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High expectations for first Hero Games By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
A new kind of fundraiser is coming to Berlin in the form of the firstever Hero Games, a grueling competition featuring eight physical challenges, including a giant tire flip, a fire truck pull, an obstacle course, and a 2-mile run. Teams of firefighters, police officers, and civilians will compete against each other in these challenging, boot camp-inspired games. The event will be held Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Berlin fairgrounds. The family-friendly event will also feature a DJ and activities for kids, including a bounce house and mini-Hero challenges. There will be food available for purchase from Kiwanis and Rita’s Ice. The police participating are hoping to draw a crowd to support the event and The American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, the Hero Games’ primary beneficiaries, according to Berlin Police
Officer, D.A.R.E. instructor, and K-9 handler Aimee Krzykowski. A breast cancer survivor, Krzykowski led the Survivors Lap at the Berlin Relay for Life May 17. Hero Games competitors hope a lot of people will come out to support their local police and firefighters, Krzykowski said. It was K rzykowski, along with Officer Brandon Lagueux, who approached Joe Forsyth of Average Joe’s Fitness with the idea for the Hero Games. Forsyth is serving as president of the Hero Games. “Our thought was we should go big or go home,” Forsyth said, pointing out that there are several police and fire teams competing, including officers from the Department of Corrections. The Hero Games is drawing competition from several area towns, including a firefighter team from New Britain. The games will culminate in a trophy-awarding ceremony and check presentation to
Berlin High School held the first Capstone Exposition June 4 and 5 in the gymnasium. | (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
Capstone expo wows principal By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The first ever Berlin High School Capstone Exposition was held June 4 and 5 in the gymnasium and featured capstone projects on a wide variety of topics, including speech language pathology, stem cells, poverty’s effects on stress, suicide prevention, See Games / Page 7 and sustainable agriculture in Africa.
Students such as James Moore exhibited and discussed their capstone projects with attendees. Moore studied how chemical engineering can help the environment, highlighting the use of switchgrass to create biofuel. Gabriella Morales used tests and surveys to investigate how important appearance is for job interviews, and polled students from ev-
ery grade, as well as teachers. UpBeat Coordinator Tim Synnott described his use of “Hamilton’s Method,” named after Alexander Hamilton, to divide responsibilities for the pancake breakfast between the 16 UpBeat houses (each one specializes in different things, Synnott said, and share in general projects). Hamilton’s Method was a See Expo / Page 5
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Thank You, Berlin, For voting us the BEST SUSHI in town!!! Mayor Rachel Rochette and the Town Council honored Bob Morande at the council meeting June 3. | (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
Council honors Morande By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Bob Morande, who owned and operated Morande Ford, Morande Acura, and Morande Hyundai, announced his retirement and was honored by Mayor Rachel Rochette with a proclamation at the June 3 Town Council meeting. “The Town Council hereby salutes Robert J. Morande and extends to him best wishes for many years of health and happiness in his retirement,” the proclamation reads. Morande, who has served as president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and on the Economic Development Commission, was praised for his involvement
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T that Morande helped to purchase. In working on the restoration, “I watched kids learn how their lives can be restored,” Johnson said. Before Morande’s 50 years in the automotive industry, he served three years of active duty in Barcelona as part of the United States Navy aboard the USS Altair. Morande, who has an ATP airline transport rating, learned to fly planes under the G.I. Bill and has more than 13,000 flight hours. In addition to his car business, Morande has been a used aircraft dealer for 25 years. Councilor Peter Rosso said that during his tenure at the DMV, Morande was a pleasure to work with. “It’s tough to retire,” Morande said. “I’ve had a great time in the town of Berlin, it’s been very good to me over the years.” “You haven’t seen the last of me,” Morande added, indicating that he intends to continue his involvement in charities.
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with many charitable causes. Beneficiaries include the then Newington Children’s Hospital, the Klingberg Family Center and the Channel 3 Kids Camp, where Morande continues to serve on the Board of Directors. “He has a huge heart for children,” said Denise Hornbecker on behalf of Channel 3 Kids Camp. The camp regularly serves more than 1,500 children, the majority of whom are underprivileged kids from the inner city, Hornbecker said. More than 60,000 children throughout the state have benefited from the Kids Camp. Mark Johnson thanked Morande for his support of the Klingberg Family Center, which Morande has sponsored for the past 18 years. Johnson said that on numerous occasions, Morande provided the center with vehicles that were sorely needed for the programs. At the Klingberg Family Center, kids learned skills involved in restoring a Ford Model
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The Town Council passed the proposed sign upgrade, a plan for dealing with contaminated soil at 889 Farmington Avenue, a property owned by the town since it was foreclosed in 2009, and gave Emergency Management clearance to apply for a grant that will pay for 75 percent of a new generator for an emergency shelter at Berlin High School. The new sign design was passed unanimously after Councilor David Evans asked if the second-highest bidder may have been cheaper considering the changes that were required, which include rounded edges for safety, according to Town Manager Denise McNair. The new sign design, which uses thicker aluminum that eliminates the need for “an unsightly frame” will also allow the signs to be double-sided with a “thanks for visiting” message on the back. The cost of these changes is $4,450 for 13 signs. The council also passed authorization to apply for a backup generator purchase
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Lego Club: June 24. Little Ditties for Itty Bitties: June 25. Mossy Fun - Bubble Snakes: Programs Friday, June 13 - Senior June 26. Parachute Playtime: June Center presentation: How to download eBooks, 10:30 27. Summer movie matinée: a.m. Program is for Kindle Fire, iPad and Android tab- June 27 LEGO movie. lets. Space is limited. Call the library at (860) 828-7126 to register. Book sale Tuesday, June 17 - Book Friends of the Berlin-Peck discussion, 7 p.m. “Defending Jacob” by Landay. All are Memorial Library has scheduled a book sale for Thurswelcome. Wednesday, June 18 - day, June 19 (members only Senior center Book Club - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.); Friday, June “Summer at Tiffany” by Hart. 20, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and SaturThursday, June 19 - Sit day, June 21, 9 a.m. to noon. and Knit, 6 p.m. Relaxed knit- All proceeds benefit library ting evening. No registration programs. necessary. Saturday, June 21 - Summer Reading for Adults, Teens and Children begins.
