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Pupils prepare for Peter Pan performances

A new way to vote on $80M town budget

By Charles Kreutzkamp

The Berlin Citizen

By Charles Kreutzkamp

The Berlin Citizen

Students at McGee Middle School refuse to grow up – at least until after they perform Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.,” a stage play adaptation for youngsters.

Sixty-five grade 6-8 students have been hard at work rehearsing since January.

“I love Wendy because she’s really independent,” said Katie Rochette when asked about her role. Wendy “really knows herself,” and isn’t the sort of girl who sits around “timid, needing to be rescued.”

“I always liked Tinker Bell, ever since I was younger,” Danyella Kaplan said. “She’s really sassy.” Danyella, who will portray the iconic fairy, has participated in theater for three years. “I just love acting.”

Nathaniel Hansen plays Captain Hook. A veteran of theater roles, including the Dodo bird in Alice and Wonderland, and salt and pepper shakers in Beauty and the Beast, this is Nathaniel’s biggest part to play yet.

Dawson Trotman truly enjoys his role as Peter Pan, who is “really con-

The council voted unanimously on a game-changer for this year’s budget referendum: voters will have a chance to advise the council, through a non-binding advisory question, whether they feel the budget is too high or too low in a second question on the ballot.

The council put the budget forward, with bipartisan agreement, signaling it was ready to be presented to the town at the annual budget meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at the McGee Middle School auditorium.

The proposed budget allocates From left: Danyella Kaplan, Dawson Trotman and Katie Rochette rehearse for this weekend’s performances. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen $80,423,149 for next year with an increase of 1.36 mills ($1 per each $1,000 of assessed property value) ceited,” he said. “In real life I’m not at Gail Dwyer,” Griswold said. “The Pit to a total of 30.28 mills. This is apall flamboyant … it’s really fun to play.” Band is directed by Marlene Brad- proximately a 2 percent increase Dawson, who will enter high school shaw and the assistant director is Juan from last year’s budget, at $78.759 next year, said participating in the Berrios.” million. This is the first year bondThe play hits the stage Friday, March ing for Berlin High School is havmusical is a “blast” and that Katherine 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March28 at ing an impact on the budget.

Griswold is “the best director.”

The musical “is choreographed by 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.. Tickets are available The budget represents substanChris Kuzia, with vocal direction by at the door or online at griswoldk.wix.

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Locals weigh in on ‘Aid in Dying’ bill The Berlin Citizen

Local residents swarmed the Connecticut Legislature with testimony for a March 18 public hearing on a house bill, “An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients.”

The law would allow mentally competent adults who receive a terminal diagnosis that will end their life within six months to be prescribed, and to self-administer, medication that will end their lives. Two doctors

must determine that the patient is terminal, psychologically competent, and acting of their own volition. Patients must make two written requests at least 15 days apart to a doctor. Two witnesses who may not have any family or financial relationship with the patient and must attest the patient is of sound mind, and making the decision of their own volition. Doctors can halt the process if they believe the patient to be suffering from depression.

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen told law-

makers the proposed law is based on Oregon’s 1994 Death With Dignity Act. Jepsen noted that only 59 percent of those who receive life-ending prescriptions in Oregon take them and that of the 859 patients who ended their lives with prescribed medication, 90 percent were enrolled in hospice and their median age was 71.

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Aid vidual who is terminally ill and soon to die to remain alive, against his or her will, even though he or she may be in severe pain or experiencing a quality of life they deem unbearable.”

Many locals weighed in at the public hearing.

Lisa Jolley of East Berlin called the proposal legalization of “murder of our most vulnerable residents … it is morally and ethically wrong.”

She said it would encourage viewing the terminally ill “as a burden, as disposable.”

“Suicide simply creates greater loss,” said Dr. Catherine Holmes of Berlin, a physician of internal medicine, who opposes the bill due to concerns about “the elderly citizen who is afraid of becoming a burden to their children, the under-insured who fear financial distress, (and) the disabled who already fight to maintain independence.”

Joseph Hodilla of Middletown said he supports the Aid in Dying bill “after watching my father die helplessly from

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Hartford Area Humanists, who sees the issue as a “matter of choice,” advocating that those opposed not infringe on the freedom of others.

McCann, a pharmaceutical industry scientist “well versed in palliative care options” said current treatments are “woefully inadequate” for relieving end of life suffering.

“I have cared for hundreds and hundreds of patients in the last months of their lives … I learned early in my career that not everyone gets to die a ‘good death,’” said Sharon Hines of Middletown, a A divided audience listens intently to public testimony at a hearing March 16 on an “aid in dying” bill.

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the ravages of skin cancer … it deeply saddens me that many, many people are suffering from the bureaucratic, profit-driven, self-righteous, ego-driven attitudes that prevent the peaceful exit from this life.”

Hodilla said that although he continues to attend Catholic Mass weekly, he disagrees with his church’s stance on the issue. “I came to the conclusion that my God is loving and benevolent and He would not condone this type of suffering.”

