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By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen

The Children’s Department at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library celebrated its reopening, April 11, after more than a month of being closed. | Photos courtesy of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

Hundreds celebrate reopening of library’s children’s department The Berlin Citizen

After more than a month of being closed due to flood damage, the children’s department at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library celebrated its official reopening on Monday, April 11..

“It makes our hearts so happy to see what we mean to the community,” said Jennifer Needham, head of children’s See Library / Page A5

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| Ashley Kus / The Berlin Citizen.

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Visually Impaired Persons Junior Fishing Derby, on Sunday, May 1. The derby is for Visually impaired children youngsters, 3- to 15-years-old.

“I love to see them smile. It will be able to spend the first day of May reeling in fish is something for them to enjoy,” said Charlie Satkowski, from Sage Park pond.

The Lions Club is gearing up for its eighth annual See Line / Page A2 The Berlin Citizen

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In less than two years, 19 businesses have decided to reside in Berlin, according to town officials. Some of these businesses relocated to the center of the state, others grew their businesses from the ground up, and a few returned to town.

By contrast, during last month’s budget hearing residents continually spoke out about how they viewed Berlin as unfriendly to businesses.

This came after months of zoning issues for Kensington Garden Center, which resi- Casa Mia at The Hawthorne dents vocally defended. opened in February after being vacant since 2014.

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Family ownedREPAIRS! & operated since 1979 The Berlin Lions Club will host the Junior VIP Fishing Derby, Sunday, May 1. The Senior VIP Derby will be Monday, May 23. | Photo courtesy of the Berlin Lions Club 20 participated.

So far, seven youngsters have registered for the upcoming derby.

“It was a lot of trial and error in the beginning, figuring out what worked and what didn’t,” Satkowski explained.

The event starts at 8 a.m. down by the pond, where parents can register their children if they haven’t done so already. A light breakfast will be served before the fishers start casting their lines into the pond.

The actual junior fishing kicks off at 9 a.m., until noon.

A lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs will be served up at the park pavilion following the fishing session.

Trophies are given for participation Satkowski and approximately 30 other Lions Club members will be on hand to

help with bait, fishing poles, line, and anything else the junior participants need. “The parents love it, everyone gets involved,” he said. “They look forward to this.”

Satkowski credits the teamwork of the Lions as being the reason the Derby remains a success. The planning for the event started in January.

The Lions have also been preparing for its Senior VIP Derby open to visually impaired people age 16 and up, on Monday, May 23, in Niantic.

The senior derby will also include a light breakfast and lunch but will be held on the Black Hawk Fishing Charter in Niantic. Last year the Lions Club decided to split the junior and senior derbies and take the senior group to the ocean.

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The derby works closely with the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, as well as the Blinded Veterans Association, the Federation of the Blind, and other Lions Club organizations around the state. The BESB states that it “provides resources, comprehensive low vision services, specialized education services, life skills training, case management, and vocational services to individuals of all ages who are legally blind and to children who are visually impaired.”

Satkowski said the Sage Park event has grown in the past few years thanks to the BESB’s outreach, and more people have become interested. He recalls the first derby, which had only three kids attend. Last year nearly

now,” Satkowski noted.

So far, 29 senior anglers have registered.

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Resident named president, CEO of Junior Achievement The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England appointed Kensington resident Jeremy D. Race to succeed Lou Golden, who is retiring as president and chief execu-

tive officer on June 30.

Race is the organization’s current chief operating officer and has been a member of the JA staff for nearly 14 years. His appointment was recommended to the board

by the organization’s executive committee.

“Jeremy cares deeply about the JA mission and brings great leadership ability, a strong strategic sense and an excellent understanding of

Kaczynski announced that a new store Ferndale Market Fresh would be opening in the plaza. The new market will be operated by Salim and Samira Saleh, a couple from New Jersey.

“We are excited, we are building this from scratch,” Samira said when the market was just being renovated.

Casa Mia is already open and the market is planning its official opening for next month. The trend in businesses that settle into Berlin is the town’s central location with easy access to surrounding highways.

“Being here has brought people from the whole surrounding area,” said Dr. Ann Aresco, founder of ProNatural Physicians Group, which moved from New Britain Road to a newly constructed facility on Webster Square Road.

Laurie Dechello, co-owner of Florida-based company Altra Service Professionals, also favored the location when she and her husband opened an office on Christian Lane at

the beginning of the year.

“We chose Berlin, specifically, because it is centrally located in the area we are growing our business and it is easy access to major highways,” said Laurie DeChello, co-owner of Altra Service Professionals.

The potential closing of Kensington Garden Center on Chamberlain Highway however, has residents fearing that another vacancy will soon take place. The center has been in a zoning dispute with the town over what it’s allowed to sell in the attached gift shop.

Kaczynski said the town is “working with businesses and putting forth a coordinated effort to help.”

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Several people voiced their opinions not only at the hearing, but also at recent Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings. They say they’re disappointed in the number of vacancies. But town officials this week stressed that new businesses are taking the place of old ones.

The Hawthorne restaurant and banquet facility, now Casa Mia at The Hawthorne, was empty since the summer of 2014 and recently reopened under new ownership.

“I’ve always had an interest in this area and this building,” Tony Guglielmi said back in November shortly after he became the owner.

He kept the building on the Berlin Turnpike intact with renovated interiors and an Italian steak restaurant.

The positive response to a returned town staple may be a sign of hope for new businesses to continue to emerge this year.

“We will be seeing new players who haven’t been here looking to come to Berlin for the first time,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge.

Mayor Mark Kaczynski credits lower taxes as a way to keep businesses successful and staying in town.

“We try to keep taxes low.

It’s very important, but it’s not the only part,” he explained.

The state’s financial woes, he said, are a contributing factor due to declining state aid. Locally, the most recent grand list also grew by less than one percent and a 1.5 percent tax increase is proposed for the next fiscal year.

Town officials point to other recent successes like filling another longstanding vacancy – the former Roger’s Marketplace on the Chamberlain Highway. In the winter,

ganization’s successes in rethe organicent years, helping to grow zation,” said its financial base, broaden Christine its reach and launch many Bromberg, new, innovative, high impact a partner in programs.” the law firm Under Golden’s leaderof Robinson ship since 2002, the organi& Cole, who zation has more than tripled is JA’s board Race its revenues and dramatically chair. “Jeremy has been a key part of the of the orSee Race / Page A4

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Race kindergarten through grade 12 with positive adult role increased the number of stu- models. JA volunteers come dents served. from all walks of life and use JA provides students from their personal experiences to From Page A3

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joined the JA staff as a district manager, working with volunteers and schools in a wide swath of eastern Connecticut. He later focused his efforts on northern and central parts of the state before moving to the organization’s development department.

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Library Briefs Berlin Free Library The Berlin Free Library, 842 Worthington Ridge, is open Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The library hosts a book sale every Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.

Annual Library Tea The Berlin Free Library has scheduled its fifth annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged.

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Road. Adult and teen books are sold by the bag. Book sets, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles are priced separately. Cash only.

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Anime The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has a section for anime films and television shows on DVD. The anime film movement started in Japan and has become very popular in the United States.

Some of the titles are geared more for adults but many are of interest to young adults and children. As with any movie, it’s best to check the rating before viewing.

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Books and toys that were damaged when a pipe burst in February are now in the process of being replaced.

Needham says all the books should be back on the shelves soon. The library has raised nearly $11,000 on its Go Fund Me page and additional donations have been made

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The anime DVD’s are easily found in the library catalog by doing a search and then narrowing the type to DVD. Some of the newest titles are: Beyond the Boundary: complete collection, Fullmetal Alchemist, Patema Inverted, Princess Mononoke, Tale of the Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There and Wolf Children.

