Berlin Citizen Jan. 3, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Thursday, Januar y 3, 2013

New businesses came to town in 2012

The year brought a number of new commerce to the area. During the past 12 months, Berlin welcomed large industries and small businesses in hopes to revitalize the town’s economy and help increase revenue. The following are some of those companies, in order of ribbon cutting ceremonies. Jan. 23: Schaller Subaru Schaller Subaru relocated its operation from Middletown to Berlin, at 34 Frontage Rd. Schaller Auto World operates four dealerships in the greater Hartford area. The new-

ly renovated facility is 50 percent larger than the former building, with more than twice as much parking. February: Fosdick Fulfillment Fosdick Fulfillment, a full service product fulfillment company, expanded its warehouse facilities by adding a 250,000 square foot building in Berlin, 129 Worthington Ridge. Established in 1965, Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation fulfills more than 20 million orders per year on behalf of its client partners. With operational and warehousing capacity ex-

ceeding 900,000 square feet split between Reno, Nev, and Wallingford, the firm provides comprehensive logistics and fulfillment services to companies in the direct-to-consumer and business-to-business marketplaces. March 21: VAS Integrated, LLC VAS Integrated, LLC, opened a new 3,600 square foot manufacturing facility on 600 Four Rod Rd. VAS supplies custom engineered machine plastic components being used in critical medical diagnostic applications. The new facility is home to

state of the art equipment and tools for DNA and other medical testing. April 17: Painters Edge Painters Edge, a retail paint store, set up shop in the old Blockbuster building on 1041 Farmington Ave. This startup architectural paint store has roots stemming from a family owned company named Albert Kemperle Inc., an automotive coatings distributer in business since 1940.

See 2012, page 5

Car crash survivor home for the holidays By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Cortes, helicopter mechanic at Groton-New London Airport, never thought he would be the first candidate in Connecticut to receive a new experimental operation, but that was his fate after a near fatal car accident. Cortes, a Berlin resident, now has titanium plates and screws holding his rib cage together. On Nov. 16, Cortes lost control of his car on Route 9 North when he passed out behind the wheel, after leaving work early. The car

swerved off the road and collided into trees. Fortunately, no other vehicle or person was involved with the accident. Cortes suffered life threatening injuries: both lungs collapsed, fractured each rib on his left side, punctured his left lung, ruptured his bladder, lacerated his spleen, fractured the left side of his pelvis, broke the left side of his clavicle, sprained his left ankle and broke several bones in his back. Cortes was talking to his wife Sandra Cohen on his Bluetooth when the accident happened. “He started panicking be-

cause he said he felt like he was going to faint, so I told him to pull over and I will come and find you,” Cohen said. “Right at that moment, I heard wind, a crash, shattered glass and the phone went dead. I panicked and drove down Route 9 looking for him.” When Cohen saw flashing lights, she pulled over and ran towards the scene where ambulance, firefighters, state troopers and a lifestar helicopter were on location. “I just kept asking God for my husband to be alive,” she said. Cohen had no idea her husband was still trapped inside the mangled car. “At that moment I heard firefighters cutting into the roof of his car and I turned around to see he was compressed between the dirt and car. That’s when I lost it. I kept asking if he was alive, but everyone was speechless.” After first responders pulled Cortes out of the rub-

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Berlin Visiting Nurse Association celebrates 85th anniversary

The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association has been providing quality care to residents for 85 years. It began in 1926, when several Berlin residents developed a program to present to

the annual town meeting requesting to have a visiting nurse. This was precipitated by several residents becoming sick with various illnesses, including a small pox epidemic. The ill were relying

on friends, neighbors or town officials for care and assistance. Some of the illnesses called for assistance beyond the scope of what neighbors or town officials could provide. Town officials

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approved the plan of accepting a Visiting Nurse Committee with its charge to hire a public health nurse. This committee contacted the Public Health Nursing section of the State Health Department to request a nurse and one was assigned. On Jan. 1, 1927, the nurse started her job. The service

she provided was designed to be a generalized program taking care of the sick in their homes, under a physician’s care and advising and giving first aid to school children. The charge for nursing calls was 75 cents a visit. MaSee VNA, page 9

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Connecticut Light and Power and Yankee Gas have several programs to help customers this winter. Programs available include: Home Energy Solutions – Provides homeowners and renters with an energy assessment by an authorized contractor. The contractor tests for drafts and air leaks, and can also make on-the-spot improvements, such as caulking and sealing air leaks, installing compact fluorescent light bulbs and installing hot water-saving low-flow showerheads. Customers also get information on money-saving rebates on appliances and heating and cooling systems. To learn more about Home Energy Solutions, visit ctenergyinfo.com, energizeCT.com or call 877WISE-USE. Budget billing – A way to manage monthly expenses by equalizing monthly utility bills based on a customer’s annual energy usage. Budget Billing helps avoid seasonal peaks associated with heating and cooling months. Accounts are reviewed monthly and budgeted amounts are adjusted if necessary. To sign up for CL&P’s Budget Billing program, call (800) 286-2000 or visit cl-p.com. To sign up for the Yankee Gas Budget Billing Program call (800) 989-0900 or go to yankeegas.com. Winter protection program – Protects income-eligible customers from having their electricity or natural gas shutoff for nonpayment from Nov. 1 to May 1. Winter protection is available to qualifying customers who

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Berlin Board of Education was presented with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Level 2 Board of Distinction Award recently. The CABE Board Recognition Awards are designed recognize boards which provide effective leadership to their districts through the use of good practices. This program acknowledges the importance of school board members and superintendents working together as effective teams. To be eligible for this higher level of award, the board must have achieved Level One distinction at least twice in the past four years. Boards must achieve at least two Level Two items in each Level Two category to receive this award. The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education serves local and regional school districts in Connecticut and is dedicated to improving the quality of education throughout the state and the nation.

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Accepting the Board of Distinction Award is, from left: Berlin Board of Education member Timothy Oakes, Commissioner Stefan Pryor, board President Gary R. Brochu, Board Secretary Irene Matulis, Superintendent of Schools David B. Erwin, board member Kristin Campanelli, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni and board member Kathleen O’Donnell-Moss.

The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters to join the ranks. The dedicated volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, be a resident or work in Berlin and be physically capable of performing the duties of a firefighter. For more information, stop by a fire house near your home on Monday evenings, ask any member how to join or contact Assistant Chief Mike Blais at mkeblais@hotmail.com or (860) 329-7738.

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The town of Berlin tax office has mailed the 2011 Grand List Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax bills. The bills are due Jan. 1, and must be paid before Feb. 1. These are bills for vehicles registered after Oct. 1, 2011, but before Aug. 1, 2012. Bills may be paid before Jan. 1, by mail or at the tax office, Town Hall, Room 22. If you do not receive a bill, call the tax office at (860) 828-7023. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse the taxpayer from the tax or interest liability.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 3, 2013

McGee Middle School Honor Roll

Superior Grade 7 - Peter M. Albert, Sara G. Bengiovanni, Ashley E. Bryant, Wesley J. Cantliffe, James G. Christodlous, Michael J. Constantine, Jacqueline B. Cooper, Natalie N. Couceiro, Ryan J. Cyr, Caroline D. Daigle, Ryan P. DeVivo, Alyssa M. Dumont, Samantha R. Fasciano, Thomas Fijalkowski, Dylan J. Frisk, Jessica R. Gaetgens, Nicholas J. Giove, Jacob M. Giuliano, Toni A. Grant, William R. Hagmeier, Emma J. Hinchcliffe, Ashley J. LaFrance, Jennifer R LauriaErrico, Brianna N. Lennehan, Cameron E. Michalek, Sofia C. Oakes, Hetal Y. Patel, Joseph C. Pettinelli, Marissa R. Pettinelli, Jilian R. Price, Lauren E. Salee, Maxwell R. Sartor, Noah R. Seguljic, Julia M. Sisti, Kevin P. Stafstrom, Nicholas Sznaj, Danielle E. Taglucop, Anthony Veneziano, Courtney N. Vogel, Anna J. Woodin, Nicole C. Xiarhos, Margaret J. Yacovino. Grade 8 - Sumara Ali, Jaclyn M. Arute, Samantha H.

