Special electionset for Feb. 22

By Olivia L. LawrenceThe Berlin Citizen

On Feb. 22, Berlin voterswill have a chance to onceagain select a representativeto the state senate. The 6thSenatorial District Berlin,New Britain and a portion ofFarmington is currentlywithout representation.

Two local politicians haveannounced their intentionsto run and Secretary of theState Denise Merrill sched-uled the Feb. 22 date whenvoters statewide will cast bal-lots to fill nine empty seats inthe state legislature. Many ofthe seats, such as that of for-mer state Sen. Donald De-Fronzo, belonged to Democ-ratic lawmakers who re-signed to accept jobs in the

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CCititizizeennTwo candidates arein for DeFronzo’s

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Church built by candlelight gets ready to shine again

Gerratana Stewart

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This photo was taken at Timberlin Golf Course after the post-Christmas bliz-zard. Lee Roski said folks were out “enjoying the snow, wind and cold.” Moreof Roski’s photos can be found throughout this issue. Would you like to seeyour photo featured on the front page of The Citizen? Send your best WinterWonderland shot of wildlife, storms, sports, sunsets or whatever you thinkbest depicts the season to news@theberlincitizen.com. The best will be post-ed on our website or in the newspaper.

The floor in St. Gabriel’s Church was re-moved during the restoration project.

Major restoration project givesSt. Gabriel’s a fresh start

By Olivia L. LawrenceThe Berlin Citizen

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St. EastBerlin, is in the midst of a massive restorationproject to help save the 115 year-old structure fromthe serious, ongoing deterioration that it had beenexperiencing.

S. Tanasi & Sons Builders are leading the proj-ect. Father and son, Sal and Nick Tanasi, broughtin special equipment to excavate the foundationafter the old floor was ripped up. In addition, wallswill be shored up, insulated and refurbished and anew floor installed.

According to the Tanasis, the old floor was un-even — with significant humps and loose floor-boards — and underneath, the old dirt crawlspacekept the place cold and damp. The bad floors led toproblems with the walls and the place just wasn’tgoing to last under those conditions.

Rector Audrey Scanlon said there were also“lots of issues with plaster — it’s horsehair plas-ter and wouldn’t hold paint…as well as some aes-thetics and structural deficits that needed repair-ing.”

She described a “faithful congregation thatloves its building” a “charming” church with ashingled exterior and mellow, soft-lit spaces in-side.

The plan is to have the project, which began late

See Church, page 17

administration of new Gov.Dannel P. Malloy.

Two local politicians havealready announced their in-tention to run. DemocratTeresa (Terry) Bielinski Ger-ratana and Republican NewBritain Mayor Timothy T.Stewart, announced their in-tentions last week.

Gerratana, a former NewBritain and Berlin legislator,served 10 years in that capac-ity.

“With jobs disappearing

See Candidates, page 17

Status report on Berlin post offices page 15

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Our Christmas vision for an Illuminaria Display came true thanksto all the people who so generously donated their time and/or moneyduring this busy season to help assemble the Illuminaria bags onDecember 21st, distribute them on Worthington Ridge Christmas Eveand pick up the bags on Christmas Day. We had over 50 volunteers of all agesparticipate in what we hope becomes a Berlin tradition! Our work night onDecember 21st really looked like Santa’s workshop - 1500 bags were folded, filledwith sand and a candle in only one hour - distributing the bags on the Ridge took twoand a half hours and pick-up on Christmas Day took a little over an hour - it wasamazing! Doug and I are extremely grateful to the following volunteers who made thishappen - without you this would not have been possible: Liz Aivano, Jutta Arena,George & Dr. Ann Aresco, Steve Bielienski & sons, Lindsay Benson, DonnaBordonaro, Peter & Beth Campanelli, Jennifer, Jace & Lucas Caron, ChristopherChoinski, Deven & Joe D’Aleo, Ed Edgazarian, Robin Evans, Sandy Frazzetta,Diane Jacobson, June Kingsbury, Kristine Jutras, John & Tracy Kaczmarek, Leah &Alyssa O’Leary, Caryn LaPointe & family, Melissa LaVallee, Ron Lindgren, JohnMassirio, Brian Meyer, Antoinette Mirante, Norm & Ellie Nadeau, Rich & JoanNiles, Neil & Kylee Panetta, Dave Paradise, Terri Paventi, Alan Pipkin, Dan & GailRace, Kathy & Jennifer Riccio, David & Leslie Riley, James Russo, Kent, Allison,Ashley & Emily Rutledge, Kyla Satkowski, Bill & Nicole Sandrelli, ChristopherSargis, John Scalia, Jim & Deb Simons, Doug Solek, Tim Skinner, Lorraine Stub,Hillary Taschner, Roberta Veleas, Steve Wood and Dick, Maryann & Amy Yale.Our apologies to anyone else whose name is not included here as we were going by thosepeople who signed in on Tues and our memory.

Special thanks to the Berlin Congregational Church for donating their hall as a workstation, Chief Jim Simons of the Berlin Fire Department who came with a crew of his

fireman to assist with traffic and distribute bags plus two fire trucks with Santa Clausto escort the trucks pulling the flatbed trailers containing the Illuminaria bags andDave Paradise & Steve Wood from the Town of Berlin Public GroundsDepartment who delivered sand that we purchased to the church.

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Berlin BriefsBPD sets up DUIcheck point

The Berlin Police Depart-ment has obtained a grantfrom the Connecticut De-partment of Transporta-tion’s Highway Safety Divi-sion to support increasedDUI detection and enforce-ment efforts. This enforce-ment program will runthrough Labor Day 2011. Thegrant provides 75 percent re-imbursement of the over-time costs related to these ef-forts. The grant will help toprovide funding to staff addi-tional DUI patrols as well asroadside sobriety check-points. Roadside sobrietycheckpoints have beenshown to be the most effec-tive method to detect and ap-prehend under the influencedrivers.

Additional DUI patrolswill be conducted on Wednes-day through Saturday nightson selected dates and timesduring the coming year.These patrols will specifical-ly target DUI operation butwill also enforce any otherviolations observed during

the course of this operation.The purpose of these pa-

trols and checkpoints is to re-duce accidents and injuriesrelated to DUI drivers andhelp provide safe travel.

As part of this program aDUI sobriety checkpoint willbe conducted on the eveningof Friday, Jan. 14 on theBerlin Turnpike in the areaof Middletown Road or MillStreet in East Berlin.

Snow removalordinances

The Public Works Depart-ment announced the local or-dinances that apply to the re-moval of ice and snow frompublic roadways. Propertyowners are not allowed toshovel, throw or plow ice andsnow from private propertyinto, or across a publicstreet. These actions arestrictly prohibited and sub-ject to a written warningand/or $100 fine as noted inthe Town of Berlin Munici-pal Code.

Residents are responsibleto clear snow and ice fromany public sidewalk frontingalong their property. All side-

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walks are to be clearedand/or sanded within 24hours of the completion ofstreet plowing operations.Failure to comply will sub-ject the abutting propertyowner to a written warningand/or $100 fine as noted inthe Town of Berlin Munici-pal Code.

No Parking Bans becomeeffective automatically (or atthe discretion of the directorof public works) wheneverthere is an accumulation offour inches or more of snowand ice on any of the streetsof the town. No Parking Banswill terminate no soonerthan eight hours after any

snowstorm, or as directed bythe director of public works.Any vehicle left parked onthe street after such No Park-ing Ban has taken effect, willbe towed and subject to a fineand all towing and storagecharges.

For more information, callthe Public Works Depart-ment at (860) 828-7022.

Board positionsavailable

The Berlin Bears Footballand Cheer organization haveboard member positionsavailable for the 2011 season.Those interested in applyingshould contact Bob De-Francesco, BMFC president,at rjdfran@sbcglobal.net.

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Berlin man in‘The Foreigner’

By Robin VeronsesiSpecial to The Citizen

Berlin resident Brian Mor-rell plays the prejudicedOwen Musser in a local pro-duction of “The Foreigner.”The award-winning comedyby Larry Shue opens thisweekend at the RepertoryTheatre of New Britain. Per-formances will run Jan. 14through Jan.16 and Jan. 21through Jan. 22.

“It’s hilarious,” saidMichael Bane, REP Presi-dent. “From the first momentyou see it, you start laugh-ing.”

Set in Tilghman County,Ga., a sinister minister andhis hickish henchman(played by Morrell) plot toscam the owner of a run-down fishing lodge who isstruggling to keep itafloat. Guests include Eng-lishman Charlie Baker andhis army buddy. A shy manrunning from personal prob-lems, Baker pretends to be aforeigner from an exoticcountry. This harmless “for-eigner,” who even invents hisown language, hears morethan he should.

“This is completely differ-ent than anything I normallydo,” Morrell said. In his morethat 28 years of acting, he’soften cast as a funny guy. Thehumor of this role, however,

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stems from the character’s ig-norance. “It’s hard to be ajerk,” he said.

Directed by Tim Phillips,the production is part of theREP’s 65th season lineup.The anniversary marks therebirth of the REP, said Bane,which includes a new boardof directors and staff.

In addition, directors nowchoose their own plays. “Weknow we’ll have a good prod-uct because they put theirheart and soul into it,” Banesaid.

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Berlin BriefsSave groceryreceipts

Hubbard ElementarySchool is participating in theEducational Edge Programthrough Roger’s Market-place. All submittedreceipts benefit educationalequipment.

Please send all Roger’sMarketplace receiptsthrough April 30 to HubbardElementary School, 139Grove Street, East Berlin, CT06023-1005, attn: Diana Bis-son c/o Kyle Bisson. Receiptsmay also be placed in the boxat Roger’s Marketplace.

Open space dealfinalized

Last week Berlin MayorAdam Salina announced thatthe Town of Berlin hasclosed on the acquisition of

43-plus acres off Chamber-lain Highway from GirlScouts of Connecticut, Inc.for open space use. The prop-erty abuts the existing theHatchery Brook Conserva-tion Area, 130 acres of exist-ing Town open space. Thesite is also next to Bicenten-nial Park.

“We celebrate today’sproperty acquisition be-cause of the site’s strategiclocation between existingBerlin open apace areas, itsbeautiful natural setting andits long history as a youthcamp,” Salina said.

The acquisition was madepossible by a collaborativepartnership of the town,state and the Department ofEnvironmental Protectionthat will be providing a$199,250 grant from its OpenSpace and Watershed Acqui-sition Program, and the

Berlin Land Trust. The townshare of the purchase pricewill be provided from previ-ously issued town bonds foropen space acquisition.

The acquisition of theproperty was recommendedby the Berlin ConservationCommission. The Conserva-

tion Commission will be de-veloping detailed plans forthe maintenance and use ofthe property that will in-clude hiking trails utilizingexisting paths. The hikingtrails will connect to trails inthe Hatchery Brook Conser-vation area. Trail improve-

ments in the Hatchery Brookarea are already underway.The Berlin Parks and Recre-ation Commission hiredConnecticut Forest and ParkAssociation to work on thetrails using funds from aRecreational Trails Grantfrom Connecticut DEP.

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New TROC waste contract allows for more recycling

Single stream recycling is here.

By Daniel JacksonSpecial to The Citizen

The trucks have notchanged, nor have the recy-cling bins, but Berlin’s recy-cling program has evolved tohelp residents easily recyclemore kinds of plastics andpapers.

Last July, the town ofBerlin re-negotiated its con-tract with Tunxis RecyclingOperating Committee, thecompany which handlesBerlin’s waste, along with 13other towns. Berlin switchedto co-mingled recycling, alsoknown as single stream recy-cling, a recycling method

which sorts out the differentrecyclables at the recyclingplant so residents don’t haveto.

Previously, residents wererequired to sort out their re-cyclables, number one andtwo plastic recyclables, alongwith glass jars and tin cans —into the bin — and place pa-pers in a bundle beside thebin.

Now, not only can resi-dents throw everything intothe bins, they are able to recy-cle more plastics. Instead oftossing only soda bottles andmilk containers, anythingthat was number one or twoplastic, residents can nowplace anything with the num-bers one through seven in theblue bins. This allows almostany plastic to be recycled.

