Berlin Citizen Dec. 20, 2012 by Ryan Millner

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Heightened security Proposed indoor gun range has at Berlin schools residents concerned By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Town officials met Dec. 17 to discuss the tragedy that struck Newtown on Dec. 14. Superintendent David Erwin said the Board of Education is currently reviewing its security plans in a series of meetings to ensure it is upto-date. “We want to make sure our security plan is meeting the safety of our students. Security is at the forefront,” Erwin said. “We want to make sure students and parents are comfortable. We don’t want them to think a school is an unsafe place, especially in the light of what has happened.” As part of a routine that has been in place for several years, officers patrol and walk through schools at least twice a day. But Deputy Chief

John Klett said the Berlin Police Department is working with BOE to heighten police presence at all the schools and at all kindergarten and preschool morning and afternoon classes. Mayor Adam Salina said a constant police presence will continue at all schools throughout the week, but he is confident in the security of the schools. “The town, the school system and the police department have taken many steps over the course of the last several years to improve security. Whether that is through locking mechanisms on the doors, camera systems or evacuation and lockdown plans at all the schools, we’ve done a lot of work with security and I can’t say we are lacking in

built in a portion of a vacant building in Berlin, located at 1427 Berlin Turnpike. The site is bordered by Scarborough Fare, a residential neighborhood. A Creative Kids Learning Center/daycare facility and USA Baby store are located

By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen Owners of the BMG Guns and Ammo retail shop, currently located in the Newington section of the Berlin Turnpike, are requesting a special permit for a shooting range to be

directly across the site. Residents had a chance to comment on the request during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Dec. 13. Town Council chamber was packed with over 100 attendees. See Concerned, page 4

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

Scarborough Fare homes border the soon-to-be BMG guns and ammo store.

See Security, page 26

Commentary: Balloons over Willard By Mame Little Special to The Citizen

characters that students at Willard have transformed into “balloons” for the “Balloons Over Willard” Thanksgiving Parade.

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The Cat in the Hat, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Pinkilicious are all hanging out in the hallways at Willard Elementary School. Visitors can find these particular literary characters near the preschool, kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Down the hallway near the second and third grade classrooms, onlookers will find Poppelton, the frog from “The Frog and Toad” books, and the princess, from “The Princess and the Pig.” If observers travel even farther down the hallways to the fourth and fifth grade class-

rooms, they are equally apt to find Bob, from “The One and Only Ivan,” Lardo the cat, from the book “Pie,” and the dragon, from “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.” These are only a few of the nearly 500 favorite book

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Carolers to occupy train station Submitted by Kathy Miller

Art students from Berlin High School have painted wooden figurines of Victorian Christmas carolers as part of an art project. The art department collaborated with the Berlin Garden Club to create a display that will be set up inside the Amtrack Train Station, once renovations are completed. The carolers are a representation of the era the station was built. Mary Pera, Berlin Garden Club member, said the carolers will go up during future holiday seasons. Pictured are Megan Rugar (right) and Kayla Tenore (left).

Inside Calendar.................24 Faith .........................6 Health.....................20 Marketplace............28 Letters ......................8 Obituaries.................6 Opinion.....................8 Real Estate ............26 Schools ..................14 Seniors ...................19 Sports.....................21

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The Berlin Citizen asks a favor of you, in the form of your creativity. This year, we will begin an annual Creative Arts issue, which will be coming up Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, and we need your help filling the pages of those two issues with your poems, essays, letters, photographs, paintings, sculptures and more. We are excited to announce that this year’s theme is earth, so send all your earth-related and earth-themed creative content our way by Thursday, Dec. 20. Here’s how: email to mszakacs@theberlincitizen.com (please write Creative Arts in the subject line) or mail to P.O. Box 438 Kensington, CT 06037. We can’t wait to see your earth-themed creative arts this year! Thank you in advance for your contribution to The Berlin Citizen. Monica Szakacs, editor

Thursday, December 20, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen

Berlin teen wins Miss Polonia CT By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen Miss Polonia Teen CT 2013 winner Deana Sobilo, of Berlin, said she is an advocate against bullying and

has plans to start her own campaign in the future, following in the footsteps of singer Demi Lovato. Lovato is an ambassador for a campaign called “mean stinks,” sponsored by Secret,

in which a percentage of every deodorant purchased supports the anti-bullying campaign. “It’s just really great to see someone who has that much influence on a large population taking a stand and doing something positive that effects so many teens and adults around the world,” Sobilio said.

During the question and answer segment of the pageant, Sobilo said she wishes for war and violence to end around the world. “I wish for all of our troops to come home, including my cousin because he is fighting for our country now overseas,” she said. “All the soldiers are brave for what they do.”

Soblio said winning the title was the best moment of the year for her, especially since she is an aspiring model. She has been modeling since the sixth grade and has done bridal and runway shows. She also won Miss Facebook for the most votes on the social media network

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Concerned Continued from page 1

One person spoke in favor for BMG’s right to open a gun range. Nine people spoke against the proposal, stating they are concerned for the safety of children who not only live in the area, but also attend the daycare. BMG previously had a permit accepted to open a retail store in a portion of the vacant building. During the PZC meeting, it was made clear that the owners will be shutting down their Newington shop and relocating to Berlin, even if the special permit for the indoor gun range is denied. Alex Dulay lives on Scarborough Fare, a street behind the proposed site, with his fiancé Leesa Beaumont. During the meeting, he said members of his community are not as concerned with what will happen inside the enclosed range as they are for what might happen in the parking lot. BMG owners said their establishment will be a cold range, meaning all firearms must be unloaded, have the safety lock on and enclosed inside a case. The facility will be used for educational and demonstration purposes. “This is why there will only be four lanes. It’s not going to be a hectic environ-

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During the Planning and Zoning meeting, Alex Dulay showcased a makeshift target constructed of three quarter inch plywood, insulation and sheetrock. Dulay said he shot a 9mm and a Ruger 22 hand gun, from 25 yards, and a .22 caliber rifle, from 150 yards, at Blue Trail Range in Wallingford. All the bullets went through the target. Dulay said his home is constructed of half inch plywood and is less than 25 yards away from the proposed site.

ment,” one of BMG’s owners said, adding that there will be a trained NRA range officer on duty at all times to ensure safety inside the facility. The owner also said assault weapons will not be used at the range, although these weapons will be sold at the Berlin site, as long as a ban is not in place. But Dulay said guns can accidently discharge in the parking lot, “especially if a person is trying to unload

their gun in the car before they enter the range.” “Neighborhood and gun range just doesn’t make sense to me,” Dulay said. “All it takes is one accident.” One home, occupied by the Moore family, is approximately 45 feet behind the lot. Jennifer Moore, mother of two young daughters, said when she bought the property four years ago she never imagined a gun range or store in her backyard.

“It’s very scary knowing that my kids play outside all the time in the summertime, we eat dinner on our deck in the summertime,” Moore said. “A gun could potentially go off and I don’t know if it will hit my home or hit my child.” She is also concerned of the property value decreasing. Ellen Sibilia, an owner of Creative Kids Learning Center, said parents have come to her with concerns.

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“Unless you are going to build a wall around the entire place, there is no way that you can guarantee none of these bullets will go wherever,” she said. “I’m going to lose a lot of families because of this. It’s definitely going to have an impact on my business.” After an hour of testimony from the public, Planning and Zoning continued the hearing until Jan. 10, 2013, in order to further review the proposal. With the tragic events in Newton on Dec. 14, some residents have stepped up their opposition to the BMG request. Beaumont, who was also at the PZC meeting, started a petition on Dec. 14 after she heard about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She said what has happened is heartbreaking and the community wants to make sure this doesn’t happen again. “I have the petition online and I sent it to all my friends, neighbors and other community members,” Beaumont said. “I also wrote a letter to the Attorney General asking for his help and my fiancé called Gov. Malloy and left a message. I’m hoping that the gun shop owners will drop their proposal, considering the tragedy that has struck this state.” The Berlin Citizen asked Mayor Adam Salina to give his opinion on the proposed gun range and retail store after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, but he said he cannot comment on the issue because he does not have a vote on the Planning and Zoning Commission. “Town Council doesn’t have authority to weigh in on the regulatory issues of land use. I’m sure that the tragedy will be weighing on everyone’s minds when it’s taken up again in January,” Salina said. “We have a competent and passionate and thoughtful Planning and Zoning commission, and I’m sure they will take everything into account.” The public will have another opportunity to speak about the proposal at the January meeting.