Winifred Keane of Wallingford said, “If I become helpless and hopeless, I would like to be able to choose my final days.” Others disagree, citing their religious beliefs.

“Leave this to God. Awful mistakes will be made if this gets passed,” said Robin Emond of Cheshire, whose father was diagnosed with a terminal disease, but recovered, and is alive nine years later.

“All life comes from God … do we humans know better than the Creator?” Ken Hugo, Special Projects Coordinator at the Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, submitted.

“What if we are wrong about a terminal state? We cannot bring that patient back to life if we have made an error.”

Still, some stand by the belief that the terminally ill should have the right to end their life.

“Perhaps if there were a controlled option like Aid in Dying throughout our country, many of the people who chose to use a firearm to end their lives would have sought out help … and found counseling that may have led to a different, non-violent outcome,” said Patrick McCann of Durham, president of the

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tial cutbacks from the initial $83.8 million requested by town departments, with the Town Manager cutting the budget down to $81.4 million before the council enacted additional cuts.

The budget will “continue to provide the services important to the town,” said Mayor Rachel Rochette (D), who said she wanted “to commend the Town Manager and all of her staff for really putting their nose to the grindstone.”

“It was a tough year,” said Councilor David Evans (R).

“We had to take a pretty severe look at the town and the Board of Education.”

“I encourage everyone, or as many as will fit in McGee auditorium, to show up and provide us their input. We will take their direction and make further adjustments as necessary,” said Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen (I).

Councilor Brendan Luddy (R) said he thought the council “could have done a little better on the number, but at this point we pass it on to the voters to get their opinion.”

Town attorney Robert Weber discussed with council members the new question for the ballot, where voters will have a chance to express whether they think the budget is too high or too low.

The town is required, by statute and by the charter, to ask whether the budget should be adopted as a simple yes or no question, but nothing restricts the council from

— Town Councilor David Evans (R)

asking a non-binding question alongside as to whether townspeople thought the budget was too high or low, using language found in other statutes and sometimes used by other towns and boards of finance.

Council members raised the possibility of attempting to add additional questions or conditional ‘if you voted yes’ language to separate out voters who said “yes” and “no” to the budget, but Weber advised council members to keep things simple. “Without further research I wouldn’t go there,” he said.

“We really want to get input from the citizens,” Rochette said, noting that turnout at budget hearings is lower than the number of people who typically vote in the budget referendum. “I think this may be a tool that will be beneficial to us.” After the referendum, Rochette said, the town will know whether the additional question was a success or whether it caused confusion.

“I think it is a good idea,” Rasmussen said.

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A year ago I was diagnosed with brain metastases. The best case scenario, I would have a sudden death. Unfortunately, I know all too well what the possibilities are, and when I no longer enjoy a good quality of life, I want the option to use aid in dying … (in) the state I have called home my entire life.”

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A detailed breakdown of the budget is posted on the Finance Department’s page of the town website: www.town. berlin.ct.us.

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TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WATER CONTROL COMMISSION Water/Sewer usage bills for April 1, 2015 are being mailed out. If you do not receive your bill please call 860-828-7106 at once for a duplicate, thus avoiding delinquent interest charges. BILLS MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2015. On MAY 2, 2015 delinquent interest will apply at the rate of 1 ½% per month as of April 1, 2015.

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not out drinking water meets health standards. We did not monitor or test or did not complete all of the monitoring or testing for the requirement(s) listed below and therefore cannot be sure of our quality of drinking water during that time.

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The event is open to all Berlin youth, ages 2 to 10 years old. In the case of inclement weather, the event will move to Berlin High School, A gym.

If held outdoors, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5 will meet at 1 p.m. and ages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 will meet at 1:30 p.m.

If held indoors, ages 2 and 3 meet at 1 p.m.; ages 4 and 5 meet at 1:30 p.m.; ages 6 and 7 meet at 2 p.m. and ages 8, 9, and 10 meet at 2:15 p.m.

For information regarding status of the Easter candy hunt site, call the information line at (860) 828-7100.

Youth fishing derbies The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its annual youth fishing derbies at Sage Park Pond, 8 to 10 a.m. The derby for ages 3 to 7 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18. The derby for ages 8 to 15 is scheduled See Parks / Page 8

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Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire is scheduled to Sunday, March 29 Department, meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Eskimo breakfast - SVEA Department, 880 Farmington Social Club, 999 KensingAve. For more information, call ton Road, has scheduled an Eskimo breakfast for Sunday, Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693.

March 29. 11 a.m. A fee is Boy Scouts - Boy Scout charged. For more informaTroop 44 is scheduled to meet tion, call (860) 828-9447.

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Covenant Church, Tuesday, March 31 Bethany 785 Mill St. For more informaPasta supper - American tion, call Joann Sawyer at (860) Legion Post 68, 154 Porters 828-7767.

Sunrise Rotary Club - The Pass, schedules a pasta supper every Tuesday, 5:30 to Sunrise Rotary Club of Kens7 p.m. A fee is charged. The ington-Berlin is scheduled to public is welcome. For more meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 KensGriswold Elementary School, 133 Heather Lane. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Parents Club.

