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Storm Hercules hardly of heroic proportions By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Despite the impressive-sounding name, in Berlin, Winter Storm Hercules resulted in no significant accidents and did not overwhelm snow removal teams. He rc u l e s re s u l te d i n about six inches of snow in Berlin, which is a little more than Winter Storm Electra dumped on the town Dec. 15, 2013, and not even close to last February’s Winter Storm Nemo.
Speaking of Hercules, Deputy Chief John Klett said there were no significant weather-related accidents in town. Reported incidents were “relatively normal for weather like that,” Klett said. Public Works is responsible for clearing snow on 107 miles of road within Berlin, nearly all of which melted with the rain Jan. 6. Public Works Director Arthur Simonian said that crews were called in at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 2 and worked overtime shifts until Jan. 3 at 7
a.m., when normal duty hours resumed. The current season’s snowfall has left Public Works with about 50 percent remaining in See Storm / Page 9
Snow accumulating on the roads at the corner of Newton Street and Farmington Avenue Jan. 2. (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
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Town anticipates tight budget year By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen
This has been an unusual winter for the Berlin High School girls basketball program. At press time, the usually-formidable Lady Redcoats were still in search of their first victory. The locals lost to Cheshire, 44-32, Dec. 28 to fall to 0-5 on the season. See more on page 15. Pictured: Berlin’s Abby Underwood attempts to get past a defender during a recent matchup. (Photo by Matt Leidemer)
Around the turn of the new year, Town Manager Denise McNair meets with the heads of the town’s departments to form the first draft of next fiscal year’s budget. While it’s a process that happens every year, McNair expects the next town’s budget to be difficult. “I was very pleased with the department heads,” she said. “A lot (of the department budgets) were less than they were last year.” Finances may be tight for the town because of dwindling revenue streams and known increases in costs. McNair said the revenue from the state may be less because of forecasts of large deficits in the state’s budget and the values on the town’s grand list decreased. “This year, we are hoping for a small increase if possible,” McNair said. The town will have to pay more in health insurance because of the Affordable Care Act and it needs to start paying back more debt because of the high school renovation project and police station. “It’s not so bad this year as it will be in the next year,” McNair said.
The town manager added she doesn’t know if the recovery has reached all the town residents yet, and many people may still be struggling to make ends meet. The preliminary budget McNair is creating now will be presented to the Town Council at the end of February. In March, the council will hold hearings on the budget and then, after revision, it will move to the voters in town in a referendum. “My budget may seem high,” McNair said,” but it’s a starting point.” The town manager said the budget catalogs what improvements and costs are needed and the budget will have to be pared down and the Town Council will need to prioritize where the town should spend its money. “I’m not doing my job unless I tell them the real condition of things,” she said. Councilman William Rasmussen said while he’s not involved in the early, budget-forming process, he gathers information about the budget so he is not “blindsided” by anything later. Every year, he says, is a difficult budget See Budget / Page 9
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Snow, ice removal ordinances Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into, or across a public street, per local ordinances, according to the Public Works Department. Residents are responsible for clearing snow and ice from any public sidewalk fronting their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel. Failure to comply will subject the abutting property owner to a written warning and/or $100 fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. “No parking” bans become effective automatically (or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works) whenever there is an accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. “No parking” bans will terminate no sooner than eight (8) hours after a snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after such a ban has taken effect, will be towed and subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges. For more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.
resulting compost avoids carbon nitrate imbalances. One option DEEP allows, that the Town of Berlin takes advantage of, is to donate leaves to a locally-owned farming operation. After Public Works collects leaves, they are sent to C o l e m a n Fa r m s i n Middlefield where they are composted, Deputy Director of P ubl ic Work s Ja mes Horbal explained. This benefits Berlin in reducing disposal costs and eliminating the liability and expense associated with composting. After Public Works collects Christmas trees, however, all of the resulting wood chips are given directly back to the public. After the trees are collected by garbage disposal teams, they are run through a woodchipper before arriving at their final destination, Sage Park, where residents can pick them up, free of charge.
Town departments closed All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal trash refuse and recycling collections will apply.
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Kensington Fire District’s pipe network and the freezing and thawing of the ground contributed to the break, Potanka said. At 10 a.m., workers from New Britain had dug A water main break occurred on Chamberlain Highway in the vicinity of Norton Road suspend- a hole to the break. They were pumping out ing water delivery for about 300 residents Dec. brown water from the hole, which flowed across Route 71 and down Blue Ridge Road. 30. Police officers from New Britain directed According to Kensington Fire District, the water provider for that area, the water was promptly traffic. Because the district buys its water from shut off, a new section of pipe was ordered and it New Britian, Potanka said the Kensington Fire was to be “in operation by supper-time.” David Potanka, a worker with the Kensington District contracts with the City of New Britian Fire District received a call at 2 a.m. that the main to do the majority of repairs, “as long as they are broke. The eight-inch pipe cracked vertically for able to respond,” he said. 48 inches, affecting residents along Norton Road, Winesap Road, Blue Ridge Road and Spicewood A worker kneels over the water main break in the area of Norton Road and Chamberlin Lane. The break happened in an older section of the Highway Dec. 30. | (Daniel Jackson / The Berlin Citizen) The Berlin Citizen
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Volunteer brings library to the homebound By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library started offering homebound delivery services last year after one woman decided to get involved as a volunteer. When Berlin resident and frequent library visitor Barbara Ritchie broke her ankle in September of 2012, she
was out of work and didn’t return to her job as a certified technician at a pet resort for 10 weeks. “She was lucky enough to have family members and friends who could bring her library books. And she thought of people who were not in that position,” Head Librarian of Adult Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Carrie Tyszka said. Ritchie explained that when at-
tending the Berlin Fair in a wheelchair, she asked the librarians there if a home delivery service was offered. Ritchie learned that the librarians had discussed perhaps implementing such a delivery program for those unable to get to the library, either temporarily or permanently. When Ritchie healed up, she volunteered to drive books out to patrons in her Dodge mini-van.
To spread the word about the home delivery service, Ritchie prints business cards on cardstock and restocks the front desk in the library when the cards get low. “We are so thankful for her,” Tyszka said, explaining that as the service gains popularity, and more people who are unable to get to the library physically make use of it, the library may solicit additional volunteers.
Berlin-Peck Memorial schedule heats up As Take Your Child to the Library Day approaches, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library will be offering a home improvement and interior design program series in response to the high level of interest patrons have shown
in interior design books. “People come in and check out books on interior design all the time. It’s very popular whenever we put up a display,” Head Librarian of Adult Services Carrie Tyszka explained. The first program will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. This free program
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Berlin Lunchbox preps for grand opening By Charles Kreutzkamp
and is topped with an egg, sunny-side up. Possible sides include onion rings, sweet potato fries, fried mozzarella, curly fries, and homemade red bliss potato salad topped with scallions. “ Eve r y t h i n g i s f r o m scratch,” Rios pointed out. Lovejoy and Rios attended Johnson & Wales University, graduating in 2009. Rios graduated with a bachelors in culinary arts. Lovejoy earned an associates in pastry arts before working at Russel Morin Fine Catering. “I got to cater Newport Mansion and do some crazy events,” Lovejoy said. Rios said his career highlights include stints working at The Everyman Cafe and 3 Steeple Street. “We’ve both been working in the industry for years.