Thursday, December 20, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen

Annual illuminaria display planned

BPD recognized Burger King employee for bravery The Burger King Restaurant, 144 New Britain Rd., was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on Aug. 4, according to the Berlin Police Department. During the robbery, one of the suspects leapt over the front counter and confronted the staff. The robber grabbed one individual who had attempted to hide, gathered the remaining employees and, with his handgun pointed at them, directed the employees to the rear of the restaurant demanding to know who the manager was and the whereabouts of the restaurant’s safe. Yadira Velazquez, a longtime employee and the assistant manager responsible for the Burger King evening shift staff, stepped forward and identified herself. Upon doing so, the perpetrator isolated Velazquez in the restaurant office and instructed her to open the safe. In a calm and collected manner, Velazquez complied with the suspect’s demands and opened the safe. As recorded by the security surveillance video of the incident, she can be seen assuring and calming the agitated suspect and in so doing, effectively ensuring the safety of her fellow Burger King Restaurant employees. Velazquez remained composed and attentive despite the imminent threat to her life that she surely must have felt as the suspect pointed his handgun directly into her face at close range. In recognition of the bravery and courageous behavior she demonstrated under duress, Velazquez is commended for her civic valor. The professionalism and calm demeanor she demonstrated when faced with this crisis is extraordinary and undoubtedly contributed to the safety of herself and her coworkers. Velazquez was presented with the Berlin Police Department Chief ’s Achievement Award by Berlin Police Commission Chairman Joseph Annunziata at the Commission’s meeting on Dec. 5.

The 3rd annual illuminaria display is scheduled for Christmas Eve on Worthington Ridge. This year’s display is dedicated to the victims and their families of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Alan Pipkin, a member of the Berlin Fire Department, offered to have the names of the 26 victims printed on the bags. Volunteers are still needed to set up the illuminaria bags on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m., in the lower level of Berlin Congregational Church, Worthington Ridge. Volunteers are also needed to meet at the church on Christmas Eve, at 2 p.m., to place the bags along Worthington Ridge. Donations are welcome. For more information, contact Chris Rose at (860) 690-8869 or email chrisbrose@comcast.net.

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Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled a Longest Night Service for Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., for those who experience sadness and loss at this time of year. A prayer vigil will be included for those who wish to pray for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Come light a candle. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled worship and fellowship opportunities: Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve worship, at 5 p.m. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship, for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour imme-

diately following. An adultstaffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped with personal-assist hearing devices. In addition to monthly communication, communion is offered Sundays, at 9:45 a.m., for anyone who wishes to participate. The Berlin Congregational Church scheduled free Tot Time for every Thursday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., for parents with children up to 5 years old. Craft time, play session, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is needed. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

Kensington United Methodist The Kensington United Methodist Church has scheduled a Christmas Eve Family Service for Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with readings and carols.

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The Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., has scheduled a Taize service every third Tuesday of the month. Along with 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, from 7 to 7:30 p.m., 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.

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Frances Patricia (Frawley) Lukas, 85, long-time resident of Kensington and beloved wife of Henry Lukas (Lukasiewicz) for 63 years, began her next journey Nov. 29, 2012, departing peacefully from the Southington Care Center. Frances was born May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Mary (Link) Frawley Devanney and stepdaughter of Donald Devanney, of Newington, and later of New Britain. Frances leaves behind and will forever be loved by husband Henry; her two children Karen and Timothy Lukas; her grandchildren Jessica Lavoie, Jacob Lukas and Jarrett Lukas; brothers Eugene Frawley (Meridan) and George Frawley and his wife Theresa (New Britain), and niece Christine Regula (Kensington). Other nieces and nephews also reside in Connecticut, Florida, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington. Frances was pre-deceased by

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her brother Harold Frawley. Frances enjoyed an outstanding professional career as a registered nurse, including many years at New Britain General Hospital (Hospital of Central Conn). She also worked as a private duty nurse providing patient care that was greatly appreciated by local patients and their families. Frances loved to explore, both close to home and abroad. Frances and Henry’s Matterhorn train ride along with fly and drive travel offered fond memories. Visits with her grandchildren Jessica, Jacob and Jarrett, children of Timothy, provided much joy, even the splashes on her from their cannon-ball pool antics. The recent birth of Jessica’s daughter Zaria in 2010 was special to Frances. Pictures and visits from the little princess never failed to bring a smile to her face. In keeping with family wishes, there will be no calling hours or services, although all are encouraged to take a few moments and offer their own personal prayers and thoughts. We are grateful to her friends who offered her their support and company over the past few years. May the light of the season shine upon all. Those wishing to remember Frances with a gift can make a donation to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on her behalf. Frances greatly enjoyed the Talking Books program and their availability clearly enhanced her quality of life. Gifts in her memory can be sent to: Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Rd., Berlin, CT 06037.

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Obituaries Elsie Kingsbury

Kingsbury, Kristin and Reese Tingey, of Coventry, and David and Cristina Strong, of St. Louis. The great-grandchildren are Ryan and Lindsey Catlin, Jack and Brooks Pulito, Keeley and Andersen Martin, Chase Lubert, Connor and Kayla Tingey and Olivia and Angelica Strong. Her nieces and nephews, and their children are Randall, Beth and Emily Judd, Margery, Lee and Elizabeth Chase, Patty, Bob and Katie Bessey, Peter, Laurie, Priscilla, Amy and Sue Humphrey, Ralph Jugo, Laura Taylor, Celeste Oliver, and several great-grand nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thank you to the warm, caring and talented caregivers from Companions and Homemakers. A service celebrating her life was held Dec. 17, 2012, at the Kensington Congregational Church. In memory, contributions may be made to the Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar St, New Britain, CT 06051 or the New Britain Industrial Museum, 185 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051, and/or do something nice for your family as Elsie would. Share a memory or note of sympathy at carlsonfuneralhome.com.

Joseph Whiting Joseph Richard Whiting (“Dick”), 66, passed away Dec. 11, 2012, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, after a long illness. He was born in New York City and had attended Walt Whitman High School in Huntington, N.Y. He graduated from City College of New York and worked in the travel industry, taking any opportunity to see new places. Though he spent most of his life in New York, he also lived in Massachusetts and, more recently, Connecticut. He was proud that he had visited all 50 states and many foreign countries, though his favorite destination was Hawaii. Dick was a formidable trivia buff, rarely losing any kind of trivia competition. He had a passion for airplanes and airliners and kept a log of all the planes he had ever been on. Affable and caring, Dick was happiest when he was with his family and those he loved. He was a member of St. Paul Church. Dick is survived by his daughters, Noelle Gold and

