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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Area schools discuss need for cursive writing Berlin has dropped it from its curriculum By Erin K. Butler Special to The Citizen There have been big changes in the classrooms over the last two years thanks to the Common Core Standards, which has been adopted in 45 states so far. These standards are a curriculum of what students across the board, no matter where they live, are expected to learn before college. Of all that is required by the standards, cursive writing is not. This skill, often taught in the third grade, is now being phased out by many school systems, as it’s viewed as unnecessary for students, especially in this digital age. In Berlin, the school system removed cursive writing from its curriculum two years ago. Brian Benigni,
the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said their focus is on the essential skills needed in a paperless and digital manner. “There are just so many hours in the day to get all the Common Core Standard necessities in,” Benigni said. “It’s not that it’s not important, they should know how to sign their name and know the basics, but it is our belief that in this digital age, cursive eventually won’t be used at all.” The Common Core guidelines state that students have to be proficient in English, math, and computer keyboarding before they finish elementary school. With only so many hours in the day, there is added pressure on teachers to spend
less time focusing on noncore standards skills, such as cursive writing. However, not every school system fully agrees that cursive writing should be a thing of the past. In Cheshire, students begin learning cursive in third grade and right now there are no plans to remove it from the curriculum. “We know the future for our kids is not going to be cursive writing, but for now, that’s how kids show their work, so we will continue to teach it, along with our keyboarding and computer classes,” said Scott Detrick, the assistant superintendent for instruction for Cheshire Schools. The Plainville school system is following a similar See Cursive, page 22
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Town enters into a developer agreement for Depot Crossing By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen The Town Council, during its May 21 meeting, authorized Town Manager Denise McNair to enter into a developer agreement with CIL Development Incorporated to purchase and complete the Depot Crossing site, located at 848 Farmington Avenue. The town received two bids by the May 8 deadline. The other developer who submitted a request for qualifica-
tions is NMD Realty LLC. Economic Development Director James Mahoney said town officials conducted interviews with the two developers and sent their recommendation to the Town Council. According to Mahoney, CIL Development had more experience in developing projects at the same scope as Depot Crossing and “has extensive experience in applying for state grants.” CIL Development also pro-
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 23, 2013
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House Majority Leader Joseph Aresimowicz, DBerlin/Southington, is a witness (among a list of several other politicians) in the case of Robert Braddock Jr., a former campaign finance director for former state House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan. During a trial the week of May 13, jury heard testimony from an FBI informant, Democratic Party insider Harry Raymond Soucy, that Aresimowicz allegedly said “killing bills is easier than passing
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The Berlin Veterans’ Commission has scheduled the annual Memorial Day parade for Monday, May 27. Parade participants will assemble in the St. Paul Church parking lot, on Peck Street, at 8:15 a.m. The parade will start at 9 a.m., on Peck Street, and will continue marching to Farmington Avenue, turning left onto Massiro Drive, passing VFW Post 10732, then a left onto Veterans Way and end at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park where a Memorial Day Ceremony will take place. Between 9:45 and 10:05 a.m., there will be an Invocation by Father Peter, of St. Paul Church. The Berlin High School Chorus, directed by Kathryn Crabb, will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful. Members of the Berlin High School Band Trumpeters, directed by Mark Bowling, will play Taps. There will be a rifle volley by the joint members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732 and members of the American Legion Post 68. This year’s guest speaker is Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Sworn in on Jan. 5, 2011, Blumenthal is serving his first term as a United States Senator from the state of Connecticut. In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled and the program is scheduled to be held at the Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732, at 9 a.m.
that he conspired with the owners of roll-your-own cigarette shops to use phony donors to contribute to Donovan’s campaign for the 5th Congressional District seat. Braddock is charged with conspiring to conceal federal campaign contributions, accepting federal campaign contributions made by people in
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them” to a group of roll-yourown shop owners during a December 2011 fundraiser that was held at the Marriott Hotel in Waterbury. When the Associated Press contacted Aresimowicz, he declined to comment because he is listed as a potential witness in the case. Braddock was arrested in May 2012 on federal charges
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one field was identified in the design plan as being artificial turf to increase usage. He said the field would have to be fenced if this happens. Paul Griswold, McGee Middle School cross country coach, said there is a 2.2 mile path that runners use. He said there are 65 children on
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Bovee said the current design would have minimum impact on paths currently used for foot traffic, and that the final design would allow that traffic across the playing surfaces. “What Bart Bovee said is in reality we won’t be interfering to any large degree with cross country,” Zielinski said. Bovee did mention that
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the fields on an as needed basis, during which the associations would fundraise to defray construction costs. There are currently three fields available for BYSA usage in the town, according to Riley. He said there are 600 children, ranging from 5 to 14 years of age, on 31 teams, who are registered with BYSA. In the fall the outfields of softball and baseball fields are used, in addition to the mini-field at Denehey. Riley said this adds wear to these outfields and can impact their condition for the spring season. Soccer is a spring and fall sport. Civil engineer Bart Bovee, who is the land surveyor and project designer, said the cost of constructing each field would be about $200,000.
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There are two major positions when it comes to the development of the Pistol Creek property: preserve the land as is, or develop the land into soccer and lacrosse fields. On May 2, the Parks and Recreation Commission held a public hearing to solicit usage suggestions and proposals for the Pistol Creek property on Spruce Brook Road. Of the 22 residents who were present, 15 of them spoke during the hearing. Most of those who spoke were against soccer and lacrosse fields. Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Leonard Zielinski said the next step is for the Parks and Recreation Commission to meet and “try to outline what direction we feel we want to follow.” The plan for Pistol Creek’s development is in the preliminary stages. “We heard what people had to say and now we have to figure out where we want to go with this property that is best for everyone,” Zielinski said. “It’s real vague right now because I have to sit down and look at all the fields in town.” Currently, Pistol Creek consists of open fields and cart paths designated for recreational and open space use. According to Economic
Development Director James Mahoney, the property is 78 acres with three sections. The main area is 63 acres, which is north of Spruce Brook Road where cross country uses the paths. Back in October the Parks and Recreation Commission approved a plan developed by the Berlin youth soccer and lacrosse associations to create a playing field complex on the south side of Spruce Brook Road at the Pistol Creek property. During a following November Town Council meeting, the organizations and the Parks and Recreation Commission brought the plan to council for discussion and to request support in developing the property as proposed. During that meeting, council members and Mayor Adam Salina said the town needs to hear from the public and all athletic groups and associations in Berlin before developing a master plan that best suits the needs of the town. During the recent public hearing, John Riley, of the Berlin Youth Soccer Association, presented the joint BYSA and lacrosse proposal for Pistol Creek for five playing fields. Riley said the construction would start with two fields, adding the rest of
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 23, 2013
Design stage for phase II of veterans park begins By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen
Town’s website to receive ‘much-needed makeover’ By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
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was able to get a runner-up status with an award of $5,000 towards the cost of a new design, which McNair said “wasn’t enough.” Upon signing an agreement with eGov, the town has to pay $5,363. The remaining balance will be paid once the website design is complete. “It probably won’t be until August or September at the earliest,” McNair said.
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light of the past few years, with all of the winter and summer disasters, we felt it was important to move the site as far away as possible, and they were the most cost effective for what we would be getting.” Earlier this year, the town was also considered for a free website redesign from Civic Plus. Berlin was in a competition with other towns, and
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Visitors will see a change to the Town of Berlin’s website around the beginning of autumn. The current website has been the target for a redesign for “some time now,” according to Town Manager Denise McNair. A Website Committee has been discussing ways to improve the website in areas that include page navigation, calendar, and board and committee meeting agendas. The committee is made up of McNair; Sheila Wagner, administrative assistant to the town manager; Town Clerk Kate Wall; Marsha Busnarda, assistant to town clerk; Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Debbie Denise; Lecia Paonessa, Public Works secretary; Senior Center Director Tina Doyle; and Dori Dyer, Visiting Nurse Association administrative assistant. In the summer of 2002, the committee asked four website vendors to create a presentation. The website design companies included The Computer Company, Virtual Towns and Schools, eGov Strategies, and Civic Plus. “We went back and forth and did considerable checking and rechecking and everyone was involved, including councilor Eric Buhrendorf (network engineer and chief consultant for a business IT management firm) who was helpful in
looking at some of the specifics because it was out of our realm of expertise.” After review and discussion, the Website Committee recommended eGov Strategies, LLC of Indianapolis, IN, to customize a new website design and software, and to host and maintain the town website. According to its website, eGov Strategies provides website development services, such as online services and content management for government entities. “The cost is not the cheapest — it’s not the most expensive — it’s $17,875 for the design and the initial contract,” McNair said. “The yearly support and maintenance is $3,575. We have been paying a yearly maintenance, to our current website provided (Qscend), of $6,790 for a less than adequate website.” “This will be heads and tails above what we have now,” she added. “They have functions that we have been after our current vendor to provide — I think it’s been a year we asked for sync with
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 23, 2013
Town schedule All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. No trash or recycling will be collected. Trash/recycling will be picked up one day later than the normal schedule.
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Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Adult programs Dear Julia: June 6, at 1 p.m. Dear Julia is a dramatic presentation featuring real letters from the World War II era. The reading is presented by Catherine Ladnier and Paul Janensch, the play’s authors. The presentation also features highlights from the original play. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to register. Learn how to setup an email account using Gmail: June 8, at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to set up an email account using Gmail, a free email service. Sarah Eiseman, a library and information science student, will lead you through the steps of setting up an email account using the library’s public computers. Space is limited. Con-
tact the library at (860) 8287125 to register. Ancestry.com demonstration: June 11, at 11:30 a.m. Did you know that you can access Ancestry.com free of charge at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library? Reference librarian Andrew Fal is scheduled to present a demonstration of Ancestry.com. Bring your own lunch, dessert and drinks will be provided. Please contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Investors’ Group: June 11, at 1:30 p.m. Learn about stock market tools. No registration necessary. Book Club: June 11, at 7 p.m. “House of Stone” by Anthony Shadid. All are welcome. Author Brian Leaf: June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Author
of “Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi: My Humble Quest to Heal My Colitis, Calm My ADD and Find the Key to Happiness.” Leaf will read passages from his book and discussing his journey to health. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Sit and Knit: June 6 and 20, at 6 p.m. Do you know how to knit, but following a pattern is difficult for you? Are you a beginner who can barely cast on? Would you like to meet some new people and sit and knit? Join leader Gina Kahn for a relaxing knitting session. No registration necessary. Foreign Film Showing: June 24, at 6 p.m. “The Human Resources Manager.” This film is not rated. Please contact the library at (860) 8287125 to register. Homebound Services: Volunteers will deliver library materials to those unable to get to the library due to disability, illness or advanced age. For more information, call the library at (860) 8287125.
