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Local recalls ‘eye-opening’ Kenyan experience By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Kayla Recck, born and raised in Berlin, traveled to Nairobi, Kenya from Dec. 27 to Jan. 16. The college student worked with International Volunteer Headquarters at the Bethsaida Children Centre, an orphanage in the Soweto area of Nairobi. East Soweto is part of the Kibera section, and is known for its extreme poverty. “The whole experience was amazing. It was definitely eye-opening and showed me the luxuries that I take for
granted living here in the States,” Recck said. The luxury of clean water was particularly apparent, as the people Recck encountered in Kenya paid for unclean water that they carried in 50-pound jugs on their heads and backs. Recck raised $1,680 of her $1,800 goal for the trip on GoFundMe. “Kayla made a great contribution to the program while she was in Kenya and always went above what was asked of her as a volunteer,” See Kenya / Page 5
The Board of Education meeting Jan 14. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
BOE featured in national publication By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
From right: Moses, Fidellis, Kayla Recck, and “Gran” at the Bethsaida orphanage in Kenya. (Kayla Recck / Submitted)
The Berlin Board of Education has been the subject of statewide and even national attention before for the Board Member’s Handbook, and now the board’s work is being featured in the February issue of the American School Board Journal. “We are very proud of the board here in Berlin,” Superintendent David Erwin said. The Journal, a publication of the National School Boards Association, features the Berlin BOE as a school board success story. The article writes on how the board has standardized excellence in a shared understanding of its work, and a way of deliberating, behaving and conducting itself. In particular, the Board Member’s Handbook was praised. The board received attention for the Board Member’s Handbook at the National School Board Association conference in 2012 and 2013. Copies of the Board Member’s Handbook have been requested by school board members in Maine, Indiana, Alaska, and Washington State. The board of education can have an enormous impact on a school district’s performance, Brochu explained. The two years handbook was adopted in 2011, Berlin was recognized by the College Board for
increasing access to and performance on AP tests. Board President Gary Brochu used his expertise as someone who practices education and school law and has served on the board of education for more than a decade to spearhead the handbook project, writing most of the first draft. Brochu emphasized the importance of developing a strong board culture. Because members of the board are up for election every year, it is especially critical that new members are brought up to speed as fast as possible. The board’s pre-existing policy book was inappropriate for this task because of its immense length and dwelling upon technical details, such as permissible pesticides for landscaping. “That wasn’t a document on how the board operates,” Brochu said. The question of how to institutionalize a strong, professional board culture was one of the most difficult parts of writing the manual. The board deliberated and came up with a list of core ethical values to this end. Developing a list of core values “focuses a conversation of who we are and how we do things,” Brochu said. The core values the board selected includes value on deliberating in many voices but governing in one, and emphasizing group responsibility. Having the conversation alone has an enormous impact, Brochu said.
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Chow time: Berlin Lunchbox cuts the ribbon By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin Lunchbox held its official ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 23. Lunchbox owners Ramon Rios and Jamie Lovejoy were joined at the event by their parents, Berlin Mayor Rachel Rochette, and Town Manager Denise McNair. The restaurant is located at 224 Berlin Turnpike. “It is great to have young people starting new businesses in Berlin,” Rochette said. “Congratulations to Jamie and Ramon. And I wish them the best of luck with their new restaurant venture.” “We’re so proud and we’re glad they included us,” Ramon Rios’ mother, Carmen Romero, said.
reflected. You learn how to play with food, its history, country of origin, and why and how it is used, Rios explained. “The possibilities are endless.” Lovejoy described her training as a pastry chef as “more of a science.” With her knowledge of the chemical reactions of food ingredients, Lovejoy said she can improvise baked goods without a recipe. “Everyone with the town From left: Town Manager Denise McNair, Berlin Luncbox was really great,” Lovejoy owners Ramon Rios and Jamie Lovejoy, Berlin Mayor said, both in arranging the Rachel Rochette. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen) ribbon cutting ceremony, and in helping the new busiJamie Lovejoy’s mother, talking about opening a ness owners obtain all the Leonette Lovejoy, said that it restaurant when they first proper permits needed to was “so exciting to see them started seeing each other in open. finally opening their own culinary school, some five The Berlin LunchBox restaurant after all these years ago. serves traditional American In culinary school, “You’re style food such as burgers, years.” Rios and Lovejoy started learning the art of food,” Rios
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Berlin native, now a social worker, honored By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Berlin native Kimberly Hegg has been honored with the Judith Nilan Award in recognition of her work in promoting drug and violence prevention among youth. The award was created in 2006 to honor murdered Woodstock Middle School social worker Judith Nilan, whose work focused on youth development, and the prevention of violence
and substance abuse. The award honors one teacher per year within 21 towns that the Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse action council serves. Hegg followed her mother, Barbara, a nurse at Willard Elementary School, into a profession that involves caring for students. “Kim works very hard every day to help and support the students that she services, and it is nice to see her recognized for her efforts,” Barbara
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Hegg said. Kim Hegg works at Parish Hill High School in Chaplin, Conn. Parish Hill Principal Dori Smith, who nominated Hegg for the award, explained that Hegg put enormous time and effort into developing an advisory curriculum. Every Tuesday, students meet with a faculty advisor, who conducts a lesson from the new curriculum. Topics vary, but include bullying, stress management, self-advocacy, and test taking skills. “Kim put in countless hours developing the curriculum. She breathed life and structure into the program,” See Honored / Page 5
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Feb. 1, take your child to the library By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
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To help kids get to know their librarians better, there will be a photo matching game with pictures of each librarian as a child and as an adult. The prize for the top five contestants with the most correct answers is a one-year subscription to Book Board, a children’s ebook service that allows kids to unlock new ebook titles by reading available titles. Book Board also recommends titles based on children’s favorite books, Nelson explained. The librarians in attendance will all be dressed as a favorite book character. Nelson plans to attend as the mouse from “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” “Cathy has done a lot of work to put on this event,” Library Director Carrie Tyszka said.
Adult Winter Reading Club - Pick up a “reading bingo” card, record titles you read and win prizes. The program runs through March 7. Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Family Storytime Craft. Stories, music and movement followed by a craft activity. Drop in program for children of all ages (especially 3 to 6 years). No registration. Friday, Jan 31 at 10:30 a.m. Parachute Playtime. Parachute Playtime, for children age 2 to 5. Drop-in. Saturday, Feb. 1. Take Your Child to the Library Day, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Berlin, E a s t volunteer firefighters to join character, must reside or Events include staff photo Berli n , Kensi ng ton a nd the ranks. The dedicated work in Berlin and be phys- match, library scavenger Sout h Ken si n g ton Fi re volunteers must be at least 18 ically capable of performing hunt, face painting (clowns Departments are looking for years of age, of good moral the duties of a firefighter. For scheduled for 12:30 to 2:30 more information, stop by a p.m.), balloon animals, pupfire house Monday evenings, pets and more. Drop-in for speak with a member, or con- families with children of all tact Assistant Chief Mike ages. Dress as your favorite Blais at mikeblais@hotmail. book character. Monday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 com; (860) 329-7738. a.m. Terrif ic Toddlers. Parents/caregivers and toddlers interact with books, music and free SINGLES DANCE fingerplays, Come in for cool, cool deals on this year’s hottest models. time play. Drop-in program LOW LEASE PAYMENTS ON ALL 2014 MODELS Saturday, February 1 st for toddlers age 18 months to 36 months. No registration is 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM required. HUGE BALLROOM Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 in Wagon Room 2014 FORD 2013 FORD a.m. Preschool Storytime. 556 Mulberry St. FOCUS SE C-MAX ENERGY SEL Storytime helps develop Plantsville, CT Stk. #140064 (77726) Stk. #140064 (77726) early literacy skills using stoper mo. per mo. A variety of top 40 music ries, fingerplays, music and Plus tax Plus tax Coffee & Dessert • Cash Bar Dressy Attire / No Jeans films. Drop-in program for Admission $15 children age 3 to 6 years. No “for SINGLES only...” Dances registration is required. Info: (860)824-3083 • 1-800-824-3038 Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.www.singlesdances.com (inc. map) APPy Preschool Storytime. Program incorporates iPad apps into a traditional sto2014 FORD 2014 FORD rytime format, with books, ESCAPE SE FWD FUSION S music, fingerplays and more. Stk. #140064 (77726) Stk. #140064 (77726) per mo. per mo. “This year, we want to make it big,” retired Children’s Librarian Cathy Nelson said. The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library will host Take Your Child To The Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 1. Activities will include face painting by Fifi Feather, and balloon animals by Mr. Joe for attendees from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Other events will run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including the library scavenger hunt, which will help children get to know both sides of the library. Once the scavenger hunt has finished, children will have their picture taken in a photo booth and be rewarded with a bookmark containing the photo.
