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UpBeat receives $10K Innovation Award By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
When UpBeat Director Alice Mitchell received a phone call while overseeing approximately 180 kids at Camp Woodstock May 17, she was surprised to hear House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz on the line with a tip about the $10,000 Innovation Award from AT&T. “Joey told me ‘this is big money,’” Mitchell recalled. Mitchell rushed to complete the application by May 29.
“The foundation representative was wonderful, and everyone pitched in to get everything done on time” Mitchell said. AT&T External Affairs Director Kinson Perry handed over an enormous ceremonial check during a small ceremony at Berlin High School Jan. 16. The check was awarded to Mitchell and five BHS students, all UpBeat members. “The UpBeat program From left: Berlin High School students Brian Thomas, Tim Synnott, Rachel Chapman, broadens the lives of Berlin’s Henry Courchaine and James Dwyer; AT&T External Affairs Director Kinson Perry; state young people by giving them Rep Joe Aresimowicz; UpBeat Director Alice Mitchell; BHS Principal Francis Kennedy; See UpBeat / Page 8 Berlin Mayor Rachel Rochette. (Charles Kreutzkamp/ The Berlin Citizen)
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Board of Ed prepares lean budget for council By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department recently dedicated Engine 13 to Ron Lindgren. Lindgren was instrumental in the design of E-13 and put many hours into specifying capabilities. He also followed up with the manufacturer and worked with the Town of Berlin on the general inspection and acceptance of Engine 13 when delivered. Lindgren has served the department for 50 years in various capacities, including Chief of the Department. Now retired, he maintains his seat as President of South Kensington Fire Department and plays a daily town wide roll as a driver for daytime response. Presenting the dedication plaque, from left: Past President Stan Folcik, current Chief Brian Chapman and Ron Lindgren. (Submitted by Mike Blais)
The Berlin Board of Education met with principals of all town schools Jan. 14 to discuss the budgets planned to be submitted to the Town Council for approval. Members of the board described the budget as one of the smallest increases in recent years, at 2.35 percent. Principals presented budgets that offset new hires with decreases in expenses. Requested changes include new soccer coaches based on the high interest in the sport, a capstone coordinator for the high school, and some changes in where staff is allocated to meet changing class sizes from year to year. Utility costs are down, but transportation costs have
increased slightly -- something that happens every year, the board discussed, and is impossible to prevent. Public Schools Director of Business Operations Roman Czuchta said, “The budgets have essentially not increased. There are some shifts in what priorities are, but the amounts are essentially unchanged.” “One department may have a slight increase and another may have a slight decrease but the aggregate total is a minimal increase,” Superintendent of Schools David Erwin said. Needs of the district include new textbooks and athletics jerseys. Also, the clock system at Catherine McGee Middle School has not been replaced since 1969 and needs to be replaced. “Is See Budget / Page 23
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Berlin Bravos honors six students Kylie Bacon. grant. Julia was commended on Richard D. Hubbard school becoming bilingual and being Principal Al Souza recognized a great citizen who is always helping out, Gjerpen said. See Bravos / Page 8 Kylie was recognized for her initiative in drawing attention to Chance A.N.D. 9 Rescue Group, a dog res177 298 cue from which her family is 860 fostering a dog. Because of , CT N I L Kylie’s advocacy, Community BER IKE P Kids granted the rescue a $50 N R
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Island, is a chain made up of 111 stores throughout the Northeast. Job Lot has been at Webster Square since the 22,466 square foot Berlin lotenants and town leaders,” cation opened in 2001. The Kitchen, Weston reported. new location, left vacant by Job Lot Marketing Head Sarlitto said. Ocean State Job Lot, which A&P Super Foodmart since David Sarlitto stated, “We are enthusiastic and optimistic is headquartered in Rhode 2010, is 46,229 square feet. about expanding our Berlin store.” With a new location twice the size of the old one, “This gives shoppers twice as much to love about Job Lot,” Flowering plants from the Sarlitto said. greenhouse. Sarlitto said plans for the Fresh Flowers, Iris, Freesia, Tulips store include wider selection, increased closeout inventory, and a wider assortment of brands. Chamberlain Hwy. at Corbin Ave. “We love Berlin – it has 87 High Road been a great place for us Kensington, CT and we look forward to our Phone 223-5492 new relationship with fellow S'
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HOT SHOTS Seven local athletes, age 10 to 14, were named local champions of the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Each earned the right to compete at the district level. The winners are Matthew Lanteri and McKenzie Kane (10 year-old division); Tavian Montanez and Kalyssa Muniz (11 year-old division); Lily Sokolowski (12 year-old division); Lindsey O’Bright (13 year old division) and Kirsten Armetta (14 year-old division). The Monsignor Greylish Council 3675 of Berlin sponsored the local competition at St. Paul School. Competitions are held in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Philippines. Last year, approximately 180,000 youth participated in more than 3,000 local competitions. Pictured: Kalyssa Muniz sinks a basket.