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fore the crew bailed out. What happened? What became of the nine crew members? A pictorial in “Life” magazine in 1959 showed the wreckage and artifacts and provoked public interest in the case. As a result, the U.S. Air Force Quartermaster Mortuary in Germany took over the investigation, searching for the remains of the crew members. Their story would come to illustrate how mortal men can rise above adversity to survive in extreme environments. As the crew returned from their bombing run over Naples, strong winds, lack of visibility and navigational errors caused them to overfly their destination by 450 miles. As they exhausted their fuel, all nine crew members bailed out and the Lady Be Good slowly glided to her final resting place. Eight of the men landed together and one was missing. The survivors had left crude
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wreckage in the southeastern Libyan desert and made a macabre discovery — the Lady Be Good. The legend of the WWII ghost bomber had been born. In March 1959, a geological team visited the nearly intact bomber at the crash site. Preserved by the arid desert climate, the wreckage had become a time capsule. The .50 caliber ball-turret machine guns were locked, loaded and still able to be fired. Coffee found in the aircraft was still drinkable. The aircraft radio still worked (it was actually used to replace a failed unit in a C-47 involved in the ground operation and worked perfectly.) Documents and names of crew members on clothing and equipment made for easy identification of the plane. It was clear to the observers that the plane had been ditched, because three of the four engines had been feathered or turned off be-
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The annual Potluck Picnic of the Forever Young Club is scheduled for June 6, at 6 p.m., for members only. The
picnic will be in the church parking lot, weather permitting. In the case of rain, the picnic will be in the church hall. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Bring a favorite dish or dessert.
Mobile Foodshare is scheduled to be at Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Friday, June 7 and 21, and July 5 and 19, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The mobile pantry program provides fresh fruit and vegetables to people in need. Volunteers, over the age of 18, are needed. For more information, call Father Nadolny at (860) 8280154.
Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled The Hysongs Gospel Music Ministry Trio with Travelin’ Prayer Christian vocal group concert for Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The event is free. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual free Vacation Bible School, Kingdom Rock, for Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church, has scheduled its Yankee Peddler Fair for Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2
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Services Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m., (860) 8286586. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 a.m. Contemporary, 8:30 a.m.; “Life Together” for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional, 11 a.m. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 8 and 11 a.m., Main Sanctuary; PowerPlay! (for children age 4 - 5th grade), 9 a.m. (860) 8285105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Every Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 828-0519. Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 9 a.m. Sunday School, stgabrielseastberlinct.org (860) 828-3735. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9 10:30 a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661. p.m., at the church. Only handmade items may be offered. Tables are available for rent. For more information
or an application, contact Tinagagner@aol.com. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship, for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour immediately following. An adultstaffed crib room for children three and under is offered. The sanctuary is easily accessible for people with physical limitations and equipped with personal-assist hearing devices. In addition to monthly communication, communion is offered Sundays, at 9:45 a.m., for anyone who wishes to participate. The Berlin Congregational Church scheduled Free Tot Time for every Thursday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., for parents with babies up to 5 years old. Craft time, play session, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is needed. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.
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American Legion American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled its general officer elections for Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m., at the post. All post members are requested to attend. Scholarships are also scheduled to be awarded to Berlin High School students. For more information, call (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m.
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“If you fix it it will jump to 10 large,” Soucy wrote to Aresimowicz, proposing more money to Donovan’s campaign. “Will have to take care of U 2.” Aresimowicz wrote back, “Not needed.” Aresimowicz declined to comment because he is listed as a potential witness in the case. He voted in favor of the bill last April. Soucy also testified he left $5,000 in cash in House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr.’s legislative office refrigerator in hopes of persuading him to oppose the bill, but the cash was immediately returned by a Republican House staff member. Cafero said the FBI has told him neither he nor anyone on his staff did anything wrong. Donovan has denied any knowledge of the scheme and has not been charged with any crimes. Soucy and six other defendants in the case have already pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate federal election campaign laws. Mary Ellen Godin, reporter for the Record-Journal, Meriden, contributed to this report.
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then work through concepts and come to an agreement for a design,” Mahoney said. At this point in time, Mahoney said his guess for the start of the phase II construction would be next spring. The town was awarded a $500,000 STEAP grant to help fund the project. “We have $25,000 from the town and $500,000 from the state to cover the costs,” Mahoney said. Phase I of veterans park included the construction of a new entrance from the current parking lot, walking paths to the pond, a gazebo, and memorial. The park also features a Heroes Walk with names engraved on bricks that are laid out around the memorial. Residents interested in purchasing a brick to be engraved can contact the Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732 office at (860) 8281080. Last year, when the town debated on the issue of a skate board park to be included in the phase II design concept, members of the VFW said they envision VeteransMemorial Park to include additional monuments, along the walkways, to memorialize soldiers from every war and conflict in American history.
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Official music of U.S. Armed Services has intriguing history By Marion F. Sturkey
The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force all have their own songs. For the U.S. Navy, “Anchors Aweigh” was written in 1906 by Lt. Charles Zimmerman and midshipman Alfred Miles. Initially the song was a tribute to the Naval Academy Class of 1907. Various people revised it later, trying to weed out the nonsense. Another midshipman, Royal Lovell, penned the final stanza in 1926. “Anchors Aweigh” has a snappy little tune, but no one knows what the words imply. The original first stanza in 1906 had dealt solely with the game of football.
Even today, the song offers a bittersweet “farewell to college joys.” The lyrics end by “wishing you a happy voyage home.” Many musical experts think that Anchors Aweigh is a ballad for football players who like sailboats. But, no one really knows for sure. The U.S Army adopted a snazzy tune for “The Caisson Song”. Unlike the words in the Navy’s song, the words of the Army’s song make sense. According to the words of each stanza, “The Caisson Song” clearly is a melody for rural motorists. Edmund Gruber wrote the original lyrics in the Philippines during World War I. Naturally, since
most of the fighting was 8,000 miles away in Europe, Gruber made only a passing reference to warfare. Yet, he was careful to be “politically correct.” He apparently sought the help of first grade students in composing the lyrics. The banal “Hi, hi, hee” is a dead giveaway. No one has a clue as to what it might mean. Still, at least it rhymes. The U.S. Air Force did not exist in 1938. But, that year Liberty Magazine sponsored a contest for an official song for the Army Air Corps. The magazine received 757 entries. A group of Army Air Corps wives (yes, believe it or not, wives) selected the entry from Robert Crawford,
Big success To the editor: Hubbard Elementary School Carnival Committee would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the businesses that donated items for our fifth annual Hubbard School Carnival, held on May 3. The fifth Hubbard School Carnival turned out to be a great success and it would not have been possible without the donations from the generous companies. We also would not have been able to host such a wonderful event without the great school staff who helped out. We also appreciate the teachers/staff, Upbeat and parents/grandparents who staffed the ticket booth, games and face painting. And lastly we would like to send out a huge thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended this event with their children/grandchildren. We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as the kids did. Hope to see you there again next year. Thank you very much to everyone for coming together to make this such a great success. Andrea Cofrancesco, Doreen Letendre and Shannon Sweitzer Carnival Co-Chairs
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“Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder”. After World War II the Army Air Corps evolved into the U.S. Air Force. This fledgling flying club adopted Off We Go’ as their official song. It suited the illusionary nature of the new WildBlue-Yonder-Wonders with references to “those who love the vastness of the sky” and the fictitious “rainbow’s pot of gold.” The final stanza speaks of the “gray haired wonder,” an admirable gesture of non-discrimination for the new civilianized Air Force. These three songs, “Anchors Aweigh”, “The Caisson Song”, and “Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder”, are often played at public events. They obviously delight the members and advocates of the affected service: Navy, Army, or Air Force. When their song is played, sailors, soldiers, and zoomies leap to their feet and shout, cheer, clap their hands, and jive with the music. They have a jolly time, almost like a high school pep rally. The U.S. Marine Corps is the United States’ military band of brothers dedicated to war fighting. The proud Brotherhood of Marines is guided by principles, values, virtues, love of country, and its Warrior Culture. This brotherhood of American Patriots has no song. Instead, Marine Warriors have a hymn. When The Marines’ Hymn is played, United States Marines stand at attention. They silently show their pride in their fellow Marines, their Corps, their Country, their heritage, and their hymn. “The Marines’ Hymn” is a tribute to Warriors. Marine Warriors stormed fortress Derna, raised the American flag,
and gave us “the shores of Tripoli.” Marines fought their way into the castle at Chapultepec and gave us the “halls of Montezuma.” Marines exist for the purpose of war fighting. Fighting is their role in life. They “fight for right and freedom” and “to keep our honor clean.” They fight “in the air, on land, and sea.” The Marine Corps is Valhalla for Warriors. U.S. Marines need no song. They have a hymn. Ironically, no one knows who wrote the hymn, which was in widespread use by the mid-1800s. Col. A.S. McLemore, USMC, spent several years trying to identify the origin of the tune. In 1878 he told the leader of the Marine Band that the tune had been adopted from the comic opera Genevieve de Barbant, by Jaques Offenback. Yet, others believe the tune originated from a Spanish folk song. Whatever! Regardless of its origin, The Marines’ Hymnhas remained a revered icon of the United States Marine Corps for almost 200 years. In 1929 The Marines’ Hymn became the official hymn of the Corps. Thirteen years later in November 1942 the Commandant approved a change in the words of the first verse, fourth line. Because of the increasing use of aircraft in the Corps, the words were changed to “In the air, on land, and sea.” No other changes have been made since that time. When you have attained absolute perfection, there is no need for further modification: (The above is an excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, Copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey and reprinted here with the permission of Marion F. Sturkey.)
