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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Dems defend Town Council majority By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen
Mayor Adam Salina packs up his papers from his last meeting Oct. 29. | (Dan Jackson/The Berlin Citizen)
Salina’s last meeting as mayor ‘bittersweet’ By Daniel Jackson
‘When I came in, I thought it was originally about numbers and spreadsheets and things In many ways, the town council meeting Oct. 29 was like that. I realized sitting up here, it’s more like any other Berlin Town about understanding, compassion, excitement Council meeting. and love of your town,’ said Adam Salina. The Berlin Citizen
The council under the leadership of Mayor Adam Salina endorsed a concept plan for a new park, awarded a bid to a contractor and authorized Town Manager Denise McNair to apply for a $500,000 STEAP grant for the revitalization of Farmington Avenue — the council doing what it always has done. But this was Salina’s last
meeting sitting in the center seat on the dais in front of the room. On Nov. 5, a new town council will be elected but Salina chose not to run for reelection. Another council-member will rise to take Salina’s position as mayor of Berlin. Salina said he was leaving to spend more time with his family. With his children
growing up, his lobbying firm taking on more clients, he needed to make time somewhere. Dropping the volunteer position in the town was a logical choice. During the time when citizens could rise and address the council, Fred J o r t n e r, D e m o c r a t i c See Mayor / Page 6
Democrats once again won the majority on the Town Council but it came at a cost: Republicans gained a seat and Republicans received the three highest vote totals. Both parties are pleased with the 3-4 result. Fred Jortner, Democratic Town Committee chair, said he was “relieved” because the election came at a difficult time, with Mayor Adam Salina stepping down and concern in town about the high cost of infrastructure repairs. “I’m pleased that the voters have chosen (Democrats) once again to lead this community and we’ll do what we can to justify that trust,” he said. Anne Reilly, Republican Town Committee chair, said the election results were “huge” because it shows a growing dissatisfaction
among voters with the way things have gone. “We have earned the right to have a voice,” she said. In the past, the Republican voices on Town Council were passed over by the Democratic majority, Reilly said. Now, this election allows the Republicans to become a more powerful minority. Republican Brenden Luddy received 2,555 votes. Fellow Republicans followed close behind, with Dave Evans receiving 2,486 votes and Charles Paonessa, 2,328. Democrat Kevin Murphy received the most votes in his party, gaining the support of 2,420 voters. Rachel Rochette followed with 2,277 votes, William Rasmussen Jr. earned 2,270 votes and Margaret Morelli received 2,258. Republican Theresa Tonia received 2,173 votes and See Elections / Page 13
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To reach Latinos, Governor comes to Berlin
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Communicating to the Latino community in Connecticut is diff icult, Malloy said, because it’s a diverse population. However, t h e L a t i n o co m m u n i ty around the greater Hartford area is mostly Puerto Rican. Oscar Nieves, owner of WPRX 1120 AM, said his station is the only Puerto Ricanowned radio station in North America. One challenge he has is to provide well-balanced and diverse programing “without vulgarity. I don’t allow that.” Music is part of the Hispanic culture, Nieves said, and so, radio plays a large part in the Latino community. According to a study conducted by Arbitron Inc., a media and marketing research firm, 95 percent of Hispanic consumers tune into Spanish radio during an average week. Nieves’ station is a “station of the people, for the people,” and he said people can come in and talk to whomever they would like. The Latino population faces discrimination in Connecticut because “we speak Spanish” and because “we like different things,” Nieves said. The Latino community is different, but so was every other group of immigrants when they came to
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sistance for small businesses owned by Latinos. W h i l e L a W h e n G o v. D a n n e l Puertorriqueñisima is not Malloy wanted to reach the only Latino radio station t h e L at i n o c i t i ze n s of Malloy has visited, he told Connecticut with informa- The Citizen it is the one he tion about Connecticut’s has visited the most. It is the healthcare plan, he traveled station most listened to in to Berlin radio station La the Spanish-speaking comPuertorriqueñisima WPRX munity in the area. When it comes to com1120 AM. It was his third visit municating with the Latino to the station as governor. Around noon on Nov. community, “I’ve gotten bet1, Malloy sat in “Estudio ter as the community has A” at 1253 Berlin Turnpike gotten to know me on a stateand gave a 30-minute inter- wide basis,” said the goverview, answering questions nor, adding “In the Hispanic about Latinos leading com- community, they want to missions, access for Latino know you. They want to figmedia and government as- ure you out. You gotta give them an opportunity.” When he was the mayor of Stamford, Malloy said, voteswise, he probably pulled the greatest numbers of the Spanish population in that ISSN 1525-1780 city than any other politician. USPS 017-666 The challenge came when he Published weekly by moved from the stage of city Record-Journal politics into the state arena. at “I meet with Hispanic leaders at the drop of a dime,” 11 Crown St., Malloy said, “whenever they Meriden, CT 06450 want to meet.” Periodicals postage paid Malloy thinks the issue of at Meriden, CT, and at healthcare is very important additional mailing offices. among Latinos. He wants to make sure the state signs POSTMASTER: up everyone it can. Because Send address changes to Puerto Ricans are U.S. citBerlin Citizen, P.O. Box 438, izens, they are eligible for Kensington, CT 06037-0438. healthcare coverage. The Berlin Citizen
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Children’s librarian remembered By Daniel Jackson
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Council okays Veterans Memorial Park plans By Daniel Jackson
separated by a watercourse. Jim Mahoney, the town’s economic development diThe town council endorsed rector, told the council Oct. the concept plan for Veterans 29 “the major element really Memorial Park that included is a footbridge that will be a picnic area, signs to memo- connecting Phase I and Phase rialize the wars fought by the II.” A bridge would traverse United States, and a bridge to the wetland and waterway better connect the park areas that separated Phase II from The Berlin Citizen
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Phase II would also include a “picnic shelter” that will cover six picnic tables. “People are already picnicking over there,” Mahoney said. The plans do not include a large parking lot. There already is a parking lot in Phase I, and Mahoney told the council the VFW and American Legion said they could help with parking if a large event was hosted in the park. With the design going across a waterway, Mahoney said, “we’re trying to have relatively zero impact on the flood plain.” Mayor Adam Salina said the plans are conceptual and
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more details will emerge in the future. He added the Phase II plans will make a nice backdrop for the memorial day parade. Last year, the town considered building a skate park as part of the Phase II construction of Veterans Memorial Park. However, as young skateboarders and veterans from the VFW and the American Legion filled the town council chambers and spoke for and against the proposal, the plan was abandoned. “I wish we could have come to a common agreement for a skate park within Phase II,” Salina said, “but obviously, there was a lot of objections with the parties involved with the design.” He added, “The council and staff will be charged with finding a new location for the skate park.” Len Zielinski, chairman of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission, said the new bridge creates a more direct route through the park, which will help residents with limited mobility, like seniors. “I think Mahoney has done a really good job getting everyone together to agree on a concept,” Zielinski said.
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barely cling to another piece of paper. “Now, I live by them,” Nelson said. Mindy Morrison, children’s librarian, said Fracasso put on a “Fancy Nancy Tea Party.” In April 2010 a group of girls gathered at the library wearing plastic beads and had a party based of the popular children’s book series “Fancy Nancy.” “I think she had her dress-up clothes for the tea party,” Morrison said. Nelson said Fracasso would still be at the library today, helping patrons find books, reading at the story time for 2-year-olds. “She really wanted to stay, but her body wasn’t up to it,” Nelson said.
