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Volume 5, Number 14 Your Town, Your News Friday, April 2, 2010

Eggstravaganza comes to Recreation Center

Citizen photo by Dave Marchesseault

First Selectman Michael Freda congratulates the second-prize winner in the pre-school Easter hat contest at the March 27 Recreational Center’s Easter Eggstrava-ganza.

Cupcakes or carrot sticks?Debate over food in schools


North Haven High School principal Dr. RussellDallai gets his buggy cleaned on stage during theMarch 18 NHHS faculty talent show. For the com-plete story see page 10.

By Paul ColellaSpecial to The North

Haven Citizen

On a bright and sunny Sat-urday morning, a crowd ofnearly 500 men, women, andchildren attended the EasterEggstravaganza at the Mil-dred A. Wakeley RecreationCenter on Linsley Street.

“My staff and I start plan-ning this event in January. Itis an indoor event held at therecreation center with sever-al activities including anEaster bonnet and top hatcontest, a jelly bean contest,a bunny raffle, face painting,pictures with the EasterBunny, and special entertain-ment in the gymnasium,”stated Eileen Pettit, assistantdirector of recreation. “It isa community event that ap-peals to all ages.”

Pettit further explainedthat this event was originallyan Easter egg hunt but 16years ago in April an unex-

pected snowstorm buried theeggs hidden on the towngreen. Since then, the eventwas changed to an indoorEaster Eggstravaganzawhich has been very well at-tended through the years.

“All of our events take a lotof planning, and we wantthese events to be enjoyablefor all our families. I feelvery fortunate to have a staffthat is always engaging andtruly enjoy what they do,”added Pettit. “It is a success-ful team effort.”

“We try to make it fun forthe children and make it soeveryone can participate,”replied Lynne Cole, secre-tary and special events coor-dinator for recreation. “TheEaster bonnet contest is forgirls and the top hat contestis for boys, in two categoriesincluding Pre-K and Kinder-garten, and First and SecondGrade. The children make

By Kyle SwartzThe North Haven Citizen

Following months of localdebate, SuperintendentSara-Jane Querfeld is con-sidering changing the NorthHaven public schools’ well-ness policy to limit non-healthy snacks in class-rooms.

“I’ve met with the schools’unit leaders and they askedme to make it clear acrossthe board that the only foodbrought into classrooms forcelebrations would be forcultural or curricular rea-sons,” Querfeld said Monday.“After listening to what par-ents have to say about it at ameeting on March 31, I may

do just that.”The debate centers on

whether the schools’ well-ness policy allows parentsand teachers to bring non-healthy snacks into the class-room for students on birth-days, holidays or culturalevents, and other celebra-tions. One group of local par-ents believes that they aloneshould be able to determinewhat their kids eat at school,while the other camp be-lieves that the school shouldnot be able to restrict thefood that their kids can eat.

As it stands, the currentwellness policy nutritionalguidelines are ambiguous,but partial towards nutri-tional alternatives.

“The district policy guide-lines give each school a cer-tain amount of latitude,”Querfeld said. “We foundthat some schools were doinga good job and some schoolswere a little too lax. Theguidelines say that foodshould be healthy and in ap-propriate portions.”

“Two elementary schoolsdo not allow food celebra-tions except for cultural andcurricular celebrations,”Querfeld added, “while twoothers do also have food forother celebrations.”

The district’s wellness pol-icy, as adopted June 8, 2006,states that “non-food

See Debate, page 27

See Recreation, page 9

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Marlin Firearms Co. isphasing out production in itsNorth Haven facility andwill close by June 2011, re-sulting in the loss of 265 jobs.

Employees of the gunmaker told local news mediathat layoffs would begin inMay. The employees saidthey learned last Thursdayof the plant’s eventual clo-sure.

Marlin will move its pro-duction to another location,according to Mark Hill, chiefmarketing officer of Free-dom Group, a globalfirearms manufacturer thatowns the North Haven plant.

“In an effort to reducecosts and make sure we havethe correct business struc-ture, we made the decision toshut down the North Havenplant,” Hill said Friday. “Theproduction will continue atdifferent facilities.”

“We have not yet made thedecision where to move theproduction to,” Hill said.“We will continue to look atthat.”

Marlin’s history in thestate, according to its website, dates back to 1836, whenJohn M. Marlin began manu-facturing revolvers and der-ringers in New Haven. How-ever, Hill said that Marlin’sproduction will be relocatedto another state.

Hill was unsure about thetimeline for layoffs. “Basedon when we move products,we will ramp down the jobsaccordingly,” he said.

Freedom Group ownsRemington Arms Co., whichpurchased Marlin in 2007 for$41.7 million.

Marlin, at 100 Kenna Dri-ve, was ranked no. 14 on the2009 North Haven grand list.North Haven is already fac-ing a projected $6.6 millionrevenue gap in next year’sbudget.

“This comes at a bad timefor North Haven,” First Se-lectman Michael Freda saidFriday, “while we’re prepar-ing a very difficult budget asit is.”

Freda said he met withMarlin officials Thursdayevening. “They said that al-though the plant has beenrunning very efficientlyhere, the corporate offices inNorth Carolina have decidedto consolidate.”

According to Freda, Mar-lin is currently assessed at$10.495 million, which wouldyield $246,500 in yearly taxesat the present mill rate of23.48 mills. Of the $246,500,$153,454 represents personalproperty taxes, while $92,439is for real estate.

Freda did not know howthe plant’s personal propertytaxes would be lowered dur-ing the long layoff period. Headded that he will attempt tomeet with Freedom Groupexecutives.

Marlin Firearms plans moves out of state by 2011“I’m not going to just sit

back and let this happenwithout trying to organize avery important meeting,”Freda said. “I want to takethe Freedom Group execu-tives up to Hartford and tie instate officials in an effort tokeep Marlin in North Haven.I’m working on that as Ispeak.”

Freda said that he believedthe North Haven jobs andproduction would be relocat-ed to pre-existing and out-of-state Freedom Group facili-ties. “This ties into a largerproblem,” he said, “the highcost of doing business as a

manufacturing company inConnecticut.”

“I’m also trying to con-vince Marlin’s corporate par-ent company to present theirperspective of why they’releaving to Hartford,” Fredasaid, “and to present what wecan do to keep them.”

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Replacement of bridge on Sackett Point Road will take several yearsBy David Marchesseault

Special to the North HavenCitizen

After a ten-year hiatus, dis-cussion of replacement ofthe only remaining WPA(Works Progress Administra-tion) bridge in North Havenresumed. Referring to thepublic hearing at the TownHall on Tuesday evening,March 16, regarding theSackett Point Bridge as a “fol-low up meeting” to a June 9,1999 hearing, DOT’s Paul R.O’Keefe spent about an hourexplaining that “Bridge#3743” over the QuinnipiacRiver had seen better days,but there were no promisesthat construction would be-gin anytime soon.

The state’s transportationengineer said what anyone inthe room who was aware oftoday’s economy would likelyassume. “It’s a funding is-sue,” he said, but the 1936 vin-tage bridge with its crum-bling concrete side rails anddeteriorating deck is finallyseriously being considered

for replacement. As he readthrough a list of specifica-tions about the bridge, heused a laser pointer on a bul-letin board-sized map of thearea to help the small groupof voters better understandhis remarks. Town engineerJonathan Bodwell offered toprovide a smaller version ofthe map to interested resi-dents.

O’Keefe assured the audi-ence that the existing 112’span (described as two 56’sections with a center pierfor support) is structurallysound and is able to bear theload of the estimated 13,000cars traveling over it eachday. There have been five ac-cidents there in the pastthree years with no particu-lar pattern to their occur-rence, seemingly because ofgood sight lines. He statedthat a very large sewer line

under the bridge would haveto be replaced as well. Theplan calls for a temporarytwo-lane bridge to be built onthe north side, but the finalstructure would have twolanes in each direction.

During the eventual con-struction phase the statewould “maintain access toall businesses and privateproperties,” said O’Keefe;but he quickly added that it

was too early to say howproperties in the area wouldbe impacted by the redesign.He referred to the purchaseof private property as “sliveracquisitions” for which theowner would be “fairly com-pensated” and said that thetown would hire a consultingfirm to deal with such mat-ters. Pointing out that,“There are a lot of permitsassociated” with the project,

he emphasized that, “Therewill be a lot of time in-volved.”

The next line from the pre-senter drew quiet mumblingamong the small gathering ofcitizens. “There will be afour-five year delay beforethe first shovel is in theground,” he said. He indicat-ed that the regional authori-

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A bulldozer sits where the Lexington Gardens’ factoryonce stood. The 500 Middletown property is almostentirely cleared out after the recent removal of two re-maining subterranean fuel tanks.


The cleanup of the formerLexington Gardens site, 500Middletown Avenue, is in itsfinal stages after the recentremoval of two subter-ranean fuel tanks, accordingto Building Official DaveMaiden.

The two tanks had beenleft underground during theproperty’s major cleanupphase in January, as the soilwas frozen. A third fuel tankhad been removed in Janu-ary before the soil was toosolid for further excavation.“The tanks were the lastthing to do before theycleanup the whole site andgrade it out,” Maiden saidlast week.

Maiden added that allthree tanks were removed by

New Haven’s McVac Envi-ronmental Services, whichalso tested the surroundingsoil for contamination.

“There was no contamina-tion when the tests cameback,” Maiden said. A McVacEnvironmental Services rep-resentative refused commentlast week.

With the last two tanksgone, the final stages of thesite’s cleanup will be per-formed by Mineri Excava-tion of North Haven. AMineri representative couldnot be reached.

The removal of the tankscame to light after an under-ground leak stopped demoli-tion efforts on the propertyon Dec. 23. On that date BillyBrencher, assistant directorof field operations for PublicWorks, reported the leakingof liquids from the site onto

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The fire department wascalled in to assess the Decem-ber leak, and they deter-mined that the liquid con-tained an indeterminateamount of oil. Property-own-er Loretta Mufson hired Mc-Vac Environmental Servicesto remove the tanks.

The excavations of the re-maining tanks were overseenby North Haven fire depart-ment Deputy Chief FrankGersz.

“It all went well,” Gerszsaid. “There was absolutelyno contamination.”

“I think the site is prettymuch all cleaned up now ex-cept for junk on tops and bitsof metal,” Gersz added. “Ithink Mineri is just waitingfor decent weather to startraking it all out.”

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Two North Haven mothershave launched a new Ham-den business which they be-lieve will benefit from the re-cession while assisting localfamilies.

Ridge Road residents Jessi-ca Ryan and Laura Rainey re-cently opened “Back on theRack,” a high-end consign-ment shop tucked into thecorner of the Town HallPlaza at 2348 Whitney Ave.,where Whalley Framing andGeorge’s Music once operat-ed. The store specializes intrendy fashions, its ownerssaid, with brands includingFendi, Kate Spade, Coach, EdHardy, Hollister, Abercrom-bie and Fitch, J. Crew, RalphLauren, Talbot’s, The Gap,and Old Navy.

“We’re not a tag sale storeselling items for 50 cents or adollar,” Rainey said. “We sellthe things you would find intrendy stores today, like a T.J.Maxx or Marshall’s, but forless.”

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sizes of clothing, includingpetite and maternity, in addi-tion to jewelry, handbags,shoes, accessories, new lin-gerie and bathing suits, homefurnishings, decorations,baby furniture, hardcovercurrent books, DVDs, CDs,games, and toys. Additional-ly, Back on the Rack will offervintage clothing to attractthe various college communi-ties in the New Haven area.

Most items are priced from$3 to $40, and some items arenew with price tag or box.There are also more expen-sive items, like a brand new$325 Fendi handbag priced at$200. The store pays 40 per-cent of an item’s sale price towhoever dropped it off.

“We came up with the idea

a couple months ago,” Ryansaid, “because there is noth-ing in Hamden that offers aone-stop place for everythingconsignment, adults, men’s,women’s, kids, home furnish-ings, and a place for drop-off.”

“This came together fairlyquickly,” Ryan added. “Wedid a lot of research. There isnot a lot of stuff that can sur-vive during a bad economy,but consignment shops areone business that can. Theyhelp people save money andmake money. Even thoughpeople don’t have a lot ofmoney, they still want to looktrendy and buy nice clothesfor their family.”

Ryan pointed to an Entre-preneur.com report that list-ed consignment shops as oneof the top 10 business trendsof 2010. The report statedthat consignment shops hada $222.3 million sales in-crease in 2009, leading to a 31percent business revenue in-crease.

The local businesswomenalso researched in theirneighborhoods. “We inter-viewed local moms,” Ryansaid. “We asked them whatthey did and didn’t like aboutexisting consignment shops.They didn’t like the drop-off

Two North Haven mothers have opened “Back on theRack,” a high-end consignment shop at 2348 WhitneyAve., Hamden. They hope to capitalize on the fact thatstudies show consignment shops to be a smart reces-sion-era business.

policies. And all the consign-ment stores we visited haddesignated drop-off times.”

Instead of designatedtimes, the businesswomensaid, they will have a desig-nated drop-off area in thestore, so that items can bebrought it at any time duringstore hours. Additionally,during busy business hours,there will be forms that canbe filled out for quick andself-drop-offs.

The North Haven mothershope to break the thrift storestereotype of consignmentshops. “I think there is an im-pression of consignmentshops being like grandma’sattic,” Ryan. “It doesn’t haveto be like that. A consign-

ment shop can still betrendy.”

“We find high end bou-tiques going out of businessand buy out their things,”Ryan added. “This is not athrift store but a place tocome and buy good things.”

Additionally, the businesswill find and aid local fosterfamilies, according to Rainey,who works for the state-wideprogram Foster AdoptiveMission.

“All of our stuff is on thefloor for 60 days,” Raineysaid. “After 30 days, it’s dis-counted. After 60 days, it’s do-nated to foster families in thedistrict.”

“We’ve spoken to fosterparents, and they are excitedto have a place to go,” Raineyadded. “For foster parents,one night you will suddenlyhave a new child, and it’s niceto be able to come in and getthings for free for the child.”

The shop will also sell newwork from local artists.

To advertise, the business-women created a Facebookpage and website, where theyplan to post pictures of theshop’s newest items. Thestore’s soft opening wasMarch 5 and the grand open-ing was March 18. The open-ing apparently couldn’t comefast enough for the localneighborhood.

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On Wednesday and Fridayafternoons, a dedicatedgroup of men and womengather in a room at the JoyceC. Budrow Senior Center toplay the game of bridge.

“Bridge is an old favoritecard game that was very pop-ular years ago. I started play-ing the game ten years ago atthe center. At first I felt likean outcast because I was a be-ginner so I promised when Ibecame in charge, everyonewould be included,” statedPearl Merola, founder of thebridge group. “After I steppeddown, my friend Linda Hard-er became the coordinator,and we are like one bigfriendly group.”

