking $6500. Call 203-2384679 or 203-671-4386

SATURN S SERIES SL1 2002 $2,988 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $788 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

DODGE Ram Hemi 1500 Quad Cab Laramie 2004 8-cyl. Power Windows, AM/FM/CD Player, Alarm system, Power Locks, Well maintained. 232000 miles Excellent condition. $10,500 OBO Call Joe (203) 600-8708

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088 TOYOTA Corolla 1995. Very good conditon, new brakes, new tires, 4-CYL, Automatic, 145 miles. $2700 or best offer. Call (203) 379 7676

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

Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

Cars Starting At $199 Down

NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 S 2007 ONLY $399 DOWN!* I-Key, Bluetooth, All Power Stock #130002A

HONDA CIVIC 2005 ONLY $799 DOWN!* Automatic. Gas Saver! Stock #120615A

DODGE DAKOTA 2003 - 4x4, quad cab, excellent condition, low miles, $11,500 OBO. Call 203-671-3402

SUV’S

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

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

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

(203) 235-1686

BUICK LUCERNE CXS 2006 ONLY $699 DOWN!* Leather, Sunroof, Chrome Alloys Stock #120515A

HONDA CRV 2005 ONLY $799 DOWN!* Sunroof, 6 Disc, One Owner Stock #120226Q

*Does Not Include Sales Tax, Registration or DOC Fee

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

LINCOLN 2009 MKX FORD MUSTANG SE 2002 ONLY $299 DOWN!* Loaded. Low Miles. Stock #P8879A

LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006

Your Job Is Your Credit

(203) 630-0088

(203) 235-1686

PURE German Shepherd Puppies For Sale! 2 males left. Already received physical/shots, healthy. Both are black & brown. Mom & dad both here & AKC registered. 203-537-6239 or 203-537-5740. Located in Wallingford, Ct.

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

CHRYSLER 300 Touring 2005 ONLY $499 DOWN!* Leather, Fully Loaded Stock #120666A

HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L 2006 ONLY $299 DOWN!* Alloys, Sunroof, Leather Stock #120509A

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2005 4 WD, Automatic, 4 Door Stock# 13-019A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

NISSAN SENTRA 2010 4 Door Sedan, Manual Stock# 12-583B Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

Always a sale in Marketplace *Does Not Include Sales Tax, Registration or DOC Fee

*Does Not Include Sales Tax, Registration or DOC Fee

GERMAN Shepherd puppies, working lines. Ready now, 2 males, 1 all black $1500, 1 dark sable $1200, AKC. Guaranteed, serious inquiries. Please call (860) 655-0889

Automatic, AWD Stock# 5660A $32,995

*Does Not Include Sales Tax, Registration or DOC Fee

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

AMERICAN Bulldog X American Pitbull Pups 4 males, 3 females. Sire is out of Vader Red, Hines bloodlines. Dam is linebred GR CH Virgil. Males - $500. Females - $500. Excellent family/working dogs. Call 203-715-5906 BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Chihuahua, Boxers, Labs, Pomchus, mixed breeds, rescues available. $250+ 860-930-4001 FREE BOXER Mix, very good with children and other animals. Not housebroken. She was rescued from an abusive home. Looking for a good home. Call (203) 464-8044

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

INFINITI i30 2001 Automatic Stock# P4057A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

AKC GSD German Shepherd Puppies, OFA, Blk & Tan $1200 neg, Ready Aug 22. http://www.pawsnplay.us 203-651-9145

Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616 Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.

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

A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

30 PETS & LIVESTOCK MALTESE Lhasa Poo puppies for sale. Two, one male & one female. 8 weeks without shots. $450 obo. Call (860) 759-0886 SIBERIAN Husky and German Sheppard mix puppy. $400 (203) 802 -7000

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES AMANA White French Door Refrigerator. In Excellent Condition. 5 years old. Asking $750. (203) 697-9242

BEAUTIFUL Solid Oak Bedroom Chest $275 or Best Offer You move. 860-301-5464 angelak705@sbcglobal.net

Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-5 QUEEN Tempur Pedic Bed Set $250; Ethan Allen 36” Cabinet $75; Ethan Allen Buffet Cabinet $100; TV Armoire $100; Ethan Allen End Table $50. Call (203) 284-0728

