Berlin Citizen Jan. 17, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Police complaint process explained after ACLU review By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen

Last month, the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut released results of a survey which found many

police departments in Connecticut make it difficult for people to complain about officer misconduct. But Deputy Chief John Klett disputes what the survey’s results said about the process

at the Berlin Police Department. Whistleblowers can alert police departments on issues ranging from unprofessional officers to more sinister issues, such as racial profiling. In the report, the ACLU claimed the BPD is among the Connecticut police departments that could improve how complaints are handled. When the ACLU called the Berlin police, the study said a person wishing to file a complaint in Berlin could not make it anonymously, but instead had to speak to the officer, face to face, in the station. “(You should) speak to the officer you want to complain about in the station,” the re-

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A view of the Berlin Police Department.

See Complaint, page 11

Aresimowicz named House majority leader By Daniel Jackson and Mary Ellen Godin Special to The Citizen

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, returned to the Connecticut legislature last week with a new title: House majority leader. Lawmakers welcomed some new faces to the General Assembly and bade farewell to others when the 2013 legislative session opened Jan. 9. Aresimowicz joined the other 150 members of the Connecticut House of Representatives sworn in on opening day. Gov. Dannel Malloy congratulated Aresimowicz by name during his state of the state address. “I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Democratic and Republican caucuses in each chamber,” Malloy said, “and especially to Speaker Sharkey and Majority Leader Aresimowicz as they take on their new roles.” After he took the oath of office with the

Thursday, Januar y 17, 2013

BHS musicians to participate in festival

Submitted by Helen deRito

Eight Berlin High School musicians have been chosen to participate in the Connecticut Northern Region festival, sponsored by the Connecticut Music Educators Association. The students are selected by a rigorous, audition-only process. The band musicians include Tommy deRito, alto saxophone; Jody DiCiccio, flute; Chris Hauptfeld, trombone; Logan Kissane, oboe; Alec Rich, tuba; and Ian Tamburini, clarinet. The chorus students are Natalie Souza and Chris VonAchen, tenor. The band students also have earned an opportunity to audition for the CMEA All-State Honor Band.

Phase II of BHS renovation project estimated over budget By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Photo by Dave Zajac

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz spoke during opening day at the state Capitol Jan. 9. Aresimowicz, Democrat from Berlin, is the new House majority leader. rest of his peers, Aresimowicz stood at his desk and moved the first resolution of the newly-formed House. He nominated DemocSee Leader, page 21

Despite Phase II of the Berlin High School renovation project estimated almost $8 million over budget by FIP Construction, the Board of Education and the Public Building Commission signed off to send the documents to the state for the Jan. 8 Planned Completion Test. The estimated budget for Phase II increased from $57,747,978 (the amount approved in the original 2010 referendum) to $65,379,590,

which was presented to the BOE and PBC during a Jan. 3 meeting. PCT is a review of the construction drawings and documents that must be completed and approved by the state before the project can go out to bid to determine the exact cost, if all goes well, by March. Without an exact budget number, the state will not approve additional funding grants requested by the town. During a recent Town

See Renovation, page 7

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 17, 2013

Gun shop owners withdraw application for shooting range By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

The owners of BMG Guns & Ammo’s retail shop have withdrawn their application for an indoor shooting range in Berlin. The current gun retail store is located at 2585 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. The owners, Brian Vanacone and

Greg Bodytko, first sought a permit to relocate their shop in the 5,800 square foot vacant building at 1427 Berlin Turnpike in Berlin, which is larger than their current facility. Their intent was to then receive a special permit for an indoor shooting range that would take up 940 square feet of the building. The Planning and Zoning

Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs

A view of the vacant building, 1427 Berlin Turnpike, which may soon be the future location of BMG Guns and Ammo.

Readers’ Poll

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Here are The Berlin Citizen poll results from last week. We asked: What is your New Year’s resolution? Get healthy. 26% Get organized. 0% Break a bad habit. 5% Spend more time with loved ones. 0% Take a step closer to accomplishing a life goal. 5% Volunteer. 0% More than one of the above. 53% Other. 11% This week’s poll question asks: What is your favorite wintertime activity?

as a ban on military style assault weapons. See Range, page 11

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Q&A with the chief of police By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

The new year brings changes and discussions between different town departments. January is a time to reflect on the past year and

the Berlin Police Department for 10 years. Are there any new changes, additions or programs the public should be aware off ? There are no new changes or programs on tap for this

look towards the future. Berlin Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald participated in a Question and Answer segment with The Berlin Citizen, as part of a series for the next few editions. Fitzgerald has been chief of

Index crimes Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Larceny M.V. theft Arson Adult criminal arrests

YTD 2012 1 0 5 7 55 225 12 1 422

YTD 2011 0 1 6 6 73 237 14 0 465

YTD 2010 0 2 0 3 69 273 10 2 471

Traffic related incidents MV accidents MV incidents MV stops DUI arrests MV arrests (Inf/Misd) MV warnings

YTD 2012 560 182 6,413 100 2,586 3,341

YTD 2011 575 193 5,748 136 2,325 2,526

YTD 2010 501 167 6,285 137 2,867 2,666

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year. The Berlin Police Department will continue to work closely with the Berlin schools to enhance security. Each Fitzgerald day, officers visit each school and are a visible presence. This practice was approved by the Berlin Police Commission and Board of Education several years ago. It has proved beneficial in that officers become familiar with the school staff and layout, and the school staff are comfort-

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AARP free tax assistance is available to Berlin residents. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Berlin-Peck memorial Library at (860) 828-7125 or the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The normal refuse/recycling collections will apply.

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The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association has flu vaccines available for residents interested in receiving a flu shot. Traditional Medicare, Aetna, Connecticare and Blue Cross is accepted, otherwise a fee is charged. Arrangements can be made for residents who are homebound. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7030.

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the country until late January or February, but it is already widespread in more than 40 states. What’s probably complicating the situation: The main influenza virus this year tends to make people sicker. And there are other bugs out there causing flu-like illnesses. So what people are calling the flu may, in fact, be something else. “There may be more of an overlap than we normally see,” said Dr. Joseph Bresee, who tracks the flu for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu’s early arrival in the U.S. coincided with spikes in a variety of other viruses, including a childhood malady that mimics flu and a new norovirus that causes what some people call “stomach flu.” Most people don’t undergo lab tests to confirm flu, and the symptoms are so similar that it’s sometimes hard to distinguish flu from other viruses, or even a cold. Over the holidays, 250 people were

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Clemson University, South Carolina - Margaret Murphy, of Berlin.

BHS conferences

Berlin High School has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for Thursday, Jan. 31, form 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are scheduled in 10-minute intervals. Appointments may be made, beginning Wednesday, using Canyon Creek online sched-

uling. Follow the link for instructions at berlinwall.org. For more information, call (860) 828-6577.

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 order, call Diane Deutsch at (860) 828-5791.

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Hubbard Elementary School Husky Award Winners for the month of January were selected for their outstanding character in demonstrating honesty. Top row, from left: Katy Sparmer, Aiden Sandon and Callie Gendron. Third row: Carmelina Fusco, Rylee Cop and Gianna Lanza. Second row: Sarah Swanson, Paul Jacek, Drew Demers and Katherine Lukens. First row: Kevin Daley and Justin LoPresto. Missing from photo: Nathan Snyder. 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

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The Berlin Public School System has scheduled a townwide preschool screening for Saturday, Jan. 26, and Monday, Jan. 28, for Berlin residents who are between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 4 years, 8 months, by Jan. 28. Screening in the areas of language, motor and social skills can provide information about children’s development, strengths and weak-

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Council meeting, Town Manager Denise McNair said it was important that the PCT date was met, otherwise the next available date would have been in May. This would have prolonged the start of construction for another year.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hope is that the construction of Phase II, or at least the environmental remediation, could take place at the start of next summer,â&#x20AC;? McNair said. The Phase II construction documents were 75 percent complete by the Jan. 3 PBC meeting. Silver Petrucelli and Associates, FIP Construction, Gilbane Building

Company and the BOE were all in attendance. During the meeting, McNair said there was some discussion as to how Phase II came over the original budget between August of 2012 and January 2013. She said many of the questions could not be answered completely, as FIP and the architects of Silver Petrucelli and Associates did

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, January 17, 2013 diately following. An adultstaffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped with personal-assist hearing devices. In addition to monthly communication, communion is offered Sundays, at 9:45 a.m., for anyone who wishes to participate. The Berlin Congregational Church scheduled Free Tot Time for every Thursday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., for parents with 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.

