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BHS alum competes in Boston Marathon
Hand-made Ukrainian item presented to historical society
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By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
The 2022 Boston Marathon, held April 18, was particularly special because it marked 50 years since females were officially allowed to run the race.
Longtime Berlin resident Tecla Marunchak Scholar died in 2014, a few months shy of her 95th birthday.
On Monday, 14,000 women set out on the 26.2-mile course through Boston, and Berlin High School graduate Alex Carbonell was among them.
Recently, her family donated a Ukrainian choir costume to the Berlin Historical Society that Scholar had made by hand. It's a work of velvet and beading and was worn during concerts Scholar performed in as a young woman.
A cardiology nurse at Hartford Hospital, Carbonell dreamed of running the Boston Marathon for as long as she can remember. “I have been training since December for this race, and it is hard to believe that it is already here,” Carbonell said leading up to the event. See Boston Marathon, A25
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Alex Carbonell in action.
The Berlin Historical Society recently received this Ukrainian choir costume. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen
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Bringing film classics back to the big screen By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
The idea of a local film society that would screen and discuss films is about to be-
come a reality for Berlin resident William Brighenti. “I want a place where neighbors and friends can get together to watch a movie and discuss it afterward,” the
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Brighenti worked tirelessly the past few weeks to find a place to make that happen. “My goal is to make the movie free so people can just come out and enjoy
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“Kudos go out to all the middle school students who participated in the Connecticut Middle School Mock Trial Competition. It was incredibly impressive to see the poise, articulation and confidence our students had in front of real-life judges and some tough competition from other students around the state,” said Principal Conaway. See Saint Paul, A3
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Former SPS principal Fayne Molloy and former fourth grade teacher Patricia Sullivan were two of the judges assisting school principal Jill Conaway. A tie-breaking judge was brought in at the end, as it was not an easy task to pick the top three.
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Families were invited for viewing. Even the younger students enjoyed visiting the fair during the school day to see the projects.
Each year, Civics First Inc. offers a detailed court case to any middle school that wishes to participate in the state-wide competition. Over the years, this has been an excellent opportunity for our sixth, seventh and eighth graders to learn about the judicial process and to gain self-confidence and the ability to think on their feet.
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“Team scores were incredibly close and show just how prepared Saint Paul School students were. Congratulations to Wyatt Bajorski, who won Best Attorney in his trial. Thank you to Mrs. Jennifer Bradley, middle school language arts/English teacher; and Miss Heather Thibdeau, middle school language arts/social studies teacher, for being the mock trial moderators.” To learn more about Saint Paul School contact Kelly Esposito at admissions@ stpaulkensington.org or 860828-4343 ext. 103. Or visit ourschool.stpaulkensington.org.
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BHS Athletic Hall of Fame: Bovee, Kureczka Berlin High’s 2000 and 2001 Division II state championship boys golf teams will be recognized as well. Longtime BHS tennis coach and teacher Rex Smith will we honored posthumously.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday, April 24, 3:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.
Bovee was a member of two NWC regular-season and one tournament championship team. She also played in four state tournaments, and a state final in 2009. Bovee remembers “every tournament gym was a sea of Redcoat red.”
Leading up to the event, The Citizen is highlighting the Class of 2022.
Kaitlyn Bovee, Class of 2010 An inadvertent elbow opened a gash above Kaitlyn Bovee’s left eye in a 2010 Class L basketball quarterfinal. “She was patched on the sideline and returned to play,” coach Sheila McCabeKing recalled. “She never let her teammates down.” Bovee said she received several stitches after the game and wore a “padded-with-
gauze-NBA-1990s-wide headband” in the semifinal four nights later against Hillhouse. “Only a torn ACL would have kept me out. I was playing for my teammates,” she said. Though Berlin lost that one, Bovee, a two-time All-Northwest Conference performer, ended her career as the only BHS player to compete in 100 games. Toughness, production, and consistency marked her four seasons.
McCabe-King said Bovee’s “unparalleled and contagious intensity” helped propel the program to state recognition. Bovee was also a four-year letter-winner in softball and was named All-NWC. But she always preferred basketball. “I loved being on the court,” said Bovee, a guard/ forward. “There, it was only the game, your teammates and how are you going to get it done.” Bovee followed this philosophy at Roger Williams University, where she became the program’s career leader in points (1,570) and threepointers (178). Also, she ranks second in field goals (543) and free throws (306) and third in rebounds (833). At Roger Williams, Bovee earned WBCA All-American honorable mention status
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Entering the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Hall this spring will be: Larry Barber (Class of 1963; baseball, football, basketball), Robert Facey (Class of 1978; football), Scott Trevethan (Class of 1988; tennis), Kory Kevorkian (Class of 2001; baseball, football, track and field), Jack Cooper (Class of 2008; football), Kaitlyn
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“Our team made the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time in school history my senior year,” said Bovee, who was inducted into the Roger Williams Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019. “That’s there forever.”