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1998 Bayliner Trophy Boat for Sale. Walk around Cutty, 120 Merc, OB, Full Canvus, GALV Trailor, GPS Fishfinder. $8,400 Call (203)996-2057 ELECTRIC Typewriter Wallingford, $35 or Best Offer (203) 626-9169 HOVER Rug cleaner, used once. $65, Long playing records from the 40’s and 60’s, Large selection. Call (860)276-8822 NEW Pella Entry Door, Wood Grain Fiberglass, RT Hand inswing. 3 panel w/ oval glass. 36 in x 80 in x 1 1/2 door. $400 or best offer. (860) 205-7337.

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 6, 2012 WANTED TO BUY

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

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buys Napier jewelry and costume, Meriden & Wallingford items, old lamps, silverware, old pictures & frames & estates. 203-639-1002 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

CASH For Swords, Helmets, Etc.

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 WANTED Top dollar paid for Vintage tools, hunting and fishing items, toys, pottery, and any other collectibles. Dave any time 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Beginning to Advanced Levels Welcome. Certified Music Teacher. Over 10 yrs prof exp. Call Mark 203-235-1546 Fall Openings Available

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

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

HOUSES FOR RENT LAKE FRONT Sunny 2 Br Cottage, Middlefield. Fireplace, Wood Floor, New Bath, New Kitch. Rent by owner $1300 Credit check. Call (516) 376-5288 GOLDS Gym Platinum Power Tower, Fully Assembled, Mint. Asking $150 Call (203) 697-9235

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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

$$$ CA$H $$$

203-237-3025 Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

WLFD. Nice 3 BR, 1 bath, 1 car gar, on cul-de-sac. W/D hookup, full bsmt, yard, dogs allowed. 2 mos sec & credit ck required. $1400/mo. (203) 284-0597

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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 BERLIN 2 BR, 2nd Floor. Large living room. Extra clean. All appliances included. Garage. No smoking. No pets. $975 per month. Call 860-234-0289 MER 2 Br $780. 1st fl. Very quiet, Clean, Lot’s of cabinet, counter space. Carpeted LR. Private deck, 2 -car park. Lincoln St. 203-516-8060 MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $900 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 BR Freshly painted. New carpet. Stove & refrigerator. Off st. parking. $625/mo plus 1 month security. (203) 687-2032 MERIDEN 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Stove & refrigerator incl. WD Hookup. Just remodeled. No pets. $650/mo + sec. 203-537-8153

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

1 & 2 BR Available Starting at $650 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 2 & 3 BR Apts for Rent Avaliable. Prescott & Webster St. Starting 9/1. Call Scott (203) 715-1965 MERIDEN 2 BR 3rd Floor Apartment. Nice area w/parking. $750. mo. incl. fridge & stove. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. required. Sec & 1st month rent. Call 203-608-8348. MERIDEN 2 BR, 1.5 Bath Townhouse. Quiet. Completely Remodeled. West side. Hookups. Well maintained. No pets. $975 + utils. Credit ck. 203-269-9755 MERIDEN Crown Village 2 br. Just renovated. H&H incl. Pool access. $995. per mnth + sec. L & E Prop Mgmt 203-886-8808.

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY

HOME DOCTOR Since 1949. Small to large jobs. Complete carpentry, additions, kits, baths. Credit Cards. 203-715-8850 #573358 REPAIRS Large or Small. Stairs, railing, interior, exterior, entry door & window replacement done by owner. Also provide addition, finish bsmnt, decks & complete home improvements. Free est. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com YALESVILLE CONSTRUCTION. Lic & Ins. #0631937. Additions, roofing, siding, decks, baths, kitchens, trim, floors, remodeling & plowing. (203) 535-2962

GUTTERS

GUTTER CLEANING Seamless Gutters Custom Gutter Covers Lifetime no clog warranty Comm & Resid CTHandiMan.com 1-888-456-6033

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

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

MERIDEN Senior Citizen Special. 1BR Apts. No Security & 1 Month Free Ask for Details. $750 Heat, Electric, Hot Water included. Private Balcony. On Bus Line Right Across from Senior Center. Call (203) 639-4868

