11-10-2011 Berlin Citizen by Ryan Millner

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Volume 15, Number 45

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Meet the Town Council-elect The Nov. 8 election returned incumbent Town Council members to office. Retaining its majority, Democrats who will return are: Mayor Adam Salina, Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli, as well as councilors Rachel Rochette and William Rasmussen. Also joining the Democrat contingent is former two-term councilor William Watson III. The Republican portion

of the panel will include incumbent Councilor David Evans and newcomer Eric Buhrendorf. Republican candidates Charles Paonessa and Frances Geschimsky were not successful. The Board of Assessment Appeals seats Democrat Michael Anderson and Republican Karen Maier Drost. The Police Commission seats two Democrats,

Bradford J. Parsons and Ryan T. Zelek and returns Republican Robert Peters. Richard Rampone was defeated. Irene H. Matulis returns to the Board of Education, joined by newcomer Timothy J. Oakes. For complete election coverage go to www.berlin citizen.com.

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Vietnam vet’s heroism displayed at Hubbard By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

This Veterans Day, a promise to a Gold Star mother will be kept. Lillian DeMore cherished every medal and award her son Michael DeMore received for his duty in Vietnam. Michael, a non commissioned Army officer died in that war at 24. He earned a Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star. He “heroically gave his life while try- DeMore ing to aid wounded soldiers,” according to a new display about DeMore to be installed at Hubbard Elementary School. A dedication of the display will take place at the school tomorrow, Nov. 11, during Veterans Day activities. “Maybe the kids will get an understanding” about the Vietnam era, said Marilyn Morrill, a cousin to Michael, and one of only two remaining relatives. She along with cousin, Louise Baccaro,

asked Dick Benson, also a Vietnam era veteran, to help them with a project that would preserve Michael’s memory and perhaps add to the history of those difficult times. “This way, Michael will not be forgotten.” Benson talked about his involvement. “I made a commitment to Lily that the items would be preserved at a place special to Michael.” Lillian DeMore died last winter at the age of 94. Benson and Michael DeMore grew up together, eventually ended up in the service at about the same time and shipped out to Vietnam. Michael left in July 1969. He would be killed three weeks later. That event was part of a particularly dark time in Berlin’s history. Within the course of the next three months, two more young men, Robert E. Bittner and Michael J. Dinda would also be lost in the war. Benson, also a Purple Heart recipient, would be seriously injured a few months later. In November 2006, the town rededicated a recreational complex at East Berlin as the Bittner, DeMore, Dinda Pool. A granite monument in their

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Louise Baccaro, left, and Marilyn Morrill, will donate this display to Hubbard Elementary School on Veterans Day. It holds awards given to their cousin Michael DeMore, who was killed in the Vietnam war. memory was placed at the corner of the park. Michael DeMore was the only child of Lillian and George DeMore. He loved his days at Hubbard school and eventually went on to higher education that included a de-

gree from Fairfield University. He planned to study law at Trinity College, but it looked “inevitable” that he would be called to service and so he signed on, Morrill said. Some of Michael’s medals had been preserved in a

“shadow box” but his Purple Heart, silver and bronze star certificates still needed a home. Ultimately a display case, with most of his awards, was put together. It

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Berlin Public Schools has scheduled a Veterans’ Day program for Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at McGee Middle School. Parents, students and the public are welcome.

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The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin, Inc., along with The Berlin Citizen, has scheduled its third annual Outdoor Holiday House Decorating Contest. Residents who enjoy decorating the outside of their homes are encouraged to enter the contest. The Berlin Juniors and The Citizen invite the community to vote for their favorites. The three homes with the most votes will receive a $100, $50 or $25 gift certificate to the Berlin based business of their choice. “Last year we continued to get praise from the community who enjoyed this won-

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Shelter a secure setting after storm By Amy Prescher Special to The Citizen Elizabeth Browne of the Webster Heights section of Berlin had a rough Sunday night, Oct. 30, without power and temperatures dipping below freezing. “I went to

bed with my clothes on and covered up with extra blankets, but woke up every couple of hours to the sound of trees cracking in the yard.” On Monday, fed up with cold soup, she decided to get a warm meal at the McGee Middle School emergency

shelter. “It wasn’t easy to find help,” she said. “People no longer have transistor radios and just try to find town numbers in the telephone book these days. I finally called 911 to get the information I needed.”

Browne’s daughter, Kathleen Harrington, spent Sunday night at McGee School with an elderly companion in her care. “Berlin came through for us,” she said. “There were nice new pillows, fleece blankets and someone who came around to tuck us all in.” She praised Town Manager Denise McNair, who helped set up cots and brought in doughnuts on Monday morning. The facility itself was comfortable until 4:30 a.m. when the air con-

ditioning suddenly came on and the cots had to be moved into the hallway to get out of the freezing cafeteria. Small children and six or seven elderly people were put up in separate faculty lounges to keep them warm. About 50 residents stopped in at lunchtime on Monday for a warm slice of pizza, coffee and cookies. Bob Gordona, 96, of Kensington was brought in by his daughter.

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Town carries on in wake of storm By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

The Oct. 29 storm caused problems ranging from inconveniences to serious property damage. There were no local deaths directly attributable to the rare Nor’easter. Lesser — but still distressing issues — were mostly related to tree dam-

age and power outages. Deputy Chief John Klett at the Berlin Police Department described a busy week that required putting an extra person on dispatch in order to handle the volume of calls. At the height of the storm, a third dispatcher was placed at a firehouse call center. The number of inquiries police received was

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“off the chart,” he said. Most of the calls were in regards to problems with trees, wires and blocked roads. A shoving match at a line at a Valero gas station did require police intervention, Klett said. There also were a number of fender-benders, due primarily to black ice. Of course, downed traffic lights caused motorists plenty of uncertainty. On the Berlin Turnpike, police barricaded crosscuts, in an at-

tempt to minimize problems. A fatality, Oct. 31, near the Irving station, was not related to weather or road conditions, Klett said. The town opened a shelter at McGee Middle School. As many as 50 people came for lunch at one point and more than two dozen stayed overnight, according to Town Manager Denise McNair. Kensington Fire Rescue offered water to residents in need.

Residents sent many photos to The Citizen in the days after the Oct. 29 blizzard. Scenes from the storm displayed on pages 4 and 5 were contributed by Amy Prescher, Antoinette Morante, Jay Ritter, and Katherine Hannon.

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loy has announced that President Barack Obama authorized additional FEMA assistance for Connecticut. Salina said there will be a curbside pick-up scheduled for storm debris sometime in the next couple of weeks. Most areas of town were restored by the end of last week, by Friday outages were down to a few hundred customers and many of those customers were resolved by the next day. The National Guard assisted in some restoration efforts, for instance, overseeing operations at a sewer pumping station on Middletown Road. Salina said the guard stays out on an assign-

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Storm Alfred doesn’t dampen soldier’s leave By Amy Prescher Special to The Citizen

Private First Class Mike Landon, a 2009 graduate of Berlin High School, did not expect to spend his Landon two-week leave from active duty in Afghanistan in the war zone left behind by Winter Storm Alfred.

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misses American food, his dog Scooter, sleeping in and hanging out with his buddies. He was anxious to get back to the states to celebrate his 21st birthday, belatedly, with a real drink rather than a root beer which is par for the course when stationed at a combat outpost. Landon’s camp is located outside Khandahar in the Arghandab River Valley of southern Afghanistan. “Most people think it’s a desert, but it’s more like Vietnam. There is a lot of

guished himself by intrepid actions on Aug. 20, 1969, while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry. On that date, the company was conducting a search and clear operation near Phu Vinh Dong, when it encountered a large North Vietnamese Army Force. In the ensuing battle, Sergeant DeMore unhesitatingly exposed himself to the insurgents in order to supervise the evacuation of casualties. As the enemy fire increased, it became increasingly difficult to remove the wounded from the field. With complete disregard for his personal safe-

ty, Sergeant DeMore ran forward, drawing the hostile fire upon himself and enabling other members of the unit to evacuate the casualties. At this time, he was critically wounded but continued to maneuver on an enemy bunker and succeeded in silencing the emplacement with hand grenades.” The statement continues with gruesome details of DeMore’s wounding as he tried to help others. It concludes: “His courageous and timely actions were directly responsible for saving the lives of his fellow soldiers.”

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“Even with the power outage, I’d rather be home,” he said. As of Nov. 2, he hadn’t had a hot, home-cooked meal. He heads back to Afghanistan Nov. 10. Landon will fly to Atlanta, then on to Germany, Kuwait, and Khandahar, and finally take a helicopter back to his outpost. He won’t be back in Berlin until May of next year. When his tour is completed, Landon plans to attend school to become a motorcycle tech specialist. In Afghanistan, Landon

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November 11th veterans’ event

The Berlin Veterans’ Commission has scheduled a Veterans Day program for Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the monument on Worthington Ridge. Major Anthony F. Beat-

man, Iraq war veteran, is scheduled to speak. Beatman has been in the Connecticut National Guard for over 15 years and is in the 143rd Area Support Group in Middletown. He recently returned

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from service in Iraq, serving as the executive officer of the 118th Mutli-functional Medical Battalion. A resident of Berlin, Beatman is the owner of Beatman & Associates, LLC of Berlin and Accounting Solutions Unlimited, LLC in North Haven. He also teaches accounting classes at Central Connecticut State University. Refreshments will be served at the American Legion on Porters Pass immediately following the program.