Merola explained thereare three playing levels, in-cluding beginners, interme-diate, and advanced. Bridgeis played in groups of four,the highest score wins, andthe seniors play six games anafternoon. After every fourhands, the players changepartners in an effort to haveeveryone get to know eachother and to learn more fromeach other.

“We play in groups of fourand it works out very nicely,”replied Harder. “When I be-came coordinator of thegroup, I kept things the way

Pearl had them. Most of usare devoted and try to nevermiss a game on Wednesdaysand Fridays. We try not toschedule doctor’s appoint-ments or other engagementson these afternoons.”

Harder added that theyhave 20 members and newmembers are always wel-come. Membership is open toall players who have someknowledge of the game andno one is turned away. Thecurrent members come fromWallingford, Meriden, Ham-den, East Haven, and NorthHaven.

“Bridge is a challenginggame and is a form of mentalfitness that is essential forseniors just as physical fit-ness is,” stated JudyAmarone, director at the sen-ior center. “Each hand is dif-ferent and challenging whichgets the seniors to use their

minds while enjoying aleisurely game of cards.”

Amarone also explainedthat the game has helped toform friendships, and every-one looks out for each other.The game is equally enjoyedby both men and women whoembrace and appreciate thetime they spend with one an-other.

“If someone needs a ride,or needs a friend to talk to, orneeds a hug, there is alwayssomeone present who isready and eager to assist hisor her fellow bridge players,”replied Amarone. “This spe-cial game has created newfriendships while promotingmental fitness, concentra-tion, and memorization.”

Bridge is played onWednesdays and Fridays

from noon-3 p.m. all yearround. There are more play-ers in the summer becausesome go to Florida in thewinter, but there are alwaysenough people to play thegame. In between hands, theseniors engage in pleasantconversation while fillingthe room with laughter andsmiles.

“The game of bridge isvery good for the brain be-cause it keeps you thinking,”said Hank Harman, a newmember. “I am planning tostart a beginner’s groupsome time after Easter to getmore people involved.”

Harman recalled that hetaught the game to a group ofseniors at a continuing careretirement community. Hisefforts were very successful,

and he had a great timeteaching his favorite game toothers.

“Bridge was a very popu-lar game many years ago,and I would like to see itmake a comeback,” statedHarman. “I would like to seethis once favorite pastimegrow among the seniors andalso among the younger gen-erations.”

“I look forward to Wednes-day and Friday afternoons. Icall them my bridge game af-ternoons,” stated Harder.“Concentration, memoriza-tion, mental fitness, dedica-tion, teamwork, friendship,and knowledge of the gameare the perfect ingredientsfor the great game of bridgethat my fellow players and Ilove very much.”


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and people asking us whenwe’d be open,” Rainey said.

At the time of the inter-view the narrow shop’s twofloors were half-filled, whichhas not deterred curious cus-

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The businesswomen saidthat they currently have aspecific need for baby itemsand clothing in petite sizes.Back on the Rack will beopened late on Thursdays,Rainey said, as the shop own-ers figure out what hourswork for their customers.

All dropped off items mustbe in season, freshly laun-

dered, and in “like new con-dition” with working zippersand buttons attached. Itemsunsold after 55 days can beretrieved by the individualswho dropped them off, sothat the items would not bedonated. Items can also bedonated directly to the Fos-ter Adoptive Missionthrough Back on the Rack.

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A six week Forrest Yogaseries is being offered at theNorth Haven Library, 17 ElmSt., on Wednesdays, April 21,28, May 12, 19, 26, June 2,from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the li-brary’s community room.This free program will betaught by Neely Kelley.

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Cole also added that EllenGomes and Toni Fazio fromCalcagni Realtors have beenvolunteering for 15 years asjudges. Both women taketheir job seriously and watchthe children march aroundthe gymnasium following theEaster Bunny while display-ing their beautifully creativehats.

“Toni and I love doing thisevent. There is so much cre-ativity and it’s a pleasure tosee the children with smileson their faces,” stated Gomes.“Each year there is a wide va-riety of decorated hats andbonnets.”

As lines of parents, chil-

dren, and grandchildren en-tered the building, they firststopped at the gymnasium toregister for the top hat andEaster bonnet contest, thenthey moved into the hallwaywhere they were greeted byWooly Lamb, the Easter Bun-ny’s friend, who shook handsand gave hugs to all the chil-dren. Then in Room 2, deco-rated in an Easter motif, fam-ilies waited patiently in lineto have their pictures takenwith the Easter Bunny. AndyDelVecchio, assistant at thepool, served as photographer.

“I am having a great timetaking pictures,” statedDelVecchio. “This is an awe-some turnout and the chil-dren are wonderful.”

After the picture-taking,everyone proceeded intoRoom 1 where the childrenenjoyed face painting by a

group of young volunteerswho painted Easter rabbitsor chicks, flowers, and rain-bows on their faces.

“I’m studying to be ateacher and I love workingwith children,” said MichelleCole, a senior at Southern Ct.State University. “I drawwhat the kids want.”

As they walked into a thirdroom, attendees had the op-portunity to take chances atthe bunny raffle or guess thenumber of jelly beans in thecontainer while enjoying re-freshments provided by Johnand Pattie McKnight, propri-etors of McDonald’s onWashington Avenue, whohave been generously con-tributing to this event for thelast 20 years.

“My granddaughter Taylorand I have been running thebunny raffle since she wassix-years-old. We love volun-teering at this event,” re-called Joan Vulte, a retiredrecreation secretary. “The

bunnies are very soft, color-ful, and popular with thechildren.”

Finally, everyone wentinto the gymnasium wherethe winners of the bunny raf-fle, the jelly bean contest,and the Easter bonnet andtop hat contest were an-nounced. All the partici-pants in the hat and bonnetcontest received a ribbon.

The program concludedwith entertainment providedby Keith Johnson, the Bub-ble Guy. Johnson entertainedhis audience by providing amagical bubble performanceusing a magic wand and soapbubbles that engaged theimagination and mesmer-ized the attention of youngand old alike while filling the

gym with laughter and ap-plause. At the conclusion ofthe show, every child was giv-en a bag of candy and a bal-loon as they left the building.

“This was a wonderfulevent,” said MarieMarchesseault, an attendee.“We had a great time and itwas a wonderful way to cele-brate the Easter season.”

“This event is the epitomeof family and children com-ing together to participate ina community function,” stat-ed First Selectman Mike Fre-da. “Eileen and her staffalong with their hard workhave made this event verysuccessful, special, andmemorable, and this is whatNorth Haven is all about.”

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The Hamden-North HavenElks are sponsoring their an-nual “Cy” Morgan CharitableGolf Tournament on Sunday,May 16 (rain or shine), at theTradition Golf Club inWallingford. Registrationwill begin at 7 a.m. Tee offsare at 8 a.m., shotgun format.Coffee, tea, egg sandwich andDanish will be served at thecourse, a prime rib dinnerand raffles following the tour-nament at the Elks Lodge, 175School St., Hamden. The en-trance fee includes 18 holes ofgolf, greens fees and cart.Checks should be made out to“Hamden Elks No. 2224” andmailed to 175 School St., Ham-den, CT 06518, Attn: Peter

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In an auditorium packedwith high school students, aswell as an assortment of par-ents and other guests, shoutsof enjoyment were raised bycountless teenagers lastThursday evening, March 18.The screaming fans cheeredand jeered a few dozen talent-ed and courageous membersof the staff and administra-tion. Throughout the twohalf-hour acts, entertain-ment that ranged from enjoy-able to downright impressivedelighted the crowd.

The combined teacher-stu-dent talent show, backed by afairly large production staff,

according to the printed pro-gram, was sponsored by theNational Honor Society andthe North Haven High SchoolStudent Council. Three en-thusiastic journalism stu-dents from Chris McLaugh-lin’s class, Kalie Siciliano,Susan Gambardella, andKenechi Odukwe, had per-sonally choreographed anumber entitled “JerseyShore Boys” and managed tomake their cheers heard overthe booming speakers on thestage.

Principal Russell Dr. Dal-lai was a smash hit in thefive-man team of JerseyShore dancers who handledtheir complicated steps likeprofessionals. In addition toa talented principal and jour-


The final number of the March 18 North Haven High School faculty talent show fea-tures an ensemble cast performing the popular tune, “Knockin’ on Dallai’s Door.”

nalism teacher, the equallytalented guys from the JerseyShore included Ray Degnan,Larry DiBernardo, andJustin Marciano. Justin hadopened the evening playingkeyboard while singing asong about “what studentsdream of.”

After the show Dr. Dallaisaid, “The students are terrif-ic. They are supportive andpositive. The Student Councilhas once again put on an en-

joyable, successful teachertalent show. A number ofteachers gave of their time toprepare and deliver an enter-taining evening in the nameof charity.”

In the first act, comedicKathryn Grassi and Ash-leigh Holt joined in singing“What is This Feeling?” Theunexpected answer was“loathing!” Next, Scott Boni-to was the lead actor in a fastpaced skit called “SureThing.” The humorous per-formance also includedGrassi and Holt. To close thefirst act, R.J. Notaro as Son-ny, and a very tall andbrawny Anthony Sagnella asCher, performed an outra-geously funny rendition of “IGot You Babe.” Predictably,Cher carried Sonny off stageat the conclusion of the trav-esty.

As the curtain opened onthe second act, a rocking Lar-ry DiBernardo, James Eager,Anthony Giordano, ChrisMoore and Dan O’Brien weretruly “Jammin’” as they sly-ly informed the crowd thatthe “Board of Education is asource of duplication.” Cho-rus instructor Ashleigh Holtproved why she was theteacher in charge as shesounded like a finalist onAmerican Idol singing “AWay Back to Then.” The nextperformance featured 15singers and dancers who de-livered a rousing song enti-tled “Car Wash.”

Swinging buckets andswaying to the beat of themusic like a Broadway musi-cal troupe, the following per-

formers who sponged downthe moving props were sim-ply amazing. In addition tothe jammin’ band, they were:Pat Bingham, AlessandraBrownell, Janet Crean, Don-na Darcy, Carla DeStefanis,Marylee DiGennaro, LindaHronis, Karen Johnson, Lau-rie Magoveny, GailPietrycha, Elsa Ruoff, CherylThompson, Nancy Tingley,and Edwina Vece. At theclose of the number, a seem-ingly surprised PrincipalDallai was sprayed with realwater when he drove up inhis antique car with the win-dows lowered.

To close the popular annu-al show, the band continuedto jam as every member ofthe cast entered the stagefrom the side aisles of the au-ditorium after passing byand knocking on a copy ofthe door to the principal’s of-fice while singing anotheroriginal musical piece enti-tled “Knockin’ on Dallai’sDoor.” The popular numberseemed to go on forever tothe delight of the enthusias-tic student body, manyscreaming out the names oftheir favorite members ofthe staff assembled beforethem. Anyone witnessing theevent was bound to leave theplace feelin’ groovy.

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There will be an exhibit ofantique and vintage Easterpostcards at Gallery 4, 2985Whitney Ave., corner ofRoute 22, Hamden, throughSaturday, April 3, from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. This exhibit isfree and open to the public.

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On Saturday, April 3, theGreat Vigil and first solemnMass of Easter will be cele-brated at 7:30 p.m. This serv-ice, beginning in darkness,will include the chanting ofthe Exsultet, lighting of thePaschal Candle, Blessing ofWater and Solemn Mass.

Easter Sunday Masses willbe at 8 a.m. (hymns, 10 a.m.(solemn), and 11:30 a.m.(sung).

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suggested donation is $1 permeal, with a family cap of $5.No one is turned away in theevent they are unable tomake a donation. The menuincludes items such as chick-en noodle soup or vegetableminestrone; meat loaf or eggsalad sandwiches; seasonalfresh fruit and fresh bakeddesserts.

St. John’s Church is locat-ed at 3 Trumbull Place, at thetop of the Green in NorthHaven, where our doors areopen for prayer and peace.For details on this or otherparish programs please callthe church office at (203) 239-0156.

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St. John’s EpiscopalChurch, at the top of theGreen in North Haven, willcontinue Holy Week serviceson Friday, April 2, at noon.There will be a Good Fridayservice focusing on the read-ing of the Passion. At 5 p.m.,members of St. John’s willparticipate in the NorthHaven Clergy Association’sEcumenical Good Fridayservice, held this year at theNorth Haven CongregationalChurch.

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Great Vigil of Easter will be-gin at 7:30 p.m. This servicewill help us rediscover theway God sustains us throughthe darkness of death andbrings us into the light of theresurrection.

On Sunday, April 4, twoEaster services will be held,both featuring jazz saxo-phonist, Kris Jenson. Thefirst begins at 8 a.m. and thesecond at 10 a.m. Betweenthese services, there will bean Easter Social Breakfast inthe St. John’s Great Hall, towhich all are invited. Follow-ing each of the Sunday serv-ices, there will be an Easteregg hunt in the rectory gar-den (weather permitting) forall children ages 10 and un-der.

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contact the church office at(203) 239-0156.

Good Fridaycamp at St.John’s EpiscopalChurch

St. John’s EpiscopalChurch, located on the Greenin North Haven, announcesthat on Friday, April 2, aGood Friday day camp willbe offered for all children inthe community ages 4 andup. The children will take ajourney through Holy Week,learning about God’s lovewith stories, crafts andgames. The program beginsat 9 a.m. with a dramaticpresentation, and activitieswill continue until 3:30 p.m.Each child is asked to bring abag lunch, and snacks will beprovided. The cost of thisday camp is $7 plus a non-perishable food item to be do-nated to North Haven Food

Pantry. For registration andmore information, call (203)239-0156.

Holy Week atNorthfordCongregationalChurch

The Northford Congrega-tional Church and Rev.Kathryn King welcomeeveryone to attend theirEaster Sunday service onApril 4 at 10 a.m. Flowerswill be added to a largewooden cross to welcomeand represent the new life of-fered by the Easter promise.All are welcome.

There are no services onGood Friday.

The church is located atthe corner of Route 22 andRoute 17 in Northford. If youneed directions or have anyquestions, please contact thechurch office at (203) 484-0795 or [email protected].


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ObituariesAnnette R.Montano

Annette R. Nastri Mon-tano, of Millbrook Road,North Haven, died March 26,2010. She was the wife of thelate Paul C. Montano, Sr.

She was born in NewHaven, June 7, 1921, a daugh-ter of the late Michele andRaffaela DiStasio Nastri andwas a graduate of LarsenCollege for women in 1941.She had worked as a secre-tary for the Veterans Admin-istration and later at Nation-al Plumbing and Paul C.Montano, Inc. Annette was amember of the Rosary AltarSociety of St. Stephen’sChurch and Ladies Auxil-iary of the Hamden LionsClub. She volunteered at theHospital of St. Raphael andSt. Rita School. She was a de-vout and active parishoner ofSt. Rita Church.

