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Friday, December 16, 2011

Condo groups short $100,000; local man facing charges By Richie Rathsack Citizen Contributor

Citizen photo courtesy of Carla Riccio

Community Services and Recreation Department employees Dan Riccio (L) and Carla Riccio (no relation) display toys already collected for the department’s toy bank.

Town Hall seeks donations for food and toy drives By Paul Colella The North Haven Citizen

ceives something.” Carla explained that distribution of collected food

With the holiday season nearly upon us, North Haven’s Department of Community Services and Recreation recently announced that residents can reserve their names for the 2011 Holiday Food Distribution and/or Toy Selection Program. Moreover, contributions to the seasonal collection services are always welcome. “This year there is a great need for donations due to these difficult economic times and we are very grateful to all our donors, including private individuals and families, local businesses and organizations,” stated Carla Riccio, community services secretary. “This year, we’ve seen a decline in donations and an increase in demand. We are trying our very best to see that everyone re-

will take place on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Linsley Street’s Town Hall Annex building. Requests for food must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. The Toy Selection Program is for income-eligible North Haven families with children ages 18 and under. Appointments for families to select toys are available between Dec. 19 and Dec. 23. “Families must present a drivers license or photo ID and complete a one page application upon arrival. All appointments are private and this creates confidentiality,” said Carla. “My co-worker Dan Riccio [no relation] and I are here to help anyone who comes to the office. Christmas is a

See Donations, page 16

A North Haven man is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court Dec. 27, accused of stealing almost $100,000 from condominium associations in Meriden and West Haven. Steven Cacioli, 65, of 7 Livingston Drive, was arrested by North Haven police on two warrants Nov. 29 and charged with one count each of firstdegree larceny. The first warrant states that in October the president of the Sterling Village Condo Association in Meriden contacted North Haven police, alleging that Cacioli, owner of A&S Prop-

erty Management of North Haven, had stolen $22,350 from condominium association accounts. Savin Harbor Condo Association in West Haven also contacted North Haven police, alleging that Cacioli had stolen $77,679 from association accounts, according to the second warrant. Cacioli, who is free on $20,000 bond, did not return calls for comment Thursday. Sterling Village had con-

tracted with Cacioli to prepare and submit claims for water damage earlier this year. A check for $75,000 from the insurance company, payable to the association, was mailed to Cacioli’s North Haven office in March, police said. Cacioli then reportedly set up a bank account at a North Haven TD Bank branch in the associa-

See Charges, page 5

Tree lighting ceremony

Motherdaughter book club welcomes local author By Kyle Swartz The North Haven Citizen Memorial Library’s mother-daughter book group, which for six years has met and discussed numerous publications, had opportunity Tuesday to consider a New Haven-centric novel with its local author. Writer Chandra Prasad, a North Haven native and 1993 graduate of North Haven High School, has published five books and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Week, Teen Voices and The Wall Street Journal. Prasad credits the local library with fostering See Author, page 9

Photo by Tricia Connolly

Pictured are Bill Connolly with his two sons, Brady and Cooper, who attended the North Haven Tree Lighting Ceremony held on the North Haven Green on Dec. 4.

The North Haven Citizen — Friday, December 16, 2011

Column — A little boy’s talk with Santa By Paul Colella The North Haven Citizen

It was December, 1931, and a little boy sat quietly on a plush sofa in a great room at

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Windham’s Department Store in New York City. The boy was so small that his legs stuck out straight before him because they were not long Colella enough to reach the floor. There were many other people in the room, most of them women, some of them leading children by the hand, but none of them said anything to the little boy, or even looked at him. He was lonely, for it was

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when through the door walked a tall old man dressed in a red suit with white trim. On his feet were great black boots that came up to his knees, and on his head a tall peaked cap with a tassel that fell over on one side. His face was covered with a long white beard, in which bits of frost sparkled and through which poked a pair of kind eyes. The little boy knew at once that it must be Santa Claus. After standing a moment in the doorway, the tall figure in red caught sight of the wealthy little boy and came over and sat down beside him and placed a hand on his head. “Well,” the figure said. “Are you thinking of what you are going to give Santa Claus this year?” “No, sir,” said the little boy. “I was thinking of what I should ask Santa Claus to give me. And you are Santa Claus! I know because I have seen pictures of you, but I have never seen you before, and I’ve always had to write about what I wanted, and I

can’t write very well, except when my mother helps me. But now I can tell you without writing!” Then the little boy began to name the different things that he wanted, including a red fire engine. Santa listened attentively, and when the boy had finished, Santa said, “I see that you think I am very rich, and that I can give a good child anything he wants. Has no one ever told you that there is a Great Depression taking place and many people including Santa Claus are struggling with no home, no money, and no food, except what kind-hearted people give us?” The little boy looked at him with wonder and wide eyes and said, “Poor, Santa Claus. Why, I thought you were the richest man in the world! I thought that everything that comes to anybody at Christmas came from you. They always told me so.” “Yes,” said Santa. “They told you only what is true. It

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the week before Christmas and his wealthy mother had brought him to the city to see the Christmas trees and the toys in the shop windows. After going to many places where there had been no toys or Christmas trees, she had brought him to this great room and told him to wait on this sofa by a door until she returned. Then the mother, dressed in a lush fur coat, hid a distance away to observe her son under a watchful eye, because she had noticed that a favorite friend of his was moments away from entering the room. It seemed to the boy that he waited a long time, and it was hard, for on their way to the big room they had passed through crowds of people and between long counters full of sleds and carts, toy cannons, ships, trucks and fire engines, and he wanted to look at them so that he could tell Santa Claus what to bring him. He was thinking what he should ask for, and wishing that his mother would come,

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Two arrested for narcotics possession By Lieutenant Kevin Glenn On Dec. 6, North Haven Police were conducting speed enforcement on Washington Avenue. Officer Cormier stopped a silver Honda Civic for traveling 57 mph in a 40-mph zone. During the stop, Officer Cormier thought he saw drug paraphernalia between the two front seats. Following a search of the vehicle, officers found multiple types of prescription narcotics, emp-

ty heroin packets, and a cut straw commonly used to snort narcotics. Jesse Justin Delucia, 34, of Wallingford, Charissa Lavelle Breen, 28, who resides in Meriden were arrested and charged with Possession of Narcotics, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both are scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior court on Jan. 5, 2012. Lieutenant Kevin Glenn serves the North Haven Police Department.

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checks, the warrant states. One check, for $15,000, was from the TD Bank account Cacioli established for Sterling Village. Several transactions, some for legitimate expenses, were made by Cacioli without the association’s knowledge or consent since he set up the account, the warrant states. The association terminated Cacioli’s contract in August and demanded that he return all records. A few days later, association members went to Cacioli’s office demanding he change the signature for the association account, to give the association control. The Sterling Village association then determined that $22,350 was missing from

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Charges Continued from page 5 “It’s sad that it happened,

but I can’t say much,” John Bauman, a board member for Sterling Village, said Thursday. “Legal action is going on right now.”

