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Thursday, July 11, 2013
BHS renovation budget splits council members along party lines By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
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The Berlin Police Department held a DUI checkpoint on the Berlin Turnpike July 5. Pictured is Officer Michael Manning who interviews a driver in a parking lot.
DUI checkpoint ran ‘like clockwork’ By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
No one was arrested for driving under the influence, but a police dog was called to sniff for narcotics in three vehicles. The Berlin Police Department squeezed the northbound traffic of the Berlin Turnpike to one lane July 5, diverting it into the parking lot of Worthington Plaza to check for drinking and driving. By running the license plates through a special database and interviewing each driver that went through the checkpoint, officers cited 15 drivers and towed eight vehicles. The police tested three people for drunk driving, but no arrests were made. The operation began at 6
p.m., at the roll call room in the Berlin Police Station. There, Berlin law enforcement were joined by officers from neighboring towns. Police from New Britain brought their cruiser which had a license plate reader. Officers from Wethersfield, Newington and Rocky Hill also made up the group of 14 men and women. Berlin Police Lt. Jim Gosselin briefed the officers. Berlin would handle the drug and alcohol cases. Everyone would help set up cones. Safety would come first, Gosselin told the officers. At Berlin’s last DUI checkpoint, police were searching two cars at the same time for narcotics. Then another car was stopped for a DUI field test. The men inside were armed with hand-
guns. After briefing the officers, Gosselin said, “That’s the lineup we have tonight, guys. Let’s go out and have some fun.” The officers drove cruisers over to the checkpoint location, 1253-1265 Berlin Turnpike. They also brought along the newly-purchased regional command post vehicle, a bus that is used by the mid-state police departments for majorcrime scene processing, motor-vehicle accident reconstruction and DUI testing. According to Gosselin, this is the first time it was used in Berlin. The heat rose up from the pavement from the sun’s rays as the officers set up cones. Before the intersection that led to the checkpoint, the officers
See DUI, page 24
At a June 18 meeting, the Town Council increased the funding of the Berlin High School renovation project by $15 million. The budget was originally appropriated at $69.95 million during the town referendum in March of 2011, but recent bid estimates increased the price tag to $84 million. Mayor Adam Salina said the state legislature passed a bill, as part of the annual school construction legislation, that will reimbursement the town for the high school renovation shortfall. Despite the positive support from Town Council Democrats and Board of Education members for the state funds, Republican councilors disagree with the price tag being approved over budget. During the audience of citizens at the June 18 meeting, Republican councilors received support from a resident. Charles Paonessa said “the public was misled at every turn” regarding a project that was “known ahead of time” by town officials “to be over budget.” “Will council ever take control of their spending?” asked Paonessa, who was a candidate in the 2012 Board of Education election. “Attorney (Gary) Brochu (BOE president) is building an entire school system that this town will not be able to support.” During discussion to approve the resolution concerning the appropriation of the $15 million dollars for the high school, Republican
Councilor Eric Buhrendorf asked town Corporation Counsel Robert Weber if Berlin would take on the debt and then receive reimbursement from the state. Weber said “the town would pay some of the costs and then receive some reimbursements.” “We were very fortunate that our state representatives worked for us to do this project from the state level down to the local level, which they feel is a perfect solution for the project and for the town,” Weber said later in the meeting. “This resolution will allow us to get the project going without any additional costs to the town.” But Republican Councilor David Evans said taxpayers are still the ones funding the additional $15 million through their state taxes. “We are fortunate that we received these funds from the state, but I hope this new legislation does not increase our state taxes,” Evans said. Evans inquired as to what the $15 million amount for Berlin was based on. Mayor Adam Salina said the amount is based on the space waiver of the school building. The town was penalized by the state “right off the bat,” Salina said, because the size of the renovated building is expanding. Once the project is complete, the square footage of the building will go from 250,000 to 264,000, project manager Tom Smith, of Gilbane Building Company, told The Berlin Citizen earlier this year. “Even though we techni-
See BHS, page 5
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 11, 2013
How to have a successful tag sale By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
Citizen photo by Monica Szakacs
Tim Lapierre sells items year-round at various flea market events in Connecticut. Lapierre is photographed at the Berlin Congregational Church’s annual Tailgate Flea Market in September of 2012. traveling on day trips with family and friends. Once a date has been selected, a good way to get the word out is through advertisement. A prospective seller can place an announcement in the local newspaper,
Last year, The Berlin Citizen talked to Tim Lapierre who had at table set up at the church tailgate. “Tag sales are a New England tradition,” Lapierre said in 2012. “At a flea market like this, you meet a lot of good people and can find unique items that people really just don’t have room for in their house anymore.” Lapierre sells items he finds around his home at various sponsored tag sales and flea market events around
See Tag Sale, page 18
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The goal of a tag sale is to clear clutter and unwanted items from a home while making a few bucks. The summer months are popular for tag sales as more drivers are on the road, leading to more people who just might stop for a look. Below is a guide to helping a first-timer with a successful tag sale. Before choosing items for a yard sale, there is a lot of planning beforehand. The first step is checking with the town clerk’s office or homeowners’ association for rules and regulations. Some municipalities or managements have restrictions as to the duration or how large a yard sale may be. According to tag sale expert Harry L. Rinker, author of “Garage Sale: Manual and Price Guide,” the best day to host a sale is Saturday, which is the day after most people get paid and are on the road
date in the announcement. An alternate venue to selling items is through sponsored tag sale events hosted by local churches, charities and organizations. These types of tag sales tend to be more advertised, leading to more traffic. Event sponsors benefit from table-rent proceeds, while sale profits go directly into the seller’s pocket. The Berlin Congregational Church holds an annual tailgate flea market in September, where members of the public can pay a one-time fee to sell their wares for a day.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen
Bears: coming to a neighborhood near you By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
Residents in regional towns have been spotting black bears the last few weeks. In Berlin, a bear was spotted the week of June 24. Two types of bears are on the move in late spring, early summer, said officials at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Because late spring is the bear’s mating season, male bears are on the move looking for females. Also, young bears are leaving their mothers and moving into less-desirable habitats for bears. “This is the most active time for bears,” said Dwayne Gardner, spokesman for DEEP, adding the activity will die down as temperatures rise.
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Hunter’s Ambulance is turning 50 By Mary Ellen Godin Special to The Citizen
MERIDEN — Vern Hunter smiled broadly at the refurbished maroon 1953 Cadillac ambulance with “Hunter’s Ambulance” written in gold on the side. It’s a replica of the first ambulance he bought — for $450 — in Brooklyn, N.Y., when Hunter started his own company in 1963. He agreed that, when finished, the car would be perfect for parades, or other possibilities he would only hint at. “We’re always working on something here,” Hunter said. At age 82, Hunter is now chairman of the board of directors of Hunter’s Ambulance and Transportation Services, a company that originated as a wrecker business and has thrived for 50 years, becoming one of the largest emergency medical service providers in the state. The Cadillac will be presented to Hunter this summer in honor of the compa-
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changing industry: buy other companies or get bought. Hunter chose growth. In the 1960s, Hunter owned his own wrecking company in the city and would often arrive on the scene of motor vehicle accidents before the local ambulance. In many cases, he would assist the ambulance driver with the patient and transportation to the local hospital. Hunter recognized a local need for better emergency service and got started in the business with his first vehicle purchase. After negotiating for local business, he bought several more vehicles and continued to reinvest in his company. He and his late wife, Barbara, who took care of the couple’s eight children while answering the company phone, didn’t collect a salary for 11 years and survived off the wrecking business. “Throughout the years, Barbara would ask me if I was doing the right thing,” Hunter said. “I would say, ‘I’m not sure, but we’re going to give it a try.’ ” By 1976, he was able to buy his competition, Kamen’s Ambulance, and continue expanding. He was also aware of the need for standards in health care and safety within the industry and strove for improvement. In 1964, he completed the first Ambulance American Red Cross Course; in 1965, the National Ambulance
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen
Aresimowicz named ‘Children’s Champion’
Continued from page 1 cally had approximately a 46percent reimbursement rate, that shrunk down to 34-35 percent reimbursement when you look at the overall size of the building” Salina said. “So we were already starting in the hole.” The state funds will allow the town to start the project for Phase II on time. The environmental remediation is scheduled to begin this summer, when school is out, so
that renovation work can begin this year, Salina said. “The state has come in and is filling that funding gap for the Town of Berlin,” Salina said. “If we did not use the funds, another town would receive them. This should be a very exciting time because we now have the funding from the state to renovate our school as new for generations to come.” But Paonessa disagrees. “How long with this council keep funding a school department with falling test
scores and declining student enrollment? All of us want the best possible education for our students, but an expensive building and a larger budget won’t achieve these goals,” said Paonessa during the audience of citi-
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Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St., has scheduled “Kids Krusade” for July 22 through 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program’s theme is “The Ultimate Game Zone” and uses board games to
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Christian Life Church Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., has scheduled Sunday Word and Worship Service for 10 a.m., in the main sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and heating impaired is scheduled for 9 a.m. Children’s ministries are also scheduled for 9 a.m. Nursery care for birth to age three is available. For more information, call (860) 828-5105.
