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Town fees increase By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen The revenue committee, of which Finance Director Jim Wren is chair, prepared a new fees schedule that includes an increase in various items such as Timberlin Golf Course passes and library dues. The committee convened in December and reviewed all current fees the town charges. Town Council adopted the new fee scheduled at its Feb. 5 meeting. “Most fees are effective

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Connecticut officials plan to seek additional federal reimbursement for storm-related expenses incurred by the state and municipalities during the recent blizzard, saying their request is justified given the enormity of the storm. Starting next week, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin the process of collecting information from cities and towns about their

costs, DESPP spokesman Scott DeVico said. That data will be included in an application by the state for a major disaster declaration by the federal government, a designation that could lead to more federal funds. Connecticut received an emergency declaration by President Barack Obama shortly after the blizzard hit, which DeVico said is unusual for snowstorms. That declaration authorizes 75 percent federal reimbursement of certain storm-related

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FIP Construction has begun preliminary work in preparing the construction site for the new technology education building at Berlin High School. Crews are working on the foundation for the new wing and a temporary fencing is in place. The completion date for the new addition is August, but renovating the high school as new will take three summers to complete, with the last phase scheduled to finish in August of 2016, according to Tom Smith of Gilbane Building Company. The school will have 12 additional academic classrooms, 84 total, which includes the new technology education wing. The square footage of the building will go from 250,000 to 264,000 when the project is complete. “We would love to take bigger bites of the building all at one time to be able to do fewer phases and finish the project quicker. But it’s just impossible to do with the school’s academic program, unless you ac-

tually pull kids out of the school and place them in a large enough space that the town provides,” Smith said. “That’s just not viable. There’s a lot of cost that would go into developing a temporary structure, busing students, providing lunching for those students and not to mention teachers who teach across the spectrum would have to travel back and forth.” Town officials have received numerous comments from residents recommending the town build a new high school from scratch. If the BOE and town decided to tear the building down and start from a blank slate, Smith said based on the current enrollment in Berlin, the state would only allow a new high school to have 181,200 square feet of space. “The biggest component of space internally is made up of classrooms, which is what the school needs to support its academic programs,” said Chris Shugrue, of FIP Construction. Shugrue and Smith had multiple meet-

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Conn. officials to apply for more federal storm aid

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

A view of the construction site for the new technology education wing before Storm Nemo hit.

Project managers explain timeline for BHS renovation

July 1,” Wren said. “However, golf course fees are effective when the course opens. Also if a state statute changes, the change would take effect when the new statute does. State fees can change anytime (and that is stated on the fee schedule).” The purpose is to reset town fees for the upcoming fiscal year to help offset possible shortcomings, according to budget analyst Leonard Zielinski. Every year, he said municipal fees

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 21, 2013

Local school currently in third place for $60,000 award Griswold Elementary School needs online votes

While schools across the country grapple with changes in funding, implementing new curriculum standards and how to use technology in classrooms, Griswold Elementary School has decided to take a

creative approach to tell its success story. The school made a case for why it has the most innovative education program in the world and is now hoping it will be enough for a shot at thousands of dollars

worth of products and services from a leading education company. Griswold applied to the Follett Challenge, a program run by Follett to recognize and reward schools’ educators for their work ap-

products and services. As part of the competition, Griswold created a short video about its program. The video is now posted on the Follett Challenge

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It rained frog eggs By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

It apparently rained frogs in Berlin the morning of Sept. 19, 2003. As unusual and strange it may sound, this report is a fact, according to an archived Associated Press story. Flight 33 Productions in Los Angeles is currently producing a show for the Weather Channel about rain. One of the segments features strange types of rain. Johnny Stark, a researcher for Flight 33 Productions, emailed The Berlin Citizen inquiring about a hurricane 10 years ago that carried frog eggs up the coast. A simple Google search uncovered the 2003 report. Below is the original As-

sociated Press Wire story from Oct. 3, 2003, titled “Mysterious Frog Eggs Found in Connecticut.” BERLIN, Conn. - Hurricane Isabel brought unholy high winds and lashing rain to the East Coast. It also dumped something almost biblical on Connecticut. Primo D’Agata was startled by what he thought was hail smacking on his porch Sept. 19 as the remnants of Isabel moved through the state. But when he went outside to investigate, D’Agata discovered tiny, gelatinous eggs with dark spots in the middle. It had apparently been raining frogs. Since no frogs in Connecticut lay eggs this late in the year, scientists and naturalists speculate they may have come up from North Carolina

or another warm location on the winds of Isabel. D’Agata brought a bowl of his mysterious find to a nearby nature center, after the town’s animal control officer couldn’t identify what had arrived in his yard. Nicolas Diaz, a naturalist and teacher at New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, took a look at D’Agata’s bowl and told him it looked like amphibian eggs. D’Agata is keeping two small, water-filled glass jars of the eggs to see if any of them will hatch. He said a few seem to have sprouted what look like a tail. “I’m going to let them sit and see what happens,” D’Agata said Wednesday. Ten years later, D’Agata, who is now 83-years-old, recounted the event that took

place on Berldale Avenue. “It’s an interesting case because it only happened on my porch and I’m surrounded by neighboring houses on both sides,” he said. “When I went out there to look, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Taking a closer look, I saw what looked like tiny toads. All kinds of people came to look at them.” D’Agata said he also brought the samples to Central Connecticut State University, but does not know if anyone has uncovered the exact location where the eggs came from. According

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bursed for costs associated with Superstorm Sandy, which hit the state this past October. She said the federal reimbursement process can be time-consuming, requiring detailed documentation of certain costs. The state Department of Transportation, meanwhile, has yet to total its costs from the blizzard, but it could be in the millions of dollars. Judd Everhart, the agency’s spokesman, said DOT crews were on the job continuously, beginning at 4 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 8, and working through Tuesday night. That equates to about 100 hours. DOT has 1,196 maintenance employees and it typically costs $95,000 an hour when there is a “full call out” of staff, as DOT had for this storm. Maintenance employees work 17-hour shifts, get a three-hour break and return for another 17-hour shift until the job is done, he said. The agency budgeted $28.6 million for this winter season for snow and ice removal. Everhart estimates the state has probably spent 60 to 70 percent of that budget so far, perhaps more. If DOT goes over budget, he said funds can be moved from other accounts once the season ends.

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Adult programs Adult Winter Reading Club: Warm Up with a Good Book. Sign up online at berlinpeck.lib.ct.us. Participants will be treated to a tea party in March. Income Tax Assistance Tuesdays through April 9. Tax Aide is a free program, providing income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older. Call the library at (860) 8287125 to schedule an appointment.

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The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled a Blind Date with a Book program for the month of February. Stop by the library and check out a specially wrapped book from the display. Take it home, unwrap it, read it, and enjoy. If you don’t like the book, simply return it. The blind date books are mostly young adult picks.

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website for the public to vote for their favorite school. Griswold School is one out of 114 schools across the U.S. to have made it to this point in the competition. Thirty percent of the school’s total entry is determined by the number of votes its video receives from the public. Currently, Griswold is in third place. Follett, a corporation that delivers educational tools and services to universities, libraries and schools, created the Follett Challenge to reward innovation in schools.

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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.

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Lights, camera, action! Submitted by Michelle Cyr

Members of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 66232 recently visited Middlesex Corporate Media Services at Middlesex Community College to learn about digital media and videography. The scouts performed on camera, acted as producers and watched the action behind the scenes in the editing room. Pictured are Melanie Bosco, Rachael Cavanagh, Lindsay Walsh, Jillian Parmelee, McKenzie Cyr, Emma Klepacki and Julia Ladd.

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Sean Cass, an MS4 Cadet in the Boston University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, was recently named Battalion Commander for the Charles River Battallion, which encompasses students from Boston University; Stonehill College; UMASS at Boston, Mass; Maritime Academy; Bunker Hill Community College; Fisher College and Brandeis University. Cass is an international relations major with a concentration in foreign policy and security. He received a BU GO Fellowship to study Arabic, and was selected for the Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program and traveled to Africa working with the Senegalese Army. Most recently Cass was assigned to the 1-6 Infantry Unity at Ft. Bliss, Texas, serving as a Platoon Leader prior to his graduation from a four week military leadership and assessment course, known as Warrior Forge held at Ft. Lewis, Washington where he earned the Recondo Badge. As one of the highest ranking cadet’s in the Battallion, Cass was also awarded the title of Captain of the Ranger Challenge Team, a rigorous all day event at Ft. Dix, N. J., held last fall. At parents’ weekend last fall, Cass presided as Commander of Troops at the highly recognized 30th annual Pass-InReview held on the BU Campus. The Pass-In-Review is a long standing military tradition, designed for a newly assigned Commander to review his troops. Under the direction of Cass, the Charles River Battallion marched in formation as a tribute and recognition to officers and regiments. Cass was also branched “infantry” at a ceremony for senior Cadets where they receive their commissioning pin. He will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in May upon graduation. Cass is a graduate of Berlin High School, class of 2008. Submitted by Rebecca Cass

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, February 21, 2013

Dean’s list

Merrimack College, Massachusetts - Stephanie Lapierre, of Berlin.

