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Volume 19, Number 33

Thursday, October 15, 2015

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Town considers semiannual tax plan

By Charles Kreutzkamp

out that it has been considered and rejected numerous times over the years and that it would increase the town’s opThe Berlin Town Council considered erational costs and decrease the town’s switching tax collection to a twice- interest revenue, thereby slightly ina-year installment plan at its Oct. 6 creasing taxes. Those for the plan argue meeting. The council has not decided that it would help struggling taxpayers whether to implement the change yet, and say that other area towns have adbut has scheduled a vote for its next opted similar tax payment schedules.

“It was a discussion so that we would meeting. If adopted, tax bills might be sent in January and July.

Those opposed to the change point See Taxes / Page A4 Special to The Citizen

For Brochu, it was always about the children Longtime Board of Education head moving on

By Charles Kreutzkamp Special to The Citizen

Just past the midway point of the season, Julia Lagace, pictured, and Berlin High School volleyball team own a solid record of 6-6. At press time, the Lady Redcoats were riding a four-match win streak. | Photo by Paul G. Salina

An entire generation of Berlin students share one thing in common – the president of the Board of Education, Gary Brochu.

But this era is over. After two decades of service, Brochu has announced that he will not seek re-election to the board.

Bringing with him expertise from his profession as an education attorney, Brochu was appointed to the board in February of 1997. He was elected that November and has served continually

since. He was elected board president in all but one of his terms.

The outgoing BOE head said that during his first term, he tried to explain to his young Brochu daughter where he was going “in terms a 3-yearold would understand.” He asked her if she remembered the school they often drove past, and said that he was going to a meeting to make that school better.

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and disagreements,” Rich- “a professional governance ards said Brochu was a strong board,” that has been featured leader with unwavering “pas- in national magazines as “a sion, energy and dedication.”

Richards said Brochu See Brochu / Page A3 would listen to alternatives, but those proposing them should “be well prepared, Correction Notice because Gary is very knowlThe Republican Political edgeable and he always does ad that ran in last week’s his homework.” edition of the Berlin Brochu said he feels posCitizen on October 8th, itive about leaving behind

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“Thinking about the four years that I served on the board, I can’t count the number of family dinners I missed, the times I didn’t get to tuck my kids in, or the hours I spent at board events, school functions or conferences. I can not imagine almost 20 (years.) It would be impossible to account for what not only he has done, but what he has given up. He has given so much for so many and I am happy that he will finally get to spend more time with his wife and daughters ... because of his hard work and his family’s patience and support the children of Berlin are better off.”

Superintendent of Schools David Erwin worked with Brochu for six years.

“The development of the board member’s handbook under his leadership was instrumental,” Erwin said.

Boards of education across the country have used the Berlin handbook as a model in developing their own.

“Gary is definitely committed to the schools and their success,” Erwin said. “He has a high energy and he is certainly a very intelligent individual ... his heavy knowledge base has been extremely helpful to the school district.”

Richards said Brochu often reminded board members of the importance of the work they were engaged in.

“He said that if we finished a meeting and no one had mentioned the word ‘child,’ something was wrong,” Richards said.

Although, like a family, the board did have its “squabbles

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When he went to the next meeting and his daughter asked him again, he repeated the explanation. “She cocked her head to the side and looked at me puzzled and said, ‘I thought you did that already,’” Brochu recalled.

That moment stayed with him, reminding him that the need for good schools is always urgent. According to colleagues, Brochu is leaving a legacy that will impact the board for years to come.

“Arguably (when we started in ‘97) the Berlin Board of Ed was like nine horses without any harnesses,” recalled John Richards, who served on the board with Brochu for a total of 14 years.

Richards said Brochu was “a consummate visionary, and he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and make things happen.”

During their service on the board together, Richards said he and Brochu were “like Ying and Yang,” with Brochu pushing forward with a vision of the future and Richards keeping things grounded and focusing on details.

Richards said he “always appreciated” how Brochu respected his opinion, even when they disagreed.

In addition to developing a board member’s handbook, Brochu was instrumental in reorganizing the board into a more effective committee structure, dividing responsibilities among categories such as curriculum, budget and communication.

Richards said, “You trust your committees and leaders to bring ideas back – not that you don’t question them – but you trust them to do their research and present the options.” This promotes cooperation, making the board “institutionalize its responsibilities,” he explained, rather than being a collection of nine individuals going in different directions.

Cynthia Kobus served four years on the board with Brochu.

“It takes a thoughtful leader to be concerned about what happens when they are no longer present,” Kobus said. “By creating and implementing the board member handbook, he helped establish board norms and expectations that, hopefully, will continue in the future.”

Kobus resigned from the board in August. Speaking of Brochu’s long tenure, she said:

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Though many of the greatest accomplishments he reflected on over the years came from students and staff, Brochu said the accolades the board has received “is something every board member can take pride in.� “It has been a privilege to serve alongside a lot of remarkable individuals I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to meet,� Brochu said. “It is gratifying to see so many good people willing to do what they think is the right thing for no other reason than to make a difference,� he added, pointing out board members are not compensated for the considerable time and effort they put into the job. “Most of the community have no idea of who they are, and they sometimes receive more than their fair share of abuse,� Brochu said of board members. “It’s nice to see people come together, trying to do what is right for kids, and taking joy and pride in what (children in the district) achieve.�

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have the opportunity to hear the impact to the town and to the taxpayers. We will move forward with this on future agendas,” Mayor Rachel Rochette (D) said.

Ta x Co l l e c to r D av i d Kluczwski explained that one bill would be sent in July detailing taxes due in July and January, including a stub taxpayers would be asked to hold onto until January, when they would also receive by mail a reminder that the second installment was due. Taxpayers would still have the option to pay the entire bill in one installment when they receive

their tax bill in July.

Councilor David Evans (R) suggested asking voters at the polls if they support a two-payment system with an advisory question. According to the charter, the council has sole discretion over the town’s tax collection policy, but the council would be able to ask voters their opinion as a non-binding advisory question.

The coming election, with the potential for a change in council seats, hung over discussion on the issue that night. Evans suggested waiting to vote on the issue until after the November election, so that the newly-elected

council could make the decision, saying the post-election council should make the decision because it will be calling the shots for the rest of the budget process.

Rochette said that the council’s decision will impact department managers as they prepare budgets for next year, and that, therefore, the council should decide the issue soon. Rochette put the matter on the agenda of the council’s next meeting.

Town Manager Denise McNair said a two-payment system was considered by the town in ’89, ’90, ’93, ’96, ’04, ’05, ’06, and ’11. Each time the change was shot down, including once by voters at a referendum where nearly twice as many voters rejected the proposal as supported it.

When the issue was studied in 2006, the Finance Department found that it would cost the town $91,000 in lost interest revenue.

The proposal would increase operating expenses, requiring additional staff hours and supplies, including postage and paper. The town

would also need to mail delinquent bills more frequently.

Kluczwski recommended that the town hire an additional part-time employee to help out with the additional work a two-payment tax system would require if the change is adopted. Finance Director Jim Wren estimates the yearly cost of this employee at $15,000 to $20,000.

The finance department may require this part-time position in any case, as total staff has decreased following some earlier consolidation.

Two citizens spoke during public comment. Len Zielinski said that even with a two-payment tax system, residents still need to budget the same amount for taxes, and he pointed out that the interest earned is “almost negligible” for residents but considerable for the town, and that this revenue helps to keep taxes lower than they would be otherwise.

Zielinski, who currently serves as chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, said that he has spoken to finance directors in other

towns who have regretted changing to a two-payment collection plan. They say “we wish we were on a one-payment system,” like Berlin’s, Zielinkski said. He suggested putting the matter to the residents for a vote to prevent the issue from being made into a “political football … this is going to impact voters going into the future.”

Zielinski said “a large number of taxpayers would not even be impacted,” specifically residents with mortgages who pay property taxes monthly through escrow.

“This would result in a permanent increase in the mill rate,” Zielinski said, related to the town’s decreased revenue through interest and increased expenses.

