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By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
The Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, at Welte Hall, Central Connecticut State University, in New Britain. Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. Approximately 263 seniors are graduating. Scheduled to speak are Nathan Giaccone, class president; Kevin Pirruccio, valedictorian; Zaneta Subernat, salutatorian; Francis Kennedy, Berlin High School principal; and David Erwin, superintendent of schools. The All-Night Graduation Event is scheduled for Sunday night, June 23, after graduation. Donna Lisitano, all-night graduation publicity chair, said the purpose of the event is to give the graduate an alcohol and drug free evening, “to keep them safe and to keep them with their friends while enjoying themselves
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and making some more memories.” Every year, the theme is kept confidential. The committee has been making decorations since March, but
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parent contributions, according to Lisitano. All money raised was spent on the event.
BHS senior recognitions Valedictorian: Kevin Pirruccio Salutatorian: Zaneta Subernat
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Class of 2013 officers: President – Nathan Giaccone Vice President – Kimberly Caplik Secretary – Lauren Criniti
Treasurer – Courtney Trzasko National Honor Society officers 2013: President – Ian Tamburini Co-Vice Presidents – Emily Charbonneau and Kaley Sokolowski Secretary – Elizabeth Asal Treasurer – John Parillo
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All-State/All New England Musician: Ian Tamburini Senior Writing Project Distinguished Authors: Nicole Harris, Sana Khan, Ryan Marquis and Faith Ziegler. Redcoat Writer Award: Ryan Marquis
“Everything is a secret,” Lisitano said. “They don’t know what they’re going to be doing, but they do know they need to arrive at the high school around 7:30 p.m., and there’ll be a night filled with activities for them to participate in, and they’ll be going home sometime around 6 a.m. We had tons of community and parent involvement, and local businesses have provided donations. It’s just going to be an evening of fun.” Seniors can bring their cellphones and take photographs throughout the night. The rules for the All Night Graduation Event are the same as what applies to school. In order for a student to leave the event early, a parent has to come and pick up the student. “I want to thank the community for their support on this program, because about 98 percent of those graduating will attend the event,” Lisitano said.
District chose Willard school’s new assistant principal By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen From 152 applicants, one man was chosen to fill the vacancy — Matthew Correia will begin his new position as assistant principal of Willard Elementary School July 1. “As you can tell, Berlin is a desirable community in which to work,” said Superintendent of Schools David Erwin during the June 10 Board of Education meeting. “It was an extensive search process — very hard to figure who, from the 152, you want to look at.”
The BOE unanimously voted, 8-0, to appoint Correia to the position. Gary Brochu, BOE president, said one of the ways to get better as a school district is by making sure “we find the very best people to work with our children. It’s our belief that we have done so.” After speaking with Erwin and with Willard Principal Salvatore Urso on several occasions during the interview process, Correia said, each time he became “more and more enthusiastic about the position.” “Wow, I didn’t know the search
was that large with that many applicants. So wooh,” Correia said as he wiped his forehead in front of the BOE and members of the public. “I’m extremely honored that I was selected…I kept praying at night saying this is where I want to be and this is where I think I need to be.” Currently Correia is working as a grade five language arts team leader at the Ralph M. T. Johnson School in Bethel, which is a fourth and fifth grade level school. His responsibilities include: developing expectations of student performance in collaboration with fellow
teachers; collecting fifth grade data and creating reports documenting gains, areas of improvement and needed support; rewriting language arts curriculum to align with the Common Core Standards; and reporting information to administration regarding fifth grade language arts data. “I was extremely impressed with the pull of candidates that were brought forward to the committee,” board member George Synnott said. “However, in saying that, I See Chose, page 17
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State invests $19 million in BHS renovation project By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
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Superintendent of Schools David Erwin said the district is eliminating the three elementary schools’ staggered start time, which will take effect for the 2014-15 school year. Currently Willard school begins at 8 a.m., while Griswold and Hubbard schools begin at 8:40 a.m. The original plan was to have Willard start at 8:40 a.m. for the next school year beginning September 2013, giving parents and guardians a three months’ notice. But after listing to concerned parents, the Board of Education decided to hold off on its plan. “A lot of people spoke at the public meeting (the BOE) held (June 3) and said if they had more time — I think three months was a good amount of time — but people said they would need more time to make arrangements with their job or with childcare,” Erwin said. “Certainly we will accommodate for that and hopefully everything will be good for them a year from August.” Although the time change will officially begin September 2014, Willard will begin at 8:40 a.m. 15 days out of 2013-14 school year for the early dismissal days, which include parent teacher conferences and professional de-
velopment days. Erwin said a letter was sent out to parents highlighting the schedule. Berlin resident Marilyn Richter has been one of the main parents who spoke up against the time change. She previously told The Berlin Citizen that “Willard families have scheduled their lives around Willard’s time,” and some parents were worried about not being able to affording before-school care. Richter began an online petition and received over 250 signatures after informing working parents of the BOE’s plans. She said a three months’ notice was not enough time for parents to change work schedules, find a new job, or find a before-school daycare program. Now that the school district has decided to hold off, Richter sent a letter to the BOE on behalf of the parents that states, “Thank you for taking the Willard community’s concerns into consideration and giving them time to prepare. Although I still believe this will mean unnecessary financial burden, holding off a year will in fact help.” But Richter said some parents are still upset with the future time change. One of the reasons the school district is
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tion Grant Program. Due to recently passed legislation, the money will be made available to help the town pay for major construction work at Berlin High School. House Majority Leader Aresimowicz worked alongside state Rep. Catherine Abercrombie (DBerlin/Meriden) and Sen. Terry Gerratana (DBerlin/New Britain) to pass the school construction senate bill. Berlin’s high school renovation project is just one of many other school projects around the state that will receive state funding. “Great schools like Berlin High School must have great facilities that keep up with the times,” said Aresimowicz in a press release. “This critically needed funding will allow the high school renovation project to continue as planned — providing Berlin students with the additional
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Final phase of Silver Lake work begins By Kimberly Primicerio Special to the Citizen
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A small work barge approaches a large work platform as work continues on the dredging of Silver Lake in Berlin on June 11. had been filled with channel and bullhead catfish, due to a new stocking program. While fishing the lake, anglers may find largemouth bass, calico bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, sunfish, yellow perch and common carp. The See Final, page 7
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Artist records images of New England Trail By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
While hiking the Metacomet and Mattabasset Trails through town, one might en-
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ask those, she may meet on the trail, to pose. “I’d probably ask them if I can make their photograph,” said Bosworth, who lives in Massachusetts. In 2012, the National Park Service named Bosworth artist-in-residence for the trail-which includes both the Metacomet and Mattabasset
Trails. Last year, she hiked to various vistas along the trail and used film to interpret the vistas, the geology, people, and even the artists that came before her. She takes photos with an old Phillips eight-by-10-inch accordion camera. Her camera, two lenses, tripod, light meter and film packed into a
black backpack, weighs 34.7 pounds. “It’s not a stroll, let’s put it that way,” she said of climbing the ridges to get to the vistas where she’s taken hundreds of photos. But what she loses in portability, she gains in the See Artist, next page
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sharpness of her photographs. Only the very expensive modern digital cameras can capture the detail that her eight-by-10-inch film can. Bosworth said she can blow up one of her prints and see every leaf, every pebble. When she displays her photographs, she makes 20-by-24inch prints. Most of Bosworth’s photographs are in three-shot
panoramic views. For this, her tripod needs to be level. She’ll take a photograph, rotate the camera and take another image. Shooting with an accordion camera is expensive. Bosworth pays $15 for one negative per photo. But then she needs to pay for the development and the printing of the photo. Bosworth considers her work similar to the work of a poet in that she is taking one beautiful aspect and reinterpreting it in another medi-
um. She goes to vistas, which are three dimensional, and creates a two dimensional photograph. In early fall, an exhibition of Bosworth’s photographs, titled “To Be At the Farther Edge,” will be shown at nine venues along the trail, these include: the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association in Middlefield, and Hartford Art School. Randi Hopkins, curator for Bosworth’s work, said the exhibition will be a sort of trail that runs alongside the New England Trail. Hopkins said Bosworth is a notable artist because she took a traditional genre of landscape and used a tradi-
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Mobile Foodshare is scheduled to be at Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Friday, July 5 and 19, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The mobile pantry program provides fresh fruit and vegetables to people in need. Volunteers over 18-years-old are needed. For more information, call Father Nadolny at (860) 8280154.
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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual free Vacation Bible School, Kingdom Rock, for Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. 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
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John Genis John Genis, 92, of Kensington, loving companion of Ruth Bottomley, died June 7, 2013, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Spain, son of the late Juan Miguel and the late Isabelle (Carchano) Genis, he served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II, and was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union 40. In addition to Ruth, he is survived by a son, John Genis. He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Vincent Genis. A graveside service was held June 19, 2013, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Plainville. The Rev. Michelle Lewis presided. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting with arrangements.