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Pre-registration, by Friday before the derby, is required.

The pond is closed to the public Friday, April 17 and Friday, April 24.

For more information, call (860) 828-7009.

Morgan Elizabeth Rossi A daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Rossi, was born Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at 1:18 p.m. in Hospital of Central CT to Melissa (Smolski) Ro ss i a n d Scott Rossi.

Morgan weighed 7 pounds, 10.6 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Stanley and Elizabeth Smolski, of Berlin.

Morgan joins her two big brothers, Maxwell and Parker.

Spring programs The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for its spring programs.

Brochures are available at www.town.berlin.ct.us or at the Parks and Recreation Department. A fee is charged for programs. For more information, call (860) 828-7009.

Gabriella Liliana Foster A daughter, Gabriella Liliana Foster, was born Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at 11:44 a.m. in The Hospital of Central Connecticut to Dorothy (Puzio) Foster and Kevin Foster, of Berlin.

Gabriella weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length.

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Malloy said the grant will ford Line.

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Maternal grandparents are Stan and Lila Puzio, of Berlin.

Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Donna Foster, of Travelers Rest, S. C. Gabriella joins her big brother, four year old Noah, and big sister, two year old Carolina.

said. “We expect that the grant will allow us to build about 7,000 linear feet of sidewalks that will connect many neighborhoods to Kensington Village, the Town Hall complex and the train station.”

New sidewalks will be built on Kensington Road, Four Rod Road, Percival Avenue, Newton Street, Grove Hill, Langdon Court and Robbins Road. Rochette said this will compliment other projects underway including the train station renovation and the Main Street Streetscape improvement project.

Other improvements to the area are also underway, Rochette said, including the restoration of Deming Park thanks to a donation from the Micacci family, the redevelopment of the site of the former Kensington Grammar School by St. Paul’s Church, the construction of new senior housing on the former Knights of Columbus site, and the completion of a 9/11 memorial by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department.

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Sunrise service, 6:30 a.m., at Hall’s Farm, 282 Southington Road, followed by pancake Tot time - Thursdays, 10 breakfast in the church parto 11:30 a.m. Free program ish hall. Easter worship, 10 includes play, crafts, snacks. a.m. in the church. No SunDrop-in. For more informaday school; crib room is tion, call (860) 828-6586. open for all ages.

Parent/Child Playgroup Bethany Covenant Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Holy week schedule at The group meets weekly, Bethany Covenant Church, on a drop-in basis, in the 785 Mill St. Reeves Educational Center, March 29 - Palm Sunday, 185 Sheldon St. Playgroup worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Kensington is open to all who care for Life Together classes for Congregational children, from infants to all at 9:45 a.m. Childcare preschoolers.

Easter week provided.

Bible study - Wednesdays, Thursday, April 2, 6:30 11 a.m., in the church parlor.

April 2 - Maundy Thursday worship, 7 p.m. Child- p.m. - Maundy Thursday For more information, call meal in the upper room. care provided.

(860) 828-4511.

Easter Sunday, April 5 April 3 - Good Friday Festival on the Hill - The second annual Festival on the Hill is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the church grounds.

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT The event features lobster TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE rolls, strawberry shortcake, live music, a variety of artisan vendors and family enTO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE tertainment. Rain or shine.

DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: For more information, visit www.kensingtoncong.org. worship, 7 p.m. Childcare provided.

April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Open to all children 1 to 8. Bring a basket. RSVP to (860) 828-3637.

April 5 - Easter Sunday, worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

“Proof of Life.” Childcare provided.

Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m.

“Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.

Any person who is liable for these taxes and who does not receive a bill or bills should contact the Worthington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860828-5630, or in person at 1400 Berlin Turnpike, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from liability.

COLLECTION PLACE: Tax Collector’s Office 1400 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 OFFICE HOURS: Lynn J. Ferrelli Tax Collector Worthington Fire District

Mon – Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Holy week schedule at Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St. March 29 - The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Liturgy of the Palms, 9 a.m.

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ability to support all of the services we like, so when the opportunity to accept a highly-competitive $500,000 STEAP grant to continue our economic development progress is voted against by Council Republicans Evans, Luddy and Paonessa, I have to ask why?

Grants like this are competitive and a select few municipalities get them each year. It is unheard of that any elected official would vote against accepting a grant that would further economic development initiatives in their community.

As I write this letter, we have just been informed that Berlin has been awarded another $500,000 STEAP grant toward new sidewalks for our seniors at Majorie Moore Village Senior Housing and the Berlin Train Station. It’s shameful if the Council Republicans turn their back on local taxpayers, and at the cost of jeopardizing economic development progress, for a second time.

Michael E. Baczewski Economic Development Commission

How do you get teens into the library? Pizza is one answer for Jennifer Needham, Head of Children’s and Teen’s Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial, who is seeking local teens’ input on library programs.

Needham is re-forming the Teen Advisory Board with initial meetings scheduled for March 25 and Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. with door prizes and pizza offered to teens in exchange for their input on what programs they would like to see offered at the library.