Kensington Congregational Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled an early worship service, Chapel in the Woods, at 8:30 a.m., through Aug. 25. The half hour casual service includes scripture, hymns and homily. All are invited. If it rains on Saturday or Sunday, service is in the Parish Hall. Regular service in the sanctuary remains at 10 a.m., with Sunday School and child care. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled its Vacation Bible School “Kingdom Rock 2013” for July 8 through 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. A fee is
The Berlin Citizen Thursday, July 11, 2013 charged. Pre-registration is requested. For more information, contact Gwen McCann at Kensington.ce@juno.com or call (860) 828-0064.
Wellspring Wellspring Church has scheduled the following summer events for children: Sunday, July 14 - Summer Fun Day. Outdoor activities (some involving water), and create snacks. Rain date is July 21. Outdoor Kids Church programs during the month of August. Fun activities and snacks. Sunday, Sept. 8 - Back to School Party. Celebrate with activities, games and snacks. For more information, contact jenn@wellspring.net or visit www.wellspring.net.
Foodshare Mobile Foodshare is scheduled to be at Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Friday, July 19, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The mobile pantry program provides fresh fruit and vegetables to people in need. Volunteers over age 18 are needed. For more information, call Father Nadolny at (860) 8280154.
Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its Yankee Peddler Fair for Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Only handmade items may be offered. Tables are available for rent. For more information or an application, contact Tinagagner@ aol.com.
Bethany Covenant Bethany Covenant Church has scheduled a summer youth creative drama and music arts camp, “ETC-2013,” 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 15 to 19, for children in fifth to eighth grade. Participants learn, rehearse and perform an original musical. Professional singers, instrumentalists and actors are scheduled to teach improvisational, voice projection and stage movement acting techniques; learn how to sing together as a chorus; and be coached on solo skills. The week concludes with a performance of “Living on the Edge,” a youth musical. No previous music/drama background required. All ages and families are welcome to attend the free performance of “Living on the Edge” Friday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Colleen Kim at (860) 828-3637 or email colleen@bethanycovenant.org.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen
Obituaries William McBaine
Mary Ann Wolak, 99, of New Britain, died July 2, 2013, at an area convalescent home. For 57 years, she was the beloved wife of Stanley R. Wolak. Born in Indian Orchard, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Muskal) Piecuch and lived much of her married life in New Britain. She was employee of Emhart Manufacturing Co. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Britain where she as an avid volunteer and enjoyed shopping and spending time with her granddaughters. Mrs. Wolak is survived by her husband Stanley R. Wolak; her daughter Bonnie LaPorte and husband Rocco of Berlin; two granddaughters, Lauren and Kristen of Berlin; a sister-in-law Jackie Piecuch of Ludlow, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine siblings, John Piecuch, Andy Piecuch, Stanley Piecuch, Frank Piecuch, Louis Piecuch, Lottie Shader, Julie Piecuch, Angela Larson, Helen Podgorski. Services were held July 5, 2013, from the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. To light a candle or send a condolence, visit FarrellFuneralHome .com.
William Charles McBaine, 56, of Harwinton, loving husband of Laura Jean ( M o r s e ) McBaine, died July 4, 213, at home with his family at his side after a short battle with cancer. Born in New London, son of the late William J. McBaine and the late Florence (Folio) McBaine, he received his Associate’s degree in engineering from Waterbury State Technical College, started his career with Torin Corporation, and was presently employed as marketing manager at ebm-papst in Farmington since 1985. He enjoyed flying remote controlled airplanes, and was a member of Balsa Bandits Flying Club of Torrington and the C.C.R.C. Flying Club of Farmington. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley McBaine of Harwinton; a son and daughter-inlaw, Paul and Brianne Valliere of New Philadelphia, Ohio; two grandchildren, Jayden and Avianna Valliere; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Morse; and a brother-in-law, Russell Morse Jr., both of Auburn, Ala.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and John Dumin of Kensington; a brother-in-law, Mike Volz of East Berlin; and several nieces and nephews including Samantha and Ryan Dumin. He will also be extremely missed by many loving coworkers and close friends. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The William C. McBaine Scholarship Fund c/o Webster Bank. Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, is in charge of arrangements.
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Adult programs Genealogy group: July 11, at 7 p.m. learn to research your ancestors. No registration necessary. Movie: July 12, at 1 p.m. “Quartet” starring Maggie Smith Rated PG-13. Call the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. New Britain Symphony: Tango Ensemble, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair for a concert on the library lawn. Civil War program: July 25, at 7 p.m. Movie: July 26, at 1 p.m. “Moonstruck.” Rated PG. Call (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Foreign Film: July 29, at 6 p.m. “O’Horten.” Rated PG13. Call (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Children’s department special programs Puppets show with Rolande Duprev - Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. Spinning Straw into Gold for ages three and up. Register at the library. Construction Club Thursday, July 11, 1 p.m. Grades one through four. Register at the library. Family storytimes Thursday, July 11, 18, 25, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Drop in. Summer afternoon movie - Tuesday, July 16, 2:30 p.m. Drop-in. “Wall-E” Rated G. Zentangle for teens workshop: July 16, 23, 30, at 10:30 a.m. Zentagnle is an easy and relaxing way to created images by drawing patterns. The program is for teens grade and eight and up. Works will be exhibited at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Space is limited. For more information, call (860) 828-7125. Messy Fun: Wednesday, July 17, 1 to 2 p.m. Fantastic fossil making for grades K through three. Register at the
library. Duct Tape Craft program: July 24, at 3:30 p.m. Duct tape crafting for children grades five and up. Call (860) 828-7125 to register. Fun with Fossils & Dinosaurs: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1:30 p.m. Ages four and up. Registration begins July 29. Embassy Animals: Digging into Nature: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:30 p.m. Ages four and up. Registration begins Aug. 5. Meet a tortoise, snake, turtle, toad, ferret, salamander and more. Weekly Programs Clay Cuisine: Tuesday, July 30, at 2:30. Registration begins July 15. Mosaic Monster: Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Registration begins July 22. Movies Tuesday – July 16 – Wall-E. – G - 98 min. Pixar. Tuesday – July 23 – Chicken Run. – G – 84 min. Dreamworks Tuesday – Aug. 13 –Incredibles. –PG action violence -115 min. Messy Fun: Kindergarten
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CitizenOpinion All Night Graduation. We could not have done it without you. Donna Gill Lisitano BHS Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Publicity Chair
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To the editor: The Berlin High School All Night Graduation is an annual tradition that provides the graduating class with a safe, alcohol and drug free event on graduation night. This year was a success due to everyone’s hard work and dedication. We would like to personally thank all of the committee chairpersons, senior parents and community members who, throughout the year, support the 2013 BHS
Misguided legislation To the editor: Thank you to The Berlin Citizen for your coverage of the discriminatory effect of DOMA on a local Berlin resident. It’s good to see coverage of how this misguided piece of legislation has negatively impacted the lives of people who are our neighbors, taxpayers and fellow citizens. Clair Kaplan and Fran Weiner Berlin
Government Meetings Thursday, July 11 Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, BOE Meeting Room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Monday, July 15 Board of Education, BOE Meeting Room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.
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Uncle Sam on the job By Glenn Richter First you turn 21, and that’s huge; now you’re an adult, even if you don’t feel like one (and ain’t that a kick in the head?) Then there’s 40; now you have to accept that there’s no longer any definition of “young” that by any stretch of the imagination includes you. Henceforth, very few people (all of them over 80) will ever aim that word in your direction, but you’ll be grateful on the rare occasions when they do. As for 65, well, now you’ve reached your sell-by date; you’re officially “old” and can now at least think about thinking about retiring. More to the point, you’re now eligible to receive Medicare. I’m not there — not quite — but I’ve just entered the zone; that is, your 65th isn’t so much a date as a range; there seems to be a “window of eligibility” for Medicare, lasting from six months before to six months after the actual day. At least that’s what I’ve heard. But what brought this new reality home was that a couple of weeks ago (that is, roughly six months before my date of doom) I started getting notices in the mail that have something to do with Medicare, about which I’m sort of vaguely aware that there’s a Part A and a Part B and probably several other parts as well. In other words, I have no idea
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what I’m getting into. Anyway, most of these mailings are very plain and obviously designed to look official: stark, no-nonsense black-and-white cards or envelopes that you automatically assume are from Your Government. Could it be, you wonder, that Uncle Sam, in his wisdom and loving kindness, has been keeping you in mind ever since the magic moment, many moons ago, when some scribe at City Hall entered your name into the Book of Life by creating a birth certificate (probably with a quill pen — or maybe with a chisel, on a stone tablet, in Latin), and that now, in the fullness of time, Uncle’s dusty, rusty and often-mocked bureaucratic machinery has bestirred itself solely in order to notify you that your time is approaching? Fat chance. Although I’d assumed that one or two of these pieces of mail must surely be from Your Government, I soon found the fine print that, if you squint just right, says “IMPORTANT NON-GOVERNMENTAL DOCUMENT ENCLOSED” and “OPEN IMMEDIATELY — DO NOT DELAY.” So I delayed until there were not one, not two, but seven of these things on the kitchen table, and then I opened them all. A couple (the only ones with some color on the en-
velopes) honestly displayed the names of well-known insurance companies. All of them wanted my phone number so someone can call at the most inopportune moment and give me a fascinating, high-pressure sales spiel (delivered a mile a minute and full of jargon that means nothing to me) for their Medicare supplement plan. Few of them identified the name of the company that allegedly wants to be of service to me in my golden years. But I filled out all the reply forms — omitting my phone number; let them use Uncle Sam’s Postal Service if they want to get hold of me again — and sent them off in their “NO POSTAGE REQUIRED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES” envelopes to, respectively, Rockwall, TX; Owasso, OK; Omaha, NE; Fort Wayne, IN; Dallas, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Tampa, FL. We’ll see what happens. And then I thought, gee, if all these insurance companies know exactly when each of us is going to turn 65, how much more must Uncle Sam know? Glenn Richter is senior copy editor and columnist for the Record-Journal, Meriden. Reach Glenn at grichter@record-journal.com or (203) 317-2222.