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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., beginning Jan. 23. Youth activities for grades three to eight are available during this prayer time.

Kensington Congregational Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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The Berlin 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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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.

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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) 8284222.

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Peggy Sandquist Peggy (Duncan) Sandquist, 90, of East Berlin, widow of Raym o n d Sandquist, passed away Jan. 9, 2013. Born in East Hartford, she was a longtime Berlin and East Berlin resident. Peggy graduated from Berlin High School Class of 1940 and worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles for over 25 years. A member of Berlin Congregational Church, she was a former church Deaconess and member of the church Women’s Federation. She was the past Berlin Town Historian and was very active in the

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled its annual Italia Night pasta dinner fundraiser with live music for Friday, Feb. 1, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Menu includes pasta, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, Italian cookies, beverages and a complimentary glass of wine for adults. Proceeds benefit Hungerford’s animals. A fee is charged. No reservations are required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064.

Berlin Historical Society. Surviving is her daughter, Diane S. Sutton, of Plainville; a brother, Fred Willis and his wife Elaine, of Berlin; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Ray, Peggy was predeceased by her son, Craig Sandquist. Services were held Jan. 11, 2013, at Berlin Congregational Church. Burial was in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berlin Congregational Church or to the Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main Street, Kensington, CT 06037. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Peggy’s family at carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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Bethany Covenant Music Series has scheduled pianist Corbin Beisner in concert “Chopin and Listz, Great Romantics of the Piano” for Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Beisner is an award winning musician who has participated in international piano academies in Germany, Barcelona, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The concert, at the church at 785 Mill St., is free of charge and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received; childcare is available. For more information, call (860) 828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.

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To the editor: As 2012 comes to a close and we begin a new year, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a wonderful marching season. The Berlin High School Band Parents Association has so many things to be thankful for and one is a truly dedicated community. Thanks to the Berlin community for showing us your support whether it was by cheering for the band at one of the football game performances, or participating in one of our many fundraisers. Perhaps it was purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket, taking a throw at our Berlin Fair Dunk Booth, buying a tub of cookie dough or a poinsettia plant in one of our annual fundraisers. It could have even been contributing to our coin drive at Stop and Shop. We would also like to thank a truly special group of dedicated band parents who volunteer countless hours. Thanks to the combined efforts and support of the community and parent volunteers the Band Parents Association continues to be able to provide support and opportunities for the students in the BHS band. Helen deRito and Donna Bergren, co-presidents Berlin High School Band Parents Association

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Government Meetings Tuesday, Jan. 22 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Public Building Commis-

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sion, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

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“Let’s Be Friends!” Helen Aveline Special to The Citizen Established in 1989, the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is a private, non-profit volunteer organization of over 100 families, businesses and individuals. Friends are people, like you, who take pride in their library and through their memberships, advocacy efforts and volunteer services, raise funds and awareness to support the Berlin-Peck Library. They are dedicated to enhancing library services as it faces budgetary challenges and the technological demands of this century, providing services, programs and facilities beyond those provided by the town budget. You may have already taken advantage of services funded by the Friends. Have you enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee at the new hot beverage station? Friends bought it. Have you gone to a museum for free or for a discount with one of our passes? Friends bought those too. Have you participated in a summer or winter reading program? Friends sponsor all those. And will you take advantage of a new scanner for the public arriving in the next month? The Friends also are buying that for the library. The main source of FOBPML funding comes from the ongoing like-new book sale, located downstairs from the library in the Community Center. It is surely the place in town to find gently used books for sale at great bargain prices. Only the best donated items find their way to the shelves of the book sale, including fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, coffee

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Cookie Queen 2013 By Irene Young Special to The Citizen

All was a-sparkle on Dec. 20 at the annual Reilly Cookie Swap. The competition started promptly at 7 p.m. Cookies had to be in the door and on the table no later than 7 p.m., or competitors faced the risk of disqualification. There were over 20 entries with six dozen cookies in each batch. All were elegantly displayed with artistic flair. One entry even had a candle included in the display to either impress the judges or be prepared in the event of the many power outages experienced by the Northeast lately. Good thinking, since the contestant won best of cookie entry. Judges, as usual, were half starved from the lack of din-

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traffic accidents compared to 2011. We hope to continue with these improvements. Are there any projections to crime or traffic violations for 2013? Crime and traffic issues remain somewhat constant from year to year. The department utilizes several strategies to minimize accidents and to deter crime. Some of the strategies we use are targeted enforcement at locations with frequent accidents. We map our crime incidents and accidents and we attempt to focus patrol in the high frequency areas. We

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port stated, “and if you’re unhappy with that, then you can talk to a supervisor.” Additionally, the BPD has no form a person making a complaint can fill out and if the department found out the person was an illegal immigrant, there is a possibility they might report the individual to Immigration, ac-

ner and had a difficult time selecting the “Best Of ’s” from so many entries. There were some new faces in the judges’ chamber this year and contestants sensed a little fear from the newbiejudges. However, once they were educated on the rules and assured that no harm would come to them, the new judges were ultimately sworn in. Despite some newness, they all had impressive credentials, discriminating taste and were very judgmental. They were swept off to the judge’s chambers to taste, analyze and quantify. This year they used mathematical formulas to determine the best of the best. No doubt, this was due to the two mathematically inclined judges, Brian Reilly and Jim Verone-

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From left: Grace Rogan, Ginny O’Connell, Diane Mancini, Bonnie Horbal and Cori Humes. si, who actuarial accounting for every taste complexity (chocolate squared by the square root of cookie texture equals…). This was balanced by the other two judges, Steve Buchunsky and Marc Leurenberger, who brought in the soft people skills and aesthetic qualities of the cookie (cookie shape and feel versus eye appeal). Our lovely hostess Anne Reilly delighted the guests with guessing and trivia games. Needless to say, the participants who used iPhones were disqualified. You know who you are. The moment arrived and

the judges came out of chambers. Who would be Cookie Queen? Diane Mancini won Cook-

ie Queen and Queen’s Court went to Cori Humes, Grace Rogan, Bonnie Horbal and Ginny O’Connell.

Creative Kids Learning Center/daycare facility is located directly across the site, along with an USA Baby store. Some members of the public said they were concerned for an accidental discharge of a firearm in the parking lot, potentially endangering the lives of families and children. Homeowners from the surrounding neighborhood were also concerned with their property values decreasing. Vanacone and Bodytko also said assault weapons would not have been used at the range, although these weapons are currently being sold at their retail shop in Newington.

unteers to make calls to 104 police departments across the state January through February of last year. The volunteers called the nonemergency line of each department and asked the person who answered nine questions about the process of making a complaint about officer misconduct. The ACLU instructed vol-

utilize Facebook and Nixle to notify the community of incidents and suspicious activity. The public often helps us by being observant and notifying us of unusual vehicles or persons in their neighborhood. Our efforts keep Berlin among the safest communities for our size. What efforts would you like to see happen this year when it comes to public safety, law enforcement and the department overall? I would like to see progress with the new police station. I request that the community support our officers with construction of a new station, so that we can better serve them.

