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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
The Out & About Club of Berlin serves pancakes and poses with state Sen. Donald DeFronzo (center of back row) during a breakfast fundraiser May 2.
Out & About breakfast puts social connections on the front burner Matthew and Karen Pac Dory of Coventry announce the birth of their daughter Addison Rose on Feb. 5, 2010 at Hartford Hospital. She joins her sister, Katia, 1 ½ years old. Addison is the granddaughter of Anna Pac of Kensington and Russ and Shirley Dory of Coventry. May 9 is a special day to honor moms, grandmothers, aunts and the many other women in our lives who have supported us — no matter what. The youngsters pictured here are new to the concept, but we thought seeing their happy faces on page one was a great way to wish the best to their mom and all the wonderful mothers in our lives.
By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen It’s hard to beat a pancake breakfast on a Sunday morning, but if you’re supporting a good cause, then it makes that maple syrup taste all the sweeter. That was the case May 2 when folks in Berlin joined in the fun at the Berlin VFW when the Out & About Club of Berlin/Kensington hosted a fundraiser breakfast.
“Good morning, thank you for coming to our breakfast and supporting us,” said club greeters cheerfully welcoming visitors at the door. The club is for young adults with disabilities and the purpose is to provide social outings that encourage friendships and foster social skills. The local club is under the umbrella of Futures School, a special education school that provides one-toone instruction for students
14 to 21 years of age in their own school district. The Berlin/Kensington club got off the ground about two years ago when a group of families saw the need to provide more social and recreational opportunities for their young adult children with disabilities once those young people left high school. There are now more than
See Breakfast, page 6
New classroom space at Griswold makes the grade By Susan Kondracki Special to The Citizen
With six new spaces added on to Griswold Elementary School, during a $1 million relocatable classroom project completed in December, Griswold can now provide a better learning environment for students. “Teachers and students are thrilled with their new spaces,” said Laurie Gjerpen, principal of Griswold for the past eight years. “It is
a great opportunity for the teachers and students to spread out.” As the first construction project in nearly 15 years, there were concerns in the beginning, and construction caused some difficulties during the first half of the year. “The parents’ biggest concern was whether or not their child would have to go outside to get to their classroom. And the biggest challenge was the weather, of course,” Gjerpen said. “Also,
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
New relocatable classrooms at Griswold Elementary school blend well with the existing structure.
the machines were a bit distracting, but the teacher’s did a great job of explaining
everything to the kids.” Gjerpen also believes that the cooperation of the con-
struction company they worked with, teachers and parents helped ease the project along. “The company we worked with often worked
See Griswold, page 12
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 6, 2010
Kensington couple dies in motorcycle accident
State police are investigating a motorcycle accident in Kent, Saturday afternoon, that claimed the lives of a Kensington couple. Mark and Linda Fongemie, husband and wife, were traveling as part of a group of mo-
torcyclists when the incident occurred. The couple lived on High Road. According to Sgt. Shawn Corey, the case is still under investigation, however, it appears the motorcycle the Fongemies were riding went
off the right shoulder of Route 341 and subsequently fell on top of the couple. “They somehow lost control,” he said, adding that road conditions at that time were good. No other vehicles were involved.
was taken by Life Star to St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, where he was pronounced dead.
Linda Fongemie, 51, was riding on the back. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Mark Fongemie, 55,
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Huge crowd expected for Wine & Beer Tasting Citizen photo by Nick Carroll
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Next to the Berlin Fair, the wildly popular Wine & Beer Tasting has become the local Lions’ biggest fund-raiser, surpassing their annual music festival. “We were looking for another fund-raiser to do,” Lion Ron Bosco, chairman of the Wine & Beer Tasting, explained. “We have the fair, but we wanted to try to expand a little bit beyond that. We thought this would be a great concept.” In 2009, the inaugural Wine & Beer Tasting — hosted by Berlin Lions Charities and Berlin Spirits — drew 599 attendees to the Berlin Fairgrounds for a lively night. “It was like a reunion,” Bosco said. “We exceeded all expectations last year.”
The 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting fund-raiser, hosted by Berlin Lions Charities and Berlin Spirits, will be held Saturday, May 15, 7 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds. From left: Berlin Spirits owners John Maher and Frank Facciolo, and Lions members Diane Dornfried-Jacobson and Ron Bosco.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 6, 2010
PEACH garden initiative helps feed the community By Pam Fuschino Special to The Citizen
Jan Josephson is an accountant who also likes to get her hands dirty — and getting involved with the Hatchery Brook Community Garden was a good way to combine her skills. Since last year, she has lent her expertise to the project in many ways – from grant writing to growing vegetables. According to Josephson, who works closely with garden organizer, Pat Bigelow, “There was plenty of interest, and we got it going.” The People Excited About Combating Hunger — PEACH for short — is one of the ways she’s helping gardners share their bounty with those in need. With a background in
grant writing, Josephson’s first idea was to look for organizations interested in donating money to the project. Quaker Oats had a grant available for a community project whose goal was to combat hunger. Since the group was planning on donating part of the produce to area senior centers and soup kitchens this was a perfect fit. A 100-word essay was required to qualify for the grant. Josephson got busy, and came up with the PEACH acronym. Quaker Oats liked the idea and awarded the garden a $500 grant. Currently, the group is looking for volunteers interested in delivering produce. The long-term goal is to have the project become a youthrun organization. Joseph-
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Do you love to garden? Do you have a backyard with limited space or bad soil, too many rocks or too many critters? Now is your chance to rent a garden plot at the Hatchery Brook Community Gardens, 685 Orchard Road in Berlin. Fourteen plots available for the 2010 season. The plots come in three sizes: 5’ x 10’, 10’ x 25’, and 20’ x 20’. A fee is charged for the plots; a fee reduction is available for anyone willing to volunteer for six hours of community service time in the garden. Plot renters will be chosen in a random lottery drawing, scheduled for Tuesday, May
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Breakfast Continued from page 1 20 families who participate in the Out & About Club. “Once they get out of high school there are little or no opportunities to see friends,” said Pamela DonAroma, a Berlin resident who is executive director of Futures and also the guardian of a young adult with disabilities. Catherine Jortner, who was working the griddle, ex-
plained that this is the first generation of young people with disabilities to grow up attending school in a fully-integrated setting. “But once they graduate there is no opportunity to have recreational and leisure experiences,” Jortner said. Most students go on to college, jobs, careers and marriage, “while our guys are home alone.” The Out & About Club is one answer to ending that isolation and keeping these
young people involved. The goal is to offer at least one leisure/recreational opportunity per month. These outings are made possible through fundraising and donations. Activities include big events such as a St. Patrick’s Day dance and a Halloween dance and also fun such as bowling and a “glamour day” for the girls. Town Manager Denise McNair has supported the club’s efforts and helped arrange space for a drop-in center, too, DonAroma said. A grant from Marjorie Moore Foundation allowed the club to hire Mary Greene who coordinates the club’s activities and also obtains tickets to events. “The town has been incred-
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Out & About Club members greet the public at a pancake breakfast. ible in its response,” Don Aroma said, adding that fundraisers like the pancake breakfast also “gives (club members) a chance to be part
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The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a Mother’s Day pasta dinner on Friday, May 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spartan’s Club, 191 High Rd. For more information, tickets and cost, call Anne at (860) 829-0260. Tickets are also available at the door.
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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled a gathering on National Prayer Day, Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the monument on Worthington Ridge. For more information, call the Berlin Congregational Church at (860) 828-6586.
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The Kensington Congregational Church Men’s Club has scheduled its monthly Pork Loin Dinner for Saturday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the church hall. The meal includes pork loin with apple sauce, roasted potatoes, green beans, bread and a choice of warm apple or peach crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert. For more information, reservations and cost, call the church at (860) 828-4511. Walk-ins will be seated on a first-come,
first-served basis. Come early to ensure good seating. The Kensington Congregational Church, along with New Britain Area Interfaith Council, has scheduled guest speaker Dr. Yahya Michotinvites for Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the church parish hall. Michotinvites will present “Islamic law and misconceptions in popular culture.” Refreshments will be served and a free will donation will be accepted. Come learn about the Islamic religion and clear up any misunderstandings. For more information, contact the church at (860) 828-4511.
Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled is 4th annual 50’s drive-in for Sunday, June 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Members of the Christian education group, in 50’s dress, will serve your dinner at your car. Many participants arrive in classic cars
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for this event. A fee is charged for dinner. For more information, call (860) 8286586. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled Son Harvest Vacation Bible School for June 28 to July 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. Vacation Bible School is intended for children kindergarten through grade 5 and features crafts, stories, games and snacks. Registration is free, walk-ins are accepted. For more information, call Caroll Cyr at (860) 828-6586 or email carollbcc @sbcglobal.net. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual craft fair for Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Space sold out last year. For more information, cost and an application, call Tina at (860) 284-9782.
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Bethany Covenant Bethany Covenant Church is accepting online registration for children’s summer camps scheduled for July 12 through 16. High Seas Vacation Bible Camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon and Summer Fundays Ultimate Games Sports Camp is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Children aged 4 to 10 are welcome. Teen and parents helpers are welcome, too. For more information, call (860) 828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.
Holy Grounds Coffeehouse Holy Grounds Coffeehouse, 146 Hudson St., has scheduled live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. There is no charge to attend; a free will offering is accepted at the coffeehouse. A variety of coffees, hot chocolate, punch
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Taize service
The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
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Healing Hands of Jesus has scheduled Bible study every Thursday at the church office, 120 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Home cooked dinner is at 7 p.m., study immediately follows. Services are held Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Griswoldville Chapel, Griswold Street in Wethersfield. Children’s ministry is available during services.
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Obituaries Joseph J. Benjamin Joseph J. Benjamin, 77, of Kensington, loving husband of Juliet (Kotowski) Benjamin, passed away peacefully at his home May 2, 2010 surrounded by his family. A New Britain native and former resident, he moved to Kensington in 1964. He was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1951 and was a U.S. Army Veteran
of the Korean Conflict. He was employed at MarlinRockwell (TRW) in Plainville for 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Britain; served on the church Vestry and was a former choir member. He was former permittee of the Marconi Society for many years; was a member of the Berlin VFW Post; and volunteered through St. Marks Church at the Hospital for Special Care for over 30 years. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was also caregiver to many through his volunteer efforts.