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The restaurant space at 224 Berlin Turnpike is under new ownership as culinary school graduates Ramon Rios and Jamie Lovejoy open their new restaurant, the Berlin Lunchbox. “We may be young, but our food is slammin’,” Lovejoy said. The current specialities of the Lunchbox are their taters and chili. The taters are potato croquettes fried with gouda and caramelized onions and served with a red sauce. The chili is “hearty, deep, rich, and spicy,” Lovejoy said. The Lunchbox also serves soup, salads, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and hot dogs. The Blue Moon burger features blue cheese and bacon
We’re so proud of all our work cleaning and saving up,” Lovejoy said. After years working in the industry, Rios and Lovejoy wanted to run their own business. The pair chose to come to Berlin because of its proximity to their families, who both live in Connecticut. They signed the lease on the restaurant space nearly a year to the day after their return to the state, Lovejoy said. Purchasing equipment, cleaning, and renovating the space took three weeks. Lovejoy said future plans
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Faith De-stress the Buddhist way
By Tara Springett
have normal-sized families? Most people assume that Why are so many people chronic stress is due to havstressed out ... people who ing too much work and too work normal job hours and little time. In my experience
the answer is not quite as straightforward. Yes, people who are stressed often have a diary bulging with urgent appointments and their personal life is also chock-ablock with a massive amount of things which do not allow for a minute’s rest. But that alone does not explain why people are so stressed. In order to find the answer to chronic stress we have to look a little deeper than time management and organisation tools. In my work as a Buddhist therapist I have noticed that there is one thing that many people fear like nothing else – this one thing is empty time. The thought of spending even a single hour with nothing to do – no television, no phone, no Internet, no reading, no conversation and not even a glass of wine, fills many people with an intense aversion and even dread. And it is the fearful avoidance of empty time and silence that is one of the main reasons why so many people are stressed. In an never-ending attempt to fill even the last minute of the day with activity and entertainment there is just no room left for breathing . There simply is no time to relax. Our fear of stillness and emptiness can take many
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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., Jan. 9 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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ourselves. But it would be good to make time for stillness and silence for at least 20 minutes each day. You do not even have to learn to meditate. Just sit quietly by yourself and notice what is going through your mind. Notice particularly all the reasons that come into your mind why sitting quietly for half an hour is “a waste of time,” “useless” or whatever else you may tell yourself to avoid doing it. All you need to do is to envelop yourself with a feeling of love and goodwill just like a mother would send love to a child who has trouble settling down. Once you become accustomed to inner and outer space you will become more comfortable with it. And then you can drop some of your daily activities and allow the
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Church Services dren’s service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822.
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.
Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511.
Christian Life Church, 4 9 6 Ke n s i n g t o n Rd . , Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and heating impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; chil-
Kensington United 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:
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possibility of empty time in your daily schedule. As you do this your feeling of being stressed and hurried will disappear. Ta ra S p r i n g e t t M . A . has been a fully qualified Buddhist teacher since 1997. She is the author of The FiveMinute Miracle, Soulmate Relationships and Advanced Manifesting. Her website is: www.taraspringett.com.
overtime funds and 60 percent remaining in salt funds. Simonian said that in a typical year, Public Works has more of the budget remaining
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include expanding the menu to include breakfast options, and looking into obtaining locally-grown produce and locally-farmed grass-fed beef. At this point, there is an original Nintendo contain-
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.
Garden club to meet The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Master gardener and club member Kathy Ginotti has planned “What’s on That Bee’s Knees?” Why are bees and other pollinators important and how to attract them to gardens. A salad luncheon will be provided for club members.
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year because it is hard to anticipate what the state will do. “Our objective every year is to not raise taxes,” Wellspring Church, 222 Rasmussen said. “We don’t Lincoln St., Sunday Services always do that.” at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) The results of the election 225-0661. last November that earned the Republican party a third seat and the top vote-getters in January, but that the timing were all freshmen councilof several of the major snows men was a sign, according has led to more salt consumption than is typical. If necessary, Public Works will approach the Town Like us on Facebook: berlincitizen Council for a budget increase at the end of January, Simonian said.
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Post-Christmas chore evokes lifetime of memories By Susan J. Zoni
As I take off each treasured item, I hold in my hand the history of my life with my Taking down the Christmas husband since our marriage tree is considered by most to 38 years ago. The green plastic stars and be a nasty, messy chore, taking far too much time out of the blue popcorn ball represent the very first year, when the end of a busy season. For me, it’s a joyous time we had nothing – no money, of reminiscence. Each piece no time, and no past together. that I remove holds a pre- We trekked to a local discount store and scooped up cious memory. You see, my tree is not what nobody else wanted. I’ve been a school mupre-lit or pre-decorated, nor mono- or duo-tone, strewn sic teacher, a church organwith beautiful wired rib- ist and a piano teacher for a bons. There is no uniform zillion years, and have been color scheme or theme of thanked with a knitted mouse vacations, animals or world playing a golden piano, a violin with bow, multiple horns, historic places. Special to The Citizen
notes and a few music scrolls. Then came the children. Baby’s first Christmas, the gold-sprayed macaroni on cardboard, the wooden cutout star hand painted in preschool, the wreaths with old Christmas cards from Sunday school, the Popsicle stick reindeer and oh, so much more. Each is a precious memory from a time long past. My mother-in-law’s photo from 1985 is embedded in a plastic tree. She added ornaments to many of her Christmas breads and after all these years, various angels, cherubs and drummers
Government Meetings Thursday, Jan. 9 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. P ublic Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory, Town Hall 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Berlin VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Police Commission, BPD Conference
Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Mattabassett District, 245 Main St., Cromwell, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. P ublic Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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remain. This year one ornament wiggled with every vibration in the room. Dave’s cousin saw it and remarked, “What a cute little reindeer!” She had forgotten that she attached it to her annual gift of homemade cookies just last year. There are a few historic items as well. My greataunt long ago gave me her German hand-blown glass beads, hand-strung on very old, weak and yellowed string. I broke only two beads this year. Auntie Fran’s red heart that was quite new hangs near her WWII-era bell, blue paint flaking off and most of the glitter long
gone. Mom’s pink-striped pointed glass oval brings back my childhood. The funniest is a blue glass piece about 12-inches long, curled like the toes of Aladdin’s shoes. I picked it out of a dumpster when a neighboring office was closing. I thought it was beautiful then, and still do. It is stored as lovingly and carefully as all the rest. The lights are now off, the needles are vacuumed, the boxes are stowed in the corner of the cellar. All is calm all is bright – in my mind, awaiting next year and the revealing again of distant and new memories of love and life.