After conversations Pentore had with his clients for the last several weeks, PZC received an official withdrawal Jan. 8, from BMG. “Based on events in Newtown, (gun shops and shooting ranges) are looked at differently nowadays and there may be more regulations to come in the future,” Pentore said. In regard to the guns and ammo shop relocating to Berlin, Pentore said he does not know if BMG will or will not be moving. “That’s still up in the air,” he said, adding that he cannot

say for sure if Vanacone and Bodytko will reapply for a special permit in the future. “It depends on what transpires in the next few months,” Pentore said. “Right now there is no definite answer.” During the Dec. 13 meeting, Vanacone and Bodytko said their establishment would have been a cold range, meaning all firearms must be unloaded, have the safety lock on and enclosed inside a case. The facility would have been used for educational and demonstration purposes only. But residents spoke against the gun range. The vacant lot is bordered by a residential neighborhood. A

cording to the ACLU report. The problem? Klett said the report does not reflect the actual polices of the BPD. “That report isn’t correct,” Klett said. The police department has many ways of communicating a complaint with the police that the ACLU’s report did not cover, he said. “We will take it in any form,” Klett said, from

mailed letters to phone calls. For example, Berlin police has an online complaint form, which is formatted so users can submit anonymously. The form — which can be found under the “contact us” section of berlinpd.org — does not require people to record their name, Klett said. A pamphlet detailing the procedure on how to complain is available in the foyer

of the police station. Berlin police do not have a form for the public, but they do use an in-house form that a supervisor fills out when recording a complaint about an officer. Klett said people who are complaining about an officer are not required to meet with the officer. “I don’t know where (ACLU) got that from,” Klett said. The ACLU used seven vol-

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The “Good Life Functional Fitness Group” is a free group exercise program for active seniors. Sponsored by the Jerome Home in New Britain, it is designed to improve health and help to achieve wellness. Level I classes are scheduled for Mondays and Fri-

days, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Level II classes are scheduled for Mondays and 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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Feb. 2 - UConn vs. St. Johns, at Carnesecca Arena. Feb. 16 - UConn vs. Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Feb. 21 - CT Flower and Garden Show. Feb. 27 - “Newsies” on Broadway. March 13 - “My Wild Irish Rose” at the Royal Manor, New Jersey. March 15 - Boston Flower and Garden Show.

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

Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day. Senior Center closed. Tuesday, Jan. 22: Orange juice, spaghetti with meatballs, Italian blend vegetables, rye bread, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, Jan. 23: Cranberry juice, homemade turkey loaf with gravy, O’Brien potatoes, country style vegetables, pumpernickel bread, lemon pudding. Thursday, Jan. 24: Beef stew, diced potatoes, cucumber onion salad, biscuit, fruit cocktail. Friday, Jan. 25: Minestrone soup, baked codfish, harvest rice, steamed broccoli, 12 grain bread, fresh orange.

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Children’s programs Day Care Fair - Saturday, Jan. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parents may research the opportunities for preschool and family daycare available in Berlin. Program directors and teachers will share information about the school philosophy, teacher/child ratio, fees, schedules and program structure. Home day care providers will also be represented. Drop in. Winter reading club -

Warm up with a good book, from now through Feb. 25. Read one book and add a mitten to the bulletin board. Children earn stickers and collect a prize. Storytime - Storytime is a half-hour program featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and a short movie. No registration is needed. Monday - 10:30 a.m., for toddlers 18 to 36 months. Tuesday - 1:30 p.m., for preschoolers 3 to 6 years old. Wednesday - 11:30 a.m., for babies from birth to 18 months. Thursday - 10:30 a.m., for all ages.

Mother Goose Time Wednesdays, at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their families. Share books, music, bounces and fun with babies. No registration is needed. Older siblings are welcome. Playtime - Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon. Playtime is an informal gathering where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can play and socialize together. Parents must attend. No registration is needed.

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Clinic wins cat-friendly award Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital, LLC, of Berlin, has been recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners as a “Cat Friendly Practice.” The distinction is held by only four other veterinary hospitals in Connecticut. The program is committed to improve the health care and overall well-being of the growing feline population. A Cat Friendly Practice is committed to learning ways to make a veterinary visit more pleasant for cats and has adapted an environment that is less stressful to cats and meets the cat’s unique needs. The staff at the practice are aware of ways they can interact and handle your cat so that examinations and procedures will be less stressful. Compassionate Care veterinary Hospital, LLC can be reached at (860) 438-7597 or compassionatevet.net.

Library Tea rescheduled The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has rescheduled its second annual Library Tea for Sunday, April 7. For more information, call (860) 828-3344.

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Reenergized hoop team wins three straight By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

What a difference a week makes. Heading into its Jan. 7 matchup with Weston, the Berlin High School boys basketball team was reeling. The locals had lost four straight, including back-to-back games at the buzzer, and owned a record of just 1-5. Well, against Weston, the Redcoats were the ones who prevailed at the buzzer, 50-49, and that is just the first piece of good news. From there, Berlin went on to knock off Platt (69-51) and Bulkeley (55-44) to inch closer to the .500 mark and also to a spot in the postseason. “We are a long way from making the tournament, but going into this week we have hope,” BHS coach Mike Veneziano stated. “Without hope you have nothing.” Against Weston, Veneziano unveiled a new starting lineup,

which included three sophomores. The previous starting five featured just one sophomore. The coach hoped the change would light a fire under his seniors, and his chess move worked. “We were just trying to send a message not to take anything for granted,” Veneziano said. “The seniors have since responded and played well, winning three straight games.” With just one junior on the roster, Veneziano sensed a disconnect – “a trust gap” – between his seniors and sophomores. Any chasm between the classes was bridged in the Weston game. “They came together that night as a team,” Veneziano said. “We faced a lot of adversity as we were a buzzer-beater away from being 1-6 and in serious trouble of having no shot at the tournament.” BHS sophomore Brenden Vessichio scored 30 points against Weston, including the

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Berlin’s Dominic Nuzzo takes it to the hoop against Platt Jan. 8. The Redcoats prevailed that night and headed into this week with a record of 4-5. game-winner in the lane as time expired. Vessichio collected 12 rebounds as well. That was the start of a big week for the sophomore, who went on to net 18 points against both Platt and Bulkeley. Vessichio was no one-man show, however. In the matchup with Platt, the Redcoats received 14 points apiece from Tyler Bouchard and Darren Gilbert, and 11 from Dominic Nuzzo. Also, Berlin turned in solid defensive play last week. “Our defense has been better. I thought we played excellent defense against Bulkeley,” Veneziano said, pointing out that Bulkeley entered the See Hoop, next page

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Berlin wins Art Powers Duals; Girls basketball rolls along By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

Sometimes a moral victory will have to do. Platt High School girls basketball coach Tina Gonyea said the Panthers’ 42-33 loss to Berlin was her team’s best effort in her two seasons. “I’m so proud of my team,” Gonyea said. “We played such great defense. They just killed us at the line.” The Lady Redcoats were 21for-27 from the charity stripe. Kailene Rampone led the way by going 10-for-10. Rampone finished with 12 points. Ashley Malloy had a team-high 13. Marissa Costello led Platt (3-8) with nine points. Berlin went on to dispatch Bulkeley 72-42 to improve to 9-

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BHS wrestlers cheer on a teammate during the Art Powers Duals Saturday. The host Redcoats finished undefeated on the day.

1. Eleven Lady Redcoats graced the scoring column in that one, paced by Paige Young and Courtney Trzasko, each with 13.

The Newington-Berlin ice hockey team suffered its first defeat in more than a year. The local co-op was bested by Northwest Catholic, 4-1.

Newington-Berlin’s lone goal came from Justin Pratte on an assist from Brendon Richard. Drew O’Leary made 26 saves for Newington-Berlin, which fell to 4-1 on the year. In what Coach Jim Day called a “major step forward,” his wrestling team bested Bristol Central, 57-15. Jeremy Eliades got Berlin started on the right foot, earning a pin at 128 pounds. From there, the Redcoats got wins from Kevin Perruccio (140, 9-5 decision), Jake Eliades (147, 15-0 technical fall) and Rick Mullins (154,

pin). Perruccio needed a thirdperiod takedown to pull out the victory. After a string of Bristol Central wins, Bill Conticello, wrestling up a class, stopped the bleeding for Berlin with a pin at 222 pounds. And the pinfalls kept coming. Down the stretch, the Redcoats got pins from Mike Burek (287), Riley Greider (108) and Ethan Greider (122). Berlin capped the week by going 5-0 at its own Art Pow-

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 17, 2013

A trip down south, where football is more than a game By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