For example, number fourplastic, a low-density polyeth-ylene plastic, can now be re-

cycled in Berlin. This alsogoes for polystyrene, thenumber six, most commonlyseen as packing peanuts andmeat trays from the super-market.

“It is clearly plain to seethat there is significant bene-fit to both the environmentand the taxpayers of Berlin,”said Jim Horbal, deputy di-rector, Public Works Depart-

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day Jan. 15 with a 2 p.m. mati-nee on Sun., Jan. 16. Thereare additional performancesJan. 21, 22 and Jan. 28.

The REP’s mission is “toproduce quality communitytheater at an affordable pricethat is suitable for the fami-ly.” Both students and adultsare invited to participate on-stage and behind the scenesin concession, lighting, cleri-cal, sound and more.

The REP is located at 23Norden St., New Britain.Parking is available on thestreet or in REP parking lots.From the Chamberlain High-way, go North past Route 9and Grove Hill Clinic. Turnleft at the second stop signonto Kimball Dr. Norden St.

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the same weight of rubbish.According to Horbal, over

the summer, public works no-ticed a 10 to 15 percent de-crease in recycling in Berlin.According to Horbal, thiswas odd. When other townsswitched to co-mingled recy-cling, they typically foundtheir residents recycling 50percent more when the townsswitched to automated recy-cling.

“We were actually canvass-ing the field to see what wasout there,” said Horbal. Al-though a direct cause wasn’tfound, Horbal theorizes thatbecause last summer was dry,

the papers sitting at the curbnever absorbed much water.Wet papers add pounds to therecyclables.

Unlike many towns whoswitch to single-stream recy-cling, Berlin will continue touse the same blue, 18 gallonbins as before. If any residentneeds more bins to hold theirrecyclables, they are avail-able in Room 8 at Town Hall.

“You are welcome to asmany as you need,” Horbalsaid.

Success for Foodshare Christmas tree disposalBerlin residents have several options to dispose of

fresh cut Christmas trees. Trees will be collected curb-side, on normal collection day, during the week of Jan. 10.Place trees at least six feet away from the automated col-lection cart.

Trees will also be accepted for recycling at the TownRecycling Center on Massirio Drive, Monday throughFriday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Saturdays, Jan. 22,and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trees will be chipped to create mulch which will beavailable for public use and pick up at Sage Park’s mainparking area.

For information, call Public Works at (860) 828-7022.

See ‘Foreigner’, page 22

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Riley was officially res-cued Dec. 4, 2009, but hewouldn’t have a new homeuntil Dec. 12, 2009.

The week in between wasone of the most excitingweeks of my life, filled with

anticipation. We wanted tomake sure everything wasgoing to be welcoming to anew puppy in our home. Mywife and I went out andbought puppy food, dog toys,a dog bed.

Our landlord was sopleased that we rescued apuppy, that we’d saved a life.

He’d had two boxers, Stellaand Major, and Major hadrecently unexpectedlypassed away and so he giveus the extra dog crate. Atfirst, we didn’t want to crateRiley — but then we camehome to find destroyeditems; from rolls of toilet pa-perto chewed up DVD cases.

We tried the crate andlearned it was the best solu-tion and not cruel, as we’dthought early on.

The Dec. 12 “rescue day”is right up there with mywedding day and collegegraduation day in terms ofimportance in my life. I nev-er had a dog growing up, so

this was going to be a bigchange in my life. My wifehad a dog growing up, butthis was going to be the firstshe would have to take careof on her own. She only hadme, the wise-cracking, some-times immature, newlywed

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See Riley, page 13

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help in locating a suspect in a Dec. 9 home invasion inci-dent.

Investigation of this incident by Berlin police detectiveshas resulted in the identification of and an arrest warrantbeing issued for one of the suspects in this case. The sus-pect is identified as: Felix Pagan, 31, with a last known ad-dress of 592 Chestnut Street, Springfield, Mass.

He is described as an Hispanic male, 5’8” tall, 170pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Charges include: home in-vasion, conspiracy, second-degree assault, first-degree at-tempted robbery, and first-degree burglary.

Pagan is known to frequent the Springfield andChicopee, Massachusetts, and Hartford areas. He may alsohave contacts in Florida. He may be operating a green 2000Mitsubishi Gallant, 4-door sedan with stolen or misusedplates.

On Dec. 9, 2010 at approximately 9:54 a.m. the Berlin Po-lice Department responded to a report of a burglary inprogress at an occupied residence on Simms Road. Twomen wearing blue coveralls came to the door, one of themholding a clipboard. When the homeowner answered thedoor, one of the men forced his way past her and ran intothe house while putting a ski mask on. The second manthen entered the home and was confronted by the husbandin the hallway enabling the wife to exit the home and callfor help. Both men then fled the scene in a small boxymetallic grey sedan heading north toward New Britain.

Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Pa-gan is asked to contact their local police department.

The Town of Berlin PublicWorks and Economic Devel-opment Department have pro-posed a project for rehabili-tating the existing Amtraktrain station and making im-provements to the train sta-

Berlin train station enhancement projecttion site owned by the Con-necticut Department ofTransportation. The projectis in the preliminary designphase and may be recom-mended for construction un-der the Transportation En-hancement Program admin-istered by the ConnecticutDepartment of Transporta-tion. The project will be de-signed by Michael Baker En-gineering, Inc. under con-tract to the Town of Berlin.

It is the town’s and state’spolicy to keep people in-formed and involved whensuch projects are undertak-en. It is important that thecommunity share its con-cerns to assist in the project’sdevelopment. The town willconduct an informationalmeeting on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. inthe Town Council Chambers,240 Kensington Road, to de-scribe the scope of theplanned improvements. Theplanned project involves re-

habilitating the train stationto restore its historical char-acter and structural integri-ty, and performing site im-provements includingrepaving, landscaping andsite lighting. The proposedimprovements are as de-scribed in Option 1A of theBerlin Train Station En-hancement Project, in the re-port titled, “Phase 1A Condi-tion Assessment, Prelimi-nary Station and Site De-sign”, August 2010, preparedby Michael Baker Engineer-ing, Inc. This report is avail-able for public review inRoom 8 of Berlin Town Hall,240 Kensington Road. Theproject was initiated by thetown to improve the aesthet-ics and function of the trainstation, which is a majorgateway to the community.

Based upon a preliminaryassessment, the total projectconstruction costs will be ap-proximately $1,800,000. It is

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Comfort foodprogram

The Saint Dominic Parishof the Future EducationCommittee has scheduled aspecial program, “ComfortFood for the Body & Soul” fortonight, Jan. 13 from 7:30 to 9p.m. at the Saint DominicCommunity Learning Cen-ter. Snow date is Thursday,Jan. 20.

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KensingtonCongregational

The Kensington Congrega-tional Church Men’s Clubhas scheduled its monthlyRoast Beef Dinner for Satur-day, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Menu in-cludes USDA prime roastbeef, mashed potatoes, greenbeans, bread, and a choice ofwarm apple or peach crumbwith vanilla ice cream. Anoptional macaroni andcheese selection of offeredfor children. Reservationsare suggested; walk-ins willbe seated on a first-come,first-serve basis. For more in-formation and cost, call (860)

828-4511.The Kensington Congrega-

tional Church Christian Ed-ucation program has sched-uled a parent/child play-group for Tuesdays from 9:30to 11 a.m. The group meetson a “drop-in” basis, in theReeves Center, 185 SheldonSt. The playgroup is open toall who care for childrenfrom infants to preschoolers.For more information, call(860) 828-4511.

BerlinCongregational

The Berlin Congregation-al Church has scheduled an

All You Can Eat Pasta Supperand Service and Goods Auc-tion for Saturday, Feb. 12.Dinner is at 5:30 p.m.; auctionat 7 p.m. All proceeds benefitthe Christian Education pro-grams.

The Berlin CongregationalChurch has scheduled freeTot Time for Thursdays, from10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at thechurch, 878 WorthingtonRidge. Parents with children1 through 5 years old enjoycraft time, play sessions,snacks, storytime and holi-day parties. No registrationis needed. For more informa-tion, call (860) 828-6586.

Taize serviceThe Kensington United

Methodist Church offers aTaize service Tuesdays at 7p.m. A Taize service com-bines silent meditation,prayer and simple music. Si-lence is a central part of thisservice and is a gift to thoseleading busy, hectic lives. Itprovides an opportunity tocommune with God throughthe heart and bring a meas-ure of peace to one’s mindand spirit. The service isopen to everyone seekingspiritual refreshment and re-newal.

Prayer shawlministry

The Kensington UnitedMethodist Church prayershawl ministry meets the sec-ond Thursday of everymonth at 7 p.m. While mostshawls are prepared inde-pendently, the group meetsonce a month for fellowshipand prayer. Knitters and cro-cheters of all faiths are wel-come.

Call the church, (860) 828-4222, for the meeting loca-tion.

Holy GroundsCoffeehouse

Holy Grounds Coffee-house, 146 Hudson St., hasscheduled Christian Karaokefor the second Friday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Admission isfree; free coffee, tea andshacks are offered. For moreinformation call (860) 828-3822 or holy-grounds@ymail.com.

Barbara GaudetteBarbara (Benson)

Gaudette, 83,of Berlin,died unex-pectedly athome on Jan.1, 2011. Shewas the wid-ow of ArthurG. Gaudette.

Born in New Britain, shewas the daughter of the lateErnest V. and Mabel (Jack-son) Benson. She had been along time Berlin residentcoming from New Britain in1960. She taught at the Bur-ritt School in New Britain inthe 1950’s, at Willard Elemen-tary School in Berlin duringthe 1960’s, throughout the1970’s as a substitute teacherand later taught childrenwith learning disabilities, re-tiring in 1980. She enjoyedlunches with a club of re-tired teachers from WillardSchool. She loved readingand was a frequent visitor tothe Berlin Free Library. Shewas an avid follower of theBritish Royal Family, in par-ticular, the royal weddings.She enjoyed watching theBoston Red Sox and UCONNbasketball. She enjoyedwatching and feeding thebirds at her bird feeder. Sheloved to travel with her hus-band and loved to bakebread, pies and cakes. Shewas a member of Berlin Con-gregational Church inBerlin.

Surviving are her sonThomas Gaudette of Kens-ington and many nieces andnephews whom she loved, es-pecially her nieces JaneKramer, Nancy Fichtler andFrances Dittman.

Services were Jan. 5, 2011at Erickson-Hansen FuneralHome, New Britain. Burialwas in Maple Cemetery,Berlin.

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Frank J. PalczerFrank J. Palczer, 72, of

Kensington,husband ofDyla (DeNar-di) Palczer,died Jan. 5,2011 at theHospital ofCentral CTin New Britain. Born inAmherst, Ohio and raised inOberlin, Ohio, he lived inKensington since 1973. A U.S.Marine Corps veteran, je wasemployed at Lee Wilson Engi-neering in Ohio and then atStanley Steel Strapping-ColdMetal Products in NewBritain for over 25 years, re-tiring in 1999. He was a mem-ber of the East Oberlin, OhioCommunity Church.

Besides his wife Dyla, heleaves two sons, Joseph Palcz-er of Oberlin, Ohio and ScottPalczer in N. J.; two daugh-ters, Teresa Tyler and herhusband Cyrus of Bristoland Nicole Arnold and herhusband Chase of Riverside;ten grandchildren, Sean, Am-ber, Joshua and Tory Sidoti;C.J. Tyler; Harrison and AlexArnold; Joel and Elissa Palcz-er; and Nicholas Palczer; agreat-granddaughter, RyleeSidoti; and several nieces andnephews.

A celebration of Frank’slife was held Jan. 10, 2011 atKensington Congregational

Church. Memorial donationsmay be made to the Kensing-ton Congregational Church,312 Percival Avenue, Kens-ington, CT 06037 or to theMultiple Sclerosis Society,659 Tower Avenue, FirstFloor, Hartford, CT 06112.

The Carlson FuneralHome, New Britain is assist-ing the family with arrange-ments. Please share a memo-ry or note of sympathy atwww.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

CharlotteKilpatrick

Charlotte Lucille Kil-patrick, 86, of Berlin was sur-rounded by her loving familywhen she unexpectedly diedJan. 1, 2011.