He said the association did a thorough background check on Cacioli before hiring him. The association hasn’t hired a new manager yet. The West Haven case began after Giovanniello called Savin Harbor Condo Association President Ed Connelly in mid-July to notify him that money was missing from another of Giovanniel-

lo’s clients who had used the same property manager. When Connelly tried to check the status of the association’s accounts, he discovered that none of the association board members had access, the warrant states. Connelly insisted Cacioli meet him at the bank and add him to their accounts. That’s when Connelly discovered

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does come through me, but not from me. It comes from those who know me and what I do and who help me do it. Did you know that there are hundreds of little boys and girls in this city who have no stockings to keep their feet warm and no shoes to keep them dry, and they have no toys to play with and they go to bed hungry every night? And there are other cities in this country where it is the same, and I must care for all of them too. Even if I were the richest man in the world, as you thought, I could not do it alone — but I am happy in having thousands, yes, hundreds of thousands of helpers.” “Can anyone at all help?” asked the little boy. “Yes, anyone at all can help. I carry this for those who wish to help,” and Santa held up a tin box with a narrow slit in the top, and shook it until what was inside jingled. The little boy slid to the floor and put his hand deep down his pants pocket. When he drew his hand out, there was a bright new half-dollar in it — the half dollar that his aunt had given him that morning to spend all for himself. Without once looking at it, he pushed it quickly into

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Santa Continued from page 8 the slit in the tin box that Santa held out. While the little boy was carrying out his good deed, his mother had come back into plain sight and toward her son. Her heart was filled with joy at seeing her son giving to Santa. “I thank you, kind sir,” said Santa. “You have helped me to make a happy Christmas for a little boy or girl by getting him or her some new stockings or a new toy. When Christmas comes, I will remember you and your kindness.” And when Christmas did come, the little boy found a red fire engine under the Christmas tree. As he held his special gift, he thought to

himself that there must have been enough money in the tin box to buy shoes, stockings, and toys for those who needed them. He also hoped that there was something left over for Santa. It is in giving that we receive, and what better way to show someone that we care than with a good gesture, a compliment, or a gift from the heart that fits all sizes, doesn’t have to be returned, never goes out of style, and is deeply appreciated not only on Christmas, but also on each day of the year. Paul Colella is a published author and North Haven resident. His novels “Patriots and Scoundrels: Charity’s First Adventure” and “The Undefeated” are available online at Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com

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Advent services at Faith United Methodist Church

Advent services are on-going at Faith United Methodist Church located at 81 Clintonville Road. During the time of Advent, we take special notice of the faith around us and welcome you into our church. Our church welcomes all denominations of the Christian Faith. Services are held at 10:30 a.m. on every Sunday. Children’s nursery is provided during service time up to age 8.

or egg salad sandwiches; seasonal fresh fruit and fresh baked desserts. Donations to defray the cost of the meals are welcome but not required. St. John’s Church is located at 3 Trumbull Place, at the top of the Green in North Haven, where our doors are open for prayer and peace. For details on this or other parish programs please call the church office at (203) 2390156.

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Community invited to Chanukah dinner and service

St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Community Suppers will be held most Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. All members of the community are invited for companionship along with a nutritious supper. The menu includes items such as chicken noodle soup or vegetable minestrone (or fresh salads in the warmer months); meat loaf

Congregation Mishkan Israel will be getting into the Chanukah spirit early. The synagogue will celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Chanukah dinner and service on Friday, Dec. 16. This fun family celebration is open to the community and will begin at 5:45 p.m. with a Shabbat dinner that features traditional Friday night

foods as well as latkes and other favorite Chanukah treats. The evening will conclude with a Shabbat and Chanukah family service at 7 p.m. There is a fee for dinner. To R.S.V.P. and for more information, contact the synagogue office at (203) 288-3877. Congregation Mishkan Israel is located at 785 Ridge Road in Hamden.

Christmas at St. John’s Episcopal Church Would you like your children to experience the pleasure of an old fashioned Christmas pageant without all the rehearsals and hassle? Then bring them to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, dressed as an angel, shepherd or animal. All children present will be incorporated into a retelling of the Christmas story, complete with the Star and the Three Kings. Simple,

The North Haven Citizen Friday, December 16, 2011 familiar Christmas carols will be sung. Other Christmas worship opportunities at St. John’s include a traditional 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service and an 11 a.m. Christmas Day service.

Christmas at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel The parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 1819 Whitney Ave., Hamden, will celebrate Christmas with six festive Masses. On Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve liturgies will be celebrated at 4, 5:30, and 10 p.m., with no Mass at midnight. On Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas morning liturgies will be at 8, 10, and 11:30 a.m. The principal Mass of Christmas will be at 10 p.m. with the celebration of the Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity. This liturgy is preceded with the annual “Festival of Carols” at 9:30 a.m. This consists of carols for choir and congregation as well as

Breath of Heaven

The North Haven Bible Church on 161 Mill Road will be presenting a Christmas musical drama entitled, ‘Breath of Heaven’. The production features great music and drama with a look at the birth of Christ from the perspective of Joseph and Mary. Wonderful Christmas music will be presented and a special dinner will follow. All our welcome, admission is free. It all happens on Sunday, Dec. 18, starting at 10:45 a.m.

Holiday services at Northford Congregational Church

Holiday services during Advent are continuing at the Northford Congregational Church on Sundays at 10 a.m. Advent candles are being lit by various families as special verses are read. Sunday school is continuing at the same time. There will be a Christmas Eve service on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. This service will focus on the special Bible verses highlighting the prophecy and Gospel of this Holy event. All are welcome. There will be no services on Sunday, Christmas Day. The historic Northford Congregational Church is located at 4 Old Post Road at the corner of Route 22 and Route 17 in the Northford section of North Branford.

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instrumental music by the Florence Trio and flute and organ selections. The 10 p.m. solemn Mass will consist of the parish choir singing works of Wilberg, Mackinnon and Rutter, accompanied by strings and flute. Joanne Lambert will sing her rendition of “O Holy Night” at communion.

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Obituaries

Trofimena Giaquinto

Trofimena DeRosa Giaquinto, 87, of 165 Clintonville Road, North Haven, died Dec. 7, 2011, at the Whitney Manor, Hamden. Born in New Haven, on July 14, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoinette Mauro DeRosa. Mrs. Giaquinto was a hairdresser for the former Frank Cavaliere Beauty Salon and later was an office worker for the former New Haven Savings Bank. She is survived by a son, Joseph “Jake” DePalma, of Southbury; a daughter, Michele (Mark) Rowland, of Northford; grandchildren, MaryBeth and Michael Rowland, Jennifer, Jessica and Joseph DePalma, Jr.; siblings, Louise Airone, of Hamden, Domenic (Carole) DeRosa, of East Haven, Nicholas (Eileen) DeRosa, of Northford, Carmela Donlan, of North Haven; two greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Vincent, Alfred and Aurelio DeRosa. A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 10 at St. Barnabas Church. Committal services followed in All Saints Cemetery. The North Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Paul J. Morello, Sr.

Paul J. “Duke” Morello, Sr., 85, of Hamden died Dec. 5, 2011, at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane Paolella Morello. Duke was born in New Haven, Dec. 17, 1925, a son of the late Louis Rocco and Rose Grasso Morello, and was a lifelong Hamden resident. He

ments. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Manor, 261 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514; or to St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517.

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Antonio A. Tommasone, 85, died Dec. 10, 2011. His final days were spent surrounded by family at his Northford home. Antonio was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Alvignano, Caserta, Italy to the late Giuseppe and Rachele (Friello) Tommasone. He came to the United States with his family in 1972. He was employed by Sargent Corporation for three years and at Mite Corporation for 16 years. Antonio had a green thumb when it came to gardening and was an expert with his wine making. Antonio is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Antonietta Tommasone; his two sisters, Teresa and Santina Tommasone; and two brothers, Giuseppe, of Alvignano, Italy and Vittorio Tommasone, of England. Antonio is also survived by his four beloved children, Rachele (Lina) Malangone and her husband Carmine, Dario Tommasone and his wife Maria, Dora Morra and her husband Luciano, and Patricia Tommasone Struzinski. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Alessandro, Giuseppe, Christina, Gerardo, Lucia, Carina, Pasquale, Jessica, Nunzio, Matthew, and Alessia. He is additionally survived by his three great-grandsons, Massimo, Samuel and Matteo Malangone. Antonio is predeceased

The first meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in the Library Community Room. The Friends of the Library will sponsor a monthly Altered Book Club starting in 2012. The club is open to individuals interested in creating altered books, whether seasoned artists or beginners. There are no dues or costs to join. Just come to share ideas and techniques. The Friends of the Library will supply old books to take at each monthly meeting.