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Peter Galgano, Jr., of Berlin, has been awarded the William J. P o m f r e t award. Galgano, a veter- Galgano an of the Armed Forces, received the award for selfless devotion to public service. Galgano, a Vietnam veteran, served from 1966 to 1970 and was discharged as sergeant E-5. Previously, he was the recipient of the Marine Corps League’s prestigious “Department of Connecticut Marine of the Year” for his involvement with the Military Funeral Honors Detail, Wake Service, and creating a DVD given to 300 funeral directors in Connecticut to show families their potential benefits. He also was web sergeant and public relations officer. When Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines in Plainville, returned from Fallujah, Iraq, the Marines of Charlie Company named Galgano the “2006 Marine Corps Veteran of the Year” for es-

tablishing a website for Marines in Iraq to see and communicate with their families in Connecticut. Galgano also organized Charlie Company’s homecoming from Iraq and created a DVD of the 200 returning Marines. In 2008, Galgano was public relations chairman for bringing the largest traveling Vietnam Wall to Rentschler Field in East Hartford. He also was instrumental in bringing up the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team and the Drum and Bugle Corp. Presently, Galagano is active with: the Marine Corps League, in New Britain, Meriden, and the state; the VFW Post 10732, in Berlin; the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 120 in East Hartford; the Town of Berlin Veterans’ Commission; the Special Veterans Advisory Committee for Senator Richard Blumenthal; as the Veterans’ Outreach Coordinator at Middlesex Community College; and as staff advisor for the Middlesex Community College Veterans Club. Last November, Middlesex Community College dedicated its new Veterans’ OASIS Center, a place where students who are veterans can congregate, study or seek assistance from Galgano. Today there are over 100 veterans using the OASIS Center where Galgano is director.

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ment such as that, in order to ensure there are no overnight issues. The week included daily conference calls with U.S. Representative John Larson, for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district as well as with the governor’s office. Salina said the tone of the daily conference calls with the governor’s office changed over time. In the early days, there was patience and understanding — the storm was an unprecedented situation. However, by day three and four, “people were upset, there was frustration and anger” with the delay in restoration, Salina said.

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Volunteers make a difference

This is the place where you can find opportunities to help others in your community. This is also the place where we publish photos and stories about local volunteer efforts that have made a difference. Tell us more about your organization and what part volunteers play in its success. Contact us at news@theberlincitizen.com.

Road to Recovery

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments, through its Road to Recovery program. Treatments patients are often too sick to drive. A cancer patient who receives radiation therapy might require between 20 to 30 trips to the

clinic within six weeks. Chemotherapy patients might receive weekly treatments for up to a year. Volunteers receive training, orientation and are asked to volunteer for at least one hour, one day, once a month. The Road to Recovery program will match driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; availability with the needs of patients. For more information or to volunteer, contact Bonnie Baldwin at (203) 563-1529 or bonnie.baldwin@cancer.org.

making a positive impact in the lives of local residents facing life-limiting illness VNA HealthCare Hospice volunteers play an important role in terms of being directly involved in patient care. Vo l u n t e e r s perfor m tasks such as staying with a patient so the family can take a break, providing companionship to hospice patients and their caregivers, running errands for a patient and/or family members, providing administrative office support among other things. Training classes are available for those interested in becoming a hospice volun-

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Prayer shawls The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. Call the church, (860) 8284222, for the meeting location.

Saint Gabriel’s Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. The worship service is dignified

Christian Life Church

Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., has scheduled a free Thanksgiving dinner for Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. Please call the church at (860) 828-5105 by Tuesday, Nov. 15 to reserve as seating is limited.

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The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and

the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information call John Simeone at (860) 8280794.

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School News

Educational Edge

Hubbard Elementary School is participating in the Educational Edge Program through Roger’s Marketplace. Receipts from Roger’s Marketplace will be redeemed for educational equipment for the school. Please send receipts dated from Oct. 28 through April 7 to: Hubbard Elementary School, 139 Grove St., East Berlin, CT 06023, attn: Diana Bisson, Educational Edge coordinator.

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Redcoat Blankets The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Night Graduation Party Committee has Redcoat Blankets for purchase. The blankets are red and white knit with Berlin Redcoats lettering with the Redcoat logo. They are 63” x 63”. For more information and to order, contact franmazzarella@gmail.com or (860) 828-5141. Flamingo fundraiser The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Nigh Graduation Committee has coordinated a Flamingo Flocking fundraiser. To arrange to have a flock of bright pink flamingos fly to a Berlin family or friend, call (860) 8291314 or (860) 828-8087. Reflective Signs The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective house signs for sale. You’ve seen them all over Berlin. These reflective signs can help emergency responders quickly locate your house in the case of an emergency. They make great gifts for family and friends. For more information and to place an order, contact Lori Freeland at (860) 829-0471.

Obituaries Regina Chambrello Regina “Reggie” (Bolduc) Chambrello, 70, of Kensi n g t o n , passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on Dec. 30, 1940 in Lewiston, Maine and was the daughter of the late Lionel and Mariette (Marie) Bolduc. She grew up in New Britain, and moved to Kensington, where she remained a resident for the last 45 years. Reggie was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who loved to spend time with her family and gave gentle guidance, love, and support to any one in need. She loved to read, play the piano, go camping with family, crochet blankets to match the bedrooms and living rooms of her children and grandchildren, and spend time on Wednesday Nights with close friends for Bingo, the casino and, of course, Elvis. Reggie is survived by her husband Patrick Chambrello, Sr., of Kensington; her sister Lorraine and her husband Richard Mauran of Monticello, Fla.; her brother Ron Bolduc, of Plainville; her son Patrick Chambrello, Jr. and his wife Karen, of Rocky Hill; her daughters Regina Lee Taylor and Lori Morin, of Kensington; her son Joseph Chambrello and his wife Michele, of Kensington. She is also survived by her grandchildren Shannon, Patrick, Chester, Kayla, Jenna, Robert, Nicole, and

Brooke, as well as one greatgrandchild, Dionell and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Nov.4, 2011 at the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Dr. Wallingford, CT 06492. To light a candle or send a condolence, www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy Molnar Dorothy (Place) Molnar, 87, of Kensington, entered eternal life on Nov. 3, 2011 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Wife of the late Joseph Molnar, she is survived by three children, Karen Gruters and her husband Robert of Virginia, Kenneth Molnar and his wife Judy of New Jersey, and Keith Molnar and Paula Calafiore of Kensington. Always smiling, “Dot” Molnar knew how to have a good time. She loved playing games, from setback to mahjong, passing this love of fun on to her beloved grandchildren Denise and Christine Molnar, Jeff, Kara, and Kevin Gruters, Kellie and Michelle Molnar; and her great-grandchildren Christopher and Isabel Gruters. Dorothy Molnar was the light that brought her family together, and she will be deeply missed. Services were held Nov. 7, 2011 at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial was at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, New

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Robert Westman Robert Westman, 85, of Kensington, widower of Virginia M. (Albrecht) We s t m a n , died Nov. 4, 2011 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Carl and the late Gertrude (Hasselmark) Westman, he graduated from New Britain High School, served in the U.S. Navy, and was employed at The Stanley Works for 44 years before his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul Church, and the Board of Directors of New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Donna Westman of Newington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and William Guite of Kensington and Gale and Fred Reindl of Kensington; two brothers, George Westman of Hartford and Russell Westman in California; six grandchildren, Heather Misterka and her husband Tim, Kevin Guite, Brian Guite and his wife Haley, Andrew Reindl and his fiancé Julianne Arigno, David Reindl, and Ashley Westman; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Barbara Larese and her family. Services were held Nov. 8, 2011 from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St.

Paul Church, Kensington. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations to St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT 06037, or to New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington, CT 06037.

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CitizenOpinion level next season, so soccer may be the team to watch in Berlin over the next couple of years. Way to go guys. Nancy Kennure Berlin

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Soccer kudos

To the editor: I would like to say congratulations to Coach Sal and the Berlin High School boys junior varsity soccer team for their second consecutive undefeated season. Junior varsity teams at the high school don’t get much recognition but this team deserves to be mentioned for their accomplishment. Most of the team will most likely move to the varsity

To the editor: The Friends of Berlin Golf committee members would like to thank everyone – the tee sponsors, the raffle prize donors, and the golfers – who made our second annual tournament a success. The boys and girls of the Berlin High School golf teams greatly appreciate your support and generosity. Thank you again for a great day of golf. Friends of Berlin Golf Committee

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Commentary

Emergency communications from the governor’s office (Gov. Dannel P. Malloy updated media and the public with a series of communications during the lead-up to the Oct. 29 storm, and in the Malloy days that followed. There were daily conference calls with municipalities as well as morning press conferences with updates during the day. Here are a few of the measures he took as outlined in press releases from the governor’s office. These provide a timeline of concerns and activity.) Oct. 28 — Malloy warns residents to be prepared for possible power outages this weekend due to heavy snow.

Government Meetings

Thursday, Nov. 10 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 Economic Development, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Public Health Nursing Services VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 6:30 p.m.

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Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m.

