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On this day, libraries were a bit noisy By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

More than 200 people attended Take Your Child to the Library Day at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Feb. 1. “Forty-five children completed the scavenger hunt, 60 children had their faces painted and 75 children got balloon sculptures,” Emily Gontarz, the new children’s librarian, pointed out. The 45 children who completed the scavenger hunt were awarded with a bookmark photo of themselves. The five children with the most correct answers on the staff photo match earned a free one-year subscription to Book Board, an e-book service for children. Gontarz planned and designed the activities at the event, including a library-wide scavenger hunt. “It was great to see so many kids and families at the library,” Katherine Plater, digital services librarian, said. The scavenger hunt brought kids Emily Gontarz, children’s librarian at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, is pictured at Take Your Child to the Library Day. The Feb. 1 event drew a See Libraries / Page 7 large crowd. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)

BHS renovation ‘moving along very well’ By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

The high school renovation continues. The Town Council heard a report from Gilbane Construction representative Tom Smith at the Town Council Meeting Jan. 28. “It’s moving along very well,” Tom Smith from Gilbane Construction said. The masonry has been completed, the dry wall process has been started, and fireproofing has been finished. Roofing has been dicey throughout the project, Smith said. Some of the adhesives used only work at a cerSee Renovation / Page 11

Tom Smith from Gilbane Construction explains the high school renovation status to the Town Council. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)

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Depot Crossing purchase finalized By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Mayor Rachel Rochette announced that non-profit housing developer, the Corporation for Independent Living, has purchased the Depot Crossing property at 848 Farmington Ave., across from the Berlin train station. CIL’s plan for the building includes commercial space on the first floor with 16 apartments above, four designated as affordable to households at 60 percent of the median income. CIL is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to affordable housing, offices for not-for-profits, and reclamations. The organization has handled thousands of projects to modify buildings for people with physical disabilities since it was founded in 1979. Depot Crossing Inc. is to be a for-profit venture, but all of the stock in the company is held by CIL, which will receive 100 percent of the income generated by Depot Crossing after taxes. Depot Crossing will be Berlin’s first new mixed use, transit-oriented project. Depot Crossing will be conveniently located to the new commuter rail service on the New Haven Springfield line. “I thank Governor Malloy and the State of Connecticut for their assistance,” Rochette said. “When town staff started working with CIL to assist on financing for the project, we met with a group of state agencies that is encouraging TOD projects. Out of that meeting we started to work with Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. CHFA provided $1 million in funding to the Connecticut Housing Investment Fund that was lent to CIL on a subordinated See Finalized / Page 5

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Town looks to recoup back taxes By Charles Kreutzkamp

The Town Council discusses the tax sale proposal. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)

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Paonessa said that the town is fortunate to have intelligent and compassionate staff, but he raised concerns about what the tax sales could do to the property owners if new and less compassionate staff take office. The town can terminate the agreement with the attorney at any time, Councilor Margaret Morelli confirmed with Town Manager Denise McNair. “Attorney Cohen made clear that all taxpayers would have a chance to pay back,” Rochette said, adding that said she does not think this would be a surprise for any of the taxpayers who are aware

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The advantage of a tax sale over a foreclosure is that a tax sale costs the town no money upfront and every piece of property that goes through the tax sale process is saleable, so the town will not come to own property that is worthless. This is the 1 percent that have made no efforts to pay, Kluczwski said. Councilor William Rasmussen said that affected property owners will only be those who have no intention of paying these taxes. The town manager and the tax collector work with individuals who are struggling to pay back their back taxes. Such individuals would not be subject to a tax sale, Rasmussen said. This is tax revenue the town will never see without a tax sale, Rasmussen said. Paonessa said that there are investors who follow foreclosure courts. “This isn’t the only show in town,” Paonessa said. Evans suggested putting the tax sale to bid to see if there were less expensive options.

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Town Council passed a proposal to enter into an agreement with an attorney to pursue tax sales. The vote was four to three. D ep uty M ayo r Kev i n Murphy spoke in favor of the proposal saying, potentially, the town could gain up to $1 million in revenue in the short term. The highest estimate is $1.2 million in revenue, Tax Collector David Kluczwski explained. Kluczwski said this would only be properties where there has been no effort and no communication to pay back taxes. Once contacted by the attorney the town will be hiring, owners of properties with significant back taxes will have an opportunity to pay those before forfeiting their property. For six months after the tax sale, owners will have the opportunity to redeem the property, Councilor Charles Paonessa said. Some councilors raised concerns about the proposal. Councilor David Evans said that by selling the liens the town is allowing the attorney to charge residents excessive fees. The hourly fee is added to the cost of the auction of the property. Paonessa said he agrees that this is a tool the town can use, but it is a very dangerous tool. Right now, these properties provide no income to the town, Murphy said. By selling the property to an owner who will pay taxes, the town will not only benefit from the tax sale, but also by the new owner paying property taxes. Evans also raised concerns about property owners’ rights. Property owners who are in difficult circumstances may one day pay back their taxes, he said. Mayor Rachel Rochette said that if a person feels they are unjustly subjected to a tax sale they have every opportunity to take it to a judge. Furthermore, Rochette and Murphy argued this revenue is due to the town, and the vast majority of property owners pay their taxes on time.

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Local pols come out for Aresimowicz By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Three Berlin mayors -Arthur Powers, Adam Salina, and Rachel Rochette -- came to Pine Loft Pizza Jan. 29 to support fellow Democrat, House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, at an election kick off fund-raiser. The State Representative

announced recently that he is seeking re-election this November. More than 75 people were in attendance. Lt. Gov Nancy Wyman introduced Aresimowicz at Pine Loft. “First of all, I just want to say I’m glad that this isn’t a Monday night, because there is no way I’m doing karaoke,”

Wyman quipped. The lieutenant governor praised Aresimowicz for taking on a wide variety of roles since being elected to the state house. “As a former house member, I have to say it is not easy to be the majority leader,” Wyman said. “People talk about Joe as a union leader, and that’s not

a bad title … we’re talking about a leader, a man who cares about his district, his state, and his country,” Wyman continued. “This is what I really do it for, all of the people here in this room,” Aresimowicz said. “It’s funny, I say it all the time, I really don’t have an ego about this thing. When I’m out there trying to do

things up in Hartford, it’s for all of you … it’s not like at the end of the day I have a dry erase marker tallying up my accomplishments.” Aresimowicz said his position as majority leader made it easier to accomplish local projects, including the high school renovation, which See Aresimowicz / Page 11

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Bethany Covenant Church has scheduled Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University program. The nineweek sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 12. The course covers how to take control of money and spending; become debt-free; have cash available at the end of the month and plan for a solid financial future. The course is free, but participants must purchase materials. For more information and to register, call (860) 8283637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.