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Classic songs that punctuate patriotic holidays With Memorial Day 2013 upon us, what better time to re-visit the songs of the U.S. Armed Services? One interesting aspect of these melodies is that, most of us, we’re sure, do not need music in order to be able to sing these lyrics. “The Marines Hymn”, “The Caisson Song”, “Anchors Away” and the “Army Corp Song” (off we go into the wild blue yonder) and “Semper
Paradus” (Coast Guard) must be among the most rousing and memorable tunes ever written. As music is such an important influence on our lives and certainly on our sense of patriotism, we wanted to put the spotlight on the hymns, songs and anthems that bring goose bumps when we hear them at a parade or as we hum along to an orchestral version
The Marines Hymn From the Halls of Montezuma, To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of UNITED STATES MARINES. Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze, From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far off northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job The UNITED STATES MARINES. Here’s health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we’ve fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven’s scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By UNITED STATES MARINES. (Sir Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, became an ardent admirer of the U.S. Marine Corps. In the company of guests of state, he often demonstrated his respect for U.S. Marines by reciting, from memory, all three verses of The Marines’ Hymn.)
or when a soloist belts one out. The essay by Marion F. Sturkey (page XX) gives some fascinating insight into the origins of these songs. On this page, we’ve re-printed the lyrics with commentary provided by history volunteers at the Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, N.H. They put together the following presentation which gives the original lyrics to the
The Army Air Corps Song By Robert Crawford, 1938 Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At ‘em boys, Give ‘er the gun! (Give ‘er the gun now!) Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. (Shout!) Nothing’ll stop the Army Air Corps! Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue; Hands of men blasted the world asunder; How they lived God only knew! (God only knew then!) Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer Gave us wings, ever to soar! With scouts before and bombers galore. (Shout!) Nothing’ll stop the Army Air Corps! Here’s a toast to the host Of those who love the vastness of the sky, To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly. We drink to those who gave their all of old, Then down we roar to score the rainbow’s pot of gold. A toast to the host of men we boast, the Army Air Corps! Off we go into the wild sky yonder, Keep the wings level and true; If you’d live to be a grey-haired wonder Keep the nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!) Flying men, guarding the nation’s border, We’ll be there, followed by more! In echelon we carry on. (Shout!) Nothing’ll stop the Army Air Corps!
Anchors Aweigh By Lt. Charles A. Zimmerman and Midshipman Alfred Hart Miles, 1906 The Official Song of the U.S. Navy (Verse 1) Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky. We’ll never change our course, so Army you steer shy-y-y-y. Roll up the score, Navy, Anchors Aweigh. Sail Navy down the field and sink the Army, sink the Army Grey. (Verse 2) Get underway, Navy, Decks cleared for the fray, We’ll hoist true Navy Blue So Army down your Grey-y-y-y. Full speed ahead, Navy; Army heave to, Furl Black and Grey and Gold and hoist the Navy, hoist the Navy Blue (Verse 3) Blue of the Seven Seas; Gold of God’s great sun Let these our colors be Till all of time be done-n-n-ne, By Severn shore we learn Navy’s stern call: Faith, courage, service true With honor over, honor over all. Anchors Aweigh (Revised) By George D. Lottman (Verse 2 is most widely sung.) (Verse 1) Stand, Navy, out to sea, Fight our battle cry; We’ll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to victory And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray! (Verse 2) Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay. Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam, Until we meet once more. Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home.
Semper Paradus Official song of the United States Coast Guard (The original words and music were written by Captain Francis S. Van Boskerck, USCG in 1927. The first line of each chorus was changed in 1969. The current verse, and a second chorus, were written by Homer Smith, 3rd Naval District Coast Guard quartet, Chief Cole, others and LT Walton Butterfield USCGR in 1943.) 1st chorus (original, 1927 version) So here’s the Coast Guard marching song, We sing on land or sea. Through surf and storm and howling gale, High shall our purpose be. “Semper Paratus” is our guide, Our fame, our glory too. To fight to save or fight to die, Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you! 2nd chorus (added 1943) So here’s the Coast Guard battle song, We fight on land or sea. Through howling gale and shot and shell, To win our victory. “Semper Paratus” is our guide, Our pledge, our motto too. We’re “Always Ready” do or die! Aye! Coast Guard we are for you!
songs (which a few of you may recall) and then the updated version. We found it quite fascinating to see the changes over time, made to keep the songs meaningful and relevant. Our thanks to Mr. Sturkey and Lane Memorial Library for their fascinating research and generous help with this presentation. - The Editors
The Caisson Song By Major (later Brig. Gen.) Edmund L. Gruber Written in the Philippines, 1907 Over hill, over dale As we hit the dusty trail, And those caissons go rolling along. In and out, hear them shout, Counter march and right about, And those caissons go rolling along. (Refrain) Then it’s hi! hi! hee! In the field artillery, Shout out your numbers loud and strong, For where e’er you go, You will always know That those caissons go rolling along. In the storm, in the night, Action left or action right See those caissons go rolling along Limber front, limber rear, Prepare to mount your cannoneer And those caissons go rolling along. (Refrain) Was it high, was it low, Where the hell did that one go? As those caissons go rolling along Was it left, was it right, Now we won’t get home tonight And those caissons go rolling along. (Refrain) The Caisson Song (Revised) Official Song of the U.S. Army Written & adapted by H. W. Arberg March along, sing our song, With the Army of the free Count the brave, count the true, Who have fought to victory We’re the Army and proud of our name We’re the Army and proudly proclaim First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation’s might, And The Army Goes Rolling Along Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battle’s done, And the Army Goes Rolling Along. (Refrain) Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army’s on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong, For where e’er we go, You will always know That the Army goes rolling along. Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks, San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks, And the Army went rolling along Minute men, from the start, Always fighting from the heart, And the Army keeps rolling along. (Refrain) Men in rags, men who froze, Still that Army met its foes, And the Army went rolling along. Faith in God, then we’re right, And we’ll fight with all our might, As the Army keeps rolling along. (Refrain)
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Berlin beats Maloney at its own game By Bryant Carpenter Special to The Citizen Under head coach Scott Aresco, the Maloney softball team has built a reputation for small-ball wizardry. The Spartans have bunted, run and squeezed many an opponent into submission. Friday night at Sage Park, Berlin administered a little hair of the dog — or splinter of the bat, as it were. Tearing the main page from the Maloney play book, the Redcoats threw four straight bunts at the Spartans to open the game. It helped them build an early 2-1 lead, a lead extended into a 4-1 CCC South victory that avenged a Berlin defeat at Thorpe Avenue earlier this season and kept Maloney from clinching at least a share of the division crown. More than that, the loss extended a late-season funk for the East Siders, who are 3-2 in their last five games after opening the season 14-0. Even in two of those three recent games they won, the Spartans (17-2, 11-2 South) weren’t their crisp, dominant selves. Against Berlin (16-3, 10-3 South), there was frustration all around. The Spartans dearly paid for defensive lapses, searched in vain for clutch hitting (they left 10 girls on base) and, to top it off, felt
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BHS’s Megan Wicander lays down a bunt against Maloney Friday. The host Lady Redcoats prevailed, 4-1, avenging a loss earlier in the year. the sting of a few shaky calls. “We got on base and we didn’t get any help and we didn’t help ourselves,” as Aresco said. In the third, fleet leadoff hitter Ariele Virgulto was called out trying to steal second despite a high throw and high tag, a play that that prevented a potentially big inning. In the sixth, Saimara Cantres was caught looking on a low pitch called for strike three to end a bases-loaded opportunity. Neither call went over big on the Maloney side of the diamond. Ultimately, though, it was the Spartans who hurt themselves the most. Errors committed in the first and third innings helped Berlin plate two runs in each. A two-out miscue in the third kept that frame alive for cleanup hitter Katie Guild, who drove a two-run home run into the left-center gap. That provided a big cushion for winning pitcher See Softball, page 17
Voelpel, 4x800 relay eyeing Class MM record By Ken Lipshez Special The Berlin Citizen She strides along the track with consummate grace, almost like she’s defying the law of gravity. Berlin’s Catherine Voelpel will take that classic stride all the way to the track at the University of Maryland next year. She leaves a slew of record-shattering performances in her wake. Before she lands in Terrapin Station, there’s a little matter of the New Balance Outdoor National Championship on her agenda. Voelpel set the tone for Berlin’s 4x800 relay squad to record a sizzling 9:40.74 at the Greater Hartford Invitational May 11 at Simsbury High School. She teamed with sophomore Kristen Madeia and two freshmen –
Jody DiCiocco and Michelle Grieco – to waylay the previous school best – the 10:01.29 posted at the 2006 Class MM championships by Cara Riley, Molly Moskey, Lauren Dimitruck and Sarah Moskey. “We were actually all extremely shocked by it to be honest,” said Voelpel, as she warmed up for her events against Plainville May 13. “We had a team set up, but one of the runners had a mild concussion so we had a couple girls switching, and we had to put in some alternates. We were kind of hoping to get at least the low 10s, maybe like 9:55, so we were shocked. “We had a freshman and sophomore on the team so we didn’t expect a lot, but they should really be proud of themselves because now Photo by Patrick Matthews
University of Maryland-bound track star Catherine Voelpel, pictured in action last week, is the lone senior on BHS’s 4x800 relay team. The foursome qualified for nationals recently, while setting a new school record.
we’re going to nationals. Girls that young going to nationals is extremely impressive.” The concept of competing nationally was no more than a fleeting thought as the girls entered the season. “We talked about it, and we knew everybody would drop their times, but we all knew it was a stretch. I personally thought it was a big stretch,” Voelpel said. “I think it was the competition there. One of our runners, Jody, hadn’t run in the 800 in any competition. I think she was really nervous, like, ‘Oh, my God, I have to keep up with their reputation,’ but she did extremely well, and Kristen and Michelle dropped their times.” The girls will be taking their best shot at the Class MM record of 9:39, which has been standing since 2001. “We’ll be looking to get that. That would be pretty in-
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BOYS TRACK: Berlin out-pointed by old rival By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen
PLAINVILLE – When Plainville High athletic director John Zadnik arranged the annual track meet against Berlin with a special Senior Day tribute in mind, he did not foresee the landscape that unfolded before him at Alumni Stadium on May 13. May 13. Sounds like springtime, right? That’s the tale the calendar told, but the atmospheric conditions did not measure up. The skies were darkened by storm clouds, the wind was brisk, the athletes were bundled up and the Plainville Athletic Backers did a brisk business in their well-stocked oasis under the grandstands. Hot drinks superseded record-breaking performances given the conditions, but the Plainville boys will remember their 89-61 conquest as if it was recorded under sunny summer skies. “I knew that we had the distance runners. I knew that they had better sprinters,” Plainville head coach Shaun Berard said. “Our long jumpers came up big.” Berlin coach Rick Hanbury anticipated a closer meet a week ago, but he noted an ominous Plainville surge that ultimately dimmed the Redcoats’ chances.