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and parent volunteers, the Band Parents Association To the editor: continues to be able to proAs 2013 came to a close, vide the necessary support the Berlin High School and opportunities for the Band Parents Association students in the BHS band. had so many things to be Donna Bergren and thankful for, and one is a Helen deRito truly dedicated community. Co-presidents Thank you, Berlin, for Berlin High showing your support School Band Parents whether it be cheering for Association the Redcoat Band at one of the football game performances or participating in A mere bump in one of the many fundrais- the road? ers. Perhaps it was purchasTo the editor: ing a 50/50 raffle ticket, or Why doesn’t the town taking a throw at the dunking booth at the Berlin Fair, put more stop signs by the purchasing a tub of cookie high school rather than the cough or a poinsettia plant ridiculous speed bumps in the annual fundraisers. It that are causing a good deal might have been contribut- of unacceptable auto probing to the recent coin drive lems? I’m sure the plows will have a problem when at Stop & Shop. We would like to thank a they are plowing. I’m sure the stop signs very special group of dedicated band parents who would be a lot cheaper for volunteer countless hours the town to supply and creof their time. Thanks to ate a lot less problems, too. Jay Ritter the combined efforts and Berlin support of the community
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Weapons laws, rail fare hike begin By Susan Haigh Associated Press
HARTFORD (AP) — A requirement for state public safety officials to create a registry of people conv ic ted of of fen se s i nvolving a deadly weapon is one of a host of new laws taking effect in Connecticut. The registry, which will also track those found not guilty of deadly weapon offenses by reason of mental disease or defect, was part of the package of laws that passed earlier in 2013 in response to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Offenders must register with the state within 14 calendar days after being released from prison, providing such information as current home and email addresses and identifying information, including a physical description. The registration must be maintained for five years. That same legislative package also requires assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition mag-
azines to be registered with state authorities as of Jan. 1. Hundreds of people lined up at the headquarters of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in Middletown in recent days, seeking the documents that enable them to keep the now-banned items. “They better be in line; otherwise you’ll lose your chance to register and make legal in this state those weapons,” warned Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Also on Jan. 1, some transportation-related changes took effect, including the third of three commuter rail fare increases. The average rate increase of about 5 percent will be applied across all rail fares, i ncluding week ly a nd mont h ly combined bus/rail tickets. Most CTTransit bus and ADA Paratransit fares will increase Jan. 19. Additionally, truckers who fail to clear their moving vehicles of snow and ice will be liable for fines ranging from $75 to $1,250. They’re exempt from the fines when the snow, sleet or freezing rain begins or con-
tinues while the truck is moving. A compromise delayed the effective date of the law for commercial vehicles in exchange for its final passage in 2010. The state’s trucking industry fought for 20 years to block the bill, and it’s selling a product that allows drivers to scrape the tops of their big rigs. “This is a law meant to protect citizens and motorists from these elements that can be very dangerous when coming off traveling trucks on our highways and streets,” Depa rtment of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Melody A. Currey said earlier in December. The law has been in place for motorists since 2011, a Department of Motor Vehicles spokesman said. Other new laws include: — State and local law enforcement officers will have to follow new procedures when carrying out a civil immigration detainer for someone in their custody. The law prohibits police from detaining the person unless the officer determines that specif ic public safety risk factors exist. If the per-
son is to be detained, the officers are required to notify federal immigration officials that the person will be held. The person must be released if federal officials fail to take the person into custody within 48 hours. — With some exceptions, a new law will require sellers transferring titles to one- or two-family dwellings built before Oct. 1, 2005, to provide the buyer with an affidavit. Among other things, it must certify that the building is equipped with carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment, or that the building does not pose a risk of CO poisoning because it doesn’t have a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. — A new law increases the income limit for participants in the state’s breast and cervical cancer early detection and treatment referral program from 200 percent of the federal poverty level to 250 percent. Participants still must be 21 to 64 years old and lack health insurance coverage for breast cancer or cervical cancer screenings.
State minimum wage rises By Susan Haigh Associated Press
HARTFORD (AP) — Some Connecticut officials on Dec. 30 hailed the coming increase in the state’s minimum wage as a step toward possibly requiring a so-called living wage in the state. During a state Capitol news conference to remind residents the minimum wage would rise Jan. 1, state Sen. Catherine Osten, a Democrat from Sprague, said the impending increase “is just a beginning step for us to get low-wage workers to a living wage.” The wage rate went from $8.25 to $8.70 per hour and will be $9 an hour on Jan. 1, 2015. After the news conference, Osten said she would ultimately like to see a $15-an-hour wage in place for people who need to financially support themselves and their families. She acknowledged that level isn’t necessary for everyone. “I don’t think high school students working for gas money need to have a family-supporting wage,” said Osten. Department of Labor Commissioner Sharon Palmer agreed that more needs to be done to increase wages for people trying to support themselves and their families on minimum
wage jobs in Connecticut. “We should make every effort that we can to begin to get them toward a living wage. That’s what they need,” Palmer said, adding, “let’s hope we can continue that effort.” Connecticut and 12 other states — Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington — were scheduled to raise their minimum wages on New Year’s Day, affecting more than 2.5 million workers, according to the National Employment Law Project. In Connecticut, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy estimated 70,000 to 90,000 of the state’s 1.7 million-member workforce will be affected. Of those 13 states, the National Employment Law Project said three will have minimum wages higher than Connecticut’s on Jan. 1: Washington at $9.32 an hour, Oregon at $9.10 and Vermont at $8.73. Andrew Markowski, the Connecticut director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said he’s not surprised there’s interest in raising the state’s minimum beyond $9. “We’ve heard it over the years from advocates. But if the state of Connecticut really wants to focus on improving the quality of life for employees and their families, then artificially raising wages on employers is not the
way to go,” he said. “What the state needs is comprehensive tax reform, fewer regulations and mandates on employers and lower energy costs. These are all of the things that are making Connecticut uncompetitive right now.” Malloy made a point Dec. 30 to say that Connecticut was taking a “balanced approach” to helping workers without adversely impacting the businesses community by spreading out the increase over two years. When asked about what he thought a living wage would be in Connecticut, Malloy didn’t provide a figure, saying there is disagreement on how it should be calculated and how it can depend on whether someone has children. “We need to be about the business of raising wages, generally speaking, and certainly raising the minimum wage,” said Malloy, adding how he supports increasing the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour to $10. But Markowski stressed that higher minimum wages ultimately lead to higher costs for businesses owners, who now have to spend more in workers compensation, unemployment and Social Security payments. Besides that, he said business owners also have to worry about higher health insurance costs. “It’s just that constant compounding effect,” he said.
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Seniors
For smokers, a lung scan can be a life-saver By Candy Sagon
issued by a federally appointed panel of experts. Lung cancer kills 160,000 If you are age 55 to 80 and either a current or former Americans a year, more heavy smoker, getting an an- than the total number of nual lung CT scan could cut deaths from breast, prosyour risk of death from the tate and colon cancer comnation’s leading cancer killer, bined. Catching the cancer according to final guidelines early by detecting it on a CT
Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Jan. 13: Open face turkey sandwich with gravy, stuffing, peas, cranberry sauce, mixed fruit cup. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Orange juice, roast beef with gravy, baked potato, green and gold beans, 12 grain bread, rice pudding. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Tomato lentil soup, crab cakes with white sauce, buttered noodles, spinach, multi-grain bread, tropical fruit cocktail. Thursday, Jan. 16: Veal cutlet with brown gravy, winter squash, cauliflower, rye bread, apple. Friday, Jan. 17: Apple juice, baked chicken breast with gravy, mashed potato, carrots, oatmeal bread, ice cream cup.
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scan could save as many as 20,000 lives annually, task force vice chairman Michael LeFevre, M.D., a University of Missouri family physician, told the Associated Press. Th e U. S . P reve n t ive Services Task Force, which proposed the guidelines back in July, published the final version in the Annals of Internal Medicine. This clears the way for insurers and Medicare to begin paying for the scans a year from now. The scans cost between $300 and $500, according to the American Lung Association.
Senior Happenings AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Entertainment by vocalist Gary Jones is planned.
Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Participants are allowed one cleaning per year. Limited to five patients per day. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7006.