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“Without ringing the alarm bells about snow in Connecticut, the reason I’m warning residents about this particular storm is because of the possibility of power outages,” said Malloy. “So today and tonight, think about what you’d need if the power went out – batteries, batterypowered radios, flashlights and of course ways to keep warm – extra clothing and blankets and be sure to check your generator if you have one. Hopefully this won’t be a blockbuster storm, but it is rare to have this type of potential so early in the season.” Oct. 29 — The state of emergency declaration Governor Malloy signed Saturday in response to this weekend’s severe snowstorm provides him with certain emergency powers he may utilize in response, including the suspension or modification of certain state statutes. In advance of possible power outages due to the forecast heavy, wet snow, Malloy will open the Emergency Operations Center at the Hartford Armory on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 — Malloy has requested an emergency declaration from President Obama to assist with clean up and recovery efforts for the record storm that hit the state yesterday. If granted,

the declaration would give the state access to direct federal assistance, as well as reimbursement for 75 percent of certain emergency protective measures. “Connecticut is now in the very first stages of recovering from a storm of a magnitude and at a time of year that we have never experienced before. Hundreds of thousands of households are without power or heat, travel conditions remain dangerous, and damage to our electric infrastructure continues,” said Governor Malloy. “I have asked President Obama for federal assistance, and I am urging Connecticut residents to stay off the roads, let tree and DOT crews get out there, clean up and assess the damage.” State urges food and water safety precaution during storm recovery. With thousands of households in the state without power, it is important to take precaution with food that has spoiled or water that has been contaminated. Oct. 31 — Following Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra’s decision urging Hartford families and children to abstain from trick-or-treating in the city tonight, Malloy announced that the Governor’s Residence, typically a

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Power company timeline of the restoration process (Connecticut Light & Power press releases provide a timeline of what happened and how the power company addressed issues after the Oct. 29 snow storm hit the state. CL&P headquarters are in Berlin, including its Emergency Operations Center. The following excerpts from press releases over the past week also contain information that residents may find valuable as they go about their own personal recovery from the storm; i.e. waiving of late fees on electric bills and flexible payment programs.) Oct. 29 — As the October nor’easter makes its way through the state, Connecticut Light and Power has opened its Emergency Operations Center in Berlin. Over 200 CL&P line and tree crews are working to restore power to customers affected by outages

and the company is in the process of securing additional help. “As was predicted, the heavy, wet snow is weighing down the trees and creating issues across the state,” said Al Roy, CL&P’s manager of Emergency Management. “Our crews and support staff continue to respond as the storm moves through and we are communicating with town and state officials to coordinate efforts.” CL&P will be assessing storm damage as soon as it is safe to do so. An estimate as to when power will be restored will be available once the assessment is complete. We appreciate our customer’s patience. Oct. 31 — Nearly 204,000 CL&P customers have been restored in the wake of a rare October snowstorm that at the peak knocked out power to more than

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A crew from Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Utilities checks a pole on Farmington Avenue last week. The Colorado crew was among the more than 20 states, as well as Canada, that came to the rescue.

831,000 homes and businesses served by Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P). “We expect the pace of restoration to quicken as damage assessments are completed, blocked roads are cleared and additional crews arrive to help with the effort,” said Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and chief operating officer. “Our projection for complete restoration remains the same: we expect it to take a week or more in some areas. We will continue bringing in more crews to improve on that projection. And we will provide more detailed restoration estimates as soon as we have sufficient information to offer specific projections – most likely tomorrow morning for many of the towns in the southwest and eastern sections of the state.” A significant difference from Tropical Storm Irene is that CL&P transmission lines were damaged. Transmission lines take power from the generating plants where it is made and deliver it to the local distribution grid. Workers are dedicated to address these critical transmission outages and have already restored thirteen (13) of the damaged lines. Even when the transmission lines are fixed, there may still be a great deal of work to the distribution system to be completed before customers have power. Nov. 1 — CL&P continued to make good restoration progress overnight with over 265,000 customers restored thus far. This morning, restoration projections are available for 50 towns in eastern and southwest Connecticut at www.cl-p.com/stor mcenter/estimates. “We know that what our customers want most is information about when their power will be restored,” said Jeff See Timeline, next page

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The National Guard was in town last week to help with restoration efforts after the Oct. 29 storm. At left is Anthony Letizio, of Berlin, with Dennis Coughlin, of Enfield. The men said they were working to keep a sewage pump station, on Middletown Road, operating.

Malloy Continued from page 12 popular spot for kids trick-ortreating in Hartford, will not be handing out candy this Halloween. Nov. 2 — Malloy urged FEMA to further aid cities, towns and the state as the cost of clean-up far exceeds that of Tropical Storm Irene which met all public assistance thresholds for Connecticut. Nov. 3 — Malloy, working with Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein and Department of Banking

Commissioner Howard Pitkin, is strongly urging all financial institutions to waive any late fees incurred as a result of Connecticut residents’ inability to conduct financial business due to the widespread power outages across the state. Nov. 4 — Malloy announced that Witt Associates, a consulting firm led by former FEMA Director under President Bill Clinton, James Lee Witt, will conduct a thorough and timely review of both CL&P and UI and their handling of the recent winter storm. Witt Associates will have completed by December 1 — pro bono.

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The Berlin Public Works Department has scheduled curbside leaf collection for residents’ trash days during the weeks of Nov. 14 through 18, and Nov. 28 through Dec. 2. Leaves must be in biodegradable brown paper bags and left at the curb on regular trash day. Trash barrels or other containers may also be used. (The containers will be emptied and put back at the curb.) Purchased leaf bags and alternate leaf containers must be clearly marked “leaves”. Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags and leaf containers away from the automated trash container. Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. Do not rake leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of the anti-litter ordinance, and subject to a fine. To dispose of leaves, residents may also bring them to 19 Town Farm Lane (off Massirio drive), Monday through Friday, between 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.; and Saturdays, through Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the Recycle Center. The drop-off area will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day; Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day; and Friday, Nov. 25.

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Butler, CL&P’s president and chief operating officer. “Estimates for when 99 percent of the residents will be restored are available for 50 towns and we expect to have estimates for all towns we serve by tomorrow morning. In the hardest hit areas of the state we continue working with the towns to clear blocked

roads and assess damage before we can provide accurate estimates.” Today, there are over 770 line and tree crews at work across the state. Staging areas have been set up at Lake Compounce in Bristol, the former Timex building in Middlebury and Fairfield Hills in Newtown so we can efficiently deploy large numbers of crews and materials to the communities where

they are needed. Additional staging areas will be set up as crews continue to arrive from out of state. Nov. 2 — Some 900 line and tree crews are at work today across the state. Crews have come from as far away as Alabama, California and British Columbia to aid in the restoration efforts and additional crews continue to arrive. Nov. 3 — CL&P and mutual aid crews continued making progress on Thursday, restoring power to over 572,000 customers since last weekend’s snowstorm. As of 9:30 p.m., about 361,000 CL&P customers remain without power. Crews and support staff continue to work around the clock on restoration efforts. Today, there are nearly 1,500 line and tree crews working and more crews continue arriving to assist the effort. Crews will continue working with Connecticut National Guard units to open roads in the Northwest and Central parts of the state. The company has responded to additional requests for water with deliveries today to Hartford, Southington, Bethel, Enfield, Plainville and Weston. CL&P is also asking customers to be wary of people who may telephone or come to their home and claim they

are “from the electric company” or “CL&P.” CL&P has received reports of customers who were contacted and told that service to their home would be repaired for $200 cash. The individual was not, in fact, working for CL&P. All CL&P employees carry company-issued photo identification and any contractor electricians working with CL&P carry documentation explaining the nature of their work at a specific address. Nov. 4 — Over 1,800 line and tree crews have now restored power to over 593,000 customers since last weekend’s snowstorm. As of 8 p.m., approximately 253,000 CL&P customers remain without power. “We have crews from 23 states and Canada and all are committed to achieving our goal of 99 percent of all customers back on by Sunday night,” said Jeff Butler, CL&P president and chief operating officer. “We expect to have additional help tomorrow and continue to work with the state and towns to open up the remaining blocked roads.” Crews continue working with Connecticut National Guard units to open roads in Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, Tolland, Wolcott, Prospect, Watertown, Beacon Falls, Seymour, Bethany, Woodbury, Middlebury,

Southbury and Waterbury. CL&P also has 150 service crews working exclusively on reattaching the service wire — the line that runs from the utility pole to a home. Nov. 5 — While the clock ticks towards a company-imposed deadline to have 99 percent of its customers restored by Sunday night at midnight, nearly 2,200 line and tree crews continue to work to restore power to approximately 143,000 CL&P customers affected by last weekend’s unprecedented snowstorm. “We now have more people involved in this restoration work than with any storm in Connecticut’s history and the pace is actually ahead of what was accomplished following Tropical Storm Irene,” said Jeff Butler, CL&P president and chief operating officer. “We are not letting up on our goal to get 99 percent of all customers back on by Sunday night.” CL&P reminds customers that it is waiving late fees and will arrange flexible payment programs for those customers who experienced unprecedented losses and disruptions to their lives. Over 400 members of the Connecticut National Guard have been teaming up with CL&P crews to open roads in heavily damaged areas of the state. CL&P continues to have over 200 service crews working exclusively on reattaching the service wire - the line that runs from the utility pole to a home. CL&P reminds customers that if your neighbors have power and you do not, please call CL&P at (800) 286-2000. Nov. 6 — Earlier this evening, CL&P President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Butler announced that CL&P’s company-imposed goal to have 99 percent of its customers restored by tonight at midnight will not be achieved. During a briefing at the State Armory in Hartford, Butler said, “”We have not met our expectations and the

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Make sure your home electrical equipment is ready for reconnection. As Connecticut Light & Power works to restore power across the state, home-

owners should be aware that any damage to customerowned equipment must be repaired by licensed, professional electricians before we can reconnect power lines to

your home. CL&P will repair the equipment leading to your home, including the service wire and connectors. Homeowners are responsible for all other equipment attached to a residence, including a clevis (house knob), weatherheads, conduits, conductors and the meter box. However, you are not responsible for damage to the meter. If repairs are required beyond a simple reattachment of your electrical service to your home, please contact a properly licensed and insured electrical contractor to perform the necessary re-

pairs. This should expedite your service restoration. To report or check on an outage – Visit cl-p.com or call (800) 286-2000. Automated phone and online systems can rapidly process your report and help us speed restoration efforts. For helpful tips and news updates, go to our website at cl-p.com, follow us on Twitter @CTLightandPower and “like” us at Facebook.com/CTLightandPower. You can also get updates on outages in your town by texting “outage” and your zip code to 24612 (texting fees may apply).