Lucille Micacci Lucille (Lanza) Micacci, 68, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Micacci for 47 years. Born on April 5, 1945, in New Britain, Lucille was the second of three children born to Thomas and Lucia (D’Ambrosio) Lanza. She was raised in New Britain and attended local schools, graduating from New Britain High School. As newlyweds, Lucille supported her husband Anthony
in the business he had recently established – named TM Tool Company – later renamed TM Industries, Inc. She was a tremendous help to Anthony as his business was in its infancy stage, however, she retired from the work world in 1966 with the arrival of the first of their four children. She took on the role of “mommy” with pleasure and thereafter dedicated her life to raising and supporting her children. Lucille and Anthony were a tremendous team – working hard together to grow a successful business while invariably putting their love for their growing family first. After losing her mother at a very young age, Lucille nurtured her younger brother, James, with compassion, love and a steadfast dedication and support that defined her as a person. She raised her four children in the same manner – from being their loudest cheerleader at every one of their athletic contests to lending her quiet support and wisdom when they needed her to listen and guide them – Lucille knew just what to say, just when to say it. A private person, it will be these qualities that those closest to her will remember and cherish. When Lucille was not tending to her husband, children or grandchildren, she was a great lover of books, especially mystery novels. She also loved gazing quietly upon her beautiful flower gardens surrounding her home and welcoming her family to home-cooked Sunday dinners. Lucille was a family person – and her family developed into who they
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are because of Lucille. A woman of few words, she provided sound advice and a common-sense approach to problems both big and small and her family and friends will miss her love and counsel. She was never one to take the spotlight – but rather the one to train that light onto those she loved. She will continue to shine her beacon of light from above. In addition to her husband Anthony, Lucille is survived by her son Vincent Micacci and his wife Jennifer of Southington; her daughters Lucy Micacci-Bantle of Kensington, Rosemarie Fischer and her husband Richard of Southington, and Tinamarie Blinn and her husband Roger of Hebron; her brother Thomas Lanza and his wife Kathleen of Pennsylvania; her sister-inlaw Mary Albino of Wethersfield; her brother-in-law John Micacci and his wife Katherine of Southington, and sister-in-law Beverly Lanza of Kensington. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren Christopher Bantle, Olivia, Michael, and Daniel Fischer, Meredith
and Douglas Blinn, and Evelyn, Anthony, and Angelina Micacci, and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention – but held dearly in her heart. Lucille was predeceased by her beautiful niece Lisa Albino; her brother James Lanza and her brother-in-law Michael Albino. She also leaves two very special family friends Theresa Tonina of Kensington and Sylvia Nadeau of Bristol. Services were held June 14, 2013 from the New Britain Memorial-Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Kensington. Entombment was in the mausoleum at St. Mary Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. newbritainsagarino.com.
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Continued from page 8 Tinagagner@aol.com. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship, for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour immediately following. An adultstaffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped
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Anthony F. Radavich, 89, of Ke n s i n g t o n , formerly of New Britain, beloved husband of Lois (Rakowski) Radavich for 52 years, entered into eternal rest June 12, 2013, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in New Britain, son of the late Charles and the late Mary (Butanus) Radavich, he attended local schools, graduated from New Britain High School in 1942, and received B.S. degrees from Bryant University and the University of Hartford. A disabled combat veteran of World War II, he trained with the U.S. Marines in San Diego, and served in the U.S. Army Infantry as an automatic rifleman in both European and Pacific Theatres. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he was employed by the U.S. Treasury Department as an Internal Revenue Agent for 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul Church, and V.F.W. Post 10732 in Berlin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James Radavich and his wife Christine, of East Hampton; a daughter, Lisa Desmarais and her husband Dennis, of Glastonbury, and daughters, Mary Ann and Laurie Radavich, of New Britain; grandchildren, Renee and Kevin Radavich and Allison and Josephine Desmarais who were the joy of his life, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Stella Zylonis and Helen Igras, and two brothers, Dominic Radavich and Sgt. Francis Radavitch. Services were held June 18, 2013, from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, with a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial with full military honors followed in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT 06037, or
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‘New and now’
To the editor: Isn’t it funny that less people are willing to make their treasures last through maintenance versus just starting over new? Unfortunately, when those “newer, better, shinier” things fall into disrepair or we find the workmanship shoddy, we shake our heads in disbelief saying, “They don’t make things like they used to.” We wonder why we didn’t leave things well enough alone. I live in a community that would rather do it all “new and now” over planning, prioritizing, and budgeting for it. We are overburdened and overtaxed financially, environmentally and emotionally. I moved to Berlin for the
schools and small town feel. When did five fancy new sports fields at Pistol Creek outrank the needed repairs and expansions at the high school and the crumbling tiny classrooms at McGee? When did we decide to consider jumping on another project to keep piling more financial burdens onto the citizens? A new police department, senior center, sports fields...what else can we add on? Don’t realtors talk taxes, mill rates, and school quality? If so, why flush money away on “wants?” Wasn’t that what got the economy in trouble originally? If we want families to come to Berlin we should prioritize. It has been said that when you lose the schools, you lose the town. No more tax hikes for things that are better off left alone. Ease the tax burden and reuse what we’ve got here vacant or underused: Mary’s Bakery, Food Mart, SYMS, Formal Affairs. Why not use Pistol Creek’s Clubhouse as an event hall?
Cross Pistol Creek fields off the “to do” list. Fix the schools. Learn to spend money wisely ensuring the life and future of Berlin. Voice your concerns at a Town Council meeting. Suzanne Helm Kensington
Relay For Life To the editor: On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I would like to extend my appreciation to the volunteer committee, as well as all who attended and supported the Relay For Life of Berlin. More than 580 people participated, raising more than $80,000 for the American Cancer Society’s research, education, advocacy, and service programs. The outstanding support received proves the Berlin community is truly committed to the fight against cancer. I want to applaud the 48 cancer survivors who participated in the opening lap and See Letters, next page
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Monday, June 24 Board of Education, BOE Meeting Room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27 Planning and Zoning Commission, Town
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Why Google will never replace librarians By Helen Aveline So a man walked up to the reference desk and said, “Can I have a cheeseburger, large fries and a Coke, please?” The librarian replied, “Sir, this is a library.” So he whispered, “Oh okay, I’ll have a cheeseburger, large fries and a Coke, please.” That’s one of my favorite bits of library humor. It didn’t really happen, but life at the reference desk is always one surprise after another. Librarians are experts at discerning what patrons really want and will exhaust all available resources to get the answer, but sometimes the questions are a little…. hmmmm…interesting. No reference desk librarian can rightly call themselves one if they have not helped a patron who cannot remember the name of a song but are happy to hum it for you; or ask you to find the book he just saw at Barnes and Noble and it was red (or blue, or green or purple!). Here are some examples (not all asked here in Berlin) of what we can deal with on a daily basis. The head scratchers: “Do you have anything on post-mortem depression?”
Open Book “How do you say ‘whoopee cushion’ in French?” “Do you have any CDs in your library that would teach my canary to sing?” “Can I eat okra if I’m taking blood-thinner medication?” “What is the Roman Numeral for the number 12? I have a new clock and I don’t want my husband to hang it upside down.” “You don’t own this book. Can you get it for me on interplanetary loan?” “Can you tell me why so many famous Civil War battles were fought on National Park sites?” From the students: “What animal does naugahyde (artificial leather) come from?” “I need that book about the baseball player in the wheat field.” He meant “Catcher in the Rye.” “I need a photograph of a dinosaur (or unicorns, or Jesus).” “Do you have Shake-
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Bird watching at Pistol Creek By Suzanne Helm
A group of about 20 people turned out to battle the heat on an event to celebrate Connecticut Trails Day on June 1, at Pistol Creek. I had never been on a bird watch and walk and it was a great way to slow down in a very busy world and enjoy a little part of nature we take typically take for granted. Gina Nichol, of Sunrise Birding, LLC, leads trips all over the country and is a frequent birder at Pistol Creek. Andrea Thiede, who was at the walk June 1, is a local birding enthusiast and bird bander. She lives near Pistol Creek and considers it her “backyard.” As Nature has reclaimed the golf course, Pistol Creek has become a treasured birding spot. It encompasses a varied habitat of woods, open fields, wetlands, brooks, plants and shrubs appealing to a variety of
birds. On that Saturday we saw 26 of the 55 known bird species calling Pistol Creek home —- extraordinary, considering it was brutally hot and during the least productive hours of the day for birding. Normally birds are more
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reception in their honor. They are the reason we continue the fight, because each year there can be more and more people living wonderful lives after a cancer diagnosis. A special thanks to the many Relay For Life volunteers who worked to make this event a success. Again, thank you for supporting the American Cancer Society, and remember it’s not too late to become involved with the American Cancer Society. There are many opportunities to volunteer your time helping patients and implementing programs here in Connecticut. For more information, call us at 1-(800) 227-2345, or visit cancer.org. Lynn Kipphut, American Cancer Society
Shortfall coverage To the editor: We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, as well as to Rep. Cathy Abercrombie and Sen. Terry Ger-
ratana, for their efforts to secure an additional $19.3 million in state funding that will cover the shortfall needed to renovate the Berlin High School. The state has come through with similar funding waivers for surrounding towns and we are very grateful that it is doing the same for Berlin. This is truly great news for Berlin, as the high school renovation project can now continue to move forward on time and without any additional funding needed from the town’s taxpayers. The news could not have come at a better time because the necessary remediation must begin this summer when the students are not in school. Being able to move forward knowing our funding is secured is great news for the town and for the future of Berlin High School. Rachel Rochette, Maggie Morelli, Town Council
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Whack Whist card games are scheduled for Friday, June 21, at 12:45 p.m., at the Senior Center. It’s easy and fun to play. Sign up at the front desk, or call (860) 828-7006.
