Plainville Citizen 4-30-2009 by Dan Champagne

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

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A Hartford bakery was the top bidder Saturday for the former Bantam Bread Co. building at 33 Whiting St. and related equipment, according to local officials. The auction of the former Bantam Bread Co. was ordered Jan. 5 in a judgment by New Britain Superior Court. The local bread and pastry company owned by Niles Golovin and his wife, Susan Uruburu, opened in May 2007 and closed in April of last year. Town Manager Robert E. Lee said Monday that Abrantes Bakery, located at 1851 Park St. in Hartford, was the apparent high bidder for the recently renovated building and equipment. Officials said more than $300,000 was bid. However, Lee said the New Britain Superior Court has to accept the bid to move the process forward. Lee said 44 businesses or groups attended the April 25 auction. Town Attorney Robert Michalik Sr. said those who were interested in bidding had to come up with certified checks of $43,000 as See Bakery, page 21

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A sure sign of spring is Plainville Little League’s Opening Day held on April 25 at Trumbull Park. During the event, volunteers were honored with flowers, and sometimes, with hugs. Games followed, with lots of action as the players got back into the swing of things. This is Plainville Little League’s 60th season. More photos on page 30.

Bill Petit Sr. receives achievement award By Ken DiMauro The Plainville Citizen

Neighborhood anything but quiet By Ken DiMauro The Plainville Citizen At first glance, the area near the intersection of Broad, West Broad, Bohemia Avenue and Red Stone Hill Road appears to be quiet, but in recent years, it is anything but, according to residents. Because the area is in-between major commercial and industrial areas of Plainville and Bristol, the amount of truck, delivery and regular traffic has steadily increased, said Robert Rein, who lives at 19 W. Broad St., and former Councilwoman Kathy Pugliese, who resides at 50 W. Broad St.

Rein said that the volume of traffic has increased because of several reasons — use of the area as a vehicle cut-through from busier areas such as Pine and Middle streets, the ongoing construction and extension of the Route 72 Expressway, and the proximity of large businesses such as ESPN in Bristol. Rein has lived at 19 W. Broad St. since 1977. Originally, his driveway faced and emptied out on Bohemia Street, but he put in a new driveway onto West Broad Street. Pugliese has lived on West Broad Street for many years. She said the street is narrow and See Traffic, page 15

William Petit Sr., a longtime business and civic leader, was tapped to win the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford’s coveted Robert C. Knox Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award for 2008. The award, for community involvement at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Petit Plainville and other causes, was “a complete surprise,” PeSee Petit, page 21 tit said Monday. He, his wife,

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The Plainville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spring Into Auction, slated for May 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel in Bristol, is one of the largest fundraising events for the business organization, according to Maureen Saverick, office manager. Saverick said the chamber used to hold the auction at the former Whiting House on Whiting Street, but moved the event after the local banquet hall facility shut down and was sold. The hotel, located at 42 Century Drive in Bristol, was one of the few venues large enough to host the auction. Proceeds will benefit the local chamber’s community and educational programs and the H. Stafford Kellam Scholarship Break-

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than 400 residents have indicated they will attend an art exhibit. Internet or Web page links to other resources such as the Plainville Historic Center or other groups or experts should be provided. Town Planner Mark S. DeVoe said groups can meet at the library in several sizes of rooms. In addition, he also has found the library staff to be very helpful in this area. Val Dumais, another Rotarian, said he likes the fact the library is open on some Sundays during the winter. Chase said it is important for the library to be flexible and change with the times. The information received from the surveys and focus groups will be compiled and some new ideas may be instituted during the next several months. He has been director of the library since 1981. The library is located at 56 E. Main St.

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Officials at Plainville Public Library have been soliciting ways to improve the library with a particular eye on trying to attract residents who rarely use its resources. Peter Chase, director of the library, said the Connecticut Library Consortium, based in Middletown, is helping the library do the survey and focus groups. So far, officials have talked to senior citizens, parents, business professionals and high school students. Surveys began March 17. Focus groups held in April. Members of the Plainville Rotary Club participated in a focus group Monday led by Christine Bradley, executive director of the Connecticut Library Consortium. In the 40-minute meeting, business professionals made suggestions on ways to improve the library and make it more

user friendly. One suggestion was to increase Internet access for those who can bring their own computer laptops. An improvement in the library’s Web site might be in order with detailed descriptions of resources that are available. Rotary member Jay Steeves said he’d like to see the library stay on top of ways it successfully deals with the public. William Petit Sr., another Rotary member, said around 40 or 50 groups meet at the library and he’d like to see information shared with the groups via a marketing effort. State Rep. Elizabeth A. Boukus said seniors have told her they have difficulty in going to the right area for services. She said the primary entrances and subordinate departments should be clearly marked. Many people like to attend art events at the library. More

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Police conclude April 22 Fire marshal warns of chimney scams accident investigation By Larry Sutherland Special to The Citizen

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Firefighters and other emergency personnel work the scene of an April 22 accident at the intersection of Norton Trail and Roseanne Lane. Police have concluded their investigation into an accident that occurred April 22, at 8:41 a.m., at the intersection of Norton Trail and Roseanne Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a 1998 Toyota had struck a utility pole, snapping it in half. The operator, identified as Kevin Spann, 33, of New Britain, was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Plainville fire Department. He was taken to Hartford Hospital, listed in critical condition. Police said Tuesday that Spann had been discharged from the

hospital and is recovering from his medical injuries. Police Sgt. Charles Smedick said investigation indicated that Spann was traveling east on Norton Trail, failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with Roseanne Lane and struck the pole. “No charges will be filed,” Smedick said.

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News Briefs Heart gallery features children in need The Heart Gallery, featuring photos of Connecticut children who need adoptive families, will be held May 11 to June 30 at Imagine Nation museum, 1 Pleasant St., Bristol. The opening reception is Tuesday, May 12, 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit is being held in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families. For information about adoption in Connecticut, call (888) KID-HERO (543-4376).