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Elsie (Jugo) Kingsbury, 89, of Berlin, passed away on Dec. 12, 2012, after a brief Illness. She was the widow of Warren Elliott Kingsbury. Born in Hartford, the daughter of Elsie Duhain and Ralph Jugo, she grew up in New Britain, lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two years for her father’s business with Landers, Frary and Clark, then returned to graduate from New Britain High School in 1941. She graduated from Edgewood Park Junior College in Briarcliff, N.Y., with an Associate’s Degree in merchandising. She married her high school sweetheart in 1944. Together they had five children, and lived in New Britain and Berlin until North and Judd transferred the family to the Philadelphia and New York City offices. They returned to Berlin in 1962 where her life revolved around her large family, her many great friends and her community. She loved to cook for her family, 365 days a year. During the war, Elsie worked at Fafnir Bearing and Stanley Works. When the kids were grown, she worked many enjoyable years at the New Britain Herald as a proofreader and at the Hartford Courant as the Berlin correspondent. Her volunteer community activities included the Berlin Girl Scouts, the New Britain General Hospital Auxiliary and the New Britain Museum of Art. She served as president and board member of the New Britain Art League, was a board member of the Sheldon Child Guidance Clinic and president of the Berlin Garden Club. One summer she led a school cultural enrichment program for St. Paul Church. Elsie studied painting under Carl Henry from 1976 to 1996 at the Art League of New Britain, and at the Wesleyan Potters and the West Hartford Art League. She eagerly tutored friends and family in painting. Her passion for

books led her to volunteer at the Berlin libraries. She enjoyed dinners with the Mr. and Mrs. Club of Berlin, playing bridge with friends, traveling, collecting and trading postcards and creating many interesting scrapbooks full of news, culture and photos. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Warren Kingsbury; a daughter Phyllis Kingsbury; and her siblings Henrietta Judd, Phyllis Humphrey, Clovis Jugo; her brother-in-law Howard Humphrey and sister-in-law Jessica Kennedy Jugo. She leaves three daughters, Diane (Mrs. Randy Pulito, of Naples, Fla.), Leslie Kingsbury (married to Leslie Strong), of Ajijic, Mexico, and Marie (Mrs. Patrick Martin, of Ft. Myers, Fla.), as well as her son Warren Jeffrey Kingsbury, of Windsor Locks; her grandchildren are Kenneth and Amy Catlin, of Plantsville, Warren and Julie Catlin, of Sarasota, Fla., Darren and Jean Pulito, of Moorestown, N.J., Allison and Jonathan Lubert, of Haverford, Pa., Joseph and Lauren Martin, of Barrington, N.H., Daniel Martin, of Pittsburgh, Pa., James Jeffrey Kingsbury and Christopher Kingsbury, of Berlin, and their mother Wendy

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 20, 2012

Commentary

The flu, Part II:

Open book:

Lessons learned and myths busted By Tanya Feke, MD Special to The Citizen

Influenza is not synonymous with your everyday virus. It is a specific virus that affects the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) and it can be deadly. There is no “stomach flu” as much as the phrase is tossed about. The flu spreads from person to person when infected water droplets reach the respiratory tract. When someone talks or coughs, those tiny droplets can travel up to

Santa’s Express

To the editor: The officers and members of the Kensington Rescue Fire Department want to thank all the participants of the 6th Annual Kensington Fire Rescue Santa’s Express. It was a very successful year for us. Over the nine days that the Santa’s Express was running, we made

six feet. When people cough into their hands or onto an object, they can also spread the flu when another person touches those particles and then touches their own mouth or nose. You would be surprised how many times a day the average person touches his or her face. Lesson one: Cough into your arm, not your hands. It does not assure you will not spread infection, but you will reduce the risk for direct contact with the flu. Lesson two: Wash your hands frequently. Whether

over 270 stops and Santa visited and delivered gifts to close to 1,000 children with the help of his elves. This event would not be as successful as it was without all of you. Thank you again and we look forward to next year. Kensington Fire Department

Mom remembered To the editor: In mid-November, Nathan Semiday, a New Britain Senior Football player lost his mother, Angela, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A respectful young man, Nathan was reticent about sharing and kept to

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you use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub, being vigilant can wash away any droplets you may have been exposed to and reduce the risk that you spread those particles yourself. Lesson three: Do not share eating utensils or dishes with persons who are sick. It may sound obvious, but old habits die hard, especially among loved ones. Symptoms of flu can vary See Lessons, page 10

himself. As players, coaches and parents found out about his loss, many in the school and community have rallied to his side. New Britain Friends of Football arranged to have round black helmet stickers with a gold “5,” Nathan’s number, and a simple inscription of “MOM” placed on all the players’ head gear for the last game of the season with Berlin High School. We stood on the side lines waving helmet cut outs with the stickers as the team entered the field and the Berlin announcer read a statement to inform the fans of

All about the kids By Helen Aveline Special to The Citizen Some say this time of year is all about the kids. Here at the Berlin-Peck Library we are always about the kids, but even more so when they are home from school on vacation. There are lots of things going on that will interest your younger family members. On Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 6 p.m., we will be showing the newly-released on DVD, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.” The film is rated PG and lasts 94 minutes. Families are invited to drop in and bring a snack and seating. We have a very special treat for you on Thursday, Dec. 27. Minstrel and storyteller Mary Jo Maichack entertains families with children ages four and up with her program “King Frost and Chilly Tales for Chilly Children.” This delightful show is just right to celebrate winter with tales, poetry, tunes, even a dance and story for the audience to act out. Kids love King Frost, a Russian fairy tale. Will the kind girl get a treasure of diamonds, or rubies warm as

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Lillian Cookson, 4, said she can’t wait for Library Land — an interactive, life-sized, candythemed board game that is planned for Dec. 28, at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. kind hearts? Will the nice little dog ever get his blini? Join us at 1:30 p.m. to find out. Who likes to play Candy Land? Come and see how the children’s department has been transformed into a dazzling, candy-themed, See Kids, page 10

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Thursday, December 20, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen

Quotes of note for the 2012 holidays The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us, despite all the ads, music, festivals, decorations, cards, TV specials and on and on. Suddenly, it’s “the eve” and time to reflect on the passing of another year and the mysteries of the season. Below are a few quotes from those who have tread these times before us and who offer bits of wisdom, humor and joy to see us on our way. Some are well-worn words; others put a new spin on old traditions. These warm thoughts make me smile and I hope you do, too. - Olivia L. Lawrence, news editor Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?” Virginia O’Hanlon, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no child-like faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. ~ Excerpt from the editorial page of The New York Sun, written by Francis P. Church, Sept. 21, 1897

You know you’re getting old, when Santa starts looking younger. ~ Robert Paul Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home! - Charles Dickens

Get the biggest aluminum tree you can find, Charlie Brown. Maybe painted pink. ~ Lucy, from Charles Schultz’ Charlie Brown Christmas

“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” ~ From Leaving Home, Garrison Keillor

The Grinch hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Oh, please don’t ask why, no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or maybe his head wasn’t screwed on just right. ~ From - Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” ~ Andy Rooney

There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. ~Erma Bombeck

I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included. ~ Bernard Manning

May the lights of Hanukkah usher in a better world for all humankind. ~Author Unknown

One can never have enough socks,” said Dumbledore. “Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” ~ From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K. Rowling

Now, near the Winter Solstice, it is good to light candles. All the nice meanings of bringing light to the world can be beautiful. But perhaps we are concentrating on lighting the world because we don’t know how to light up our own lives. ~Ralph Levy, “Hanukkah - Another View”

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 20, 2012

Youth group gives back

Eagle Scout Garrett Daigle, of Boy Scout Troop 41, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Daigle has been a scout since 2000. He has attended numerous troop outings including summer camp, 2010 National Jamboree in Virginia, National Youth Leadership Training and Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, where scouts hiked in a mountainous region covering 30 miles in six days and included surviving an electrical storm, firing a black powder gun and climbing Mt. Baldy, with an elevation of over 12,000 feet. He has held numerous leadership positions in the troop and continues to participate in scouting as an adult leader. Daigle’s Eagle Project was the construction of two, six foot long display cases that were installed at the Berlin V.F.W. The display cases provide additional room for the presentation of military memorabilia donated by veterans and their families. As a result of donations received for this project, Daigle presented not only the display cases, but a substantial cash donation to the veterans to use at their discretion.

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Pictured, from left: Erin Ferris, James Lynch, Jake Neault, Noah Neault, Julia Gdovin, Douglas Truitt of the Town of Berlin Community Services Department, Rayne Lynch, Eric Oates, Emma Wilcox and Meghan Oates. Members of the Berlin Congregational Church youth group recently delivered canned goods and non-perishable food items collected at the church to the town barn where they helped box the items for distribution. The effort was part of an overall drive conducted by the Town of Berlin Community Services Department.