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Not every smoker qualifies for screening. The guidelines specify only those at highest risk: Heavy smokers who have smoked a pack a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15, or former heavy smokers who
have quit within the past 15 years. Why only older heavy smokers? Because medical evidence shows that screening this high-risk group can save lives by detecting the cancer early, outweighing the potential harms of over-diagnosis, Reuters reported. Under the Obama administration’s health care law, the screenings are supposed to be covered with no copays, although insurance plans have a year to adopt the new recommendations. --blog.aarp.org
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Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, Dec. 19: Sue Rogers, 167; Barb Patterson, 160; Irene Wi l l a m e t z , 1 5 7 ; M a r i e Kaczynski, 154. Strikette Bowling, Dec. 26: Marie Kaczynski, 17 1; Norma Flynn, 170. Senior Bowling, Dec. 20: Rockwell Roberts, 191; Liz Rugens, 175; Jim Nishioka, 173; Sam D’Amato, 170, Ferd Brochu, 168; Joe Sytulek, 166; Jan Bennett, 160; Stan Dziob, 157; Gene Lemery, 156; Irene Willametz, 155; Craig Clarke, 150. Senior Bowling, Dec. 27: Craig Clarke, 197; Jim Nishioka, 180: Irene Willametz, 177; Sam D’Amato, 171; Liz Rugens, 171; Chuck Leonhardt, 166; Rockwell Roberts, 161; Gene Lemery, 156; Stan Dziob, 155; Gil Williams, 153.
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Childhood obesity by the numbers Obesity by the numbers Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40 percent of the children are overweight or obese. If we don’t solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma. How did we get here? Thirty years ago, most people led lives that kept them at a healthy weight. Kids walked to and from school every day, ran around at recess, participated in gym class, and played for hours after school before dinner. Meals were home-cooked with reasonable portion sizes and there was always a vegetable on the plate. Eating fast food was rare and snacking between meals was an occasional treat. Today, children experience a very different lifestyle. Walks to and from school have been replaced by car
and bus rides. Gym class and after-school sports have been cut; afternoons are now spent with TV, video games, and the Internet. Parents are busier than ever and families eat fewer home-cooked meals. Snacking between meals is now commonplace. Thirty years ago, kids ate just one snack a day, whereas now they are trending toward three snacks, resulting in an additional 200 calories a day. And one in five school-age children has up to six snacks a day. Portion sizes have also exploded. They are now two to five times bigger than they were in years past. Beverage portions have grown as wellin the mid-1970s, the average sugar-sweetened beverage was 13.6 ounces compared to today, kids think nothing of drinking 20 ounces of sugar-sweetened beverages at a time. In total, we are now eating 31 percent more calories than we were 40 years ago–includ-
ing 56 percent more fats and oils and 14 percent more sugars and sweeteners. The average American now eats 15 more pounds of sugar a year than in 1970. Eight to 18-year old adolescents spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media, including, TV, computers, video games, cell phones and movies, and only one-third of high school students get the recommended levels of physical activity. Now that’s the bad news. The good news is that by making just a few lifestyle changes, we can help our children lead healthier lives– and we already have the tools we need to do it. We just need the will. Let’s Move! Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let’s Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments
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Funding cap slows growth of vo-tech schools By Jacqueline Rabe Thomas
tendent of the 10,800-student district funded almost entirely by the state. More than 6,000 students The state’s 16 vocational-technical high schools applied for the 3,000 available could enroll many more stu- seats this past fall, which left dents and open its vacant hundreds of students across classrooms if the district had the state on waiting lists. Torres said several shops the money. “It’s a reality we don’t have remain empty this school enough seats,” said Nivea L. year only because she doesn’t Torres, the interim superin- have the money. The Connecticut Mirror
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“Unfortunately that’s not something in the means of our operating budget,” she told legislators on the Education, Higher Education, Labor committees. “There is capacity, but it takes more staff and money.” While enrollment at the schools has remained steady over the last few years, the district that is almost entirely funded by the state has struggled to keep its teaching, maintenance and security staffing positions filled. The district reports it has 41 fulltime jobs unfilled this school year, eight of which are teaching positions. State funding to cover the district’s operating expenses has remained largely level over the last several years. The state’s Technical High School System began coming before legislators annually after a trio of events: news came out that students were learning on outdated equipment; there were reports that safety violations existed on most of the school buses that transport district students; and a district school had to close. This led to the passage
Connecticut technical high school enrollment School Year 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2013-14
Students 11,048 11,253 10,836 10,325 10,026 10,257 10,469 10,643 10,656 10,506
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of a new state law requiring an annual “assessment of the adequacy of resources” for the district. That 2010 law also calls for more detailed information on the vo-tech district’s in an effort to enhance legislative oversight. Three years later, however, the district’s budget is back to being a single line item in the state budget, and the State Board of Education no longer receives monthly updates.
Re p. Ro b e r t a Wi l l i s , co-chairwoman of the legislature’s Higher Education Committee, acknowledged the unlikelihood of an increase in state funding to open seats to more students. “Obviously that would take quite an amount of resources that you don’t have,” the Salisbury Democrat told Torres. While previous years’ reports were filled with details related to the schools’ fiscal health, this year’s report, by Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, no information on the school district’s budget realities. It says: “Continued funding at the state level will be essential to the success of the trades/technologies in the manufacturing cluster,” adding that a “paradigm shift” is required to align the district’s program offerings with the state’s workforce needs. This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent, nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.
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Boys basketball After a disheartening season-opening loss to Glastonbury, the Redcoats took their talents to Bristol in hopes of winning their first of the season, against Bristol Central. Unfortunately, the boys lost another tough one, 67-46. Aside from standout junior Brendon Vessichio’s 24 points, the Redcoats struggled to produce offensively. The team made just 13 field goals, seven coming off Vessichio’s fingertips. On the flip side, Berlin struggled to stop Bristol Central’s offensive attack. The Rams (2-1) had four players score in double-figures, led by Tyleam Hamel’s 16 points.