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Workers and residents standing in front of the Bethsaida Children Centre with Kayla Recck. (Kayla Recck / Submitted)
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ficial birthday will be July 7, 2007. Recck is planning on returning to Kenya in December. As the trip draws closer, she will attempt to raise money for the journey and for mattresses and other needs of the orphanage. The orphanage currently sleeps up to nine kids to each bed, which are made of nothing more than wood and blankets, Recck explained. “The life of Kenyans is true work,” Recck said. “I think I’ve redefined what work is.”
who also live at the orphanage. She lives and works alongside her brother Joseph, who is mentally disabled and in his 30s. Most of the people Recck encountered spoke English. Recck said the highlight of her trip was helping a young boy in the orphanage,
Derrick, select a legal birthday. The boy, abandoned as an infant, hopes to one day leave the country and needs a legal birth certificate to do so. Recck said the process of working with the state to obtain his birth certificate has begun and that Derrick’s of-
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Smith said. Hegg also brought Rachel’s Challenge, an anti-bullying program developed in memory of Columbine shooting victim Rachel Joy Scott, to Parish Hill a few years ago. The program shows participants how one small action can create a chain of positive outcomes, Kimberly Hegg explained.
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orphanage comes from two of Fidellis’ children. One of her daughters attended college and works as a counselor in Nairobi. Fidellis’ other two children live and work at the orphanage. “Fidellis’ daughter Paulina and I became really close,” Recck said. Paulina has two children
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IVHQ Program Coordinator Jamie-lee Reynolds said. Recck helped meet the high demand for volunteers with the orphanage programs IVHQ runs by assisting with daily chores, cleaning, cooking, and child care, Reynolds explained. Recck worked with Fidellis, the 61-year-old woman who runs the Bethsaida orphanage, a 400-square foot structure that housed 28 children. Fidellis takes in street kids and cares for children whose parents work outside the home or who have trouble affording food. Fidellis’ mother, known only as Gran, also works to support the orphanage. “She was amazing, and stronger than I am,” Recck said. The Kenyan people Recck met said that Gran was 115-years-old. Recck explained that many residents of the Kibera area don’t know their exact birth date. “They guess that she was born in 1903 or 1904… and she can dance better than I can,” she said. Some of the funding for the
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All Night Grad Parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., at the South Kensington Fire Department. Reflective mailbox signs are available for purchase. For more information, contact Catherine Rich at (860) 829-0418 or KC.rich@sbcglobal.net.
Dean’s list Elms College, Massacusetts - Bethany Edelson of Berlin. Endicott College, Massachusetts - Carly
Cohen, Kyle Connolly of Berlin. Hofstra University, New York - Kimberly Bosse of East Berlin; Austin Nunes of Berlin. Roger Williams University, Rhode Island - Kaitlyn Bovee, Madeline Cirullo, Alex Camosci, Olivia Constantine, Krystie Luczynski of Berlin. University of Notre Dame College of Engineering Brian Quinn of Berlin. Western Connecticut State University - Alyssa Zipadelli of Kensington.
Scholastic achievements
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Cold weather tips for indoors and out Protect your pipes Open your cabinet doors. Allow the warm air of your home to circulate under the sink in both your kitchen and in the bathrooms. The warm air will help heat the pipes and ensure the water is flowing smoothly. Insulate. Pipes will burst when the water freezes. It is especially common for pipes to be affected as they run through unheated crawl spaces, garages or in outside walls. Before winter’s arrival, make sure these locations have proper insulation. You can purchase pipe insulation at most hardware stores, or use electric heating tape when inclement weather is predicted. Be sure to seal
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Stranded in the car Run the motor for about 10 minutes per hour and crack your window to let air in. To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure that snow is not blocking your exhaust pipe. Tie something bright to the antenna so rescuers will spot you.
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Financial independence is possible The New Year is a great time to make some positive changes in your financial life. While Americans are good at creating resolutions, they often find them difficult to keep. If your goal is to be financially independent, and it should be, you need to make some changes in 2014 that you’ll stick with for the rest of your life. Here are a few suggestions for small resolutions that can have a significant impact on your financial future: Spend less than you earn. If you take home
$1,000 per week, you cannot spend more than $1,000 per week. That seems simple, but a survey released by Bankrate.com in 2013 found 76 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Resolve to live on a budget that’s below your means. You will never be able to out-earn your capacity to spend, so get your spending under control this year. Credit cards are a last resort. Spending less than
you earn will cause your savings to grow. The savings account will be there when the car breaks down or the washing machine goes out, so you don’t have to turn to credit to handle the emergency. Most Americans are not prepared financially for any type of unexpected financial burden. Your goal should be to have three to six months of living expenses set aside in a liquid account for emergencies. Invest for financial independence. This is not the same as saving for retirement. The goal here is to get to the point financially where you no longer have to work to support yourself. Set aside some of the money you’ve worked for today. Allow it to accumulate and grow so one day that money will be working for you. Start by controlling spending so you have
and put the savings into your new financial plan. Make a plan. This is especially true if you want to be financially independent. You need a short-term financial plan for controlling spending -- a budget. You also need a long-term plan that establishes the level of savings you maintain, a plan to get out of debt and an investment plan that will take you to financial independence. The plan becomes your road map. There will be detours along the way; your goals and plan will need adjusting as you progress in life. Keep working at it. Don’t be distracted by outside influences you can’t control. You don’t want to get to the end of your working career only to find you haven’t saved enough to maintain your lifestyle and you still have a mortgage on your home.
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money to save and invest. Continue the process until the return on your investments exceeds what you earn by working. Financial independence gives you the freedom to choose to continue working, change jobs, work part-time or not at all. It is the ultimate financial goal. Pay less in taxes. Anyone looking for a place to cut expenses might start with their own tax return. Too many Americans pay more taxes than they should. Take advantage of tax retirement accounts through work and health savings accounts, if they’re offered. There are tax credits available for children, higher education, dependent care and retirement savings. Many of these credits go unclaimed each year. Resolve to minimize your income taxes this year
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door’s hinges and latches. You can also place a plastic trash bag between the door or window glass and the frame. Do not throw hot water on the car: It will freeze. Emergency kit. Stock your trunk with a snow shovel, an ice scraper, jumper cables, a flashlight, a blanket, bag of sand/kitty litter, clothing, water, nonperishable food and a can of tire inflator. Check the fluids. Replace your antifreeze every two years. Check your oil. Make sure your water pumps and thermostats work. Check radiators and hoses for cracks and leaks and test heaters and defrosters for proper operation. Always keep the gas as full as possible. Battery. Make sure terminals are clean and tightened. If you suspect your battery won’t survive the season, have a mechanic check it out.
voice and a copy of your receipt to ensure you’re billed for authorized charges only. Already covered? Check your auto insurance to determine if you’re paying for roadside assistance and the process you follow. If you belong to a third party assistance organization, be sure you understand your coverage.
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Licensing of tow trucks varies by state. To find out if it’s required where you live, consult our handy Angie’s List License Check online tool. Fair weather pricing. You shouldn’t have to pay a surcharge because it’s cold. If your vehicle is in a really tricky spot and will require a lot of extra work or time, expect that cost to grow. Ask before you hire if the company accepts credit card payments. Some may require cash. Get a cost estimate upfront before you arrange for the driver to come to you, and if the estimate seems out of whack from the average, call another company. Oh snap! If you have a smart phone or camera, take a picture of your car before the driver gets there so you can have a record of what it looked like before and after the work. Sign off. When you sign off on the job, make sure your signature is right below the dollar amount you’re to be charged to minimize the chances that additional charges will be added in there without your knowledge. Document. Once the job is done, insist on both an in-
Car Prep Make sure you’re properly prepared ahead of time by checking different parts of your car and stocking for an emergency. Tire tread. Air pressure in tires decreases in cold weather so get them checked out. Tires should not be worn down to less than 1/16 of an inch. Check tires once a week and make sure your tires are properly rotated and aligned. You might want to check into snow tires. Warm it up. Let your car warm up 1 to 2 minutes so the oil can circulate throughout the vehicle. Frozen out. If your lock freezes up, use a light or match to heat the key. You can also use a lock de-icer. To keep your doors from freezing shut, your best bet is to keep your car in a garage. But if you don’t have a garage you can apply a coat of petroleum jelly to the
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. An unopened freezer should keep food frozen up to 48 hours. Food should remain cold in an unopened refrigerator for 24 hours. If power is out for a long period of time, use snowdrifts as a makeshift freezer for food.