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Forget money, cross country team asks for shoes The boys and girls cross teaches physical education in country teams started the Cheshire. Each cross country runner fundraiser last year from a In the words of Forrest suggestion by now-senior — about 30 in all — received Gump, “you can tell a lot Brittany Sullivan. She learned a three-foot-tall box which about a person by their shoes, about the shoe-recycling prowhere they go, where they’ve gram from her mother, who See Shoes / Page 8 been.” Over the last few weeks, Berlin High School’s cross country teams have examined a lot of Berlin’s shoes, collecting the old flip-flops and sneakers. As part of the team’s fundraiser to raise money for its booster program, it is collecting shoes too old to be worn any longer and shipping them off to be recycled. Dan Scavone, athletic director for Berlin High School, said the high school teams raise money for their booster programs and other charities. The cross country team’s shoe recycling program is unique, though. “It’s a pretty neat concept,” Scavone said. “I never witnessed a shoe recycling program. It makes me think twice about putting my own shoes James Dwyer and Brittany Sullivan pose with some of the in the garbage.” shoes the BHS cross country team collected. | (Submitted photo) By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen
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Town Committee chair and Democratic registrar of voters, said he was addressing the council as a citizen. He thanked Salina for his time as mayor. “You’ve been the face of this community for 10 years,” Jortner said. This last meeting was “bittersweet,” Salina said, as the council moved through the consent agenda, the new business and approving the nomination of a single citizen to the Commission for the Aging. After about an hour, the council had moved through the agenda. Then the council members spoke, thanking Salina for 10 years of leadership. Deputy Mayor Rachel Rochette, Democrat, said, “Adam was there when I came onto the council and I want to thank him for his leadership and guidance.” Democrat Councilman William Watson said Salina left “some big shoes to fill.” Sometimes, Salina would leave a council meeting just to find his car keyed, or nails in his tires, but he handled it with “dignity and grace,” Watson said. Before Salina, politics in Berlin was “tumultuous,” but over the course of three years, the rhetoric has calmed down.
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You have changed how politics is run in this particular town,” Watson said. Councilman David Evans, Republican, referenced a conversation he and Salina once had where they agreed to disagree. “It’s a sacrifice,” Evans said, “and no matter if someone agrees with you or not, you feel like you’re doing the right thing. And you are devoting a lot of time to that.” Salina then spoke. He wanted to keep his remarks brief, as Nov. 19 — the swearing-in day for the new council members — would be the day of speeches. It had been a “joyous 10 years.” “When I came in,” Salina said, “I thought it was originally about numbers and spreadsheets and things like that. I realized sitting up here, it’s more about understanding, compassion, excitement and love of your town.” There was the applause, staff members standing. “Alright, a couple more things,” Salinda said. The council approved the minutes from last meeting, going through the last few steps of parliamentary procedure to close out the meeting. And then, the moment. Salina took his gavel, the one his wife gave him 10 years ago when he first became mayor. He used it to open his first town council meeting. Tonight, he would use it to close. “And for the last time sitting up here. Is there a motion to adjourn?” Salina said. During his time in the mayoral seat, Salina had seen the beginnings of the revitalization of Farmington Avenue, the development of Veterans Memorial Park and the high school renovation, which took six years to develop. The decade as mayor did not come without its challenges for the town. There were the lawsuits surrounding the “romance mega store” Very Intimate Pleasures, Broadview development along Orchard Road and the Pistol Creek development. “Those in favor, please say ‘aye.’” The motion carried. “Thank you, everyone,” Salina said.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Yankee fan tips his hat to the ‘Sawks’ By Jim Bransfield
for the Sawks. I rooted -- well, maybe not rooted, but benignly tolerated -- the Sawks for a couple of reasons: the horror of the terror attack on the Boston Marathon and that I have so many friends and relatives who are sane Red Sox fans. A sane Red Sox fan realizes, for example, that Robbie Cano is a better player than Dustin Pedroia. The marathon attack was personal. My son, his wife and their two babies, live in Hopkinton and go to the marathon every year. They were at the start and not the finish, but I have never seen
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I am a Yankee fan. Not a Yankees fan. Yankee fan. It’s like RBIs. Not RBI. RBIs. Baseball has its own language, which is better than English. But I digress. This World Series was a tough one. Not tough in that the Yankees weren’t playing. I got used to that idea along about June. It was tough because I had conflicting emotions. One night I rooted for the Cardinals -- although rooting for Red State teams is against my religion -- and on another night, I rooted
my son so shaken by anything in my life. He is as big a Yankee fan as I -- well, maybe not quite -- but he proudly wears his Yankee gear around the neighborhood. When I rooted for the Cardinals it mainly was to prolong the series. Nothing like a Game 7. But you know, I find them and their fans a bit annoying. Maybe it’s that Midwestern, never say anything negative, stuff. They never boo at Busch Stadium. I’ve been there. On a typical day you can hear someone ordering a beer from across the infield.
I sat next to a guy who was reading a book one night at Busch Stadium. That’s grounds for ejection at Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. And they need props. Those silly towels. Have you ever seen the fans at Fenway or Yankee Stadium need towels to wave? Heck, we yell and shake the building. In St. Louis they need towels. Maybe they use them to mop up spilled beer. If you get beer spilled on you in Boston or New York, it’s a badge of honor. So my son and I rooted for -- or tolerated -- the Sawks.
In 2013. Not again. But this year, yes. So when the Sox won, I sat on my living room couch and smiled. Didn’t jump around with glee. I reserve that for Yankee championships. Then my friends. My late mom, who died on July 1, was a Red Sawks fan. The priest who officiated at her funeral, Fr. Greg Galvin, the former Xavier High chaplain who once sang the National Anthem at Fenway, and whose dad died the same day as my mother, texted me the morning after See Fan / Page 9
Champs got back to their roots was downright peeved. I tried arguing that these players seemed to care more about the money than the concept of “the Red Sox,” or the sport. Lackey theatrically displayed his displeasure with his fielders while on the mound when they couldn’t make up for his pitching mistakes. Crawford whined, publicly, that he didn’t want to bat leadoff. And Gonzalez wanted to be paid like a ballplayer that’d actually proven his worth in a city other than San Diego. I was against those teams from the beginning. Something just didn’t seem right.
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I’m not going to sugarcoat it: I was against this team from the beginning. Well, technically, not this team, and, technically, not this beginning. Let me backtrack a bit more. I wasn’t happy when I found out the Red Sox signed John Lackey for the 2010 season for an estimated $85 million. I was even less happy the next offseason when the Sox decided to throw more cash at “luxurious” free agents Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez. To be completely honest, I
Lo and behold, something wasn’t right. The ownership powers-that-be thought that “sexy” should be the new way of winning. John Henry & Co. believed that more players with smoother swings, like Gonzalez, were better for
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they started to fill with shoes. The team placed another box at the entrance of the high school. The filled boxes are taken to Sullivan’s house, where they sit in her family’s garage until shipped to the recycling company, ShoeBox Recycling, that grinds up the shoes to make running tracks, she said. “For every box, we get a certain amount of money that goes into our booster account,” said Steven Soucy, BHS cross country coach. While Soucy said he takes a hands-off approach to the fundraiser, the team purchases items not normally covered with its athletic budget. Last year, the team used the $400 it generated to buy two Garmen watches and
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end-of-the-year awards. “It’s an easy way of getting rid of old shoes that are hanging around the closet,” the coach said. Soucy hopes, with Sullivan graduating in the spring, the team will continue the fundraiser. Sullivan has seen a lot of shoes pass through her garage. Of course, there are the flip-flops and sneakers. But interesting shoes come along as well, the ones that hint at the kind of person who once wore them. She has seen the fancy high-heeled shoes, the shoes worn by grandparents, and the torn up cleats, so worn that a parent probably made his or her student finally throw the pair out. For more information about ShoeBox Recycling, visit shoeboxrecycling.com.