MIDSTATE PAVING

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

MERIDEN Spacious 2 BR Like New! On-Site Laundry & Parking, No Pets. Call 860-810-2941

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

MERIDEN-Summer St. 2BR, clean BA, kit & BRs, great cond! W/D, refs, $850/mo. sec. Avail. Now! Sect 8 appr’d. 203-213-5585 MERIDEN. Studio apt, $465/mo. Utilities not included. Downtown on bus line. Also 2 BR $625/mo. (203) 982-3042

HOME & OFFICE Cleaning Honest, Reliable, Friendly. Weekly Biweekly. Free Est. www.callellie.com 860-357-8101

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

YOUR Home will be sparkling clean. Free estimates. Good references. Ins. More than 10 yrs exp. (203) 802-1551

JUNK REMOVAL HANDYPERSONS

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 213-4567

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

DRIVEWAYS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MERIDEN-Apt for Rent. 3BR, 2nd flr. No pets. $1,000/mo+sec. Call 203-687-7659

HIGH QUALITY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Many years in business, fully insured. References available. 20% Off Back To School Deep Cleaning. Call for free estimate Clean My Space, LLC 860-539-8725

DECKS

MERIDEN Fully Furnished Private & Clean. 1 BR, LR, Kit & pvt bath. $675/mo. Lease & sec deposit req. No pets. Also, 3 rms unfurnished. 203-235-2372

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

HOUSE CLEANING

QUALITY DRIVEWAYS CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

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

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

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

PMIC LLC Property Superior Craftsmanship w/many years of professional experience. We make your dream bathroom and kitchen into a reality. Cost Effective and Fast Turn Round from Start to Finish Free Consulting and Estimate (203)439-0533 License and Insured #HIC.0632521 YALESVILLE CONSTRUCTION. Lic & Ins. #0631937. Additions, roofing, siding, decks, baths, kitchens, trim, floors, remodeling & plowing. (203) 535-2962

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

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 1-888-456-6033

LANDSCAPING BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Renovations, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios, Drainage & Backhoe Work. Concrete repairs and refinishing stairs & stoops. Free Est, Reasonable Rates. Lic#563661 203-237-9577 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430 HEDGE TRIMMING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Top Soil/Seed/Lawn Installation. Clean-Ups, Brush, Pricker & Small Tree Removal. Trim Hedges. Clean Gutters & Powerwash. 203-530-4447 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maintenance. Pruning, hedge trimming. Free est today! Lic & ins. 203-213-6528 #616311

LANDSCAPING 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

MASONRY AMERICAN MASONRY Stone Wall, Brick block, Repairs, Stairs, Patios, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Stucco. Free Estimates. #0577098 Jimmy 203-982-3087 JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 27 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498 LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544 MARIO’S Masonry. All types of masonry and repair work. No job too small. Over 20 years exp. Fully lic & ins. 0614297. 203-565-5904 or 203-271-7917 MNA SERVICES, CHIMNEY & MASONRY WORK Repair, relining & const. Waterproofing. Inspections. Fully ins. & lic. #0674024. SENIOR DISCOUNTS. FREE estimates. Call 203 714-7143 or cell 203 600-9439 O & E Masonry. Chimney repair, brick, stone, pavers, sidewalks, 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. Licensed & insured. Free est. Rooms starting at $200. Anthony 203-814-7661 #631687

PAVING

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

MIDSTATE PAVING QUALITY DRIVEWAYS CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8

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

Thursday, September 6, 2012— The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

DESIGNER / PAGINATOR

MERIDEN/Wallingford Line. Penthouse. Third Flr, 4 1/2 Rooms, Modern, Sky Lights, FP, WD on Flr, No Pets, Quite, Off Street Parking (203) 686-0818

ROOFING

C&M CONSTRUCTION

POWER WASHING

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

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699 SOFT WASH HOUSEWASHING Your House Gets Cleaner & Stays Cleaner Longer - GUARANTEED! Gutters & siding will look new! Ext windows and screens washed with every housewash. Guaranteed no damage to property or siding. 860-839-0839

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

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

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

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

203-639-0032 joe@gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319 J. HALL CONSTRUCTION Roofing, Siding, Decks, Windows, Remodeling, Additions. No Job Too Small Fully Licensed And Insured Contact Jeremy 203-537-2534 Reg#0575625