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Engineering Seniors compete for the title Scholarships of Mr. BHS. Tickets available Local students named to at the door. For more inforThe Berlin VFW is acthe third marking period mation, call Ann Gombotz at cepting applications for honor roll at University 860-829-0626. three scholarships available Donation - The 2016 BHS for graduating high school High School of Science and All Night Graduation Party seniors. Applicants must be Engineering.

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Calendar Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club, with the Berlin Land Trust, have scheduled a free program, “Notable Trees of Connecticut,” by Glenn Dreyer, director of the Charles and Sarah Becher Arboretum, for Thursday, April 21, 6:45 p.m., at the Community Center. The public is welcome.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster

K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.

Girls golf - BHS vs. Simsbury at Simsbury, 3 p.m.

Friday, April 22 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Cardigans” for Friday, April 22, 8 p.m.

A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.

Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.

Baseball - BHS vs. Maloney at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m.

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Girls tennis - BHS vs.

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Softball - BHS vs. Maloney at Dunn Sports Complex, 3:45 p.m.

Boys lacrosse - BHS vs.

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Saturday, April 23 Historical society - Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., corner of Peck Street, is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., free admission. View exhibits on Berlin tin and brick, Simeon North’s pistols, Berlin Iron Bridge, dairy farms, needlework, Berlin artists and many local treasures. For more information, call 860-828-5114.

Earth Day - Celebrate Earth Day at Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., 9:30 a.m. to noon. A free seedling will be available for all children. Open Studio plans a craft to make Truffula trees from “The Lorax.” A fee is charged for the craft. For more information, call 860-828-1311.

Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has

scheduled “The Cardigans” for Saturday, April 23, 8 p.m.

A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.

Monday, April 25 Baseball - BHS vs. Newington at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m.

Boys golf - BHS vs. Newington, Conard at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

Boys tennis - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m.

Girls tennis - BHS vs.

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Softball - BHS vs. Newington, away, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church,

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Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.

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Playgroup - The Kensington Congregational Church schedules a children’s playgroup for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.

Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Amy Carroll at 860-829-4900 or visit www. kensingtonrotary.org.

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Seniors Senior News Lunch and Learn Danielle Herbert from the Way To Go Connecticut Mobility Management Program is scheduled to present a “Lunch and Learn” workshop on transportation options Friday, May 6, at noon, at the Senior Center. The program’s goal is to help older adults, veterans and people with disabilities discover transportation options by offering free informational resources on

programs and services available to residents of Berlin.

They also provide Ombudsman’s services to represent the interests of, and act as an advocate for, individuals who have transportation mobility needs and issues.

For more information and to register for the program, call the Senior Center at 860-828-7006.

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Senior Menus Senior meals are provided

by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested.

Monday, Apr. 25: Teriyaki chicken strips, fried rice, oriental blend vegetables, rye bread, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, Apr. 26: Pineapple juice, spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, chocolate pudding.

Wednesday, Apr. 27: Sliced ham, pineapple sauce, baby red potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, 12 grain bread, cantaloupe.

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Thursday, Apr. 28: Grape juice, BBQ rib, buttered noodles, California blend vegetables, fresh apple.

Friday, Apr. 29: Cranberry juice, chicken ala king with peas and carrots, brown rice, Oriental blend vegetables, oatmeal bread, vanilla wafers.

Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, April 11: Joyce Pfister, 167; Marlene Sears, 159; Chickie Saraceno, 154.

Senior Bowling, April 15: Joe Sytulek, 195; Ferd Brochu, 191; Al Bolduc, 183; Rockwell Roberts, 158; Sam D’Amato, 154.

Programs Preschool program - The preschool program encourages young children to use their senses and creativity to explore the natural world around them. Each session may include live animals, games, crafts, cooking, stories, science experiments and outdoor exploration.

Classes are for children 2 to 5 years old (2 and 3 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.) Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:15 to 10 a.m.

“Bugs & Gardens” is scheduled for May 24 through June 28. A fee is charged. Pre-reg-

istration and pre-payment is required.

Nature Discovery - Nature Discovery after school class is designed for students in kindergarten through third grade, Wednesdays throughout the school year, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Class includes nature and science topics with hands-on experiments, trail walks, crafts, live animals and more. “The Sun Returns” April 27 through June 1. A fee is charged. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for all classes.

Birds & Brews - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farm-

ington Ave., has scheduled a Birds & Brews adult special event for Thursday, April 21, 5 to 8:30 p.m., to benefit the educational and animal programs of the New Britain Youth Museums. The event includes appetizers and desserts while tasting some local beers. Enjoy music, a bird presentation and meet some of our feathered friends while visiting the museum.

No pre-registration is required. Plenty of free parking available. A fee is charged.

For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

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The free program discusses The Berlin Republican Pasta Dinner for May 7, 5 to ing St. Tickets are available at concerns about falling as well Town Committee has sched- 7 p.m., at the Italian Indepen- the door or by calling Andra Activities.

Tuesday, June 14 - Taking as practical strategies to man- uled its annual Mother’s Day dent Political Club, 16 Hard- Millerd at 860-828-9722.

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With the state primary looming, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump opened his statewide campaign headquarters in a small plaza on the Berlin Turnpike.

Trump signs with the familiar “Make America Great Again” slogan dotted the plaza lawn and decorated the storefront windows. A campaign worker said Wednesday, April 13, he was unauthorized to speak about the campaign and referred all questions to Trump’s press office.

Trump supporters from as far away as Danbury arrived at the headquarters last Wednesday to pick up signs.

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BHS graduation date set

PRE-DAFFODIL FESTIVAL ACTIVITES PRE-DAFFODIL SCHEDULE OF FESTIVAL EVENTS ACTIVITES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Berlin High School seniors will be throwing their caps in the air Sunday, June 19.

The town school district announced the 2016 graduation date earlier this month.

Even with the spring snow storm and resulting school delays, the graduation date

is solidified. The graduation will be at 1 p.m. in Welte Auditiorium at Central Connecticut State University.

Superintendent Dave Erwin said that graduation has been on Father’s Day for many years now. Last year it was June 21.

The last day of school for Berlin students won’t be set in stone until the end of April.

Currently, the final day is planned for Tuesday, June 14.

“We will talk it over at the end of the month,” the superintendent said.

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Sanders has 1,068.

On the Republican side, Trump has 743 delegates, while Ted Cruz has 545 and John Kasich has 143.

It takes 1,237 delegates to earn the GOP nod.

Supporters said it’s a coincidence that less than three miles from Trump’s headquarters in the Worthington Plaza is the mosque for the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford. Trump’s campaign promises to ban Muslims from entering the country.

Trump supporter John O’Brien, of Berlin, said Berlin was selected for

Trump’s state headquarters because it’s central in the state. The headquarters opened Tuesday, April 12.

He said the campaign knows the mosque is close by.

“That had no effect (on their decision),” O’Brien said. “It’s just like having a Catholic church, like the one right there,” he said gesturing west.

But Mongi Dhaouadi, executive director of the Connecticut Council of American-Islamic Relations, said he’s very concerned about the campaign headquarters being so close to the mosque.

“Obviously we believe in free speech, and Mr. Trump has the right to organize anywhere,” Dhaouadi

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Dhaouadi said a recent poll revealed about 7 percent of Muslims nationwide support Trump because of his promises to strengthen the economy and create jobs. Most ignore his anti-Muslim rhetoric because they don’t believe he can succeed in immigration bans.

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Firearms safety seminar April 26 The Berlin Police Department has scheduled a Firearms Safety and Informational Seminar for Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center, Room 1.

