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Class of 2013 looks toward the future By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

As the 263 Berlin High School graduates sat in the auditorium of Welte Hall, at Central Connecticut State University on June 23, Valedictorian Kevin Pirruccio said the class of 2013 deserved to be graduating on that day, but it took four years of dedication and perseverance.

“When we first started high school, from that very first day of freshman year, we did not deserve to graduate, nor did we deserve to graduate the year after that, or even at the beginning of this year,” Pirruccio said during his speech. He told the graduates that it was not until each student worked hard to complete every element of high school criteria, while juggling social lives

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and commitments, that they earned their diplomas. “When we graduate here today, we will have a fresh start in the world,” said Pirruccio, who will attend Yale University in the fall. “The reality is that the world doesn’t owe us anything. It doesn’t owe us a job, it doesn’t owe us wealth, it doesn’t owe us fame…We will start off entitled to absolutely nothing.” Pirruccio told his fellow graduates that they will have to fight hard and work to achieve their passions in life, otherwise “equally qualified and competitive people will.” Class of 2013 president Nathan Giaccone said graduation was the day all students dreamt about for years —

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Brittany Nemphos and Ashley Gable arrived an hour early at Welte Hall at Central Connecticut State University, to take photos with friends and family before the Berlin High School graduation ceremony began on See Class, page 26 June 23. For more photos, see page 27.

District’s Teacher of the Year plans to further her education

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CaraZen Lynch-Raymond receives a balloon flower from a balloon artist. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library held its Kiddie Carnival June 22, to kick off summer. Warm weather and sunshine was in the forecast as children enjoyed pony rides, a bounce house, face painting, balloon art, games and prizes. For more photos see page 15.

Willard Elementary School’s early childhood teacher, Paula O’Rourke, nearly fainted when Superintendent of Schools David Erwin delivO’Rourke ered the news, in person, that she’d been chosen as Berlin School District’s 2014 Teacher of the Year. “When the superintendent came to tell me (in early June) that I was chosen for the district-wide, I almost passed out. I was in the office with him and the assistant

principal said ‘there’s a chair behind you!’ because I felt weak in the knees — I really was very honored and surprised,” O’Rourke said. “I just couldn’t believe it. I was in shock.” This marks O’Rourke’s 18th year working for Berlin

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Resident starts petition to leave Pistol Creek in its natural state By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

After participating in a bird watch hike at Pistol Creek on June 1, Suzanne Helm said she learned of the potential development of the popular hiking site — located off of Spruce Brook Road — into an outdoor playing field complex. “I walk and I take my kids for bike rides at Pistol Creek all the time,” Helm told the Town Council during its June 18 meeting. “I think all that we are spending in town on a high school, McGee repairs, a police department, a senior center…that this would be one of the last projects on our list of things to spend more money on. I’m over taxed already with three kids.” Helm created a “Friends of Pistol Creek” Facebook page and an online petition that generated 159 signatures within 18 days, from people who live in Berlin and surrounding towns including Newington, Cromwell, Rocky Hill and Southington.

“I don’t understand how it’s so easy to just level the land and wipeout 55 species of birds and native wildlife in a place that’s just getting reclaimed by nature,” Helm said. Helm said after she spoke with Lorraine Stub, of the Berlin Historical Society, she learned of an old stone foundation on the Pistol Creek property that was the first location of Simian North’s pistol manufacturing business that dates back to 1812, before he moved his operation to Middletown because he needed more water than Spruce Brook could provide. “What many of us don’t know is how much history is rooted in Pistol Creek, much of which can be traced to the earliest American settlers, evident in the stone foundation still present at the top of the first hill you crest as you enter and head left,” Helm wrote on the epetiton website. In more recent history, Pistol Creek was once farm land that was developed into a golf course. The town ac-

quired the property in 2008 as open space, and has since designated its use for passive recreation. At the meeting, Mayor Adam Salina said the town has no immediate plans for developing Pistol Creek. “Development could happen 10 years down the road, but the most important thing — and I can’t speak for everyone — is maintaining the cart paths and rural character. We certainly have funding for larger projects that are a main priority right now,” said Salina referring to the Farmington Avenue development and police station projects, and high school renovation. “We have better parcels to develop before we even think about developing that land.” Salina mentioned undeveloped property located off the Berlin Turnpike directly in front of Sage Park, which would be the first parcel of land the town would consider developing sports field because “it’s the most accessible and there’s already an infrastructure there.”

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An elderly female drove a Honda Accord through the entrance of Star Barber Shop, 353 Main St., midmorning on June 24. Rose Angeli-Wolman, 83, planned to go to Webster Bank located, directly across the street, according to Berlin Police Sgt. Todd Lentini. The crash was reported to police at 10:50 a.m. “She pulled into one of the parking spots in front of Star Barber Shop and she apparently stepped on the gas instead of the brakes and ended up in the lobby of the barbershop,” Lentini said. Fortunately — despite bricks, shattered glass, headlights and car fragments scattered on the ground outside the barbershop — there were no reported injuries and the driver was unhurt, according to Lentini. The barbershop was closed at the time of the

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the project is completed, that land would be an ideal location for sports fields because it eliminates the need to bus students from the high school to Sage Park.”

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Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen

Berlin native reaches out to Cambodia through mass media Photo courtesy of Kelly Kasulis

By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Kelly Kasulis is plans to travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for five weeks in the Spring of 2014 to raise awareness about the spread of HIV/AIDS. Kasulis, 19, is a 2012 Berlin High School graduate. She said one of her goals is to help stop stigmas that widely affects HIV positive and AIDS-inflicted people. “A lot of people have been ostracized from society if they are found to have HIV or AIDS,” Kasulis explained. “I know there are a lot of documentaries out there about this issue, but the families in Cambodia who have one member who is HIV positive would be shunned to the point where they might end up selling their property and moving to a remote region because no one wants to talk with them, or bathe in the same river beds with them.” The first detected case of HIV in Cambodia was in 1991, Kasulis said, and now over