“Last week I thought we matched up pretty well with them, but we saw some results they had at the [Greater Hartford] Invitational,” said Hanbury, referring to Plainville’s senior prodigy Malik Gordon. “We had a few kids who were sick, but I don’t think it would have changed much.” Gordon continued his march toward the upper echelon of Blue Devils track lore by winning the high jump and both hurdles events with relative ease. He has finished on top in every individual event he’s entered with the exception of one secondplace result. Gordon will do much better than the winning 5’10 leap in his signature event, but he truly wasn’t pressed by runner-up Karol Nawaleniec or Berlin’s third-place winner Ryan Vernlund. Gordon left no question in either the 110-meter or 300-meter hurdles either. “I was hoping he had graduated, I guess,” Hanbury said with a laugh. “High jump is actually a strength of ours.” Plainville controlled the distance races and field events while the sprints were Berlin’s domain. Plainville distance men Omar Abdelsame and Andrew Rottier went one and two in the 3,200. Quinton Lux, Dan Costantini and
James Lux swept the 1,600. “Dan ran a personal best,” Berard said. “Jimmy had never run the mile. This was his last chance and he ran a 5:02 or 5:03.” Ryan Acey and Rochye Simmons finished one-three in the 800 with Redcoats freshman Mike Davila breaking up the sweep. Plainville finished first and second in two of the three throws. Connor Oakes and Brendan West ruled the discus toss while Alec Maisonet, Nick Boutin and Spencer Davis were dominating with the javelin.
the top two slots. While the weather inhibited jumpers and sprinters, Bartomioli said the throwers were oblivious. “Not as much as you think,” he said about the cold. “Discus would have been the hardest one with the rain, but the rain held off for us and it worked out well.” Adding to Gordon’s highjump victory, Quinton Reberio won the long jump and Dustin Corriveau took third behind Undercuffler with a See Track, page 19
Youth Sports Baseball Majors Kensington Auto Rangers 11, Central CT Lawn Service Cardinals 0 (April 23): Jeff Kuzoian pitched 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball. Zach Murray and Adam Bilinski each pounded 2 hits. Matt Kozak played well defensively. Kensington Auto Rangers 10, Bill’s Pizza Cubs 1 (April 25): Malachi Burby and Nick Carroll each pitched 3 innings and Carroll helped his own cause by blasting two home runs. Zach Murray, Dylan Roy, Jeff Kuzoian and Nolan Piskorski each had multiple hits for the Rangers. Michael Giove hit a home run for the Giants. Kensington Auto Rangers
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“That was the first time we’ve swept javelin all season,” Plainville assistant coach Don Bartomioli said. “A lot of the guys stepped up and threw better than what they’ve been doing. [West] is moving along very well, up about 10 to 15 feet from last week. “Overall I’m very happy with the performances of the boys and I hope we take it to [the CCC divisional championships slated for May 21 at Plainville].” Berlin gained points in the shot put with Vernlund and Tyler Undercuffler taking
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Boys tennis earns slice of division title turned in what coach Rex Smith termed “a gutty performance” in replacing Kris Langevin, who was unavailable after dental surgery. The teams split the four singles matches. Numberone player Dan Rombola continued his romp toward the postseason with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Manny Keiler. Freshman Jordan Chyra, Andrew’s cousin, came up big at number four, dispatching Nafiz Mustaquim, 6-1, 6-0. At number two, Peter Hogan lost in straight sets to James Keiler. The number three match between Berlin’s Mike Gurrieri and Adrian Kurzatkowski went three sets before the Panthers emerged with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win.
Jack Stafstrom and Jaydip Patel dropped a 6-4, 6-3 verdict to Jeff Pellegrino and Jon Hernandez at number one doubles. Both squads finished their CCC South campaigns at 5-1. The Redcoats finished the week and raised their winning streak to six by slamming Windsor, 6-1, on May 17 without Rombola. Hogan slid up to number one and won a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 nailbiter over Rahul Vachanni. Gurrieri and Jordan Chyra won at two and three respectively in straight sets. Berlin swept the doubles matches. The teams of Stafstrom/Patel and Hilbie/Mayer won in straight sets. Juniors Kevin Pinto and Eric Kemmling moved
into the varsity lineup and scored a 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 win at number three. Rombola and Hogan authored straight-set whitewashes to pace the Redcoats to a 6-1 triumph over Northwest Catholic May 15 in a CCC interdivisional clash at the University of St. Joseph courts in West Hartford. The Redcoats swept the singles competition in straight sets. Gurrieri scored a 6-2, 6-0 win over Tim O’Donnell at number three and Jordan Chyra vanquished Christian Smith, 60, 6-2, at number four. Stafstrom and Patel fell, 46, 7-5, 10-1 against Oliver Hassan and Adam Mendoza at number one doubles, but the other two Berlin units
won in straight sets. Andrew Chyra and Hilbie combined to score a 6-1, 6-0 win. Schlichting and Mayer won their match, 6-2, 6-4. The Redcoats, sans Rombola, eked out a 4-3 victory over Maloney by sweeping their doubles matches on May 13. Number one doubles team Stafstrom/Patel won in straight sets. The number two unit of Langevin/Hilbie stormed past their Spartan adversaries, 6-1, 6-1. At number three, Schlichting/Mayer were victorious, 6-0, 6-1. Hogan, pushed up to number one in Rombola’s absence, lost his first set to James Park, 6-0, but stormed back with 6-3 and 62 wins.
bling down the left field line and scoring on a grounder to Continued from page 15 the right side by sliding headfirst around the catcher, Makayla Harris, who kept the Berlin’s first two batters Spartans off-balance with a reached on bunts. So did the good changeup. The Spartans third thanks to a sun-induced got six hits, but went 0-for-7 error that brought in the tywith runners in scoring posi- ing run. tion. Yet another bunt, this one “This game tonight came by Guild, produced a 5-4-2 down to timely hits. They had double play, but five-hole hit‘em; we didn’t,” said Aresco. ter Katherine Burek connect“I think we were on base ed for an RBI single before the every inning but one. Berlin Spartans could get out of the got the timely hits tonight; inning. they made some key plays. “We talked about out-MalThey beat us at our own oneying Maloney,” said game, actually.” Berlin coach Jason Pires. “We They certainly did in the had a strategy to bunt in the first inning. After Virgulto first inning. I was going to put Maloney up 1-0 by dou- bunt until they made an out.”
Maloney’s defense did have strong moments, particularly when right fielder Lindsey Massicotte, relaying to second baseman Kaitlyn Jimenez, cut down Kelsie Anderson trying to stretch a fourth-inning triple into a home run. Catcher Gabriella Graham held firm on the tag at the plate. Pires, who waved Anderson home, didn’t mind the out. Along with giving Maloney a taste of its own small-
ball medicine, he wanted the Redcoats to run the bases with abandon in an effort to shuck off their own recent funk, which included a 7-6 loss to Platt May 13. “When we were doing well, it wasn’t just that we were hitting the ball great, we were also running the bases great,” Pires said. “We wanted to get back to that and be aggressive. Yeah, it cost us a couple outs at home, but they had to make good
plays to get them.” After Friday’s dust settled — literally, the Sage Park dirt was extremely dry — the Spartans were tied atop the CCC South with Bristol Central, also 17-2 and 11-2. Berlin was one game back in third.
By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin High boys tennis team highlighted a busy and ultra-successful week, gaining a share of the CCC South championship by edging Platt, 4-3, on May 14 at home. The Panthers came into the match unbeaten in the division with an eye on locking up the title, but they were foiled when the number three doubles team of Rich Schlichting and Zach Mayer persevered against Edy Gomez and Joe Ludermann, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. The Redcoats also needed a 7-5, 6-4 victory at number two doubles from Andrew Chyra and Reid Hilbie. Chyra
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
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Girls golf - BHS vs. Hall, at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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ety - Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open every Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. View new exhibits including a collection of vintage lunch boxes, newly expanded displays on Berlin Iron Bridges, Simeon North’s mill and treasures from the archives. Permanent exhibits on Berlin bricks, tin, toys and much more. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Car wash - Berlin High School Band Parents has scheduled a car wash for Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Berlin High School parking lot. One cost for all vehicles. Proceeds benefit the Berlin High School bands. Berlin Historical Society - Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open every Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. View new exhibits including a collection of vintage lunch boxes, newly expanded displays on Berlin Iron Bridges, Simeon North’s mill and treasures from the archives. Permanent exhibits on Berlin bricks, tin,
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Playgroup - Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Boy Scout Troop 256 Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings, at the Kensington Firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scout Troop 44 Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays, at 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call the troop committee chair at (860) 829-1832. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West St., second floor, Suite 219. For more information, call Betty Waters at (860) 6357020. Girls golf - Pisk Tournament, at Stanley Golf Course, 11 a.m. Boys golf - BHS vs. New
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Benefit - Berlin Post 68 baseball benefit is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. The event includes food, beverages and raffle. A donation is charged. For more information or for tickets, call Rob Manzo at (860) 996-9544, Gary Van Etten at (860) 5057295, or Tony Litizio at (860) 838-7480.