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to parts of the library they might not have been to before, Plater said. “It has been amazing watching them” Gontarz said. Children counted all the lights in the children’s section and all the computers and chairs in the entire library Gontarz explained. “I think it’s awesome. I get to dress up as Where’s Waldo, so there’s nothing bad about today,” Circulation Librarian Coleman Kelly said. Gontarz dressed as the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Plater was decked out as the eponymous Paper Bag Princess from the children’s book of the same name, and Irene DeSanto, circulation librarian, came as the Cat in the Hat. This is the first new event Gontarz has run in her new position as children’s librarian. She took over for Cathy Nelson, who retired last year. “I think it was a big success” Kelly said. Take Your Child to the Library Day is a nationwide event.

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School Briefs BHS All Night Grad Party Reflective mailbox signs are available for purchase. For more information, contact Catherine Rich at (860) 829-0418 or KC.rich@sbcglobal.net.

CHET Dream Big! The sixth annual CHET Dream Big! Competition, aimed to get kindergarten through fifth grade students thinking about their education, is accepting entries. The competition features two entry categories based on grade level. Students in

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Dean’s list Anna Maria College, Massachusetts - Katelyn Edelson of Kensington. Bentley University David Campagna, Margaret Jagiello, Matthew Papke, Megan Pitkin of Berlin; Kristina Hagmeier of East

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Berlin. Ch am pl ai n Col l e ge, Vermont - Nicole Egan of Berlin. Elms College, Massachusetts - Bethany Edelson of Berlin. M u h l e n b e rg Co l l e ge, Pe n n sylva n i a - M o l ly Majewicz of Berlin. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College - Karol Kolc of Berlin. Quinnipiac University Nicole Dolan of Berlin; Jillian Ferraguto of Kensington; Joanna Guziewicz of East Berlin. Salve Regina University, Rhode Island - Meaghan Traska of Kensington; Alison Brochu, Sarah Brochu of East Berlin; Mallory Brochu of Berlin. University of Hartford - Austin Barnes, Brittany Bolduc, Sylvia Dobrowolski, Eric Hillemeir, Paulina Nastyn, Teagan O’Donnell, C o r a O t t av i a n i , D a n a Ottaviani, David Wilcox, Caitlin Winslow, Jenna Brosseau, MacKenzie Friedmann, Samantha DelConte, Sarah Wilkinson, Kaitlyn Willametz, Mason Paul of Berlin. Un ive r s i ty o f New Haven - Brandon J. Iozzo of Kensington.

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their information printed on others’ forms. D’Angelo plans to take the offered credit protection, although she’d like to have five years rather than one or two. She’s unemployed now, but is worried what someone might do with her credit when she finds a job. “When I get back to work and continue to maintain decent credit, there could be someone waiting to use my

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information. I would just feel safer with 5 years,” she said. Tim Schultz, a Meriden resident, said on his unemployment benefits form was the information of a woman who lives on Jepson Lane. He’s tried to contact her through Facebook but hasn’t yet been able to reach her. “At least her information fell into the hands of someone well-intentioned,” Schultz said. “But I don’t know who has mine.” “All you need is someone’s Social and you can ruin someone’s life,” he said.

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A Social Security number will be available for misuse after the few years of credit protection has expired. Schultz said he’d join a class-action lawsuit if filed. “If someone hacks into your credit card account, you can get a new account. You can’t get a new Social,” he said. “After two years, your Social is still your Social.” The department hasn’t provided enough details to determine whether software or human error is to blame for the mailing, according to Frances Grodzinsky, a Sacred Heart University computer science professor and co-director of the Hersher Institute of Ethics.

A departments in the town of Berlin are scheduled to be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The normal refuse and recycling collection schedule will apply.

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Opinion

Cleaning isn’t always fun, but doesn’t have to be dull By Amy Flory

Special to The Citizen

It’s winter. I know this because I am constantly hiding under a blanket, and the chances of my kids going to school have diminished significantly. No one wants to play outside in this bitter cold, even with the lure of fresh Amy Flory snow, and our house seems smaller. So much smaller. Days inside with my family can be wonderful. We quietly read books, the kids are entertained with their

new Christmas toys, and I have made and frozen more soup than my freezer can handle. Future me will love

all of the easy dinner options waiting for busy days when I don’t have time to cook, or if that nasty bug that’s going

around finally hits our home, we’ll have hot, soothing soup on hand that just needs reheating. I really do enjoy a snow day, but after a while, we grow weary of these quiet tasks. There are only so many video games that I feel comfortable letting my children play, and the same goes for the television they love so much. At times like this, I get creative. Our home wears the tell-tale signs of a mother who doesn’t love to clean, and children who adore making messes, and sometimes it gets to be too much. My kids will cheerfully vacuum, dust, and empty the dishwasher, but only if they’re in the mood.