Bengiovanni, Kara A. Boninsegna, Steven M. Bordonaro, Paulina Chorzepa, Calvin Y. Colby, Nina T. D’Amato, Sarah E. Daddario, Spencer W. Duke, Chloe Ezzo, Bridget M. Fox, Rachel L. Giana, Lisa Grieco, Jack R. Hamel, Haley C. Hauptfeld, Stephanie Humen, Jessica R. Jha, Sania A. Khan, Mary V. Lattarulo, Michael S. Luu, Mitchel Maslowski, Caitlee J. McNamara, Maeve A. McQuillan, Steven J. Miano, Katarzyna N. Midura, Matthew Morelli, Madison N. Naughton, Aniket B. Patel, Pooja Patel, Theodore L. Reed, Grace E. Reimer, Jared Reimer, Vanessa Reimer, Maria Rigas, Alec J. Rossi, Drew A. Sapko, Hannah K. Schulz, Ashley T. Skinner, Julia A. Swiatek, Michelle Tsun, Karlena J. Tyburski, Gabriella F. Vasi, Max A. Weiss, Caylie M. Whiteside, Claudia Zovich. Outstanding Grade 7 - Lejla Abidovic, Curtis D. Arcari, Elizabeth M. Aroian, Jillian L. Balaban, Jenna N. Baruffi, Calli A. Beatman,

Emily P. Beisel, Domenic M. Biello, David M. Biscoglio, Charles M. Blake, Amanda H. Boice, Gabriella M. Bonfiglio, Joshua A. Carlone, Charisma J. Carmon, Gregory P. Carson, Jordan P. Charlow, Mariel A. Christiana, Vanessa A. Clement, Michelle A. Cohen, Tyler L. Cohen, Michelle N. Conner, Tyler A. Cop, Haley L. Cox, Hannah L. Cox, Kaylin E. DeGroff, Andrew J. DelGiorno, Gabriel E. Dombrowski, John P. Ezzo, Lauren N. Ferraguto, Christian M. Figueroa, Dylan M. Forauer, Casey L. Foster, Amanda N. Funari, DeAna M. Gibson, Sarah A. Giuliano, John B. Goodwin, Evan R. Graves, Adam J. Guzauckas, Justin A. Heinke, Phoebe G. Hurd, Ryan M. Jenkins, Cuchulain X. Jennings, Calvin S. Johnson, Kelley Johnson, Abby L. Jorsey, Alexa A. Kavarsky, Teressa Kelly, Natalie Kiczuk, Patricia V. Kiniry, Emily R. Kozon, Patrick R. Ladas, Dominic H. Lattarulo, Mathieu T. Letendre, Jack G. Lombardo, Victoria A. Lucco, Morgan P. Luciani, Madison C.

Marolda, Andrew R. Martin, Rebecca G. Martin, John R. Mayette, James A. Mazzarella, Makayla C. Miano, Mackenzie T. Morton, Jasmine R. Nappi, Jack F. Nelson, Dean C. Nemphos, Morgan L. O’Connor, Matthew P. Pampuro, Divya H. Patel, Jaymin M. Patel, Shiv H. Patel, Nicole R. Perrotta, Christina A. Petry, Paul A. Prior, Bryan E. Rivera, Jordan A. Rivera, William C. Salwocki, Jenna E. Santana, Amanda L. Santoro, Rebecca F. Soderburg, Kelly L. Sparmer, Mark D. Sweitzer, Lori Anne H. Telke, Ryan T. Toce, Daniel J. Valdesi, Joshua D. Veleas, Lauren E. Veronneau, Tyler N. Vu, Conor Walsh, Austin R. Weber, James W. Wicander, Adam B. Willametz. Grade 8 - Jay T. Adams, Lucia A. Addamo, Sydney E. Addamo, Ryan Ashe, Julie A. Barlow, Samuel D. Barton, Brad Bednarczyk, Eve A. Betterini, Corinne Blanchette, Alaina R. Bogden, Mark M. Bosse, Bailey C. Brochu, Quinlan Burns, Andrew N. Burr, Michael C. Calafiore,

Zachary Carlone, John P. Chiarizio, Olivia V. Cialfi, Amanda K. Cohen, Nathan G. Comstock, Emily V. Cooney, Alex D. Curtin, Olivia D. Curtin, Nicole M. Cyr, Marc A. D’Amore, Danielle A. D’Angelone, Julia R. DelVecchio, Emily Desroches, Shannon S. Gallagher, Kathryn R. Garrison, Kelly L. Giana, Cara B. Gileau, Alex K. Glabau, John P. Green, Nickolaos M. Halkias, Morgan C. Hamilton, Morgan Hood, Amanda E. Johnson, Kiara L. Johnson, Lauren Jones, Sebastian J. Kajda, Benjamin Kall, Benjamin P. Kennure, Shaheera S. Khan, Kevin Klotz, Angelica K. Kopacz, Jared Kozak, Kiara A. Landeo, Hannah Lavoie, Joseph P. Leary, Amanda P. Lee, Maegan E. Lentini, Kelly Lin, Jaclyn O. Lombardo, Dylan M. Lowe, Matthew R. Luddy, Jack Lynch, Mitchell A. Marino, Brett M. McGrath, Quintin Meyer, Jeffrey J. Moss, Noah Neault, Lauren K. Nguyen, Meghan R. Oates, Cassandra Pagliaruli, Michael Paszczuk, Marlen Paszkowski, Arya D. Patel, Dhruvi Patel, See Honor Roll, next page

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2012

Residents host holiday party

Continued from page 1 April 20: Serenity Shield Inc. Serenity Shield Inc. opened its new office at 1224 Mill St., suite B212, East Berlin. Serenity Shield is a personal safety company specializing in loss recovery and prevention. The company’s product provides an online vault for storing important information and documents using the technology to provide a secure online experience. The product can help protect loved ones in the case of an emergency by providing first responders with time sensitive information immediately. Aug. 14: Okay Industries Okay Industries opened its new 63,000 square feet facility in Berlin, located on New Park Drive, which will serve as a medical and engineering plant. Okay Industries is a company that engineers and manufactures stamped metal components, machined parts, and automated mechanical and laser-welded sub-assemblies that service medical, surgical, dental, automotive,

Volunteers get ready to greet the children and families at a recentholiday party for CMHA Child & Family Services. A group of volunteers, led by Tim Cote and Tess and Quinn McCurdy, of Berlin, hosted a holiday party for more than 85 children and families served by Community Mental Health Affiliates’ Child & Family Services in New Britain recently. Participants enjoyed games, crafts, face painting, caricature portraits, and pizza and holiday treats. Hundreds of books, donated by the community, were available for families to take home and each child received a bag of gifts from Santa. Each family also received a turkey for a holiday dinner.

Honor Roll Continued from page 4

The Town of Berlin Revenue Collector, Caroline Glabau, retired effective Dec. 31, according to the tax collector office. David Kluczwski has assumed the position revenue collector. Effective Jan. 7, water/sewer payments will

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Survivor Continued from page 1

ble, Cohen talked to her husband before he was airlifted to Saint Francis Hospital. “I held his hand and I was trying to keep calm. He asked me what happened and I told him he got into a car accident. I told him he was going to the hospital in lifestar and I’m going in the car. He didn’t want to let go of my hand. That’s when he became unconscious.” At the hospital, Cortes was put on life support and a respirator and was connected to draining tubes. A doctor told Cohen her husband had a slim chance of survival and he let the family say their goodbyes. Cohen said it was like a movie, his body cold and turning purple. “It was crazy to see him like that,” Cohen said. “I gave him a kiss on the head and told him ‘you are very strong, you can’t leave me. The kids are going to start wrestling and what am I going to do when the girls get married?’”