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Government Meetings 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. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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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.
Night out
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.
Pre-school drop-in
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.
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The Cheshire Rugby Club will hold registration for the 2014 spring season Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., at Cheshire High School (front entrance hallway). The program is organized under the Parks & Recreation Department and is open to high school boys and girls from any town. The season will run from mid-March until early June. Financial assistance is available. Cheshire Rugby offers a summer non-contact program for youth in K-6th grade and will add an introduction to contact program for 12- to 14-year-olds this summer. More information, visit cheshirerugby.com or contact Bill Bishop at ctrugby13@yahoo.com.
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Faith Church Services B e t h a ny Cove n a n t Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637.
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.
Faith Briefs 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 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.
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.
St. Gabriel: “Souper” Bowl Sunday -- St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church is joining with Christian congregations through the country in observing “Souper” Bowl Sunday, by collecting cans of soup for Berlin Social Service. 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 Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Ke n s i n g t o n U n i t e d Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Every
Poetry contest The Lynn DeCaro poetry contest is open to Connecticut high school students. Entries accepted through March 15. This contest was set up in memoriam to honor Lynn DeCaro, a young Connecticut Poetry Society member who died of leukemia in 1986. Prizes of $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded. There is no entry fee for this contest. Send up to three unpublished poems, any form, 40 line limit. Include two copies of each poem: one with complete contact information (name, address, high school, phone and email) and one with nO contact information. Both copies must be marked: Lynn DeCaro Competition. Include self-addressed, stamped envelope for results only; no poems will be returned. Send submissions to: Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition, CPS, P.O. Box 270554, West Hartford, CT 06127-0554. This year’s judge is Rhett Watts, the author of the book “Willing Suspension” and the chapbook “No Innocent Eye.” She leads Amherst Writers & Artists writing workshops in Connecticut. For more information contact Ginny Connors, contest chair of CPS: vglc@aol.com.
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.
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Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 828-0519. Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 6 8 M a i n St . , East Berlin, 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 10 a.m. Sunday School, stgabrielseastberlinct.org (860) 828-3735. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9 ,10:30 a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661.
Stowaway contest Mystic Seaport is looking for applicants through Feb. 18 to become a “stowaway” aboard the Charles W. Morgan during her 38th voyage in the summer of 2014. Following a $7.5 million, multi-year restoration, the Charles W. Morgan will embark on a voyage throughout New England for the first time in more than 80 years. The stowaway will sail aboard the Morgan, America’s oldest surviving merchant vessel, during her threemonth voyage, from May to August, commemorating America’s maritime heritage. Stowaway candidates must be 21 years or older. Prior sailing experience is not required, but curiosity and enthusiasm are a must. Compensation, in the form of a stipend, will be paid. For more information, or to apply and submit a video entry, visit www.mysticseaport.org/stowaway.
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Debt free program Bethany Covenant Church has scheduled Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University program. The nine-week 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 debtfree; 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) 828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.
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KENSINGTON — Barbara (Sirotnak) Trowbridge, 77, of Kensington passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Born in New Britain she was the widow of Everett Trowbridge. She was a member of St. Paul Church loved her birds, was an avid sports fan and lived life to its fullest. Barbara is survived by two sons and daughtersin-laws, Roy Trowbridge and his wife, (Daisy,) of Kensington, James Trowbridge and his wife, (Kristi,) of Bristol; and a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann Crawford and her husband, Jeffrey, of Maine; four grandchildren Riley, Connor and Darby Trowbridge and Stephen Crawford; several nieces and nephews; her best friend, Lucille Grady; and her dog, Auggie. Friends and family were invited to call at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Kensington on Thursday, Jan. 23. Burial took place in Maple Cemetery will follow. The family would like to thank the VNA. For their wonderful care. To share memories or express condolences on line please visit wwwberlinmemorialhome.com.
KENSINGTON — Leonard (Lenny) R. Soucy, 88, of Kensington went to meet his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. Lenny was born April 30, 1925, in Oldtown, Maine and was the son of the late Joseph and Lida (Dumais) Soucy. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend of 46 years, Mary (Bobbi) Misteri Soucy. Lenny moved to Bristol with his family at a young age. It was there he attended and graduated high school. Lenny’s lifelong love for baseball started in his high school years as a pitcher. A devoted grandfather, one of his greatest joys in life was watching his grandsons play baseball. His coaching and guidance would later lead them to successful college baseball careers of their own. After graduation, he began working for local manufacturer New Departure before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in July of 1943. He served in Florida, Australia and California before his discharge in March 1946. Upon his return home, he briefly worked for New Departure prior to commencing his 20 year career as General Manager of United Auto Center. He later worked for Superior Electric and eventually retired from the Morin Company in 1990. Lenny met the love of his life, Bobbi, in 1958.They married in Waterbury on Oct. 8, 1961, and moved to Wolcott where they lived for 25 years before moving back to Bristol until settling in Kensington in 2008. Lenny was a well-regarded bowler in the greater Hartford area for many years participating in many local leagues, bowling numerous perfect games and too many tournaments to count. He also enjoyed a round of golf every once in a while. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and UCONN women’s basketball fan, but he was most fulfilled spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughter, Margo Wright and her significant other, Stephen Bennett, of Kensington; grandsons, Michael Malley Sr., and his wife, Liza, of Middletown, Edward Malley and his wife, Tracy, of Manchester; his precious great-grandchildren, Michael Malley Jr., and Presley Malley, of Middletown which were the light of his life. He is also survived by his brother, Gil Soucie and his wife, Myrtle, of Bristol; brother in-law, Donald Schultz, of Brooklyn; along with numerous nieces, nephews; and extended family. He was predeceased by his sister, Diane Schultz, of Brooklyn. Lenny touched so many people’s lives with his kind words and compassion for anyone he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed not only by his family but his many friends and his extended family. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Ledgecrest Health Care Center of Kensington for his care and for the many friends he made while he resided there. The funeral was held Friday, Jan. 24, from DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, followed by a Mass at St. Ann Church, 215 West St., Bristol. Burial with military honors was followed in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. The Soucy family invites you to send a condolence message in Leonard’s guestbook at www.dupontfuneralhome.com.