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Graduates Clark University, Massachusetts - Mitchell DeLorenzo of Berlin. Clarkson University, New York - Brian S. Freeland of East Berlin. Marist College, New York - Matthew Algiere, Scott Williams of Berlin. Southern Connecticut State University - Elizabeth Allocca, Nathaniel Blanchette, Lindsey Casasanta, Rebecca DiMattia, Juliana Farrington, George Kouzelis, Lyleigh Makowski, Robert Sambat of Berlin. Springfield College, Massachusetts - Samantha Shirley, Joseph Colossale, Molly Goldberger of Berlin; Rachel Keyworth of Kensington; Kimberly Rasmussen of East Berlin.
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In accordance with the Berlin Public Schools procedures relative to Confidentiality of Education Records, as mandated by both state and federal regulations, students’ confidential records should be destroyed when the data are no longer relevant for the provision of educational services to the students. Confidential records are, in no event, retained beyond six years following a student’s graduation, or the graduation of the class to which he/she belonged. Confidential records record students special education testing and program; these are not regular school records. Pursuant to these procedures, the confidential records of students who were, at any time, members of the graduating class of 2008 will be destroyed on July 31, 2014. Students had the right to inspect their records prior to destruction. Upon receipt of a written request, an appointment will be made for a staff member to explain and inSee Schools / Page 10
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Farmington Avenue site has contaminated soil from a history of manufacturing. Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney explained to the council that the remediation and redevelopment will increase the value of the lot – which is centrally located next to the site of where the new police station will be – and that the town will try to negotiate with a developer to share the cost of groundwater testing and treatment. Mahoney said that of the three options for dealing with the pollutants the town heard at the previous council meetFrom Page 1 rolling in,” Forsyth said. Watch a video featuring ing, this option would be the the American Cancer Soci- Krzykowski’s speech before least expensive, and would ety’s Relay for Life. leading the Survivors Lap at be more effective than the A great deal of planning the Relay for Life at tinyurl. next most expensive option at preventing groundwater went into the Hero Games, com/BCRelay2014. contamination. Krzykowski and Forsyth agreed. It is hoped that next year’s games will also feature teams from the military. “We discussed maybe supporting other charities as well, including the Wounded War25 Years 1987 - 2012 rior Project,” Forsyth said. Hero Games’ organizers expressed their gratitude to ★ Paving Is Our Only Business ★ the Lions Club for lending Residential - Commercial the use of the fairgrounds, and to their sponsors, which include Colt’s Manufacturing, and local bar and grill Heroes. “The sponsors keep the council and the Department of Emergency Managethat transportation from the ment may consider additional high school to supply the shel- options. The contaminated soil at ter at the middle school would 889 Farmington Avenue will no longer be necessary. The current backup gen- be dealt with utilizing soil erator at McGee would then capping and a groundwater be able to be used as a mobile recovery system by entering generator to serve as a backup the site into the Brownfield for the library and the senior Remediation and Redevelopcenter. The grant application ment Program. The council process may take more than a approved the town to comfiscal year, during which time plete the application. The From Page 3
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Joseph P. Labadia, of Boy Scout Troop 96, recently received the Eagle Scout rank during a Court of Honor held at the Elks Lodge No. 957 in New Britain. From left, members of New Britain Troop 96: Kathy Vinci, John Biskupski, Anthony Vinci, Scott Werkheiser and Joseph P. Labadia.
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Calendar Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611. Boys Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net.
Saturday, June 14 Flag retirement ceremony - American Legion Post 68 has scheduled its annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony, for Saturday, June 14, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Drop off unserviceable American flags prior to the ceremony. Bottle/can drive - Boy Scout Troop 44 of Berlin has scheduled a bottle and can drive for Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stop & Shop, 1135 Farmington Ave. Proceeds benefit scouting events. Rose garden festival - The first annual New Britain Rose Garden Festival is scheduled
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Walter and Beatrix are rabbits that were abandoned at the shelter door. Walter is one-year-old and is friendly and outgoing. Beatrix is seven-months -old and friendly. Both have been spayed and neutered. In addition to living longer, happier, and healthier lives, spayed and neutered rabbits do not contribute to the tragic overpopulation problem. According to the Humane Society of the United States, rabbits are now the third most common animal abandoned at animal shelters. Learn more about house rabbits at www. rabbit.org. View all of the adoptable pets at www. fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.
for Saturday, June 14, 5 to 10 p.m., at Walnut Hill Park, New Britain. The event, for 21 and over, features music and food by various area restaurants. A fee is charged. Rain date is June 15, 4 to 7 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 826-3364. Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays,
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DAYVILLE — Richard Howard Ladd, 83, formerly of Dayville,husband of Mary Patricia (Crompton) Hicks Ladd, entered peacefully into eternal rest on the Friday, May 30,2014. He was born on May 18, 1931, at home in Danielson. He was predeceased by his parents, Alice and Clifford Ladd; and his wife, Lucille (Lefrancois) Ladd. For over 30 years Richard was employed as a mechanical engineer at DANCO in Putnam. Richard was incredibly gifted and resourceful with his hands as he was able to build his own home with help from family and friends, which became the family homestead for close to 50 years. Post retirement from DANCO, he became very proficient on the computer and was able to design and construct custom kitchen cabinets and many other furniture pieces. Mr. Ladd, along with his wife Patricia, enjoyed many cross country trips with their camper, including two visits to
Alaska, making many new friends along the way. He also used his carpentry skills working through various volunteer organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, to build homes in Northeastern Connecticut and traveled multiple times to areas in Louisiana impacted by hurricane Katrina to rebuild that area. Mr. Ladd was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Tommy Rettig; two sons, Marc and John and his wife, Mary Ellen Maloney; step-daughter, Maureen Hicks; sister, Lorraine Wakely; brother, Leonard and his wife, Lois; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several brothers- and sistersin-law; many nieces and nephews; and his yellow lab and faithful companion, Beau. A memorial Mass will be held Friday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Church, 25 Providence Road, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450.