After multiple emergency operations to repair his bladder and spleen, surgeons asked Cohen for permission to perform a new operation on his ribs. The risks were high because surgeons had to use a drill. But Cohen said the reward of his life outweighed the dangers. An orthopedic repaired his rib cage with titanium

plates and screws. The titanium plates lifted the ribs, allowing the lungs to naturally inflate with oxygen. The next day after surgery, Cortes was taken off the respirator. Cortes woke up in the hospital Nov. 20 and noticed straps restraining his wrists to the bed. “All I remember is pain everywhere and tubes com-

ing out of different areas of my body,” he said. He saw his brother, father, wife and doctor. Cortes said he was in shock and “definitely knew something was wrong because my dad lives in Virginia, so if he’s here I must be pretty messed up.” The doctors were convinced he was going to be hospitalized past New Year’s Day. But Cortes proved them wrong. The doctors were astounded by how well he was recovering and Cortes was

released from the hospital after 12 days. “I can’t even describe how happy I was to be surrounded by everyone,” Cortes said. “All I wanted to do from the moment I got home from the hospital was hug and kiss everybody and tell them how much I love them and spend as much time with them as I could. Each of my kids told me how much I meant to them and you don’t get to

See Survivor, page 18

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

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The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship, for 10 a.m., with a

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

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session, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is needed. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

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The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information call John Simeone at (860) 8280794.

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Daniel Sullivan, of Berlin, has been named mortgage consultant at American Eagle Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for originating mortgage business and assisting credit union members with their home financing needs including prequalification, product selection, and application. Sullivan is NMLS state and Federal cerSullivan tified and licensed. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

Christmas tree recycling Christmas trees will be collected curbside, on normal scheduled collection days, during the week of Jan. 7, according to the Department of Public Works. Trees must be at least six feet away from automated collection cart. Trees will also be accepted for recycling a the Town Recycling Center on Massirio Drive, Monday through Friday, from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan. 12 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the collection of trees, the town will chip the trees, creating mulch for public use and pickup at Sage Park main parking lot. For more information, call (860) 828-7022.

ternity class (possibly a delivery) was $5 and the aftercare visits were 75 cents to the mother and 24 cents to the baby. On July 1, 1929, a new nurse was assigned to Berlin as a replacement since the original nurse resigned her position. The reason for her resignation was she could no longer take driving on the muddy roads, which became much better within a short time. As stated in the original document, “The Old Blue Hills Road muddy slope is but a memory to a few old timers.” In 1952, there was a reorganization of the Visiting Nurse Committee into the Berlin Public Health Nursing Service. The location of the nurse’s office changed as well. In 1931, the nurse had her office in the new high

school and in 1959 she was moved into the Town Hall. Through the years, the nurse had part-time help from nurses in town, and from surrounding towns. In 1953, a second full time nurse was hired and in 1954, a third nurse joined them. Throughout the years the agency evolved into a full service homecare agency with the name becoming Berlin VNA on Nov. 5, 2002. The department is now Joint Commission Accredited, State Licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certified and a member of the Connecticut Association for Home Care and the Visiting Nurse Association of New England. Berlin VNA provides skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapies, medical social work, home health aide and homemaking services. The department also staffs and

supervises the health rooms in all public and private schools. The nurses deliver care under a physician’s order and offer PT/INR monitoring to manage oral anticoagulation therapy and telemonitoring to those patients that are currently under their care. The VNA invites the public to celebrate the milestone on Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Town Hall rotunda. Coffee and desserts will be provided. The snow date is Jan. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dori Dyer, Berlin VNA, administrative assistant

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Obituaries

Norma E. Hartney, 87, of Kensington, passed away Dec. 23, 2012, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Edward Hartney and was the daughter of the late Tulio and Maria (Ferrino) Bighantti. Norma was a member of St. Paul Church, was an ardent Yankee Fan and loved to travel to Florida. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Cathy Hartney, of Kensington, Corinne Hartney, of Kensington, Dr. Carrie Hartney Montague and her husband John, of Burlington, Dr. Colleen Hartney Lanza and her husband Daniel, of South Windsor; two grandchildren Daniel Lanza, Erin Lanza, and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by two sisters Irma Testori, Alda Gianoni; three brothers John Bighantti, William Bighantti, Victor Bighantti. Services were held Dec. 27, 2012, at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial followed at Maple Cemetery.

Joseph E. Gwara, 57, of Berlin, beloved husband of Angela (Guerrera) Gwara, died Dec. 20, 2012, at the John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. Born in Meriden, he has lived in Berlin since 1983. A longtime employee of UPS, he was known as a hard worker who loved his job and friends at UPS. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, the PowerHouse Gym and LA Fitness and enjoyed spending every Saturday with his three beloved grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Angela, Joe is survived by his daughter Jennifer and her husband Marco DiMauro, of Berlin; his grandchildren, and pride and joy, Mason, Hunter and Zoe; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jean and Donald Spilka, of Berlin, and many nieces and nephews; his mother Stasia Gwara; two sons Sean Gwara, Jeff Gwara; a sister Kathy Savage; a brother Paul Gwara and wife Val and their families. Services were held Dec. 28, 2012, from the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery, New

Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church, 479 Alling St. Kensington, CT 06037. To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit FarrellFuneralHome.com.

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To the editor: This is in response to Suzanne Helm’s letter last week, which is so typical of those opposed to guns. They refuse to acknowledge violent crimes are committed by criminals or those who are afflicted with mental disorders. Legal gun owners, I repeat legal gun owners, are typically hard working Americans who choose firearms for self-protection or sport regardless of type or caliber. Those opposed to gun ownership act as if the tragedy in Newtown didn’t make us cry, too. They speak of loss of innocence while mindlessly voting for politicians who support abortion, as if thousands of aborted children each week don’t count because you cannot see their

faces. Should we take cars away from people, too, or limit horsepower because of the approximate 34,000 people a year that die in car accidents? Many things contribute to gun tragedy. Organizations like the ACLU file lawsuits prohibiting school prayer. Violent video games, such as Assassins Creed, Resident Evil, along with inappropriate TV and slash them up movies all contribute to a country that is losing its moral compass, cheapen human life and demean the value of family. I challenge anyone to search the internet for stories of how many times crimes were stopped by lawabiding citizens with guns who, when presented with a difficult decision, step up to protect innocent people. The Connecticut gun law is the fifth toughest in the nation and in my opinion, is one of the best and should be encouraged nationwide. Knee jerk reactions have solved nothing. Charles Sienkiewicz Berlin

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When to keep your child home from school due to illness

ceive protection against the flu, either through the nasal vaccine or the injectable one. School-aged children At this exciting time of year, there are ways in which have the highest rates of inwe can assist in reducing ill- fection of any age group ness in our children. All our during the influenza season. Of course, we all strengthbodies have natural defenses en our immune systems by that protect us from getting eating properly, getting adesick and these can be reinquate fluids and participatforced. ing in some form of regular First, school-age children exercise. If we model these require at least nine and a healthy behaviors for our half hours of sleep every children to see, we are truly night. Encourage only quiet doing them a wonderful activity for the last one to service. Finally, continue to two hours before bedtime, avoiding the stimulation of a educate your child about the importance of hand-washscreen (computer, TV, Playstation, etc.), exercise or ing, coughing and sneezing into a tissue or a sleeve (and a big meal. not into their hands) and Maintaining some predisposing of dirty tissues in dictable routine, in spite of proper trash receptacles. If the commotion of the holisoap and water aren’t availdays, is important to reduce able, use hand sanitizers. All your child’s stress level. As of these factors contribute always, I strongly recomto having a healthier and mend that your children rehappier child through the holidays and into the harsh winter months. Here are the guidelines Veterans Commission, American Legion for when students should stay out of school. Post 68, 7 p.m. (1) Keep your child home Wednesday, Jan. 9 from school if there is a temHousing Authority, Marjorie Moore Vilperature of 100 degrees or lage Community Room, 5 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library more, if your child vomited in the morning before Board Room, 7 p.m. POCD 2013 Advisory Committee, Town school, during the night, or the prior evening, or if he or Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. By Laura Trinkoff Special to The Citizen