Besides his wife, Juliet, he leaves three sons; Joseph J. Benjamin, Jr. and his wife Susan of Harrisburg, Pa., Daniel J. Benjamin of Southington and Christopher T. Benjamin of Berlin; a brother, John Benjamin of Rocky Hill; a sister, Agnes Hartan and her husband John of Kensington; two grandchildren, Joseph “Jake” Benjamin III and Larissa N. Benjamin; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Benjamin J. Benjamin in 2003. Joe’s family extends special thanks to the volunteers and staff at Hospice of
Central CT for their loving care. Services were held May 6, 2010 at St. Marks Episcopal Church, New Britain. Burial, with military honors, was in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to St. Marks Episcopal Church or to Hospice of Central CT, 209 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.
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For Joseph and Sandra DeGrandi, The best parents two daughters could ask for. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom Good morning Tina, is how I start my day. Oh, how I wish you were here. Life truly seems so unfair. Last night I asked you to come into my dreams. You heard me loud and clear. Just like old times when I needed you, you were always there. There are times I see a shadow, or hear a noise or a whisper. Am I afraid, not at all. Because I know it is you, my sister. It’s one a.m. and I cannot sleep. I lie awake thinking of you and begin to weep. Why is life so cruel I say. Will we meet again some day. Why should Mom and Dad endure this pain. It’s been so hard. Life is simply not the same. We had a close bond that no one could break. Oh, Tina, why did God take you. I’m sure it was a mistake. How could he do this to Mom and Dad I say. If he just checked with me first I could have convinced him to let you stay. But God has his reasons and we have to have faith. It’s what gets us through each passing day. I’m so proud of our parents and I know you are too. They have been so strong while their hearts ache for you. Some days there is laughter and some days there are tears. Sometimes I see Dad weep and it’s very hard to bear. He has always been the strong one for Mom, You and Me. In But losing you has broken his heart as I’m sure from Heaven you can see.
This year your birthday falls on Mother’s Day. Just like when you were born. Tina, Mom misses you so much. It’s just not right for a mother to mourn. We miss your jokes, your laughter too. Your silly phrases and singing with you. So great with my daughter, you always made her smile. For she loved her Auntie Tina, if only for a while. I have a son too. I wish you could have met. But I know you were there. In the delivery room I felt you near. The last time I saw you, I gave you a hug and a kiss. Love ya, bye, call me later ... Those words I’ll always miss. Your last morning at home you kissed Mom goodbye. You dashed out the door with Dad by your side. Both smiling and laughing ready to start your work day. The neighbor looks on as you both go your separate ways. Who knew that day would unfold as it did. A tragic car accident so senseless, so horrific. I crumbled to my knees when the doctors gave us the news. Oh, Tina, my sister, why did it have to be you. That question I will ask until the day we reunite. For now I trust in God. Rest in peace. I look forward to seeing you in my dreams tonight. Happy Birthday to my sister, my friend. Love you forever. Until we meet again.
loving memory of Tina M. DeGrandi May 9, 1965 - Sept. 26, 2007 By Susan DeGrandi Addona
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LiveWell! Workshop
A LiveWell! Workshop, designed for adults age 55 and older who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems and get relief from their pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, is scheduled every Wednesday at the Community Center through May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Class size limited to 15, registration is required. A fee is charged. Learn to enjoy more ener-
gy and do the things that matter, feel calmer, and more confident about your life. For more information and to register, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
AARP Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled to be the annual banquet at San Souci Restaurant on Tuesday, May
18 at noon. Reservations with payment must be made by May 11. For more information, call Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295. Classes The next Safe Driver classes, sponsored by Berlin AARP Chapter 3035, are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. Both classes must be attended to receive the certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Pre-regis-
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The Central Connecticut Health District has received a grant from the North Central Area Agency on Aging to provide free dental cleanings for seniors 60 and over on Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information and to schedule an appointment,
The key keeper program is sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department. This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, May 6, 2010
Letters to the Editor
Calculation wrong
To the editor: This letter is in response to Mr. George Young’s Letter to the Editor last week concerning the salary and benefits of our new Superintendent of Schools, Mr. David Erwin. Let me take this opportunity to correct a number of Mr. Young’s statements. At the budget hearing a gentleman inquired as to the salary of the new superintendent. Although I did not have Mr. Erwin’s contract with me, I responded that he would receive a salary of $179,000, and noted that he would not be receiving medical benefits. Which is true. I did not say, contrary to what was reported in The Berlin Citizen, that he would not receive “additional benefits.” Also, please note that Mr. Erwin’s contract contains language that if he requests to participate in the board’s
group medical, life and/or disability insurance plans, the Board is entitled to renegotiate his salary. It is also a fact that Mr. Erwin’s total compensation, including the cost of benefits, is less than that of the previous superintendent. And finally, Mr. Erwin is accepting a pay cut to come to Berlin. Mr. Young also declares that Mr. Erwin will be paid for any unused sick days upon his departure. This is incorrect. The Berlin Board of Education, unlike many municipalities and BOEs, does not compensate any of its employees for unused sick days. Rather than speculating concerning this, in his words, “deferred compensation,” a simple inquiry or review of the contract would have indicated that Mr. Erwin receives no such benefit. Consequently, Mr. Young’s calculation of Mr. Erwin’s annual compensation is wildly inflated and not based on the actual terms of his
contract. There was no attempt on the part of the Board of Education to mislead the public concerning Mr. Erwin’s contract. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for Mr. Young, who bases his “calculation” on imagined contract terms. Concerning Mr. Young’s questions concerning the superintendent search process, the board utilized the same process that it did when it hired Dr. Cicchetti. Focus groups were held with staff and residents, and surveys were also distributed so that residents could share their preferences as to what they wished to see with our next Superintendent. The search committee consisted of Board of Education members, an administrator, staff member, teacher, a member of the Central Cabinet, and parents. The committee interviewed six candidates. Furthermore, residents had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Erwin,
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Monday, May 10 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Public Health Nursing VNA, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m.
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ask him questions, and offer their thoughts prior to the board’s decision and vote. Finally, Mr. Young writes that “every year we are told that the Board of Education’s budget has to increase due to negotiated contractual obligations.” Apparently Mr. Young wasn’t listening this year. If he had been, he would have learned that both the teachers and paraprofessionals have agreed to salary freezes, saving the community hundreds of thousands of dollars, and resulting in a BOE budget increase of 1.4 percent, with over 60 percent of that increase due to state funding shortfalls and new unfunded mandates. Mr. Erwin is an experienced, well-respected educator who has been a superintendent for 15 years and has been selected as the Connecticut Superintendent of the Year. He has agreed to come to Berlin for less money than he was making at his previous district. Rather than speculating baselessly about nonexistent contract terms, it seems to me that we should be welcoming him and his decision to come to Berlin. Gary Brochu Board of Education
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Approve the school To the editor: Here we go again. A citizen has obtained the necessary petition signatures to put the Berlin High School renovations to referendum. The efforts should be applauded. Residents have the right, as outlined in the town charter, to have input on such a large expenditure. How interesting that those demanding more comment on the sorely needed high school renovations were nowhere to be found during the numerous forums held on the issue. Now we take it to a vote. It’s understandable that during these desperate economic times we face as individuals, families and as a community, that a more than $83,000,000 project should come under scrutiny. Some wonder why the Town Council and Board of Education failed to take action on BHS years ago. Take a look at the time line and you will see that they did, and were rebuffed. The problems with Berlin High have been kicked down the road, not by our officials, but by taxpay-
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High school referendum Letters to the Editor policy All letters to the editor in regards to the June 8 referendum on the “renovate as new” high school project must be received by May 21. No letters on this topic will be published after May 27.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen
Today is National Recognition Day for Nurses
Photo by Daniel Jackson
Bill Jackson, Daniel Jackson’s father, hikes the Metacomet Trail accompanied by the family’s border collie, Bella.
Metacomet Trail begins in Berlin, then “the road goes ever on” By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
One of the best times to hike the Metacomet Trail is right now in late spring. The greenery is just beginning to break out, a welcome development after six months of winter grey especially when the spring sun shines down to warm the earth. Numerous rains have brought water to the trap-rock ridges, filling the depressions with water. By summer, they will be dry. The Metacomet Trail, blazed or marked with blue blazes, begins in Berlin at the intersection of Kensington Road and Orchard Road and follows the ridges 51 miles, all the way to the Massachusetts border. The trail is named for Chief Metacomet, more commonly known by his English name, King Phillip. He fought the English during the King Phillip’s war during the 1600s.