St. Paul School High Honors Grade 8 - Brett Myskows-

Grade 7 - Michael Galati, Gabriel Ramsey, Charles Sokolowski. Grade 6 - Nicholas DiPietro, Patrick Kennedy, Nell Kordalski, Jack Kurnik. Honors Grade 8 - Alexander Siem-

bab, Matthew Starr, Audra Veach, Mary Wood. Grade 7 - Anthony DiPietro, Joshua Rigsby, Patrick Welch. Grade 6 - Grayson Barnes, Isabella Calcagni, Eric Myskowski, Robert Sisto.

All Night Graduation Party Reflective address signs The Berlin High School Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective address signs for purchase. For more information, costs and to place an or-

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Pictured with Officers Jan Lund and Jenna Hagert are Maria Butrimas, Anna Sarrazin, Olivia Cyr, Samantha Getsie, Ashlynn Montanez, Marie Riley, Jillian Santana, Jessica Weber, Emma Norton, Alexis Kumm, Katie Starace and Cora Derewonko.

der, call Diane Deutsch at (860) 828-5791. Casino night The Berlin High School Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Committee has scheduled a bus trip to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, March 23. Buses leave the high school at 5 pm. Tickets include roundtrip transportation, $10 gaming voucher, $10 food voucher and bus driver tip. For more information, cost and reservations, call (860) 202-0443. Butter Braid Sale The All Night Graduation Committee for the BHS Class of 2013 has scheduled a Butter Braid and Cookie Dough fundraiser. To place an order, call (860) 329-3460. Orders will be available for pick up at the high school on Monday, March 25. All Night Graduation Fundraiser A fundraiser is planned for Tuesday, March 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Bill’s Pizza, 1181 Farmington Ave. Proceeds support the programs helps

keep graduates safe on graduation night.

Kindergarten registration Kindergarten registration forms have been mailed for eligible children (age five on or before Jan. 1, 2014, as well as any children already age five and not registered in school) for the 2013-2014 school year. Forms must be returned by Friday, March 8. If your child is eligible and you have not received a registration form, contact the Board of Education at (860) 828-6581.

Scholarship Robert T. Kenney Scholarship, through the American Savings Foundation, is accepting applications from residents of Berlin and surrounding towns who are attending college in the 2013-2014 academic year. Deadline to apply is March 30. For more information, criteria and an

application, visit asfdn.org. Shire, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced its 2013 ADHD scholarship program for people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder who are pursuing higher education at a college, vocational school or technical school. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and offers a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services intended to assist the scholarship recipient with the transition to higher education. Fifty one-time scholarships will be awarded in June. Deadline to apply is March 27. For more information, eligibility requirements, and more, visit ShireADHDscholarship.com.

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School New Britain Class of 1963 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Saturday, Oct. 5. For more information, visit aquinas1963.myevent.com.

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Going to the dogs Junior Troop 66442 recently visited Berlin Animal Control to learn about an animal control officer’s job, see where the animals are housed and to find out what they can do to help the facility. The scouts have planned a pet food drive at Griswold Elementary School and also plan on making fleece dog toys to donate to the shelter.

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Chandler and Candace Bosworth, of C e n t e r v i l l e, Mass., happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirsten Bosworth, to Frederick J. Sorbo IV, son of Fred and Jane Sorbo, of Berlin. Miss Bosworth is a graduate of Roger Williams University where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and her masters of arts degree in literacy education. She is a first grade teacher at Atlantis Charter School in Fall River, Mass. Mr. Sorbo also is a graduate of Roger Williams University where he received his bachelor of science degree in construction management. He is employed by MAS Building and Bridge, Inc. of Norfolk, Mass., as a project engineer. The couple resides in Foxboro, Mass., and plan to be married this summer on Cape Cod.

George and Claire Quaggin, of Kensington, together with Martin Grabeck and the late Diane Grabeck, also of Kensington, announce the engagement of their children, Leslie Quaggin and Martin Grabeck. The bride-to-be graduated from Berlin High School in 2001 and the University of Tampa in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in criminology, cum laude. She received her law degree, cum laude from Western New England University in 2012 and is currently employed at Noble, Spector & O’Connor, P.C., in Hartford. The groom-to-be graduated from Berlin High School in 2001 and the University of Connecticut in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. He is currently employed at Cigna in Bloomfield.

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are reviewed and adjusted. “Fees are evaluated against the cost to provide the program or service, so if related costs go up, then fees are raised to offset the increased costs,” Wren said. “The most frequently changed fees are golf course and recreation program fees. Many of our fees are set by state statute, so those only change when state statutes change.” Last year’s fee revenue amounted to $3.55 million, according to the Finance Department. An increase in fees helps the town generate a percentage of lost revenue from lack of state funding for programs. “Some fees may increase and some may not,” Zielinski said. “It all depends on the assessments made by the contributing departments,” Zielinski said, citing Timberlin Golf as an example. “The wages just keep going up so the fees will go up 2 to 3 percent a year to accommodate those wages,” Zielinski said. The fee schedule includes the following category sections: Animal Control, Assessor, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Building Inspection, Engineering and Public Works, Fire Marshal, Golf Course-Timberlin, Hatchery Brook Conservation Garden, Health Department-Regional Fees, Inland Wetlands Commission, Mobile Home Park Rental, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning Commission, Police, Registrar of Voters, Revenue Collector, Senior Center, Town Clerk, Town Manager, Treasurer’s Office, Water Control and Zoning Board of Appeals. The 15-page document lists all the fees under each category ranging from dog licensing to land records under Town Clerk, and from police reports to raffle permits under police. There is a new library fee for an overdue daily museum pass of $10 with a maximum overdue fine of $50. Out of the few changes, inland-wetland permits increased from $210 to $310. Most of the increases are under Timberlin Golf, with a .25 cent difference.

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East Berlin United Forever Young Club Methodist

The East Berlin United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., has scheduled a mindwinter night of music and food for Saturday, Feb. 23. A piano concert is planned for 4:30 p.m.; a beef stew dinner is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-5450.

Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Church has scheduled a healing Mass for Thursday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. The celebrant is Rev. Robert Lennon. All are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-0154. Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin has scheduled Light Weigh One King for Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Light Weigh One King is a 12-week Bible study DVD program devoted to helping those who struggle with food or other temptations. New research shows church based meetings increased people’s success rates. There are no weigh-ins. The program is free of charge. For more information, call Sacred Heart Church at (860) 828-0154.

The Sacred Heart Forever Young Club has scheduled its St. Patrick corned beef dinner for Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m. A short meeting will follow. Members only should contact Carol Dauphin at (860) 828-9964 or Dan Sabia at (860) 828-3141.

Moms in prayer Bethany Covenant Church invites all mothers to join a newly formed interdenominational Christian prayer group called “Moms In Prayer.” The group is scheduled to meet weekly on Wednesdays, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Youth activities for grades three to eight are available during this prayer time. For more information, call Colleen at (860) 828-3637 or email colleen@bethanycovenant.org.

Kensington Congregational Lenten Pot luck dinner and programs - Pot luck dinners are scheduled for 6 p.m., followed by a program. The public is welcome. Bring a dish to share. Programs are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, Feb. 26 - Music and Missions. Piano concert by Corbin Beisner. Tuesday, March 12 - Contemplating worship. Tuesday, March 19 - Scriptures by Rev. Olivia Robinson. For more information, call the church at (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.

Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour immediately following. An adult-staffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped with personalassist hearing devices. In addition to monthly communication, communion is offered Sundays, at 9:45 a.m., for anyone who wishes to participate.

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, February 21, 2013R The Berlin Congregational Church scheduled Free Tot Time for every Thursday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., for parents with babies 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.

St. Gabriel’s St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled the parish Eucharist for Sundays, at 9 a.m. Sunday school will follow at 10 a.m. For more information, call (860) 828-3735.

Taize service 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. 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)8284222 and leave a message for Corinne Terlecky. Everyone is welcome.

Prayer shawls The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month, at 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. For the meeting location, call the church at (860) 828-4222.