The seminar plans to discuss firearms safety, security and laws pertaining to firearms in Connecticut. The program is open to Berlin residents and business owners.

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ested persons can register for this by e-mail at policechief@ berlinpd.org, (firearms safety in the subject line) and include name, address and contact number.

Registration for the Firearms Safety and Informational Seminar is also available by calling Administrative Assistant Marlene Way at 860-828-7093. Deadline to registration is Friday, April 22, 4 p.m.

Government Meetings Monday, April 25 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Monday, May 2 Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 Inland/Wetlands & Watercourses, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m.

Monday, May 9 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Visiting Nurses Association, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Board Room, 6:30 p.m.

Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore

Village, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Youth Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 16 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17 Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 Police Commission, BPD, 6:30 p.m.

Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 23 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 26 Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Religion Briefs Berlin Congregational Spring tag sale - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual Spring Tag Sale for Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The event includes a bake sale and plant and flower booth. Spaces are available for rent. (Bring your own table.) Completed applications with payment are due by May 16.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion and application, call 860-828-6586.

Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month.

Nursery care is available.

Call 869-828-6586.

C h o i r, b e l l r i n ge r s - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586.

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

Blessing of the Animals - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its first annual pet show and blessing of the animals for Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are available for rent. The blessing is planned for 9 a.m., pet show follows until 1:30 p.m.

Call Tina at 860-261-4321.

Tot time - Free Tot Time, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more. Drop-in.

Postponed - The annual May Breakfast has been postponed until September.

Bethany Covenant Sunday Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m. Life Together Classes for all ages at 9:45

a.m.

Concert - The Bethany Music Series has scheduled “Music to Delight and Inspire - from the Classical Tradition and from the Hymnal” with Royce Eckhardt, organ/piano and John Eckhardt, violin, for Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Childcare provided and reception to follow concert.

Free-will offering accepted.

the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m., in the parlor.

All are welcome.

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

Kensington United Methodist Church

Healing prayers

Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss The Kensington United St. Methodist Church, 103 Sunday worship, 9:30 and Hotchkiss St., has scheduled a 11 a.m.

Healing Prayer Service on the third Tuesday of each month Prince of Peace at 6:30 p.m.

Church The service is one hour of peace and healing through The Prince of Peace Luspiritual music by local sing- theran Church, 1103 Chamers and musicians. berlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at Kensington 10:15 a.m.

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Obituaries BERLIN — Natalie (Andrews) DeMarco, 92, of Berlin, widow of Dominic V. DeMarco, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home.

Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Lucian and the late Leila (Smith) Andrews, she graduated from Newington High School, and was a member of St. Paul’s Church, C.C.A.R.C., the Berlin Association for Special Education, and V.F.W. Post 10732 Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by a a daughter, Carolyn Miranda; two sons and daughtersin-law, Robert and Tina DeMarco, and James and Deborah DeMarco, all of Berlin; a brother, David Andrews, of Newington; nine grandchildren, Eric Miranda, Heather Lizzotte, Douglass DeMarco,Sarah Dillemuth, Elizabeth Cole, Michael Hernandez, Jord a n D e M a rc o , J u s t i n DeMarco, and Ashely DeMarco; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husb a n d , s h e w a s p re deceased by a son, Daniel DeMarco; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Berlin, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul‘s Church.

Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery. Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berlin Senior Citizen Center, 31 Colonial Drive, Kensington, CT 06037.

Irene (Machotzke) Campana BERLIN — Irene (Machotzke) Campana, 68, of Berlin, loving wife of Gerald Campana, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.

Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Michael and the late Ida (Niedzwiecki) Machotzke, she attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, and graduated from James Island High School in South Carolina. After high school, she attended hairdressing school in Charleston, S.C., and with her sister, Marsha Casey, was co-owner for many years of My Sister’s Place Wig Studio in the early 70’s in Kensington. After that she was a healthcare professional at Grove Hill Medical Center and New Britain General Hospital Dialysis Unit for 16 years.

She retired from Pilgrim Furniture at the age of 62 to enjoy, spend time with, and care for her grandchildren, and spend time in prayer.

Irene enjoyed 10 years with St. Paul’s Folk Group in the 80’s, 10 years in the prison ministry with Project Concern and The Sisters

of Mercy in West Hartford, and was an associate Sister of Mercy member at St. Paul’s Church and Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters and sonsin-law, Valerie and Stanley Walter, of Summerville, S.C., Elizabeth and James Wilfinger, of West Simsbury, and Andrea and Jason Maule, of Southington; her sister, Marsha Casey, of Middletown; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, April 25, at 10 a.m. directly at St. Paul’s Church, 467 Alling St., in Kensington. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children International, 2000 E. Red Bridge Road, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 DEPT 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908, The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.

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Berlin resident Logan Naples-Marut and state Sen. Paul Formica were among the hundreds of participants in “Connecticut Agriculture Day” March 16 at the State Capitol. The day was dedicated to discussing the important role agriculture plays in driving the state’s economy, in enhancing educational development and boosting tourism. Naples-Marut is a member of the Jolly Ranchers 4-H Club, which focuses on animal care, leadership, community service and citizenship. To learn more about a 4-H, visit www.4-h.uconn.edu.

Sen. Formica represents Bozrah, East Lyme, a portion of Montville, New London, Old Lyme, a portion of Old Saybrook, Salem, and Waterford.

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Opinion Beauty of Australia leaves ‘lasting impression’ Editor’s note: Recently, the writer took a 23-day adventure around the world. This is part of her travelogue.

By Barbara Helming My trip of a lifetime continued with an eight-hour overnight fight from Singapore to Melbourne, Australia. This city of 4.17 million people is located on the southeast shore of Australia. The Flinders Street Station is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Completed in 1909, this busy railway station with a prominent dome, tower and arched entrance is on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Taking up two city blocks, Flinders Street Station is the busiest train station in Aus-

tralia. A row of clocks above the main entrance indicate the departure time for trains on each of the lines. Thus the Melburnian phrase “I’ll meet you under the clocks” refers to the main entrance at Flinders Street Station.

A modern city landmark completed in 2006, The Eureka Skydeck 88 stands at 984 feet tall, making it the tallest public viewing vantage point in the southern hemisphere. In 40 seconds, the fastest elevator in the southern hemisphere brings visitors to Level 88 of the Eureka Skydeck for fantastic views of the city of Melbourne and beyond.

A late afternoon excursion took me on a 90-minute ride to Westernport Bay and across the bridge to Phillip

Island for the Little Penguin Parade. Little Penguins are found along the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand.

Formerly referred to as Fairy Penguins, these tiny 13-inch tall birds with slate blue plumage swim to shore in small groups on the island.

Incidentally, groups of penguins are referred to as rafts in the water and as waddles on land.

The penguins stood at water’s edge at dusk deciding if it was safe to come ashore or not. Their enemies include owls and the white-bellied sea eagle. Once it was deemed safe, each small group of penguins paraded across Summerland Beach and onto the grassy areas See Helming / Page A19

Letters to the Editor Promise kept To the editor: Reality bites! The taxpayers previously voted for an expensive high school renovation and now the bonding costs are hitting our pockets.

It was repeatedly mentioned that we could not promise a “zero” tax increase this term because of the actions of previous leadership, but over the long-term, taxes should stabilize. Citizens would love to see a zero tax increase, but know it is not the reality.

In good faith, the Council

Majority is keeping its promise to “minimize” the tax burden. Councilor Evans, budget chairman, worked tirelessly with town employees and the school board to cut operating costs while maintaining services that Berlin citizens have come to expect.

When voting on April 26, the council will again listen to what the citizens are saying and will follow your wishes.