Store 12, 202 New Britain Road, celebrated its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Store 12 specializes in monogramming, silkscreening and gifts. Owner, Teddi Palmese, ran the store 10 years ago at the same location. After taking some time off to raise her grandchildren, she reopened in September. Pictured, from left: Peter Niro, Julia Palmese, Teddi Palmese, Ryan Aresimowicz, State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, Jamie Palmese, Emma Johnston, and Madeline Palmese. | (Submitted by Dina Palmese)
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Victorino, who hit a broken bat grounder to second. I was there for David Wells’ perfect game against the Twins and David Cone’s perfect game against the Expos. And I was in Fenway the night Mike Mussina came within one out of a perfect game before that cretin Carl Everett -- a certifiable nut case who didn’t believe we sent men to the moon -- got a single in the ninth of a 1-0 Yankee win. Trivia question: Who pitched for the Sox that night? Great irony: David Cone, the last guy to throw a perfect game. The point is, the Yankees don’t owe me anything. So while seeing the Sawks win can be annoying, I take the long view. Since 1918, my team has 27 world titles. The Sawks have 3. We win.
and sitting through a Sawks championship isn’t as tough as being a Sawks fan for so many years prior to 2004 and sitting through yet another Yankee championship. I admit to being spoiled. I clearly remember Yankee titles in the late 1950s, 1961 and 1962, and went to playoff games and Series games in 1976. Yep, I was there for Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth in 1976 against the Royals. I was at games in 1977, 1978 and 1981. I was in the Stadium for Series games in 1996, 1998, the clincher in 1999, in 2000, in 2001 when President Bush threw out the first pitch, and for the clincher in 2009 against the Phillies. Yep, I was there for Mariano Rivera’s last World Series save. The last out was made by current Sox hero Shane
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Library Briefs East Berlin Library New books at the East Berlin Library: “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham, “We are Water” by Wally Lamb, “Accused” by Lisa Scottoline, “Identical” by Scot Turow, “Critical Mass” by Sara Paretsky, “Silent Night” by Robert B. Parker, “Robert B. Parker’s Damned If You Do” by Michael Brandman, “Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel” by Lee Child, “Mayan Secrets” by Clive Cussler, “Quest” by Nelson DeMille, “W is for Wasted” by Sue Grafton, “Second Watch” by Judith
cial aid process. For more information and to register, call (860) 828-7126. Pianist Paul Bisaccia Berlin-Peck - Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. Bisaccia is scheduled Memorial Library Sit and Knit - Thursday, to discuss his book, “Piano Nov. 7 and 21, 6 p.m. For Palyer: Memoir and Master knitters of all levels. Drop Class.” For more information and to register, call in. I n v e s t o r s G r o u p - (860) 828-7126. Friday Movie Matinées Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1:30 p.m. Movies are scheduled for No registration required. Financial Aid Seminar - 1:30 p.m. Call (860) 828-7125 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Craig Breitsprecher, an individual financial advisor, is scheduled to present a program helping to guide parents through the finan- From Page 7 A. Jance, “Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith, “Blind Justice” by Ann Perry.
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from players like Jonathan Papelbon which allowed the Sox to clinch another World Series title in 2007. And ownership most definitely forgot that washed up managers who stare into the camera during post-game interviews do not make for good managers at all, or nurture team camaraderie. If “Nuf Ced” McGreevey were alive, you can bet he would’ve had a few things to say about it, too. My patience grew thin and my allegiance grew burdensome. How could I continue to love something that had wavered so much from what
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And after all that, the Sox played like I always knew them to play. And I began to watch again; slowly at first, but with more fervor, checking the box scores, as the wins piled up and the whiskers grew out. You could look in the dugout during games and see smiling and laughter, something that had been missing for quite some time. Even Lackey, who I had referred to as “Fat John” prior to this posteason, bought into the team concept; he would take his lumps and move on, but never stew over what went wrong. You could see the fight in players’ eyes, as if every game would be their last. There was jubilation with every win and sorrow with every loss. As Pedroia said upon winning the World Series last week: “This group of guys cared about each other.” And in caring for each other, they showed the city of Boston and all of Red Sox Nation that they cared for more than themselves; they cared for the sport, and for the fans, and for the name on their chest. That’s why they won their fans back. Heck, how many other professional athletes have you seen grow beards so that they can be ripped and tugged at after every successful play? Not a one. The Sox got back to their winning ways because they got back to winning their way, of playing loose and having fun. Now they have my full, undivided love and attention again. And every little thing’s gonna be alright.
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Alejandro Arcila votes with his children, Julia and Aidan. | (Dan Jackson/The Berlin Citizen)
stood outside Griswold School for four hours, greeting the incoming voters. “It has been a steady flow of cars, which has been great,” he said. Every year, the Democratic Party has stationed its candidates outside the polls. Thin dress socks and leather shoes were no insulation against the cold asphalt, but this was the home stretch. The Democratic candidates did a “tremendous amount of door-to-door,” dropping lit-
Government Meetings Tuesday, Nov. 12 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Veteran’s Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, BOE meeting room, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.
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Democrat William Watson II received 2,217. Both lost and did not get seats on Town Council. Stuart Topliff, who ran unopposed for the Board of Assessment Appeals, gained 2,541 votes. In the Board of Education, Cynthia Kobus kept her seat by receiving 2,165 votes. Kathryn Bryers, who received 2,218 votes, and Stephanie Carbone, who received 2,059, also have seats on the BOE. John Richards got 1,978 votes and did not get a seat. On the Police Commission, Paul Eshoo received 2,382 and Joseph Annunziata received 2,331, both gaining seats on the commission. Richard Rampone got 2,029 votes and did not get a seat. After 10 years, Adam Salina announced he would not seek reelection, leaving an opening as to who would replace him as mayor. Leaving his last town council meeting Oct. 29, he said, “I’d like to see a lot of things that have begun continue,” Salina said, “such as the chief ’s new police department.” Election Day began early for the Democratic Town Council candidates. By 10 a.m., Democrat Candidate Will Watson had already
tute to tap into the collective mind of the voters. Election day is both exciting and frustrating, with the final result announced at 8 p.m. For Democrats, the direction the town took after 10 years of Salina’s leadership was at stake. For 10 years, the town invested into the town’s infrastructure, planning a new police station, renovating the high school. Over at the American Legion on Porters Pass, Republican candidate Dave Evans greeted voters. He, like Watson, noticed the voter turnout was a little heavier than normal. On election day, Evans was planning on a GOP majority on the Town Council. “The only thing that can ruin that is the announcement at 8 o’clock,” he said. With Salina stepping down, Evans thinks it’s an opportune time when the town has not felt the full impact of the spending. He said he sees a trend where the margin of Democratic victories has narrowed in each municipal election. “Last couple elections, we were taking a larger percent-
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Faith Berlin Congregational: Yankee Peddler Fair -Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Only handmade items may be offered. Tables are available for rent. For more information or an application, contact Tinagagner@aol.com.
Kensington Congregational: Bible study -- Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. Berlin Congregational: For more information, call Free tot time -- Thursdays, (860) 828-4511. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., through Dec. 19, for children up Kensington Congregational: Play group to age 5. Craft time, play -- Parent/child play group sessions, snack time and Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., holiday parties. No pre-regin the Reeves Center, 185 istration is required. Sheldon St. For infants to Kensington pre-school age, open to the public on a drop-in basis. For Congregational: Healing more information, call Gwen service -- second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. HalfMcCann, (860) 828-0064. hour service for those unable to attend Sunday services.