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Letters Continued from page 8 Nathan’s loss and asked for a moment of silence for Nathan and his family. The crowds on both sides of the field respected the request. The Berlin players, who were getting game ready, later inquired more about the stickers and their coach told them of the situation. In the last week of the season, the young men of the Berlin football team, while continuing on in their post season play, collected money and purchased a variety of gift cards for Nathan to use for shopping and eateries. The money will be used for his

Kids Continued from page 8 life-sized interactive game board. Walk through a castle and see giant bonbons, gumdrops, lollipops, fruit and hot chocolate. Answer all of our trivia questions correctly and win a prize. Arrive anytime between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 28, to play. It will be fun for children and grown-ups of all ages. The Construction Club will meet on Saturday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. Legobuilders in grade one and up may register now. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at the stroke of…noon. We’ll have games,

To the editor: We may be the last holdout in the world without weapons of mass destruction stockpiled in our home. It is a sad state of affairs when gun retailer’s parking lots are as busy as a church’s after a major tragedy like

the one at Sandy Hook. I know I don’t want to open the can of worms called the debate on “gun control,” but maybe now it’s time for someone to do just that. How many innocent people have to die before we say something and do something? Yes, you have the right to bear arms, but why anyone would need a semiautomatic assault rifle for home and personal protection is beyond me. Maybe sometimes the bad guys you so fear of breaking in to damage your life already live with you. Pray for Sandy Hook. Suzanne Helm Kensington

snacks, a film and more. Registration has begun for party-goers in grades one through five. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. By the way, the library will be closing at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 31. Moving into January, the children’s department will host a six-week series on how to play chess. Taught by Alexander Lemelsky, children and teens in grades two through 12 are invited to attend on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., beginning on Jan. 8. Please call (860) 828-7125, for more information and to register. And lastly, in conjunction with the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, the Berlin-Peck Library

will be presenting “Play for All,” a special needs playgroup that gives parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other while their youngsters play. The program is drop-in and all ages are welcome. We will meet on Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, in Berlin on Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 27. The group meets in Newington on Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11. We hope to see you soon. Happy holidays. For more information, contact Aveline at Haveline@town.berlin.ct.us. Helen Aveline is Library director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

graduation fees and end of the year activities. To date, the amount has reached close to $700. New Britain Friends of Football was so very touched with their thoughts and generosity, as is all who have learned of their actions. Thanks gentlemen. Craig Johnson President, NBFOF

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Obituaries Edward S. Hawrylik Sr.

lik, of New Britain; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Thomas Stanwicks, of Kensington; two grandchildren, Meghan and Lyndsey Stanwicks; a step-daughter, Jennifer Gable, and several nieces, nephews, and friends at McDonalds. He was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan Stanwicks. Services were held Dec. 18, 2012, from Porter’s Funeral Home, Berlin, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Entombment with full military honors followed in the mausoleum at St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain.

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but typically include fever, cough and muscle aches. Other symptoms may include sore throat, runny nose, headache and fatigue. These can sometimes be confused with a cold (also a virus) but influenza tends to have a more sudden onset. Also, colds are less often associated with muscle aches. If you are exposed to influenza, you could develop symptoms within one to four days, and you could infect another person before you show a single symptom. That’s right – influenza can be spread one day before you experience symptoms and up to one week after. Symptoms of flu may last a few days up to two weeks if left untreated. That, of course, assumes that no complications develop. People with underlying conditions like asthma, heart failure and diabetes may be at higher risk, also young children and patients with weakened immune systems, but anyone could develop associated pneumonia,

bronchitis, sinus infections, and ear infections. Dehydration is common. People die of complicated flu infections every year. The most effective tool in our arsenal against influenza is vaccination. Immunity to the flu develops within two weeks. Individuals older than six months of age are eligible for vaccination, unless they have an allergy to eggs, a past allergy to influenza vaccination or a history for Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Patients with ongoing fever, regardless of the cause, should wait until their illnesses resolve before pursuing vaccination. Unfortunately, there are several misconceptions in the general population about the available vaccines. Myth one: If I get the flu vaccine, I will get the flu. Not true. There are two types of vaccines available, the flu shot (an injection given into the muscle) and an inhaled vaccine (a spray breathed in through the nose). The flu shot is derived from inactivated virus. Because it is not a live virus, you cannot get the flu. The

nasal spray is formulated from a live virus that has been “attenuated.” This weakened virus will not cause flu in healthy people and is only recommended in people between the ages of 2 and 49 who are not pregnant. When people say they got the flu from the flu shot, they may be referring to low grade fevers that occur in the first 48 hours after receiving the vaccine. These mild symptoms do not occur because they have the flu but because their body is building an immune response against the flu. Myth two: If I get the flu, there are medicines to treat it anyway. Not necessarily. There are a limited number of medications available for treatment of the flu. Depending on the strain of flu you are exposed to, those medications may or may not be effective. Hoping there will be something to treat you with when the time comes is a bit foolhardy. Be ahead of the game. Myth three: I am healthy, so I don’t need to get vaccinated. The Center for Disease

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Kaczynski, Wojciech Kajzer, Julia Kemmling, Logan Kissane, Katherine Kolc, Kade Lamontagne, Megan Leary, Megan Leavenworth, Emily Lombardo, Victoria Marino, Bryce Martin, Olivia Martino, Sarah Mogielnicki, Landon Murphy, Courtney Nelson, Alec Norton, Mackenzie O’Connor, Daniel Paszkowski, Nidhi Patel, Kirsten Petry, Mitchell Pitkin, Anna Reyes, Lauren Roe, Adam Rustico, Kevin Savage, Alexandra Schulz, Anthony Sisti, Melissa Stanton, Lauren Trzasko, Abigail Underwood, Zachary Veleas. Grade 9 - Nathaniel Baretta, Nicholas Baruffi, Mackenzie Bowen, Lindsey Brochu, Jaclyn Colossale, Evan Cornwall, Jody DiCicco, Shawn Drain, Nicole Flaherty, Nicole Foertsch, Michelle Grieco, Alan Guild, Christopher Hauptfeld, Livia Hendrickson, Jamie Kasulis, Connor Ladd, Julia Lagace, Kyle Mahoney, Efrosini Makris, Lauren Negri, Zachary Pampuro, Alexandria Perrone, Angelique Perrone, Megan Pskowski, Lucas Radek, Mark Raynock, Connor Ruszczyk, Jacob Salee, Mia Salgado, Courtney Scalaro, Casey Spilka, Rachel Steck, Carolyn Stickel, Kimberly Tencza, Alyssa Vasil, Nicole Veronesi, Michael Zisk, Sara Zliczewski. Honors Grade 12 - Sebastian Addamo, Henry Aroian, Joseph Bosco, Fazli Bozal, Kimberly Caplik, Isabella Cialfi, Lauren Criniti, Peter Czepiga, EmilyAnne Deutsch, Sylvia Dobrowolski, Benjamin Durao, Mehreen Durrani, Daniel Fasciano, Nathan Galas, Nicholas Germano, Nicholas Ginotti, Kristina Hagmeier, Nicole Harris, Blake Haskins, Yaryna Hrynyukh, Eric Jha, Matthew Kall, Mujtaba Khan, Julia Kipphut, Ryan Kliszewski, Hannah Koziol, Laura Kuzoian, May La, Sabrina Labadia, Natalie Lombardo, Olivia Lombardo, Madison Macke, Paul Mariano, Briana McLoughlin, Richard Mullins, Brie Nickerson, Avery Ortega, Sarina Patel, Mason Paul, Leah Pawelczyk, Sean Pentalow, Victoria Prokop, Giorgia Rossetto, Grant Sakowitz, Shawn Scalora, Nicholas Seguljic, Marybeth Simmone, Daniel Stafstrom, Nicholas Strain, Tyler Stritch, Gabriel Szczygla, Michael Tirinzoni, Patrick Veley, Carly Vernacatola, Christopher Von Achen,