Berlin-Peck had an active TAB several years ago. “I would very much like to resGovernment Meetings urrect it ... I don’t believe the library can serve teens adeKensington Road, 7 p.m. board room, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 26 quately without getting input Youth Services Advisory Board, 4 Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Planning & Zoning Commission, directly from them,” Needp.m.

Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Village Community Room, 5 p.m. ham said.

Tuesday, April 14 Thursday, April 9 Public Building Commission, 238 Teens on the board will be Kensington Road, 7 p.m. able to brainstorm, plan and Conservation Commission, Town Hall, Parks & Recreation Commission, execute library programs, 6:30 p.m.

Community Center, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 6 help design the teen section Veteran’s Commission, American Economic Development Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, of the library’s website, and Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Legion Post 68, 7 p.m.

Town Hall, 7 p.m. even help select purchases Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Fire District, 947 for the teen collection. NeedFarmington Ave., 5 p.m. ham said joining the TAB will be a great way for teens Historic District Commission, Town Letters Policy to get involved with the comHall, 7 p.m. munity, earn community serInland/Wetlands & Water Courses vice hours, improve resumes full name, address and phone The Berlin Citizen will Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. and college applications, only accept and publish let- number.

Tuesday, April 7 Only your name and town meet new people, and deters that are 300 words or velop teamwork and leaderless. We reserve the right to will be published.

Town Council, Town Hall Council Send letters to news@ ship skills “while having fun.” edit letters or to not publish Chambers, 7 p.m. theberlincitizen.com or The a letter.

Wednesday, April 8 Letters should contain con- Berlin Citizen, P.O. Box 915, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library tact information, including, Meriden, CT 06450.

Library To the editor: I take my position as an Economic Development Commissioner seriously. I support strong schools, making sure our police officers and volunteer fire fighters have the resources they need to protect and keep our community safe, and know that investing in our local businesses through programs like the facade improvement program is the right thing to do.

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“It’s really all about what they are interested in doing,” Needham said, with the many possibilities including Minecraft, cooking, gaming tournaments, movies, and book discussions. An anime and manga (Japanese comic book) club is also a possibility.

Anime and manga clubs are thriving at the Cheshire Public Library and the Durham Public Library. According to Cheshire librarian Kelley Gile, dedicated members of their anime club are proud of Cheshire’s wide collection of manga, the largest in the area.

Durham Librarian Karyn Leahy said that anime, manga, and graphic novels are all very popular with teens in Durham.

Programs offering teens practical advice on college preparation and financing have also proven successful, Leahy said.

Durham has a thriving video game club dedicated to the Wii game Super Smash Bros, and Cheshire draws more than a dozen teens every month to Yu-Gi-Oh card game tournaments.

Both Leahy and Gile agree that the key to providing teens with excellent programming is constant change.

“No program lasts forever,” Gile said.

“A lot of the time, it’s just finding something they will be interested in,” Leahy added.

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For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7126.

Spring book sale • Is This Thing On? • Friends of the Berlin-Peck Navigating the Digital Memorial Library has scheduled World - Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 its spring book sale bonanza for p.m. Technology discussion with Thursday, April 9, noon to 7 p.m.; author Abby Stokes. Registration is Friday, April 10, 12:30 to 4 p.m.; required at (860) 828-7126. and Saturday, April 11, 8:30 to • Sit & Knit - Thursday, April 2, 6 11:30 a.m., at the Community p.m. Informal evening of knitting.

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• Spring Storytime and rabbit meet - Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. learn about rabbits and meet some from Berlin’s Hungerford Park. All ages, no registration required.

• Terrific Toddler (ages 18-26 months). Mondays, March 30, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. Parent/caregiver and child. No registration required.

• Independent Preschool Storytime (ages 2 to 5). Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

• Babygarten (ages birth to 18 months).

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applications for The Kathleen E. Boudreau Scholarship for high school seniors pursuing a career in nursing. Applications are available at the high school guidance department or at the volunteer office at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. For more information, visit www.thocc.org.

Deadline is April 13.

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers several scholarships for graduating seniors and students already enrolled in higher education. Deadlines vary by scholarship and town. For more information, visit www.cfgnb.org.

The Knights of Columbus offers two scholarships to any Berlin resident graduating from high school. Applications for the Monsignor Thomas L. Greyish Assembly Knights of Columbus Scholarship are available at Berlin High School or by calling Terry Lescoe at (860) 828-9285.

Deadline is Monday, April 20.

The New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club plans to award

The library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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• Book sale - Berlin Free Library has received a large donation of newer books and CDs for its book sale, scheduled for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome.

• Library Tea - The Berlin Free Library has scheduled the third annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 25, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3344.

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Applications for the scholarships are available in the high school guidance office or by sending a self-addressed, stamped, regular-sized envelope to: New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1794, New Britain, CT 06050-1794.

The deadline is Friday, April 10. For more information contact, Michael Gorzoch at (860) 612-0305.