Resident John Kilian spoke in favor of the two-payment tax system. “Over 10 years ago we submitted 1,150 signatures” on a petition in favor of a two-payment system, he said. Kilian said most towns in Connecticut have a two-payment tax sysSee Taxes / Page A5

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Book sale Children’s events Playgroup - The Kensing- tem and are in good shape. barkberlinct. ton Congregational Church Garden Club - The Berlin “The older people … the reThe Friends of the BerWednesday, Oct. 21 - Make schedules a children’s playGarden Club is scheduled tired, we have been hit very lin-Peck Memorial Library and Take: Flapping Hallowgroup for Tuesdays, 9:30 to meet Saturday, Oct. 17, hard,” Kilian said. Medical has scheduled a $5/bag book een Bat, 2 p.m. Make a bat to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon 1 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck bills, he said, “keep going up. sale on regular inventory with flapping wings. For kinSt. The group, for all who Memorial Library. Chris ElliWe need some leeway … and adult and teen books on Mon- dergarten and up. Drop in. care for children, infants to son plans to present “Gaththis would probably help … it day, Oct. 19, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24 - T.A.I.L.S preschoolers, meets on a ering Seeds.” The public is should have been done a long Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon to 6 of Joy: Read to a dog, 10:30 drop-in basis. welcome. time ago.” He called the plan p.m., and Friday, Oct. 23, noon a.m. Children, kindergarten Sunrise Rotary Club - The a “common sense system,” to 4:30 p.m. Bags will be pro- through grade 5, can sign Historical Society - Berlin Historical Society Mu- Sunrise Rotary Club of Kens- and said that some taxpayers vided. Cash only. The book up to read to a dog. Regisengine repair technician able to work on portable/standby generators, power washers, perform tune-ups, troubleshooting and repairs. In-h seum, 305 Main Small St., at the ington-Berlin is scheduled to would even benefit from be- sale is located in the Commu- ter for a 15-minute session at High end wages, vacation, holidays, company vehicle, 401K, IRA, insurance, commissions and bonuses, over-time opportunities and long term em meettechnician Tuesdays, able 7:30 to to work 8:30 on corner of PeckSmall Street, is open ingportable/standby able to pay taxes in four nity power Center.washers, For moreperform infor- 860-828-7127. repair generators, tune-ups, troubleshooting and repairs. I CT engine Generator Repair a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensto the public High on ASaturdays, installments. mation, email friendsbpml@ end wages, vacation, holidays, company vehicle, 401K, IRA, insurance, commissions and bonuses, over-time opportunities and long term e Division of Newington Electric Company ington Road. For more infor1 to 4 p.m. Free admission.

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Welcome to On The Menu.

Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.

Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Joyces Everyday Gourmet

Kender’s Indian Palace

Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop

Mexicali Fresh Mex Restaurant

105 Franklin Street Westerly, RI 02891 (401) 596-8700 joyceseverydaygourmet.com Running late from work? Stop at Joyce’s Everyday Gourmet where Joyce has a variety of prepared foods for take-out. With a variety of pasta, lasagna, beef, seafood and much more!

310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.

833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!

163 S Broad Street Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 495-5758 mexicalisfreshmex.com Authentic Mexican Cuisine, from our family to yours. Tacos, Enchiladas, Mexicali Stir-Fry, Grilled Salmon, Fajitas and more. Join us for lunch, dinner 7 days a week. Happy Hour and Daily Specials.

Noodle Revolution

Silver City Sports Bar & Grill

Slanted Shanty Grill & Café

Spartan II Pizza Restaurant & Lounge

87 Oak Street Westerly, RI (401) 596-9559 Noodle Revolution consists of several different dishes including dumplings, Revolution taco, Revolution burger, noodle bowls like Drunken, black noodles, and Bangkok street pad thai, and a variety of pastas.

1169 Meriden Waterbury Tpke.

Plantsville, CT 860-863-5963 Family owned/operated. Daily Specials, Happy Hour & Weekly Entertainment. An Attentive Staff, creating AN ATMOSPHERE BEYOND COMPARE.

The Galleria Restaurant Bar & Patio

2 Spring Lane Farmington, CT 06032 860-404-2871 www.galleriact.com Offering casual Italian food, a variety of wines in a welcoming atmosphere with attentive & personal service.

275 Research Pkwy Meriden, CT 06450 203-608-7157 www.facebook.com/SilverCitySportsBarandGrill The place for all your favorite Sports. New Happy Hour menu & drink specials. Relax and enjoy spending time with your friends and family.

930 Old Meriden-Waterbury Road Plantsville, CT 06479 860-276-0090 Come enjoy our extensive menu offering everything from pizza, pasta, seafood, prime rib, grinders & club sandwiches & more.

Restaurant, lounge and banquet room.

The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn

25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI 02891 (401) 322-0301 www.weekapauginn.com Discover a modern interpretation of New England coastal cuisine utilizing traditional native foraging, local produce, and fresh “off-the-boat” seafood to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

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10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of ev- Bethany Covenant ery month. Nursery care is Bethany Covenant Church available. For more information, call 869-828-6586. Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., New Britain, has scheduled its Ukrainian Harvest festival for Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features home baked foods, jewelry, and a tag sale. Free parking.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion, call 860-229-3833 or 860-677-2138.

terested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586.

Concert - The Berlin Cong regational Church has scheduled a free piano concert for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., featuring Linda Wentz. Free-will offering will be accepted.

Sweet Hour of Prayer The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. For more information, call 860-828-6586.

Craft Fair - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its 90th craft fair for Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for rent. For more information and an application, call Tina at 860-261-4321

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Sunday services are scheduled for 10 a.m.

Children’s playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.

Sacred Heart Church Services are scheduled for Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, 860-828-0154.

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church L o o k i n g fo r a fa i t h community?

Join parishioners at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin.

The Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at 9 a.m.

Prince of Peace Church The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 or visit lutheransonline. com/princeofpeace06037.

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Obituaries BERLIN — Thomas E. Dennis, 83, husband of Nancy (Jackson) Dennis for 59 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept.

21, 2015 at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late William A. and Alma O. (Andrulat) Dennis. Tom grew up in East Berlin and attended local schools. He was a former Hartford resident and a Berlin resident since 1957. Tom was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed as an account analyst at Stanley Magic Door before retiring. Tom was a devoted member of the Berlin Lions Club for over 45 years where he formerly served as Fair President, Lions Club President, and as the Berlin Fair Treasurer for many years. He was also a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church where he was a past treasurer, the American Legion Post 68, the Berlin VFW, and the Masonic Lodge in

Barbara (Ames) Matson Cromwell. Tom was a former member of the East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (Jackson) Dennis; three sons, Thomas E. Dennis Jr., (Rosemary,) of Middletown, Gregory A. Dennis (Vicki,) of Basking Ridge, N.J., and Barry J. Dennis (Cynthia,) of Kensington; a daughter, Debra S. Dennis, of Newington; a brother, William A. Dennis Jr., of Vero Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehab (Ridgeview) in Cromwell and the Hospital of Central CT staff in New Britain for their loving care.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 25, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial, with military honors, will be in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www. woundedwarriorproject. org or a charity of the donor’s choice. Please share a memory of Tom with the family in the online guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.

BERLIN — Barbara (Ames) Matson, 92, of Berlin, widow of Samson Matson, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Apple Rehab in Cromwell.

Born in Lagrange, Maine the daughter of the late Roy C. Ames and Velma Henry Ames, she graduated from Washington State Normal School in 1944, received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine in 1951, began her teaching career in Bar Harbor, Maine, and continued for many years at schools in Winsted and Berlin. After retiring from teaching she worked with her family at Matson Rugs in Kensington. She was a member of the Kensington United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and the VFW Auxiliary.

Barbara is survived by her son and daughter-in-

law, Jeff and Pauline Matson, of Berlin; her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Ben VanderGulik, of Kensington; three grandchildren, Kelly Turner and her husband, Frank, Ryan Matson and his wife, Kate, and Ian VanderGulik; a sister-in-law, Ena McAdams and her husband, Eldon, in Michigan; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her five sisters.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Berlin. Burial in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin, will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, to the Salvation Army, 33 Homestead Ave., Hartford, CT 06112, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.

Obituary fee The Berlin Citizen charges $50 for an 8-inch obituary, and $5 for each additional inch. To place an obituary, call 203317-2240.

In Brief Literacy volunteer training

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The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 The New Britain Youth Farmington Ave., has schedMuseum at Hungerford Park, uled classes for pre-school 191 Farmington Ave., has children, age 2 to 5 years,

and after school programs for students in kindergarten through grade 4. Preschool classes are planned for Tuesday or Friday mornings; after school classes for Wednesday afternoons. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

news@theberlincitizen.com or send them by mail to: The Berlin Citizen, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. Call 203-317-2256.