Cameron Wilhelm, Kyle Young, Caroline Zembko, Stephanie Zembko, Jordan Zima. Grade 11 - Nathaniel Aroian, Kristin Betz, Courtney Brennan, Alexandra Burness, Kelly Cohen, Jenna DelVecchio, Alexis Duquette, James Dwyer, Ryan Dziecol, Austin Forauer, Daren Grabowski, Ethan Greider, Ahmad Hassan, Reid Hilbie, Keli Jacobsen, Ashley Jensen, Arius Johnson, Samantha Jones, Olivia Kajda, Jessica Karwowski, Todd Koops, Andrij Kouts, Jordan Kradas, Austin Lawrence, Colleen Mannings, Casey Merola, Gabriella Morales, Michael Muller, Karol Nawalaniec, Natasha Nixon, Hallie Nygren, Bhumikaben Patel, Rutviben Patel, Gillian Pennell, Kelly Rohan, Daniel Rombola, Katherine Roux, Nathan Ruscito, Richard Schlichting, Kelly Shea, Kristen Stack, Jacqueline Sternberg, Luke Switzer, Elaine Tsun, Ryan Vernlund, Michael Veronesi, Jamie Wilkinson. Grade 10 - Max Adams, Danielle Asklar, Alexa Beisel, Jacob Bernard , Samantha Bilinsky, Alexa Bosse, Kathleen Bosse, Rachel Buck, Rhianna Burns, Melissa Calderone, Brandon Carasiti, Megan Carroll, Benjamin Cichowski, Francis Cirullo, Laura Cohen, Sara Davis, Robert DeGroff, Kenneth Fisette, Katherine Frederick, Travis Frisk, Sharon Goiz, Kaitlyn Guild, Kevin Kennure, Skyler Korn, Kelsey Kozikowski, Taylor Lupini, Kristin Madeia, Geoffrey Main, Kayla Maslowski, Maya McCann, Tiffany Nguyen, Lillian Peccerillo, Gregory Philippon, Mackenzie Recck, Matthew Rocco, Abby Simmone, Daniela Sznaj, Theodora Tomasitis, Cyrus Tyler, Michael Vanderspek, Katherine Wicander, Kamila Zielinski. Grade 9 - Rachael Aresco, Shaun Benoit, Andrew Bosco, Mikaela Bourgoin, Alexis Cabral, Kelly Cappa, Andrew Charbonneau, Paul Choma, Emily Conticello, Alexander Dastoli, Olivia DeGroff, Michaela Dehm, Christopher deRito, Emily DeVivo, Francesca DiMaio, Emily Dymczyk, Mikayla Giana, Samantha Giardina, Noah Gilbert, Emily Gombotz, Garrett Guite, Ethan Hansen, Jacob Harris, William Heimlich, Cole Johnson, Samantha Kuzoian, Alexander Ladas, Michael Lauria-Errico, Athena

Lawrence, Jake Loiselle, John Long, Samantha Lynes, Heather Mader, Carl Mann, Alexa Miano, Nicholas Mozzicato, Nicholas Naples, Olivia Norton, Vincenzo Pappalardo, Gregory Parisi, Jay Patel, Monil Patel, Shyam Patel,

Sarah Pskowski, Alec Rich, Kevin Rose, Kevin Roy, Ashley Rutledge, Nicholas Scalora, Benjamin Shemeth, Allison Souza, Ryan Steck, Valerie Sternberg, Sergiy Tomasitis, Erica Veley, Emma Wade, Hayley Wilhelm, Jared Zima.

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Emily Russo, second from right, with parents Jeff and Darlene Russo and DAR Regent Barbara Crede (left). At a recent meeting of the Willard-Welles-Stanley DAR Chapter, Regent Barbara Crede presented the DAR Good Citizen Award to Emily Russo, of Berlin High School. Each year high school seniors throughout the country are chosen by their schools to receive the DAR Good Citizen Award for dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

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Berlin High School first quarter honor roll. High honors Grade 12 - Melina Accarpio, Elizabeth Asal, Danielle Ayotte, Connor Bennett, Lawrence Betterini, Emily Charbonneau, Olivia Constantine, Matthew DeConti, Thomas deRito, Rachel Droste, Tom Drozdzowski, Kaitlyn Fisette, Meghan Foy, Nathan Giaccone, Justin Gombotz, Mariam Hassan, Jaclyn Hoffman, Tobias Hull, Morgan Imossi, Olivia Jablonski, Sana Khan, Daniel Klotz, Robert Ladas, Morissa Luddy, Rebecca Lunt, Geoffrey Magisano, Shannon Mahoney, Nicholas Mangiafico, Ryan Marquis, Nicholas Marino, Brendan McLarty, Scott McLeod, Emily Michaud, Emma Morelli, Megan Morrison, Brittany Nemphos, John Parillo, Stefanie Parillo, Jaydip Patel, Sanjiv Patel, Kevin Pirruccio, Kailene Rampone, Dominik Rokita, Gina Root, Megan Rugar, Emily Russo, Nicole Sapko, James Shemeth, Carly Simonides, Kaley Sokolowski, Gabrielle St. Jarre, Lindsey Stefens, Zaneta Subernat, Ian Tamburini, Kayla Tenore, Courtney Trzasko, Tyler Undercuffler, Kristina Wezdenko, Joanna Wojtun, Paige Young. Grade 11 - Karen Baldus, Kayleigh Barber, Lauren Baretta, Charlotte Black, Brian Bostrom, Michael Burek, Kasondra Colasanti, Matthew Cote, Henry Courchaine, Daniel Dabkowski, Gabriella DiMaio, Anthony Duong, Autumn Edelson, Emily Ference, Nicole Grieco, Matthew Heimlich, Jared Hendrickson, Gina Iozzo, Michelle Juarez, Gregory Konowski, Ryan Lea, Nefeli Makris, Alicia Maule, Erika Mazurkiewicz, Tyler Nguyen, Colleen Padykula, Jenna Paradis, Tess Rapaci, Casey Ringquist, Rachel Roe, Christopher Samiotis, Jenna Santangelo, Caroline Scarrozzo, Courtney Silvia, Natalie Souza, Brittany Sullivan, Timothy Synnott, Jelana Szymanski, Benjamin Tomasczk, David Tran, Dante Vasi, Victoria Vega, Megan Wicander, Mitchell Williams. Grade 10 - Emma Atkinson, Kevin Boninsegna, David Bordonaro, Suleyman Bozal, Rebecca Carriere, Patrick Carroll, Kayla Cervoni, Matthew Cohen, Cameron Criniti, Caitlyn DiCioccio, Jacob Guart, Evan Hale, Alexander Humen, Cara Johnson, Matthew

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Internet Safety at McGee

McGee Middle School has scheduled an internet safety program for Thursday, Jan. 3, presented by Justin DoBosh, a college student with a background in predator awareness, cyber bullying and social media safety. He is also scheduled to present the program at parents’ night, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m. DoBash was a victim of an online predator as a teen. He has written several articles on the topic of social media safety. He has also worked as a consultant for a global child safety company where he developed and implemented a new child online safety division with the company, and has trained franchisee owners worldwide.

For more information, call (860) 828-0323.

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 20, 2012

Fire prevention

Scholastic achievements

Submitted by Kensington Nursery School

The Kensington Nursery School two-day morning class learned about fire prevention by the East Berlin Fire Company. Firefighters 1st Lt. Richard Valuk and 2nd Lt. Derek Wnuk are pictured with the class.

Jordyn Rombola, of Berlin, was recently awarded a Power and Energy Systems Scholarship by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Peter Armetta and Taylor Luciani, of Kensington, have been inducted into the Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society, at Northwest Catholic High School.

St. Paul honor roll St. Paul School announced its first term honor roll. Berlin residents are noted in bold.

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The town of Berlin tax office has mailed the 2011 Grand List Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax bills. The bills are due Jan. 1 and must be paid before Feb. 1. These are bills for vehicles registered after Oct. 1, 2011, but before Aug. 1, 2012. Bills may be paid before Jan. 1, by mail or at the tax office, Town Hall, Room 22. If you do not receive a bill, call the tax office at (860) 8287023. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse the taxpayer from the tax or interest liability.

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Open house An open house retirement party for Antoinette Pajor, director of community services, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Senior Center. Sign up at the Senior Center.

Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The final clinics scheduled for December is blood pressure screening, Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.

Foot care Low cost foot care, provided by a specially trained registered nurse, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21, by appointment only at the Senior Center.