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Zen…what? By Helen Aveline
One of the trends for teens right now, even though it’s been around for a while, is zentangle. What is that, you ask? Zentangle is an easy-tolearn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing patterns. Anyone can do it, even those who — like me — claim they can’t draw. Have you ever been sitting in a meeting or class and doodled on the corner of your paper? That’s the beginning of a zentangle. At first glance, a zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated. But, when you learn how it is done, you realize how simple it is…sort of like learning the secret behind a magic trick. Creating in a zentangle way is an easy to understand process of simple deliberate strokes which build on each other in beautiful, mesmerizing and surprising ways. Then, when you create a piece of zentangle art, you realize how fun and engrossing the process itself is. Here are some quotes from zentanglers:
Open Book “Peaceful, imaginative, soothing.” “Free, enthusiastic, makes you feel more confident because you have accomplished something you didn’t think you could.” “While I was doing it, I forgot all my problems.” “A creative approach to envisioning life.”
The Berlin-Peck Library was fortunate to receive a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to foster the arts in the library this summer. We
will be hosting a four-week series, “Zentangle for Teens,” beginning in July. This workshop, taught by teaching artist Susan Rosano, is for teens in grades eight and up. It will be held Tuesday mornings, July 16 to Aug. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. And here’s the best part: The zentangles created by the teens participating in the workshop will be exhibited at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Thursday, August 15. There are a limited number of openings, and we would prefer if you could be present for all four sessions, but please call the library, if you are interested, at (860) 28-7125 to discuss the options. All materials will be provided and the “zen” is also on the house! See you at the library! Helen Aveline is library director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Aveline is a guest columnist for The Berlin Citizen and can be reached at haveline@town.berlin.ct.us.
Training Institute course in Massachusetts; and in 1969, the first National Ambulance Training course in D.C. In 1971, Hunter graduated from the first Emergency Medical Technician course in the state and was appointed to a 25-member Connecticut Ambulance Advisory Board by governors Thomas Meskill and Ella Grasso. He also served as president of the Association of Connecticut Ambulance Providers. The appointment to the governors’ board meant lobbying for industry gains and relaying to members what was coming in terms of funding and other industry news. Before 1965, there was no Medicare, and “self-pay” generally meant no pay, which continues to adversely affect ambulance companies today, said David Lowell, Hunter’s chief operating officer. “That committee formed statutes and regulations and assigned territories,” Lowell said. “It gave the public peace of mind” that someone covered their area, “and regulated rates like a public utility. It established standards, and he was part of it.” Hunter’s Ambulance dou-
bled its business in Central and South Central Connecticut when it purchased Professional Ambulance Service of Middletown in 1989 for $3.5 million. The limousine services followed in 1990, and later the company began securing contracts with area school boards to transport developmentally and physically disabled students. Barbara and Vernon Hunter’s children, as well as two grandchildren, are emergency medical technicians. Each child has also worked in the family business at one time or another. “Everyone said if you want to go to a picnic, go to Hunter’s,” Hunter likes to joke. “It’s full of EMTs.” But tragedy struck the family when his oldest son, Daniel Hunter, then the company president, died in a motorcycle crash two years ago. His sister, Donna Hunter, stepped in to lead the company. Donna Hunter credits her father’s vision and determination for having made Hunter’s the success it is today. “He knew they needed health standards and he employed thousands of people who have helped make a huge impact on the community,” she said. “He’s made a huge impact on the community.”
Diagnosis: Movies
Who is the better Superman? By Tanya Feke MD After Memorial Day, all manner of super heroes grab their costumes and head to theaters as if their very existence will somehow thwart the evil humidity of summer. Center stage this year goes to Superman. The beloved superhero, born in a 1938 comic book and reinvented over the years in television series (Adventures of Superman - 1952, Lois & Clark - 1993, Smallville - 2001) and movies (Superman - 1978,Superman Returns - 2006), has been long overdue for a makeover. With producer Christopher Nolan at the helm (director of the Dark Knight trilogy), expectations for the latest reincarnation of the Man of Steel ran high but plummeted to earth as if exposed to kryp-
tonite. On paper, Man of Steel should have been a sure thing. The grit and soul that Christopher Nolan brought to Batman could have colored Superman with layers beyond the epitomic do-gooder. The casting of Henry Cavill seemed a good choice until his delivery landed as flat as a water balloon tossed off The Daily Planet. Former Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon as General Zod will likely want this acting dud expunged from his filmography. Add to that the self-indulgent performances of the two egos portraying Superman’s fathers (Russell Crowe as Jor-El and Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent) and the warning signs for a film disaster keep piling up. What Man of Steel lacks in acting it attempts to make
up for with special effects. After all, isn’t that really what a super hero movie is about these days? For me, the freak show that is Krypton is a desperate attempt to lure in sci-fi fans by amalgamating visuals from classic films like The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, and Star Wars. It is an oddity unto itself. The action sequences, too, lack any originality and almost feel as if they are set on repeat. Yes, there go those Kryptonians again, bursting through another wall with their super strength. So focused on the intricacies and building of a modern mythology, Man of Steel looks past what really matters in a superhero – the relatable factor. Already, Superman has the cards stacked against him. Unlike Batman, Spider-
man, Iron Man, the Hulk, or even Wonder Woman, he is not from this Earth. His physical perfection and strict moral code make him more godlike and less approachable than the other heroes. He may well be someone to admire but is he the sort of person you would want to hang out with? After watching myriad dull scenes (143 minutes!) without character development in Man of Steel, I don’t think so. But if you were to ask me to look back to 1978’s Superman, I would feel differently. Christopher Reeve brought a dimension to the character that Cavill never did — heart. With his awkward goofiness as Clark Kent and his radiating charisma as Superman, Reeve developed a persona that embodied a generous spirit that was special and outright like-
able. (I know I liked him – I had pictures of Reeve’s Superman over my walls for years as a kid!) It has been hard to replicate that sort of silver screen magic, just ask Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey after their failed Superman Returns stint. Reeve drew on the essence of humanity even though his character was from another planet. That is the better Superman. I say, save your theater money and rent the 1978 classic. Man of Steel: 1 stethoscope Superman: 4 stethoscopes Editor’s note: Dr. Tanya Feke is a family physician and guest columnist for the RecordJournal. She has been press credentialed to the LA Film Festival and continues to pursue a passion for film. Her reviews are rated on a 5 stethoscope scale.
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Men in blue
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Fermata the Blue, the Central Connecticut State University all-male a cappella group, performed at the recent Berlin AARP picnic. The group is directed by Jay Sayers, of Berlin.
Free manicures
The Senior Center has scheduled free manicures for Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. Appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7006.
Movies Tuesday, July 16 - Guilt
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Trip, at 1 p.m. Rated PG-13. Tuesday, July 30 - Parental Guidance, at 1 p.m. Rated PG.
Picnic The annual Senior Center picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, at noon. The event is limited to 100 people. For more information and to sign up, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
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Health clinics
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The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for July is as follows: Tuesday, July 16 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, July 23 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, July 30 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 828-7030.
Whack Whist card games are scheduled for Friday, July 19, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center. A minimum of eight players are needed. For more information and to sign up, call (860) 828-7006.
Foot care Low cost foot care, provided by a specially trained registered nurse, is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, by appointment only at the Senior Center. Services are provided by Catherine Brennan, RN, and include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and cleaning toenails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, lotioning and powdering of feet. Referrals are made to a doctor or Podiatrist when necessary. For fee information and to schedules an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
Renter Rebate program The Senior Center is scheduled to help residents with Renter Rebate applications on Aug. 7, 14, 21, and 28 and Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are mandatory. Qualifying income may not exceed $33,501 for singles and may not exceed $40,900 for married people. For complete guidelines and documentation, and to schedule an appointment, call Jane at (860) 828-7006.
AARP trips Sunday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 5 - Boston Pops and Cape Cod with Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Friday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Sept. 20 - Mackinaw Island. Michigan. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Cranberry Bog Tour with buffet lunch at the Dan’l Webster Inn. Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 18 -
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Pennsylvania Dutch tour. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Christmas at Salem Cross Inn. For more information, call Ann Gamelin at (860) 828-6700 or Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934.
Senior 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, July 15: Unbreaded veal cutlet, picatta sauce, sweet potato, California blend vegetables, rye bread, melon. Tuesday, July 16: Yankee bean soup, crackers, eggplant rolatini, meat sauce, whipped potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, 12 grain bread, fresh peach. Wednesday, July 17: Canadian ham slice with pineapple sauce, herbed stuffing, carrots, oat bread, fruit cocktail. Thursday, July 18: Steamed un-breaded lemony fish, rice pilaf, Geneva blend vegetables, multigrain bread, grapes. Friday, July 19: Cranberry juice, beef stew, egg noodles, garden salad, biscuit, rice pudding.