Kelly Kasulis was a political correspondent last year on the Emerson Independent Video news broadcast show. Kasulis plans to use her media skill and political knowledge to help raise HIV/ AIDS awareness in Cambodia. 96,000 residents are known to be HIV positive. Kasulis said there are people in Cambodia who are not aware how HIV/AIDS is spread, and there is a “social stigma” amongst those with the serious illness. “There’s just such a lack of awareness with how people contract AIDS, but also what it means if you have AIDS or are HIV positive,” Kasulis said. “I also think because the way HIV is commonly spread, which is through sex, there are a lot of social issues there as well, because it’s as-

sociated with ‘oh you have HIV so you must be sleeping around.’” Kasulis is currently a stu-

dent transferring from Emerson College to Northeastern University — both in Boston, Mass. After living on Boylston Street and being present at near Copley during the Boston Marathon bombings, she “realized that no one should wait to accomplish what they want to,” Kasulis said. “This is my chance to go abroad and make a difference, and I should take advantage of that good health and open time to accomplish something good.” As a media major and media intern, Kasulis said, she will use her skills to better

the cause. “Using media technology, such as film, television, radio, and web development, I will be working towards this cause on a level of mass communication,” Kasulis said, adding that in the capital where she plans on staying, people who are on an impoverish level still have access to public radio and television when they are out in the market. “The programs are very limited there, so eventually whatever is on people will watch, because it’s not like in the U.S. where people have so

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shop in Stratford in 1929 to make seaplanes. A recent burst of interest in Whitehead followed a documentary by an Australian historian, John Brown. In addition, Whitehead Research Committees in the United States and Germany have stoked interest. Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft, an influential industry publication, recently cited contemporary news accounts in concluding that Whitehead beat the brothers from Dayton, Ohio, into the air. Andrew Kosch, a high school science teacher in Milford, said he has been working 30 years to promote Whitehead’s achievement. He lobbied the legislature and even persuaded Chip’s Family Restaurant in Fairfield to name an omelet the No. 21, for the plane Whitehead flew. He said the aviator is wellknown in Connecticut for flying before the Wright brothers and the world now needs to know it. “How can you prove some-

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early worship service, Chapel in the Woods, at 8:30 a.m., July 7 through Aug. 25. The half hour casual service includes scripture, hymns and homily. All are invited. If it rains on Saturday or Sunday, service is in the Parish Hall. Regular service in the sanctuary remains at 10 a.m., with Sunday School and child care. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled Lay Preacher Mike Cavaliere for Sunday, June 30, who will present a sermon based on the sermons of the Civil War era. The sermon is in conjunction with the rededication of the Civil War Monument scheduled for July 28.

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For more information, call 860-828-4511. Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled its Vacation Bible School “Kingdom Rock 2013,” for July 8 through 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. A fee is charged. Preregistration is requested. For more information, con-

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TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Kensington Fire District are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2012 are due and payable on July 1, 2013. Taxes need to be paid by August 1, 2013 or said taxes become delinquent if not paid or postmarked on or before August 1, 2013. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2013 on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2013, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2012 Grand List taxes. Any person liable for these taxes who does not receive a bill or bills should contact the Kensington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-1782 or in person at 947 Farmington Avenue (Rear), as failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of his/her responsibility for the payment of taxes or delinquent charges.

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The Rev. Mark Pillitere, pastor of The Berlin Congregational Church, blesses Teddy, a Portuguese water dog, during the annual Blessing of the Animals. Teddy is a new puppy owned by Art Powers and his daughter Julie. A number of other dogs, cats, turtles and a rabbit received blessings from Pillitere.

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Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. (860) 828-6586. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 a.m. Contemporary, 8:30 a.m.; “Life Together” for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional, 11 a.m. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 8328700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and heating impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 8284222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m.

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Obituaries Silvio J. Gordona Silvio J. “Bob” Gordona, 98, of Kensi n g t o n , passed away June 17, 2013. He was the husband of the late Victoria (Marieni) Gordona and was the son of the late Amilcare and Elvira (Rizzi) Gordona. Silvio retired from Eastern Tool and Die Co. where he had worked as a tool maker. In his youth he was a violinist with the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of St. Paul Church, a member of the St. Paul Drum Corps and was a timing judge with the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association, and he was a third degree Knights of Columbus. He is survived by a loving daughter, Louise of Wethersfield; a sister-in-law, Adele Marieni McKeon of Cromwell; several nieces and nephews, and Damien, a special great-nephew. Thanks go to the staff and friends at Apple Rehab who accepted him into their family. Their care giving, medical expertise and kindness are greatly appreciated, Services were held June 21, 2013, at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church. Burial followed at Saint Mary’s Cemetery. To leave online condolence, please visit www. b e rl i n m e m o r i a l f u n e r a l home.com.

Adele M. McKeon Adele M. McKeon, 93, born and resided in Kensington all of her life, passed away June 19, 2013, at Apple R e h a b , Cromwell. She was the daughter of the late Adalph and Josephine (Ferris) Marieni, and was the wife of the late John O. McKeon. Adele and John were happily married for 52 years. A Berlin High School graduate, she was a secretary in the Berlin Town Hall, a member and secretary of St. Paul Church, a member of St Paul’s Ladies Guild and Saint Ann’s Society, she loved quilting and crafts. She is survived by two sons, Mark McKeon and his wife Doris of Vermont and Jack McKeon and his wife Jill of Kensington; one daughter, Marion Bingiel of Kensington; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Mary, Addie, Tom, DiDi , Amy, Erin and Julie; and numerous great-

grandchildren all of whom she loved and cherished. In addition to her husband, John O. McKeon, Adele was pre-deceased by seven sisters and two brothers. Adele’s family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehab for their excellent care. Services were held June 22, 2013 from the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial followed in West Lane Cemetery. To leave a memory message, visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.

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and the late Anna (Testori) Bighinatti, she graduated from Berlin High School, and was employed at Mickey Finn’s. She was a member of St. Paul Church and The Forever Young Club. Lois will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, being the best dressed lady in town, being an excellent cook, and spreading the seeds of kindness, love, and laughter. She is survived by three daughters, Beth Kucharczyk and her partner Meg Hanley presently of Berlin, Susan Skroly and her husband Andy of Prospect, and Donna Proch and her husband Craig of Southington; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Betsy Bighinatti in Virginia; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joe Giove of Kensington; four grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Andrew, Patrick, Harrison, and Samantha, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 22, 2013, from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, with a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial followed in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Those who wish may make donations to the American

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To the editor: I have made multiple calls and emails to the highway department and the town manager regarding the pot holes on several of the roads of Berlin. I never get a response and if I push hard enough, I am told that the highway department has inspected and not found any problems. Two roads in particular are like roads in a developing country. There are many pot holes and deep groves in the roads in both Reservoir Road and Norton Roads. Reservoir Road is a very steep and winding road coming from Southington into Berlin. I would venture one of the most dangerous roads in Berlin.