Services are provided by Catherine Brennan, RN, and include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and cleaning toenails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, lotioning and powdering of feet. Referrals are made to a doctor or Podiatrist when necessary. For fee information and to schedules an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Senior trips Jan. 8 - 10 - UConn Huskies vs. Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Jan. 17 to 18 - Mohegan Sun. Feb. 2 - UConn vs. St. Johns at Carnesecca Arena. Feb. 16 - UConn vs. Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Feb. 21 - CT Flower and Garden Show. Feb. 27 - “Newsies” on Broadway. March 13 - “My Wild Irish Rose” at the Royal Manor, New Jersey.

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Programs Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Photography Group –

Fridays, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and discussions. All kinds of cameras are welcome.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered

free of charge on Thursdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Senior Center. Appointments with Shelly Polo, LCSW, program supervisor, are required. The free service is made possible through a Marjorie Moore grant. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561.

Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Dec. 24: Knockwurst with sauerkraut and onions, buttered noodles, Scandinavian vegetables, sliced baked apple. Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day. Senior Center closed. Wednesday, Dec. 26: Minestrone soup, codfish cake, harvest rice, sautéed broccoli, 12 grain bread, fresh orange. Thursday, Dec. 27: Apple cider, honey glazed spiral ham, cranberry apple stuffing, winter blend vegetables, potato bread, hot fudge sundae. Friday, Dec. 28: Orange juice, homemade turkey loaf with gravy, O’Brien potatoes, country style vegetables, pumpernickel bread, lemon pudding.

Strikette Bowling results from Dec. 11: Jo Panico, 170; Marie Kaczynski, 160. Senior Bowling results from Dec. 14: Ferd Brochu, 222; Ed Picard, 200; Marie Kaczynski, 171; Gene Lemery, 165; Charles Snetro, 165; Jan Bennett, 161; Craig Clarke, 160; Walt Wallace, 160; Stan Dziob, 157; Sam D’Amato, 155; Rockwell Roberts, 154; Irene Willametz, 153.

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Support groups Support groups meet at the New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. For more information, call the contact number for each group. Breast Cancer Support

Group - First and third Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Radiation Oncology treatment center, waiting room. For people newly diagnosed or in active treatment for breast cancer. Free parking in front of building. (860) 224-5900, ext. 6307. Gyn Cancer Support

Group - Second Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dining Room B. For women with all types of gyn cancer. Facilitated by Maureen Bracco, APRN, and ovarian cancer survivor/advocate Cheryl Holmes. Parking in Quigley Garage validated. (860) 224-5299. Living with Cancer Support Group - Third Wednes-

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 20, 2012 day of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lecture Room 1. Facilitated by Diane DeFronzo, LCSW and Pastor Will Baumgartner. Snacks provided; parking in Quigley Garage validated. (860) 224-5299.

Nutrition class The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled free classes on nutrition dur-

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Boys basketball coach Mike Veneziano didn’t attempt to sugarcoat it: His team’s season-opener was a bad one. “Nothing went right. Nothing was good,” said the coach. The end result was a 69-45 thrashing at the hands of visiting Newington. “We were physical manhandled by a bigger, stronger, tougher, more talented team,” Veneziano lamented. “With that said, many of these players from Newington played in the Class LL tournament and beat an extremely talented East Hartford team last year. So we knew how good they were coming in.” Things didn’t start out badly for Berlin, however. Newington led by just one at the end of the first quarter, and the teams were tied, 9-9, in rebounding. But Newington turned up the heat in the second frame, outscoring the home team 26-5 while dominating the boards. “Although talent is a part of rebounding, Newington didn’t have any kids jumping over the rim for rebounds,” said Veneziano. “The rebounding

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Berlin’s Nick Tara takes it to the hoop in his team’s season-opener against Newington. The Redcoats came up short that night. edge in this game was all about hard work, attitude and toughness, and we lost all three categories.” Newington’s Edwin Gomez led all scorers with 24 points, while teammate Tim Blair added 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Redcoats were led by Brenden Vessichio and Darren Gilbert, who netted 14 and 13 points respectively. “The coaching staff has been telling the kids since the first practice that we don’t have a player that is going to consistently score 20 points a game, so we must play as a team,” Veneziano stated. “Hopefully this was an eye-opener for us. Time will tell.” Berlin was slated to face Middletown Tuesday night after press time. “Our schedule doesn’t get easier, and it’s a quick season, so they can either come together and play as team or I will find five players who will play as a team,” Veneziano said. The short-handed wrestling team generated 41 points and finished 10th at its own Pin Down MDS Invitational. Mount Anthony, Vermont won the talent-packed 11-team event with 327 points. Ledyard (189.3) and Springfield Central, Massachusetts (169.5) rounded out the top three. Berlin, with just six wrestlers in action at the event, had two place-winners. Rick Mullins was runner-up at 152, and Drew Mals was sixth at 120 pounds. Several Redcoats were still rounding into shape after football season and others were nursing injuries, leaving the locals with a miniscule roster. “The football players couldn’t participate yet because they just aren’t in wrestling shape, and I wasn’t comfortable putting them out there that soon against Photo by Matt Leidemer

At press time, the BHS girls basketball team owned a record of 2-1. Ashley Malloy, pictured in a game against Northwest Catholic, is averaging 12.5 points-per-game for the Lady Redcoats.

that level of competition,” said BHS coach Jim Day. “It’s probably the toughest tournament in the state, comparable to when we have the State Open ... For the kids that wrestled, I did get an awful lot of information that’s going to help us move from this point on.” Berlin also had a slight roster in its seasonopener, a 52-16 loss to Farmington. Day expected his full lineup to be in action this week. “When we get everybody back, we’re going to be very, very competitive,” he said. The girls basketball team (2-1) fell behind seven after one quarter and unbeaten Northwest Catholic pulled away in the second en route to a 72-42 victory in West Hartford. Kailene Rampone scored nine points to lead the Redcoats, while Paige Young contributed seven points and six rebounds. Alicia Maule had seven points, Ashley Malloy had seven rebounds and Kelsie Anderson grabbed six boards for Berlin.

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BHS Swim Preview

Plug pulled on Governor’s Cup

All-American leads team into battle

Intra-state All-Star game to take its place

By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Berlin High School boys swim team was slated to kick off its season this week. The following takes a look at the 2012-13 Redcoats. Co-coaches: Eileen Thurston (seventh year, 4249), Dan Thurston (second year, 1-12). Diving coach: Jenn Backus. Last year: The Redcoats finished fourth in the Central Connecticut Conference South Division and 14th in Class M. Key loss: Jakub Cwieka. This year: Berlin returned a solid core, highlighted by senior Dan Klotz. Last year Klotz claimed the Class M and State Open title in both the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly and earned All-America status in the events. The Redcoats also expect big things from seniors Ryan Marquis (freestyle), Nathan Giaccone (diving),

Tom Drozdzowski (butterfly, freestyle) and Fazli Bozal (freestyle), and juniors Luke Switzer (breaststroke) and Brian Kennure (butterfly, freestyle). Berlin has a slew of promising newcomers as well. Klotz, Marquis and Giaccone are team captains. Outlook: The Redcoats displayed a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic during the preseason. And, obviously, having an All-American in the pool gives any team a huge boost. However, although several team members show promise, many lack experience. Still, Eileen Thurston expects big things from her troops. “We are looking forward to a fantastic season with a great group of guys,” said the coach. “Our senior leaders set a strong example for our large group of new swimmers. They are working very hard already and are a tight-knit, determined group.”