If they aren’t, we make a game of it. My four-year-old likes to sweep, but our regular broom is too bulky for her. I have taken a few of the sections off of the handle of our Swiffer sweeper, making it the perfect size for her to push around the house, picking up dust and dog hair from the flat floor surfaces. She loves it, and gets so excited to see all of the gunk on the microfiber pad when she’s done, which is always plentiful. We ice skate around the hardwood floors, the kids wearing old tube socks that are now dust rags on their feet, and the floor wet with See Cleaning / Page 11

Somewhat satisfied It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a test of any significance, unless you count customer satisfaction surveys, which I don’t. I always get hung up on “somewhat satisfied.” Aren’t you Jeffery either satisfied or not? Kurz I’ve been intrigued by the Smarter Balanced Assessment,

which is to replace the Connecticut Mastery Test and Connecticut Academic Performance Test. I had my fill of CMTs when my children were being tested every time they turned around, so I won’t be sad to see them go. The new method is an improvement of sorts, using dynamic testing in which the question that follows changes according to the answer that preceded it. But good use of technology will alone not do the trick. What’s no good is the ev-

er-increasing emphasis on testing and the pressure put on teachers to teach for the test. This pressure may be well intended, but it’s woefully misguided, and has more to do with government and politics than what ought to go on in a classroom. The most difficult challenge confronting schools and school systems is culture, as in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which learning is cultivated and admired. The challenge gets harder the higher up in

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the grades you go. You want your school to be a place where it’s cool to be smart, or to want to be. You don’t want students to feel like they have to play dumb because otherwise they’ll face ridicule from their peers. You don’t want young people to hide their aspirations, you want to inspire aspiration. That’s no easy feat. You want your school to be a place where students learn how to learn, to learn how to study and teach themselves, because ultimately what you learn on your own, following your own ambition, is what will become the most valuable to you. You just need somebody to help you figure out how to do it. That somebody is your teacher. This is ancient history, but if you talk to people who went to my high school, roughly from a decade or so before my time to a couple of decades after, the name of one teacher inevitably comes up. Let’s call him Mr. X, just for fun. Mr. X was an English teacher, and he went off the trolley so often you didn’t realize there was a trolley. But his tangents were the stuff of true learning, because they

illustrated the magnificent experience that is the exploration of the mind. As you followed Mr. X as his points about literature went off in all directions, you began to feel not only that you wanted do the same, but that you could do the same. It probably goes without saying that today’s educational climate leaves precious little room, if any at all, for such a teaching approach. Yet Mr. X and his influence, and not test scores, is what lingers; it’s what people remember, all these years later. The emphasis on Smarter Balanced Assessment and Common Core State Standards is helping replace exploration with rote response. But students are not robots. This is what a West Hartford teacher, Elizabeth A. Natale, was getting at in a recent opinion piece that, as they say, went viral. “... government attempts to improve education are stripping the joy out of teaching and doing nothing to help children,” she wrote. When teachers like See Satisfied/ Page 11

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tain temperature and when it is below that temperature the process must be paused. The masonry is completed. There are new foundations, walls, and structures. Metal framing is compete, and inspections are ongoing. The new gym, which is above classrooms, has several layers of acoustical isolation which will prevent the sounds of bouncing basketballs and other such noises from disturbing classrooms below.

To the editor: I would like to thank everyone who attended the recent public hearing or who sent in comments regarding the proposed changes to the ordinance regarding payment for refuse collection at residential condominiums. It is important to hear from those affected by these proposed changes, and your comments are greatly appreciated. Additionally, I would like to thank those who have stopped by on Thursday nights for office hours. Please feel free to come by any Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. to share your thoughts and ideas on how to make Berlin the best place to work and live. Thank you, Mayor Rachel Rochette

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Government Meetings Monday, Feb. 10 Berlin VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Veteran’s Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority,

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Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Mattabassett District, 245 Main St., Cromwell, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m.

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back on teacher review standards and allow more time while new student testing From Page 10 is being implemented beher start thinking about leav- fore tying scores to teacher ing the profession, it’s time to performance. If that allows time to take notice. The state’s Performance re-evaluate the entire apEvaluation Advisory Council proach I suppose you could last week agreed to pull call me “somewhat satisfied.”

a vinegar and water cleaning solution. They run and slide, they spin and scoot, and I follow behind with a larger, more absorbent cloth to catch the many spots they miss. For basic tasks that are hated by the kids, like picking up toys and putting away laundry, my husband times them. “I’ll bet you can’t get all of your books picked up in two minutes,” he’ll say. If that doesn’t work, he’ll pit the kids against each other.

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he worked on with Mayor Salina. “We want all the residents to have a school they can be proud of,” Aresimowicz said. Aresimowicz also said he worked with State Rep. Cathy Abercrombie to get state money for the Farmington Avenue project, the Stop & Shop Plaza, and Veterans Park. This will be a difficult elec-

Skylights will be placed as soon as weather permits, Smith said. One thing delaying the project is the discovery of asbestos in some of the underground ductwork. Removing it safely required some time, Smith said. Smith said that now that all demolition activities are complete the noise levels should be lower for the remainder of the project. Smith said that several teachers were given a tour of the facilities that were under construction and reactions were positive. “Whoever is finished putting their clothes away first wins!” Wins what? Nothing, but it doesn’t matter. Bragging rights are as good as gold around here. Cleaning isn’t always fun, but it doesn’t have to be dull, either. My four-yearold still needs help getting excited about chores, but her six-year-old brother understands that just doing the task without complaint means he can go back to playing with his Legos, or maybe if he’s lucky, and extra game of Super Mario Brothers. tion year, Aresimowicz predicted. “The mood towards elected officials is not always very positive, but I would like to believe we’re different,” he said. Aresimowicz said he would continue to work across the aisle to accomplish bipartisan legislative achievements. “It’s about the good ideas … that bubble up from everybody,” he said. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for coming out here tonight,” Aresimowicz concluded.

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Berlin Congregational: Free tot time -- Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., through May. 22, for children up to age 5. Craft time, play sessions, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is required. Bethany Covenant: Debt Free program -- Bethany Covenant Church has scheduled Dave Ramsey’s nine week Financial Peace University debt free program to begin Wednesday,

Feb. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The course is free of charge, but materials must be purchased. For more information and to register, call (860) 828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. Kensington Congregational: Bible study -- Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Kensington Congregational: Play group -- Parent/child play group Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. For infants to pre-school age, open to the public on a drop-in basis. For more information, call Gwen McCann, (860) 828-0064.

Health Briefs Gluten Free 101 Gluten Free 101, a support group for people who must live without gluten, is scheduled to meet, Monday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., at the Community Center. The group is for those who must follow a gluten free diet and may be confused about they can eat. All persons with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, and family and friends, are welcome. For more information and to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.

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Malloy and other state officials. It asked the court to stop the law from being enforced. Covello said the law affects the plaintiffs’ Second Amendment rights but is related to the government interest in public safety and crime control. A lawyer for the plaintiffs said they plan to appeal. Attorney General George Jepsen said the state will continue to vigorously defend a gun control package considered one of the toughest in the country.

Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests. Arrests do not indicate convictions. Jan. 14 Jonathan Heben, 24, 63 Wickham Ct., Westbrook, possession of narcotics, use or possession with/use drug paraphernalia, drug paraphernalia. Samuel Strobel, 19, 67 Main St., Deep River, possession of narcotics, use or possession with/use drug paraphernalia, drug paraphernalia. Jan. 17 David Feliciano, 25, 70 Wainwright Dr., New Britain, third-degree forgery, forging/altering prescriptions.

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Jason and Erin (Maurer) Georgini of Kensington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Anne Georgini on Dec. 18, 2013 at MidState Medical Center. Abigail was 6 lbs, 7 ounces.

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Maternal grandparents are Robert and Maureen Maurer of Meriden; Maternal great-grandparents are Robert and Jeanne Maurer of North Haven.

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Sailors’ Valentine’s Day Party at Hungerford, for Friday, Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., for children age 5 and up. In the 1700’s, sailors often sent their loved ones pieces of art made from seashells. Children will make similar Valentines. Snacks and games are included at the event. A fee is charged. Pre-registration is required, by Feb. 12. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum. org.

Paternal grandparents are Nate and Jane Georgini of Kensington. Abigail joins her sister, Emma.

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Boys basketball Life for the Redcoats hasn’t been easy this year, as another challenging week dropped the team to 3-10, while shrinking the postseason possibilities for the boys. The boys dropped a tough home matchup to Newington by a final count of 52-45. Junior Brendon Vessichio led the charge for the Redcoats scoring 16 points, while sophomore Dominic Nuzzo added 13. Sophomore Kyle Mahoney added seven, but no other Berlin player contributed more than four points on the night. After a tough and wellfought first half, the Redcoats held a one-point lead, 24-23, heading into the break. The second half, though, was all Newington, as the Indians outscored Berlin 29-21 to take the lead and the victory. On Friday, Berlin came close in a matchup over a

Youth T h i rd /f o u r t h g ra d e Parks & Recreation boys basketball The Hoosiers (4-0-1) maintained their firstplace ranking with an 18-3 victory over the Knicks. Jaden Caron SeKoll led the charge with six points, while Griffin Hilbie (four), David Manafort (four), John Cofrancesco (two) and Michael Muscatello (two) all scored for the winning side. Joziah Gonzalez was the lone scorer for the Knicks (1-4). The Tar Heels (4-1) continued their hot streak with a strong 36-16 victory over the Wildcats. The Heels were led by two double-digit scoring threats: Jacob Ferland, who scored 12 points, and

strong Bristol Central team, losing 60-52 in overtime. After a 25-all first half, the Rams took a five-point advantage entering the final frame, but couldn’t put the Redcoats away. After outscoring Bristol Central 15-10 in the fourth quarter to force overtime, the locals ran out of steam, falling 13-5 in the extra session. The duo of Vessichio and Nuzzo provided another nice one-two punch, scoring 19 and 12 points, respectively. Senior Dante Vasi added seven points for Berlin.

two quarters, falling behind 39-18 at the half. The struggles for Berlin continued as the locals were handedly defeated 58-21 by Glastonbury. The Lady Redcoats couldn’t climb out of a 17-2 first-quarter hole. Senior Alicia Maule led all Berlin scorers with 13 points. The Lady Redcoats didn’t fare much better in their Friday matchup with Bristol Central, losing to the Rams 43-27. After taking an 11-8 lead into the half, the Lady Redcoats couldn’t contain the Rams in the third quarter, getGirls basketball ting outscored 19-5 and never The Lady Redcoats strug- threatening again. gled to get much of anything Maule once again led the going offensively last week way for Berlin, scoring 12 and paid the price, dropping points. three games to fall to 2-11 for Th e R a m s ’ C h a n d l e r the season. Walker recorded a triple-douThe girls began their week ble (12 points, 18 rebounds, 10 against an extremely diffi- blocks). cult Farmington team, falling 61-29. Boys swimming The Lady Redcoats were The Redcoats had a comeasily outscored in the first petitive week, going 1-1 in dual meets to improve to 2-2 on the season. In the rival swim against sports Plainville, the Redcoats crushed the Blue Devils by a final count of 104-69. During Garritt Fallon, who scored the meet, junior diver James 10. Michael Lukasezewski Saunders qualified for states added eight, while Marcus with a new personal-best Kelly Johnson, R.J. Smith score of 167.3. and Matthew Downes all “It’s only his second year scored two points apiece. diving, and he’s shown a big The Wildcats (1-3) were improvement, and we’re reled by Jake Smalley’s 10 ally excited about that,” BHS points, as Kyle Carlone coach Dan Thurston said. (four) and Owen Touissant Against Southington, the (two) added to the ‘Cats fiRedcoats came up just short, nal score. falling 86-81 Friday. Thurston The Celtics (3-1-1) won saw signs of growth and main convincing fashion over turity from their swimmers, the Fighting Artichokes however. by a final count of 20-6. “In general, our 200 and The C’s were led by Zach 500 freestyle swimmers really Cancellieri, whose 12 points stepped up during the meet,” led all scorers in the conThurston said. “In our 500, test. Brett Williams added we had sophomore John Long six while Sean Hunt added drop eight seconds off his two points for the victors. time from Tuesday against The Artichokes (1-3) had Plainville. Sophomore Nick Baruffi dropped 22 seconds See Youth / Page 17 in the 500.”

Berlin’s Brenden Vessichio takes the ball to the basket against Newington. The Redcoats lost that night, and heading into this week owned a record of 3-10. (Photo by Matt Leidemer) Freshman Steven Bordonaro also performed well in the 500, stepping in at the last minute to race for an ill teammate. He provided a good time and even splits on his turns. “This group is highly motivated, they’re very supportive of each other, and they have done a very good job of coming to each meet with high energy and keeping it throughout,” Thurston said. Ice hockey The Indians won their third straight contest and the sixth of their last seven with a 7-4 win over Wethersfield Saturday.