She is survived by fourchildren Charlotte DiGiaco-mo and her husband Glenn ofKensington, Sandra Kil-patrick of Berlin, Randy Kil-patrick of Berlin, DouglasKilpatrick of Kensington; asister Frances Blyth ofBridgeport; a brother ClaudeShifflett of Bridgeport; fivegrandchildren Jason Kil-patrick, Robert Kilpatrick,Sal Faraci, Michael Faraci,Nickolas Piasecki; and manynieces and nephews.

In addition to her husbandWilliam Kilpatrick, she was

pre-deceased by a sonWilliam Kilpatrick.

Services were held Jan. 7,2011 at the Berlin MemorialFuneral Home. Pastor Mark

Strickland of the Berlin Con-gregational Churchpresided.

Burial was in Maple Ceme-tery.

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Bereavementsupport

The bereavement supportand recovery group wasformed to support and givean outlet to those who havesuffered a severe loss. Itmeets once a week and alsooffers phone and email sup-port during other times

when you need someone tolisten or can be of help tosomeone. There is no fee andthis is not a professionalcounseling service, but peo-ple helping people. All are in-vited to attend. Meetings arescheduled for Saturdaysfrom 10 to 11:45 a.m. at theCommunity Center.

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husband, to assist with thework.

After a short sleep-fillednight, we awoke early to acold and windy day. Sharron,the foster mother of Riley,

had the transport truckfilled with rescue dogsscheduled to reach Connecti-cut at 9 a.m. that Saturdaymorning at the Raymourand Flannigan parking lot inWaterbury.

Riley was a southern boyfrom Waldron, Ark., so he

had a 24 hour ride to Con-necticut. Sharron told us weneeded to bring a leash, acollar, and a bowl of waterbecause puppy was going tobe thirsty after a long trip.The transport of course,couldn’t drive 24 straighthours. The drivers needed to

rest, take all the dogs out ofthe transport to have themrelieve themselves every fewhours, and feed them. It’s along trip, but the transportdrivers to do this everyweek, so they are specialpeople to be away from their

families days at a time to de-liver rescued dogs and theymake sure the dogs are tak-en care of during the trip.

We arrived in the parkinglot about half an hour before

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CitizenOpinion14 The Berlin CitizenThursday, January 13, 2011

Letters to the EditorReferendum agiven

To the editor:In the Jan. 6 edition of The

Berlin Citizen, RepublicanTown Chairman George Mil-lard bemoans the fact thatthe Town Council approved a$69,500,000 Bond Ordinanceto finance a “slightly scaleddown version” of the reno-vate-as-new Berlin HighSchool. I am not sure whatMr. Millerd’s definition ofslightly scaled down is, butthe fact is that in terms of fi-nal net cost to the town, thereduction would be slightlyover 20 percent. As for thehysteria over the waiving ofRule 7, which the council hasevery legal right to do underthe charter, it would not mat-ter if the council took up theissue the same night, nextweek, next month, or nextyear. This item was going toreferendum under any sce-

nario. Mr. Millerd knew thisand for him to suggest other-wise is disingenuous. It wasclear that Mr. Killian, Mr.Millerd and the rest of theRepublican leadership wasprepared to begin the peti-tion process as soon as it waslegal. The Democratic major-ity is on record in full sup-port of letting the town de-cide the issue. Deputy MayorSteve Morelli stated lastweek that “the issue is bigenough and importantenough to go to referendum.”We will soon begin debate onhow much value this com-munity should place on edu-cation. Hopefully, the debatewill be civil and based onfacts. I suppose when a polit-ical party has been in the mi-nority for an extended peri-od of time, they feel a need toscore political points overnon-issues, such as the waiv-ing of Rule 7. In my view, itwould be more helpful if

they would bring some posi-tive suggestions to the table.

Fred JortnerDemocratic Town

Chairman

Too much blightTo the editor:Why doesn’t the Town of

Berlin remove the blightedproperties that are on theBerlin turnpike and Kens-ington Road, since they aremost likely another reasonnew businesses refuse tobuild their business inBerlin.

Why didn’t the town takeover the never finishedbuilding on Farmington Av-enue for the new police sta-tion since all it would need isto be completed? Also, whenthey build the new police sta-tion the town should lookinto solar panels to help save

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Government MeetingsThursday, Jan. 13

Commission for Persons with Disabilities,Town Hall Caucus Room A, 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission, Com-munity Center, 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission, TownHall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, Town HallRoom 8, 7:30 p.m.

Youth Services Advisory Board, TownHall Caucus Room A, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18Town Council, Town Hall Council Cham-

bers, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 19

Police Commission, BPD ConferenceRoom, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 24Commission for the Aging, Senior Center,

7 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 25

Water Control Commission, Town HallRoom 8, 7 p.m.

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By David Evans

Thank you to the manypeople whohave servedand continueto serve onTown ofB e r l i nBoards andC o m m i s -sions. I hopeto see fromBerlin residents a number ofapplications to serve or bereappointed come in beforethe Town Council meetingJan. 18.

There are a number of ex-piring terms for residentsserving in positions. Thereare a few residents who cannot be reappointed because ofthe Berlin Town Charter andthere are some positions thatare currently vacant.

For your convenience, hereare some of the 43 expiringterm positions I encourageBerlin registered voters toseek appointment:

Board of Ethics – termwould be until Jan. 31, 2014

Evans

and can be filled with a De-mocrat (D), Republican (R) orUnaffiliate (U).

Board of Ethics – termwould be until Jan. 31, 2014and can be filled only with anR or U if preceding appoint-ment is filled with a D.

Commission for Personswith Disabilities – termwould expire on Jan. 31, 2012and can be filled with a D, Ror U.

Economic DevelopmentCommission – term would ex-pire on Jan. 31, 2015 and canbe filled with a D, R or U.

Inland Wetlands & WaterCourses Commission – termwould expire Jan. 31, 2013and can be filled with a D, Ror U.

Plainville Area Cable Tele-vision Advisory Council –term would expire on June30, 2011 and can be filled witha D or U.

Youth Service AdvisoryBoard – Service Consumer –

Your chance to serve

High schoolreferendumpetition update

A petition to to send thelatest plan to renovate thehigh school to a referendumvote was returned to theTown Clerk’s office Jan. 10for certification of signa-tures. If the signatures arevalidated, the next step is forthe Town Council to set adate for a vote. Republicanleadership, involved in thepetitioning, said 577 signa-tures were collected. If vali-dated, that amount is in ex-cess of the three percent ofqualified electors required.

Democrat and Republicanleaders have stated that resi-dents should have a chance tovote on a project of this scale.The $70 million renovate-as-new plan can be reviewed onthe town’s website. The proj-ect is eligible to receive sub-stantial state reimburse-ment.

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the town some money foryears to come.

Jay RitterBerlin

Coat drive asuccess

To the editor:The Berlin Lions Club

would like to thank the peo-ple of our community for allof the generous donationsduring the first ConnecticutHomeless Veteran CoatDrive sponsored by theBerlin Lions Club.

With your help we wereable to collect and distribute

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over 150 coats, hats, glovesand jackets to help our home-less veterans in Connecticut.Along with the donationswere many other pieces ofapparel that also were pre-sented to the Rocky Hill Vet-erans Administration Hospi-tal. And more are being pre-pared for delivery. I am proudto be part of a communitythat steps up to help when thecall is made. We should al-ways show them how proudwe are and thank all of themfor their service to us and ourcountry and continue to sup-port them in what ever waywe possibly can.

My sincere thanks.Lenny Tubbs

Berlin Lions Club

Mayor Adam Salina, left, participated in the inau-guration events including a private breakfast withLt. Governor Nancy Wyman. To Wyman’s right isSalina’s business partner, David Kozak.

Inauguration 2011

Photos by Paul Salina

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his wife Cathy on the pa-rade route during Jan. 5 inauguration festivitiesfor the state’s 88th governor.

ChanceContinued from page 14

term would expire on Jan. 31,2013.

Please submit your appli-cations to the town clerk assoon as possible. Applica-tions and descriptions areavailable from the town clerkor on the town website,www.town.berlin.ct.us, by se-lecting “Boards & Commis-sions” then “Serving on aBoard or Commission”.

Any concerns or questionsplease let me know, dkeat-brtc@sbcglobal.net

(David Evans serves on theTown Council.)

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Departments toclose for holiday

All Town of Berlin depart-ments are scheduled to beclosed on Monday, Jan. 17 inobservance of MartinLuther King Jr. Day.

The normal refuse/recy-cling collection schedule willapply.

Submissionreminder

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Post office changes not expected to impact publicAccording to a U. S. Post Office spokesperson, Berlin post offices will not be changing

customer services, however, sorting and distribution operations for two sites will bemoved to the New Britain postal facility in mid-April.

Tuesday, Maureen Marion, manager for the post office, Northeast Area Public Affairsand Communications, said letter carriers at the East Berlin and Kensington post officeswill be affected as their headquarters will be relocated to New Britain. She emphasizedthat “customer apparent” services will remain the same, for example: window services,stamps and other purchases, pre-sorted mail and post office boxes.

The consolidation is part of a national effort to reduce costs, especially in facility-relat-ed areas, she said. Marion did not know how many Berlin postal carriers would be affect-ed. The post office works closely with the legislative delegation to keep them aware ofchanges, she said. However, unless there is a closing or a customer-related change in serv-ices, operations are subject to change without notice. In the rare case of a closing, publichearings typically are held.

District Communications Director for Congressman John Larson, Paul Mounds saidthe issue had been brought to their attention and the congressman’s office was making in-quiries regarding the proposed changes. Several post office customers contacted The Citi-zen with concerns about rumors circulating on this topic.

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CitizenSeniors16 The Berlin CitizenThursday, January 13, 2011

Results of the Strikette Bowling League from Dec. 28:Barb Patterson, 190; Marie Kaczynski, 167; Irene

Willametz, 166; Florence Gillette, 162; Norma Flynn, 155.Results of the Strikette Bowling League from Jan. 4:Norma Flynn, 182; Alice Ming, 156; Sue Rogers, 155; Irene

Willametz, 155.Results of the Senior Bowling League from Dec. 31:Mike Koval, 221; Vinnie Manzo, 186; Ron Picard, 184; Ed Pi-

card, 169; Ferd Brochu, 161; Joe Sytulek, 161; Joe Aziz, 160, LizRugens, 160.

Results of the Senior Bowling League from Jan. 7:Mike Koval, 316; Chuck Leonhardt, 188; Joe Sytulek, 180;

Joe Aziz, 178; Marie Kaczynski, 177; Jan. Bennett, 161; GeneLemery, 161; Dan Rich, 160; Liz Rugens, 160; Sam D’Amato,151.

Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservationsmust be made 24 hours in advance by calling Perry at (860)670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested.

Monday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Senior Cen-ter closed.

Tuesday, Jan. 18: Kielbasa with apple sauerkraut,O’Brien potatoes, green beans, rye bread, cookies.

Wednesday, Jan. 19: Italian wedding soup with oystercrackers, fish & chips, calico salad, dinner roll, banana.

Thursday, Jan. 20: Turkey loaf with cranberry gravy,baked sweet potato, Oriental vegetables, whole wheat bread,apricots.

Friday, Jan. 21: Roast beef with mushroom au jus,mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, dinner roll, cake.

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Senior Lunch Menu

Senior HappeningsHealth clinics

The Berlin Visiting NurseAssociation and CentralConnecticut Health Centeroffer monthly health clinicsat the Senior Center. Theclinics are free of charge andno appointments are neces-sary. The schedule for Janu-ary is as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 18 – 12:45 to

1:45 Blood pressure screen-ing.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 – 12:45 to1:45 Blood pressure screen-ing.

For more information, callthe Berlin VNA at (860) 828-7030.

AARPThe Berlin AARP monthly

Chapter meeting is sched-

uled for Tuesday, January 18at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Cen-ter. Sally Calderone, of theBerlin Historical Society, anauthority on the history ofBerlin, is scheduled to speak.Refreshments will follow.

Foot careLow cost foot care, provid-

ed by a specially trained reg-istered nurse, is scheduledfor Thursday, Jan. 20 and Fri-day, Jan. 21 by appointmentonly at the Senior Center.