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Kureczka graduated with honors studying psychology and took graduate courses for two years to become a surgery tech. She now works 55 to 60 hours a week at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. One day, she’ll see brain surgery, a double mastectomy the next. The experience has convinced her to someday go back to school to become a physician’s assistant.
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Honors From A8 Isabella Yagmin, Elizabeth Yeske, Maya Zureiqi; honors: Andreas Aichele, Katelyn Allen, Tyler Bergstrom, Jeremy Bourgeois, Gavin Carrubba, Evan Chant, Chelsea Contreras, Erika Damboise, Calvin DeLude, Matthew Gagliardi, Evan Gentile, Sara Guzzardi, Christina Huynh, Dylan Hyburg, Leah Jankowski, Rachel Karanda, Carly Lapointe, Toby Lavender, Noah Melnyk, Natalia Olszewska, Nicholas Parise, Natalia Pelc, Jayleen Rosario, Julia Salina, Lauren Schillo, Kairi Sinnott, Madison Stec, Jack Vocke, Matthew Zup. Grade 11, high honors: Tamarah Al Mozani, Noah ArceCaliskan, Taylor Bellizzi, Dylan
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From A9 Ethan Nelson, Sydney Nelson, McKensie Neumann, Alyssa O’Leary, Gabriella Pappa, Neil Patel, Ronit Patel, Kevin Paventi, Natalia Penkiewicz, Joshua Plaag, Alexa Prendergast, Mitchell Rivers, Kenna Roman, Matthew Ross, Ashley Rusch, Ethan Rusch, Katherine Skinner, Matthew Sliwka, Hanna Smola, Nathan Snyder, Madison Starace, Molly Szczesniak, William Turgeon, Jameson Urrunaga, David Wadstrup, Caitlin Watson, Jenna Wenzel, Morgan Wesoly, Donovan Yeung; honors: Ryan Bird, Meghan Bresch, Ruth Brown Kirchner, Anna Butrimas, Sean Colello, Ethan Cooper, Domenic DeNardo, Ariana DiDomenico, Terrence Dornfried, Gavin Foster, Ian Franczak, Joshua Grimm, Gavin Holland, Luke Johnson, Paris Lange, Alex Machata, Olivia Marolda, Bryan Morris, Michael Palmeri, Jordan Pare, Ishani Patel, David Perkins, Adriano Rasmussen, Meghan Riedel, Sara Rogan, Kaya Rutkowski, Demetrius Samboy, Savanna Serafin, Mika Siemiatkoski, Alexzandra Spinali, Klaudia Szarwacki, Jonathan Talavera, Mason Toce, Owen Toussaint, Caleb Uliasz, Austin Vale da Serra, Landon Vieira, Nicolas Vignone, Daniel Welch, Hailey Wieczorek, Molly Williams, Olivia Wojtusik, Devin Young. Grade 12, high honors: Sarah Al Mozani, Bailey Baclaski, Kylie Bacon, Kerstin Bauer, Saige Beatman, Morgan Biello, Isabella Blackwood, Abigail Caliandri,
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Tecla Marunchak Scholar is pictured in her hand-made choir costume.
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“The costume is really beautiful and you can see all the gorgeous details in it," historical society secretary Lorraine Stub said. "We were so excited when the family donated it ..." Tecla Marunchak was born June 11, 1919, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Ukrainian immigrants, Stephan and Anna Marunchak. When Tecla was an infant, her father decided to move the family to Ukraine, where they settled on a farm, raised animals, and grew their own food. Before Tecla turned 18, she had to return to the United States to retain her citizenship. She traveled alone to the U.S. and never saw her parents again. Back in America, Tecla was welcomed by her brother Mike and his wife, Catherine, who lived in New York City. Tecla did not speak the language, but found work making desserts, and later on, took a better paying job as a seamstress in a clothing factory.