The three major curves of that road have the most damage (on the right side coming down from Southington). They did pave part of this road last year in a small section near the new development. Because of these pot holes and deep groves, people coming down this curvy dangerous road will often drive in the wrong lane to avoid these holes. This creates a very dangerous situation. Norton Road is steep and curvy, but not as dangerous as Reservoir Road as it has wider lanes allowing you to avoid some of the pot holes without going into the other lane. The worst pot hole is at the end of Norton Road at Worthington Ridge (at the stop sign) that is 1.5 feet deep and 3 feet wide. There are also multiple others on this road. The state cannot do a thing because these are local roads. Tina M. Santilli Berlin

Out of control To the editor: Why is no yes? I amended a motion in last week’s Town Council meeting to ensure the tax payers of Berlin do not exceed their expectations ($47,328,170) on the town’s portion of the debt for our high school renovation. My no to the final motion was yes to renovating our high school, but no to a loophole that could cost Berlin taxpayers a greater debt than they anticipated when the referendum for the high school was approved. Although much praise has been given to obtaining a bailout of $15 million dollars from the state (our other taxes that are always going up), there continues to be a one party mentality in Berlin and the state. For months there have been efforts to prevent Berlin citizens from considering whether they could support a project that has gone from $69 to $84 million. The state legislation See Letters, next page

Government Meetings

Thursday, June 27 Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, BOE meeting room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Monday, July 1 Historic District, Town Hall, Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall, Room 8, 7 p.m.

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You asked, we listened By Helen Aveline Many of you, especially seniors, have asked repeatedly for more daytime programming. In response, the library is pleased to announce an afternoon book discussion this summer. The Senior Center will host this event. Have you ever dreamed about changing your life, leaving your home and friends behind, trying something completely new? Our summer book discussion pick is for you! “A Year on Ladybug Farm,” by Donna Ball, is a light, humorous read — the perfect book for a summer afternoon. The story centers around three middle-aged friends, Lindsey, Bridget, and Cici. Their children grown, their husbands gone, they find themselves alone. Tired of always dreaming and never doing, they decide to pool their funds to purchase a run-down mansion/farm in the Shenandoah Valley. Uprooting themselves from their comfortable lives in the suburbs, the three friends move to the new home they name Ladybug Farm. Here they feel they can reinvent their lives. What they find is that they

Open Book have taken on a home improvement challenge of epic proportions. Over the course of a year they deal with wayward sheep, a garden thief, a livein ghost, a runaway teenager and, yes, a ladybug infestation. These overwhelming obstacles make them question their decision. Ultimately they learn that they are not too old to change their lives, and that sometimes the best things can happen when everything goes wrong. Author Donna Ball has written over eighty works of fiction, including sequels to A Year on Ladybug Farm. She lives in the Northeast Georgia Mountains in a restored Victorian barn, the inspiration for this book. A Year on Ladybug Farm has something for everyone. Whether you cook, garden, farm or just like to read, it is a treat not to be missed. These women will inspire you and make you laugh.

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Two seconds or less By Linda Rouleau It’s almost time. On July 3, the 2 Seconds or Less team is headed back to Zimbabwe to continue its work at several primary schools. We couldn’t be more excited to be returning to Zimbabwe for our third time since our charity was established in December 2011. We will be establishing sustainable nutrition gardens, distributing sack gardens for the villages, and drilling water wells. Kelsey Hare, a Berlin native, began 2 Seconds or Less, a not-for-profit charity, along with her best friend, Christie Heimbach, from Lairdsville, Pa. They met at Messiah College in Pennsylvania and discovered, while studying, that every two seconds or less someone in the world dies from malnutrition. This statistic touched them in such a way that they decided they needed to do something about it, leading to the start of 2SOL. They have been blessed with the support of many people who have believed in them and their mission. They now have a team of 10

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was written to prevent any possible citizen petition to live with the budget they had approved or not. I am for renovating our high school and have been from the beginning, but within an approved budget. At this point, Berlin taxpayers will not know whether this project will cost them more than they understood ($47,328,170) until well after the project is finished. The incentive and possibility of staying within a budget was lost by the town’s majori-

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Christie Heimbach, left, and Kelsey Hare, right, with students from the Mapfeni Primary School in Zimbabwe, Africa, during a mission in 2012. volunteers who dedicate a majority of their free time to feed the hungry in Africa. No one in this organization receives a salary, but provides their services absolutely free, so that 100 percent of donations go directly to feed the poor. If you’d like to help 2SOL make a difference in the lives of the impoverished in Zimbabwe, a fundraiser is scheduled at the Friendly’s Restaurants in Newington for June 27. Twenty percent of your check will go to 2SOL so we can continue on with the projects in Zimbabwe. Also, Outback Steak-

house scheduled a fundraiser for June 30, at the North Haven and Southington locations. Ten percent of those checks will go to 2SOL. A coupon has to accompany your visit, which can be obtained at www.facebook.com/#!/event s/673132836046734/ (for the Newington Friendly’s), www.facebook.com/#!/event s/480239165385700/ (for the Outback Steakhouse). Also, donations can be made on either site, or at www.2SOL.com. Linda Rouleau is a volunteer with 2 Seconds or Less and a Berlin resident.

ty party nearly a year ago when we could have for no additional architectural fees required the architect to design our high school to meet our budget. Instead, knowingly over budget, we plowed ahead, fearing rising costs, to bid to find out the ‘actual’ over budget costs are the same as was predicted then. Berlin citizens should consider restoring balance in our town’s leadership this November before the town’s next major project, the police station, goes out of control. Dave Evans Berlin Republican Town Councilor

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Continued from page 10 Please join us on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m., at the Senior Center, for an engaging discussion. Copies of the book, including some large print copies, are available at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Signup is required. To register, please come in, or contact the library at (860) 828-7125. Discussion will be led by a library staff member. Helen Aveline is library director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Aveline is a guest columnist for The Berlin Citizen and can be reached at haveline@town. berlin.ct.us.