Services are provided byCatherine Brennan, RN, andinclude general assessmentof the feet and lower extremi-ties, trimming, filing, andcleaning toenails, reducing ofcorns and calluses, massag-ing, lotioning and powderingof feet. Referrals are made toa doctor or Podiatrist whennecessary.

For fee information and toschedules an appointment,call the Senior Center at (860)828-7006.

Whacky WhistWhacky Whist card games

are scheduled for Friday,Jan. 14 and 28 at 12:45 p.m. atthe Senior Center.

It’s easy and fun. Stop in orcall the Senior Center at (860)828-7006.

Commission forthe Aging

The Commission for theAging is scheduled to meetMonday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. atthe Senior Center. The com-mission studies the needs ofseniors in Berlin as well asservices provided by thecommunity, both public andprivate agencies, and makerecommendations to theTown Council. Berlin resi-dents are welcome to attendthe meetings.

Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities Coun-

seling services are offeredfree of charge on Thursdaysfrom 9 to 11 a.m. at the SeniorCenter.

Appointments withCheryl Siderowf, MSW In-tern, are required. Eider-down also will schedulehome appointments. Formore information and tomake an appointment, call(860) 225-3561, ext. 335.

Senior tripsThe Senior Center has

scheduled the followingtrips. For more information,call (860) 828-7006.

Jan. 27-28 — Mohegan Sunovernight.

February — Cabaret Luluat Old Sturbridge Village.

March 15-23 — Sorrento,Italy.

March 16 — Boston FlowerShow/Spirit of Boston.

April 7-8 — TropicanaCasino, Atlantic City.

April 12 — Botanical Gar-dens, New York.

April 16-23 — WesternCaribbean.

April 29 — Daffy Daffodils.

AARP tripsThe Berlins AARP has

scheduled the followingtrips. For information or tomake reservations, call Phyl-lis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934.

Feb. 17 — Late Nite Cate-chism 2 at the Warner The-atre.

March 8 — Tony Kenny’sIreland at Chez Josef inAgawam, Mass.

History of BerlinThe second video on the

history of Berlin, “Work,Play, Celebrate EverydayLife in Berlin”, is scheduledfor Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 1p.m. at the Senior Center.

Key keeperThe key keeper program is

sponsored by the Senior Cen-ter in cooperation with theBerlin Police Department.This free program providesassistance when seniors mis-place or lose their houseand/or car keys. For more in-formation and an applica-tion call the Senior Center at(860) 828-7006.

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last summer, finished byEaster, according to Scanlon.Of undertaking such a majorconstruction project, she said“It’s amazing for anychurch.”

For this “little countrychurch”, with a “very smallcongregation of about 30 ac-tive families, the commit-ment to the project has re-quired incredible supportfrom its congregation, Scan-lon said. A capital campaign“raised quite a bit of money”and several more fundraisersare planned. “St. Gabriel’s isa very special small familychurch — those here are be-hind this 100 percent. This isa determined communityand they were happy to riseto the occasion,” Scanlonsaid. In addition, the church

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and stagnant wages, timeshave been tougher than everfor too many families inBerlin, Farmington and myhometown, New Britain,”Gerratana said. “I’m runningfor Senate because our com-munities need leaders whocan listen to the needs of ourfamilies and get to work onreal solutions.”

has endowments and helpfrom the diocese “that keepsus going.”

“Quite a bit of the goodsand labor were donated,” shesaid.

Senior warden and layleader Elizabeth Tamisotalked about how the congre-gation has coped with itsmain church hall under con-struction. “We managednicely over the months andenjoyed changes, meeting inparish hall”, a large roomseparated by a lobby and cor-ridors, from the mainchurch.

She is hopeful that the re-pairs will leave the church“Nice and toasty warm. Theinsulation will improve (thesituation) and will make itmore comfortable.”

She and Vestryman LeonZabrensky talked about thechurch’s humble beginningsin 1895 when “the original

folks built by lantern light.The men came and dug thefoundations by hand afterfinishing regular jobs.”

Tamiso compared the cur-rent operations to that oldentime as the Tanasis “are do-ing some of the work diggingafter dark — only this timethere is digging equipment.”

The restoration effort“Means a lot to this neigh-borhood,” Scanlon said.Many of the congregantsalso live nearby and areneighbors to the church andwill enjoy the benefit of hav-ing it kept up.

Scanlon said there will besome sort of re-opening cele-bration when the project iscompleted. She intends to in-vite church bishops and thecommunity. “If there’s onething we know how to do, it’show to throw a great party.”

In comments to The Citi-zen Stewart said “It’s an in-teresting opportunity and asa politician you have to seizethe moment when it comes.”He announced his candidacyat a press conference last Fri-day attended by town com-mittee members from thethree towns.

Stewart said he has strongconnections with many resi-dents of Berlin who were atone time residents of NewBrtiain. “Berlin is a uniquecommunity and it has real as-sets.” Former New BritainMayor Lucian Pawlak, whohad considered a run, has an-nounced his endorsement ofGerratana.

The Feb. 22 date means aquick process for town com-mittees to reconvene andnominate candidates. Thereis also a possibility that can-didates will petition to get onthe ballot.

Citizendistribution boxes

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There is no charge for thenewspaper at these boxes.

Customers can also contin-ue to pick up newspapers atRoger’s Marketplace and atThe Citizen’s office at 979Farmington Avenue.

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Feed thechildrenDanielle Gemmell, a jun-ior at Berlin High School,recently held a GreatAmerican Bake Sale atMickey Finn’s to raisemoney for childhoodhunger in America. Theevent was sponsored byShare Our Strength, a na-tional organization thatworks to make sure nochild in America goeshungry. Danielle was as-sisted by AmandaCalderone, Kelly Byrnes,Erika Park, Caitlyn Man-giafico and Cheryl Tier-ney.

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Scholasticachievements

Shelby Pinkerton ofBerlin and Jack Russo ofKensington were named tothe fall high honor roll atLoomis Chaffee School.

Lauren Vernlund ofBerlin was honored at the 5thBioNES (Biology New Eng-land South) student competi-tion. Vernlund is a student atRoger Williams University.

Rebecca Farr of Berlinhas been named to the fall2010 deans list at Keene StateCollege, N.H.

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ReunionsBerlin High School Class

of 1981 and 1982 are plan-ning a joint reunion for thefall of 2011. Classmates that

“like” the Facebook page athttp://on.fb.me/bhs81 will beprovided with updated re-union plans, can post com-ments to the site and recon-nect with classmates.

Berlin High School Classof 1971 reunion is in theplanning stages. To make thisevent a night to remember,contact Nancy at (860) 604-2134. Leave your name, phonenumber and best time to call.

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The Kensington Nursery School three day after-noon class decorated a Giving Tree over the holi-days. The children collected school supplies andother items to donate to children in the Hartfordschool system.

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Serving at an ‘Out-of-the Cold’ luncheon at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen,these ‘future Rotarians’ understand the meaning of giving during the holidayseason. Pictured, from left: Graham Gates, of Xavier High School in Middle-town; Jake Sapia of Strong Middle School, Durham; Rotarian Dr. MicheleImossi of Kensington; Angela Barbagallo of Thomas Edison Middle School inMeriden; Rotarians Victor and Elizabeth Fumiatti of Bristol; India Gates of Mer-cy High School in Middletown; Luke Wininger of Griswold Elementary Schoolin Berlin; and Casandra Sapia of John Lyman Elementary School in Middlefield.

CitizenSports20 The Berlin CitizenThursday, January 13, 2011

Citizen freelancer muses on Florida football road trip

The Berlin High Schoolboys basketball teambumped its record to 6-2 witha 54-36 victory over BristolEastern Monday night.

Max DeLorenzo netted 17points for the victors, whogot 11 points from BobbyMozzicato.

The Berlin High Schoolgirls basketball team car-ried an eight-point lead intothe fourth quarter Mondaynight, but saw its edge evap-orate. Bristol Easternoutscored the Lady Redcoats19-7 in the final frame to pre-vail 49-45.

Jess Szczepanik scored 13points for Berlin, which fellto 6-4 on the year. StephanieLaPierre and Alyssa Barrettcombined for 21 pointsagainst Bristol Eastern.

Will Matuszak, MasonPowers and Jake Eliadeseach went 4-0 to help lead theBerlin High Schoolwrestling team to a pair ofvictories at the WindhamDuals. The Redcoats topped

E.O. Smith and East Lyme,but were bested by Windhamand Guilford.

Berlin’s Ethan Greider,Richie Schlichting and RyanOgden picked up three winsapiece that day.

Kevin Kozikowski (100butterfly, 200 freestyle) andDan Klotz (50, 100 freestyle)each earned a pair of victo-ries, and the Redcoatsachieved 56 best times, but itwasn’t enough, as the BerlinHigh School boys swimteam fell to Hall-West Hart-ford, 98-85.

The Redcoats’ other first-place finish was registeredby diver Josh Paradis. The400 freestyle relay team ofKlotz, Kozikowski, VinnyFischer and Ryan Newportbested its competition aswell.

The Newington-BerlinHigh School ice hockeyteam went undefeated lastweek to improve to 4-2-1. Theco-op topped E.O. Smith, 4-2,and tied Enfield, 2-2.

Photo by Paul Salina

Mike Rector and the Berlin High School boys basketball team topped Bristol East-ern Monday night to improve to 6-2.

‘Coats Notes

By Jim BransfieldSpecial to The Citizen

The folks in Florida are football-nuts, but that fanaticism doesn’tnecessarily mean they are willing topay to watch it.

I took in the Tampa Bay Bucs fi-nal home game with the Seattle Sea-hawks. I had a great seat in the endzone, just eight rows off the field.Got the ticket online at list price andit was easy. It was easy because only45,000 fans showed up in 65,000-seatRaymond James Stadium.

Every Bucs game was blacked outbecause the Bucs — despite having ahighly competitive team that was inthe playoff hunt until the Packersbeat the Bears on the season’s finalday — didn’t sell out a single game.

What’s that about the NFL beingour national sport?

The day was Florida frigid. Thehigh temperature was 47 degreesand the wind gusted to 50 miles-per-hour. On Clearwater Beach, the sanddrifted across the Beachwalk andonto the roads along the beach. Itlooked like snow, but that was re-served for you folks who enjoyed the

Holiday blizzard.While it was cold, the locals

thought it was the end of the world.They were bundled up in heavycoats, hats, mittens and scarves. Butthe 45,000 who did show up for theBucs’ game enjoyed themselves asthe Bucs, led by spectacular youngquarterback Josh Freeman, crushedthe champions of the NFL West,a.k.a. the NFL Worst.

I had planned to tailgate prior tothe game, but I figured if I wanted tofreeze while tailgating, I could havestayed home in Connecticut. So I re-treated to Lee Ray Selmon’s Restau-rant for some warm pregame indoortailgating. Given that the Bucs’game was a 4:15 start, I could catchthe 1 p.m. games in comfort.

I ended up sitting next to a DetroitLions’ fan who loves Xavier High ofMiddletown’s Amari Spievey, whoplays safety for the Lions. So wewere able to share stories and the Li-ons’ fan was fascinated with the sto-ry of Spievey’s high school and col-lege — Iowa — exploits.

Selmon’s — he was the great Bucplayer who was the Bucs first Hall ofFamer — is hard by Raymond

James, about a mile from the ball-park. Raymond James, by the way, islocated right across the street fromthe New York Yankees’ spring train-ing home, George M. SteinbrennerStadium.

Selmon’s has a big circular barwith TVs suspended in the middle ofthe circle and the joint has TVs allover the room. It’s not as big asRookies in Cromwell, but nice. Ongame day, they run specials on, uhh“lemonade”, so that was good. Ifyou’re ever in the area and go to LeeRoy’s, I suggest you avoid the food.

I ordered meatloaf with mashedpotatoes. I got two alleged meatloafpieces, each about the size of hockeypucks. Tasted like that, too. It in-cluded one ice cream scoop ofmashed potatoes with maybe two ta-blespoons of gravy. On top of that,the drinks and food were served bywaitstaff who had personalities ap-proximating those of algae.