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The Berlin Citizen has a section dedicated to faith and we welcome a wide range of news from local churches, temples, meeting houses, mosques and other religious organizations. In addition to notices about services and programs, we know your organization is involved in community life in numerous ways. And so we ask, does your house of worship have a story to share with our readers? You may wonder, what are some of the topics of interest that we’d like to publish? Here are a few ideas. Has your church undergone renovations, received recognition, offered a new program, or grown its congregation? Do you have a new pastor, organist, choirmaster or religion teacher? Have you undertaken a social or charitable mission or traveled on behalf of your church? Have you written an essay or sermon that could inspire a wider audience? Does the church have an anniversary or celebration it would like to publicize? Are there traditions or practices you’d like the community to know more about? All of these activities are newsworthy and we’d like to publish submissions of this kind in our faith section. If you like to write and have a story to tell that involves your faith community, send it to news@theberlincitizen.com and put “faith submission” in the subject line. In general, submissions should be no more than 500 words. Photos are welcome. Please include: your full name, a phone number, the name of your organization and in what capacity you represent it. Questions also can be sent to The Berlin Citizen email.

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Milton P. Freeman Milton P. Freeman, 85, of Berlin, passed away Feb. 16, 2013, at Southington Care. Born in Groton, Mass., he was the son of the late William P. and Lillian G. (Tuttle) Freeman and he was the widower of Aileen (Ross) Freeman. Milton served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a graduate of Bentley College in Mass. He retired from the Berlin Board of Education in 1990, where he had been the business manager. He was a member of the Berlin Congregational Church and a member of the American Legion Post 68 of Berlin. Milton is survived by two sons, Jonathan Freeman, of

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Bloomfield, and Daniel Freeman and his wife Diane, of Kensington; three grandchildren, Danielle and Christopher Freeman and Vanessa Cavanaugh; predeceased by a great-grandson Aiden Freeman. Services were held Feb. 19, 2013, at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Harvard Mass. at the convenience of the family.

Helen Weiss Helen Kolman Weiss, formerly of Pittsfield, Mass., currently of Berlin, died suddenly at her home on Feb. 7, 2013. Helen was born on Feb. 22, 1927, in Pittsfield. Helen was the daughter of Nathan and Estelle Kolman, proprietors of the long standing Kolman’s Berkshire Wallpaper and Paint Store located on North Street in Pittsfield. Helen taught kindergarten in the Pittsfield Public School System

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for 27 years, as well as being instrumental in the first Head Start Program in Pittsfield. She was very active in many organizations, especially Hadassah both in Massachusetts and Connecticut and served as Chapter president of the New Britain, CT chapter. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Marvin Weiss; her son Eric Weiss and daughter-in-law Julie Weiss, of Berlin; her daughter Nancy Weiss Anderson and son-in-law Jerry Anderson, of Sharon, Mass, and her grandchildren Jacob, Eli, and Jesse Anderson and Lauren and Max Weiss. Her love and kindness will be remembered by all whose lives she touched. Donations in memory of Helen Weiss may be made to Hadassah, and mailed to Sandra Silver, 32 Elaine Drive, Bristol, CT 06010.

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Girl Scout Cadette Troop 66232 recently visited Manes in Motion Therapeutic Center in Middletown. Manes in Motion is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults living with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities by providing beneficial equine-assisted activities. Pictured with Janice Anderson, facility coordinator, are Melanie Bosco, Rachael Cavanagh, Lindsay Walsh, Jillian Parmelee, McKenzie Cyr, Emma Klepacki and Julia Ladd.

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ings with Superintendent of Schools David Erwin and high school administrators to map out a master swing space plan. “It’s like Chinese checkers,” Smith said. “In each of the renovation phases, we figured out how many classrooms we are losing and how many we can accommodate in other areas of the building. This is all planned out so all students are in their classrooms somewhere else in the building while we take on these sections.” Life safety was also a component to mapping out renovation phases. In each section of the high school, corridors will be left open to maintain a circulation, Shugrue said. “By code, there must be an evacuation route to escape the building in an effective way, but construction zones will be sectioned off with barriers so there will be no comingling,” he said. Below is a timeline for key renovation phases: — Asbestos abatement will happen in three phases each summer before construction activity takes place. — Renovations scheduled to begin in July to the amphitheater, cafeteria, existing technology education wing, and the larger gymnasium are scheduled to be complete after Jan. 1, 2014. The technology education wing will be converted into traditional classrooms and renovations to the lower level teaching space will be converted into 17 common English classrooms. — Renovations scheduled

to begin in January of 2014 to 17 traditional classrooms in the south wing will be converted to 12 large science labs and scheduled to be complete September 2014. — Renovations scheduled to begin in July of 2014 to the media center, admin/guidance orffice, media mezzanine, and construction of the addition to the entrance are scheduled to be complete after Jan. 1, 2015. Renovation of the B-gymnasium is scheduled to begin July 2014 and end December 2014. — Renovations to north wing classrooms are scheduled to begin November 2014 and end June 2015. — The last phase of renovations, scheduled to begin July 2015, to social studies classrooms and the auditorium, are scheduled to be completed in 2016.

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Patrolling schools

To the editor: There is a simple and cheap way to make our schools safe. In every town in America there are police departments. One of their duties is to patrol the town. While patrolling they also sit certain locations around town waiting for something to happen. I see them sitting next to the sand pit, in the Elks Club lot, the VFW lot, empty parking lots and anywhere they can be out of the way. I am sure they are writ-

ing reports, communicating with the station and other work in the patrol cars. Why not have them sit in front of the schools when not on moving patrol or answering an emergency? We have at least five or six cars on patrol daily and can have them sit at the six schools in Berlin when not on the move. That gives us a trained law enforcement person at the school for a good deal of the school day. As a highly visible deterrent, for peace of mind and in cast of emergency, police officers would be at the ready. This is something we already have as a paid security asset. Let’s use our resources wisely to keep our children safe. Randy Lewis Kensington

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Last words for Storm Charlotte By John J. DeDominicis Special to The Citizen Storm Charlotte is now a part of weather history that we will recall for many years to come. Tales of the great blizzard of 2013 will be analyzed, and passed on to our children and grandchildren. We survived and maybe we will gain a new respect for the power of mother nature. I reflected on the frustration of having my schedule disrupted and cancelled plans. I it during these times that I turn to one of my favorite authors and Connecticut’s favorite son, Mark

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Monday, Feb. 25 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Education meeting room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Monday, March 4 Historic District. Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

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Twain, to make irreverent sense of events. “ Yes, the weather is bad, and if I were dealing in weather it is not the brand that I’d put up in cans for future use. No, it is the kind of weather I’d throw on the market and let it go for what it would fetch, and if it wouldn’t sell for anything I would hunt up some life-long enemy and present it to him. Failing in this, as a last resort I should probably take it out on the big bridge, dump it into the Mississippi and start it to Europe via the jetties. I’d unload it someway, and that quickly, too.” Once I plowed, pushed, and blew the mountain of snow off my driveway, I thought, yes dump Charlotte in the Connecticut River! Send it to China please! I looked up and saw a neighbor walking along the road waving and smiling. I, like most city dwellers, never really make an effort to even recognize my neighbors. We chatted about the storm and our questions on why a plow was nowhere in sight. One

resourceful neighbor decided not to wait for a plow and cleared a path to route 372, which has to be at least half a mile away. I decided a t this point that I would take a walk to take pictures of this historic storm. My neighbors were out and shoveling and to my surprise they had smiles as I passed. I met many of my neighbors who now shared a common bond with me. I thought to myself, this is the rainbow after the storm. The snow piles forming interesting sculptures and here I was chatting with many that I passed during the warmest days of summer without even a nod. I returned to my house and my frustration and my attitude changed. Mark Twain was right, but maybe Charlotte did produce a rainbow. I felt happy about chatting with my neighbors. My walk around the neighborhood will never be the same, even in the warm days of summer and that is just fine with me.

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Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen

Commentary

Cozy winter wear

Malloy’s budget: Room for improvement By Kyle Swartz Special to The Citizen

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed $43.8billion two-year budget is reflective of the overall American economic atmosphere. As there are no easy answers regarding national issues like taxes, healthcare and debt, Malloy’s imperfect handling of them in Connecticut is unsurprisingly easy to criticize. But a still-recovering state economy — burdened by a projected $1.1-billion deficit next year — requires tough choices about what valuable programs must get cut. To his credit, in his financial work, Malloy has made those difficult decisions, though room remains for improvement. State Republicans have criticized this budget for upping spending 9 percent over two years, borrowing $750 million and delaying complete repayment of $1 billion borrowed in 2009 for recession aid by former Gov. M. Jodi Rell. Education funding commendably will

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rise, although schools could face reductions at the municipal level due to dollars lost by towns and cities elsewhere. The deepest single cut is to the Department of Social Services, affecting a variety of helpful safetynet programs. Such scale-backs are regrettable, but perhaps unavoidable amidst a compressed economy in which government expenses should be thoroughly trimmed. As soon as conditions improve, though, we urge full restitution of welfare systems. In light of his $1.5-billion tax increase of two years ago, the governor pledged no new taxes in this budget. However, several of his measures, while not overt taxes, either exist to generate additional revenue or will raise residents’ expenses in different manners. State businesses reportedly were under the impression that a corporation tax surcharge and electrical generation tax created in 2011 would expire in 2013. Malloy now

Nine-month-old Lillian Colella wears a winter poncho crocheted by her mother Jenny Fields, of Lower Lane in Berlin. Fields is a local fiber artist, so there is no shortage of cozy handmade clothing for Colella to wear this winter. We’d like to see you in your favorite hat, mittens, earmuffs, galoshes and scarves. Winter wear makes its own fashion statement and here’s your chance to show off yours. Did you knit your mittens, buy that snowsuit in the Alps or inherit those leg warmers? Do you have stylish snowshoes or whimsical Wellies (rain boots)? Tell us about it when you send in a photo of yourself or a family member decked out in their fashion forward snow gear. We’ll publish your submissions in an upcoming edition of The Berlin Citizen. Send to news@theberlincitizen.com.