Has Facebook lost its cutting- edge luster? The social media site has evolved broadly since its initial college-exclusive platform, expanding to incorporate any interested users while helping redefine how communication occurs on a daily basis. On the digital road here, there have been bumps aplenty. Remember the aesthetically unappealing app era, when people could add functions to their pages like cheesy games and inappropriate images? And privacy concerns have never stopped troubling the international online forum. But Facebook may now face its greatest challenge in seven years of existence. People in large numbers are taking breaks from visiting the web page. Over a billion individuals worldwide are signed up for the site. According to an Associated Press news story, a study conducted by The Pew Research Center found that 61 percent of users go on temporary Facebook hiatuses. Reasons given include “too much gossip and drama,” “boredom” and not enough time to surf cluttered News Feeds. Any dip in usage is bad for the site. Facebook depends on targeted advertising for a majority of revenue. With visitation frequency dropping, the company cannot mine as much data from personal profiles to determine what ads to display, nor generate clickthroughs in as profitable bulk. Why the user sabbaticals? Industry professionals interviewed in the AP story offered interesting arguments. By opening the site to everyone, News Feeds are now stuffed with casual associates’ mun-

dane posts — “Look at my breakfast omelet!” — and important news is lost amidst the humdrum mess. In that sense, the web page has become as overwhelmed by uneventful, transitory happenings as our real-world lives. Thus, perhaps like email, Facebook has gone from society-altering, hypercontemporary tool to another unexciting, fundamental aspect of our ordinary routines. People check their physical mailbox, online email and also Facebook. We still visit the site, just not with the same passion and curiosity as in its earlier years. However, Pew also discovered that most people who take breaks inevitably return. Facebook will likely survive just fine, by means of what it has always does best — evolve with the market. Like email, it can settle nicely into its next role in the realm of ordinary. People can still sign on to catch up with long-lost classmates, relatives and friends. Parties, activities, fundraisers and other events are efficiently organized on the site. And major announcements — engagements, breakups, new jobs — are easily publicized through News Feeds. As an everyday communication tool, Facebook excels. Despite silly drama and dull posts — “Forget your breakfast omelet. Look at my frittata!” — which can make Facebook unappetizing for many, the site retains high value for transmitting useful information so effectively. Therefore, any reports of its imminent demise are exaggerated. In the AP story, 59-year-old New York dentist and four-year webSee Facebook, page 24

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Diabetes support group The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a free, monthly diabetes support group for people who have completed the hospital’s comprehensive diabetes group education program and seek ongoing support and continuing education. The program features a short presentation followed by open discussion. The group is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in the diabetes classroom, third floor, New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St., as follows: 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. Registration is not required. For more information, call (860) 224-5900, ext. 2079.

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the University of Connecticut. Even though she has been teaching for 25 years, O’Rourke said plans to go back to school to study autism spectrum disorders, in order to “be a better service here in Berlin.” “The state of Connecticut is working on improving and standardizing its identification process,” O’Rourke said. “I actually went to a (seminar)

at the legislative office building two years ago about Connecticut modeling after Missouri’s system because the numbers, worldwide, of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders is increasing. So a lot of school systems are increasing what they provide in the way of consultations and services. It’s something I’m passionate about.” Although O’Rourke said she has a special interest in working with children who have autism spectrum disorders, her “greatest passion is to help people, regardless of their age or abilities, develop an interest in lifelong learning and reach their potential in becoming happy and pro-

ductive citizens.” When O’Rourke first came to work for Willard, she said she felt supported by the school because “everybody works as a team with fulltime staff.” “As a special education teacher, I felt the services kids needed were fully provided in a good interdisciplinary way. Berlin has a system where the kids are looked at individually for what their individual needs are,” she explained. “Services are provided based on their individual needs and not in a manner of ‘well we only do it this way or that way,’ which it’s really nice for a special education teacher to be a part of.” O’Rourke offered advice to

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Justin Shanks gets his face painted by an artist during Photos by Lee Roski Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s Kiddie Carnival June Keegan Hannon tests his aim at the water gun game. 22.

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down here, someone just drove a car into your barbershop.’ I couldn’t believe what I heard,” Barnes said. “It was just a mess when I got down there. The car plowed into the shop a good 15 feet and took out the whole frontend.” Luckily, the barbershop is closed on Mondays. Barnes said the row of chairs that customers sit in is against the front window. “The chairs were completely taken out,” Barnes said. “Someone could have been seriously injured, if not killed. We can get the building fixed, but I wouldn’t venture guessing what could have happened if someone was sitting there.” Although the shop was closed on the day of the accident, Barnes’ senior barber, Enzo Degasperis, was there earlier that morning. Degasperis, the previous owner of the shop for 31 years, had just finished his weekly shave, according to his wife Valkiria Degasperis.

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George and Shirley O’Brien, of Berlin, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 3, 1943, at St. John’s Church, New Britain. George served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He co-owned Plainville Machine & Tool Company in Bristol until retiring. Shirley worked at Fafnirs for several years and then worked with George at the company. The couple has three daughters, Cheryl O’Connor and her husband, Daniel O’Connor, of Edison, N.J., Susan O’Brien, of Middletown, and Jill Parkin, of Arlington, Mass. They also have six grandchildren, Owen O’Connor, Colin, Molly, and Mackenzie Felth, and Rachel and Susannah Parkin. A family dinner is planned. The couple were longtime residents of New Britain.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. McDermott, of Vernon, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Jean, to Gregory John Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Richards, of Berlin. Lindsay is a 1994 graduate of Rockville High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1998. She is a center manager with Select Physical Therapy in Hartford. Greg is a 1991 graduate of Berlin High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. in 1996. He is an accountant with LAZ Parking in Hartford. An October 2013 wedding is planned.