“One day, she picked up my father-inlaw at the dock; one of his military leaves,” said Alice Scholar. “He was really surprised to see her in the car, as they did not own one, and she didn’t know how to drive when he had left for service.” When Charles Scholar retired from the Navy, the family settled in Berlin to be closer to his brother, who lived in New Britain. It was 1960. “They had purchased a brand-new home, which was something pretty impressive back then,” Alice Scholar said. When Charles passed away in 1978, Tecla remained in Berlin and lived on her own for 36 years. “She was a woman before her time, and very independent. She was an incredible woman,” Alice Scholar said. “The costume that she had made traveled from Ukraine to the United States," she pointed out, "and after that, traveled through different parts of the country over the 50 or so years.”
It was during this time that Tecla discovered her love of fashion, and became friends with another young, Ukrainian woman. Together, they Alice Scholar lives in Berlin with her joined a Ukrainian choir, and Tecla got husband, Michael, and is proud she to work sewing her costume. was able to give a piece of their family history to the Berlin Historical Society. Years later, Tecla married Navyman Charles Scholar and followed him to many ports of call during his 30 years of military service. Lorraine Stub, of the Berlin Historical Society, is pictured with the donated Ukrainian costume. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen
Tecla raised two children, took classes in English, and got her driver’s license.
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In Brief Dedication A celebration marking the completion of the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will take place Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Located at Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin, the monument honors Gold Star Families and the legacy of their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military.
Live music Singer-songwriters Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz will perform Friday, April 22, 7 p.m., at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. The duo’s music is influenced by a variety of genres including folk, gospel and Americana. Free will offerings will be graciously accepted.
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Opening day Timberlin Women’s Golf Club will kick off its season Saturday, April 23. The TWGC plays 18 holes and its season runs through Oct. 15. It’s never too late to join. Contact Anna Savic at 860874-5407 or annasavic@ comcast.net. For more information, visit timberlingolf.com.
Prayer for the Nation “Prayer for the Nation” is the focus of a Saturday, April 23 prayer breakfast at Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Kensington. This ecumenical gathering is an opportunity for citizens to come together in unity and faith. “Prayer for the Nation” will take place from 9 to 11 a.m.
Giveaway Dog and cat food, treats, dog collars, leashes and gentlyused dog coats will be given away Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Berlin Animal Control, 600 Christain Lane. Questions? Email fobacadoptions@gmail.com or call 860-828-5287.
Clothing drive The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Committee will host a contact-free clothing drive Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at
the BHS gym entrance. Clean clothing, shoes, accessories (handbags, ties, etc.), household items (pillows, blankets, etc.), stuffed animals and books will be accepted. All proceeds will be used to celebrate the Berlin High School Class of 2022.
Pavilion on Massirio Drive. Annuals, herbs, planters and hanging baskets will be available, and a raffle will be held. All profits will go to serve the community. For more information, call Mary Ellen at 860-828-3348.
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The Berlin High School Athletic Booster Association will host a car wash Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at BHS, 139 Patterson Way. The cost is $5 per car. All proceeds benefit Berlin High School student-athletes.
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A new, four-week Yoga program for high school and middle school students is being offered as well. Other spring programs include Exploring Dance for children age 3 to 5, Dance Elements I for ages 5 to 7 and Dance Elements II for ages 7 to 10. The annual Fishing Derbies will be held Saturday, April 23, and Saturday, April 30.
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The Wallingford Chorus was founded in 1970 to celebrate the Town of Wallingford’s Tercentenary. For over fifty years, the chorus has continuously performed and promoted choral music in central CT. It’s our way of raising spirits and inspiring new thoughts, giving our audience a chance to lose themselves in music as a break from everyday life. We perform two concerts a year, one in December and one in May. Our material varies from singing light repertoires to more complex pieces including selections of multicultural works. Most recently, however, we have performed songs from Broadway, the cinema, and the 60’s. We are a fun group! We want our audiences to have fun with us. Do not be surprised if you come to one of our concerts and you are asked to sing along! Your donation to the great give will go directly to paying our amazing Music Director and Accompanist, and allowing us to purchase new and exciting music to perform for you.
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ct-asrc.org Everyone deserves to live their best life possible. This belief guides ASRC’s mission: to provide lifelong access to opportunities for persons on the autism spectrum with the goal of being fully-included and participating members of their communities. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) presents itself differently in different people, therefore no single intervention is helpful for all individuals on the autism spectrum. Families need to make decisions based on good information & education in conjunction with what they already understand about their child/teen/adult. Your gift helps us provide good information.
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Animal assisted therapy mental health services provide positive outcomes for children. When Soul Friends founder, Kate Nicoll, suffered a spinal cord injury in 2003 she noticed how her dog was responsive to her pain and moods. Soul friends mission leverages this special human-animal bond to help children living with trauma, loss and social-emotional challenges. Your gift will increase hopefulness and empathy and improve young lives with the help of our therapy animals.