She is survived by herchildren, Carol (Ahmjad)Mahmood, Marian Montano(Charles Spatz) and Paul C.Montano, Jr. (Beth Collins); abrother, Carl (Letitia) Nastri;grandchildren, Jane (Danny)

Tu, Michele Montano, JulieGolia (Christian Vardeleon),Matthew and Geoffrey Goliaand Alia Mahmood; great-grandchildren, Dylan andRachel Tu. She was prede-ceased by a brother, AndrewNastri.

A funeral Mass was cele-brated at St. Rita Church,Hamden, on March 30. Bur-ial was in St. LawrenceCemetery, West Haven. TheIovanne Funeral Home, NewHaven, was in charge ofarrangements.

Raymond CostaRaymond “Ray” Vasco

Costa, 80, formerly of Clin-tonville Road, North Haven,died March 24, 2010, in Mesa,Ariz. He was the husband of57 years to Gladys LaPaughCosta.

Mr. Costa was born in NewHaven, April 12, 1929, a son ofthe late John and Maria Cos-ta. He served his countryfaithfully in the U.S. Armyduring the Korean War.

He is survived by his sons,Richard (Marie) Costa andJohn (Jean) Costa; grand-children, Richard

(Manoucheka) Costa, Ray-mond and Michael Costa. Hewas predeceased by a sister,Adeline Maresca, and broth-ers, Tony and Peter Costa.

A funeral Mass was cele-brated March 31 at St. Barn-abas Church. Intermentwith full military honorswas in All Saints Cemetery.The North Haven FuneralHome was in charge ofarrangements.

Lorraine NuzzoLorraine Zurolo Nuzzo, 55,

of Meadow View Drive,North Haven, died March 24,2010, at her home.

Born in New Haven, Oct.26, 1954, she was a daughterof Anthony and JosephineScaramella Zurolo, of NorthHaven. She was formerly em-ployed by the FBI before be-coming a medical assistantfor Dr. Norman Kaplan.

She is survived by herchildren, Jason and JannineNuzzo, of North Haven; a sis-ter, Judith (Richard) Bouf-fard, of North Haven, and ason, Anthony (Elaine) Zuro-lo, Jr., of Windsor Locks; andseveral nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by herfriend and guardian angel,Steve Miller, and his daugh-ters, Brittany and Lauren.

A funeral Mass was cele-brated at St. BarnabasChurch on March 27. En-tombment was in All SaintsMausoleum. The NorthHaven Funeral Home was incharge of arrangements.

Memorial donations maybe made to Connecticut Hos-pice, 100 Double Beach Road,Branford, CT 06405.

Anna A. BakshysAnna Antoinette Iovene

Bakshys, 81, of Spring Road,North Haven, died March 28,2010, at Connecticut Hospiceafter a short illness. She wasthe beloved wife of the lateGeorge Anthony Bakshys.

Mrs. Bakshys was born inNew Haven, Jan. 15, 1929, adaughter of the late Gabrieland Marie Vanacore Iovene,and had resided in NorthHaven for the past 17 years.She was a sales person forseveral years at the formerShartenberg DepartmentStore of New Haven, and wasa volunteer at the surgical in-tensive care unit at the Hospi-tal of St. Raphael for threeyears in the mid 1990’s.Anna’s life revolved aroundher family. She was an ani-mal lover, and supportedmany animal rights causesand organizations.

She is survived by herdaughter, Georgianna Hull,of Stratford; her son, Gary(Donna) Bakshys, of Milford;two grandsons, Wayne Coleand George Bakshys, a great-grandson, Nathan Cole, all ofMilford, and many nieces andnephews. She was prede-ceased by her son-in-law,George Hull, her sister,Christina Corso, and her

brother, Charles Iovene.Funeral services were held

April 1 at the Torello-Iacobuc-ci Washington Memorial Fu-neral Home, 4 WashingtonAve., North Haven. Burialwas in All Saints Cemetery,North Haven.

Memorial donations maybe made to Father Michael J.McGivney Cancer Center,2080 Whitney Ave., Hamden,CT 06517, or to Make A WishFoundation of Connecticut,126 Monroe Turnpike, Mon-roe, CT 06611.

John Ward PutneyJohn Ward Putney, of

North Haven, died March 24,2010, after a brief illness. Hewas the husband of DorothyGaetano for 57 years.

He was born in Guilford,Aug. 13, 1928, a son of the lateFrank T. Putney and Mar-garet Jane Ward.

He is survived by a daugh-ter, Donna Scasino, and herhusband John, of NorthHaven; a son, Keith Putney,and his wife, Cindi, of South-bury; grandchildren, John N.and Sara Scasino, ShelleyScasino, Cameron Putneyand Evan Putney; and agreat-granddaughter, ElainaRose Scasino.

A funeral Mass was cele-brated at St. Therese Churchon March 30. Interment wasin Alderbrook Cemetery,Guilford. The Beecher & Ben-nett, Hamden, was in chargeof arrangements.

Memorial donations maybe made to the Leukemia So-ciety of America, 300 Re-search Parkway, Suite 310,Meriden, CT 06450, or theAmerican Diabetes Associa-tion, 306 Industrial ParkRoad, Suite 105, Middletown,CT 06457.

Faith BriefsFilm fest: ABeautiful Life

On Wednesday, April 7,from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the Cari-tas Christi Center, Hamden,will show the film A Beauti-ful Life. Set in the late 1930sin Italy, Guido (a Jew) andhis five year old son are ar-rested by the Germans andsent to a concentrationcamp. Guido, played by acad-emy award winner RobertoBenigni, finds a clever andunusual way to shield hisson from the horrors ofcamp life. Discussion will belead by Jim Pepitone whoholds a degree in theologyand a certificate in spiritualdirection. The donation forthis program includes asnack. To register please call(203)281-2569.

Spiritual bookclub

On Monday, April 12, theCaritas Christi Center, 295

Benham St., will hold a bookclub featuring “The Signa-ture of Jesus” by BrennanManning. The author invitesus to move from a half-heart-ed following of Christ to apassionate living of our dis-cipleship. Sr. PatriciaCigrand will facilitate thesession. A donation is sug-gested for this programwhich includes the book. Fi-nancial aid is available. Toregister, please call (203) 281-2569.

Meditation withPrayer of St.Francis

Prayerful Meditation andMovement with the Prayer ofSt. Francis, an eight-weekChristian Yoga series, will beheld on Wednesdays, fromApril 7 to May 26, 10:30 a.m.to noon, or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Youare welcome to come to oneor to all sessions. No previ-ous experience with yoga is

necessary. Wear comfortableclothes and bring a mat, tow-el and blanket. There is asuggested donation. To regis-ter please call (203) 281-2569.

Separated andDivorced

An Afternoon of reflec-tion for the Separated andDivorced will be held Sun-day, April 18, from 1 to 3:30p.m., at Caritas Christi Cen-ter, 295 Benham St., Hamden.The theme will be prayer,presentations, sharing andquiet time. There will be afree will donation. For regis-tration and directions, call(203) 281-2569. This programis sponsored by the FamilyLife Office, Archdiocese ofHartford.

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Government MeetingsMonday, April 5

Planning and Zoning Commission, Mil-dred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 LinsleySt., 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6Community Services Commission, Mil-

dred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 LinsleySt., 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 8Board of Education, Town Hall Annex, 7

Linsley St., board room, third floor, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 14

Cemetery Commission, Town Hall, 18Church St., conference room 3, 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 15Zoning Board of Appeals, Mildred A.

Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 7:30p.m.

Wednesday, April 21Police Retirement Board, Town Hall, 18

Church St., conference room 3, 8 a.m.Board of Finance, Town Hall, 18 Church

St., conference room 1, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 22

Economic Development Commission,Town Hall, 18 Church St., conference room 3,8:15 a.m.

Letters to the EditorRace to bottomor top?To the editor:

The announcement thatMarlin Firearms plant isclosing/leaving North Havenshould come as no surprise.Pratt and Whitney is also re-ducing its presence in Con-necticut. Actually Connecti-cut has been losing manufac-turing for well over 50 years.The Connecticut Businessand Industry Association’srecent full page ad in theNew Haven Register stated,“If the Legislature wantsbusiness to make private sec-tor investments necessaryfor job growth it must takeaction now to balance thebudget without harmful taxincreases, making the stategovernment more efficientand more affordable.”Sounds great, but it doesn’tspecifically state where thecuts should be made. It is ameaningless generality stat-ed by Republican politicians

such as Len Fasano, R-3.What they are really sayingis costs are lower in thesouth, Mexico, and Asia.This is called a race to thebottom. Why is living in Con-necticut so expensive? Be-cause we support unions sothat working families havelivable incomes, excellent ed-ucation systems, and finan-cial help for the less fortu-nate. The answer is not torace to the bottom but to raceto the top. We must have thebest educated, motivatedwork force in the country forthe challenging jobs of thefuture.

Herbert WolfsonNorth Haven

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Fasano, Fontana Seek StateAssistance for Marlin Employees

Rapid ResponseTeam meets withMarlin Firearms

Governor M. Jodi Rell an-nounced that the state’sRapid Response Team, leadby the Connecticut Depart-ment of Labor, will meetApril 1 with officials fromthe Marlin Firearms Compa-ny to provide an overview ofthe re-employment servicesit can provide to the 265workers that were notifiedlate last week that the com-pany is closing its plant inNorth Haven.

Governor Rell said thatActing Labor CommissionerLinda Agnew has placed apriority in arranging theApril 1 meeting. Commis-sioner Agnew is workingwith State Senator LenFasano to ensure that all areaware of the services thestate can offer to employeesas well as to the company.

“We will do everything inour power to help MarlinFirearms employees,” Gov-ernor Rell said. “Our state’sRapid Response Team willmeet with the company to re-view re-employment servic-

es that can be provided to theaffected employees prior tolayoff, including free servic-es available at the CTWorksCenters located throughoutthe state. This can includecareer counseling, assess-ments, résumé workshopsand advice on training op-portunities.”

The Governor said sheshares Senator Fasano’s goalof ensuring that MarlinFirearms workers have allthe resources and tools thestate can offer to help themfind new employment.

“Senator Fasano and I aredetermined to help get themback into good-paying, quali-ty jobs,” Governor Rell said.

“I am pleased to know thatthe skilled and hard workingemployees of MarlinFirearms, along with theirfamilies, are going to benefitfrom the reemployment serv-ices provided by GovernorRell, Acting CommissionerAgnew, and the state’s RapidResponse Team,” said Sena-tor Fasano. “I will continueto work with Governor Rellover the coming weeks andmonths to make sure everydisplaced worker receivesthe assistance they need.”

Hartford, CT – State Sena-tor Leonard Fasano (R-34),State Representative SteveFontana (D-87) and NorthHaven First SelectmanMichael Freda are workingwith the Department of La-bor (DOL) and the Depart-ment of Economic and Com-munity Development (DECD)to provide aid and employ-ment services to 265 workerswho will lose their jobs whenThe Marlin Firearms Compa-ny closes its North Haven-based manufacturing facility.

“Losing a job is alwayshard, but it’s especially diffi-cult in this economy,” saidSenator Fasano. “Our unem-ployment numbers that areconstantly on the rise high-light the need for legislatorsto be proactive in stimulatingour economy. In addition topushing pro-business legisla-tion that aims to prevent sim-

ilar closures like this, Rep.Fontana and I have reachedout to Commissioner JoanMcDonald of DECD andCommissioner Linda Agnewof DOL and we will be doingeverything we can over thenext few weeks to help pro-vide these workers and theirfamilies the assistance theyneed.”

“The people who work atMarlin Firearms are part ofthe community and our firstthoughts go towards helpingthem. Beyond that we wantto make sure we focus on jobcreation in Connecticut,”said Representative Fontana.“I look forward to workingwith Senator Fasano in find-ing ways to assist Marlin em-ployees and their families.”

The legislators, who have

spoken with Marlin officialsand individuals at DOL andDECD, plan to attend an onsite meeting and offer a jobfair for employees. Fasanoand Fontana have also re-quested that DOL immedi-ately dispatch its Rapid Re-sponse Team to North Havento educate the workers aboutjob search assistance, unem-ployment benefits and train-ing opportunities.

The Marlin Firearm Com-pany, which manufacturesrifles and shotgun, has beena longtime fixture of NorthHaven and has been operat-ing as a branch of the Rem-ington Arms Company since2007.

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Registering witha Party

Life along the Quinnipiac River, anUpdate from the Quinnipiac RiverWatershed Association

With the recent warmweather signaling thatspring is in the air, the Quin-nipiac River Watershed As-sociation has a number ofevents to welcome spring tothe watershed area.

It all begins on Saturday,April 3rd, from 9am untilnoon, with the spring rivercleanup of the QuinnipiacRiver and several of its trib-utaries. This annual event isbeing spearheaded by RotaryInternational and the localcivic clubs will be along theQ River in Meriden, Walling-ford, North Haven, NewHaven and Cheshire.

Besides the Rotarians anddevoted QRWA members,several youth groups andadult volunteers have signed

up. Each town will have astaging area for signups, in-formation, supplies and re-freshments. Boots and oldclothes are recommended forthis adventurous task.

David James, QRWA VP,Secretary and River CleanupChair, is thrilled with the in-volvement of the RotaryClubs. “We greatly appreci-ate the Rotary’s efforts,” hesaid. “This project helps tomeet their club goals andhelps the QRWA by provid-ing a willing group of volun-teers all along the Q River.When we add in our othervolunteers we are a greaterforce and we get more of theriver cleaned up. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

On Saturday, April 10th,

the Kiwanis Club will helpprepare the Butterfly andBee Garden as part of their“Kiwanis One Day.” Besidesthe Meriden Kiwanians, stu-dents of the local Key andBuilders Clubs, who are un-der the guidance of the Ki-wanis Club, will add to the ef-fort, creating an interactiveevent, spanning generations.

The garden is the newestaddition to the QRWA prop-erty and will create a sanctu-ary for butterflies and bees.JoAnne Grabinski, gardencoordinator says, “I’m excit-ed that the Kiwanis Club hasoffered to help get this gar-den ready for planting. A lotof work needs to be done and

See Update, page 31

By Pam ParrellaNorth Haven Republi-

can Registrar of Voters

There is often a lot ofconfusion about register-ing with a political party.What happens when youregister with a party?Should you do it?

When you register witha party you have the rightto vote in that party’s pri-mary if they hold one. Thepurpose of a primary elec-tion is to allow the mem-bers of a political party tochoose a candidate to runin a November election.Here are some frequentlyasked questions peoplehave asked the Registrarsof Voters about register-ing with a party:

If I register with aparty, can I change mymind and register withanother party? Yes. Youmay decide to change yourregistration at any time,but there is a three monthdelay in switching affilia-tions from one politicalparty to another. So if youhave an interest in switch-ing your party affiliationto vote in a particular pri-mary, plan to do so aheadof time so you make thecut off date. The cut offdate for party change fromone party to another partyto qualify for the primar-ies held this year on Au-gust 10th is May 10, 2010.