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Berlin Cub Scouts Pack 41 of Griswold Elementary School and Pack 5 of Willard Elementary School united for Family camping at Camp Tadma of the Mark Greer Scout Reservation in Bozrah. Approximately 160 people participated in the event, with 70 scouts earning awards and enjoying all the campground had to offer. | (Photo by Mark Wojcicki, Sr.)
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for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. For the meeting location, call the church, (860) 828-4222. Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., holds a Taize service the third Tuesday of the month. Along with music, which begins the service at 6:30 p.m., Pastor Juhye Hahn will add an anointing with oil during the service for those who need healing grace. Taize service is held Tuesday evenings, 7 to 7:30 p.m., except the third Tuesday, which begins earlier for the special music. If you would like to contribute your musical talent to this service, contact the church at (860) 828-4222 and leave a message for Corinne Terlecky. Everyone is welcome. Prayer group The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of the month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. Prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more i n formation , ca ll Joh n Simeone, (860) 828-0794.
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Bible study Kensington Congregational hosts a Bible study Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Healing service Kensington Congregational holds a healing service the second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. The service is intended for those who are unable to attend Sunday services. Service is a half hour, with prayers and hymns. Play group Kensington Congregational hosts a parent/child play group Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the crib room in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. The group, for infants to pre-school age, is open to the public on a drop-in basis. For more information, call Gwen McCann, (860) 828-0064. Prayer shawls The Ladies Guild Prayer Shawl Group at Sacred Heart Church is looking for interested individuals to make prayer shawls for hospital and nursing home patients. Experience is not required. Participants can work from home. For more information, call Maureen Guite, (860) 828-9614. The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month
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Opinion Less games, more common sense needed By Jim Bransfield
Special to The Citizen
As high school football heads into the homestretch of its much too long season, it is important that the discussion about the dangers presented by the sport continue and expand. As yet another article in Sports Illustrated (Oct. 7. League of Denial, by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru) makes abundantly clear, there no longer is any serious debate that football carries with it the real danger of life-altering and life-threatening brain injury. The story is chilling from two points of view: 1. that the illnesses resulting from brain trauma is widespread and, 2. the National Football League took great pains to hide and minimize the overwhelming scientific evidence that the sport is, plainly put, dangerous. Belatedly, the NFL is putting more safety regulations into place in terms of both more appropriate on-scene medical care and changing the rules to minimize the kinds of brain injuries that have ruined the lives of many former NFL players. Players today are bigger, faster and stronger. The collisions that occur are often frightening and at times resemble the kind of force experienced in car wrecks.
There are all kinds of studies of professional football. But if the professional players are bigger, faster and stronger, doesn’t it make sense that high school kids are bigger, faster and stronger? Yet where are the studies of the long-term dangers to high school kids? While the NFL, however belatedly, is taking steps to minimize dangerous situations, shouldn’t we be taking a more serious look at the dangers presented to high school kids, whose bodies are still growing and developing? It seems obvious that we must reduce the opportunities for injury. The easiest first step is to reduce the number of games. What we allow to happen in Connecticut high school football is outrageous. Let me begin with this: I enjoy high school football. I enjoy watching it, I enjoy covering it, I enjoy doing the public address announcing for Middletown High and Xavier football. But I have very serious doubt that we adults are dong the right thing for kids with the way we run the sport. Think of your hometown team. Berlin, Plainville, Cheshire, Southington and the rest. Just about every one is playing 11 regular season games this season. Add two to three preseason scrim-
mages, and if your team goes to a title game, three more postseason games. Some leagues toss in a league championship game. It might be that your kid will play 17 or 18 football games. The NFL regular season is 16 games. Wesleyan and Trinity and the rest of the New England Small College Athletic Conference play eight games. College guys. Men. They play eight games. The games start after the beginning of the high school season and end a month before the high schools. Sensible. Yale, Brown, Harvard and rest of the Ivy League, play 10 games. Yet high school kids play more. Even the football factories, the big time programs like Alabama, Oregon and yes, the University of Connecticut, play a 12-game schedule, but build in two off weeks into the slate. For most Connecticut high school teams there is no week off. Heck, even the NFL mandates a bye week. Then what happens at the end of the season is hard to understand. Most high school teams have a Thanksgiving Day game. If your team makes the playoffs -- 32 make the postseason -- and advances, here’s what happens: Your kid will play on Thanksgiving, which
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almost always is the biggest, most important rivalry game of the year. Five days later, on a Tuesday, your kid will play in a first round postseason game. If the team wins, your kid will play Saturday -four days later -- in a semi-final round game. Do the math: your kid will play three football games in the space of 10 days. Three high-powered, pressure-packed games. Nobody else does that. Not the colleges, not the NFL. No one. They don’t do it because it’s dangerous. This is a contact sport. Basketball is not a contact sport. This is a collision sport. You know kids. They will minimize aches and pains. They want to play. They are 16, 17 years old. We need to tell them what’s good for them. Three games in 10 days is not good for them. There is one area league that builds in off-weeks. The Pequot Conference. Every team gets an off week. But the end of its season is as frantic as it is for other teams. Some state football coaches want more games. They want an open division where teams of any class could choose to play. That’s so we could determine which team is really No. 1 in the state. Like that’s important. That doesn’t happen in basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball or softball. But some think this would be a good idea. So not only would we have the 32 teams in Classes LL, L, M and S -whose championship would instantly be a booby prize -- we would have eight more teams in what would be a thoroughly watered down postseason. Worse, these same guys came up with the absurd idea that there be a tech school division. You know, for those schools that can’t win against other schools. Add eight more teams. Now we’re at 48. Gee fellas, why
not abolish the regular season entirely? While that’s a bit of a digression, it is indicative of how oblivious some are to the reality that we adults are forcing kids to play too much of a dangerous sport. Some argue injuries come in other sports. Agreed. There is always a risk of injury. Heck, my kid had shoulder problems from swimming. But there is no rule requiring a doctor and an ambulance to be at a baseball game, a soccer match, or a swimming meet. There is that rule in football. In football, injuries are an expectation. I have had football coaches make a point of telling me they agree the season is too long. I have had athletic directors say the same thing. Ask winter sports coaches what a negative impact this overlong season has on their sport. The overlapping season gives kids no breaks. This year, the basketball season starts a couple of days after the football championship games. A kid needs a break. For heaven’s sake, these are children. Enough. The high school football season should be shortened to nine games. Every school should have a bye week. There should be two rounds of playoffs. Four teams in each class. Eleven games is plenty of football for kids. More than plenty. Again. Wesleyan plays eight games. Yale plays 10 games. And these are men. Read the scientific evidence about long-term football injuries. Read about NFL players whose lives were ruined. Then take a look one night at your 17year old sleeping in his room and think about his life. The President of the United States said if he had a son, he would not allow him to play football. Take a long look at your football-playing sleeping son. A long look.