The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association is accepting applications for its annual nursing scholarship program. For more information or an application packet, contact Judy Sartucci at nursescholarships@cox.net. Deadline is Friday, April 10.

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More than 60 seniors rang in Saint Patrick’s Day at the Berlin Senior Center, enjoying a performance from the Shamrock School of Irish Dance, which offers classes in Plainville and West Hartford.

Dancers from as young as age 4 performed authentic Irish dances for the local seniors, including “The Saint Patrick’s Day,” featuring dance moves like those seen in the wildly popular Riverdance, to a mixture of old and modern music.

“This one takes a lot out of you, and it’s hard to remember the steps,” said Shannon Barry as she introduced the group’s finale, set to “Are You Ready For This?”

“They were awesome. I could see smiles on every single one of their faces,” said John Daddabbo, president of the local No. 3035 chapter of the AARP.

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Girl Scout Troop 66286, from St. Paul and McGee middle school, recently hosted a Girl Scout cookies booth. Proceeds benefit the planned trip to London this August to meet girls from around the world. Scouts pictured are: Julia Dowd, Audrey Jankovich, Emma Roski, Sydney Duke, Kristen Newman, Anna Houle and Isabella Marion.

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The group meets every Thursday morning, April through September, including weekly tournaments and special events.

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“I loved it, are you kidding?” added Johanna Meisterling.

Shamrock School of Irish Dance’s founder, and Barry’s mother, Sheila Stevens, said the school is a family business that has been teaching for 28 years. The dancers perform at many senior centers throughout the year.

Among the performers is one dancer who will be par-

ticipating in the upcoming world Irish dance championships, March 30 in Montreal, Shaela Barry of West Hartford, Stevens’ granddaughter.

Three other students will join Shaela at the national Irish dance championships in Rhode Island this summer: another of Steven’s granddaughters, Mairead Barry, Maryjane Johnson of Newington and Piper Normand of Canton.

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Dan Blanchette Dan Blanchette graduated from Berlin High School in 1969 where he was a standout athlete in three sports – track, football and basketball.

In football, he was a four-year letterman playing as a halfback, defensive back and kick returner, utilizing his speed for all three positions. During his junior year, he led the team in scoring and was a firstteam All-Northwest Conference selection. As a senior, he, again, was a first-team All-Northwest Conference selection as a halfback.

It was in track where Blanchette really stood out. He was a four-year letterman, leaving BHS with four records that still stand, 46 years later. In 1966, Blanchette had a fifthplace finish in the Class M 100 meter dash. During the 1967 Class M championships, he finished second in broad jump, second in long jump and fifth in the 100. That same year, Blanchette had a first-place finish in the Junior Chamber of Commerce State Track Meet in both the 100 and 200, qualifying for the national meet at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. During the 1968 season Class M meet, he finished second in the 220 and third in both the long jump and 100. At the Wesleyan College summer junior track meet that year, Blanchette was a member of the first-place 440 relay team.

During his 1969 season, he was the Class M state champion in the 220 with a time of 22.7 seconds and the long jump with a leap of 22 feet-8 inches, which was a new state record; the previous top mark having

Dan Blanchette stood for 21 years.

Blanchette set the following Berlin High School track records: 100 meter dash, 11.8 seconds; 200, 22.8 seconds; long jump, 22 feet, 8 inches; and triple jump, 43 feet, 9 inches.

In 1974, Blanchette was part of the first class hired by the State of Connecticut Capitol Police and retired in 1994 after 20 years of public service. He has two sons and two grandchildren and resides in Fort Myers, Florida.

The 2015 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for April 26 at The Aqua Turf. For more information and to RSVP, by April 1, contact Marie Siegal at mvs7581@yahoo.com.

Elizabeth Clements Capson Elizabeth Clements graduated from Berlin High in 2000. She was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, and tennis. During her volleyball career she was a fourtime NWC All-Academic team selection, receiving the Redcoat Award in ‘98, the Coaches Award in ‘99 while serving as captain of the team, and the same year she was a CHSCA/Hartford Courant All-State selection and participated in the CHSCA East Senior All-Star volleyball game.

Clements’ basketball achievements included being a four-time NWC All-Academic team selection, a two-time rebounding award winner, two-time free throw shooting award winner, two-time NWC tournament team selection, two-time Coaches Award recipient, tri-captain in her senior year, and, most notably, she became a 1,000 point scorer during her senior year.

During her tennis career, Clements was a four-time NWC All-Academic team selection, a two-time Redcoat Award recipient, a Coaches Award recipient, CAS-CIAC Scholar-Athlete selection her senior year, tri-captain and No. 1 singles player as a senior. She was also a threetime participant in the Yale Invitational Tournament.

Clements attended Brigham Young for two years before transferring to CCSU, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in mathematics and a minor in market-

Elizabeth Clements ing. She worked as an underwriter at Aetna before starting her family. She is currently a stay-at-home mom living in Cromwell with her husband and four children, Avery, 8; Eli, 6; Brenton, 4 and Camden, 1 1/2. Clements is actively involved in her church.