Wildflowers are out; flowers like the earthy trout-lily greet hikers. But wildflowers are rare along the trail. They are a seasonal treasure which must be preserved for next year. In the quiet of the early morning and evening, male turkeys can be heard gobbling from the ridges. Their mating season occurs in the late spring, and the toms are showing off for the hens. On the top of the trap-rock ridges exists a park-like habitat. Grass grows in rolling ridges and trees dot the area. The scene is a tame wilderness, or a wild park. Further down the slope grows the Hemlock groves. Because of the Hemlock Woody Adelgid, an insect that has destroyed many hemlock trees, the groves have skeletons of the trees standing, out of place in the greenery surrounding it. See Trail, page 23
National Nurses Week began in 1974 as a time to celebrate, recognize and reward America’s nurses and nurse’s aides. In 1982, May 6 was designated as National Recognition Day for nurses. As residents of Berlin, we are so fortunate and proud to have qualified, caring nurses and aides both in our home care agency and in our schools. Our homecare nursing department has been in existence since 1926, offers a number of services including skilled visiting nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services and homemaker/home health aides. We also provide health promotion programs including screening clinics weekly at the senior center, flu clinics during the fall season and select health promotion programs throughout the year. Our School Health Services for the town of Berlin have six public and two private schools for which we
Letters Continued from page 14 ers unwilling to pay the bill for a project that will make corrections and improvements for the benefit of students and teachers alike. Our officials looked at the less expensive Option 1, namely making the immediate corrections called for by NEASC and the OCR and running the risk of further costly modifications in the near future, or Option 2, renovating Berlin High School to new and having a facility that will serve the community for decades to come. Like everyone else in Berlin, I prefer to not pay higher taxes. I also do not want my children attending an inadequate or possibly unaccredited high school. On referendum day, vote for the
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
Front row from left: Patty Murphy, home health aid, Angie Zuder, RN, Lucia Dranginis, RN. Back row from left: Nancy Schneider RN, at McGee Middle School, Robin Bruno, RN, Berlin High School, Dorota Swiatlowski, home health aid, Brooke Barbeo, home health aid, Alice Milardo, R.N. provide nursing services. We have eight Registered Nurses on staff for school services and three health room aides. The majority of our nurses are serving the community that they grew up in, they offer that special touch. At this time we would like to thank our nursing
future of Berlin’s children and approve bonding for the full renovation of our high school. Richard Price Kensington
Ignore bogus information To the editor: I am a concerned citizen in Berlin. I’m concerned at how we as a town have been handling very important financial decisions. I have a child who is a junior in the high school. The current issue the town is dealing with about the high school probably won’t affect my daughter so I am not approaching the issue from a parent’s point of view. Although, having the best we can afford for our children should be a priority because that affects all of us; even those without children. My
staff for all they do and to know we appreciate them. Please take a moment to read a well-known poem “Just a Nurse” by Suzanne Gorden, at www.suzannegordon.com. (Submitted by Linda Colella, administrator of the Berlin VNA Cindy Kuehn, Clinical Supervisor of the Berlin VNA.)
husband, who is 54 years old, is currently residing at Ledgecrest Nursing Home because of brain cancer. My house is my nest egg and the actions of this town greatly affect the value of my house. I’m upset that citizens who work at night and are not able to get out to town council meetings will not have any way of knowing what the facts are about issues relat-
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May 6
Thursday
Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduating Party is scheduled to work on decorations Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard Elementary School basement. All adults are welcome. For more information, call (860) 8287425. National Prayer Day The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled a gathering on National Prayer Day, Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the monument on Worthington Ridge. For
more information, call the Berlin Congregational Church at (860) 828-6586.
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Friday
Pasta dinner - The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a Mother’s Day pasta dinner on Friday, May 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spartan’s Club, 191 High Rd. For more information, tickets and cost, call Anne at (860) 8290260. Tickets are also available at the door.
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Saturday
Car Wash - The annual Berlin High School Band car wash is scheduled for Saturday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the high school parking lot. Rain date is May 29. Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Peck and Main streets, welcomes all to the museum every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, call (860) 828-5114.
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Pancake breakfast – Troop 24 has scheduled a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast for Sunday, May 9 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the VFW on Massario Drive.
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Monday
The Berlin VFW Ladies Auxiliary - The Berlin VFW Ladies Auxiliary are scheduled to meet on Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Post on Massiro Drive. Plans will be discussed for the installation of new officers (scheduled for Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m.), the Memorial Day Weekend Poppy Sale and a report about the visits to the Rocky Hill Veterans Home.
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Free screening – The Berlin Free Library, 842 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a free lead screening and hemoglobin clinic for Wednesday, May 12 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. In association with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central CT, Inc., the clinic is intended to children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old. The event also features free prizes, raffle and meet the CCSU Blue Devils mascot. For more information call (860) 224-7131.
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Hubbard PTO – The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. All adults are welcome. For more information call (860) 828-7425. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen
The Buzz Around Berlin Third grade students study Titanic
Berlin Brief Camp open house The third grade classes at Griswold Elementary School dressed up recently as if they were traveling on the Titanic. Pictured, clockwise, are students Meghan Fox and John Downes in costume; third grade teachers Mrs. Rosina Marquis and Mrs. Cindy Argazzi; and Mrs. Rosina Marquis class. Pictured in their special Titanic commemorative tshirts are third grade students at Willard Elementary School, who researched facts about the ship and its passengers and then wrote and performed skits about the Titanic’s last moments.
The Berlin-Kensington YMCA has scheduled its annual Camp Thundermoon open house for Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Pistol Creek property, 600 Spruce Brook Rd. This is the first summer that Camp Thundermoon will use the 77 acres of property, giving children and staff access to multiple programs. For more information about the Berlin-Kensington YMCA camp programs, including Little Explorers, a summer day camp for children aged 3 to 5, call (860) 8286559, visit www.nbymca,org or stop by the YMCA office at 365 Main St.
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The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Health Care Center have scheduled a glucose screening program to residents of Berlin, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington who are 65 years of age and older. Jacki Baranowski, R.N. from the Wethersfield Health Care Center, conducts free blood glucose screenings monthly in Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. The blood sugar test takes only minutes, and time is permitted to allow participants an opportunity to discuss the meaning of the resulting numbers and what to do if the sugar level is too high. Screenings are conducted on the second Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and the fourth Tuesday of each month in Rocky Hill. Residents of all four health district towns are invited to participate at the location of
their choice. The May glucose screenings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. in Wethersfield and on Tuesday, May 25 from10 a.m. to noon at the Rocky Hill Community Center, 55 Church St., Rocky Hill. Appointments are required. For more information, directions, and to schedule an appointment, call the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 7212818.
Prescription drug counseling The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Senior Center sponsor a prescription drug counseling program for residents of the health district. The program sessions offer individualized drug counseling and provide information about supplements and over the counter drugs. Partici-
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Berlin police partner with Make-A-Wish Foundation® The Berlin Police Department has joined forces with the Make-AWish Foundation of Connecticut to host the 1st Annual Walk for Wishes Police Parade on Saturday, May 8, at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the first wish ever granted — Chris’ wish to be a police officer — Berlin Police Department and departments across the state are forming teams within their communities. Each team will be lead by a police vehicle and a family from that community that has received a wish through the Foundation. Berlin’s team will celebrate 17 year-old David who is still in the process of deciding what his one true wish will be. David and his family will march with the Berlin Police Department through the streets of Fairfield in the 5K Walk and Police Parade and then join them afterwards at a party at the beach. Festivities include a Kids Tent, food, music and a display of different types of police vehicles. This event brings together hundreds of police officers, supporters, families and friends to make wishes come true for special Connecticut children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut. To join Berlin’s team, stop by the Berlin Police Department or the Wireless Zone store at 544 Deming Road, Unit A to pick an event brochure. For more information, visit ct.wish.org or call 1203-261-9044.
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Young golf teams still managing to win By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
Weather conditions were not ideal for an afternoon of golf, but that didn’t stop the Lady Redcoats from putting up some good scores last week. The Berlin High School girls golf team fired a 189 at Minnechaug Golf Course, besting East Catholic (215) and Norwich Free Academy (241), and a 201 at Manchester Country Club, topping Manchester (250), as it stayed perfect on the year. “I’m very pleased with the two road victories this week,” said BHS coach Jim Barnes, who pointed out that chilly temperatures and high winds made the stretch a challenging one. “We have a young team and many of our girls had never played these courses. It’s always tough to score well on a course you are playing for the first time. Throw in the bad weather, and the girls did a great job pulling out these wins.” Berlin’s Emily Deutsh was
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Both the Berlin High School boys and girls golf teams are off to a good start this season. Pictured: BHS’s Kevin Jud tees off during a recent match at Timberlin. match medalist at Minnechaug. The freshman carded a career-best 42. “This was an unbelievable score, particularly in the wind and cold,” Barnes said. Rounding out the Lady Redcoats’ scoring slate that day were Emily Stickel (47),
The Berlin High School softball team improved to 7-2 on the year with a 1-0 victory over Platt last week. Monique St. Jarre pitched a no-hitter and Sam DeGroff drove in the game’s lone run in the second inning. “It was a good win, especially coming off of beating Bristol Central the night before,” BHS coach Jason Pires said. “We didn’t do nearly as good of a job hitting as I would have liked to have seen, but a lot of that credit needs to go to the Platt pitcher, who really pitched a great game.” Pires praised his own pitcher as well. “The Platt game was won by our pitcher, Monique St. Jarre,” he said. “She threw a nohitter — walking three and striking out six for the game. She really was that dominant, too. Only one runner got past first base, and they only hit one ball into the outfield the whole game. Our defense was really good as well, backing
Alyssa Scheyd (49) and Emma Rustico (51). Against Manchester, Scheyd was match medalist with a 46. She was followed by Victoria Fagan (50), Stickel (51) and Deutsch (54). Berlin’s solid play continued this week. The Lady Red-
coats shot a 165 Monday as they easily defeated Hand (198) and Middletown (239) at Portland West to improve to 7-0. Deutsch was match medalist with a 39. She was followed by Scheyd (41), Fagan (42), Stickel (43) and Caroline
‘Coats Notes her up and making the one run stand up.” The good times continued for the Lady Redcoats this week as they slammed Bulkeley 24-0 Monday in a five-inning affair. After churning out three victories in a row, the Berlin High School baseball team hit a bump in the road last week, losing to Bristol Central, 10-5, and Platt, 3-2 (eight innings), to fall to 6-4 on the year. Taylor Anderson homered against Platt. Plainville proved to be no match for undefeated Berlin last week as the Lady Redcoats rolled 98-48 in girls track and field action. Berlin’s Nikki Kureczka won four events — the 100, 200, 400 and long jump — setting a school record in the 200 (25.9). In other action, the Lady Redcoats’ Kaylene Sylvain won the 1,600 and 3,200, and was part of
the winning 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams. Also performing well against Plainville were Alex Carbonell (first in the 800, first in the 4x800, first in the 4x400, second in the 200), Catherine Voelpel (first in the 4x800, first in the 4x400, second in the 400, second in the 800) and Kim Rasmussen (first in triple jump, second in long jump, second in javelin, third in high jump). “This was a good meet for us because it gave us a chance to see how a large number of our girls See ‘Coats, page 21
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Berlin High School pitcher Anthony Marzi has been dominant on the mound, but the Redcoats have had an up and down campaign.