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By Stephen Ohlemacher Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security benefits for nearly 58 million people will increase by 1.5 percent next year, the government announced Oct. 30. The increase is among the smallest since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. It is small because consumer prices haven’t gone up much in the past year. The annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on a government measure of inflation that was released last week. The COLA affects benefits for more than one-fifth of the country. In addition to Social Security payments, it affects benefits for millions of disabled veterans, federal retirees and people who get Supplemental Security Income, the disability program for the poor. The amount of wages subject to Social Security taxes is also going up. Social Security is funded by a 12.4 percent tax on the first $113,700 in wages earned by a worker, with half paid by employers and the other half withheld from workers’ pay. The wage threshold will increase to $117,000 next year, the Social Security Administration said. Wages above the threshold are not subject to Social Security taxes. Social Security pays retired workers an average of $1,272 a month. A 1.5 percent raise comes to about $19. “By providing protection against inflation, the COLA helps beneficiaries of all ages maintain their standard of living, keeping many from falling into poverty,” said AARP executive vice president Nancy LeaMond. “The COLA announced today is vital to millions, but at an average of just $19 per month, it will quickly be consumed by the rising costs of basic needs like food, utilities and
Murphy seeks to soothe Europe on phone taps By Charles J. Lewis Associated Press
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health care.” The COLA announcement had been scheduled for two weeks ago. It was delayed because the Bureau of Labor Statistics did not issue the inflation report for September during the partial government shutdown. Since 1975, annual Social Security raises have averaged just over 4 percent. Next year will mark only the seventh time the COLA has been less than 2 percent, including three of the past five years. This year’s increase was 1.7 percent. There was no COLA in 2010 or 2011 because inflation was too low. In some years, part of COLA has been erased by an increase in Medicare Part B premiums, which are deducted automatically from Social Security payments. But Medicare announced Oct. 28 that Part B premiums, which cover doctor visits, will stay the same in 2014, at $104.90 a month for most seniors. By law, the cost-of-living adjustment is based on the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers, a broad measure of consumer prices generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It measures price changes for food, housing, clothing, transporSee Benefits / Page 27
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chris Murphy, the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee panel on Europe, announced Oct. 31 that he will lead a group from Congress to visit European officials in an effort to soothe their anger over U.S. eavesdropping. Murphy said he expects the U.S. group will include lawmakers from the House
and Senate, Democrats and Republicans, who will make the trip around the Thanksgiving holiday. Murphy, D-Conn., who had served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee before winning his Senate seat in 2012 and getting assigned to the Europe panel, initiated the make-nice trip after hearing from visiting members of the European Parliament who came to Washington this week to protest electronic eaves-
dropping by the U.S. National Security Agency. The European parliamentarians threatened to cancel EU participation in some joint anti-terrorism operations as a protest against NSA eavesdropping, Murphy said, though he speculated that some of the visitors’ ire was fueled by political considerations leading up to the EU’s elections next May, when votSee Murphy/ Page 27
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The AARP B oard of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior
Center. Entertainment provided by the Berlin High School jazz band. Members are reminded to bring warm hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for the Salvation Army, which will be distributed to children of
all ages in need.
Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Cheryl Feuerman of Connecticut Legal Services is scheduled Consumer scam to speak. program For more information, call The Senior Center has Carol Walsh, (860) 724-6443, scheduled a Consumer Scam ext. 271. presentation for Wednesday, To register for the program, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
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diet before, healthy eating isn’t difficult. The National Institute on Aging suggests two options for seniors: The USDA Food Guide MyPlate Plan. This plan offers tips for building a healthy, balanced diet, including: -Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. -Make at least half your grains whole grains. -Enjoy your food, but eat less. -Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals — and choose the foods with lower numbers. The DASH Diet. The DASH eating plan includes all the key food groups, but is designed to help reduce blood pressure and emphasizes foods that are heart healthy. These are recommended daily serving amounts: -Grains: 7 to 8 ounces -Meat and beans: 6 ounces or less of chicken, meat, and fish plus 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, and/or dried beans per week -Milk: 2 to 3 cups -Vegetables: 2 to 2.5 cups -Fruit: 2 to 2.5 cups -Oils: 2 teaspoons
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A Veterans Day ceremony is planned for Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. Ret. Brigadier General Daniel J. McHale is scheduled to speak. The Berlin High School band and chorus are scheduled to provide musical selections. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the VFW Hall Post 10732 on Massirio Drive.
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Sports Grieco places at Open; Football falters By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
State tournament update While many fall high school teams around Connecticut have called it a year, for others, the “second season” is just beginning. Both the BHS boys and girls soccer teams, as well as the girls swimming and diving squad, begin their state title quests this week. The boys soccer team has high hopes as it heads into
the playoffs. The Redcoats had a stellar regular season campaign. They clinched the first CCC South Division title in school history, with a record of 13-2-1. Then, in the first annual CCC Tournament, Berlin squared off against some of the state’s toughest competition, eventually losing to Farmington, 3-2. The BHS boys –seeded seventh in Class L –began their run at a state title by hosting No. 26 Bristol Eastern.
Barring an upset, the Redcoats will face the winner of E.O. Smith-East Lyme in the second round Thursday, Nov. 7. The Redcoats are led by a multitude of seniors, including, but not limited to, Alex Bednarek, Ben Tencza, Nate Ruscito, Adnan Hamidovic and Brian Bostrom. The BHS girls soccer team will also look to make its presence known this postseason. Like their Redcoat counterparts, the girls took part in the inaugural CCC Tournament where their regular season efforts (10-51) were rewarded with a difficult first-round matchup. The Lady Redcoats faced Glastonbury, which entered the matchup with a record of 15-0-1, and were bested 3-0. The 12th seed in the Class M tournament, Berlin hosted 21st seed East Catholic in the opening round. The survivor of that tilt will travel to take on No. 5 HaddamKillingworth in the second round. Led by a mixture of upWith a regular season record of 13-2-1, Steve Burns, pictured, and the BHS boys soccer team earned the No. 7 seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament. | (Photo by Matt Leidemer)
Michelle Grieco, pictured, and the BHS girls soccer team compiled a regular season record of 10-5-1, and were seeded 12th in the CIAC Class M state tournament. | (Photo by Matt Leidemer)
per- and under-class talent, the girls will lean on captains Kelly Cohen and Rachel Chapmen, as well as Sam Carbonell, Sarah Bosco, Michele Grieco, Olivia Jacques, and Michaela Dehm in goal. The girls swimming and diving team will have until this Saturday, Nov. 9, to prepare themselves for the Class M qualifying meet at East Hartford High School. While several BHS girls have already qualified to participate in the state finals – such as Stephanie Humen, Olivia DeGroff, Kelsey Kozikowski, Arian Salis,
Holly Chirico, and Kayla Cervoni –there is potential for even more to join their teammates. The Class M finals will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Southern Connecticut State University. Cross country Freshman Lisa Grieco showed no signs of firstyear jitters at the State Open Nov. 1 at Wickham Park in Manchester. Grieco, the only BHS harrier at the event, finished 50th out of 181 runners, See Notes/ Page 23
Youth football: Bears squad tops in division The Berlin Bears C-Red improved to 6-2 with a 20-0 win –the team’s fifth straight –over the New Hartford Wolverines at Sage Park. Having already clinched first place in their division after the prior week’s defeat of South Windsor, the Bears played with confidence and intensity, and bolstered their seeding position in the CTYFL championship tournament. The Bears’ first scoring drive came late in the first quarter when quarterback Marco Scarano crossed the goal line on a designed run to put Berlin up 6-0. Tailback Nick
Melville was crucial to the drive’s success, compiling 40 rushing yards before the Bears found paydirt. Quarterback Nate Capodice delivered the extra point on a pass to tight end Joseph Caracoglia to give Berlin a 7-0 lead. Melville and Scarano would hear their numbers called on Berlin’s next scoring drive, as Melville ran for 18 yards on a scamper play before hauling in a 12-yard pass from Capodice. Scarano once again scored, this time plunging in from two yards to give the Bears a 13-0 lead. The Wolverine defense began to
show some signs of life early in the second half, stopping a Bear drive on their own 15-yard line. However, the Wolverines still struggled offensively on the ensuing drive. Berlin’s defense controlled the entire game, shutting down the Wolverines normally high-powered offense, and only allowing New Hartford to manage three first downs throughout the entire game. The defensive crew for Berlin recorded 11 tackles for losses, with Aiden Cote and Caracoglia leading the way with two each. Berlin’s in-
side linebacker Sam D’Addabbo also managed to both force and recover a fumble. The Bears final score of the afternoon came when Melville intercepted an errant Wolverine pass and returned it 25 yards for a pick-six. Capodice ran the QB keeper in for the extra point attempt to put Berlin up by the final count of 20-0. The Bears’ entire defensive group played extremely well, as Evan Sosa, Nicholas Jutras, Johnny McGeever, Jordan Hetu and Justin Piskorski created problems for the Wolverine offense the entire afternoon.