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Friday, Jan. 24 Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Presented cabaret-style, patrons may bring their own food and beverage. Tickets are available at (860) 829-1248. For more information, visit www.ctcabaret.com. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Newington at Newington, 3:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, Jan. 28 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for every Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 8289102 after 5 p.m. Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia, at (860) 828-8693.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. For more information, call Betty Water at (860) 635-7020. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Newington at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Farmington at Farmington, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, Feb. 4 Boys basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 Grad party meeting - The BHS Class of 2014 All Night Graduation Parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., at the South Kensington Fire Department. All are welcome. Ice hockey - Newington-Berlin-Manchester vs. E.O. Smith-Tolland-Windham at UConn Hockey Arena, 6:45 p.m. Wrestling - BHS vs. East Hartford at BHS, 6 p.m.
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Obituaries
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KENSINGTON— Shirley (Nadeau) Parise, 83, of Kensington, widow of her beloved husband Anthony Philip Parise, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Andrew House, New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Odilon and the late Celina (Michaud) Nadeau, she graduated from New Britain High School, raised her children, and was employed at Sage Allen until her retirement, at which point she devoted herself to her wonderful cookie business. The “Cookie Lady” was a member of St. Paul Church, and P.R.O.B.E., and was an expert self-taught baker and skilled craft and flower arrangement artisan. She is survived by two sons, James Parise and Angela DeMarco, of Coventry, and Michael Parise and his wife, Doreen, of Kensington; a sister, Albertine O’Brien, of Houston, Texas; two grandsons, Jake and Nicholas Parise; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 17, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial took place in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.
KENSINGTON — Dorothea ‘Dot’ Caroline (Appelhauser) Barnett Wollner, 92, formerly of Kensington, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Cromwell. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Edward and Caroline (Guenther) Appelhauser. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1939, and attended business school in NY. She was then employed by the War Department Army Air Forces in New York City. After living in New Jersey for several years, Dot moved to Connecticut in 1947. She resided in New Britain for many years and was employed by The Stanley Works on Lake Street for 25 years. She was the supervisor in the Telephone Department before retiring in 1979. Dot moved to Kensington with her husband Henry ‘Hank’ Wollner in 1983. Dot leaves her three devoted children, Clifford Barnett III, Caroline Barnett Glabau and her husband, Fred, and Charles Barnett and his wife, Isabel. In addition, she leaves her four loving grandchildren, Keith Glabau and his wife, Denise, Kristin Glabau
Meet with the mayor Mayor Rachel Rochette is scheduled to be available Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m., at Town Hall. To schedule an appointment to meet with the mayor call (860) 828-7003.
St. Paul Ladies Guild: Game Night Meeting -Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. in the St. Paul Church Hall. Canned fruit will be collected for the Berlin Town Food Pantry. For more information, call (860) 828-8248. Berlin Congregational Church: Pasta dinner and auction -- Saturday, Feb. 8. Pasta dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by an auction. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. 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. 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. Kensington Congregational: Healing service -- second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Half-hour service for those unable to attend Sunday services.
Church Services Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. (860) 828-6586. B ethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for
adults, youth and hearing impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511.
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Georgelos and her husband, Greg, and Paul and James Barnett. She also leaves her four precious great-grandchildren, Alex and Abbey Glabau, and Talia and Aidan Georgelos. Dot also leaves a former daughter-in-law, Margaret Barnett; and three nieces, Joan Landers, Susan Landers Fenniman, and Rena Landers Blakeslee. She was predeceased by her husband, Hank Wollner; two sisters-in-law, Esther Barnett Landers and Evelyn Barnett Back; her former husband, Clifford Barnett Jr.; and a close cousin, Ruth Schaefer Whinnem. Dot’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all staff at Ridgeview Healthcare Center, now Apple Valley Rehab in Cromwell for their dedicated and loving care. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain. Burial in Fairview Cemetery was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or the Berlin Visiting Nurses Association, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin CT 06037. Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com.
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Cabin feverish film fans can cool off with these hits By Tanya Feke M.D. Special to The Citizen
Living on the east coast, it is easy to get caught in Herculean storms, so easy in fact that snow banks often barricade New Englanders into their homes. Uh-oh, sounds like a scenario for cabin fever. When the world outside looks like ice planet Hoth, “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) offers solace to those who feel the dark side closing in. Like Movie poster for the classic this one I do with Jedi train- cabin fever film “The ing by the masterful Yoda. But Shining.” let’s be honest. This film is best for the twist no one saw comWhile Hoth lurks on the ing, the twist the world would outside, “Misery” (1990) may watch over and over again: lurk on the inside. Hopefully Luke, I am your father. not with the obsessive Annie
Wilkes (Kathy Bates) more than stalking her favorite author Paul Sheldon (James Caan). When she wields that ax on his leg, yikes. “Heeeeere’s Johnny” Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) waves his own weapon through a locked door at the Overlook Hotel just as ominously in “The Shining” (1980), the only movie to ever give me nightmares. Those dastardly twins and that bloody elevator – shiver. I will probably get nightmares again tonight just thinking about it. Apparently, Stephen King has the market cornered on authors trapped in isolation. Cabin fever though need not See Film / Page 15
Government Meetings Thursday, Jan. 23 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3 Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. 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, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m.