Senior bowlers welcome
All senior citizens are welcome to participate in senior bowling, held every Friday, at 9 a.m., at the Berlin Bowling Center, 1782 Wilbur Cross Highway. This is not a league; participants can bowl whenever they can. Free coffee and shoe rental. A small fee is charged. For more information, call the Berlin Bowling Center at (860) 828-4131 or email Avis at avis157@comcast.net.
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Education News Deans list
Mercy High School Alexis Alfonso, Shannon Carabetta, Alina Gallupe, Molly Majewicz, Angela Panagopoulos, all of Berlin; Kayla Garofalo, of Kensington. Plymouth State University, New Hampshire Katelyn Bradbury, of Kensington. Sacred Heart University - Kathleen Perzanowski, of Berlin; Trevor Kelly, of East Berlin. Tunxis Community College - Mariel Bergeron, Michael Campisi, Lauren Casasanta, Danielle Colgan, Alicia Formica, Matthew Kliszewski, Timothy Kozlenko, Katherine Loughlin, Eric Lunt, Matthew Machowski, Rafael Moochi, Lauren Nappi, Daniel Oakes, Matthew Phothirat, Kendra Pulaski, Caitlin Winslow, Christopher Wright, all of Berlin; Elizabeth Jolley, of East Berlin. Western Connecticut State University - Lauren Bergren, of Berlin; Jenna Carlone, Amy Ouellette, Christopher Ouellette, all of Kensington. Westfield State University, Massachusetts Alysha Pirog, of Berlin.
Sweet Briar College, Virginia Shannon Williams, of Kensington. Westfield State University, Massachusetts - Alysha Pirog, Joseph Cooper, Ryan Campbell, all of Berlin.
Mercy honor roll Mercy High School announced its fourth term honor roll. First honors Kerry Ashe, Michelle Corriveau, Taylor Fascione, Leila Gallupe, Danielle Veronneau, all of Berlin; Kayla Garofalo, of Kensington. High honors Shannon Carabetta, Victoria Drumski, Kristen Gaetgens, Alina Gallupe, Madeline Jenkins, Molly Majewicz, all of Berlin; Ashley Getsie, Michelle Reinert, Cynthia Reinert, all of Kensington. Second honors Julia Ford, Haley Longo, both of Berlin.
Xavier honor roll Xavier High School announced its fourth term honor roll. See School, page 16
Diabetes support group The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a free, monthly diabetes support group for people who have completed the hospital’s comprehensive diabetes group education program and seek ongoing support and continuing education. The program features a short presentation followed by open discussion. The group is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in the diabetes classroom, third floor, New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St., as follows: Aug. 13 - Getting the most from an office visit. Sept. 10 - Living by the numbers: Looking at patterns. Oct. 8 - Easier living through technology. Nov. 12 - Enjoying the holidays with diabetes. Dec. 10 - Get up and go! Ex-
The Hospital of Central CT Support groups Support groups meet at the New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. For more information, call the contact number for each group. Breast Cancer Support Group - First and third Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Radiation Oncology treatment center, waiting room. For people newly diagnosed or in active treatment for breast cancer. Free parking in front of building. (860) 224-5900, ext. 6307. Gyn Cancer Support Group - Second Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m., dining room B. For women (203) 317-2303 FAX (203) 235-4048
with all types of gynecological cancer. Facilitated by Maureen Bracco, APRN, and ovarian cancer survivor/advocate Cheryl Holmes. Parking in Quigley Garage validated. (860) 224-5299. Living with Cancer Support Group - Third Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., lecture room 1. Facilitated by Diane DeFronzo, LCSW and Pastor Will Baumgartner. Snacks provided; parking in Quigley Garage validated. (860) 2245299. The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled free classes on nutrition during cancer treatment for the third Thursday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. Registered Dietitian May Harter, M.S., R.D., CD-N, is scheduled to speak. Free parking and refreshments are provided. For more information, contact Noa Mencher at (860) 224-5187 or email nmencher@ thocc.org. Cell: (860) 302-0379 advertising@theberlincitizen.com
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DUI results
A Field Sobriety Checkpoint was held on June 16 on the Berlin Turnpike. A total of 1,515 vehicles were directed through the checkpoint where vehicles were briefly detained and interviewed by officers. Of the 1,515 vehicles, 25 motorists were flagged for DUI testing or other investigative interviews. The results are: Number of arrests and charges, 26 in total: Four motorists were cited for suspended registrations for operating motor vehicles without insurance, One motorist was cited with possession of less than
1/2 ounce of marijuana, Fifteen motorists were cited for operating unregistered motor vehicles, One motorist was cited for misuse of marker plates, operating an uninsured and unregistered vehicle, One motorist was cited for two counts for failure to secure children in a proper restraint system, One motorist was cited for operating a vehicle while license was suspended, One motorist was cited for operating a vehicle without a license, One motorist was cited for illegal window tints, Fourteen motor vehicles
were towed. Number of motorists detained for field sobriety testing: Two motorists were detained briefly for DUI assessment. After reasonable suspicion was determined through an interview, the motorists were given the standardized field tests which both operators passed. There were zero arrests for DUI.
Click it or Ticket The Berlin Police Department recently conducted a “Click it or Ticket” High Visibility Seat Belt Campaign,
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from May 20 through June 2. This was in conjunction with the statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. During this period, Berlin police officers conducted occupant safety belt checks at various locations in town. The intent of this enforcement effort was to remind motorists to always use good highway safety sense, especially during this highly traveled holiday season. During this safe driving campaign, 210 infractions were issued for seat belt violations. In addition, one driving under the influence DUI arrest was made.
Arrests
REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2012, are due July 1, 2013 and payable in full by August 1, 2013. Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before August 1, 2013 Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2013, on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2013, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2012 Grand List taxes. Any person liable for these taxes who does not receive a bill or bills, should contact the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, Room 22, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment. Office: Revenue Collector Mail Payments to: Town of Berlin Room 22 PO Box 150410 Berlin Town Hall Hartford, CT 06115-0410 240 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 Office Hours:
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Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. May 30 Rigoberto Martinez, 20, 699 Stanley St., New Britain, seconddegree breach of peace. May 31 Brett Barnes, 31, 427 Horseshoe Bay Dr., Port Lucie, FL, risk of injury/family violence related; illegal possession; drug paraphernalia; narcotic drugs not in original container. June 1 Marlusz Puckowski, 42, 303 Carriage Dr., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation. June 2 Carlos Williams, 32, 32 Erin St., Middletown, disorderly conduct/other. June 3 Robert Przbylko, 41, 22 Whitney La, Plymouth, criminal violation/protective order. Emily Cunningham, 19, 169 Middletown Rd., falsely reporting an incident concerning serious physical injury or death; third-degree assault; disorderly conduct by intimidation. Aldin Custovic, 22, 1067 Mill St., East Berlin, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation. June 5 Lorenzo Mariano, 24, 83 Vivian Dr., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct/assault. David Russell, 35, 80 Bradley Ave., Meriden, violation of standing criminal protective order/threatening. Lisa Arute, 39, 93 Homecrest Dr., risk of injury/impairing morals of minor, operating under the influ-
ence of drugs/alcohol. June 6 Jeremy Moore, 23, 9 Parker Farms Rd., Wallingford, possession with intent to sell; illegal poss/hallucinogenics; drug paraphernalia; failure to display plate; failure to carry license; failure to register motor vehicle; no insurance., June 7 Donald Grieco, 30, 93 Windy Knoll, second-degree failure to appear, first-degree failure to appear. June 8 Cerrisa Lyn Schwab, 26, 1112 Worthington Ridge, sixth-degree larceny shoplifting. June 9 Robert Krieger, 59, 19 Mallard Lane, Newington, second-degree failure to appear, operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked, insufficient insurance, operating or towing unregistered vehicle. June 13 Lee Gombar, 39, 46 Wallace Rd., Branford, sixth-degree larceny shoplifting. Martin Coachman, 45, 2660 Berlin Tnpk., first-degree larceny all others, three-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trepass. June 15 Matthew Devoe, 29, 705 Ellis St., New Britain, att/tampering w/mv-remove parts/components; conspiracy/third-degree criminal trespass; sixth-degree con/larceny all other; sixth-degree larceny all others; third-degree criminal trespass; third-degree burglary. Alvin Uson Mendaros, 29, 1112 Worthington Ridge, third-degree conspiracy/criminal trespass; sixth-degree con/larceny other; sixth-degree larceny all others; third-degree criminal trespass. June 17 Anthony Recck, 48, 1224 Mill St., improper use of marker, license or registration; illegal possession; use or possession with/use drug paraphernalia; operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked; insufficient insurance; operating or towing an unregistered vehicle. June 18 Omar Bey, 21, 258 Jonathan St., Chicago, Ill., risk of injury/impairing morals of minor. June 19 Thoms Cratty, 20, 242 Parker St., Meriden, third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace, third-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny all others, evading responsibility in operation of motor vehicle.