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Atla and Matt DeChamplain, Berlin’s newest jazz duo, released their debut CD at the Palace Theater Poli Club in Waterbury Friday night, Oct. 2.

Playing in front of an enthusiastic audience that included friends, family members and former jazz teachers, they belted out numbers from the CD, “Pause,” including the title track which features lyrics written by Atla and music from the couple.

Most of the tunes on the CD performed at the club are jazz standards, from “Cheek to Cheek,” which started the first set, to “Day Dream,” the Billy Strayhorn track, and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.”

Atla explained her attraction to jazz early in the set.

“My parents introduced me to jazz and it means America to me. People from all backgrounds play it.”

Atla said she was nervous before the set began but relaxed right away because of the talent of her accompanists. Atla on vocals and Matt on keyboards were joined by Kris Jensen on saxophone, Matt Dwonszyk on bass and Ben Billelo on drums, who also play on the CD. The set was a mix of swingers and ballads and even a blues number from the married couple who met at the See Jazz / Page A12

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Observations and support is provided. For more information, call 860-229-7323.

scheduled its fourth annual Pumpkin Palooza Lit Jack-oLantern Trail Walk for Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. (Rain date, Sunday, Oct. 18.)

Walk along the decorated trail, followed by Halloween themed crafts inside the museum. A fee is charged.

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Opinion It IS time to talk about gun control Each time a mass shooting occurs in America, the common refrain from pro-gun politicians is: Now is not the time to talk about gun control.

Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal disagree.

When news broke of the Oct. 1 Oregon community college massacre, Connecticut’s U.S. senators each released a fiery statement.

Said Murphy: “My heart is with everyone in Oregon who has been victimized by this horrific tragedy. But I’m tired of sending sympathies to every corner of this country, every week. It’s time for Congress to end the silence which has become a quiet endorsement of these murders. It’s time to stop believing it’s sufficient to send sympathies and then do nothing.

It’s time for Congress to act.”

Blumenthal echoed that, saying: “My heart breaks and my prayers go out to the families who have suffered this horrific loss. I share in the sadness, outrage and anger at this unspeakable tragedy, as well as at Congress for its inertia and inaction.

Gun violence is a public health epidemic and menace that must be met at peril to our moral as well as physical survival. We cannot allow another tragedy to pass with only words of grief and regret. The American public has begged us to act again and again on common sense, sensible gun safety measures, and we must heed that call.”

The frustration felt by Murphy and Blumenthal is understandable. The Democratic politicians, who mourned with Newtown families following the

2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School killings, watched as their colleagues in Washington, soon after the rampage, blocked a bill which included a call for expanded background checks for firearms purchases, among other gun control measures.

Since then, one mass shooting after another, after another, has taken place in the U.S. In fact, according to the gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been at least 142 school shootings since Newtown — an average of one per week.

That’s a staggering statistic. Murphy and Blumenthal are right to be exasperated.

Recently, Murphy, Blumenthal and fellow Connecticut Democrat, U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, who counts

Newtown among the communities she represents, were in Hartford promoting another gun control measure.

According to an Associated Press report, this legislation would bar federally licensed firearms dealers from completing a sale before the completion of a criminal background check.

Under current law, the dealers are allowed to complete the sale if a check takes longer than 72 hours.

Blumenthal said he planned to introduce the bill to the Senate last week.

If past is prologue, however, nothing will come of it, mass shootings will continue and pro-gun politicians will keep telling us it’s not the time to talk about gun control.

Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.

Letters to the Editor The right votes To the editor: Mr. Rasmussen should explain his own votes, not mine.

My no votes were to: - not bidding the tax sale service first.

- a boulevard grant next to a voter-rejected police station location, instead a request that the town apply for a grant to preserve and make handicap accessible (<$65,000 elevator) the Worthington Meeting House, a historical and cultural gem.

- to not holding an architect accountable for our high school renovation project.

- to opening the flood gates to other towns to get state bailouts, driving up our state taxes, too.

What about Rasmussen’s “no” vote to Republican budget reductions offered after failed referendums.

I’m voting “yes” to only four council Republicans, because they know how to save.

Dave Evans Town Councilor

An optimal education To the editor: I am Robin Evans and am running for the Berlin Board of Education.

I have three children who attend Berlin High and Willard Elementary schools. I’ve had the pleasure

of serving on numerous committees and organizations, from member to officer, in support of Berlin’s students and teachers since moving here 13 years ago. As a board member I would continue that work.

Specifically, I would encourage and participate in open dialogue, keep the best interest of our children at the center of decision making, and provide an optimal education while being mindful of citizen’s budgets.

Thank you for your vote.

Robin Evans Berlin

Say no to the status quo To the editor: When I talk to people lately, they state they are fed up. I tell them “Remember in November!” If you want things to change, you must vote to change them. You cannot vote for the same party and re-elect the same candidates and expect that things will change. I have been hearing “we will eliminate sports in our schools” and “we have to raise taxes in order to maintain services” since I was in kindergarten. I am voting against the status quo and voting for the Republican ticket of Dave Evans, Brenden Luddy, Charlie Paonessa and Mark Kaczynski. Please join me.

Kari Drost Kensington

Strong leadership needed To the editor: As the election approaches, it amazes me that our Democrats feel the referendum votes held in Berlin (for example: the town budget) are not a true representation of the voters in town. I beg to differ. If it is important to you, then you vote. If you don’t, then you eat the sandwich you’re given. You get to give up more “cups of coffee” as the Democrats say. We that vote want our voices heard and our officials to listen. I encourage you to vote Republican this November; they listen. It’s time for strong, and not weak, leadership in Berlin.

Sandra Coppola Vice Chairman, Berlin Republican Town Committee

A unique historic asset To the editor: Good grief – Bill Rasmussen’s letter, Oct. 6, implies there is a plan to spend $1 million on an elevator for the Worthington Meeting House.

Readers are reminded to question political rhetoric, which often distorts the facts.

The estimated cost of an elevator, ADA required, is $65,000. This is part of the $1,248,500 construction estimate for adaptive reuse of the building as museum and public meeting room space. Plans have

been on the table for years to reopen the building as a Community Cultural and History Center available to all.

The prominent yellow colonial building is on the National Register, one of two 18th century meeting houses in Berlin out of a mere dozen remaining in Connecticut.

New England meeting houses were See Letters / Page A11

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Election/political letters will be limited to 100 words. No political letters will be published after Oct. 22.

We reserve the right to edit letters.

Letters should be on topics of general interest to the community.

We do not list names of people, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday.

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some travel, a mortgage-free home, etc.

Plans are changing for From Page A10 myself and my ill veteran husband. We have recently the site of local government purchased property in Virmeetings in a time before ginia for an inevitable move. separation of church and Why? state. While the Kensington The taxes and costs of livbuilding remained a church, Worthington’s was reused by ing are too high here. Didn’t the Democrats on Town thrifty citizens from 1850 to 1974, becoming, in sequence: Council hear about the bad Berlin Town Hall, Worthing- economy we are in? They have spent and increased ton School and offices for taxes way too much in town the Board of Education.

The building is one of Ber- these past 12 years and they are expected to be higher. lin’s unique historic assets I am voting for the Repuband an inherent economic lican team. I hope they can draw. As in other towns where public heritage build- “clean up the mess.” Even ings have been cared for, our still, our taxes are so high that many of us older (and meeting house’s potential younger) residents can no is immediately recognized longer keep our homes and by learned people who visit much of life savings. here.

Barbara Cesanek Lorraine Stub, President Kensington Friends of The Worthington Meeting House

Clean up the mess

Generosity appreciated

To the editor: I have been a Berlin resident for greater than 65 years. I’ve worked hard and saved for comfortable future retirement years,

To the editor: Last weekend, the Berlin Knights of Columbus concluded its annual Tootsie Roll fund-raiser for people with intellectual disabili-

ties. The generosity of the citizens of Connecticut is truly wonderful, especially in today’s economic environment. Local businesses were very gracious to permit this fund-raiser to take place at their stores. With the final Tootsie Roll distributed, more than $1,500 was collected. These monies, along with more than $200,000 raised by the other Connecticut councils, will be distributed in Connecticut.

The majority of the funds raised in Berlin will benefit the Central Connecticut Association for Retarded Citizens in New Britain and the balance will support the Connecticut Special Olympics. Thank you all for your generous support.