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Letters to the Editor Pets are family members To the editor: Even though your pets have a doghouse, cage outside or any kind of quasi-shelter, do not think for a second your pet feels safe, warm and happy. Animals that are left outside for long periods of time are scared and lonely. If you enjoy keeping your pets outside, don’t have them. Animals have no voice or choice. Please remember that. Our pets give so much. Kathy Baich Kensington
Murphy, Blumenthal cautious on NSA reforms
HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut’s two U.S. senators are sounding cautious over work facing Congress in reforming NSA surveillance practices as proposed by President Barack Obama. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal both support changes, but said finding agreement on details that will preserve the effectiveness of the programs while protecting Americans’ privacy will be challenging for Congress. In a speech Jan. 17, Obama said he is placing new limits on the way intelligence officials access phone records from hundreds of millions of Americans and that he’s moving toward eventually stripping the massive data collection from the government’s hands. Obama has made it nearly impossible for reluctant leaders in Congress to avoid making some changes in the U.S. phone surveillance they have supported for years. The president admitted that he has been torn between how to protect privacy rights and how to protect the U.S. from terror attacks — what officials have called the main purpose of the spy programs.
Murphy said the president’s goals are laudable, but it’s hard to figure out how that can be done while retaining the ability of law enforcement to probe and collect information when necessary for a specific case. “The devil is certainly in the details of the implementation of these reforms, and I will be eager to hear what options are on the table and examine the possible unintended consequences of outsourcing the retention of phone and Internet records,” Murphy said. “I am glad that the president announced a new, significantly higher bar for the surveillance of foreign leaders. We should not be spying on our friends,” Murphy said. He said Obama made it clear that “the mistakes of the past,” such as the tapping of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s phone, will not happen again. “The relationship with our allies is too important to be damaged by unnecessary political espionage,” the senator said. Blumenthal said Obama’s proposals are bold and courageous, including an See NSA / Page 14
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H A RT FO R D ( A P ) — Connecticut’s attorney general and consumer advocate warned electricity customers Jan. 16 about price spikes by some power suppliers that are nearly double what the two regulated utilities are charging. Attorney General George Je p s e n a n d C o n s u m e r Counsel Elin Swanson Katz said thousands of customers are being charged 17 cents per kilowatt hour and some nearly 25 cents per kilowatt hour. Connecticut Light & Power customers pay 9.2 cents and United Illuminating Co. charges its customers 9 cents per kilowatt hour. Fluctuating, or variable, rates are part of the problem, they said. “A number of companies offer variable rate products that are marketed with an
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winter’s fierce cold spells. It said it expects prices to fall after the end of winter. Dawn Moran, a Discount Power customer who lives in Meriden, said last week she was told her rate was
fixed but her most recent bill charged her 23 cents a kilowatt hour, nearly three times the 8 cents she was previously paying. Her monthly bill skyrocketed to $435, up from $191 last month, she
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Malloy: 45 percent of Anthem payments processed HARTFORD (AP) — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut officials have told Gov. Dannel P. Malloy they’ve processed 45 percent of the payments for new enrollees who signed up for health insurance coverage that was supposed to begin Jan. 1. Malloy said Jan. 15 that he met the day before with both the outgoing and incoming presidents of Anthem’s state operations and was provided with the figure. Malloy said the number of processed payments is “expected to rise rapidly.”
Malloy said he urged Anthem to use TV and print advertising to explain the situation to the customers, who signed up for coverage through the state’s health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT. Anthem, which received more applications for individual health coverage than the two other private insurers offering plans on Access Health CT, has a backlog in processing applications submitted by a Dec. 23 deadline to get coverage starting Jan. 1. See Processed / Page 18
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May 6-8 - Pennsylvania Dutch with “Moses” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, dinner in an Amish home and local attrations. For more information, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934.
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Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Jan. 27: Italian beef open face sandwich with beef au jus, sliced potatoes, buttered beets, potato bread, apple. Tu e s d a y, J a n . 2 8 : Knockwurst, pierogies with sauerkraut, broccoli, rye bread, pineapple chunks. Wednesday, Jan. 29: Italian wedding soup, chicken bruschetta, brown rice, Geneva blend vegetables, whole wheat bread, banana. T h u r s d ay, Ja n . 3 0 : Lasagna, peas, Italian bread, tropical fruit cup. Friday, Jan. 31: Orange juice, turkey pot pie, salad, biscuit, oatmeal raisin cookies.
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emphasis on reforming the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court process. Still, the Democratic senator said Obama’s reform blueprint leaves a lot of work for Congress to provide precision and details that will enable effective intelligence but prevent government overreach in collecting telephone data or other surveillance. Blumenthal is a member of a bipartisan group of senators who announced plans in September for a bill to overhaul the secret federal surveillance court, allow constitutional challenges and create an advocate to argue against the government.
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The CCCSG has scheduled a Gluten Free 101, a chat group, for Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Persons with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease and their families and friends are welcome. The chat group is intended to provide information and to alleviate the stress of living gluten free. For more information and to register, call Carm and (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.
The fifth annual Healthy Family Funfest is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Admission is free. The event includes health information, speakers, screenings, car safety seat information, food samples, and demonstrations. Activities include a petting zoo, obstacle course, gym and Sloper Express Train. For more information, call (860) 276-1966 or visit www.healthyfamilyfunfest.com.