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hoping we can change people’s attitudes towards those Continued from page 3 diseases.” Kasulis is traveling to many channel options,” she Cambodia through the Love said. “If you were to create Volunteers Organization, programs on TV or radio with information about HIV which is based out of Ausand AIDS, it’s almost going to tralia, and she is currently be the program that people raising funds for the trip. are watching for certain. I’m Since Kasulis plans to

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democracy. “There’s a lot of classism in Cambodia, but there’s also definitely a huge divide in terms of sex and gender,” Kasulis said. “Females aren’t considered as important. The country has been in a lot of political turmoil for many, many years since the Vietnam War era. They are still trying to recover from the war and figure out what they are as a government… It’s a social movement that hopefully will be fueled by media.” Through the Love Volunteer Program, Kasulis said she also will be given a chance to work with the community in Cambodia to create a children’s program — part of the budget she is attempting to raise — that will

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Red/White clash sets 2013 BHS football clock in motion By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

Berlin High football has long been a source of pride in town, but the school’s legacy was ratcheted up a notch 10 years ago. A program decorated by seven playoff appearances over 17 years enjoyed a more consistent stream of eight in the last nine years, which included the school’s lone state championship in 2009. Is it only a coincidence that the Redcoats’ rise is concurrent with the playing of the annual Red and White Scrimmage? Perhaps there is no direct correlation, but the event that coach John Capodice inaugurated the year he took over from his legendary mentor Al Pelligrinelli has become a fixture that reflects the pride and determination that characterizes the program. The White team scored a 20-6 victory, the third straight

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The BHS football team held its annual Red and White scrimmage recently. For the third straight spring, the White squad prevailed. spring that White has prevailed. For the returning starters, it was an opportunity to flex their newfound muscles of leadership. Underclassmen in search of coveted playing time had the chance to show they belong. Coaches in the days ahead will establish a

strategic foundation that they’ll fine-tune to make the most out of the time allotted for preseason practice. “We’ve built a program from the youth level to the high school,” said Capodice, who has forged an 82-21 record in nine seasons. “Everyone collaborates.

Everyone’s on the same page. “Going through spring practices reinforces what we’re doing. The kids have a good understand of our system and schemes. I believe we have a strong program.” An .800 winning percentage and playoff berths in

each of Capodice’s seasons except 2008 (6-4) surely attest to his claim. Capodice divides his coaching staff in half and while he takes on the role of observer, the factions draft

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Paladino captures CT Amateur golf title Press Release

Berlin’s Cody Paladino representing Wethersfield Country Club posted a 3 and 1 victory Saturday, June 22 over Peter Ballo of Woodway Country Club to capture the 111th Connecticut Amateur Championship. Paladino, 24, took a threestroke lead into the afternoon of the 36-hole final and never looked back. The win is Paladino’s second CSGA championship of the 2013 season. “After winning the Palmer Cup earlier this year, I knew that was validation that I could perform in competition,” he said. “This win proves that I can play well over an entire week, even when the going gets tough.” Paladino, a recent graduate of Baylor University, was 1down to Ballo through six holes in the morning before winning holes seven, eight, 12 and 14 to go 3-up lead. Ballo, 21,

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Berlin’s Cody Paladino, 24, claimed the 111th Connecticut Amateur Championship Saturday, June 22. had a chance to close the lead to two after reaching the par-5 18th in two, but narrowly missed his birdie putt to win the hole. “Being down to Cody after the morning, I knew I had to come out and play really well in the afternoon to have a chance,” Ballo said. “I made a great birdie on the second hole, which was a huge boost

for me, and I was able to battle back.” Despite the morning deficit, Ballo was able to capitalize on a couple of crucial mistakes by Paladino on the front nine and pulled all square with Paladino standing on the tee of the 27th hole. The momentum seemed to have swung in Ballo’s favor, but Paladino wasn’t flustered.

“Being 3-up at the break, I felt great but I knew that Peter would come out swinging in the afternoon,” Paladino said. “After the eighth hole when he pulled all square, I had to have a serious talk with my caddie Keith and collect my thoughts.” Paladino hit the shot of the match on the par-3 9th hole, the 27th of the match. He hit a 7-iron to within four feet of the hole for a crucial birdie and took a 1-up lead heading into the final nine, one he would never relinquish. After a pair of pars on the 15th hole, Paladino, still 1up, delivered a powerful blow, hitting his approach shot on the difficult 16th hole to within six feet, and needing just two putts to win it after Ballo missed the green. Paladino was able to hit the green on the par-3 17th and Ballo, needing to birdie, overshot the flag. “Reflecting back on the

past few years, it feels amazing to be playing great golf again and have my confidence back. It was such a special week and such a pleasure to be at New Haven CC, and winning today just made the whole experience that much better,” Paladino said. Despite falling short, it was Ballo’s first appearance in the finals and a tremendous accomplishment for the rising senior of Sacred Heart University. “It feels great. This is the furthest I’ve ever gone [at the Connecticut Amateur] and it was definitely a good learning experience for me,” he said. “This tournament is going to give me a lot of confidence for the rest of the summer, so overall I feel really good about the week.” With his win, Paladino becomes only the second player in CSGA history to capture both the Russell C. Palmer

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Keeping up with ... Former Berlin High School pitchers and current pros Mark Bordonaro and Matt Carasiti met up during spring training in Arizona. Bordonaro is in the Seattle Mariners’ feeder system. Carasiti plays minor league ball for the Colorado Rockies. Berlin High School’s Austin Lawrence competed with the Ridin’ Redcoats in “The Wrath of the Boneyard” Route 66 Series Mountain Bike Race, placing second. That finish qualified him for the state championship race, where he was runner-up. At the Boneyard race, rainy conditions made the technical loop course even more of a challenge. With approximately 500 feet of climb, riders wound their way over numerous obstacles. The race was held on the grounds of the Meriden Motorcycle Club and was a USA Cycling sanctioned event.

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By Jason Cunningham Ryan Preece saved his best for last. The 21-year-old from Berlin notched his second victory of the season in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour action on Saturday night, June 22 winning the Mr. Rooter 161 at Waterford Speedbowl. Preece, third quickest in qualifying, ran near the front of the pack all evening, never quite being able to find his way around the race leaders. But that changed late as a spin out by polesitter Todd Szegedy on the 159th lap brought out a caution and a chance for a green-whitecheckered finish. Preece took advantage of the late restart, passing Doug Coby en route to his second consecutive win and first at Waterford. It marks the second time in his Modified Tour career

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Webster Square Rd,, has scheduled the musical “The Andrews Brothers” for Friday, July 21, at 8 p.m. For more information, call (860) 829-1248 or visit ctcabaret.com.

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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.

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Pet meet and greet Friends of Berlin Animals Control has scheduled a meet and greet for Sunday, June 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 new Britain Ave., ,Plainville. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats and kittens that are waiting for permanent homes. It’s kittens season, so adults cars are often overlooked. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. View all adoptable pets are www.fobac.org.