If I am registered asan unaffiliated voter isthere a delay in receiv-ing party voting privi-leges? If you are an unaf-filiated switching yourregistration to one with apolitical party, there is nodelay in receiving partyprivileges.

Is there a delay in re-ceiving party votingprivileges if I switchfrom one party to unaf-filiated and then imme-diately to another par-ty? If you miss the cut offdate there is no way to getaround the three monthdelay before you could

claim the new party’s vot-ing privileges.

What if I just move intown from another townand was previously reg-istered to vote with aparticular party andwant to change parties –then is there a delay ofparty privileges? If youare registering for the firsttime in your new town,there is no delay in the re-ceiving of party privi-leges.

What about pre-regis-tered 17-year-olds whohaven’t reached the ageof 18 by the August pri-maries? Can they vote ifthey are registered withthe party holding theprimary? Yes. A new lawwas passed that allowspre-registered seventeenyear olds to vote in a pri-mary if they have regis-tered with the party that isholding the primary andthey will become eighteenby the November electiondate.

If I register with aparty, do I have to voteonly for that party’scandidates in a Novem-ber election? No. Yourvote is your own. You maychoose to vote forwhomever you please in aNovember election. Yourparty affiliation does notstop you from voting forcandidates of another po-litical party, if you wish todo so.

If I register with a po-litical party will I get alot of political junkmail? The truth here isthat you will probably geta lot of political relatedmail no matter what youchoose to do with your af-filiation. The nationaltrend for voter registra-tion has been that the un-affiliated voter is thelargest growing block ofthe voting population.And so, political partieshave changed their way ofadvertisement by reach-

See Registering, page 24

Freda’s Focus: The Marlin ClosingCommentary

The news was disappoint-ing. I met with Marlins lastThursday evening at 6 pmand was told what the futurewill be in terms of the plantclosing and the phase out of265 jobs here in North Haven.We heard the rumor last yearand now the rumor has man-ifested itself into reality.

The plan from the Mar-lin’s corporate parent com-pany is to start phasing outthe plant in May of this yearwith the actual closing dateto be June of 2011. The mostimportant aspect of this isthe loss of jobs for our fami-lies here and the loss of an-other Grand List member.The other aspect of this is afacility that was assessed at$10,450,000 which yielded ap-proximately $247,000 in taxrevenue for the Town.

Although it was disheart-ening news, I would like tolet you know what we are try-ing to do about it. This week,I will be meeting at Marlinswith Senator Fasano, SteveFontana and the Departmentof Labor to help with deter-mining outsource and place-ment opportunities for the

Marlin employees. This isvery important to help theemployees during their diffi-cult time.

On a parallel track, theMarlin local officials werekind enough to give me thecontact information for theMarlin parent company, THEFREEDOM GROUP and Ihave been in contact withtheir Chief Operating Offi-cer. I have made an appeal tomeet with the corporate staffof the FREEDOM GROUP inan effort to have them comehere, or me travel to NorthCarolina. My offer to havethem come here includes ameeting at the State Level,with our state officials, in aneffort to see what we can doto have them reconsider. Sen-ator Fasano is willing to helpme set up that meeting. Ihave offered personally topick up the FREEDOMGROUP at the airport todrive them to Harford if theyare willing to do so.

Although they are contem-plating my offer to comehere, I am hopeful that theywill at least allow me to gothere. At this writing, I am

still awaiting their decisionas to whether or not we canhave this meeting.

As we move forward, I cantell you that we will work toimprove our relationshipswith our top Grand Listmembers and have alreadybeen meeting with many ofthem. The key is to stay closeto each of them so we do nothave these situations occuragain. We must listen totheir concerns about howdifficult it is to do businessin Connecticut and work tohave our state officials agreeto meet and listen to ourbusinesses and their con-cerns.

This is very important forus here in North Haven inan effort to preserve jobs, fa-cilitate growth and deliverincremental tax revenue tohelp minimize the tax bur-den for our residents in fu-ture years.

I will keep you posted as towhether or not we can setthis meeting up with theFREEDOM GROUP.

Sincerely,Michael Freda

CitizenSchools16 The North Haven CitizenFriday, April 2, 2010

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Future ProblemSolvers

On Friday and Saturday,March 26, and 27, the 27th an-nual Connecticut FutureProblem Solving State Con-ference was held at E.O.Smith High School in Storrs.

The following NorthHaven teams and studentshave qualified to representConnecticut at this year’sFuture Problem Solving In-ternational Conference to beheld at the University of Wis-consin in La Crosse, fromJune 9 to ̀ 12.

Senior Division TeamCompetition Champions –Junior Charles Hoyt, sopho-mores Parker Heyl, MichaelPerrone, Emily York – coachTom Marak

Second Place Senior Divi-sion Team Competition – Ju-niors Timothy Barron, LukeChivsuk, Bradley Koval, E.Lily Seropian – coach TomMarak

Second Place Middle Divi-sion Team Competition –Freshmen Shannon Carboni,David Goodrich, AmeliaHoyt, David King– coachTom Marak

Individual CompetitionSenior Division Champion –Junior Alexandra Iezzi –coach Tom Marak

Second Place IndividualCompetition Middle Divi-sion – Freshman Chloe Ral-ston – coach Tom Marak

Individual CompetitionJunior Division Champion –5th Grader: Hilary Hoyt –coach Paul Castiglione

Costs for this year’s Inter-national Competition (in-cluding transportation,rooms and food) are expectedto be close to $1,000 per stu-dent. Students and theC.L.A.P.S. parent supportgroup have been raisingmoney to fund the trip. If youwould like to help, pleasesend your contributions toC.L.A.P.S. c/o Tom Marak at

North Haven High School,221 Elm St., North Haven, CT06473. Make checks payableto NHHS C.L.A.P.S.

The Future Problem Solv-ing Program is a yearlong ed-ucational program challeng-ing students to solve prob-lems related to topics of glob-al significance. This year’stopics were Sensory Over-load, Invasive Species, Or-phaned Children and FoodDistribution. This year’s in-ternational conference topicwill be Green Living.

For more informationabout the conference, stu-dents and/or the FPS Pro-gram please contact TomMarak at North Haven HighSchool (203) 239-1641, ext.2226, [email protected] or the Fu-ture Problem Solving Pro-gram of CT. Inc. (860) 632-2843, [email protected] or visitthe FPS web site www.FP-SPofCT.org.

University of New HavenThe following students

from North Haven werenamed to the fall 2009 dean’slist at the University of NewHaven, West Haven: LarryBuley, Samantha Del Veccio,Conner Early, Danielle Gam-bardella, Jeffrey Lazzar,Nicholas Pisani, Susan See,Michael Swanson, and Do-minique Thomas.

School lunches for the weekbeginning April 5

High SchoolDaily fee: $2.50 to $2.75Monday: Chicken Teriyaki,

steamed rice, mixed orientalvegetables.

Tuesday: Stuffed shells,steamed carrots, garlic bread.

Wednesday: ChickenParmesan, seasoned noodles,seasoned green beans.

Thursday: Beef and cheeseburrito, steamed rice, sea-soned corn.

Friday: Entrée salads, mixedgreens, assorted veggies,chicken and fresh berries.

Middle SchoolDaily fee: $2.40

Make a Difference Day

Courtesy of Bridget Austiguy-Preschel

Ridge Road Elementary School’s PTA is holding ablood drive for Make a Difference Day on Monday,April 5. The blood drive is dedicated to MadelinaLaDore, a first grade student at Ridge Road Ele-mentary School, who is leading a healthy lifethanks to anonymous blood donors. The event isbeing held at Ridge Road Elementary School,1341 Ridge Road, North Haven, from 1:45 to 6:45p.m. For an appointment, please call 1-800-Red-Cross or go to www.redcrossblood.org. Pleaseshow your support for all of those out there whocount on blood donors like you. Thank you!

Monday: Chicken nuggets,oven fries, green beans, dinnerroll.

Tuesday: French toast stickswith syrup, sausage patty, po-tato rounds, strawberry cup.

Wednesday: ChickenParmesan, seasoned pasta,mixed vegetables, orange.

Thursday: Professional De-velopment Day. Early dis-missal. No lunch service.

Friday: Gourmet rodeo burg-er (bacon, cheddar, and bar-beque), oven fries, seasonedcarrots, garden salad, cookie.

Elementary SchoolDaily fee: $2.25Monday: Baked breaded

chicken nuggets, dinner roll,mixed vegetables, dicedpineapple, chocolate pudding,milk.

Tuesday: Spicy beef andcheese burrito, fiesta rice,fresh fruit, milk.

Wednesday: Ziti and meat-balls with marinara sauce, din-ner roll, broccoli, chilled fruit,milk.

Thursday: Hot dog on a bun,baby carrots, pretzels, milk.

Friday: Cheese or pepperonipizza, fresh garden salad, fruitchoice, milk.

Senior Lunch MenuMilton FisherScholarship

The April 12 deadline forthe Milton Fisher Scholar-ship for Innovation and Cre-ativity is rapidly approach-ing. Scholarships are award-ed from the Milton FisherScholarship Fund at TheCommunity Foundation forGreater New Haven on thebasis of inventive and in-spired problem solving. Highschool juniors and seniorsand college freshmen fromConnecticut and the NewYork metropolitan area areeligible to apply. Applicationsand a complete set of guide-lines can be downloaded atwww.rbffoundation.org or bycalling The CommunityFoundation for Greater NewHaven at (203) 777-2386.

A four year award of up to$20,000 is available to the win-ners, to be paid up to $5,000each of the four years.

These scholarships wereawarded based on the com-passion and originality thesestudents showed in their so-

Scholarships

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lutions to solve problems intheir schools, communitiesor families. Some of lastyear’s winners: created artgalleries for students to ex-press themselves, conductedresearch to inspire further fo-cus on treatments on spinalcord injuries, establishedhealth programs for an over-weight community andtaught a children’s potteryclass at a local museum.Their solutions focused onthe areas of science, the arts,and social action in theircommunities.

The Milton Fisher Scholar-ship is made possiblethrough the Renee B. FisherFoundation, and is adminis-tered by The CommunityFoundation for Greater NewHaven, the region’s largestgrantmaker and charitableendowment. For more infor-mation about The Communi-ty Foundation visitwww.cfgnh.org.

ScholarshipsContinued from page 16

Family SupportServicesScholarship

There still is time for Con-necticut high school seniorsconsidering a future in one ofthe “helping professions” toapply for college funds fromthe Connecticut Funeral Di-rectors Association. Thedeadline for applications isFriday, April 9. A total ofeight $500 college scholar-ships will be presented – oneto a student in each of theState’s eight counties.

The CFDA academic schol-arship awards program sup-ports graduating high schoolseniors who are pursuing ca-reers in a profession that pro-vides emotional or medicalsupport for families. This in-cludes such fields as counsel-ing, social services, psycholo-gy, psychiatry, nursing, medi-cine, social work, gerontol-ogy, and funeral service.

The deadline for the “Fam-ily Support Services Scholar-ship” applications is Friday,April 9. To receive an applica-tion, call the Connecticut Fu-neral Directors Associationat (860) 721-0234, or (800) 919-2332, or download an applica-tion from the association’sweb site at www.ctfda.org.

To be eligible for the schol-arship program, candidatesmust:

Be a high school seniorwho will graduate in June2010;

Be a legal resident of theState of Connecticut;

Be pursuing a career thatprovides emotional, medicalor physical support for fami-lies. This includes such pro-fessions as care-giving, coun-seling, social services, psy-chology, psychiatry, nursing,medicine, social work, geron-tology, and funeral service;and

Have maintained at least aB grade point average in the10th, 11th and 12th grades.

All candidates must sub-mit the application form anda current high school tran-script. The application formmust be neat and legible, andfilled out completely.

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Elks scholarship winnerThe Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks LodgeNo. 2224, serving Hamden and North Haven, an-nounces that local student Giosue “Josh” Improtahas been named a finalist in the 2010 National MostValuable Student Scholarship. The financial awardwill be forwarded to the college or university of hischoice. Josh resides in Hamden and is currently asenior at Xavier High School in Middletown. Heserves his school as president of the Honor Societyand vice-president of the Italian Club. He is a recipi-ent of the St. Anselm Book Award, FurstenburgScholarship and the Staff Sgt. Thomas Smith Schol-arship. In serving his community, Josh has partici-pated with his parish in the “Midnight Run” program distributing sandwichesto the homeless, volunteers at the North Haven Sons and Daughters of ItalyFestival of Angels, is an after school volunteer at St. Martin de Porres Academyin New Haven, and has represented the American Legion Post 88 at the 2009Boys’ State convention serving as president.

Pet adoptionBarter Business Unlimit-

ed is presenting the north-east’s largest pet adoptionevent taking place on Friday,April 30, to Sunday, May 2, atthe Connecticut Expo Cen-ter, 265 Reverend MoodyOverpass, Hartford. Theevent is expected to findhomes for over 600 homeless

puppies, kittens, purebreds,mixes, small dogs and familydogs. Over 130 booths withpet related merchants andprofessionals offering goodsand services will be presentas well.

The “Shelter Dogs Rock”Pet Show will take place onFriday, April 30, and Satur-day, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 6p.m., and on Sunday, May 2,

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There isan admission and parkingfee.

For more informationabout the SPCA of Connecti-cut, Pet Adoption Showalong with valuable sponsor-ship and booth inform-ation, visit www.shelterpet-expo.com, [email protected] or call (203)445-9978.

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To reserve a lunch, callMary Ellen at (203) 985-2962.Reservations must be madeby noon the day before.Lunch is served at noon. Sug-gested donation is $2.

The following is a list oflunches for the week of April5 at the Senior Center:

Main menuMonday: Lentil soup,

crackers, meatloaf withmushroom gravy, whippedpotatoes, cut green beans,Kaiser roll, Mandarin or-ange slices.

Tuesday: Pineapple juice,grilled chicken filet, whiterice, Chinese vegetables,

whole wheat bread, choco-late pudding with topping.

Wednesday: Fruit punch,Swedish meatballs, butterednoodles, mixed vegetables,corn muffin, tropical fruitcup.

Thursday: Cranapplejuice, honey glazed chickenquarter, cranberry sauce,oven roasted potatoes, peasand mushrooms, wholewheat bread, sliced peaches.

Friday: Grape juice, ovenfried lightly breaded fish,lemon wedge, tartar sauce,petite peas, creamy cole slaw,whole wheat sandwich roll,apple.