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Jazz with Pizzazz - The Berlin High School Bands has scheduled Jazz with Pizzazz for Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m., in the BHS cafeteria. BHS Studio Jazz Ensemble is scheduled to perform. The event also features dessert, dancing, and a silent auction, as well as performance by Frankenfrenz, a professional jazz ensemble. For more information or for tickets, contact Catherine Rich at kc.rich@sbcglobal.net.
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Adopt-a-thon - Friends of Berlin Animal Control, with the North Shore Animal League, has scheduled Adopt-a-thon 2013, for Sunday, June 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Meet the beautiful cats and kittens that are searching for permanent homes as well as dogs from the municipal shelter and other participating groups. An online application is available at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 8285287.
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Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, June 3, from noon to 4:45 p.m., at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).
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personal best. “I’m happy Quinton Reberio jumped an 18’11, pretty close to his personal best. Not quite, but good on a cold night like this,” Berard said. Ezekiel Wells won pole vault for the Devils. Berlin’s Toby Hull won the triple jump, and finished second to Gordon in the hurdles events. The Redcoats’ Kevin Russell hurdled to third-place points in both distances. Matt Kall, a Class MM qualifier in the 100 last
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Raising Berlin recently celebrated its fourth year with the annual social. Raising Berlin is a civic, non-profit organization of mothers collectively establishing and participating in local events benefiting the community. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, at the Kensington Fire Station.
Continued from page 15 credible,” Voelpel said. The State Open record, set by Conard in 2007, is 9:15.98. Against Plainville under cold, rainy conditions, Voelpel sat out the relay but Grieco, DiCiocco, Madeia and Nicole Grieco finished first at 10:33. Voelpel won the 200-meter dash, beating Plainville’s 100meter specialist Shea Echols, and cruised to victory in the 400 with Madeia finishing second. Voelpel also ran with the victorious 4x400 relay that included Madeia, DiCiocco and Sarah Hagen and finished second in the javelin. The Redcoats won the meet, 83-58. Shannon Mahoney was a double winner in the long and triple jumps. Madeia won the 800 meters. Michelle and Nicole Grieco finished first and second respectively in the 1,600 and 3,200 events. Taylor Lupini was first in the high jump, second in the long jump and third in the 300-meter hurdles. Sam Carbonell was second in the 100 meters, and joined Mahoney, Alyssa Vasil and Gina Lapila in the winner’s circle for the 4x100.
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mands of the Common Core, there isn’t time to do everyContinued from page 1 thing that we used to do, so plan. Linda Van Wagenen, we may reduce the time we the director of curriculum, spend on cursive writing,” instruction and assessment she said. “We have always for Plainville schools, said spent time on keyboarding cursive will continue to be and technology skills, so detaught beginning in the third cisions about cursive will not grade because they feel stu- impact the time we spend on dents need to be able to read technology.” In both the Southington cursive and sign their name Durham/Middlefield to documents. However, she and admits, it may not always be a school systems, decisions on top priority. eliminating cursive have not “With the increasing de- been decided, but discussions
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Continued from page 7 N.Y.; navigator 2nd Lt. D.P. Hays of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Tech. Sgt. Robert E. LaMotte, radio operator, of Lake Linden, Mich.; and tail gunner Staff Sgt. Samuel E. Adams of Eureka, Ill., had trekked 85 miles after bailout. The diary indicated that the remaining three crewmen — aerial engineer Sgt. Harold J. Ripslinger of Saginaw, Mich.; Staff Sgt. Guy E. Shelley, New Cumberland, Penn.; and gunner Staff Sgt. Vernon L. Moore (no relation) of New Boston, Ohio, continued their trek. On May 12, 1960, another BP exploration group discovered the body of Shelley 21 miles northwest of the first five crew members. Ripslinger was found 26 miles north of Shelly. Moore’s remains were never located. The last remaining crew member, the bombardier, Lt. John S. Woravka, was found in August 1960 about 12 miles northeast of the original wreckage site. His parachute failed to deploy after he bailed out and he is believed to have died instantly on impact. Some of the surviving crew members trekked over 100 miles from the bailout point in temperatures that approached 130 degrees, leaving a trail of personal equipment and crude markers along their path. Samples are on display at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, and the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz.
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Police Briefs Twelve motor vehicles were towed. Number of motorists detained for field sobriety testing: Two motorists were detained for DUI assessment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were conducted and insufficient probable cause was established to make arrests. The motorists tested secured other drivers to leave the site with their vehicles. There were no zero arrests for DUI.
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A field sobriety checkpoint was held on May 9, on the Berlin Turnpike. A total of 1,338 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Of those, 21 motorists were flagged for DUI testing or other investigative interviews. The results are as follows: There were 20 arrests and 23 charges. Three motorists were cited for suspended registrations for operating motor vehicles without insurance. Two motorists were charged with possession of drugs. Two motorists were charged with driving while license suspended. Six motorists were cited for operating unregistered motor vehicles. Two motorists were cited for failure to renew vehicle registration. One motorist was cited for failure to secure children in a proper restraint system. Three motorists were cited for operating a vehicle while license was suspended. Two motorists were cited for operating a vehicle without a license. One motorist was cited for misuse of marker plates and operating an unregistered vehicle.
Arrests Information provided by the Berlin Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions. April 17 Pedro Bezada, 22, 92 Gold St., New Britain, permit minor/illegally possess alcohol. April 18
sonation. Abraham Briones, 25, 167 Liberty St., Meriden, interfering with officer, criminal impersonation, operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked, insufficient insurance, improper use of license or registration, operating or towing an unregis-
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Griswold Elementary School fourth grade Junior Girl Scout Troop 66020 recently worked with Blankets and Bowls to make fleece blankets to donate to the local animal shelter. Blankets and Bowls is a charitable group whose mission is to gather, organize and distribute needed pet items to homeless shelter animals. The scouts are accepting donations of toys, food, and other pet items. Donations may be dropped off in front of the library at Griswold School. Pictured, from left, top row: Jaden Paldino, Maya Barbagallo, Daria Szarwacki, Taylor Smola, Alison Cavanagh, and Jordan Daniele. Bottom row: Kylie Lanteri, Jamie Peterson, and Brynn Williams.
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Thursday, May 23 Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 Board of Education,
April 22 Westley McCaslin, 27, 130
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Faydre Phillips, 27, 547 Campbell Ave., North Haven, illegally obtaining legend drugs. April 19 Ronald Burness, 43, 12 Fairview Dr., third-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, third-degree assault. April 20 Continued from page 1 Virginia Corona, 28, 1508 Palisade Ave., Union City, NJ, posed, in its RFQ application, interfering with an officer, third- to pay the $125,000 in back taxdegree forgery, criminal imper- es. “We have an agreement to buy the property that’s contingent on a number of things including getting some state Board of Education Meeting grant assistance to help with Room, 7 p.m. the project,” Mahoney said. Water Control Commis“(The town) would either ultision, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, mately sign the agreement with the developer and let Town Hall, 7 p.m. them close on the property, or (the town) would close on it CROSSWORD and subsequently sell it to We would work together ANSWER them. in the meantime on state grant applications to get the funding to do this.” The town has the right to assign its agreement to a developer if the developer is able to demonstrate that it has financing for acquisition and development from other sources, such as equity or private financing, according to documents sent by Mahoney. CIL Development has to
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES
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TRUCKS & VANS
HONDA Civic 2002 Coupe. Auto. Power windows. Air cond. New brakes. Recent state inspection. 151000. Dependable. $3500 or best offer. 203-980-5214
TRUCKS & VANS
DODGE Caravan 1999 6-cyl. Auto. Maroon Power windows. Front/rear air cond. New brakes. Recent state inspection. 105000: Runs great! $2600 or best offer. 203-980-5214
HONDA Civic 2003 EX 4 Door AT. Clean. w/Guarantee. $3950 VOLVO V70 2005 Excellent. With Guarantee. $5500. (203) 213-1142
SUV’S 2008 Chevy HHR 39K Miles. Asking $9,500 OBO. Call 860505-8634 for more informtation
Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com
FREE TWO All Grey Kittens 8 weeks old Call Jackie 203-668-4179
Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Stock# 13-976A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
(203) 818-3300 NISSAN MURANO 2004 SL, 4 Door, AWD, V6 $10,988 Stock#1326
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
Volkswagen New Beetle 2003
Mal Crédito?
Stock# 13-992A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy (203) 818-3300
We Accept All Trade-Ins We Accept All Trade-Ins Including Boats, Campers, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Commercial Vehicles and More! Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952
CHEVY 3500 1996 2WD, Long Bed. Reese Weight Distributing Kit Electric Brake Control. 40200 Miles Towing Camper. Matched Fedco Cap Included, $6900 (203)440-3838
Ayudamos personas sin crédito o con mal crédito! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949
LOVING PUPS Resuced puppies for adoption. To view the puppies & notice of our next adoption day event, visit us at www.lovingpups.com or Call 828-208-0757 SHIH TZU MIX PUPS 3 Females, 1 Male. 3 months old. Paper trained. Very Friendly. $300 each. Call (860) 869-0826 YORKIE, Yorkie-Poo, Bulldogs Chihuahua, Rotties, Beagles, German Shepherds, Labs, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001.