At press time, the Redcoats were winless at 0-5. The team’s latest defeat, a 62-53 loss to Simsbury, featured the strong inside-out play of sophomore Dominic Nuzzo and Vessichio, who scored 20 and 13 points, respectively. Sophomore Andrew Charbonneau contributed eight points for the Redcoats, who couldn’t overcome strong second- and third-quarter performances from the Trojans. Berlin’s closest call to a victory thus far came in the second of two games while playing in a two-day tournament at Penn-Yan Academy in Penn Yan, New York. The locals dropped a heartbreaker, 102-100, in triple overtime. After both scoring 10 and 11 points in the first two overtime sessions, the Redcoats
couldn’t keep up with the Mustangs in overtime No. 3. Vessichio led the team with 29 points, while sophomore Evan McKinnen added 21. Nuzzo netted 17. Senior Dante Vasi also scored in double digits for the Redcoats. Girls basketball Despite holding an 11-4 lead after the first quarter, the Lady Redcoats couldn’t hold on against a difficult Bristol Central team, losing 36-29. Led by junior guard/forward Abby Underwood’s eight points and senior guard Alicia Maule’s six, Berlin went into the half with an 18-14 lead over a strong Ram (5-0) team. Unfortunately, a disappointing third quarter in which the locals were outscored 12-3 proved to be the team’s undoing. Junior Danielle Varley con-
tributed five points for the Lady Redcoats, who stayed in the game with an impressive performance from 3-point land, where the girls manufactured 21 of their total points. Bristol Central was led by Erika Monsalve’s nine points and Chandler Walker’s near double-double of eight points and 10 rebounds. At press time, Berlin was still searching for its first victory. The locals were 0-5. During the recent Hoops 4 Hope Tournament, the Lady Redcoats played host to East Hartford (1-4) and Cheshire (5-1), losing the games 55-32 and 44-32, respectively. In Day 1 of the tournament, against East Hartford, Berlin was down a manageable 3528 after three quarters. But a bad fourth quarter in which the Lady Redcoats were out-
scored 20-4 doomed the host team. Day 2 saw a much different ending for the girls, as they outscored Cheshire 13-9 in the final quarter. This time, it was Berlin’s first quarter (outscored 18-4) that kept it from being victorious. Throughout the tournament, the Lady Redcoats were led by senior guard Alicia Maule’s and junior guard Alyssa Germano’s 12 points each, as well as junior guard/ forward Abby Underwood, who scored 11 points over the two days. Freshman Nina D’Amato had 10 points. Wrestling The Redcoats have been busy as of late, hosting the inaugural C.J. McCormack Memorial Tournament one See Notes / Page 16
Youth Sports Wrestling On Dec. 22, four Berlin Minutemen traveled to Bristol Eastern High School for their first tournament of the year. In the morning group, Zachary Skinner took second place in Intermediate Division, while Isaac Cortes and Johnny Rosario both placed fourth in Intermediate. The lone afternoon wrestler for Berlin was Gauvin Huddleston, who placed third in the Novice Division. Boys basketball 3rd/4th grade Parks & Recreation The Tar Heels are off to an impressive 2-0 start to their season, thanks to victories over the Huskies (18-5) and the Fighting Artichokes (27-8). In week one, the Tar Heels were led by Garrett Fallon, Michael Lukaszewski and Kevin Daley, who all had four points. Matthew Downes, Malcolm Ferguson and Jacob Ferland all scored two points each for the victors. The Huskies (0-1) were led by Zach Skinner, Nicolas Vignone and
Ryan Garrity, who scored two, two, and one point, respectively. In week two’s battle of the unbeatens, the Tar Heels were once again led by Lukaszewski (11 points) and Fallon (10), while also receiving solid contributions from Ferland and Daley (four each). The Artichokes (1-1) were led by a barrage of players. Marino Fanelli, Taiten May, Ryan Hines and Joshua Plaag all scored for the Artichokes. The Fighting Artichokes drew first blood in week one against the Knicks, winning 24-12. May (six points), Hines (four) and Fanelli (two) were helped by Alden Staus (six), Luke Maguder (four), and Harrison Lombardi (two) in toppling the opposition. The Knicks were led by Bret Maynard, Hudson Bartlett Dunn and Joziah Gonzalez, who scored six, four, and two points, respectively. Things didn’t get much better for the Knicks (0-2) in week two, where they were toppled by the Bearcats 36-3. Ryan Stec and Max Wotjusik led the way for the Cats
with 12 points apiece, while Sam Enes (six), Kyle Pinto (four), and Cole Czerwinski (two) all contributed to the victory. Michael Palmeri was the lone scorer for the Knicks. The Bearcats (1-1) win over the Knicks allowed the boys to avenge a week one loss, where they fell to the Hoosiers 17-11. The Hoosiers were led by David Manafort’s seven points. John CoFrancesco (four), Griffin Hilbie (two), Jamie Palmese (two) and Michael Muscatello (two) also helped the team to a victory. The Bearcats were led by Stec, Czerwinski, Wotjusik, and Pinto, who scored six, two, two and one point respectively. In the final game from week one, the Wildcats (1-1) were victorious over the Celtics, 19-16. Kyle Corlone and Jake Smalley led the way in the tightly contested matchup with eight points each, while Nathan Snyder had two points and Ryan Mrachek added one. The Celtics were led by Brett Williams’ 14 points, while Tanner
Sparks added two. In week two, though, the Wildcats weren’t so lucky, dropping a tough matchup to the Blizzard (1-0), 22-15. The Blizzard were led by Braden Shea’s 12, with a plethora of help from elsewhere on the roster. William Gomez, Nicholas Allen, Joshua Grimm, Bryan Morris and Sean Malone all contributed two points to the winning effort. The Wildcats were once again led by Smalley, whose nine points helped to keep the game close. Snyder added four points while Michael Motta got on the board with two. In the final game from week two, the Hoosiers (1-0-1) and Celtics (01-1) played to a rare tie, 13-13. The Celtics’ Williams led all scorers with nine points, while his teammates Sparks and Zach Cancellieri added two points apiece. The Hoosiers were led by Hilbie, who scored six points. CoFrancesco (four), Palmese (two) and Jack Harten (one) also contributed offensively.
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week before sweeping the Glastonbury Duals. On Dec. 21, Berlin paid homage to the late C.J. M c Co r m a c k , a fo r m e r Redcoat wrestler and coach. The Redcoats hosted eight programs from around New England at the event, with the hometown team finishing fifth. Mount Anthony (VT), the defending New England champions, walked away with first place. Freshman Ty’reck Williams led the way for the Redcoats with a second place finish in the 101 pound class. Other notable finishes for Berlin came from senior Jake Eliadas, junior Devon Reilly, and senior Ethan Greider, who finished third in their respective weight class: 152, 182, and 132. Last weekend at the Glastonbury Duals, the Redcoats swept the competition, winning against
Terryville (46-30), Maloney (38-37), Branford (38-33) and Derby (40-35). Senior Bill Conticello finished 4-0 in his matches at 227, while senior Mike Burek did the same at 287. Both guys won three of their matches via pin. Conticello was voted the Outstanding Wrestler at the tournament. Ice hockey The combined team of Newington, B erlin and Manchester recorded its first “W” of the season with a 7-0 thrashing of visiting Wethersfield. The Indians had a balanced scoring output, registering two goals, three goals, and two goals in the three periods, respectively. The co-op team was led offensively by Dan Roberts, who scored four goals. Mike Davies, Matt Harackiewicz and Tyler Mangiafico also scored for the Indians, while Tyler Godlewski –replacing Berlin’s Cam Criniti in goal
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The Lady Redcoats 4x800 meter team of Jodi DiCicco, Sarah Hagan, Kristen Madeia and Michelle Grieco finished eighth out of 22 teams with a time of 10:48.82. Grieco was Berlin’s top finisher in the 3,200 meter race, finishing eighth with a time of 12:05.21. Grieco’s kid sister – Lisa Grieco – placed 11th in the same event with a time of 12:22.83. The boys were led by Ryan Vernlund, who finished 11th out of 21 athletes in high jump with a leap of 5 feet, 6 inches. Karol Nowlegiac finished 13th in the same event. Darren Grabowski had a solid showing in the 200 meter dash, finishing 18th with a time of 25.39. From there, the BHS girls 1,600 sprint medley team had a strong showing at the Hillhouse Winter Relays. The Berlin “A” squad finished second out of 19 teams with a total time of 4:44.39, led by Sam Carbonell and Tess Repaci, with help from Sarah Hagen and DiCicco. The Berlin boys’ 1,600 sprint medley team also performed well at the Relays, finishing eighth out of 20 teams with a time of 4:19.67. Comprised of Grabowski, Kenny Beardsley, Kevin Russell and Connor Ladd, the team posted a quick 1:56.3 for the first half of the relay.