ORLANDO, Fla. – It was 1,168 miles from here, but boys and girls, it sure felt like another world. That’s because, in a lot of ways, a bowl game between two iconic college football powers is a long, long way from the world of college football in New England. Here in the professional sports heaven known as the Northeast, college football is way down the food chain. Here in the frozen North, it’s Yankees, Red Sox, Giants, Patriots, Jets, Mets, Celtics, Knicks, Bruins, Rangers ... pretty much in that order. Then maybe comes UConn basketball and somewhere over the rainbow, is Boston College and UConn football. In New England, college football is 11,000 fans and a few folks walking their dogs at 70,000-seat Yale Bowl. Or UConn doing all it can to say “Me, too” as the Huskies can’t fill Rentschler Field. Or maybe 1,500 folks plus a guy wearing a python at a Wesleyan football game. The python thing is true; I’ve seen it. And that’s it. But not in the hinterlands. Out there, college football is king. On Jan. 1, I drove from my hotel to the Citrus Bowl, the

site of the Capital One Bowl which this year featured two of the country’s best teams, the Georgia Bulldogs (10-2) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-2). Georgia came within a few yards of playing for the national championship, losing by a smidge to Alabama in the SEC title game. Nebraska was 10-2, but as one writer said, came within 70 points of beating Wisconsin for the Big 10 title. Hey, SEC No. 2 vs. Big 10 No. 2. Not a bad game, I figured. I didn’t know the half of it. I pulled up to the Citrus Bowl off of seedy Orange Blossom Trail — ladies of the evening, adult entertainment centers and the like dot the street — some three hours before the game. Already, the parking areas were a sea of red. Both schools feature red as one of their colors, so there you go. The accommodating Orlando PD directed me a couple of blocks past the stadium for parking and I was able to park on the property of Jones High School. I was assured by the lovely lady who was assisting with parking that the $20 would go directly to activities at the high school. Cool. I am nothing if not prepared. I unpacked my lawn

chair, took out my Orlando Sentinel, tore into a bag of chips and a package of beef jerky, popped open an adult beverage – I was also assured by the lady in charge that was perfectly OK – and relaxed. Hey, if one couldn’t relax on this day – a Florida Chamber of Commerce Day, 78 degrees and wall-to-wall sunshine – then valium is next. So I’m sitting there enjoying myself and up walked a mid-50s lady decked out in her Georgia gear, and while sipping a can of her favorite lemonade, began chatting. They do that in the South, you know. Here in New England we nearly have to be run over to acknowledge another’s existence. But in the South, they jes start talkin’. We made small talk. I told her about my Aunt Marion in Clearwater who is 94 and credits her longevity to a number of Bud Lights a day. “Heck, if that’s true, I’m gonna live to be 112,” said the Georgia Belle. The conversation turned to football. “Lord, I was in the corner of the end zone when Alabama beat us and for two weeks I couldn’t stand to think about that game,” she said. “It was like I didn’t want to hear or see anything about it. It was so awful los-

Youth Sports Wrestling The Berlin Minutemen hosted their annual youth tournament Jan. 6 at Berlin High School. The tournament field included wrestlers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and even Nevada. In the morning session the young Minutemen brought home the first place team trophy, scoring 30.5 points. The results: Mighty Mites: 1st Mason Hill, 3rd Colin Peck, 4th Camden Santiago; Bantams: 1st Cayden Hill, Niko Koops, 2nd Zachary Skinner, 3rd Matthew Koops, Marcus Kelly-Johnson, 4th Luke Maguder; Intermediate Division: 2nd Braden Shea, Mike Lukaszewski, Connor Gileau; 3rd Nicholas Martin, 4th John Newman, Isaac Cortes, Jenna Peck, 5th Rory Mayer. In the afternoon Novice Division Daniel Veleas took 1st, Serge Duquette was 3rd and Vinny DeFrancesco placed 4th. In the Middle

School Division Josh Veleas placed 1st, Michael and Dylan Daniels took 2nd, Tanner Parmelee was 3rd and Niko Fusco, who was injured, placed 5th.

Basketball Third/fourth grade Parks and Recreation Fighting Irish 26, #1s 13: Fighting Irish scorers - Khalil Gooden (13), Jake Smalley (4), Damien West (4), Brett Hodas (4). #1s scorers - Matthew Lantere (4), Ben Schultz (3), Dominic Miele (2), Johnny Iacubucci (2). Celtics 34, Blue Devils 16: Kyle Hyde (13), Dan Gaffney (9), Sal Dastoli (6), John Gaffney (4). Blue Devils scorers - Nathaniel Hurd (10), Nathan Paul (4), Aaron Kuckel (2). Hoosiers 22, Tar Heels 13: Hoosiers scorers - Ryan Stec (12), Michael Ciarcia (8), Benjamin Gomez (2). Tar Heels scorers - Kyle Carlone (5), Connor Gileau (4), Cole Czerwinski (2), Jacob Fenand (2).

ing that game.” She spoke of how she goes to all the home games and several road games. The family was staying at the Pop Century Resort in Disney World for their bowl vacation. See, no matter which bowl games the Bulldogs play, the family plans a vacation around it. Along with about 30,000 to 40,000 of their closest friends. “No matter where they go, we go,” she announced. “I just love my Dawgs.” I promised her I would cheer for Georgia, she was delighted, and off I went to the stadium. Outside the park, the bowl organizers set up a Fanfest area. Show your game ticket and you’re in. There were food stands, souvenir stands, places where kids could test their baseball and football throwing skills. There was a big stage upon which was performing some big country music star. I know as much about country music as nuclear physics, but apparently this guy was a very big deal. He had thousands of fans enthralled and he was the star of the halftime show. Georgia and Nebraska fans knew him, but hey, I’m from Connecticut. Oh yeah, the game. It was magnificent. The final score was 45-31 Georgia, but it was 31-31 going to the fourth quarter. A terrific,

rollicking, back-and-forth big time, college football game that had the 60,000 fans roaring all game long. The 77-year old stadium – which is going to be renovated beginning almost immediately – was rocking with red-clad folks. The Dawg fans outnumbered the Husker fans maybe 2-1, but then it’s a lot easier for the Georgia fans to jump on I-75 and I-95 to the City that Disney Built than for Husker fans to trek halfway across the country. Still, more than 20,000 of them did. Yet while these people are truly delirious over their football teams, their fanaticism doesn’t mean they are uncivil to the fans of the other team. I was stunned at how courteous and respectful they were to each other. They mingled in the Fanfest area and in the stands. As soon as I took my seat, the Georgia fans on either side of me – Dennis and his wife Sherry from Tampa, and a lovely lady and her husband (didn’t get their names) from Georgia – began to chat. Seems the lady from Georgia is really an Alabama fan, but her husband loves the Dawgs, so on this day, a Dawg fan she was. Right behind us was a family from Nebraska. There was grandpa and

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Bulletin Board Youth lacrosse Berlin Youth Lacrosse is open to players in grades three through eight. For more information or to obtain a registration form, visit www.berlinlacrosse.org. Registration ends Monday, Feb. 4.

Little League Berlin Little League will hold in-person baseball and softball sign-ups at the Petit Complex on the following dates: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to noon. It is mandatory for all first-

year players to register in person at one of the above dates. First-year players must bring their original, raised seal birth certificate.

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Continued from page 17 matchup averaging a hefty 66 points-per-game. “We did the little things that the coaches are always talking about. We didn’t give up any lay-ups, we put there bigs at the foul line, we identified their two big scorers and stayed with them.”

Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen Friday after the meet, those kinds of meets are the meets that you live for as a coach,” said Thurston. “It was exciting to see their response to the challenge set before them and to really see the entire team dig deep in a way that they hadn’t yet this year.” For the Redcoats, last week started with a loss to Hall. Despite coming up short, Berlin turned in some nice performances. Thurston highlighted the work of Dan Paszkowski, who dropped six seconds in the 50 freestyle, and Ahmad Hassan, who shaved 14 seconds off his previous best time in the 100 butterfly. The indoor track and field teams have been busy lately. At the New Haven qualifier, freshman Michelle Grieco finished seventh in the 3,200 with a time of 11:59, a new BHS record. At the SCC Invitational, the 4x800 team of Stef Parillo, Kristen Madeia, Grieco and Catherine Voelpel placed 12th with a season-best time of 10:35. Voelpel and Taylor Budney qualified for the state meet in the 300, Sam Carbonell qualified in the 55, and Michelle Grieco and Nicole Grieco qualified in the 3,200. On the boys side, Berlin’s Darren Grabowski has qualified for the state meet in the 55 and 300.

about the other team. Not once. See, football is the reliContinued from page 18 gion; the teams are just different churches of the same grandma – of whom I got the faith. feeling had been rooting for When Georgia pulled Nebraska since there was a away, largely because Dawg Nebraska – grandson and quarterback Aaron Murphy wife and their kids. All of threw for 427 yards and five them, along with the remain- touchdowns, everybody ing 59,986 football devotees, around us shook hands and cheered their heads off all af- wished each other a happy ternoon. new year. “Heck, it was a We all chatted all game good game,” said the Nebraslong. Great time. Not once ka granddaddy. did anyone say a bad thing Somehow I have a hard

time imagining a Yankee fan saying that to a Red Sox fan after the Sawks win a playoff game over the Yanks. Instead, one might hear a chant of dubious social acceptability. But life is different in other parts of the country. They take their football as seriously as any fan of any team in any sport anywhere. But there’s always time for a hello, always time to wish the other fan a good day, always time to be nice. Can do all that and still love them Dawgs. Jim Bransfield is a longtime contributor to Citizen publications. A retired teacher, Bransfield’s loves include road trips and writing about Connecticut high school sports.

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ers Duals to improve to 17-5. The Redcoats got the best of RHAM (60-21), Lyman Memorial (60-10), Terryville (34-30), Trumbull (38-33) and Waterford (50-27). “I feel we had the toughest road, as we had to contend with an undefeated Terryville, and then after that major win, we came back against the tournament’s first-seeded Trumbull and secured a win,” coach Day stated. “It was a physically and mentally taxing day. The team displayed solid conditioning, excellent energy and improving focus. We still have room to grow competitively, tactically, and technically; that makes this team very exciting to work with.” Going undefeated at the duals were Riley Greider (5-0), Jake Eliades (5-0), Mullins (50), Jordan Zima (172, 4-0) and Burek (5-0). Mullins improved to 24-1 on the year. The record includes 14 pins. The boys swim team needed a first-place finish from its 400 freestyle team to edge East Catholic, and the foursome came through in the final event of the day. Ryan Marquis, Martin Rathousky, Fazli Bozal and Dan Klotz swam to victory to propel Berlin to a 94-91 victory. The Redcoats (3-1) needed

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Abercrombie serves as chair State Rep. Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin) has been tapped by Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden) to serve as House Chair of the Human Services Committee and Vice Chair of the Human Services Sub-Committee of the Appropriations Committee. The Human Services Committee over- Abercrombie sees all matters relating to the Departments of Social Services and Children and Families, the Offices of Child Day Care and Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, the Commission on the Deaf and the Hearing Impaired, and the Board of Education and Services for the Blind. Abercrombie will also serve on the Insurance and Real Estate Committee.

Police Blotter Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. Dec. 21 Joseph Furnari, 44, 170 Pleasant View Ave., Bristol, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked. Dec. 25 Joshua Putnam, 23, 142 Center St., Wallingford, sec-

ond-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace. Joseph Forsyth, 33, 569 Tollgate Rd., DUI, evading responsibility, operating phone while driving, improper turn, interfering with an officer. Dec. 31 John Kelly, 38, 15 Hurlburt St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny false promise or pretense. Jan. 1 John Kelly, 38, 15 Hurlburt St., New Britain, third-degree criminal mischief.

Parks and Recreation Soccercise The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Soccer Madness Soccercise program for girls and boys 3 1/2 to 5 years old. The program will explore a combination of soccer and exercise. Parents are welcome to participate. Former Newington High School girls’ varsity assistant soccer coach, Dino Rocco, will conduct the program. Soccercise is scheduled for Monday and Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4, for six weeks. Class size minimum is eight participants with a maximum or 15. A fee is charged. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 828-7009.

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stead, the information was forwarded to the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association. Klett said CPCA will respond for the group of police departments. When the ACLU’s report was first published, the Berlin Police Commission talked about the ACLU’s findings. Joseph Annunziata, chairman of the BPC, said the commission decided the police department did not need to change its approach to receiving complaints against officer misconduct. He said there was a process for filing

a complaint while he was a Berlin police officer for 30 years, and there still is a procedure today. He said the police department will accept anonymous complaints and whistleblowers can bring their problem to the BPC. He said they can contact the police commission, or attend one of its meetings, which are open to the public. However, complaints are “not a major problem” in Berlin, Annunziata said. The pamphlet found at the police station, which the BPD publishes, does not mention complaints can be filed electronically or by phone, and it does not address whether or not Berlin

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penalties for making a false statement. Such statements, according to the ACLU, are intimidating. When The Berlin Citizen acquired the pamphlet Jan. 4, the section warning of legal repercussions was deleted. David McGuire, an attorney with the ACLU who also oversaw the study, said while the ACLU said its report is not scientific, “it was documenting what we were told these policies were.” Each department has a written policy on how to

handle complaints of officer misconduct. “But if officers are not trained about these polices, it does little good,” he said. The ACLU began the study through its investigation into racial profiling in Connecticut. After several calls from across the state came into the ACLU office about the difficulty in filing a complaint against an officer, “we decided we should really look into this,” McGuire said. “And it will be interesting how it will play out.”

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Prior to joining the legislature, Aresimowicz served Continued from page 1 three terms on the Berlin Town Council. He is the rat J. Brendan Sharkey, of Berlin High School assistant Hamden, as speaker of the football coach and has directHouse. Aresimowicz replaces ed Berlin Midget Football for Sharkey as House majority the past 14 years. He has also leader. coached Berlin Little League A lifelong Berlin resident, and the New Britain Rising Aresimowicz attended public Stars AAU Basketball team. schools in Berlin through Aresimowicz told the high school. He has been House his goal is to give the married for over 20 years to Democratic caucus the tools his wife Crystal and both live to accomplish their goals. on Lower Street. Aresimow- Aresimowicz is a former icz and his wife have three union president, a union children together: Michael, staffer and one of the biggest who attends Southern Con- allies of the labor-backed necticut State University, and Working Families Party. He Ryan and Kaitlynn, who at- has been representing the tend Berlin public schools. district, which includes part

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of Southington, since 2004. “My new role gives me great ability to work with all the members of the House, especially on big pieces (of legislation),” Aresimowicz said. The Dec. 14 massacre of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown served as a backdrop to most of the speeches given at the State Capitol. Aresimowicz and other legislative leaders wore the school’s colors in green and white ribbons. The upcoming session promises to be a challenging one, with potential spin-off legislation from the Newtown tragedy that touches on

public safety, mental health care, gun control and education, Aresimowicz said. Additionally, the state’s budget deficit, estimated at $1.2 billion for next year’s spending plan, could present problems for reform efforts in those areas, he said. Like many of the other legislators at the first session, Aresimowicz stressed bipartisanship and cooperation. At one point, Aresimowicz

turned to Republican Rep. Larry Cafero, of Norwalk, House minority leader, and said, “Rep. Cafero, I think we’re going to have a great relationship.” Cafero responded by saying, “I know how fair and honest you are, and I look forward to developing a relationship with you as well.” Republicans represent only a third of the state, according to Cafero.

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Nellie is a loving, gray tabby. Her caregiver passed away and Nellie was left outside for neighbors to care for her. She is quiet and wellmannered. Nellie enjoys being on laps and is ready to have a relationship again. Jasper is a large, sweet boy. Like many males cats, he was not neutered and left to roam the streets. Jasper is very grateful to be inside and safe. He is easygoing, loving and affectionate. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. View all adoptable pets at fobac.org. Berlin ice hockey vs. Southington, at Veterans Memorial Rink, 1 p.m. Wrestling - Eagle Classic, at East Catholic, TBA.

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p.m. No reservations are required. The public is welcome. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. Playgroup - Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Boy Scout Troop 256 Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington 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. Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Tolland, at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. E.O. Smith, at E.O. Smith, 7 p.m.

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

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 or discharged are available. For more information, visit midstatemedical.org, complete the volunteer application and background check and send to the Volunteer Office at MidState Medical Center.

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) 229-7700, ext. 201.

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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.

Hospice in need of help 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-of-life care. VITAS massage-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) 494-4600.

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

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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) 9859212, or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com.