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Author picked the brain of Red Sox fans for new book, Fenway Fanatics program from the opener in 1954 appears. “She kept score of every game and according to her relatives, she never lost faith that one day the Sox would win the World Series,” said Pearson. Maybe the funniest story was one told by Bobby Donlon, an Atlanta resident who owns a high-end restaurant in the Buckhead District of Atlanta and who grew up in Massachusetts. He came back to New England for his brother’s wedding which was the same day as Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen Greg Pearson, a 1972 alumnus of Coginchaug Regional High School-Durham, began a labor of love a year and half ago. He decided that the love affair that Boston Red Sox fans had with the Olde Towne Team was something special, something not found with fans of other teams. The product of his labor is a book entitled Fenway Fanatics, published by Surry Cottage Books out of Keene, N.H. “I set out to tell the story of Red Sox fans,” said Pearson, in a phone interview from Milwaukee. “There’s something kind of cool about the fans of the Sox in the six New England states and beyond and I wanted to tell their story.” Pearson said he asked three questions: How did you become a fan? What was the best moment? What was the worst moment? “There were lots of fascinating stories,” said Pearson. “This love of the Red Sox is something that is passed from generation to generation and there’s no question there is something special about this team and its fans.” Pearson never played the game. “Oh, I was the world’s worst player,” he said. “I was cut from my Little League team. But I played soccer in high school for Wally Camp, who taught me so much. I wasn’t a very good soccer player either, but I loved it and I have many fond memories of Coginchaug High.” Pearson, who has been a journalist for 36 years and now works for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, started his writing career as a stringer for Coginchaug for The Middletown Press. Pearson went to Boston College and managed to get a ticket to Game 2 of the 1975 World Series between Cincinnati and the Sox. “We couldn’t get a ticket to Game 6, so we watched that on
TV from our dorm which was about four blocks from Fenway,” he said. “Then when [Carlton] Fisk hit the home run, we went to the roof of our dorm that overlooked Kenmore Square and watched the celebration in the streets. It was unforgettable.” After graduating from BU, Pearson, 58, worked for a time for the now-defunct Manchester Evening Herald under legendary sports editor Earl Yost, then later moved to Wauwatosa, Wis. with his wife Michele where he now edits news and sports for the Milwaukee daily. “One of my favorite stories in the book is about Jean DeRoche, a lady from Weymouth, Mass., who passed away in 2009,” said Pearson. “She said she refused to die until the Red Sox won a world championship, and she saw two.” Pearson said that she attended 56 Red Sox season openers and her obituary began with the words, “A wicked big Boston Red Sox fan....” “I read that obit and I had to talk with the family,” said Pearson. “So I got in touch with her daughter and her brother and they both wanted to talk about her.” It seems that the obituary asked that people who come to her wake wear Red Sox gear and everyone did that. There also were many Red-Sox themed floral displays. In Pearson’s book, a copy of her
“It was a beautiful day for a wedding,” said Pearson. “That night, the wedding party watched Game 6 in the hotel bar. When the ball went through Bill Buckner’s legs and the Mets won, Donlon, still in his shoes and tuxedo, walked out of the hotel, across the street and into a pond. “The wedding party yelled for him to stop and when he got up to his neck, he stopped, turned around, came out and went back to his hotel room.” Pearson said he worked to get a wide variety of folks in his book. “I didn’t want it to be a book exclusively of 55-year
Summer hoops The Upbeat Girls Basketball Clinic wrapped up recently. The clinic, for players in grades two to nine, was held at McGee Middle School and overseen by Berlin High School girls basketball coach Sheila King and some Lady Redcoats. On the final day of camp, former BHS players now playing in college spoke to the youngsters. The special guests were D.D. Barrett (Lasell College), Kim Rasmussen (Springfield College), Katelyn Bovee (Roger Williams University), Katelyn Zarotney (Sienna College) and Alyssa Barrett (Smith College).
old white guys from New England,” he said. So there are fans from the six New England states, 10 additional states, Canada and several other countries, said Pearson. Among those who share their love of the Sox is former UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun, who talked about going to Sox games with his dad. It seems that Calhoun’s father grew up a Boston Braves fan, but when the Braves bolted for Milwaukee, dad decreed there would never be mention of
See Fanatics, page 14
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Young Post 68 club hanging tough By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
Berlin’s young American Legion baseball team is hanging in. The Post 68 club salvaged the third game of the threegame series with Middletown on the Fourth of July, 52, behind freshman pitcher Andrew Charbonneau. The win came after Middletown handed Berlin back-to-back shutouts, 6-0 and 5-0, last week. “At 9-8 we’re about where I thought we might be,” said 16year veteran coach Rob Manzo. “We have a lot of sophomores and juniors on the team and our pitching staff has no real Legion experience. We were in all three games with Middletown, but once we get to the 70- or 80-pitch mark in the fifth or sixth inning, the kids run out of gas.” Charbonneau didn’t run out of gas. The ninth grader was dominant, retiring 13 Middletown hitters in a row from the second inning into the sixth. That gave his offense time to score some runs against Middletown, which fell to 13-2 in the zone and 18-3-1 overall. “We’re trying to rebuild,”
said Manzo, who has won six zone championships and in 2009 won the state and regional championship. “The kids have put in a lot of hard work and they continue to do that. We still have a long way to go.” But on the holiday, Berlin outplayed Middletown, wiping out a 1-0 Middletown lead with a three-run fourth and putting the game away with two more in the sixth. Berlin used the bunt to great advantage in the threerun rally as Middletown made two throwing errors on bunts, one by losing pitcher Luke Sorenson and the other by third baseman Jared Pflaumer. Jordan Zima’s two-run single in the seventh gave his club breathing room and while Charbonneau was relieved in the seventh, reliever Taylor Luciani got the final out on a strikeout with two runners on and a run in. In the two previous games, Middletown pitching dominated. Jake DeCarli threw a complete game shutout July 2 and Griffin Bremer followed that up with another July 3. “In those games it was the luck of the pitching draw,” said Manzo. “Middletown had their Nos. 1 and 2 ready and
we were throwing our Nos. 3 and 4. But on the Fourth we threw Charbonneau into the fire and he was very good. He threw 21 first-pitch strikes.” Middletown coach Tim D’Aquila was impressed with the freshman. “He threw strikes and he didn’t walk people,” he said. “We came out flat, but he was very good.” Berlin must finish in the top five teams in Zone 3 in the expanded Legion playoff system to play in the postseason. After the Middletown win, Berlin was locked in a threeway battle with Wallingford and Guilford for the 4-5-6 spots in the zone. “We’re working hard to get into the playoffs,” said Manzo. “The performances of our young kids have been the biggest surprises. The kids are growing up on the field in front of our eyes.” At press time, Berlin owned a record of 11-9, which put it in fourth place in the zone. The playoffs begin July 20 and 40 teams qualify. The postseason continues until a champion is crowned Aug. 3. The Connecticut champion will join the champions from the five other New England states, the New York Champion and host team Middletown
in the Regional Tournament at Palmer Field in Middletown Aug. 8-12. The winner advances to the
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meant to their dad.” Pearson also said he wrote about brothers Jon and Adam Platt of Bristol. They talked about their two grandfathers, one who died in 1994 and never saw a championship, and the other who died seven weeks after the 2004 Sox crown. “He was 90 years old at the time and the brothers tell me he loved it,” said Pearson. Pearson said that the book, which was published in early June, should be in bookstores soon if it isn’t there already. He said he hopes to do a book signing at Broad St. Books in Middletown, but that is not yet confirmed. “The book has local Connecticut connections and much broader connections,” said Pearson. “You can’t help but feel that there is a special connection between the Red Sox and their fans. This book, I think, makes that case.”
Continued from page 13 the Braves in his home again. Thus the Calhouns became Sox fans. Another interviewee was Linda Tosetti, the granddaughter of Babe Ruth who lives in Connecticut. In 2003 she was asked whom she liked in what turned out to be the epic ALCS between the Sox and Yankees, won by the Yanks on Aaron Boone’s extrainning home run off Tim Wakefield. “She chose the Sox, which earned her the ire of Yankee fans,” said Pearson. He also wrote about George Shugrue of Waterbury, a Sox fan who died far too young in 1979 without ever seeing a Red Sox championship. But his five children carried the torch for dad. “It meant so much to them when the Sox won in 2004,” said Pearson. “They got choked up when they talked about what it would have
by, N.C. In 2012, Shelby sold 101,000 tickets to the Series.
Racing series Baseball Major League All-Stars Berlin 16, Forestville 3 (4 innings): Malachi Burby hit two homeruns and had 6 RBI, Ryan Hyde went 3 for 4 with a double, and Tyler Cop and Gianni Fanelli each went 2 for 2 as Berlin trounced Forestville. Nick Carroll, Burby, Hyde and Ethan Skinner took care of the pitching duties for Berlin. Berlin 7, Wallingford 0: Nick Carroll pitched a one-hit, complete game shutout. David Biscoglio, Carroll and Malachi Burby homered in the first inning. Carroll and Burby finished with two hits apiece. Minor League All-Stars Berlin 17, Forestville 7: Kyle Hyde racked up 5 RBI, going 3 for 4 at the plate, Sal Dastoli had 2 triples and knocked in 3 runs, and Tyler Rice went 3 for 3 and scored twice as Berlin rolled. The victors reached base 23 times and churned out 18 hits. Also coming through at the plate for Berlin were Sam Daddabbo, Trevor Miano, Garrett Fallon, James Ellis and Kasey Ouellette. Miano, Fallon, Ellis and Dastoli held Forestville to just 5 hits, while striking out 8. Southington West 9, Berlin 8 (7 innings): Trailing 2-0, Berlin tied the game in
the second on a passed ball that scored Garrett Fallon. Southington West got 3-run rallies in the third and fourth innings. Berlin went on to plate 3 runs in the fourth on a RBI single by Alex Canzellarini and a 2-run single by Kyle Hyde. The locals manufactured 2 more runs in the 5th on a 2-run single by Kasey Ouellette, and tied the game in the sixth on a passed ball that scored Trevor Miano. Southington West scored in the top of the 7th inning to take the lead for good. In 3 1/3 innings on the hill, Berlin’s Sal Dastoli struck out 7 and allowed just 1 hit and 1 run. Patrick Morris, Miano and Garrett Fallon also pitched for the locals. Coming through at the plate for Berlin were Tyler Rice, Marino Fanelli, Hyde, Miano, Dastoli, Fallon, Ouellette, Sam Daddabbo and Canzellarini. Berlin 12, Edgewood 2 (4 innings): Garrett Fallon and Alex Canzellarini combined to strike out 8 and allowed no hits. Berlin jumped on Edgewood early. Trevor Miano had a 3-run triple in the first inning, and Kyle Hyde, Sal Dastoli, James Ellis and Kasey Ouellette drove in runs in the second inning. Miano finished with 2 hits and 4 RBI.