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Diagnosis: Movies

Surviving the Oscars – Life of Pi vs. The Impossible By Tanya Feke, MD Special to The Citizen

Inspiration struck 2012 multiple times. Dueling films embodying Snow White put their magic on display (“Mirror Mirror;” “Snow White and the Huntsman”). Two films glorified the ambitions, both fictitious and real, of the 16th president of the United States (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter;” “Lincoln”). Oscar this year has seen to acknowledge those inspirations (minus the vampire slayer) with nominations. Yet another dueling pair takes center stage – water disaster films “Life of Pi” and “The Impossible.” Based on Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, “Life of Pi” tells the story of Pi Patel, a zookeeper’s son who is the sole human survivor of a shipwreck. He miraculously finds himself stranded on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a very hungry Bengal tiger, Richard Parker. The film stands as a metaphor for man’s struggle to live in harmony with forces it cannot control. As Martel writes, ‘’It was not a question of him or me, but of him and me. We were, literally and figura-

tively, in the same boat.” Visually, the film is beyond stunning. The 3D (for once) did not only add another dimension, it added soul. For a film that delves into the philosophy of religion and faith, this was the essential ingredient. Unfortunately, the screenplay did flounder and the many lofty themes did not justify the length of the film. Still I was moved. “Life of Pi” strikes a particular chord when a parallel story is told in the final sequences. Did Pi truly survive 277 days in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger? Or was Richard Parker symbolically a part of himself, one that he needed to better understand, one that he needed to set free? The answer will be different for every audience member. It had been said that the novel would be impossible to bring to the big screen. Leave it to director Ang Lee to do just that. If only he had done “The Impossible.” This latter film for me is the one that deserves the higher praise, though inexplicably it did not land a Best Picture nomination. It would have fit nicely into that 10th nominee slot. Living up to the tagline “nothing is more powerful than the human spirit,” director Juan Antonia Bay-

ona tells the true story of one family’s survival after the 2004 tsunami. Though the family name Bennett is used in the film, the story is actually based on a Spanish family, Belon. All first names are preserved in the telling, and the mother Maria, portrayed with astounding brilliance by Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts, is credited in the film for her story. Bayona adds to the authenticity of the piece by having many actual survivors, not actors, tell their tales to Ewan MacGregor’s Henry. Much of the filming was also completed on location in Thailand at the actual hotels and hospitals. As with anything, there will always be naysayers. Some have criticized the film for not emphasizing the suffering of the native inhabitants. Focusing on the point of view of a single family, however, allows the audience to center their attention on the harrowing experience of the tragedy itself – the loss, the fear, the sacrifice. The film honors the altruism of the nationals involved, without whom many survivors would not have seen another tomorrow. Watching the ferocity of water sweeping over the land made my

heart skip a beat and baffles me again why this film would not be recognized for another Academy Award, visual effects. The make-up, another lost opportunity. Naomi Watts looks like death and that takes some doing. Acting, however, is the film’s strong suit. Naomi was gutwrenching in her downward spiral from vigilant mother to near-amputee, but Tom Holland who plays the oldest child Lucas is an absolute marvel. His character resonates with a sheer force of emotion that reminds you what it is to be human. “Life of Pi” and “The Impossible” are two distinct offerings. One offers a philosophical awakening while the other dramatizes one of the worst natural disasters of our time. Both are sure to add more water to the mix – your tears. Life of Pi: 3 stethoscopes The Impossible: 4 stethoscopes Dr. Tanya Feke is a physician at Middlesex Hospital Primary Car in Durham and guest columnist for the Town Times. She has been press credentialed to the LA Film Festival. Her reviews are rated on a 5 stethoscope scale. Follow her blog (tanyafeke.com), Facebook page (Diagnosis: Life), or twitter (@tanyafeke) for more incites.

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Dental cleanings

The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled free dental cleanings for Monday, Feb. 25, and Thursday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Berlin adults 60 and older at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. Appointments are required and may be made in person at the Senior Center or call (860) 665-8778.

Energy Assistance Program

The Berlin Senior Center will accept Energy Assistance applications for seniors who heat with a deliver-

able fuel (oil, propane, or kerosene), gas and electric. Applications will be taken on Feb. 28. Appointments are required. For a complete list of required documentation and to schedule an appointment, call Jane at (860) 828-7006.

Wednesdays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., both at the Community Center. Classes will run through March 29. The program is free. Space is limited, reservations are requested. For more information, call (860) 229-4707.

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The “Good Life Functional Fitness Group” is a free group exercise program for active seniors. Sponsored by the Jerome Home, it is designed to improve health and help to achieve wellness. Level I classes are scheduled for Mondays and Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Level II classes are scheduled for Mondays and

Tuesday, March 5 - Tony Kenny’s Irish celebration at the Aqua Turf. Thursday, April 25 - Newport Playhouse Show “Spreading it Around” with lunch. Tuesday, May 7 to Thursday, May 9 - Pennsylvania Dutch and Noah Sigh and Sound Theater production of “Noah”.

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, February 21, 2013 Thursday, June 20 - River Quest Cruise with lunch at Gleston House. For more information, call Ann Gamelin at (860) 828-6700 or Phyllis Fecteau at (86) 8284934.

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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.

Strikette Bowling results from Feb. 5: Marie Kaczynski, 180; Irene Willametz, 170; Barb Patterson, 161; Jo Panico, 153. Senior Bowling results from Feb. 15: Charles Snetro, 195; Irene Willametz, 189; Jan Bennett, 170; Craig Clarke, 157; Chuck Leonhardt, 157.

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Homemade corn chowder is old-time comfort food favorite By Laura Clementsen Special to The Citizen

“Winter, cold winter, blows hard against the windowpane” makes me want to stay indoors and fix some comfort food, maybe a bowl of hearty corn chowder. What is corn chowder, you ask, and what makes it hearty? My scale of soup heartiness goes like this. Least hearty would be clear broth or consommé, the perfect dish to precede a plateful of roast beef, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Next is vegetable or tomato soup, the kind from a can served alongside a grilled cheese sandwich. Then comes

chowder, an old-fashioned New England treat. Finally comes the heartiest: stew with lots of meat and vegetables. Consult the cookbooks, Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart or even a Shaker or “down home” cookbook, for a recipe for corn chowder and what do you find? Recipes for a corn soup 1270581

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and cook in the bacon fat until it is transparent. Don’t let it burn. Dice a medium-tolarge potato and put it in the pan with the onion. Add some water, enough to barely cover the potato. Cover and let cook until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Add one 15-ounce can of cream-style corn and the bacon bits. Allow it to heat. Fill the corn can with milk and pour it into the pan. Continue to heat but do not allow the chowder to boil.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls. Makes four skimpy or three generous servings. Serve with oyster crackers, saltines or, my favorite, homemade bread. I remember one occasion when corn chowder saved the day. It was a cold, rainy summer’s day at a rented cottage at a lake in northern Vermont and my cousin made corn chowder for a group of us. It really hit the spot.

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cover costs of treating the uninsured and recipients of Connecticut’s HUSKY health insurance program. As the governor’s suggested budget would begin next fiscal year, starting July 1, he’s probably assuming that lost money will be federally offset soon in 2014 when Obamacare ramps up. Until then — and/or if Obamacare proves ineffective — Malloy has put hospitals in a debilitative situation. And healthcare officials likely will shift monetary pain onto patients in the form of higher charges. Another proposal which could further drain residents’ wallets is a tax elimi-

nation. Curiously, Malloy wants to end municipal car taxes on all vehicles worth less than about $28,500. While upon first glance this might seem a financial boost for many people, it means millions in vanished revenue for towns and cities. Exact estimations are not yet available, though the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities has projected losing a majority of the $560 million annually raised this way. Danbury’s mayor thinks this hit could cost his city $10 million. And to address fiscal shortfalls, municipalities could either raise other property taxes or shrink budgets, including education spending. Whereas some cuts posed by Malloy appear unfortunate- but-necessary, this misguided notion seems meaningless and half-baked. This budget is merely a blueprint, an imperfect one which deals with modern economic problems by rightly trying to spread burdens evenly. It has concepts worth keeping — healthcare and social services adjustments — and others in need of rethinking — the car tax, overloading expenses for residents. Using his fiscal framework, General Assembly has until June 5 to reach agreement with Malloy, and should work with cooperation and open debate to correct shortcomings and build a better budget. Kyle Swartz is editor of The North Haven Citizen and an editorial associate at the Record-Journal, Meriden.