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Two former Southington High School graduates will take the stage at the Warner Theatre in Torrington playing leading roles in the upcoming production of “Aida” starting this weekend. Tony Leone, of Plainville, and Alyssa Fontana, of Southington, are nearing the end of a rigorous three-month rehearsal process and preparing to perform in front of thousands of theater-goers. While the rehearsal process began in February, Leone has been preparing for the role of Radames since the Warner Theatre announced that they would be adding “Aida” to the production season. “Once they announced the show last April, I began listening to the soundtrack almost every day. I knew that while I would have been more than happy to be a member of the ensemble, I felt like I had a chance at getting the role of Radames,” Leone said. Radames is an Egyptian prince who is engaged to Amneris, successor to the throne. When a group of Nubian slaves capture Radames, he is introduced to the character of Aida, and a story of forbidden love unfurls. While unrequited love is something so many can relate to, Leone believes there is something more compelling about the character of Radames that audiences will be able to con-

nect with. “Ultimately, as you watch my character from scene to scene, he struggles with doing what people want him to do, versus following his heart. I have tried living my life under that same principle — follow your heart. I think people will find happiness if they live that way,” said Leone. Fontana, who plays Amneris, an Egyptian princess to whom Radames is engaged, believes that her character is realistically dynamic. “Amneris is a character who has always been valued because of her beauty, as well as the fact that she is a princess. But, as the plot unfolds, she comes to realize that she is worth much more than the material things she possesses and has so much more to offer the world,” Fontana said. Fontana and Leone have both been participating in theater since their adolescent years and have per-

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History by Hummel

Plainville Pond, once so popular, is now forgotten By Ruth S. Hummel Special to The Citizen

Plainville Pond was a large one beginning just west of the North Washington Street Bridge and ending up in Forestville. Although it was dammed to provide water power for the several mills, which Hummel labored in that area, it also offered Plainville folk a nice spot for recreation. What has always amazed me, is that this body of water, large enough for sailboats, was simply abandoned when the dam “went out.” Its original purpose, by then, was of course, important. But didn’t our folks realize that this was a great recreation area? Fishing, boating, picnics were all carried on with great zest, during the pond’s “heyday.” I became so interested in the pond and its unfortunate demise that in 1969 I asked a number of our more mature

citizens as to what they could tell me about the pond. The late Otis Williams could always be counted on for an accurate and detailed reply, and this was a great one. He was an avid boatsman, but did have one incident that he always regretted. It seems that he had his sweetheart (later his bride) out for a ride around the lake; for some unexplained reason they suddenly found themselves turning over! Well-clothed as she was in heavy wool skirt and all the clothing that a proper young lady of the time would have worn, she took on water at an alarming rate. Realizing he couldn’t tow her to shore, Otis “kind of draped her on the boat and started to swim for help.” Fortunately, someone on the shore saw the situation and was already on the way to help. Now Otis escorted the drenched damsel to his mother’s home where Mrs. Williams helped the shivering girl to dry her clothing. Then came the embarrassing trip to her home and the many explanations that must

An old postcard from 1911 shows the former Plainville Pond, where residents enjoyed recreational activities for many years. The Congregational Church spire and Hills Manufacturing Co. can be seen in the photo.

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have followed. Swimming was very popular and Mr. Williams recalled for me how he knew it was time to head home. He simply timed himself by the evening trolley. Life was so much simpler then. For many years a good pile of wreckage from the dam was close to the North Washington Bridge. As the pollution of the river continued, no one cared to swim in it and

the area was abandoned. The illustration is a postcard from my personal collection looking east, the Congregational spire almost in the rear center. To the right is the Hills Manufacturing Co. At the right end of the dam you can make out the sluiceway that provided water for the power. This is a 1911 Litho Chrome, published by the Chapin News Co. in Hartford

but made in Germany. I haven’t figured that one out yet. It is from Emily in Plainville to Wilbur in Glastonbury telling him it’s too hot to visit.

Ruth S. Hummel is Plainville town historian and former president of the historical society. Her column, “History by Hummel,” appears several times a month in The Plainville Citizen.

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Today, April 30, is the last day to participate in the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Project Graduation, Plainville High School Class of 2009 Grad Cap Blitz. Area businesses have agreed to sell paper Grad Caps to patrons for $1 with all funds benefiting Project Grad. Area businesses participating include Farmington Valley Gymnastics, Family Barber, Modern Barber, John’s Barber Shop, UBI Credit Union, Farmington Savings Bank, Bank of America, Village Pizza, Elvis Pizza, West Main Pizza, Tom’s Café, Sliders Sports Bar, Dairy Queen, Jim’s Deli, Dream Makers Hair Salon, Classic Hair Design, Hair Spa and YMCA.

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Schools Continued from page 8 iors. For information, call cochairwomen, Kris Dargenio, (860) 747-1965, Doreen Corriveau, (860) 250-4443, or Chris Kuzia, (860) 747-8966.

St. Paul auction St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol presents its annual auction, “There’s No Place like Home” Saturday, May 2, at St. Paul’s gymnasium. The evening features a live and silent auction, a full dinner catered by Emily’s and a cash bar. Proceeds from this year’s auction benefit the tuition assistance, academic, athletic and fine arts programs. Tickets are $30 per person and can be obtained by calling the Office of Advancement, at (860) 584-0911, or online at www.spchs.com. The Web site has a sneak preview of the items up for bid.

Wheeler School benefit tag sale Wheeler School Relay For Life Team will have a tag sale Saturday, May 9, from 9 a. m. to noon, in the Wheeler School parking lot on Cleveland Memorial Drive, Plainville. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds will benefit Relay For Life of

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Exhibit features student artwork Each year, Plainville Community Schools presents an art show at the Plainville Public Library. The opening reception for this year’s show will be on May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The artwork will remain on display throughout the month of May. The show was moved from the Plainville High School gymnasium to the public library several years ago.