Events planned at the Se-nior Center next week:

Monday, April 5Line dance, 9 a.m.Exercise, 10 a.m.Plastic bag, 10 a.m.HamdenMart, 10:30 a.m.Lunch, noonBocce, 12:30 p.m.Red Hats, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6Ceramics, 9:30 a.m.Beginning chair Yoga, 10

a.m.Hairdresser, 10:30 a.m.Lunch, noonMah Jongg, 1 p.m.Senior Songsters, 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7

Line dance, 9 a.m.Exercise, 10 a.m.Ombudsman, 10 a.m.Sing along, 10:30 a.m.Errands, 10:30 a.m.Lunch, noon

Bridge, 12:15 p.m.Bocce, 12:30 p.m.Bingo, 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 8Ceramics, 9:30 a.m.Tai Chi, 10:15 a.m.Pinochle, 10:30 a.m.Lunch, noonKnitting, 1 p.m.Intermediate Yoga, 1:30

p.mGame Day, 1:15 p.m.Interact Club, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 9Line dance, 9 a.m.Welcome committee, 9:30

a.m.Exercise, 10 a.m.Footlighters, 10 a.m.Mike Freda, 10:30 a.m.Scrabble, 10:30 a.m.Groceries, 10:30 a.m.Lunch, noonBridge, 12:15 p.m.Bocce, 12:30 p.m.Bingo, 1 p.m.

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Timothy Doheny promoted Timothy Doheny has been promoted to first vice pres-ident, senior credit administrator. He has lending au-thority for both People’s United Bank and People’sCapital & Leasing Corporation, the bank’s equipmentfinancing subsidiary. Doheny is a voting member ofthe bank’s Credit Policy Committee, Senior CreditCommittee and Commercial Finance Committee. Healso manages the Field Examination Department andCommercial Planning and is the senior credit officermonitoring Automated Clearing House and RemoteDeposit Capture credit risk. A resident of NorthHaven, Doheny is active in his community, currentlyserving as second selectman for the town and for-merly serving on the town’s Board of Finance. He coaches youth hockey, soc-cer and basketball. Doheny earned a bachelor of arts from Fairfield Universityand a masters in business administration from the University of New Haven.

Day trips:Wednesday, April 14: Fox-

woodsThursday, April 29: Sugar

(The Some Like It Hot Musi-cal), Westchester BroadwayTheater

Sunday, June 6: Light-house Cruise

Tuesday, June 22: Mohe-gan Sun

Wednesday, July 21: TheDelaney House, All You Can

Eat Lobster and ComedyShow

When registering for tripssponsored by the Joyce C.Budrow Senior Center,please remember to bring inyour emergency contact in-formation, their name andtelephone numbers (includ-ing work and cell numbers).Please note: all checks will bepayable to the North HavenSenior Center beginning in

2010.Plastic bag pocketbookLearn to make a plastic

bag pocketbook on Tuesday,April 5, at 10 a.m. Pleasebring 80 unwanted plasticgrocery bags and a crochethook size “J,” “K” or a 6.5.This project is sponsored byJanet Sola.

Mini tripA mini trip to Hamden

Mart is planned for Monday,April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Pleasecall (203) 239-5432 to reserveyour spot on the bus. The bus

will leave 189 Pool Road at ap-proximately 10:30 a.m. tostart pick-ups.

Purple Red HattersThe Purple Red Hatters

will have a non-board meet-ing on Monday, April 5, at 1p.m.

Sing Along with BillThere will be a sing along

with Bill Tedeschi who isback with all your favoriteson Wednesday, April 7, at10:30 a.m.

Ziti dinnerThe Interact Club from the

high school will provide aziti dinner and dessert alongwith Bingo on Thursday,April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., atthe high school. Transporta-tion will be provided.

Welcome CommitteeThere will be a meeting for

those interested in beingpart of the Welcome Com-mittee on Friday, April 9, at9:30 a.m. Please attend thismeeting to talk about the re-sponsibilities of such com-mittee.


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If I write in the word“Independent” on my vot-er registration card will Ibe registered as an unaffil-iated voter? No. In the Stateof Connecticut there is an“Independent” party and an“Independence” party. Theseare political parties.

How do I register as anunaffiliated voter? Regis-tering as an unaffiliated vot-er is easy. In the Box #9 areaof the State of ConnecticutMail-In Voter Registrationcard just check the box thatsays: No. I do not wish to en-roll in a party at this time - ifyou wish to register as an un-affiliated voter.

Voters are important peo-ple. They choose our leadersand determine the course ofhistory. If you haven’t regis-tered to vote, take the time todo so. Voter registrationcards can be found in thetown library, at the Recre-ational Center, at the TownClerk’s office, in the Regis-trar’s office and at our townwebsite under “Town HallDepartments – Registrars ofVoters.” The website addressis: www.town.north-haven.ct.us. If you are regis-tering to vote in NorthHaven, mail in your voterregistration card to: 18Church Street, North Haven,CT 06473.

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alternatives are strongly rec-ommended” for “birthday cel-ebrations.” Moreover,“healthy foods are stronglyrecommended” for “holidayparty menus” and “healthysnacks shall only be permit-ted in appropriate portionsizes.”

The policy also bans foodfrom being used as “an incen-tive or a reward for good be-havior or academic perform-ance,” allows only “studentsnacks and lunches” to be“stored in the classroom,” al-lows food consumption onlyduring designated snacktimes, and limits classroombeverage consumption to wa-ter.

The debate began last Octo-ber after a group of local par-ents started protesting theBoard of Education’s plan toease up on the wellness policy,which would have allowedparents and teachers morediscretion on what and whenfoods are allowed in the class-rooms.

One such parent was LanaPorter-Schmidt. “I got in-volved after I moved herefrom Hamden where mychild’s school [the Winter-green Magnet School] had nojunk food for parties,” Porter-Schmidt said. “There seemedto be a lot of parties in NorthHaven schools, and theyseemed on the excessiveside.”

“I realized last school yearthat the schools’ wellness pol-icy wasn’t really being fol-lowed,” Porter-Schmidtadded. “I just thought that wecould do better. The school

system followed up this yearand has taken great efforts toget back to following the poli-cy.”

Porter-Schmidt hoped anupdated policy would in-crease parental power. “I’dlove to strengthen the policyto give parents more controlover what their children canbe given at school,” she said.“We found one classroomwhere there were over 40events where parents provid-ed food for kids.”

Querfeld said at the time ofthe original protests she wasnot fully aware of the poten-tial childhood obesity risksposed by frequent and non-healthy classroom snacks. Toeducate herself, school ad-ministrators and local par-ents, Querfeld organized Jan-uary and March presenta-tions by Dr. MarleneSchwartz, deputy director ofthe Yale Rudd Center forFood Policy and Obesity.

“The research she showedus on how obesity rates aregrowing among children inthe past 30 years was reallyfrightening,” Querfeld said.“It made all of us start think-ing.”

When contacted, Schwartzsaid that North Haven’s po-tential policy tightening rep-resents a national trend afterthe federal government man-dated in 2006 that everyschool district involved in thenational school lunch pro-gram needed a written well-ness policy. “There are effortsacross the country to im-prove wellness policies,”Schwartz said. “What’s hap-pening in North Haven is cer-tainly not unique.”

Schwartz favors limitingclassroom celebrations to

healthy alternatives. “Therehas been a gradual shift innot recognizing the level ofoverweight children occur-ring in our school systems,”she said. “People are selfishlyonly thinking about whatthey doing and are missingthe big picture. They say ‘it’sonly one cupcake’ but thereare 20 plus birthdays a yearin a classroom, plus holidays,plus parties outside theschool.”

“My children go to Guil-ford schools where there isno food at parties,” Schwartzadded. “Instead, they havebirthday games. It doesn’ttake a whole lot of creativityto make a kid feel special.And what we find is that thekids do not even miss cup-cakes. I think parents arefeeling undermined. Parentsof overweight kids are tryingto make changes at home toteach wellness, and then theysend their kids to school andother parents walk into theclassroom and hand out cup-cakes.”

Parents opposing a strictpolicy do not believe that theschool should restrict whattheir children can and can-not to eat. “If a parent doesn’twant their children to eatwhat is brought into theclassroom, then that childdoesn’t have to eat,” said lo-cal parent Anne Benowitz.“There’s no rule that saysyou cannot abstain, but thereare parents who want every-body to abstain because oftheir kids.”

“My child doesn’t eatwheat,” Benowitz continued.“That doesn’t mean that Iwant the school to require ano-wheat policy. I just want toschool to educate my child on

how to eat properly.”Benowitz hoped to reach a

middle ground on the issue.“I’d like a more equitablecompromise, rather than oneside winning and one sidelosing,” she said.

Local parent Michelle De-felice agreed with Benowitz.“We should keep the policythe way it is,” she said. “Foodis part of our culture. We al-ways celebrate with somesort of food.”

Defelice offered a compro-mise in which all food was re-tained but parties were re-duced. “We should allow theroom captains to plan partiesthree to four times a year,”she said. “They would takeinto account allergies.”

Schwartz thought it wasunfair to ask a student to ab-stain from non-healthy foodcelebrations. “To tell a kidnot to eat a cupcake when

everybody else is eating oneis ridiculously insensitive,”she said.

Porter-Schmidt was happythat the topic was being dis-cussed by both sides. “I real-ized that most people don’teven realize we had a well-ness policy for the district,”Porter-Schmidt said. “I thinkthat as a community we cando better. I want people talk-ing about the wellness policy,and not just accepting thingsthe way they are.”

Querfeld said she believesthe Board of Education is notin favor of changing the poli-cy.

The wellness policy ismore than food guidelines,outlining nutritional educa-tion, physical education andactivity, nutrition in schoolmeals and vending machines,and staff wellness.

North HavenGarden Club

The North Haven GardenClub had a program on “TreePeonies” by Kasha Furman.Furman discussed tree peonyculture, planting techniques,soil and site requirements,pests and diseases. She notedthe differences betweenJapanese, and American treepeonies. The tree peony isChina’s national flower.Kasha is with Cricket HillGarden of Thomaston, a sev-en acre terraced garden.

They will have a Peony Festi-val Sunday, May 2, to Monday,June 14. Check their websitefor flowering times and spe-cial events.www.treepeony.com.

The Thursday, April 8,meeting will held 7 p.m. atNorth Haven First Congrega-tional Church, 28 Church St.Powerpoint presentation of2010 plants and flowers foryour gardens will be offered.

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ty has set aside funding intwo fiscal years just to get theproject underway. The$6,000,000 cost, which will befunded for two years, will beshared by the three princi-pals, with 80 percent comingfrom the federal government,10 percent from the state, and10 percent from North Haven.An official endorsementmust come from the town be-

fore design may begin ac-cording to O’Keefe.

It was then pointed out byO’Keefe that once the projectreaches the 30 percent com-pletion stage, another publichearing would have to be heldin order to discuss thespecifics. He added, “Tonightis for comments on the con-cept. It is not exact at all.There will be a time to dis-cuss the details.” With thathe offered to accept questionsfrom the audience. Samuel

Faiman, a 93-year-old resi-dent, had come to the meet-ing with pages of notes anddiagrams in regard to thetopic because his propertyhas been affected by floodingfor many years.

Referring to his propertyas “up stream,” Faiman ex-pressed concerns aboutgreater flooding of his landin the event that the replace-ment bridge should create aneven greater dam effect thanpresently exists. He said thatthe channel should be 175feet wide, but the state hadplaced fill in the channelyears ago which restricted itto 65 feet. O’Keefe said thathe understood the desire ofsome residents to remove thefill, and assured everyonethat it would be considered,but he insisted that the proj-ect could not negatively im-pact landowners up streamor down stream. “Zerochange to the water eleva-tion” in either direction islegally permissible, he saidrepeatedly.

Faiman referred to fiveproperty owners as far up-stream as Broadway who heclaimed have been dealingwith flooding for 27 yearsand admonished the messen-ger, “As long as you’re spend-ing money, do it right.” O’-Keefe responded that, “An in-depth analysis will be done.”Asking if the owners weregoing to “continue to suffer”and stating that they pay a“million dollars in taxes,”Faiman countered, “If youdo not clear the channel, wewill have to go to the Attor-ney General or Governor. Wewant help!”

Planning and ZoningChairman James Giuliettiinquired, “If the bridge is inbad shape, why would youwait another four to fiveyears?” O’Keefe said, “Thesubstructure is decent,” andsaid that temporary im-provements could be made,adding “It is safe to travelover, but permits take a longtime.” To a question aboutwidening the road leading upto the bridge, the state engi-neer said, “The town will dothat.”

Another resident askedwhether or not there wouldbe improvements made towiden the underpass of therailroad bridge near Univer-sal Drive, but he was toldthat the state had no control

of that bridge, so the bottle-neck at that point would like-ly continue.

At the First Selectman’srequest, Jonathan Bodwellindicated that the town is ap-plying for funding to milland pave Universal Drivewhich is a heavily traveledroad. He said that an extralane from the Nissan dealer-ship to the light at SackettPoint Road has been consid-ered to relieve some of thecongestion. To a different in-quiry, O’Keefe stated that ithad not yet been determinedwhether the support struc-ture for the bridge would besteel or concrete, but he saidthat they are well aware ofthe tidal waters and thebrackish water that accumu-lates there.

When a question wasposed about the $12 millioncoming from the region, O’-Keefe explained, “It is not agrant, per se.” Payments thatare made to contractorswould be reimbursed asstages of work were accom-plished on the 80-10-10 basis.He also stated that an accel-erated degree of dangercould improve the timeline,but that would be unlikelysince the bridge understruc-ture was “in good shape.” Headded that, “Although emer-gency acceleration is possi-ble, we’re nowhere near thatyet.”

In regard to a clear spanbridge versus a center pier,the state engineer said that itwould depend how it affectedthe height of the structuresince the higher the pier, themore it impacts the grade ofthe approach to the bridge,as well as the grade to adja-cent driveways leading to theroad. Unfortunately, such animpact could double the costof the project, he said. Thesafe portage of canoes wasalso mentioned, but it couldnot be a priority due to costmanagement. Safe passageunder the bridge would notbe possible, according to O’-Keefe, who said that therewas only a one foot clearanceabove the water the day ofthe hearing.

The topic of the removalof the fill came up again be-fore the meeting adjournedwhen it was pointed out thatthe work could have beendone 10 years ago, but now itwould be prohibited bystatute. There would also be

issues with wetland regula-tions. In closing, O’Keefesaid, “If we can improve theflow without hurting others,we will do so. Absolutely, hy-draulic analysis will takeplace, but it’s a very largewatershed.” In regard to thepossibility of partial re-moval of the fill he conclud-ed, “We just can’t say yet.”

YMCA programsThe Hamden/North Haven

YMCA, 1605 Sherman Ave.,Hamden, has great familyprogramming to offer.

The swim instructional les-sons range fromParent/Child, to Progressive,and private lessons. Also of-fered is a swim team for youthlooking to compete and makenew friends.

There are fitness programsfrom yoga, to Pilates, to groupfitness, and the latest crazeZumba. The YMCA offersthese programs at minimalcharge with great instruc-tors. The YMCA offers Zumbanow six times per week withthree new morning classes onMonday, Wednesday, and Fri-day at 8 a.m. Personal train-ing is also offered at afford-able rates.

Family fitness programsinclude Parent/Child Yogaand Parent/Child Zumba.

Sports programming offersclasses such as outdoor youthsoccer and outdoor tee ballfor kids, ages 3 to 8 and karatefrom ages 6 years throughadult.