Newington/Berlin/ Manchester was led by Dan Roberts and Berlin’s Mitch Pitkin, both of whom scored two goals. Nick Waznia, also of Berlin, Luca DiPaola and Maco DiPaola also scored, while another Berlin product, Cam Criniti, notched 20 saves for the win. The Indians broke the contest open with a strong offensive onslaught in the third period, outscoring their opponents 4-1. NBM now stands at 9-3-1. The team’s only non-win in its last seven games was a 3-3 tie against Northwest Catholic back on Jan. 15.

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scored two goals apiece. Matt Harackiewicz and Luca DiPaola also scored for NBM. Tom Wood recorded 12 saves for the victory in net. The victory gave the Indians a record of 8-3-1 and helped the boys to clinch a berth in the Division II state tournament. Just as important, the recent successes have given the team the start that they were looking for as the second half of the season gets underway. “We really wanted to start the second half of the year off with a win and build from there”, coach Dave Harackiewicz said. “As happy

as I am about the win and our success in the first half of the year, I am really excited because we still have areas of improvement and adjustments that, with hard work, will make us better. It’s always great to pick up solid wins with your best hockey still to play. “Moving up to from Division III to Division II is a challenge, and the fact that we are already so close to reaching one of our goals in qualifying for the D-II states is nice, but we have plenty of work still do to get there.” See Co-op / Page 17

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two players make it onto the scoreboard for the team: Ryan Hines (four points) and Joshua Plaay (two). The Huskies (2-2), now winners of two in a row, took down the Blizzard, 24-13. The Huskies received contributions from seven different players, the most for any team in the league this week. Zach Skinner led the scoring for the victors with eight points, while Nicholas Vignone (six), Ryan Garrity (three), A.J. Guzzardi (two), Kolby Kuszek (two), Zachary Hills (two) and Michael Vignone (one) all added to the team’s scoring. The Blizzard (1-3) were led by Braden Shea’s six points, while Nicholas Allen added five and Bryan Morris scored two points.

While Coach Harackiewicz points to the work necessary for success in the future, a look back shows how the Indians have gotten to this point. In the first 11 games the Indians have had offensive production from deep into their forward lineup. Leading the way has been Roberts, a senior captain who is averaging more than two points per game (23 points on 12 goals and 11 assists). He is followed closely by Gugliotti, a junior (17 points; eight goals, nine assists), and Harackiewicz, another senior captain for the team (10 points; three goals,

have taken care of things on both sides of the puck. Leading the way are junior Mitch Pitkin (eight points; three goals, five assists) and senior captain Mike Davies (six points; one goal, five assists). Senior Nick Waznia, sophomore Aaron Lassen, and junior Chris Salvio have all played well, while senior Josh Macsuga and freshmen Noah Hedberg and Kyle

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seven assists). Adding to the Indians offensive equation is senior Kevin Landau with five goals and a pair of assists, junior Marco DiPaola (six assists), sophomore Luca DiPaola (six points; two goals, four assists) and senior captain Tyler Mangiafico (four points; two goals, two assists). Freshmen Matt Roberts and Paul Ciarcia have both found the net in their rookie seasons and senior Dan McLeod has earned his way on to the score sheet as well. Juniors Artiom Dolgich and Jacob Fromerth and sophomore Ryan Bollacker also contribute to the Indians offensive attack. Manning the blue line, a solid crew of defensemen

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Thursday, Feb. 6 Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill Street. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.

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CHEVY Monte Carlo 2003 Excellent condition. 64k Miles. Cappuccino Color. FWD. Very Reliable. $6000. (203) 631-6576

DODGE Grand Caravan 2001 Sport, 4 Spd, Auto $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106

FORD 1999 F250 SUPER DUTY 4X4, Extended cab, XLT package, at, ac, 5.4 liter with Boss 7.5ft snoplow q. mount. Lots of new parts for $7795. 860-625-4805

The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!

PONTIAC G6 2009 Stock # 1379B $7,888

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DID YOU READ THIS? Odds are in your favor that others will too. That is how good advertising works.

Automobiles

Need A Car Loan? Bad Credit... Good Credit... Bankruptcy... Divorced.... No Problem! Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed Ask for Darrell 1 888 207-3682 Bchevynow.com

Automobiles We Accept All Trade-Ins Including Boats, Campers, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Commercial Vehicles and More! Don’t miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

LEXUS RX 350 2010 AWD, 6 Cyl. Auto #5818A $27,500

HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2010 AWD, 4 Door, GLS # 13-1830A $19,990 203-235-1669

Honda Odyssey 1998 -7 Pass, 199,600 mi. Good tires, brakes. Remote start, HD radio. Great heat & AC. Well maintained, all svc records. Good in snow. 203 634-1732

GMC YUKON DENALI 2011 AWD, Automatic #1438 $35,988

VOLVO XC90 2008 AWD, 4 Door, V8 Stock #1475 $14,988

203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com

HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 4 Door, Auto, GLS #13-1482A $16,990 (203) 235-1669

Find everything at our Marketplace.

MAZDA 3 2006, new Mazda HYUNDAI Entourage engine and transmission, CHRYSLER 2007 Find at our Marketmid 2012, 106k miles, 5 everything Town & Country 2006 GLS, 4 Door Wagon speed manual, drives and 4 Door, LX, LWB place. Automatic looks fantastic. Asking Automatic Stock# 13-1807A $7,990 $6500. 203-430-5704. #13-1893A 203-235-1669 203 235-1669

Find your dream home in Marketplace.