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expectations we set for you. We have missed our goal. For that, I apologize.” As of 11 p.m., approximately 64,000 CL&P customers are without power following last weekend’s unprecedented snowstorm. The majority of those customers are in the Farmington Valley and northern Tolland County. “We have not given up and have about 2,500 line and tree crews at work,” added Butler. “We will have 100 percent of our customers who were affected by this storm restored by Wednesday.”

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Senior Happenings

AARP Meetings

The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. TV weatherman, Bruce Deprest, is scheduled to speak.

Free dental cleanings

Berlin residents are welcome to participate in the free dental cleanings, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17 at Emeritus Senior Living, 60 Cold Spring Rd., Rocky Hill.

The cleanings are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Hilary Norcia at (860) 665-8571.

Prescription drug planning The open enrollment for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2012 is through Dec. 7, 2011. Individuals who are paying for their own Medicare Part D Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans (health and drugs together) should be screened to be sure they are in the correct plan for the calendar year of 2012. Anyone on the Medicare Savings Program through the State of

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Connecticut – Department of Social Services whose current drug plan will not be a benchmark plan for 2012 should also be screened. To schedule an appointment, contact Jane at (860) 828-7006 to leave your phone number. You will be contacted by Antoinette, who will schedule your appointment.

AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934.

Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Nov. 14: Beef stew, tossed garden salad, bis-

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cuit, pistachio pudding. Tuesday, Nov. 15: Pea soup with oyster crackers, all beef frank with beaked beans, sweet potato fries, sliced peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 16: Butternut squash soup with oyster crackers, roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, mashed turnips, relish plate, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie. Thursday, Nov. 17: Baked scalloped potatoes with low salt ham, baby whole carrots, green beans, dinner roll, banana. Friday, Nov. 18: Baked manicotti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, salad greens, Italian toast, fruit ice.

Strikette Bowling League results from Oct. 18: Barb Patterson, 171; Florence Gillette, 165; Dotti Breski, 161; Irene Willametz, 157; Marie Kasczynski, 154. Strikette Bowling League results from Oct. 25: Doris Kaszycki, 164; Irene Willametz, 156; Barb Patterson, 154. Senior Bowling League results from Oct. 28: Walt Wallace, 186; Ferd Brochu, 183; Joe Sylutek, 167; Ed Picard, 163; Stan Dziob, 158; Chuck Leonhardt, 152.

Senior bowlers welcome All senior citizens are welcome to participate in senior bowling, held every Friday at 9 a.m. at the Berlin Bowling Center, 1782 Wilbur Cross Highway. This is not a league; participants can bowl whenever they can. Free coffee and shoe rental. A small fee is charged. For more information, call the Berlin Bowling Center at (860) 828-4131 or email Avis at avis157@comcast.net.

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Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.

Thursday

Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout

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Football – BHS vs. Bloomfield at Scalise Field, 7 p.m.

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Health Briefs

Flu, hemoglobin and lead screening

The VNA of Central Connecticut, Inc. has scheduled a free flu, hemoglobin and lead screening clinic for Nov. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Beacon Prescriptions, 51 Chamberlain Highway. The event includes free giveaways and a raffle to win Rock Cats prizes.

Free sleep apnea discussion

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Sleep Center CPAP Support Group is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the hospital’s New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. Walter Czarnecki is scheduled to speak. He will discuss traveling with CPAP, replacement masks and supplies, replacement of older CPAP devices and other issues. For more information and to register, call (860) 224-5538 by Nov. 25. The CPAP Support Group is an informal, bi-monthly gathering that includes group discussions about treatment and management of sleep apnea, along with occasional guest speakers.

Saturday

Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware, bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories and the Leather Man. Bring your old Berlin photos to be scanned. Watch local history inspired DVDs and share your memories.

Sunday

Pet Meet & Greet Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a Meet & Greet for Sunday, Nov. 13 at the PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville from 1 to3 p.m. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references if we are meeting you for the first time. For more information, call (860) 8285287.

Teddy Bear is a sweet, big boy that was found looking for his home. No one in the neighborhood came forward to claim him. He is sweet, quiet, good with other cats and minds his own business. Teddy is declawed. Sunshine is one of the many adorable kittens that will be featured at the Meet & Greet Sunday, Nov. 13 at Petsmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. She is very social and lived in a home with other cats, children and a dog. For more information about Teddy Bear, Sunshine or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. Turkey shoot – The Mattabassett Rifle and Pistol Club, Beckley Mills Road, has scheduled its annual Turkey Shoot for every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Shon Hatcher at (860) 3980018.

Eskimo Breakfast – The Svea Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has rescheduled its Eskimo Breakfast for Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. For more information, call (860) 828-9447.

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary – The Berlin VFW Ladies Auxiliary 10732 has scheduled its monthly meeting for Monday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Post home. Third district President Candace Shepard is scheduled to make an official visit. Helen Aveline, director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, is scheduled to speak. Members are

Tuesday

Hubbard School PTO – The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of Hubbard students are welcome. Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, offers an “all

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mation, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Guests are invited to attend any meeting. For more information, call Ryan Zelek at (860) 9445222.

Friday

Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, Nov. 18 at Kensington

Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., from 1 to 5:45 p.m.

Saturday

Bake sale - Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled its annual Bake Sale & Holiday Bazaar for Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kensington Moose Lodge, 400 Farmington Ave. There are holiday gifts for the animal lover at bargain prices and door prizes. Your baking talents are needed. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.

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Battle-tested Lady Redcoats primed for postseason By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin High School girls soccer team was so ready to return to action after the snow storm layoff that the Lady Redcoats gladly shoveled Scalise Field last week in order to make it playable for their scheduled

game with Plainville Friday. “This group is great. They said ‘Sure, we’ll do it. No problem,’” said BHS coach Steve Yanosy. “The girls did a great job. I told them it was some resume-building in case they want to get a job in the winter.” Berlin and Plainville

would battle to a 0-0 doubleovertime tie, and for the Lady Redcoats that result was good enough to gain them the Central Connecticut Conference South Division title, outright. The conference crown is the seventh for the BHS girls soccer team and the fourth for Yanosy, who took the reins of the program in 2002. Pointing out that his roster includes 16 seniors, Yanosy said he is not surprised at Berlin’s success this fall. The locals ended the regular season with a stellar mark of 103-3. “We have a good, solid group of seniors,” said Yanosy. “We just talked a lot about leadership, and being a good core group. We talk a lot about ‘what do you want to be remembered as?’ This group really took it to heart, and battled. We haven’t done it with 4-, 5-0 wins. It was a lot of

one-goal wins. They fought.” The Plainville stalemate was another bruising battle for the Lady Redcoats. The old foes played into overtime the first time they locked up this season as well. Berlin prevailed in that one, 4-2. With last week’s tie, the Lady Blue Devils moved their record to 9-5-1. “It doesn’t matter who the players on both teams are, it always seems to be a tough game for both teams. It’s always a battle,” Yanosy said of the Berlin-Plainville clashes. “We’ve gone into overtime with them probably the most of any team that we face,

year to year. It’s a good rivalry.” Making their final career regular season appearance at Sage Park last Friday was the Lady Redcoats’ Robyn Riggot, Kira Eleveld, Shannon Murphy, Madison Tavarozzi, Carli Mazzarella, Emma Johnson, Amanda Maule, Olivia Hale, Dana Hebert, Shayna Zuk, Lisa Andreana, Kristen Salimeno, Melissa Swiatek, Meaghan Trzasko, Emily Stickel and Jenny Petrario. Berlin is slated to begin CIAC Class L state tourna-

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Berlin’s Kira Eleveld and Plainville’s Lexxi Carroll battle for the ball Friday at Scalise Field. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

Berlin has sights set on another deep run By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