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– recorded 18 saves for the shutout. Just as it seemed the co-op was hitting its stride following a holiday tournament, reality struck for the Indians in the form of a 2-1 overtime loss to Bolton-Coventry-Rockville. After a scoreless first period, both squads got on the board with second-period goals thanks to Paul Bates for B-C-R and Roberts for the Indians. While both defenses played strong to force the extra ice time, it was B-CR’s offense that prevailed in the extra period thanks to a Bruce Smith goal. Thomas Wood recorded 16 saves for N-B-M (3-3). The Indians were looking to build off of a third place finish at the Todd Heuchling and Brian Swift Memorial Hockey Classic at the University of New Hampshire just after the Christmas holiday. After dropping their first match, 3-0, to Bow (NH), the Indians were able to play their way into the consolation game with a 6-1 victory over Oyster River (NH). In the contest for third place, the Indians bested St. Thomas Aquinas (NH), 3-1, thanks in large part to Wood’s 16 saves. N-B-M was led by Dante Gugliotti’s two goals. Kevin Landau added an insurance goal for the Indians. Criniti recorded seven saves in the 6-1 win over Oyster River.
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Their top 10 and my two cents ment. We turn to sports as entertainment when our work is done, and while the sports world is rife with greed, corruption and cheating just like anything else our species touches, I would have liked to see one actual sports result among the top five stories of the year. The Red Sox winning the World Series was sixth. The Ravens winning the Super Bowl was seventh. The dramatic turnaround of Auburn’s football team comes in at No. 8. If I can relegate the terrorists, the cheaters, the criminals and the legal issues aside to the front page, I would have to consider the way the Tigers beat Alabama on the return of a short field-goal try as time expired as No. 1. The Red Sox World Series success, the Ravens winning the Super Bowl, the Heat
I shook my head when I read the top sports stories of the year as judged by the Associated Press. 1) Boston Marathon bombings. 2) Lance Armstrong disgrace. 3) NFL concussion lawsuit settlement. 4) Baseball Ken Lipshez drug bans of From the Lip A-Rod, etc. 5) Aaron Hernandez arrest. I’m not diametrically opposed to the collective opinion of 96 U.S. editors and news directors when the tenets of journalism are considered, but they apparently didn’t ask the sports people. If the real world were a department store, sports would be the toy depart-
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something, fantasy freaks. There isn’t one of those skill-position people who would be going anywhere without the unsung heroes in the offensive line. Let me see you incorporate them in your fantasy world. The funny part about it is players like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Marshawn Lynch and Lesean McCoy would be the first to tell you that. If you need any more proof, consider the 2013 New York Giants. Other than asking contemporary fans to keep their fantasies to themselves, I have this to say: Giants GM Jerry Reese better spend his cash on a free agent guard and tackle. Fantasy. Humbug! A generation of casual NFL fans is growing up not understanding or caring about anybody numbered 50-79. Include the heart and soul of the sport in these fantasies and then maybe you’ll come close to understanding the nature of the sport. … I had to laugh when I read a report from something called The Sports Xchange that the New York Yankees’ offseason moves have “en-
sured” them of a return to the postseason. I have two views of this. First of all, since when does a team that sorely lacks pitching pick up some aging offensive stars and suddenly be thrust ahead of the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays? Second, the word “ensure” takes this ironic twist. Baseball continues on the path where the wealthy have all the advantages. What the Yankees have “ensured” is that they will compete for a playoff spot. Money, you see, will allow a team to prepare itself well for the long haul of 162 games, leaving the small-market teams desperately trying to hold onto their players and banking on those in the running for Comeback of the Year awards. Yes, the Yankees have “ensured” like only the Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Rangers, et al., can. Thankfully, the human effect, which includes heart (# RedSoxClubhouse) and sadly injury may just make such “ensuring” merely a vehicle to win the Hot Stove Headlines pennant.
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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. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Platt at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Platt at Platt, 7 p.m.
Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Saturday, Jan. 11, 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. Ice hockey - Newington-Berlin-Manchester vs. E.O. Smith-Tolland-Windham at Newington Ice Arena, Newington, 7:20 p.m. Wrestling - BHS at Art Powers Duals, BHS, 9 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 10
Hubbard PTO - The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Hubbard School. All parents and guardians of Hubbard students are welcome. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley at Bulkeley, 7 p.m.
Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Friday, Jan. 10, 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.
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Wednesday, Jan. 15 information, call (860) 8289102 after 5 p.m. Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia, at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to Office (860) 828-7877 Fax (860) 828-5797 Cell (860) 883-7091 E-mail: djutras@sbcglobal.net
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Ice hockey - Newington-Berlin-Manchester vs. Northwest Catholic at Newington Ice Arena, Newington, 8:20 p.m. Wrestling - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at BHS, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16 Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Kathy Ginotti is scheduled to gice presentation about bees. A salad luncheon will be provided for memebrs. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Maloney at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Maloney at Maloney, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 17 BERLIN..Beautiful sprawling 3 bdrm 3.1 bath ranch in desirable Blue Ridge. Meticulously maintained. 2772 sq. ft. on main flr. 1020 ft. in amazing finished walk out lower level w/brick fplace. Huge rms, tons of storage. This house has it all. $459,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091
KENSINGTON.. Great opportunity to make this 3 bdrm home yours! Floor plan offers many options, 1425 SF, 2 full bths, wood flrs, walkout basement to beautiful yard, central air and gas heat! $179,900 Betsy Cooney 966-4296
BERLIN...Great Ranch..convenient location, easy to everywhere..be first to enjoy all that’s new..beautiful new bathroom, new gas furnace, new carpets. Open flr. pln, awesom cathedral family rm. 20x24. Trex deck & private back yd. finshd base. workshop area and garage too. $199,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091
BERLIN..Warm and inviting 3 bdrm colonial filled w/ character & charm. Spacious kitchen w/updated cabinets. SS appl. First flr. dining room/living room/family room. Oversized 2 car garage situated on expansive lot. This home is a must see! $259,900 Angie Santoro 214-6384
BERLIN - $189,000 Cape with over 1600 sq ft, hardwood floors, enclosed and heated proch, large living room with fireplace, 3 or 4 bedrooms. Call Steve for your private showing.
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meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. For more information, call Betty Water at (860) 635-7020.
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Jan. 14, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Tuesday, Jan. 14 Pass, schedules a pasta supBlood drive - The Ameri- per for every Tuesday, 5:30 to can Red cross has scheduled 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The a blood drive for Tuesday, public is welcome. For more
In 2014 Steve has participated in over $7,600,000 of Real Estate transactions and has sold his properties on average in 33 days!! If your looking for RESULTS call Steve 860-205-5999. BERLIN- 1500 sq ft Cape on quiet side street, hardwood floors just refinished, sunroom, large level back yard, $199,000. Call Steve 860-205-5999.
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Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Friday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Presented cabaret-style, patrons may bring their own food and beverage. Tickets are available at (860) 829-1248. For more information, visit www.ctcabaret. com. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Manchester, away, 3:45 p.m.
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Saturday, Jan. 18 Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Saturday, Jan. 18, 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. Ice hockey - Newington-Berlin-Manchester vs. Farmington-Avon-Windsor at Loomis -Chaffee, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling - BHS at Eagle Classic at East Catholic High School, TBA.
Local Girl Scouts recently made more than 150 rainbow loom bracelets for Kayla Recck, a former Berlin Girl Scout, to bring with her to an orphanage in Kenya, Africa. Pictured: Julia Ladd, Jillian and Cassie Parmelee, McKenzie and Olivia Cyr, Lindsay Walsh, Rachael and Allison Cavanagh, Anna Sarrazin, Alex Kumm, Jenna Smalley, Marie Riley, Samantha Getsie, Julia Dowd, Kristen Newman and Anastasia Houle. Bracelets were also made and contributed by Troop 8705.