Sign up for summer campat Camp Mountain Laurel forkids entering grades 1 to 8,and Summer Fun Club whichwill take place at the YMCA’smain facility for youth ages 3to 5.

The YMCA’s First AnnualHealthy Kids Day 3 Mile RoadRace and 2 Mile Family Fit-ness Walk will take place Sat-urday, April 17. Festivities in-clude the Road Race, localhealth and wellness vendors,Major League Baseball Pitch,Hit, and Run Contest foryouth, and Hamden YouthServices Community Forumpresenting “Keeping TeensHealthy, Fit and Drug Free.”

Call (203) 248-6361 for allprogram and membership in-formation. Spring session be-gins the week of April 12.YMCA facility members canbegin registering. Non-mem-bers can begin registering onMonday, April 5.


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Phil Franco welcomed at TherapeuticMassage

North Haven Therapeutic Massage & Spa Care ispleased to introduce Philip Franco, a licensed mas-sage therapist recently added to its staff. Licensedsince 2005, he is a graduate of the Connecticut Cen-ter for Massage Therapy and nationally certified intherapeutic massage and bodywork. Phil offers ap-pointments Tuesday to Friday and Saturday morn-ings or afternoons. For more information, pleasevisit www.nhtmassage.com stop in at 114 Washing-ton Ave, or contact Lisa at (203) 234-8682.

April3Saturday

The Happy Prince —Long Wharf Theatre willpresent its production of“The Happy Prince,” an Os-car Wilde fairytale, at 11a.m. and 1 p.m. on LongWharf Theatre’s Mainstage.Admission is free and dona-tions are encouraged. Seat-ing is limited. To make gen-eral admission reservations,please call the box office at(203) 787-4282.

Bowling fundraiser —Bikers Against Animal Cru-elty, Inc., will sponsor abowling fundraiser at theWallingford Bowl, 980 N.Colony Road, to be held at 1p.m. There will be drink spe-cials, prizes, and games. Allproceeds will benefit victimsof animal cruelty and neg-lect.

Music & Me — Music &Me, a music program forparents and children, ages 6months to 5 years, will hostan open house at 9:30 a.m.for its 8-week spring semes-ter at Christ LutheranChurch, 600 Shepard Ave.,Hamden. For information,call (203) 387-8390, or visitwww.marciamusiccenter.com

5 Monday

Blood drive — RidgeRoad Elementary School’sPTA is holding a blood drive

for Make a Difference Dayfrom 1:45 to 6:45 p.m. Theblood drive is dedicated toMadelina LaDore, a firstgrade student at Ridge RoadElementary School. Theevent is being held at RidgeRoad Elementary School,1341 Ridge Road. For an ap-pointment, please call 1-800-Red-Cross or go to www.red-crossblood.org.

Music & Me — Music &Me, a music program forparents and children, ages 6months to 5 years, will hostan open house at 10 a.m. forits 8-week spring semester atChrist Lutheran Church, 600Shepard Ave., Hamden. Forinformation, call (203) 387-8390, or visit www.marcia-musiccenter.com

6 Tuesday

Friendly’s family night— Come to Friendly’s onUniversal Drive with yourfamily and friends from 5 to8 p.m. Friendly’s will donate10% of the proceeds of guestchecks to Animal Haven.

8 Thursday

Elmo’s Green Thumb —Sesame Street Live “Elmo’sGreen Thumb” performs atToyota Presents OakdaleTheatre, 95 S. TurnpikeRoad, Wallingford, April 8 to11. Performances are sched-uled for Thursday, April 8, 7p.m.; Friday, April 9, 7 p.m.;Saturday, April 10, 10:30

a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday,April 11, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Formore information, call (203)265-1501. To charge ticketsby phone, call Live Nation at(877) 598-8689. Tickets mayalso be purchased online atwww.livenation.com. For in-formation online, visitwww.sesamestreetlive.com

QChamber BusinessExpo — The QuinnipiacChamber of Commerce willhold a Business Expo with avendor lunch from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., Expo hoursfrom 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., fol-lowed by a Business 2 Busi-ness from 5 to 6:30 p.m., atHoliday Inn, 201 WashingtonAve. For exhibitor informa-tion, contact [email protected] or call (203) 269-9891, or (203) 234-0032.

North Haven GardenClub — The North HavenGarden Club will meet at 7p.m. at the North HavenFirst CongregationalChurch, 28 Church St. Pow-erpoint presentation of 2010plants and flowers for yourgardens will be offered.

Paws in the Park —Paws in the Park, an infor-mal group of North Havenresidents interested in estab-lishing a dog park in thetown, will meet at 7 p.m. atthe North Haven RecreationCenter, 7 Linsley St. Poten-tial sites for the dog parkwill be discussed. If you can-not attend but are willing tobecome a working commit-tee member, please call Mar-ilyn O’Donnell at (203) 248-6466.

10Saturday

Pruning classes — Na-tureworks is presentingPruning Flowering Shrubsfor the beginner-intermedi-ate level from 2 to 4 p.m. atZion Episcopal Church, 326Notch Hill Road, NorthBranford. For more informa-tion, contact Natureworks at(203) 484-2748.

Music & Me — Music &Me, a music program forparents and children, ages 6

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Singles dance — Connecti-cut ConTacts is sponsoring adance party for singles from8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admis-sion includes a dinner buffetfrom 8 to 9:30 p.m., as well ascoffee and dessert at 11:30p.m. Dancing is to a mix ofDJ’s Top 40, soft rock, oldies,and requests. Patrons areurged to “dress to impress.”Jeans are not permitted. Forfurther information, direc-tions, or a free flyer, call (203)468-1144, or visit ConTacts’web site atwww.ctcontacts.com.

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Autism Society — TheAutism Society will meet at7:30 p.m. at the IDEA Train-ing Center conference room,20 Washington Ave. DebraDickson will present, “TheWhole Child: Sane Strategiesfor Success.” All are wel-come. There is no charge. Toreserve a seat, call SallyBrockett at (203) 234-7401, oremail to [email protected]

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they graciously offered totake care of this challengingtask.” Maureen Bilger, a pastKiwanis president, added,“This is a great opportunityfor our club to work togetherwith our younger Key andBuilder Club members. Andthis is such a great project; Ican’t wait to see the gardenwhen it’s planted. This willnot only attract butterfliesand bees but many visitors aswell.”

Photographer Ian Christ-mann will be showing a pho-to exhibit of ‘Consider theQuinnipiac’ at the State Capi-tal from April 16th throughApril 30th. Ian was the guestspeaker at the QWRA’s Annu-al meeting this past Septem-ber at the Augusta CurtisCultural Center, speakingpassionately about the 38miles of the Quinnipiac Riv-er, the abundant views, recre-ational opportunities and thevital habitats for wildlife.Please visit www.consid-erthequinnipiac.com formore details.

Next on the list is stockingfish at Red Bridge in Meri-den, which will be done dur-ing the week prior to Open-ing Day of Fishing Season onSaturday, April 17th. Thishas been an ongoing effortfor at least 18 years, and wealways invite families to helpus unload the fish. “We stockrainbow trout, which do wellin this area,” noted MaryMushinsky, QRWA ExecutiveDirector. “This stocking ef-fort helps to augment the fishin Hanover Pond and allalong the Quinnipiac River.”The QRWA would like tothank board member PeterPicone, Mike Roberts, Meri-den - Wallingford Rod andGun Club and Jon Dingle fortheir organizing efforts tosupplement CT DEP’s stock-ing of trout in the Quinnipi-ac.

We have the 40th anniver-sary of Earth Day, which isofficially April 22nd. EarthDay is a day designed to in-spire awareness and appreci-ation for the Earth’s environ-ment. The QRWA is commit-

ted to bringing people intouch with nature throughawareness, education andprograms. Join us as we cele-brate Earth Day on Saturday,April 24th within our water-shed territory in NorthHaven and Hamden.

QRWA Coordinator SandyStetson said, “I’m looking for-ward to these Earth Dayevents as they bring peopletogether and bring aware-ness about the QRWA. I getthe opportunity to chat withso many people and sharewith them about what we doto help the environment andthe many programs andevents we offer to the public.”

And to round out themonth of April, the QRWAwill be at Meriden’s 32nd An-nual Daffodil Festival, April24th and 25th, again partner-ing with Meriden Land Trustand Meriden ConservationCommission. QRWA Presi-dent Ginny Chirsky said,“This is a wonderful weekendfor Meriden and its citizens.And of course we’re in greatcompany with the LandTrust and the ConservationCommission, sharing infor-mation about the natural re-sources and recreational ac-tivities in Meriden.

Upcoming QRWA Events –Sunday, May 16, 11 am, 30thAnnual Canoe and KayakRace, launch from the DOTlot on Route 322 in Southing-ton.

The Quinnipiac River Wa-tershed Association is a 501c3organization whose missionis to restore the Quinnipiacfor the health and enjoymentof all citizens and communi-ties along its reach and to ed-ucate all students, families,individuals, businesses andgovernments to be informedstewards of the river. We pro-vide water activities, eventsin education, outreach, advo-cacy, scientific monitoring,conservation, restoration,recreation and public accessto the watershed area. Tolearn more about the QRWAand future events please visitour website atwww.qrwa.org. Thank youfor your support and remem-ber your donations are taxdeductible. – Submitted byJoAnne M. Grabinski

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Peter J. Malia presents BenjaminTrumbull’s War

Courtesy of Mary Lou Stamp

The North Haven Historical Society will host a presen-tation by local historian and author Peter J. Malia onSunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the North Haven MasonicLodge, 30 Church St.Using Benjamin Trumbull’s letters and diaries, histori-an Peter J. Malia will talk about North Haven’s Rev.Benjamin Trumbull, who served as a chaplain to Con-necticut troops during the ill-fated invasion of Canadaand the Battle of Long Island and its aftermath. Ascousin to then Governor Johnathan Trumbull, Ben-jamin Trumbull was a lightning rod on matters of religion and politics in NorthHaven and throughout Connecticut in the years leading up to the Revolution.Beloved and despised, Trumbull’s unwavering patriotism eventually earnedhim the respect of all who knew him. Following the presentation on April 11,there will be a book signing of Peter J. Malia’s new colonial history of the NewHaven area, Visible Saints. This presentation is free to the public and is hand-icap accessible.

Voices in HarmonyTwo nationally-renowned youthchoirs, The Cincin-nati Boychoir ofCincinnati, Ohio, andThe Elm City Girls’Choir of New Haven,will present “Voicesin Harmony,” a con-cert of choral musicon Saturday, April 17,at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pe-ter’s Church, 59 MainSt., Cheshire. Theprogram, which willalso include a guestperformance by theUnited Girls’ Choir ofCheshire, will featuretraditional sacredand secular choralmusic, as well asc o n t e m p o r a r yarrangements ofspirituals and folk-songs. Proceedsfrom the perform-ance will benefit theElm City Girls’ ChoirTour ScholarshipFund. Tickets will besold at the door for asuggested donation. For further information please call (203) 787-1244 or e-mail [email protected].

32 The North Haven Citizen — Friday, April 2, 2010

TOWN OF NORTH HAVENINLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION

NOTICE OF DECISIONPlease take notice that the following decisions were ren-dered by the North Haven Inland Wetlands Commissionon Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Mildred A. Wake-ley Community & Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, inRoom #2 at 7:00 PM.

1. #I10-01 Approved the application of Ronald Iannucci, Owner and Applicant,relative to 327 Skiff Street, (Map 33,Lot 157), seeking Permit ToConduct Regulated Activity. Plan Entitled: Proposed Site Plan, Lot 2, 327 Skiff Street, North Haven, CT,Prepared by John Paul Garcia & Assoc., Dated 2/1/06, rev. 1-27-10. Scale 1" = 20'. R-12 Zoning District. Subject to conditions.

2. #I10-02 Postponed to the April 28, 2010 meeting, the application of JMSARM,LLC, Michael Massimino, Applicant, Estate of William J. & YolandaHalkovetz, Richard J. Parrett, Execu-tor, Owner, relative to 191-209 NorthHill Road, (Map 14, Lot 68), seeking Permit To Conduct RegulatedActivity and Subdivision Referral. Plan Entitled: Founders Preserve -Cluster Subdivision, Prepared For JMSARM, LLC, 191-209 North HillRoad, North Haven, Connecticut, Prepared by Bennett & SmilasEngineering, Inc., Dated February 3,2010. Scale 1" = 50'. R-40 Zoning District.

EXTENSIONS: #I05-21, 190 Montowese Avenue - Approved a one (1) year extensioncontingent on Planning and Zoning approval.

LEROY C. GOULD, SECRETARY

TOWN OF NORTH HAVENZONING BOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the North Haven ZoningBoard Of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thurs-day, April 15, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mildred WakeleyCommunity and Recreation Center on Linsley Street inRoom #2 at which time and place opportunity will begiven to those who wish to be heard relative to the fol-lowing applications:1. #09-15 Application of Locust Realty Associ-

ates, LLC, Owner and Applicant,relative to 48 Giles Avenue, (Map 28,Lot 13), Appeal of a Cease &Desist Order of the Zoning Enforce-ment Officer. IG-80 Zoning District.

2. #10-07 Application of Mark Crilly, Applicant, Kenneth Rando, Owner, relative to 77 Fitch Street, (Map 17, Lot 43), perSection 2.1.1.9, requesting a front yard variance of 30' to permit a frontyard setback of 20' where 50' is required. R-20 Zoning District.

Donald Clark, Secretary

TOWN OF NORTH HAVENWELFARE DEPARTMENT

AUCTION NOTICETo Whom It May Concern:The following person(s) are owners of said propertiesremoved from the sidewalk after same was removed bythe Marshal following a lawful eviction. According to the General Statutes, State of Connecti-cut, Section 47a-42(c), these goods will be auctionedon April 05, 2010 11:00 a.m. at Uncle Bob’s Self Stor-age, Stillman Rd., North Haven, CT. Minimum biddingfor the lot will start at $50.00. All monies to be paid incash immediately following the auction.

Thomas & Susan Herd348 Skiff Street

North Haven, CT 06473

All items belonging to the above party will be disposedof at 11:30 A.M. that same day if no sale is made atauction. There will be no exceptions made whatsoever.Dated this 30th day of March 2010.

Town of North HavenWelfare Department

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WHITE Bedrm set, includes twinbed, dresser w/mirror, night-stand & desk with hutch. $350 orbest. Please call 860-324-3574

MISCELLANEOUSFOR SALE

43 VHS Disney tapes. Mint con-dition $30.

Guitar Hero 4 guitars and 5 discsEverything works. PS2. $50firm. Call 203-626-5419

MEDICAL Recliner with powerlift, blue upholstery, new-sel-dom used. $600. 203-235-0604

SPORTING GOODS &HEALTH

BASEBALL batting tee, $15.00;batting helmet (size medium),$5.00. Both in excellent condi-tion. Call 203-265-3427.