Strawberry Festival
The Senior Center has scheduled its annual Strawberry Festival for Tuesday, June 25, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center. Entertainment by Tom Stankus, also known as T-
Bone, is planned. Program is limited to 100 people. Sign up at the Senior Center. For more information, call (860) 828-7006.
Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The final clinic for June is schedule for blood pressure screening, Tuesday, June 25, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. For more information, call
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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
Thursday, July 18 - Boston Fenway Park tour and Duck Boat. Sunday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 5 - Boston Pops and Cape Cod with Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 22 - Mackinaw Island. Michigan. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Cranberry Bog Tour with buffet lunch at the Dan’l Webster Inn. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - New Eng-
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Senior Bowling results from June 14: Marie Kaczynski, 184; Ed Picard, 183; Joe Sytulek, 171; Rockwell Roberts, 165; Bob Avery, 153.
Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, June 24: Seasoned pork loin with apple au jus, yellow rice with gandules, Capri blend vegetables, rye bread, cantaloupe. Tuesday, June 25: Pasta Fagiole, open faced hot sliced Italian beef sandwich with au jus, cucumber salad, Italian bread, raspberry sherbet. Wednesday, June 26: Cranberry juice, white fish with dill sauce, sweet potato, Geneva blend vegetables, 12 grain bread, banana. Thursday, June 27: Apple juice, spaghetti with meat sauce, peas, multigrain bread, fruit cocktail. Friday, June 28: BBQ grilled chicken breast, potato salad, whole wheat bread, peach.
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The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled a chat group, Gluten Free 101, for Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m., at the Community Center. All persons with celiac disease and their families and friends are invited to attend to gain information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information or to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980, or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.
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: July 9 - Help! Communicating with family and friends. 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! Exercise and motivation. Jan. 14 - Medication and update: What’s new?
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‘ber-LIN! Station is ber-LIN!’ By Glenn Richter
So I’m driving to work in this loaner car because my old aught-five model is in the shop and it needs some kind
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Commentary choice (although I often do listen to it by choice) as because I can’t figure out how to switch to AM radio in this spanking-new car, even though it’s the same make as mine, because they’ve had eight whole years to make it more advanced and sophisticated (as I’m sure they see it), but what they’ve really had eight whole years to do is screw things up. See, lots of controls that are simple and intuitive on my car — push buttons that do on vs. off, or nice big knobs that give you more of something or less of something — have been ditched in favor of controls that are trickier and high-techier and counterintuitive and harder to use. For instance, on most cars
from 2005 or earlier, switching the radio from FM to AM required twisting a knob or pushing a button, and took half a second. But on this 2013 Jetson-mobile they’ve given me, you have to, 1) pull off the road, 2) try this, 3) get out the manual, 4) try that, 5) take your eyes off the road for so long that it could easily have been fatal if you hadn’t pulled over first, while you squint at the options that are displayed on a tiny screen — if, that is, you’ve managed to find the right odd-shaped, too-smallfor-normal-fingers button that gets you into the right menu to perform this momentous task. And then, 6) give up. I know: progress. Okay, maybe I’m stupider
than I look. Maybe I’m just cranky because I resent machines that can outsmart me. Maybe both. Anyway, so I’m driving to work and I turn on the radio and what McEnroe and his guests are talking about are regional accents, including those in Connecticut, and of course the glottal stop comes up, because it’s the one thing people think of when they think of the new-BRI-IN accent. And if you google New Britain, you’ll read that the “T” sound went away because of the influence of the Polish language. You’ll read that because it says so on Wikipedia, but I don’t think I believe it. Any more than I necessarily believe that Southington was pronounced “SOWTHing-ton” until Italians ar-
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Republicans look for candidates The Berlin Republican Town Committee is looking for candidates for the upcoming town council election in November. Town committee meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of every month, at Central Pizza. Social and networking is at 7 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in being involved in the upcoming election as a potential candidate, should join the BRTC or become active in one of the many town commissions. For more information, attend a meeting, or call Anne Reilly at (860) 538-3103.
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The Berlin Police Department closed two streets on June 14 because the Mattabesset River overflowed its banks. Signs and wooden barricades shut off Lower Lane, between Farmington Avenue and Patterson Way, and Beckley Mills Road, between the Mattabassett Gun Club and the Rocky Hill Town Line, from through traffic. Recent rain caused the river to flow across the road at Lower Lane a foot deep in some places. Berlin High School dismissed school at 12:30 p.m. and residents were driving through nearby cul-desacs, trying to find routes around Lower Lane. While police advised residents not to drive around the road-closed signs, some did, discovered the water and turned around.
There’s a quote that’s surfaced recently from author Continued from page 10 Neil Gaiman. “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring speare’s ‘Tammy and the you back the right one.” Get Shrew’?” “What’s the bug called that the right answer, right here. lives in people’s bellybut- See you at the library. Helen Aveline is library ditons?” rector of the Berlin-Peck And my favorite from a Memorial Library. Aveline is three-year-old little boy who was looking for a scary book a guest columnist for The Berlin Citizen and can be for his older brother, “Miss reached at haveline@town. Helen, where are the booseberlin.ct.us. gump books?”
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Should kindergarteners receive suspension as punishment? By Kyle Swartz
The report that 1,967 Connecticut students age six and under were suspended last school year is shocking. Moreover, it indicates deficiencies within psychological services in some education districts. Except under extreme circumstances, academic administrators should not ban children that young from attending classes. The troubling finding happened after Connecticut Child Advocate Jamey Bell became curious about a case in which one preschooler was arrested in class. Wondering if this punishment overreach was common, she researched state statistics and discovered that 1,967 kids of that age had received suspensions last year, most of them black or Hispanic. Excluding little children from classrooms “seems to me a non-educational, non-
therapeutic response for those who are way too young to be culpable,” Bell opined in a CT Mirror story. She is correct. Kids of that age have not yet cultivated cognitive abilities necessary to understand their actions or motives. They do not necessarily act out on purpose. Decision-making functions remain in early stages of development. Therefore, suspending a six-year-old probably does much more harm than good. Studies suggest that bad behavior at that age likely stems from trauma. Kids in need of help, in need of positive role models at school, instead receive disapproval and academic ostracism. If childhood trauma originates from home, then classroom banishment can be especially damaging. Even if family is not the source of suffering, suspending kindergarteners or preschoolers can reinforce
unhelpful mental habits. If adults label kids problematic frequently enough, eventually youths could come to believe it, and continue acting out as they grow. A recent Council of State Government study argues logically that students suspended at least once are more likely to repeat a grade or end up in the penal system. Rather than risk triggering downward cycles by needlessly barring youngsters from classrooms, districts must provide better psychological assistance. This is the primary issue here. As Meriden State Rep. Danté Bartolomeo persuasively averred, some cashstrapped schools cannot afford therapists and counselors to properly help students with mental-health issues. Lacking suitable resources, academic leaders simply suspend troubled youths. Which only worsens the
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dilemma, of course. Districts operating with insufficient finances, particularly in urban zones, have to make difficult decisions regarding usage of limited dollars. But if under-funding psychological services means suspending students too young to understand their misdeeds — kids who may then mentally mature with bad self-images — then
schools must find ways to hire additional therapists and counselors. Otherwise, districts are teaching these potentially trauma-affected students that personal struggles are best left neglected — the opposite goal of education. Kyle Swartz is editor of The North Haven Citizen and an editorial associate at the Record-Journal, Meriden.