But it was warm, the lemonadewas cheap and they had big TVs.

On New Year’s Day I returned toRaymond James for the OutbackBowl. Yeah, both Florida and PennState had off years. They both had 7-

5 records, but hey, it’s Penn Stateand Florida and it was Urban Mey-er’s last game as Gators’ coach, so Ifigured the joint would sell out.

Nope.A bigger crowd showed up than

that for the Bucs — 61,000 — and itwas a lot more fun, but still therewere 4,000 empty seats. I rooted forPenn State, mostly because Floridais just so annoying. I guess it’s theTim Tebow legacy, a player whom Ifound to be the single most annoy-ing sports figure of the last 10 years.That is, except for LeBron James,who is the all-time Most Annoying.

I know he was a great college foot-ball player, but his in your face reli-gious stuff was so over the top.What, God only cared about theGators? And if so, explain the 26players arrested during Meyer’sterm? But I digress.

The Florida fans are also annoy-ing. When Florida took the field, theGator fans all cheered and the PennState fans were silent. When PennState took the field, the Nittany Li-ons fans cheered — and the Gator

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The honors continue topile up for Kerry Scalora.The former Berlin HighSchool soccer star, a fresh-man at the University ofPennsylvania, was namedIvy League Rookie of theYear this season. Recently,Scalora was named ECACRookie of the Year as well.

Berlin High School alum-nus Travis Wright cappedhis football career in style. Afour-year starter at Fram-ingham State University,this past season Wrighthelped lead his team to theMASCAC championship ofthe New England FootballConference and to the ECAC

Berlin High School alumnus Cameron Banks present-ed a $500 check to Berlin Minutemen youth wrestlingrecently. Banks is pictured with Roger Moss.

WrestlingThe Berlin Minutemen fell to

the Bristol Gladiators 26-10 re-cently.

Berlin’s Daniel Veleas cameup big on the night, earningthree wins.

Picking up one victory eachagainst Bristol were Matt Peck,Michael Patterson, Jared Zima,Sean Sullivan, Vinny Biscoglio,Joshua Veleas and RonnieWatson.

Also wrestling tough for the

College Cornerproved very valuable to me,and a few years back I men-tioned to my dad that weshould have a fund-raiser tosupport the program,”Banks said, pointing out theresult was the Malibu Fit-ness 5K.

With the help of Channel3’s Scot Haney, the race hasgrown into one of the state’slargest on Thanksgiving

Day.“This year we will distrib-

ute nearly $20,000 to manygreat causes, including $500to the Minutemen,” saidBanks, who attends collegein Canada. “It’s a really funholiday event. It has becomean important Thanksgivingtradition for our entire fami-ly.”

Northeast Bowl game.Wright, a defensive player,

was an all-academic/all-con-ference performer four yearsrunning.

Former Berlin HighSchool wrestler CameronBanks has not forgottenwhere he got his start on themat.

Recently, Banks donated$500 to Berlin Minutemenyouth wrestling. That money,and much more, was raisedat the 2010 Malibu FitnessThanksgiving 5K. MalibuFitness is owned by Banks’father, Jack.

Banks joined the BerlinMinutemen in elementaryschool. He won just onematch his first season, butlistened to Coach Roger Mossand persevered. “He con-stantly reassured me, as wellas all of the team, that hardwork on the mat would payoff,” Banks said.

Moss was right. Bankswent on to become an all-state wrestler at BHS.

“Those days in wrestling

Youth SportsMinutemen were Riley Han-son, Graeden Boyer, AndrewMartin, Zachary Martin, NickArborio, Niko Fusco, CalvinJohnson, Casey Fischer,Shanserae Brownlee, MichaelDaniels, Dylan Daniels, JohnEzzo, Will McCormack, Antho-ny Buccheri and RyanKolodziej.

In other recent action, theBerlin Minutemen travel teamwas bested by Meriden, 61-9.Daniel Veleas and Sean Sulli-van accounted for Berlin’spoints in that one.

The Berlin Minutemenkicked off 2011 by competingin the Southington Sharkfest.

In the Mighty Mite division,

Berlin’s Caleb Orde finishedfirst with three pins. BradenShea was first in the Bantamdivision. Teammate IsaacCortes placed third. In the In-termediate division, Minute-men John Gorneault andDaniel Veleas placed first,while Berlin’s Luke Mangiaficoand Nathan Orde finished sec-ond. Competing well for theMinutemen in the Novice divi-sion were Joshua Veleas (thirdplace), Niko Fusco (thirdplace) and Tyler Cohen (fourthplace). In the Middle School di-vision, Berlin’s Jared Zima wassecond and Vinny Biscoglioand Laura Cohen placedfourth.

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fans booed. Please, PennState and coach Joe Paternohave more class in theirpinky fingers than boorishFlorida will ever have.

The game was terrific. Ithelped that the temperaturewas 76 degrees. That enabledme to tailgate and wanderthrough the pregame BowlBash near the south gate.The Philly cheesesteak wasreally good and yeah, I know

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RileyContinued from page 13

the pickup. We heard a hornhonk at 9 a.m. and sureenough, the truck cominginto the parking lot had thewords “Alpha Dog Trans-port” on it. The drivers cameout and then we saw manyother families were there,coming out of their cars andlining up in front of thetruck, ready to pick up theirrescued dogs. There weremany children with theirparents waiting in the freez-ing temperatures.

It was all worth it. Whilewe waited, the families infront of us gave their paper-work to the driver and thedriver would go into thetrailer and come out with a

dog. We witnessed all ofthese families seeing theirnew family member for thefirst time. It was a time ofhope and happiness. We sawmixed breeds, Labradors,and even a Great Dane. I hadnever in my life seen a GreatDane before, and it was alovely sight to witness. Thisdog was larger than one ofhis new family members.The little girl didn’t care, sheembraced the dog rightaway. I really wish I hadbrought my camera becausethis little girl hugging ahuge dog was an incrediblesight.

When our turn finallycame, we turned over our pa-perwork and the driver saidto us: “Oh, that one.” Hesmiled. It looked like Riley

was well-known already. Myheart was pounding. Tearswere trying to come out ofmy eyes, but the cold andwind kept them in.

Then, the driver came outand the first sight I saw werethose brown eyes.

A collective “aw” went upfrom all the families waitingbehind us in line. I saw thedriver holding a little gold-en-colored stocky blob of furwith huge floppy ears, bigbrown eyes and the mostbeautiful face I have everseen on an animal. As hehanded Riley over to me, thedriver said “Congratula-tions, you have a good one.”

I remember holding thelittle ball of fur and feelinghis warmth press againstme. My wife and I were pet-

ting him and embracing himand the whole world seemedto drop away for a few sec-onds. This was a miracle dogin my hands. We were givinghim his second chance. Atthat moment, I rememberthinking “this is a life I amresponsible for now. This ismy son.”

We had to move out of theway to let other people get totheir new family members.Besides, we wanted to gethim out of the cold and intothe car. As we walked away,all the new pet owners con-gratulated us on getting abeautiful dog. Once in thecar, I offered Riley some wa-ter, but he didn’t want it.However, he did snatch amilk bone out of my hand.(Over a year later, nothinghas changed. He’s still a food-motivated dog.)

When we got home, hesniffed our place and weplayed with him. He peed onthe newspapers we put downfor him. And he let us knowright away that he trusted uswith his life.

For a ten week-old puppy,this little guy had alreadygone through a lot. He didn’thave to go through anymore;he now had a forever home.

(Next: Riley goes to school.)

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(For a review of The For-eigner go online or see theJan. 20 editon of The Citi-zen.)

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Boy Scouts – Boy ScoutTroop 24 meets Thursdaysfrom 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at theCommunity Center. Stop inor call Joe Tedone at (860)828-0255.

Boy Scouts – Boy ScoutTroop 41, sponsored byBethany Covenant Church,meets Thursdays from 7:15to 8:30 p.m. at the church.For more information, callScoutmaster Joe Greco at(860) 828-8579 or emailjoe@betterbooksltd.com.

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Boys Basketball – BHSvs. Platt at BHS, 7 p.m.

15Saturday

Roast Beef dinner – TheKensington CongregationalChurch Men’s Club hasscheduled its monthly RoastBeef Dinner for Saturday,Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Menu in-cludes USDA prime roastbeef, mashed potatoes, greenbeans, bread, and a choice ofwarm apple or peach crumbwith vanilla ice cream. Anoptional macaroni andcheese selection of offeredfor children. Reservationsare suggested; walk-ins willbe seated on a first-come,first-serve basis. For more

Locket is a graceful beauty. She is solid black with awhite locket and a white tip at the end of her tail. Sheis very sweet, friendly, calm and loves people. Locketis carefree and respectful of other cats; and a wonder-ful companion. For more information about Locket orother animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.

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information and cost, call(860) 828-4511.

Ice Hockey – Newington-Berlin vs. St. Bernard-Ba-con-BFA at Newington, 8:10p.m.

Wrestling – Art PowersDuels at BHS, 9 a.m.

17Monday

Girls Basketball – BHSvs. Bulkeley at BHS, 7 p.m.

18Tuesday

Pasta supper – TheAmerican Legion Post 68,154 Porters Pass, hosts a pas-ta supper every Tuesdayfrom 5 to 7 p.m. The public iswelcome. For more informa-tion, call the post at (860)828-9102 after 5 p.m.

All Night Grad PartyDecorating – The 2011 AllNight Graduation Party Dec-orating committee meetsevery Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. atWillard Elementary School.

Help as often as you can.Drop-ins are welcome.

Boy Scouts — Boy ScoutTroop 256, chartered by theKensington Volunteer FireDepartment, meets Tuesdayevenings at the Kensingtonfirehouse. For more infor-mation, call Ed Alicea,scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.

Boy Scouts — Boy ScoutTroop 44, chartered by theBerlin Lions, meets Tues-days at 7 p.m. at BethanyCovenant Church. For moreinformation, call TroopCommittee Chair at (860)829-1832.

Kensington-Berlin Ro-

tary – The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Clubmeets every Tuesday from7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Com-munity Center. Members ofthe club are dedicated to do-ing good works in the com-munity. Guests are invitedto attend any meeting. Formore information, callElaine Pavasaris at (860) 463-9193.

Boys Basketball – BHSvs. Bulkeley at Hartford, 7p.m.

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Adult drop-inprograms

Berlin Parks and Recre-ation Department has sched-uled the following adult drop-in programs.

Men’s 31+ basketball –Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. atMooreland Hill School. Theprogram runs throughMarch.

Women’s 30+ volleyball –Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30p.m. at Berlin High School.The program is scheduledfrom Jan. 5 through March30.

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

Performing Artsprogram

The Berlin Parks andRecreation Department hasscheduled acting classes atthe Community Center forMondays from Feb. 7 throughMarch 28. Classes for chil-dren in kindergartenthrough second grade meetfrom 4:15 to 5 p.m.; grades 3through 6 meets from 5:05 to 6p.m. Theater games, concen-tration exercises, voice andspeech, improvisational ex-ercises, acting terminology,sense memory, subtext, stageskills and script work will becovered.

Registration is accepted byPerforming Arts Programs,Inc. only. A fee for each classis charged. To register on-line, visitwww.town.berlin.ct.us De-partments & Officials, thenParks & Recreation and fol-low the link or go directly towww.perfor mingartspro-grams.biz. (enter couponcode PAPCLASS at check-out); to register by phone, call(860) 432-9890; to register bymail: Performing Arts Pro-gram, Inc., P.O. Box 633,South Windsor, CT 06074.

For more informationabout the program and poli-cies, contact the Parks andRecreation Department at(860) 828-7009.

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Business BriefsLiberty Tattoodonates to TheSunshine Kids

Pat Murdough and DaveyGeorge (aka Davey A) of Lib-erty Tattoo, 853 FarmingtonAvenue, recently raised$1,500 during a “grab bagevent” in honor of Pruden-tial Connecticut Realty’ssponsored charity The Sun-shine Kids.

The Sunshine Kids is anon-profit organization com-mitted to providing positivegroup activities and emo-tional support for young can-cer patients.