Students attend council meeting Wheeler School Student Council members attended the Plainville Town Council April 6 meeting. They spent about an hour listening to citizen concerns and council discussions. Town Manager Robert E. Lee introduced them and some of the students spoke to council members about Wheeler School, the Green team and projects planned by the student council. Amanda Brown, student council adviser and special education teacher, coached the students and chaperoned the visit.

Middle school orientation There will be an orientation at the Middle School of Plainville Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., for parents of fifth-graders. For more information, call the school at (860) 793-3250.

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The Imagine Nation Museum, located at 1 Pleasant St. in Bristol, is having several programs in recognition of Mother’s Day. For more information, call the museum at (860) 314-1400, or visit www.imaginemuseum.org. There will be an “I Love You, Mom” bouquet workshop Wednesday, May 6, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for children ages 5 and up presented by the Bristol Garden Club. Children will be able to create a flower bouquet to give to their mother on May 10. Space is limited and registration is required by calling the museum at (860) 314-1400. On Mother’s Day, Sunday,

May 10, there will be a special craft in the Imagine That Exhibit for mothers and children. Mothers will also receive free admission that day. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Lady of Mercy Church breakfast An all-you-can-eat monthly breakfast is held on the second Sunday of every month, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Church Parish Center, 19 S. Canal St. The choice of menu is juice, eggs, Western eggs, sausage, ham, hash browns, Texas french toast, bagels, doughnuts and coffee. The next breakfast will be held Sunday, May 10. Donation is $4 adults and $1 children. Children under 6 are

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Mother’s Day Warbler Walk The Mother’s Day Warbler Walk will be held Sunday, May 10, 7 a.m., at the HillStead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington. The entire family is welcome to this Hill-Stead spring migration favorite. Warblers, flycatchers, vireos and other songbirds are flocking through New England in early May, and Hill-Stead is a stoppingoff point for them. Estate naturalist Diane Tucker offers expert commentary. Binoculars recommended. Admission is $3 members, $5 members-to-be. No need to register.

American art museum concert New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain, will offer on Sunday, May 10, from 3 to 4 p.m., a performance by the Worthington Trio featuring Kathleen Schiano, Lisa Kugelman and David Bradley. Schiano received her bachelor’s degree in music for cello performance from the University of Kansas, and her master’s degree from Stony Brook. She regularly performs with the Hartford Symphony, the Waterbury Symphony and the

Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. Kugelman studied piano at an early age and then switched to violin. She has a special interest in chamber music and grew up playing in ensembles with her two sisters and both parents. Bradley studied with Joanne Johnson, with Rose Mende and Anne Koscielny at the Hartt School and took master classes with Ray Hanson also at Hartt. Bradley was the organist and director of music at First Congregational Church in East Hartford and the sub-dean of the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists. This event is free to moth-

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Wings open house May 9 The Wings and Wheels Open House, a benefit for the Discovery Museum, will be held Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine, at Sikorsky Memorial Airport, 1000 Great Meadow Road,

Stratford. Displays will include classic and modern airplanes, helicopters, Harley-Davidsons and Sikorsky’s Orange county chopper. There will also be flight-related activities, Master Aviator Award presentations, FAA safety seminars and free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and $15 for families of two adults and up to four children.

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Hartford Community Dance will present a contradance Saturday, May 9, from 8 to 11 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 275 Main St., Wethersfield. Admission is $10 for HCD membes, $12 non-members, $5 for students. Music will be provided by The Wild Notes. No partner needed and all dances are taught; beginners welcome. Flat-soled shoes are recommended. For more information, call (888) 423-0423 or visit http://www.hcdance.org.

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The next program offered at the Plainville Historical Society, 29 Pierce St., will be held Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. “Bustles, Bloomers and Brass Buttons” is a presentation by the Mattatuck Museum, which traces the history of fashion from the bustles of 1860s to the bloomers of the early 1900s and how fashions reflect the changing role of women in society. A donation is appreciated. For more information, call the historical society at (860) 747-6577.

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Relay For Life Organizers are stepping up activities related to Relay for Life of Plainville, which is planned for Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 14, noon to noon, at Norton Park. For more information, e-mail plainvillerelay@yahoo.com.

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Donna McCarty and Laurie Gonzalez, representing Relay For Life of Plainville, were interviewed on April 17 on the Better CT segment on WFSB TV. To view the video clip, visit http://www.wfsb.com/video/19209307/index.html.

Chef’s party set for May 1 On Friday, May 1, 7 p.m., a Pampered Chef party will be held and 15 percent of all orders will be donated to Relay For Life of Plainville. For more information, contact Tina Pelletier at (203) 213-6054.

Tag sales planned On Saturday, May 2, the All Team Tag Sale will be held at 174 W. Main St. People are welcome to set up a table with all proceeds going to the individual Relay teams. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Becky Tyrrell at (860) 793-0615. Rain date is May 3. A nine-family flea market and tag sale, sponsored by “A Family United” and A Family United II,” will be held May 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 96 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Wheeler School Relay For Life Team will have a tag and bake sale Saturday, May 9, from 9 a. m. to noon, in the school parking lot on Cleveland Memorial Drive, Plainville.

Sock Hop on May 15 On Friday, May 15, 7 p.m., Team Happy Days will present a “sock hop” at the Plainville Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave., Pizza will be served at 9:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own bottle; coffee and tea will be provided. Costumes are welcome and dance contests will be held. Suggested donation is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the dance hall or by calling Alyssa Gonzalez at (860) 793-0884 or (860) 573-0824.