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 4 Door LS w/1LS, FWD, Auto $10,988 Stock# 1292

DODGE STRATUS 2003 $3,288 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

(203) 269-1106

Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES CHEVY IMPALA 2003, Good condition, 130K miles. $4,000. Please call 203-980-9808

Broken Down Junk Vehicles & Equipment. Quick Cash. Fast Free Removal. 203-630-2510 or 203-631-0800

CHEVY 2500 truck, 1997, 134k, includes Fisher Minute Mount plow, good tires, well maintained. For more info call Billy 203-915-9856

Necesitas Un Auto? Tenemos una gran variedad de camionetas y de carros nuevos y usados! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949

FORD ESCAPE 2005 Stock# P4085A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

Need an Automobile? We have a huge variety of new and used cars and trucks! Please call Ryan Montalvo at (203) 250-5949.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2006 Stock# 4014A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY WODATCH Debris Removal Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Contractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860558-5430

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

CARPENTRY REPAIRS Large/Small Interior, ext, stairs, railing, decks, entry door & widow replacement, finish bsmnt. Complete home improvements. Work done by owner. 40+ yr exp. Free est. Ins. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

FORD ESCORT 2002 $2,988 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

HYUNDAI SONATA 2009 4 Door Sedan, I4, Manual, GLS Stock# 5718A

(203) 235-1686

Need A Car Loan? Bad Credit... Good Credit... Bankruptcy... Divorced.... No Problem!

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148

HOUSE CLEANING COMMERCIAL & Residential cleaning done by experienced lady. Good job, insured & friendly prices. Call Rose (203) 3436641 or Email: roseangela7230@att.net POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339

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POLISH/ENGLISH Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885

Ask For Darrell

(203) 269-1106

HANDYPERSONS

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING W I NT E R P AI N T IN G S P E CI AL S Condos, Apts., Rooms Popcorn Ceilings, Drywall Repair, & Basements. Call Eddie 203-824-0446 Lic 569864

ROOFING

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

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

203-639-0032

SERVICES OFFERED

STUFF ESTATE LIQUIDATORS Estate Clean-Outs One Piece to Whole Estate, Toys, Coins, Jewelry, Military, etc. 203 774-4830

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 SIDING

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

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

203-639-0032

info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

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

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

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

(203) 639-1634

JUNK REMOVAL EL GUAPO THE ELECTRICIAN Small Electrical Jobs Welcome CT #E10194715. Insured 203-440-0239 or 860-324-0874

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

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

Cars Starting At $199 Down

GMC ENVOY 2005 SLE, 74K Miles. 4x4. Stock# 18518 $9,969 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

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

FENCING SMART For Two 2008 2 Door Coupe Pure 1.0L 3 Cyl Fuel Injected Stock# 13652A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

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

GUTTERS

WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

*THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconsjtructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

LANDSCAPING

HONDA CIVIC 1993 COUPE 4-cyl. Black w/gray interior. AM/FM/cassette. Dependable. $1,800 Moon Roof. Spoiler. 5 Speed Automatic. 1.6L. New battery, new tires, new radiator, new front brakes, new front shocks and struts. Runs well at 219,350 miles. Bill at 860 620 1744 Southington, CT

MAZDA 6I SPORT 2006

TOYOTA CAMRY 2003

Leather Roof Stock# 18594 $6,969 Don't miss...Call Chris at 203 250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

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

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GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

SERVICES OFFERED TREE SERVICES

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

Edwin Cordero PAINTING Int/Ext. Local, Established, Reliable Craftsman. Call (203) 537-2411 CT#614827

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

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

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 17, 2013

TRUCKS & VANS

TRUCKS & VANS GMC YUKON 2002 Runs Well Asking $5,000 (203) 715-9369

SUV’S

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

PETS & LIVESTOCK SHIH TZU Puppies, male and female. Also Chihuahua/Shih Tzu puppies and female adult Chihuahua/Shih Tzu. Very good price. Call (203) 600-9560

CHEVY IMPALA 2005 Stock# 13-675A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

JEWELRY

Canelli’s Jewelry & Boutique Specializing in Unusual Gifts and Fine Sterling Jewelry. Since 1917. 130 South Colony Rd. (Rt. 5) Wallingford. 203 269-5242

ELECTRONICS

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

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

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.

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

SATURN VUE 2009 Hybrid, 4 Cyl, FWD, Automatic $8988 Stock# 9965A

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

SAMSUNG 43” 3D plasma HD TV, used 2 mo., $400; Onkyo receiver, TX-SR605, 7.1 channel, $200; Insignia 5.1 surround speaker pkg., $100; Samsung DVD player, $30. Call 860 621-3788

Appliance Repairs

1 888 207-3682

Will Deliver

Ask For Darrell

203-284-8986

WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

SUV’S

CARS Starting At $199 Down

$$$ CA$H $$$

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

203-237-3025 ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes starting Jan 14th at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Gianetti, Phil Huntington, & Kathy Queen - Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852.

Ford Econoline Wagon 2004 E 150 XL, Automatic $10,988 Stock#1289

BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Chihuahua, Boxers, Beagle, Shih-Tzu, Bostons, German Shepherds, Labs, mixed breeds, rescues available. Kittens avail. $250+. 860-930-4001.

AUDI Q7 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2001

LOVING PUPS Rescued Puppys for Adoption. Deliveres Made. Health Gurenttee. Visit us at www.lovingpups.com or Call 828-385-0757 or 828-675-9694

Quattro, AWD, 6 Cyl Automatic Stock# 5705A

4 Door, 4WD, Automatic $4988 Stock#3075A

(203) 235-1686

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

Find your dream home in Marketplace

GMC Sierra 1500 2008 4WD, Automatic, Crew Cab Stock# 269494

(203) 818-3300

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

(203) 235-1686

Right employer. Right job. Find what you’re looking for, with CTjobs.com. CTjobs.com is Connecticut’s most

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

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

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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1-2 ITEMS Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 POUNDS! DR. RECOMMENDED! GUARANTEED! (203) 715-2779 ELECTRIC Hot Water Heater 50 Gallon A.O. Smith. Like new. Four months old. Changed complete system to gas. $175. Will deliver. (203) 265-1070 KEROSUN OMNi 15 Kerosene Heater $35. 203-265-7598 MANY Prints Signed & Numbered, Air Show Posters, Antique Wood Bowls, Old Airplane Parts, Federal Duck Stamps, To Much Misc. Items to List. Call Rich 203-213-0003 SMALL Chest Freezer, 5 cu ft. Asking $50 Call 203-265-7598

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

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

100% SEASONED Hardwood Cut, Split and Delivered. $200/cord; $125/half cord. Pick Up Available 203-294-1775 www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

www.richardchevy.com

HEARTHMATE Wood/coal stove. Can be used as fireplace insert or free standing. Takes 20” wood. Asking $325. Call (860) 349-1513 after 5pm.

Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Limited

(203) 235-1686

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH CTJOBS 2 4x5.75

FWD, Automatic, 6 Cylinder Stock# 5717A

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

203-238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools, Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 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

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

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

Music By Roberta PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $110 Call 203-415-1144

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

Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen HOUSES FOR RENT

KENSINGTON 131 Main Street 5 Room, 2 BR Ranch. Lg Kitchen w/Dining Area. Lg LR w/FP. 2 Car Garage. Very Prvt, No pets. $1300. 860-306-0147 WALLINGFORD Easy Rt. 91, Split Level, 3/4 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Hdwd Fl, Appl Kitchen. Sliders to private back yard. $1700/mo. Sec/Refs. Call Bill 203 265-5729 WALLINGFORD. 3 BR, 1 bath Cape, remodeled, 1 month’s rent & 1 month security. $1400. References. Tony 203-640-0343

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1 BR Stove and refrigerator included. No pets. $750 + security. (203) 376-1259

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 BR Apts Hubbard Park. Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main St. $945-$975/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203 935-6224 or Niki 203 992-5605 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Floor Large Apt. 38 Summer St. WD Hookup, Free Parking. Hardwood Floors. $850. (203) 223-0333 MERIDEN 5 RM 1st Flr. HW Flrs, Gas, Clean, Quite, Available Feb 1st. $900/mo. no utilities. Sec. & 1st mo. Call 203238-4882 or 203-721-0090 MERIDEN Clean, spacious 3 Bdrm, 3rd flr apt, newly renovated, Foster St. Off street parking. Avail immed. $900. Pets considered. Call Walt 203-464-1863. MERIDEN Crown Village 2 BR Just renovated. Heat & Hot Water included. Pool access. $895 per month plus security. L & E Prop Mgmt 203-886-8808.