Held over several weeks,customers at Liberty Tattoowould write a check for $25(100 percent of which was do-nated to The Sunshine Kids)

and pick a tattoo out of a bag.The customer could have thetattoo put on at no additionalcharge or simply donate themoney to the charity. Severalclients made additional do-nations as well.

Berlin residentopens shop

Kostas Hasiotis of Berlinrecently opened Fresh EdgeMaster Barber Shop at 70South St., New Britain.

Besides hair cuts, the shopoffers special services suchas hot towel shaves and a selfoperating massage chair.Walk-ins are always wel-come.

Fresh Edge Master BarberShop can be reached at (860)225-0050.

Police BlotterThe Berlin Police Depart-

ment reported the followingarrests.

Dec. 10Salvatore Cavaliere, 31,

1547 Orchard Rd., restrictedturns fail to give proper signal,operating under the influenceof drugs/alcohol.

Dec. 11Randall Dougan, 52, 44

Foxcraft Ct., Farmington,drinking w/operating motor ve-hicle, operating under the influ-ence of drugs/alcohol.

Dec. 12Pedro Hernandez, 30, 38

Twiss St., Meriden, operatingunder the influence ofdrugs/alcohol, reckless driv-ing.

Shaun Meyer, 24, 65

Sawmill Dr., third-degree as-sault, disorderly conduct/as-saultive, second-degree crimi-nal mischief.

Dec. 13David Kowalewski, 30, 45

Overlook Ave., New Britain,sixth-degree larceny shoplift-ing.

Joshua Skorupski, 31, 23Tanglewood Ct., second-de-gree unlawful restraint, sec-ond-degree threatening, third-degree assault, second-de-gree criminal mischief.

Chantal Barron, 23, 57Prospect St., Meriden, assaulton peace officer.

Jose Joel Cuellar, 37, 202Buell St., New Britain, failure tohave insurance, failure to have

lights lit and devices illuminat-ed, operating with suspendedregistration, operating undersuspension.

Dec. 17Elyse Bianchet, 21, 83 Har-

mony Hill Rd., Granby, sixth-degree larceny shoplifting.

Dec. 18Pedro Barbosa, 46, 319

Hanover St., Meriden, failureto have insurance, failure todrive in proper lane, multiplelane hwy, operating under theinfluence of drugs/alcohol.

Dec. 19Joshua Gibbons, 27, 180

Faber Ave., Waterbury, operat-

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FNMA to Peter E. Sticesen, 5Hudson St., $195,000.

Deborah Victor-Hellings toLori Kendrick LT and LoriKendrick, 24 Lawndale Dr.,$110,000.

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19Wednesday

Wrestling – BHS vs. Bris-tol Central at BHS, 6 p.m.

20Thursday

Kensington GardenClub – The Kensington Gar-den Club is scheduled tomeet Thursday, Jan. 20 at11:45 a.m. at the CommunityCenter. Lunch is provided.Meeting theme is “Out ofthe Box, Underwater Ocean

Fantasies”. Bring yourocean theme arrangement.For more information, visitkensingtongardenclub.net.

Junior Woman’s Club –The Junior Woman’s Club ofBerlin board meeting isscheduled for Thursday, Jan.20 at 7:30 p.m. at Sage PondPlace.

Boys Basketball – BHSvs. Middletown at Middle-town, 7 p.m.

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Cousins careIn the spirit of giving, thisset of cousins shoppedfor and contributed petsupplies, food and toys tothe Connecticut HumaneSociety. Each year, theirfamilies choose a charityto make a donation to inlieu of exchanging pres-ents at Christmas time.Pictured with their dona-tions are: Kyle Heidornand Abby Heidorn andMcKenzie Cyr, Olivia Cyrand Ryan Cyr.

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Boy Scout Troop 256 recently visited the Berlin His-torical Museum to complete their Pathfinding MeritBadge. This is one of four merit badges celebrating100 years of scouting.

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A visit to the past Gingerbread girlsBerlin CadetteGirl Scouttroops 66243and 66526 re-cently workedtogether for aG i n g e r b r e a dHouse Decorat-ing Party. Thefinished gin-gerbread hous-es were thendonated to the“We are theChildren” an-nual event forchildren in thegreater Hart-ford area on Christmas Day. Those in attendance were: KaraBoninsegna, Amanda Lee, Karlena Tyburski, Cara Gileau, Han-nah Schulz, Samantha Bengiovanni, Nicole Vasil, Alaina Bogden,Hope Reed, Katie Wicander, Olivia Bednarek, Ally Schulz andBecky Carriere.

Members of Girl Scout Troops 66232 and 66442 visited the Con-necticut Historical Society to earn their Local Lore and Listen-ing to the Past badges. The girls brought the people and theevents from the Legend of the Charter Oak to life using a varietyof dramatic techniques, period costumes, and specially de-signed props. Members who attended are: McKenzie Cyr, OliviaCyr, Kate Rochette, Abbey Rochette, Lindsay Walsh, Anna Sar-razin, Danielle Messina, Nikki Baedor, Emma Arroyo, JillianParmelee, Melanie Bosco, Julia Ladd, Emma Klepacki, KelseiZliczewski, Maddie Holt, Ashlynn Montanez, Marie Riley and Jil-lian Santana.

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Kaitlin Moriarty of Kensington won first place atthe Association of Connecticut Fairs State JuniorBaking contest recently. Her almond glazed sugarcookies won first place at the Berlin Fair, whichled her to the state level.

Library News

PoliceContinued from page 24

ing under the influence ofdrugs/alochol.

Dec. 20Swayner Anthony Rios, 20,

18 Kensington Rd., second-de-gree failure to appear, second-degree larcenypossess/recv/transport.

Dec. 24Richard Morin, 44, 74 Peter

Parley Row, disorderly con-duct/assault.

Henry Morehouse, 63, 125Highland Ave., Middletown,failure to drive in proper lanemultiple lane hwy., operatingunder the influence of drugs/al-cohol.

Dec. 25Luciano Parente, 62, 4

Brookside Lane, fai lure todrive in proper lane multiplelane hwy., operating under theinfluence of drugs/alcohol.

Dec. 28Michael A. Crosetti, 43, 61

Wiese Rd., Cheshire, sixth-de-gree larceny shoplifting.

Dec. 29Mikka Tracey, 19, 12 Rose-

mary Lane, New Britain, failureto have insurance, failure todrive in proper lane multiplelane hwy., operating under theinfluence of drugs/alcohol.

Berlin-PeckMemorial Library

Genealogy GroupThe Genealogy Group is

scheduled to meet tonight,Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The meetingtheme is vital records. Learnhow to find vital records,who can access them, andwhere they are located. Vitalrecords include birthrecords, marriage records,and death records. These pri-mary sources are importanttools for family research. Be-ginners are welcome to at-tend. The Genealogy Groupmeets quarterly on the sec-ond Thursday. Next meetingis scheduled for April.

StorytimeStorytime is an early liter-

acy program that highlightsthe six skills needed for pre-readers and reading readi-ness. The storytime sched-uled is:

Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. for 3to 6 years old.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.for 18 months to 2 ½ yearsold.

Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for

all agesThursdays at 6:30 p.m. for

all ages.The theme for the week of

Jan. 18 is Let it snow!Preschool and Family

Day Care ExpoTuesday, Jan. 25 from 6:30-

8 p.m. Parents are encour-aged to drop-in and meet rep-resentatives of the largenursery and day care centersin town as well as some ofthe home day care providers.It is an informational oppor-tunity for parents to learnabout fees, program details,and schedules. Representa-tives include KensingtonNursery School, Little Bless-ings Nursery School, St.Paul’s School, YMCA, Dis-covery Center, and KreativeKids. For more information,call Cathy Nelson at (860) 828-7125.

Nutmeg BooksStudents in grades 4

through 8 who have read all10 Nutmeg titles are entitledto a trophy for their efforts.Contact the library by Mon-day, Jan 31 at (860) 828-7125.Nutmeg Books are 10 books

chosen annually by a com-mittee of school media andpublic librarians in Conneti-cut.

Universal classesThe Berlin-Peck Memorial

Library offers the opportuni-ty for Berlin residents to takeseveral classes, free ofcharge, in the UniversalClass database.

Accessed from home or atthe library, Universal Classhas hundreds of lasses avail-able. Each class is instructor-led and self-paced. Partici-pants can enroll in up to fiveclasses and have six monthsto complete them. If the par-ticipant has not completedthe class, he or she can re-en-roll and pick up where theyleft off.

Classes do not count forcollege credit but UC is anauthorized International As-sociation for Continuing Ed-ucation and Trainingprovider, so classes maycount for Continuing Educa-tional Units in your requiredfield. Contact the library at(860) 828-7125.

Lisa Drouin, 24, 113 GardenDr., first-degree failure to ap-pear.

Bernardo Zecua, 28, 155Britania St., Meriden, second-degree failure to appear, pos-session of narcotics.

Kevinb Hogan, 54, 46 Wil-low St., Meriden, second-de-gree failure to appear.

Dec. 30Cheri A. Morneault, 29, 211

East Main St., Branford, sec-ond-degree failure to appear.

James Roether, 47, 125Bingham St., New Britain, pos-session of marijuana less than4 oz., operating under the influ-ence of drugs/alcohol.

Robert Gibson, 22, 112Wynola Ave., New Britain, sec-ond-degree failure to appear.

Dec. 31Hustina Colon, 34, 79 Camp

St., Meriden, failure to drivereasonable distance apart bymotor vehicle other comm. ve-hicle, operating under the influ-ence of drugs/alcohol, operat-ing under suspension.

Jan. 1Victor Hugo Medina, 19, 581

Fountain St., New Haven, fail-ure to drive in proper lane mul-tiple lane hwy., operating underthe influence of drugs/alcohol.

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how to eat it. You have to leanforward as you take a bite be-cause the juices and onionsand peppers will fall out.

You mark yourself as arank amateur if you havecheesesteak stains on yourshirt. Me, I’ve been trainedby eating steak tip grinderson Yawkey Way outside ofFenway Park, so I know howto lean and eat.

The fans of bigtime collegefootball know the drill. Theyall participate in the cheers.The Florida band — the PennState Blue Band is much su-perior — starts its routineand the fans know by heartwhen to yell “Go Gators.” Butthe Penn State fans are muchbetter. Half the place startswith “We are...” then otherhalf yell, “Penn State”... thatgoes on for a few chorusesthen one side yells, “Thankyou...” and the other yells,“You’re welcome.”

Classiest cheer ever.The game was back and

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sive back intercepted a passon what looked to be a PennState last-minute, game-win-ning drive. But the Lions area Big Ten team, so winningwasn’t going to happen. Thepass was returned for atouchdown and the Gatorfans, which made up about60 percent of the house, wentnuts.

I sat with a grandfather,his son and grandson all ofwhom are Florida fans.Grandpa had attended Flori-da, but son attended the Uni-versity of South Florida andthe grandson is a junior inhigh school who wants to at-tend a small liberal artsschool in New England.

The last place the kidwants to go is Florida, butdad-gum, you root for theGators. And everybodywears school colors. Every-body. The Penn State sec-tions were a sea of white, theFlorida rooters were deckedout in orange and blue.While the Penn State rooterswere as noisy as the Gatorfans, they were markedlymore well-behaved.

But maybe that’s me.

When I look at 40,000 peopledoing the Gator chomp, itstrikes me as, well, silly. It’slike the Atlanta Braves fans— and the Florida State fans— who sing that goofy Indianchant and make the Toma-hawk chomp in unison.You’re adults, for heaven’ssake. Cheer, make noise, yellyour fool head off.But chomps in unison? Ahwell, just me.

What I am willing to makebook on is this. Urban Meyer— he was named after aPope, true story — left theFlorida job for health rea-sons and to spend more timewith his family. Bet thehouse he ends up a headcoach somewhere else. Hishealth will miraculously getbetter and his family will, ofcourse, want him to coachbecause that’s what he’s sup-posed to do.

Coaches don’t quit at 46,not when they have lived inthe rarified air of Florida.Hey, most people Joe Pater-no’s age are dead. He coach-es.

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(203) 631-0800 or (203) 630-2510

ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles.

120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT203-235-1111

TOYOTA CAMRY #965BAPLIQUE AHORA MISMO!