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was plant manager at the former Plasticrete Corp. of Hamden for 33 years until 1974. He was also the co-owner and vice-president of the former Quinnipiac Travel Agency of Hamden until 2000. Duke was a high school football official for the CIAC, and was a volunteer at the Pilot Penn Tennis Tournament in New Haven. He was an avid Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball fan, and also of the UConn Lady Huskies team. Paul was a past president of the Unitas Club of Hamden and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a proud World War II Navy veteran. Duke and his wife, Mary Jane, were world travelers who had visited every continent but one. Duke had the ability of putting everyone in his company at ease, and leaving them with a smile on their faces. He was a very spiritual man, and had great devotion to his Roman Catholic faith. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Duke is survived by two daughters, Roberta (Guy) Guarino and Sally Ann (Albert) Oneto, of Hamden; three sons, Louis (Irina) Morello and Paul (Adrienne) Morello, Jr., of Hamden, and William (Debra) Morello, of North Haven; 12 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rosemary Morello; his sister, Dorothy DePaola; and his great granddaughter, Kihanna Schissler. A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 10 at St. Rita Church, Hamden. Burial was private. The Torello-Iacobucci Washington Memorial Funeral Home, North Haven, was in charge of arrange-

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L’heureux. Also thank you to the Board of Directors: Vice President Chris Gagne, Treasurer John Delaney, Assistant Treasurer Bobbie Parenteau, Membership Secretary Elaine Keith, Recording Secretary Jen Pendleton, Property Manager Roland Parenteau, Financial Officer Jeff O’Donnell, Arleen Jiskra, Jane Yant, Charlotte Timberman, Amy Belmonte, Wendy Azukas and Joanna Dorne. And last but surely not least, to our hundreds of volunteers and supporters: we are appreciative of everything you do so that we can provide a loving, temporary home to the many needy pets that pass through our doors. We are very grateful, and we wish all of you a happy, healthy holiday season! The Animal Haven takes in adoptable homeless cats and dogs and takes pride in matching them in loving permanent homes. All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered

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To the editor: The Animal Haven, a nokill shelter for homeless adoptable cats and dogs, would like to genuinely thank the community for their support this past year. 2012 marks the beginning of our 64th year. It has been another challenging year with multitudes of cats and kittens that have come to us, needing a home. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our supporters who have continued to help us to stay open. We are only able to help all these orphaned pets due to your generosity. There are many people who enable us to complete our mission every year. Our dedicated shelter workers are at the top of that list. Our appreciation to shelter manager Michelle DeRosa, and her staff: Jaime Couture, Rob Handy, Donna Nichols, Ryan Wilbur, Rob Vine and Jessica

and up-to-date with vaccinations. For information about adopting a pet or volunteering or donating, please visit The Animal Haven at 89 Mill Road, North Haven, or visit theanimalhaven.com for more information. Please accept my most sincere appreciation. (Letter-writer is president of The Animal Haven.) Liz Gallagher North Haven

Holidays and education To the editor: North Haven’s Department of Community Services and Recreation held its annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Recreation Center and on the Town Green. Children of all ages took part in the festivities. A local music business entertained parents and children alike at the Recreation See Letters, next page

Government Meetings Tuesday, Dec. 20 Board of Police Commissioners, Police Department, 8 Linsley St., conference room, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Board of Fire Commissioners, Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., 6 p.m. Board of Finance, Town Hall, 18 Church St., conference room 1, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Inland Wetlands Commission, Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 North Haven Housing Authority, Temple Pines, 555 Pool Road, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 Board of Selectmen, Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., community room, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 Planning and Zoning Commission, 17 Elm St., Memorial Library, community room, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cemetery Commission, Town Hall, 18 Church St., conference room 3, 7 p.m. Special Town meeting, North Haven High School, Elm Street, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Board of Education, Annex Building, 7 Linsley St., third floor, 7 p.m.

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By State Rep. Dave Yaccarino As this year comes to a close and we are all a l i t t l e rushed d u r i n g this busy holiday season, I’ve been for tunate Yaccarino to find a few minutes to reflect back upon what’s been done for North Haven in the legislature and where we as a state go from here. It’s been an amazing year as your elected State Representative and I appreciate each and every moment of my time serving as your voice at the Capitol. I am truly blessed to be able to represent the people of North Haven — the town where I was born and raised and where, thankfully, I learned the important life lessons that make me who I am today. As your Representative I’ve been able to witness firsthand the power a community can exert when determined to make a difference. Despite the damages of Hurricane Irene we saw people come together and help each other by provid-

ing food, shelter, a hot shower or cleanup after the fact. I was able to bring together about a dozen highschool student volunteers to clean up the yards of local senior citizens and I was able to bring representatives from the state’s CHOICES program to the senior center to help them navigate state programs and Medicare issues. One of my major priorities in Hartford is to be a strong advocate for the seniors of our town. In Hartford I am proud to be part of the dialogue in changing how we manage education. I’ve met with the Commissioner of Education, Stefan Pryor, and will be bringing him to North Haven during February’s office hours to advocate changes in how we fund education. I’m also proud to have contributed to the passage of the jobs bill. I’ve personally met with more than two dozen local businesses to gain a better understanding of their needs and how state legislation affects their business and employees. Bringing our community’s needs to the deliberations in Hartford See Happy, next page

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Hamden Art League to host Kathy Anderson On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Hamden Art League will host Connecticut artist Kathy Anderson, who will present a demonstration and talk entitled Painting Flowers from Life. She will demonstrate her approach to capturing flowers with oil paint on canvas. The meeting will be held at the Miller Memorial Library Senior Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Socializing and a brief business meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by the artist’s presentation from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is welcome. The meeting will be canceled if there is inclement weather. Photo: Garden Peonies by Kathy Anderson.

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will help preserve and expand North Haven’s job climate. Earlier this year I watched as a brand new playground, built with funds raised by the school’s PTO and a state grant, was dedicated in honor of longtime educator Cam Paradis — a teacher of 59 years — at Clintonville School. Most recently, with tremendous help from the teens at North Haven’s Alter-

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Center and the North Haven High School Concert Choir entertained them at the Town Green with coffee and hot chocolate provided by the Father Donaher K of C members. Hayrides were also enjoyed at the Town Green as well as luminaries available through The North Haven Education Foundation, which lit the way to help support innovative projects and school-wide programs to support education in all our schools. The children also had an opportunity to take part in cookie decorating, face painting, crafts and a special visit with Santa Claus back at Santa’s Workshop at

native High School, we collected more than 500 coats, hats, gloves and scarves to be distributed free of charge to the needy this winter. Events like these make me proud to say I represent North Haven, but more importantly they make me proud to say I am from North Haven. I know we can do bigger and better things in the coming year and I look forward to helping with those goals. As always, my door is open and I’m here for you. If you’re visiting the State Capitol or Legislative office

Building please stop in and say hello. If you have questions or concerns, need help testifying on a bill, tracking particular legislation or stating your opinion, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-800-842-1423 or dave.yaccarino@housegop.ct.gov I wish you the very best this Holiday Season. Have a safe and happy New Year and I look forward to working for you in the future. State Rep. Yaccarino represents the 87th district covering North Haven.

the Recreation Center. A special thanks goes to a Washington Avenue fast-food chain for their donation of the refreshments, Mark and Mary Minotti of the local music business and The North Haven High School Concert Choir for providing the entertainment, the Father Donaher K of C members for the coffee and hot chocolate on the Green, The North Haven Education Foundation for lighting the way for education with luminaries and a local bank for all the helpful volunteers. Community Services and Recreation Dept.