In a rare occurrence in sports, two rivals met up and both walked away pleased. The Berlin and Plainville High School boys soccer teams battled to a 1-1 doubleovertime tie at Scalise Field Friday, and the old foes were content with the outcome. For Plainville, the deadlock meant it wrapped up its second straight Central Connecticut Conference South Division title, while for Berlin the tie likely earned it a firstround home game in the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Redcoats, who ended their regular season with a record of 8-4-4, begin state tournament play Friday, Nov. 11. Brackets were released after press time. Visit berlincitizen.com for details. “The goal is to win a state championship,” said BHS coach Dave Francalangia, who nav-

igated his team to the Class L semifinals in 2010. “I wouldn’t be saying that 10 years ago when I first started coaching. But with the success we had last year, these guys believe in themselves … Anybody can win the Class L tournament. There are some very good teams, without a doubt, but if these guys play the way they played today (against Plainville), I’ll go up against anybody.” Jake Haynes scored on an assist from Brajan Cano to give Berlin the halftime lead Friday. Plainville (11-2-3) didn’t come up with the equalizer until late in the second half when James Thompkins netted a header, which proved to be the final goal of the afternoon. “The days that we could practice this week, we worked on a counter-attack game plan, and it almost worked to perfection,” Francalangia said. “They (Plainville players) were frustrated. They were flustered. They possessed the ball 70, 80 percent of the game, See Boys, page 21

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The Berlin High School football team trounced Platt in Meriden Saturday, 41-6. The Redcoats improved to 7-1 with the win and clinched their third straight Central Connecticut Conference Division III title. Berlin is currently fourth in the CIAC Class M power point playoff standings. The top eight teams qualify for the postseason. The Redcoats have a stiff challenge on tap this week — Bloomfield (5-2) is coming to Sage Park Friday. Game time is 7 p.m. Pictured: Platt can’t stop Berlin’s Wojtus Zak from getting into the end zone.

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Swimmers look to keep momentum up By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

Add the Berlin High girls swim team to the endless list of organizations impacted by the October snowcalypse. “That our conference [Central Connecticut Conference] meet was canceled was so disappointing,” said BHS coach Amanda McCarthy. “I feel so bad for my girls who worked so hard and especially for my seniors for whom it would have been their last big hurrah. I know there was nothing I or anybody else could do about Mother Nature, but I still feel horrible for my girls.” On the other hand, for some of the Redcoat swimmers, the season continues. McCarthy has 10 swimmers and two divers preparing for the state Class M postseason. The diving competition will be Monday, Nov. 14 at Plainville High School. The swimmers will be in the Class M trials Saturday at East Hartford High School. The trials winnow down the field and the top finishers will advance to the Class M state championship meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Southern Connecticut State University. Then the top finishers from all four Class meets — LL, L, M and S — will advance to the State Open Nov. 19 at Yale University in New Haven. The two divers from Berlin are Leah Pawelczyk and Jenna Paradis. “They just

started diving again Monday,” said McCarthy. “The facility we used [Berlin High has no pool] was being used for a shelter, so it’s been a while since my divers have practiced.” Of the 10 swimmers, eight have met the qualifying times for states, while two others may make the list. The qualifiers — the state each year sets minimum qualifying times in each event — are juniors Katherine Burek (100 yard backstroke), Amanda Martino (100 yard backstroke, 100 yard freestyle) and Joanna Wojtun (200 yard individual medley, 100 yard breaststroke); senior captains Briana Cass (50 and 100 yard freestyles), Kate Piotrowicz (50, 100 yard freestyles), and Taylor Recck (100 yard freestyle); and freshmen Kelsey Kozikowski (50 yard freestyle, 100 yard butterfly) and Kayla Servoni (100 yard backstroke). “My two alternates are both freshman, Arian Silas in the 100 yard butterfly and the 200 yard individual medley, and Holly Chirico in the 100 backstroke,” said McCarthy. “I’m going to bring them along in any case.” Berlin will also have relay teams competing made up from the qualifying swimmers. Berlin’s regular season was successful as the Redcoats compiled a dual meet record of 9-2. See Swimmers, next page

McGee sweeps at invitational

The McGee Middle School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the MidState Middle School League Invitational recently, and both came away with a league championship. McGee, coached by Paul Griswold and Sam Dix, prevailed over Cromwell, Griswold-Rocky Hill, Thomas Edison Magnet-Meriden, Portland, RHAM-Hebron, Strong-Durham, and East Hampton. For the McGee girls, the

invitational win capped an undefeated 10-0 season. The Lady Spartans were led all season by captain Michelle Grieco, Chloe Ezzo, Lisa Grieco, Nicole Vasil, Samantha Bengiovanni and Julia Sisti. Ezzo finished first overall at the invitational. She was followed by Michelle Grieco (second), Lisa Grieco (seventh), Bengiovanni (eighth) and Vasil (ninth). This is the third year in a row the McGee girls claimed

the league championship. The McGee boys rolled up a record of 9-1 this year. Powering the Spartans was Jonathan Jahn, who placed first in every meet, as well as at the invitational. McGee’s Jake Harris finished third at the invitational. Kevin Russell, Jonathan Zoccoli and John Ezzo also came up big for the Spartans, who brought home their first league championship since 2002.

‘Coats Notes Call it a three-peat. With its 41-6 victory over Platt Saturday night in Meriden, the Berlin High School football team improved to 71 and claimed its third straight Central Connecticut Conference Division III championship. “Our first goal is always to win a conference championship. The second goal is to qualify for the CIAC playoffs, and the third goal is to win the state championship,” said BHS coach John Capodice. “In order to get goals two and three, we have to accomplish goal number one, and that’s to win the conference.” Capodice said BHS football’s sustained dominance is no accident. “It’s the program, the system, the coaches and the players. When you put it all together, we’ve been able to have a lot of success.” Entering this season with just two returning starters, expectations were not particularly high for the Redcoats. However, led by a dedicated senior class, highlighted by veteran two-way starter Tommy Undercuffler, Berlin has thrived. “I think we have started to grow,” said Capodice. “We’ve really started to settle in with our offensive line, which has taken time. The kids have started to grow at their position, and now we have expanded a little bit and allowed them to play additional positions, and I think it’s starting to help us on both sides of the ball.” Capodice praised the recent work turned in by his offensive line. The O-line is comprised of Justin Zup, Dan Laviana, Hector Rodriguez, Chris Meucci and Mitch Blanchette. “The past two games they have made a big difference,” said Capodice. Next up, Berlin hosts Bloomfield (5-2). The Redcoats expect a battle. “They’re a good team. They’re explosive offensively. They have good speed,” Capodice said of the Warhawks. “They’re a successful program, and they’re fighting for a playoff berth as well.”

After being out of action for two weeks thanks to the freak snow storm, the Berlin High School volleyball team returns to the court today, Nov. 10, for the opening round of the CIAC Class L state tournament. The layoff “is going to affect everyone equally. Everyone is in the same boat,” said BHS coach Bob Tarigo. “It’s going to depend on who comes out of this in a positive way.” The Lady Redcoats enter the Class L fray with a record of 8-10. Tarigo hoped to go .500 during the regular season, but the locals fell a little short of that goal. “We could have been at that (.500), or over that a little bit,” said Tarigo. “But as it turns out, that’s not what happened. But the girls never quit. They keep playing hard. I have no problem with that.” The way Tarigo sees it, what happened leading up to the tournament is forgotten. “It’s really a five-game season for us now. We just play one at a time,” the veteran head man said. If Berlin is to stick around beyond Round 1, the Lady Redcoats must play disciplined volleyball. “We can’t make too many unforced mistakes,” said Tarigo. “We’re not the kind of team that can attack, attack, attack. We have to do different things with the ball at the net, and find open spots. I’m really pleased with how they’ve adjusted to what I asked them to do.” The state tournament marks the final go-round for Berlin’s Lia D’Amato, Rachael Zelek, Brittany Labbadia, Meghan Long, Mackenzie Freeland, Jessica Naples, Kelly Walsh and Victoria Fagan. The senior crew has been with Tarigo for four years. “They work hard. They’ve gotten better. I can see the improvement,” said the coach. Check out berlincitizen.com for tournament updates. — Nick Carroll

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The champs The Berlin Bears C Team capped an undefeated 7-0 season with a 33-12 victory over Simsbury. The Bears are: Sam Veronesi, Kevin Dunn, Dan Cervoni, Sam Capodice, Sebby Fusco, Tyler Cop, Aaron Gauvin, Darien Rodriguez, Jacob Neault, J.P. Gorneault, Kyle Chant, Matt Wojciechowski, Raylend Wilson, Danny Lynch, Alex Halkias, Holden Murphy, Nick Lizotte, Tyler Dinkins, Jimmy Grieco, Zach Hrubiec, Noah Mihalko, Giancarlo Tufano, Paul D’Amore, Ryan Terlecky, Sam Riedel, Andrew Brochu, Graeden Boyer, Jack Melville, Tyler Tralli and Nick Paszczuk. The team is coached by Tim Tralli, Rich Dunn, Scott Cervoni, Eric Gauvin, Phil Gorneault, Ed Hrubiec, Greg Tufano, Eric Terlecky, Jesse Boyer and John Capodice.