LAWN & GARDEN SUV’S
2010 HONDA CIVIC LX
Bad Credit? We help out people with bad credit and no credit! Please call Ryan at (203) 250-5949
$13,994 Loaded 4 Cyl ● Stock # 2719AAQ Ask for Darrell
www.richardchevy.com
1 888 207-3682
ROTOTILLER Craftsman 6.0 HP 17” Tine Width. Rear Tine With Counter Rotating Tines. $250. Call (860) 349-1575
Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
TORO LAWNMOWER tractor 42” used one season. Warranty good until 4/25/14. $995.00 Call 203-238-9136
CHEVY EQUINOX 2010
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Chevrolet Equinox 2010
Front-Wheel Drive LS, Auto $12,988 Stock#1316
Front-Wheel Drive LS, Auto $13,988 Stock# 1318
LIVING ROOM CHAIR Tan, Excellent Condition. Very Clean. $35. Call for more info. (203) 634-7709
MAZDA PROTEGE LX 2000
www.richardchevy.com
$2,788 4 Cylinder. Automatic. 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO $11,000 of MSRP STK 27184AQ Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
Ask for Darrell
1 888 207-3682
CLASSIC & ANTIQUES CORVETTES Wanted 1953-1972 Any condition. Competitive professional. Licensed & Bonded. www.corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656
1997 STARCRAFT POP UP Star Lounge Sleeps 8 One Owner Very Good Condition. Asking $2,400. (860) 877-1345
PETS & LIVESTOCK
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 35 2006 Box Truck 8-cyl. Auto. White w/gray interior. AM/FM radio. 85,455 Original owner. Excellent condition. $12,500 203-232-0765 Beth
VOLKSWAGEN Passat GLS 2003 Tan Leather Interior Sage Green 69,000 Miles. Mint $8000 Firm. 860-259-5584
CAMPER & TRAILERS
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.
Appliance Repairs
Will Deliver
203-284-8986 BEDROOM SET Twin or Daybed w/Storage, Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Nightstand. Washed Solid Oak. $475. Mark 203-949-1707.
CHEVY SSR 2004
Kia Sportage LX 2006
Regular Cab, LS, Automatic $22,988 Stock#9985A
Stock# 13-978A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy
MERCURY VILLAGER 2001 $3,488 6 Cylinder, 4 Spd Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed
Ask for Darrell
1 888 207-3682
1 888 207-3682 Ask For Darrell
Toyota Highlander 2005 Stock# 13-779A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy CHEVY SUBURBAN 1998 TRUCK, 8-cyl. 4WD. AM/FM/CD. 148000 Miles. Runs great! Adult driven. $3200 Or Best Offer. CONTACT KEN AT 860-817-3747.
(203) 818-3300
Find your dream home in Marketplace
MATTRESS LIQUIDATION: Brand name NEW mattress sets 50-80% off retail prices. Gel, memory, pillow top available in Twin, Full, Queen, King and Cal King. Call 860-709-7667 SIDE BY SIDE Kenmore Refrigerator. White. Ice & Water in Door. Like New - One year old. 3 year extended warranty. $600. (203) 238-3481
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2001 Wolff Tanning Bed, Star Power for Sale! $1500 Call 860-349-6901 24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com ( 203) 715-277 9 ATLANTIC LUGGAGE 26” Upright, Used Once. 19”x26”x9”, expands to 11 1/2”. $50 or best offer. 203 440-3919 CEILING Mount electrical cigarette holder for cigarette packs, ideal for store. Free. Call 203-238-1977. CONTENTS of 20 x 12 x 8 CoverIt Shelter filled with holiday outside decorations for Christmas and Halloween. No single items sold. Contents include: Wire Frame Items, Rope Light Items and Lots of Air-Blowns, Both used & new. Call for price. 203 265-1990 ELECTRIC CEMENT MIXER $60 (203) 237-5469 HOPE Chest, cedar lined, $40. Bookcase, oak, 4 section, glass doors, $400. (203) 592-9323 PATIO FURNITURE 7 Piece Set With Matching Tea Cart. $400. 203-265-0300 TOPSOIL/FILL Free. U haul away. 203-265-0031 YU-GI-OH & Pokemon cards, about 500 cards all together. Good condition. Asking $1500 OBO. Call Eugene 203-427-1094
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH BICYCLES: Two Jamis 21 speed. (man’s & woman’s). Never used pristine condition. $150 each, $250 both. Call 203-265-3931.
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12
Bchevynow.com 100% Financing Available! Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!
KENMORE Washing machine, $150. Call 203-715-4431 for more info.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
(203) 818-3300
TRUCKS & VANS
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
HONDA SCOOTER 2006 50cc. Approximately 100 miles on it. Like Brand New. Red & White. With Helmet. $900 or best offer. Call after 5pm. 203 440-4644 or 203 752-6063
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase SUMMER HOURS Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-6, Sun Closed
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778
WANTED TO BUY 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.
26 WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 23, 2013 CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN 2 BR TH, End Unit, Quiet 1.5 BA. CA, Sec. System, Appli., Wall-Wall. Deck & More! No Pets. Credit Chk & Sec. $1,035 + utlis (203) 269-9755
203-238-3499 2ND Generation Buys Costume Jewelry any Napier. Old Toys, Old Lamps & Shades. Accordions. One item to entire estate. (203) 639-1002 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350
ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools. Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench Tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
203-235-8431 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 LIKE NEW Guitars J.Reynolds Acoustic/ Electric w/ hard case. $150; Dean 3 quarter size Black, Electric w/ soft case. $150; $250 for both. Call Mike 203-631-2211 KIMBALL Console Piano. Regularly maintained, In pristine condition. $2,000 Call for appointment 860 276-9247
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN 3 BR Single Family House for Rent. 1 1/2 BA, Large Yard, Off St. Parking. $1,250/mo. Also 2 BR Apt $750/mo. Call (203) 240-4688 WALLINGFORD. 4 BR, 3 Full Bath Home, Hardwood floors, W/D Hookup. Nice area, Nice yard. Beautiful! Available July 1st. Call 203-654-6190
WALLINGFORD 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths. Heat Included. $1400 (203) 671-9309
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Flanders West Apts Southington
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv. Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711
MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd flr studio, $175/wk+sec. Call 203-6303823 12pm-8pm or www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN 1 Br, Broad St. Near monuments. Hdwd Flrs. Nownworking FP. Skylight. Very attractive & private. $775/mo 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833. MERIDEN 1, 2, 3, & 4 BRs Starting at $580/mo. West Side - CLEAN Sec & Refs a must! Off St Parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. (203) 537-6137 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Av a ila b le Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016
MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 3 BR, Kitch, LR, HW Floors. Full Basement w/ LR & BR. W/D Hookup. Gas Stove & Heat. $1150/mo + 1mnth sec. Credit Chk. 203-915-0610 MERIDEN 3 Rooms, Unfurnished. Completely Renovated. Heat & Hot Water incl. Sliding door to deck. Pool & Laundry Facilities. $850 per Month. 203-733-9647
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN. West side furnished 1st flr studio, includes heat, elec, hw. $180/week plus sec. Call 12noon-8pm (203) 634-1195 www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN3 BR, 2nd Fl Apt. Stove & Refrig incl. Sep utils. Off st parking. No smoking. No Pets. $950/mo. 2 mo sec. Lease 203 494-2911 or 203 440-4080 SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868
WALLINGFORD 1 BR 1st Fl. 1 year old. Beautiful Eastside GARY WODATCH Debris Removal location. All utils incl. Pay for Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Conphone only. $1100/mo, sec & tractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. refs. Avail July 1. 203 284-8035 All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860WALLINGFORD 1st Floor 558-5430 Extra Large 1 BR. South Main St. No smoking or pets Security & Lease $925 (203) 623-0987 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 2 Fam Home Nice Area. Modern. Stove & Refrig. Nice yard. Off St Park $1000. Avali 6-1 No Pets. (203) 654-6190 WALLINGFORD 2 BRs, Centrally located, 4 rms, 2nd flr, hdwd flrs, stove & refrig, hookups, storage, off st parking. No pets, no smoking. Security. $895. 860-575-4915
MERIDEN-1BR, 2nd flr, off st parking $650. Quiet bldg. 1 mos rent and 1 mos security. Available now! 203-641-8483. MERIDEN. East side, 1st flr, 4 rms, 1 car parking, w/d hookup. $775. 1 mo sec. Call 203-440-3317, 203-684-9744
CARPENTRY
RUSS MORIN REMODELING Window-Doors-Decks-Basements Refinishing-Interior Painting CT Reg 632970 (203) 630-3342
A.B.M. CLEANING SERVICE Complete janitorial service. 26 yrs exp. Guaranteed results, free WESTBROOK, CT 3 BR direct est. Call Bill at (203) 537-7059 waterfront cottage on private beach. Available June 29-July 6, DECKS July 13-July 20, August 10-17, August 24-31. 860 833-2866
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS
WALLINGFORD Garage- North ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Main St. Close to center of town. Good area. $100/month. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters Sec. dep. req’d. Available now. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084 203-269-1426.
MERIDEN Store/Office for lease. Busy street. Off st parking. $1200/mo. Call Art Forcier, Colony RE (203) 213-6667
WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460
We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed
LAWN MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Pricker Removal, Hedge Trim, Soil/Seed, Cleanups. Brush, Tree. No Job Too Big or Small. 15 Yrs Exp. 203-530-4447
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127
HANDYPERSONS
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 N e i g h b o r h o o d Ha n d y m a n , L L C Specializing in Smaller Jobs. Indoor/Outdoor. CT Reg# 611858 Matt (860) 877-2549 HOME DOCTOR LLC Small to Major Work. Outside, Inside, Plumbing, Remodeling, Roofing. Since 1949. Home Painting Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370
DENNIS SHARP HEATING AND BURNER SVC TUNE UPS MAY-JULY $75 WATER HEATERS, OIL TANKS, SVC AND REPAIRS 860-517-6382 CT B-1 0403312
ACCEPTING NEW Landscaping Accts. & New Lawn Installations. Comm./Res. Complete Grounds Maintenance. Fully Ins. Sr Discounts. (203) 634-0211
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shurb Replacment, Landscape Design, & Renovations. Mulch & Stone. Waterfalls & Ponds. Lawn Repair & Install. Drainage & Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. WERE ON ANGIES LIST. Free Est. HIC #0563661 Call (203) 237-9577 SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Insured! Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635 RJ LARESE LANDSCAPING Res/Comm Lawn Maintenance. Spring Clean-Ups. Senior Disc. Free Estimates 203 314-2782
C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LAWN Mowing, Spring Clean Ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318
LANDSCAPING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING
GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
BERLIN Beautiful Georgian Colonial (The Ledges) in the center of the historical district. Situated on more than an acre of heavily landscaped gardens, including 2 fish ponds, gazebo, walking paths & more. Bank approved short sale $269,000. The Buyers Broker 860-829-1213 randolphkilpatrick.com
GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430
WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK ICE DAMAGE? Seamless Gutters. Gutter repairs. 100% no clog leaf guard system w/lifetime warranty. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
LANDSCAPING
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
SMALL JOBS WELCOME HOUSES FOR SALE
JUNK REMOVAL
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HEATING & COOLING
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
GUTTERS
GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
WLFD 2 BR 5 rm, 2nd Fl. No pets. No smoking. Off st park- REPAIRS & Replacement Large or Small, int/ext, stairs, railing, ing. $950/mo plus util. 1 mo sec. decks, entry, door, window, finBackground ck. 203 214-6594 ish basement & complete home improvements. I can fix it. Work ROOMS FOR RENT Done By Owner. 40+ yr exp. Free est. Ins. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. CLEANING SERVICES + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com
MERIDEN 3BR 1st FLOOR! Just Renovated $995/mo + security and utils. Avail immed. 127 Liberty St. L & E Prop Mgmt 203 886-8808 MERIDEN- Nice 2 BR No pets. $795 per mo, Deposit, Credit & References. 25 Griswold Street Please Call 203-238-1890
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
FENCING
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups
ALL Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors, Spring Clean Ups. No Job to Small, We do it All! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Insured #539493 (203) 530-1375 FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All phases of ceramic tile, wood/laminate installations. TUB/TILE GLAZING. Please call 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE
**JUNK REMOVAL** JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free est today 203 213-6528
LAWN & GARDEN SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, You decide! Please Call (203) 630-2152.