MEN’S golf shoes Size 8M Value$150 Selling for $25. Men &women fur jackets, Value $250Selling for $35. Please call 203-237-9325 after 6 o’clock

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS

Required for CT applicants. $100.

Call 203-415-1144

ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

1950 - 1970Baseball Card Collection

1950 Beckett Grading Cards.Complete sets. Wax packs.

Call (203) 686-0372

SWIMMING POOLS &SPAS

HOT TUB 6 person, 35 jets, 3pumps w/all options, full warr,NEW in wrapper cost $7000sell $3800 203.988.9915

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BOATS & MOTORS

SEA HUNT 20Ft Center Console2004. 140HP, 4 Stroke Johnsonwith trailer, In Mint Condition.Great Fishing Boat! Please Call203-265-0466

PETS & LIVESTOCK

BOXERS, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas,Labs, Yorkie-Chu, Cane Corso,Boston Terrier, Dachsunds,Malti-Poo, Yorkie-Poo. $350+.860-930-4001

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIESRare German working lines. Dad is large boned, 100+ lbs. AKC. 1st & 2nd shots, wormed &

tattooed. Nice take home puppypack. Ready Now! Seriousinquiries. $1000. (860) 655-0889

or [email protected]

KING Charles Cavalier Spaniels3 months old, ACA, 2 males,$850 each. Raised with chil-dren. 203-631-9386

YOUNG PARAKEETS & LoveBirds Free to good homes. Youmust have cage. 203- 294-4789

LAWN & GARDEN

2 Antique Jacobsen Tractorsw/attachments $300 each orbest offer. Toro Lawn PonyRototiller $500 or best offer. 5speed drill press $200/best offer.Tool chest, $150 & Lawn Trailer$300 or best. 203-214-8723

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CADILLAC CTS 2005- 29k, blue,sunroof, CD, On-Star, excellentcondition. $11,000. MUST SEE!Call Jose (203) 440-0225

OLDS Cutlass 1993 Low miles,excellent. $1675.

CHRYSLER PT Cruiser 2004Excellent 41K $5950

TOYOTA Camry 1999 Excellent.$3850. (203) 213-1142

ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles.

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TOYOTA Camry 1999 Clean, AT$3750

MAZDA Protege ‘03 SuperClean, 5spd, $3950

DODGE Caravan ‘00 86K mls,$3,550. (203) 213-1142

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000Automatic, fully loaded.

Black w/tan interior.Excellent condition. $2,950.

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TRUCKS & VANS

DODGE Caravan SE 1999 Green5 Door 7 Passenger AutomaticTinted and power windowsExcellent condition. 107,616 miAsking $2,900. 860-798-6372

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CHEVY Impala 2004- 83,000miles. Power windows, powerdoor locks, dual air control infront, remote start. Fullyloaded. Asking $4800 - accord-ing to Blue Book Fair/Good con-dition. Call (860) 621-3951

CHRYSLER Concorde 2001sedan. 6-cyl. Auto. SilverPower windows. AM/FM/cas-sette. Keyless entry. 70155k$4500.00 OBO Call 203-235-6902 ask for Bobby

MITSUBISHI 2001 Spyder Con-vertible, 109,000 miles, 4 cylin-der, manual trans, needs newor rebuilt trans, engine runsgood, A/C, power windows anddoor locks, AM/FM CD player,minor door dings and scratch-es, no rust, interior in goodshape, $2800/best. Call 860-302-8631

LOST & FOUND

FOUND Piece of jewelry at alocal restaurant. Call (203)238-3598 and describe item.

LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/yellow head from 156 ShermanAvenue, Meriden. Responds toKelby, speaks English & Span-ish. REWARD if returned. Call(203) 630-2426/(203)427-3946

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STORES & OFFICESFOR RENT

DURHAM. For Rent- 1250 sq. ft.office, 1250 sq. ft. of ware-house $1,250.00 per month.42 Ozick Drive, Durham, CT860-349-5449

RETAIL Store/Office for rent.2800 SF right on West Main St.,Meriden. $1475/mo. incl. heat &hot water. Avail. Immediately.

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MERIDEN - RESEARCH PARK-WAY 2100 square feet, loadingdock and drive in door. Veryclean. Call 203-235-3371

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MERIDEN $169,900 2 fam 3 cargarage. Some updating, cleanand ready to go. Poss sub-divwith city approval by buyer.Don’t miss out. Call P. Lane 203-235-3300

WALLINGFORD 20yr youngCol. 3BR, 1 1/2b, wood flrs,CAIR, close to center of town.Babbling brook on side of prop-erty, applcd galley kit, 1st fl FR& more $234,900, don’t missout on the tax stimulus. CallKathy 203-265-5618

YALESVILLE Gorgeous Colonialon a large level lot. Great loc.Home features 8rms, kit, LR, DR,4 or 5BRs, 3 full baths, largedeck, upper level balcony, largerooms. Much more $199,900.Call Sue or Sil for details 203-265-5618

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MERIDEN- Studio apt $500,1BR apt $600. 530 East MainSt. Call Mike (646) 642-4334

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WALLINGFORD. WHITTLESEYAVE - 2 BR, 5 rooms, 1st floor$1100 plus utils, inc Fridge,stove, washer dryer hookups,off St parking, no smoking/pets, good credit, 2 monthsecurity. Jerry 508-758-6927

WLFD 2BR, 2nd FL. $925.Remodeled. Parking. Laundry.Dep. Ref. Credit Check. NoSmoking/Pets. 203-992-7133

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Com-mons, spacious 1 & 2BR units.$725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770

YALESVILLE- Lg. 1BR apt insmall complex. Off st. parking.All appls. incl. AC. No dogs.$900 + utils. Call Don at ERAProperty World 203-272-6969

ROOMMATES

SOUTHINGTON Shared House.Quiet neighborhood. $650/mo.Utilities inc. Big yard & pool.Pets welcome. 860-919-6766

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN $100 per week. Fullyfurnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils &cable TV incld. Washer & dryeron site. No drugs or alcohol.

Please Call 203-379-5125

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMSHeat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kitprivileges, off-st park. $130/wk.+ sec or call 203-630-3823 12-8pm, www.Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util,share kit, bath & LR. Washer &dryer, off st parking. $125/week.2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591

NORTH HAVENMeadowstone Motel- Off I-91.

Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

WALLINGFORD - Single roomfor rent. $135/wk includingutilities. Call (203) 284-3786

WALLINGFORD Furn BR., fullsize bed, private BA. &entrance. All new! Off St.parking. All utilities + cable TV.Washer, dryer. On bus line. Nosmoking. All bedding & towelsinc. $225 per wk + 2 wks Sec.203-626-5786

STORES & OFFICESFOR RENT

CHESHIRE Office Space in pro-fessional center, central loca-tion. Suites 150 - 2,000 sq ftKim (203) 234-9681 or [email protected]

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN 54 North Ave2 bdrm. No pets. $725/month

Call 203-223-3983

MERIDEN Huge 5 BR ApartmentFreshly painted. Ready to rent!

Section 8 approved. $1350/mo + security. No pets.

203-650-0479

MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIALStudios, 1 BR & 2 BR

Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hrmaintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry

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MERIDEN- 1BR, 1406 HanoverAve. With appls, parking &laundry. No pets. 1 yr lease. 1.5month security. $675/mo. 203-265-7094

MERIDEN- 3 BR, 1 bath 2nd flrcompletely remodeled w/newappls, w/d hookup in apt. Sec.dep., refs., no pets. Sect 8approved. $1100/mo. Call 203-634-6507 or 203-530-6453

MERIDEN- 3BRs, 1st & 3rd flr.W/D hkup. Sect 8 appr’d. Off-stpark. No pets. $850-$975. Call860-995-9506 or 860-995-4749

MERIDEN- Nice, Spacious 1BR,appliances, parking, good loca-tion, no pets, 25 Griswold St.$795 + deposit and credit. 203-238-1890

MERIDEN-1 BR, off st. parking.Lots of closets. Avail. 4/10. Sec &refs req’d. $750/mo. Heat & HWincl. No pets. 203-238-7133

MERIDEN-East Side. Great 2 BR.Penthouse floor. Central air. Allappls. On flr laundry. Credit + 2mos. security. $800/mo. Nopets. Call 203-284-0597

MERIDEN-Terrific 1BR in ModernE. side, secure bldg in small com-plex. Lg. kit & bath, stove, fridge,DW. Deck, off st. park. $695 incl.HW. 203-284-1822 x210

MERIDEN. EAST SIDE - Huge2BR, 3rd floor, great location,must be seen, separate heat,hot water & electric, off streetparking, sec. system $750/mo+ dep. Section 8 approved.203-537-1730.

MERIDEN. Studio apts startingat $495/mo including heat &electric, on bus line, no pets.Call (203) 982-3042

SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Effi-ciency, near I-84 $135/wk. Incldheat & HW, A/C, appl’s.

Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025

WALLINGFORD 1BR., 1 bath.1st floor of two family home,Nice location, Washer/dryer,Handicap access, no pets, nosmoking. $800. 203 494-6251.

WALLINGFORD 3 BR inapartment complex. Wash-er & dryer inside unit. Car-pet & vinyl throughout.$1200/mo. Separate utilities. Call Grace (203) 464-8066.

WALLINGFORD 5 ROOMSWater, trash pickup.

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$850. 2 mo sec. (203) 265-4923

WALLINGFORD Choate areaBeautiful Victorian Home

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$725 + security. 203-265-3092

WALLINGFORD-1st floor, large2BR with character. Choatearea. HW floors, front porch,off-st-parking. $1125+utils &sec. Call 203-671-0209

CONDOMINIUMSFOR RENT

YALESVILLE On the Green1BR, 1 bath. All appliances

included. W/D, C/Heat & Air.Exercise Facility, Patio &

BBQ Area. Pets OK. $1000. Call 203-464-8066

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

CHESHIRE: 1 BR Apt in quietcountry setting. Near Rte 10.Minutes from I-691. $860.Includes heat & hot water. Sec& ref. No pets. 860-398-5425.

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HOME SWEET HOMES OffersMeriden - Studio, 1 & 2BR apts

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MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat,Elec, HW. 1st fl studio,$190/wk+sec. 1BR, 1st fl,$210/wk+sec. 203-630-3823, 12-8pm www.meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN - 1 1/2 room apart-ment for rent. H/H included.Off street parking. Security.Storage. $600 monthly. CallScott at (203)302-8760.

MERIDEN - WALLINGFORD LINELarge, 2BR Luxury condo.

Laundry. $850 + utilities. No pets. Call 203-245-9493.

MMEERRIIDDEENN 1BRStove, heat & hot water incl.Lease, sec & refs. No pets.

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MERIDEN 1BR, 3rd flr, new paint,new carpet. $700/mo + lease &sec. Call 203-996-7379 JackRegan Realty.

MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Floor. Newbath, Lg. Living Rm, dining rm.Wall to wall carpeting. 2 sunporches. No pets. $975 + utili-ties. Refs. Call (203) 530-1484

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JOHN DEERE 855 Tractor w/front load bucket, FWD.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

SOUTHINGTON. Spacious 3 BRin quiet, private area. Petsallowed. $1100. (860) 628-8224

CONDOMINIUMSFOR RENT

MERIDEN- 1 BR, spacious.Secure bldg. Laundry. No pets.Sec dep. Ample parking.$750/mo. 203-376-1259

MERIDEN- 1BR, East side, nearI-91 & Rte 15. $675+utils &Sec. (203) 671-6506

WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, clean,CA. $700. Call Quality Realty,LLC 203-949-1904

WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR. Nopets. $950. Call Quality Realty,LLC 203-949-1904

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PAVING

CCAARRAABBEETTTTAA’’SS GGRRAADDEERR SSEERRVVIICCEESSwweeeeppiinngg DDiivviissiioonn

For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs.203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970

PLUMBING

REPAIRS, fixture replacements,toilets, lavs, tub & showers,kitchens, water heaters. Callfor best pricing 203-537-1017

FFaahheeyy PPlluummbbiinngg && HHeeaattiinnggQuality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest!

A guaranteed job at a good price!Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price

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DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low ratesMajor credit cards accptd. 203-379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

POWER WASHING

PPOOWWEERR WWAASSHHIINNGGIs Spring cleaning

On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES.

Call Kevin 203-440-3279

BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial.

Quality work done. Gutterscleaned at time of power wash.

www.biggreenhomeimprovement.com

CT# 619909 203-715-2301

HOUSE Wash/Pressure WashingDeck Restoration & Refinishing

Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or860-267-4843 CT #0616406

LANDSCAPING

STUMP GRINDING Multiple stump discounts.

Fully insured. Call Mark at EagleStump Grinding 203-704-0821

BIG GREEN LANDSCAPINGNow accepting new lawn

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LAWN & GARDEN

ALLEGRO Professional Services,LLC. Lawn care, cutting, trim-ming, seasonal cleanups, etc. Affordable, insured, reliable.

203-687-1347

MASONRY

Bill Rudolph MasonryCert inst-walls, walkways, patios,

paver sealing, drainage & back-hoe work. Free est. 203-237-9577

JACK BBiiaaffoorree,, LLLLCC MMaassoonnrryyChimneys, brick, block, stonewalls, patios. In business over 50yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572

PAUL’S MASONRY - New &Repairs. Stone walls, arches,chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace.Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281

FAZO’S Mason Pool decks, patio,pavers, stone wall, steps, walks,chimneys, stucco. Repairs. FREEEST. 28 yrs exp. 10% off. 203-759-0879. CT Reg #568080

CASCIO MASONChimney Repair, Sidewalks,

Walls, Brick Work, etc.CT Reg #611774.

203-935-6213

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

MIRKEL PAINTINGExteriors from $899. Powerwash-

ing decks. Popcorn ceilings. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

PAINT PRO’SInterior/exterior painting.

Powerwashing. Free estimates.(203) 537-7060

AA--11 QQUUAALLIITTYY PPAAIINNTTIINNGGSpecializing in Wood/Aluminumsiding. Low rates. Reg#533474.

Call Dennis 203-630-0008

L & E PAINTINGSpruce Up Your Home

or Business!Professional Quality & Affordable

Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com

Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

LANDSCAPING

PERENNIAL Lawn care, yearround property maintenance.Spring clean ups, fertilizing,mowing. Call (860) 538-3847.

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLCSpring clean-ups. Top QualityWork Fully Licensed & insured 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

●Lawn Care ●Junk/Debris Removal● Mulch ● General Cleanups

● Light Hauling ● Power Washing.Will beat your current price!

No job too big or small!!203-410-3328

INTEGRATED LAWN& LAND SERVICES, LLC

Spring Special!Free power washing with a fullservice lawn maintenace pro-gram 203-537-7060 CT #61548

A & A Lawn Care-Spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, tree,shrub, debris removal #584101Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs.Spring clean-up. Quick, courteousservice. All calls returned. Lic ins.#0620397. Office 203-235-7723or Cell 860-558-5430

LANDSCAPING AND MORESPRING CLEANUPS

Dump Runs, Mowing, Rototillingand More. Great rates!!