Tuesday, Jan. 21 Boys basketball - BHS vs. Middletown at Middletown High School, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Middletown at BHS, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. E.O. Smith/Tolland at Plainville High School, 3:45 p.m.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 66232 recently used proceeds from cookie sales to purchase school supplies for children in an orphanage in Kenya, Africa. The supplies were delivered by Kayla Recck, a former Berlin Girl Scout, as she volunteered at the orphanage. Pictured are: McKenzie Cyr, Jillian Parmelee, Melanie Bosco, Julia Ladd and Lindsay Walsh.
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Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Presented cabaret-style, patrons may bring their own food and beverage. Tickets are available at (860) 8291248. For more information, visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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Friday, Jan. 24 Theatre - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Owl and the Pussycat” for Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Presented cabaret-style, patrons may bring their own food and beverage. Tickets are available at (860) 829-1248. For more information, visit www.ctcabaret.com. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Newington at Newington, 3:45 p.m.
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CONNECTICUT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SEIZURE US Treasury Department of Internal Revenue Service On November 6, 2013 Capital One Bank Account XXXXXX316 in the amount of $9,445.80 (AFTRAK No. 72140001) and Capital One Investment Account XXXXXX492 in the amount of $487,715.10 (AFTRAK No. 72140002) were seized by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. These properties are subject to administrative forfeiture under the provisions of 18 U.S.C § 981 (a)(1)(A) due to the properties involvement in a transaction or attempted transaction in violation of 18 U.S.C§1341 and 1343. Any person claiming an ownership interest in these assets must file a claim no later than 30 days following the last publication of this notice, in accordance with 18 U.S.C.§982 (2)(B). The final claim date will be February 10, 2014. The claim must be delivered to the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, Attention: Asset Forfeiture Coordinator Katherine Wallace, P.O. Box 2230, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70176-2230. Otherwise the property will be forfeited and disposed of according to the law. Call the IRS Asset Forfeiture Coordinator at (662) 2349278 ext.4 for further information in regards to the above reference seizures.
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WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868 MER. 1 BR, ground flr, new carpet, W. side, prvt backyard, w/d, stove/refrig & dw incld. $867/mo. + sec. 203634-1195 12pm-8pm MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 3rd flr. Studio, $165/wk+ sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN. 17 Cliff St, 4 BR, 2nd flr, hdwd flrs, appliances included, w/d hookups, 1 car garage. $1200. Call 203-314-4964 MERIDEN. 1BR: $675 Loc. on Broad St. Next to Stop & Shop. On site parking/laundry. Utilities NOT included. Conv to Wallingford. Call (914) 562-3959. MER. 2nd flr, bright, 1 BR, 2 baths, new carpet/flrs. Ht & HW incl. Off st parking, no pets. Owner occupied. $735/mo. 203-272-4279
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MERIDEN 1, 2, 3, & 4 BR Starting at $580. West Side Sec & Refs a must! No Pets. Sec 8 Appr. 1st Mo. FREE! 203 600-5105
MERIDEN 1 BR, 3 Rm. 1st Fl. 317 Broad St. Off st parking. Stove & Refrig. No smoking. No pets. 1 mo sec & refs. $750/mo. 203 237-9074
MERIDEN 2BR,1.5 Bath Townhouse West Side. Clean & quiet small complex. Hookups, wall to wall, deck. No pets. $1000 + utils. 203 269-9755
MERIDEN 1 BR, 17 South First St $675. 2 BR, 75 Reservoir Ave $800. 3 BR, 71 Randolph Ave $900. All 2nd flr, off st parking. 203 982-9051
MERIDEN 3 BR -$925 2 BR- $700 Newly remod. No Pets. Avail Now. 203-500-9080 or 203-340-3413
Meriden 1023 Old Colony Rd 2 BR Avail. Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203 886-7016
Meriden 2 BR, 1st Floor Brand New Cond. New Appliances. Off St Parking. $850 +Utilities. First, Last & 1 Mo Sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229
MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597
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MERIDEN Stop Your Search! Refurbished 1 BR, Cottage St. Hdwd flrs, driveway. $825 incl electric. 203 639-8903.
MERIDEN Large 3 BR, 2nd fl. Freshly painted. New refrig, WD hookup in unit. No pets, utils or smoking. $850. 1 yr lease. Credit ck & refs req. Sec, 1st mo rent. Available immed. (203) 608-8348
MERIDEN - East side 1 Br. All Appliances, Deck. 8 units total. Large Kitchen, white and modern. Parking, by Stop and Shop. $715. 203-269-0763. MERIDEN Condo 2 BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage, eat-in kitchen, all appliances. Balcony off LR. Townhouse. Available mid Jan. Easy access to 91 & Parkway. Pet friendly. $1275 + security & utilities. 203-494-2233
MERIDEN Large 3 Bedroom, Modern Apartment. $1000 per month + security. Call Clive 203-886-9902 WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 BR Apts Available No Pets. No Smoking $600-$750 203 284-0585
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MERIDEN Nice, Lg 2 BR, Top Fl. Balcony, Laundry facilities, off street parking. E. Main Street. 2 mos sec & credit ck. $850/ mo. No pets. 203 284-0597 MERIDEN Studio Apartment $595. Heat & HW Included. Security & Utilities. Available Immediately. 203-886-8808 WALLINGFORD. 2 BR, 1st flr, $1000/mo. 2 mo. security. No utils included. Call 203-824-2055 WALLINGFORD - 1st floor, 1 bedrm, center of town, close to Main St. Includes appliances, domestic & hot water, screened-in front porch, washer & dryer. $875. 203623-8246
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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
WALLINGFORD 3 BR spacious Victorian. Fully remodeled. Hdwd flrs. Washer/ Dryer incl. $1325. 21-23 Academy St. 203-265-9871 WALLINGFORD Two Family, 2nd Fl. 2BR, 5 Rms. Own driveway. No pets. Utils not included. $800/mo. (203) 284-1853
Console solid wood cherry finish, excellent cond. 64” W x 23”D x 28”H. $325. Call 203-314-6393.
Rooms For Rent MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com North Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
Wanted To Rent MERIDEN - Rent needed for the homeless. Please Call and leave message at office: Bobby Norrie Real Estate Co. 860-621-6095
Pets For Sale ATTENTION Dog Owners! Dog Obedience Classes Starting January 13 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Giannetti, Phil Huntington & Kathy Queen - Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852. LARGE Living Room chair. Perfect condition. Dark Green. Asking $80. Boom Box Perfect Condition. Radio & CD Player. $20. Call 860-384-1183
If you have not received your Citizen for two or more consecutive weeks, please call our office, 203-634-3933.
YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boxers Bostons, Shih Tzus, Schnoodles, Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $250 plus. Call (860) 9304001
Lawn and Garden 2003 JOHN Deere, Model X585, 4 wheel drive. Mower, plow, chains, cart. Good cond. $6500. 203-379-7177
Dirt bike/ATV Helmets, AFX Helmet Adult M color white freedom $60. Also a youth large red/white/black $40. Both in excellent cond. Barely used. 203-314-6393. WHITE Children’s Bedroom Set. Frame, Headboard & Footboard, Lowboy w/mirror that goes over it, Nightstand & Desk. Good cond. $300. 203-284-2057
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AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 GE DRYER 5 years old. Runs beautifully. Asking $50. 2 Water Coolers - Both need work. FREE. Call 203-2651511
Miscellaneous For Sale BALDWIN Piano FREE Exellent Condition One Owner Call 203-265-5766 Mountain Bike. Specialized Rock Hopper with RockShox, Purple/Blue with Speedometer. $250. Call 860 645-7245.