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 ROOFING, Siding, Decks, Gutters Lifetime Warranties Available Accepting all credit cards. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

(203) 639-1634 TILE, MARBLE, GRANITE V & W Tile Co. Projects or repairs involving tile, marble or granite. Ct. reg. #0619856. Call (860) 628-0040

The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! A Pressureless Wash Gutter black lines & Streaks Green Mold, Black Mildew. Dirt, Grease & Grime - GONE! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

Gonzalez Construction

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

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

(203) 639-1634

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

ROOFS R US All roofing, carpentry, windows, gutters, siding. Since 1949. Financing. Credit cards . 203-715-8850 #573358

SERVICES OFFERED

HOUSES FOR SALE

203-269-0135 d ce du 000 e , R 20 $

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 SIDING CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

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

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

MERIDEN 128 Gale Avenue. 2 Family, Highly desirable location, property sold as is. 1520 sq ft, under .5 acre. Each floor has kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom. $140,000. 203-710-6661

NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 570899. Call (203) 699-TREE PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Clean-Ups, Hedge Trim, Brush, Tree, Soil/Seed/Lawn Installation. No Job Too Big or Too Small. 14 Yrs Exp. 203-530-4447

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

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week - plus security.

Dry farm screened topsoil.

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

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. Call 860-982-4819.

WALLINGFORD- 2 Family5rms, 3br on 1st fl- 2brs on second plus walk up attic. Some fresh paint & a manicured lawn adds to this home’s appeal. $159,900. Call Kathy Thuerling 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD$159,900. Desirable location, this home features 6 rms, 3brs, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage. Set on a quiet level lot. House has great potential and priced right. Call Sue Farone for all details 203265-5618

Mail resume to: Erik Allison Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450 or email: eallison@record-journal.com No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED

MERIDEN. $164,900 Simple & smart, scale down & go easy on the budget w/this 2BR ranch. Spacious living rm w/fp, EIK, fenced beautiful corner yard w/ covered patio & non thru st. Call Sue Farone 203-265-5618

ROOMS FOR RENT

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING

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

WALLINGFORD 40 So Cherry Street. Elec heat. 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths. No pets $975 plus $1500 security Oct 1st. (203) 265-1873 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. 5 rm, 3 BR, 1st flr, 2 family. No pets. Credit check. $900 + utilities. Call 203-284-1853 WLFD. 2 BR, 2nd flr, all new, w/d in unit, off st parking, porch, no pets, no smoking. Owner/agent. $1000/mo. Washington St. (203) 265-1551

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

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

SIDING

$2 educ 0 , ed 00 0

PLUMBING

SOUTHINGTON-2 BR, 1 bath, 1st flr, w/d hookup, great yard, off st parking. $900/mo. plus utils. No pets. (860) 919-4231 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 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, Third Floor. North Main St. No Smoking, No Pets. $750 plus utils. 2 months deposit. Credit Chk Required. Call (203) 269-5973

Join the Record-Journal Creative Team. We are looking for an experienced person to work part time two days a week to help with the pagination of our weekly newspapers. Must know QuarkXpress or Adobe InDesign. 12 hours a week minimum, Monday and Tuesday PM.

DRIVER/SCHOOL BUS DATTCO is hiring school bus drivers and STV drivers! If you are retired but not tired, a parent with kids, or just looking for good work with good people, come see us. We provide the training for you to get your CDL. Excellent starting pay and opportunity for advancement. Contact the following locations for more information or to apply. AA/EOE Middletown/Cromwell 860-635-8234 Durham/Middefield (Region 13) 860-349-8479

DRIVERS WANTED Growing Food Distributor Seeking CDLB Drivers Good driving history. Heavy lifting required. Good pay with full benefits & 401K plan. Apply in person, Monday-Friday, 9-3, with driver’s history.