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In previous articles, we’ve discussed traveling with babies and toddlers, and today we tackle preschoolers and bigger kids. Children three and older are generally fun flying companions. They de-
light in watching the planes while waiting at the gate, they will charm flight attendants, they can display some level of patience, and they will sometimes carry some of the gear. My husband actually likes sitting next to our kids, since their tiny bodies only take up half the seat. He puts up the
arm rest, and happily takes the extra room for himself. Try to avoid layovers. If you must have a layover, it should still be at least an hour long to allow kids to run, bathroom breaks, maybe some food, and time to get to the next gate. If you can avoid a layover, do it. Around the age of three, my kids became angels on the plane, and wild animals at the airport. We always have layovers, and they are difficult. My kids taste the freedom of the long concourse, and they have to have it. The weave in and out of the hundreds of busy travelers, and I do my best not to lose my patience, while doing my best not to lose my kids. If a direct flight is an option, take it. Use your kids as packmules. I let the kids carry a small backpack when they
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snuggling, of course, and for catching stuff that falls. The kids sit on the blanket, and the bottom part gets tucked in the seat back in front of them. It saves many trips under the seat. Relax! I don’t want to say that traveling with bigger kids is my favorite thing, but it easier than the early years. I would much rather sit next to a quietly entertained child than I would some of the people we meet in our travels. Lady Who Talks the Entire Flight, Guy Watching Questionable Material on the Laptop, and Person Eating What Smells Like an Onion and Garlic Sandwich, I’m looking at you. These days I usually get to read my book, enjoy a cup of coffee without it getting spilled, and even use the bathroom if I need to. It almost feels like a vacation.
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School News BHS All Night Grad Party All Night Grad Parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., at the South Kensington Fire Department. Super Bowl Wing fundraiser from Uncle D’s Diner. Orders musts be pre-paid and placed at Berlin High School by Jan. 24. Wings can be picked up Sunday, Feb. 2, 3 to 5 p.m., at Uncle D’s Diner, 869 Mill St., East Berlin. For more information, contact Cathy Sullivan at csullivan@ cheshire.k12.ct.us or Gail Dwyer at grad@gmail.com. Reflective mailbox signs are available for purchase. For more information, contact Catherine Rich at (860) 829-0418 or KC.rich@sbcglobal.net.
President’s list University of Bridgeport - Paige Owens of Berlin. University of Hartford Kaitlyn Willametz of Berlin. Western New England University, Massachusetts - Alexander Joslyn of Berlin.
Dean’s list B r ya n t U n i ve r s i t y, Rhode Island - Nicole Baccaro, Emily Charbonneau, Blayne Michalski of Berlin. Connecticut College Sarah Schaller of Berlin. Hamilton College, New York - Michael Gagnon of Berlin. Messiah College, Pennsylvania - Kevin Shea of East Berlin. Nichols College, Massachusetts - Amber Litwinko of Berlin; Jeffrey Sylvester of Kensington.
Southern Connecticut State University - Madison Macke of Kensington. Southern New Hampshire University Jenna D’Amato of Kensington. Tu n x i s Co m m u n i ty College - Adam Berger, Matthew DeConti, Tom Drozdzowski, Gabriella Durante, Elizabeth Jackson, Violette Kacperski, Ramsha Khan, Matthew Kordek, Joshua Kosakowski, Ericka Lanza, Andrew Legnani, Rebecca Lunt, Sanjivkumar Patel, Jared Silverman, Anthony Vinci of Berlin; Stephanie Thomas of Kensington. University of Connecticut - Victoria Aguilera, Michael
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Wrestlers making noise; Girls hoop wins By Nate Brown
pull out the win. “I was very, very happy for him,” said Day. Other strong performances for Wrestling The Redcoats enjoyed another the Redcoats were turned in by sestrong week on the mat after fin- nior Jake Eliadas (second in 154), juishing in fourth place at the Eagle nior Jeremy Eliadas (third in 128), Classic hosted by East Catholic junior Devon Reilly (third in 182), on Saturday with a score of 155.5. sophomore Jared Zima (third in Newtown took home a first place 172) and junior Zach Veleas (fourth finish, followed by Windham and in 128). “We have trouble from time to Nonnewaug. Berlin’s top f inishers were time with wrestlers who are phys285-pound division competitor, ical, so we’ll have to work on that,” senior Mike Burek, who walked said Day, in reference to some opaway victorious in his weight class, ponents whose strength –rather as did senior Ethan Greider in than their technique –is key during the 128-pound class. Greider also a match. “We need to learn how to deal with that kind of physical presclaimed his 100th career victory. “Ethan’s really had quite the ca- sure when someone’s trying to shut reer for us,” said coach Jim Day. down our technique.” While the home stretch for the “Also, Mike is undefeated this seateam is still a few weeks away, the son at 17-0.” Burek claimed his individual ti- team will use the coming days to try tle within the closing seconds, us- and perfect techniques and continue ing great endurance, as Day said, to to work on situational wrestling to