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Robert F. Coffey MERIDEN — Robert Francis Coffey, 87, husband of June (LaMontagne) Coffey, died on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his home of 63 years, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on May 9, 1927, and was the son of the late Francis Coffey and Marie (Klenske) Coffey. Bob was a lifelong resident of Meriden, and is a graduate of the Meriden Public Schools. Bob retired from the Connecticut State Police as a sergeant after 27 years of dedicated service. He was a Navy World War II veteran and fought in the Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He was a parishioner of Holy Angels Church, where he married his bride of 65 years. In the 1940s, “Irish Bob” Coffey was a semi-pro boxer who amassed a record of 44 wins and only two losses. He was also a proud member of the Sons of Italy Football Team, the Acorn Gang, and the Antique Veterans. Bob was extremely proud of his family, and shared stories about their
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accomplishments with everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, June; and children, Patricia Bremer, of Middletown; Colleen Kerelejza, of South Meriden; Deborah Berger, of Granby; Mary Hennessey, of Bolton; Daniel Coffey, of Berlin; Barbara Ladas, of Berlin; and Christine Capodice, of Berlin. He cherished his 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, especially Irene Jiminez, for their loving care during his last days. Donations may be made to Holy Angels Church, 585 Main St., Meriden, CT 06451. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday June 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Cynthia Linne (Weeks) Seaver BERLIN — Cynthia Linne (Weeks) Seaver, 56, of Berlin, loving wife of David Seaver for 33 years, passed away on Monday, June2, 2014, after a brief, unexpected illness. Born in Worcester, Mass. on Jan. 1, 1958, she attended Shrewsbury High School, was a graduate of The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass., and moved to Connecticut with her family in 1981. She was an exceptionally gifted teacher and gained great satisfaction being a sixth grade science teacher at the Thomas Edison Magnet School in Meriden. Most recently her love of music led Cindy to join the Middletown Symphonic Band, and although her time with the band was brief, she was excited about playing her clarinet again. She had the gift of being able to make many friends throughout her life and was loved by those who got the opportunity to know her. Among her closest friends she cherished spending time with her special Mother’s Group, life long friends. In addition to her husband, she leaves a daughter, Abigail Louise Seaver, of West Hartford; her mother, Alma “Penny” Weeks, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; three sisters and their spouses, Jane Byo and husband, Jim, of Baton Rouge, La., Stacey Miles and husband,
Michael, of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Karen Forrest and husband Richard, of Grafton, Mass.; her sisterin-law, Elisabeth (Seaver) Hocking and her husband, John, of Middleboro, Mass..; her brother-in-law, Paul Seaver, of Westboro, Mass., Kathryn (Seaver) Fogarty and her husband, John, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Peter Seaver and his wife, Sharon, of Live Oak, Fla. Cindy loved her nieces and nephews, Alex Byo, Daniel Miles, Stephanie Miles, Timothy Forrest, Bradley Forrest, Michael Hocking, Sara (Hocking) Campbell, Daniel Hocking, Katie Hocking, Beth Braxton, Michael Fogarty, Matthew Fogarty and Meghan, Rachel and Eric Seaver. She also leaves her very special friend, Debbie McNamee, who was a dedicated nurse for Cindy’s son, Justin, for over 22 years. Debbie’s love and compassion for Justin and the rest of Cindy’s family made her seem a part of Cindy’s extended family. Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved son, Justin David Seaver; and her father, Rudolph D. Weeks. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, June 7, at Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Cindy’s memory to the Thomas Edison Magnet School, c/o ACES/TEMS, 350 State Street, North Haven, CT 06473, with the notation In Memory of Cynthia Seaver. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com
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Helen (Blachuta) Filipek BERLIN — Helen (Blachuta) Filipek, 96, of Berlin, widow of Jacob Joseph Filipek Jr., died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2014, at home. Born in Meriden, daughter of the late Jacenty and the late Mary (Satalla) Blachuta, she was a clerk at Two Guys until her retirement, a member of St. Paul’s Church and the Berlin seniors, and an avid bowler. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Filipek-Rittaler and her husband, Bill, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Marianne Filipek-Lowry and her husband, Toby, of Berlin; two grandsons, Jacob E. Filipek Jr., and Thomas Anthony Filipek; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Jacob E. Filipek Sr. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 5, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial in St. Stanislaw Cemetery, Meriden, will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 300 Queen St., Southington,CT 06489, or to the American Diabetes Association, Connecticut and Western MA Office, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.