860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511

Bill Rudolph LandscapingCert inst-walls, walkways, patios,

paver sealing, landscape design,waterscapes, edging, mulch,stone, drainage & backhoe work.Free est. 203-237-9577

QQuuaalliittyy LLaannddssccaappiinngg,, LLLLCCSpring clean-ups, Property &

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SIMPLY DISASTER RESTORATION

We are a certified water damage restoration company. Alleviate your wet problems,

just call (203) 634-1858

2 POLISH SISTERS Will clean your house.

Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339

POLISH woman can clean yourhouse, office with care. 2ndcleaning 15% off. Ins & bond-ed. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885

JENNY Experienced inhome & office cleaning.

Excellent references available 203-910-6319

CLEANING SERVICE One TimeFree Cleaning for new clientsonly. I’ll clean your house oroffice with a sparkle. Polish/English speaking. Bonded, ins.Free est. Anna (860) 299-6611

JUNK REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE!We clean Estates, homes, attics,basements, gar, yd. Spring C/U,Landscaping. Free estimates.203-535-9817/860-575-8218

10% off if you mention this ad

PETE IN THE PICKUPFor All Your Junk Removal Needs

203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATHREMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTIONTo ensure a quality job

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

LANDSCAPING

SPRING CLEAN-UPS & LAWN CARE

Now accepting new accounts.Professional Quality & Affordable

Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com

Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

HHEEDDGGEE TTRRIIMMMMIINNGGNo Hedge/shrub too big, small or

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203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

JM LAWNCAREWe Beat All Estimates

Lawn mowing, trimming. Call for free est 860-796-8168

AA KKYYLLEE LLAANNDDSSCCAAPPIINNGGAffordable lawn care in Meriden/

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SPRING CLEAN UPSStarting now!

NORM THE GARDENER(203) 265-1460

GUTTERS

GGUUTTTTEERRSS DDOONN’’TT WWOORRKKIIFF TTHHEEYY’’RREE DDIIRRTTYY

For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279

Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

HANDYPERSONS

SShhaammoocckk RRooooffiinnggAll types of remod. 30+ yrs exp.No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins220033--223377--44112244 aann LLLLCC ccoo..

ALBERT’S HOME REPAIRRoofs, decks, windows, doors

siding, flrs, sheetrock. Ins & lic.# HIC-0623837 203-592-1148

SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service“Honey-Do List Specialist” Mow-ing, Roto, Home & Yard Mainte-nance, Painting, Small Repairs,etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824

AA--11 HHAANNDDYYMMAANN PPLLUUSSCT Reg #606277.

GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

HEATING & COOLING

DON’T Freeze this WINTER!Call Duane Plumbing, heating& cooling. Annual furnace &boiler tune-ups & cleanings.Quality work. Major creditcards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

NEW ENGLAND DUCT CLEANING

HVAC Air ducts ● Dryer vents203-915-7714 Meriden, CT

neductcleaning.com

AMERICAN HHEEAATTIINNGG SSEERRVVIICCEE24 Hour emergency service.

Complete heating & AC Installa-tion & Service. Lic & insured.

Great Rates. (203) 756-5040

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HHoommee DDooccttoorrAll Carpentry, custom home build-

ing to repairs. You name we do it.Since 1949 family run. #573358.203-639-8389

CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Decks, multi-family/rental proper-ty rehabs & all types of homeimprovements. 30 yrs exp. Lic &ins. #0673083. Call 203-213-0033

COMPUTER SERVICES

HELP with all your HomeComputing needs. Com-plete customer satisfaction.

Homecomputerhelper.net 860-426-8122

DECKS

CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Decks, multi-family/rental proper-ty rehabs & all types of homeimprovements. 30 yrs exp. Lic &ins. #0673083. Call 203-213-0033

MATTSON Home ImprovementAffordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured.

CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

DUMPSTERS

15 yard roll-off Dumpsters $350 20 yard roll-off Dumpsters $450

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ELECTRICAL SERVICE

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

24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

FENCING

Cornerstone FFeennccee & Orna-mental Gates. All types offence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert.Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

GUTTERS

HHIIGGHHLLAANNDDCCOONNTTRRAACCTTOORR..CCOOMMSeamless Gutters/Downspouts

Gutter cleaning/repairsCall today for free estimate.

CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates.

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

ATTIC & BASEMENTSCLEANED

A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, hedgetrimming, dumpster rental,tree shrub, debris removal,#584101. Free estimates. Jim203-237-6638

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

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HOUSE CLEAN Outs, GaragesBasements, Attics, Yards

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

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Pharmacy TechnicianPart time

MidState Medical Center is a progressive communi-ty hospital with an opening for an enthusiastic andambitious individual to work in our "team-oriented"environment. We are committed to creating a work-place that thrives on caring, respect and teamwork.

The Pharmacy Technician will assist registeredpharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distri-bution of sterile and non-sterile medications. Otherresponsibilities include maintaining records andinventory as well as ensuring medications are readyand available for patient administration.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma orequivalent. Associates Degree in a Pharmacy Tech-nician program is preferred. Minimum of one year ofprevious hospital pharmacy experience is highlydesirable. Good analytical and communication skillsrequired.

HOURS: 8 hours every other weekend includinginterim full time staffing coverage, primarily daycoverage, flexibility required.

To find out more about MidState Medical Centerand to apply on-line, visit our website:

www.midstatemedical.orgaffirmative action- equal opportunity employer

RN, MDS Coordinator/InfectionControl Nurse

40 hrs, Mon - Fri, No WeekendsMDS experience preferred

RN (SNF Unit)32 hrs, 11 p - 7 a, No Weekends

Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choicefor excellence in senior residential Healthcare serv-ices, is seeking compassionate, energetic, qualifiedR.N.’s for the above positions. MMCI offers verycompetitive wages & benefits, incl. pension plan &non-contributory health & dental for employee, life,& disability insurances. Drug testing & criminalbackground check req’d. Applicants must be CTlic’d. If you are willing to go the extra mile for yourpatients & are truly interested in person-centeredcare, please apply to:

Personnel ManagerMiller Memorial Community, Inc.

360 Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 Fax 203.630.3714

or email: [email protected]

MEDICAL CAREERSMEDICAL CAREERSPHYSICAL THERAPIST part

time future full time Orthope-dic and Sports Medicine inBristol, CT Opportunity forindividual patient care andgrowth with a specialized man-ual therapist- email [email protected]

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST - Flexi-ble, Exp’d Team Player. PT/FT,PC Knowledge Req. DentrixSoftware and Word a plus. FaxResumes: 203-272-9886

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SERVICES OFFERED

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For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs.203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970

Cornerstone FFeennccee & Orna-mental Gates. All types offence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert.Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

SIDING

Gonzalez Construction

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

203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured.

CT Reg.# 577319

FIDERIO & SONSSiding, roofing, windows,

decks, sunrooms, additions.

203-237-0350CT Reg. #516790

TOP SOILSAND & FILL

BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESHScreened Top Soil. Fill, Sand &Stone, Mulch. Picked up ordelivered. No minimum. CariatiDevelopers, Inc. 860-681-3991

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATINGDry farm screened topsoil

and colored mulch. 220033--226699--00113355

TREE SERVICES

LANDSCAPING AND MORETree Removal & much more.

Shrub & hedge trimming. Give us a call - we do it all!

860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511

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TREE CUTTING, StumpGrinding, Wood Chipping,Bucket work, Fully Insured,Free Estimates. Call any-time 860-628-8830

1st Run

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

LAVIGNE’STREE SERVICE

IN BUSINESS 29 YRS.Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates.Fully insured. 203-294-1775

POWER WASHING

AA--11 QQuuaalliittyy PPoowweerrwwaasshhiinnggHHOOTT WWAATTEERR,, LLOOWW RRAATTEESS

Call Dennis 203-630-0008

OTHERS Wash - We Clean! Gut-ter black lines, green mold, blackmildew, dirt, grease, grime gone!203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000thepowerwashingkings.com

ROOFING

ORTIZ ROOFING & SIDING

Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774.

203-935-6213 or 203-815-6644

FIDERIO & SONSSiding, roofing, windows, decks,

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

RRooooffss RR UUssNew/repairs/rubber/siding

utters, remodeling. Since 1949 family run. #573358.

Call 203-639-8389

C&M CONSTRUCTIONTo ensure a quality job

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

SShhaammoocckk RRooooffiinnggAll types of remod. 30+ yrs exp.

No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins220033--223377--44112244 aann LLLLCC ccoo

HHIIGGHHLLAANNDDCCOONNTTRRAACCTTOORR..CCOOMMRoofing, Siding & Gutters

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

22

220033--226699--33555599New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs

lic#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

GonzalezConstruction

★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★

Roofing, siding, windows, decks,

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

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

CT Reg# 577319

HELP WANTED

RECEPTIONISTS for medicaloffice in Southington. Part timepositions. Medical office expe-rience preferred. Must be ableto multi-task well in a fastpaced environment. Call 860-378-2811. Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

ROOFER FOREMAN m/f Con-struction/Remodeling. 2 yrsExperience. EDPM. Flat roof,shingle. CT license req. FaxResume: 203-238-3130.

SSHHIIPPPPIINNGG PPEERRSSOONNMust drive forklift. Hours:

8am-4pm. Call 203-272-2622

TTooooll && DDiiee MMaakkeerr

Manufacturer of medical & highend commercial productsseeks experienced individualsfor all shifts. Company offers an excellent,

as well as unique, benefits package.

Contact:Acme Monaco Corporation

75 Winchell RoadNew Britain, CT 06052

Fax (860) 827-9982Email:

[email protected]

HELP WANTED

LLAABBOORREERRFor excavating co. Must be reli-able & have driver’s license.203- 379-0193

MECHANIC-Experienced onlawnmower, tractors, chain-saws, power equipment. FullTime. Call 203-294-1763

MEDICAL BILLING Specialist-Hartford- full-time for Multi-specialty group CentralBilling Dept. 3+ yrs. exp. req.Certified coder a plus. Excel-lent benefits. Competitivewages. Fax resume to 860-714-8140.

RESTAURANT in Wallingford,CT seeks First Line Supervisor/Manager of Food Preparationand Serving Workers. Respon-sibilities to include managingwaitstaff and training kitchenstaff in Italian specialty foods.Additional responsibilitiesinvolve food purchasing andstaff scheduling. The pay rateis $21.26/hr. Please send coverletter, resume and references to:

Serafino’s Restaurant 72 South Turnpike Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492

HELP WANTED

CCNNAAMontowese Health & Rehab

Center is seeking CNA for ther-apy transport position 8:30 -3:30. Apply in person 163 Quin-nipiac Ave., North Haven, CT.

FAST Growing InsuranceAgency seeking highly moti-vated people person, no exp.necessary, computer skills amust. Part-time w/full-timepotential. Email resume [email protected]

FIRST Connecticut CU (Wallingford) is seeking a part-time Member ServiceRep/Teller. Cash handlingexperience and excellent mem-ber service skills are a must.PC knowledge required.

E-mail resume to [email protected] Opportunity Employer

WWAATTEERR QQUUAALLIITTYYIINNSSPPEECCTTOORR

Performs responsible spe-cialized work in protectingthe quality of the watersupply and distribution sys-tem for the Town ofWallingford, CT. Requiresan Associate’s degree in anenvironmental science orsanitary engineering, plus 3years of experience in awater utility. Successfulcandidates must have avalid Connecticut driver’slicense and be in possessionor be eligible for a Class IWater Treatment Plant or Dis-tribution System OperatorCertification and Certifica-tion as a General BackflowPreventer, Tester andCross-Connection SurveyInspector issued by theState of Connecticut. TheTown offers a competitivepay rate of $21.75-$26-43per hour plus an excellentfringe benefit package.Applications or resumes willbe accepted until April 30,2010 (or the date of receipt ofthe 50th application) at thefollowing address: PersonnelDepartment, Town ofWallingford, 45 South MainSt., Wallingford, CT 06492.Phone: (203) 294-2080 Fax:(203) 294-2084. EOE

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HELP WANTED

CARPET CLEANERSMANAGEMENT TRAINEES

NEEDEDOur Waterbury branch isoverloaded with springfever cleaning customers.We need 10 sharp, hardwork-ing people to train for carpetcleaning and managementpositions. Must have yourown vehicle and excellentwork ethic. Full time perma-nent work. $400-$1500/wk.Call Mon. or Tues. to scheduleinterview. 203-759-0677

CLERK TYPIST 17.5 midday hrs/flexible. Mon-Fri. Answer phones, fax, mail,file. Excellent typing skills.1-800-833-3688 Meriden Area.

EEdduuccaattiioonn MMaannaaggeerrAssist in the supervision andimplementation of the childeducation requirements.Must specialize in a specificcontent area such as health,family services, nutrition, dis-abilities, parent education/involvement and infant /tod-dler and/or pre-school. B.S.in Early childhood or specialEducation + 3 years of exp. inearly childhood or relatedfield. Update Physical/TBTest required. $42,494 /yr.40 hrs/wk. Apply at

NNeeww OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess IInncc..223322 NNoorrtthh EEllmm SStt..

WWaatteerrbbuurryy,, CCTT 0066770022or email resume to

[email protected]

ELECTRO-MECHANICALASSEMBLER

Manufacturer of large equip-ment seeks experienced indi-vidual with mechanical apti-tude for heavy assembly work.Background in automotive ormilitary heavy vehicles helpful.Located in Wallingford. Excel-lent benefits. Send resume &hourly rate history to: P.O. Box566, Durham, CT 06422 oremail:[email protected]

LOST Or Found. The Record-Journal will run your lost orfound ad FREE in ourMarketplace Section! Call 203-238-1953 for details.

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD What a nicehome! 3BR 2b Raised Ranch, cor-ner lot. FP and walk-out & FR inLL, garage, nice deck off diningarea. Come see, lovely curbappeal & more, many updates$299,000. Kathy 203-272-1234

CONDOMINIUMSFOR SALE

WALLINGFORD Awesome unit!Natural light shines throughthe atrium window. Open flrplan, MBR has whlpl tub, WIcloset, OS 2 car garage, MLlaundry. $222,900. Call PatBurke 203-265-5618

MERIDEN $169,900 3BR, 1 ½bath, 1700 sq.ft. Townhousepriced to sell. All new inside.Call Galleria R.E. 203-671-2223

MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 bathsin desirable Windingbrook.Garage, finished basement,walk up attic, f/p, deck. Thisprivate community offers pool,clubhouse, tennis, basketball,putting green, individual gar-den plots. $189,900. Call 203-506-1583

HELP WANTED

CAKE DECORATOR To make anddecorate ice cream cakes atDQ. Experience required. Seriousinquiries only. Apply in person atDairy Queen, 956 Broad St.,Meriden, CT. Ask for owner.

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