Pet Adoption Cosma is a beautiful, large polydactyl. It’s kitten season and families are just walking right past her. This is frustrating to her since she loves attention. Cosma would prefer to be an only cat in a home. She is social and will never be far from you. Derek is one of the many kittens that will be featured Sunday, June 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. He is always upside down, for a belly rub, showing his trust in people. Derek has three brown tabby brothers that also need homes. View all the available pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.

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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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students elected to various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus, and recreational programs. The students are nominated by their peers, and selected by a Berlin High School faculty vote.

From left: Timothy Synnott, Brittany Sullivan, Kasondra Colasanti and James Dwyer have been selected as 2013 American Legion State participants.

Graduates Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College Krystalee Cerpa, of Berlin. School of Visual Arts, New York - Vanessa Kowalski, of Berlin. University of Hartford - Emily Birdsall, of Berlin; Carson Collier, Tomasz Dyrkacz, Kendra Engfer, all of Kensington.

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sition on the course and included stats such as driving distance, fairways hit and greens in regulation. Conducted by the Connecticut State Golf Association, the Connecticut Amateur Championship is one of the nation’s oldest state amateur golf championships. The challenging format tests the state’s best amateur golfers over two rounds of stroke play to determine the low 32 match play qualifiers. Two rounds of match play each day culminate in a 36hole final to crown the top amateur player in Connecticut. The CSGA is back in action July 8-11, when it hosts the Connecticut Junior Amateur Championship at Watertown Golf Club. Admission is free. For more information on Connecticut Junior Amateur, visit CTJunior.com. —CSGA

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“He was there 20 minutes before it happened,” she said. “Thank God he left because otherwise he would have been dead and I would be lighting a candle at the shop. His station is right where the lady drove through the wall.” “The accident could have made a pizza out of me,” said Enzo Degasperis, who retired a year ago and sold the shop to Barnes. Degasperis works part-time as a barber. The shop has been in existence since the 1950s. Barnes said he is not too worried about damage costs because of insurance coverage. His main concern is losing business. “We have three barbers that work here that look to this as their livelihood and every day we remain closed is

not good,” Barnes said, adding that a temporary front end is already in place and an electrician is on scene. “We are optimistic; we could be open for business by Thursday (June 27). It’s pretty ugly in front of the shop, but we are getting the inside cleaned up nicely. Customers will be able to come through the back entrance.” According to Lentini, Angeli-Wolman was cited for an unsafe movement and has been referred to the state Department of Motor Vehicles to be retested for her driver’s license. “We had people drive through buildings before,” Lentini said. “It’s not a common occurrence but it happens every once in a while. It seems to be more of an elderly thing, usually. In all my 25 years here, we might have had two or three accidents of this nature in town.”

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Pictured is Corinne Terlecky, at piano, who leads Travelin’ Prayer in song.

Rejoice in faith The Berlin Congregational Church welcomed Travelin’ Prayer, a community-based choir from Berlin, and Hysongs, at a recent concert held at the church. Travelin’ Prayer is under the direction of Berlin musician and teacher Corinne Terlecky, while Hysongs is comprised of the father-wife-son group of Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong. The Hyssongs travel throughout the United States and Canada, and perform more than 250 times each year in churches, auditoriums, on gospel cruises, as well as on television and radio.

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“the day that closes one chapter of life and opens another. This is a time of celebration, a reminder of all the effort…and a time to reflect on the past 12 years.” He referenced a famous quote from Mahatma Gandhi, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever.” “I believe not only for me, but for every student here today that the true meaning of this quote was discovered over these past four years,” Giaccone said. “Our job is still not done and we must continue our learning…We can never stop learning as we

never know when our time here will end, so like in high school, try new things, love all those around you and keep pursuing happiness.” Now that everyone is moving on Salutatorian Zaneta Subernat, born in Poland, wished each and every one of the students the best in life. “Every one of us has individual difficulties and outside factors that affect their own self,” Subernat said in her speech, adding that each student should pursue their desires in life despite those factors. Subernat will attend Krakow University in Poland in the fall. Before the ceremony began, the graduates gathered outside of Welte Hall to reflect on the past four years,

look toward the future, and rejoice in the excitement of graduation day. Ashley Gable said she is looking forward to studying graphic design at High Point University in North Carolina. “I want to go to college right now and I want to stay here at the same time,” Gable said. “We met so many amazing people and I know it will be a great springboard for the rest of our lives. The class of 2013 is definitely a unique class because everyone got along. And it’s a lucky one at that.” Ryan Marquis said BHS prepared him for his future. “Berlin High School has a great staff and a great school climate,” Marquis said.

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REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2012, are due July 1, 2013 and payable in full by August 1, 2013. Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before August 1, 2013

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Sylvia Dobrowolski said she is most thankful for the AP Studio Art teacher who helped her with college scholarships. She is attending the University of Hartford to pursue drawing and painting and said she “couldn’t have done it without the support.” Other students, like Blake Haskins, did not spend all four years at the high school. Haskins transferred to BHS from St. Paul High School in Bristol his senior year. “Despite just being here for one year, it’s been successful,” said the soon-to-be CCSU student. Haskins said he plans on majoring in early childhood development with a minor in business. “The staff and guidance really gave me all the information I need for my freshman year of college. It’s been pretty fun getting to know everybody.”

“(The class of 2013) are really proud of this school and we thank them for all they’ve done for us.” “Now I’m looking forward to new experiences, new adventures, great memories,” added Marquis, who will attend Fordham University in New York to major in business. “But I’m going to miss the people the most. The class of 2013 is a great one and a very close class with a lot of different personalities. I look forward to seeing all that we can accomplish in the future.” Not all students shared the same view. Lawrence Betterini said BHS “prepared us to take tests that were state mandated and taught us how to do academics. There are a lot of life lessons I learned on my own that cannot be attributed to Berlin High School.” Betterini is headed to Boston College to pursue political science.

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Berlin High School Class of 2013

Photo by Christine Huskes/ Record-Journal

Ryan Marquis, right, and Thomas Degroff, left, pose with family for photos before graduation.

Graduates, cheering and smiling, line up outside to enter Welte Hall at Central Connecticut State University.

All were excited after the class of 2013.

Valedictorian Kevin Pirruccio gets ready outside to deliver his speech entitled “A Prerequisite for Deserving.”