JEEP Grand Cherokee 2010 Limited, 4 WD, V8, Auto #1473 $17,888 CHEVY UPLANDER LS 2007 Stock #14110SB $3,850 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com

Mercury Grand Marquis 2003 4 Door, Auto, LS Premium #13-1532B $7,990 203 235-1669

HYUNDAI SONATA 2001 $3,488 GLS, 4 Speed, 6 Cyl. BUY HERE - PAY HERE! 203-269-1106

It’s All Here! (203) 238-1953

SMART FOR TWO 2008 2 Door Coupe Pure Automatic #13-1999A $7,295 203 235-1669

MERCURY SABLE 2000 LS PREMIUM $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106 KIA FORTE KOUP 2010 2 Door, Manual, SX #13-3037A (203) 235-1669

Help Wanted DODGE RAM 1500 2012 4 WD, 8 Cyl. Hemi Quad Cab, 6.3 Ft Box ST # 5778A $27,995

HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2007 4 Door, Limited, Automatic #14-037A 203 235-1669

HYUNDAI SONATA 2009 4 Door, V6, Auto, SE #13-1945A $15,990 203 235-1669

SUVs

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953

HYUNDAI GENESIS 2011 3 Door, V8, Automatic #11-485 (203) 235-1669

Trucks & Vans

CHEVY Silverado 2004 1500, 4X4 #14342A $9,850 Don’t Miss... Call Chris NISSAN VERSA 2008 4 Cylinder 4 Door, Auto #13-1456A $8,490 (203) 235-1669

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HAIRDRESSER Experience a must for busy salon and spa. Great commission and vacation pay. Friendly environment. Call Catherine & Company 203 238-0844 GMC TERRAIN 2013 AWD 4 Door, SLE w/SLE-2 Stock#1444 $21,988

Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. TOYOTA Avalon 2002, auto, good running cond, all power, cd, 150,000 mi. $3500. ashraf1967@hotmail.com 203-427-7838 Dealers welcome

ASSISTANT Teacher, Preschool in Northwest Children’s Center, Cromwell. 1:30 to 5:30 Mon-Fri. Must be working on degree or have at least 12 credits in ECE or Elementary Ed. Call Suzanne 860 635-3485

FORD F150 1998 4WD, Automatic. 3 Door Extended Cab. 4.6L, V8, 161k mi. Well Maintained. One owner. $2900 OBO. Call 860-877-1345

PT Admin Assist/Reception w/ computer exp for doctor’s Office. Duties: tele, filing, billing, appts. Multitask w/ organizational skills. Email resume with desired hrly rate to: connbhealth@aol.com WAITSTAFF FT/PT Exp’d Server to work banquets or ala carte. Lunch or Dinner. Southington. 860 919-9434.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED

Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home.

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Houses For Sale

Apartments For Rent

NORTH HAVEN. Quail Run Village. Immac townhome features 2-3 Br, 2.5 BA, 1st floor hardwood, skylights, cathedral ceilings, fplc, porch, brick patio, granite counters, huge basement, all appl. 1906 sq. ft. 7 rooms. 55+ community. $274,900 by owner. 203444-3666, 860-873-1223

MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Floor New Appliances. Off St Parking. $850 +Utilities. First, Last & 1 Mo Sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229

Apartments For Rent CHESHIRE - 4 ROOMS, 1 Level, Deck. Hdwd flrs. No Pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. Lease. $1200/Mo. Incl. heat. Call 203-393-1117 WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868 MER. 2nd flr, bright, 1 BR, 2 baths, new carpet/flrs. Ht & HW incl. Off st parking, no pets. Owner occupied. $735/mo. 203-272-4279

Rooms For Rent MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com

Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer.

MERIDEN - 3 BR, 2nd Fl. Hdwd Floors. Off st parking. Heat & Hot Water Included. No smoking/ pets. $1150/ Mo. 203 444-5722.

Vacation & Seasonal Rental

MERIDEN 4 BR, 2 Bath. Must See! Just remodeled. Hdwd Flrs. Nice back yard. Off st parking. WD hookups. $1250. 203-417-1675

MERIDEN Large 3 Bedroom, Modern Apartment. $1000 per month + security. Call Clive 203-886-9902

MERIDEN 1 BR Appliances, Laundry, Storage, A/C & Pool. Rent Includes Heat & Hot Water $810/Mo + Security 203-264-2555

WLFD. 3rd flr, 2 BR, nice location. New carpet. $850 + 1 mo sec. Avail 1/1. Water/ trash incl. 203-269-1426.

WALLINGFORD Lovely, Lge Furnished Bdrm, Rec Rm & Bath. All Utils, TV, Cable, Refrig, Freezer & Laundry Included. 203 269-8166.

MERIDEN. 1 BR, 3 lge rooms, 1st flr, off st parking, safe, quiet So. Meriden area. $750. 203 238-0566

MERIDEN 17 Cliff Street3 BR, 2nd flr. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. WD Hookups. 1 car garage. $1200. 203-314-4964

PARAKEET - Hand fed babies, tame, sweet, great for beginners or experienced bird owners. $50 each or 2 for $80. Call 203-600-8880.

MERIDEN 3 BR. 1st Floor. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold Street. Lg BRs, Sunny Kitchen. WD hookup. $925. Call Will 860-801-1891

MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597

MERIDEN 1023 OLD COLONY RD. 2 BR Avail. Starting $800. H/HW incl. Ask about 1 mo free. 203-886-7016

WALLINGFORD 2BR Two Family, 2nd Floor 5 Rms. Own driveway No pets. Utils not incl. $800. 203 284-1853

North Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd flr. Studio, $180/wk+ sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN. LL apt. 1 BR, nice quiet neighborhood. Priv. entrance & driveway, W&D, No util, no dogs. $725. 203-235-1468

Pets For Sale

Meriden 2 BR $700 Newly remod. No Pets. Avail Now. 203-500-9080 or 203-340-3413

MERIDEN 4 BR, 2 Bath. Must See! Just remodeled. Hdwd Flrs. Nice back yard. Off st parking. WD hookups. $1250. 203-417-1675

MERIDEN Large 1 BR apt. 3rd Fl. Private, clean, safe. Off street parking. Section 8 Approved. Call 203-886-9830 MERIDEN - Large 2 bedroom, first floor. Hardwood floors. On site laundry & parking. 2 months security. No pets. Call 860-810-2941.

Furniture & Appliances

Apartments For Rent

FLORIDA, FORT MYERS BEACH CONDO For Rent. Luxury 2 BR & 2 bath unit, complete kitchen, DR, LR & 3 balconies located on the beautiful island of Ft. Myers Beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Freshly painted with new amenities including flat screen televisions. Incl: heated pool, hot tub, tennis courts, recreation room, pool table & more. Walking distance to golf course. Come enjoy the warm breeze & romantic sunsets as you relax on the clean, sandy white beach. Call Barbara Raffile at 203 514-5130 (Meriden) for more information.