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Tips to avoid ‘senior scams’ usually offers something for free or almost free but signs you up for further financial obligations. If you receive a notice saying you won a contest or a cruise, read the fine print carefully for hidden costs to make sure it’s not a senior scam. And if you decide to consider the offer, ask someone you trust for a second opinion before you sign up. Medicare drug discount cards are offered by a number of companies, and they can save you money. Unfortunately they are also popular with scam artists. The best way to enroll for a Medicare-approved discount card--and avoid a senior scam--is by contacting Medicare directly for a list of approved companies. You can do this online or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Medicare drug discount cards cannot be sold by phone or through door-todoor sales. A power of attorney gives a trusted person of your choice the power to
make key financial or life decisions for you if you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, many people are taken advantage of by perpetrators of senior scams when they become ill or injured and cannot make good decisions for themselves. Having someone who is legally empowered to make choices for you can save you from improper management of your finances, and it’s important to make execute your power of attorney before you become too ill to make this important decision. Many senior scam perpetrators make calls or send email on behalf of a financial institution. For example, they may say there’s a problem with your bank or credit card account and ask you to verify the account numbers. If you get one of these calls, ask for a name and phone number you can call back, and make that call to be sure you are dealing with a legitimate company.
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crossing the finish line with a 5K time of 20:39. Football After seemingly finding its footing with a four-game winning streak earlier in the year, the Redcoats now find themselves on the wrong side of another streak. Berlin dropped its second straight game, a 44-6 beat down at the hands of undefeated Platt Nov. 1, and now finds itself at 4-4 on the year. Prior to its matchup with Platt, Berlin’s three losses were by a combined 23 points. Against Platt, the Redcoats found themselves down 21-0 by the end of the first quar-
ter, and couldn’t recover. Quarterback Mitch Williams found Anthony Sisti through the air for a 22-yard score in the fourth quarter to put Berlin on the board, but otherwise struggled on this night. The senior threw three interceptions, one of which was returned 60 yards for a touchdown. Defensively, the Redcoats were assaulted through the air, as they surrendered five passing touchdowns. Several members of Berlin’s defensive unit, however, posted respectable numbers. Seniors Jacob Eliades, Anthony Duong, Dante Vasi, Dan McLeod and Todd Koops all recorded eight or more tackles. Berlin faces another tough opponent this week as it travels to face Rocky Hill (7-1).
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Health Briefs Pot luck The Central CT Celiac Support Group has scheduled a fall pot luck for Sunday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m., at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Beth Hillson, food editor of Living Without Magazine
and author of Gluten-Free Makeovers, is scheduled to speak about baking and new information about the gluten-free lifestyle. Bring a dish to share. A fee is charged for non-members. For more information and to register, call Nancy, (203)
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Holidays: A Grief Self-Guide Experience, for Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., at the New Britain general campus cafeteria, 100 Grand St. The event is intended for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and help family members and
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Art show The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a juried art show for Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Participants may drop off artwork Nov. 8, 3 to 5 p.m. The library is not responsible for loss or damage to submitted items. Entrants must be 18 and older. For more information, call (860) 828-3344.
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Halloween winners The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department announce the winners from its annual Monster Bash/ Pumpkin Decorating Contest, held at Willard Elementary School. P umpkin decorating winners: Pre-school/ Kindergarten: Most Amusing, first place – Brandon Sadowski; second place – Isabella Gagnon; third place – Rhiannon
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Pajor; Most Amusing - first place – Madelynn Sadowski; Most Frightening, first place – Julian Meyers, second place – Bailey Michaud. Third, fourth and fifth grade Most Amusing, first place – David Gagnon, second place - Olivia Robertson, third place – Mason Michaud, honorable mention – Austin Vale da Serra. Most Creative, first place – Caleb Uliasz, second place
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Knights of Columbus Council 3675 has scheduled a members-only dinner meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion, and to RSVP, call Ray Kalentkowski, (860) 828-8428.
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The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled Alice Porter-Flagg to demonstrate flower arrangements Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center. The public is welcome. Members meet for a business meeting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.kensingtongardenclub. net.
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Wine, beer tasting fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 9, the Berlin Athletics Booster Club will host a wine and beer tasting event sponsored by Berlin Spirits. The tasting will be held at the New Britain VFW, located at 41 Veterans Dr. in New Britain. The tasting begins at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Berlin Spirits.
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tation, energy, medical care, recreation and education. The COLA is calculated by comparing consumer prices in July, August and September each year to prices in the same three months from the previous year. If prices go up over the course of the year, benefits go up, starting with payments delivered in January. Lower prices for gasoline are helping keep inflation low, said Polina Vlasenko, a research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped over the past year from $3.53 to about $3.28, according to the automotive club AAA. Associated Press reporter Christopher S. Rugaber contributed to this report.
ers will elect 755 members of parliament for five-year terms. Revelations about the extent of NSA telephone monitoring — first triggered by former intelligence worker Edward Snowden — have evoked outrage among some European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who personally called President Obama to protest NSA’s eavesdropping on her cell phone conversations. Obama assured Merkel that U.S. spies are not listening to her phone conversations now and will not do so in the future, leaving unspoken the assumption that such eavesdropping had taken place in the past. One of Merkel’s predecessors, Helmut Schmidt, chancellor from 1974 to 1982, told the Die Zeit newspaper that he had always assumed
activities simply because it is technologically able to so. Murphy said he hoped the trip also would clarify that French intelligence operations — not the NSA — have been monitoring communications in France and then sharing the results with the U.S. agency. ”My goal for these meetings will be to help cement the overall relationship between the United States and Europe and discuss surveillance programs in our countries,” he said. James R. Clapper, Jr., the director of national intelligence, has defended the NSA’s wiretapping of allied leaders, telling Congress that it was important to learn ”if what they’re saying gels with what’s actually going on.”
that his phone calls were being tapped. Murphy, asked what he would tell Merkel if he meets with her later this month, said he would tell her that it was ”wrong” for the NSA to listen in. ”We clearly crossed the line in listening-in on Merkel,” Murphy said. ”The president said it was wrong and put a stop to it.” N S A s u r ve i l l a n c e o f Merkel’s cell phone reportedly goes back to 2002 when she was the leader of German’s Christian Democratic Union party before becoming German chancellor in 2005. In the wake of the uproar over NSA, the president has directed an overall review of U.S. intelligence operations. Murphy said he agreed with Obama that the U.S. shouldn’t carry out certain intelligence
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The Berlin P ublic Works Department has scheduled a curbside leaf collection for the week of Nov. 11 through 15 and Dec. 2 through 6. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags at the curb prior to regularly scheduled trash pick-up day. Plastic bags are not permitted. The blue recycling bins are also not to be used for leaves. Keep all leaf bags and leaf containers well away from the regular trash. Yard waste cannot be mixed with the leaves. Do not rake leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of our anti-litter ordinance and subject to a fine. Leaves may be brought to the drop-off area at 19 Town Farm Ln., Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Extended Saturday hours are scheduled through Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All plastic bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the dropoff area. The drop-off area is scheduled to be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 29.