Justin Gombotz, left, and Connor Bennett, right, celebrate graduation with cigars after the ceremony.

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HOUSES FOR RENT SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778

WANTED TO BUY

MERIDEN 3 BR, 2 BA, Centrally Located, W/D Included. No Pets $1100/mo. + sec. Credit Check. Call 203-715-7508 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

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

CONDOMINIUMS

203-237-3025

FOR RENT

Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

203-238-3499 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm

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 2 BR End Unit. Execellent Condition. On Site Laundry. No Pets $925/mo. Call (860) 620-9658 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 2 BR, 1.5 Bath ( 1232 Sq Ft.) In Two-Family House. WD Hookup. Granite. Clean. Great Location. Back Yard. $1300. 860 736-1169 or 860 502-5619 EAST BERLIN 2 BR, 1 Bath 2nd Fl of 2-Family. WD Hookup. 2 Car off st parking. Back yard. Utils included. $975/mo. First, Last & Sec req. Call Bob 860 982-0411

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

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

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

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 MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd floor Studio, $175/week+security. Call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm or www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 BR, 1st Floor Attractive Victorian. Walk in Kitchen w/ New Appls. Heat Hot Water included. Bus line. $700. 199 East Main Call 727-565-8362

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY WODATCH Debris Removal Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Contractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860558-5430

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

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2nd Floor New Carpets, Washer & Dryer available. Ample parking. No pets. $800 per month plus Security. 203-376-1259

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

MERIDEN 1 Br, Broad St. Near monuments. Hdwd Flrs. Nonworking FP. Skylight. Very attractive & private. $750/mo 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833.

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.

MERIDEN 1, 2, 3, & 4 BRs Starting at $580/mo. West Side - CLEAN Sec & Refs a must! Off St Parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. 1st Month FREE! (203) 537-6137

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Av a ila b le Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 2 BR W/D Hookup. Gas Heat & HW. No Pets. $875/Month + Security Deposit. 203 715-7508. MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor. Big Rooms! No Pets/Smoking. $850/mo + sec. Call (203) 631-9614 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 Room Available. First Week Free! Utilities included! $115/Wk. Available Now. Off Street Lighted Parking 203-213-8589 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

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.

EXCAVATING

GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

FENCING

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

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127

HANDYPERSONS

HOME DOCTOR LLC Small to Major Work. Outside, Inside, Plumbing, Remodeling, Roofing. Since 1949. Lawn Care. Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

HOME IMPROVEMENTS T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

GRASS CUTTING & Hedge Trimming for $100. Call (203) 630-9832

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE

**JUNK REMOVAL** 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

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

LANDSCAPING

JUNK REMOVAL

GUTTERS

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

IF You don’t have time to clean your house, call me. I will do everything you wish for a great price. Good job, fully insured. Call Renata (860) 538-7963 or Email: roniowa@wp.pl

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

DECKS

ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

HOUSE CLEANING

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730,CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

PROFESSIONAL Landscaping Service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

LANDSCAPING LAWN & GARDEN 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 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. LAWN Mowing, Spring Clean Ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318 COMPLETE Grounds Maintenance. Accepting New Accounts Comm/Res. Fully Ins. Sr Discounts. Call (203) 634-0211

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

RJ LARESE LANDSCAPING Res/Comm Lawn Maintenance. Spring Clean-Ups. Senior Disc. Free Estimates 203 314-2782

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

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

ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160

MASONRY 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 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 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 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

Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 Room Efficiency. Ideal for seniors and all others. Near I-84. $145/wk. Includes Heat & HW, A/C, Appliances. No smoking. Sec dep & refs req. 860-620-0025 SUMMER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868

MASONRY 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 SAMMY’S Masonry-Brick, Stone, Blocks, Fireplace, Walkways, Pavers. New jobs & repairs. CT 574337. Ins. 203-558-8989

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008

POWER WASHING

ROOFING

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

The Powerwashing Kings

CT Reg. #516790

Others Wash - We Clean! A Pressureless Wash Gutter black lines & Streaks Green Mold, Black Mildew, Dirt, Grease & Grime - GONE! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

203-237-0350

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

D & G PAVING FREE Gutter Cleaning w/exterior housewash. Add deck, patio, walkways, walls, windows and receive 10% OFF! 15% off senior discount. 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

S IM P L Y D E VI NE P LU M B IN G . Highest quality installation and service. No job too big or small 203-514-0434. Lic #P10286649 simplydevineplumbing.com

(203) 639-1634 ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Full Lic. & Ins #0619909. 203-715-2301 ROOFS R US LLC. We will beat any quote! Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding. Since 1949. Decks, Gutters, & Additions 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

SERVICES OFFERED

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 SIDING

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Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899

203-237-0350

WALLINGFORD 3 BR, 2nd Floor $1000/mo. Refrig & Stove incld. No Pets. Absolutely No Smoking Sec & refs. Avail August 1st Paul (203) 269-6348

Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

TREE SERVICES 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

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 33 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

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 MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week - plus security.

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Wkly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD Newer Double Wide. 2 BR, 2 BA, Central Air, Mint Condition in Up Scale Park. $79,900! Call 203-799-7731 Also available, Brand New 2 BR in Upscale Park. $59,900! Financing Available. Call 203-799-7731

HELP WANTED APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Maintenance Technician position for apartment community in Hamden area. Must live on site. Duties include: apartment turnover, fulfilling work orders, general property maintenance, & 24-hour on call rotation. Experience preferred in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, & HVAC. Competitive pay & benefits. A thorough background check & drug screening is required for employment. Qualified Candidate Please Fax Resume to 203-407-0390 or email to: joanna@tagcos.com

HELP WANTED

CARPENTER Wanted Must have min 5 yrs exp., own transportation and own tools. Call (203) 237-0350 between 8-4

GUARD Looking for someone to patrol private property. Reply: PO Box 373 Middlefield, CT 06455

CHEMICAL OPERATOR HS diploma required. 2+ yrs experience. Great pay & benefits! BYK USA, 524 S. Cherry St. Wallingford Fax: 203.303.3286

OFFICE ASSISTANT (P/T) The Central CT Health District is accepting applications for the position of PT Office Assistant (15 hrs/week-flexible schedule). Duties include phones, data entry, record keeping and filing. MS Office, data entry, & e-mail skills necessary. Successful candidate may be required to serve as Board Secretary. Board meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the 3rd Thurs of each month. Applications & a job description are available at the Central CT Health District office, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109, 860-721-2818 or online at www.ccthd.org & must be received by 4 pm on Friday, July 19, 2013.