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PIANO $200, Antique dining room table $75, pool table $250, tall dresser $50, wood burning stove $75, new portable paint sprayer $200. 203-235-8605
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Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431
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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
A-1 Seasoned Hardwood Real Full cords $200 1/2 cords $125. Cut & split. 18-20” Delivery or Pick Up. 203-294-1775
OLD TOOLS WANTED, always buying old, used hand tools, carpentry, machinist & engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home! Please call Cory 860-322-4367
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Roofing
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Ocean State
SALE DATES: Thurs. Jan. 9 -Jan. 15, 2014 10lb Cardinal Mix
10
$
7lb Multi-bird Mix
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
50lb Black Oil Sunflower $ Seed Our Reg. $29.99........................................
25 $ 25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed Our Reg. $25 20 $ 25lb Signature Blend Our Reg. $23 20 20lb Country Blend Our Reg. $8.50 750
Our Reg $10
6
8
$
$
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Heated Blankets
8’x10’ w/2’x8’ 2 pc. Berber Plush Rug Set or 9’x12’ Our Reg. $80 -$95
Super Soft Micro Plush Blankets
Mobile Phone Deal!
Our Reg. $15-$20
699
All Sizes
999
Cell phone with the purchase of any
Net10 phone card
Sunbeam Heated Comforters ON SALE!
Save 50%!
Mohawk & Shaw Cut & Bound Rugs
STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sunday 9am-8pm
JOB LOT
Scotts®
Wellco 100% Leather Oxford
$50 Savings Rampage Women’s Dagmar® Tall Boots
Premium HEATED COMFORTER
Made in the USA for the Military Our Reg. $25
1499
Faux leather or faux suede Comp. $69
20
Comp. $100
$
King
6999
Twin
Comp. $100
Comp. $130
40 $50
$
Prints or Solid
Comp. $200
Our Reg. $13
8
$
1999
10
Our Reg. $5
2.5”-2.5 lbs or 1.5”-3 lbs Memory Foam with zippered cover
Our Reg. $60
Twin ONLY
49
19
Electric Heaters!
399
Full, Queen or King
$
Your Choice
179
SAVE $120!
$
Our Reg. $299
SAVE $50!
SAVE $20!
$
99
Squirrel Proof $ Bird Feeder Reg. $10................
1500 watts, 3 heat settings. Heats up to 1200 sq. ft. LED display, casters. ECO mode saves energy.
Furniture grade wood cabinet. Heats up to 1000+ sq. ft. Programable remote Comp. $299
Comp. $169
Rainx® Trico® Raineater®
5
$
BONUS includes 25’ L14-30P Cord
6 Element Infrared Heater End Table
5
849
$
SAVE $3!
$
Electric Start 7500W
9375 W surge, 5.9 gallon tank Comp. $1099
10
$
6 pk 48” Fiberglass Driveway Stake
Wiper Blades Values to $15
Garant® 18” Poly Snow Shovel
Comp. $11.99
2
50
10
$
-30 F
Windshield Washer Fluid
6-PACK
Steel wearstrip for extended blade life.
Our Reg. $13
Enviro-Log Fire Log 5 lbs ea., 3 hour burn
6
Our Reg $6.99-$8.99
Your Choice
399
99
RAYOVAC Alkaline Batteries
7 Watts
2
88
Assorted styles Selection varies by store
OR 10 pk Adhesive Body Warmers
Dorcy® Mini Camp Lantern
10 Pack
Comp. $7.99
18
$
All Purpose Cleaning Wipes 75 Ct
350
63” X 19” X 27”
Comp. $50
Our Reg $4.49
Our Reg. $20
2014 BURPEE SEED
40
%
*MFG’s suggested retail
OFF*
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Marcal® Bath Tissues
12 Double rolls
5
50
Our Reg $6.99
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!
5
5
$
Dept. Store Label Ladies Scarves
Mens & Ladies Waterproof Winter Gloves
Fashion & basic styles!
Comp. $25 or more
3M thinsulate lined
6
5
$
Ladies Better Flannel Lounge Pants
Flannel Dorm Pants
7
$
Traditional plaids & prints
Comp. $10-$20
Men’s Sweatpants
Comp. $14.99
SAVE 50%
2
8 pk Ray-O-Vac® “AA” or “AAA” Comp. $7.99
3
59
4 pk Ray-O-Vac® “C” or “D” Comp. $11.99
Comp. $15-$25
25% OFF! Our reg. prices
Our Reg 1.99-$15
$
Your Choice
Ladies 3 Pk Crew Socks Comp. $18
750
Ladies Premium Long Underwear Comp. $18-$40
All Lamps in Stock!
1- 7
$
299
SAVE 50-80%
$
Assorted sizes
59
30
$
$
Single or Multi-pack Stretched Canvas or Multi-pack Canvas Panels
Clorox®
4-Shelf Greenhouse
Our Reg $50
on Artist Canvas!
Our Reg $9.99
Fluorescent Camp Lantern
Neoprene Face Masks
Artist Lyre Floor Easel
SAVE $3!
Our Reg. $13
8
save 80%
$ 2 remote controls
Solids & Stripes. Henleys & Crews Comp. $15
Comp. $30-$70
Our Reg. $249
Our Reg. $949
149
$
4 Element Infrared Heater
Mens Waffle Knit Top
SAVE $70!
SAVE $100!
Our Reg. $199
Our Reg. $119
Our Reg $8
20
6
$
Ladies Better Sweaters & Garment Dyed Sweats
Comp. $40
Fully assembled. 20”Wx22”Hx15”D Energy saving LED technology. 1500 watts, 5200 BTU’s. Remote control.
2 OFF!
10
$
Patriots® Hoody
46.25”x35.5”x29.25”, 1350 watts, 4600 BTUs. Ash black finish.
$
Your Choice
99
Fireplace Entertainment Center
OR Infrared Compact Rolling Mantel
2499
599
14 19
99
Our Reg. $20-$25
2499
Our Reg. $20-$25
Our Reg. $16 Twin
All Sizes
99
Comp. $75
120 Gram Microfiber Signature Collection Sheet Sets
Martex Waterproof Mattress Pads
CLOSEOUT!
899 699
Soft Shell Jackets!
Microplush Throws
$
Oversized...
NEW LOW PRICE!
Comp. $100-$200
Lambswool Throws Our Reg. $8
54”x84”
Memory Foam Toppers
Better Coats
Sherpa Our Reg. $10
All other Wellco Military Boots 30% Off our reg. prices!
Save on Mens & Ladies Famous Label Outerwear!
Heavyweight Sherpa Two Tone
Comp. $24.99
All Sizes
Comp. $220
50” x 60” Throws
Single 42”x63” or 42”x84”
Our Reg. $24.99-$29.99
King
39 $50 $50
$
Thermal Window Panel Closeout!
Down Alternative Microfiber Comforter
Full/Queen
61259R
Full
Comp. $80
50
20
$
Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier
Whisper quiet, for smaller rooms.
Comp. $30
BOB’S RED MILL FLOURS
ROK®
20
$
Electric Shoe & Boot Dryer
5 Lbs Bags, Unbleached white, whole wheat
59
$
or Pastry whole wheat...........................................3.50 Power Plus Drys gently & silently Coconut, 16 oz...............................................4.99 Vacuum overnight. Power light. Brown Rice, 24 oz........................................2.50 Bagless Comp. $40 Gluten Free All Purpose, 44 oz...................4.99 Comp. $79.99 LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!
88
$
AirExcel Bagless Vacuum
Lightweight with cord rewind, HEPA filter Compare $109 We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards
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