Terry Lescoe Knights of Columbus, Council 3875

Deja vu all over again To the editor: My wife, Gretchen Abrahamson, and I returned to Berlin several weeks ago for our 50th reunion at BHS. During our visit, I learned of the threat to eliminate in-

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terscholastic sports during the most recent town budget battle. As Yogi Berra famously said, “it’s deja vu all over again.” In 1963, if memory serves, it was Democrats on Berlin’s Board of Finance who stood tall against profligate spending by the Board of Education.

Today, after reading Charles Paonessa’s letter to the editor and hearing comments from classmates who toured the high school’s still unfinished remodel, it seems that members of the GOP are the ones making the case for fiscal responsibility in our home town.

Brian McCulloch Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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GOP candidates meet and greet The Republican team of four candidates (and members of the Republican Town Committee) is taking their campaign into the community to “meet and greet” at each of the polling sites in an effort to answer questions and offer voter registration forms. Expect to see the mobile campaign unit in the parking lot of the polling stations as follows: Saturday, Oct. 17 at Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive, 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 at Griswold Elementary School, 133 Heather Lane, 1 to 3 p.m.

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Atla and Matt DeChamplain belt out a number from their debut CD, “Pause,” at the Palace Theater Poli Club on Oct. 2. | Ken Liebeskind For The Citizen

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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and have gone on to perform in a variety of settings before forming the quintet that recorded the CD. Matt grew up playing stride piano and models his piano playing on jazz masters such as Art Tatum. Atla studied with legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks and sings scat style on many numbers that

are reminiscent of Hendricks and other jazz greats.

Atla gave up a full time job to pursue music and teaches as well as performs and records. One of her students, Jenna Giuffrida, a 6-year-old first grader from Southington, was in the audience with her parents. After the set Atla greeted her and encouraged her to come on stage and perform.

Well, maybe someday.

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We are especially interested in saving seeds from heirloom plants. These varieties have been grown for many few garden plants go to seed generations, keeping their each year and sharing the physical and genetic qualiseed with other gardeners. ties relatively stable.

By saving seed year after The Berlin-Peck library year in Berlin, plants will will have some informaeventually become adapted tional programs and handto our local environment. outs to guide you. On Saving seed from the stronSaturday, Oct. 17 at 1 pm, the gest plants each year will en- Berlin Garden Club will be sure the best possible plants sponsoring “Seed Collecting for our area.

101” presented by Kristopher How? The Seed Library Ellison of Kensington Garwill lend seeds similarly to den Center in the library’s the way we lend books: pameeting room. Light refreshtrons take out seeds for free ments will be served at this and plant and tend to their free event, and the Garden crops. But what patrons reClub requests that particturn is not a basket of toma- ipants bring a donation of toes (although we’re sure the non-perishable food for the librarians would appreciate pantry. that.) Instead, they return Want to give us feedback, some seeds from the yield. ask questions or talk to us These seeds are available for about volunteering? Get in patrons to plant next season. touch at: berlinpeckseeds@ If you are new to seed savgmail.com. ing, start with seeds that are easy: beans, lettuce, peppers, The writer is Library Direceggplant, peas and tomatoes. tor at Berlin-Peck Memorial.

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tumes are encouraged. Families with children age 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Not older. Registration required Too Spooky Storytime, 6:30 online or at 860-828-7127. p.m. Stories and craft. CosFriday, Oct. 30 - Trick-orTreat@the Library. Drop in between 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For children of all ages.

Wear Halloween costumes.

p.m. - Teen Advisory Board.

For sixth grade and older.

Registration is appreciated.

Adults events Thursday, Oct. 15 - Sit & Knit, 6 p.m. Drop in. No registration required.

Saturday, Oct. 17 - Seed Collecting 101, 1 p.m. Learn basics of collecting/drying vegetables and flower seeds.

Teen events A donation of a non-perishWednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 able food item for the food pantry is encouraged.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 - Book discussion, 7 p.m. “The Undertaking” by McGee. All welcome.

Diakun, JohnJohn Diakun, M.S.M.S. Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Flu Audiologist Audiologist shot clinic, 1 to 2 :30 p.m. All Celebrating Celebrating insurances accepted (If unin20 years overover 20 years sured, a fee is charged.)

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Health Get a flu shot care of the Berlin VNA

By Ashley Kus

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The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) will hold a flu clinic Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.

The clinic is open to Berlin residents and town employees over 18 years old. Homebound residents may make arrangements with the VNA to receive their shot. There is no appointment needed for the clinic.

With flu season on the horizon, getting a flu shot this

month is important.

“The sooner you get it the better, because it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to build up an immunity in your body,” said VNA administrator Linda Colella.

While a flu shot is the best way to prevent the illness, other factors come into play as well. “The prime prevention is washing your hands,” Colella said.

The VNA also suggests that people cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing to avoid the spread of germs.

The flu is a respiratory disease typically spread per-

son-to-person through germs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a flu shot every year as soon as the vaccine becomes available. The CDC says the vaccine is also a way to avoid spreading the flu, and an epidemic.

“It’s important to protect yourself and everyone around you,” said Colella.

Last year the vaccine was not as effective as it should have been against the strain of the virus. The virus strain is different every year. This season the CDC says the vaccine

has been updated to match circulating viruses. The flu shot will protect against three different viruses: Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza A (H3N2), and Influenza B. The CDC warns that elderly people and young children are most at risk. If they contract the virus, there can be more serious consequences. Children under 18 years old are advised to see their pediatrician for the flu

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The VNA will administer flu shots during the winter months with a scheduled appointment. However, they say the upcoming clinic is the best way to get the vaccine and be proactive. Residents can get the shot free with insurance, or pay $25.

For more information on the clinic visit www.town. berlin.ct.us. Go to www.cdc. gov for more on the flu virus.

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Sports Cohesion is the reason

By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

A year after narrowly making it to the postseason, the Berlin boys soccer team has already punched its ticket to the state tournament.

The Redcoats own a record of 8-2, made even more impressive by their perfect 3-0 week that saw them shut out their foes in each contest.

One of those wins came over Platt on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in a home contest at Scalise Field that showed something the team wasn’t able to boast last season: solidarity.

“I think the camaraderie has been excellent this year. We have an excellent sophomore group; they are friends off the field, and it really shows when they play that they get along,” said second-year coach Sal Parafati. “There’s a cohesiveness that really wasn’t there last year, and I think it’s definitely shining through.”

For Parafati, whose squad finished 6-6-4 last year and lost to Maloney on penalty kicks in the first round of the Class L tourney, the camaraderie and overall growth of his sophomore class was most noticeable in the box score, as sophomore Justin Rocca scored the team’s first goal in its 3-0 victory over the Platt Jake Heimlich takes control in the team’s 3-0 over Platt on Panthers.

Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Redcoats have already qualified for See Soccer / Page A15 the postseason. | Photo by Paul G. Salina

BLL senior team drops 3 Farmington 12, Berlin 5: Berlin Little League’s senior team fell at the hands of Farmington Navy, 12-5, on Saturday, Sept. 26, despite a 2-for-2 performance from Andrew DelGiorno.

Berlin took an early 1-0 in the first inning, after singles from DelGiorno, Joshua Wood and Matt Lewis plated the game’s first run.

Unfortunately, the lead was Little short-lived as Farmington scored League five runs in the bottom of the frame to take an insurmountable lead.

Berlin scored two more in the second inning thanks to a two-run single by Trevor May. The team loaded the bases looking to tack on more before Farmington ended the threat by striking out the side.

Down 9-3 in the top of the fourth, Berlin again struck for two more runs. Adam Bilinsky drove in two runners – Delgiorno, who reached on a single, and Jeremy Wood, who walked – to help bring Berlin within striking distance.

Bilinsky pitched three strong innings as Holden Murphy finished the game with three strong innings of his own.

Avon 6, Berlin 1: Berlin’s Senior Team fell to Avon Senior 6-1 at Buckingham Field in Avon on Sunday, Sept. 27. Avon held the lead the entire game after taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning.

Berlin kept the game close scoring one run in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Matt Lewis, driving home Joshua Wood to cut the deficit to 3-1. Avon pulled away, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth and tacking on another in the sixth.

Trevor May had a strong appearance on the mound, pitching six complete innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs while striking out two while walking only one batter.