Flanders West Apts

MERIDEN. 1 BR, Heat Included, $775. 9 Guiel Place. Call 203-376-2160 or 203-213-6175

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

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 MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat HW, Elec. 1 BR, 2nd Fl, $200/wk+sec. 2nd flr studio $780/mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm; Meridenrooms.com 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 MERIDEN 2 & 3 BR Apartments Available Call for More Info 203 238-7777 860 214-8023 (Cell)

MERIDEN 2 BR Available Heat, Hot Water & Appliances incl. Off-St parking. Avail for immediate move in. 203-639-8751

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

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD-$289,900 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

MERIDEN. Spacious studio apt, on bus line, gas heat, $525./mo plus utils. No pets. Sec & ref. (203) 982-3042 MERIDEN. West side. Clean 1st flr studio, heat, hw, electric. Hdwd flrs. $780/ mo plus sec. 12pm-8pm, 203-634-1195 or www.meridenrooms.com

WALLINGFORD 2 BR 1st Flr Recently redecorated, YMCA area. Off St. Park, NO PETS. Avail. Feb 1st. $925/mo. + util. 203-269-2575

WALLINGFORD-$314,900. Elegant, spacious, unique. Enjoy one of the largest units in one of the most prestigious complexes in town. Library w/ wbar, cedar closet in basement, beday in mba, cair + more. Call Roy Haynes 203265-5618

WALLINGFORD 2 BR Apt In 2 Family Home. Nice Area. Modern. Stove & Refrig. Nice yard. Off St parking. $1000. No Pets. 203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD 2BR Very Neat & Very Clean. Appliances, Laundry Hookups, Off St Parking. No Pets. No smoking. 1 Yr Lease. $875. 203-631-5219

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD- No. Main St, large 1 bedroom apt, cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, w/d hookup, off st parking. No pets. $975/mo. Call 203 641-3182 WALLINGFORD. 2 BR, 5 rms, 1st flr, appliances included, no utils, no pets. $900/mo. Off st parking, avail Feb 1. Off No. Main St. (203) 269-9434

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

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

Immediate Openings Large Direct-Mail Company has immediate openings for full and part time telephone representatives in their inbound call center. Candidates should have a clear speaking voice, typing and computer skills and a pleasant phone personality. The rate is $10.00 per hour. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC located at 500 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm. Resumes may be emailed to admin2@speedstaffingllc.com Faxed to 203-379-0965 Or telephone Speed Staffing at 203-379-0390 WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR: Pickers/Packers In our Warehouse $8.25/hr Assemblers - $8.50/hr Solderers - $9/hr and Light Housekeeping - $8.25/hr

Is your merchandise "blending in?"

WALLINGFORD Studio Apt. Kitch, BA, Walk in Closet. Heat & Electric Included. $725/mo. Ref & Sec Call 203-284-8890 WALLINGFORD YMCA Area - 1 BEDROOM, 3rd FL Off street parking. $800 Including Heat & Hot Water. No pets. (203) 269-2575 Owner/Agent

Business Development Sales Representative

Customer Service Representative

SOUTHINGTON Two family Near 691. Renovated. 2nd floor. 2 BR, parking. Heat & HW included. $995 per month. 860 628-0175 or 860 919-6212 WALLINGFORD 2 Bedroom 3rd Floor $850/mo. Cats okay. Call (203) 999-2505

HELP WANTED

We will provide: *Team Atmosphere with members working towards common goals *Opportunity for growth *Competitive compensation package & benefits.

MERIDEN FOUR 3 BR Apts $950-$1150 1st & 2nd Floor Recently Remodeled. WD hookups. Off st parking. (203) 417-1675 MERIDEN Large 2 BR, 1.5 Baths, 1st FL. WD hookup. Off st parking. Randolph Ave. $695 /mo. 2 mos security + application fee req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597

Southington

WALLINGFORD 1BR 70 Center Street $695/mo. Call Mike 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160

MERIDEN Crown Village. Large 2BR Recently Remodeled w/ HW Floors. $900/mo. includes heat & hot water. Call 203-856-6472

DURHAM 1BR 2nd Flr Apt. Large 2nd level BR. Full appli. WD Hookup, H & HW incl. $1000/mo. + 1 mo. sec. Call 860-349-3932

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN- $159,900. 2BR 1.5 BA. Freshly painted, many updates, lovely twnhs w/ fin. LL, FP in LR, sliders to deck overlooking beautiful grounds, c/air, EIK, end unit! Call Fred Gettner 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:

cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire Please call Record-Journal Circulation

(203) 634-3933 HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Some Customer Service and Accounting background helpful. Food distributor in Cheshire, CT. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. $14 per hour. Call 860 276-4000 BABYSITTER for 1 yr old in my home for Thurs. nights 5-12pm, Plantsville 860-271-6500. Refs. & must drive. BUSY Import Dealership Needs to Fill Two Positons FT Service Greeter/Car Porter Mon-Fri 7:15-3:45 Must be dependable and neat in appearance Appointment Taker/ Assistant Service Writer Must be available on Saturdays. Some automotive knowledge helpful. Must be neat and dependable. Approx 34 hrs/wk Email resume: e4dowd@aol.com GROOMER EXPERIENCED PET GROOMER Busy mobile grooming company. Great pay! Apply www.waggingtails.com HVAC LICENSED INSTALLERS Immediate opening. Residential. Minimum 5 years experience required w/ B, D or S license. Exc wages, benefits. Send resume to oilsix@bchvac.necoxmail.com No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED

MATURE And responsible caregivers are needed for hourly and live-in in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area. Applicants must have own car and driver’s license. Our caregivers are as valuable to us as our clients. Call Visiting Angels at 860-349-7016. NAMCO POOLS & PATIO NOW HIRING FOR RETAIL MANAGEMENT & SEASONAL RETAIL POSITIONS & OPERATIONS MANAGER (75% TRAVEL). PLEASE APPLY ON LINE: www.namcopool.com ALL Management resumes to: mberger@namcopool.com PART-TIME & SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Aquatics/ Fitness Instructor Part Time Not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community is seeking an aquatic/fitness instructor for our State of the Art Wellness Center. Schedule will consist of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm. Certification required and experience is a plus. Must enjoy working with seniors. Fax resume to 203-2717794 or apply in person at Elim Park, 140 Cook Hill Road Cheshire, CT 06410 weekdays 8-7pm and weekends 10-3pm. No phone calls please. A/A,M/F,D/V,EOE

Visiting Nurse Services, Inc. of Southern Connecticut Established Home Care Agency is looking for experienced home care professionals to work in the Meriden area. RN Case Managers ● Excellent Salary and Benefits ● Manageable Case Load ● Bilingual Nurses Please Apply Please call Tracy at 203-281-5500 Fax Your Resume to 203-287-1203 email to thailey@vnssct.com

WALLINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLAYGROUND MONITORS (Elementary Level) BUILDING AIDES (Middle School Level) 15 hours per week/$9.57 PER HOUR

HELP WANTED

S U B S T I T U T E A I D E S / C L E RI C A L also needed. Visit our website at www.wallingford.k12.ct.us to complete our on-line application. EOE

LOOKING for Immediate Temporary HVAC mechanic & helper for duct work project! Must have vehicle, serious inquires only!! Email: CopperValleyHVAC@yahoo.com

WALLINGFORD ROUTE

REAL ESTATE Experienced paralegal needed part-time 20-25 hours per week; Send cover letter, salary requirements, resume to info@chenettelaw.com

Early Morning Hours Part Time

MEDICAL CAREERS

Brookview Ave Jodi Dr Parker Farms Rd Harnish Ln Whiffle Tree Rd Osage Dr Mohawk Dr Lynne Dr 160 papers $2,300 annually

Call Circulation Recruitment Dept.