The McGee Middle School and Berlin High School cross country team coaches and the Recreation Department are co-sponsoring a series of cross country races at Pistol Creek this summer. Upcoming races are Wednesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 24. The races are free and open to Berlin residents. Boys and girls age 12 and under will race for one mile. Start time is 6 p.m. Boys and girls plus-12 to seniors in high school will race 2.2 miles. Start time is 6:30 p.m. Post-high school runners may participate in the 2.2 mile run. Participants receive times and ribbons each race. Runners should gather in the Pistol Creek parking lot before the race. Registration forms can be found at the Town of Berlin web site under the Recreation Department tab. Forms will be available on site as well.
Megabowl Night The Ryan Lee SNBL Megabowl Night will be held Sunday, July 28, 5 p.m. Festivities include: slam dunk contest, 3-point shootout, 2-ball competition, deejay, comedy, “Rock and Jock” All-Star game, SNBL Megabowl Championship. For more information, or to donate to the Lee Foundation, contact Max DeLorenzo, Maximillian.delorenzo@uconn.edu, or Tyler Catlin, TCatlin37@gmail.com.
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Daisies become Brownies
Dance for FUN-ds Submitted by Ally Riedel
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
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Musical – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd,, has scheduled the musical “The Andrews Brothers” for Fri-
day, July 12, at 8 p.m. For more information, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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Movie night- Raising Berlin and the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department have scheduled a free outdoor family movie night for Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m., at Sage Park. The movie is “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax.” Berlin Historical Society - Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open every Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. View new exhibits including a collection of vintage lunch boxes, newly expanded displays on Berlin Iron Bridges, Simeon North’s mill and treasures from the archives. Permanent exhibits include Berlin bricks, tin, toys and much more. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Musical – The Connecti-
cut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd,, has scheduled the musical “The Andrews Brothers” for Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m. For more information, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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days, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West St., second floor, Suite 219. For more information, call Betty Waters at (860) 635-7020.
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Boy Scout Troop 256 Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings, at the Kensington Firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scout Troop 44 Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays, at 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call the troop committee chair at (860) 829-1832. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet Tues-
Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
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Republican fundraiser The Berlin Republican
Town Committee has scheduled a fundraiser cocktail party to meet the candidates for the fall election on Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 153 Stillmeadow Lane. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Andra Millerd at (860) 828-9722 or Kari Drost at (860) 829-6739).
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High honors Jason Corriveau, Peter Dovidaitis, Jack Kane, all of Berlin; Anthony Adamcewicz, Evan Rigsby, both of Kensington. Honors Nicholas Zoccoli, Brenton Cantliffe, Ryan Gadea, Anthony Plochocki, Jonathan Galati, Jonathan Zoccoli, all of Berlin.
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Tag Sale Continued from page 2 Connecticut. Sometimes he resells antiques he purchased at auctions and garage sales, Lapierre said. “Collecting antiques starts off as a hobby and eventually your collection outgrows your space, so you have no choice but to sell
it,” he said Deciding what to sell can be difficult. According to Real Simple, a home and lifestyle magazine, “Bestsellers tend to include baby equipment (strollers, car seats), sporting goods, furniture, tools, books, kitchen appliances, toys, and framed art. Clothing usually doesn’t sell as well, because by the time it’s for sale, it’s already
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out of fashion.” Sure customer repellents are cosmetics and lingerie. Rinker writes in his book, “Garage sales are recycling sales, not garbage dumps. Don’t sell broken or damaged goods. What you sell should be stuff somebody else can use that has no value to you.” A yard sale is not the best market to sell antiques and collectables, according to Real Simple. Tagsale-goers expect to pay minimal price for items. Make sure items are not overpriced. Check online, such as eBay, Amazon.com and Craigslist, to see how much similar items are selling for. “There will always be people who buy used items because they can’t afford new ones,” Lapierre said. “But
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you always have to be negotiable because you want to get rid of your items and buyers want the most bang for their buck.” There is a “formula” to setting up a yard on sale day. Make sure to clean, wash and dust items before displaying. To make finding items easier, group similar objects together, such as kitchen ware, children’s toys, and art décor. To attract people to the yard sale, display unique, colorful and best items in the front of the yard. To really sell an item, use personal, descriptive tags, and always remember, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’
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Continued from page 17 the woman. But because the bear injured a person, regardless of how it happened, it had to be put down. Hawley said the cultural capacity of humans to live in proximity to bears is near its limit. While Connecticut’s woodlands can produce enough food and shelter to accommodate more bears, he thinks Connecticut is near capacity of how many bears it will tolerate living near humans. While statistically deer are more dangerous to humans — more deer dart in the way of cars — bears inhabit a grey area where they are perceived as more dangerous, said Hawley. He expects in the future, the state will start some type of bear control program, such as a bear hunting season. However, Gardner said, there is not even a procedure in place to set up a season. A plan to implement a bear hunt needs to pass through the Connecticut General Assembly, and plans to establish a procedure of how DEEP would eventually manage a bear hunt died twice in the General Assembly. DEEP encourages residents not to feed bears. Gardner said if bears get their food from human sources, they lose their fear of people and become aggressive. Humans can unintentionally feed bears by leaving out trash, bird feeders or food for domestic animals. For more information on how to live with bears, visit DEEP’s website at www.ct.gov/deep.
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Pistol Creek summer cross country race series
‘Where dreams come true’
The McGee Middle School and Berlin High School cross country team coaches and the Berlin Recreation Department will co-sponsor a series of cross country races at Pistol Creek this summer. The public is invited to support their neighbors. The series will consist of three races scheduled to be held on the evenings of Wednesday, July 10, 17 and 24. Boys and girls, ages 12 and under, will race for one mile beginning at 6 p.m. Boys and girls, ages 14 to high school seniors, will race for 2.2 miles and begin at 6:30 p.m. Post high school runners may participate in the 2.2 mile run as a fun-run participant. Participants will receive times and ribbons each race. At the end of the racing series, cumulative times will determine the participants overall place.
Lenny and Joe are two adorable 10week-old brothers that were found with their mother. They are as happy as can be and the best of friends. There is no sibling rivalry between them and the boys love to share their toys. View all of the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.
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The Berlin High School Studio Jazz Ensemble I and Redcoat Marching Band recently competed in the National “Festival Disney” showcase in Orlando, Fla. The jazz band earned a superior first place rating, as well as Best in Class in division A. The ensemble also earned the silver award for the second highest score.
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Hungerford programs New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has scheduled various classes through Aug. 16. The classes are designed for children in grades one through three and are scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Each week has a different topic. A fee is charged. Topics include: reptiles and amphibians, insects, water works and native peoples. Hungerford has also scheduled pre-school summer programs through Aug. 13. Children ages three to five will enjoy meeting Hungerford’s animals, having snacks and crafts. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 827-9064. Submitted by Kensington-Berlin Rotary
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The Kensington-Berlin Rotary recently held its fifth annual golf tournament at Timberlin Golf Course. Proceeds benefited the Shelby Luddy Fund and Rotary Service Projects and Scholarships. Pictured: Janet Roman, Nancy Luddy, Mary Ellen Pavasaris, Rielly Pavasaris, Gwen Valencis, Jack Valencis, and guest of honor, Shelby Luddy.
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COSTA’S Landscaping. Tree removal, chipper work, climbing, patios, comm/resid mowing, mulch, stone, more. Free scrap removal. CT Reg #635676. (860) 729-2971 or (860) 358-9696. BOUSQUET LANDSCAPING Stump Grinding and or Removal. Call (203) 886-6022 VILLA’S Tree Removal and Stump Grinding. Free est. Guaranteed lowest prices. Owner operated. Fully insured. Senior Disc. Call 860 777-7914
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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES $150 QUEEN MATTRESS SET: Brand name and brand new. Still in the plastic. Call/Text Jim 860-709-7667 3 PIECE CHILD’S French Provincial Bedroom Set. Double Dresser w/Mirror, End Table, Full Bed, Brand New Mattress. $500. 203 982-2454. 4 PC Hard Rock Maple, Jenny Lind Collection. Twin Headboard & Frame. 5 & 4 Drawer Chest, Matching Wall Mirror. Excellent Condition. $350 (203) 269-0646
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2003
4 Door, 1500, 4WD, LS $13,988 Stock# 1383
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JEEP WRANGLER 1989 Automatic 71,078 miles 2 door, convertible $1,925 (203) 423-3179
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2011 Sportster 48, 1200 cc, garage kept, under 200 miles, mint - $6500. call 203-237-7121 bet. 9 am & 8 pm
www.richardchevy.com HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C 2005 Custom 1200 Mint Condition, Low Miles 1550 Miles, V&H Pipes, Custom Flame Paint, Security. Fobs, Drag Bars All Chrome. Asking $ 9, 0 0 0 fi r m . M u s t s e e !! ! ! ! !! Call 203 379-7404 Garage kept.