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Opinion Flag Day is June 14 Flag Day is June 14. Several Veterans organizations have scheduled ceremonies to properly retire unserviceable American Flags including Berlin American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass. Our Nations Flag has seen many faces, but, here are a few things that may be useful: After declaring America’s independence in 1776, our new nation was still largely unsettled. A variety of flags were flown that were typically homemade and reflective of the region where they flew. Our new nation needed a uniform flag to assist our country continue its momentum and unify the people. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: “Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white with a blue field, representing a new constellation.” After Vermont and Kentucky were admitted to the union, Congress passed the second Flag Act of
1794, which stated that by May 1795, the flag should have 15 stripes and 15 stars. This flag flew over Fort McHenry in 1814. The third Flag Act of 1818 reduced the number of stripes to its original 13 and ordered that a new star would be added for each new state. Again, there were no instructions on how the stars should be placed, so flag makers placed them in a variety of patterns (circles-lines-one large star). In 1912, by executive order, President William Taft declared that the stars should be in six horizontal rows and that a single point of each star should be pointed
upward. On Jan 3, 1959, with the addition of Alaska, the 49th state, President Eisenhower ordered the stars to be set in seven rows of seven stars, staggered horizontally and vertically. Just eight mounts later when Hawaii joined the union, Eisenhower directed a new arrangement for the flag in which five horizontal rows of six stars would alternate with four staggered rows of five stars. This flag remains the one that flies today. Submitted by John W. Hackett, USAF, Ret. Post Commander, American Legion Post 68
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Invaluable programs at Hungerford To the editor: If you have an animal lover in your family from age 2 through grade 3 and are looking for some affordable local summer activities, I can’t say enough good things about the activities planned at Hungerford Park. I was disappointed to hear that the first program beginning on June 24 and 25 may have to be canceled before it even gets underway due to low interest and enrollment. My youngest, a preschool graduate, is often too young for many organized activities and programs, but happens to be the perfect age for the Popsicles Program and creative fun at Hungerford. If, like me, you are shuttling
kids all around Berlin and the surrounding towns for interesting summer fun and have a younger child looking to be part of the mix, why not try out some hands-on fun exploring farm life, cooking, and Connecticut’s backyard critters one day a week for three weeks at Hungerford? Summer Discovey programs for kids entering grade 1-3 allow children to explore habitats, insects, reptiles and amphibians, bodies of water, kitchen chemistry, pets and husbandry. Unfortunately, my older children have aged out at Hungerford until school starts again and 4H becomes an option, then we will be back using the resources right here in town. You may never hear the words, “I’m bored” this summer at all! Suzanne Helm Kensington
Government Meetings Thursday, June 12 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, June 16 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Mattabassett District, 245 Main St., Cromwell, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Police Commission, BPD,
6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.
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Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following summer programs: Girls Basketball Clinic - Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at McGee Middle School for girls entering second through ninth grade in the fall. The clinic will be staffed by qualified, certified, Berlin High School coaches and assisted by members of the Lady Redcoat girls basketball team. Sports camps: The Tiny-Hawk program for children ages 3 and 4 features soccer and basketball. Participants must be toilet trained. Monday-Friday, July 14 to 18 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Mini-Hawk program for children ages 4 to 7 features soccer, baseball and basketball. Monday-Friday, July 14 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skyhawks Soccer - Monday-Friday, July 21 to 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 5 to 7 or 7 to 10. Register at www.skyhawks.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office, 230 Kensington Road. Pool programs: Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool, Wilcox Court
in East Berlin, is scheduled to open Wednesday, June 18, 1 to 7 p.m. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Family swim Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Percival Pool, Highland Avenue, off Percival Avenue, is scheduled to open Monday, June 23, noon to 6 p.m. Regular hours are Mondays through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Family swim Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Swim lessons - Three sessions, June 23 through Aug. 6, at Percival Pool and Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool. All lessons are free as part of the pool pass program. A fee is charged for the pool pass. Registration for one session at a time. Berlin Dolphin swim team - For residents of Berlin and Newington. A fee is charged. Junior swim team for 12 and under; senior swim team for ages 13 to 18. Deadline to register is July 3. For more information, a summer brochure, and registration forms, visit town. berlin.ct.us or the Parks and Recreation office, 230 Kensington Road.
Free cancer comfort program Those who are undergoing or have completed cancer treatments are invited to receive a free 45 minute skin care service at the Oneida Holistic Health Center,16 West Road, Marlborough. The free, 45-minute sessions are scheduled for the third Saturdays and Mondays of each month, June 21 through July 21. The sessions are available to anyone undergoing or who have completed cancer treatment along with
their friends/loved ones, and medical staff that are assisting in their care. The mission is to complete the circle of care by establishing an oncology certified skin care action plan to hydrate, protect and rejuvenate the beautiful you; while helping you balancing mind, body, and spirit during your cancer treatment journey and beyond. Appointments are required. For more information, call (860) 467-6518.
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Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Call for more information. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and hearing impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511.
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Berlin Congregational: Vacation Bible School -“Weird Animals” June 23 through 27, 2 to 5 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Bethany Covenant Church: Summer camps -- June 23 through 27 ETC Music & Arts Camp for grades 5 through 8; and July 7 through 11 all day vacation Bible school and Fun and Games Camp for ages 4 to 13 years old. For more information, visit bethanycovenant.org. Kensington Congregational Church: Vacation Bible School -- July 7 to 11. For more information, visit www.kensingtoncong.org. Kensington Congregational Church: Chapel in the Woods -- Sundays, 8:30 a.m., July 6 through Aug. 31.
Special Taize/healing music service on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Kensington Congregational: Bible study -Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
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Click it or Ticket campaign a success The Berlin Police Department conducted a “Click it or Ticket” High Visibility Seat Belt Campaign, from May 19 through June 1. This is in conjunction with the statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. During this period, Berlin Police Officers conducted occupant safety belt checks at various locations in town. During this safe driving campaign the following enforcement actions were issued: Seat belt infractions, 216; cell phone infractions, 10; car seat infractions, 2; uninsured motor vehicle misdemeanors, 2; suspended operators license misdemeanors, 5; fugitives apprehended, 2; drug arrests, 1.
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Sports Rombola falls short Is Legion baseball striking out? in Class M final By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
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Redcoat senior Dan Rombola had been here before. On this stage, against this opponent, in these finals. This time, though, Rombola was looking for a different outcome. Unfortunately for the Berlin senior, it was just another case of history repeating itself, as Rombola lost in the Class M singles final to Bradley Orban or Foran in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday, June 4. Rombola fell to Orban in last year’s singles final, 6-0, 6-1. “It’s unfortunate that I lost, but Bradley played a very good match. He’s a very strong player, and I wish him the best,” said Rombola. “I can’t say that I played that bad today. I played a strong match. He was just a better player today, definitely.” While apparently onesided, the score didn’t do Rombola’s overall game much justice. The Redcoat’s net game proved to be a vital asset in keeping the defending Class M champion on his heels throughout the match, as Orban seemed to struggle at times with the pressure. “I was trying to come to the net as much as I could, but off of a smart shot. If I didn’t have it, I didn’t want to just come up off anything,” said Rombola. Unfortunately for the small Berlin contingent that made it to New Haven to watch Rombola play, they witnessed several frustrating moments for the senior that included multiple unforced errors.