Haven Citizen describes a man being arrested in town for purse snatching. The article reads, “Angileri slowly drove the stolen vehicle by the victim while reaching into her grocery cart. He grabbed the victim’s purse and drove away.” I agree that stealing a woman’s purse is a heinous crime that should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law; however, I think it is outrageous that your paper would publish what I believe to be a prejudicial statement. What ever happened to “innocent until proven guilty”? Steven White North Haven

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Republicans scheme brilliantly for new map By Chris Powell Why were Democratic and Republican leaders in the General Assembly able to compromise on a redistricting plan for the state legislature but not on a plan for Connecticut’s five congressional districts? It’s because redistricting, when done by politicians rather than by an impartial outside authority, is largely a matter of protecting incumbents, and Connecticut’s Republicans have no members of Congress to protect, Democrats holding all five of the state’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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time for giving and we will do our best to see that no child will go without a toy.” When making food and toy selections, recipients will be accompanied by community services staff and each child can select two items. To those interested in donating toys and/or food, the department welcomes any donations of new and unwrapped toys and donations of non-perishable food items. “It is sad to report but statistics show that one out of seven families in this country go hungry and with these hard times, there are more families struggling to put food on their tables,” said Dan Riccio, welfare administrator for community services. “No one, especially chil-

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Toys already collected for the North Haven’s municipal toy bank. dren, should go hungry, especially during this season of giving. Carla and I and the entire staff appreciate whatever the community can do to lend a helping hand.” Dan added that there are many families in town who are struggling and they are very grateful for whatever assistance they can receive. “For me, it is an eye opener to see what is going on in our own community as well in the surrounding areas. We

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ices to the public and reaching out to those in need, especially in my own community,” said Dan. “I also do work with our veterans who need help and must never be forgotten for their sacrifices and service to our country. North Haven is a great town with wonderful and caring individuals.” Carla shares her co-worker’s feelings and added, “We will always do our best to help everyone. It is our job and our pleasure to do what we do. We wish everyone good health, employment, financial stability, peace and happiness this Christmas, holiday season and in the New Year.” To sign up, make a donation or receive further information, please contact community services at 203-2395321, extension 780.

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The North Haven Citizen Friday, December 16, 2011

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open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, through Thursday, Dec. 22. Our address: 189 Pool Road, North Haven – (203) 239-5432. Free Parking! AARP driver safety program The AARP driver safety program will be held on the

third Thursdays of the month from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The next date is Jan. 19, 2012. This refresher course was developed to help drivers 55 and older to improve their skills and possibly prevent traffic accidents. The fee for AARP members is payable to AARP and due on the first day of the course. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Insur-

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Senior Calendar Events planned at the Senior Center next week: Monday, Dec. 19 Line dance, 9 a.m. Exercise, 9 a.m. Canasta, 10:15 a.m. Computer class, 10:30 a.m. Universal Dr., 10:30 a.m. Beg. Chair yoga, 10:45 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Clinic, noon Bingo, 12:45 p.m. Beg. Pinochle, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Ceramics, 9 a.m. Beg. chair Yoga, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Songsters on road, 12:45 p.m. Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Crafts, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Line dance, 9 a.m.

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The North Haven Citizen Friday, December 16, 2011

Blood drives planned in area

The American Red Cross urges all those who are eligible to donate blood to give the perfect gift that money can’t buy this holiday season. By donating blood you can give someone the perfect gift - more time with his or her family and friends. Donating blood takes around an hour, but can give someone else hours, days, even years of time. Patients need blood every day, including during the busy holiday season when blood donations often decrease. Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. On average, 44,000 blood donations are needed each day to help trauma victims, surgical patients, burn victims, patients with blood disorders and many others. Potential blood donors must be 17 years of age, meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and be in generally good health. People should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when they come to donate. Eligible donors can give whole blood every 56 days. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive at a convenient location near you and to make an appointment. As a special thank you, all those who come in to donate

Chiropractor tip of the week blood at American Red Cross blood drives in Connecticut during the month of December will receive a four-pack of Bigelow tea. Blood drives scheduled in the area: Cheshire Thursday, Dec. 22, noon to 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road Wednesday, Dec. 28, 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Highlands Health Care Center, 745 Highland Ave. New Haven Fridays, Dec. 16, 23, 30, 12:15 to 6 p.m., New Haven Chapter House, 703 Whitney Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Yale University Library Staff Association, Sterling Library, 130 Wall St. Thursday, Dec. 22, 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hillhouse High School, 480 Sherman Parkway Thursday, Dec. 29, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., YaleNew Haven Hospital, 55 Park St. Wallingford Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Zandri’s Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Road, Wallingford. Friday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wallingford Family YMCA, 81 S. Elm St. Thursday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Walmart Super Center, 844 N. Colony Road.

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The following students have been named North Haven Middle School Students of the Month for November 2011. Standing (left to right): Francesca Campanelli, Genevieve Richardson, Randy Nguyen, Brianna Cipollini, Luke Wilcox, and Molly Duffy. Seated (left to right): Rebecca Funaro, Andrea De La Rosa, Mehak Sharma, Niti Bidja and Marianna De La Rosa.

Long ago, in this great, proud nation, there was a devastating American Civil War: Confederate vs. Union, South vs. North, slavery vs. freedom, brother vs. brother. 620,000 people died in this critical event. A letter was preserved through the ages after the Civil War ended. The following letter was written by a soldier named James Berua to his family shortly after he enlisted in the Union Army. James enlisted in the army to avenge his father’s death and because he hated the very idea of slavery.

Dear Mother, As a fresh fish marching into battle, I had that odd mixed feeling of excitement and fear. Now that feeling is as dead as the men who died in the battle of Fredricksburg. The Johnny Rebs beat us to a pulp. In that battle I experienced the terror of seeing the elephant. Although I have only been a soldier for two weeks, the sight of my brothers falling on the blood-stained ground is as painful as taking a bullet to my heart. I should have listened to my dear sister Sophia when she begged me not to enlist in the Union Army. However, I know that I must do anything to preserve the Union. My motiva-

tion to remain a blue jacket is not only to avenge father’s death but to end the war and slavery. Your affectionate son, James Jake Barra is a fifthgrader at Ridge Road Elementary School, where he writes creatively in librarian Lydia Westerberg’s Young Aspiring Writers group. Jake is also in Mrs. Fletcher’s class, where he has studied the Civil War. Barra

North Haven High School Honor Roll First marking period Grade 12: Andrew Amarone, Jessica Attruia, Haya Awwad, Andrew Babbidge, Robert Baldo, Moshood Balogun, Prakhar Bansal, Paolo Barecchia, Anthony Barletta, Sarah Beatty, Lisa Bernardo, Gregory Bicknell, Sarah Black, Gull Butt, Shannon Cahill, Sarah Camera, Dana Carman, Emily Carroll, Gabrielle Carrubba, Adam Cerilli, Emily Cochrane, Onalee Collins, Brittany Correia, Ryan Coughlin, Samantha Cristante, Joseph Cristofano, Kristyn Cullen, Domenique DeLucia, Alyssa DeMaio, Samuel Dzialo, Matthew Dzierlatka, Samantha Edelman, Bryana Eighmy, Paul Eligio, Brian Erickson, Nicholas Esposito, Katie Fenton, Evelyn Fisher, Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Christopher Flanagan, Natasha Flath, Courtney Flynn, Carly Gambardella, Molly Gambardella, Zachary Gerry, Nina Joy Godlewski, Brianne Goldfuss, George Gonzalez, Emma Hamling, No-

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Sieff, Ramneet Singh, Michelle Tewksbury, Brianna Thompson, Raymond Tomlan, Melanie Vollono, Victor Wang, Cellena Ward, Kayla Whitcomb, Jiahao Yang, Brenda Yik. Grade 11: Michael Acampora, Jennifer Anderson, Chandler Andrewsen, Christina Angelicola, Lauren Arpino, Enrique Baker, Adriana Barbiero, Zachary Barger, Caitlin Barrett, Cecilia Bates, Michael Battista, Gabrielle Benedetto, James Bennitt, Maxwell Blander, John Brennan, Kellan Brennan, Zachariah Brown, Tracy Buechele, Lauren Buonasora, Michael Caiafa, Eric Calafiore, Neekoli Calderon, Emily Carbone, Gina Carbone, Shannon Carboni, Brianna Carfora, Katherine Carman, Mary Casey, Devon Champigny, Ryan Champigny, Jong Cheng, Julie Cheung, Stephen Cofrancesco, Kaitlyn Coyle, Kassidy Curr, John DeCusati, Theresa DeFalco, Kayla DeLuca, Christopher DelVecchio, John DeMarco, Matthew DeNegre, Amelia DeStefano, Giovanna Diana,