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Apartments For Rent FALL SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868
WALLINGFORD Lovely, Lge Furnished Bdrm, Rec Rm & Bath. All Utils, TV, Cable, Refrig, Freezer & Laundry Included. 203 269-8166.
WALL, 3BR, 2BA, near I91, MERIDEN. Large 3BR 3rd off street parking. Ample flr apt, off street parking, Find everything at our Market- Garage and closet, W/D hook up, large large backyard, w/d hookplace. yard, deck, $1350/mo + up. $900/month plus sec. Storage Space utilities. 203-269-6297 203-294-1229. YALESVILLE WALLINGFORD 2BR apt., MERIDEN. SYLVAN AREA OUTSIDE STORAGE very neat/clean, lndry hk2-3 BR apt. 1 bath, 2 floors Campers, Motor Homes ups, off st. prkg, appl. incl., (2nd & 3rd). Off street parkand Boats no smoking/pets. $900/mo, ing. $850 + utilities. 2 mo Please Call 203 641-4746 1 month sec. 203-631-5219 security. Call 203-272-7003
Find your dream home in Marketplace. SOUTHINGTON Immaculate ranch endunit condo in Spring Lake Village. 2 bdrm, 1st floor laundry, partially finished bsmt, hdwd flrs, granite kitchen & bath, stainless steel appliances. Slider to private deck & yard. A must see! Open house 11/2, most wknds & by appointment. 203 980-7231
North Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
Meriden 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Avail. Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, East Side. 1st Fl. Bright & Modern. Large Kitchen. All Appliances + Dish Washer. Off St. Parking. $725/ mo. Call 203 269-0763 MERIDEN 1BR Pleasant. 2nd Fl. $750. Heat, HW, cooking gas incl. Parking. Sm pet OK. 38 Lincoln. 727 565-8362 Meriden 2 BR, 1st Floor Brand New Cond. New Appliances. Off St Parking. $850 +Utilities. First, Last & 1 Mo Sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN 2 BR. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, Sunny Kitchen. WD hookup. $695. Call Will 860-834-2876
Kensington 1st FL 1BD Apt. Remod. New appls. Ref, 1st & Last Sec. Parking. No smoking, no pets. Call 860628-4907/860-621-5955
MERIDEN-WALLINGFORD Line Large Modern 2 BR Condo. Laundry. No pets. $875 + Utils. Sec dep special $599. (203) 245-9493
MER. 1 BR, 2nd flr, new carpet, W. side, prvt backyard & 2 attic rms, w/d, stove/refrig incld. $865/mo. + sec. 203-634-1195 12pm-8pm
MER W. Side 3 RMs w/2 Bathrooms. New carp & flrs. Ht, HW, off st prk. Owner occup. Near hwys. Inc verif, Cred rpt & Ref. $775 +sec. 203 272-4279
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Seasonal Call Center Positions Now Available! Open House 10/23-11/19 40+ Hours per week Apply NOW at 95 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT Mon.-Fri. 9:00am – 5:00pm
WALLINGFORD 3 BR Gorgeous Victorian. Fully remodeled. Hdwd flrs. Washer/Dryer incl. $1325. 21-23 Academy St. 203 265-9871
Wanted To Rent STUDIO, In-law apt or room w/bath in private residence. Semi-retired prof. woman, willing to do handy work around the house. Non smoker. Please Call Sissy 860 308-4756
Stores & Offices for Rent WALLINGFORD - Clean 2Br APT, 2nd Fl. W/D Hookup, storage, off street parking, No Smoke/pets, $900, 203-464-0766 WALLINGFORD TWO Family, 2nd Fl. 2BR, 5 Rms. Own driveway. No pets. $800 plus utilities. (203) 284-1853 WLFD. 1 BR, 3rd flr, $750. OS parking, w/d hookup, MUST HAVE GOOD CREDIT. 1st mos, 2 mos sec dep. Renter’s ins. 203-272-8108 YALESVILLE - 1st flr, 2 bedrm apt, off st. parking, laundry room, big yard, no pets, 6 mo. lease, Wilcox Ln. 203-265-3939
KENSINGTON. 650 sq. ft office or retail space for lease, prime location. Heat incl. Call for details 860828-1848 or 860-930-4772. KENSINGTON 355 Main St. 875 SF, plus full basement. Parking front & rear. Gas Heat/Central Air. $1000 per month. Frank Sataline Real Estate (860) 828-8259
Livestock
Fall Package Riding Specials Birthday Parties Pony Rides Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www. rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600
Furniture & Appliances Treadmill Sears ProForm XP 550s $275. Call 203-314-6393.
Find everything at our Marketplace.
Pets For Sale YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihuahua, Bostons, Beagles, Shih Tzus, Huskies, Schnoodles, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150 plus. Call (860) 930-4001
Dirt bike/ATV Helmets, AFX Helmet Adult M color white freedom $60. Also a youth large red/white/black $40. Both in excellent cond. Barely used. 203-314-6393.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS
Jewelry
WARM Morning Parlor Stove 100 lb Coal Stove w/2 tons of coal. Asking $450 or best offer. Call 860 6282469 or 860 919-7171
Swimming Pools & Spas Cindy’s UniqUe shop ConsiGnMenT 32 norTh Colony sT WallinGford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Console solid wood cherry finish, excellent cond. 64” W x 23”D x 28”H. $325. Call 203-314-6393.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. 860 707-9350
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
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
2ND Generation Buys Napier & costume jewelry, old lamps & shades, old bookends, Winchester items, old Xmas, old toys, estates. 203 639-1002
DINING Room set, Mahogany 6 chairs, 2 extensions, excellent condition, 2 sets of dishes for 12, & other items. 203-678-4486 Mountain Bike. Specialized Rock Hopper with RockShox, Purple/Blue with Speedometer. $250. Call 860 645-7245.
Yakima Kayak Stacker Rack with 48” round bars. $75. Call 860-645-7245.
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip OIL FURNACE - Hot Air 84,000 BTU $200 OIL BURNER - NEW Carlin $200 Call (203) 634-0765
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Electronics
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
SEARS Kenmore Sewing Machine In Cabinet. Never used. Paid $350. Sacrifice $200 Firm. (203) 269-2679
Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden,Southington or Cheshire
HOT TUB: 6 person, 28 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $6000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203232-8778
Furniture & Appliances
PICNIC Table 38”x60” with 4 chairs, white resin. Great cond. $60. 860-677-6809.
WANTED (203) 634-3933
A-1 Seasoned Hardwood Real Full cords $200, Half cords $125. Cut and split. 18-20” Delivery or Pick Up. 203-294-1775
Miscellaneous For Sale
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SERVICE Technicians For a variety of wood, gas and pellet stoves. Responsible for traveling to customer sites to perform a variety of service repairs and troubleshooting. Tools required. HVAC exp a plus. Apply in person Tue-Fri at Dean’s Stove & Spa, 120 West Main St, Plantsville.