Government Meetings

Monday, Jan. 7 Historic District, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

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she just seems ill to you. (2) Your child needs to remain at home for a full 24hours after the first dose of antibiotic to treat infection. (3) Keep your child home if he or she has a severely runny nose and /or a hacking cough. Allow time for them to convalesce at home and return to school when symptoms are diminished. (4) If you suspect your child might be harboring an infection/illness, do not send him or her to school and then pull your child out to go to the doctor. Keep your son or daughter at home until after the doctor is seen, in order to reduce the risk of an outbreak. (5) Remember to encourage your child to wash hands regularly, with warm water and scrubbing up with soap for at least 10 seconds, as this is the best way to limit the spread of viruses. If water and soap are not available, use hand disinfectant. (6) Following these guidelines can avoid a school-wide epidemic. Let’s do all we can to avoid a health event that could lead to an index of concern with an absentee rate of 20 percent or more. Laura Trinkoff is the school nurse at Norton Elementary School in Cheshire.

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How to get all your Berlin news in ’13

Happy New Year to all of you. Ready or not, here comes ’13 and the staff of The Berlin Citizen is excited to be part of bringing the community the coverage it wants - sports, news, commentary, features on local personalities, organizations and events, and lots of photos of your neighbors, friends and family participating in local goings-on. While The Berlin Citizen is free and delivered weekly to every household and business in town - that’s not the only coverage we provide. Every day, on the web at berlincitizen.com, you’ll find breaking news, story updates, web-only photos and stories, as well as Best of Berlin a daily posting of events going on around town. If you aren’t checking out the website, you might not get all your Berlin news.

The Berlin Citizen also is on Twitter and Facebook - so have a look and then keep the conversation going. As always, we welcome your submissions - Letters to the Editor, news about your group or organization, photos from events and, of course, news tips. You can contact us at news@berlincitizen.com or at (203) 3172256. A new year, a fresh beginning, is one of the gifts of winter, a season that can prove trying to even the hardiest New Englander. Staying in touch with what’s going on is a great way to make these long, dark days a little brighter. Thanks to our readers for the opportunity to be part of your experience as we welcome another year of Berlin history together. - The editor

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The primeval Earth is close to the surface at Arches National Park in Utah, far more exposed than it is here in the East.

It’s awards season By Helen Aveline Special to The Citizen This is the time of year when everyone puts out their “best of 2012” lists. I enjoy these lists because they alert me to titles I may have missed from a favorite author or turn me on to someone new. There are three lists I’d like to share with you. Just like the Peoples’ Choice Awards on television, books have awards based on popular voting. The website GoodReads is wonderful for finding book recommendations, connecting people who like books, and authors who write books and well, you get the idea. Every year they give out Choice Awards voted on by people who love to read – you, the reader. This year, 1,156,852 votes were cast in 20 different categories. Naming a few that were unsurprising wins – “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn won the mystery/thriller category and Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild” topped the best memoir/autobiography list. The prolific storyteller Stephen King won best fantasy for “The Wind Through the Keyhole.” What did surprise me was that the best fiction award went to J.K. Rowling’s “Casual Vacancy.” This title didn’t get many stellar reviews, but got a lot of votes. Other winners include “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman for best historical fiction; “The Long Earth” by Terry Prachett and Stephen Baxter for best sci-fi; and “Quiet” by Susan Cain for best non-fiction. Research goodreads.com to examine all the winners and finalists in each of the categories. See if your favorites were in the running. The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2012 are selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review and tend to be a bit more erudite. On their list of top fiction books are “Bring Up the Bodies” by

Hilary Mantel; and “NW” by Zadie Smith. Among their favorite non-fiction titles are “Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity” by Andrew Solomon and “The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy” by David Nasaw. Go to nytimes.com for more details. Established in 1950, the National Book Award is an American literary prize given to writers by writers and administered by the National Book Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Each year, the Foundation selects a total of twenty Judges, including five in each of the four Award categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature. Judges are published writers who are known to be doing great work in their genre or field, and in some cases, are past NBA Finalists or Winners. This year the National Book Award for fiction went to Louise Erdrich for “The Round House.” Two NBA finalists are also on the NY Times list as well: “A Hologram for the King” by Dave Eggers and “The Yellow Birds” by Kevin Powers. The nonfiction NBA winner is “Beyond the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity” by Katherine Boo. This study of life in a Mumbai slum is also listed as a favorite on the GoodReads and NY Times lists. Find more information at nationalbook.org. Other sites you may enjoy that have put out a “best book” list are NPR (npr.org); Barnes and Noble (barnesandnoble.com); the New Yorker (newyorker.com); and Publishers Weekly (publishersweekly.com). And, of course, you can always ask your friendly Berlin-Peck librarian. Helen Aveline is library director at Berlin-Peck memorial Library. For more information, contact Aveline at haveline@ town.berlin.ct.us.

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Local 11-year-old artist Emma Klepacki sends Mother Earth love through her drawing.

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, who represents Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, is sponsoring an essay contest for local middle school students. Seventh and eighth graders may submit essays of 250 to 500 words describing their proposal for a new law or changes to a current law. Official citations from the General Assembly will be presented to top entries. One student from each town will also be invited to the State Capitol for lunch with Aresimowicz and a private tour of the Capitol and Legislative Office Building. Essays should be emailed to Aresimowicz by Jan. 4, at Joe.Aresimowicz@cga.ct.gov with “Essay Contest” in the subject line. Include name, address and date of birth or current grade level with essay submissions. For more information, contact Aresimowicz at Joe.Aresimowicz@cga.ct.gov or (860) 371-6887.

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The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 1:15 p.m. Steve Waznia, Berlin Fire Marshall, and Darleen Hur-

tado, New Britain Public Library, are scheduled to speak.

Senior trips Jan. 17 to 18 - Mohegan Sun. Feb. 2 - UConn vs. St. Johns, at Carnesecca Arena. Feb. 16 - UConn vs. Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J.

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Feb. 21 - CT Flower and Garden Show. Feb. 27 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Newsiesâ&#x20AC;? on Broadway. March 13 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Wild Irish Rose,â&#x20AC;? at the Royal Manor, New Jersey. March 15 - Boston Flower and Garden Show.

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

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Priya P. Roy, M.D. Internal Medicine Practice: Grove Hill Medical Center, 300 Kensington Ave., New Britain, 860-832-8150 Education/Experience: J.J.M Medical College, Karnataka, India; internal medicine internship and residency, MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), Philadelphia. Most recently, Roy was in practice at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center and before that in Pennsylvania. She is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Sharon Weintraub, M.D., M.P.H., FACS Director, Surgical Critical Care Practice: The Hospital of Central Connecticut Education/Experience: New York University School of Medicine, New York City; general surgery internship/residency, University of Connecticut Integrated General Surgery Residency Program; surgical critical care fellowship, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, Calif. She also earned a master’s in public health/epidemiology at School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans. Most recently, Weintraub was director, Surgical Critical Care, and a member of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Before that she was a member, Section of Trauma and Critical Care, and a general surgeon, Department of Surgery, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans and Shreveport, La. She also worked as a surgical intensivist at Veterans Administration Medical Center, New Orleans. Her prior academic appointments have included assistant professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore; and assistant professor, Surgery and Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, are pictured around the paper Christmas tree and candy sleigh center pieces they crafted for the residents of Adelbrook in Cromwell, formally known as the Children’s Home at Covenant Village. The troop has been making center pieces for Adelbrook for several years to bring Christmas spirit to the children who benefit from the programs at the facility.