Aria Elahi, Zoe Esponda, Hannah Finch, Katelyn Fournier, Kristen Fournier, Tyler Fung, Shannon Glenn, David Goodrich, Lindsay Grant, Angelo Graziano, Anthony Graziano, Joseph Guandalini, Dante Handel, Amelia Hoyt, Kathryn Ionta, Steven Ireland, Rebecca Kalkowski, Emese Kanyo, Alyssa Karnauchov, Sarah Kennedy, Dennis Kilic, David King, Samantha Kobuta, Felishia LaPointe, Kameryn Larkins, Emily Laydon, Kayla Laydon, Maria Liuzzi, Eric Lofquist, Joseph Lopez, Mohammad Malik, Matthew Marcarelli, Santina Marinelli, Marc Marinuzzi, Christopher Masi, Connor McDonald, Kori McEvoy, Fallon McKeon, Dillon McManus, Christopher Miller, Matthew Mirabella, Uriah Monk, Dominique Morgillo, Alexander Mucci, Alexandria Nebor, Erin Norden, Aedan O’Brien, Katie O’Connor, Kyle Obier, Matthew Oestreicher, Jessica Olenski, Nicole Onofrio, Michael Peccerillo, Daphne Pellegrino, Ashley Perez, Gray Piscatelli, James Piscitelli, Anthony Ponzio, James Pucci, Kate-

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nan, Kristina McKinney, Brianne Melillo, Emily Melillo, Continued from page 21 Michael Milliard, Amanda Montano, Amy Morrow, fan Butler, Jalal-Ud-din Butt, Jesse Morrow, Brittany MurCarly Calcano, Joshua ray, Noelle Musco, Hien Ngo, Calderon, Michael Card, Alli- Nicole Nunez, Emily son Carroll, Alyssa Casamen- Opramolla, Christina Palumto, Daniel Casarella, Barbara bo, Taylor Papa, Sarah PapCasey, Alessandro Cavaliere, sun, Keith Pascale, Margi PaLouis Cavaliere, Benjamin tel, Ronak Patel, Alexia Cerasoli, Angela Chen, Jack- Petruzziello, Samuel Pettoriie Cheung, Jenny Cheung, ni, Minh Tram Phan, Alexis Nichole Ciccarelli, Allison Piscitelli, Sabrina Pond, Alex Claus, Taylor Coughlin, Powers, Arianna Pustari, Nicholas Crispi, Nicholas Benjamin Redenti, Melanie Crowley, Emily Crowther, Riccio, Amanda Royka, Jeffrey Cunningham, Christina Sanzari, Francesco Gabriella D’Amico, Joseph Scarano, Kyle Searles, RebecD’Amico, Angela DeFilippo, ca Seidemann, Aaron Shea, Melissa DelVasto, Antonio Sarah Shreiteh, Poonam SidDelVecchio, Nicholas DiGio- hu, Megan Siwek, Tyler vanni, Nicole Dunlop, Adam Smith, Matthew Solorzano, Elhammamy, Matthew En- Kristen Spencer, Elizabeth nis, Alexa Esposito, Marie Stern, Margaret Sullivan, Facin, Troy Falco, Margaret Ethan Suraci, Todd Swanson, Falkowski, Gabrielle Farina, Zachary Tabak, Justine TuKaitlynn Farrell, Vincent Fa- macder, Taylor Vaccaro, Absulo, Marissa Federico, Rea- bygail Vasas, Yicai Wang, gan Fitzgerald, James Fred- Meredith Whitcomb, Riquee ericks, Evelyn Gagner, Ed- White, Aaron Wong, Melissa ward Gargano, Thalia Gati- Zagaroli, Grant Zitomer, son, Gregory Ghiroli, Paige Natania Zureiqi. Godi, Jonathan Gonzalez, Grade 9: David Gordon, Wesley Haaf, Muneeb Ahmad, Oways Caleb Harris, Erin Hines, Ali, Emily Altieri, Kristen Stephanie Hoang, Ahamed Amarone, Francesca AnastaHouwari, Dawn Hubbell, Zoe sio, Gabrielle Annunziato, Irons, Margaret Johnson, Ja- Haley Arnaoutis, Antonio cob Kelly, Caroline Kimball, Barecchia, Rianna Berretta, Kristina Klemenz, Connor Param Bidja, Victoria BoufKusmit, Arianna Lawless, fard, Jordan Brangi, Thomas Alyssa Laydon, Byoungdo Broccoli, Kristen Brown, Lee, Patrick LeGates, Renee Megan Bucknall, Madison Liquori, Francesca Liuzzi, Burke, Jia Cai, Cara Canelli, Evan Longobardi, Andrew Angela Capriglione, Lynch, Steven Lynch, Jonathan Caragnano, Alyssa Michelle Ma, Brynne Mac- Caron, Maria Chiaia, Donnell, Nora Mackay, John Stephen Christoforo, David Magnuson, Elycia Maiocco, Cifarelli, Colin Ciszewski, Katherine Maturo, Nicholas Francesca Consiglio, McInnis, Brendan McKier- Matthew Coppola, Brianna

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North Haven Ski Club The North Haven Ski Club is now taking membership applications for our 2011-12 Ski season. The North Haven Ski Club is a member of the Connecticut Ski Council, which offers reduced ski lift tickets to popular mountains in Vermont. The club runs Saturday and Sunday bus trips to Okemo, Killington, Stratton and Mt. Snow this ski season. Sign-ups for the North Haven Ski Club trips will take place at the North Haven Park and Rec. Department starting on Wednesdays, Jan. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children 12 and under ride the bus for free with an adult The bus leaves the North Haven Stop and Shop parking lot at 6 a.m. with a pickup stop in Cromwell Exit 21 at 6:15 a.m. and returns about 8:30 p.m. with a dinner stop at the Country Deli in Vermont. You can join the ski club at anytime through out the ski season. Members may use their membership cards to purchase lift tickets at the mountain on any Connecticut Ski Council Awareness days. To check out CSC days, go to skiclub.com The North Haven Ski Club consists of over 300-plus members from all over the state of Connecticut as well as New York New Jersey and Massachusetts. We encourage people interested in winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, tubing and snow shoeing) to join and take advantage of the great discounts that are offered. We also have an adult ski racing team. All are welcome to join the team. Races are held on Monday evenings, in season, at Mt. Southington. You can contact Annette Murphy at (203) 234-1985 or dapdmurph@aol.com for more information. Annette Murphy, North Haven Ski Club

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Congressional District’s weird claw west from Hartford, grabbing Torrington and Bristol, and gone is the 5th District’s eastward plunger capturing New Britain and several of Hartford’s wealthy suburbs. In the Republican map the 1st District narrows and gets a north-south alignment along the Connecticut River from Enfield to Middletown. But geographical compactness and community of interest just happen to coincide with what is plainly the Republican plan’s real objective — political advantage. For the plan would move over-

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cal advantage, so the Republicans are seeking cover behind a districting objective Democrats themselves have sometimes advocated in recent years. That is, the Republicans note, their plan would come close to making the Hartford and New HavenBridgeport districts “majority minority” districts, districts in which the influence of ethnic minorities is increased so much that they are more likely to elect or at least nominate members of their groups. Since ethnic minority voters are disproportionately Democratic, Republicans have come to like constructing “majority minority” districts even more than Democrats do, since it puts a politically correct sheen on the wasteful concentration of minority group voters and minimizes the districts in which they have much influence. Holding all five Connecticut districts, Democratic

leaders are happy with the current map, despite its trespasses against compactness and community of interest. They note that only small adjustments are needed with the current districts to keep their populations equal. What will happen if congressional redistricting goes to the state Supreme Court? Probably a better map, aimed more at the public-interest objectives of redistricting, less at the political ones.