Veterans park public meeting The Town of Berlin has scheduled a public meeting concerning Phase II of Veterans Memorial Park, for Wednesday, June 26, at Town Hall Council Chambers, 240 Kensington Rd., for 7 p.m. Scheduled on the agenda is a presentation of the concept plan for Veterans Park Phase II, followed by comments and questions from the public. The Town of Berlin has retained TPA Design Group to prepare plans and specifications for design of improvements for Phase II of Berlin Veterans Memorial Park, located on a 1.4 acre portion of a 9.2 acre parcel owned by the town in the block bounded by Farmington Avenue, Massirio Drive and Porters Pass. The project is funded by a State Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant of $500,000 that has been awarded for design and construction of the Phase II park improvements. The town has appropriated $25,000 for this purpose. The STEAP grant application contained a concept plan and cost estimate for Phase II of the park improvement project. TPA will use these concept plans as a starting point for its process. TPA will take into account comments received at a previous information session held by the Economic Development Commission in 2012. TPA also developed initial revised concepts for its presentation during the consultant selection process. TPA will present these concepts and additional concept ideas at this public information session. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain additional public comment prior to moving to the final design phase for the project. For more information, contact Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney at (860) 828-7005, or visit the town’s web site at town.berlin.ct.us. Residents may submit written comments or questions to: Jim Mahoney, Economic Development Director, Town of Berlin, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037, or by email to jmahoney@town.berlin.ct.us. Submitted by James Mahoney, economic development director
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The Town of Berlin revenue collector’s office has implemented a lockbox service for mailing property tax payments. A lockbox is a post office box that the town’s bank has access. In-person payments should be made at Town Hall, 238 Kensington Rd. Effective July 1, payments for the upcoming 2012 grand list property taxes made by mail must be sent to: Town of Berlin, PO Box 150410, Hartford, CT 06115-0410.
The Berlin Fire Department has scheduled a pasta dinner to support the MDA Fill the Boot Fundraiser, for Thursday, June 27, at the Italian Club, 16 Harding St., from 5 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information or for tickets, contact Joe LaValle Sr. at (860) 8782022, or Thomas Cheasy at (860) 324-1987. Tickets also available at the door.
Hungerford programs The New Britain Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., is accepting enrollment for summer programs. A variety of dates, times and topics are offered for pre-K to grade three children. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Continued from page 1 think Matt just stood head and shoulders above the rest. He is a very unique individual who is extremely talented and I think he will do an exceptional job at Willard school.” Correia is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University Bachelor of Science in elementary education and sociology, May 2005; Central Connecticut State University Masters of Science in educational leadership and school administration, August 2008; and earned a Sacred Heart University Sixth Year Certificate Advanced Studies in administration, December 2010. Correia is
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currently enrolled since 2011 in a Doctor of Education and Instructional Leadership Program at Western Connecticut State University. His career began in 2006 as a grade four teacher at the Moylan Elementary School in Hartford and has previously been a kindergarten summer school teacher. Other than being a fifth grade language arts department leader, Correia also served as chairman assisting in the creation of positive behavioral supports model, leader in PLC (professional learning community) development at the school, and was selected to work on the New England Association of Schools and Colleges team to oversee and report on
schools in Hartford. “I want to thank everyone for appointing me to this position and I look forward to working with the staff and my fellow administrators and the colleagues who I am going to meet and hopefully learn and grow with,” Correia said. “I look forward to learning from Sal, learning from the Board of Education, and just doing the best that I can for students with instruction. I always believed that you need to do right by kids and that’s what I plan on doing.”
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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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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 on Berlin bricks, tin, toys and much more. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Musical – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd,, has scheduled the musical “The Andrews Brothers” for Saturday, July 22, at 8 p.m. For more information, call (860) 829-1248, or visit ctcabaret.com.
Debbie is a stunning young girl. She appears to be an Abyssinian mix with her ticked, tabby pattern and sleek body. She is outgoing and sociable. Debbie lived with children and she has four beautiful kittens that are also searching for homes. Donny is one of her kittens. The municipal shelter and FOBAC foster homes are at capacity. For more information, call (860) 8285287. View all of the adoptable pets on www. fobac.org.
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Forauer’s even-par round highlights Redcoats’ run By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen
The torrential rain wreaked havoc on this spring’s scholastic championship schedule in a manner that can disrupt an athlete’s rhythm in a delicate sport like golf. The Division II championship at Tallwood Country Club in Hebron was slated to go off on June 3, but the foursomes from 19 schools had to make the most of a week’s delay. The interlude proved to be a mixed bag for the Berlin High team. For Redcoats ace Austin Forauer, the persistent, penetrating raindrops were a blessing. But as coach John Line saw it, the weather short-circuited the team’s momentum generated by a winning performance at the CCC Tournament in New Britain May 28. “On the bus ride home [af-
Austin Forauer ter the June 3 postponement], they told me they wished they could have played, that
they were ‘feeling it,’” Line said. “They were brimming with confidence from the [CCC] victory four days before. Their putting and short game were in form. Because of the weather, work and other commitments, [ensuing] practice was inconsistent. The focus wasn’t as sharp. “Austin plays every day and got himself ready. For the rest of us, the [CCC] victory was now 11 days ago. The confidence had faded, and some of the sharpness had worn off.” Forauer fired an even-par 72 to finish in fifth place individually, but the Redcoats’ quartet collectively settled for eighth with a 321, 22 strokes off the title-winning pace set by Daniel HandMadison. Ryan Marquis carded an 81, while Nick Martino and Geoff Magisano finished with 84s for Berlin. “We were happy with our
performance,” Line said. “This team has great heart and fought gamely despite the challenge of their games not clicking … The seniors have a lot to be proud of.” The round marked the final high school event for the ‘M’ Squad – Marquis, Martino and Magisano – but Line next spring will welcome back one of the state’s top players in Forauer. “I’m really proud of Austin,” Line said. “He made it his goal at the start of the year to be All-State. That means he has to play well over the course of the season, obviously, but he also has to play well at the tournament. A player can’t have an off day and win that honor. So even with that self-induced pressure, he responded. The performance shows his maturity and growth as a player. His competitiveness ensures that he will be better next year.”
The power of positive thinking combined with slightly altered mechanics and the rain’s effect fueled Forauer’s run. “The conditions favored my game because I’ve always liked the greens soft,” he said. “It’s easier to spin the ball. The additional week we had to practice gave me time to prepare. I definitely wouldn’t have shot an even par if we played on the original day. I made some swing changes and it seemed to help me a lot.” The Redcoats had a practice run at Tallwood and Forauer made note of the course’s nuances. “If I hadn’t played there I wouldn’t have known what clubs to use off the tee,” he said. “You’ve got to hit the fairways. My bogeys came off tee shots. I didn’t 3-putt any holes. Only missing the
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Pitching a question as Post 68 sets out this summer By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen
Berlin American Legion coach Rob Manzo savors winning as much as anybody, but when it comes to his labor of love associated with guiding the team, his motivation is more diverse. The two factors that have kept him coming back have nothing to do with financial gain. “I like to pass on what I learned,” he said. “I worked with [former Rock Cat and major league outfielder] Ryan Radmanovich and I learned a ton. He brought me to the next level as a hitting coach. He said he was just a messenger, relaying a message. “The other piece is that I got a lot of joy watching (exBerlin ace) Anthony Marzi pitch in the Big East final and beat Notre Dame and Jesse Carlson pitching in the big leagues. My motivation is to see these guys succeed and be
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Brewers claim Majors crown
‘Career night’ for driver Preece Ryan Preece of Kensington was double winner at Stafford Motor Speedway June 14, overcoming early spin-outs in both races. Preece, 22, won the 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified feature and followed that up with a victory in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour TSI Harley Davidson 125. Preece told Shawn Courchesne of RaceDayCT.com that the double victory made last Friday “definitely a career night.” He is setting the pace on both the Whelen Modified Tour and in Stafford’s SK Modified Division. Earlier this month, Preece was one of 13 drivers selected to be part of the NASCAR Next program, according to RaceDayCT.com. The program accentuates drivers between ages 15 and 24 in training for potential participation at the Nationwide or Sprint Cup
The Cipher Creative Brewers repeated as the Berlin Little League Majors Division champion by beating the Kensington Auto Rangers, 11- 1, June 9. Ryan Hyde pitched a complete game for the Ciphermen. David Biscoglio put the Brewers on the board first with his fifth home run of the season. The Brewers roster includes: Biscoglio, Hyde, Tyler Cop and Tommy Perduta (12-year-olds); Vince Dastoli, M.J. Kozon, Tyler Lappe, Justin Chyra, Charlie Nims and Timmy Stapell (11-yearolds); Luke Lappe, Ryan Giudice and Tyler Degroff (10 year olds). The team is coached by John Giudice, Chris Hyde, Travis Lappe and Vin Biscoglio. The Brewers ended the season at 18-3 while the Rangers won the American League for the second straight year with a 16-5 record.