BChevynow.comLE GARANTIZAMDOS QUE SUAPLICACION SERA APROVADA!

Danno- 1-866-879-1616

TRUCKS & VANS

CADILLAC Escalade EXT 2004$14250 or Best Offer. 88,000Miles. Champagne Color. Fullyloaded. Good Condition. MustSell!! Make an Offer! 4-Door,Truck Bed w/Cover, In-dash GPS,Dual LCDs for DVD player. Lifes-tar, 8-cyl., ABS brakes, Heatedseats, All Wheel Drive, LeatherInterior. 4 stock wheels / Tiresand 3 chrome wheels with Tires.Premium Sound, Power Seats,Tan Interior. Call 860-406-1963

FORD Explorer 2007 #559B100% Guaranteed

Loan ApprovalApply Now BChevynow.com

203-910-2360 Danielle

AUTOMOBILES

FORD Escort 2001 4 door VG condition. 4-cyl. Autotrans. $3,200 Non-smoker.Well-maintained, garaged. Ser-vice records available. 93,000Lisa 203-269-0365

HONDA Civic Coupe 2002 #917 In these tough economic timeswe understand how difficult it isto finance a new or used vehicle.

Guaranteed Loan ApprovalApply Now BChevynow.com

Jack Cos 1-866-879-1616

HHYYUUNNDDAAII EELLAANNTTRRAA GGLLSS 22000011SUPER DELUXE

$3,28830 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

"PLEASE allow my 25+ years of Auto Sales at the

Largest Chevrolet CadillacStore in the northeast

Assist you in your needs" Call Patton 203-598-5366

AUTOMOBILES

ACURA INTEGRA 1992, black,2dr, automatic, sunroof, alu-minum rims, 157k mi. runsexcellent. $1600/obo. Call 203-815-9961

FINANCE -Buy Here Pay Here Financing!Down pymts as low as $588 plustax & reg, low weekly pymts, nofinance charge, or credit checkcars under $3000. Call 203-530-

5905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

FFOORRDD EESSCCOORRTT 22000022$2,888

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTYBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

FFOORRDD TTAAUURRUUSS 11999999$3,288

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTYBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

FFOORRDD TTAAUURRUUSS SSEELL 22000011$3,688

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTYBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

LOST & FOUND

IMPOUNDED: Cat, Black &white, female. Cat, Grey,Male. Sheltie, male, tricolor. Bischon Mix, male,white. Call Berlin Animal

IMPOUNDED: Yellow Labmale, Vicinity of BerlinTpke. Call Berlin AnimalControl (860) 828-7055

AUTOMOBILES

ACURA TL 4 Door Sedan #2329Filed bankruptcy or even arepo, we at Loehmann-BlasiusChevrolet Cadillac can help.

Guaranteed Loan ApprovalApply Now BChevynow.com

Jack Coz 1-866-879-1616

CCHHEEVVRROOLLEETT MMAALLIIBBUU LLSS 11999999$3,288

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTYBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

DDOODDGGEE NNEEOONN 22000022$3,288 #DR1122

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTYBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Down payments as low as $588Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

Resident joinscomputer firm

Michael Vardal of Berlinhas joined IT Technologyfirm TAB Computer Sys-tems of East Hartford. Inhis new role, Vardal willassist the firm with grow-ing Apple technical sup-port. Vardal is an AppleCertified Technical Coor-dinator, as well as a Mi-crosoft Certified SystemsEngineer. He previouslyhas worked for the Hart-ford Board of Education.

Public boatingcourse offered

A public boating courseleading to a Connecticut SafeBoating Certificate and a Per-sonal Watercraft license isscheduled by the MeridenPower Squadron, a local chap-ter of the United States PowerSquadron, starting on Jan. 18on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.at Southington High School,720 Pleasant Street, Southing-ton.

The course will run for fiveweeks and covers boat han-dling under normal and ad-verse conditions, navigation-al aids and how to identifythem, navigation rules, re-quired and suggested equip-ment to have on board a boat,knots and lines used aboardyour boat, and other topics.

For more information andcost, call Bill Podlisny at (203)235-6881.

Have you read The Citizen online

this week?www.berlincitizen.com

30 The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 13, 2011

ROOFING

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENTSiding Roofing Windows

Remodeling Decks GuttersAddtions Credit Cards Accepted

203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

HHIIGGHHLLAANNDDCCOONNTTRRAACCTTOORR..CCOOMMRoofing, Siding & Gutters

Residential/Commerical.CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

SIDING

FIDERIO & SONSSiding, roofing, windows,

decks, sunrooms, additions.

203-237-0350CT Reg. #516790

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENTSiding Roofing Windows

Remodeling Decks GuttersAddtions Credit Cards Accepted

203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

Gonzalez Construction

Roofing, siding, windows, decks,gutters & remodeling.

203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured.

CT Reg.# 577319

SNOW PLOWING

L & E SNOW PLOWINGNow accepting new clients.

Professional Quality & AffordableRates. CT Reg. #623250

www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

SALT - $130/Yard. Sand/salt 7:2DOT mix, $65 per yard, pickedup. 100% magnesium chlorideicemelt - Safest for concrete!$16/50lb. bag. Pallets pricesavail. 24/7. 203-238-9846

220033--229944--99888899wwwwww..IICCEEFFIIGGHHTTEERRSS..oorrgg

LLooaaddeerr AAvvaaiillaabblleeCommercial Specialists.

Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member:Snow and Ice Management Assn

SNOW PLOWING#1 AFFORDABLE

Commercial, Sanding, 24 hrs.203-630-2642

TREE SERVICES

GARY WODATCH LLCTree Removal, All calls returnedReg #0620397. Quick courteousservice. Office 203-235-7723 orCell 860-558-5430

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The PickupJunk Removal & Odd Jobs

203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATHREMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTIONTo ensure a quality job

at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

LANDSCAPING

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs.Hedge/tree trim., trimming overgrown properties. Est 1985. Allcalls returned. #0620397. Office203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

IF YOU MENTION THIS ADSSNNOOWW PPLLOOWWIINNGG,, Spring Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic,Bsmnt, Garage. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

RRIICCKK’’SS AAFFFFOORRDDAABBLLEEPrickers, Small Tree removal. Gut-

ters cleaned. 15 yrs experience. 203-530-4447.

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

L & E PAINTINGSpruce Up Your Home

or Business!Professional Quality & Affordable

Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com

Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

PLUMBING

MEDINA SSeewweerr && DDrraaiinn CClleeaann--iinngg SSeerrvviicceess LLLLCC. Quality workat affordable prices. 24hr srv.

BBeennnnyy MMeeddiinnaa 220033--990099--11009999

ROOFING

C&M CONSTRUCTIONTo ensure a quality job

at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

FIDERIO & SONSSiding, roofing, windows, decks,

sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790

GonzalezConstruction

★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★

Roofing, siding, windows, decks,

gutters & remodeling. ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★

220033--663399--00003322Fully license/insured.

CT Reg# 577319

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLCAll Phases of Electrical Work

24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

GUTTERS

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates.

Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

HHIIGGHHLLAANNDDCCOONNTTRRAACCTTOORR..CCOOMMSeamless Gutters/Downspouts

Gutter cleaning/repairsCall today for free estimate.

CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

HANDYPERSONS

AA--11 HHAANNDDYYMMAANN PPLLUUSSCT Reg #606277.

DON’T MOVE - IMPROVE!Free estimates. 203-631-1325

SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service“Honey-Do List Specialist”

Snow blowing, Home & YardMaint., Painting, Small Repairs,etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824

HOUSE CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICE We’ll cleanyour house or office with asparkle. Ask about Free Clean-ing for New Clients. Polish/English speaking. Bonded, ins.Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720

POLISH/English speakingwoman to clean house w/care.2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins &bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885

CLEANING/ORGANIZING.Affordable rates, references,

Mary Ann 203-639-7297

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The PickupJunk Removal & Odd Jobs

203-886-5110

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE!We clean Estates, Homes, Attics,Bsmts, Gar, Yard. Snow Plowing.

***FREE ESTIMATES***203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

ATTIC & BASEMENTSCLEANED

GARY Wodatch Debris removal ofany kind. Homeowner’s, contrac-tor’s, small dumpsters avail.Quick, courteous srv. All callsreturned. Ins. #566326. Office203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

GARY Wodatch Demolition Ser-vices. Sheds, pools, decks,garages, concrete walks, patios,Quick, courteous srv. All callsreturned. Ins. #566326. Office203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

HOUSE CLEAN Outs, GaragesBasements, Attics, Yards

Big or Small..... We Take It AllFree Estimates. Call Ed.

CARPENTRY

ADDITIONS, Decks, Garages, Fin-ish bsmt, Window & door re-placement. Repairs of all types.Complete Home Improvement.Free est. 203-238-1449 # 578107www.marceljcharpentier.com

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTIONAdditions, garages, remodeling,kitchens, bathrms, basements,decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d.203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880

CONCRETE & CEMENT

NNIICCHHOOLLAASS JJ MMUURRAANNOO,, LLLLCCComplete Concrete Construction

Beautiful stamped work. Visit www.icefighters.org

(203) 294-9889 CT#612218

Operators are readyto take your ad nowOperators are readyto take your ad now

Call 24 Hours-a-Day7 Days-a-Week

(203) 238-1953or

1-800-228-6915 x2393

It’s About Time

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN - 1BR, spacious &remodeled, all appliances &hot water incl. East side.Deck. Secure building. on siteparking. $685. 203-269-0763

MERIDEN - 1st flr, 5 rms, 3BR,off st. parking. New paint &carpet. $900/mo + sec. Call(203) 631-6236 Available now.

MERIDEN - 2BR Apts, Lg rms, lgkit. Appliances included. Goodloc. Off-st parking. Secrequired. $650 & $700/mo. Call203-537-2643 or 203-235-8725

MERIDEN - 2BR, New appli-ances. Hardwood floors. Off stparking. No smoking/pets.Heat & HW included. $900/mo.(203) 444-5722

MERIDEN - Spacious 3BR, 3rdflr. Newly renovated. Off st.parking. Big yard. $1000 + sec.203-294-1229

MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINELarge, 1BR Luxury Condo.

Laundry. No pets.$650 + utilities

Call 203-245-9493

MMEERRIIDDEENN 11 BBRR,, 22 BBRR && SSttuuddiiooStarting at $595 per month.

Heat & HW incl. Off street parking

203-886-7016

MMEERRIIDDEENN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

22 BBRRStarting at $750. Heat & HW incl.

Ask about 1 month free rent.203-639-8751

MERIDEN 1BR, Spacious 1st flrapt., stove & refrigerator incl.Recently remodeled. Off st.parking. $680 plus utilities &security. (203) 272-5936

MERIDEN 2BR, 3 rd Fl. All new.Laundry in basement. Sec 8approved. $800 plus security.203-537-1772

MERIDEN 4 BEDRM, 1st floorapt. 1 bath, appl. inc. off st.park. 73 Twiss St. $1000 & sec.203-927-8215

MMeerriiddeenn80 East Main St.

$395 - SMALL STUDIO$415 LARGE STUDIO$575 - 2 BEDROOM

PPrrooppeerrttyy MMaaxx 220033--884433--88000066MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL

Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hrmaintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry

Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841MERIDEN Newly renovated first

floor apt. 1BR, 1BA. Furnished.Close to 691 /mall. No pets. Nosmoking. Private parking. Call203-440-1941

MERIDEN- 2BR newly remod-eled. Hardwood floors. Freshlypainted. East side. $725/mo.No pets. Available now. Call203-500-9080 or 203-235-5364

MERIDEN- East side, 1st flr,2BR, nice yard. $800 plus sec.deposit. No pets. 203-623-5684

MERIDEN-1BR. large. 2nd flnew appliances, newly reno-vated $775 per mo plus securi-ty hot water included callNatalie 203-671-2672

MERIDEN-2BR + DR, LD,kitchen, pantry. Lg 2nd flr apt.WD hookup. Freshly painted.Reduced to $800. Incls stove &fridge, No pets, utils or smoking.1 yr lease, credit chk & refs req.Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348

MERIDEN-3BR Townhouse 416 Crown St. $1125/mo. 2 months plus security.