Thurston Foods MERIDEN. SUMMER SPECIAL 2 family house. 138 Veterans St. $119,900. 2 BRs each flr, many upgrades, low maintenance. More info call (203) 537-0683

HELP WANTED CENTRAL CT Health District, Board of Health Secretary PT Position Available. Responsibilities: Attend Board Meetings, Prepare Mins. & Working Notes. See our website for examples www.ccthd.org. Meetings 3rd Thurs of each month @ 6:30 pm. $15 per hour Approximately 6hrs per month. Call 860-721-2828 CHILDCARE Teacher FT needed for NAEYC Accredited School Readiness Program, Meriden. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Associate Degree in E.C.E. or related fields. Benefits Available, Call Fil Montanye (203) 686-1438. EOE/M/F/D/V. 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

You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.

30 Thurston Dr Wallingford, CT 06492 HVAC Technician. Around the Clock Heating & Cooling, Inc. in North Haven, is seeking a residential HVAC technician. Must have “B, S or D” license with 4 years minimum experience with a strong oil background and live in our service area. AC and Sheet metal experience a plus. Competitive salary, commissions, company vehicle, 401K, medical, vacation & holiday pay available. Call Lauren at 203-2392226 for confidential interview. INSULATION INSTALLERS Exc benefits & pay. Must have exp and valid driver’s license. CBC and drug testing req. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981 LANDSCAPER Landscaper Hamden area, year round. Must be able to use landscaping equipment, large mowers and snow plow on luxury apartment buildings, A valid driver’s license needed, Competitive pay and benefit package included. Fax resume to 203-407-0390 or E-Mail Joanna@tagcos.com LANDSCAPER Landscaper Hamden area, year round. Must be able to use landscaping equipment, large mowers and snow plow on luxury apartment buildings, A valid driver’s license needed, Competitive pay and benefit package included. Fax resume to 203-407-0390 or E-Mail Joanna@tagcos.com

HELP WANTED BARMAID Wanted Part Time Days/Nights Call 203-265-2626 for Appointment SEAMLESS Gutter Installers. Exc benefits & pay. Must have exp and valid driver’s license. CBC and Drug Testing Req. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981 SERVER Full or Part Time Apply: Violi’s Restaurant 688 Westfield Rd., Meriden

SPORTS MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCER PART TIME The Record-Journal is looking for someone to help with local high school football coverage for the newspaper and web site on Friday and Saturday nights. Duties include uploading stories, photos and video to web site. Also helping with newspaper production. Knowledge of high school sports and uploading of web sites helpful. Send resumes to: sports@record-journal.com or Sports Editor Record-Journal 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450 Tool/Die

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit & cable fittings. Currently, we seek qualified individuals with the ability to design, build & maintain progressive stamping dies. The right candidate needs to work to specified tolerances; willing to receive training to update their skills; work independently on assigned projects; and able to troubleshoot problems in the press. Knowledge of CAD; Sinker EDM and Wire EDM a plus. Contact Jim Connor, Director H/R, Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, Fax: 203-378-9818 E-mail: jimc@bptfittings. com EOE WANTED Part Time Bartender Tues/Thurs Days 11-6pm. Will Train. Apply in Person. Grand Central Sports Bar. 76 Quinnipiac St. Wallingford.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 6, 2012

SALE DATES: Thurs. Sept. 06 - Sept. 12, 2012 TV Chef Basket

OR Robo Stir

Stirs while you cook

Comp. $9.95-$11.95

6/$

YOUR CHOICE

OR $ 1.50 ea.

Lifesmart

Wood cabinet 1500 watts heats up to 1800 sq. ft., ECO setting for efficient power, digital LED remote, swivel casters

Like Seen On

Compare $259

(includes winch and cable)

18' Round ...............................................39.99 21' Round ...............................................59.99

169

25 lb Nyjer Thistle Seed or 25 lb Signature Blend Wild Bird Food

Your Choice

24' Round ...............................................69.99 28' Round ...............................................89.99

Duraflame Stove

20”x10.75”x23” Compare $100

Winterizing Chemical Kits

Fireplace TV Entertainment Center

47.5”x16”x32.5”

1252410

Compare $400

299

Dept. Store Label Better Tees

Zip Front Hoody 0r Pull-On Pant 80% Cotton /20% Polyester

•Premium cotton •Crewnecks, scoopnecks, mocks

Comp. $15 & more Your Choice

Comp. $16.99 Your Choice

New England Patriots! Hoody

Tees

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Anti-Freeze

Velour Separates

399 449

Wall or corner unit Heats up to 400 sf.