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

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834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its second annual Library Tea for Sunday, Jan. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. A limited number of tickets remain. For more information, call (860) 828-3344. Book store Visit the Berlin Free Library’s Discount Bookstore every Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call (860) 828-3344. Hours Adult hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Children’s hours: Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (preschool program 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.); 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Kindergarten through grade 5 program 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.); Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. (monthly program.)

carbon monoxide or any other public health related issue can be directed to the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, by calling (860) 721-2822 or by visiting our website at ccthd.org.

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Football stars will still shine, but just for one game By Sean Krofssik Special to The Citizen The high school senior allstar football landscape in Connecticut has changed. For the past decade and a half there were two gridiron all-star games in the state: The Hall of Fame Classic between Fairfield County and New Haven County held at West Haven’s Ken Strong Stadium and the Connecticut High School Coaches’ Associations Governor’s Cup between Connecticut and Rhode Island, which has been mainly held at East Hartford’s Rentschler Field. Dec. 21, CHSCA president John Fontana and HandMadison head coach Steve Filippone held a press con-

Fontana in February and ex- wanted to maintain what it pressed concern about their has built in the Hall of Fame involvement in the game, Classic. O’Brien has headed which had lately tilted heavi- the New Haven-Fairfield ly in favor of Connecticut. game in each of its 16 years. “We are equal partners,” Ultimately, Rhode Island deO’Brien said of the new cided to split. “We have been thinking arrangement. “We think it about an alternative for a will be a successful game long time outside of Rhode and we will share the proIsland,” Filippone said. “We ceeds for our charities and looked into Western Massa- we wanted to make sure we chusetts, New York but we were able to keep our scholfelt a strong commitment to arships fund going.” Player selection starts on Rhode Island and we wanted to keep that commitment March 24 at a tryout combine at the Floyd Little Athwith them.” In April, the brain trust letic Center in New Haven in from the Governor’s Cup ap- which the 110 players will be proached Hall of Fame Clas- chosen. From that point, sic officials and agreed on a there will be a NFL style draft at Rentschler Field to gridiron union. “It’s a very open collabo- divide players into teams. “When we come out of ration between the two games,” Fillipone said. “It that six-hour combine, three took a lot of convincing to hours in the morning with get them aboard. John the offense and three hours (Fontana) did a great job an- in the afternoon with the deswering their questions and fense, we are going to sit assuring them that this was down somewhere rank the players collaboratively,” a partnership.” Bill O’Brien, president of said Filippone. Given the draft format, is success has been nothing the New Haven Football Foundation, said his group inevitable that high school short of stunning. “When you lose somebody close to you, regardless of the circumstances, you go through grieving, and we continue to do that. We started the Foundation a couple of months afterwards to keep his memory alive. We didn’t figure it would be to this extent,” Dan Lee said. The $30,000 in scholarships distributed represents tangible enrichment for the community-at-large. The donations of blood and organs – Ryan was an organ donor – cannot be as easily defined. Instead of sinking into personal despair, the Lees focus on making the holiday season more festive for those in need. Photos by Matt Leidemer “Ryan was a big fan of At press time, the Berlin High Christmas so my wife partnered with Social Services School hoop teams were on differand adopted 15 families,” ent trajectories. Darren Gilbert, picDan Lee said. “They submittured, and the BHS boys owned a ted a list of toys. She just sub-.500 record of 1-2, while Alicia cleared the house out. It was Maule, pictured, and the Lady Redlike a toy store.”

ference formally announcing that the two games will combine into one intra-state game called the Hall of Fame Classic All Star Football Game. The game will be played between two Connecticutonly squads, each featuring 55 players, on June 29 at Rentschler Field at 4 p.m. Rhode Island is out of the picture, ending a 14-year series. “It marks a new era of high school all star football games in the state,” Filippone said. “The split with Rhode Island was equitable and they were having difficulty within their own state.” Rhode Island officials came to Filippone and

Foundation keeps young man’s memory alive By Ken Lipshez Special to The Citizen Christmastime at the home of Berlin resident and Cheshire High boys basketball coach Dan Lee was likely one of somber reflection and memories. Only 20 months have passed since Lee and his wife Theresa were confronted with the ultimate loss human beings can bear. Their son Ryan – an exceptional student-athlete at Berlin High who had gone on to study and play golf at Long Island University in Manhattan – was struck by a taxicab near campus. He died of head injuries two days later. The memory of joyous celebrations past might have thrust the family into despondency over their loss, but instead they’ve chosen to channel their energy into giving back. They founded the Ryan T. Lee Foundation, its mission to capture the essence of Ryan’s enduring character and legacy, and its

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teammates will be opposing each other. All-Star head coaches will be announced on Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Walter Camp Breakfast of Champions in East Haven. Each team will also have five assistant coaches. Sheehan coach John Ferrazzi was expected to be Team Connecticut’s head coach in this summer’s Governor’s Cup, but it is unclear if he will be a head man this year. “Everybody had to give and take,” Fontana said of the collaboration with the Hall of Fame Classic. “It’s a new format and a new system and new coaches. It was felt by everybody that we should put experienced, winning coaches for the first three groups. Then after that some of these ones that did it before can come back up. It should be someone like a (New Canaan coach Lou) Marinelli or Filippone or (Xavier coach Sean) Mari-

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The centerpiece of the Foundation’s fund-raising efforts is the Ryan T. Lee Golf Classic held at Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin. The first was held less than four months after the tragedy and the second on August 17. The third is set for Aug. 16, 2013. So many volunteers came forward that the Foundation decided to turn the event into a week-long tribute. Activities now include a mini-golf

tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Berlin High School and a basketball clinic at the New Britain Boys and Girls Club. All three venues held special meaning to Ryan. “We calculated that more than 400 people participated in these events,” Dan Lee said. “We had 180 golfers at the tournament and dinner at the Aqua Turf for about 300. We choose 60 kids for the clinic. It started with the mini-golf with 70 people.” The Foundation also teamed with the Connecticut

Section PGA to establish the Ryan T. Lee Junior Golf Tournament, which welcomed 150 participants. Dan chooses to deflect any personal tribute to the long list of people who have enthusiastically come on board to help the foundation hit the ground running. “I think it’s a reflection of the communities,” he said. “Berlin and Cheshire have been very supportive right from the beginning – not

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The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 6, at St. Paul School. Local area boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, are welcome to participate in the best-of-15 foul-shooting contest. There is no fee to participate. Registration will take place the day of the event at 1:15 p.m. The contest begins at 1:30. For more information,

contact Terry Lescoe at (860) 828-9285.

Umpires sought The Connecticut Board of Approved Baseball Umpires, Hartford Chapter, is looking for umpires for the 2013 high school and summer seasons. The board is an organization dedicated to providing professional baseball umpires to service 43 public, parochial and private high schools in 31

towns and cities in the greater central Connecticut area for freshman, junior varsity and varsity games. They also provide umpiring services to numerous leagues throughout the spring, summer and fall. Classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 9, and run for 10 weeks, at LP Wilson Community Center in Windsor. For more information, contact Jim Kayan at (860) 335-7935; jkayan@comcast. net.

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Berlin High School alumnus Jack Cooper made his final college football game a memorable one. The Southern Connecticut State University linebacker had a 14-yard interception return to seal the deal in a 13-10 victory over Stonehill. The senior finished with six tackles and broke up three passes on the day. For his efforts, Cooper was selected to the Northeast-10 Conference weekly honor roll. Cooper, who was in on a team-high 72 tackles this fall, was named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference team for defense.