MERIDEN. 3 BR apt, 3rd flr, $850/mo, 1 1/2 mo sec dep. 250 W. Main St. Call 203-589-1010
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip
AMAZINGLY CLEAN Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $210 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. MIkE 203 631-2211
ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431 TIRED of Looking At That Junk? Unwanted Rotten Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles. Paying Cash for Them. Free Pick Up 203 630-2510 WANTED Swords, daggers, helmets, medals etc. Call 203-238-3308
Music Instruments & Instruction
Music By RoBeRta PeRfoRMance & instRuction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES Attics & Basement Cleaned Gary Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 235-7723 Cell 860 558-5430
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Gutters
ICE DAMAGE? Seamless Gutters. Gutter repairs. 100% no clog leaf guard system w/lifetime warranty. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
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for your window on the world. GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326 Cell 860-558-5430 Office 203-235-7723 Pete In the PIckuP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-935-7208
Carpentry REPAIRS & Replacement Lg/ Sm, Int/Ext. Stairs, Railing, Decks, Entry Door, Window, Finish Basement. I can fix it. Work done by owner. 40+ years exp. Free Est. Ins. #578107 (203) 238-1449 www. marceljcharpentier.com
Decks
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
Electrical Services T.E.C. ElECTriCal SErviCE llC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
Fencing Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
T.E.C. ElECTriCal SErviCE llC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
All Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060 FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All Phases Ceramic Tile Wood/Laminate Installations TUB/TILE GLAZING 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897
WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed
Kitchen & Baths
C&M ConstruCtion *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
A & A Lawn Care Fall clean-ups, snowplowing hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638 A&A LAWN CARE Dumpster Rentals. Fall Cleanups. Mulch. Walls, Walks & Patios. Free Est. #584101 Jim 203 237-6638
CARL’S Plumbing & Heating 20% Sr Citizen Discount. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395
FALL CLEANUPS RICK’S Affordable - Curbside Leaf Removal. Mowing, Brush, Tree, Pricker Removal. No Job Too Big or Small. 15 Years Exp. 203 530-4447
If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale.
FALL CLEANUPS Starting Now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460 Gary Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-2357723 Cell 860 558-5430
JT’s Landscaping, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Gutter Cleaning. Snowplowing. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free est today 203 213-6528
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. RJ LARESE Landscaping Res/Comm Lawn Maint. Fall Clean-Ups. Sr Disc. Free Est. 203 314-2782
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Leaf Blowing & Removal Fall Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Fall ClEaN-UPS No job too big or small. Vacuum service available Please call 203-630-2152
Masonry MCCABE MASONRY AND CONCRETE LLC, decorative of concrete, foundation, all types of masonry, new construction and repairs, www. mccabemascon.com, license insured. Call 203-641-7905 or 860-621-4408 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
Painting & Wallpapering
Stepping up to a bigger bike? Sell the smaller one with a Marketplace ad.
Always a sale in Marketplace.
FALL Cleanup, Leaf Removal, Pruning & Trimming Hedges & Trees. 10% Sr. Discount (203) 600-4500
Plumbing
Fall Cleanup-Leaf Vac-Tree Removal-Gutters-Snow Plowing-Seasoned Firewood Prop Maint-Junk Removal Demolition Bill 203 675-9152
Landscaping
House Cleaning Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
Landscaping
Leaf Cleanup
Hardwood Flooring PEREIRA Services Specializing in Laminate, Pre-finished hardwood & tile Installation. #636625. Joe 203 715-0660
Landscaping
PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-935-7208
MGW Handyman Service Fences to Faucets Got a list of things to do? Insured. Call MGW! CT#631942 203 886-8029
Home Improvement ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
Junk Removal
A-1 Capital Painting & Wallpaper Removal Professional reliable work. We do the job right - on time and at a fair price. 860 632-8183 Painting, interior & exterior, power washing, repair/ removal of wallpaper, popcorn ceiling & drywall. Lic/ hic 0637346. For free est call Mike 860-794-7127.
Paving JM Lawncare Fall Cleanups Snow Removal Junk & Brush Removal Free Estimates 860-796-8168
D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099
Power Washing THE POWERWASHING KINGS Others Wash - We Clean! 860-839-1000
Roofing
C&M ConstruCtion *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% off cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality- Kitchens/ Bath Siding, Roofing Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit cards accepted 203-6346550 CT Reg #0632415
Roofing, Siding, WindoWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Siding CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality-Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions, Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415
Siding
Siding, Roofing, WindoWS, deckS, Remodeling gutteRS ct Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Siding, Roofing Windows, Decks Sunrooms, Additions 203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
Snow Plowing CPI SNOW Cleanups including roofs & surroundings, driveways. Comm & resid. 203 6346550; 203 494-2171 SNO/GO SNOW REMOVAL for driveways only with snow blowers and shovels. Please call 203-687-3175 for more info. SNOWPLOWING. Resid & comm, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks. Call Louie 203-634-0873
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick, courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!
LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In business 31 years Tree removal. Stump grinding.Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
STUMP Grinding, fully insured, free estimates. Call Andy 860-919-8683
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SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL
U.S. residents set to get new infrared heaters to save up to 50% on heating bills for only $159 and free shipping Compared to the Suggested Retail Price of $399.95 this is a great opportunity for our residents to own one of the highest quality, energy saving, cool-to-the-touch, portable infrared heaters available today, and stop spending a fortune on heating bills. The first 785 callers who beat the 48-hour deadline are getting these money saving portable infrared heaters. said to be the most sought after brand of infrared heaters. iHeaters have been selling strong for many years, they have in-house customer service located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The iHeater infrared heating elements are backed by a lifetime warranty and don’t burn out, like other low-end brands of infrared heaters that use bulbs. Similar infrared heaters of this quality are expensive, the suggested retail on this unit is $399.95, but state residents are being urged to call the Toll Free hotline listed below because the first 785 callers who beat the 48hour deadline will be able to claim one of these infrared iHeaters and have it delivered directly to their door for only $159 and the shipping is free. This is an extraordinary opportunity for those in need of help on winter heating bills to take advantage of this zip code distribution. “We’re preparing ourselves for all the calls because a program like this, for a new infrared heater of this quality, has never been released before. So if the lines are busy, keep trying. We’ll answer every call in the order they are received” Brinkman said.
■ Simply Plug it in: Saving money on heating bills is very easy with an iHeater infrared heater. Today’s distribution is intended to help those in need of keeping warm this winter without spending too much on heating bills.
■ Stay Warm and Save Money: iHeater infrared heaters are safe for pets and children to be around, the outside of the unit stays cool to the touch. They also heat evenly, quietly, and do not dry out the air. Heats up to 1000 square feet.
■ 48 HOUR DISTRIBUTION BEGINS: Distribution hotlines open at 9:00 this morning for US residents only. Trucks are being loaded with new, leading brand, energy saving, infrared heaters and soon will be delivered to lucky state residents who find their zip code on the distribution list below.
Zip Code Distribution List: If the first two digits of your Zip Code appear below call toll free:
1-800-290-1957
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USA Zip Code Dis. - If you or a loved one has difficulty paying for heating bills, then this distribution of brand new portable infrared heaters is your chance to make life a little easier. These infrared heaters warm the room evenly and efficiently without drying out the air. They never get hot to the touch, like other heaters, so they are safe for pets and children. Company spokesman, David Brinkman, says, “We have 785 of these brand new, high quality infrared heaters reserved for residents in these areas, so those who find their zip code listed in today’s paper need to call the zip code Distribution Hotline immediately to get theirs.” These revolutionary infrared heaters are changing the lives for many that find it difficult to pay for the high cost of heating a home. Infrared heat warms in a way similar to the warmth we feel from the sun, it’s been described by many as “bone warming” heat. It is completely safe and does not deplete oxygen from the air, which would make you tired, nor dry out the air, which irritates your skin. The iHeater brand is
The Toll Free Distribution Hotlines open at 9:00 am this morning for US residents only. You must be one of the first 785 callers who beat the 48hour deadline to have your infrared heater delivered to your door for only suggested $159 and free shipping. ( retail: $399.95 )