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Josephine Theresa Banulski BERLIN— Josephine Theresa Banulski, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna(Condracki) Kowalczyk and the wife of the late Leonard Banulski, a dairy farmer in Berlin. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church and the Polish National Club, and she loved Polish Singing, dancing, holidays and gatherings with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Josephine is survived by four daughters, Kathy and Larry Mulrooney, of Meriden, Karoll and Michael Wiater, of Berlin, Marion Bonaiato, of Berlin and JoAnn Banulski and Dominic Caporale, of Lebanon; one sister, MaryAnn and Raymond Markowski; one brother, Edward Kowalczyk; seven grandchildren Ritchie, Lenny, Michael, Christopher, Nicholas, Stephanie and Kursten; three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Morgan and Isabella; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters, Walter, Stanley, and John Kowalczyk, Helen Hotkowski, Frances Copjec and Lottie Cyrulik. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 27, from the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul Church, 467Alling St., Kensington. Burial was followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery New Britain. In lieu of flowers to contribute to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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Groundhog fact and fancy marks winter midpoint it Imbolc, a celebration reWe’re just about half way to lated to fertility and weather spring and we’ve done a little divination. St. Brigid’s Day is research to bring you a few celebrated on Feb. 1, an Irish facts and a bit of lore about saint and also a Celtic fertility an observance that marks this goddess, an early Christian passage – Groundhog Day — merger of those two female celebrated Feb. 2, a Sunday, identities. this year. The midpoint of winter has According to the state’s long roots and many mystical Department of Energy and associations in human hisEnvironmental Protection, tory. In parts of Europe, it was wildlife division, woodthe hedgehog that carried the chucks, also called groundhonor as a bearer of weather hogs are common throughout divination. Connecticut. They are roIn Germany, the badger dents, related to mice, squirwas said to have the power to rels, porcupines and beavers. predict the coming of spring When the early settlers arand ultimately when to plant rived in this country, most crops. Many German immiof Connecticut was forested grants settled in Pennsylvania land. Woodchucks lived in and likely brought this trathe scattered forest openings. As land was cleared for A woodchuck, also known a dition with them. As there weren’t many badgers in farms, this highly adaptable groundhog, scurries across Pennsylvania the groundhog animal also found suitable a backyard in Durham. | made a good substitute. habitat in the fields and along (Diana Carr / Special to The Citizen) In the United States, the forest edge. The new habGroundhog Day has become itat actually provided a more reliable source of food and the woodchuck a popular fun, unofficial holiday centered on is more abundant now than it was during the idea of the critter coming out of its home to predict the weather – an early or late start Colonial times. The woodchuck’s range extends from to spring depending on whether or not the eastern Alaska, through much of Canada, critter sees his shadow. If he sees his shadow into eastern United States south to northern he’s said to be frightened by it and will return Georgia. They can emit a shrill whistle when to its burrow, indicating that there will be six alarmed, followed by a chattering “tchuck, more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then spring is on the way. However, tchuck” sound. Groundhog Day marks the midway point the end result can seem quite vague. The current version of Groundhog Day between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. It’s also known as the Christian was established in this country in 1887 and holiday of Candlemas Day, a day of purification and candle processions. Pagan’s called See Groundhog / Page 16
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Legislators unveil jobs, small business agenda Press Release House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin and Southington) joined with legislators in Hartford to unveil a jobs and small business agenda for the 2014 legislative session, focusing on employment and job training, cutting red tape, and growing new markets by establishing social benefit corporations. The jobs and small business agenda unveiled addresses business concerns, building on pro-business public policy initiatives enacted by the legislature over the past several years. The proposal includes: * Re-capitalizing Connecticut’s highly successful STEP-Up program, which offers employers who hire an unemployed worker either a wage subsidy to help pay a new employee’s salary for the first six months, or provides a six-month training grant. Since its creation in October 2011, more than 2,000 unemployed people have been hired under STEP-Up in jobs like CNC operators, graphic designers, tool makers, welders, press operators, masons and engine builders. But the program needs a new infusion of capital; the original $20 million budget is down to $2.5 million,
approximately enough to meet program demand through April. * Implementing new school-to-job programs such as an accelerated certificate program (12 months) combining basic education and technical and career training; an I-Best program for adult students lacking a GED which combines GED preparation with real-world skills training; and an Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Program, where students combine paid work and college level study towards the attainment of an associate’s degree. * Cutting red tape by pre-permitting business development, renovation or new construction by pre-approving zoning and environmental reviews in order to save businesses time and money. The program would be based on New York’s “Empire State Development’s Build Now,” where communities select and prepare sites for specifically targeted economic development, reducing the time normally needed to develop a site. * Establishing “social benefit corporations,” a new type of corporation intended to use a portion of its profits to benefit soSee Jobs / Page 16
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perwork with the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz Commission, he formed a announced he will seek campaign committee called re-election in the 30th “Friends of A-Z.” A long-time proponent of Assembly District representcampaign finance reform, ing Berlin and Southington. Aresimowicz currently Aresimowicz said he is seekserves as House Majority ing small donations, between Leader and has represented $5 and $100, from eligible doBerlin and Southington in nors in order to raise $5,000 the Connecticut General in qualifying contributions to participate in the Citizen’s Assembly since 2004. In filing the necessary pa- Elections Program.
Malloy proposes fixing Conn. mental health issues H A RT F O R D ( A P ) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has unveiled state budget proposals he says are intended to fix mental health issues that were not addressed in initiatives launched after a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary school in December 2012, killing 20 first-graders and six educators. Malloy’s budget includes $250,000 to promote a stigma-free environment that would make it easier for people suffering from mental illness to seek treatment
without being ashamed. The budget dedicated $5 million, when fully annualized, to improve mental health services for the poor, including young people with serious mental illness. The budget also provides $2.2 million in new funding to support subsidized housing for 110 people with mental illness. Malloy is also proposing a legislative change to require all police officers in Connecticut to receive training regarding responding to situations involving people with mental illnesses.
Lawmakers balk at plan for driver records HARTFORD (AP) — Two Republican state senators are resisting a plan by the state Department of Motor Vehicles to market drivers’ records for sale. The Republican American reports that Rep. Craig Miner, R-Litchfield, and Sen. Robert Kane, R-Watertown, recently voted against adding a $3 administrative fee to a $15
charge for obtaining driver histories from DMV. The administrative fee will be used to support a new state web portal that businesses will use to obtain driver records online. The DMV also will impose an annual $100 subscription fee. The fees will apply to forSee Plan / Page 16
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Agency says 27,000 tax forms have mistake WETHERSFIELD (AP) — Connecticut’s Department of Labor says approximately 27,000 tax forms mailed out to individuals who collected unemployment compensation last year contain a printing error that has information about another individual. The agency is required to report unemployment compensation payments of $10 or more on a form known as UC-1099G. While the affected 27,000 forms contain the correct information at the top of the document, the bottom half includes some-
one else’s information. The agency is in the process of identifying the people potentially affected by the error. It plans to offer credit protection because the forms contain Social Security numbers. Labor Commissioner Sharon Palmer apologized for the inconvenience and urged people to check their forms for accuracy. The department of currently reprinting the forms and will mail out corrected versions.
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its popularity remains strong. Clubs, dinners, parties, websites and more are devoted to celebrating the groundhog’s emergence and the march into spring. Canada also recognizes Groundhog’s Day. Punxsutawney Phil, at his big party at Gobbler’s Knob is not the sole celebration, just one of the better publicized ones. The groundhog is also known as a marmot, whistle-pig, or in some areas land-beaver. It belongs to the family Sciuridae, which includes large ground squirrels. The average groundhog is 20 inches long and weighs from 12 to 15 pounds. They have coarse gray fur, with brown or dull red highlights. They have short ears, a short tail, short legs, are fast and also have strong jaws. A groundhog eats greens, fruits, and vegetables. They don’t need much water, most of their required liquid comes from dewy leaves. They are clean creatures and therefore less susceptible to disease
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Pennsylvania and Vermont. --From the office of Joe Aresimowicz (Joe Aresimowicz is serving his fifth term representing the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he is house majority leader.) that can plague other wildlife. Groundhogs are one of the few animals that really hibernate. By the end of October, most woodchucks have begun their winter sleep. They wake up slowly during February and March. Young Groundhogs are usually born in mid-April or May, in litters of four to nine babies called kits or cobs. A groundhog’s life span is normally six to eight years. Woodchucks are excellent diggers and create complex burrow systems, with at least two entrances and a nesting chamber. They stay within a few hundred yards of the burrow entrance and rely on keen hearing and sense of smell to warn of nearby dangers. They can be fierce fighters. Enemies include man, dogs, coyote, foxes, bear, hawks and owls, bobcat, mink and weasels. Although woodchucks are primarily terrestrial, they can climb trees and are good swimmers. (Sources of information include groundhog.org, timeanddate.com and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.)
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Paladino earns spot on Latin American Tour Cody Paladino, of Berlin, has qualified for the PGA Latin American Tour. The 25-year-old’s 11th place finish Jan. 25 at a qualifying tournament in Sebring, Florida solidified his spot on the tour. The top 20 finishers receive full tour status. Paladino has been on quite a roll as of late. He was the 2013 CT Amateur Champion and was named the CT State Golf Association Player of the Year.
ACS seeks drivers As we welcome in 2014, the American Cancer Society believes cancer patients in Hartford County may be at risk of missing medical care. There is currently a need in this area for drivers for the ACS’s Road to Recovery program. The program offers transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive. Residents who are interested in volunteering or know of someone who may benefit from this free service are asked to call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
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Keeping tabs on a child’s development StatePoint -- It is natural for parents to be curious about how their children are developing mentally, emotionally and physically. And it’s even natural for parents to experience some apprehension about what is “normal.� But experts say that by better understanding your child, you can put the anxieties aside and help guide your children through each age and stage. “Each child grows at a different pace,� advises Dr. Lise Eliot, an early childhood mental development expert.