HOUSE CLEANING HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured. Bonded. Call Renata. Home 860-8281338 Cell 860-796-5222 Your Cleaning Service in Berlin POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339
Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
JM LAWNCARE Spring Cleanups, Lawn Mowing, mulching, planting, junk removal & more. Free est. 860-796-8168
J&J LAWN SERVICES- Res & Comm. Lawn cutting. Weekly/biweekly svs. Neighborhood discounts given. Shrub clipping & flower bed maint. Owner operated. Fully ins. John 203-376-6764 ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen HOUSES FOR SALE
PHOTOGRAPHERS
MASONRY W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 FATHER & SON’S MASONRY Fully Insured HIC #0627914. Free Est. Over 30 years of experience! Stonewalls, Sidewalks, Chimneys, Brick Patios, Blocks, Tile, Stucco, Pavers. Call 203-598-9939 or 203-598-9938 JIMMY’S Masonry - Stone Walls, Steps, Walkways, Patios, Chimneys. All types masonry work. 28 yrs exp. Lic., Ins’d. Free estimate. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498
PLUMBING PLUMBING Free Est. All Plumbing & Service. Fully Lic. & Ins Front Line Plumbing LLC. (203) 213-0691
O & E Masonry. Chimney repair, brick, stone, pavers, sidewalks, etc. Locally owned & operated. CT Reg #0611774. 203-802-0446 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
EVANS Roofing LLC. Resid. & Comm. Specializing in all types of roofing. Flat or Pitched we have you covered! Free est. CT Reg 0622795. (203) 235-1861
POWER WASHING POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699
ROOFS R US LLC. All types Roofing, Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding. Since 1949. Decks, Gutters, & Additions Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370
SIDING
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Call Dennis 203-630-0008
C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192
(203) 639-1634 TILE, MARBLE, GRANITE
MOBILE Homes $75-$150 Avg. Ranches, Capes $200-$250 Avg. Splits & Colonials $275-$350 Avg. We do it right. Call Doug 860-621-7602 and 860-919-1519
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING MNA Services MASONRY and CHIMNEY work. INSPECTIONS. Patios, walls, fireplaces. Chimney relining. Repointing and waterproofing. Fully lic. & ins. SENIOR DISC. FREE estimates. (203) 714-7143
Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192
(203) 639-1634
FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All phases of ceramic tile, wood/laminate installations. TUB/TILE GLAZING. Please call 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
SERVICES OFFERED TOP SOIL SAND & FILL Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
A-1 Farm Fresh Screened Top Soil. Pick up/delivery. Sidewalk Slate. Fuda Construction, LLC Call for pricing (203) 235-1030 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846
Please send email to: ebarberino@record-journal.com
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PROP. MERIDEN Apartment House with 5 Units for Sale. Earn 10% (Net) on your investment of $285,000. Call A Real Service (203) 235-2372
HELP WANTED
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES
LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544 SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Masonry. Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635
ROOFING
KENSINGTON Beautiful Raised Ranch. Over 2,000 sq ft of living area. 3 BR 2 Full Kitchens w/DR. 2 Car garage. Inground Pool. Meticulous Condition. $299,000 The Buyers Broker 860-829-1213 randolphkilpatrick.com
Responsible, reliable amateur photographers needed to take photos at local community events for Myrecordjournal.com online photo galleries. Flexible evening and weekend availability. Must have digital camera, internet connection and ability to interact positively with people at events. Paid per project.
29 FULL TIME VACANCIES SUMMER & PERMANENT HELP! NEEDED IMMEDIATELY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY $2000/MO + BONUSES Factory Outlet located in Southington CT area is in need of hard working women & men in customer service. Learn how to work in a fun fast pace atmosphere. Must be 18 + and have reliable transportation. Students and career minded individuals welcome. Company has management opportunities for new people. Call 8am- 8pm (860) 329-0317 OR EMAIL RESUME ctjobfair@gmail.com
HELP WANTED
ASSISTANT TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE On call/per diem needed for NAEYC accredited School Readiness Center. CDA +12 credits in ECE preferred. Must have completed at least one ECE course. Please send resume to fmontanye@eswct.com or contact Ruth Paul at 203-686-1438 E.O.E.
Right employer. Right job.
ADVANCED HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY, LLC FT/PT TIME POSITIONS: REGISTERED NURSES Medical and Behavioral PER DIEM POSITIONS: HOME HEALTH AIDE Current CT C.N.A Lic required PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Contact Alina (860) 236-7701 ahhca@sbcglobal.net
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203-237-2122
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
Right here: TREE SERVICES
Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE
PAVING Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899
Gonzalez Construction MIDSTATE PAVING QUALITY Asphalt Driveways CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8
D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
IN BUSINESS 33 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com VILLA’S Tree Removal and Stump Grinding. Free est. Guaranteed lowest prices. Owner operated. Fully insured. Senior Disc. Call 860 777-7914 NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 0608736. Call (203) 699-TREE BOUSQUET LANDSCAPING Stump Grinding and or Removal. Call (203) 886-6022
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ASSOCIATED BRIGHAM CONTRACTORS INC. Concrete Division is hiring: Laborers & Heavy Equipment Operators for a shutdown project in Wallingford, CT. Start date is approx June 1st. Must be willing to work O/T as necessary (up to 7/12's). Application required, apply on-line at: www.abc-concrete.com (435) 538-5147 EOE, Drug Free Work Place & E-Verify
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GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899
AUTO TECH, Experienced, FT/PT, Excellent Wages & Benefits. Call 203-284-8989 or Fax 203-269-1114. CDL DRIVER - Looking for Com. Driver. Outdoor wk. Experience in landscaping a plus. Full Training Available. Send Res. to mulchworksllc@gmail.com Or call 203-284-0707 DATA Processing - Insurance Agency looking for individual to process cancellation notices. Full Time. Email Resume to: agarofalo@cowlesconnell.com DIESEL MECHANIC Heavy Equip. Trucks; Diagnostic; Highly Motivated; CDL pref. Great $. Send Resume to mulchworksllc@gmail.com Or call 203-284-0707 ELECTRICIAN- seeking licensed journeyman for full time position. Fax resume to (203) 2699828 or call (203) 269-9557. HVAC Service Person. Must hold B, D or S license. Competent in servicing AC, gas & oil heat. On call rotation is required. Benefits are provided. Mail resume to PO Box 502, Meriden, CT 06450. Or inquiries (203) 265-4434 PAINTERS-Commercial. Immed work for exp’d painters. Need valid DL, vehicle. Background ck. Call 860 224-7366. EOE
WAREHOUSE
SIDING EDDIE’S Total Home Painting, Int/Ext, Powerwashing, Decks, Sheetrock, Remodeling, Windows. CT#569864 203 824-0446
HELP WANTED
Meriden/Cheshire area Order Selecting, Forklift, Receiving
Contact HCM 203-634-8427 POWER PRESS Set up & Operate in a metal stamping company. Good pay, working conditions, & benifits. Apply in person at Companion Industries. 891 W. Queen St, Southington.