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CORRECTION: In the June 13 edition of The Berlin Citizen, Berlin High School girls golf team co-captain Emily Deutsch was omitted as a graduating senior. Deutsch and fellow cocaptain Caroline D’Attilio wrapped up their Berlin careers as state champions.
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from participating give the Legion squad a very young profile as it prepares for Zone 3 competition. “Typically in years past we’ve gone to one or two college kids, but we promote the college summer wooden-bat leagues to guys if they can get in,” he said. “Even the year we went to the World Series (2009), we only had a couple. Last year we had two.” This year he has one – center fielder Colin King – but King does not play varsity college ball. Manzo tried to organize a team in the burgeoning American Legion Junior program but found there weren’t enough players to stock two teams. Thus, he brings in players when they’re young with the concept of keeping them around for four years. “We have freshmen on our senior team,” he said. “In a perfect world, all the kids in town would play. We could start from the top down. If that happened, we’d have enough to form two teams.” Although Manzo, like vir-
tually all Legion coaches, hesitates to talk about it, players and their parents are paying large sums to align with AAU teams. The formula is that kids play more games, get more intense instruction and have better access to “showcases” that draw college coaches and professional scouts in number. Manzo doesn’t criticize, he merely adjusts, focusing on loyalty and not fretting about which players in town he doesn’t have. “You start to see the development in the young kids [through the Legion program],” he said. “If you don’t play in the program when you’re 15 and 16, go somewhere else. I’ve got to go with the kids who are committed to us. You can’t come in and out.” WORK-IN-PROGRESS: Questions abounded for Manzo and his staff – Will Matuszak, Eric Marszalek and Gary Van Etten – as they leaped into preseason workouts as soon as possible after the scholastic season was complete. Pitching poses many of those questions. Dan Garofa-
lo, Brandon Carasiti, Taylor Luciani, Jeff Sylvester, Hunter Tralli and southpaw Kyle Wollma are listed as potential starters. Among the likely relievers are Andrew Charbonneau, Dave Condon and Nick Naples. “We’re still figuring it out,” Manzo said. “Coming in we don’t have a lot of varsity experience. “Garofalo will probably be a zone starter. Luciani and Tralli (from Northwest
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Catholic) are going to pitch. So are Sylvester, Carasiti, Condon and a couple of younger kids. We have 11 with pitching experience.” Garofalo and Tralli pitched last year. “We’re kind of starting from the ground up. There’s not enough time to work on it,” Manzo said. “It’s not typical. We’re usually strong pitching-wise.” Charbonneau and Tralli are listed as shortstops. Alec
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Western New England University, Massachusetts - Damon Alson III, Lauren McNair, Gar-Wai Shiu, Robert Straub, all of Berlin.
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Justin Roncaioli, of Kensington, was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society at the University of Rochester.
Pooja Patel, of Berlin, was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society at the University of Rochester. Tyler Stitles, of Kensington, was named to the third
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Alfred University, New York - Katherine Harrison, of Kensington. Bryant University, Rhode Island - Nicole Baccaro, Cody McCormack, Blayne Michalski, all of Berlin. Clemson University, South Carolina - Margaret Murphy, of Berlin. Dean College, Massachusetts - Christopher Joseffy, of Berlin. Eastern Connecticut State University - Conner Bernard, Sabrina Couceiro, Erica Norton, Kamila Nowak, Antonio Squitieri, Ellen Swol, Trafford Underwood, all of Berlin. Emerson College, Massachusetts - Kelly Kasulis, of Berlin. Hamilton College, New York - Monique St. Jarre, of Berlin.
Hampshire - April E. Regan, of Berlin. Stonehill College, Massachusetts - Ryan J. Morrison, of Berlin. University of New Hampshire - Denise Jurczyszak, of Berlin. University of Notre Dame - Brian Quinn, of Berlin. Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts - Erin Mckinnon, of Berlin. Western New England University, Massachusetts - Robert Straub, of Berlin. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Jordyn Rombola, of Berlin.
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St. Paul Travel Faire
St. Paul Catholic School in Kensington recently conducted its annual Travel Faire. Students in grades six through eight displayed exhibits featuring countries and states from around the world. Exhibits from grades six and seven showcased states and countries from the Western Hemisphere, while eighth grade exhibits focused on countries in the Eastern Hemisphere. Exhibits contained a plethora of color and sound. Poster boards towered over the heads of students and visitors. Countries and states were represented with themes ranging from oil rigs to rugged mountains. Each display also contained a 3-D model, as well as items that were representative of that country or state. Younger students created passports they used when visiting the
Mikayla Bordiere. exhibits and received stamps for correct answers or facts about a particular country. Winners were selected from each grade. The first place winners were: Ryan Napier, eighth; Elizabeth LoPreiato, eighth; Anthony
DiPietro, seventh; Nick DiPetro, sixth; and Sonali Senapati, sixth. Second place winners were: Alex Siembab, eighth; Audra Veach, eighth; Ishita Goel, seventh; Maddy Charette, sixth; and John Gagliardi, sixth. Third place winners
Isabella Calcagni. were Matt Starr, eighth; Sierra Poggio, eighth; Caitlin Gorneault, seventh; and Isabella Calcagni, sixth. Honorable mention was given to Brooke Perez and Alanis Charette in eighth grade.
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quarter honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School. His name was inadvertently omitted from the list. Casey Lupini, of Kensington, received the Phalanx Commendable Leadership Award for Seniors at Clarkson University. Erica Norton, of Kensington, was recently inducted into Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society at Eastern Connecticut State University. Sarah Byrnes, of Kensington, was recently inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society at Eastern Connecticut State University. Matthew Kordek, Ashley Steele, both of Berlin, were recently inducted into the Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Tunxis Community College. Trafford Underwood, of Kensington, was recently inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Chi Health and Physical Education Honor Society at Eastern Connecticut State University. Francesca Pedemonti, of Kensington, was awarded the Outstanding Academic Students award for the highest GPA in her major at College See Schools, next page
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Saturday, Sept. 7, at Hawk’s Landing Country Club. For more information, call Pat at (860) 828-6858, Sylvia at (860) 828-1916 or visit nbhs1958.com. New Britain High School Class of 1959 is forming a planning committee for a possible 55th class reunion on Tuesday, June 11, at 3 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 400 Farmington Ave. Members of the graduating class and members from the past planning committees are sought. For more informa-
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of Charleston, South Carolina. Maryellen Pavasaris, of Kensington, recently earned a Foundation Academic Excellence award from Tunxis Community College. Priyanka Patel, of Berlin, was recently awarded the D’Amato Construction Company Scholarship at Tunxis Community College. Lauren Casasanta, of Berlin, was recently awarded the Sydelle B. Seltzer Dental Hygiene Scholarship and the SADHA Club award at Tunxis Community College. Timothy Kozlenko, of Berlin, earned a creative writing award from Tunxis Community College. Scarlett Carroll, of Berlin, was recently awarded the Sr. Mary Irene O’Connor Founders Award at Saint Joseph University. Chelsea Longo, of Berlin, was recently awarded the CRC Press First-year Achievement Award at Saint Joseph University. Katherine Vandrilla, of Kensington, was recently awarded the Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award for Outstanding Performance in Chemistry and the Honors Program Award at Saint Joseph University. Breana Vessichio, of Berlin, was recently awarded the Honors Program Award at Saint Joseph University. Scott Calderone, of Berlin, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the National Associate Degree Honor Society, at Goodwin College. Grace Newton, of Kensington, received an eighth grade diploma from St. Matthew’s Lutheran School, New Britain. She also received academic awards and was recognized as having the highest academic average in the eighth grade.