“It may not have seemed it to the naked eye, but he played so much better this year than last. Orban was just good,” said BHS coach Rex Smith. “It’s so hard to see him work so hard this year and not get a win out of it, but there were some shots that he got off today that there was no way he got those shots off last year.” The match proved to be more competitive than last year’s final even beyond the final score. Having previously faced each other made for past knowledge of the other player’s game, yet both boys had expanded off of their skill sets from the 2013 battle. “We both definitely got better. He’s an all-around player; strong ground strokes, strong serve. I definitely think he improved his serve since last year, I mean, it’s bigger, faster, all that,” said Rombola. “In my game, I think that I became a little more consistent, better shot selection, and a smarter tennis player. But it wasn’t enough today.” Although the Class M tournament is over, Rombola’s career is not. The Redcoat, who had previously qualified for the boys’ state open tournament, earned a firstround bye in the open before defeating Ryan Foster of Classical Magnet in the quarterfinals, 6-2, 6-1 on Monday. Rombola’s semifinal match against Class LL champion Richard Ciamarra (Xavier) took place after press time. For updates on Rombola and every Redcoat this postseason, don’t forget to follow @BerlinCitSports on Twitter.
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Amateur baseball fans are paying attention to the high school baseball tournament, and rightly so. The two-week event culminates with championship games June 13 and 14 at Palmer Field in Middletown. But at the same time, American Legion baseball is beginning and that season is a frenetic, six-week dash to the elongated state tournament and the Northeast Regional Tournament in Middletown, which the locals call the Home Office for Amateur Baseball in Connecticut. Legion ball finds itself in a continuing struggle with other summer baseball leagues. It bills itself as the finest teenage program in the country, and in many ways that’s true. But in Connecticut and in other places around the nation, Legion ball is struggling. The number of teams is shrinking. In Connecticut alone, the program is down three or four teams, and Zone 3, is down to eight teams as Madison has folded its tent. The response by the state Legion has been to tinker with its state tournament format. Every year the state commission comes up with something new. This year, the top 40 teams -- five from each of the eight zones -- will qualify for the postseason. The zone champions will get a bye until there are only eight survivors from the first couple of single elimination rounds and in order for a zone champion to be eliminated, it would have to be beaten twice. Then there will be eight survivors who will play in two regionals -- Torrington and Stamford -- in a double elimination format. Then the two survivors will play a best of three.
It’s too long and too convoluted for the average fan to keep up with. It’s too convoluted for me, and I think I get it. One of the reasons the state Legion allows so many teams in is based on an assumption that unless teams have something to play for, kids will lose interest and teams will fold before the season ends, presenting the state with the headache of dealing with forfeits. Methinks that assumption is shaky at best because it underestimates kids. Almost always, the teams that have forfeited games -- and they are very few in number -- have done so for internal reasons. Oftentimes the coaching is, well, let’s just say is inexperienced. There are not clear rules at the beginning of the season about commitment, a team begins the season with small number of players and so it goes. Almost always, it’s shaky management at the local level. But it has been my experience in involvement with Legion baseball since 1966 that kids hang in there. Kids don’t quit because a team is 10-15. Kids generally like to play. Study after study has shown that kids would rather be playing, even if a team is losing, than sit on a bench when a team is winning. Another reason is that having 40 teams in the field creates more fan interest. Not so. In the years since the expanding playoffs were instituted in all its mutations, early round games draw mom, dad, friends and relatives. It isn’t until the final rounds are played that crowds get bigger. But with the competition from other programs, the Legion is deeply concerned about the future of its
program. That helps to explain why the National Legion backed off its plan to reduce the maximum age of players from 19 to 18. Small towns across the country protested, saying this further diminished its talent pool. It’s also the reason why the Legion in Connecticut has instituted a prep division, for eighth and ninth graders. The idea here is, obviously, get ‘em early. The underlying concern may be the reason that the National Legion has gone to pool play for its World Series. Pool play is one in which the Series is divided into two four-team divisions and the two winners play a title game. The reason? ESPNU will televise the title game, but only if the game is on a date certain. Double elimination makes that impossible. TV rules. Pool play has the potential to be enormously unfair. A team can come out of pool one at 3-0, and another team can come out of pool two at 2-2, winning a bunch of silly tiebreakers (runs scored, earned runs given up, ad nauseam). Then in one game, the 2-2 team can beat the unbeaten team and call itself champion. Double elimination? Forget it. But the game will be on TV, which means exposure, which means -- the Legion hopes -- more kids wanting to play Legion ball. Maybe this concern is the reason for the utterly phony attendance figures that come out of Shelby, N.C., the permanent home of the World Series. Briefly put, the Legion counts a doubleheader crowd twice. If the attendance for a twin bill is 4,000, the Legion says 8,000. Two times 4,000, because there were See Baseball / Page 18
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Parks and Rec. to hold girls clinic The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department will hold a girls summer basketball clinic Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26 at McGee Middle School. The clinic, held daily from 8:30 a.m. to noon, will be staffed by coaches of Berlin High School and assisted by members of the Lady Redcoat basketball team. This will be the first year that the clinic will be run through the Parks and Recreation Department. In years past, the event has
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two games. That means that when I went to five games last year, there were 10 of me. The Legion said that attendance at the World Series last year was 107,000. There were nine admissions in a 6,500 seat stadium. Ask your
third grader to do the math. About the only tournament left that is a pure championship event is the regional tournament. Eight teams, double elimination, one winner. Neat, clean, right. Too bad the state Legion and the World Series aren’t played the same way.