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New Britain Symphony The New Britain Symphony has scheduled a Pops concert for Sunday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m., at Welte Hall, Central Connecticut State University. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 826-6344 or visit newbritainsymphony.org. Garden seminar - Stonehedge Garden Center, 1616 Willard Ave., has rescheduled “Color Succession in the Garden” for Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1:30 p.m. The free seminar will discuss how to develop color progression in the garden through the seasons. For more information, call (860) 667-1158.

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Pasta supper - American 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 See Calendar, page 26

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, February 21, 2013

Berlin finishes a solid sixth at Class M tourney Seven Redcoats qualify for State Open By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The short-handed Berlin High School wrestling team brought just 10 guys to the CIAC Class M state tournament, held this past weekend in Milford, and because of

the blizzard got in no practice time the week leading up to the event. Still, the Redcoats managed to make their coach very happy. “We had nine kids place in the top seven, and seven medalists. I don’t know how

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BHS’s Jake Eliades gets instruction from coach Jim Day during the 145 pound Class M finals. Eliades would come up short in his quest for back-to-back state championships.

much more we could have done,” BHS coach Jim Day said, exiting the Class M tourney Saturday night. “Doing that without Ricky Mullins and Jordan Zima and Billy Conticello; that’s a heck of a job today. We worked hard.” “We didn’t get to practice last week. So maybe the key is no coaching,” Day joked. “They did a great job.” Despite crowning no individual champions, the Redcoats managed to compile a hefty 132.5 points in Milford, which landed them in sixth place. Ledyard claimed the Class M title with 252.5 points. Rounding out the top five were Foran (153), New Fairfield (143), Avon (142) and Branford (132.5). Jake Eliades had Berlin’s best finish at the tournament. The junior, a defending state champion, was runnerup at 145. He fell to Jimmy Murphy of Avon, 7-5, in the finals. The first time Eliades and Murphy met of this winter,

Citizen photo by Nick Carroll

BHS’s Mike Burek, left, stands with the top finishers in the Class M 285 pound weight class. Burek, a junior and first-year wrestler, placed fifth. Eliades came away with a first-period pin. Still, Day knew the Class M title clash could go either way. “The kid’s a great athlete,” the coach said of Murphy. “Hey, he got this one.” Berlin’s other Class M place-winners were Riley Greider (106 pounds, fifth

place), Ethan Greider (120, fourth), Jeremy Eliades (126, fifth), Rich Schlichting (132, fifth), Kevin Pirruccio (fourth, 138) and Mike Burek (fifth, 285). The top six weight class finishers from each of the

See Wrestling, page 23

Top-seed BHS girls bounced from CCC tournament By Christine Newby Special to The Citizen

With 39 seconds left in regulation, coach Mike Forgione was screaming for a timeout. A whistle sounded quickly, but the Southington girls basketball team was called for a five-second violation as the Blue Knights attempted to inbound the ball underneath the basket in their offensive zone. Berlin held the final possession and the power to regain the lead since losing a short-lived advantage at the end of the first quarter. But Southington’s defense buckled down to send the game into overtime. “We wanted to see who we could isolate and get a good shot off,” Berlin coach Sheila King said. “What can you do? (Ashley) Malloy took the shot and it didn’t go in. We

were hoping to get into the paint for a layup but that didn’t happen.” Instead, No. 8 seeded Southington put together a 15-2 run to start the four-minute overtime, sending the Blue Knights home with a 58-46 upset over No. 1 Berlin in the Central Connecticut Conference tournament quarterfinals Monday afternoon at Farmington High School. In the fourth quarter, Southington strung together an 8-2 run, but Redcoat junior Alicia Maule went on a 7-0 run of her own with about 4:30 to go. Maule brought the game to within three, 39-36, after her steal led to a left-handed layup and foul shot. “She’s an aggressive player,” said Forgione. “She was able to take the ball to the rim and get on the foul line. We had to do a better job at moving our feet, forcing her to shoot from the outside because when she

was able to attack the basket we were fouling and she was making her foul shots.” Maule, a junior starting with four seniors, finished with 14 points, converting on seven of eight free throws. “What can I say? Tried to have the team jump on her back,” King said about Maule. “No one followed. She just did an incredible job. I can’t say enough. If we had won the game, it would have been the Alicia Maule Show. Because we lost, I don’t know what to say. She brought us back into that game and then we didn’t step it up in overtime.” Southington seniors Stephanie O’Keefe and Kaitlin Paterson combined to hit five 3-pointers in the first half as Berlin sat in a 2-3 zone. The guards accounted for 15 of the Blue Knights’ 20 first-half points. O’Keefe said she knew Berlin

would start in a zone and Southington would need to be sharp shooters from the start. “We haven’t seen them shoot that well,” King said. “To their credit, they came into a tournament game on fire and caused us a problem. Probably should have gone man earlier. We didn’t expect that.” Paterson finished with a gamehigh 18 points, including four threes. On Berlin’s side, senior Kailene Rampone tallied five 3-pointers for a team-high 15 points. Rampone’s shooting had Forgione concerned. “Rampone was on fire,” he said. “She was hot today. We knew we had to stay on her. They can come at you with so many different angles. You think you are trying to shut down one guard and another guard starts

See Girls, page 23

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 21, 2013

Wrestling community weighs in on decision to remove sport from the Olympics By Sean Krofssik and Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

It was announced Feb. 12 that beginning in 2020, wrestling will no longer be part of the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee cited the sport’s global participation and popularity – or lack thereof – as reasons behind the decision. Area wrestling fans are grappling with the news that

their favorite sport is being removed from the Games. “I was speechless when I read that this morning,” Maloney High School assistant wrestling coach Ozzie Ramos said. “It took a lot out of me. It’s unbelievable. It’s one of the oldest sports and one of the original Olympic events. I’m surprised because the sport has grown so much in the last 20 years, including the growth of female wrestling.”

Ramos is a former Maloney head coach. He said he believes “The International Olympic Committee is out of touch with what the average man is doing.” Southington Youth Wrestling founder Dave Kanute was blindsided by the announcement that wrestling was being removed from Olympic action. “I can’t believe it,” Kanute said. “There are more frivolous sports out there that are

getting more recognition because of television attraction. Wrestling is a slowermoving sport.” Kanute has deep wrestling roots. The Southington resident has headed SYW for 30 years. The program currently has 96 children. The man who benefits from Kanute’s handy work every year is Southington High School wrestling coach Derek Dion, who was

Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Press Release Entering the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame in the spring will be BHS athletes Wilfred R. Guite (Class of 1938), Charles Vigra (1948), Todd Marble (1977), Jon Veneziano (1989), Tony Santoro (1991), Jason Maule (1995), Amanda Rival (1997) and Anthony Reynolds (1999). Also, BHS baseball coach Leo Veleas will be enshrined, as will Arthur Powers Sr., in recognition of his contributions to sports in town. The BHS team being highlighted this year is the 1986 softball squad. This week The Citizen takes a look at the accomplishments of Marble and Veneziano.

Todd Marble, Class of 1977 Todd Marble played football for four years, three of those as a varsity starter on offense and defense. He was a team tri-captain his senior year, and that fall was selected to the AllNorthwest Conference team. Also, Marble was the first BHS player to be named a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete. Away from the football field, Marble played first base for the baseball team, was the sports editor for the ‘77 Lamp, and was a Marble member of Boys State and the National Honor Society. In 1981, Marble graduated from Colby College, where he was a four-year letter winner on the football team and cocaptain his senior year. He went on to receive his MA from Trinity College in 1984. He coached football at Trinity for three years. From there, Marble taught math and was the head football coach at Kingswood-Oxford for seven years. For the past 20 years, Marble has served as athletics director and head football coach at Kent School in Connecticut. During his tenure, he has had 16 scholar-athlete award recipients and has been named Northern Connecticut Chapter of the National Football Foundation Coach of the Year three times. Marble’s teams have won seven Erickson League championships and participated in six New England championship games, winning three times. Marble traveled with his team to London in 2009 and in 2012 took his troops to Ireland to face the British national team prior to a Notre Dame-Navy game.