Charles R. Paonessa Town Councilor and candidate for 6th District Senate

Please vote To the editor: Berlin residents, please vote on April 26 and let your voice be heard on this year’s budget. Last fall we promised that our majority Republican Town Council members would minimize the tax increase impact to the taxpayers due to automatic increases guaranteed from high school bonding and town employee wage contracts approved by the prior Democrat-led Town See Letters / Page A21

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Anthony Marzi, a star pitcher at Berlin High School and UConn, is hoping to regenerate his career in the Atlantic League with the New Britain Bees after being cut by the New York Yankees. | Justin Weekes / For the Record-Journal

The Bees go local Just how local are our local sports teams? It turns out, for many, the answer is not very.

Let’s take a look at some Connecticut college basketball teams, for instance.

The UConn men’s 2015-16 squad included just two players for Connecticut, and the women’s team had one.

Even the Central Connecticut State University hoops programs — which, of course, don’t have nearly the recruiting reach that UConn does — weren’t exactly overflowing with local talent this past season.

The CCSU women’s team featured one Connecticut player on its roster, and the Blue Devil men had exactly zero.

Yes, a great many “local” teams are local in name and zip code only.

This is why it has been so refreshing to see the New Britain Bees — a professional team — signing one baseball player after another with Connecticut ties for their inaugural season.

“We want as many local kids as we can that are good ballplayers,” Bees manager Stan Cliburn said.

The Bees’ roster includes Southington native and Xavier High School graduate Nick Greenwood, Berlin High School grad Anthony Marzi,

Bristol Eastern alum Kevin Rivers, and Jovan Rosa, out of East Hartford.

Other Bees are Josh Zeid, a New Haven native who attended Hamden Hall, Cole Johnson, an Ohio native living in Newington, and Anthony Hewitt, who prepped in Connecticut at the Salisbury School.

Now this is a “local” team.

“We’re excited about the players with local ties that we’ve announced for the inaugural roster,” Bees media relations manager Chris Knoblock said. “There is some fantastic homegrown talent that will don Bees uniforms this season.”

The Bees, who call New Britain Stadium home, are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

So, for many Bees, New Britain will be their last stop in the sport. But this opportunity allows them to stay on the radar for a while longer, and potentially draw the attention of the guys with big checkbooks.

Players refusing to give up on the dream. A team with serious local flavor. This is something to cheer about.

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where their nests are located. They completely ignored the crowd gathered to watch them come ashore.

Once the penguins reached their nests, a brief preening session was followed by vocalizing for their mates to also return to the nest. As the evening grew later, the air was filled with the vocalizations of dozens of Little Penguins calling their mates home from a day at sea. I was amazed to see how far some of the penguins walked to their nests leaving trails of erosion over time. In fact, as visitors, we

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walked many yards to the bus in the parking lot at the end of the evening. Before departing, the bus driver looked under the bus because some young penguins have been known to become lost and wander into the parking lot.

An all-day excursion took me to the Great Ocean Road for spectacular views along the Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. The Twelve Apostles, London Arch and the Loch Ard Gorge are limestone rock formations constantly being shaped by the ocean waves. Erosion created caves in the soft limestone cliffs which eroded into arches that eventually collapsed into

rock stacks up to 164 feet high.

Despite having only nine stacks originally, the Twelve Apostles became a popular tourist attraction given the close proximity of the rock stacks to each other.

Currently, only eight apostles are standing after one collapsed in 2005. London Bridge was a double span natural bridge prior to the collapse of the arch connecting the bridge with the mainland in 1990. That collapse caused the structure to be renamed London Arch. The Loch Ard Gorge is named for the ship that ran aground at the site in 1878.

The arch that connected the two rock pillars collapsed

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Valentin Karate Show: 2:00 p.m.

Airborn Jugglers Show: 3:00 p.m.

Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show: 4:00 p.m.

Defender the Sport: 12:00–5:00 p.m..

Curious Creatures Live Animals: 1:00–5:00 p.m..

Facepainting by Ruth: 1:00–5:00 p.m..

Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

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The Furors: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Meriden Elks Snow cones, sausage & Animals: Noah’s Ark of p.m..

Hope Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 1:00–5:00 p.m. Kettle Korn Valentin Karate Show: 2:00 p.m.

Curious Live 1:00–5:00 Armsa.m. & Voices: 2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. clam Creatures chowder Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

–12:30 p.m.

The Furors: 11:45 Airborn Jugglers Show: 3:00 p.m. pepper grinders, a.m.

–11:45 a.m.

11:00 Meet The theSawtelles: “Bee Lady”: 1:30 p.m..

Dancin’ With 1:00–5:00 Hoops: 1:30–4:30 p.m..

Arms & Voices: 2:15 p.m.

–3:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Men’s Club Jugglers Show: 3:00 Facepainting by Ruth: p.m..

Frank Critelli: 12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. p.m.

Daphne Lee Martin: 3:30 p.m.

– 4:15 p.m. Airborn Dancin’ With Hoops: 1:30–4:30 p.m..

The Meadows Brothers: 1:00 p.m.

–1:45 p.m.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Meridian Lodge #77 A.F. & A.M. Steamed cheeseburgers, home made Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show: 4:00 p.m.

Valentin Karate Show: 2:00 p.m.

Spider-Man “Meet & Greet”: 2:00–3:30 Daphne Lee The Martin: 3:30 p.m.

– 4:15 Belle of The Fall: 1:30 a.m.

–2:15 p.m.

Municipal 1:00–5:00 p.m.cornp.m. potatoes, “Touch-A-Truck”: fresh donuts french fries, dogs Right-Offs: 4:45 p.m.p.m.

– 5:30 p.m.

Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show: 4:00 p.m. Loaded baked Spider-Man & Greet”: 2:00–3:30 Arms & Voices:4:45 2:15 p.m.––3:00 WiseJugglers Old Moon: 2:45 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.p.m.

Matt“Meet the Balloon Guy: 2:00–4:00p.m. p.m.

Show: 3:00 The Right-Offs: p.m.

5:30 p.m. p.m. 6:00 p.m.– 6:45 p.m. Airborn Dancin’ With Hoops: 1:30–4:30 p.m..

The Balkun Brothers: We the People Party Cotton candy & Meriden Republican Town Committee Frank Viele: 4:00 p.m.– 4:45 p.m. theSATURDAY, Balloon Guy: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Daphne LeeBrothers: Martin: 3:30 p.m.

– –4:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SATURDAY, APRIL 30 p.m. candy bars Matt APRIL 30dogs, kraut dogs, Hots dogs, chili SUNDAY, MAY 1 4:00 Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show: The Balkun 6:00 p.m.

6:45 p.m. p.m.

Spider-Man “Meet & Greet”: 2:00–3:30 p.m.

West4:45 Endp.m.

Blend: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 chicken tenders/lemonade The Right-Offs: – 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 1 SUNDAY, MAY 1 BAND SHELL STAGE West End Blend: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of Meriden Fried Guy: dough/ Matt the Balloon 2:00–4:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Meriden Youth Theater: 11:00 a.m. STAGE SUNDAY, 1 Amici OTHERMAY CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT honey roasted peanuts Della Vigna Jumbo hot dogs, The Balkun Brothers: 6:00 p.m.– 6:45 p.m.STAGE THE JEFF CROOMS pasta e fagioli, sparkling BAND SHELL WELCOME STAGE Motel TV: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. a.m.

Facepainting by Ruth:12:00–5:00 11:00 a.m.

–p.m..

3:00 p.m. ice drink, Meriden Youth Theater: 11:00 SUNDAY, MAY 1 Valentin Karate Show: 12:00 p.m.