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Sports Track and field competes at states By Nate Brown
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The Redcoats boys and girls outdoor track teams competed in the Class MM championship meet Tuesday, June 3 at Middletown High School. The boys finished tied for 22nd out of 26 teams, finishing with only eight points in a very deep class. The girls had a much more impressive outing, finishing 12th with 26.5 points. The Lady Redcoats were led by their strong relay teams, all of which earned several points each for Berlin. The girls’ 4x800 meter relay team had the best finish of the day, taking second place with a final time of 9:46.98. The team – comprised of juniors Kristen Madeia and Sarah Hagen, and sophomores Jody DiCicco and Michele Grieco – finished three seconds be-
hind the first place RHAM team and easily qualified for the State Open meet. The girls’ 4x100 team finished in a dead heat for third place, tied with Wilbur Cross at 51.10. Led by senior Sammy Carbonell, sophomores Taylor Budney and Sophia Morell, and Sarah Daddario, the girls were 0.35 seconds away from automatically qualifying for the open meet. The Lady Redcoats’ 4x400 team finished sixth with the squad of Madeia, Budney, Grieco, and DiCicco finishing in 4:11.08, less than three seconds behind fifth place. Grieco and DiCicco both had success in their individual events, as well. Grieco finished fifth in the 3,200 with a final time of 11:34.25 while DiCicco finished fifth in the 800 with a time of 2:23.94. Madeia also had a strong showing in the 800, finishing
ninth with a time of 2:25.02. Budney ran well in the 200, finishing in seventh place with a final time of 26.92. She finished less than a quarter of a second off the automatic qualifying time for opens. The boys were led by their 4x100, which finished fifth overall with a time of 44.69. Comprised of junior Joey Inturri, sophomores Kevin Russell and Christian Lapierre, and freshman Mitchel Maslowski, the group finished only 0.39 away from automatically qualifying for the open meet. Lapierre had a strong individual showing, as well, finishing sixth in the 100 with a time of 11.40, just 0.10 away from qualifying for opens. The sophomore also finished ninth in the 200 with a time of 23.55, just one second beSee Competes / Page 20
End of the road for local teams By Nate Brown Baseball The Redcoats season ended how it began: with a frustrating, one-run loss. The top-seeded Redcoats fell to 17th-seeded East Lyme 4-3 in the second round of the Class L tournament June 3, ending a season much shorter than many hoped or assumed. After falling behind 2-0 after the top of the fourth inning, the Redcoats charged back to take a 3-2 lead after five innings. However, consecutive onerun innings by the Vikings in the sixth and decisive
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Berlin makes softball semifinals By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
The Lady Redcoats have advanced all the way to the semifinals in the Class L state tournament, where they were to face 19th-seeded Sacred Heart Academy. B e rl i n u p e n d e d s e c ond-seeded Torrington 4-2
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Health Briefs are scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at the Webb School, 51 Willow St., Wethersfield and Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Rocky Hill Water Pollution Control Facility, 80 Goff Brook Lane, Rocky Hill. Collections are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers should arrive by 7:30 a.m. Volunteers will distribute information and register vehicles as they arrive to dispose of items that are not collected with regular trash. Volunteers will not handle hazardous materials. For more information, call (860) 721-2824.
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13 states. Volunteers range from families with young children to grandparents. For more info, contact Jennifer Carroll-Fischer at (203) 910-0573 or visit www. freshair.org.
Fresh Air volunteers are needed to host children from New York City for the summer. More than 4,000 children, from 6 to 12 years old, stay with host families across
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p.m. The program is open to adults struggling with an addiction or a “stubborn habit.” For additional information, contact Central Baptist Church at (860) 621-6701.
Reformers Unanimous, a national faith-based addictions program headquartered in Rockford, Ill., has started a chapter in Southington. Central Baptist Church hosts the program every Friday night, 7 to 9
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is recommended by June 13. Participants who wish to have blood sugar screenings should come with an empty stomach for accurate results. Please note that no other fasting is required for any other screening. Walkins welcome and early registration available. For more information and to register, contact Roger Desai at (860) 796-2162 or email at raj@talentsys.com. Hazardous Waste Day The Central Connecticut Health District is looking for volunteers to help at the household hazardous waste collections. The collections
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Community Health Fair B e rl i n re s i d e n t s a re welcome to attend a free Community Health Fair, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vallabhdham Temple, 26 Church St., Newington. The event, sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation, plans various kinds of screenings, including but not limited to general check up, eye check up, dental care, screening and diagnostic mammography (breast screening),cholesterol, blood, urine, EKG and audiology. Three screenings will be conducted by medical, optometry and dental professionals to attendees at no cost. Pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians and nutritionists are available for free consultation. Participants can also attend two 30-minute free educational health seminars with medical professionals from the community. Hartford Hospital will p rov i d e a d i g i ta l m o bile mammography van for Mammogram (breast screening). Pre-registration for the check-ups and screenings
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MAZDA 1999 B2500 - Green pickup small cab. Good condition, brand new tires, standard, 4 cylinder, bed liner. 90K miles. $3,000. 860-519-3248 call after 5pm.
Automobiles Wanted Cash for any car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle. Any Condition! Running or not! I’m not buying for scrap so I can pay more in most cases. 203-6004431 CASH Paid for any Toyota car, truck, van or SUV. Any condition, running or not. 203-233-2989
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1963-1967 Corvette fiberglass Press molded, front fender passenger bonding strip. Hand laminated, passenger front inner fender skirt. Hand laminated passenger front upper surround panel from half headlight to windshield. Asking $300 for all. Call Mike 203 859.1664 after 4pm.