The 2015 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for April 26 at the Aqua Turf. For more information and to RSVP, contact Marie Siegal at mvs7581@yahoo.com.

Redcoats compete at states Klotz, Wejda lead team to top-10 finish

of 2:02.48 and 56.43 in the events, respectively.

By Nate Brown Sophomore Thomas WeSophomore Kevin Klotz The Berlin Citizen also competed in the State jda also had a strong showOpen meet, which was held ing, finishing eighth in the 100 backstroke with a time Several Redcoat swimmers Saturday, March 21.

The Redcoats were led to of 58.13. Wejda finished 14th were very busy this past their top-10 finish by Klotz, in the 50 freestyle, hitting the week.

Berlin competed in the who finished in third place in wall in 23.60.

Klotz and Wejda both Class M state championship the 200 yard individual medmeet Tuesday, March 18, fin- ley and fifth in the 100 back- proved to be integral parts of ishing ninth with 251 points. stroke. Klotz recorded times the two Redcoat relay teams

overall. The team of Klotz, Wejda, Wojtun, and senior Daniel Paszkowski touched the wall in 3:31.09, just secthat finished in the top-10.

Berlin’s 200 medley relay onds behind Lyman Hall and – comprised of Klotz, Wejda, Branford.

Berlin’s other relay team, senior Wojciech Kajzer and junior Adrian Wojtun – fin- the 200 freestyle, finished just ished fifth overall with a time outside of the top-10 with a 12th place finish. Paszkowski, of 1:46.46.

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The Bulldogs finished their regular season undefeated in the Berlin Parks and Recreation 3rd and 4th grade basketball program. The team is comprised of, front row, from left, Nicholas Vignone, Justin Lopresto, Matt Lopresto, Marcus Kelly-Johnson. Back, from left, coach Chris Skinner, Zachary Skinner, Kyle Cugno, Cory Cugno, Caleb Orde, Rory Mayer, Terrence Dornfried, coach Bob Mayer.

The Berlin sixth grade girls travel basketball team completed a remarkable season by winning the CT Girls Basketball League Jamboree Tournament, edging league rival Wallingford by a score of 17-16. En route to the championship game, an inspired Berlin squad bested Colchester, 38-13, and then handled an aggressive Glastonbury team, 30-17, finishing their championship season with an overall record of 28-4.

The team is comprised of, front row, from left, Molly Brett, Ava Dubuc, Jenna Zup, Carly Grega, Sarah Perrotta. Back, from left, assistant coach Jack Kane, McKenzie Kane, Amanda Moss, assistant coach Tony Perrotta, Megan Perrotta, Ting Fischer, Wynter Yovan, coach Bill Kane.

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Sobriety checkpoint results from March 12

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The Berlin Police Department conducted a field sobriety checkpoint Thursday, March 12 on the southbound side of the Berlin Turnpike south of Deming Road.

Of the vehicles passing through the checkpoint, 17 motorists were flagged by the contact officers for DUI testing or other investigative interviews. The results are as follows.

Number of arrests and charges (14): (9) motorists were cited for operating unregistered motor vehicles, 14-12(a)*.

(1) motorist was cited for operating with a suspended registration, 14-215(a).

(1) motorist was cited for operating without a license, 14-36.

(2) motorists were cited for possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana, 21a-279a.

(1) motorist was cited for operating without a seatbelt, 14-100a(c)(1).

Three motorists were instructed by screening officers to pull into the parking lot for field sobriety testing.

All three operators passed the test.

Programs at Hungerford Park New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled events and programs as follows: Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for children up to 10 years old. Includes egg hunts.

Bring your own basket. A fee is charged for non-members.

McGee Middle School students McKenna Evans and Ryan Terlecky were selected to receive the Superintendents Award. The criteria to earn the award includes demonstrating leadership, being a positive role model and maintaining high academic standards.

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senior Kevin Kennure, and sophomores Joseph Leary and Steven Miano finished the race in 1:39.61.

Wojtun and Kajzer also competed in individual events throughout the meet.

Wojtun took part in both the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley, finishing 11th (1:06.92) and 14th (2:12.27), respectively.

Kajzer finished 19th in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:01.61.

During the State Open meet, Klotz – the lone Berlin representative – competed in two separate events, finishing 21st overall in both.

Klotz recorded a time of 57.23 in the 100 backstroke and clocked in at 2:03.07 in the 200 IM.

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The Berlin High School Interact Club is collecting soda can tabs for children.

Thomas Knowlton, of the Newington Chapter of Shriners International, explained at a recent Interact meeting that Shriners is “more than just men who drive little cars in parades.” He explained the Shriners’ commitment to helping children and families in need through the Shriners hospitals for children. Their hospitals specialize in orthopedics, spinal cord injuries, burn care and cleft palate repair. Shriners is dedicated to treating children regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

By recycling the metal tabs from soda and similar food and drink cans, Shriners help fund some of their services.

Any support from the community would be greatly appreciated. Please send tabs to Berlin High School, Attention: Interact Club.