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Ford Explorer 2008
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4WD, 4 Door, V6, XLT $12,988 Stock# 3324A MERCURY VILLAGER 2001 $3,488 6 Cylinder, 4 Spd Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
AQHA Registered 16 Hands, Gelding, 14-years old. Family horse. Can be ridden Western or English $3,500. 860-302-3314 ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes starting July 8 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Giannetti, Phil Huntington, & Kathy Queen - Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852. FREE Gray Tiger Cat. Looking for good quiet home. Preferable no young children. Very affectionate 8 yr old female. No front claws, up to date on shots, has been spayed. She will come with litter box, any remaining food & liter. Call (203) 213-1182
Kia Sportage LX 2006
Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com
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TORO 5100-D ReelMaster $2,600 TORO 4000-D Reelmaster 4x4. $5,000 TORO 5400-D $2,600 Gulf Tractors, Very good Machines Call for more info 203 535-9817
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.
Mal Crédito? Chevy Suburban 2005
1500, Extended Cab, 4-WD, LTZ $19,988 Stock# 1349
14' STARCRAFT V-bottom, 8hp 4 stroke Mercury outboard with only 3 hours & Loadrite trailer; Purchased new 2011 ALL with only 3 hours use and indoor garage storage, motor run and tuned this Spring. Get fishing today! Excellent condition, $3,950 low retail. Call: 203-599-8252 or 607-427-3247 Portable depth finder and other accessories available for additional $$.
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BULLDOGS, Chihuahua, Boxers, American Staffordshire Terrier Bulldogs, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001. PAPA Is a 9 yr old, 11 pound active Terrier Chihuahua mix. Very lovable, housebroken and up to date on vaccines. Looking for forever home. $150. (203) 269-9483
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Chevy Cargo Van 2013
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PUREBRED Maltese Puppies. 1 Female & 1 Male. 3 month old, Ready to Go! $700 negotiable. Free Kittens. Call 860-302-5371
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase SUMMER HOURS Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun Closed ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Oak, 56x63x24, has wheels, $100. Call 203-269-0701 SOMETHING For Everyone Consignment is having a One year anniversary Sale. Everything in the store is 25-50% off. We carry all types of furniture, home goods, appliances, antiques, jewelry and much more. We are located at 95 Main Street in South Meriden CT. Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5, and Sun 9-3. Phone 203-440-3604.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 12 FT Aluminum Sears Boat. Trolling Motor, Oars, Life Jackets, & Dolly. Asking $500 OBO. Call (860) 828-4063 or (860) 989-0478 2 YR. old 250 gal.oil tank with 100 gal. oil must remove from basement. $450.or best offer. One ton block & tackle $25. Call 860-919-1814 20 SERIOUS PEOPLE TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! Affordable Programs Available! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com (203) 715-2779 BOSTON RED SOX BUS TRIPS August 4th & 29th Box Seats, Coach bus, Convenient Parking. $90 pp. Call 203-605-2087 ESTATE ITEMS FOR SALE: Furn., Coffee Table, Desks, Lamps, Pots & Pans, & Glassware. 24ft Ext. Ladder. All in Good Cond.. 860919-7905/203-608-7689 SOFA and Loveseat multi colored large squares in good condition. Must pickup. $350.00. 7 ft. slate red felt pool table with accessories. Must pickup. $350.00. Call 203-745-6305. WESTINGHOUSE 10,000 BTU air conditioner, $75. Call 203238-1977
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT 20% OFF SUMMER SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $190 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden Mike 203 631-2211 20% OFF SUMMER SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $190 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden Mike 203 631-2211
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT OLDER DELL with Web Cam & Desk. Asking $300. Call (203) 843-8083
WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE
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203-237-3025 Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm
WANTED TO BUY ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350
ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools. Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench Tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367 BUYING COINS and Currency Collections of Any Size. Private Collector Giving Honest Appraisals and Fair Offers. mgba98@gmail.com 860-384-4053
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN 1 BR, 1 Bath, New Kitchen. Hdwd Floors. Off St. Parking for 1 Car. No Pets. No Smoking. $700 + Sec. Credit Check & Refs. (860) 829-1213 BERLIN 1 BR, 1 Bath, New Kitchen. Hdwd Floors. Off St. Parking for 1 Car. No Pets. No Smoking. $700 + Sec. Credit Check & Refs. (860) 829-1213 BERLIN 2 BR, 1.5 Bath ( 1232 Sq Ft.) In 2-Family House. WD Hookup. Granite. Clean. Great Loc. Back Yard, Deck. $1300. 860 736-1169 or 860 502-5619 EAST BERLIN 2 BR, 1 Bath 2nd Fl of 2-Family. WD Hookup. 2 Car off st parking. Back yard. Utils included. $975/mo. First, Last & Sec req. Call Bob 860 982-0411
Flanders West Apts Southington
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! CALL 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
203-235-8431 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC GUITAR - Epiphone SG Special Edition Cherry Red, Mint condition, barely used, needs to be restrung. Carry bag included. Amplifier - Line 6 amp (spider 3- 15 watt- 8 inch). Asking $280 or best offer. Call 860-416-5988 - Ask for Aaron
Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv. Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711
MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd floor Studio, $175/week+security. Call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm or www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
MERIDEN 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 657 East Main Street Call 203-376-8114 or 203-630-9481 MERIDEN 1, 2, 3, & 4 BRs Starting at $580/mo. West Side - CLEAN Sec & Refs a must! Off St Parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. 1st Month FREE! (203) 537-6137
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 B R A v a i l ab l e Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 6 RM Colonial 3 BR, 2 Full Baths. HW Flrs, DR, W/D Hookup. Double Driveway. Beautiful Yard! No Pets. Available July 1st. Call 203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD Very Large 3 BR Home. LR, Dining Area, Kitchen w/Stove, Frig., Dish Washer. Laundry RM, 2 BA. Huge Family RM, Lots of Closets, 2 Car Garage $1700 + utils, 2 mo. sec. dep. Agent R.E (203) 949-0500
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN 2 BR End Unit. Execellent Condition. On Site Laundry. No Pets $925/mo. Call (860) 620-9658 MERIDEN Crown Village, 2 BR Condo for Rent, H & HW Includ. No Pets. $925/mo. + 1 mnth sec. Call Ashley Torres 203-715-4723
MERIDEN 1ST FLOOR Pleasant 1 BR. Clean, quiet. Walk-in Kitchen. New Appls. Heat, HW included. Bus line. $700. 199 E. Main. 727-565-8362 MERIDEN 2 BR Apartment for Rent, 2nd floor. Off Street Parking. Call 203-238-0106 or 203-213-4507 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Flr, New Carpet/Paint, Big & Bright. W/D Hookup, No Pets/Smoking $850/mo. Credit & Background Chk Req. Call (203) 640-4077 MERIDEN 4 BR 2 BA 2nd Flr. $1175/mo. + sec & utils. Avali. 6/1. 230 West Main St. 203886-8808. Home Sweet Homes MERIDEN Clean 1 RM Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utilities included. No pets. $450. 2 months security. Credit check required. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Crown Village 2 BR Just renovated. Heat & Hot Water included. Pool access. $995/mo plus sec. Avail immed L & E Prop Mgmt 203-886-8808. MERIDEN Crown Village Large 1 BR, Appls, Heat incl. On-site Laundry. Off street parking. Balcony, Swimming Pool. No pets. $775/mo +Dep. 203 634-9149
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- Large 1BR w/balcony & swimming pool at Crown Village, 581 Crown Street. $750/mo. including heat & HW. 203-856-6472 MERIDEN-2 Bedrooms, 2nd Floor 5 Rooms. Stove and Refrigerator Included. Off-street-parking. No pets. $775/month plus security and utilities. 203-605-5691 MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1st flr, recently renovated. Clean, spacious, off st parking. Avail now. $1000. Section 8 approved. Pets considered. 140 Foster St. Walt 203-464-1863. MERIDEN. West side furnished 1st flr studio, includes heat, elec, hw. $180/week plus sec. Call 12noon-8pm (203) 634-1195 www.meridenrooms.com SOUTHINGTON. 2 BR apt, large kit with ref & range. Ample storage space, off st parking, safe, quiet residential neighborhood. 1st flr, avail approx early to mid Aug. No smoking, no pets. $875 plus utils. Call (860) 628-8386 SUMMER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868 WALLINGFORD 3 BR, 2nd Floor $1000/mo. Refrig & Stove incld. No Pets. Absolutely No Smoking Sec & refs. Avail August 1st Paul (203) 269-6348 WALLINGFORD Historic District, 1 BR, Newly Remodeled, Quaint Apt! BR & BA on 2nd Flr, Off St. Park. No Smoking/Pets, Heat Incld. $900/mo. (203) 488-7163 WALLINGFORD. 2 BR Townhouse, Elm Hill Dr area, no pets, no smoking. $975/mo plus utils. Includes trash. 1 mos sec & credit check, off st parking. Available Aug 7. Gene Fontanella RE 203-265-2299.