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better prepare for the series of indi- from the free-throw line. While Berlin was able to match Maloney vidual matches that lay ahead. from the floor with 15 field goals, the Spartans outscored the Redcoats 14Girls basketball The Lady Redcoats doubled 10 from the charity stripe. Berlin’s defensive efforts have their win total, and almost finished the week undefeated, in going 1-1 been a game changer over the last against Bulkeley and Maloney to few weeks. In the team’s first four games, the girls were allowing an improve to 2-7 on the season. After a convincing 75-27 victory average of 48.5 points per game. In over a struggling Bulkeley team, the team’s four recent games, the Berlin looked to make it three Lady Redcoats have only allowed an straight wins against the Spartans. average of 40.3 points per contest. Unfortunately, the Lady Redcoats Hockey couldn’t eliminate Maloney’s first The Newington /Berlin / half lead, and fell 48-44. Senior Alicia Maule led Berlin Manchester Indians improved to with 15 points, which included two 7-3-1 thanks to solid offensive conthree-pointers and four points from tributions and strong net play by the charity stripe. Freshman Nina Berlin’s Cam Criniti throughout D’Amato added seven points for the the week. In the boys’ first matchup of the Lady Redcoats, while junior Alyssa Germano and freshman Alyssa week, against Northwest Catholic, Grant added six points each. Junior neither team refused to give anyAbby Underwood netted five. The difference for the game came See Notes / Page 20
Redcoats improving, but work remains By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
The record may show one thing, but the efforts elsewhere have shown otherwise. Although the Redcoats struggled against Maloney Jan. 16, falling 61-42, the team’s interior defense has helped to keep it competitive in every contest. Maloney’s athleticism, however, was just too much to overcome. “Maloney’s speed was very tough for us. You can’t emulate their speed in practice, that’s for sure,” said coach Mike Veneziano. “We had some turnovers, some that they forced but many that were unforced turnovers as well. It was a combination of their very good defense and carelessness on our part.” That carelessness led to countless fastbreak points for the Spartans, many of which came in the second half to help Maloney pull away.
After leading 30-20 at the break, Maloney’s full-court press continued to slow Berlin’s offensive progress in the second half, outscoring the local boys my five in the third quarter and four in the final frame. “They get you a little hesitant offensively, but I thought we did a good job in our 1-3-1 system (moving the ball),” said Veneziano. “When we were in position, we did well. We didn’t always have our guys in the right spot.” With just about five minutes left in the second quarter, the score was tied at 18; however, a few welltimed three pointers by the Spartans helped them to extend the lead into the half and take over the momentum of the game. Throughout the night, Berlin’s biggest threat was sophomore Dominic Nuzzo. The forward-center’s inside presence led to 14 points and multiple blocks to keep the
game close. Junior Brendon Vessichio added 10 points for the Redcoats, yet neither player was able to get into a rhythm due to the Spartans stout defense. “We wanted to dump the ball down to Dom and Brendon in the post, and I thought we did a good job of that in the second half, but we missed a lot of shots in the paint,” said Veneziano. “We missed enough that would’ve made the game closer. But they play good defense, even when you get the ball in the post.” The Coats were looking to build off of a win against Bu lke ley, whe re B e rli n grabbed its second win of the season with a 39-34 decision. Ve ss i c h i o a n d Nu zzo once again led the way for the Redcoats with 16 and 13 points, respectively. “We’re very competitive. We were competitive with See Redcoats / Page 20
Berlin’s Andrew Charbonneau looks to score against Maloney last week. (Photo by Matt Leidemer)
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Youth Sports Third-fourth grade Park & Recreation basketball The Hoosiers (3-0-1) remained the team to beat following a strong 38-23 victory over the Blizzard this weekend. John Cofrancesco led all scorers with 14 points for the victors, while countless others contributed for the Hoosiers: Griffin Hilbie (eight points), Dave Manafort (six), Alex Spencer (four), Michael Muscatello (four), and Jaden Caron-Sekoll (two) all found the bottom of the net for the Hoosiers. The Blizzard (1-2) also received contributions from several sources. Nicholas Allen led the way with eight points, while Braden Shea (five), Nathaniel Brunelle (four), Tyler Pudelka (two), Joshua Grimm (two), and Bryan Morris (two) all scored. The Tar Heels improved to 3-1 with a close contest against the Bearcats, 24-22. Garret Fallon led the Heels with 10 points, while Jacob Ferland, Michael Lukaszewski, and R.J. Smith added six, six, and two points respectively. Max Wojtusik was the Cats (22) leading scorer with 13 points, while Ryan Stec added nine. The Celtics (2-1-1) moved above .500
thing easy to its opponent, as the game ended in a 3-3 tie. After falling behind 2-0 after the first period, NBM came back to tie the contest at 2-all heading into the deciding period. Yet a goal each kept the game at a stalemate that wasn’t separated in overtime. Dante Gugliotti scored twice for the Indians, while Aaron Lassen tacked on another score. Criniti made 22 saves for NBM.