Defender the Sport: SPONSORED BY: West End Blend: 7:30 p.m.

–8:30 p.m.

Holy Angels Church Meatball grinders, ice pops, kielbasa links, biscotti Literacy Read-Aloud: 1:00 p.m..

Seth Adam: Volunteers 1:45 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.

BAND SHELL STAGE Facepainting by Ruth: 11:00 a.m.

– 3:00 SUNDAY, MAY 1 Defender The Sport: 11:00 p.m.

–p.m.

4:00 p.m. grinders on a stick, pulled pork sandwich, Valentin Karate Show: 12:00 p.m. Magician”: 1:00 Curious Creatures Live Animals: 1:00–5:00 p.m..

Bill Hoagland “The Fun p.m.

Sex Pizza: 3:30 p.m.– 3:45 p.m.

The Furors: 11:45 a.m.

–12:30 p.m. cookies andDefender cream sandwiches and 11:00 Council of Neighborhoods Silver city waffle Meet the “Bee Lady”: 1:30 p.m..

Meriden Youth Theater: 11:00 a.m.

Dancin’ With Hoops: 12:00 p.m.

– 3:00 p.m.

The Sport: p.m.

– 4:00 p.m.

Murderous Chanteuse: 2p.m.–2:45 p.m.

The DemoGods: p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Facepainting by11:00 Ruth: 1:00–5:00 p.m..

Bill Hoagland “The4:15 Fun Magician”: 1:00 p.m.

Leadership Martial Arts Show: 2:00 p.m.pasta BAND SHELL STAGE Facepainting

by Ruth: a.m.

3:00 p.m.

The Meadows Brothers: Iglesia de Dios Casa Alfarero Curious Creatures Live Animals: 12:00 p.m.–del 4:00 p.m.

Valentin 2:00 p.m.

Dancin’ With Hoops: 12:00 p.m.

– –3:00 p.m.

Broca’s Area: 3:151:00 p.m.–p.m.

4:00 p.m. p.m.

Valentin KarateKarate Show:Show: 12:00 p.m.

Murderous Chanteuse: 2p.m.–2:45 p.m.–1:45 Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Alcoquina, empanadilla de pollo, St. Andrews Episcopal Church Leadership Martial Arts Show: 2:00 p.m.

FOOD TENT STAGE Pie-Eating Contest: 3 :00 p.m.

Defender The Sport: 11:00 p.m.empanadilla –1 4:00 p.m.

• SUN, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m SAT, APRIL 30 MAY Arms &Braiden Voices: 2:15 p.m.

–3:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 12:00 p.m.– 4:00p.m. p.m colada, Curious Creatures Live Animals: 12:00 p.m.– Sunshine: 4:30 p.m.– de 4:00 carne, piña Broca’s Area: 3:15 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. dinner, BLT, chicken Airborn “The Jugglers Show: 3:001:00 p.m.

Bill Hoagland Fun Magician”: p.m.Wraps: hot turkey Dancin’ With Hoops: 1:30–4:30 p.m.. pollo asado BBQ, grandules, salad, Dancin’ With Hoops: 12:00 p.m.

–p.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Caesar, coldMunicipal turkey, veggie, chips, side Pie-Eating Contest: 3 :00 p.m.

Murderous Chanteuse: 2p.m.–2:45 Matt the Balloon Guy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Daphne LeeOyola Martin: 3:30 p.m.

–p.m.

4:155:45 p.m.p.m.– 6:30 José The Astronauts: p.m.Last “Touch-A-Truck”: 12:00 4:00 p.m Train Out: 12 Arts p.m.–1:00 p.m. Arts Braiden Sunshine: 4:30 & p.m.– 5:15 p.m.

Twin Dragons Martial Show: 4:00 p.m.

Leadership Martial Show: 2:00 p.m. salads, propel fitnessSpider-Man water, daffy dill “Meet &•and Greet”: 2:00–3:30 p.m.

ADMISSION • PARKING SHUTTLE Curious Creatures Live Animals: 12:00 p.m.–p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Switch Factory: 1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. FREE • Spider-Man – “Meet Greet”: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. hot Broca’s 3:15 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

South Meriden Baseball Cheese pickles TheArea: Right-Offs: 4:45 p.m.

– p.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Eight: 7:00 7:45 p.m.

Matt the Balloon Guy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

José Oyola &Chaser The Astronauts: 5:45 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. dogs, cheeseburgers candy bars Pie-Eating Contest: 3 :00 p.m.3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Joey Milardo & The Musical Cavaliers: Matt the Balloon Guy: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.mp.m.

Braiden Sunshine: 4:30 p.m.– 5:15 p.m.

The Balkun Brothers: 6:00 p.m.

– 6:45 p.m.

Spider-Man – “Meet and Greet”: 2:00 p.m.

3:30 Chaser Eight: 7:00 p.m.– 7:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Matt the Balloon Guy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 1 José Oyola &FOOD The Astronauts: 5:45 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.

TENT West End Blend: 7:30STAGE p.m.

–8:30 p.m.

Little Miss Daffodil & Honor Ceremony • Tennis courts SUNDAY, MAY 1 p.m.•- 6:30 Spider-Man – “Meet and Escort Greet”: 2:00 3:30p.m p.m.

FOOD ChaserTENT Eight: STAGE 7:00 p.m.– 7:45 p.m.

CRAFTS BYTheater: 11:00 Burnt Offerings Art Illuminations Art Glass Rose Candles FOOD Meriden Youth a.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 American Elm: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

THE LAKE Call To Care Uganda In the AM Saratoga Crackers BAND SHELL STAGE Facepainting

by Ruth: 11:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m.

FOOD Amusement Rides • 5:30 p.m – CLOSE shell area • Band Valentin Karate Show: 12:00 p.m.

Candle Light Rose of Norwich Inspired Creations Saratoga TheSTAGE Gonkus Brothers: 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.

FOOD TENT Defender The Sport: 11:00 p.m.

– 4:00Peanut p.m. Butter Company American Elm: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

FORK FOOD , APRIL 25 Bill SILVER Hoagland “The Fun Magician”: Caricatures TENT by1:00 PJ p.m. SATURDAY Irena Varecka Savor, LLC FOOD River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs: 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Dancin’ With Hoops: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Murderous Chanteuse: 2p.m.–2:45 The Gonkus Brothers: 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.p.m.

• 8:30 p.m Comfort Fireworks • Shuttles run until 9 p.m Chatterwalls Jackies Herbal Scentsational Marketing Leadership Martial Arts the Show: 2:00 p.m.

Orquesta Afinke: 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

SILVER FORK FOOD TENT Stop by and support area’s non-profit groups.

American Elm: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Curious CreaturesonLive Animals: 12:00 p.m.–Files 4:00 p.m.

Broca’s 3:15 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

The 28th annual “Daffodils Parade” 11:30 a.m.

•Shanes Chelsea’s Fire Hot Sauce, LLC Jeans Scents Forever River City Slim &Area: The Zydeco Hogs: 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

The Tet Offensive: 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.

All proceeds go back into the community.

Enjoy the Pie-Eating Contest: 3 :00 p.m.

The Gonkus Brothers: 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 Municipal p.m.– 4:00 p.m Comicfolds Josie Gems “Touch-A-Truck”: 12:00 Soulful Stone Braiden Sunshine: 4:30 p.m.– 5:15p.m. p.m.

Orquesta Afinke: 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Stop by andgreat support the area’s non-profit groups.

SILVER FORK FOOD TENT food and friendly atmosphere.

The Hoolios: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Craftworks Judecraft Specialty Foods Southwest River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs: 2:30 p.m.–p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Matt the Balloon Guy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Expressions José Oyola &5:30 The Astronauts: 5:45 6:30 p.m.