“There are few hard and fast deadlines when it comes to a child’s milestones.� To ease parents’ concerns, Dr. Eliot worked with VTech, a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, to create a set of Developmental Milestones. These milestones can be used as a guideline to help parents better understand a child’s development and determine which toys and games are appropriate for that stage. Here are three areas of development
to consider: Language and cognition Language immersion is absolutely key to children’s cognitive and emotional development. Children use words to express themselves, but also to learn about the people and world around them. Research has proven that early, two-way conversations with babies and young children are critical to speech and later reading development. “Look for interactive toys and books to expand your child’s vocabulary and
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awareness of letter sounds,� says Eliot. At the same time, children learn important concepts through non-verbal play, like building and sorting, and so the combination of verbal and spatial play is very powerful to children’s overall development. Social development Relationships are at the core of all human learning. Babies look to their parents’ emotions and facial expressions to first learn about the world, and children continue to depend completely on other people to learn language and the rules of social engagement. Peers are an equally important part of the social equation. “The fact is, we are a highly social species and the better children learn to read other people’s feelings and desires the easier time they will have learning and befriending others,� says Eliot.
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Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, Jan. 21: Barb Patterson, 180; Florence Gillette, 164; Jo Panico, 164; Joyce Pfistser, 164; Alice Mink, 156. Senior Bowling, Jan. 28: Chuck Leonhardt, 191; Ferd Brochu, 182; Jim Nishioka, 180; Bob Brown, 168; Liz Rugens, 161; Rockwell Roberts, 1 59; Ann Randazzo, 158; Jan Bennett, 157; Gene Lemery, 155; Sam D’Amato, 155; Audrey Zelek, 155; Al Pollard, 153; Irene Willametz, 153; Stan Dziob, 150.
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Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge, no appointments are required. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 828-7030.
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Wrestlers continue to impress; Girls track finish second in CCC South Berlin’s Brendon Vessichio works a Plainville player last week. Vessichio netted 18 points that night to help the Redcoats notch a 58-50 victory. (Photo by Matt Leidemer)
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Indoor track The boys and girls teams competed in the CCC championship meet at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. The girls finished second in the CCC South division with 26 points, while the boys finished in sixth place, scoring one point. The girls were led by their strong relay performances, highlighted by the 4x800 meter team comprised of sophomores Jodi DiCicco and Michelle Grieco, and juniors Kristen Madeia and Sarah Hagen. The team finished sixth overall with a time of 10:17.27, and scored three points for Berlin. The girls’ 1,600 sprint medley team and 200 relay team also had successful afternoons. Both squads finished eighth in their respective heats. The 1,600 team, comprised of senior Tess Repaci, Madeia, DiCicco, and freshman Sarah 200 team of Repaci, senior clocked a time of 1:55.21. Daddario finished with a Sam Carbonell, sophomore Th e g i rl s we re a l s o time of 4:40.28, while the Taylor Budney, and Daddario well-represented in the 3,200,
as Grieco finished 10th with a time of 12:00.15. Freshman Lisa Grieco was 18th with a time of 12:31.68. For the boys, senior Darren Grabowski competed in both the 300 and 55. He finished 16th in the 300 with a time of 39.28, and 25th in the 55, clocking a 7.20. Boys swimming The Redcoats clinched their first victory of the regular season with a 93-90 victory over Newington. After not competing since the first week of January, the boys performed well in a well-fought meet by both teams. “It’s always fun swimming against Newington. They always have a really good swimming program over there, and they’re always a class act as a team,” BHS coach Dan Thurston said. “The last couple of years, they’ve had our number a little bit, but we were really excited to get
back in the water for a meet. The team was really ready to go. “I feel like we had a lot of the guys step up. We had a couple of really tough swims in the meet.” The Redcoats got off to a hot start thanks in part to their 200 medley relay. The team, comprised of seniors Luke Switzer and Brian Kennure, and freshmen Kevin Klotz and Thomas Wejda, took first place in the event. Berlin’s secondary 200 medley relay team finished third. “I thought that the guys, top to bottom, really stepped up and did what we asked them to do, which was give everything they had in the water, and give their teammates everything they had (for support) out of the water. I thought they did a really good job with that,” said Thurston. See Notes / Page 22
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Time for a shot clock By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
Did you know that there are 86,400 seconds in a day? Quite a large number of seconds, if you ask me. So what exactly does 90 seconds equate to? Answer: 0.1 percent of the day. In other words, a really short amount of time. Unless, of course, you’re playing defense in a high school basketball game. I recently attended a CCC South Division Berlin-Maloney boys basketball matchup during which the game
really slowed down for me. I don’t mean that I had an epiphany, and I suddenly understood all the ins and outs of the sport. I’ve been playing the game for years; I think my knowledge of the sport is just fine, thank you very much. But the game itself literally slowed to a screeching halt. Let me give you the scenario: After building upon a 10-point halftime lead over the opening minutes of the third quarter, the Spartans of Maloney walked the ball up the court with 1:30 left in the frame. The Redcoats were back on defense, packed into their impressive 2-3
zone that had helped to keep most of Maloney’s quick athletes out of the lane for much of the night. For the next 90 seconds, Maloney passed the ball around the perimeter in the hopes of getting a good shot off to extend its lead heading into the final quarter. But it never happened. Berlin’s defense was too strong for the Spartans to do anything. While this series of events was unfolding, my thought process went through a rather drastic progression through those 90 seconds that went something like this: “Berlin’s going to need to play
some strong defense here to keep them from scoring again.” “Wow, the Redcoats are playing really good defense this possession; I’m impressed!” “Maloney has been completely shut down! They can’t make anything happen on offense! Berlin’s going to force a shot-clock violation pretty soon if they can keep this intensity up.” “... hold on a second ...where’s the buzzer? Where’s the whistle? Where’s the shot clock violation?” Yet, to my amazement (and quite See Time / Page 22
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The two-week layoff wasn’t the first the team has experienced this season. Due to the winter holidays, the Redcoats didn’t compete from Dec. 20 to Jan. 7. “I think after the long breaks, they’re going to enjoy the schedule, having
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more meets. They do like to race, and that’s a really good thing,” Thurston said. “I think that the next couple of weeks, the key is going to be getting the work in the water in between our meets, and still having that focus throughout. As long as they keep up the enthusiasm, we should have a really strong run.” Wrestling The resurgence of the
Redcoat wrestling program continued this past week as the boys topped Platt before turning in an impressive showing at the Guilford Duals. The Redcoats defeated Platt by a final count of 3824, yet it was their strong performances at the Guilford Duals that made the week memorable. The boys posted a 2-1 record in Guilford, facing off against Bacon Academy (a 59-16 win), Guilford (60-7 win) and Xavier (47-24 loss), the second-ranked team in the state. O n t h e d ay, s eve ra l Redcoats had impressive f inishes, such as Ethan Grieder (128), who finished 4-0 and defeated three returning state place-winners. Jake Eliades (154) also went 4-0, with four pins. Richard Schlichting (134) finished 4-0 as well, as did Mike Burek
(287), who improved to 21-0 on the season. Several Redcoats finished 3-1 on the day, including Matt Cote (140), Jared Zima (172), Devon Reilly (184) and Vin Biscoglio (197). BHS coach Jim Day was impressed with the boys performance against such a formidable foe in Xavier. “We competed very well against Xavier,” Day said. “Even our kids that lost were really digging deep and giving us the best they could. It was nice to have all 13 competitors go out there and give it what they had.” Boys basketball After a disappointing 5446 loss to Middletown early in the week, the Redcoats came back strong in defeating Plainville, 58-50. Although the boys were down 32-30 heading into the fourth quarter, they were able to outscore their rivals
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by 10 in the final frame, 28-20, to take control of the game. The Redcoats were led by junior Brendon Vessichio’s 18 points, 13 of which came from the foul line. Several other Berlin players made strong contributions, including junior R.J. Veneziano (eight assists), senior Dante Vasi (eight rebounds) and junior Danny Garofalo (12 points, all on 3-pointers). Post presence Dominic Nuzzo added nine points, while fellow sophomore Evan McKinnen netted eight. Girls basketball After an impressive stretch that saw Berlin win two straight games and nearly capture a third victory, the Lady Redcoats had a troublesome week, losing to both Middletown and Plainville. Against Middletown, the girls were defeated handily, 64-39. Falling behind 19-6 in the first quarter, the Lady Redcoats never recovered. Senior Alicia Maule led the charge for the Redcoats with 18 points, including four three-pointers. No other player scored more than five points for the locals. Against the rival Blue Devils, the girls fell 62-42. After trailing 14-11 following the first quarter, the Lady Redcoats tied the game at 29all heading into the second half. Unfortunately, both the offense and defense fell flat in the third quarter, when Berlin was outscored 13-0. Junior Alyssa Germano led the team with 19 points, six of those coming from long range. Maule netted 10 points.