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Simsbury and Glastonbury… we have a hard time finishing,” said Veneziano in regards to the team’s dynamic at the midway point of the season. “The first half of the season, we haven’t had enough fire power to finish games. It comes down to that. We have a lot of kids that play good offense or defense. We don’t have a lot of kids that play both ways.” The team’s strong interior defense, though, has helped
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with a convincing win over the Knicks, 23-9. Brett Williams led the charge with eight points. Five other C’s also found the bottom of the net, including Tanner Sparks (four points), William Kurnik (four), Sean Hunt (three), Zach Cancellieri (two), and Joshua Clement (two). Three different Knickerbockers (1-3) scored on the afternoon: Hudson Bartlett Dunn (five points), Bryce Hrubiec (two), and Kyle Cugno (two). In the final game of the day, the Huskies (1-2) finally found themselves victorious with an 18-12 win over the Fighting Artichokes. It was a total team effort for the Huskies, as seven different players scored for the winning team: A.J. Guzzardi (six), Zach Skinner (two), Ryan Garrity (two), Alex Machata (two), Nicholas Vignone (two), Michael Vignone (two), and Zachary Hills (two). The Artichokes (1-2) also had a plethora of scorers, as six different players got the squad on the board. Taiten May led the way with four points, Marco Marino, Joshua Plaag, and Harrison Lombardi all scored two, and Mario Fanelli and Samuel Pelkey scored one point each.
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In their Saturday matchup against Farmington Valley, the Indians were more successful in finding the back of the net, while more strong play from Criniti allowed Newington/Berlin/ Manchester to skate away with a 5-3 victory. Dan Roberts notched a hat trick for the Indians, while Luca DiPaola and Berlin’s Mitch Pitkin also scored. Criniti added 17 saves to help keep NBM in front throughout the contest. The Indians will face Hall/ Southington this Saturday in their lone game of the week.
the Redcoats to clamp down on their opponents as of late. In the first three games of the season, Berlin was allowing 64.3 points per game; in their three previous games, the Coats have only allowed 46.3 points per contest. “I think, the second half of the season, we can put a couple of wins together. I don’t think the season’s over for us. I think we’ve got a chance to get where we want to get,” said Veneziano, “but it’s going to take a lot of work, and 32 minutes of basketball every night.”
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Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
p.m. – Downloading Library eBooks to Tablets. Includes Kindle Fire (excludes iPad). Bring your device and an Amazon.com account. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. – Downloading Library Audiobooks. Any device acceptable. Class sizes are limited. Call the Reference Department at (860) 828-7126 to reserve a spot.
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Downloading to an electronic device The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled a series of workshops on downloading books, magazines and more onto a specific electronic device. Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30
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mat, with books, music, fingerplays and more, for children aged 3 1/2 to 6 years. Children and caregivers attend. iPads are provided, no previous knowledge is required. Enrollment is limited. Registration is required. Wednesday, Jan 29 - 10:30 a.m. Little Ditties for Itty Bitties. Parents/caregivers and babies share books, music, bounces and fun, for infants to 18 months. Drop in. Thursday, Jan 30 - 6:30 p.m. Family Storytime craft, for all ages. Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a fun craft activity. Drop in. Friday, Jan 31 - 10:30 a.m. Parachute Playtime, for children aged 2 to 5. Drop in. For more information on Berlin-Peck Memorial Library programs, call (860) 828-7125.
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Hungerford Park events Italian Night
The New Britain Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled its annual Italian Night pasta dinner fundraiser for Friday, Jan. 24, 4:30 to 7 p.m. fee is charged. Proceeds benefit Hungerford’s animals. No reservations are required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
Sailors’ Valentine’s Day Party
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.
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The New Britain Museum at Hungerford Park has scheduled “Kid’s Night Out” programs for one Saturday each month, 3 to 8 p.m., for children 3 to 12 yeas old. Topics are: Feb. 15 - Valentine Surprises; March 15 - Luck of the Irish; April 26 - Friends of the Earth; May 17 - Animals Galore; June 28 - Summer is Here. The program gives parents an opportunity to spend time without their children in order to run errands, have dinner, etc. Games, activities, pizza and more are planned. A fee is charged. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has scheduled free drop-in time for preschool children, with caregivers, Thursdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children will meet a resident Hungerford animal, hear a story and create a craft about the featured animal. No registration is required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
A23 Thursday, January 23, 2014 school renovation project is one reason, and the tight budget year the town faces across the board is another reason, the board discussed. The board plans to “vigorously present and defend the budget we will propose,” Brochu said. One concern raised during discussion was to ensure that the budget includes maintenance. Properly maintaining equipment and facilities leads to less expense in the long run, board members said.
The board also discussed the implementation of the capstone program. The state board of education has discussed a capstone project requirement for high school graduation, which Berlin’s new capstone program is designed to fulfill. The capstone coordinator position is budgeted as a full-time teacher. The board also discussed a proposal for a new uniform replacement schedule that will spread out uniform costs over a seven-year cycle, with the
seventh year requiring no replacements. Uniforms would be used by varsity teams for four years, before being handed down to the junior varsity for another four years of use. The board discussed a study that suggested education budgets across the state have been tighter since the financial collapse of 2009. The increases over the years since have been small, complicating budgets as the ongoing deficits continue.