D’Attilio (43). The Berlin High School boys golf team continued its solid play, firing a 178 Monday to knock off Middletown (216), Cromwell (217) and Bulkeley (292) at Timberlin. The Redcoats’ Joe Cooper and Brendon Hull each shot 42 and were co-match medalists. Berlin (9-1) was without usual starters Kevin Jud and Connor Bowen that afternoon. They were replaced by Trafford Woodward and Ryan Campbell. Although most teams would love to register the scores the Redcoats have this season, BHS coach John Line is not content. “We are taking two steps forward and then one step back,” Line said. “I see improvement, but realize that patience is necessary. [Line’s predecessor] Jim Bryers used to call this period the midMay slump. With the season early this year, I’d like to think that slump came early and that we start to round into shape soon.”
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played well defensively for the victors. Minor League New England Cabinet Mets 16, Visual Perceptions Red Sox 6: The Mets were led by the pitching of Arya Patel and John Addamo. Hadfield’s Sports White Sox 13, Visual Perceptions Red Sox 2: Pitching for the Red Sox were Matt Luddy, Dominic Pedemonti and Patrick Walsh.
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Sports Brief
The Timberlin Men’s Senior Golf Association kicked off its 2010 season with an ABCD Scramble tournament. First place went to the team of Dave Fox, Mike Veneziano, Rich Poudrier and Gene Lemery with a score of 36. Ed Daleski, Bob Stein, Paul Zimmitti and Al Deiwert, also with a 36, took second place. Third place went to Jan Bennett, Frank Sataline, Matt Butera and Stan Dziob with a 37. John Rao, Tom Amenta and Mario Blancaflor shot a 37 for fourth place, while the team of John Hartan, Bob Klapatch, Dan Rich and Bart Bovee were fifth with a 38. Rounding out the Top 6 scores were Dick Zesk, Al Gallnot, Ed Arbour and Larry Barker who fired a team score of 39.
‘Coats Continued from page 19 would handle a large volume of running by competing in multiple events,” said BHS coach Steve Soucy, whose team improved to 4-0. “In the next few weeks when we are competing with the two Bristol teams we are going to need everyone to perform at a high level in three or four events each for us to score well. So, today was a step in the right direction and hopefully we can sustain it.” The Lady Redcoats were slated to face Bristol Central on Tuesday in a key Central Connecticut Conference South Division matchup. The Berlin High School boys track and field team ground out a 90-60 victory over Plainville last week to improve to 4-0. The Redcoats’ Connor Hilbie, David Campagna and Nick DeLoia were doublewinners, while Ed Courchaine continued his success in the 800, and Mark Jolley set a new personal best in the triple jump, stealing a win from two Plainville jumpers. Other notable performances were turned in by the Redcoats’ Jack Banks (second
place in javelin, third place in discus), Jimmy Nolan (tied for second place in pole vault, second place in the 800) and Zach Giaccone (tied for second place in pole vault, second place in the 800). “The meet came down to our strengths again, even though we were swept in both hurdle races and lost two of three relays, our depth in the throws, distance, and jumps pulled us through,” BHS coach Rick Hanbury said. “We have so many top performers that I think we will set three or four new records this season.” Berlin was scheduled to take on Bristol Central on Tuesday. With a win, the Redcoats would all but clinch the Central Connecticut Conference South Division title. The Berlin High School girls tennis team improved to 3-2 on the year with a 4-3 victory over Maloney on Monday. Last week, the Lady Redcoats knocked off South Windsor, 4-3, and East Catholic, 5-2. At press time, Berlin’s No. 1 singles player Alyssa Hayes owned a record of 4-1. — Nick Carroll
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Letters Continued from page 15 ing to our welfare. Last week this newspaper reported on a story about a man, John Killian, who took out a petition for referendum from the Town Clerk’s office in an effort to send the $83 million high school renovation plan to a vote. Now it will be up to the citizens of this town who may not know all the facts about this issue to vote on it. The paper didn’t report those facts, it reported on John Killian’s point of view. When I heard about the referendum I was scared. Do you remember what happened with the last referendum? Days before the vote all the citizen’s in town received a mailing with a lot of bogus information that was meant to scare us about the new way our garbage was going to be picked up. Most people didn’t have the facts and of course people voted against changing the way the garbage would be picked up.
I had lived in another town with automated garbage pick up so I knew it was a good decision to go with the automated method. I wonder how much money the town had to spend because of that mailing with a lot of false information on it. Now I’m afraid that will happen all over again but this time it will effect a decision that is so much bigger and would affect this town for years to come. I’m asking that The Berlin Citizen do some research and be an objective reporter. John Killian wants the town to spend a bare minimum. The mayor says that it makes more sense to fix things permanently and not face more problems in the future. The mayor also wants to take advantage of a 47 percent reimbursement from the state. The more time that goes by the lower that reimbursement from the state will be. So I’d like the newspaper to find out about that reimbursement and how it works. When do we need to act by to
get the most reimbursement and what do we need to do to get it? We need truthful facts in order to make a decision on how to vote. I really hope another mailing won’t go out the day before the vote with a lot of false information. Not everyone reads the newspaper but most people do read their mail. Liz Hall Berlin
You love it To the editor: Don’t you get sick and tired of people lambasting Gary Brochu and the Board of Education in these Letters to the Editor? As in last week’s (April 29) letter from George Young, who suggests that Mr. Brochu is flunking Contract Negotiation 101 and is misleading the public about the salary of the new superintendent? Doesn’t this constant harangue drive you up a wall? No, it doesn’t. You love it. Admit it, you love all the vitriol. It’s so much more
fun to read than thank-you letters about bake sales. People love to get steamed up about other people’s negativity. Especially distorted negativity. That’s why it was so great to blow gaskets when Sarah Palin made up lies about “death panels.” That’s why your blood pressure soars when George claims that David Erwin’s real salary is $269,220 and that the Town Council and Board of Ed “constantly attempt to mislead the public....” What a rush! So, come on all you negative guys and gals, lay the insults and distortions on us readers. You know we love it. Apparently, The Berlin Citizen knows how much we
love it because even though the paper’s letter policy states that “Letters should be approximately 300 words,” it let George ramble on for almost twice that length. Personally, I’d rather have shorter letters and a return of Bob Dornfield’s cartoons. Jay R. Worsham Kensington (Editor’s note: The recently revised Letters to the Editor asks readers to keep letters to 300 words or less. A grace period was allowed in order to inform readers of this new policy and give them a chance to make the adjustment in subsequent correspondence. The 300 word policy will be fully in effect as of May 20.)
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Trail Continued from page 15 Sometimes, it feels like the most hazardous obstacle in a path in Berlin is the occasional pothole. It’s almost inconceivable to think we can have broad vistas and long trails in suburban Connecticut. Yet we do. Trap-rock ridges rise above our suburban environment. Connecting these rugged ridges in a narrow string is the Metacomet Trail. In many ways, this hike puts one in mind of the first lines of a JRR Tolkien’s poem in the Hobbit: Roads go ever ever on\Over rock and under tree\By caves where never sun has shone\By streams that never find the sea\Over snow by winter sown\And through the merry flowers of June\Over grass and over stone\And under mountains in the moon. A trail like this is wild, long and beautiful at every turn. And while there are many places to park and walk
the trail in Berlin, “The area between Orchard Road and Cathole Pass is possibly the least walked section of the Metacomet Trail in Connecticut” according to Karl Lewis, a member of the Conservation Commission. He said “I have walked the whole trail and it is well defined for the most part, but it is clear that section hasn’t seen as many boot-prints as other sections.” However, the area has its own beauty, Lewis said. When the trail crosses the Chamberlin Highway at Cathole Pass, there are a few parking spots along the road. From there, the trail dips into Meriden to Castle Craig and then runs north to Edgewood road, another parking spot. The last place to walk the Metacomet Trail in Berlin is at Ragged Mountain. From then on, the trail descends into Southington, rises into Farmington, and goes northward, ever on.
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At the recently Saint Joseph College Awards ceremony, local recipients included Scarlett Carroll of East Berlin, Special Award of Appreciation and Madeline Pinches of Kensington Ann E. Rosetta ’44 Professional Practice Award in elementary education.
Toni Rauseo of Berlin was one of 150 Providence College students who recently spent a week working with Habitat for Humanity as part of the international organization’s Collegiate Challenge: Spring Break 2010. Rauseo worked on a site in Wilmington , Del.
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St. Paul Catholic St. Paul Catholic High School announced that the following local students have been named to its third quarter honor roll. First honors with distinction – Jordyn Rombola of Berlin. Second honors – Erica Osowiski, Amber Litwinko of Kensington.
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Lincoln St., has scheduled an open house for Wednesday, May 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. This is an opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, students, coaches and administrators, and learn about the Headmaster’s Award for Young Scholars program. RSVP to (860) 223-6428.
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Willard Elementary School students, Amanda Albert, left, and Sania Kahn, won the recent Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks Art Contest for the New England area. Categories were for one winner from grades K-2; one winner from grades 3 – 5. Each girl won a $100 savings bond, a party for their class and an additional 2,500 points to go towards the schools final total for the A+ Bonus Buck program.
Reunions Berlin High School Class of 1970 has scheduled its 40th class reunion for Saturday, June 12 at the Hawthorne Inn. The committee is looking for the following classmates: Joyce Cyr Casey, Judy Carney Hardisty, Diane Dube Salisbury, Virginia Choma Nelson, John Deseno, Kevin Dolan, Oscar Dietrich, Linda Ehle, Ray Jaques, Jim Jones, William Klotz, Roger Labas, Sue Leone, Martha Marshall Calmen, Dennis Murphy,
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Out of the Cold luncheons
The New Britain/Berlin Rotary Club has served the “Out of the Cold Luncheons” for 10 years. One Sunday a month, during the cold weather months, Rotarians and members of their families serve a hot lunch and dessert to families in need at the Salvation Army. The food for the lunch is prepared by the Hospital for Special Care. Pictured, from left: Mary Carpenter, Charlie Nims, Steve Nims, Kingsley Boakye and Evelyn Boakye.