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possibly frustrated high school coaches across the nation who’ve gone through this same situation countless times) there is still no sanctioned shot clock in the high school game today. Only eight states across the country use a shot-clock at the high school level: California, Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington and Maryland, where it’s only used solely for the girls. After watching those long See Time/ Page 24
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Face of CIAC football playoffs changing again By Bryant Carpenter Special to The Citizen
CHESHIRE — Starting this fall, the state high school football playoffs will look different than they have for the past four seasons. Just how different remains to be seen. Jan. 22, the CIAC Football Committee approved a handful of changes for the 2014 football season. Chief among them: the playoffs will consist of a semifinal round to be played on the Saturday 10 days after Thanksgiving and then a championship round that will be played the
Saturday after the semis. That indicates the end of the quarterfinals, which were added to the postseason in 2010 and played the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Yet 32 teams will continue to qualify for the playoffs, as has been the case over the past four years, when there have been eight qualifiers in each of four classes. Does keeping the number of qualifiers at 32 without quarterf inals mean Connecticut football will revert back to the six-class system, with MM and SS back in the mix and an Open bracket, or “Best of the Best” tier, that
will feature elite teams regardless of size? A separate Catholic school division? Or will it be pushed to eight classes across the board? We’ll see. The final decision on the 2014 playoff format won’t be made until the CIAC Football Committee meets again in February. What remains unchanged is Thanksgiving. Those games will remain part of the regular season and will be the last to count for postseason power rankings. Connecticut’s football playoff system has long been a topic of debate and has undergone multiple changes
Then there’s the issue of weather, which became a factor this past season. With the changes adopted in 2010, the finals were pushed 2 1/2 weeks past Thanksgiving, the latest they were ever held. That wasn’t an issue until this year, when a late Thanksgiving combined with early December snow reshuffled the Championship Saturday deck. Class LL was most effected, with Southington and Fairfield Prep not playing their final until the follow-
since the state shifted away from the old two-qualifiers-per-class system in 1994. The prime issue has been the number of qualifying teams, which has had the state toggling back and forth between four classes and six. Another issue has been the dominant programs, be they parochial schools like Xavier or St. Joseph or small public powers like Ansonia. Some have suggested separate playoff brackets for the Catholic/prep schools or an Open division that would enable an Ansonia to contend for a state title with the bigger programs.
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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.
Eskimo Breakfast - The Svea Social Club, 999 Kensington Road, has scheduled an Eskimo Breakfast for Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-9447.
Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat� for Friday, Jan. 31, 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. Racing show - Racing Action Today, ,hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Southington at Southington YMCA, 3:45 p.m.
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Boys basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley at Bulkeley High School Field House, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley at BHS, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Bulkeley at Bulkeley High School, 4 p.m.
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Concert - The New Britain Symphony has scheduled a free concert for Sunday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. at Mooreland Hill School, 166 Lincoln St. The family-friendly concert features the NBSO Recorder Quartet. A free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds benefit the Mooreland Hill School Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (860) 826-6344 or visit www. newbritainsymphony.org.
Ice hockey - Newington-Berlin-Manchester vs. Fermi-Enfield-E.Granby-Strafford at Newington Ice Arena, 8:20 p.m. Wrestling - BHS vs. Plainville at BHS, 6 p.m.
Boys swimming - BHS vs. Bristol Central/Eastern/St. Paul, away, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15 Wrestling - BHS at CCC South Tournament at Bristol Central High School.
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TOWN OF BERLIN ELDERLY TAX RELIEF FILING REQUIREMENTS The Assessors office would like to remind elderly homeowners and taxpayers who are 100% disabled the deadline for filing the state’s property tax relief program is MAY 15TH, 2014. Homeowners who were 65 as of December 31st, 2013, and who meet specific guidelines may be eligible for the program. Those who are 100% disabled regardless of age may also be eligible. Residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply in the Town of Berlin Assessor’s Office, room 18, in the Town Hall at 240 Kensington Road. The filing period is February 1st through May 15th each year. Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $34,100 for a single person and $41,600 for married couples. The tax benefit works on a sliding scale with a minimum exemption of $150 to a maximum of $1,250. An applicant must show date of birth, Social Security number and proof of all income – taxable and non-taxable for 2013. Items the State requires for proof of all income when applying for the Elderly Homeowners Program include: • Copy of the SSA1099 form from Social Security • Copy of a complete income tax return for 2013 • If no income tax return was filed, submit copies of all 1099 forms plus W-2 forms, 1099 Dividend forms, etc. • Receipts for rental income • Pensions, Veteran’s Pension, Railroad retirement Those who want more information can contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039.
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TOWN OF BERLIN SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM (Administered by the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office) • The taxpayer or his/her spouse must be 70 years old • Owner of property (including Life Use tenants) • Reside at property • Income must not exceed $34,100 if unmarried or $41,600 if married • Tax freeze at current mill rate • Property tax increases eligible for deferral • The program is free with no interest for as long as the taxpayer qualifies • Deferred taxes paid upon death of last eligible taxpayer or when home is sold • Cannot be used on rental property • Notice of the deferred taxes put on the land records in the form of a lien • Interest will be charged if the deferred portion is not paid back to the Town within one year after the death of the surviving qualifying taxpayer • Apply between February 1st and May 15th If you have any questions please call the Assessor’s Office 860-828-7039.
Town of Berlin – Assessor’s Office Homeowners Tax Relief Program (For Non-Enrollees) The Berlin Assessor’s Office would like to remind homeowners who are NOT ALREADY ON THE HOMEOWNERS PROGRAM in the Town of Berlin that the office is taking applications for the program. The filing period is February 1st to May 15th. Income limits for SINGLES is $34,100 and MARRIED COUPLES is $41,600. One person MUST BE 65 years old as of December 31, 2013 or 100% disabled and under 65 years old. Income includes Social Security, pension, bank interest, wages, etc. Copies of Income Tax 1040 showing Adjusted Gross Income and Form SSA1099 from Social Security MUST BE submitted if you are filing. Please call 860-828-7039 to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
Lost and Found FOUND Near Reservoir Cheshire/Wallingford Line. Double-Pawed Tuxedo Cat. Call 203-250-0345
Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer.
Automobiles
Automobiles
Automobiles
ACURA RL 2006 3.5 L, V6, 5 Speed AT #5794A $15,900
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 #1468 $14,388
CHEVY AVEO LT 2011 #19006 $9,750 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 To Choose From Save Up To $11,000 OFF MSRP STK 27184AQ Proof of Job & Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed Ask for Darrell 1 888 207-3682
CHEVY CAPTIVA 2013 Stock #1443 $17,888 CHEVY HHR LT 2009 # 13362A $7250 Dont Miss...Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace. CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 FWD, Auto, 4 Door #1495A $7,988
CADILLAC DTS 2007 8 Cyl., FWD, Auto Stock# BH758A $15,995
CHEVY COBALT 2010 #18914 $8,250 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace.
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Automobiles
CHEVY CRUZE 2012 Stock #1448 $14,588 203-265-0991
Thursday, January 30, 2014 Automobiles
CHEVY Monte Carlo 2003 Excellent condition. 64k Miles. Cappuccino Color. FWD. Very Reliable. $6000. (203) 631-6576 DODGE NEON 2003 $3,288 4 Cyl, 4 Spd, Auto BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106
HYUNDAI SONATA 2009 4 Door, V6, Auto, SE #13-1945A $15,990 203 235-1669
Automobiles
KIA FORTE KOUP 2010 2 Door, Manual, SX #13-3037A (203) 235-1669
HYUNDAI SONATA 2012 4 Door, 2.4L, Auto, GLS # 5787A $19,995
PONTIAC G6 2009
Let Us Give You A Fresh Start Cars Starting At $199 Down 24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Ask for Darrell 1 888 207-3682
Stock # 1379B $7,888
CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12 Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan. 100% Guaranteed Ask for Darrell 1 888 207-3682
CHEVY Dale Earnhardt Edition Monte Carlo, 2002, 86,000 miles, 6 cyl at, all leather and power. Front wheel drive with traction control. Sunroof. Asking $3500 neg. Must sell. Please call 203-213-1575 or 203-999-1535.
PRE-PRESIDENTIAL SALE
DODGE CALIBER 2007 4 Door Hatchback, R/T AWD #3162A $7,988
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LEXUS RX 350 2010 AWD, 6 Cyl. Auto #5818A $27,500
MAZDA 3 2006, new Mazda engine and transmission, mid 2012, 106k miles, 5 speed manual, drives and looks fantastic. Asking $6500. 203-430-5704. HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2010 AWD, 4 Door, GLS # 13-1830A $19,990 203-235-1669
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Hyundai Sonata GLS 2001 $3,288 6 Cyl, 4 Spd Auto BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106
FORD TAURUS LX 2001 $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106
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Automobiles
MERCURY SABLE 2000 LS PREMIUM $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106
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
Trucks & Vans
Contact Dan The “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
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Automobiles
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Always a sale in Marketplace.