— Submitted by Nicole Cyr, Interact Club Member, collection chairman

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Kristen’s building owner Matt Florian. The store has about 500 dresses available. Last year, about 266 dresses were distributed.

Sue Saucier, director of Southington Youth Services, was at the store, formerly a medical office, going over this year’s inventory. She said the layout and fixtures were helpful. Old shelving was used to display shoes, and separate rooms were used for sorting dresses by size. Sizes available range from 0 to 22.

Linda Collin, a volunteer at Kristen’s Kloset for six years, said girls seem to be returning to a more traditional prom dress. The store could use more plus-size dresses, she added. Girls looking for plus sizes have a small selection to choose from.

Saucier said girls also seem to be favoring brighter colors or classic black, leaving the pastels on the rack. Fulllength dresses remain popular as do strapless ones.

Kristen’s Kloset is open to any high school student. Girls must bring their high school identification card to receive a dress along with a voucher or slip from their school guidance counselor. Girls can also obtain a dress by making a small donation, typically $25 for a dress, Saucier said.

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Collin said the program continues to attract more and more girls from around the state.

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Fitting rooms are available and parents are welcome to accompany their daughters.

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Dietary Aides and Drivhospital utilities not inContact Jim Connor, ers to join our team. cluded. Ref and douDirector, H/R, Our facilities are locatble sec deposit reBridgeport Fittings, 705 ed in Southington and quired. Call 860 621 Lordship Blvd., are a not for profit 2693 Stratford, CT 06615, Hartford HealthCare Fax: 203-378-9818, Partner. Applicants WALLINGFORD - 1 BR E-mail: jimc@bptfittings. may send their resume apt, 2nd fl., stove & com EOE to humanresources@ct fridge, W/D, sec. dep., seniorcare.org or apply refs., no pets or smokPublic / Legal online at ing. Avail. 4/1. (203) Notices www.ctseniorcare.org 284-0741.

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Apartments For Rent

FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older.

For more information call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com

Apartments For Rent

Appliances

WALLINGFORD2BR, 1st FL, private entrance, great neighborhood, new HW floors and paint, off st-prkg. $995 + 1 month sec.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING (203)269-1426

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves.

Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

Furniture & Appliances

WALLINGFORD- 4 rms., 2 BR, duplex, off-st. prkg., no pets, $900. + utils. 203-284-1853.

WLFD- Scenic 2nd Flr studio, quiet, kit. w/ appls, BDR LV combo, patio, no pets. $725 + util./sec 203-269-9755 WLFD- Studio, new BA Cindy’s Unique Shop & other updates, H/HW CONSIGNMENT incld., No pets/smkg, 32 North Colony St $600/mo + sec, avail Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 4/1, 203.626.2320 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home

Houses For Rent CHESHIRE- 2 BR, 1 F BA, HW incld, attch.

GAR, W/D hkp, plenty of storg,no pets. $1200 + sec. 203-631-1479

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Decor & Furnish’gs. 30 day layaway. $5 off $25 purchase; $10 off $100 purchase. Free gift w/ $15 purchase. See us on Facebook. Ample prkg. Hrs: M+T/W+F,9:30-5;Th9:306;Sat,9-5,Sun,11-4

PINE VALLEY GENERAL STORE 113 Broad St, Meriden (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) Wide variety of items in a unique, small familyowned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, stuffed animals, jewelry, food & more. Check out our used items too. pinetreecones.com Like us on Facebook!

ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% off (restrictions apply) We buy & sell by appt.

STOVE - 15" round wood burner with pipe included, $80. 203235-1154.

Music Instruments & Instruction

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more.

One item or entire estate contents.

Call 860-718-5132.

DEE’S ANTIQUES

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Everywhere.

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Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip

Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149 Pets For Sale >ATTN PET OWNERS ?

Pet sitting & pet walking while you are at work or on vacation in your home! 203-427-7828

Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages PARAKEET +levels,piano beginnerHand fed baby. interm. (203) 630-9295. Tame, friendly, & loving. $50.00.

PIANO - Melodiogrand 203-600-8880 lv msg 64 key upright, $200.

(203) 265-3498.

RAP A PONY FARMS lessons, 4H club, Stagg electric guitar w/ horsey birthday parsm. amp. strap, chroties, Girl Scout badges matic turner & picks. and Camps call for priNew. Never used. ces 203 265 3596 $200. 203-317-9648

Wanted to Buy

Lost and Found

Twin Pine Bed with 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CA$H $$$ mattress, like new. Pull MERIDEN – East side 6 out storage drawers 203-237-3025 RM house very clean 2 underneath.

ESTATE SALE SERVICE Asking large BR, 1 marble BA, Costume Jewelry, $450. 203-213-3270 FP, HW FLRS, mod.

Antiques, paintings, Kit. w/ stove, fridge WOODEN DESK – 60l x Meriden-made items, and DW. Full basetoys, lamps 26w x 29.5h, $22.00 ment with sink W/D obo. For more inforhookup central Air. 1-2 ITEMS mation, call 203-634Large yard with deck Silverware, China, Glass.