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Author Elizabeth Eulberg visited the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library recently to present and autograph her book, “The Lonely Hearts Club”. Eulberg discussed the book writing and publishing process. The book is intended for young adult readers and is available at the library. Pictured with Eulberg is Meghan Oates of Berlin.
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The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests.
April 16 Jake Liberatore, 18, 463 Park Dr., possession of marijuana more than 4 oz., possess with intent to sell/distribute narcotics, illegal possession of control narcotics, illegal possession of hallucinogenic
substance, drug paraphernalia. April 23 Waldemar Nieves, 53, 57 Akron St., Meriden, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, driving wrong way on divided hwy, operation of motor vehicle violation of license classification.
Scouts learn to plant Home Depot employees Adam Smith and Christian Floyd visited Kensington Cub Scout Pack 41 Den 10 recently to help the scouts earn electives towards the silver arrow. The scouts learned how to plant as well as care for their plants. Pictured are Matthew Dennis, Adam Smith of Home Depot, Matthew Krajewski, Jacob Derewonko, Christian Floyd of Home Depot and Josh DeGroff.
Library Continued from page 25 Genealogy Group The Genealogy Group @ The Library, for people interested in learning about genealogy and family history, is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The group is intended for both beginning and experienced genealogists. Playtime Playtime is an opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the meeting room of the library. It is held every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is necessary. Health Information The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Consumer Reports on Health and The Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Both are great resources for up-to-date medical information and advice and are available for patrons in our reference department. Online Employment Help Need help writing a resume or cover letter or interested in receiving online interview coaching? The library subscribes to JobNow, an online job coaching service. This service can be accessed from the library’s website www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck
Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” book sale at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. The book sale is open Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most books are only $1. Donations sought The Friends of the Library is looking for used book donations, especially children’s beginning to read and children’s chapter books. Next Good Book Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Next Good Book, a new online service. The service, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, enables patrons to create personalized virtual bookshelves to keep track of what they’re reading, what they want to read and their favorite titles. Within this one database, patrons can also search for award winning books, browse subject categories, find read-alikes, and discuss and comment on books with other readers. Book lovers are invited to visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us/ to participate in this new online experience. Museum passes The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides passes to various local museums at either a free or reduced rate. These passes may be checked out with a library card for a three-day loan period. Available museums passes in-
clude Beardsley Zoo, Eric Carle Museum, Florence Griswold Museum, Imagine Nation, New Britain Museum of American Art, Wadsworth Athenaeum, Mystic Aquarium and more. Call (860) 828-7125 or visit the library for more details. Local history room The David and Ann Borthwick Local History Room in the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is open and staffed on a regular basis. Assistance with local genealogy, school projects and Berlin history is available on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, staffed by the town historian, Kay Murray, and a volunteer. The Local History Room may be accessed at other times by appointment or with the assistance of the library’s reference librarians. Inquiries are also accepted by phone at (860) 828-7125 or by mail at 234 Kensington Road, Kensington, CT 06037. Investment info The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides a meeting place for patrons interested in investing. Sessions are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., September to May, in the Meeting Room. No reservations are needed. Call the library for more information at (860) 828-7125.
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Berlin Briefs Music festival planned for June The 10th Annual Berlin Lions Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 12 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Berlin Fair Grounds. The festival is called “A Tribute To Motown” and features Connecticut’s own “Eight to the Bar Band” along with The Ultimate Motown Tribute Band “Souled Out” and the Music of 60’s National Recording Artist Cornell Gunter’s Sensational “Coasters”. Tickets are available at Kensington Auto Service, ltd., Kensington Opticians and Roger’s Marketplace. The festival is an event for the whole family. Food, beer and beverages will be offered for purchase. Children’s activities include face painting and inflatable bouncers. The event is held rain or shine as indoor seating is available. All proceeds are donated to the Low Vision Center in New Britain and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For complete details, visit www.berlinmusicfest.com.
This will be held on Saturday, June 5, at Berlin High School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rain date is June 6.) To reserve your spot at this community event, please contact Lisa at RaisingBerlin@comcast.net. Participants retain profits. There will be donuts and coffee, a bake sale, as well as a shredder truck from PROSHRED on-site to offer residents and businesses the chance to shred sensitive documents for a minimum donation. A portion of the proceeds made will be reinvested into the community. Raising Berlin currently has 60 members and is growing strong. The group meets the first Wednesday evening of every month. Meetings focus on planning of upcoming events and often feature guest speakers. Raising Berlin also provides a social network for members, and implement ways our children, the future of this town, can learn from a positive sense of community. For more information about this group, please contact Lisa at RaisingBerlin@comcast.net. (Submitted by Raising Berlin.)
Raising Berlin celebrates a year of commitment and excitement
Chamber golf tournament
“Raising Berlin” recently celebrated its first anniversary as a community group. The organization is a group of enthusiastic moms in Berlin who plan events for the town and in the process, teach their children what it means to be part of a community either by helping out a local family in need or by donating their time to “better” the town. Raising Berlin in the process of becoming a nonprofit corporation. The mothers involved are leading by example and living up to their motto of “Moms moving forward by giving back.” With the success of the first annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (November 2009) under its belt, Raising Berlin is busy planning its next big town-wide event — the Giant Community Tag Sale.
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is accepting registration for foursomes to play in the Comcast Annual Berlin Chamber Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, June 9 at Timberlin Golf Course. The tournament format of play is a scramble with a shotgun start. Tournament contests include a “Hole in One” contest, team placement prizes, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Double Your Money, etc., awarded at the dinner. Proceeds benefit the “William S. Thomson Memorial Scholarship.” For information in participating, sponsoring a tee sign, volunteering or making a donation, or for golf package and sponsorship details, contact the Berlin Chamber at (860) 829-1033.
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BMW 328is 1998 $5,500 99,500 miles runs great Call (203)265-6383 Leave message.
CHEVY IMPALA 2000 4 Spd Auto, 4 Door, 4 Cylinder. #DR1031 $3,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
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FORD ESCORT SE 1998 4 Door. Automatic. 4 Cylinder. #DR904 $2,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
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FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.
FORD 1990 E350 Club Wagon, El Dorado 10 passenger van with wheelchair lift, 33,000 miles, $1800.00. For info call 203-237-8815 x307. FORD F150 2000 XCab. 4x4. Clean. $5500. Dodge Dakota1999 Sport Pickup V8. $1950 Ford Windstar 2003 New trans. Excellent $2950. 203-213-1142
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 6, 2010 AUTOMOBILES FORD Free Star 2004, loaded, excellent. $3995. 2002 Mercury Cougar, 67K, excellent. $3950. (203) 213-1142
AUTOMOBILES
OLDSMOBILE 88-LS 1997 81K miles, 2 owners, blue. Well taken care of. $2,400 negotiable. Call 860-349-0402
AUTOMOBILES ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111
TRUCKS & VANS
CAMPER & TRAILERS
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Dining Room Set Includes Table, Hutch, Server & 8 Chairs. $3000 or best offer. 860-620-9649
FORD F250 2000 4x2 Super Cab 7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel. 6 spd manual. 55k miles. All power. Loaded. Trailer hitch. Keyless entry, tool box. Exc cond. $10,500. (860) 276-0073
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HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 In these tough economic times we understand how difficult it is to finance a new or used vehicle. #917 Guaranteed Loan Approval Apply Now BChevynow.com Brian 203-232-4561
OLDSMOBILE Cutlass 1996 sedan. 6-cyl. Auto. Tan w/tan interior. Power windows. AM/FM/cassette. Very clean. 77,000 Low mileage. $1700.00 Call (203)235-6902
SUBARU LEGACY 2.5I 2008 4 Door. AWD. 4 cyl. Automatic. 62,690 mi #P1614A $13,995 (203) 949-1104
MERCURY Mountaineer 2005 AWD 4.6L V8, Loaded. 45K. Black & Grey 2 tone int. Heated pwr seats, 6 Disk in-dash CD. Heated Mirrors. 3rd row seats. Mint. $13,900. (203) 980-7616
KEYSTONE ‘05 Cougar 290 EFS Mstr Queen bed, angled shwr w/skylight. Full slide w/dinette & pullout sofa, LG skylight in kitch. All STD amen. inc refrig/ freezer, microwave, surround sound system, heat & ducted A/C. Polar Cold Weather PKG. Death in family forces sale. $17,000/OBO Gerry at 860-620-3147
PONTIAC Grand Prix 1995 Red 2 door, Low profile rims/tires less than 6 months old. $1000 cash OBO. Runs. 54 Tremont St 203-631-1986
MAZDA-3 2005 5 Speed. 6 disc in-dash CD. Power Windows. Power Locks. AC. New Brakes. Excellent condition. Black interior with Red Accents. $10,500. Call (203) 980-7616
MERCURY Mystique 1997 Good condtion. $1,500 or best offer. Call 203-238-2502
TOYOTA Avalon XLS 2002 V6, 116K. One Owner, Loaded. Automatic, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, CD & Cassette, Pwr Locks, Pwr Windows, Sunroof, Alloys, CC. #573 $9,995.00 (203) 634-7878
SUBARU IMPREZA 2006 STATION WAGON 4 Door. AWD. 4 cylinder. Auto. 45,766 mi #P1659 $15,595 (203) 949-1104
MERCURY TRACER LS 1997 Station wagon. Auto. 4 Cylinder. #DR1017 $2,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
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SUBARU B9 TRIBECA 2007 AWD. 6 cylinder, 3.0. Automatic. 46,646 mi #P1656 $13,995 (203) 949-1104
SUBARU Forester XS 2003 sport utility 4D AWD auto, Exc cond. 88,000K $9,500. 203-265 0648
18 SPORT-Craft 1972, 1987 Johnson 110HP, Everything works, long long list of upgrades 2009, Load Rite trailer $3,500 OBO. 203-284-8094 SEA HUNT 20Ft Center Console 2004. 140HP, 4 Stroke Johnson with trailer, In Mint Condition. Great Fishing Boat! Asking $19,000. Please Call 203-2650466
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BOXERS, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Labs, Chi-Poos, Yorkie-Chu, Boston Terrier, Min-Pin Jack Russells, Yorkie-Poo. $250+. 860-930-4001 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833
Free Towing! MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. SUBARU IMPREZA 2009 OUTBACK SPORT 5 Door hatchback. AWD. Auto. 10683 mi #P1641 $19,995 (203) 949-1104 PUG/Mini Collie (Pollie) Pup Great temperament and personality. Male. 11 weeks old. $499. (203) 537-9429
HONDA Accord Ex Coupe 2006 66K, One Owner, All maintenance done by Honda. Automatic. Loaded- Sunroof, Alloys, Cruise, Leather Heated Seats, Pwr Seats, Pwr Locks, Pwr Windows, Pwr Mirrors and more. #574 $13,500 (203) 634-7878
OLDSMOBILE ALERO GL 2001 4 Speed Automatic, 4 Cylinder. #DR1047 $3,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
SUBARU LEGACY 2.5 I 2009 4 Door Sedan. AWD. 4 cyl. Auto. 12,213 mi #P1644 $17,995 (203) 949-1104
VOLVO S60 2.5T 2004 72K, One Owner. All Service done by dealer. Automatic, Loaded - Sunroof, Alloys, Cruise, Leather Heated Seats, Pwr Seats, Pwr Locks, Pwr Windows, Pwr Mirrors and more. #582 $10,500 (203) 634-7878
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
FORD FOCUS 2001 SE COMFORT W/ZETEC 4 Speed Automatic. 6 Cylinder. #DR1100 $3,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
RIVERSIDE TV ARMOIRE Distressed Antique White 76"H, 41"W, 21"D. Top cabinet has sliding pocket doors. Fits 37"W TV. Bottom cabinet has two doors and 2 adj shelves. Exc cond. $475. Cash only. 203-269-1573
BOATS & MOTORS 14 FOOT Old Town Rockport canoe. Good cond, $350 or $400 with paddle and anchor. Please call 203-238-3560, if no answer leave message.