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but the scoring opportunities, I thought, were pretty equal.” Francalangia praised the defensive work displayed by sophomore Alex Bednarek,

Girls Continued from page 19 ment play today, Nov. 10. Brackets were released after press time. Visit berlincitizen.com for details. Yanosy expected to be seeded in the top eight in Class L, and to earn a firstround home game. “We’ll just take it one game at a time and see what we get,” he said. Berlin garnered the 12th seed in the 2010 Class L tournament and advanced to the second round where it fell to No. 5 Daniel Hand-Madison, 1-0, in overtime.

who shut down Plainville scoring machine Daquan King, a senior. “Bednarek, along with the entire defense, did a heck of a job today.” The first time the Redcoats and Blue Devils locked up this fall, Plainville eeked out a 2-1 victory. Since Tim Brown came on as head coach at Plainville five years ago, the rivals have had several tight games. “I respect Tim a lot for what he’s done with the program over there. He’s a great guy. He knows the game, obviously,” said Francalangia. “It’s a chess match when we play them. The past couple of years it’s been a chess match every single game. It’s enjoy-

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Old foes Berlin and Plainville played to a 1-1 tie Friday at Scalise Field. The Redcoats’ D.J. Caron and the Blue Devils’ James Thompkins are pictured in action that day.

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Holiday food drive Farmington Bank has scheduled its 2011 Farmington Bank Holiday Food Drive to run through Nov. 18. The public is welcome to donate non-perishable food items and monetary donations at the Berlin branch located at 1191 Farmington Ave. All contributions benefit Foodshare, which serves the region’s food banks. Monetary donations may also be made online at www.foodshare.org.

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Four generations Four generations gathered recently in Berlin to celebrate the birth of Emily Welles. Holding Emily is Brandi (Buchas) Welles of Colchester. Behind Brandi is Emily’s maternal grandmother, Lori (Haynes) Buchas of Kensington. Also pictured with Emily are her maternal great-grandparents, Vivi and Paul Haynes of Kensington.

Jeffrey D’Ambrosio of Wethersfield announces the engagement of his daughter Stephanie to William Buchas III of Rocky Hill. Stephanie is also the daughter of Yvonne Vasquez of Ashford. William is the son of Lori and William Buchas, Jr. of Berlin. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Wethersfield High School. Her fiancé is a graduate of Berlin High School. A fall 2013 wedding is planned.

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Scott and Brandi (Buchas) Welles of Colchester announce the birth of their daughter Emily Judith on April 21, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Emily is the granddaughter of Lori and William Buchas, Jr. of Kensington and Charles and Michele Welles of Windham. Her maternal great-grandparents are Paul and Vivi Haynes of Kensington and William Buchas, Sr. of Palm Coast, Fla. Her paternal great-grandparents are Arthur and Adele Welles of Mansfield.

The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests: Oct. 13 Victor Arenas, 32, 41 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, second-degree manslaughter /motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle other than motorcycle without a license, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, reckless driving. Oct. 16 Arlene Polzun, 50, 145 Richard St., Newington, breach of peace/assault. Oct. 17 Michale S. Dipace, 20, 9 Emerson St., Wethersfield, third-degree possession child pornography. Daniel Smedley, 23, 118 Hall Ave., Meriden, second-degree forgery, sixth-degree larceny all others. Karen Pugliese, 42, 13 Har-

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Reunions Berlin High School Class of 1991 has scheduled its 20 year reunion for Saturday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St., Middletown. For more information and cost, email Shawnna Kelly at shawnna@salcal.com by Nov. 16. New Britain High School Class of 1952 has scheduled its 60th reunion for Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Hawk’s Landing Country Club in Southington. For more information, email 4solutions@cox.net.

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce has 2012 entertainment books for purchase. The book contains discounts from local and national restaurants, hotels and resorts, entertainment venues and merchants. Books are available at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and UBI-A Community Federal Credit Union, both located at 40 Chamberlain Highway. For more information and cost, call (860) 829-1033.

Senior trips

The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006. Nov. 14 — Salute to the Services, The Aqua Turf Club. Nov. 14-16 — Christmas at Indian Head Resort. Nov. 16 — Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Nov. 25 — A Christmas Carol at the Chowder Pot.

Police Blotter ness Dr., Barkhamsted, thirddegree larceny from building. Oct. 21 Monique T. McKay, 21, 54 Farms Village Rd., Simsbury, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, speeding violation motor vehicle other than drugs. Peter Lee, 41, 514 New Britain Rd., second-degree failure to appear. Oct. 22 Jose M. Martinez, 21, 16 Rome St., New Britain, failure to drive reasonable distance apart by motor vehicle other comm veh, reckless driving, operation while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked, possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics. Oct. 23 Matthew Holmes, 23, 216 Rising Trail Dr., Middletown,

disobeying signal of officer, reckless driving, driving to endanger in a motor vehicle other than a truck. David Edwards, 20, 186 Cole Lane, failure to obey stop sign, driving under the influence by a minor, engaging in pursuit, reckless driving. Oct. 24 Janet Ortiz, 32, 422 Allen St., New Britain, second-degree harassment/non-threatening. Oct. 26 Thomas Roberge, 23, 27 Arkona La., Higganum, failure to drive in proper lane, multi lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Oct. 27 Queen Michelle Quiles, 26, no known address, violation of probation. Dennis McLaughlin, 57, 316

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Parks and Recreation Lights out

The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has shut off lights for the season at the outdoor basketball and tennis courts at Berlin High School and McGee Middle School.

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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a bus trip to New York City for Saturday, Dec. 10. Participants may spend the time as they wish. Bus will leave Town Hall parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and arrive back in Berlin approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (860) 828-7009.

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ELLIPTICAL Proform 390e Black/Silver Standard Size Work-out Machine. 12 Workout Programs, Resistance and IPod hookup. Very Good Condition. Barely Used. Pickup Only. $400/Or best offer. Erica @ 860-426-0322

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS German & Japanese war souvenirs. Civil war items. Anything military. Top Prices Paid. Walt Shamock 203-237-6575

RETIREMENT Sale! 5,000 sq ft of Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household, records, paper items, depression glass, pottery, toys, jewelry, craft suppl, vintage ads & more. Everything must go incl fixtures. 50% off sale, fill-a-bag-deals, lot discounts. Dealers OK. Wed-Fri 12-5; Sat & Sun,9-3. Business to close 11/27. Newfield Antiques, 60 Tuttle Road, Middletown, CT 860-635-4385

Military Items 203-238-3308

ELECTRONICS MODEL Rectifier Corp TECH 4 220 Train Controllers for DC scale trains. Output (23VDC, 18.5 VAC), Total Output 17VA. New in boxes. Asking $65 each. 860-621-5466

WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buys old toys, lamps, jewelry, pottery, Estate items, glass, China, sterling. 203-639-1002 Always Buying 1 Item to the Entire Contents of Estates Antique, Gold, Costume Jewelry, Furniture & So Forth. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS FREE Large upright player piano. Needs tune up. You pick up. Call 203-265-5713 after 5pm.

Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments

Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT

L & E PROPERTY Mgmt Offers Meriden- Big beautiful 4BR house w/large yard. 2 baths. Recently renovated. 89 Amity St. $1575 + utils. Avail. 9/1. (203) 240-4688

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN Avail again. Back on the market. 4 BR, 2 Baths. Willow St. Section 8 Approved - Must Be Qualified for 3 or 4 BR Need. $1400 + Sec & utils. Refs. Available Now! 203-605-8553 MERIDEN COLONIAL 3BR, 1 bath. refrigerator, stove. WD hookup. Off street parking. 1st mo & sec dep. $1250 + utils. No pets. (203) 238-9379 MERIDEN East Side 6 Room house. Very clean with 2 large BRs, 1 marble bath, fireplace, hdwd flrs. Modern kitchen with stove, fridge & DW. Full basement with sink, WD hookup, CA. Large yard w/deck. Off st parking. Easy access to highways. Many extras. No pets. $1100 + utils. Call 203 238-2370 SOUTHINGTON. Avail approx mid Nov. Colonial style, 3 BRs, large LR, DR, eat-in kit, full bsmt, nice yard. No pets. Good condition. $1500/mo plus util. Call (860) 628-8386

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden 4BR, 2 bath apt Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. $1225/mo Call 203-240-4688 MER Large 1BR, Large kitchen. hardwood flrs, appliances, AC, coin op laundry. Many updates. Heat & HW incl. No pets. $850/mo + sec. (203) 626-2320 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd fl studio $180/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2 bedrm 2nd floor, off Street parking, $750. plus security, on Vine Street. Call 203-427-3566 MERIDEN - 819 Broad Street 1BR $600. All utilities included. Section 8 approved. No pets. 860-246-0613 MERIDEN - Cook Ave. 3BR remodeled 3rd flr. New carpet, new paint, Off-st-parking. Sect 8 approved. $1250/mo + sec. Utils incld. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN -1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. From $845/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072 MERIDEN -Newly Remodeled 2BR, 2nd Fl. Prescott St, 2 family house. Off st parking, WD hookups, Hardwood floors. Call (203) 634-6550 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $875+ utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 & 2 BR Apartments Separate Utilities Off st parking. WD hookups. $575-$800 + Security deposit 203-809-4627 MERIDEN 1 BR plus spacious loft. 2nd floor. Nicely remodeled, off street parking, quiet neighborhood. Incl. appliances & utilities. No pets. Security deposit & ref. $850/mth Call 203-630-3441.

Anvil Place Apts.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, November 10, 2011

New Britain Newly constructed 2 bedroom apts for active adults over 55.

$900-$925. Fully applianced with washer/dryer. Wall to wall carpet, central air, parking garage, community room, elevators.

FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Please call 860-257-1330 or 860-223-0546 ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED APARTMENTS FOR RENT

COMPUTER SERVICES

Pete In The Pickup

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS

Year Round Junk Removal No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-886-5110 MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016

GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

2 BR Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751

MERIDEN 1BR, 3rd Floor. New carpeting/flooring. Newly painted. Off street parking. $650/ mo + sec. Section 8 approved. 110 Colony St. 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 3 BR Apartment 144 So. Colony St Walk in ground level. Pets OK. $850/month. Call (203) 814-7661 MERIDEN 3 BR. 2nd Fl. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, sunny kitchen. WD hookup. $900. Call Will 860-834-2876 MERIDEN 3BR. Appliances included. Totally remodeled. Asking $1100. Section 8 approved. (203) 440-3722 MERIDEN 92 Columbia St. 3 BR. Washer, Dryer, Stove & Refrig. $1000/mo + sec. No pets. Off st parking. Pvt bsmnt, fenced-in yard. Duplex. Section 8 approved. 860-347-2992 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $625 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee required. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN2 bdrm apt $625/mo. + utils. on bus line downtown. Also STUDIO APT. $600/mo. incls all util’s. No pets. Call 203-982-3042. MERIDEN-3BR w/Garage in back yard. Clean & quiet dead end st. W/D included. Heat & HW included. Great location! Pet OK. $1,400. 860-426-9819

CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

STORM DAMAGE REPAIR 687 Broad St., Meriden

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

CONCRETE & CEMENT

CARPENTRY REPAIRS Large or Small entry door & window replacement done by owner, also provide additions, finish basments, deck & complete home improvements. Free est. 203238-1449 CT REG. #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880

MGW Handyman Service “Have a list of things to do? Call MGW!” CT Reg #631942 (203) 886-8029

HOME IMPROVEMENTS DE CA Home Improvement ● Kitchen & Bath ● Flooring, Painting ● Roofing & Siding We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716 J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880

HOUSE CLEANING ENGINEERING MAJOR Pro Concrete Craftsman Pavers, Ret. Walls Visit www.muranoservices.net (203) 294-9889 CT#612218

DUMPSTERS

687 Broad St., Meriden

RELIABLE, Experienced person to clean homes. Detailed cleaning with a personal touch. Over 20 years experience. Excellent refs. Call Beth (203) 639-1870 KAY & TINA Commercial, Residential, Final Cleans. Disabled reduced rates. Call (203) 935-7237

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

CHILD CARE JUMPIN’ BEANS DAY SCHOOL - OPENINGS AVAILABLE INFANT- SCHOOL AGE. HOURS OF OPERATION 7-6 MON-FRI. SECURE DOORS, SECURITY CAMERAS. CT CARE 4 KIDS ACCEPTED. #13763. PHONE: 203-265-1544

DUMPSTER RENTALS - BROSNAN DUMPSTERS Storm cleanups, home clean-outs and remodeling jobs. Lic #00551920. Call Rich at 203-238-2571

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The Pickup Year Round Junk Removal No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-886-5110

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Call 24 Hours-a-Day 7 Days-a-Week

(203) 238-1953 or 1-800-228-6915 x2393 It’s About Time

COMMERCIAL and Residential Fall Clean Up, Curbside pickup Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681 T.L.G. LANDSCAPING Curbside Leaf Pickup. Fall cleanups. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/ pruning. Landscape installation. Walkways/patios. HIC # 630132/Insured 860-302-6220 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Fall Cleanups - Gutter Cleaning Top Quality Work. CT Reg #616311 203-213-6528 ACCELERATED LANDSCAPING, INC. Celebrating our 25th year in business! Professional, residential lawn care & landscaping. Call Jim 860-223-3260 HIC #626646 STORM CLEANUPS/ Tree Brush & branch removal. Hedge trimming, brush & small tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318 DE CA LANDSCAPING Patios & Walks Leaf Removal Snow Plowing We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

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CROSS ROADS SERVICES Fall clean-ups or curbside vac truck service. Lic. CT#553037 Mike (203) 627-8750 A & A LAWN CARE Call now for free est. on tree, shrub and debris removal. Fall Clean-Ups. Dumpster rentals. #584101 Jim 203 237-6638 or 203-518-2334 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

LAWN & GARDEN

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

GUTTERS

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING A+ PAINTING - Professional, quality work. Low rates. Free estimates. No job too small. Anthony 203-814-7661 CT631687 RAINBOW PAINTING Rental Property re-paints, int, ext, commercial. Popcorn ceiling repairs, smoke damage. Powerwashing, wallpaper removal. Quality work at fair prices. HIC#0564831 Scott 203-623-2941 PAINTING Services: Highly professional local company offers affordable rates, quality service, with attention to detail. Background checks for all employees. All interior and exterior painting and finishes, on new and existing commercial and residential structures. Fully insured. HIC #0629204. Prime Coatings 203-915-0620.

SIDING

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

687 Broad St., Meriden

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

SNOW PLOWING

203-294-9889 www.ICEFIGHTERS.org

PLUMBING

A1 QUALITY ROOTER SEWER/DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE Family owned & operated since 1981. John Rees 203-235-8504, 860-223-1197 or 203-294-1421 MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service Benny Medina 203-909-1099

Expert De-Icers Commerical Specialists. Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn SALT - $130 per Yard. Sand/salt 7:2 DOT mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% Calcium chloride icemelt - Safest for concrete! $16.50 per 50lb. bag. Pallet prices available. 24/7. Call 203-238-9846 HOME Solutions $500 off a new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal available 20% off w/ neighbors. Great prices, free estimates. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991

ROOFING

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

V. NANFITO

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL FREE Clean fill available. Large quantities. Located in Berlin. Call (860) 982-4819 or 860-2233260

TREE SERVICES

FALL CLEAN-UP

203-237-2122

Advertise

LANDSCAPING

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

FENCING

MERIDEN-Cottage St, $850, 1st flr, 1 BR w/Victorian charm, small office. w/d avail. Sec & ref. Call Andrea at Maier Prop Management, 203-235-1000. MERIDEN. 1 & 2 BR apts avail. Sec & refs required. Call Ray Valenti for details (203) 2381977 Re/Max Professionals MERIDEN. 1 BR, 1st flr, refrig, stove, washer/dryer hookups. $725 plus security. Avail Dec 1. 203-284-5843

HANDYPERSONS

HAVE DUMP TRUCK- Will carry out junk, debris, furniture, appliances, etc. We Take It All! Free Estimates. Call Ed.

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

LEAF & YARD CLEAN-UP Curb side pick-up, Tree & Brush Removal. No job too big or small. 203-530-4447

687 Broad St., Meriden LEAF CLEAN-UP

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs Complete Fall Leaf Clean-Up. Quick, Courteous Service. Est 1985 Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 Free Estimates

MASONRY S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355

687 Broad St., Meriden

Storm Clean-Up

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139

HOME Solutions $500 off a new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal available 20% off w/ neighbors. Great prices, free estimates. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991

SERVICES OFFERED

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

RICK’S affordable Tree limb, brush piles, tree, & under-brush removal. No job too big or small. 15 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. A & A Lawn Care-Call now for free est. on tree, shrub and debris removal. Fall Clean-Ups. Dumpster rentals. CT Reg #584101 Jim 203 237-6638 or 203-518-2334 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Firewood. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159 PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

Thursday, November 10, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Fully furnished 1 BR apt. Incl heat, electric, hot water, off st parking. On bus & train line. $150/wk + sec. or $550/mo + sec. Susan 203-500-0608 MERIDEN-$100 per week. Clean, safe, 1st floor. Furnished room, utils incl. Share kit & bath. 203238-3369. Leave message. WALLINGFORD Lovely Furnished Room Prestige location. Everything you may need or want. Call 203-269-8166 for details.

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Garage- North Main St. Close to center of town. Good area. $90/month. Sec. dep. req’d. Available now. 203-269-1426.

Wallingford/Durham 10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ With electricity & heat Available Now. 203-751-1977 YALESVILLE Garage for rent. 12’ Overhead door. Close to 91 & Merit Parkway. Call 203-641-4746

EAST Berlin, Ct 88 Commerce St. 3 RENTS AVAILABLE 750 sq ft, 1500 sq ft & 2500 sq ft Call Bill Petit 860- 828-5715 or 860-543-9906

HOUSES FOR SALE

DRIVERS WANTED PCF, Inc. is seeking Delivery Service Providers for newspaper home delivery. No experience necessary. 7 days a week. 2-3 hours daily, starting around 3am. $400-$500/bi-weekly. Routes in Cheshire, Wallingford, East Haven, Meriden and surrounding towns. No money collections. Must be 18+. Valid driver's license and reliable car w/ insurance required. Drivers are independently contracted.