COMMUNITY Church Seeks an Experienced Part Time Secretary 12 hours per week. Proficiency in MS Office and social media required. Send resume to SPRC Chair, P.O. Box 4702 Wallingford, CT 06492 jeffreydeanjoy@gmail.com 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 DRIVERS - Hunter’s Ambulance currently has openings for full time and part time drivers with CDL with PS endorsed classification in our Special Transportation Division driving school children. Applications are also being accepted for positions driving wheelchair vans which does not require a CDL license. Successful applicants will require a high school diploma or GED and a clean driving record. Hunter’s offers competitive wages a new employee incentive bonus and excellent working conditions. Apply in person at 450 West Main Street, (Bldg 3) Meriden or online at www.huntersamb.com EOE General Help/Customer Service

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

WALLINGFORD 2BR. 2nd FL. 3 Hall Avenue. Appliances included. No pets. $800/month Plus security. (203) 269-5980

ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOFING

Gonzalez Construction

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

(203) 639-1634

POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899

WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st Floor. Newly renovated. Stove & refrigerator incl. WD hookup. No Smoking. No pets. $1,000. 203-464-7880 or 203-294-9010

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

PAVING

PLUMBING

WALLINGFORD 1 BR Apt $750 / month. On private setting. Culde-sac location. Close to highways, off of Rte 68. 1 car garage, extra storage. Stove & refrigerator incl. No dogs. Cats allowed. New bath. Fresh paint. Contact Deborah Masella at H Pierce Realty 203 410-6759

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.

Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

SIDING

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

HELP WANTED

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 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

The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING COMPANY LOOKING FOR 1ST, 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE OPERATOR Clean working environment. Includes medical benefits, Vacation, Holiday, Retirement Fund. Mandatory drug testing. Will Train. Please Apply to: ALL MOLDED PLASTICS CO. 3 (B) Fairfield Blvd. Wallingford, CT 06492 Between Hours 9AM to 3PM (203) 269-2440 PLASTIC Material Handler PT. Apply at Poly Mold, 951 So. Meriden Rd, Cheshire, between 9 & 3. No phone calls please PLUMBER For New Residential Construction. Must have full knowledge of rough and trim plumbing. Must be fast and neat. If you’re just looking for a plumbing job, do not apply. We’re looking for a serious energetic plumber. Sheehy Plumbing Mon - Fri 8-4 (203) 284-9100 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. TOWN OF PLAINVILLE Has The Following Openings: Office Assistant 1, Town Planner/ Economic Development Director and PT Police Dispatcher. Visit our Website at www.plainvillect.com For Job Details WANTED Person to run various woodworking equipment, molder, etc. Must have some exp. Apply at Jawor Lumber, 1068 North Farms Rd., Wallingford. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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 WOMAN With 28 yrs exp will watch your child in your home. FT, PT, before & after school, will transport. (203) 237-1534

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 27, 2013

THANK YOU!

The Berlin High School Class of 2013 and the All Night Graduation Committee would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of our program sponsors for their contributions. Their generosity helped make the event truly memorable for this year’s graduating class. Hershcopf Orthodontics John Calcagni Junior Women’s of Berlin Kenwood Auto Mastrianni & Seguljic, LLC Attorneys at Law Peter Paul Electronics Sirois Tool Company Suburban Stationers, Inc. TOMZ Corporation Women’s Auxiliary South Kensington Vol. Fire Dept. New Britain Transportation Co, Inc. Friend ADF Industries Aqua Turf Club Brierley-Johnson Florist Farrell Funeral Home Gary & Kathy Brochu Gregory O. Dehm Painting & Decorating Hubbard Elementary School PTO IPIC-Italian Political Club Joey Garlic’s John Bogden Insurance Kevin F. O’Rourke CPA, LLC Richard G.Viagrande, DMD Richard H. Pentore,Attny At Law Rotary Club of Kensington/Berlin Sunrise The E.R. Hitchcock Co, Inc. In Kind A&S Travel Center AAA Achieve Financial Credit Union Arkema Attorney Paul Argazzi Bella Pizza Berlin Board of Education

Berlin Bowl Berlin Police Department Bill’s Pizza Cambridge Specialty Central Connecticut Chiropractic PC Central Pizza Creations Hair Salon Dairy Queen Dunkin Donuts Empire Pizza Ford Motor Company Garrett’s Barber Shop Guida’s Dairy Kensington Dry Cleaners Kensington Market McDonald’s Mickey Finn’s Morande Ford NBC CT New Britain Transportation Co, Inc. Pineloft Pizza Portofino’s Powerhouse Gym Price Chopper Rock Cats Baseball Safari Golf Slider’s Steve’s Place Stew Leonards Stone Academy Stop n Shop of Berlin The Berlin Citizen The Cutting Edge Veggie World William R. Nemphos, CRPC, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Wireless Zone

The Berlin High School All Night Graduation is a safe, drug and alcohol free event held on Graduation Night. This program is the culmination of many volunteer hours from parents, family, friends and educators. The All Night Graduation is the last momentous event for all of the graduates as they transition from Berlin Schools.

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Platinum Berlin Lions Agricultural Fair, Inc. Gold BHS Boosters Assoc. Cambridge Specialty Co, Inc. Jensen Fabricating Engineers, Inc. Tri-Star Industries, Inc. Donald and Beverly Harris HPC Food Service Silver 30 PAC/Mr. Joseph Aresimowic Berlin Police Union Burnside Ice, LLC CARSTAR of Berlin Connecticut Tire, Inc. Czepiga Daly Dillman, LLC Okay Industries, Inc. Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Thaddeus Michalski D.M.D. Tomasso Brothers, Inc. Willard PTO JLN Consulting, LLC Canine Design Brown & Associates Surveying Services, LLC Bronze Absolute Auto Center, Inc. Achieve Financial Credit Union Animal Hospital of Berlin, LLC Berlin Batting Cages Berlin Polish Political Club Carol and Richard Paskiewicz Central Connecticut Chiropractic, PC Central CT Lawn Service Dr. Dennis Gianoli D.D.S., P.C. Edro Corporation Envoy Mortgage - Vin Biscoglio Griswold Elementary School PTO