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By John Pettit Special to The Citizen The Governor’s Cup was usually half empty. Visitor attendance is just one of the main reasons why the Connecticut High School Coaches Association announced Dec. 13 it will disband its annual Connecticut vs. Rhode Island football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Instead, a new All-Star game comprised of two allConnecticut player squads will replace both the Governor’s Cup and the annual Hall of Fame Classic between Fairfield and New Haven counties. The coaches association plans to present the details of the new game during a 3 p.m. press conference on Dec. 21 at Southington High School. “Financially, our (Governor’s Cup) game was good,” CHSCA president John Fontana said last week. “There was no question about it, but everybody just kept saying that they thought there were enough good players in the state and,

if we did things differently, it might draw more attention and more glamour than if we are playing Rhode Island all the time.” Connecticut had won 10 straight against Rhode Island, including a 14-8 victory in July. Overall, the Nutmeg State squad had an 11-3 series advantage. The lack of competitiveness as well as the fact that Rhode Island didn’t travel well led to dissolving the game. “I’m sad to see it go, only in the sense that when you have a state against another state, it’s a good rivalry,” Fontana said. “The problem is, we were bringing a majority of the people to the stadium. It wasn’t fair to the Rhode Island players that they didn’t have as many fans cheering for them. If they had a stadium like we have (at Rentschler), it would have been easier to go back and forth.” Sheehan head coach John Ferrazzi, who served as Connecticut’s offensive coordinator in the 14th annual game, was slated to be the head coach of Connecticut the next time around. Fontana said the CHSCA had a day-long meeting

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scheduled in which it will hammer out the details of the new All-Star game. Fontana said among the ideas being kicked around are: - Selecting players through an NFL-style draft, meaning high school teammates could be on separate All-Star squads. “You could have two Xavier kids on one team and two on the other, or (Hand’s) Steve Filippone could be coaching against his (high school) quarterback.” - The possibility of housing players for practice sessions. - The All-Star game will be played on June 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Rentschler with four days of related activities leading up to the game, which could include a golf tournament, youth clinic and high school coaches football clinic. “We’re going to do a lot of stuff to get football coaches together for three or four days, culminating with the All-Star game,” Fontana said. At the Dec. 21 press conference, Filippone and New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli will outline the new format and details of the game, including announcements of the coaches and assistant coaches and date for the combine. CHSCA All-State football photos will also be taken that day. Fontana said there are no hard feelings between Connecticut and Rhode Island over the demise of the series. “When we told them what we thought we were going to do, (Rhode Island officials) were interested in our new format,” Fontana said. “They said it might be a saving grace in their state for football. Once we get things set in stone, I’ll give them a call and go over our plan with them.”

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The McGee Middle School boys soccer team turned in a terrific 2012 campaign. The Spartans rolled up a record of 9-2-2.

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The Lady Redcoats played host to Middletown (2-2), after press time on Tuesday, before last season’s Class M runner-up Tolland visits on Friday. Tolland (3-0) averages 53.7 points and has allowed just 35 per contest in the early

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Malloy, who missed the Maloney victory, leads the Redcoats in scoring (12.5), while Rampone (10.3) and Young (10.0) also average in double figures through three games. Young, shooting 53 percent from the field, has made 12-of-13 free throws and leads the Redcoats in rebounding (9.0) and assists (3.3).

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Hockey -NewingtonBerlin ice hockey vs. NFASt. Bernard-Bacon, at Newington Ice Arena, 4:50 p.m. Wrestling - Berlin vs. Bunnell, Fairfield Ludlowe, Housatonic Regional, Jonathan Law, at Jonathan Law, TBA.

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.

Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Notre Dame-West Haven, at Notre Dame High School, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. Fitch, at BHS, 7 p.m.

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Snowflake is a sweet, beautiful 2-year-old girl. She is all white with amber eyes. Snowflake is affectionate and loves to cuddle. Kris Kringle is a handsome boy. He appears to be an exotic mix of a Siberian or Norwegian forest cat. Kris is mellow and easygoing and grateful to be inside. Snowflake and Kris won’t climb your Christmas tree, so this is a perfect time to adopt them and give them the gift of home, while they give you the gift of unconditional love. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. View all of the adoptable pets on fobac.org. Hand, at Newington Ice Arena, 8:30 p.m. Wrestling - Glastonbury Duals, at Glastonbury High School, TBA.

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Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, serves pasta suppers every Tuesday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. No reservations are required. The public is welcome. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. Playgroup - Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Boy Scout Troop 256 Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Vol-

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any way at any one particular school.” But some residents disagree. On The Berlin Citizen’s Facebook page, Ella Greaney Ellis said she is a mother of a child who attends Griswold Elementary School and was buzzed into the school Monday morning without her identity being questioned. She also said she did not see a police officer on scene. “This makes me very nervous, as I have a child in one of the kindergarten classrooms,” Ellis said. “There needs to be police at the schools all day, not only at drop off and pick up times.” Despite safety measures of locked doors in place at Sandy Hook Elementary

School, a shooter was able to gain access by force. Erwin said he will have discussions with police Chief Paul Fitzgerald to try to come up with an element in the safety plan that protects against forced entry. At the present time, Erwin said photo identification cards for all teachers, staff and administrators are being up dated and security measures are being heightened during visitor check-ins. “Right now, we are making sure all the doors are locked after students arrive,” Erwin said. “Any person who comes to the door has to state who they are and the reason they are there in order to get buzzed in, even if it’s a parent picking up their child. We want to make sure identifications are verified and visitors work directly with the main office.”

Salina said what happened in Newtown is a “devastating tragedy that has hit close to home.” “As a father of three young girls, ages 9, 7 and 4, and having to talk to my two

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available if students have any questions. “We really don’t want to impose more on them if they don’t need a discussion,” Erwin said. “Hopefully we will all work on this together.”

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NEWINGTON Updated and ready to move in. 3 bdrm. Ranch. Newly refinished flrs. Eat in style kit., LR w/FP. Part fin. lower level with 2nd FP. Walk to ctr., library and park. $169,900. Kathy Bialek 860 205-3351.

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Panorama City, Wilson; Severe Clear, Woods. Continued from page 2 Library Tea The Berlin Free Library, 834 teer, Grisham; Damage Control, Worthington Ridge, has schedHamilton; Peaches for Father uled its second annual Library Francis, Harris; Goldberg VariaTea for Sunday, Jan. 13, from 2 to tions, Isaacs; Train Dreams, 4 p.m. A limited number of tickJohnson; Prophet, Karyta; Capiets remain. For more informatol, Lancaster; Alys Always, tion, call (860) 828-3344. Lane; Jewels of Paradise, Leon; Book store Fiddler, Lewis; And When She Visit the Berlin Free Library’s Was Good, Lippmann; Inn at Discount Bookstore every Rose Harbor, Macomber; Angels Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. For at the Table, Macomber; Bring more information, call (860) 828up the Bodies, Mantel; Dressmak- 3344. er, Oberbeck; Killing Kennedy, Hours O’Reilly; Book of Madness and Adult hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 Cures, O’Melveny; Zoo, Patter- p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. son; Merry Christmas Alex Cross, and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 2:30 to 5 Patterson; Expats, Pavone; Tea p.m. Table, Richardson; Casual VaChildren’s hours: Wednesday, cancy, Rowling; Innocents, Segal; 9 to 11:30 a.m. (preschool pro12 Rooms of the Nile, Shomer; gram 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.); 7 to 8:30 Forgetting Tree, Solis; Dearie, p.m. (Kindergarten through Sprintz; Sins of the Mother, grade 5 program 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.); Steel; Age of Miracles, Walker; Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. (monthly proReturn to Willow Lake, Wiggs; gram.)

Parks Continued from page 18 Parent/child art class for K through grade 5. Easter–make an Easter themed craft on Saturday, March 16, from 10 to11 a.m. Soccer Madness “Soccercise” program – For girls and boys 3 to 5 years old. Learn basic soccer skills through unique games and fun activities. Parents are welcome to participate. Mondays and Wednesdays, from Feb. 4 through March 20, from 1 to 2 p.m., twice a week. Class is limited to eight to 15 participants. Deadline to register is Jan. 25. Performing Arts Inc. – Mondays, Feb. 4 through March 25. Grades K through two, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Grades three to six, from 5:05 to 5:55 p.m. Theater games, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, concentration exercises, voice and speech, sense memory, subtext, stage skills and script work. Registration accepted by Performing Arts Inc., only. To register, visit town.berlin.ct.us Departments and Officials, Parks and Recreation or performingartsprograms.biz. Red Cross Babysitting course – For children 11 years old and older prepare students to supervise children in the absence of parents or guardians. The course offers leadership and professionalism skills, child

care, child development, basic care, simple cooking and crafts, safety, safe play and first aid. Class one, Jan. 6 and 15; Class two, Feb. 6 and 13; Class three: Feb. 19 and 20, from 5 to 8:15 p.m. Instructional basketball For second grade girls and boys. Program begins on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Griswold Elementary School. Girls, 1 to 2 p.m., boys, noon to 1 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. The instructional program sets aside time each week for games. Program will run for eight weeks. Class space is limited.