HONDA Accord EX 2003 V6 105K, Automatic, Loaded, Cruise, Alloys, Pwr Locks, Pwr Windows, Pwr Mirrors, Sun Roof, Leather Seats, Pwr Seats, Heated Seats and more. Clean Car Fax #581 $9,995.00 (203) 634-7878
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
GEELY 2009 2 Stroke 50cc scooter. Low miles. Excellent condition. $700 or best offer. Call (203) 886-6370
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES BEAUTIFUL oak crib & glider chair. $225 for set. Wallingford Call 203-654-6350
AUTO PARTS RIMS & TIRES 3 Sets for Chevy S10 or Blazer. $300. Call 203-537-4571
CAMPER & TRAILERS FLEETWOOD 2000 MALLARD 26’ Super slide 12’, sleeps 6. Excellent condition. Many extras. Asking $6500. Call 203599-5656
DINING Room Table w/6 chairs also matching storage cabinet very good condition light beige color. Also glass hutch. $350 Call 203-630-2647
10’X8’ Vinyl Storage building $500. Craftsman Tractor w/mowing deck/Snow Blade $375. 203-238-2078
EASTERN JUNGLE GYM Great Shape. Great for kids of all ages! $950 or best offer. Customer takes down & removes. 203-668-3945 or 203-676-7359
GOODYEAR Wrangler radial new tire, spare P225/75R15 from 1995 Jeep Cherokee w/with, $40. Miracle piano teaching system buttons for different instruments. No legs. $20. 203-2690738 OAK Entertainment center. 45” high, 53” wide. Holds up to 25” TV. $100/best offer. 12,500 BTU Sleeve air conditioner. Fits all Carabetta apartment units. $200 or best offer. Call 860-324-3574
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT OLDER Buck Stove $200. Fits in fireplace In good working condition. (203) 265-9568
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH POOL TABLE Professional size. Slate. Excellent condition. $400 or best offer. (860) 620-9649
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
SWORDS ORECK Cord free steam iron. Never used. $50. Tiffany Chandelier - excellent condition. $50. Call (860) 349-1494
Helmets, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Flags, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308
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1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Antiques ● Collectibles Costume Jewelry ● Furniture Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9-5. 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731
$$$ CA$H $$$ ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY
HOUSES FOR RENT CHESHIRE-3BR, 2 bath, 2 car gar No pets/smoking. Sec & refs. $1,300/mo. 203-758-4378
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN - 2 BR townhouse 1.5 bath, 1 car gar, laundry room, new floor, painting & appliances, no pets, avail 6/1, $900/mo. 203-631-1534 MERIDEN -Crown St. Studio, secure bldg.,off st. parking, heat and hot water incl.,1 mo sec., $600/mo. 203-639-8073. WALLINGFORD 2 BEDROOM 1 bath. Ranch Style. Fully applianced. $850/month plus utilities. Call (203)671-5181 Or (203)421-5941 WATERBURY/Wolcott Line 1 BR. Appliances, laundry, AC. No pets. Off street parking. Clean, secure building. $665/mo. (203) 264-2555 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, clean, CA. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR. No pets. $950. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
Especially Napier 203-464-0477
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
203-235-8431 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
YALESVILLE On the Green 1BR, 1 bath. All appliances included. W/D, C/Heat & Air. Exercise Facility, Patio & BBQ Area. Pets OK. Call 203-464-8066
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN-1 BR. Heat & HW incl. All appls, Washer, lg yd, park. $750. 860-828-8114 BERLIN/Kensington. 1 BR, 1st flr, private yard. $850 plus util. New carpets and windows. Pets OK. (860) 829-8815
Flanders West Apts OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
DEAN Mahogamy electric guitar for sale for $45. Guitar strap and guitar stand included. Barely used. For more information, call Kevin 860-384-5266. DRUMS - 5 piece set Ludwig, midnight blue with 2 sets of cymbals, 1 yr old, $800, Please leave message 203-269-1025 PIANO - Kimball upright. Good condition. $250. Berlin area. Call 860-573-3428
HOUSES FOR RENT CHESHIRE Cute & affordable 2BR Ranch w/full walkout lower level on very private road near center of town. $1200/mo. No pets. Sec & refs required. EOH. Kathy (203) 272-1234x690
MERIDEN 3 bdrm., 1 bath. Near Hubbard Park Ranch Avail June/July 1 $1650/month Min Credit score 660. Broker Owner 24 hrs notice to show..Chet Balint 203-250-9528
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Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 3 BR apts From $900 + sec. & utils. 203-938-3789
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4 BR, 2 bath, recently renovated. $1150 + sec & utils. 203-938-3789
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio apt. $595 + sec. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 2RMS 1st flr, $200/wk+sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 203-630-3823, 128pm www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1BR, 4Rms, Victorian. Broad St. Skylight, sunken DR & kit., very attractive & private. With garage. $750. 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833. MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN - Hubbard Park 1-2 Bedrooms. Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $850-$950 mo. Call Chino 203-907-9276 or 203-296-4975 MERIDEN - WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 1 & 2BR Luxury condo. Laundry. $650-$850+util. No pets. Call 203-245-9493.
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS WALLINGFORD-1,200 sqft bay avail in fenced in property. 20ft ceilings, 14x14 drs, bathrm, electric, heat & water. Great price! Call 203-272-4216
HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN -(2) 4BR apts, 1 first floor, 1 second floor. Stove & refrig. included. Call (203) 238-3908
WALLINGFORD $440,000 Fabulous custom built Col. Well insulated. Large eat-in kit, MBR suite w/huge walk-in closet w/jacuzzi tub in master bath. Open level yard. Toni Falcone 203-265-5618
MERIDEN 1BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 Bedrm, Many Updates, Hardwood floors & appls. Off St Parking, Heat/Hot Water Included, No pets. $975 Mo + Sec. 203-631-6057 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1 st Fl. Liberty St. Recently renovated. Stove & refrig. WD hookup. Off st parking. Yard. Bsmnt storage. Sec 8 approved. $875. 203- 506-6398
HOUSES FOR SALE
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
MERIDEN $169,900 Solid, well maintained 3BR Ranch in neighborhood. HW floors, CAIR and 2 full baths. Finished lower walkout lower level with kitchen area. Updated roof, windows, siding and electric. Linda 203-235-3300
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included
MERIDEN 3 BR. Appliances. WD hookup. Newly updated. Convenient location. Section 8 approved. $250 Gift Card with lease! 203-376-3304 MERIDEN 3BR - 2nd flr, clean, freshly painted. $950/mo. 2BR apt, 1st flr. $800. 2BR, $650 incl. utilities. All in move-in condition. (203) 630-2763 or (203) 237-4000 MERIDEN LARGE 2 BR, 5 RMS. Separate utilities. Off st. parking. No pets. Must see. Don’t miss out. $765/mo + dep. Sec. 8 approved. 203-537-1730. MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN- 1BR Spring Special $650/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868 Offer ends May 31st. MERIDEN-1BR, 2nd flr, off st park, dead-end st. W/D hkup, heat & water incl. Sec & credit check. $850. 203-238-9948 MERIDEN-2RM Efficiency $650. 1BR, $750. Utils incld. Lease & sec req’d. Call 203-235-6988
Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON EFFICIENCY First Floor. Near The Hospital of Central Ct. Utilities not included. References & security deposit required. 860-621-2693
MERIDEN-2RM Efficiency. $525 mo + 1 mo. sec. & refs. Call 203213-5153 or 203-631-0105 MERIDEN-East Side. Great 2 BR. Penthouse floor. Central air. All appls. On flr laundry. Credit + 2 mos. security. $800/mo. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
WALLINGFORD 2 bdrm. 2nd FL. $900 Remodeled, Parking, Laundry. Dep, Ref, Credit Check. No Smoking/Pets. 203992-7133
MERIDEN-Fully furnished 3Rms, 1BR, LR, kit, prvt bath. $675/mo. Lease & sec dep req’d. Call 860-404-1871
WALLINGFORD 2 BR in apartment complex.WD Hookup. Carpet, hardwood & vinyl floors. $1200 /mo. Plus Utilities. Call Grace (203) 464-8066.