Bowlathon for local team A bowlathon for the local team, “Save the Next One...As Well,” will be held Sunday, May 17, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Old Saybrook Lanes. Pre-sale tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. Shoe rentals and multiple games are included. For more information, contact Jamie Wyman at jollyjamie@gmail.com. For all Relay For Life events, see www.plainvillecitizen.com.

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Sign-ups are being held for First Wave, a free swim program for all first-graders in Plainville, being offered by the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA. The goal of the First WAVE program is to teach every first-grader in Plainville to swim and values enrichment, reinforcing the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. First WAVE is being piloted in Plainville and the YMCA foresees that in 2015, every elementary school student in Plainville — more than 1,000 students — will know how to swim. The program is designed for beginner or non-swimmers who will swim in shallow and deep water with the emphasis on endurance, back and front float, flutter kick, paddle stroke and personal water safety. The program is funded through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and major sponsorship from Farmington Savings Bank. The program will run from May 5 through June 12. Interested families can sign up at the YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., For more information, call the YMCA at (860) 793-9631.

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Smedick said it’s difficult to stop trucks from using other streets. “You can’t stop trucks from going through there,” Smedick said. “Those companies pay taxes, they have every right.” Rein and Pugliese are optimistic the safety committee will come up with possible solutions within the next several months. In this case, the squeaky wheel will get the oil. However, they said, many residents are tired of the noise from the traffic.

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the problem could disappear once the Route 72 Expressway is finished and connected from Forestville Avenue in Plainville to downtown Bristol. However, erecting “nothrough truck traffic” signs may be out of the question because some of the problem starts and occurs in Bristol. Both towns would have to agree on this solution. Lee said there are options available to the town, including traffic counters, temporary speed bumps and stop signs on nearby streets. He said he’d also like to see what happens when Bohemia changes its configuration after the expressway is finished. Sgt. Charles Smedick, head of the Plainville Police Department’s Traffic Division, said he has talked with Rein a couple of times, but hasn’t been asked to a traffic study. He agreed with Lee he’d like to see how the traffic changes occur once the expressway is completed.

fast, she said. More than 100 people usually attend the auction. Businesses have been generous, Saverick said. Items this year include a full-year membership for the YMCA, lavish gift baskets, and restaurant and business certificates. The $10 per person admission charge includes hors d’oeuvres and the chance of winning a door prize. Attendees can bid on scores of items or services donated by chamber members. Registration for the silent auction is at 6:30 p.m., with the auction itself from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants can

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The Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, is having its annual Ham Dinner Saturday, May 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The meal will feature home-baked ham with fresh potatoes and vegetables, assorted breads and homemade desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, 4 and under are free. Reservations should be made by calling the church office at (860) 747-2328.

al events: Friday, May 1: Game night, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in Kelsey Hall. The church will have various games for all ages and refreshments will be served. Sunday, May 3 and 10: Church World Service Blanket collections, a $5 donation purchases a greeting card and the proceeds fund wool CWS blankets for people in need. Sunday, May 31: Confirmation Sunday For more information, contact the church office at (860) 747-1901 or www.uccplainville.org.

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The Church of Our Saviour, 115 W. Main St., sanctuary will be open to the public two days a week during spring and fall to provide people with a brief respite from their busy days and provide them with a calm, quiet and spiritual place to spend a few minutes with God. The hours and days are Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Fridays, noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the church at (860) 747-3109.

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Food donations poured into the Plainville Public Library during National Library Week, April 13 to 19. The library waived overdue fines during the week in exchange for donations to the Plainville Community Food Pantry. “We were happy to do it,” said Peter Chase, library director. “It was a good way to clean up some overdue fines while helping out needy families in Plainville.” The donations filled an entire rolling laundry cart that had been borrowed from the food pantry.

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Plainville Citizen

Obituaries Virginia Mals Dunn Virginia (Barry) Mals Dunn, 82, of Plantsville, died on April 16, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer with her devoted family by her side. Her spirited and vigorous fight with the disease was an inspiration to all. She was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Grande Gorge, N.Y., and spent the majority of her youth on the family’s farm in upstate New York. She was one of 15 beloved children of Arthur and Rose (Jump) Barry. After moving to New Britain in her teens, she worked at Fafnir Bearing, and also Landers, Frary and Clark, where she participated on the company’s basketball and baseball teams. Upon moving to Plantsville in 1957, she stayed home to care for her children until the youngest began school. She was then employed by Wasley Products in Plainville for 10 years. She left Wasley’s to join Bradley Memorial Hospital in Southington, which she enjoyed immensely for nearly 25 years. She was a great, loyal and special friend with a vivacious spirit. She was a very caring, giving person and a pleasure to be with and always thought of others even in her last days. She was a very genuine and honest person. She took great pleasure in her humorous side, telling jokes and making people laugh. She was an avid gardener and always enjoyed maintaining the park-like grounds of her home, especially her flower garden. She enjoyed horseback riding, parasailing, bike riding and vacationing, even daring to

get on the back of quads and motorcycles. She also took great pleasure in attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was a longtime member of St. Aloysius Church, Plantsville, and assisted with bingo. She is survived by two sons, Robert and David; three daughters, Kathleen, Brenda and Doreen; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Dr. Robert and Michele Mals, and son Ryan, of Albuquerque, N.M., Kathleen and Robert Stockwell and children, Jessica, Derek and Jaclyn, of Avon, and Jessica’s children, Joseph Shilinga Jr., Devin and Ariyanna Ortiz, and David and AnneMarie Mals, and children, Ashley, Tyler and Brandon, of Bristol, Brenda and Valentino Volpe, and children, Stephanie, Natalie, Brittany and Rachel, of Southington, and Doreen Mals, of Southington, and her ex-son-in-law, Richard Riera, of Southington; her four sisters, Catherine “Cassie” Mazurick and husband, Leo, of Plainville, Julia “Judy” Mihalak and husband, Joseph, of Southington, Alice Beane, of Meriden, and Edna Mailhot, of Newington; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and so many beautiful friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her first husband, Stanley “Dempsey” Mals, father of her five beloved children; and also her second husband, Eugene “Gene” Dunn; and her nine siblings, Chauncy, John, George, Fred, Robert, Norman and Ralph Barry, and Flora and Ola DiMauro. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and whose