Adult programs Men’s 31 and older basketball - Tuesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., at McGee Middle School, through April 2. Sign up for the season or drop-in at the door. Teams are formed on a nightly basis. Women’s 30 and older volleyball - Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at McGee Middle School, from Jan. 2 through April 3. Signup for the season for drop-in at the door. Teams are formed on a nightly basis. Core blast Pilates - Exercises are designed to strengthen and stretch every muscle in the body while also improving balance. Focus is also on developing a strong core while also increasing flexibility and movement. Mondays, from 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m., from Jan. 7 through March 25. Limit of 15 partici-

Wins Continued from page 27 in sports. This year, she joined the Berlin High School swim team. “I defiantly look forward to doing it again next year because it was an amazing experience,” she said. “It was actually my first time competitively swimming.” Soblio started the season with a record of 39.6 seconds for the 60 free style swim and by the end of the season, brought down her record by eight seconds.

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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

MERIDEN- 3 BR, 6 RMs, 2nd flr, 504 E. Main. Clean, convenient, nice. Appls, Washer/Dryer incl. Avail Now. $1050. 203-6861987 or 203-427-7990 No pets.

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MERIDEN- Nice 2 BR No pets. $795 per mo, Deposit, Credit & References. 25 Griswold Street Please Call 203-317-7222 MERIDEN- SMALL Efficiency All utilities included. $450/mo +1 Month Security. Call for info: (646) 345-2636 MERIDEN-3-4 BR 2 floor unit. Nice, big apartment. Off street parking. Available December 1. $1,250 per month. Call 203-440-1003

MERIDEN By Owner to Settle an Estate. 3 BR, Family Room, Finished Basement, 3.5 Baths, Screened Porch. 20 South View Street (203) 691-0046 (203) 237-7555

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

MERIDEN-4BR 2nd flr & 3rd flr. Liberty St. Recently Renovated Stove & Refrig, W/D hkup, off-St Parking, Yard, Storage. Sec 8 approved. $1275 (203) 506-6398

MERIDEN. Studio apt, $600/mo includes heat & electric, on bus line, no pets. Sec & ref. Call 203-982-3042. MERIDEN. West side. Clean 1 BR, heat, hw, electric. Hdwd flrs. $870/ mo plus sec. 12pm8pm, 203-634-1195 or www.meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN Newly renovated 2 BR. 1st Fl. LR, DR. Kitch, 1BA. NewAppls, Off St. Parking. No pets, No Smoking. Hdwd Flrs. Quiet Area, $900 860-655-3888

MERIDEN Private & Clean 1BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $695/mo. Lease & Sec. Deposit Req. No Pets. Also Efficiency Apt for $575 Call (203) 235-2372

MERIDEN Spacious 4BR, 2nd Flr Large Yard. Off St Parking. W/D hookup. 481 East Main St. $1175/mo. plus sec. Call 203294-1229

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WALLINGFORD. $107,900. Spacious 2 BR Townhouse. Remodeled kitchen and baths, Hardwood floors throughout. Finished lower level. Condo fees include heat and hot water. Nicky Waltzer at 203-265-5618

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

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD 1BR Clean, Spacious, Freshly Painted, New Kitch & BA, DW, HW Floors, New Windows, Quiet Area. $795/mo. Call Jonah 203-430-0340 WALLINGFORD 2 BR 2nd Flr, New Carpet, Stove, Fridge, W/D Hookup, Off St. Parking. $885 plus sec. Call 203-430-4373 WALLINGFORD 2BR Very Neat & Very Clean. Appliances, Laundry Hookups, Off St Parking. No Pets. No smoking. 1 Yr Lease. $900. 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD Charming S. Main St. Apt 2BR w/spacious Kitch & LR. Back Porch, Lrg Yard, w/ off St Park. No Pets. 1,225/mo. includes utils. Call 203-671-0622 WALLINGFORD-Duplex 2BR, LR. Tiled Bath. Kitchen w/stove & fridge. Laundry hookups. $950 + utils. 2 mos sec dep. Agents RE (203) 949-0500

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Seeking a high energy individual to manage patient reception and front desk duties in eyecare clinic. Desire strong people skills and organization. Bilingual helpful. Email resume to eyecarejobs@att.net

HELP WANTED

Under New Management

WALLINGFORD 1BR 70 Center Street $750/mo. Call Mike 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160

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HOUSES FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN. 1 BR, Heat Included, $825. 9 Guiel Place. Call 203-376-2160 or 203-213-6175

MERIDEN 1, 2 Bedroom 3rd fl Avail immed $600-$650 Sec Deposit 1st month’s. No Pets Mike 860 305-1642 Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD. Located in Yalesville Square unit #1, is just like new! Open fl. Plan, vaulted ceilings, MBR w/ full ba, beautiful kit. w/ dining rm area, 2 car paved drive & a 24x8 covered porch. Call Nicky Waltzer 203-265-5618

Due to massive product demands, our company has opened up 3 New Locations in West Hartford, Meriden and Southington. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: Customer Service/Sales Manager Training Assembly/Packing Appointment Setting No Experience Necessary Must be ready to start this week. $350-$600/Week Email Resume Today! rv _ bo y l e@y aho o. c om Or Call 860 329-0316 Part-Time Office Assistant Needed A reputable Independent Insurance Agency is seeking a dependable and responsible person for part-time help in Meriden. Must be fast-paced and a quick thinker. Strong organizational, computer and phone skills a must. 15-20 hours per week. Please fax resume to 203.440.9560 or email to: sammympc@aol.com PT CNA Needed to cover Meriden-Hamden areas. Morning & Weekend Hrs. Must Drive. Call (203) 697-1030 PUBLIC Safety Officer needed for Lincoln College of New England, 2279 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington. Weekends and some weekdays. P/T position. Please stop by to fill out an application.

HELP WANTED

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

Meriden- 1 FREE Week Furnished rm w/cable & fridge. Kit privileges. (203) 235-0736 WALLINGFORD Private BR with Double Bed and Private Bath. All Utils, Cable TV, Laundry, Private Entrance, Off St Parking. $160/wk. 2 week security. Call 203-626-5786 or 203-9801441

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Wallingford/Durham 10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ With electricity & heat Available Now. 203-751-1977

Security Guard Positions

Licensed Technician Full-Time weekdays with a rotating on-call schedule. Experience preferred along with skills specific to HVAC and refrigeration. Must hold a valid state license and be able to work independently. Health insurance, 401k, vacation, and free wellness center membership available. Come join an established company that offers a team orientated environment. To apply fax resume to 203-271-7794 or in person 8a-7p weekday, 10a-3p weekends. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. No phone calls please! EOE, A/A, M/F, D/V.

Per Diem – Schedules vary based on facility needs, but will include some weekends, holidays and overnight shifts. Position also requires some light maintenance duties. Security license required. To apply fax resume to 203271-7794 or in person 8a7p weekday, 10a-3p weekends. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. No phone calls please! EOE, A/A, M/F, D/V. VAN Driver needed Monday thru Friday, mornings or afternoons, for Lincoln College of New England, 2279 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington. Public Service license or CDL, Class B with a P endorsement required. Please stop by to fill out an application.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 20, 2012

Packages for troops overseas Submitted by Nancy Cavaliere

Pictured, top row, from left: Jenna Smalley, Amanda Foertsch, Lilly Lauria-Bierwirth, Lyndsey Stanwicks and Jillian Pampuro. Bottom row: Sophia Wodatch, Aubrey Bissonette and Samantha Getsie. The Community Kids of Mary E. Griswold School, with the faculty and staff, recently collected items for holiday packages for troops serving overseas. The donated items included granola and cereal bars, packets of hot chocolate and apple cider, lollipops, socks, deodorant, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes. The Community Kids is a group of fourth and fifth grade students that give up their recess to help with many community and school projects.

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