9149. off st prkg easy access Furniture, 50’s Items. to highways many exWhole Estates Miscellaneous tras no pets $1100 + 203 238-3499 For Sale Util. 203 238 2370 AARON’S BUYING 2 year old white Maltese 10 CINDER BLOCKS Old Machinist Tools, male missing named 4 inches thick, 8 inches WALLINGFORDLathes, Bench Tools Paullee. Wearing a high by 16 inches long.

MOBILE HOME FOR Hand Tools, Much black collar with no $8.00 for the bunch RENT. New 2 BR. More.

(203) 525-0608 tag. Last seen on Call 203-235-1154 $850/mo. Family comPines St in Plainville on munity. 203-678-4905 ALL CASH FOR 3/20. REWARD FREE Manure. Mixture Call 860-518-0411 Chicken/Horse/Rabbit MILITARY ITEMS Rooms For Rent Middletown Area 203-237-6575 FOUND: Lost bag of Call for more info: crocheted dolls & 203-535-4458 ALWAYS Buying CosMeadowstone Motel - Off I-91. tume jewelry, antiques, other items at Midstate New Management Low Rates Medical Center.

LIONEL - Train Set w/ instruments. 18 S. OrDaily Weekly. On Bus Line.

Call 203-694-8686 too many items to chard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 Visa.MC.Discover mention. $300. Beauti631-6697 203-213-5222.

203-239-5333.

LATE NOTICE ful Pool Table On March 10th, a w/accessories $300.

ALWAYS Buying old MER-Clean Safe Rms. bedraggled & lost M.A. Hadley China, tools. Wanted old, Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit (10) 5 pc place setused and antique hand German Shepherd seen Priv. E side. off-st prkg searching for home at tings, accessories & tools, machinist, $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmMerritt Station at glassware. $300. 203woodworking, engrav8pm, 203-630-3823.

Yale/Miller Avenues.

238-2183. ing and work bench MERIDEN tools.

Please call with MERIDEN- Rooms for Old Typewriter confidence. Fair offers Rent/House to share.

"1940’s" LOST Sentimental made in your home.

Plenty of parking.

Make an offer.

Diamond ring. Lost in Cory 860-322-4367 Ref req. (203)599-8395 203-272-0020 vicinity of CVS South cell (347)641-1135.

Cheshire, plaza next EBAY Consignment door, Southington Care Plantsvillle- 1 1/2 Rm Service in Berlin.

PRINTER/SCANNER Rehab, or Thyme & Eff. Near I-84. $145/wk We sell your valuable Kodak. $40.00 Season in Hamden. incl H, HW, AC & items online.

Works well REWARD!!!

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Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

Electrical Services T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122

Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm.

AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Seamless Gutter Installation BBB A+ Rated CT#632415 203-634-6550

CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm.

AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins.

CT# 569127

House Cleaning

Handypersons Mail Boxes Replaced Remodeling, plumbing, odd jobs. 60 yrs exp!

CT #640689 Home Doctor 203.440.2692

Heating and Cooling

Home & office res/com.

Ins. experIenced lady, good refs, 203 234 7958 or 203 848 4781 imm55@comcast.net House Cleaning by Polish Women. 3rd cleaning $0 for regular customers. Ins./bonded.

860-505-7720 HOUSECLEANING If you are looking for an experienced woman you can trust, please Call Anna 646-763-2119

POLISH HOUSE CLEANING Call Aneta 860-839-5339

Gutters

25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-4403535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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N.E. Duct Clean’g HVAC air duct & dryer vent clean’g.

203.915.7714. Fully Ins .

Painting & Wallpapering

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0CEILING REPAIR1 EDWIN CORDERO PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 203-537-2411 FRAYLER PAINTING Interior/exterior painting, floor refinishing & carpentry. Free estimates! 203-240-4688

Plumbing Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

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Landscaping

Home Improvement

B. MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices, 24 Hr Service!

Benny 203-909-1099 CARL’S Plumbing & Heating. Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine!

We snake drains, plumbing, heating. 25% Senior citizen disc. No job too small!

Cell, 203-272-1730, 860-680-2395.

Power Washing

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Stepping up to a bigger bike?

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Junk Removal

DIEGO PAINTING Int.&Ext., Remodeling, Powerwashing, Popcorn Repair, Sheet Rock.

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

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JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.

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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 Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430 Phoenix Services & Maint. Spring cleanups & mailbox repair.

Discounts for seniors & vets. 30 yrs exp. Fully ins. 203-687-8419

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Roofing

Roofing. Siding.

Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200.

Member BBB. (860) 645-8899.

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BBB member with a A+ rating. Free estimates! 203.265.4674

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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est.

203-535-2962.

HIC#0631937.

Screen Printing Screen Printing Service Affordable, reliable, friendly. Fast turnaround time. CT# 878044.203-600-7161

Roofing & Siding Inc Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

List. Sell. Repeat.

Roofing, siding, windows decks & remodeling.

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

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Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Call us: (203) 238-1953

Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned.

CT#620397 Quick courteous service.

Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

Tree Services

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