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whelmingly Democratic Bridgeport out of the 4th District in southwestern Connecticut and into the 3rd District with New Haven, already an overwhelmingly Democratic district. The effect of the Republican plan would be to concentrate Democrats even more in the 1st and 3rd districts, thereby wasting thousands of Democratic votes, while making the 4th District solidly Republican and the 2nd and 5th districts very competitive, maybe even Republican-leaners. Indeed, under the Republican plan, in an election in which national trends were neutral, Connecticut could end up with three Republicans and only two Democrats in the U.S. House even though far more votes had been cast for the Democratic candidates. Such districting ordinarily would look like gerrymandering, districting for politi-

Community of interest, compactness, and political competitiveness provide ample reason to get rid of the 1st District’s westward claw and the 5th’s eastward plunger. Those things are only remnants of the last redistricting’s accommodation of two U.S. representatives, Democrat James Maloney of Danbury and Republican Nancy Johnson of New Britain,

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evolution in recent years has altered the book industry, too. “The rules change almost daily now because everything is online,” Prasad said. “I feel bad for literary agents, because they are the middle men and they might be squeezed out soon.” “You really have to have a very, very polished work to get considered for publication,” she added. “And you have to already have an audience in mind, and know who your competitors are, and why your work would be distinct and what its niche market is.” Emma Griffiths, 14, appreciated Prasad’s attendance. “I thought it was really cool,” she said. “I liked asking the writer what was on her mind when she was writing this.” Cannon agreed. “I really liked it,” she said. “I’m an as-

piring writer, and to be able to talk to an author I’ve read, I think it’s going to be really helpful for me.” Prasad, who brought her own mother and grandmother to the meeting, enjoyed discussing On Borrowed Wings with mothers and daughters in a setting where she had spent much time as a North Haven youth. “This library was a safe haven for me, a place for me to go to read and think and explore,” she said. “I always associate libraries with freedom and freedom of ideas.” “I thought tonight was nice and refreshing,” she added. “I love to hear the perspectives of young people. Often it gives me hope for the future when I listen to youths. They’re really thinking and forming ideas of their own.”

Green Acres Family Fun Courtesy of Lisa Leamon

Green Acres Elementary School and PTA kicked off the season with a “Thanks for Giving” Family Fun Night. Parents and kids had a great time playing all kinds of carnival games and winning prizes. Families were asked to bring a food donation as admission. The night brought in 150 pounds of non-perishable food donated to the North Haven Food Pantry. Green Acres students also raised $1,490 for UNICEF with a Jack-O-Lantern decoration contest, where each class decorated a pumpkin and votes were made with coins deposited in the familiar orange boxes. Continuing our season of giving, the Green Acres community with the Rotary Club raised an additional $330 for the North Haven Food Bank with Green Acres Spirit Day donations. Go Soaring Hawks!

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Republicans Continued from page 23 who had to be put in the same district when Connecticut was reduced from six districts to five. Johnson defeated Maloney in 2002 and then was defeated by Democrat Chris Murphy in 2006. Towns could be exchanged between the 1st and 5th districts without much affecting political advantage. But community of interest and compactness do not require moving Bridgeport out

of the southwestern district and into the New Haven district, even as such a switch would destroy political competitiveness in both districts. As desirable as political competitiveness is, it’s not worth more than majority rule, and if Connecticut really wants to remain a one-party state, forever in decline, existing mainly to be looted by special interests, that’s its right. Chris Powell is managing editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester.

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Date: February 01, 2012 329 Mast Road Time: 9:00 AM Goffstown, NH 03045 Time Allotted: 30 Minutes A written appearance must be filed with this Court on or before the date of the hearing, or the respondent may personally appear on the date of hearing or be defaulted. CAUTION You should respond immediately to this notice to prepare for trial and because important hearings will take place prior to trial. If you fail to appear personally or in writing, you will waive your right to a hearing and your parental rights may be terminated at the above hearing. IMPORTANT RIGHTS OF PARENTS THIS PETITION IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER YOUR CHILD(REN) SHALL BE TERMINATED. TERMINATION OF THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP MEANS THE TERMINATION SHALL DIVEST YOU OF ALL LEGAL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE LOSS OF ALL RIGHTS TO CUSTODY, VISITATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD(REN). IF TERMINATION IS GRANTED, YOU WILL RECEIVE NO NOTICE OF FUTURE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING YOUR CHILD(REN). You are hereby notified that you have a right to be represented by an attorney. You also have the right to oppose the proceedings, to attend the hearing and to present evidence. If you desire an attorney, you may notify this court within ten (10) days of receiving this notice and upon a finding of Indigency, the Court will appoint an attorney without cost to you. If you enter an appearance, notice of any future hearings regarding this child(ren) will be by first class mail to you, your attorney and all other interested parties not less than ten (10) days prior to any scheduled hearing. Additional information may be obtained from the Family Division Court identified in the hearing of this Order of Notice. If you will need an interpreter or other accommodations for this hearing, please contact the court immediately

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Friday, December 16, 2011 — The North Haven Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

NISSAN Altima GXE 1997 Low miles, clean. $2850 NISSAN Altima GXE 1998 Excellent! Guarantee. $2950 NISSAN Altima 2002 2.5. Guarantee. $3950 203 213-1142

HYUNDAI Santa Fe GLS 2005 4X4. One Owner. V6 2.7. Alloy Wheels. CD, Pwr Locks, Pwr Wind, Pwr Mirrors, Automatic, 4WD. Very Clean. 99K. Financing is Available. Call Cos Central Auto. 203-634-7878.

Pontiac G.3 5 Door, Only 20K. Very Economical. Stock# 12260A $209/mo* 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

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AUTOMOBILES WANTED

BIG NICK Buy's Cars For Cash Wanted: Hondas, Toyotas, Subarus and any American Car or Truck. HIGHEST PRICES paid. High Mileage OK. We will give you an offer no matter what. Must have title Call 860 324 5812

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FORD E150 Van 1999 V8 One owner. Carabetta Florist Delivery Van. Meticulously maintained. 173K. Runs excellent. New rear brakes. $3400 or best offer. (203) 214-3863

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BOUNCING PONY Farm, Wolcott A great place to learn & have fun Give your special child memories to last a lifetime! Certificates are ready to give from $25 & up. Call Ahead & it will be packaged & ready for you or we can mail it to you. Call 203-927-6189 We're on facebook & the web BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, Multi-Poo, Rottweiller, Great Dane, Schnoodles, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu & mixed breeds. $250+.

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NISSAN Murano 2009 SL, AWD, Leather, Sunroof $26,991 Stock# C7234 (203) 237-5561

Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.