DODGE Grand Caravan 2001 Sport, 4 Spd, Auto $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2011 3 Door, V8, Automatic #11-485 (203) 235-1669
HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2007 4 Door, Limited, Automatic #14-037A 203 235-1669
Mercury Grand Marquis 2003 4 Door, Auto, LS Premium #13-1532B $7,990 203 235-1669
CHEVY Silverado 2004 1500, 4X4 #14342A $9,850 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 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
NISSAN VERSA 2008 4 Cylinder 4 Door, Auto #13-1456A $8,490 (203) 235-1669
The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!
HYUNDAI Entourage 2007 GLS, 4 Door Wagon Automatic Stock# 13-1807A $7,990 203-235-1669
203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
Stepping up to a bigger bike? Sell the smaller one with a Marketplace ad.
DODGE RAM 1500 2012 4 WD, 8 Cyl. Hemi Quad Cab, 6.3 Ft Box ST # 5778A $27,995
FORD F150 1998 4WD, Automatic. 3 Door Extended Cab. 4.6L, V8, 161k mi. Well Maintained. One owner. $3100 OBO. Call 860-877-1345
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HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 4 Door, Auto, GLS #13-1482A $16,990 (203) 235-1669
Find everything at our Marketplace.
JEEP Grand Cherokee 2010 Limited, 4 WD, V8, Auto #1473 $17,888
Help Wanted 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 COOK - In 1 person kitchen. Must be able to coordinate orders and prep. Apply Weds 1-6pm, Winchester Cafe, Rte 66, Portland.
GMC TERRAIN 2013 AWD 4 Door, SLE w/SLE-2 Stock#1444 $21,988
HOUSECLEANERS WANTED MAIDPRO Southington. Must be available M-F, 8-5, need Driver’s Lic, reliable car. Up to $13/hr starting wage, plus tips, gas reimb. Hours will vary. Call 203-630-2033 ext. 118. Hablamos Espanol. HVAC Tech Wanted- Looking for hardworking individual. Must have B or S Lic w/exp in heating & cooling sys. Competitive pay, benefits, 401K. Send resume to kevin@romanoil.co FT Lab Tech Established co needs help with polishing and microscope work. Resume to: dwalsh@uyemura.com
GMC YUKON DENALI 2011 AWD, Automatic #1438 $25,988
Apartments For Rent
Growing ophthalmology office is looking for a technician. Job duties include; obtaining patient history, performing diagnostic tests, opening and closing rooms. Candidates must be eager to learn and good team players. Will train right person. Email jennifer@ advancedeyephysicians.com or fax 203-639-0809.
Houses For Sale 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
Find your dream home in Marketplace.
CHEVY UPLANDER LS 2007 Stock #14110SB $3,850 Don’t Miss... Call Chris 203 271-2902 www.richardchevy.com
Help Wanted
Condos For Sale
SOUTHINGTON Immaculate ranch endunit condo in Spring Lake Village. 2 bdrm, 1st fl laundry, partially finished bsmt, hdwd flrs, granite kitchen & bath, stainless steel appliances. Slider to private deck & yard. A must see! Open house 1/26 & 2/2, most wknds and by appointment. 203 980-7231
Apartments For Rent CHESHIRE 2 BR House for Rent. Available March 1 203-651-9106
MERIDEN 1023 OLD COLONY RD. 2 BR Avail. Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 17 Cliff Street4 BR, 2nd flr. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. WD Hookups. 1 car garage. $1200. 203-314-4964
MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Fl. Stove & refrigerator. No Pets. Madison Avenue. $800 + security. 203-639-8181
Garage and Storage Space
MERIDEN 3 BR. 1st Floor. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold Street. Lg BRs, Sunny Kitchen. WD hookup. $925. Call Will 860-801-1891
MERIDEN Large 3 BR, 2nd fl. Freshly painted. New refrig, WD hookup in unit. No pets, utils or smoking. Reduced $835. 1 yr lease. Credit ck & refs req. Sec, 1st mo rent. (203) 608-8348
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
WALLINGFORD Large 2 RM Efficiency with Bath. 2nd Fl. Off st parking. Avail 3/1. $785 including utils. 203-915-9919 or 203 265-2856.
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 LIVING ROOM SET, 3 pieces, color green, excellent condition, asking price $300. For more information call 860-628-9762
WLFD Storage space for rent. 1200 sq ft, 14’ doors. Great price. Call 203272-4216.
Furniture & Appliances
Pets For Sale
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
PARAKEET - Hand fed babies, tame, sweet, great for beginners or experienced bird owners. $50 each or 2 for $80. Call 203-600-8880.
MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597
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
Miscellaneous For Sale NORDICTRACK incline treadmill with transferrable warranty to 12-30-14. $500.00. 203-639-8090.
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip 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
Livestock VOLUNTEERS Needed To feed horses AM & PM. Wallingford area. Call 203265-3596
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
It’s All Here! (203) 238-1953 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 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: Antiques, Costume Jewelry, Old Toys, Military Items. Anything Old. Open 6 days. 18 South Orchard St Wallingford CT 06492 or call 203-284-3786 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 THOMAS Floor Organ with Bench $100. 860-349-0594
Find something that belongs to someone else? Find the owner with a Marketplace Ad!
FOUND ADS ARE
Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire -
Please call Record-Journal Circulation (203) 634-3933
North Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
WALLINGFORD Lovely, Lge Furnished Bdrm, Rec Rm & Bath. All Utils, TV, Cable, Refrig, Freezer & Laundry Included. 203 269-8166.
MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd flr. Studio, $180/wk+ sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com
Be the first to get on the list to contract a route
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
Wanted to Buy 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
Rooms For Rent
MERIDEN 2 BR, 2 Full Baths. Large, Hdwd Flrs. New Windows, Laundry Rm. Off St Parking. Nicely Remodeled. Webster St. 203 634-6550
Meriden 2 BR $700 Newly remod. No Pets. Avail Now. 203-500-9080 or 203-340-3413
Furniture & Appliances
WALLINGFORD 2BR Two Family, 2nd Floor 5 Rms. Own driveway No pets. Utils not incl. $800. 203 284-1853
Find everything at our Marketplace.
MERIDEN Newly renovated 2 BR, 3rd Fl apt w/deck. $850/ mo + utils. Credit Ck & 2 mo. security dep. 203 715-7508
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED
Apartments For Rent
MERIDEN 2BR, 1st Fl. Appliances included. Eat-in kitchen. Off st parking. No pets. Sec 8 Approved. $850 Plus 1 mo. security. 203 464-6273
CHESHIRE - 4 ROOMS, 1 Level, Deck. Hdwd flrs. No Pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. Lease. $1200/Mo. Incl. heat. Call 203-393-1117
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VOLVO XC90 2008 AWD, 4 Door, V8 Stock #1475 $14,988
SUVs
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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
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
Always a sale in Marketplace. 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
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
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All Phases Ceramic Tile Wood/Laminate Installations TUB/TILE GLAZING 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
House Cleaning
T.E.C. ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
Edna’s Housecleaning If you’d like your house sparkling clean, call me. I use only organic products. Ask about free specials. 860-610-9332
Junk Removal
Fencing Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
Call to place your Marketplace ad any time
DAY or NIGHT
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
Roofing
C&M ConstruCtion *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
C&M ConstruCtion *The Roofing Specialist* And Roof Snow Removal 10% off cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Landscaping
DAWSON DRYWALL Repairs to sheetrock, ceiling repairs & painting. Over 35 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Lic. & insured. 203-272-4544/860681-6074
Electrical Services
Gutters
Kitchen & Baths
GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION ************* Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. 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 PAINTING SPECIALS Condos, Apts., Cabinets, Bsmnts, Popcorn Ceilings, Crown Molding, Sheetrock Repair. Eddie 203 824-0446 #569864
FENCES to Faucets Got a list of things to do? Insured. Call MGW! CT#631942 203 886-8029
************* 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc. com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319
Find everything at our Marketplace.
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace.
Find your dream home in Marketplace.