The Tet Offensive: p.m.– 6:30 p.m.

All go back into the community.

Enjoy the MUSIC &proceeds ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT We’re the site of New Crafty Peddler KSpider-Man & T Jewelry – “Meet and Greet”: Squirrel-Eze Orquesta Afinke: 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Stop food by and support the area’s non-profit groups.

Chaser Eight: 7:00 p.m.– 7:45 p.m. great and friendly atmosphere.

The Hoolios: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

England’s most beautiful Crafty Westies Karen’s Kandles Sugar Maple Farms The Tet Offensive: 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. proceeds go back into the community.

Enjoy the APRIL 30 craft fair!

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Crowley Cheese Kilbride Creations SATURDAY, Sugar Pop Crochet Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.All Democratic Town Committee Meriden Turner Society Funnel cakes, great food Meriden and friendly atmosphere.

The Hoolios: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

FOOD TENT STAGE D’s Jewelers, LLCENTERTAINMENT Komfort Zone SunflowerENTERTAINMENT Jewelry 100 craftspeople CHILDREN’S STAGE OTHER CHILDREN’S Sundaes, pizza slices, Italian ice fried oreo, snickers, mac & cheese, THE JEFF CROOMS Over WELCOME STAGE FOOD Designs by Denise M Pearl LLC hotdogs, Sweet Retweet presenting the highest Defender the Sport: 12:00–5:00 p.m..

Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. bratwurst, ribbon fries w/cheese, Literacy Volunteers Read-Aloud: 1:00 p.m..

Meridenquality Democratic Committee Meriden Turner Funnel fine art and crafts.

Designs bysub Maxine Marshall ArtsSociety The Jeweler, Inc. p.m..

Curious Creatures LiveHair Animals: 1:00–5:00 Falcon BMXTown Steak cheese sauerkraut, gatorade, milk cakes, American Elm: 11:00MAY a.m.–12:00 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. slices, SUNDAY, 1 p.m. The Furors: Sundaes, Meet the “Bee Lady”: 1:30 p.m.. oreo, pizza Italian&ice fried snickers, mac & cheese, Dondero Orchards, LLC Miniature Picnic Tables The Jerky Hut Facepainting

by Ruth: 1:00–5:00 p.m..

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

The Meadows Brothers: 1:00 p.m.

–1:45 p.m.

Valentin Karate Show:bratwurst, 2:00 p.m.

The Gonkus Brothers: 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. SPONSORED hotdogs, ribbon fries w/cheese, Meriden Democratic Town Committee Meriden Society Funnel cakes,1:00–5:00 BY: Joseph School Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: Electiquestacos MKTurner Craftworks Whimsical Accentsp.m.

St. Walking Fried dough Meriden Democratic Town Committee

Meriden Turner Society Funnel cakes,

38th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival

38th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival

FOOD Arms & Voices: 2:15SILVER p.m.

–3:00Steak p.m. FORK AirbornTENT Jugglers Show: 3:00 p.m.

Falcon BMX & cheese sub sauerkraut, gatorade, milk THE JEFF WELCOME STAGE Sundaes, pizza slices, Italian ice fried oreo, &With cheese, ABC Photo River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs: 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 Lee p.m.

Dancin’ Hoops: 1:30–4:30 p.m..

SUNDAY, MAY 1CROOMS FB Products Morelsnickers, Woodcarvingmac Whisker Biscuits Daphne Martin: 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.

Twin Dragons Show: 4:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School bratwurst, hotdogs, ribbon fries w/cheese, Spider-Man “Meet & Greet”: 2:00–3:30 Ancient Gardens Elks Snow cones, sausage & Arts Noah’s Ark of Hope Kettle Korn Fire Witch PotteryMartial Naturecrafts Whiskers & Whimsyp.m.

Bake Shop Orquesta Afinke: 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. The Right-Offs: Stop by and the area’s non-profit groups.

4:45 p.m.–Meriden 5:30 p.m. support St. Joseph School Walking tacos Fried dough Falcon BMX Steak & cheese sub sauerkraut, gatorade, milk Matt the Balloon Guy: 2:00–4:00 pepper grinders, clam chowder Andies Cookies SUNDAY, MAY 1 The Sawtelles: 11:00 a.m.

–11:45 a.m.

Forever Boards Nectar of the Vine Winding Drive p.m.

Inc. 6:00 p.m.– 6:45 p.m. into the community. Enjoy the THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME The Tet Offensive: 5:30 p.m.–STAGE 6:30 p.m.The Balkun Brothers: All proceeds go back

of Mt. Carmel SchoolWorld of Wool St. Mary’s Men’s Club SUNDAY, MAY 1Our Lady Art Business Gadget Girls Nekki Frank Critelli: 12:158:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. West End Blend: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Meriden Elks Snow cones,#77 sausage & Dark Glass Noah’s SUNDAY, MAY 1 Ark Candles of Hope Kettle Kornhome great food and Lodge friendly atmosphere.

The Hoolios: 7:00 p.m.– p.m.

St. Joseph School Walking tacos Fried dough Meridian A.F. &the A.M. Steamed cheeseburgers, Asian Name Painting Glow In Olive Oil Factory WyFly made Birds Belle of a.m.

The Fall: 1:30 –2:15 p.m.

THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE Meriden Youth Theater: 11:00 a.m. french pepper grinders, clam chowder Loaded baked potatoes, fresh donuts fries, corn dogs –11:45 a.m.a.m.

The Sawtelles: 11:00 • Back To Classic Designs BAND SHELL STAGE Facepainting by Ruth: 11:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m.

Halladay’s Harvest Barn St. Odyssey Club Wysteria Handcrafts Valentin& Karate Show: 12:00 p.m. Pearl Wise Old Moon: 2:45 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Mary’s Men’s Meriden Elks Snow cones, sausage Noah’s Ark of Hope Kettle Korn Frank Critelli: 12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Bella Scarves Defender The Sport: 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Handmade Creations Personally YanYan Bill Hoagland “The Magician”: 1:00 p.m.Yours We the #77 People Party Cotton candy & FunSteamed Meriden Republican Town Committee Lodge A.F. & A.M. cheeseburgers, home made Frank Viele: –11:45 4:00 p.m.

– 4:45 p.m. Murderous Meridian pepper grinders, clam chowder a.m.

The Sawtelles: 11:00 Dancin’ With Hoops: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chanteuse: 2p.m.–2:45 p.m.

Belle Cose Belle of The Fall: 1:30a.m. a.m.–2:15 p.m.

Hayden Creations Ping Wang candy bars Hots dogs, chili dogs, kraut dogs, Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

Loaded baked potatoes, fresh donuts french fries, corn dogs Leadership Martial Arts Show: 2:00 p.m. Men’s St. Mary’s Club Meriden Town Committee Meriden Turner Society Funnel cakes, Curious Creatures Live Animals: 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

FrankOld Critelli: 12:15 p.m.

–1:00 p.m.

Broca’s Area: 3:15 p.m.– 4:00Mountain p.m.Democratic Berkshire Gourmet Heitmann’s Gourmet Nuts & Repurpose Me Wise Moon: 2:45 p.m.

– 3:30 p.m. chicken tenders/lemonade Meridian Lodge #77 A.F. & A.M. Pie-Eating Contest: 3 :00 p.m.

Steamed cheeseburgers, home Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m Sundaes, slices, Italian iceHeather fried oreo, snickers, mac &made cheese, BAND SHELL STAGE Braiden Sunshine: 4:30 p.m.– 5:15pizza p.m.