TEACHING POSITIONS Wallingford Public Schools is seeking CT certified candidates for the following 2013/14 anticipated teaching positions: Elementary Level: World Language (Spanish); Interventionist (endorsement #102 or 097 required), Special Education; Middle School Level: Technology Education; High School Level: Health, Special Education, Vocational Agriculture (Aquaculture); Alternative High School: Health/Social Studies; Systemwide: Curriculum Resource (English/Language Arts, 7-12 endorsement #092 preferred). Apply on-line through our website ww.wallingford.k12.ct.us EOE
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Memorial Day Special WINES
BERINGER, 1.5L Founders Estate, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot . $16.99 ROBERT MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION, 1.5L Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir......$18.99 BLACK STONE Cabernet, Merlot, 1.5L...................................$16.99 CHATEAU ST. MICHELLE, 750ML Cabernet, Merlot ........................................... $14.99 Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling............$9.99 ST. FRANCIS, 750ML Chardonnay..................................................$12.99 Merlot...........................................................$15.99 Cabernet Sauvignon ...................................... $16.99 KENDALL JACKSON, 750ML Chardonnay..................................................$12.99 Sauvignon Blanc............................................$11.99 Merlot, Pinot Noir..........................................$17.99 Cabernet.......................................................$18.99 BLACKSTONE, 750ML Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Red Blend, Pinot Noir........................................................$8.99 OBERON Napa Valley, 750ML Cabernet.......................................................$22.99 Merlot...........................................................$19.99 RODNEY STRONG, 750ML Chardonnay..................................................$12.99 Cabernet, Merlot ........................................... $15.99 TOASTED HEAD, 750ML Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Untamed Red...$9.99 BOGLE, 750ML Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc..............$9.99 Cabernet, Petite, Syrah, Essential Red, Pinot Noir...$10.99 MONTE ANTICO SANGIOVESE, 750ML ............ $9.99 STERLING VINTNERS COLLECTION, 750ML Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc, Meritage, Pinot Grigio ... $10.99 Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir .......................... $12.99 YELLOW TAIL, 750ML All Varieties.....................................................$6.99 APOTHIC, 750ML Red & White....................................................$9.99 JOSEPH CARR, Napa Valley, 750ML Cabernet, Merlot ........................................... $19.99 SANTA MARGHERITA, 750ML Pinot Grigio...................................................$19.99 ROBERT MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION, 750ML Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot .........................$8.99 FRANCISCAN, Napa Valley, 750ML Chardonnay..................................................$14.99 Cabernet.......................................................$22.99 CAMUS CONUNDRUM, 750ML White Table Wine .......................................... $19.99 NAPA CELLARS, 750ML Cabernet.......................................................$22.99 HOB NOB, 750ML Merlot, Pinot Noir............................................$9.99 J. LOHR, 750ML Cabernet Sauvignon (Seven Oaks)..................$14.99 Merlot (Paso Robles) ...................................... $13.99 Chardonnay (Riverstone)................................$11.99 LAYER CAKE Malbec, Cabernet, Shiraz, Primitiyo, Pinot Noir..$15.99 Chardonnay..................................................$12.99 AGUA DE PIEDRA GRAN RESERVA, 750ML Malbec............................................................$9.99 ROOT 1 (CHILEAN), 750ML Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc ........... $10.99 ALMOS MALBEC, 750ML..................................$9.99 CONCANNON SELECTED VINEYARDS, 750ML Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot ........ $8.99 KRIS, 750ML Pinot Grigio...................................................$11.99 ECCO DOMANI, 750ML Chianti, Pinot Grigio ........................................ $9.99 CANNONBALL WINERY, 750ML Cabernet.......................................................$13.99 OYSTER BAY, 750ML Sauvignon Blanc............................................$12.99 NOBILO, 750ML Sauvignon Blanc..............................................$9.99 337, 750ML Cabernet.......................................................$11.99
WINES 1.5L
181, 750ML Merlot.............................................................$9.99 446, 750ML Chardonnay....................................................$9.99 667, 750ML Pinot Noir......................................................$11.99 CANDONI, 750ML Pinot Grigio.....................................................$9.99 RUFFINO LUMINO, 750ML Pinot Grigio.....................................................$9.99 VOGA, 750ML Pinot Grigio.....................................................$9.99 PRIMAL ROOT’S, 750ML Red Blend, White Blend....................................$9.99 BALLET OF ANGELS, 750ML Sharpe Hill Vineyards......................................$9.99 B.V. COASTAL ESTATES, 750ML Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot ........ $8.99 CUPCAKE, 750ML Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Malbec ................ $9.99 MIDDLE SISTER, 750ML Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Rebel Red...$9.99 MARK WEST, 750ML Pinot Noir........................................................$9.99 DA VINCI, 750ML Chianti..........................................................$11.99 JOSH CELLARS, 750ML Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot .......................$12.99 SEA GLASS, 750ML Sauvignon Blanc..............................................$9.99 TERRA D’ORA, 750ML Pinot Grigio...................................................$14.99 Zinfandel ...................................................... $16.99 LUIGI BOSCA RESERVE BALBEC, 5L Pinot Noir......................................................$16.99 OPICI, 3L “Homemade” Barberone White & Red............$13.99 CARLO ROSSI, 4L Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, White Zinfandel.............................................$15.99 FRANZIA, 5L Fruity Sangria, Sunset, Blush, Chillable Rd, Crisp White, Refreshing White........................$13.99
BOX WINE FRANZIA BOX, 5L Chardonnay, Merlot, White Zin., Rhine, Chablis, Burgundy..........................................$16.99 BLACK BOX, 3L Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Malbec .......................................................... $22.99 BOTA BOX, 3L Chardonnay, Merlot, Old Vine Riesling, Zinfandel, Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, Red Volution .................................................. $19.99 CORBETT CANYON BOX, 3L Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir......................................................$12.99
CORDIALS Molly’s Irish Cream, 750ML ............................ $13.99 Molly’s Irish Cream, 1.75L .............................. $25.99 Skinny Girl Margarita, Pina Colada, Cosmo, Sangria, 750ML.............................................$12.99 Johnny Walker Black, 750ML ......................... $29.99 Bacardi Mojito, Pina Colada, Lt. Mojito, 1.75L.$19.99 Patron XO Cafe, XO Dark Cafe, 750ML .......... $23.99 Patron Silver, 750ML......................................$41.99 Captain Morgan Long Island Iced Tea, 750ML . $13.99 Captain Morgan Long Island Iced Tea, 1.75L ... $20.99 Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita, 1.75L.............$20.99 Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, 1.75L..........................$36.99 Lady Bligh, 750ML ........................................... $9.99 Lady Bligh, 1.75L...........................................$20.99
CRANE LAKE FRONTERA Vendange White Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel Merlot, Carmenere, GLEN ELLEN $ Malbec, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio, Merlot Merlot
7.99
8.99
$
LIBERTY CREEK Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, SW Red
WALNUT CREST NIGHT HARVEST REDWOOD CREEK FISH EYE $ Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, All Varieties Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet, Merlot Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, REX GOLIATH Pinot Grigio CK MONDAVI Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Cabernet, All Varieties Merlot, Pinot Grigio, CHE GAUCHO SUTTER HOME STONE CELLARS Pinot Noir, Red Malbec-Merlot, Chardonnay, All Varieties All Varieties Moscato, Fr. Red Cabernet-Merlot
9.99
10.99
COASTAL RIDGE WOODBRIDGE PLACIDO $ All Varieties White Zinfandel, Moscato Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Monte Pulciano LITTLE PENGUIN LINDEMAN’S CK MONDAVI LEAPING HORSE FLIP FLOP All Varieties All Varieties All Varieties Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot All Varieties BERINGER California Lite & Refreshing Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, White Merlot, Moscato
BELL SERA All Varieties
BAREFOOT All Varieties
YELLOW TAIL All Varieties
11.99
$
STIMSON ESTATES WOODBRIDGE FETZER $ CAVIT BOLLA Chardonnay, Chardonnay, All Varieties Pinot Grigio All Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Cabernet, Merlot
12.99
MEZZA CORONA Pinot Grigio $ BLACK OPAL Chardonnay, Siraz, Cabernet-Merlot
13.99
MERIDIAN Chardonnay, $ Cabernet, Merlot RUFFINO Chianti
14.99
CLOS DU BOIS Chardonnay CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE Chardonnay
19.99
$
LIQUORS VODKA, 1.75L
TEQUILA, 1.75L
Belvedere.............................................$49.99 Jose Cuervo..........................................$34.99 Ketel One 80°.......................................$39.99 Sauza Gold ..........................................$30.99 Absolut - Regular, Apeach, Citron, Mandarin, RUM, 1.75L Raspberry, Ruby Red ............................ $29.99 Captain Morgan’s - Original Spiced Rum 360° Vodka..........................................$25.99 $28.99 Mail-in Rebate $10 Don Q Rum .......................................... $22.99 Sobieski - Regular, Citron......................$19.99 Bacardi - Light & Gold .......................... $22.99 3 Olive - Regular, Grape, S’mores, Cherry, Bubble......................................$25.99 GIN, 1.75L Skyy - Regular, Citrus............................$23.99 Tanqueray............................................$29.99 Luksusowa 80°.....................................$21.99 Beefeater..............................................$29.99 Smirnoff 80°.........................................$21.99 Seagram’s - Extra Dry, Lime .................. $19.99 Viking Fiord 80°...................................$19.99 Gilbey’s Gin..........................................$19.99 Soplica.................................................$19.99 SCOTCH, 1.75L New Amsterdam .................................. $19.99 Dewar’s - White Label...........................$35.99 Vesica .................................................. $19.99 Johnnie Walker Red..............................$34.99 Sobieski - Regular, Citron......................$19.99 BOURBON, 1.75L Exclusive - Regular................................$19.99 Jack Daniel’s.........................................$41.99 Popov 80°............................................$15.99 Jim Beam ............................................. $29.99 Majorska 80° .......................................$14.99 Southern Comfort ................................. $26.99 Ciroc Vodka - Regular, Coconut, Red Berry, WHISKEY, 1.75L Peach Crown Royal ........................................ $39.99 750ML ................................................. $31.99 Seagram’s VO ......................................$22.99 1L ........................................................ $37.99 Canadian Club ..................................... $19.99 1.75L ................................................... $51.99 Seagram’s 7.........................................$19.99 Midnight Moon - Apple Pie, Blueberry, Strawberry, Cranberry, Original, 750ML....................$19.99
BEER Coors Light, Original, 30 pack cans.......................................................................$19.99 + tax Michelob Ultra, 30 pack cans................................................................................$19.99 + tax Busch, Busch Light, 30 pack cans...........................................................................$15.99 + tax Budweiser, Bud Light, “Suitcase” 24/12 oz. cans...................................................$16.99 + tax Budweiser, Bud Light, 20 pack bottles....................................................................$12.99 + tax Miller High Life, 18 pack bottles ..............................................................................$9.99 + tax Corona, Corona Light, 18 pack bottles...................................................................$17.99 + tax Heineken, Heineken Light, 18 pack bottles.............................................................$17.99 + tax Long Trail Ale, IPA, Belgian White, Blackberry, Variety, 12 pack bottles...................$11.99 + tax Land Shark, 12 pack bottles..................................................................................$11.99 + tax Blue Moon, Belgium White, Summer, Variety, 12 pack bottles.................................$13.99 + tax Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Cranberry, Light, Seasonal, Variety, 12 pack bottles...........$11.99 + tax Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Torpedo, Summer, 12 pack bottles....................................$12.99 + tax
Sale Dates 5-24-13 to 5-31-13
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