Jon Veneziano, Class of 1989 Jon Veneziano was a two-year varsity basketball player, but it was on the golf course where he truly excelled. A four-year member of the golf team, and a twoyear captain, Veneziano was a three-time AllNorthwest Conference selection, a two-time individual state champion, a state runner-up, an AllAmerican (’89), and a member of three state championship teams. Also, in 1988, Veneziano was a Connecticut State Golf Association Junior Champion, a New England Junior Champion and a semifinalist in the U.S. Junior ChampiVeneziano onship. Veneziano continued his golf career at the University of Hartford, graduating in 1993 with a degree in communications. At UHart, Veneziano, a two-time team captain, won 10 collegiate tournaments, was a four-time all-conference performer, and an All-American in ’93. Also, Veneziano was the New England Amateur Champion in ’92, and was one of just 12 collegians selected to represent the United States in Tokyo for the U.S.-Japan Ryder Cup matches in ‘93. In 2001, Veneziano was inducted into the UHart Hall of Fame. Veneziano played professionally from ’93 to ’98 and claimed five mini tour event titles. As an amateur, he won the Florida State Mid-Amateur (’05) and the Florida State Public Links (’06), and competed in 16 U.S.G.A. events, his best finish being a second with the Florida state team in 2010. Veneziano is a vice president financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. He resides in Mt. Dora, Fla. The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sunday, April 28 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. For ticket information, contact Diane Egazarian at (860) 402-1169 or e-mail degazarian@sbcglobal.net.

also hit hard by the news. “I think it’s the worst thing I heard about wrestling in a long time,” Dion said. “It’s against the spirit of the Olympics. I will never watch the Olympics again. For the IOC to do something like that is unfathomable. It’s an original Olympic sport. And now there is four nights of women’s beach volleyball. “For wrestlers, the Olympics is their pinnacle,” he added. “They train their entire lives for that moment.” Count Berlin High School wrestling coach Jim Day among those stunned and disappointed with the decision of the IOC. “I would not have been shocked if they removed Greco-Roman wrestling, but kept freestyle. That has been rumored for quite a while. But the fact that they’re dropping both Olympic styles; I had had a thought that the Olympics had lost its mission and its direction for a while, with some of the decisions they’ve made, with sports they’ve added, being driven financially as opposed to tradition and history. This just solidifies that opinion,” Day said. “Wrestling was not a money loser for them; they’re just looking for greater profits. That’s kind of scary.” Plainville High School wrestling coach Rusty Spence echoed that. “It seems to me the Olympics are starting to get deluded,” said Spence. “It seems like they have more professional athletes competing and taking away from the amateurs. It’s ridiculous. It’s all commercialized.” “I just think the Olympics are doing a bad thing dropping a sport like wrestling,” Spence added. Meriden resident and Trinity College coach Steven Makien said he appreciates the outrage by the wrestling community, but said it’s probably too late. “The biggest thing is the money and TV ratings and See Decision, next page

Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen

College Corner Berlin High School alumna Briana Cass is a freshman member of the Boston University Figure Skating Club. An intermediate level skater, Cass is pursuing her goal of making Senior Ladies. Cass has earned more than 30 figure skating medals in her career, Cass which began at the age of 4. Recently, Cass competed at the Eastern Intercollegiate Figure Skating Competi-

tion at Liberty College in Virginia. More than 120 skaters from 12 colleges competed, representing such schools as Duke, Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth and Delaware. Cass was the only Boston University skater to medal in all three of her events. She brought home silver medals for the Intermediate Ladies long and short programs, and a footwork/jump sequence, helping her team to a third-place finish. Do you know a local athlete competing at the college level? Share his or her successes with the community. E-mail sports@theberlincitizen.com.

It will be something I’ll always cherish.” Continued from page 21 Day had high praise for Burek as well. The junior is a four state tournaments (LL, first-year wrestler. L, M, S) earn the right to com“All I have to do is not pete in the State Open this screw him up. He is so intelliweekend. gent with the way that he apDay was happy to see Pir- proaches things. He learns ruccio’s hard work rewarded things by watching others, at the Class M tournament. and then incorporates it. “I’ve just always admired And he’s a competitor,” Day him,” Day said of the senior, said. “A coach can do a lot “and for him to finally place – with those things.” and now he gets academic Burek decided to give it a All-State ... He really just go on the mat this year figurwrestled wonderfully all day. ing it would keep him in

shape for football. He ended up compiling a regular season record of 25-9. “I really wish I had started freshman year, or at least earlier than now, so I could have adjusted to the moves,” said Burek, who admits the sport is tougher than he anticipated. “It’s a lot harder,” he said. “It’s impressive how six minutes can tire you out so fast.” Complete state tournament brackets are posted at casciac.org.

youth and high school levels are different styles of wrestling,” Banas said. “There are more kids wrestling than there were five years ago. In the short term, wrestling in the U.S. is going to be OK. Long term, who knows?” Kanute said wrestling is a great equalizer and diehards will rally around the sport. “Everyone has an equal chance,” Kanute said. “Whether you’re 41 or 171 pounds, you wrestle people your size. In youth, you keep it to the age and ability. You can wrestle on a team that didn’t win a game all year, but you can be a state champion. The little guy can be a star. It’s an individual sport, but also a team sport. When you are out on that floor

there is nowhere to hide. It’s you and the other guy. No other sport really has that.” It appears the tradition and uniqueness of the sport isn’t enough to preserve its spot in the Olympics, however. “I’m hoping that the decision is taken back,” said Day, “but the only thing that’s been consistent about the Olympics is that they are primarily concerned with money; like having professionals play basketball. I’m starting to see the Olympics starting to lose its luster, and I think these decisions will come back to haunt them. But I’m not real hopeful about them turning the decision around.”

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Continued from page 21 knocking down shots.” With the win, Southington (16-5) moved on to Wednesday’s CCC semifinals at Plainville High School. They were to face No. 5 Farmington. It was to be the rubber match between CCC West rivals that split during the regular season.

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the IOC is concerned with that only,” said Makien, another former Maloney wrestling head coach. “You look at other sports. You can take a person that hasn’t seen basketball before and they can understand it. It’s a difficult thing to explain wrestling to someone. That hurts us. “I have a long freestyle background as a wrestler and a coach,” Makien continued. “We knew Greco was going to be eliminated from the Olympics. We hoped they would bring back more weights to freestyle.” Makien said the IOC’s decision could mean the better wrestlers will venture into mixed martial arts. Former Maloney head coach and current Trinity assistant Matt Banas doesn’t think the drop from the Olympics will have an immediate impact on the high school or collegiate levels. “It’s popular because the

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As for King’s Redcoats (192), she hopes to use the loss as motivation for the CIAC Class L tournament. “Could you find better fuel? To come in and put this showing on today is not Berlin basketball,” King said. “So we will use it for fuel and go after the state tournament, hopefully get a good run there. If we don’t learn from this, we won’t learn from much.”

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Continued from page 20 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 Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington Firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scout Troop 44 Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays, at 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call the troop committee chair at (860) 829-1832. Blood drive -The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Volunteers make a difference its 11th annual Scrabble Challenge/Silent Auction for Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. Pre-registration is required. A fee is charged. The event features dinner, cash bar and dessert. For more information and to register, call (860) 229-7323, email lvccoffice@gmail.com or visit leteracycentral.org.

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.

Midstate volunteers MidState Medical Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Midstate Medical center is in the process of developing an extensive Palliative Care program for patients, their families and members of the community. Bereavement volunteers will work closely with the chaplain to assist with the bereavement support group, provide bereavement materials for families and basically provide continuity for the family after the patient’s death. Office volunteers are needed for clerical and secretarial support to the Palliative Care program and the Patient Care volunteers are at the bedside to give comfort and support to patients and their families who are receiving Palliative Care. Extensive training for volunteers interested in joining the Palliative Care program is planned. There are several departments looking for volunteers to make follow up or reminder phone calls to patients as well as keeping physicians’ offices informed of patients who are admitted

Literacy Volunteers

Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut has scheduled a volunteer information session for Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the New Britain Public Library. Please RSVP to (860) 229-7323 or email lvccfamlit@gmail.com Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut has scheduled volunteer training in March. No experience is necessary. Training, observations and support are provided. Morning training is scheduled at Bethany Covenant Church, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5, 8, 12 and 15. For more information or to register, call (860) 229-7323 or email Vicki at lvccfamlit@gmail.com or visit literacycentral.org.

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Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels in Berlin is looking for volunteers to deliver food to the homebound elderly one day a week, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers on Fridays are especially needed. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information, contact Judy Nimro at (860) 2297700, ext. 201.

RSVP of Central CT 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.

therapy 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.

Road to Recovery 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 to the clinic within six weeks. Chemotherapy patients might receive weekly treatments for up to a year. Vo l u n t e e r s 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.

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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 massage-

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 philosophy 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) 493-7349 or dgordon@vnahealthcare.org.

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 e-mail lori.st.amand@po.state.ct. us.