Birdhouse Bungalows & Cotton More Belle Viele: of The4:00 Fall:p.m.

1:30 a.m.–2:15 Henna by Richard’s Seagrass Hats Kiwanis Club offresh Meriden Fried dough/ Meriden We the People Party candy & Republican Town Committee Loaded baked potatoes, donuts french fries, corn dogs Frank – 4:45 p.m. p.m.

Matt the Balloon Guy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. bratwurst, hotdogs, ribbon fries w/cheese, José Oyola & The Astronauts: 5:45roasted p.m.– 6:30peanuts p.m.

Bradley Mountain Soaps Amici Della Vigna Jumbo hot dogs, Humble Bee Honey Company Riverworks Wise Old Moon: 2:45 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. candy barshoney Hots dogs, chili dogs, kraut dogs, Spider-Man – “Meet and Greet”: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Steak & cheese sub sauerkraut, gatorade, milk 7:00 Falcon p.m.– 7:45 BMX p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 1 pasta e fagioli, sparkling ice drink, Motel TV: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Chaser Eight: chicken tenders/lemonade We the People Party Cotton candy & Meriden Republican Town Committee Frank Viele: 4:00 p.m.

– 4:45 p.m.

Our Lady kielbasa of Mt. Carmel School BAND SHELL Holy of Angels Church Meatball grinders, APRIL ice pops, links, biscotti SethSTAGE Adam: 1:45 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. FOOD TENT Kiwanis Club Meriden Fried dough/ candy bars dogs, chili kraut dogs, WEDNESDAY, 22dogs, STAGE Joseph School tacos Fried dough grinders on a stick,Walking pulled pork sandwich, Hots honey St. roasted Della Vigna Jumbo hot dogs, Tickets valid peanuts for food and amusements mustFOOD be purchased at the ticketAmici booth chicken tenders/lemonade Sex Pizza: 3:30 p.m.– 3:45 p.m. STAGE THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME cookies and cream sandwiches and Council of Neighborhoods Silver city•waffle BAND SHELL STAGE sitesClub in the park.

Dates and times are subject to change.

No Bicycles, www.daffodilfest.com Little Miss Daffodil Honor Escort Ceremony 6:30 p.m • Tennis courts pasta& eNoah’s fagioli,Ark sparkling ice drink, Korn Motel TV: 12:30 p.m.4:15 p.m.– 5:00 American Kiwanis of Fried dough/ Thep.m.–1:15 DemoGods: p.m.

Elm: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Meriden Meriden Elks Snow sausage & animals). of Hope Kettle pasta skateboards, rollerblading, etc. Nocones, pets or animals (except service Holy Angels Church Meatball grinders, ice pops, kielbasa links, biscotti honey roasted peanuts Amici Della Vigna Jumbo hot dogs, Seth Adam: 1:45 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.

The Gonkus Brothers: 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. pepper grinders, clam chowder Iglesia de Dios Casa del Alfarero The Sawtelles: 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

SILVER FORK FOOD TENT grinders on a stick, pulled pork sandwich, pasta e fagioli, sparkling ice drink, Motel TV: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.

River City Slim & The ZydecoSt. Hogs: 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. FRIDAY, Alcoquina, empanadilla de pollo, Andrews Episcopal Church APRIL 24 St. Men’s Club Sex Pizza: p.m.– 3:45 p.m.

FOOD TENT STAGE Frank3:30 Critelli: 12:15 p.m.

–1:00 p.m. cookies and cream and Council of Mary’s Neighborhoods Silver city wafflemade Holy4:00 Angels Church Meatball grinders, ice pops, kielbasa links, biscotti p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

SethDemoGods: Adam: 1:45 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. empanadilla de carne, piña colada, Stop by and support the area’s non-profit groups.

Wraps: hotsandwiches turkey chicken Meridian Lodge #77dinner, A.F. &BLT, A.M. Steamed cheeseburgers, The 4:15 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. p.m. Orquesta Afinke: Amusement Rides 5:30 p.m – CLOSE Band pasta •home • grinders on a stick, pulled pork sandwich, Belle of The Fall: 1:30 a.m.

–2:15 The Tet Offensive: 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. pollo asado BBQ, grandules, salad,shell area All proceeds go back into the community.

Enjoy the Caesar, cold turkey, veggie, chips, side Loaded baked potatoes, fresh donuts french fries, corn dogs Sex Pizza: 3:30 p.m.– 3:45 p.m.

Last Train Out: 12 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Iglesia de Dios Casa del Alfarero cookies and cream sandwiches and Council of Neighborhoods Silver city waffle great food and friendly The Hoolios: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. propel fitness water, Wise Old Moon: 2:45 – 3:30 salads, daffy dill atmosphere.

The DemoGods: 4:15 p.m.–p.m.

5:00 p.m. p.m.

Alcoquina, empanadilla de pollo, St. Andrews Episcopal Church pasta Switch Factory: 1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.

South Meriden Baseball Cheese hot FOOD TENT STAGE , SATURDAY APRIL 25 We pickles the People Party Cotton candy & Meriden Republican Town Committee Frank Viele: 4:00 p.m.– 4:45 p.m. empanadilla de carne, piña colada, IglesiaHots de Dios Casa del Alfarero Wraps: hot turkey dogs, cheeseburgers candy bars Joey Milardo & The Musical Cavaliers: 3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. candy bars dinner, BLT, chicken dogs, chili dogs, kraut dogs, pollo asado BBQ, grandules, salad, Alcoquina, empanadilla de pollo, • 8:30 p.m Shuttles run until 9 p.m Fireworks St. Andrews Episcopal Church Caesar, cold turkey, veggie, chips, side • tenders/lemonade Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

FOOD TENT STAGE chicken Meriden Democratic Town Committee Meriden Turner Society Funnel cakes, Last Train Out: 12 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

BAND SHELL STAGE de carne, Wraps: hot turkey dinner, BLT, chicken salads, propel fitness water, daffy dill dough/ Sundaes, pizza slices, empanadilla Italian ice friedpiña oreo, colada, snickers, mac & cheese, Kiwanis Club of Meriden Fried The 28th annual “Daffodils on Parade” 11:30 a.m.

Switch Factory: 1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Drug ‘Take Back’ initiative The Berlin Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Agency, has scheduled its annual “Take Back” initiative to remove expired and unused prescription drugs from homes for Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the upper parking lot of the Berlin

Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road.

Last year, Berlin’s efforts collected over 200 pounds of expired and unused prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous and no questions will be asked. Residents need only drive up the Town Hall driveway to drop

substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. Unused medicine that is flushed down the drain can result in contamination of groundwater and surface water.

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The budget is set at $80,594,668, which is a projected mill rate increase of .46 percent, from 30.35 to 30.81.

For those with homes valued at $250,000, that equates to an $80 tax increase.

Thanks to Jim Wren and Dave Evans for establishing a Budget Dashboard on the town web site that allows more transparency to the citizens.

That said, if you want more cuts to our town budget, vote

no. If you are satisfied with the budget, vote yes. Our council members will listen to you. After all, the town works for you, not vice versa.

Thank you.

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Welcome to On The Menu.

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Historical Society tag sale set for May 20-21

May 21.

Donations may be dropped off on Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

Berlin Historical Society No clothing or electronics.

Museum, 305 Main St., has For large items, call Kate or scheduled a tag sale for Fri- Steve Kearns at 860-828-1891 day, May 20 and Saturday, to arrange a pick up.

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Chilly spring weather didn’t stop more than 20 kids from learning to hit golf balls at Timberlin Golf Course during their school vacation week.

“It’s awesome and I’m starting to get better,” said 11-yearold Nick Cosdardo as he shot golf balls at a giant inflatable kangaroo set up.