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Boy Scout Troop 44 has scheduled an open house for Webelos for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Learn about troop activities and more. RSVP to Joann Sawyer at jcz819@yahoo.com or Diana Bisson at jpbdja@aol.com.
it still under warranty?” Board of Education President Gary Brochu quipped. Mary Griswold Elementary Principal Laurie Gjerpen said that class sizes will remain favorable. The largest impact will be a class size of 22 in Grade 3, Gjerpen said. “This is not likely to be a year when increases are approved,” Brochu said. The high
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Five B e rl i n H i g h School art students have won awards at the 2014 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards, according to the BHS art department. The placements are: Courtney Silvia (Silver Key, drawing) Erik Labieniec (Silver Key, digital art), Alexandra Burness (honorable mention, sculpture), Calvin Nastyn (honorable mention, digital art) and Nicole Veronesi (honorable mention, drawing). The entries are displayed at the Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards exhibition at the Slipe Gallery at University of Hartford through Jan. 31. The 25th annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards is the largest juried student art exhibition in the state. The awards are an opportunity for students to be recognized for their creative talents. Each year, the alliance partners with more than 100 visual and literary-arts focused organizations across the country to bring the awards to local communities. Teens can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
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Condos For Rent Find everything at our Marketplace. Help Wanted MERIDEN 1 BR COOK - In 1 person kitchen. Must be able to coordinate orders and prep. Apply Weds 1-6pm, Winchester Cafe, Rte 66, Portland.
FORD F150 1998 4WD, Automatic. 3 Door Extended Cab. 4.6L, V8, 161k mi. Well Maintained. One owner. $3100 OBO. Call 860-877-1345
Houses For Sale
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GMC YUKON DENALI 2011 AWD, Automatic #1438 $36,988
SUVs
CHEVY UPLANDER 2006 Stock #1424 $6,988
Find your dream home in Marketplace. CT E2 ELECTRICIAN- Looking for a E2 electrician with 4-5 yr commercial experience a must. Fire alarm and generator knowledge helpful. 401K and benefits available. Email resume to: electricianapp1@ gmail.com OFFICE HELP PT 10-14 hrs, wkends Sat & Sun w/occasional weekday fill-in hrs. Answering phones, price quoting and filing. Detail oriented & personable. Call 203-235-9200 P/T Van Driver needed for weekdays (evenings) and weekends (days) for Lincoln College of New England, 2279 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington, Public Service license or CDL, Class B with a P endorsement preferred. Applications for Public Service Van Driver also accepted. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax resume to 860-628-6444, or send to the above address. Retires welcome.
Appliances, Laundry, Storage, A/C & Pool. Rent Includes Heat & Hot Water $810/Month 203-264-2555
MERIDEN. LL apt. 1 BR, nice quiet neighborhood. Priv. entrance & driveway, W&D, No util, no dogs. $725. 203-235-1468 MERIDEN 1, 2, 3, & 4 BR Starting at $580. West Side Sec & Refs a must! No Pets. Sec 8 Appr. 1st Mo. FREE! 203-537-6137
Apartments For Rent
SO. MERIDEN 1BR, 1st Floor. Stove/Refrigerator. Off St Parking. Quiet Safe Area. No Pets. $775/mo. 203-238-0566
CHESHIRE - 4 ROOMS, 1 Level, Deck. Hdwd flrs. No Pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. Lease. $1200/Mo. Incl. heat. Call 203-393-1117
MERIDEN - 1 BR, Large Rooms. Off st parking. Heat, Hot Water and Electric Included. No smoking/pets. $800/month. 203 444-5722.
CHESHIRE 2 BR House for Rent. Available March 1 203-651-9106 CHESHIRE-LARGE downstairs, 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Rt. 10, minutes from I-691. Outside patio, onsite laundry, off street parking, $850 includes heat & hot water. Sec & ref. No pets. Call Doug at 203-892-3567 WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868 MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 3rd flr. Studio, $165/wk+ sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com
MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Fl. Newly Painted. LR, DR, Hdwd Flrs. Off st parking. No pets. $800/ mo. 203 464-3083 MERIDEN 2 BRs, 2nd Fl Appliances, Off Street Parking. Quiet Dead End. $900/month + Security. (203) 630-1102. MERIDEN - 3 BR, 2nd Fl. Hdwd Floors. Off st parking. Heat & Hot Water Included. No smoking/ pets. $1150/ Mo. 203 444-5722. MERIDEN 5 Rooms, 2 BR. You get connecting 2nd & 3rd Flrs. 185 Springdale Ave. Off st parking. Appliances. $800. 860 682-4435 MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597
HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 4 Door, Auto, GLS #13-1482A $16,990 (203) 235-1669
Masonicare is HIRING within our HOUSEKEEPING and LAUNDRY SERVICES Departments!