Call 1-800-515-8000 HELP WANTED MERIDEN-$163,600 Simple & smart scale down & go easy on budget w/this 2BR ranch. Spacious living rm w/fp, EIK, fenced beautiful corner yard w/covered patio & non thru st. Call Sue Farone 203-265-5618

Bookkeeper Assistant Part Time Join our team at HD Segur! We have an immediate opening for a part-time position, 20 hours per week, to assist our FT bookkeeper. Duties include A/P, A/R, bank reconciliation, transmitting payroll, month-end financials and other projects as assigned. 3 years experience required; previous insurance agency experience a big plus. Email resume to: azt@hdsegur.com or fax to: 203-271-7081

Customer Service Representative

WLFD-$169,900. 3BR ranch, affordable, put your personal touches on this cozy home w/ hw fls, eat in kitchen, fp in LR, newer vinyl siding, 1c att gar. Call Kathy 203-265-5618

The Record-Journal is seeking an early morning Part Time Customer Service Representative to join our Circulation team. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi task are needed. Position includes data entry, posting payments, inbound and outbound sales and service calls. Please apply in person between the hours of 8:30am–4:30pm at:

Customer Service/ Management

ATTITUDE OVER RESUME WLFD-$399,900 Your own private mini estate. Over 2500 sf, 4BRs, 3b, inground pool, 4 car gar, 1 acre, many updts, 1st fl FR w/FP, & so much more. Call Kathy Thuerling 203-265-5618

Fall rush is here & we need you! 25 openings must be filled immediately! ● Customer Service/ Appt Setter ● Manager Trainees Must be 18 or older with good attitude.

CALL TODAY, START TOMORROW! $500.00 Base (860) 329-0316

Is your merchandise "blending in?" WALLINGFORD-$379,900 Cont/Col private 4BR 3BA home set on 2.14 acres Boasts a remodeled kit w/granite and lime stone flooring, open floor plan, formal DR w/french doors and hardwood flrs, FR w/double sided fp & sunken living room. Call Sue Farone 203-265-5618

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Arbor Energy is looking for an experienced oil driver for seasonal position. Candidate must have a valid CDL with Hazmat/Tanker, TWIC and clean driving record. EOE, AA. Please stop by our office and fill out an application. 280 Schoolhouse Road, Cheshire, CT or send resume to: csrarbortotal@gmail.com

HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE Lube Tech wanted for busy car dealership in Wallingford. Please call to schedule interview 203-949-1104 BARTENDER Full or Part time Experienced. Apply in person: Avanti’s Restaurant, 34 River Rd, South Meriden.

HELP WANTED DEPOT MANAGER Do you have a Class B License and supervisory/ managerial experience? Depot Manager responsibilities include supervising both warehouse and driver employees; receiving, selecting; maintenance of facility/equipment, security, understanding route and load conditions, communicating delivery issues to Sales Management and Routing Dept, covering delivery routes as required, while adhering to/teaching company standards and policies. Class B license and supervisory experience required. Email resume and cover letter to tkelly@pinestatetrading.com EOE/AA

Record-Journal Circulation Office 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450

Full/Part Time Oil Driver Wanted

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MERIDEN. 2 BR apt, heat, hot water, electric and trash pickup included. $950/mo. Refs req. Call 203-410-6295 MERIDEN. 3 BR apt, completely remodeled, off street parking, washer/ dryer hookups. $1000 /mo, no pets. 203-537-0360 MERIDEN. 4 BR, kit, LR, 2 full baths, w/w carpet. Need references. Section 8 approved. 203-537-9093 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 SOUTHINGTON 2BR 136 Center St. Downtown. 2nd flr. $975 per mo includes Heat, hot water & garbage. No pets. 860-919-1908 Ask for Mike. WALLINGFORD - 1st flr, 2 BRs, Very clean and in good condition. No basement, No pets. $950. Call 203-809-7013 or 203-410-9464 WALLINGFORD - 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, stove, refrigerator, w/d hook-ups, parking. New energy efficient windows & carpet $885 +sec 203-430-4373 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, 3rd Floor. 104 Meadow Street. Offstreet parking. $900 including utilities. 203-530-1840 WALLINGFORD - Modern spacious 1 & 2 bedrms, nice area, off st parking. Plus 1 month sec. No pets. Avail 11/1. 203284-2077 or 203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD 2 BR 5 Rooms in Two-Family 2nd Floor, Off Street Parking No Pets. Credit Check $850 + utilities. 203-284-1853 WALLINGFORD 2 BR apts, 1st & 2nd Floor. Appliances included. W/D hookups. Off st. parking. No pets. Must have good credit. $900 each. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD 4 Rooms, 1BR, 1st Floor. Country setting. Private area. Heat & electric incl. $850. Refs & security. Pets possible. 203-284-8890 WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse. Full bsmnt. WD hookup. Pvt entrance. Off st parking. $850/mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

Do you have OCD? Have thoughts that you wish you could stop? Feel compelled to do things? Please call about our studies. Earn up to $400. Yale OCD Research Clinic: 203-974-7523 (HIC 614, 2100, 3626) HVAC SERVICE TECH B/D or S license required. 5 years min. experience. Exc. wages, benefits. Send resume to: oilsix@bchvac.necoxmail.com No phone calls, please INSTRUCTORS Developmental disabilities day/ res. services. FT/PT all shifts. Meriden to Milford. Call (203) 269-3599 Ext. 0 for info. ACORD, Inc. LABORER Wanted at Jawor Lumber, 1068 North Farms Road, Wallingford. Accepting applications between 6:30am-2pm LANDSCAPING Exp’d in Fall clean ups & snow removal. Must have driver’s lic. Cheshire /Wlfd area. Call 203-676-1121

Machine Operators/

General Labor Meriden Area/All Shifts Seeking Machine Ops, Assemblers & Laborers. Must pass DT & BC.

Contact HCM 203-634-8427 MANUFACTURER Of Aircraft Parts looking for person to set up and operate CNC Turning Centers. Email resume to walter@bntool.com or call (860) 665-0134 MECHANIC For cab company. Call 860-793-0300

NEED HOUSECLEANERS MAIDPRO recently relocated to SOUTHINGTON. Must be available M-F, 8-5, need Driver’s Lic, reliable car. Up to $13/hr w/tips, gas reimb. Apply in person T-Th, 10am2pm, 710 Main, Bldg 2, Ste 3, Plantsville 06479 PIZZA HUT® IS NOW HIRING AL L P O S I T IO NS . Benefits include: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Training, Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation, Weekly Paycheck and Career Advancement. Management candidates must pass a credit & criminal background check according to company standards and delivery driver requirements. Delivery drivers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, an automobile, automobile insurance and a safe driving record. EOE. APPLY ON-LINE AT WWW.JOBSATPIZZAHUT.COM PTE Energy of Plainville, CT is currently seeking: Energy Analyst: F/T. Perform commercial energy audits, analyze & enter data into utility based software. Will train. Sales Representative: Generate leads & sales for the utility’s Energy Conservation programs. Pay is comm. based. 860-747-6037 pte@pte-energy.com SALES: Need reliable people to set appts at local Sears stores. P/T. Earn up to & over $12-$14 (base + bonus). No Telemarketing. Call 800-379-8310. Seniors Welcome! EOE/AA.

SALESPEOPLE WANTED No experience necessary! Will train! Career change welcome. Must be 21 ys or older and have valid CT Driver’s Lic. Call Guy at 203-630-0088 TIRE TECH FT/PT. Must have valid drivers license & clean driving record. Apply in person: Town Fair Tire, 994 North Colony Rd, Wallingford, 860 Washington St, Middletown or 55 Washington Ave, North Haven.

WRECKER DRIVERS All Shifts. Priority to certified or experienced. Medical card required. Apply: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave.

MEDICAL CAREERS SEEKING CNAs The Orchards at Southington seeks CNAs for all shifts. Per Diem with potential for increasing hours. Call Sandy Ingraselli (860) 628-5656

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Baylor, R.N. Sat & Sun, 7 am - 7 pm Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in senior residential Healthcare services, is seeking a compassionate, energetic, qualified R.N., to join our professional team in the above Baylor position. MMCI offers very competitive wages and benefits. Drug testing and criminal background check required. Applicants must be Connecticut licensed. If you are willing to go the extra mile for your patients and are truly interested in person-centered care, please apply to

Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc. 360 Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 Fax 203.630.3714 or email: hfparisi@emmci.org

Per Diem Radiology Technician Gaylord, a not-for-profit long-term acute care hospital seeks a per diem Radiologic Technologist. Requirements include registry with American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT) and current CT license. Cat scan certification preferred. Minimum 6 months relevant experience required. EOE Please email resumes to:

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trained as “Fall Prevention Safety” volunteers who check bed and chair alarms to ensure they are in proper working order and encourage the patient to use the call button to “call before you fall”. Patients at MidState are treated to relaxing “Soft Touch” hand rubs and foot rubs by well-trained MidState volunteers. If you are interested in this very specialized volunteer role, there will be training in the technique of “soft touch” in the fall. Pet therapy visits are very well received by our patients, even the staff. If you have a therapy dog that is certified and registered with a nation-

al pet therapy organization, please consider joining our popular Pet therapy program. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at (203) 694-8275 or e-mail MidS t a t e Vo l u n t e e r s @ m i d statemedical.org.

Blind services The Board of Education and Services for the blind seek volunteers to read, shop, drive or sort mail for blind neighbors. Volunteers are also needed for office work, computer projects and reading on tape. For an application, call (860) 602-4129, toll-free (800) 842-4510, ext. 4129, or e-mail lori.st.amand@po.state.ct.us.

Stitchers needed Stitchers from the Heart, a nationwide group of volunteers that love to knit, is looking for volunteers to

knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to 570 hospitals throughout the country. Patterns are available.

Yarn is needed for seniors and children’s knitting programs. For more information, call (877) 985-9212, or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com.

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