203-284-9016 leave messageMERIDEN-3BR, 63 Cherry St.

2nd flr. Deck, W/D hkup. Nopets. $1,100/mo + 1,500 sec.Call 203-494-2147

WANTED TO BUY

OOLLDD BBIICCYYCCLLEESSDon’t throw away that old bike.

Hobbyman needs your help. Freepickup! Bikes will be recycled.Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT& INSTRUCTIONS

PIANO - Acrosonic Baldwin con-sole. Pecan. Bench included.Like new. $1650. 203-288-8738

PIANO LESSONS At Your Home or Mine

Many Years ExperiencesReferences

860-229-5151

VVooiiccee LLeessssoonnssAll Ages and Levels Welcome

PPiiaannoo LLeessssoonnssBeginner to Intermediate

DDee FFiioorree VVooccaall && PPiiaannoo SSttuuddiiooRoberta (203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD-8+Rms, 2 cargar., CA, fpl, 3BR, 3BA, Hdw,porch. Easy 91 N/S. $1975/mo.Refs & sec. 203-265-5729

CONDOMINIUMSFOR RENT

MERIDEN- 2BR TH, quiet, mint. 11/2 bath, AC, sec. sys. Hookups.Appls. W/W carpet. Deck. Nopets or smoking. Security dep-osit. $980 + utils. 203-269-9755

YALESVILLE On the Green2BR, 2 bath. All appliancesincluded. W/D. Gas heat.Exercise Facility, Patio &

BBQ Area. No pets. Call 203-464-8066

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

BERLIN 2 BR, 2nd Floor. Largeliving room. Extra clean. Allappliances included. Garage.No smoking. No pets. $900 permonth. Call 860-234-0289

CHESHIRE - 1BR, 2nd Floor.Stove & refrigerator included.Off street parking. Front porch.Pet OK. $725 per month plussecurity. 203-250-8288

CHESHIRE-1BR, heat & HWIncld. Off-st-parking. $750/mo+ 1mo sec. No pets or smoking.Avail Jan 1st. 203-988-4892

CHESHIRE-1BR, heat & HWIncld. Off-st-parking. $750/mo+ 1mo sec. No pets or smoking.Call 203-988-4892

CHESHIRE. 1BR, 1st floor, eatin kit, liv rm. hardwood flrs,front & rear porch, off st, park-ing. Pet ok. $875/ mo. Call 203-250-8288

EAST BERLIN - 1st flr efficiencyapt. Stove & refrigerator.$425/mo + utilities & securitydeposit. Call (860) 823-8158

EAST BERLIN -2nd flr, 1BR apt.Stove & refrigerator. $675/moplus utilities & securitydeposit. Call (860) 823-8158

MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat,Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd flr Stu-dio, $758/mo+ sec. 1BR, 3rd fl,$845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203-630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN - 1 & 2BR Apts start-ing at $800. Some utilitiesincluded. Renovated. Section 8approved. 203-265-4664

WOOD, FUEL &HEATING EQUIPMENT

SEASONED Firewood $200 per cord

Delivery available203-376-2805

SEASONED firewood, pickup orlocal delivery. Cut & split.Approx 16-18in. $200/cord;$125/half cord.

203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

WOODSTOVEUsed 2 seasons. $150.

Call 203-634-9132

SPORTING GOODS &HEALTH

FITNESS Equipment For sale,new and used. Treadmills, Ellit-ical, Bikes, Free Weights, Multi-stations. 203-288-0407

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS

Required for CT applicants. $100.

Call 203-415-1144

ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

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PRECIOUS Moments & Curiocabinet over 100 including theboxes, Disney originals fromFlorida incld. Also 1st org. 12.Purchase all together or sepa-rate. Best offer. 203-269-4480

WANTED TO BUY

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$Estate sale service provided.

Seeking: Antiques, Meriden-made items, lamps, paintings.

CCaallll TToodddd SShhaammoocckk 220033--223377--33002255

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass.

Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

203-238-3499Always Buying Everything

Old or Collectible.Call or stop by Frank’s,

18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731

ALWAYS Buying, Old, usedand antique hand tools.Carpentry, machinist andworkbench tools. If youhave old or used tools thatyou are no longer using, callwith confidence. Fair &friendly offers made in yourhome. Please call Cory 860-613-1108

DDEEEE’’SS AANNTTIIQQUUEESSBuying Collectibles,

Jewelry & Silver. China,Glass, Military, Musical.Anything old & unusual.

Single item to an estate.220033--223355--88443311

FISHING TACKLE. Local col-lector looking for old or newrods, reels, lures. Highestprices paid. Call Dave any-time 860-463-4359

Thursday, January 13, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen 31The Miller Company, an equal opportunity employer,is a fully integrated manufacturer of Copper AlloyStrip. It serves the electronics industry and othermarkets that require the highest quality productavailable. Currently accepting applications for:

(Licensed) ELECTRICIANWith min 3 yrs industrial exp in repairing and servic-ing heavy-industry production equipment. Workincludes layout, installation, maintenance and trou-ble shooting of DC Drives, Control Systems, Break-ers, Relays and Switch Gear for Rolling Mill Equip-ment. Electronics & PLC exp strongly desired.

12-hour shifts nights from 7:00PM - 7:00AM4 days on, 4 days off

Hourly rate: $22.85 - $24.37Walk-ins welcome to fill out application between 8AM and 5 PM. If applicable, attach copy of currentE1 or E2 license or other certification.

THE MILLER COMPANYClaudia Groten, Human Resources

115 Center Street, Meriden, CT 06450Fax: (203)- 639-5205

E-Mail: claudiag@themillerco.com

MEDICAL CAREERSMEDICAL CAREERSCNA

NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seekingCNAs with a minimum of 6 mos exp. for a pediatricgroup home in Meriden. Previous experience in agroup home with physically & emotionally chal-lenged children preferred. 3 hr to 8 hr shifts, up to24 hrs/wk. Shifts start at 6am.

Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience.Must have a current CT CNA certificate.

To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:

800-286-6300 ext. 4052or fax your resume to the HR Department

860-613-3777or email to:

employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D

Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check RequiredVisit us on the web at

NewEnglandHomeCare.com

FULL TIME MEDICAL Recepwith computer skills & prevexp req’d. Good people &phone skills. e-mail resume todrfm@sbcglobal.net

Always a salein Marketplace

Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father,Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….

You Found It!

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin

For Active Adults 55 and betterOnly $950

Heat, Hot and Cold Water IncludedCentral air! Intercom system!Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry!with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation!dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking!Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill!and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance!

Secure three-story building with elevators!

Call Now!(860) 828-3958

also accepting applications for Affordable UnitsIncome Restriction Apply

Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA

SSaaggee PPoonndd PPllaaccee

HELP WANTED

SHOP FOREPERSON & Expe-rienced Diesel Mechanic forfleet of tractors & trailers. Call203-484-9918

VVNNSS IInncc.. ooff SSoouutthheerrnn CCTTRRNN CCaassee MMaannggeerrss

● Excellent Salary & Benefits● Manageable Case Load● Supportive StaffEstablished Home Care Agency

with recent expansion is inneed of Experienced HomeCare Nurses.

Please forward your resume to:VVNNSS IInncc.. ooff SSoouutthheerrnn CCTT

110000 HHaannoovveerr SSttrreeeettMMeerriiddeenn,, CCTT 0066445500

or Fax 203-686-1951 Attn: LouiseEmail: lladen@vnssct.com

WWAANNTTEEDD:: CCAABBLLEE TTEECCHHNNIICCIIAANNSSNNEEWW YYEEAARR,, NNEEWW JJOOBB!!

NY and CT - Experienced Techstriple play qualified/own truck- earn up to $3000K in Bonuses!Call to see if you qualify for ourtraining program!

Omni Engineering 203-647-6510

HELP WANTED

PIZZAMAKERP/T in Wallingford. Exp needed.

Must be able to answer phones Call 203-215-1821

TRAINEE/TECHNICIANMechanical/electrical aptitude a

must. Can you take thingsapart and put them backtogether? Are you willing tohandle shipping/receivingduties? Small laser repaircompany in Durham, CT look-ing for a Reliable, Organized,Self-Starter for FT position.Competitive hourly rate &great benefits! Send resumet860-349-3873 accounts@ever-greenlaser.com (no hyphen)

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN FTDog/Cat/Bird/Exotic Hospital

Must be ExperiencedGood benefits + donuts!

Fax Resume: 860-628-6813Mountain Lore Animal Hospital

HELP WANTED

DRIVER With Class Am Hazmat,TWIC Card, Medical and Expe-rience. Apply at Tuxis-Ohrs, 80Britannia St, Meriden.

DDRRIIVVEERR//SSCCHHOOOOLL BBUUSS

DATTCO is hiring school bus driv-ers! If you are retired but nottired, a parent with kids, or justlooking for good work with goodpeople, come see us. We providethe training for you to get yourCommercial Drivers License.

If you already hold a CDL with S/Pendorsements we have offer a$300.00 sign-on bonus paid after3 months. This sign-on bonus iseligible for applicants that applybetween 1/10/11 - 1/31/10. Wedrive early morning & again inthe afternoon which leaves youyour mid-day & evenings &wknds. You are off work Whenyour kids are out of school too.

We offer a competitive salary andinsurance benefits are available.

Apply in person @157 Sandbank Road, Cheshire

or call 203-699-8877 for more information.

AA/EOE

FARMWORKER- P/T Seriousindividual for fruit orchard. Goodfor 2nd job, young retiree or oth-ers. Call Fred 8-9:30pm 203-272-6593 or cell 203-213-8833.

HAIRDRESSER-Be Your OwnBoss! Rent Your Own Chair. 860-751-4871-cell or 860-829-8200

HOISTS & CRANE TECH. ToInstall, Perform Maintenance,Inspections, and Service onoverhead cranes. Must haveexperience and electricalknowledge. Great Benefits.Send Resumes to ProductionEquipment Co. 401 Liberty St.Meriden CT 06450. Fax 203-237-5391 or Apply in person(call for appointment 203-235-5795).

PARALEGAL. Wallingford lawfirm seeks f/t paralegal exp infamily, work comp and gen. lit-igation. Time slips knowledgehelpful. email resume apply-law33@yahoo.com

SERVICE ADVISOR 7:30-5:30mon-fri. Sat 8-12 (alternatingwknds). Experience preferred.Benefits, 401k, health insur-ance, vacation time. Com-petive pay plan. (203) 265-1611

SERVICE TECH - FT Positionavailable for Fireplace and StoveService technician for gas, woodand pellet appliances. Applicantmust have good mechanical abil-ity, G1 or G2 license. Full benefitpackage avail. Send resume, let-ter of interest to:

posullivan@superiornetwork.comor fax to 860-378-3965. EOE.

TTEELLEESSAALLEESS RReeppss

That’s Great News is an entrepre-neurial company with a pleasant,friendly work environment locat-ed in Cheshire, CT

Our TeleSales Reps need to havethe following skills:● Experience in outbound sales● Aptitude for Direct Selling over

the telephone● Good attention to detail and

diligent follow-up● Experience in developing rela-

tionships with key customers● Computer skills

Must have one (1) year mini-mum Telephone sales or Tele-marketing Experience

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD Convenient intown Col w/updated, improvedmechanicals, walk-up attic forfuture expansion, 3BRs, LR, DRand lg eat-in kit, fenced yardw/work shed & more. $189,900.Kathy 203-265-5618

CONDOMINIUMSFOR SALE

MMEERRIIDDEENN Spring Village Phase2. New 1726 SF. Townhousew/3BR, 2.5BA, huge LR, 2 cargar, trek deck. Starts at$220,000. Galleria RE Call203-671-2223.

HELP WANTED

AAllaarrmm DDiissppaattcchheerr

Full Time 2nd Shift Mon-Fri &Weekends 1st Shift requiredfor busy central station. Excel-lent communication skills andcomputer knowledge a must.Excellent benefits.

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Come and see Why so many Families have chosen our school for their Martial Arts needs.We offer classes for Children starting as young as 3 years old, teens and adults of all ages in Traditional Korean Karate

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