Wednesday, April 13, was the third day of the club’s junior golf program, which focuses on more than just game skills.

“We don’t just teach about golf, we teach about things they can do off the course as well as on the course,” said Marc Bayram, head golf professional at Timberlin.

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“We teach them that the ‘I’ in Berlin stands for integrity, which means doing the right thing when no one else is watching,” Bayram explained.

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“It’s a lot of responsibility because you are the ref,” explained 9-year-old Glenn Fearn. “There’s no ref in golf so you’re the ref of your own actions.”

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Golf “Marc has really put a different spin on it and has made it about how to better your life,” Claffey noted.

One coach helping the program knows all about learning the game at a young age.

Brandon Funari, captain of Berlin High School golf team, was once part of the junior golf program.

“I get to see how it has

younger group members with their stance, so they were 11, with a slew of professional able to hit the ball further. coaches to guide the differ- “They couldn’t hit in the beent age groups. The youngest ginning but now they can and golfers were 4 years old and it’s great,” he said.

Claffey has been part of were learning how to hit the the junior program for sevball out of a sand trap.

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During the two-hour day of lessons, the coaches taught the groups the correct stance while swinging, putting, chipping, and respecting fellow golfers by raking the sand bunker.

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It was 6-year-old Nick Balicki’s fourth year participating in the program and he was having fun aiming for the inflatable kangaroo.

“The goal is to keep their interest in golf in a fun and simple way,” Bayram said.

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Tastefully appointed master suite with custom lighting, 2 sided fire gas place, sitting area, dual walk-ins and private bath with whirlpool tub and tiled walk in shower, double sinks, and chandelier. 3 more bedrooms and 2 more full baths on the second floor, open loft with breath taking views. Lower level newly finished with potential in-law or au pair suite, walk out with separate entrance, 1 bedroom, living area, wet bar, full bath with custom walk in tiled shower. Set on 4 acre lot with panoramic views of Durham countryside.

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$249,900 • West Hartford, CT

Beautifully Maintained Colonial with Over 2700 square feet. 2 car garage, 3 full baths, formal living room with gas fireplace, family room, dining room, and full unfinished basement. Complete in-law with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, full bath and pantry with separate entrance in established neighborhood! Many updates! Newer CAIR, roof, windows, thermostats, gas fireplace with remote, flooring and more! Must see!

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AQUA TURF CLUB Is hiring FT and PT servers, experience preferred but not necessary, apply in person 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville Ct, starting wage $10 per hour.

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415 Barnes Rd., Wallingford.

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Email resumes to Steve Mackie, at smackie@aldentool. com

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Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves.

Appliance Repairs Will Deliver Service calls available.

(203) 284-8986 GAS GRILL - Char-Broil, stainless, 17"x17" cooking area, 1 yr old. $99.00. Call 203-639-1248

Furniture & Appliances

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

DINING RM TABLE & 6 CHAIRS - oval, made in Italy, very good condition, $99.00. Call 860-599-3517.

JEWELERS GLASS SHOWCASE - Square, Wood on sides and bottom, good condition $75 obo. Phone calls only, 203-5007754.

Miscellaneous For Sale FREE Horse Manure Call Mike 203-599-8915

Music Instruments & Instruction

MECHANICS

Semi trailer repair facility looking for mechanics Music By Roberta to perform all phases Perform + Instruct of trailer repair. Must Voice lessons - all ages have own tools. Apply +levels,piano beginnerAtlantic Star Trailers, interm. (203) 630-9295.

405 Industrial Ave., Sporting Goods Cheshire203-250-8000

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Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass.

Furniture, 50’s Items.

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

Purebred Maltese 4 M puppies avail. (1) 12 week old avail now; $900 each. More info avail upon calling 860302-5371

ALWAYS BUYING Antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate sales services. Call or stop-by, Frank’s, 18 Apartments For Rent So. Orchards St., Wallingford, CT, open 10-4, Mon. thru Sat. (203) 631-6697.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques.

860-707-9350 ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more.

One item or entire estate contents.

Call 860-718-5132.

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2 units that are 2200 sq ft for $1700.00 per month; 1 building that is 4800 sq ft for $3500.00 per month.

The 2 units will be available May 1st.

The building will be available mid May. Call Norm at 860-9823725.

Tag Sales INDOOR SALE - Sat 4/23 8-2, & Sun 4/24 8-2, 66 Westerly Terrace, Meriden CT. Household items, appl’s, furn, electronics, outdoor tools, books, clothing, toys, American Girl, misc.

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Under the Festival Tent on Saturday April 23, 2016, 9AM to 2PM THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Presents CT’s LARGEST TAG SALE 606 Congdon St. 120 vendors gathered in West, Unit #1, one convenient locaMiddletown $106,900 tion offering for sale an End unit (over 60). CA, eclectic collection of GAS, APPLS goods, trinkets & Bob, 860-416-9013. treasures; vintage household items, toys, 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & tools, collectible items 2 BR avail. All newly Rooms For Rent and so much more. renovated. Prime loc., The Festival Commitright off hghwy., close tee will have a food to mall, hospital and all BERLIN - ROOMS for concession on site as RENT, $650 750/mo, transportation.

Avail. well as the US Food 1 w/prvt BA, utils inc, immed. 917-566-6672 Truck Festivals’ Spring A/C, quiet cul de sac, Please call for debut offering 25 food 1 yr lease. (860) MERIDEN - 1 BR, 2nd fl. corrections at trucks with a variety of 836-9689. w/new appls., flr’g, food and drink -for all to 203-317-2308 after 5 paint, $700mo + util., + enjoy.

2 mo sec., no pets Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. pm call 203-317-2282 NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! www.daffodilfest.com creditck, 860.663.1229 Ad#:CLASS FILLER Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly &

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(PLEASE CHECK) up + sec. On Bus Line. New Stove & fridge, H & Management. 203-239-5333 Pub:PERM ESTATE SALE - Sat HW Incl’d. Lease, Sec 4/23 8-2, & Sun 4/24, Date:02/13/02 & Refs. 203-239-7657 MERIDEN- Clean, Safe 8-1.

22 Boylston St. Day:WED Size:1X4.5 / 203-314-7300 Room. 203-605-6522 DEE’S ANTIQUES North, Meriden. Furn, Cust: Last Edited Utils & fridge incl.

Buying Collectibles, indoor/outdoor, tools, Meriden Room AvailaShare kitchen/bath.

Jewelry & Silver.

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Util. included! $135 per week + sec.

China, Glass, Military, kitchen holiday 7/9/13 items, 4:18 PM. $115 / Wk. Available Musical. Anything old decor, collectible Now. Off St. Lighted Salesperson: Tag & unusual. Single plates, women’s clothPrkg. 203-985-9323 Line: Color Info: item to an estate. ing, crafts/puzzles.

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Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149

WALLINGFORD - 1BR, 1st Floor No. Main St. Victorian. Completely remod, incl modern kit & bath. $1000/mo + >Attention Dog Owners! util, sec, lease. Avail Dog Obedience Classes 6/1. 860 349 1293 Starting Monday, April 18th at Wallingford1 rm Studio Cheshire Park & Rec. centrally located, no Beginners 6:15pm pets. $575/mo. + 2 Novice & Advanced mo. sec & refs. req.

7:15pm 203-265-0698 INSTRUCTORS Bruce Giannetti YALESVILLE - 1 BD, Phil Huntington 2nd flr, off-street prkg, Kathy Queen $550/mo. + sec. & refs.

Kevin Medeiros call Mon. thru Fri., 8Call 203-272-2743 4. 203-284-9100 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852.

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Carpentry

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