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CHEVY UPLANDER LS 2007 Stock #14110SB $3,850 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
JEEP Grand Cherokee 2010 Limited, 4 WD, V8, Auto #1473 $17,988
Masonicare is the leader in senior focused healthcare in the state of CT. We are currently recruiting for various Full and Part Time, benefit eligible opportunities for Housekeepers and Laundry Aides. Supervisory / Management opportunities are also available for experienced applicants! PLEASE JOIN US FOR A JOB FAIR ON: TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 11:00AM -- 4:00PM MASONICARE 22 MASONIC AVENUE WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 If interested, please send a resume today to PRE-REGISTER FOR AN INTERVIEW. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, or to apply online www.jobs.masonciare.org Email resume to careers@masonicare.org Fax resume to 203-679-3052
MERIDEN - East side. Modern, Lovely 1 Br. All Appliances. Deck. Large Kitchen. Secure Parking. Walk to Stop & Shop. $715. 203 269-0763 MERIDEN - Large 2 bedroom, first floor, on site laundry & parking, 2 months security. No pets. Call 860-810-2941. MERIDEN 1BR, Kitchen, LR, Full Bath, 1st Floor. Heat incl. $785. Ready immediately. Call Mike 203-376-2160
You name it with Marketplace, anything goes.
WALLINGFORD Lovely, Lge Furnished Bdrm, Rec Rm & Bath. All Utils, TV, Cable, Refrig, Freezer & Laundry Included. 203 269-8166.
Find everything at our Marketplace. BERLIN Furnished Bedroom in private home. Kitchen privileges. No smoking. $500 per month. All utilities included. 860-828-5019 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
Garage and Storage Space
MERIDEN Nice, Lg 2 BR, Top Fl. Balcony, Laundry facilities, off st parking. E. Main St. 2 mos sec, credit ck. $850. No pets. 203 284-0597
WLFD Storage space for rent. 1200 sq ft, 14’ doors. Great price. Call 203272-4216.
MERIDEN Studio Apt $595. Heat & HW Included. Security & Utilities. Available Immediately. 203-886-8808
Pets For Sale
PLAINVILLE. Beautiful 3 rms, 1 BR, new bath, kit, LR, gas heat, c/a, parking for one car. No pets. $795. Sec/refs req. 860-747-8981 WALLINGFORD STUDIO $600 2 ROOMS $700 Call 203-265-1514 WLFD. 3rd flr, 2 BR, nice location. New carpet. $850 + 1 mo sec. Avail 1/1. Water/ trash incl. 203-269-1426.
ATTENTION Dog Owners! Dog Obedience Classes Starting January 13 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Giannetti, Phil Huntington & Kathy Queen - Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852. PARAKEET - Hand fed babies, tame, sweet, great for beginners or experienced bird owners. $50 each or 2 for $80. Call 203-600-8880.
Seasonal Call Center Positions Now Available! Open House Now-1/31/14 40+ Hours per week Apply NOW at 95 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 9:00am – 5:00pm
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED
Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire -
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DODGE RAM 1500 2012 4 WD, 8 Cyl. Hemi Quad Cab, 6.3 Ft Box ST # 5778A $27,995
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Miscellaneous For Sale NORDICTRACK incline treadmill with transferrable warranty to 12-30-14. $600.00. 203-639-8090.
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 YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boxers Bostons, Shih Tzus, Schnoodles, Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $250 plus. Call (860) 9304001
Livestock VOLUNTEERS Needed To feed horses AM & PM. Wallingford area. Call 203265-3596
PEDESTAL FANS $10 ea. Air Conditioner $50. DVD Player $20. CD Player $10. Microwave $60. Stove & Refrig $125 ea. Dehumidifier $80. Call 203 427-7979 WEIDER PRO 9640 Home Gym. Good condition. $95. 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 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. 860 707-9350
Lawn and Garden
Wanted to Buy
2003 JOHN Deere, Model X585, 4 wheel drive. Mower, plow, chains, cart. Good cond. $6500. 203-379-7177
1, 2 or 3 Items or an estate $$$ CA$H $$$ 203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps
Furniture & Appliances
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
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
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431
WANTED FISHING TACKLE Old or new! One lure or entire basement! Highest prices paid! Call Dave 860 463-4359
Furniture & Appliances
Music Instruments & Instruction
STOVE, GE electric, 42” w/2 ovens, great cond. Gold $50. Call 860-830-9601
Music By RoBeRta PeRfoRMance & instRuction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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Home Improvement
ANTONIO SALVATORE LLC - Custom carpentry for all your carpentry needs. Free estimates. CT Reg 583428. 203-722-1507
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CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality- Kitchens/ Bath Siding, Roofing Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit cards accepted 203-6346550 CT Reg #0632415
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION ************* Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT Decks, Porches, Windows, Stairs & Railing, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ years exp. Lic & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.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 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
DAWSON DRYWALL Repairs to sheetrock, ceiling repairs & painting. Over 35 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Lic. & insured. 203-272-4544/860681-6074 FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All Phases Ceramic Tile Wood/Laminate Installations TUB/TILE GLAZING 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
Junk Removal
Handypersons A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
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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
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Gutters
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Landscaping
PAINTING SPECIALS Condos, Apts., Cabinets, Bsmnts, Popcorn Ceilings, Crown Molding, Sheetrock Repair. Eddie 203 824-0446 #569864 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
FENCES to Faucets Got a list of things to do? Insured. Call MGW! CT#631942 203 886-8029
CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395 FRONTLINE Plumbing & Fire Sprinklers, LLC Top quality installs/repairs. Lic & ins. 203 213-0691
WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099
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Roofing
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Roofing
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Plumbing
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
LIVING ROOM SET, 3 pieces, color green, excellent condition, asking price $300. For more information call 860-628-9762
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
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