Sophie Helen Slomski, 88, long-time resident of New Britain and Plainville, died in Libby, Mont. on April 9, 2009. She was born on Aug. 20, 1920, in New Britain, the daughter of Polish immigrants Stanislaw and Katarzyna Stochmal. After graduating from New Britain High School, she was employed as an executive secretary for Fafnir Bearing Company. On Sept. 16, 1950, she married Peter Anthony Slomski at Holy Cross Catholic Church in New Britain. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2000. The

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couple raised three sons, Robert, John and Michael. She loved her family dearly, valued education and worked hard to enable all of her sons to receive a college education. She was employed parttime for many years as an aide at the Linden Street School in Plainville. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking, picnics, vegetable gardening/canning, and playing card and board games. She was a member of the Plainville Woman’s Club. Upon retirement she served as an active volunteer at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center where she assisted with income tax preparation, Medicare, the American Red Cross blood drive, the Commission on Aging, and the YMCA‘s Project Graduation. She was selected as AARP Volunteer of the Year for her region. She loved to travel and took numerous senior citizen trips. She toured Poland, Morocco, Spain, as well as San Francisco, and Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Plainville. In 2007, she moved to Montana to live near her son, Robert and daughter-inlaw, Cheye Ann. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother. Always giving to her family, friends, neighbors and community, never asking for herself, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her three sons, Robert and his wife, Cheye Ann, of Libby, Mont.; John and his wife, Deborah, of Boothwyn, Penn.; and Michael and his wife, Susan, and two grandchildren, Heather and Erik,

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The Plainville Citizen — Thursday, April 30, 2009

Obituaries Pauline Dugo

Pauline E. (Carbone) Dugo, 72, of Plainville, died peacefully on April 22, 2009, surrounded by her family. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 51 years, Paul Dugo, who predeceased her in 2006. She was born Sept. 9, 1936, in Boltz, Penn., one of six children of the late Carmelo and Anna Marie (Burgyo) Carbone. A longtime Plainville resident, she was a talented interior decorator, who owned and operated Colony Interiors for a number of years, before working from her home. With her friendly disposition, her customers quickly became friends. A devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoyed being surrounded by her family, and entertaining guests. She remains an inspiration to all for her strong faith and spirituality that carried her through each day. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. and Christine Dugo Jr., of Plainville; her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and

Stephen Tarca, of Plainville, and Marybeth and Wallace Jaklik, of Charlotte, N.C.; her grandchildren, Michael, Lauren and Jordan Dugo, Ross, Rachel and Gabriel Jaklik, and Jade, Alexandra and Chase Tarca; her sister, Rose; brothers, Sam and Paul; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. The funeral was held on April 25, 2009, at Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville. Committal services followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 705 North Mountain Road, Suite G 102, Newington, CT 06111.

Florence Bull Florence “Flo” Bull, of Southington. wife of the late Sampson L. Bull, died on April 21, 2009, at the Southington Care Center. She was born on Oct. 28, 1920, in Meriden, to the late Donato “Danny” and Mary (Montefiore) Ingelido. She graduated from New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. She was em-

ployed by Bradley Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse. She was the director of infection control at the Farmington Convalescent Hospital. She was known for her soft-spoken, gentle manner. She was involved in many organizations throughout her life, among them president of a parent teacher organization, den mother for the Boy Scouts, and a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Plainville. She enjoyed reading and spending winters in Hollywood, Fla. with her family. She is survived by a son and three daughters who will forever be grateful for her example of generosity, love and family, Richard Bull and wife, Barbara, and their children, Steven and Michael, all of Southington, Barbara Sorel and husband, J. David, of Southington, Mary-Jane Lozefski and husband, Raymond, and their children, Matthew and Amy DelDebbio, of Plainville, Laura Driscoll and her sons, Danny and Robert; her brother, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Ingelido and wife, Elinor, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; her sisters, Katherine Sidorik, Mary Zalaski and husband, Fred, of Southington, and Virginia DePaolo and husband, Peter,

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Plainville Citizen

Obituaries Jacob Vandrilla Jr.

Raymond Levesque Raymond Levesque, 48, of Plainville, died unexpectedly on April 22, 2009, at his home. He was born on April 18, 1961, in Fort Kent, Maine, to the late H e r b y Levesque and Viola (Ouellette) Levesque. He moved from Maine to Connecticut when he was 15 years old and worked at J & S Corporation for more than 10 years. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Helen Levesque; and his three sons, Jason Levesque and his wife, Shannon, Justin Levesque and Joshua Levesque, all of Bristol; his three grandchildren, Dylan, Grace and Chase; his mother, Viola Levesque, of Fort Kent, Maine; two brothers, Irvin and Brenton Levesque, of Maine; a sister,

Sherley Levesque, of Maine; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Herby “Blacky” Levesque. The funeral was held on April 25, 2009, at Bailey Funeral Home. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Helen Levesque, 27 Norton Place, Plainville, CT 06062, to assist the family with the services.