Edgewood Black 10, Berlin 4: Despite strong offensive games from several players, Berlin fell to a hard hitting Edgewood Black team, 10-4, at PerSee League / Page A22

Paladino helps capture 2015 Nike Golf PGA PGL Press Release SOUTH GLASTONBURY – Brent Paladino of the Connecticut State Golf Association and Billy Street of New Haven Country Club have won the season-long Nike Golf PGA Professional Golf League. The Nike Golf PGA Professional Golf League is a year-long golf league for PGA Members within the Connecticut Section, and culminated with the League Championship round at Watertown

Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 1. On the season, Paladino and Street accumulated a total of 60 points to earn the League Championship title.

Ron Dellostritto of Wethersfield Country Club and Adam Rainaud of Black Hall Club posted a nine-under par, 62, to win the League Championship round at Watertown G.C. by three-strokes over Paladino and Street (65). Dellostritto and Rainaud earned 42 points for their Championship Round victory, and, combined

with their 12 Division points, was good for a third-place overall finish with 54 points for the season.

Paladino and Street earned 39 points for their second-place finish in the Championship Round, which, added to their 21 Division points, was good for 60 overall points. Those 39 Championship Round points earned

by Paladino and Street allowed them to catch Dave Dell of Springfield Country Club and Ed Slattery of Candlewood Valley Country Club.

Dell and Slattery entered the League Championship round in first place with 27 Division points, and earned 33 Championship Round points for their fourth-place finish, good for 60 points for the season.

However, Paladino and Street emerged as overall champions after a back-nine match-of-cards.

The Nike Golf PGA Professional Golf League was sponsored by Nike Golf and supported by Prize Possessions, Club Car, and the PGA Tour.

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Football, girls soccer refuse to lose DiCicco wins Wickham

By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

Football The Redcoats cruised past Fermi 49-6 on Friday, Oct. 9 in a home matchup with the Falcons to remain undefeated on the year.

Berlin jumped on its opponent early and often, as the Redcoats scored four touchdowns in the opening quarter of play. Owen Taylor started the scoring barrage with a 13yard run to put Berlin up 6-0.

Jack Lynch connected with Alex Fleeton and Ryan Cop for Berlin’s next two scores from 12 yards and four yards out, respectively. Both Taylor and Nick Perrone – on a pass from Jake Loiselle – recorded two-point conversion for the home team to give them a 22-0 lead. Garrett Guite kept the good times rolling with

a 53-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the locals a 29-0 lead after the first frame.

Jack Hamel found the end zone in the second quarter from five yards out to give Berlin a 36-0 lead the Redcoats took into the half.

Marc D’Amore added a one-yard touchdown plunge in the third quarter before Deontae Spence concluded the offensive showcase with an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Berlin amassed 431 total yards throughout the contest, including 162 on the ground.

Tahje Yopp led all rushers with 98 yards on only four carries. Lynch finished 6-of-9 for 71 yards, while Cop led the receiving corps with three receptions for 40 yards.

The Redcoats were stout defensively all game, yet no player recorded more than three tackles in the game.

Instead, the team had 24 individuals record at least one

for Berlin, as the team nearly scored on half its shots on goal (7-for-17). tackle as the team amassed The team has now recorded five tackles for loss with an six shutouts on the year while interception from Perrone only allowing five goals. and a fumble recovery from Berlin has averaged 4.9 Eric Defrancesco. goals per game this season.

Berlin (5-0) will look to stay perfect when it hosts Girls swimming Avon (3-2) on Friday, Oct. 23 and diving at Sage Park. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

The Lady Redcoats earned another victory on the year with a strong 96-85 showing Girls soccer against Newington.

Olivia DeGroff and StephThe Redcoats recorded two more wins on the year anie Humen led the way for and have yet to lose on the the local girls, as both were 2015 season, as the team now dual individual winners and helped the team take home boasts a record of 8-0-1.

Berlin twice beat Platt to first place in the 200 meter qualify for the state tourna- medley relay.

DeGroff and Humen, comment, besting the Panthers bined with Haley Stites and 7-1 and 7-0.

During the Lady Redcoats’ Nadia Humen, finished with 7-1 victory, Sophia Morell and a time of 2:13.19 to win the Julia Sisti both recorded two event. Berlin’s second squad goals. Taylor Budney, Tess – consisting of Lauren FerAtkinson and Nicole Xiarhos raguto, Valerie Sternberg, also found the back of the net Gabby Pattavina and Najey

’Coats Notes

Ramos – followed up with a second place finish, touching the wall in 2:22.12.

DeGroff took home first place in the 200 freestyle (2:10.01) and 100 butterfly (1:03.58), while Stephanie Humen finished first in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Pattavina was also a dual individual winner, taking home top honors in both the 500 and 50 freestyle, finishing the 50 with a time of 27.82 to qualify her for the state championship meet.

Valerie Sternberg swam a season-best 1:22.89 while winning the 100 breaststroke, as Nadia Humen also took home first in the 200 individual medley. Hannah Lavoie was the meet’s top diver.

Boys cross country The Redcoats competed in the 2015 Wickham Park Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 10 See Notes / Page A17

Back on track, girls volleyball team eyes states

By Nate Brown

binations to get there, coach Bob Tarigo simplified matters for the squad.

The result? A four-match Sometimes over-thinking winning streak that has the can complicate things.

So the Lady Redcoats have girls sitting at 6-6 and very much in contention for the gone back to basics.

Rather than focusing on playoffs with six matches rethe volleyball program’s re- maining on the year.

The latest match, a 3-0 cent history and regular visits to the postseason and using (25-10, 25-15, 25-14) win over schemes and on-court com- Rocky Hill on Friday, Oct. 9, The Berlin Citizen

showed just how dangerous the basics can be.

“We were 2-6. We had to go with four wins in a row (to get back into things). We got four goals in a row. Now we only need two wins to qualify for states,” Tarigo said. “I’ve had less rotations into the game and it seems like the girls are more comfortable with that situation, which I’m

very happy with. The girls are playing with a lot more focus and they’re helping each other and they’re moving much better on the floor.”

The simplistic approach has put more focus on the teams captains – Julia Lagace, Alex Perrone and Megan Pskowski – who have responded well to the changes.

All three lead the team in

different assets of the game (assists, digs and service aces for Lagace; kills for Pskowski; serve receptions for Perrone) that have allowed others to succeed as well.

Angie Perrone currently leads the team in service points and is third in digs while Nina D’Amato is second See Volleyball / Page A17

Soccer From Page A14

Sophomore Ryan Jenkins sailed in a bullet from 20 yards out to give the Redcoats a 2-0 lead.

“I’m impressed. I think we moved the ball very well. I thought our finishing could be a little better, but I’ll take three goals,” Parafati said.

The third goal came from Sergiey Tomasitis, one of nine seniors on this year’s squad. While in the box helping the Redcoats apply pressure, a common occurrence throughout the evening’s contest, Tomasitis was in the right place at the right time;

as a Platt player looked to clear the ball out of the Panthers’ goalie box, the ball ricocheted off the senior’s head and into the back of Platt’s net.

Yet the offensive firepower wasn’t the only thing for Berlin fans to enjoy on this night. While the Redcoats were taking care of things on the offensive end, their defense – led by Evan Cornwall and Joe Pettinelli – made sure Platt never threatened goalkeeper Ben Kennure, as the group consistently cleared the ball and stalled any Panther threat.

“That core (back line) of Nico Sznaj, Pettinelli, Cornwall and Chris

Hauptfeld; they just have been so fantastic all year, and I’ve always told them since the start of the year that it starts with them,” Parafati said. “So if they’re solid, that carries through to our midfielders and our forwards. It was an excellent job from them.”

With so many contributions coming from a young and talented sophomore group that also includes Sznaj, Pettinelli and midfielder Noah Silverman, there have still been a few growing pains that came in the form of the team’s two losses on the year.

Yet with a defense that seemingly

stops foes in their tracks – which has helped record seven shutouts on the season – and continued poise from their upperclassmen, it’s no surprise that Berlin is back in familiar territory: playing dominant soccer.

“We’re knocking the ball around very well. We’re patient on the ball, we’re defending well and I think we need to be consistent,” Parafati said.

“We had those two games against Wethersfield and Newington where we kind of got away from that a bit.

So I’m glad that we’re back on point and I think that we just need to carry on until the end of the season.”

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School News

GIVING BACK

Parent conferences Berlin High School has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30 to 2:20 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled online at www.berlinschools. org/subsite/bhs.