PERSIAN KITTENS Purebred 2 Seal Lynx Point 1 Tabby $900 Sire CFA Registered Parents on premises Email threekittensforsale@ gmail.com Or call 203 645-1257

Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:305 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

You’ll like the low cost of a Marketplace ad. Stepping up to a bigger bike? Sell the smaller one with a Marketplace ad. YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boxers, Bostons, Shih Tzus, Schnoodles, Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150 plus. (860) 930-4001

Livestock VOLUNTEERS Needed To feed horses AM & PM. Wallingford area. Call 203265-3596

LIVING ROOM SET, 3 pieces, color green, excellent condition, asking price $300. For more information call 860-628-9762

Miscellaneous For Sale WEIDER PRO 9640 Home Gym. Good condition. $90. 860-302-1048

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip AMAZINGLY CLEAN Cleanest Seasoned Firewood in the State! $210 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 & picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211

Electronics

Wanted to Buy

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. 860 707-9350

WANTED: Golf related material, articles, photos, etc & are willing to allow me to make a copy. Please contact Kevin: 203-213-9216 or kdgrobsky@cox.net

Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499

It’s so conveInent! Placing a marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest amoungst potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want!

CASH!

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

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431 OLD TOOLS WANTED, always buying old, used hand tools, carpentry, machinist & engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home! Please call Cory 860-322-4367

WANTED: Antiques, Costume Jewelry, Old Toys, Military Items. Anything Old. Open 6 days. 18 South Orchard St Wallingford CT 06492 or call 203-284-3786

GO AHEAD, MAKE SOMEONES DAY.

Find something that belongs to someone else? Find the owner with a Marketplace ad.

FOUND ADS ARE FREE Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953

WANTED FISHING TACKLE Old or new! One lure or entire basement! Highest prices paid! Call Dave 860 463-4359

Music Instruments & Instruction

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

Find something that belongs to someone else? Find the owner with a Marketplace Ad!

FOUND ADS ARE

MERIDEN Studio Apt $595. Heat & HW Included. Security & Utilities. Available Immediately. 203-886-8808

FREE!

Wallingford 70 Center St. 1 BR Apt, 2nd Fl - $785. Utils not included. Also - 1st Fl Studio Apt avail. Call MIke 203-376-2160

CALL (203) 238-1953 to place your ad TODAY

MERIDEN Newly renovated 2 BR, 3rd Fl apt w/deck. $850/ mo + utils. Credit Ck & 2 mo. security dep. 203 715-7508 MERIDEN Nice, Lg 2 BR, Top Fl. Balcony, Laundry facilities, off st parking. E. Main St. 2 mos sec, credit ck. $800. No pets. 203 284-0597

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES Carpentry

Home Improvement

ANTONIO SALVATORE LLC - Custom carpentry for all your carpentry needs. Free estimates. CT Reg 583428. 203-722-1507

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

Child Care HOME Daycare has 2 openings. 24 years experience. Loving home environment. (203) 269-6248 Lic # 26338

Cleaning Services CLEANING If you don’t have time to clean, call me I will do everything you wish for a good price. Good References. Fully insured call Renata 860-538-7963 or email: roniowa@gmail.com

Electrical Services T.E.C. ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122

Fencing

DAWSON DRYWALL Repairs to sheetrock, ceiling repairs & painting. Over 35 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Lic. & insured. 203-272-4544/860681-6074

If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All Phases Ceramic Tile Wood/Laminate Installations TUB/TILE GLAZING 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897

House Cleaning BUSY MOM’S Cleaning Svc No job is too big/small. Free window svc w/wkly cleaning. Sr disc. 860-839-1707

Junk Removal

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

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Plumbing

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099

Roofing

SNOWPLOWING 10% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad Snowplowing Winter Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Painting & Wallpapering

Gutters

Handypersons

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

Landscaping

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Kitchen & Baths

MIRKEL PAINTING CO. Condos, Apts., Cabinets, Bsmnts, Popcorn Ceilings, Crown Molding, Sheetrock Repair. Eddie 203 824-0446 #569864

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

C&M ConstruCtion *The Roofing Specialist* And Roof Snow Removal 10% off cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality- Kitchens/ Bath Siding, Roofing Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit cards accepted 203-6346550 CT Reg #0632415

Always a sale in Marketplace. GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION ************* Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ************* 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc. com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

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

Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB Call 860-645-8899

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

CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality-Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions, Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415 Gonzalez ConstruCtion Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB Call 860-645-8899

Siding, Roofing, WindoWS, deckS, Remodeling gutteRS ct Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

You name it with Marketplace, anything goes.

SIDING, ROOFING, Windows, Decks, Sunrooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio.com

Snow Plowing

Home Improvement ALL Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small. We do it all! Free Est. 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375

Siding

CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395

Roofing, Siding, WindoWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

Salt $130 Per Yard. Sand/Salt 7:2 DOT Mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% Calcium Chloride Icemelt - Safest for concrete! $18.00 per 50 lb bag. Pallet prices available 24/7. 203 238-9846

Tree Services PROF. Arborist #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. Call 203272-4216

Call to place your Marketplace ad any time

DAY or NIGHT

203-238-1953

Marketplace Advertising Direct Line 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Ocean State

SALE DATES: Thurs. Feb. 6 -Feb. 12, 2014

American Greeting & Gibson® Greeting Cards ®

50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed

50% OFF * *Mfg. Suggested Retails

Our Reg. $29.99......................................

20lb Country Blend Our Reg.

2014 Vegetable & Flower Seeds

$ $8.50.............................................

Bird Bell 16 oz

Our Reg. $2............................................

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

40 OFF %

1.50

7.50

Our Reg. $10......................................

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

JOB LOT

VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS

* Off of MFG suggested retails

RAYOVAC® PANASONIC®

200 Tabs Ibuprofen Comp. $10.49 Our reg. $3.79

100 Caplets Extra Strength Acetaminophen

109

Palmolive®

90 oz Dishwashing Detergent

Swimsuits

Comp. $50-$100

20% OFF!

Fits over prescription glasses - Polarized

Our Best Sheet Sets

ON SALE!

Queen or King

JUST ARRIVED!

YOUR CHOICE

36 Cell Seed Starting Tray

375

1999

10 pk Adhesive Body Warmers

299

SAVE $70!