Michael J. Marino Michael J. Marino, 91, of Plainville, died peacefully on his birthday, April 25, 2009, at P l a i nv i l l e Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Valvo) Marino. He was born on April 25, 1918 in Berlin to the late Joseph and Carmella (Barone) Marino. He was a resident of Plainville since 1960 and was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. He was employed with Stanley Works for 33 years before retiring, only to work a second career for 25 years with AW Direct in Berlin. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed every minute of it. He was known to many as “Mr. Red,” and the imprint of his vibrant persona will leave a mark. He is survived by his two

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Faulkner, of Enfield, and Rosemarie Belanger, of San Jose, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Vandrilla; and his sister, Phyllis Maloney. A funeral was held April 27, 2009, at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home. Burial with military honors followed in Saint Joseph Cemetey. Memorial donations can be made to Angel Covers.org, P.O. Box 6891, Broomfield, CO 80021 or HelpUsAdopt.org, P.O. Box 20435, New York, NY 10021.

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The Plainville Citizen Thursday, April 30, 2009

Letters to the Editor Thank you to business To the editor: The Plainville High School Parent Advisory Committee would like to thank Scott Fanning of Great American Donut for his donations to the students of Plainville High School. Each year the Parent Advisory Committee raises funds to give the students who achieved semester honor roll status, gift cards for Dunkin Donuts. For the past several years, Great American Donut has been donating a substantial portion of our total cost of gift certificates. Again, thank you to Scott and Great American for enabling us to acknowledge the students’ hard work. Stacey Norton Plainville The writer is the secretary of the Plainville High School Parent Advisory Committee.

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Earthstock event educates public To the editor: Earthstock Connecticut was held on April 19 at Tunxis Community College. The event was coordinated by myself along with a grassroots

group of eco-minded individuals from the college. On behalf of the Earthstock Connecticut Planning Committee, I would like to thank anyone and everyone who came out and supported Earthstock Connecticut this year. The purpose of Earthstock Connecticut is to help educate the public, in a fun way, by showing them different ways they can help to conserve, protect and restore Connecticut’s (and the world’s) precious natural resources. This year’s event was a huge hit, and it was, in no small measure, due to your participation and enthusiasm. The community plays an integral role in the success of our Earth Day celebration each year. There were 70-plus vendors and exhibitors this year, and it has been estimated that there were about 3,500 people in attendance. Once again, thank you, and I look forward to another fantastic event with you next year! Estelle S. Carenza Plainville The writer is the event coordinator for Earthstock Connecticut.

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Government Meetings Thursday, April 30 Democratic Town Committee, Municipal Center, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 Town Council, Municipal Center, 7:30 p.m. Veterans Council, Municipal Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 Plainville Taxpayers Association, Municipal Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 Inland Wetlands Commission, Municipal Center, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 Bicycle Friendly Committee, Municipal

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Petit Continued from page 1 children and other family members attended the April 21 awards ceremony and 157th annual meeting for the Metropolitan Hartford YMCA, which includes the Wheeler YMCA 149 Farmington Ave. in Plainville. Petit, who will be 75 shortly, said he has tried to give back to Plainville. He is the chairman of the Downtown Beautification Commission, a group that is overseeing the renovation and improvement of the sidewalks and streetscape in the center of Plainville. For many years, he served on the Town Council and then the Board of Education. He is a founding member of the Plainville Historical Society, an organizer of the Plainville Community Fund and former president of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce. His family also has been active in Plainville. Petit’s wife, Barbara Triano Petit,

Scholars Continued from page 9 The scholarship will be awarded by Dec. 1. For more information, call Emilie Yukna, AAUW scholarship committee, at (860) 828-6227.

Chamber of Commerce The Plainville Chamber of Commerce is offering scholarships to Plainville residents entering their third or fourth year of college. These scholarships are funded by Manafort Bros. Inc. and Mizzy Construction Co. through the Benefactor Scholarship Fund. The Plainville Chamber of Commerce is offering scholarships to Plainville residents entering their second year of college in memory of Joan K. This scholarship is funded by proceeds from the annual Spring Into Auction. Applications for the scholarships are available at the

serves on Library Board of Trustees. His daughter, Johanna Petit Chapman, is a former councilwoman. Dr. William Petit Jr., another son, is a former director of health in Plainville and longtime physician specializing in diabetes care, while other sons, Glenn, Michael and Brian, help run the family business that operates and manages properties in the Plainville area. Petit said he was “honored and humbled” by the award. Daughter Johanna is ending her term as president of the Plainville Rotary Club. She said her parents inspired the children into serving the community. Chapman said she and the other members of their family are extremely proud of their father. Petit said Monday that while getting the Knox leadership award is important to him and caps an active civic involvement, he plans to remain involved. He said there is “a great sense of satisfaction” about giving back to the community. “Plainville is a great town, a wonderful place,” he said.

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deposits. Isabel Abrantes, owner of Abrantes Bakery, said she had been looking to open a second location and found the former Bantam Bread Co. building several weeks ago when she drove by. “It was the luck of the draw,” she said. Abrantes Bakery has been open for 25 years and specializes in Portuguese bread, she said. The former Bantam Bread storefront appealed to her because of the size and location. “There are not a lot

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Continued from page 5 very young. As his comfort level onstage increased, Leone decided to join the summer theater program in Southington in 1993 and since then has consistently participated in theater both in the Southington community, as well as throughout Connecticut. Like Leone, Fontana’s first experience in musical theater was with the Southington Youth Summer Theater program. “I remember working with Lynn Fusco, Marc Bovino, Leigh Radziwon, Lindsey Chute and Lisa Carroll when I first started performing. After working with them, I had caught the theater bug and I was hooked! They all really helped me to grow as an actress and a performer,”