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The Record-Journal’s Latino Communities Reporting Lab (Reportajes de la Comunidad Latina) launched in March 2021. Our mission is: To amplify the voices of our local Latino communities. The Lab, in partnership with the national service program Report for America, is hiring a multimedia journalist who will create local content that reflects the Latino experience in our community. Report for America has agreed to match every dollar we raise up to $25,000, and we need your help to support our new multimedia journalist. You can support local reporting and provide empowering, fact-based news, information, and resources for our Latino Communities.
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scowinc.org For the past 50 years, SCOW has successfully implemented its mission, “to respond to the needs of the Latino Community by assisting them to succeed in U.S. society, and to enable Latinos to maintain and share their rich varied cultures with the broader community.” Our agency supports newcomers from different backgrounds and local clients in their transition to become full participants of our community and nation. Every program we offer is designed and implemented to build confidence, enhance skills, and offer educational opportunities. Your gifts will help our most vulnerable and underserved clients with social and immigration services, educational programs, advocacy, translation and interpretation, as well as COVID-19 recovery services.
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Master’s Manna, Inc.’s mission is to help homeless, near homeless, low to moderate income families and individuals obtain essential needs. Master’s Manna’s primary goals include: Reducing food insecurity (a condition of uncertain availability of or inability to acquire safe, nutritious food in a socially acceptable manner). Providing intervention, mental and physical health support services. Making available vocational and educational opportunities. Supporting supervised court ordered community service affording opportunity to the local youth to complete community service hours for scouts, school and/or faith community.
Founded in 1944, the Wallingford Family YMCA has spent over 77 years bringing the community together to nurture the potential of children & teens, improve health & well-being and foster a sense of social responsibility so everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow & thrive. Our mission is to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind & body. We are proud of our heritage and are committed to making our character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Your gift will help us to ensure that no one is turned anyone away because of an inability to pay.
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Proceeds from the fundraiser will allow the club to continue to support local charities. To purchase raffle tickets, call 860-989-4759.
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Queen Ann Nzinga Center The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
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Carbonell has been running since high school, and went on to spend a season as an assistant cross country coach at her alma mater. “I had two coaches who were very important to me in high school, who truly influenced me and helped me become the runner I am today,” she said. Carbonell ran middle distance events at the University of Rhode Island, where she studied exercise science.
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COLLECTOR’S QUARTERLY WATER/SEWER COLLECTION NOTICE TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: Water/Sewer bills will be mailed to all residents of the Worthington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the April 2022 Water/Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before April 30, 2022. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from April 1, 2022 if not paid on or before MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. ANY AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON THE APRIL 2022 WATER/ SEWER FEES. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY. Any person who is liable for these charges and who does not receive a bill(s) should contact the Worthington Fire District Office at once, by phone at 860-828-5630. Lynn J. Ferrelli Tax Collector Worthington Fire District 1400 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037
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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Performs accounting tasks and duties in the Business Office of the Wallingford Electric Division. The position requires six (6) yrs. Of accounting experience with ELECTRICAL some accounting classAPPRENTICE es; or in lieu of thereof, a Full Time CommerB.S. in accounting, or an cial Electrical Work equivalent combination alongside a licensed of experience and trainelectrician. Must be ing. $27.47 to $34.36 enrolled in the State of hourly plus and excellent Connecticut Apprenfringe benefit package. ticeship Program. Apply: The Department OSHA-10 and Hand of Human Resources, tools required. Email Town of Wallingford, resume to Lindsay@ 45 South Main Street, beaconelec.com Wallingford, CT 06492. Application forms will Classified Advertising be mailed upon request Call 203-238-1953 from the Department GEREMIA of Human Resources GREENHOUSE or may be downloaded Is looking for greenhouse from the Department of workers to ship seasonal Human Resources Web Page. The closing date plants. Previous experience is not necessary, will be that date the 50th application form/resume but helpful. Must have is received, or April 25, reliable transportation 2022, whichever and be willing to work occurs first. EOE flexible hours, including some weekends. Apply in person Monday-FriLocal Classified Listings. day, at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT.
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Help Wanted OFFICE POSITION We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and responsible person who has strong customer service skills and computer knowledge to work in our Self Storage office. Self Storage experience a plus. Secure facility with long-term tenant base. Part Time: Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 8-5pm (can be alternate Saturdays). Call 203-605-1494.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available – The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT TREEWORKER GROUNDPERSON LABORER - Needed for tree service. Call or text Rich 203-305-5842.