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Griswold School’s Parents Club donated $500 to the Lindsay Duhaine Music Memorial Fund. Funds for this donation were raised from Griswold Elementary School’s second Holiday Extravaganza held last November. The Lindsay Duhaine Music Memorial Fund donates funds to help Berlin students gain access to music programs within the town’s school system that they might not otherwise have been able to afford. Pictured, from left, back row: Lisa Toussaint, vice president of The Parents Club; Lucy Micacci-Bantle, president of The Parents Club; Cindy Paul, co-chair Griswold Holiday Extravaganza. Front row: Audrey Johnston, Emma Johnston and Jamie Ritone, sisters of Lindsay Duhaine.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen ed that a lost year would increase the budget from 5 to 7 percent,” Salina said. “So during that time we said we would seek any and all state remedies to help fill that void of $15 million to be able to complete the project and start the project on time with the remediation this summer. It was very important that we stayed on track, stayed on schedule, because if we missed the remediation for this summer we would have had to wait an entire year.” The town will not only have the additional $15 million to make up for the shortfall, but additional funding will be left over for a contingency account. Salina said the town may not use all the money, “but it’s nice to know it’s there.” “To get to this point and know there was a gap within the funding but now knowing it’s secure and to be able to sign those contracts, move forward without any additional burden to the taxpayers, and get the shovel in the ground this summer is a huge weight off of everyone,” Salina said. “It’s one of the largest projects this town has ever seen and
State Continued from page 2 space they need to learn.” The high school first opened in 1953 and shows signs of deterioration. In 2011, a ceiling collapsed in a classroom because of water leaking through the roof. As a result, the town voted in a 2011 referendum for an almost $70 million renovation project of the aging high school. The project is called “renovate-as-new,” which means everything in the high school would be gutted and re-built as new. Several months ago, despite the town’s original approval, a revised estimated budget came in at $85 million, leaving the town $15 million short for the high school project. Salina said when the Town Council learned of the projected shortfall, it was decided to move forward to get final bids and seek additional state funding, because “any more delay we’re going to be at an increase of cost due to construction costs.” “Every year it’s been estimat-
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Continued from page 21 corner outfield slots. Garofalo, Luciani, Norton and Jordan Zima can all play third. Dante Vasi, whose solid hitting transferred nicely from the scholastic arena to the nonZone preseason encounters, will hold down first base along with Logan Taricani. With a back injury a factor, Kyle Naples looms as a utility infielder. SUCCESSFUL PAST: The 2009 team went 34-8, won state and regional championships and qualified for the World Series. “You look through the magni-
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 20, 2013 AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES
1995 Ford F150, Club Cab, Duel Gas Tanks. Blown Engine and Selling as is Call 203-631-5848
DODGE PICK UP 1998 Xtra Cab 4WD. $3850 HYUNDAI Sonata 2002 Very Clean. $2850 VW Jetta 1999 $1950 (203) 213-1142
A GREAT DEAL! Can be found Every Day At STEPHEN TOYOTA 1-800-479-0843 or
TRUCKS & VANS
CHEVY BLAZER 2003 $2600. Call (203) 640-1262
www.ctautomall.com Chevrolet Impala 2008 FORD MUSTANG Coupe 1966 All original. 6 cylinder rebuild. Reconditioned transmission. New radiator. New Electrical. Ready to drive home! $10,000. (203) 239-3545
FWD, Automatic $9,988 Stock# 1299
HYUNDAI SONATA 2008
Volkswagen New Beetle 2003
Stock# 12-2024B Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
Stock# 13-992A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300
(203) 818-3300
Need A Car Loan? Bad Credit... Good Credit... Bankruptcy... Divorced.... No Problem!
FORD FREESTYLE 2007
Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
4 Door Wagon, SEL, FWD $6,988 Stock#3055B
Ask for Darrell
CHEVY EQUINOX 2010 VOLVO S40 2001 4 Door, New Brakes New Battery. Automatic. Runs Great. $3000 obo Call (203) 619-2767
Front-Wheel Drive LS, Auto, 88k $11,988 Stock#1316
1 888 207-3682 Bchevynow.com FORD TAURUS GLE 2007 48,000 Miles. Leather Interior. Moon Roof. Super Clean. $7,500 or best offer. Call John (203) 650-0300
CHEVY CORVETTE 2005
HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2001 $3,488 6 Cylinder, 4 Speed Automatic 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE!
We Accept All Trade-Ins
(203) 269-1106
2 Door Coupe, Manual, 39k $26,988 Stock# 9746A
We Accept All Trade-Ins Including Boats, Campers, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Commercial Vehicles and More! Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952
www.richardchevy.com CHEVY SILVERADO 2009
Ford Edge SEL 2008 FORD TAURUS LX 2001 $3,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
Crew Cab, LTZ, 103k $20,988 Stock#1349
Stock#18614 $14,250 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 w w w. r i c ha r dc h e v y . c o m
TRUCKS & VANS
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2005 Stock# 13-727A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300
FORD MACH 1 MUSTANG, 2003, 5 speed manual, Azure Blue, garaged and covered year round, never driven in the winter, only 18,000 miles on it, absolute pristine condition. Serious buyers only. Original owner. $16,500. Call Doug at 860-681-1334
Let Us Give You A Fresh Start
Cars Starting At $199 Down 24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Ask for Darrell
1 888 207-3682
SATURN VUE 2004 Stock# P4144 Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300
Bchevynow.com 100% Financing Available! Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!
1 888 207-3682 Ask For Darrell
Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com
HYUNDAI ACCENT 2009 Stock# 13-922A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
Ford Mustang 2003
(203) 818-3300
Stock# P4137A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy DODGE NEON 2003 $3,288 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! (203) 269-1106
(203) 818-3300 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2007 Stock# 18637 $17,250 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 ww w. r i c ha rd c he v y . c o m
Hyundai Elantra 2006
You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.
FORD Mustang 2005 Auto. Very clean. 76015 miles Excellent Condition $8500 860-308-0198 History rpt incld.
Stock# P4104A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300 TO Place your Marketplace ad today, call 203-238-1953, anytime 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Volkswagen New Beetle 2009
Chevrolet Impala 2012 LTZ
2 Door, Auto, S PZEV, 47k $10,988 Stock# 1346
FWD, Automatic, 12k $17,988 Stock#1319
Chevrolet HHR 2010 Stock# 18609 $10,750 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 w w w . r ic h a r d c h e v y . c o m
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SUV’S
SUV’S
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
CAMPER & TRAILERS KEYSTONE SPRINTER 30’, 2003, private master BR, microwave, stove w/oven, refrig w/freezer, nice bath rm w/shower, 2 push outs, sleeps 6. Must see. $7500. or BO. (203) 639-7306
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
TYPEWRITER Electric Smith Corona w/8 cartridges & case. Exc cond. $25. (203) 235-3778
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.
Appliance Repairs
Will Deliver GMC Sierra 1500 2008
BUICK Enclave CXL 2008
4WD, Automatic, Crew Cab Stock# 269494
AWD, 3.6 L, 6 Cyl Fuel Injected Stock# 5707A
203-599-0889
203-599-0889
Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Stock# 13-976A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
(203) 818-3300
203-284-8986
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO $11,000 of MSRP STK 27184AQ
DOUBLE WALL OVEN White Excellent Condition $400 (203) 272-8247
Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH
Ask for Darrell
1 888 207-3682 7 new born, long hair Dachshund puppies for sale. Loving & playful lap dogs. Shots not included, 4 daple & 3 solid colored. Great family pets! $400, contact Erika 860-724-6770 Taking deposits now. FREE Two Cats to Good Homes Very Friendly and Social Call for information 203 437-1153
Kia Sportage LX 2006 Stock# 13-978A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
(203) 818-3300
HONDA ACCORD 2003 $6,888 4 Door, Automatic, 4 Cylinder 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12
Chevrolet Captiva LT 2012 FWD, Automatic $19,988 Stock# 1335
LOVING PUPS Resuced puppies for adoption. To view the puppies & notice of our next adoption day event, visit us at www.lovingpups.com or Call 828-208-0757
HOSPITAL BED And Pegasus Airwaves (VariWave) Air Mattress $80 Each Call 203-630-1589
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $110 Call 203-415-1144
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
20 SERIOUS PEOPLE TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! Affordable Programs Available! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com ( 203) 7 15 -27 79
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575
27” SHARP ANALOG TV Perfect cond. Converter box incl. $25. (860) 302-8748
Right employer.
6,000 BTU Frigidaire Room Air Conditioner. Excellent Condition. Asking $60. 203 235-2660
Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
Ask for Darrell
ACOUSTIC GUITAR Yamaha 6 String $95 860-682-4435.
1 888 207-3682
Right job.
DRESSER w/Mirror, Bureau, Honey Maple, Nice, $150. 860-682-4435
Toyota Highlander 2005
ROTTWEILER PUPS. German Bloodlines. Big heads! Parents on premises. 1st shots & tails docked. $750. Taking deposits. 203 470-1828
Stock# 13-779A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
(203) 818-3300
Mal Crédito? Ayudamos personas sin crédito o con mal crédito! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949
Chevrolet Traverse 2009
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
All-Wheel Drive, LT, 1LT $16,988 Stock# 9946A
Bad Credit? We help out people with bad credit and no credit! Please call Ryan at (203) 250-5949
www.richardchevy.com
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
Summer Programs & Lessons Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600 YORKIE, Yorkie-Poo, Bulldogs Chihuahua, Beagles, German Shepherds, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001.