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PONTIAC G-5 2007 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. White w/gray interior. AM/FM/CD player. $6,000. Original owner. 65,000 Exc cond. jdiorio2000@yahoo.com or 860-280-8561

SNOW BLOWERS/THROWERS CRAFTSMAN Snowblower 22”. Bought new in 2010. Asking $350. Includes 2 Yr repair contract. Excellent condition. Please call 203-238-3077. ELECTRIC snow blower $50. (203)271-7917

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LAB PUPPIES Black and white. We can be your Christmas gift! We are very loveable and playful. Come see our mom and dad and meet us. We can go to our new Christmas home on December 21. Call our loving masters at 860-306-2366 (Mark) or 860-276-7474 (Maryann) LAB Puppies Black and Yellow. Ready to go. Reg. Also Boxer/ English Bulldog Pups. Ready for Xmas. Taking deposits. Adorable! (860) 329-4210 LARGE Bird Cage Good Condition. $40. (203) 317-9896 SWEET 1 1/2 year old Black & White Female English Mini Lop Rabbit available to loving family. Raised indoors. Cages included. Please contact Dottie at 860-841-0533

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CHRISTMAS PUPPIES AKC Chocolate & Black Labs. Male and Female. $700-$900. Raised with children. Ready December 12. (203) 631-9386 FREE 1 Yr-Old Female ShepherdBeagle mix. UTD, good with kids & dogs. 203-298-8559. FREE Large Dog House with Shingles. Call 203-599-8915 HORSE CARE NEEDED Part Time AM AM Will train the right person. 203-272-6593 or 203-213-8833 JUST In Time For Christmas Absolutely the most beautiful Pug Puppies. Purebred, home raised. All shots. $750. (203) 213-5189

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DESK, IKEA Hannes, White, w/Hutch, CPU Stand and Chair. $45. 203-235-4693 ELECTRIC STOVE Glass Top, $75 (203) 213-1541 LG Stainless Steel Smooth Top Stove Less than 2 years old. $200 Call for details (203) 676-9048 POP Up Coffee Table w/ 2 End Tables, Wood. $60 (203) 213-1541

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Friday, December 16, 2011 — The North Haven Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ARTIFICIAL Christmas Tree with stand. 6 ft. high. Looks real. $20. (203) 235-3142 FRANKLIN MINT 1987 “Cleopatra” Necklace $45. 203-237-0912 FREE Washing Machine You Pick Up! (203) 269-8619 GLASSES Assorted, varied sizes. Wine & Drinking. $12 entire box. Call 203-440-3919 KEURIG Coffee Maker Single Serve Brewer. $90. Call (203) 235-0140

LARGE wicker & bent wood sleigh, white, $95. Large Trestle leg picnic table with 2 full length seats. Full length shelves on back. $95. Call 203-634-4154 NOSTALGIC Pepsi Electric Cooler $75. (203) 271-7917 PANASONIC 27” Remote Control Color TV $50 203-909-0445 TWO DOLLAR BILLS Pristine Condition. 1976. (5) for $19 call 203-2380440

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT ALL HARDWOOD 2 Cord Minimum $425 and $225 For a Single cord. 203-376-2805 WOOD Stove Wondercoal Dual Burner. Wood or Coal. Automatic Burning Circulator. Includes double walled chimney pipe, complete. Excellent condition. $900. 203-843-6717

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WANTED TO BUY 2ND GENERATION Buys Estates, Old Jewelry, Lamp Parts, Old Frames, Trains, Figurines, Pottery, Napier. Any old items. 203-639-1002 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED 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

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

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WW II Military Items

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Professional Violin Lessons &

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

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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

MERIDEN 3 BR, 2BA, LR, DR, full appl. kitchen. Lower Level BR, LR, BA. Off street parking. Good credit, ref. No pets. $1,300+utilities. Call Pat Burke 203-235-3300 xt 634

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FALL CLEAN-UP

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

CARPENTRY BY MAGNUS All aspects of home & office renevations, repairs, carpentry and millwork. 203-623-1278

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MERIDEN-2BR townhouse, end unit, natural gas baseboard heat/hot water. Bsmt with w&d. Asking $1000. per/mnth with 1yr lease. Call David for details 860-267-2834 MERIDEN. Remodeled, quiet end unit, 2 BR Townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, deck, hookups, spacious closets. No pets/smoking. Good credit, lease, sec. $990 + utils. (203) 269-9755

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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

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN -1-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 -WALLINGFORD LINE Large,2 BR Luxury Condos. Laundry. No pets. $875 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

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

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, Spacious 2nd fl. WD Hookups. Exc conditon Hardwood floors $650 per month plus utilities (860) 338-3475

Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 Br, 1 1/2 Bath Townhouse. Completely remodeled, new stainless appl, W/D hk, off st parking. $1000. plus sec. 203-996-3279 or 203-314-6647. MERIDEN 3BR 1st fl off street parking. W/D hookup, porch, lrg yard. Newly renovated $1100 per mo plus sec. Call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN Available January 1. 3 Bedrooms, Second Floor. Appliances. $900/mo + 1 mo. sec. Section 8 Approved (203) 537-7446 for details

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 BRs, 3rd floor. 433 Center Street. Off street parking. No pets. $700 plus 1 month security & refs. 203-213-9896 MERIDEN BR Off-street parking. Wall to Wall carpets, appls, $765 Per Month. Heat & HW included. No pets. Sec & refs required. Call 203-238-7133 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $595 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. $475.mo plus utilities. No pets. Call 203-982-3042. MERIDEN- West side, 2 BR, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $950 / mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. Freshly painted. Reduced to $795/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-3 Bedrooms - 1st Floor 6 Rooms. $900 per month plus security. Appliances. No utilities. No pets. Call 203-605-8591 MERIDEN-4BR 2 floor unit. Nice, big apartment. Available Immediately. $1,250 per month. Call 203-440-1003 MERIDEN-Centrally located prvt & clean. 3Rms. $675/ mo Lease & sec dep req. No pets. 203-238-9772

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 1st Fl. Central location. Off St parking, all appls, CA. $750 + 1 mo sec. 1 small pet OK. 203-927-2201 WALLINGFORD 2 BR apts, 1st & 2nd Floor. Appliances included. W/D hookups. Off st. parking. No pets. Must have good credit. $875 each. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD 2Br 1st FL Choate area. Recently redecorated. $1300. Sec $ Ref. 203-641-4508 or 203-269-2575

SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 Room Efficiency. Ideal for seniors and all others. Near I-84. $140/wk. Includes Heat & HW, A/C, Appliances. No smoking. Sec dep & refs req. 860-620-0025

WALLINGFORD 2BR Townhouse, very neat & very clean. 1 1/2BA, Off st park. Appls, laundry hkups. No pets/smoke. 1mo sec. 1 yr lease. $1100. 203-631-5219

SOUTHINGTON 17 Bristol St. 5 Rooms & Bath. New Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. 1 car gar. No pets. Credit ck. $800. Shows Fri & Sun Open house 12-1. (203) 699-9143

WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse. Full basement. WD hookup. Private entrance. Off street parking. Walk to school. $850 /mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597

WALLINGFORD 1 BR Condo at Judd Square. Newly Renovated. 655 Sq Ft. $785/mo. No pets. No smoking. (203) 715-0333

WALLINGFORD- 2 BR, 3rd Floor Off-street parking 104 Meadow Street $900 Includes Utilities 203-530-1840

Friday, December 16, 2011 — The North Haven Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-1 BR, 2nd Floor Large Rooms Off-street Parking $800 Includes utilities 203-530-1840 WALLINGFORD. 1 BR, 1st flr, heat & hot water included. New carpeting. Walk in closet, stove, refrig, no pets. $785 + sec. 203-430-4373 WALLINGFORD. 24 Meadow St. 1st FL, 2 BR, 1 bath, ceramic tile, new carpet, $875/mo + sec. 203-265-5980. WINTER 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 WLFD. 2BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, appl’d kit., 3000SF, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.

HOUSES FOR SALE

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MAKE $1000 OR MORE PER WEEK! ●$500 sign-on bonus ●Great miles & pay ●Excellent equipment ●Regular hometime ●Fast-Enroll Benefits ●Variety of runs ●CDL Graduates Needed

MERIDEN-$279,900. Unique 4BR, 2BA Cape feel of a Colonial, Cul-De-Sac, New SS Appl, Freshly painted open floor plan, first FL Mst, Large BRs. Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618

NORTH Haven Lg furnished bedroom. Private bath. All utils incl. Laundry & kit priv. Month to month. $650. (203) 215-8070

203-634-3933

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV. Short Stay/ Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

Meriden 460 Sq Ft barn for storage only. So Broad St. No vehicles & heat. Asking $250. per month. Call Peter 617-696-9390

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN Building for lease. 2000 Sq Ft. 725 East Main St. On Meriden’s Golden Mile. Call (860) 349-8044

HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

Accounting Clerk Part Time Choate Rosemary Hall, a nationally and internationally recognized independent secondary school is seeking a part-time Accounting Clerk in their Financial Office, Monday-Friday, approximately 20 hours/week, (noon 4PM) year-round. Responsibilities include various accounts receivable and accounts payable functions including student billings, processing accounts payable invoices and employee reimbursements, preparing month-end and year-end journal entries and other accounting duties.