Our reg. $3

Our reg. $5.99

Comp. $30

Ladies Waterproof Winter Gloves 3M thinsulate lined

Comp. $20

Famous Label Stylish Winter Fleece Jackets Comp. $100

Comp. $15

Dept. Store Label Ladies Scarves Fashion & basic styles!

Comp. $25 or more

SAVE 50-80%

Famous Maker Ladies Better Sweaters

Our Reg. $15

Our Reg. $299 Comp. $400

Quartz Infrared Fullsize Rolling Mantel

Ladies Premium Long Underwear

Our Reg. $249 Comp. $299 Infrared Compact

200

Fully assembled. Built in Casters 1500 watts, 5200 BTU’s. Digital Display. Remote control

Comp. $30-$70

Comp. $18-$40

Rolling Mantel

Fully assembled. Energy saving All LED technology.1500 watts, 5200 BTU’s. Remote control.

SAVE $50!

16 ft. Roof Rake

Plastic Food Wrap

250 Sq Ft

Unisex styling tops & bottoms

SAVE $49!

2 $229

Freeze-Tite®

Branded Scrubs

Our reg: $3.99

16 Qt Soilite Potting Soil

Men’s & Ladies Fashion Hats

Better Winter Coats & Soft Shell Jackets

Books on CD

Our reg. $4.75

Comp. $4.49

CLEARANCE

Loom Band Kits Our reg: $7.99

Potato Express

50 oz 2X

Regular, HE, with Oxi

Comp. $12-$15

88¢

Our reg. $3.99

OR Waffle Tops

300 ct Loom Bands or 6 ct Charms Our reg: $1.50

Plastic Food Wrap

250 Sq Ft

Comp. $30-$50

1000 1000 Thread Count Count Thread Cotton 60/40 60/40 Cotton

The Pocket Hose 50 Feet

ERA

Stretch-Tite®

Outer Banks Mens Polos

Premium Premium 120 120 Gram Gram Microfiber Microfiber

Why pay TV prices?

Comp. $7.49

Mostly tankinis - some bikinis & 1 pieces

Famous Maker Sun Shields

349

500 Mg. Ea. Compare to Tylenol

Comp. $6.99 Our reg. $2.50

Famous Maker

Sells nationally $19-$24

26 oz Java Time or 26 oz Portofino Coffee

219

Fantastic Assortment

8 Pk 99 “AA” or “AAA” Our reg. $2.99 All Comforters & Comforter Sets

SAVE $2

200 Mg. Ea. Compare to Advil

Our reg. $39

Poly Snow Shovel Our reg. $8

650 199

-20 F Windshield Washer Fluid

60’ Roof De-Icing Cable

Case of 6

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Wiper Blades

Reg. $50

5' x 7'

10' x 20'

2.39

13.69

Reg. $1-$1.20

20' x 30'

6' x 8'

12' x 25'

20' x 40'

16' x 20'

25' x 45'

10'x 12'

18' x 20'

30' x 50'

5.49 8.29

12' x 16'

12.99

20.69 21.99

All MAKE-UP

L’Oreal Maybelline Revlon® & More! ®

53.99

30' x 60'

6 Pk Socks

• 54”x84” Thermal • 54”x84” Interlined Embroidered • 2 Pk Faux Silk with Grommets

10”....

8”....$6

10” ....

*Our reg. prices

Crewline Hard Sided Luggage

Folding Crates

Extra thick non-skid bottom

350

Your Choice

Our reg. $50

Self Inflating Highrise Queen Size Air Mattress

Built in pump, 18” height

42”x63” or $ 42”x84” Thermal........................

1199 24”

36”

42”

799 1299 1599

24”x18”x31” 36”x24”x27” 42”x28”x31”

35 $55 $65

40 Ct Jumbo 27.5”x35”..............19.99

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

Bagless Featherlite Vacuum Microfresh filtration

63356R

16”x20" ... 6.99 $ $ 24” Spinner Comp. $72 ........................ 45 22”x28"..... 9.99 $ $ 28” Spinner Comp. $90 ........................ 50 24”x36".. 14.99 WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

Puppy Pads 50 Ct 24”x24” or 60 Ct 17”x24”

Comp. $56

10”....

Bolster Crate Mats

Framed Art

4”....2

Durable ABS Construction 360 Degree EZ Glide 4 Wheel System

20” Spinner

299 399-499

Save 50-66%

Comp. $5.99

Window Panel Closeout!

6”....3

67.99

30.69 108.99

8”x10" .... 2.99 $ 12”x12"... 3.99 $ 8”x20"....... 4.99

Lowcuts - crew quarters

Over 60 varieties

Excludes Vanilla Extract, Food Coloring, Pepper, Whole Cloves, Nutmeg

10”....$6

24.49 101.99

15' x 30'

....

6”....$4

14”....

Hanes®

Men’s & Ladies 3 Pk Socks

Spices & Extracts

7”....$4

30% OFF* Mascara, Eyeliner & Eyeshadows, Nail Polish & Nail Treatment, Lipstick & Lipgloss, Foundations, Powder, Concealer & Blush, Cosmetic Kits

41.19

8' x 10'

3.29

Values to $18 Values to $18

7”

$ NEW!

All heaters - selection varies by store!

15”....$12

Ceramic Heater

Selection varies by store

Trico®

6’ Pipe

Oscillating Ceramic Heater

Comp. $15-$40

4 Element Infrared Quartz Heater

60%-80% Savings! House & Garden Ceramic Closeout!

Raineaters®

Rust-proof grommets every 3-4 ft. Polypropylene weave for added strength. Easy to clean. A size for your every need!

Comfort Zone™ Portable Ceramic LED Fire Place Heater

129

Famous Catalog Label Knit Top

Lots of styles! Comp. $15-$50

Comp. $249

Shield

All Purpose Tarps

Heats 1,000 sq ft Remote control. Furniture grade wood.

599

Insulation ¢ Assorted sizes

6 Element Infrared Heater End Table

Rainx® Horizon

Includes shingle clips

100' Roof Cable Reg. $72........................

149 Comp. $299

5 Lb Enviro-Log Fire Log

Better Knit Tops

LifeSmart®

Our Reg. $199

Comp. $79.99

39 750

Factory Serviced

30 Gallon Tote

Reg. $9.99

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