AUTO PARTS LAWN & GARDEN FOUR 15 Inch Rims, 6 Lugs. Fits Chevy, Toyota, Nissan Pathfinder. Chrome. $100. (203) 235-3972
HONDA CR-V 2009 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
AWD, Automatic Stock #5699A
203-599-0889
2010 HONDA CIVIC LX $13,994 Loaded 4 Cyl ● Stock # 2719AAQ Ask for Darrell
1 888 207-3682 Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
JEEP Wrangler Unlimited JK Soft Top. Fits 2007 to Current. Best Top. Super Top. Tinted Windows. New in Box. Never Used. $800. (203) 235-3972
Whether you’ve lost a ring, wallet or a Cocker Spaniel, a Marketplace ad can help track it.
FREE Kenmore Portable Dishwasher. Call Claudia 203-213-7845
GRACO TRAVEL SYSTEM Carseat, Base, Stroller and Swing. Gently used by Gramma. $65 6 DRAWER PINE DRESSER Medium Size. $35 203-238-2404
HARLEY DAVIDSON Trike Ultra Classic 2010. Blue & Silver. low mileage. Extras Cover, Chain Lock, Stereo Headsets. $27,500 or best offer. 203 269-6638 leave message.
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 , 00 0 f i r m . M us t s ee ! ! ! !! ! ! Call 203 379-7404 Garage kept.
FREE Horse Manure Call Mike 203-599-8915
EXMARK METRO Lawnmower! 48” Walk Behind. Excellent Condtion. Asking $2000 ALSO Wood Stove for Sale 32 x 38 x 16. Fireplace insert. Heats over 1000 sq ft. Asking $350. Call 203-238-4057 MURRAY Lawn Tractor 12 HP. Needs Brakes. For Parts or Repair. $200. (203) 269-3837
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES $150 MATTRESS SET Queen p-top mattress w/ box. NEW in plastic. Brand name. Only $150! Call/Text Jim 860-709-7667
KIRBY G Six Vacuum Cleaner with Carpet Shampooer. Easy Drive & Very Good Condition. Asking $250. 30” Amana Electric Stove. Ceramic Surface, Self Cleaning Oven, Very Good Condition, Asking $250. Call 203-235-1228 OLD Record Albums Between 50-60. FREE. Call (203) 634-0257 PANELED Solid Doors & Bifold Doors, HW baseboard heating, outdoor bar, Uconn collectibles, garage door opener, King bed frame, Fishing rod building supplies, collectibles. 203 715-0384 PERENNIAL Plants and Shrubs Hostas, Sedum, Various Day Lilies, Winterberry, Hydrangea & Siberian Iris. 1/2 Gal, 1 & 2 Gal Pots. Only $5 each. 203 238-2438 SET of 5 Plush-Cushioned Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs. $60. 203-265-3427 SHOWER Doors, Brand New. Dresser, Good Condition. TV, Good Condtion & Misc. Items Sitting on the Front Lawn. 60 Pine Street, Meriden UTILITY TRAILER 4x6 w/ Drop Tailgate Ramp, Exec. Condition $450. Also 2 Kayaks, Necky Santa Cruze, 12’ w/ paddles. Exec. Condition, $450/ea. Call 203-265-2738
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30 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 20, 2013 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
FOR RENT
MERIDEN 1st Floor Charming 1 BR Apt. Beautiful location. Direct hwy access. Spacious Dine-In Kitchen. New appls. WD hookup. New carpeting. Private entry. Off st parking. Utils not incl. Gas heat. No pets. $800/mo + 1 mo sec. 203-654-6739
MERIDEN 2 BR End Unit. Execellent Condition. On Site Laundry. $925/mo. Call (860) 620-9658
MERIDEN 1st Flr 1 BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $695/mo. Lease and Sec Deposit Required. No Pets! Call 203-235-2372
CONDOMINIUMS WANTED TO BUY
2ND Generation Buys Any Napier or any old jewelry. Old Toy Trucks, Old Door Stops, Old Steiff Animals. One item to entire estate. (203) 639-1002 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 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
MERIDEN East Side Condo 2 BEDROOMS Fully applianced No pets. No smoking $900 (203) 235-4853 WALLINGFORD 1BR Condo for Rent Large Closets, W/D in Unit. No Pets, No Smoking. $850/mo. Available 7/15 Call 203-213-0474 WALLINGFORD Pilgrim Harbor 2BR, 1.5 Baths, Garage, Appliances Incl. No Pets. No Smoking. $25 Credit Ck Fee. $1400 + Utilities. (203) 605-5940
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 2 BR ( 1232 Sq Ft.) In Two-Family House. WD Hookup. 2 Car Garage. Clean. Great Location. Back Yard. $1350. 860 736-1169 or 860 502-5619
Flanders West Apts Southington ALWAYS Buying machinist tool boxes, tools & bench vises. (860) 985-5760
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
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts 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
KENSINGTON 1 BR, 2nd Flr of 2 Family House. Enclosed Porch looks over Pond, W/D Hookups, No Pets/Smoking. $950/mo. 1st, Last, & Sec Required. Call 860-212-8445
MERIDEN 2 BR Condo Apt East Side. Hdwd flrs. New paint. $750 per month. No Pets. Available Now. (203) 500-9080 or (203) 235-5364
MERIDEN 2BR, 1st Floor. Freshly painted. $800 per month + security. Section 8 approved. 11 Putnam St. Call 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 3 BR. 2nd Fl. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, sunny kitchen. WD hookup. $900. Call Will 860-801-1891 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- Large 1BR w/balcony & swimming pool at Crown Village, 581 Crown Street. $750/mo. including heat & HW. 203-856-6472 MERIDEN. Brand New Unit, 2 BR in Crown Village. H & HW Included. Sec. 8 Approved, $1000/mo. Call (203) 715-1221 MERIDEN. West side furnished 1st flr studio, includes heat, elec, hw. $180/week plus sec. Call 12noon-8pm (203) 634-1195 www.meridenrooms.com PLAINVILLE XL STUDIO APARTMENT. Applianced kitchen. A/C, On Site Parking, Balcony. Starting at $625/mo. Call CPI 860-225-1570 extension 1 SUMMER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868 WALLINGFORD 1 BR 1st Fl. 1 year old. Beautiful Eastside location. All utils incl. Pay for phone only. $1100/mo, sec & refs. Avail July 1. 203 284-8035
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
WALLINGFORD 2BR. 2nd FL. 3 Hall Avenue. Appliances included. No pets. $800/month Plus security. (203) 269-5980
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
WALLINGFORD 2nd Flr 2 BR W/D Hookup. Near Library. No smoking/pets. water/trash incld. $850/mo + utils. 1 mnth sec. required. 203-269-1426
MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
WALLINGFORD 3 BR, 1st Floor. Fair Street. Stove & Refrig, WD hookup. No Pets/Smoking $950 + sec deposit. Call 203-265-0168
MERIDEN 1 Br, Broad St. Near monuments. Hdwd Flrs. Nonworking FP. Skylight. Very attractive & private. $750/mo 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833. MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224
HOUSES FOR RENT
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 40 Hoffman Ct. 2 BR, Central Location. Laundry, No Pets, Credit Chk. $900 + 2 mo sec. Call 203-430-6410
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY WODATCH Debris Removal Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Contractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com REPAIRS & Replacement Large or Small, int/ext, stairs, railing, decks, entry, door, window, finish basement & complete home improvements. I can fix it. Work Done By Owner. 40+ yr exp. Free est. Ins. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com DOES ur deck need repair or soem TLC? Would u like to add a new deck to ur home? Call for ur free est. 203-715-2301. Fully Lic. & Ins. #0619909.
CLEANING SERVICES
BUSY MOM’S Cleaning Service No job is too big or too small. Free window svc w/wkly cleaning. Senior disc. 203 687-9411 ALL NATURAL Cleaning, For your office, construction, rental properties. Call us 860-990-9717 www.tiptopmops.com.
DECKS
CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality products, prompt service, & excellent installation at fair prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Lic & Ins HIC #0631419 Credit Cards Accepted Call (203) 631-2991
ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
ROOMS FOR RENT T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC
MERIDEN 3 BR, 2 BA, Centrally Located, W/D Included. No Pets $1100/mo. + sec. Credit Check. Call 203-715-7508
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Av a ila b le Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016
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
All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122
EXCAVATING
JUNK REMOVAL
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.
GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
LAWN Mowing, Spring Clean Ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318
FENCING
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed
GUTTERS
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325
RJ LARESE LANDSCAPING Res/Comm Lawn Maintenance. Spring Clean-Ups. Senior Disc. Free Estimates 203 314-2782
GRASS CUTTING & Hedge Trimming for $100. Call (203) 630-9832 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups
For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127
HANDYPERSONS
COMPLETE Grounds Maintenance. Accepting New Accounts Comm/Res. Fully Ins. Sr Discounts. Call (203) 634-0211
GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
ICE DAMAGE? Seamless Gutters. Gutter repairs. 100% no clog leaf guard system w/lifetime warranty. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
LANDSCAPING
Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE
C&M CONSTRUCTION
**JUNK REMOVAL**
*THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
LANDSCAPING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality products, prompt service, & excellent installation at fair prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Lic & Ins HIC #0631419 Credit Cards Accepted. Call (203) 631-2991 J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730,CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com ALL Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors, Spring Clean Ups. No Job to Small, We do it All! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Insured #539493 (203) 530-1375 MARIO’S Masonry. oVer 25 yr exp. retaining walls, sidewalks, steps, chimney, all repair work. no job to small. lic & ins 0614297. 203-565-5904 or 203-271-7917
JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free est today 203 213-6528 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design, & Renovations. Mulch & Stone. Waterfalls & Ponds. Lawn Repair & Install. Drainage & Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. WE’RE ON ANGIE’S LIST. Free Est. HIC #0563661 Call (203) 237-9577
PROFESSIONAL Landscaping Service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com
LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160
MASONRY SAMMY’S Masonry-Brick, Stone, Blocks, Fireplace, Walkways, Pavers. New jobs & repairs. CT 574337. Ins. 203-558-8989 JIMMY’S Masonry - Stone Walls, Steps, Walkways, Patios, Chimneys. All types masonry work. 28 yrs exp. Lic., Ins’d. Free estimate. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen ROOMS FOR RENT
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Wkly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
HOUSES FOR SALE
MASONRY
POWER WASHING A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 MARIO’S Masonry. oVer 25 yr exp. retaining walls, sidewalks, steps, chimney, all repair work. no job to small. lic & ins 0614297. 203-565-5904 or 203-271-7917
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LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544
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D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
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Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
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A-1 Farm Fresh Screened Top Soil. Pick up/delivery. Sidewalk Slate. Fuda Construction, LLC Call for pricing (203) 235-1030 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846
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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 YALESVILLE In Loring Court, an over 55 Adult Park. 24’ x 44’ older home in excellent condition. Many updates. 2 car off st. parking. 2 BR, 1.75 Baths. Central Air. Storage building and nice, big lot. Asking $64,900. Call Bill Loring, Park Owner for more info 203-269-8808
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Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203-909-1099
MERIDEN 2 family. 2 BRs 1st flr, 1 BR 2nd flr. Hdwd Flrs, FP. Detached 2 Car Gar. Move in cond. A must see! 313 Reservoir Ave. $165,000. (203) 213-5000
*THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008 PAINTING, interior & exterior, power washing, repair/removal of wallpaper, popcorn ceiling & drywall. Lic/hic 0625860. For free est call Mike 860-794-7127.
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MNA Services MASONRY and CHIMNEY work. INSPECTIONS. Patios, walls, fireplaces. Chimney relining. Repointing and waterproofing. Fully lic. & ins. SENIOR DISC. FREE estimates. (203) 714-7143
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LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 33 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com 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. NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 0608736. Call (203) 699-TREE BOUSQUET LANDSCAPING Stump Grinding and or Removal. Call (203) 886-6022 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST P/T To relay incoming telephone calls, Greet & Direct Walk-Ins, Sort Mail as well as Other Office Duties. Must be comfortable with Word & Excel. Must be courteous & professional. Send resume & salary requirements to aparent@ calcoconstructioninc.com ANIMAL HAVEN Kennel Asst., P/T, Year Round Animal Care, Kennel and Cage Cleaning PM’s and weekends, animal experience pref. Send resume to kate@theanimalhaven.com ASSISTANT TEACHER Preschool. Northwest Childrens Center, Cromwell. Min Assoc. Degree in ECE-CD, NAEYC Accredited. FT, Benifits, EOE Call Suzanne 860-635-3485
BILLING OFFICE PT Monday - Friday 1pm-5pm Various Duties: Answer phones, Handle Correspondence Previous Billing Office Exp Req. Send resumes to: Record Journal Box 31 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450 COOK - PART TIME Weekends a must. Apply within: Gaetano’s Tavern on Main 38-40 N. Main St, Wallingford
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Record-Journal Circulation Department is seeking a full time Customer Service Representative with excellent communication skills to service customers at our multimedia company. Please apply in person at: Record-Journal, 11 Crown St., Meriden.
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CRANE OPERATOR TRUCK DRIVER Must have CDL & CT Crane Operators Lic. Apply in person or email. Quality Roofing 599 Island Lane, West Haven. Email Inquires to: info@qualityroofing.com DIRECT MAIL WAREHOUSE Associate: Seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform the following duties: Shipping & Receiving, Handle Inventory, Operating Letter Folder, Paper Cutting, Stamping Machine, Letter Opener, Deliveries, etc. Fast paced environment. Must be willing to work flexible hours between 1st and 2nd shifts. Will train the correct individual. Must have valid & clean drivers license and pass a background check. Direct mail experience a plus, but not required. Please email resumes to Elizabeth McKay Director of Human Resources @ lizm@letterconcepts.com
Dispatch Supervisor Position Summary: Provide operational leadership, individual contributors, and workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization. Review daily orders. ●1
- 3 years related functional experience. CDL A preferred ●High School Diploma or equiv alent required ●Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills are required ● Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required Contact Judy at 845-206-7280 or email jcadden@lily.com or fax 203-549-0760. EOE Driver
CDL A Yard Hostler FT/PT Lily Transportation is looking for safe, dependable Yard Hostler/Switcher with Good CSA scores and MVR’s. If you have 1 year verifiable exp, A CDL A license. Contact Judy at 845-206-7280 or email jcadden@lily.com or fax 203-549-0760. EOE EXPERIENCED Insulation Installers only. Valid driver’s license & 2 forms of ID required. Call (860) 829-8881 General Help/Customer Service
BAM!! START THE SUMMER WITH A NEW CAREER! MAKE IT GREAT IN 2013 START IMMEDIATELY We need you! Positions available in 5 depts for our 2 locations. Must be 18 or older & available to start ASAP. Interviewing this week only. **1st Week Sign-On Bonuses**
POSITIONS WILL FILL FAST Interviewing 1st 150 callers. Call now for immediate interview $425-$525/weekly potential. Call Now - Don’t Wait 860-329-0317 or email resume to ctjobfair@gmail.com
HELP WANTED GUARD Looking for someone to patrol private property. Reply: PO Box 373 Middlefield, CT 06455
Job Fair Hiring for the following: ●Assemblers Machine Operators ●Warehouse ●Pickers/Packers ●Clerical positions
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Wednesday 6/19/2013 10am-2pm Apply at Westaff 39 West Main St. Meriden, CT 06451 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 MANUFACTURING COMPANY Seeks Welder: MIG/TIG Exper. w/steel alum & SS. SHEET METAL Fab experience preferred. Must READ & UNDERSTAND blueprints. Seeking SELF STARTER. Competitive wage & benefit package. Apply in Person 235 Cheshire Road So. Meriden, CT 06451 SEASONAL WORK. The Southington Water Department is seeking seasonal work staff for general maintenance and meter reading. Must have valid CT motor vehicle operators license. Offers of employment will be subject to successfully passing a preemployment physical exam, including a urinalysis drug test and a criminal background check. Must be 18 yrs or older to apply. Apply in person at: Southington Water Department, 605 West Queen St, Southington, CT. Applications accepted until June 21, 2013 or first 50 applicants.
Summer Help Ideal for College Students And Others Full/part time positions in Maintenance, Assembly, General Production and Shipping. 4 day work week. Apply in person at: Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457 THE HOLIDAY INN North Haven & Harry’s Sports Grille is currently hiring guest service agents & restaurant servers. Qualified applicants excel in customer service & are detail orientated. Full & Part-Time positions available. Morning & night shifts available. Must have flexible schedule. Please apply in person at 201 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT..
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SEEKING Babysitting Position. Responsible Teenager, Certified thru the town. Avaliable. 6am -10pm all week inculding. weekends. Very reasonable prices. Call 860-829-0326 or 860-893-4700
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Rebecca Cote 2nd Degree Black Belt Training Since 2002
Carlos Valentin 2nd Degree Black Belt Training in Tang Soo Do since 1986
Becky Zychowski Training in tang Soo Do since 2005, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Kyan Valentin 2nd Degree Black Belt, Training Tang Soo Do since 2000
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Jario Velasquez 3rd Degree Black Belt Training Since 1998
Amanda Fieffer 3rd Degree Black Belt Training in Tang Soo Do since 1993
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