All Night Grad Party Clothing drive - The All Night Graduation Party committee has scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Berlin High School, rain or shine.

All items should be clean and in large plastic bags. For more information, call Lisa Beckman at 860-828-0219.

Entertainment books - A fee is charged. For more information and to place an order, call Lisa Beckman at 860-828-0219.

Mailbox numbers - The All Night Graduation Party committee offers reflective mailbox numbers for purchase.

For more information, contact Catherine Rich at 860-829-0418.

F l o c k i n g F l a m i n go s - Flocks arrive at a house and stay for two days, with a sign and paperwork explaining why the flamingos are there. A donation is requested. For more information, contact Marlena Baretta at mbaretta64@yahoo.com.

Volleyball From Page A15

Pictured are Berlin’s seniors around a sign that says “Spike Out Cancer.” The BHS volleyball team decorated the gym prior to its Oct. 1 match with Plainville for its annual cancer fundraiser. | Photo courtesy of Brian Pskowski

TIMBERLIN CHAMPS

in service aces, kills and digs.

The team’s defense has been strong, as four Redcoats have recorded 90-plus digs on the year, and feature a strong front line of Pskowski, Sarah Pskowski and Rachel Steck, all of whom have double-digit block totals thus far.

Yet while the defense has been stout, their offense is still rounding into form.

“We’re looking to be more aggressive than defensively.

The games that we’ve lost, I thought we would’ve won but we gave them too many free

balls. If you give them a free ball, guess what: they’re going to hit it right at you,” Tarigo said. “So if we keep attacking them, they’re going to hit it back at you, but they don’t get an easy shot at it. And if the other team comes up with the ball and they score on us, they score on us. But make it difficult for them.”

Making things difficult for their opponents rather than themselves is a simple approach.

But as the Redcoats have shown, there’s nothing wrong with keeping things simple.

Notes From Page A15

The Timberlin Senior Golf Association held its annual end of the year banquet and awards night Thursday, Oct. 8 at Timberlin Golf Course. Trophies were presented to the Flight champions of the year, from left: Bob Galante, Matt Buters, Art Kevorkian and Tony Taschner.

in Manchester, finishing 16th out of 70 teams.

Gianni Fanelli was Berlin’s top runner, crossing the finish line 31st overall out of 445 racers with a time of 17:48. Jake Harris (90) and Alec Berger (100) also finished in the top 100 with times of 18:56 and 19:02. Dan Perales (19:12) and Kevin Russell (20:01) were Berlin’s other scoring finishers, while Alex Ladas (20:26) and Connor Ladd (20:28) also ran strong races for the Redcoats.

Girls cross country Jody DiCicco finished first overall at the Wickham Park

Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Manchester. DiCicco’s time of 19:10, the best of all 322 competitors, led Berlin to a first place team finish at the event.

Lisa Grieco and Morgan Luciani also impressed on the day, as the two finished 20th and 29th overall with times of 21:26 and 21:49, respectively. Nicole Vasil and (23:11) and Madison Monroe (23:23) were Berlin’s other two scoring finishers. Lindsey Brochu (23:30) and Samantha Bengiovanni (24:10) also competed for the Redcoats.

Berlin (217 points) finished just ahead of St. Mary Academy (221) to take home top honors amongst the 50 competing teams.

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Collection to benefit veterans The Knights of Columbus off in the VFW Hall parking Council 3675 plan to collect lot, 152 Massirio Drive, 8 a.m. items for the residents of the to noon.

Requested items include Veterans Home and Hospital in Rocky Hill on Saturday, toiletries (tooth brushes, tooth paste, shaving cream, Oct. 17.

New items may be dropped razors, shampoo), station-

Senior Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested.

Monday, Oct. 19: Grape juice, veal scallopini over parslied buttered noodles, peas, whole wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookies.

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Knockwurst, pirogies, cabbage and kraut, pineapple chunks.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Cranberry juice,

Senior News A Matter of Balance A Matter of Balance, a program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, is set for Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., through Oct. 28, at the Senior Center. The program is free.

ary, new clothing (socks, T-shirts, underwear, pullover sweaters, sweat shirts, sweat pants, winter hats, scarves, and gloves), lap blankets, umbrellas, and tote bags/ wheelchair bags.

Berlin High School is scheduled to be open to the public for tours of the newly-renovated sections of the building on Saturday, Oct. 17, Menus 9 to 11 a.m. Visitors will tour the new entrance, offices, mechicken tetrazzini with sauce, brown rice, dia center, guidance suite, sciCalifornia blend vegetables, pumpernickel ence labs and classrooms, as bread, ice cream cup. well as the fitness center, raThursday, Oct. 22: Wonton soup, pork dio station, television station egg roll, fried rice, Oriental blend vegetables, and cafeteria. sweet and sour sauce, Fortune cookie, pineThe purpose of the open apple chunks. house is to allow all residents, Friday, Oct. 23: Orange juice, Rigatoni including those who might with meatballs, spinach, multigrain bread, applesauce.

Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, Sept. 29: Marie Kaczynski, 193; Irene Willametz, 183; Cynthia Tarver, 178; Jo Panico, 169; Barb Patterson, 179.

Strikette Bowling, Oct. 6: Barb Patterson, 179; Irene Willametz, 179; Alice Ming, 159; Cynthia Tarver, 157.

Senior Bowling, Oct. 2: Dick Napoletano, 200.

Hungerford Park Pumpkin Palooza at Hungerford

Tour Berlin High School on Oct. 17

trail, followed by Halloween themed crafts inside the museum. A fee is charged. Call The New Britain Youth 860-827-9064 or visit www.

Museum at Hungerford Park, newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled its fourth annual Programs Pumpkin Palooza Lit Jack-oLantern Trail Walk for SaturThe New Britain Youth Muday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. (Rain seum at Hungerford Park, 191 date, Sunday, Oct. 18.)

Farmington Ave., has schedWalk along the decorated uled classes for pre-school

children, age 2 to 5 years, and after school programs for students in kindergarten through grade 4. Preschool classes are planned for Tuesday or Friday mornings; after school classes for Wednesday afternoons. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

not normally have a reason to visit the high school, an opportunity to walk through the renovated portion of the building and see the work that has been completed.

Tours will be led by students, staff and professionals.

Although a third of the building is still under renovation, residents will have a lot to see. Residents attending the open house may enter the building through the new main entrance.

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Flu clinics Oct. 21 The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association has scheduled a flu clinic for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

The clinic is for Berlin residents and town employees, over the age of 18.

No appointments are needed. Arrangements can be made for residents who

are homebound and unable to attend.

Traditional Medicare, Aetna, Connecticare, Cigna and Blue Cross insurances are accepted. Those with no insurance will be charged $25 (cash or check). For more information, call the Berlin VNA at 860-828-7030.

PETS OF THE WEEK Clockwise from upper left, Linus, Schroeder and Snoopy are adorable and rambunctious little boys who are ready for their permanent, loving homes. They are 14 weeks old, energetic, confident and outgoing. They will fit right in to a fun loving, active home. View all of the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, call 860-828-5287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.

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Recently, scouts from Troop 41 led an outing for Weblos Cub Scouts from Dens 5 and 41 to assist them in obtaining the Forester Achievement badge. The outing, which included a sleep-out at Timberlin Park, covered the uses of various types of wood, the damage and benefits of forest fires and a short hike to view various types of local trees and understory. The Weblos learned that understory is another name for the smaller trees and brush that grow under the larger trees in the forest. | Photos by Lee Roski

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Parks and Recreation Briefs

Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled Football - Berlin vs. Avon, a blood drive for Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 27, 1:45 to 6:45 p.m., at Volleyball - Berlin vs. Platt, Kensington Congregational 5:45 p.m.

Church, 312 Percival Ave. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Saturday, Oct. 24 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800Costume contest - Friends 733-2767) or visit redcrossof Berlin Animals Control and blood.org.

A.S. Labieneic has schedVolleyball - Berlin at Plainuled a pet and kids costume contest for Saturday, Oct. 24, ville, 5:30 p.m.

Cross country - Berlin at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call FOBAC at Tolland, 3:45 p.m.

860-828-5287.

Monday, Oct. 26

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Boys soccer - Berlin at PlaBoys soccer - Berlin vs. inville, 3:45 p.m.

Girls soccer - Berlin vs.

Rocky Hill, 6 p.m.