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Foundation Continued from page 16 only about losing Ryan but starting the foundation.” The idea for the foundation surfaced immediately after Ryan’s death. The Lees asked for donations to a scholarship fund in lieu of flowers. “They were very generous,” Dan Lee said. “We realized quite early on that we needed to pay their generosity forward to keep Ryan’s memory alive. The Foundation was helpful for us, but Ryan also touched a lot of

friends and classmates.” They also go to great lengths to shield the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous. “Theresa does a lot,” he said. “She seeks out people in need and people with illnesses. Last year, we learned about a young girl in town who is bound to a wheelchair. We were able to customize a wheelchair for her.” Since Ryan was a captain in both golf and basketball, the scholarships go to students who exhibit leadership capabilities. The Foundation holds an Excellence and Leadership Conference, which has includ-

Youth Sports Wrestling The Berlin Minutemen had a good day at the Bristol Tournament with almost all the local wrestlers placing. Mighty Mite: second place Mason Hill; Bantams: first place Nicholas Koops and Cayden Hill, second place Matthew Koops; Intermediates: second place Braden Shea, fourth place Rory Mayer; Novice: third place Zachary Koops, fourth place Serge Duquette; Middle School: first place Seth Pelletier, second place Dylan Daniels, third place Michael Daniels, fourth place Tanner Parmelee and Niko Fusco.

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nan. Those are the guys who should be starting this off.” Filippone said a lot of voices will go into the selection process. “We have a board of directors for the game that is made up of the coaches’ association’s executive board as well as the New Haven and Fairfield county chapters,” Fillipone said. “That group is go-

ing to choose the head coaches by January 12.” The teams will stay at the Camp Niantic military facility during the week leading up to the game. They will have two-a-day practices Monday through Thursday and a walkthrough on Friday before the June 29 contest. “We want to put a lot of people in that stadium,” O’Brien said. “There are a lot of great players in Connecticut and we think it will be a lot of fun.”

ed UConn football coach Paul Pasqualoni among the speakers. In addition to supporting Donate Life to encourage organ donation, the Foundation sponsored two blood drives that netted 120 pints. Lee said

that more than 15 people signed up as organ donors as a result of the Foundation’s efforts. “It’s pretty powerful when you see something get established,” said Lee. “It’s a small idea that’s just snowballed.”

For information about making a donation or taking part in Ryan T. Lee Foundation activities, please log onto www.ryantleefoundation.org or write to: Ryan T. Lee Foundation, 103 Peter Parley Row, Berlin, CT 06037.

Hanging with a pro Former Berlin High School baseball star Matt Carasiti visited with Mary E. Griswold Elementary School fifth graders recently. Earlier this year, Carasiti was drafted by the Colorado Rockies after an impressive career at St. John’s University. The right-handed pitcher spent this past season in Colorado playing for the Rockies affiliate, Grand Junction. Carasiti spoke to the Griswold students about growing up in Berlin and playing sports from an early age. Asked what his goals are over the next couple of years, the pro ballplayer said he plans to finish college and get promoted to the majors. The inquisitive fifth graders asked Carasiti about everything from how to throw a good change-up to what he does in his free time. The BHS alum admitted to being a bit nervous before his first public speaking appearance. One young fan replied, ‘You better get used to it because you’ll be doing press conferences all the time when you’re in the majors.’

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Friday

Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Bristol Eastern, at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, at Bristol Eastern, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - Berlin vs. Northwest Catholic, at Platt, 3:45 p.m.

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Free Throw - The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 6, at St. Paul School. All local area boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, are welcome to participate in the best of 15 foul-

bard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the teacher’s room at the

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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets, Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Junior Woman’s Club The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin is scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan. 3, at Sage Pond Place. Social is at 6:45; meeting at 7 p.m. Wrestling - Berlin vs. Middletown, at Middletown, 6 p.m.

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Fifth grade students at St. Paul School, under the direction of Julie Duggen, recently provided entertainment for those attending the annual breakfast with Santa. The breakfast was hosted by the Knights of Columbus with assistance from the Boys Scouts and local high school youth. All proceeds benefit local charities.

Name that dinosaur Two teams from the St. Paul School Dinosaur Club won first and second place recently at the15th annual PaleoKnowledge Bowl, at the Peabody Museum of Yale University. Under the direction of coach Jennifer Newman, the group competed against 16 teams of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from Connecticut and the region in a verbal quiz format of their dinosaur knowledge.

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Friday

Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Bulkeley, at Bulkeley High School Field House, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley, at BHS, 6 p.m. Boys swimming - Berlin vs. East Catholic, at Maloney, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday

Hockey -NewingtonBerlin ice hockey vs. Northwest Catholic, at Newington Ice Arena, 4:50 p.m. Wrestling - Art Powers Duals, at BHS, TBA.

Wednesday

Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Maloney, at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. Maloney, at Maloney, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - Berlin vs. Manchester, at Maloney, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday

Wrestling - Berlin vs. Bristol Eastern, at Bristol Eastern, 6 p.m.

Friday

Boys Basketball - Berlin vs. Plainville, at Plainville, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball - BHS vs. Plainville, at BHS, 7 p.m.

Saturday

Hockey -NewingtonBerlin ice hockey vs. Southington, at Veterans Memorial Rink, 1 p.m. Wrestling - Eagle Classic, at East Catholic, TBA.

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Let Us Give You A Fresh Start BUICK REGAL LS 2004 $3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

Cars Starting At $199 Down

CADILLAC DeVILLE 2004 4 Door Sedan, Automatic Stock# B598A

(203) 235-1686

DODGE NEON 2002 $2,788 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

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

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

(203) 269-1106

NISSAN JUKE 2011 5 Door Wagon I4 CVT S AWD, 1.6L 4 cyl Turbocharged Stock# 5715A

(203) 235-1686

Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD This newspaper makes every effort to avoid errors in advertisements. Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but when you handle thousands of ads, mistakes do slip through. We ask therefore, that you check your ad on the FIRST day of publication. If you find an error, report it to the

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2004

LINCOLN MKZ 2008

3.8L 6 cyl Fuel Injected Stock# 13-700A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300

AWD, Automatic, 4 Door Sedan Stock# 5696A

Honda Accord LX 2010 DODGE STRATUS 2003 $3,288 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

TOYOTA CAMRY 2003 4 Door SE Sedan, Automatic $9988 Stock# 1241A

(203) 235-1686

(203) 269-1106

Necesitas Un Auto?

IMMEDIATELY by calling

203-238-1953

We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.