Autos Wanted
. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
This is a responsible technical engineering position involving planning and evaluating the CASH PAID For any collection, distribution Toyota any condition, and treatment systems running or not, crashed of the Water and Sewer okay. Will take other Divisions of the Town of makes and models. Wallingford. Applicants (203) 600-4431. must have a bachelor’s TOP CASH PAID degree in civil or sanitary For Junk or unwanted engineering plus seven vehicles, Toyota’s etc. years of progressively Please call Mike @ 203responsible experience 284-8562 8am-5pm. in engineering utility operations, of which four Stores and Offices For Rent years must be water or sewage related, or an NORTH HAVEN equivalent combination Washington Ave., 700of education and qualify1500+ sf.ft. of office/ ing experience substistorefront, w/separate tuting on a year-for-year utilities, call John Apuzbasis. Salary: $91,470 zo, 203-687-5207. to $117,031 annually plus an excellent fringe benefits package. AppliFurniture cations may be obtained LOVE SEAT - 63 X 37, at the Department of floral, $600; Settee, Human Resources, Town 57 X 36, taupe/green, of Wallingford, 45 South $500; Buy together for Main Street, Wallingford, $800 - pick up only. 203-848-4230. CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request Lawn and Garden from the Department of Human Resources ACCELERATED or may be downloaded PROPERTY from the Department of MANAGEMENT Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed FREE CLEAN FILL to the Department of AVAILABLE FOR COST Human Resources or OF TRUCKING! emailed to: wlfdhr@ PRICED PER LOAD DEwallingfordct.gov by the closing date of May PENDING ON LOCATION $100 minimum. 17, 2022. Phone: (203) CALL JIM 860-982-4819 294-2080, Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE
TRUCK DRIVERS
Geremia Greenhouse is looking for customer friendly individuals to drive a 26’ box truck to make deliveries of live plants. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. CDL is desired but not required. If interested, please visit our Main Office, Mon.Fri., at 415 Barnes Rd., Wallingford, 9-12 p.m.
Medical Help Wanted HOMEMAKERS, COMPANIONS, CNA’S & LIVE-INS NEEDED ASAP! $16/hour. $180/ day for Live-Ins. Call 203.543.0676.
Lawn and Garden
TOP SOIL - Screened, $18 per yd; Unscreened $15 per yd; Fill $10 per yd; Boulders 1-3 ft Diameter. 860.919.4905.
Miscellaneous For Sale TWIN MATTRESS SET Brand new, $200. Call (203) 235-0875.
Sporting Goods and Health PING I3 BLADE IRONS/ BLUE DOT - 2-W & S.W.; Matching No’s. JZ-Reg. Steel Shafts VG Good Condition with Ping carry bag. $275 or BO. 203-2381993.
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Wanted To Buy ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 ALWAYS BUYING OLD TOOLS - Old, used & antique hand tools wanted. Machinist, engraving, woodworking & workbench hand tools & tool chests. Fair & respectable offers made in your home. Call w/confidence, Cory, 860.322.4367. ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of 1,2,3 Items or an Estate machine shops, home $$$ CASH $$$ workshops and small lathes. Call anytime Todd Shamock 860-985-5760 Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, SEEKING ALL COLAntiques, Dolls, Toys, LECTIBLES - Comic Paintings,Meriden Items books to motor bikes. 203-494-1695 All items considered. Call Gary at 203-237AARON’S BUYING 4124. Top dollar paid will beat any price! Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area)
Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, SOUTHINGTON/ PLANTSVILLE, CHESHIRE AND MIDDLETOWN Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.
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Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.
Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com Wanted To Buy GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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Gutters
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203-213-6528.
LUNO MASONRY - We deal in all types of masonry, repairs & new projects, decks. Refs. avail. Free ests. Lic. HIC0643330 & Ins. Call 203.770.9273.
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
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ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS When quality Counts 3 Year Guarantee Meriden, CT . Fully Ins. Lic.#575852
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the W. BOOBER MASONRY Meriden area since Over 35 Years Experience 1922. Toilet, faucet, All Types of Masonry sink & drain repairs. CT License #626708 Water heater replace(203) 235-4139 ments. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
Landscaping #1 CHEAP Sm. Yard Mowing. Spring Clean-Up. Light Hauling. Sr. & Veteran disc. 203.600.3836. Mike’s Helping Hands.
GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860.558.5430
Roofing
ROOFS “R” US - Local for 50 + year. Family owned. Owner Navy Vet. Call 203-427-7828 HIC#640689.
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Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Roofing Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937 Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830 Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452
Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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