MERIDEN. 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, New apt, walk-in closets, laundry room, 3rd flr, off st parking. 91 Lincoln St. 203-927-8215 PLAINVILLE 3 Bedroom Apt. Remodeled eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Large bedrooms. Heat included. $1100 per month. Call (201) 805-2670
SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org
WALLINGFORD Convenient in town Col w/updated, improved mechanicals, walk-up attic for future expansion, 3BRs, LR, DR and lg eat-in kit, fenced yard w/work shed & more. $199,900. Kathy 203-265-5618
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR, 2nd fl, lg rms, huge kit., (2)12x14BRs. New bathrm sun porch. No pets. $950/mo+dep. Refs. Quiet nghbord. 203-996-4281 leave msg WLFD-3BR, 2nd fl, hdwd fls, newly renovated, new windows. WD hkup. Off st parking. $1300 + sec. No pets. Cred ck. Avail Now! Sec 8 approved. 203-535-1162 YALESVILLE - 1st flr, 2BR, appls, off st. parking, no hookups, laundry room, no pets. $875. 203265-3939 Wilcox Lane.
ROOMS FOR RENT
WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 50 Lee Ave. 2nd floor, appliances, on street parking, no W/D hookups. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. 203-444-5722 WALLINGFORD 2BR, 1 1/2 bath. Large, Immaculate, modern, secure unit in the Town Center. Fully applianced kitchen, Central Air, w/w carpet. Off-st Parking $995. Lease. Sec. No pets. 203-214-8819 WALLINGFORD Available North Main Street Victorian 3RMs, 1BR. 3rd Fl. $750 + utils. No smoking. No pets. Call 203-269-5973 WALLINGFORD-1st flr, 2BR, remodeled, glass porch, $900/mo. 3rd FL 4 Sm Rms Sec. $650/mo. No pets. Credit ck. Owner/Agent. 203-269-7348
WALLINGFORD 2BR 1 bath Cape Cod on East Side of town. HW flrs, updated kit cherry cabinets, updated bath, newer windows, gas heat, HW. $279,900. Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618
MERIDEN $369,900 Stately 4-5BR Colonial on West side. Spacious rooms, formal LR and DR, 3 full remodeled baths, 3FPS. Gleaming HW floors. Indoor kitchen grill. Newer roof, windows & siding. Linda 203-235-3300
MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-379-5125 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec or call 203-630-3823 128pm, www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Clean, Furnished Rm. Share kitchen, utilities. Bath w/Jacuzzi. Washer/dryer. On bus line. $140 per week. 203-537-1772
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS CAPE Cod. 4 BR house in Eastham. 2 full baths, outside shower, large deck, house fully equipped. Weeks avail 7/37/10, 7/17-7/24. Off season weeks and weekends avail. Call (860) 828-4754
MERIDEN Newer Colonial on culde-sac. Easy access to highways. HWF, 1st floor laundry and bonus rm, complete in-law in basement with own entrance. $319,900. Call Vicki 203-235-3300
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE MERIDEN $220,000 Newly built 1726 sq.ft Townhouses offering 3BRS, 2.5 BA, Formal DR, 2car gar, deck Very popular complex. Galleria RE 203-671-2223 www.galleriahouses.com
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
MERIDEN- New & existing homes, condos, land. Visit our website. www.galleriahouses.com Galleria RE 203-671-2223 MERIDEN-New Elevated Ranch. $349,900. 2,275 sq.ft., 3BRs, 3 full baths, finished bsmt w/FP. Galleria RE 203-671-2223 www.galleriahouses.com
HELP WANTED MERIDEN 5yr old Col w/9rms, 3BRs, 2 baths, deck, sliders, updated wood fls in main level, shows exceptionally well & immaculate! Central air, 3 additional rms in lower level, 1c gar. $289,900. Kathy 203-235-3300
CARPET CLEANERS Summer & Permanent Work Our Waterbury branch is overloaded with spring fever cleaning customers. We need 20 sharp, hardworking people to train for carpet cleaning and management positions. $400-$1500/week. Call Mon. or Tues. to schedule interview. 203-759-0577
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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED JUNK REMOVAL- Estates, House cleanouts, garages, attics, yards, basements. Sr. Discounts. You point, we take! Lowest price guaranteed! Don 203-235-1318 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
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CONCRETE & CEMENT NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240
DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
FENCING
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Clean Estates, home, attic, bsmt, gar, yd. Free estimate. Spring C/U. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
ATTORNEYS GUTTERS
Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs Call today for free estimate. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
DECK Building, sheds, lawn maintenance, power washing. Senior discount. Licensed & insured. Call Alan (860) 6815412 CT Reg. # 673428. ADDITIONS Decks, Garages Finish basement, complete home improvement & repairs. Free est. 203-238-1449 CT# 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1
HOME IMPROVEMENTS J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 WOJCIK H.I. - For all your interior & exterior remodeling needs. Quality Workmanship. (203) 823-8800 CT Reg# 619082 NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HANDYPERSONS
CLEANING SERVICE One Time Free Cleaning for new clients only. I’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 299-6611 POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885
JUNK REMOVAL
Pete In The Pickup For All Your Junk Removal Needs 203-886-5110
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING
WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 LANDSCAPING AND MORE SPRING CLEANUPS Dump Runs, Mowing, Rototilling and More. Great rates!! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511
JT CONSTRUCTION
203-237-4124 an LLC co.
One call does it all. Siding, Roofing, Additions, Windows. Fully insured. No job too big or too small! (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Mowing, Roto, Home & Yard Maintenance, Painting, Small Repairs, etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824
LAWN mowing, Spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub pricker & tree removal. Gutters cleaned, Junk Removal. Free written est. Don 203-235-1318
MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing. Spring clean-ups, brush, tree & pricker removal. Hedge trimming. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 PROFESSIONAL landscaping service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com
JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups, Lawn cutting Top Quality Work. Comm/ Resid. Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311
LAWN & GARDEN PROFESSIONAL landscaping service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com LAWN Maintenance Residential/Commercial. Fully insured. Call for a free estimate in the Wallingford area. Powell’s Lawncare (203) 537-0738 ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160
MASONRY JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 CASCIO MASON Chimney Repair, Sidewalks, Walls, Brick Work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-935-6213 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
PAVING
FUDA CONSTRUCTION LLC All Paving , concrete & excavation needs. Driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curbing. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. CT Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303
D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
PLUMBING
J.A. GOMES PLUMBING LLC Specializing in both small & large jobs. Water heaters, boiler repairs, garbage disposers, toilets & faucets. CT Reg #204060. Call John 203-500-5224 / 203-284-9744 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
POWER WASHING
POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co
Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319 ORTIZ ROOFING & SIDING Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774. 203-935-6213
AMERICAN MASONRY
HOUSE CLEANING
CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
WALTER’S LANDSCAPING Mowing, Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients welcome. Comm/Res. Free est. 203-619-2877 or 203-440-4421
Home Doctor
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS
Shamock Roofing
LANDSCAPING
Minor to major renovations. Kit., baths, repairs. Since 1949. Using GREEN TECHNOLOGY. We Do It All! 573358. 203-639-8389
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880
HEATING & COOLING
DECK Building, sheds, lawn maintenance, power washing. Senior discount. Licensed & insured. Call Alan (860) 6815412 CT Reg. # 673428. NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950 SPRING CLEAN-UPS & LAWN CARE Now accepting new accounts. Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789 Bill Rudolph Landscaping Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, landscape design, waterscapes, edging, mulch, stone, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577 STUMP GRINDING Multiple stump discounts. Fully insured. Call Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding 203-704-0821 JM LAWNCARE We Beat All Estimates Lawn mowing, trimming. Commercial & Residential. Call for free est 860-796-8168
Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring clean-ups, Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. Jim. CT Reg #620306 WWW.QLSLLC.COM 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
Veneer (Brick, Stone, Block), Concrete, Stucco, Steps/Stairs, Repair. Free est. 203-755-9469 or 203-982-3087 CT Reg #577098 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 26 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. Call 203-235-4139 Ct. Reg.# 0626708
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
Fahey Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price
203-235-1383 POWER WASHING
Reg #558927
Call Dennis 203-630-0008 WE work well with com and res property owners. We wash decks, walls, walkways, vinyl siding, wood & alum siding. Lic 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM
Roofing, Siding & Gutters Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
CHESHIRE POWERWASHING Now made affordable. Full house or spot washing. Fences & decks. Olsen Powerwashing. Free estimates. (203) 272-2699
PROFESSIONAL roof clean service We remove unwanted black streaks mold mildew moss from your roof shingles. # 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com
FIDERIO & SONS
PAVING STEVENS PAVING - All asphalt maintenance. Sealing & crack fillling. Comm & Resid. 10% Spring discount. No job to big or small. work guaranteed! Ct Reg #625979 860-816-2020
203-284-0137
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008 MIRKEL PAINTING Exteriors from $899. Powerwashing decks. Popcorn ceilings. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446 PAINT PRO’S Interior/exterior painting. Powerwashing. Free estimates. (203) 537-7060 L & E PAINTING Spruce Up Your Home or Business! Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789
$1000 OFF lowest estimate for April/May signings.
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790 OTHERS Wash - We Clean! Gutter black lines, green mold, black mildew, dirt, grease, grime gone! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
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ROOFING
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
PAYLESS ROOFING
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING
“We Do Everything” #572776 CALL BEN (203) 671-7415
Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
ROOFS R US Repairs Seamless gutters Get 30% Rebate up to $1,500 on NEW Cool High Tech Shingles. Since 1949. 573358. 203-639-8389
BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846
SERVICES OFFERED Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
SIDING
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
JT CONSTRUCTION Siding, Roofing, Additions & Windows. 25 yrs experience. Fully insured. No job too big or too small! (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
HELP WANTED CONSTRUCTION Finish/Installation Carpenters For summer work. Drug test & physical req. Petra Construction Corp. EEOE. Fax resume to 203-624-6741. Job closing date 5/7/10 DETAILER- Auto FT Gengras Volvo Meriden. Must be dependable & have great attention to detail. Vehicle prep, reconditioning, wash & vacuum. Must have clean driving record, valid driver’s license, pass drug test & background check. M-F hours. Apply in person: 30 Pomeroy Ave Max Deselin 203-237-8658.