(203) 235-1686

Automatic, Very Low Miles! Stock# 5718A

Marketplace

before 5pm Mon-Fri

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

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

CHEVY PRIZM 1999 4 Door, Automatic $3988 Stock# 3038A

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

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

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

It's all here!

www.richardchevy.com

Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953

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

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22 TRUCKS & VANS 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Extra Cab Pickup! 4x4 with Snoway Plow that works great! 86K miles Asking$4000 Call (203) 631-2712

CHEVY CARGO VAN 2000 Cargo Van 8-cyl. Auto. Maroon w/gray interior. AM/FM radio. Air cond. Original owner. 152,400 miles. Engine good! Body very good. Asking $2,100 AS IS. Dave @ 203-265-5300

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 3, 2013 TRUCKS & VANS GMC YUKON 2002 Runs Well Asking $5,000 (203) 715-9369

SUV’S

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

(203) 818-3300

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

HONDA PILOT 2003 EX, AWD, Automatic $8988 Stock# 9989A

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

(203) 818-3300 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

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

1966 JOHNSON 9 1/2 HP Sea Horse Outboard Motor With Stand. Like New Condition. Best Offer. Call (203) 235-9422

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

SUV’S

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

HORSE CARE NEEDED Part Time AM & PM Experience preferred, but will train the right person. 203-272-6593 or 203-213-8833

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

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

(203) 235-1686

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

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.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

CARS Starting At $199 Down

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

www.richardchevy.com

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

CARPENTRY BOATS & MOTORS

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

(cannot be combined with any other offer)

GUTTERS

IT’S SO CONVENIENT! Pay for your RecordJournal subscription with your credit card. For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express. Call (203) 634-3933 to order your Record-Journal subscription today.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 4WD, Automatic. $4988 Stock#9385C

24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 POUNDS! DR. RECOMMENDED! GUARANTEED! (203) 715-2779 ARTIST Igal Lithograph Certificate of Authenticity $100. 203-440-9504 BIRD CAGE 29 x 20. $50. Sells for $260 new. Call 203-889-7363

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

AGOSTINO’S Tile, LLC Lowest installation prices around. 20+ yrs exp. Free est. CT#6069696 203 879-8648 or 203-910-9283

TREE SERVICES

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

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

LANDSCAPING 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

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

(203) 639-1634 SERVICES OFFERED

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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

TILE, MARBLE, GRANITE

JUNK REMOVAL Demolition, Interior Painting, Dump Truck Services. Wilson Bros Landscaping LLC We Beat ALL Competitors Pricing Filing#0004731561 Contact Deane 203 631-0801

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

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

SIDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Gonzalez Construction

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

12/13- 12/18

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 10-2

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING EL GUAPO THE ELECTRICIAN Small Electrical Jobs Welcome CT #E10194715. Insured 203-440-0239 or 860-324-0874

SIDING

C&M CONSTRUCTION

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

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

Cindy’s Unique Shop

ROOFING

Pete In The Pickup

Weekly Sale Event

20% Off All LINENS

JUNK REMOVAL

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

HOUSE CLEANING HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured. Bonded Call Renata Home 860828-1338 Cell 860-796-5222 Your Cleaning Service in Berlin IF You don’t have time to clean your house, call me. I will do everything you wish for a great price. Good job, fully insured. Call Renata (860) 538-7963 or Email: roniowa@wp.pl

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Leaf Blowing & Removal Fall Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE

**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING Hallmark Painting and Wallpapering LLC Interior/Exterior Res/ Comm Insured HIC# 0634264 Call 203-269-3369

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

(203) 639-1634

Marketplace IMMEDIATELY by calling

203-238-1953 before 5pm Mon-Fri We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.

Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

CRYSTAL Lake Equestrian Center Middletown, CT Horse Back Riding Lessons, Pony Rides/Parties, Boarding & Clinics! Gift Certificates Available for the Holidays! (203) 631-8324 FREE DRYER Outdated. Works Great! 2nd fl Apt. Need truck & friend. (203) 215-3070

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

MERIDEN’S Newest HIDDEN TREASURES Antiques & Collectibles. 387 South Colony Street, Meriden (203) 600-5075 Open Saturday & Sunday 9-4

$225 delivered Call 203-715-3140

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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

MERIDEN Newly Renovated 2 BR. LR, Kitchen, 1 Bath. Hdwd Flrs. New Appls. Off St. Parking. No pets, No Smoking. Quiet Area. $1000 860-655-3888

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

Canelli’s Jewelry & Boutique

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

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 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS WANTED TO BUY

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

HOUSES FOR RENT

JEWELRY

ELECTRONICS

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

1-2 ITEMS

203-238-3499

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

Seasoned Fire Wood

WANTED TO BUY

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

Music By Roberta

203-237-3025

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

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

MERIDEN Avallable modern 2 BR ranch unit. Stove, refrigerator, W/W carpet, garage, laundry. Off st. parking. $950/mo + utils. Sec & lease. Call 203-217-9229

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Huge Apt! 1BR, Pvt driveway, tankless sys. Fully appl’d kitchen/laundry. Easy access to hwys. Pets welcome. $900/sec. Avail 2/1 203 439-1503

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv. Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711

APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON Two family Near 691. Renovated. 2nd floor. 2 BR, parking. Heat & HW included. $995 per month. 860 628-0175 or 860 919-6212

Under New Management MERIDEN STUDIOS & 1 BRs We offering a special! 1ST Month’s Rent Free with a credit score of 650 or over. Please call 203-630-2841 WALLINGFORD 1BR 70 Center Street $750/mo. Call Mike 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160 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. $900. 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD- 1BR STUDIO Kitchen, Stove & Refrigerator incl. Centrally located- $525. ALSO 2 Rm Apt - $675. No pets. 2 mo sec + refs. 203-265-0698 WALLINGFORD- No. Main St, 1 bedroom, large 3 room apt, cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, w/d hookup, off st parking. No pets. $975/mo. Call 203 641-3182

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com

WALLINGFORD-Apts for rent. 1 or 2BR. 1st Fl. Refrig, stove incld. No pets. Absolutely No Smoking. $850/mo. Sec & refs. Avail 2/1 Paul 203-269-6348 WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 BR Available Heat, Hot Water & Appliances incl. Off-Street parking. Available for immediate move in. Starting at $800 per month. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Fl. Off st parking, freshly painted, washer/dryer. $850/mo. Section 8 approved. Grant St. No dogs. Call 203-213-3951

MOVE YOUR HOUSE WITH THE MARKETPLACE

MERIDEN 2-3 BR 2nd Floor Apt. Freshly painted. Nice area w/parking. $850/mo incl. fridge & stove. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Credit check & refs. req. Sec & 1st mo rent. Call 203-608-8348.

When it comes to moving real estate, the Marketplace is one hot property! Get things moving by calling us today.

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.

Real Estate Ads CALL 877-238-1953 · Houses For Sale · Apartments For Rent

· Roommates Wanted · Office Shares

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MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1st flr in 2 family house. $950/mo. Newly remodeled. No pets. Avail now. 203-500-9080 or 203-500-9090 MERIDEN. West side. Clean 1 BR, heat, hw, electric. Hdwd flrs. $870/ mo plus sec. 12pm8pm, 203-634-1195 or www.meridenrooms.com

Saturday January 5th from 11am - 3pm and Sunday January 6th from 1pm-4pm 95 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford We are looking for motivated, part time employees who enjoy the music and entertainment scene. We are currently hiring staff for our 2013 Special Events and Concerts. For additional information, please call the Executive Offices at 203-269-8721 HOUSES FOR SALE

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

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

MERIDEN- 2 Family- 5rms, 3br on 1st fl- 2brs on second plus walk up attic. Some fresh paint & a manicured lawn adds to this home’s appeal. $153,900. Kathy Thuerling 203-265-5618

Per Diem Positions Available State of the Art, accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community has positions available in our ALSA department. We are looking for CNA’s and RN’s who are responsible, dependable, and able to work well independently. Safe & attractive environment! Previous experience a plus and certification required from approved programs. Positions available immediately! Apply in person M-F, 8:00am – 7pm, Weekends 10 – 2p.m. 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. No phone calls please. EOE, A/A, M/F, D/V. DELIVERY Drivers/Independent contractors. Need reliable vehicles for same day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958.

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

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PROP. WALLINGFORD-$159,900. Indus. Condo & business! All equip. included 1980 sqft, No. Plain. Come See! Call Kathy Thuerling 203-265-5618

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

HELP WANTED

Assisted Living CNA and RN

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 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 MERIDEN. 1 BR, Heat Included, $800. 9 Guiel Place. Call 203-376-2160 or 203-213-6175

The Oakdale Theatre will be hosting a weekend job fair on

WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 5 Rooms First Floor. Good locale. Fully Applianced. Wall to Wall. NO pets. Utilities not included. Lease & Security Required. $875 Month 203 848-7955

HOMES SWEET HOMES OFFERS: Meriden 1 BR, recently renovated. From $695. Includes h & hw. plus sec. Avail immed. Call 203-8868808.

MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs West Side - CLEAN Security & refs a must. Off st parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. 1st Month FREE! 203-537-6137

2013 Event Staff Job Fair!

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!

DIETARY AIDE/COOK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 30 HRS/WK ROTATING WEEKENDS 6:30A-2:30P CALL JACKIE (860) 349-1042 EOE EMPLOYER

Holidays Are NearStart A New Career! Due to massive product demands, our company has opened up 3 New Locations in West Hartford, Meriden and Southington. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: Customer Service/Sales Manager Training Assembly/Packing Appointment Setting No Experience Necessary Must be ready to start this week. $350-$600/Week Email Resume Today! rv _ bo y l e@y aho o. c om Or Call 860 329-0316 MOTEL Help needed to clean rooms on Berlin Tpke, part time. Call (860) 828-9200 or email to: ocshah@yahoo.com PART TIME 3 DAYS PER WEEK Customer Service/Driver S e r vi ci n g cu s to m e r s o n r o u t e . S t r o n g w o r k et h i c a n d g r e at p eo p l e s k i l l s . Excellent pay. Women and others encouraged to apply. Call any time 203 439-9450

You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 3, 2013

SALE DATES: Thurs. Jan. 3 -Jan. 9, 2013 Mens & Ladies Leather Gloves

JOB LOT

Ladies Touch Screen Gloves

Solids & stripes

Mens & Ladies Waterproof Winter Gloves

OR Balance Bond Ionic Silicone Bracelet

Asst. size & colors Comp. $14.99

Kid’s Winter Gloves

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

Ocean State

Your Choice

LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! Hi-energy Suet 8 pc Value Pk ... 7 $ Single Suet Cake ........................... 1 $

50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed

Squirrel Proof Single Tube Bird Feeder

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

10 20lb Country Blend .......8.50 $ Scotts Bird Bell ...................... 2 $

Our Reg. $12............................... ®

DEPT. STORE LABEL MICROFLEECE, FLANNEL OR SATIN PJs

Compare $24-$40

Quilted Parkas, Wools, Faux Shearling & More!

Mens Full Zip Hooded Sweats & Ladies Heavyweight Sweats

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS HOODIES!

Save 50-75%!

DESIGNER & DEPT. STORE LABEL BETTER COATS!

Compare $25-$50

Flannel Pajamas

Fleece Lined Tights or Leggings Compare $15-$30 Your Choice

Ladies 2 Pack Cozies Compare $12

Mens & Ladies Flannel Pants

Men’s & Ladies Merino Wool Boot Socks Compare $7.99

Heavyweight Microfleece Sheet Sets

Your Choice

60 Grams - All stripes

Carlton House

40 $ 45 $ 50

SALE!

888 ALL SIZES

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

SALE!

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

SALE!

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

Duraflame

CLOSEOUT PRICES!

2’4”x 4’x10”........ 10 $ 2’2”x 7’x10”......... 15 $ 3’11”x 5'10”........ 20 $ 5’3”x 7'10”........... 30 $ 7’10”x 10’6”....... 60

SALE!

Your Choice

SAMARA COLLECTION

Comp. $40 Ticketed $19.99

Chair

Premium Oversized Blackout Panels 54”x84”

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

Mohawk & Shaw Cut & Bound

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

King Compare $100

1/2 PRICE!

Compare $70

Surefit Covers

Importers Ships Late! National Chain Cancels Order

SALE!

QUEEN or KING

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

Twin

Luxurious Synthetic Lambswool or Printed Micro-plush Blankets

Importers Loss Sheet Sets

Fleece Sheet Sets

$ ALL SIZES

Residential & Commercial Area Rugs

Full Compare $80 Queen Compare $90

Milano

7’9”x 11’6.........

Made in Turkey

Lifesmart®

Now Save 50%

299

Regular or corner unit

199

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

Compare $400

Light Filtering

by SpaceMaker® Choose from dozens of styles/sizes

Blocks up to 75% of outside light. White or ivory

23"x64".........................................3.99 27"x64".........................................4.49 29"x64".........................................4.49 31"x64".........................................4.49 32"x64".........................................4.49 35"x64".........................................4.49 36"x64".........................................4.49 39"x64".........................................7.99 43”x64" ........................................9.99 48"x64" ......................................11.99

Compare $39.99-$119.99

12”x30”x58” ............19.99 16”x36”x72” ............49.99 18”x36”x72” 5 Shelves.........................69.99

Latch Lid Storage Boxes

Tech 9

SNOWBOARDS Compare $500

selection varies by store

6 Qt Shoe ...............................1.75 $ 15 Qt Sweater ............................. 4 35 Qt Clear ............................6.50 $ 66 Qt Clear ................................... 8

Bindings

88 25 lb Calcium Chloride Premium Ice & Snow Melter

Electric Snow Blower

18” electric snow blower 20 ft throw distance. 4 Steel Blade Motor

179

$ 1270894

Emsco®

Garant®

Ames®

18” Poly Snow Shovel

Steel wearstrip for extended blade life

24” Snow Pusher

Steel wearstrip for extended blade life

Melts ice down to 25ºF

-35 F De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid

10 199

$ Works 5 times faster than rock salt, prevents refreezing

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

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

-20 F Windshield Washer Fluid

6-Element Infrared Heater

1500 watts heats 1800 sq. ft.

Compare $259

Puppy Pads

Pet Crates

Room Darkening Blocks over 90% of outside light for maximum privacy. Anti-static treatment repels dust. White or ivory 23"x64" ........................................6.89 27"x64" ........................................7.89 29"x64" ........................................7.89 31"x64" ........................................8.89 35"x64" ........................................9.89 36"x64" .....................................10.89 39"x64" ......................................11.89 48"x64" .....................................15.89

50 Count 24”x24”

24”x18”x31”

36”x24”x27”

1199

42”x28”x31”

35 $55 $65

40 Count Jumbo 27.5”x35”........

Garant®

16’ Poly Roof Snow Rake

Poly head prevents damage to shingles Lightweight aluminum handle

.......

169

Vinyl Mini Blinds

Metal Shelving

300

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

Thermostat with remote, superior furniture quality wood cabinet.

Fireplace Entertainment Center

HEIRLOOM COLLECTION

1 million points of yarn per sq. meter $

Late shipment creates importer loss!

Quartz Infrared Rolling Mantel Fireplace

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

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

Jumbo 6-Element Infrared Heater with Drawer

Your Choice

Comp. $12.............................

50% SAVINGS

Kid’s Thermals

Heated Blankets

Super Soft Micro-plush Blankets

Tops or bottoms!

Compare $15-$18 & more!

Your Choice

Heavyweight Microfiber Reversible Comforter

Microfiber 6 Pc Sheet Sets

SALE!

Twin

Famous Maker Mens & Ladies Thermal Underwear

Your Choice

ALL SIZES

SALE!

Twin

Your Choice

Mens & Ladies Microfleece Pants

Ladies Better Flannel Pants

5& 7

Ladies 2 Pack Cashmere Blend Crew Socks

Satin Pajamas

Microfleece Pajamas

22”Snowbrush /Ice Scraper

8 $ 9 $

50” Telescopic Snow Broom & Ice Scraper

Telescopic Emergency Car Shovel

Extendable handles saves space

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

15”x28” Boot Tray

Holmes® Ultrasonic Humidifier Compare $36.99

Thunder Bay® Adult Snow Shoes

350

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

3999 Comp. $130

48” Fiberglass Driveway Stakes

Hand, Toe & Body Warmers

YOUR CHOICE

Adult Size Snow Helmets

Youth size..........$19.99 Comp. $59.99 - $69.99 We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards

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