Boats and Motors KAYAK 14’ Necky Zoar Sport with Rudder, Lime Green, with cockpit cover. $650. Call 860 645-7245. KAYAK PADDLES Werner Camano. 220 cm. Straight shaft. Excellent condition. Used in fresh water only. Black with red blades. $175 firm. and Werner Camano 230cm. Straight shaft. Blue with white blades $75 firm. Call (860) 645-7245
Help Wanted BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MGR - Accounts payable, receivables, billing, job entry, payroll, quotes, Peachtree business software, phone, computer proficient. Min. 5 year exp., secure position, good benefits. Email resume and salary requirements to apptrac@yahoo.com BRICKLAYERS UNION - Seeking Applicants for both journeymen and apprentices. Preferably resides in Meriden. Excellent Benefit Package. 203-697-0820. FRONT DESK COORDINATOR - Needed for dynamic upscale salon. A professional who has a strong attention to detail, who is organized and naturally proactive is desired. Call 203.271.1264 or fax resume to 203.699.1167. LINE COOK - Experienced. Apply in person at TIME OUT TAVERNE, 100 New Haven Rd., Durham CT, or online at Timeouttaverne.com
If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. PLAZA SERVICE - Looking for Skilled bodyperson/painter. With 3-5 years experience. Please apply within: 12 North Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford.
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SPRINGMAKER - CNC or mechanical machines all shifts. Excellent benefit program for family security. Interested candidates should submit resume to: Dir. Human Resources, Acme Monaco Corp. 75 Winchell Rd. New Britain 06052. Fax 860-612-0407 or email: jdean@acmemonaco. com. Applications accepted during the hours of 8 am-5 pm.
MERIDEN - 2 BR home, finished bsemt, sec. dep. & refs. (203) 2381730, 203-671-8486.
BULLDOG PUPPIES $550+, POODLE MIX PUPPIES $350+, BENGAL KITTENS $450+, CHIHUAHUAS, $450+, PUGGLES, $550+. Shots. 860-828-7442.
TOOL MAKER - F/T at Aerospace Techniques. Looking for an experienced tool maker in Middletown, CT. Requires high school degree or equivalent, 5 yrs relevant experience. Candidate must have exp in partial or full machining of aerospace components, utilizing both conventional and unconventional methods. Responsibilities include: building engineer designed tools, refurbishing and maintaining manufacturer tools. Skills: blueprint reading, G.D.T., clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and helping co-workers. Able to source and order materials and components. Compensation is commensurate w/experience. Benefit package avail. Interested applicants may call 860-3471200, ext: 301 or email tcraig@aerospacetechniques.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/ out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Houses For Sale MERIDEN - Crown St. Ext. 4 BRs, 2.5 BA Cape w/ family room, walk out/ patio and deck. Large back yard. Call Quality Realty, LLC, (203) 2351381.
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Condos For Rent MERIDEN Condo, Lg 2 BR, Top Fl. Balcony, pool, spa, cent/air. E. Main St. 2 mos sec, credit ck. $800. No pets. 203 284-0597.
Apartments For Rent MER 2BR at Tracy Garden $975. H/hw incl. Some apts reduced to $895. Onsite laundry, off st prkg. 203-886-7016.
PROSPECT - NEW 2014 2 BR, 1 BA, 14’ wide, W/ appls., $54,650. Liberty, (860) 747-6881.
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MERIDEN - Furn. apt. 1 BR, 3rd flr, Pvt entr., GAR. No pets. Front/smoking. $575 + utils. Sec. 1 yr lease. 203-681-0830.
Always a sale in Marketplace. MERIDEN - 4BR, 7 total, eat in KIT, hookups, off-st $1,100 per mo + Call 860-508-6877.
RMS W/D pkg., sec.
SOUTHINGTON - LARGE 1BR 2nd FLOOR, APPL, laundry, storage, parking. Heat included $850+ sec. no pets. 860-6288105. WALLINGFORD 1 BR, Judd Sq. Central air, No Pets, Good credit. $700/ month. Call 203-2653718.
Rooms For Rent MERIDEN - large room for rent, shared BA, many extras. Call 203-2389934.
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 105, Sun 11-4 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - 5 pc., solid oak, 19” TV inc., will hold all electronics plus more, $850. Call 203623-2461.
SCHWINN Chopper bicycle, hardly used, $100. 203.631.4597
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149
Sporting Goods & Health GOLF CART - Heavy duty,
SUMMER Program starting June 23, Mon-Thurs 9-12. Lessons every day, grooming and much more. Horse shows on Thurs for parents to watch. $200. Call for more info 203-265-3596.
Lawn and Garden FREE Horse Manure Call Mike 203-599-8915
Construction Equipment & Tools METAL - Spinning Lathe with tools, $500 obo. Please call 203-6302599.
Furniture & Appliances BEDROOM SET - King, 7 Pc. dining set, couch, love seat w/ottoman, desk w/chair, bkshelves, 5 pc. patio set, shelving, racks, lamps, pictures, mirrors, 3 pc. bistro set. All exc. cond. 203-2136066.
See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.
Wanted to Buy MUSIC MAX CITY We buy instruments & gear. Tell us what you have. Get paid today 203-517-0561 NAUTICAL - Oars, compasses, charts, bells, model boats, etc. 203206-2346. WANTED: Antiques, costume jewelry, old toys, military & anything old. Open 6 days. 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford CT Stop by or call: 203-284-3786
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. WANTED: Old designer handbags & vintage clothes (Coach, Dooney, Gucci, etc) 203265-5448 or oldhandbags78@gmail.com WANTED older wooden boxes, yard sticks, measuring devices, bottles Call 203-206-2346
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Swimming Pools & Spas HOOKER ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, light oak 5 pieces 11 ft total width. Excellent condition. $500 860-621-4201. MUST SEE - Deck chair, black nylon mesh rocker, perfect condition, asking $20; Wicker square side table, very nice, perfect, $15. Call (860) 384-1183. RECLINERS - Like new! 2 blue, slightly used in EXCELLENT condition! $200. each. 203 678-4478
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PUMP - 1.5HP, Hayward, & filter, $200. Above Ground pool ladder, $100. 203-200-9582.
Wanted to Buy 1, 2 or 3 Items or an estate $$$ CA$H $$$ 203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 STOVE GE Electric - 42” with 2 Ovens. Great Condition. Gold. $50.00. 860-830-9601.
Comm / Industrial for Rent
Miscellaneous For Sale BROYHILL CHILD’S BEDROOM SET- light pine includes dresser, mirror, desk, chair & twin bed. Very good condition. $500 860-621-4201.