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
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
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Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB Call 860-645-8899
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, Find everything at our MarketAppliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, place. Sheds, Estates, Attics, Plumbing Roofing, Siding, Basements, WindoWS, Garages & more. Decks, Remodeling CARL’S Plumbing & Heating **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** Gutters Speak directly to the plumbFREE ESTIMATES er, not a machine. We snake CT Reg#570192 LIC & INS. drains. Cell 203 272-1730, (203) 639-1634 203-535-9817 860 680-2395 or 860-575-8218
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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
Siding
Siding
CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality-Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions, Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415 Gonzalez ConstruCtion Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
SIDING, ROOFING, Windows, Decks, Sunrooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio.com
Snow Plowing 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 Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 PROF. Arborist #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. Call 203272-4216
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SALE DATES: Thurs. Jan. 30 -Feb. 5, 2014 SAVE 50-80% Ladies Premium Long Underwear
2
99
Comp. $18-$40
Our Reg. $15
7
50
Mens & Ladies Better Winter Coats
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13
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Mens & Ladies Soft Shell Jackets
Comp. $100-$200
2499
JOB LOT
5 Lb Enviro-Log Fire Log
Case of 6
STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sunday 9am-8pm 50 oz. Tide®
Angel Soft® Bathroom Tissue 4 Pack
Original, H.D. or original with bleach alternative
99¢
Marcal®
599
Small Steps Paper Towels 8 Roll Bonus Pack
3 Pk 5 oz. Bar Soap
150
499
Bob’s Red Mill On Sale!
Wild Bird Food 50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed
Comp. $75
2499
25
$
Our Reg. $29.99.........................
25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed.....$25
25lb Signature Blend
Our Reg. $23..................................
20
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20lb Country Blend
Famous Label Stylish Winter Fleece Jackets
Ladies Better Sweaters
10
20
Better Knit Tops Comp. $15-$30
7
$
15
$
Ladies Famous Maker Jeans
Lots of styles including figure enhancing models
5
$
4
$
7”....
Mens Better Leather Belts
5
7”
Unisex styling tops & bottoms
Comp. $15
Travel Neck Pillows
Ladies Satin Pajamas
Plush or beads
6”....3
$
Comp. $25 or more
5
$
1.5 million points
2' x 4'...................$25 2'2 x 7'10”......$60 3'3 x 5'4”......... $60 5'3 x 7'10”... $150 6'7 x 9'6” ..... $200 7'10” x 10'10”...$300 5’3” Round..........$100 7’10” Round.......$100
Rovio - Looney Tunes - Muppets Disney & more Comp. $20-$30
6
10
$
Shoe/Boot Dryer
20
16
4
10 Gal. Clear Storage Box, 5 Pack 6 Qt Shoe Box OR 2 Pack 14 Qt Sweater Box
Pet Treats on Sale
Twin
12
$
Full, Queen or King
15
$
Bolster Crate Mats
$
Pigs Ears........................................... 1 $ Rib Bones......................................... 1 Bully Stick..................................... 2/$5 10” Retriever.................................. $1
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6 Element Infrared Heater End Table Comp. $299
Oscillating Ceramic Heater 4 position rotary control. Adjustable thermostat.
25
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LifeSmart®
129
$
Ceramic Heater
20
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4 Element Infrared Quartz Heater Comp. $249
Sunbeam Heated Comforters & Blankets Premium HEATED COMFORTER
Comforters Twin
Comp. $130 Comp. $200 Comp. $220
Blankets Comp. $80
Premium Towels Available in most stores
Comp. $100
39 $ 49 $ 49 $ 40 $ 50 $
Full/Queen
ETLTM Portable Propane
Construction Heater Construction heater Not for enclosed spaces 50,000 BTU
69
$
King
Metal Radiant Heater
Full
Adjustable thermostat. Comp. $35
25
$
King
Clearance!
15
$
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!
Our reg. $35
25 35
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Our reg. $45
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21”x34” Memory Foam Super Plush Bath Rug
KWIK-TEK® World Industries 49”x19.5” 2 Person Snow Sled
8'x10'
8.19
10'x12'
24”
36”
42”
24”x18”x31” 36”x24”x27” 42”x28”x31”
35 $55 $65
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40 Ct Jumbo 27.5”x35”..............19.99
20.49 12'x16'
Adult’s Snow Shoes Set
includes 2 poles and carry bag
32.79 20'x30'
61.49 20'x40'
81.99 25'x40'
19.69 30.69
129.99
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Comp. $43.67
30'x50'
SAVE 65%
15
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-20 F Windshield Washer Fluid
199 $ 7
48” Extender Snowbrush
16'x20'
101.99
12'x25'
Polyethylene foam, fast high density slick bottom. Four soft EVA handles provide a great grip!
includes 2 poles and carry bag
Rust-proof poly-carbonate grommets UV treated Tear resistant 90% Heavier than standard grade tarps!
Puppy Pads
11 799 1299 1599
Children’s Snow Shoes Set
Ripstopper™ Industrial Tarps
99 12.29 10'x20'
$
Comp. $20
$
$
Comp. $40
Patriots® Longsleeve Tee
149
229
$
ON SALE!
50 Ct 24”x24” or 60 Ct 17”x24”
8
Our reg. $199
20”x5’ ............ 8 $ 3’3”x4’7’.... 13 $ 5’x7’............... 30 8’2”x9’x10”... $65
Folding Crates
Extra thick non-skid bottom
Patriots® Hoody
$
Our reg. $299
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50
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16”x20" ... 6.99 $ 22”x28"..... 9.99 $ 24”x36".. 14.99
Bath Sheets American Made.......... 10 $ Bath Sheets..Imported....................... 7 $ Bath Towels..................................... 5
Reg. $5.99
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Our reg. $12-$20
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Paterson Collection BCF
Fleece Sheet Sets or 90 Gram Microfiber Sheet Sets
Virtually silent. Gently drys overnight. LED light. Comp. $39.99
10 pk Adhesive Body Warmers
10”....
Area Rug Closeout!
Dynasty Collection
Licensed Fleece-lined Hats
$
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63344R
8”x10" .... 2.99 $ 12”x12"... 3.99 $ 8”x20"....... 4.99
Fashion & basic styles!
Short & Long Sleeve
24” Spinner Comp. $72 ........................ 45 $ 28” Spinner Comp. $90 ........................ 50
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Framed Art
Dept. Store Label Ladies Scarves
Outer Banks Mens Polos
599
Save 50-66%
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10
4”....2
10”....3
50
40
Wiper Blades Applies Rain-X water beading treatment
Quartz Infrared Fullsize Rolling Mantel
50
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20” Spinner
Comp. $56
Comp. $400
50
Comp. $15 to $25 ea.
Durable ABS Construction 360 Degree EZ Glide 4 Wheel System
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Fully assembled. Built in Casters 1500 watts, 5200 BTU’s. Digital Display. Remote control
Comp. $10
Notch collar, button front Assorted prints Comp. $40
$
12 8”....$6
6”....$4
Reading Glasses
Crewline Hard Sided Luggage
99
Rainx® Horizon
$
Branded Scrubs
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14”....
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Our reg: $2.99 ea.
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4 Pc Auto Mats
Comp. $18
10”....$6
All Famous Maker
Comp. $17.99
10” ....$6
Comp. $42-$52
NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED!
Simonize®
60%-80% Savings! House & Garden Ceramic Closeout! Selection varies by store 15”....$12
3M thinsulate lined
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999 799
Blue Diamond Almonds 16 oz.....5.99 Pecan Pieces, 8 oz ......................2.99 Dry Roasted Peanuts 16 oz......... 1.99
Pistachio, 16 oz.........5.99 Walnuts, 16 oz.......... 5.99 Pecan Halves, 8 oz ....3.99
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50 Feet
Potato Express
Mens & Ladies Waterproof Winter Gloves
$
Why pay TV prices? The Pocket Hose
Nuts On Sale!
Comp. $30-$70
$
Our Reg. $1.00.................................89
Almond Flour 16 oz ….......... 7.99 Organic Quinoa 26 oz ….............. 8.99 Chia Seeds 16 oz …..................7.99 Gluten Free Rolled Oats 32 oz...4.39 Organic Flaxseed 16 oz ..... 3.50 Gluten Free Flour 44 oz ….............4.99
$
Comp. $100
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Our Reg. $8.50...................................
Suet
Patented Triple Riveted Corner Grommets Industrial Tarps Twice as Strong™
Our reg. $8
18” Poly Snow Shovel
Steel wearstrip for extended blade life.
11
$
New technology stops rips
Our reg. $13
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