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT ONE Bay Garage for Rent 19’ W x 34.6 L. 5x9 Bathroom Closet 10’ Overhead Doors. Yalesville Area. Call (203) 641-4746
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD Newer Double Wide. 2 BR, 2 BA, Central Air, Mint Condition in Up Scale Park. $79,900! Call 203-799-7731 Also available, Brand New 2 BR in Upscale Park. $59,900! Financing Available. Call 203-799-7731
HELP WANTED APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Maintenance Technician position for apartment community in Hamden area. Must live on site. Duties include: apartment turnover, fulfilling work orders, general property maintenance, & 24-hour on call rotation. Experience preferred in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, & HVAC. Competitive pay & benefits. A thorough background check & drug screening is required for employment. Qualified Candidate Please Fax Resume to 203-407-0390 or email to: joanna@tagcos.com.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire -
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(203) 634-3933 HELP WANTED City of Meriden is testing for FIRE FIGHTERS Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have valid Green Card; high school diploma or equiv.; valid driver’s license; must pass a background check; become a certified firefighter, EMT-B, and obtain a CT license to drive fire apparatus within one year of appointment. Exam process includes a written test, interview; applicant must have a State CPAT card valid on or after September 1, 2012. Applicants must apply on-line at http://www.firefighterapp.com by Friday, July 26, 2013. There is a $35.00 application fee payable on-line for the written exam. Application opens Monday, July 8. This is limited to the first 250 applicants. Women/Minorities Urged to Apply EOE LYMAN FARMS INC., MIDDLEFIELD, CT needs 5 temporary workers 7/15/2013 to 11/1/2013, work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for ¾ of the workdays during the contract period. $10.91 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-263-6020. Or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job order #4559144. May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and processing of fruit and vegetables crops including, but not limited to, driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, and hoe. 1 months experience in duties listed required.
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QUALITY ENGINEER The Quality Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation & continuous improvement of all necessary equipment, tools, documentation, training and processes required for the successful execution by the Quality group. ESSEN TI AL DUI TES A ND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze & champion internal process improvements, Assist the Quality Control on technical quality related issues and related training, Insure company compliance with internal & ISO procedures, Assist Engineering & Productions with FMEA’s. Risk Planning/Analysis and Validations (IQ,OQ & PQ’s), Perform training as required, Assist in determining Root Cause &, Corrective/Preventive Actions, Capable of writing Procedures & Work Instructions, Responsible for supporting QC & other internal groups, Responsible for auditing QC processes, Liaise with & prepare any customer required technical documentation, Carry out any other assigned projects related to Quality QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years experience in Quality Engineering position, Must possess a significant portion of the following experience attributes: Gauging techniques, including GR&R’s, Inspections Methods, GMP’s, Investigation & implementation of Corrective & Preventive Actions, Ability to perform inspection. COMPUTER SKILLS: Offices Suites, Excel, Visio, Word & Minitab are preferred. C E R T I FI CA T E S , L IC E N S E S , & REGISTRATIONS: ASQ, CQE, CQA, CBA, Black Belt is preferred but not required. WORK ENVIROMENT: TOMZ Corporation is a modern, clean, state of the art machine shop. AS 9100, ISO 900l, & ISO 13485 Certified. Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K Plan. Send resume to: TOMZ Corporation, 47 Episcopal Road, Berlin, CT 06037 or apply in person.
HELP WANTED DIETARY Aide/Cook SNF, 30 Hrs/ wk. E/O wknd. 6:30-2:30. Background ck. Jackie 860 349-1042 LANDSCAPER Experienced Groundskeeper to maintain lawn and shrub pruning and snow plowing at luxury apartment complexes. Work to include mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, planting, weeding, etc. Require use of hand held and other landscape equipment including x-mark, scagg. Competitive rates and benefit package. Valid Driver’s License and transportation to work. Qualified Candidate Please Fax Resume to 203-4070390 or E-Mail: Joanna@tagcos.com PAINTER 5 yrs min exp. Own transportation a necessity. (203) 634-0121 PT/TIME Office/Receptionist Wlfd Car Dealership (203) 284-8989 Fax 203-269-1114 RN 2 PT Positions. 16 hrs day shift including EOW, 24 hrs on 3-11pm shift. Apply in person. Meridian Manor 1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT Or Fax Resume to: 203 757-0634 attn: Sheila ROGERS ORCHARD SOUTHINGTON, CT needs 4 temporary workers 7/15/2013 to 11/3/2013, work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker, Housing will be available without cost to worker who cannot reasonable return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the work days during the contract period. $10.91 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-263-6020. Or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job order #4559142. May perform any combination of tasks related to the production and harvesting of apple’s, pears. peaches, nectarines, works will be using straight and step ladders and will be required to lift approx 40 lbs while descending and ascending ladder on sustained basis. at least 2 months in duties listed required.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 11, 2013
DUI Continued from page 1
Citizen photo` by Daniel Jackson
Local police officers interview drivers for DUI’s. donuts. Saucier was driving home after eating dinner and drinking two beers at Centerfolds. After passing through the checkpoint, he drove straight to Sam’s Club and bought boxes of donuts, apple turnovers and other pastries. He also gave the police wooden pens with Bible verses on them like, “‘The glory of the Lord fills the whole earth,’ Numbers 14:21” Saucier bought the pastries because his cousin was killed by a drunk driver and he has a few friends who are quadriplegic. “One cop said he needed some donuts, so I gave him some,” he said. Around 9:30 p.m., one of the officers interviewing drivers flagged a 21-A — a narcotic violation. The officer saw a blunt in the car and asked the man about it. It was marijuana. The man driving the car with Pennsylvania plates was told to park and the officers searched his car. He looked upset. Gosselin explained to the man that the law changed in Connecticut recently. Possessing a small amount of weed is an infraction — like a traffic ticket. Officer Aimee Krzykowski with her police dog Titan arrived at the checkpoint to search the car. Gosselin later said Titan was newly trained to sniff for narcotics. This car was another opportunity to test the dog’s skills. As Titan finished his search, Gosselin walks up to Krzykowski. “Aimee, there is a second vehicle that’s coming in with weed,” Gosselin said.
the police wrote a ticket. After 1,695 cars and three cases of water, the officers shut the checkpoint down at 11:20 p.m. It was the average DUI checkpoint, something
that happened like clockwork, Gallupe said. “This is pretty much your average Friday night,” Gallupe said. “This is what you expect to see.”
DUI checkpoint by the numbers During the recent DUI checkpoint July 5, Berlin police made: 15 citations issued 3 charges of drugs and paraphernalia 8 citations for unregistered vehicles 2 citations for failure to renew their registration 1 citation for failure to secure children in backseat 1 citation for failure to wear seatbelt 3 field sobriety tests 0 DUI arrests (Police found insufficient probable cause to make an arrest.) 8 unregistered cars towed 28 vehicles flagged for interviews 1,695 vehicles passed through the checkpoint
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shut down a lane of traffic, parked a cruiser with flashing lights and displayed a sign which read “DUI Checkpoint Ahead.” Gosselin said this was one way the police department keeps the checkpoint constitutional, because they are momentarily detaining drivers. They give drivers the chance to avoid the checkpoint by posting a sign before the intersection leading to the checkpoint. But past that point, “once you are in, you’re in,” Gosselin said. First, the cars passed by New Britain’s police cruiser which read the license plate of each car and ran it against a database of licenses that were lapsed, revoked or associated with wanted persons. But despite the technology being used, the nucleus of the DUI checkpoint was face-to-face interviews officers carried out with every driver. Only human interaction could find the drug and alcohol violations, Gosselin said. Sgt. Drew Gallupe and Officer Michael Manning began the interviews. Each car would stop and the officers told the drivers that they were checking for drunk driving, and asked where they were coming from and if they had anything to drink. Both officers had different interview styles. Manning leaned close to the car window. Gallupe joked with drivers. Gallupe said the kind of questions he asked drivers didn’t matter. Instead, he looked for cues: red eyes, odor of drugs, the smell of alcohol, slurring words, lack of coordination. Sometimes, a dog in a car will open a dialogue with the owner. After petting the dog, talking to the owner for about 30 seconds, Gallupe would identify himself and explain what he was doing. “And I’ve really made my evaluation at that point,” he said. At one point he interviewed a driver that had a pizza. Gallupe told the next driver in a black Honda Ridgeline that the car before him had a pizza and asked what he brought. Kerry Saucier, the man driving the Honda, told Gallupe that he had nothing, not even
A white Wrangler Jeep pulled into the checkpoint. Titan yipped at the jeep, tail wagging. Krzykowski ran him around the vehicle and then sent him inside. Titan emerged from the back seat. Nothing. “Good Job. Good Job,” Aimee told Titan. In the front passenger seat, Titan smelled the glove box and then sat down. “That’s a good boy,” she told him. She opened the glove box and found a bag of marijuana. She placed it on the hood of the car. Titan lied on the ground with his toy in his mouth. The bag of marijuana weighed just under a half an ounce. It’s a violation and so