203-634-3933

SUNY NEW PALTZ is seeking a temporary Secretary for the School of Business. Please view our website at www.newpaltz.edu/hr AA/EOE/ADA WAREHOUSE. Looking for dependable, detail oriented person to work on our packing line in quality service dept. Duties include packing and labeling product for shipping, visual inspection of product including assembly of knock down kid’s furniture. Environment requires continuous standing, bending and some lifting daily. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be capable of using hand tools and computer experience. Fax resume attention Ray 203-284-0886

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 17, 2013

SALE DATES: Thurs. Jan. 17 -Jan. 23, 2013 Grade A Organic Maple Syrup

Olivo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil

32 oz

Assorted styles

1 Lb Pistachio

WALNUTS

Comp. $59-$79

1 Lb Walnuts

ETL® Propane Construction Heaters

Thunder Bay®

199

95 $ 79

Oil Filled Radiator 2 heat settings Comp. $50 OR Ceiling Quartz Heater Your Choice

Comp. $80

Bindings

169

Comp. $259

Lifesmart® 6-Element Infrared Heater

Garant®

NEW PRICE!

2999 Mens & Ladies Flannel Pants

SAMARA COLLECTION BCF construction

7’9”x 11’6.........

SALE!

Bath Towel ......4

49 49

Heavyweight Microfleece Sheet Sets

SALE!

Twin

Full .................. 20 $ Queen ........... 25 $ King ............... 25

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

300

Ladies Famous Label Jeans & Casual Pants

Dept. Store Label Bras Assorted styles/sizes

Comp. $25 - $28

Plastic Storage Bins & Boxes

SALE!

Chair

Fleece Throws 50”x 60” Lambswool Throw

12 14 28 54 72

Sofa or Love Seat Fits Most Sofas 74"-96" Fits Most Love Seats 58"-73" Comp. $59-$149

Importers Loss Sheet Sets

Quart Quart Quart Quart Quart

LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!

Adjustable Garment Rack

QUEEN or KING

5 3 3

50”x60” Micro Fleece Throw.............. $ 50”x 70” Oversized Fleece Throw..... $ 50”x 60” Fleece Throw.............................

Clear Box.......................... 3 $ Clear Box.......................... 3 $ Underbed.......................... 5 $ Clear Box.......................... 6 $ Clear Box.......................... 8

25 Liter Box............................................... 6 $ 50 Liter Box........................................... 12

Your Choice

Importer improperly packaged 350 Thread Count Sheet Sets in 600 Thread Count packaging! Compare $70

Super Soft 100% Synthetic.

Comp. $35-$50

Comp. $15 & more

Fits most chairs 32"-40" Comp. $39-$79

$ Full.............. 15 $ Queen........ 15 $ King............ 15

Garment Dyed Sweats

Premium Cotton Crewnecks, Scoopnecks, Macks, V-Necks

Twin....................................................................... 12 $ Full/Queen..................................................... 16 $ King........................................................................ 18

SALE!

$ ALL SIZES

Surefit® Covers

Bath Sheet.......6

Hoodies

Comp. $42-$54

Heavyweight Microfiber Reversible Comforter ALL SIZES

New England Patriots

Dept. Store Label Better Tees

SALE!

Carlton House

Wash Cloths ¢ & Fingertips ...80

1271125

Comp. $15

Hand Towel ....1

Your Choice

Luxurious Synthetic Lambswool or Printed Micro-plush Blankets

Mohawk & Shaw Cut & Bound

2’x6’...............$5.99 3’x5’...............$9.99 4’x6’........... $14.99 5’x8............. $26.99 6’x9’........... $36.99 8’x10’........$69.99 9’x12’........$79.99

24”x68”- Assorted colors

Down Alternative Microfiber Comforters

Made in Turkey

Non-Slip Yoga Mat

Premium Towels

Comp. $24

Your Choice

HEIRLOOM COLLECTION

Milano

Comp. $24

Your Choice

2'x4’............................ 22 $ 2’2”x 8'..................... 50 $ 3’3”x 5’4”.............. 50 $ 5’5”x 8'3”........... 125 $ 7’9”x 11’6........... 250

Residential & Commercial Area Rugs

Comp. $10 & more

1 million points of yarn per sq. meter

2’4”x 4’11”........ 10 $ 2’2”x 7’10”......... 15 $ 3’11”x 5'11”..... 20 $ 5’3”x 7'10”........ 30 $ 7’10”x 10’6”.... 60

SALE!

Fleece Sheet Sets

CLOSEOUT PRICES!

Professional Kettle Bells

Selection Varies By Store

Mens & Ladies Microfleece Pants

Comp. $24-$40

Suet Cake ...........................................................$1

5 lb..........................Comp. $15...................... 8 $ 10 lb......................Comp. $30................... 16 $ 15 lb......................Comp. $40.................. 22 $ 20 lb......................Comp. $50.................. 30 $ 25 lb......................Comp. $70.................. 40 $ 35 lb......................Comp. $90.................. 60 $ 45 lb......................Comp. $100............... 70

Ladies Better Flannel Pants

Dept. Store Label Microfleece or Flannel PJs

20lb Country Blend .................................8.50

15”x28” Boot Tray

39 $ 13

2499

50” Telescopic Snow Broom & Ice Scraper

18” Poly Snow Shovel

Comp. $80-$150

Comp. $100-$200

Department Store Label Winter Men’s Jackets

22”Snowbrush /Ice Scraper

Poly head prevents damage to shingles Lightweight aluminum handle

Designer & Department Store Label Women’s Better Coats

29.99 $ 25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed ............................... 25 $ 25lb Signature Blend................................. 23 $ 15lb Songbird Blend ................................. 12

16’ Poly Roof Snow Rake

5 $ 8

50lb Black Oil Sunflower ..............

350

Ladies Sherpa Lined Fleece Jacket

30”x45” Mud Room Mats OR 24”x36” Rubber Door Mats Comp. $25

SAVE $35

Comp. $12-$30

YOUR CHOICE

41” Outdoor Log Rack....

Peruvian Hats

Hand, Toe, Foot & Body Warmers

Your Choice

Slip-On Ice Treads OR Multi-pack Warmers

Rolling Log Carrier with Cover

Your Choice

Comp. $25

Wild Bird Seed

Puncture Proof Tires

3m Thinsulate lined

1500 watts heats 1800 sq. ft.

96” Outdoor Log Rack

Mens & Ladies Leather Gloves

Find in ski shops, resorts & more!

Holds full face cord of wood

King

Comp. $20

Famous Maker Mens & Ladies Thermal Underwear

SALE!

51” Log Rack Covers.... 10 $ 100” Log Rack Covers.. 15

Ice & Snow Melter 20 lb - melts to -15ºF

3M thinsulate lined & waterproof. Great new colors!

.......

Comp. $15-$18 & more

•Fully assembled •Built in Casters •1500 Watts 5200 BTU’s •Digital Display •Remote control

299

Queen

Mens & Ladies Casual Winter Gloves

Comp. $500

Tops or bottoms!

269

-35 F De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid

Comp. $100

Comp. $130

Jumbo 6-Element

Comp. $400

199

Mens & Ladies Winter Hats

Infrared Heater with Drawer Thermostat with remote, superior furniture quality wood cabinet.

Twin

selection varies by store

Adult Snow Helmets ............ 24 $ 99 Kid’s Snow Helmets .............. 19

Duraflame® Quartz Infrared Rolling Mantel Fireplace

-20 F Windshield Washer Fluid

Full

Comp. $90

Reg. $299

40 $ 45 $ 50

SNOWBOARDS

Aluminum frames • Adjustable Aluminum Trekking Poles • Adjustable Easy On/Off Bindings • Mesh Carry Bag

50,000 BTU convection heat Comp. $119

Late shipment creates importer loss!

Heated Blankets

Tech 9

Adult Snow Shoes

Duraflame®

50% SAVINGS

Everything for the cold weather!

55,000 BTU fan-forced Comp. $139

Now Save 50%

JOB LOT

Ladies Rainboots

2 Liters

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

Ocean State

TIDE®

2X Ultra Laundry Detergent 75 oz

$ 1 Wood Pants Hangers........50 3/$

Wood Hangers................

We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards

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