$75. 203-248-2498.
LONG SOFA - High Pillow Back, Navy plaid, excellent condition. $450. Call 860-826-6597, Leave Message.
MEADOWSTONE Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/ Daily/Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/MC/Discover 203-2395333.
MERIDEN - 8,600 sq.ft., w/OHD, loading dock, 440 volt 3 phase electric, showers, 20 ft ceilings. $3,000 mo. plus triple net. 203-639-7306.
MOUNTAIN BIKE Specialized Rock Hopper with RockShox, Purple/Blue with Speedometer. $175. Call 860 645-7245.
Jewelryfolding, very gd. condit.
MERIDEN - Wallingford Line, Large 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No pets. $900+ Utils. (203) 245-9493.
Meriden-Large, clean safe furn 1st flr rm, utils incl. Share kit & bath. $125/wk. 203-2383369. Leave message.
PROSPECT - NEW 2014 2 BR, 1 BA, 14’ wide, W/ appls., $54,650. Liberty, (860) 747-6881.
FREE TO GOOD HOME Male Peek-A-Poo, 4 yrs old, friendly, fun loving. Please call (203)3769196.
Miscellaneous For Sale GREAT DEAL! - Desk top HP computer, prefect condition, $99, printer extra; AM/FM clock radio & CD player, electric, under cabinet mount, never used, $35. Call (860) 384-1183.
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SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868
MERIDEN - 2nd fl., newly reno, spacious, 3 BR apt, very clean, no pets, 1st & last mo., Section 8 approved. $1,000 203-715-5829
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DREXEL Heritage love seat with slip cover, very good condition, floral design $275.00 Medium size refrigerator, white, $50, car bubble for storage, $35. Call 203.631.4597
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. Antiques. 860 707-9350
DEE’S ANTIQUES BUYING COLLECTIBLES, JEWELRY & SILVER. CHINA, GLASS, MILITARY, MUSICAL. ANYTHING OLD & UNUSUAL. SINGLE ITEM TO AN ESTATE. 203-235-8431.
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. discount. 203-634-0211
HELPING HANDS - Community Thrift Store offers house clean-outs and a donation pick-up service. Let the items you donate reduce the cost of the clean-out. Your donations are tax-deductible. Call Allen 203214-3038. PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
Carpentry AFFORDABLE Repairs & Replacement Decks, Porches, Stairs & Railing, Windows, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ Find years experience. Licensed & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.com
Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed and room addition foundations. Fully ins. 50 years in business. (203) 269-6240.
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL TODAY FOR FREE EST. CALL 203-440-3535 CT. REG. #578887
Junk Removal
A lifetime free from gutter cleaning
203-639-0032
JT’s Landscaping, LLC Lawn mowing & Full lawn maint. Comm/Res. Lic/ ins #616311. 203 213-6528.
Find everything at our Marketplace. WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK REGISTERED AND INSURED. FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATE. ANY QUESTIONS? CALL ED
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A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
Find your dream home in Marketplace.
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We do it all. 42 yrs. Family run since 1949. Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical to Odd Jobs. CT#635370. (203) 427-7828.
Heating and Cooling
Fencing
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Landscaping
Gutters SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Leaf- free gutter protection. Clean outs & repairs. FREE ESTIMATES. 203-527-1357.
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walkways, Patios, Stairs, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design & Renovations, Mulch & Stone, Lawn Repair & Install, NO MOWING. Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30 + yrs. WE’RE ON ANGIE’S LIST! Free Est. 203-2379577 HIC#0563661
PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
New England Duct Cleaning HVAC Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Fully Insured. Not to Exceed Pricing. Call 203-915-7714
LOPEZ Landscaping is our new beginning. Will mow your lawn, clean yard, do timming for a reasonable price. Call 860-670-3863. RJ LARESE Landscaping Res/Comm Lawn Maint. Spring Clean-Ups. Sr Disc. Free Est. 203 314-2782.
everything at our Marketplace. Handypersons
Electrical Services T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
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GARY Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.
GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.
A&A Prop Maint. Call us for all your landscaping needs. Mowing, trimming, yard cleanup. All size jobs. 860-719-3953.
Spring Clean-ups 20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad Spring Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Lawn & Garden
WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER WHERE GARDENING’S a Passion (203) 265-1460 ROTOTILLING GARDEN BILL WITH TROY BILT. NO GARDEN TOO SMALL. CALL (203) 294-1160.
Masonry A&A MASONRY. 20yrs exp. We specialize in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces and much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! FREE EST! #HIC0616290 ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs exp. Patios, Retaining Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652. PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
Plumbing
Roofing
CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395. Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured. Reg#604200. Member BBB. (860) 645-8899.
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099
Power Washing A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008 POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
It’s All Here! (203) 238-1953 ROOFS R US LLC
Family run since 1949 from major roofing to repairs, siding, windows, carpentry. We beat any quote. #635370. (203) 427-7828. YALESVILLE Construction LLC. Lic & Ins. #0631937. Specializing in Residential roofing. Free estimate. Call (203) 535-2962.
Siding
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
Painting & Wallpapering A-1 Quality Painting Specializing in Wood/ Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008.
A PRESSURELESS CLEAN The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 Visit the powerwashingkings.com
CT BEST PAINTING CO., LLC - Full service int. & ext. (860)830-9066.
Roofing
INTERIOR & Exterior Painting & Window Sill Repair chrisresidentialpainting.com Chris Gosselin, Owner 860 214-6516 CT# 625909 Lic. Insured. Free Est. MIRACLE PAINTING: Interior/Exterior Popcorn ceiling repair Prof pwr washing Lic & insured Free estimates 203-6001022
Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, & remodeling.
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Attics & Basement Cleaned
203-639-0032 Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
SIDING, ROOFING, WINDOWS, DECKS, REMODELING GUTTERS CT REG#570192 (203) 639-1634
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio. com
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In business 34 years Tree removal. Stump grinding.Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
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