MERIDEN. $185,000 Bring the family! Something for everyone. Both levels of this gracious Ranch are sure to please! 3 or 4 bdrms 3 bths. Very spectacular sunroom just off DR, deck, modern kit w/built-ins, C/Air & nice yard w/shed. Call Brian 203-235-3300

WALLINGFORD-$424,900. Beautiful home in great neighborhood! 4BR custom home designed for comfortable family living. Open floor plan, vaulted FR, granite, HW floors, library, culdesac. Linda Diana 203-265-5618

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WALLINGFORDDesirable location, this home features 6 rms, 3brs, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage. Set on a quiet level lot. House has great potential and priced right. Call Sue Farone for all details 203265-5618

Candidate must have a basic knowledge of accounting and minimum of 5 years experience in business office functions, such as accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, the ability to successfully coordinate multiple priorities, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word documents requires; Crystal reporting preferred. The successful candidate must be available to work additional hours ads needed. Please send resume with a cover letter including salary history to: Human Resources, Choate Rosemary Hall 333 Christian Street Wallingford, CT 06492 or email to hresources@choate.edu www.choate.edu

TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RECREATION SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JUNE 27, 2011 - August 5, 2011 (Subject to change)

TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON

POLICE OFFICER Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer in the Town of Southington. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be nonsmokers and weight must be proportional to height. Applicants must pass a battery of tests including written, oral, polygraph, psychological and physical examination, including drug testing, as well as an extensive background investigation. A complete job description and benefits package is included with the application package and is also available to view on the Town of Southington website at www.southington.org Applications can be obtained and MUST be completed via the internet by going to www.PoliceApp.com/ Southington There is a $35 non-refundable SPD application fee and $12 PoliceApp registration fee. Written exam: Saturday, January 14, 2012 9:00AM Southington High School. Deadline for submitting completed applications is Friday, January 6, 2012. The Town Of Southington is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

HELP WANTED

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assisting Program Supervisor in organizing, implementing, and supervising games and activities for children. Performs related duties as specified by Supervisor. REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: a. Some knowledge, but willing to learn more about games and activities, arts and crafts, music, drama, and outdoor education. b. Demonstrate dependability, creativity, and ability to motivate children. c. Enjoy working with children. d. An understanding of the various needs and skills of the diversified age groups. e. Attend pre-season orientation. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: a. North Haven resident. b. 15 years of age or older.

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:

jobs@gaylord.org Or Fax to 203-284-2733

SUMMER STAFF HOURS: Day Camp - 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Playgrounds - 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Little Rec'ers - 8:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hourly rate: $8.25 Applications will be accepted beginning December 15, 2011 until March 16, 2012. Please apply at the Memorial Town Hall, Finance Office, 18 Church St., North Haven, CT 06473 Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST Excellent Opportunity. Busy Local Practice. Computer billing skills required. $12$13/hr DOE. Call 855-285-1025

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTRelated Services Easter Seals Rehabilitation of Central CT has an immediate opening for a per diem OTR/L (fixed schedule, 35hrs/per week) in a local school district. Experience in related services preferred. Coverage until June 1, 2012. For information call 203-237-1448, X23 or email: bmalinowski@eswct.com

Placement of employees will be based on the needs of the department. HELP WANTED CERTIFIED Auto Technician Used car repair experience necessary. Must be 21 ys or older and have valid CT Driver’s Lic. Call Guy at 203-630-0088

CPA firm seeking part-time employee to handle all administrative office functions. Skills to include Microsoft word and excel. Quickbooks experience a plus. Send resume to P.O. Box 304, Cheshire, CT 06410

HELP WANTED FRONT Desk Agent Full -Time at The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Meriden. Hotel experience & customer service exp is required. 7am-3pm or 3-pm11pm. some weekends required. Also looking for parttime restaurant servers, banquet servers & banquet houseman. Come fill out an application & you will be called in for an interview. EOE/M/F

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Dec 10 from 10-2 AR Mazzotta Employment 1062 Barnes Rd, Ste 206 Wallingford Customer service people w/good DE & spelling, able to pass criminal background check. $10 Come see us! (203) 949-4242

HOMEMAKERS - Companions Personal Care Attendants PT/FT. EXPERIENCE & CAR REQUIRED! Competitive wages, benefits. Download our app: www. goldenhorizonseldercare.com or call 860-523-0098 800-421-0122

DRIVER Experienced Reefer Drivers & Independent Contractors needed for Regional Positions. Top of the line equipment and plenty of freight. Call Today! 877-491-1112 or www.primeinc.com

HUMAN SERVICES Dev Disabilities: Instructors, Senior Instr. & Program Coordinators. Day/Res. Services. New Haven County. Call (203) 269-3599 Ext. 0 or fax 203-269-1980 ACORD, Inc.

ELECTRICIAN Seeking experienced E-2 licensed Electrician or Apprentice with 3 - 4 yrs. experience. Residential, Industrial, Commercial. Competitive wages and benefits package. (203) 272-9521 EOE.

OFFICE Assistant - Temporary. From Jan til April. 9-3. Duties include answering phones & scheduling appointments, assembling tax returns and some filing. Send resume to: mgustavson@dmp-cpa.com

HELP WANTED

Order Selectors Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation, a leader in fulfillment services has positions available for full time, experienced order selectors for our Warehouse pick /pack operation on our day shift. This position requires excellent reading and comprehension skills, ability to multi-task, mathematical ability and good written/oral communication skills, Individual must be detail oriented, self motivated and have the ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs. A high school diploma is required. Basic PC skills a plus. We offer a competitive benefit package; medical/dental plan, life/disability plan, paid vacation, 401K. Starting rate is $10.00/hr with a review in 90 days. If you are interested in joining our experienced “Team” send resume to katheer@fosdickcorp.com or apply in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00pm to: Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation 26 Barnes Road North Wallingford, CT 06492

HELP WANTED DISHWASHER, Full time and line cook. Apply in person Zorba’s Pizza, 1257 East Main St, Meriden ROOFERS Needed Experienced Only - Full time work. 203 879-7551 or 2 03-915-1810 SEAMLESS Gutter Installers. Excellent benefits & pay. Must have experience and valid CT driver’s license. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981

SECURITY OFFICERS Murphy Security Service, a leading contract security firm in Connecticut, is currently accepting applications for fulltime positions at prestigious accounts in the Meriden and Greater Hartford areas. We offer: ●$10.00 - $11.00 Hourly Rate ●Benefit Program ●Incentive and Award Programs ●Fully Paid Uniforms and Training ●College Tuition Reimbursement ●Professional Work Environment Telephone (203) 377-5667 for an interview appointment or walk in to our offices, M-F 9AM-3PM at 230 Oak St., New Britain. WAREHOUSE Worker needed for FT position. Must have basic math/computer skills & familiarity w/auto parts. Reasonable pay & benefits. Call 860-301-2330. Leave message.

The North Haven Citizen — Friday, December 16, 2011

Annual Winter Children’s Coat Drive New or Nearly New Children’s Coats & Jackets Donations (Benefits the Childhood Dreams Foundation) In-Store Drop Offs thru Jan. 31, 2012, with oil change promotion. Collections for Clothes will be Donated and Distributed free to local clothing banks and homeless shelters by “Childhood Dreams Foundation, Inc.”

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GET READY FOR WINTER Stop In For Our FREE 27 Point System Check Includes: • Antifreeze • Belts/Hoses • Radiator • Tires • Fluids • And More Appointment recommended. Valid at this location only. Must present coupon at time of estimate. Expires Jan. 31, 2012.

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