Stitchers needed

Stitchers from the Heart, a nationwide group of volunteers that love to knit, is looking for volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to 570 hospitals throughout the country. Patterns are available. Yarn is needed for seniors and children’s knitting programs. For more information, call (877) 985-9212, or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com.

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Lawmakers’ report on school security By Kimberly Primicerio Special to The Citizen Local state legislators are deeply involved in making recommendations about improving school safety and mental health, concerns that were brought to the fore following the mass shooting at a Newtown elementary school in December. State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo (DMeriden) and state Rep. Catherine Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin) serve on subcommittees of the Bipartisan Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety. The task force and its school security, gun violence and mental health working groups were formed after the Newtown shootings. Bartolomeo serves on the school security working group with 15 other state senators and representatives. The group was last scheduled to meet Feb. 18. It previously met Feb. 13, when Connecticut was still cleaning up after a massive snowfall. Feb. 19 was the deadline for the group to present school security recommendations, Bartolomeo said. Bartolomeo said she gave it a lot of thought when she was asked to serve on the working group. She didn’t want to commit to the group if she couldn’t give it her full attention. “In the end, it was something too important to pass up,” she said. The former Meriden city councilor’s background is in schools and education. Her husband also used to work for the University of Connecticut police and now is a youth detective for the Berlin Police Department. While on the working group, Bartolomeo visited many of the schools in her district, including schools in Meriden, Middletown, Middlefield and Cheshire. During the forum on Feb. 13, Bar-

tolomeo said it was important for schools to take emergency and safety drills seriously and not to merely go through the motions. She also questioned child health experts about what schools could do if parents refuse treatment for children perceived as threats. She was told schools can refuse to let those children return to the school. Bartolomeo said a majority of people on the subcommittee like the idea of having at least one police officer in a school. “We’d like to see at least one social worker or psychologist in the school,” she said. “Some communities have none, others are well staffed.” Bartolomeo said the group is avoiding proposing any unfunded mandates to school districts. The group also wants to make sure that if state funding is offered for safety programs it’s for more than one year. “It has to be sustainable,” she said. Abercrombie has been meeting with 15 other representatives and senators about mental health and said they are “looking at mental health and where the gaps in service are.” Abercrombie’s group has found that those 16 to 20 years old aren’t getting the services they need, she said. Part of the problem is providers aren’t taking insurance and insurance companies don’t want to provide the service, she said. “It’s a complicated system,” Abercrombie said. The working group has also been looking at what other states have been doing in mental health. “There are a couple programs we’re looking into,” she said. Abercrombie doesn’t want to see the subcommittee end after it’s given its recommendations to leadership. She said the issue needs to be looked at long term. “A lot needs to be done,” she said.

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SPRING ROOF CONTRACTS ALSO, ROOF SNOW REMOVAL (203) 284-0137 Reg #558927

SNOW PLOWING

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

SIDING TREE SERVICES

LIC’D Roofing contractor with 20 years experience for snow removal off roofs. Reg #558904. Call Fine Work Home Improvement (203) 265-4674 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

BOBCAT SERVICE Driveways, Walks, Roofs and Decks. Lowest Rates. (203) 537-0364 Reg #558927

NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 0608736. Call (203) 699-TREE Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

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

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 21, 2013

AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000 119K Original Miles Leather, Moon Roof Loaded! Asking $4500

SUV’S

Stock# 13-675A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

2005 Town & Country Chrysler Mini Van, V6, New Breaks, 2 New Tires, Tuned Up, Sun Roof, Clean, Originial Owner, 92K , Good-Execllent Condition. $6,500 Call 203868-9971 Call after 6 pm.

Bchevynow.com 100% Financing Available! Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!

4 Door Sedan, Automatic $4,988 Stock# 3073A

SUV’S

CHEVY IMPALA 2005

203 815-2855

NISSAN SENTRA 2002

TRUCKS & VANS

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.

Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

(203) 818-3300

PETS & LIVESTOCK BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Chihuahua, Boxers, Puggles, Bostons, Pugs, Rotties, Hotdogs, German Shepherds, Labs, Min Pin mixed breeds, rescues available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001. FREE TO Loving Home Two Ragdoll Cats. 3 years old. Indoor cats, must stay together. Both males. Please call 203 269-5947

CADILLAC SRX 2004 Northstar, V8, Black. All Wheel Drive. Loaded. Highway Miles. Nav, Rear Entertainment Center. Third Row Seat. $6500 OBO call 203 265 5639

GMC 1995 Jimmy 6 cyl, auto, 4 wd, 128 mi, leather interior, newer tires & battery, electric start. Well maintained. Asking $2,200 Call 203-235-8965

1 888 207-3682 Ask For Darrell

GMC Sierra 1500 2008

LHASA APSO and Mal-Shi Pups 8 weeks old! Hair, not fur! Excellent family pet. Only 2 left! $400 Call (860) 335-0169

4WD, Automatic, Crew Cab Stock# 269494

(203) 235-1686

CHEVROLET HHR 2007

CARS Starting At $199 Down

FWD, Automatic. Only 12K! $12,988 Stock# 1298

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

Ford Econoline Wagon 2004 E 150 XL, Automatic. Only 41K $9,988 Stock#1289

Mal Crédito?

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver

203-284-8986 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2004 4 Door Sedan. GL1, Automatic $6,988 Stock#3117A

CHEVY 1 Ton Dually Pickup 1999 142k mi. 350 Automatic. AC, All Maintenance is Current. Ready to Drive. Fifth Wheel, 2WD. Brake Control. Tall Fiberglass Cap, 8’ Bed. Extra Cab. $6,500. Joe 860 214-2078

Ayudamos personas sin crédito o con mal crédito! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949

COUCH & Love Seat, Excellent Condition. Blue & Ivory Plaid. Asking $450. Call 203-641-1712. KING MATTRESS SET Brand name King pillow top mattress with box NEW in plastic. Must sell! $250.00 Call/Text Jim 860-709-7667.

Bad Credit? We help out people with bad credit and no credit! Please call Ryan at (203) 250-5949

www.richardchevy.com FORD ESCAPE 2004 4 Door, 103” WB XLT, 4WD $6,988 Stock# 9885A

FORD F-150 2010 4WD, SuperCrew, 5-1/2 Ft Box 22,659 Miles. Stock# 5680A

Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Stock# 4104A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

(203) 235-1686 CHEVY VENTURE 2003 $3,688 6 Cyl. 4 Spd Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

TOYOTA CAMRY 2003

SATURN VUE 2009

4 Door SE Sedan, Automatic $7988 Stock# 1241A

Hybrid, 4 Cyl, FWD, Automatic $8988 Stock# 9965A

QUEEN MATTRESS SET: Brand Name Queen pillow top mattress and box NEW in plastic. Must sell! $150. Call/Text Jim 860-709-7667

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BIKE RACK Thule, Roof Top. Holds 4 Bikes. Have two extra bike mounts. $100 SLOT CAR Set H-O Glow dark. 100 ft. 6 Cars. $100. (203) 935-6081 GEPROFILE MICROWAVE Stainless. $50 Firm. 203-626-9169 Wallingford YANKEE 2000 Subway Series 3-Peat Champions poster. $15. (203) 237-3396

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT FORD F1650 2006 4 Wheel Drive, Automatic $12,988 Stock#9912B

SUV’S

FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2001 $4,288 8 Cylinder, 4 Spd Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MO/24000 MI WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Limited FWD, Automatic, 6 Cylinder Stock# 5717A

EXCELLENT QUALITY Seasoned Hardwood, Cut, Split and Delivered. $200/cord; $125/half cord. 203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

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(203) 235-1686 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2009 4 Door, Automatic $11,988 Stock# 1263A

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AUDI Q7 2008 Quattro, AWD, 6 Cyl Automatic Stock# 5705A

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Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 WANTED TO BUY 2ND Generation buys all Napier. Costume jewelry, old metal toys, Winchester items, Tiffany items, Indian items, depression & carnival glass. 203-639-1002 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

ALWAYS Buying Handtools, Old, used, and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

CHESHIRE - 4 Rooms Appliances, 1 Level, Deck. No Pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. $1225/Month. Includes Heat & Garage. Call 203-393-1117

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 1st FL. Downtown location. $750 Per Month Available Immediately. Call 203-284-0212

HOMES SWEET HOMES OFFERS: Meriden 1 BRs. Starting from $695, heat & hot wanted included. Call 203-886-8808.