1 Gallon

Comp. $36

1 Gallon Liquid or Powdered Shock

Winterizer

S-XL Lots of colors!

Comp. $40 & up

4’x5’ ...................................7.99 4’x8’ Heavy duty ......13.99

10,000 Gallon..................8.99 20,000 Gallon...............14.99 30,000 Gallon...............19.99

Dept. Store Label Winter Fleece Jackets

Famous Outdoor Retailer Womens Fleece Tops

Ice Equalizers Pool Pillows

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•Distributes heat evenly for optimal brewing •Fully enemeled interior •Includes stainless steel infuser

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Deluxe Water Tubes

your choice

4 Styles to Choose From

20 Lbs Country Blend Wild Bird Food

In Ground Pool Covers

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Comp. $34-$35

2999

Commercial Commercial Grade Grade Winter Winter Pool Pool Covers Covers

6-Element Infrared Heater

Cast Iron Teapots

50 Lbs Black Oil Sunflower Seed

JOB LOT

48” Reflective Fiberglass Driveway Stakes

12 in 1 kitchen tool

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm

Ocean State

Comp. $20

Cumberland Stove Works

Long or Short Sleeve Tops

• Heat up to 2,200 sq. ft.• Produces up to 45,000 BTU/HR 5 Star HVAC Rating

Model # MF3800 2,200 sq ft. Pellet/Multifuel Burning Stove

• 1350 watts • 3 heat settings • Thermostat

Sold nationally for $3,450

1,999

$ Zippered Mattress Encasement

Mattress Protector

Waterproof

Twin ................ 18 $ Full.................. 20 $ Queen ............ 22 $ King................ 24 $

Full, Queen or King

Your Choice

Premium Memory Foam Toppers

Super Bug Zapper

Free 300 thread count cover with 17” skirt

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1.5 MILLION POINT AREA RUGS

416,000 points of yarn per sq. meter

Extraordinary quality! 70% savings!

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Made in Turkey

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35 Full

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All Sizes

King Twin Controls

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Luxurious Synthetic Lambswool Blankets

Microfiber 6 Piece Sheet Sets 60 Grams - Solids & stripes

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Slip Cover Closeout at 70% savings!

50”x 60” Lambswool Throw 100% Synthetic

Twin

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Premium PVC - lifetime warranty $ 59”.................Comp. $40..... 19 $ 68”.................Comp. $40..... 19

81”x27”x20” Comp. $15..............

King

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28” Hard Sided Spinner $ Comp. $120 .............................................. 24” Hard Sided Spinner $ Comp. $100 .............................................. 20” Hard Sided Spinner $ Comp. $90 .................................................

59 49 39

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School Supplies!

100 SQ FT OF SHADE

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6 for$10

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Upright Windtunnel With attachments

Your Choice

50%

Men’s & Ladies Graphic Ts

Hoover®

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Durable Durable ABS ABS Construction Construction with with Poly Poly Carbonate Carbonate Shell Shell

Canister Vac

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Remanufactured

GREAT SELECTION!

LATEX-ITE®

Compare $39-$79

1999

Optimum Pro (8 Yr Wnty)................................... 24.99 $ Airport Grade (4 Yr Wnty)................................. 19.99 $ Driveway Crack Filler (1 Gal)............................ 10 $ Driveway Trowel Patch (1 Gal)........................ 10 $

8’ Outdoor Log Rack Holds full face cord of wood

COMMERCIAL GRADE

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100

Magnum 12’x12’ Gazebo Compare $139.99

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Driveway Sealers

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Check the grommet f or your favori te brand!

Novelty Print Loungewear Pants

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Queen Twin Controls

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with labels removed Comp. $20-$30

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Or 40¢ each

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Comp $60

3/$

5 $ 2

Furniture Furniture Covers Covers

Lawn & Leaf Bags

Wasp & Hornet Killer

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NEW SHIPMENT OF BERMUDAS!

4000 starting watts, 12 running hours at 50% load

Siena & Contempo Collection

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Your Choice

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3500W Generator

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Knit Bottoms

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Choose from henley or crews; jersey, waffle or wicking

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Men’s Tops

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Oil Filled Radiator

130

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