Girls soccer - Berlin at Plainville, 6 p.m.

Girls swimming - Berlin Rocky Hill, 6 p.m. vs. Southington, 3:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30 Football - Berlin at Plainville, 7 p.m.

Volleyball - Berlin at Windsor, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31 Clothing drive - The BHS All Night Graduation Party committee has scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Berlin High School, rain or shine. All items should be clean and in large plastic bags. For more information, call Lisa Beckman at 860-828-0219.

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165 Rosewood Lane, Berlin - Beautiful ranch style home is one of a kind and has it ALL! 3 Bdrms, 2.5 baths, Open floor plan, Central air, Huge eat-inkitchen w/nook area & granite counter tops. Cathedral ceilings with vaulted windows. Wonderful layout- Large formal living with gas fireplace is adjacent to dining room area. Screened in porch off kitchen for entertaining. Master Bedroom Suite with vaulted ceilings bathroom & walk-in closet attached - 2 additional main floor bedrooms Custom closet systems in all rooms. Main floor laundry - Gorgeous lower level area completely finished 1,000sqft (incl. in home total sqft) with 1/2 bath -walk in closets, walk out sliders. Perfect for family room or possible living area. Additional unfinished and storage area as well in basement. Sprinkler & Alarm System present! This is a PUD property Silver Ridge Community! $379,900

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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall classes. Forms are available at www.town.berlin.ct.us. All classes are scheduled for the Community Center, unless otherwise stated. Scheduled classes include yoga, tai chi, dog obedience classes and a painting class for children.

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is also scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. The The Berlin Parks and Recre- event is free but pre-registraation Department has sched- tion, in person, at the Parks uled its Halloween Monster and Recreation Department, Bash for Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 is required, by Wednesday, to 8:45 p.m., at Willard Ele- Oct. 28. Pumpkins must be mentary School. The event is dropped off between 5:45 to for Berlin residents, preschool 6:15 p.m. For information, call through fifth grade and their 860-828-7009 or visit www. families. A fee is charged. town.berlin.ct.us.

Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Basketball Prizes will be awarded. The Pumpkin Decorating Contest The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for boys basketball (grades 3 to 8) and girls basketball (grades 3 to

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Adam Bilinsky base hit and walks to Joshua Wood and cival Field on Sunday, Oct. 4. Holden Murphy helped bring Berlin manufactured an the deficit to 9-4.

The final two innings saw early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Jeremy Wood Berlin put runners on base, recorded an RBI single fol- but failed to score as Edgelowing a base hit by Andrew wood retired the side to finDelGiorno and a sacrifice ish the team off.

Jeremy Wood, DelGiorno bunt by Derek Desmarais.

After a few frustrating and Lewis all finished 2-for-3 innings at the dish, Berlin at the plate. Murphy, Bilinsky, looked to get back into the Lewis and Trevor May comaction with a three-run fifth. bined to pitch well for Berlin, Leadoff singles by Matt Lewis holding Edgewood to seven and Wood, followed by an earned runs on 13 hits.

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FOUR GENERATIONS

WE’VE MOVED!

While we’ll miss our downtown location, we are excited to share our new, modern space with our community.

Health as wheelchair transport.

For more information, call cluding the O.R. waiting area, 860-224-5231 or visit www.

Ambulatory Services, Family thocc.org to complete the onBirthPlace, Cardiology and line application.

Delphi Orthopedic clinic.

Volunteers meet and greet Central Connecticut visitors and patients and sup- Celiac Support Group port clerical needs of these units.

Gluten Free 101, a support Volunteers are also needed chat group for persons with at the hospital’s newly reno- celiac disease, is scheduled vated front lobby reception for Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., area to meet and greet the at the Community Center. public, provide escorting and For more information call way finding services, as well Nancy at 203-634-0530.

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Effective Monday, October 19 please visit us at our new location:

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Adam. Leave message Please call Bettieann FLORAL DESIGNER & will return call asap at 203-694-5455 to must be exper. pt, call for interview. schedule an interview.

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Appliances

An Electrical Parts Distributor is looking for General Warehouse A s s o c i a t e s in their Middletown, CT Distribution Center. The primary shift opening is from 11 am until finish and includes order picking via RF scanners, shipment prep, and quality control.

Experience with RF scanners and warehouse equipment desired but not required.

Please submit resumes to HRecruiter@usesi.c om or stop into USESI in Middletown to fill out an application.

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves.

Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

Insulator & WX Technician Insulator and Weatherization Technican For Energy Conservation Programs.

Criminal Background Check Fax resume and references to: (203)484-9931

Furniture & Appliances

Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layaway avail. New merchandise daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Like us on facebook

LULAC Head Start Inc. is seeking for ProgramManagers/ Coordinators in Education/ Family Community Engagement. Must have a BA Degree in ECE, or reFREE - Loveseat Reclinlated field and minier, country check patmum two years of tern, very good condiexperience. Solid tion.

Call 203-284understanding of federal 0434. and state childcare regulations. Bilingual PATIO SET - Oblong ta(Spanish) is a plus. ble with 4 matching chairs with new cushHuman Resources ions, $99.00.

Call 250 Cedar St (203)213-0048 leave New Haven, CT 06519 message. humanresources@lulach eadstart.org Queen Anne Loveseat Great condition PARALEGAL Full time paralegal Forest Green. $100 OBO Text for a picture: sought for Wallingford Cathy 860-519-6468 litigation firm. Experience in workers’ Small Desk by Lane. comp/personal injury Queen Anne Legs, needed. Client contact one drawer, Walnut. skills and proficiency in $75.00 Microsoft Office reCall 203-272-8918 quired. Seeking independent, self-starting, flexible employee.

Lawn and Garden Competitive salary, 401(k). Submit resume with salary require- VERY NICE SCREENED TOP SOIL ments to marthatriplett $22 per yd + delivery @att.net or Delaney & Triplett, PO Box 747, Call Jim 860-982-4819 Wallingford, CT 06492.

VERY NICE SCREENED TOPSOIL TEACHERS $22/yard delivered, Min. of 2 yrs of childcare 3 yd, $100 min. delivery exp. Must be enthusiCall Jim 860-982-4819 astic, a positive role model & detail oriented Livestock w/ exceptional organizational skills to work with ages 1-5. ECE HORSE CARE: Some degree/student AM/PM hours in experferred. Call 203- change for riding, etc.

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Exp. preferred, but will train. 203-213-8833 Yard/Utility – F/T Miscellaneous position for contractor’s For Sale equipment rental company. Position Sony Stereo w/ 5 CD includes customer Holder & 2 Cassette service, maintaining Holder. XLNT Cond. equipment yard, forklift Mdl# Sen-R4420 HD operation and $40 860-919-2057 knowledge of repair/ maintenance of light construction equipment.

See the great Email lbird@superiorne selection of twork.com or apply in person at Superior used cars in Rental 1403 MeridenMarketplace.

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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Jewelry & Silver.

Voice lessons - all ages China, Glass, Military, +levels,piano beginnerMusical. Anything interm. (203) 630-9295. old & unusual. Single Snowblowers item to an estate. & Throwers 203-235-8431.

ARIENS 28" snowblower, 11.5 HP, tecumseh engine, like new, $550.00. Call 203-639-1248.

GET PAID TODAY Wanted: antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc.

Estate sales services.

(203) 631-6697.

REPAIR-Snow blower, mower, tractor, 2 cycle. Commercial/home.

Troy-Bilt dealer, new log splitters & snow blowers 203-288-4204

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip

Sporting Goods & Health

Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149

PISTOL PERMIT Or Long Gun Certificate Pets For Sale Required for Connecticut Residents. 1 Class, Small Groups >Attention Dog Owners! $110. 203 415-1144 Dog Obedience Classes Starting Monday, October 5th at Wanted to Buy Cheshire Park & Rec. Beginners 6:15pm 1,2,3 Items or an Estate Novice & Advanced ûûû CA$H ûûû 7:15pm 203-237-3025 INSTRUCTORS ESTATE SALE SERVICE Bruce Giannetti Costume Jewelry, Phil Huntington Antiques, paintings, Kathy Queen Meriden-made items, Kevin Medeiros toys, lamps Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm 1-2 ITEMS Call 203-235-4852.

Silverware, China, Glass.

Furniture, 50’s Items.

Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR

MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID

Bulldog Puppies $850+, Yorkies 850+, Shih-tzus 550+ & Min-Pins $550 860-828-7442

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

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

Mobile Homes For Sale

Mobile Homes For Sale

WOW! WOW! WOW! MERIDEN/WLFD- BRAND NEW DELUXE DOUBLE WIDE 2 BR, 2BA & C/AIR IN QUIET UPSCALE PARK. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! WAS $89,900 NOW $79,900. FIN. AVAIL. CALL NOW, WON’T LAST! 203-799-7731 MERIDEN- 3rd flr, 2 BR, *$595/mo. w/ rent incentive only* 2 mo. sec. & app. fee. MAIER PROP. 203-235-1000

North Haven New Apts for rent The Flats @ 520 520 Washington Av. 3 bldings, Lux living, amenities galore.

M-F 11-5, Sat. 9-3, Sun by appt 203-691-5821 for info

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

Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Apartments For Rent Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio EAST SIDE - 2 BR, avail.

Equipment, Antiques.

Open 7 days a week, 11/1, off st pkg, $850 860-707-9350 mo., 1 1/2 mo sec. No WLFD-1st fl., 2BR/5RM 24 hours a day. smkg/pets. (203) 715Good loc. Clean, w2w, Call us: ANTIQUES - Always 1330, lv message. appls inc. No pets. No buying old; Toys, mili(203) 238-1953 util. Refs/sec. $950 tary, jewelry, art, MER-3BR duplex, 1st flr, neg. 203-848-7955 watches, musical in15 Coe St. No struments, signs, arpets/smok. $1,400 + WLFD- 2BR TH, So. cade games, cameras, sec. Sect 8 appr. Avail Rooms For Rent Ridgeland *$875 mo. pre 1970 sports memnow. 203-631-4174. w/rent incentive prg orabilia, plus more. only* 2 mo. sec & app. MER-Clean Safe Rms. One item or entire es- MER- Furn Apts. East fee.Maier203.235.1000 Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit tate contents.

Call Side Incl H, HW, Elec., Priv. E side. off-st prkg 860-718-5132.

1 BR, $195wk; Studio, WLFD3BR, 2BA, $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pm$715mo+sec.Call 203Nice neighborhood, Auction it TODAY is an 8pm, 203-630-3823.

630-3823,12pm-8pm. off street parking, eBay consignment $1275/mo + sec. business in Berlin.

MERIDEN- 1BR & 2BR Call 203-494-6251 Let us sell your items MERIDEN- Clean, Safe avail. Stove & fridge, H online. www.aitct.com Room. 203-605-6522 & HW Incld.

Lease, WLFD 3rd flr, 4 rms, 860-828-4400 Utils & fridge incl.

Sec & Refs. 203-239priv. enclosed front Share kitchen/bath.

7657 / 203-314-7300 porch, off st. prkg, no $130 per week + sec.

From Here to Antiquity smkg/pets $800 + MERIDEN - 1BR LOOKING TO BUY: sec. 203-265-1070 $800 mo. HEAT, HOT Paintings WATER & ELECTRIC Tag Sales INCL. Private Balcony.

Antiques Houses For Rent 203-639-4868.

Frames TAG/CRAFT/BAKE Sale.

Especially Paintings Meriden - Single Family, MERIDEN- 20 Pine St. Christadelphians, 145 built above Fireplaces 4BR, 2 BA, priv. quiet TWO 2BRs avail.

Evansville Ave. Merisetting, no smkg/pets, 2nd flr-$985 + sec. den, Sat. 10/ 17, 9 - 2.

203.430.6634 sec & refs. req. $1,500 3rd flr- $865 + sec.

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Attics & Basement Cleaned

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS Sheds, pools, decks, garages, CT Reg #606277. debris removal. Quick, courte- Give us a Call-WE DO IT ous svc. All calls returned. Ins. ALL! Free Estimates. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430 203-631-1325

Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More!

Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122

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

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

Garage Doors

Find your dream home in Marketplace.

PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs.

Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est.

203-706-9281

VINYL SIDING Ranches/Capes $7500 Guarantee to beat any estimate. Lic. & Ins. Hann’s On Siding 860-563-2001

Landscaping

Painting & Wallpapering

It’s so easy

Handypersons

Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs.

Family run for 60 yrs!

CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828

JM Lawn Care

Fall cleanup, edge trim. gutter clean, drainage work, hardscaping, driveway, patio, walkway. Com/res 860-796-8168

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

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

Remodel kit/baths; finished basements, painting, carpentry, tile and granite tops.

Lic/ins (860)227-6672

House Cleaning AFFORDABLE CLEANING SERVICE, COMPETITIVE PRICES. Contact Wendy 203-443-0115 House Cleaning by Polish Women. 3rd cleaning $0 for regular customers. Ins./bonded.

860-505-7720

20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING JT’s Landscaping, LLC Entire house to Top quality work at 1 item removed! a reasonable price.

FREE ESTIMATES Full lawn maint. Grass Sr. Citizen Discount Cutting & pruning all LIC & INS. types of shrubs / bush203-535-9817 or es. #616311. Fully lic.

860-575-8218 & ins. 203-213-6528

Quality Overhead Door, LLC Installation, Srvc & Repairs, Spring replacements, Openers. HIC# 0639076 203-537-8299

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

CT# 569127

GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Find everything at our Marketplace.

Paving

CV PAVING - Over 30 yrs experience, quality driveways, concrete, stump removal. (860) 349-0157. #580903.

Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, fall clean ups, new lawn installation. 25 yrs. exp. Sr. disc. 203-634-0211

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Masonry

A&A MASONRY 20 yrs exp. Specializing BILL RUDOLPH in sidewalks, stairs, LANDSCAPING patios, stonewalls, Cert. Installer- Paver chimneys, fireplaces & Walkways,Stairs,Patios much more! Call AnyRet.Walls, Shrub ReJUNK REMOVAL & time 860-462-6006! place, Landscape DeMORE 25% OFF Free Est! #HIC0616290 sign & Reno, Mulch & WE REMOVE Stone, Lawn Repair & Furniture, appliances, ALEX MASONRY Install. No Mowing Exentire contents of: 30 yrs. exp. Patios, pert Drainage & Backhomes, sheds, estates, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, hoe Work. In Bus. 30 + attics, basements, Stone, Chimneys. yr We’re on Angie’s garages & more. #580443. 203-232*FALL List! Free Est. HIC# 0257 or 203-596-0652 YardClean-ups* 0563661 2032379577 FREE ESTIMATES F&R MASONRY LIC & INS. EAGLE STUMP Stonewalls, sidewalks 203-535-9817 GRINDING LLC Chimneys, patios & or 860-575-8218 Removal of unwanted repairs. Lic. #0637257 stumps, self propelled Free est(203)805-9114. machine available.

Call Mark (203)704-0821 MARIO’S Masonry Find everything at Over 25 yr exp. our Marketplace.

Gary Wodatch LandRetaining walls, scaping. Hedge/tree sidewalks, steps, trimming. Trim overchimney, all repair work. grown properties. Calls No job too small. Lic & returned. #620397 ins 0614297. 203-565List. Sell. Repeat.

860-558-5430 5904 or 203-271-7917

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Plumbing

Fine Work Home Improvement Locally lic. & ins.

George J Mack & Sons (0558904) roofing conServicing the Meriden tractor for 20 yrs. Also, area since 1922. Toilet, specializes in Int. renofaucet, sink & drain revation. BBB member pairs. Water heater rew/ A+ rating. Free estiplacements. 25% Sr mates! 203.265.4674 citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820

Power Washing

Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling.

YARD Cleanups, mowing accts, mulching, hedge trim, brush, shrub & tree removal.

Don 203-235-1318

Polish Cleaning Service taking new customers!

3RD CLEANING 50% OFF! Licensed & ins’d Paula 860-655-4486

Junk Removal

0CEILING REPAIR1 Find everything our MarketDynamic at Home EDWIN CORDERO Improvement place.

PAINTING Roofing, siding, chimney FREE ESTIMATES! & skylight repair, CALL 203-537-2411 gutters, gutterguard. #0642115. Full lic. & ins. 203-235-9944

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez

Experienced & Professional The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean!

CALL FOR FALL SPECIALS! (203) 631 - 3777 (860) 839 - 1000 Visit: thepowerwashingkings.com

constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

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

Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899

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(203) 238-1953 Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790.

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

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CT#620397 Quick courteous service.

Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In busi. 35 yrs. Tree removal. Stump grinding.

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