WALLINGFORD 2nd Flr 2 BR W/D Hookup. Near Library. No Smoking/Pets. Sec + Ref Required. $850/mo. 203-269-1426

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

WALLINGFORD Apt for Rent. 3 BR & 1 or 2 BR Refrig & Stove incld. No Pets/Smoking $1000 & $850/mo. Sec & refs. Avail 3/01 Paul 203-269-6348

MERIDEN - 2BR, 5 Rooms Completely Remodeled Deck, Off-Street Parking Section 8 Approved $950/mo+sec. 203-980-0215

WALLINGFORD Clean, updated 2 BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. Water & Garbage incl. $900-$950 Per Month. (203) 464-0766

MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $895 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868

MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs Starting at $580/mo. West Side - CLEAN Sec. & Refs a must. Off st parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. 1st Month FREE! 203-537-6137

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Available Ask About One Month Free! Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016

DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR (Full Time-40 Hours) Experienced journalist needed to oversee and manage flow and presentation of digital news content on myrecordjournal.com and weekly web sites. This position requires the ability to build and maintain online and mobile news sections and manage social media presence and digital news alerts. You will work with reporters, photographers and other content producers on newsgathering, including video and leverage digital content for print use. You must have experience in writing and/or designing for the web; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once; technical know-how for creation and production of graphics, photos, audio, video, web pages, and other online content.

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 WALLINGFORD Private BR and Private Bath. All Utilities, Cable TV, Laundry, Private Entrance. $160 /week, plus 2 wks security. Call 203-626-5786 or 203-980-1441

If you are interested in joining our RecordJournal family, please email your resume to Eric Cotton at ecotton@record-journal.com.

HOUSES FOR SALE

203-235-8431 WANTED Fishing & Hunting Tackle - Local Collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave any time 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

MERIDEN 2 BR Available Heat, Hot Water & Appliances incl. Off-Street parking. Available for immediate move in. Starting at $800 per month. 203-639-8751

Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295

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

HOUSES FOR SALE MERIDEN. $107,900. 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

MERIDEN 2 BR, 1 Flr. Liberty St. Recently renovated. Stove & refrig. WD hookup. Off st parking. Yard. Bsmnt storage. Sec 8 approved. $850. 203- 506-6398 MERIDEN 4 1/2 Rms, 2nd Flr on Springdale Ave. $750 + Sec. Pay own gas & electric. No Pets. Off St. Parking. 203-237-6194 10am1pm or 4pm-9pm. Avail. 03/01 MERIDEN Crown Village. Large 2BR Recently Remodeled w/ HW Floors. $900/mo. includes heat & hot water. Call 203-856-6472

Music By Roberta

HELP WANTED

Business Development Sales Representative

SEMI Retired professional female. Desires small apt/private rm in residence. Excellent Refs. Willing to help homeowner. Please Call 860-308-4756

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

MERIDEN $139,900. Large 3 family near park- 2 units have 3 bedrooms, nice backyard, some notice to show needed but worth the wait. Call Toni Falcone for details 203-2655618

MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $525. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Fully Furnished, Central Location. 1BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $675/ mo. Lease & Sec. Deposit Required. No pets. Call (203) 235-2372 MERIDEN Spacious 2 BR Like new, HW Floors On-Site Laundry and Parking No Pets Call 860-810-2941 MERIDEN. 3 BR, recently renovated, new carpets. Clean, spacious, off st parking. Avail immed. $875. Pets considered. 140 Foster St. Walt 203-464-1863. SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 Room Efficiency. Ideal for seniors and all others. Near I-84. $145/wk. Includes Heat & HW, A/C, Appliances. No smoking. Sec dep & refs req. 860-620-0025

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for our multi-media publishing company located in Meriden, CT. The candidate is important to our company leadership and will be responsible for identifying organizational, cultural and people initiatives that ensure compliance and enhance business success. Experience in personnel activities including employment, benefits, compensation, payroll, employee relations, managing company policies and procedures, governmental compliance reporting and audits, workers compensation and conflict resolution is required. Further, a degree in HR management (Master degree preferred) and 7-10 years experience in Human Resources are a must. Please send resume and cover letter to hrmanager456@gmail.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Available Ask About One Month Free! Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

HELP WANTED 2 DAY JOB FAIR! Feb. 19th & 20th from 4-7:00 p.m. Looking for dedicated staff to provide great service/experience in a private country club setting. Hiring Servers, Runners & Bussers. Veteran staff available for information Q & A. The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford, CT

Is your merchandise "blending in?" WALLINGFORD-$269,900 Picturesque, convenient, and private. Open country kit/DR, 2 large BRs up, 1 down, w/study or BR down, lovely patio. Totally refurbished and new bath. A must see, family ready. Call Walt Pacheco 203-265-5618

Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

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The Record-Journal is looking for an energetic, creative, forward thinking individual to work full time to help develop print & digital advertising at this family owned media company. You will provide: *Demonstrated sales experience with a history of attaining goals *Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while being mindful of making revenue goals for each *Ability to converse with advertisers about both digital and print-based advertising campaigns We will provide: *Team Atmosphere with members working towards common goals *Opportunity for growth *Competitive compensation package & benefits. If the opportunity to be a leader in our successful, community-minded organization excites you, forward your resume to: Myrecordjournal.com Attn: Kim Boath New Media Sales Position 11 Crown Street Meriden CT 06450 or email: kboath@ record-journal.com

OPEN HOUSE SUN FEB 24TH FROM 1-3PM 36 Buckland St Unit #33, Plantsville Quality Built 8 yr old 2,000 + sq ft free standing Cape in over 55 condo development near Plantsville Center. New granite counters in Kitch & Master BA. LR, FR, DR, Kitch, Laundry, & Master BR on 1st Flr. A/C, Gas Fireplace & Furnace, 3 Season Porch and other upgrades including crown molding, SS appliance. BR & Loft/Office upstairs + bonus RM/Attic, 2 1/2 BA. Full Basement & 2 Car Garage. $354,900. Call 203-910-8293 for directions or for private showing.

HELP WANTED

FULL Time Position at The House Of Hair. Motivated Stylist with a following REQUIRED. Email resume to jennifershouseofhair@gmail.com Or call 203 235-3166

LABORATORY ASSISTANT Part-Time Well established North Haven, CT reroll mill seeks candidate with 2+ years manufacturing environment experience. Monitor quality, conduct physical tests & enter data. Basic computer experience required. Associates degree in science a plus. Friendly, professional atmosphere. Competitive compensation. Send resume to Jobs@UnitedAluminum.com LOOKING for Investigator/ Police Officer for private investigation work. Reply: PO Box 373, Middlefield, CT 06455

Maintenance Electrician Requires E2 license with 5+ years’ experience. Must have strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct electrical and mechanical problems of high/low voltage manufacturing equipment.Friendly, professional atmosphere. Competitive compensation & benefits. Send resume to Jobs@UnitedAluminum.com

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC DQ KENSINGTON Now Hiring all shifts. Great Pay. Apply at snagajob.com

5+ years’ of troubleshooting and repairing heavy manufacturing equipment is a must. Friendly, professional atmosphere. Competitive compensation & benefits. Send resume to: Jobs@UnitedAluminum.com

HELP WANTED NUCAP (FKA) Anstro MFG. is seeking a 1st & 2nd shift quality Inspector for the Watertown location. Efficiently use measuring instruments. Perform 1st piece inspection of parts. Verify & keep records on inspections. Must read, write, & speak English. Must be dependable and reliable. Fill out an application at: 1 Frost Bridge Rd. Watertown, CT 06795 Or send resume to gianna.mongillo@nucap.com PETRO - Inside Sales. Base + commission. Medical/401k Microsoft Excel Essential. Some administrative duties, will train right person. E-mail resume to cseaborn@petroheat.com PT ACCOUNTANT For NonProfit Meriden Children First. Resume to 165 Miller St, 0Meriden, CT 06450 by Feb. 28. Questions to David at 203 630-3566

STOCKPERSON Performs a variety of stockroom/warehouse duties in the storage of material and equipment for an electric utility. Requires a H.S. diploma or equivalent and 1 year of employment in a stockroom, warehouse, office, maintenance or construction environment. Must have a valid State of CT driver’s license. Pay Rate: $20.00 to $24.41 hourly (wages under negotiation) plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 The closing date will be that date the 75th application is received or February 27, 2013 whichever occurs first. EOE

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 21, 2013

THANKYOU A letter of appreciation from George Kyriacou, President & CEO of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Dear Gaylord employees, I am writing to express my appreciation for the dedication of our staff during the recent, historic storm. As impressive as this storm was, the dedication of our staff was even more impressive. 1WT GORNQ[GGU TGRQTVGF VQ YQTM QP (TKFC[ CPF OCP[ EQWNF PQV NGCXG WPVKN 5WPFC[ 6JG[ RWV VJG PGGFU QH QWT RCVKGPVU òTUV CPF worked to create a safe environment for all. They took on new roles as they helped cook, shovel, and bathe patients. Several of you battled the elements to come in having to walk in waist-high snow for a mile or more. This is truly an example of the Gaylord spirit. Gaylord and its patients are beholden to the employees who stayed throughout the storm. Thank you to each and every one.

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