You”ll like the low cost of a Marketplace ad.
P.O. Box 400 Cheshire, CT 06410 Fax: (203) 271-7081 Email: cmg@hdsegur.com HELP WANTED
DRIVER PART TIME
TREE SERVICES
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 29 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
True World Foods, wholesale food distributor. Tue., Fri. and Sat. from 8:30 AM. Medium /light duty trucks; need to have a clean driving record. Please apply in person. Location is 2091 Meriden Rd (Cheshire/Wolcott city line) 600 feet east of Musso View Ave.
LANDSCAPING AND MORE Tree Removal & much more. Shrub & hedge trimming. Give us a call - we do it all! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511
EDUCATION
YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
(Middle & High School Levels)
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
203-284-0137 Reg #558927
H.D. Segur, Inc.
203-269-0135
PRICKER REMOVAL
FREE GUTTERS With Every April/May signing.
Great opportunity for a Customer Service Representative in our Commercial Lines Department. Must have 3-5 years experience in Commercial Insurance. Must be Licensed. Excellent benefits with free parking, 401(k) plan with Employer match. Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance. Please send your resume to:
NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950 PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
HELP WANTED CONSTRUCTION WORKING SUPERINTENDENT for summer work. Drug test & physical req. Petra Construction Corp. EEOE. Fax resume to 203-624-6741. Job closing date 5/7/10 DRIVER
More than a trucking job ... EXPERIENCE a driving career! ● Excellent Equipment ● Great Pay/Benefits ● Consistent Hometime ● No-Force/NYC No Hazmat Required 1 yr OTR exp CDL-A DRIVERS “Dedicated to Excellence” Devoted to Drivers Call Today! (888) 219-8042 www.SmithDrivers.com EOE
Wallingford Public Schools
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Start Date: July 1, 2010. Intermediate administrator’s certification and experience as a teacher and/or administrator at the appropriate school level required. Regionally competitive salary & benefits package. For application packet, please contact: Jan Guarino-Rhone Director of Human Resources (203) 949-6510 jguarino-rhone@ wallingford.k12.ct.us Deadline: May 14, 2010 ELECTRICAL Apprentice -2 yr field exp. with technical schooling. Medical benefits, vac., fringe plan. Call 9amNoon M-F 203-235-5653
HOTEL JOB OPENING POSTING
LOOKING TO JOIN A HOTEL THAT GUESTS LOVE! Holiday Inn 201 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473 Applications available at hotel. Looking for hourly positions listed below. Banquet Cook Banquet Captain Front Desk Associate Housekeepers & House Person ■ Laundry Attendant ■ Restaurant & Banquet Wait Staff ■ Dishwashers - Line Cooks ■ ■ ■ ■
Competitive Pay & Great benefits www.wnwhospitality.com or www.hinorthhaven.com MACHINE OPERATORS Min 3 yr exp (wire drawing, stranding, bobbins a +). Growing Meriden manufacturer; 2nd & 3rd shift only; reliable and fast learner w/own transportation; Start $12-$18/hr DOE +benefits. Fax resumes 203-237-2701 or email cpetersen@ accelinternational.com
HELP WANTED
MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITING SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATION CAREER FAIR ACES Achievement First East Haven ●
Saturday, May 8, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Michael J. Adanti Student Center 3rd Floor Ballroom Southern CT State University For information/regristration contact: lcipollini@aces.org or 203.498.6810
Special thanks to: SCSU School of Education
INSTRUCTORS Developmental disabilities day/res. services. FT/PT all shifts. Meriden to Milford. Call (203) 269-3599 for info. ACORD, Inc. MATERIAL HANDLERS Needed! Ability to lift 50 pounds required. Ability to read and write in English required. Must pass background check and drug test. Please apply in person. No phone calls please! WeRecycle! 500 South Broad St, Suite G, Meriden.
MODELS The Keen Agency, Inc. PA & MA licensed agency models for ads in print, TV, commercial, etc. No exp necessary. All ages, types and sizes. Open Calls on: Weds, May 12th at 5pm & 7pm at The Crown Plaza, Cromwell. I-91 to Exit 21 570-586-2626 www.keen-models.com
Job responsibilities include typing and tracking proposals and contracts for small general contractor. Handle all accounting functions, coordinate marketing efforts, maintain filing system, prepare and submit state reporting and oversee payroll function. Candidate must have great attention to detail as well as experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Flexible schedule 25-30 hours /week, possibly full-time in future. Please e-mail or fax your resume to: Baker Liturgical Art, LLC bakerart@sbcglobal.net or 860-621-7607
Program Aide Provide program support to the Early Childhood Division through office and reception duties. Classroom coverage for 20 classrooms with 65 staff members. Maintain Dept. of Public Health files. H.S. Diploma/GED + 2 yrs related secretarial exp. and/or training. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Good organizational and filing skills and the ability to walk up and down stairs easily. $10.93/hr. 30 hrs/wk. Apply at New Opportunities Inc., 232 North Elm St., Waterbury, CT 06702; or email resume to hr@newopportunitiesinc.org EOE
INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATE ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION - CROSS ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMS FOR CURRENTLY CERTIFIED EDUCATORS THERE IS A STRONG NEED FOR EDUCATORS IN Administration ● Math ● English ● Science World Languages ● Special Education
Candidates should bring copies of their resume, current certification and letters of recommendation.
MEDICAL CAREERS DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER Experienced, motivated individual needed. Ideal candidate will have computer experience, insurance, billing & patient relations skills. Competitive salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 203-686-0378
Director of Nursing Time for a change?
Office Manager
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Hamden ● Meriden ● New Haven ● Stratford ● Wallingford ● Waterbury ● CT State Technical High Schools WORKSHOPS IN Certification Process ● Passing the Praxis Alternative Route to Certification Resume Writing / Interview Skills
An excellent position awaits an innovative DON. Be a part of a caring team where you will be valued. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package. We are a 94 bed JCAHO accredited nursing facility. FAX OR SEND RESUME TO: Sheila C. Smith, Administrator
MERIDIAN MANOR 1132 Meriden Road Waterbury, CT 06705
CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs & Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 mos exp. for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically & emotionally challenged children preferred. 3 hr to 8 hr shifts, up to 24 hrs/wk. Shifts start at 6am. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:
800-286-6300 ext. 4052 or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check Required
Visit us on the web at NewEnglandHomeCare.com MEDICAL Secretary/billing. Part time Meriden area. Busy practice. Exp is required. Fax resume to 203-634-8102.
F ax: 2 0 3 - 7 5 7 - 0 6 3 4 FT Medical receptionist to work in our busy pediatric gastroenterology practice in North Haven. Mon - Fri 8:30-5. Exc computer and customer service skills required. Exp w/electronic health record desired. Ability top work in a fast paced environment essential. Please fax resume, cover letter, salary requirements to Practice Manager, Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates 203-234-1595
HELP WANTED LEGAL SECRETARY - FT Benefits package. Salary commensurate w/exp. Fax resume with cover letter to Hiring Partner. 203-234-2974 PART TIME WEEKENDS Assembly & packing, stable work history. Sat. & Sun. 7 am to 4 pm, possibility of becoming 7 am to 7 pm. $9. Call (203) 949-4242 A.R. Mazzotta
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER OPERATING ROOM RN Must have current experience as orthopedic circulator & scrub NO weekends, holidays , or call Competitive salary & benefits Glastonbury Surgery Center Fax Resumes to (860) 633-2764
HELP WANTED
RN PT or FT 3pm-11pm including every other wknd. Competitive rate & benefits. Apply in person or fax resume to: MERIDIAN MANOR 1132 Meriden Rd Waterbury, CT 06705 Fax: 203-757-0634 Attn: Ms. Smith
If you can’t find it in Marketplace, it’s not for sale.
HELP WANTED COM. MOWING Must have 2yrs exp. Refs required. Must have own transportation & valid lic. Call Jim 203-537-2588
ROOFER Commercial w/5 years experience in EPDM. Must have phoneable references and pass drug test. Top Pay/Benefits. New England Masonry, 146 Sheridan Dr., Naugatuck. (203) 729-2266 AA/EOE
ROOFERS: for commercial roofing, 1 yr experience necessary, call Jim 860-209-2739 WAITSTAFF Day & night shifts available. Exp’d only. Apply in person: Athenian II Diner, 864 Washington St, Route 66, Middletown.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 6, 2010
Scouts recycle In celebration of Earth Day, Girl Scout Troop 66442 made compost cans as part of an environmental experiment. Along with leaves, coffee grounds, shredded newspaper, hair, banana peels and apple cores, the girls included a piece of the new 100 percent compostable Sun Chips bags in their can. Over the next few months, the scouts will keep an eye on the bag piece to see if it completely breaks down. Pictured with local composter, Mike Ciammella, are: Ashlynn Montanez, Marie Riley, Olivia Cyr, Anna Sarazzin, Maria Butrimas, Jillian Santana, Jenna Smalley, Alex Kumm, Maddie Holt, Olivia Smith, Abbey Rochette and Emma Norton.
Reenactment March on Patriot’s Day
Boy Scout Troop 41 participated in the Isaac Davis Reenactment March from Lexington-Concord to the Old North Bridge where the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was fired as part of Patriot’s Day celebration in Massachusetts. Scouts participating in the seven mile march were, front row: Paul Choma, Matt Crenella, Alex Doyle, Braden McGrath. Back row: Garrett Daigle, Robert Hall, Tobias Hull, Connor Jones, Eric Schmitt, Gary Schmitt, Nick Crenella, Anthony Vernacatola.
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