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Library Continued from page 16 trip will include a guided tour of the RISD Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, lunch at Cassarino’s Restaurant on historic Federal Hill and a guided tour of the Culinary Archives Museum of Johnson & Wales University. The bus leaves the library at 7:45 a.m. and returns approximately at 6:30

said Fontana. Both Fontana and Leone have several years of musical and dramatic training to contribute to the talented cast of “Aida.” The production’s stage manager, Donna Williams, describes both Fontana and Leone as “phenomenal” performers. While they both enjoy musical theater as a hobby they participate in when they have spare time, Fontana gladly admitted that she often dreams of a career as a performer. “While I know that theater will probably just remain a hobby for me, which I would be completely happy with, I am definitely not against the idea of doing it more often, or having it be a bigger part of my life in the future,” said Fontana. The sense of unity when performing in a show, the lasting friendships forged during demanding rehearsals, and the rush of performing live in front of

thousands of people is what keeps Leone and Fontana coming back for more. “The experience is amazing. It’s absolutely breathtaking when you step on the stage, and you are able to bring your character to life, tell their story and connect with the audience,” said Fontana. Leone struggled to pinpoint exactly how it feels when he steps onto the stage. “It’s a rush to say the least. I will never forget the first time I performed at the Warner Theatre, for about 1,200 people. As soon as I stepped on the stage, I knew that this was exactly where I wanted to be.” “Aida” will be performed at the Warner Theatre May 3, at 2 p.m., and May 2, 8 and 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling the box office at (860) 4897180. For information, visit http://www.warnertheatre.o rg.

of places available,” she said. Bantam Bread Co. succeeded the former Rogers Bakery that had been a downtown mainstay in Plainville for 106 years. When Bantam opened, it had been touted as an anchor business for the central district, which was undergoing extensive renovation of its sidewalks and streetscape. Lee said the next move will come from Abrantes Bakery, but he described the situation as “hopeful.” Abrantes said she is looking forward to seeing the process move forward; once that happens, she will have a better idea of the timeline. “We’re pretty excited about

it.” She is hopeful that her business could draw more people to the downtown area. Other business leaders, including those who attended a Plainville Rotary Club meeting held Monday at the public library, were encouraged about the news of the recent auction. Some said they’d like to see the Hartford business put in a quality bakery, pastry and coffee shop similar to the former Rogers Bakery that will increase foot traffic in the downtown region. Equipment being auctioned off included the vintage gas ovens that date from 1914 that were used to bake breads, pastries and doughnuts.

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will be by the Plainville High School Jazz Band under the direction of Dominic Talotta. There will be coffee, tea, punch and desserts.

Annual meeting and election On Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., will present the annual meeting and election of officers. Entertainment

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April 30

Thursday

Balloonists meet — The Connecticut Lighter Than Air Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Plainville Municipal Center. For information, visit the Web site www.lighterthanair.org, e-

mail info@lighterthanair.org or call Charlie Perreault, (860) 637-4017 or Santo Galatioto at (203) 397-0521. Bingo — Veterans of Foreign Wars MadeleyRoberts Post 574 men hold open bingo every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at post headquarters, 7 Northwest Drive at the corner of Route 10. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

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Fife and Drum Corps — The Connecticut Patriots Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Middle School of Plainville, 150 Northwest Drive. For information, contact Phyllis Thompson, P.O. Box 243,

Plainville, CT 06062 or call (860) 621-6090. Game night — The Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St., will host a game night Friday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in Kelsey Hall. The church will have various games for all ages and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact the church office at (860) 747-1901 or visit www.uccplainville.org. Music of the ’70s — The Plainville Choral Society

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The Plainville Citizen Thursday, April 30, 2009 will be having a show featuring music of the ’70s at Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in Plainville, at the Family Barber Shop, 122 East St.; J.P. Jewelers, 47 Whiting St., and the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St.; Saints, 1248 Queen St., in Southington; and Feet First, 99 Farmington Ave., in Bristol. For more information, call (860) 747-5695 or visit the Web site www.pcsmusic.org. Relay For Life Pampered Chef — On Friday, May 1, 7 p.m., a Pampered Chef party will be held and 15 percent of all orders will be donated to Relay For Life of Plainville. For more information, contact Tina Pelletier at (203) 213-6054.

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If you remembered and loved the music of the ’70s, you’ll enjoy listening to the Plainville Choral Society sing and dance to this decade of musical rhythms. Songs include, “Soul Man,” “Imagine,” “I am Woman,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Superstition,” “You’re So Vain,” and many more. Come and enjoy this fun performance at the Plainville High School where you can sing, and maybe dance to the funky beats of the ’70s on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, both at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in Plainville, at the Family Barber Shop, JP Jewelers, and the Plainville Senior Center; Saints in Southington; and Feet First in Bristol. Members of Greater Hartford Arts Council can receive two for one tickets at the door only. For more information, call (860) 747-5695 or visit the Web site pcsmusic.org. — Elaine Wyzga

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Ham dinner — The Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, is having its annual Ham Dinner Saturday, May 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The meal will feature home-baked ham with fresh potatoes and vegetables, assorted breads and homemade desserts. There will be a bake sale as well. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, 4 and under are free. Reservations are strongly suggested by calling the church office at (860) 747-2328. Kwanzaa celebration — The Queen Ann Nzinga Center Inc. invites the public to attend the Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol. The Kwanzaa in May program celebrates the accomplishments of the children and mentors from the P.R.I.D.E. and Boys Mentoring programs with entertainment, and food. For more information, contact Dayna Snell, executive director, at (860) 747-9383.

Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Plainville Citizen Music of the ’70s — The Plainville Choral Society will be having a show featuring music of the ’70s at Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in Plainville, at the Family Barber Shop, 122 East St.; J.P. Jewelers, 47 Whiting St., and the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St.; Saints, 1248 Queen St., in Southington; and Feet First, 99 Farmington Ave., in Bristol. For more information, call (860) 7475695 or visit the Web site www.pcsmusic.org. PHS baseball golf tournament — Plainville High School Baseball Golf Tournament at Hawks Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonbrook Drive, Southington, will be held Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., shotgun start. Tee or green sponsorships available at $125 per person, dinner $25. Proceeds go to the baseball team and players. For more information, call Rick Perun at (860) 7478138. Relay For Life All Team Tag Sale — On Saturday, May 2, the All Team Tag Sale will be held at 174 W. Main St. People are welcome to set up a table with all proceeds going to the individual Relay teams. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Becky Tyrrell at (860) 793-0615. Rain date is May 3. River cleanup — A Quinnipiac River clean up will be held Sunday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can meet on Tomlinson Avenue near the river. Bags and gloves will be provided. People should wear old clothes and boots. For information, call the municipal center, (860) 7930221. Store opens — The Plainville Historical Society store, 29 Pierce St., will be open Saturday, May 2 and 9, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact the historical society at (860) 747-6577. Teen center open — Faith Bible Church, 168 Unionville Ave. at Northwest Drive, has a youth center where Plainville teenagers can come Satur-

day nights, from 7 to 9 p.m., to have fun free of charge. Activities include billiards, ping pong, foosball and other games. For more information, call the church at (860) 747-5209. Town transfer station open — The Town Transfer Station on Granger Lane is open Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for Plainville residents only. Identification is required. For more information, call the Physical Services Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 208. Western dance — The New England Western Dance Association is having a smoke-free country dance Saturday, May 2, 7 to 11:30 p.m., at the Dance Hall, 161 Woodford Ave., Plainville, and Saturday, May 16, 7 to 11:30 p.m., at the FrancoAmerican Club, Bristol. Members $8, non-members $11. Dance instruction, DJ music, coffee and doughnuts are included. For more information, call (860) 276-8241.

Sunday

Blanket collection — The Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St., will host on Sunday, May 3 and 10 Church World Service Blanket collections. A $5 donation purchases a wool CWS blanket for people in need. In exchange for the donation, greeting cards are provided to send to women in honor of Mother’s Day. For more information, contact the church office at (860) 747-1901 or visit www.uccplainville.org. Val Johnson concert — The public is invited to a concert celebrating the life and works of Val Johnson at the 19th annual Val Johnson Concert to be held Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m., at Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting St. This year’s concert will feature Nzinga’s Daughters, Practicing Umoja and Friends, Hank Bentley, Voices LLC, Bill Beverly, Rhonda Smith, and many more artists. Freewill donations will be accepted. For information: (860) 747-1808. Complete calendar on The Plainville Citizen Web site www.plainvillecitizen.com.

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The Flute Ensemble, a program of the Plainville Wind Ensemble, performs at New Britain City Hall recently for an opening reception for an art exhibit. Flutists include, seated, from left to right, Stacy Pratt, Leslie Raymond, Kayla Rose and Kathleen Marsan; standing, from left to right, Susan Yawgel, Donna Fontano, Stacey Potanka and Phylis Thompson.

Nutmeg TV Channel 5 Thursday, April 30 5:00 Sea of Glass 6:00 The Singing Doctor 6:30 Polski Express 7:30 Space Age Times 8:00 Club Fitness 8:30 Our World in Conflict 9:30 Stop Bitchin’ 10:00 Infowar Friday, May 1 5:00 Kidz Zone –Odds Bodkin 5:30 Meet the Author 6:00 Once Upon a Story 6:30 Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Science 7:00 Trail Rated 7:30 The Struggle 8:00 Veterans Today 9:00 Beyond Violence 9:30 Polish Culture 10:00 4 x 4 Truck Racing 10:30 Radio Magic Saturday, May 2 5:00 Cardio with Carolyn 5:30 Power of Pentecost 6:00 Chefs of the Valley 6:30 Health Care Now 7:00 Old Tyme Fiddlers 7:30 A Knight’s Polka 8:00 Gardening Wonders 8:30 Let’s Explore 9:00 Racing Action Today 9:30 Plainville Choral Society 10:00 Bar Chat 10:30 Taiwan Culture Sunday, May 3 5:00 Joyful Sounds 6:00 True Vine Victory Hour 7:00 The Singing Doctor 7:30 My Kind of Town: Goodwin Tech 8:00 Rosin the Bow 8:30 The Sacred Journey 9:00 Sharing Miracles 9:30 Nzinga’s Daughters 10:00 Hot Flash

10:30 Pace Monday, May 4 5:00 New Life International 6:00 TBA 7:00 Polka Time 7:30 Ask Father Nadolny 8:30 Plainville Memories 9:00 Movie: Return to Treasure Island Tuesday, May 5 5:00 The Bonsai Shop 5:30 Did You Know? 6:00 Ukranian TV 7:00 Sweet Satisfaction 7:30 Art with George 8:00 Crafters Corner: Sewing with Sandy 8:30 Pet Patrol: Animal Control 9:00 Cash in at Home 10:00 House of Virtuous Women 10:30 VNA of Central CT Wednesday, May 6 5:00 Bible Believers Broadcast 5:30 Ashur Assyrian American Association 6:30 Lutheran Table Talk 7:00 Up, Up and Away 7:30 Hiking in Your Back Yard 8:00 Business Buzz 8:30 He Calls You by Name 9:00 Food for Thought 9:30 Tailspin Tommy and the Great Air Mystery Series 10:00 The Evening Show Thursday, May 7 5:00 Sea of Glass 6:00 The Singing Doctor 6:30 Polka Express 7:30 Space Age Times 8:00 Club Fitness 8:30 Our World in Conflict 9:30 Stop Bitchin’ 10:00 InfoWar Friday, May 8 5:00 Kids Zone: Odds

Bodkin 5:30 Meet the Author 6:00 Once Upon a Story 6:30 Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Science 7:00 Trail Rated 7:30 The Struggle 8:00 Veterans Today 9:00 Beyond Violence 9:30 Polish Culture 10:00 4 by 4 Truck Racing 10:30 Radio Magic Saturday, May 9 5:00 Cardio with Carolyn 5:30 Power of Pentecost 6:00 Chefs of the Valley 6:30 Health Care Now 7:00 Old Tyme Fiddlers 7:30 A Knight’s Polka 8:00 Gardening Wonders 8:30 Let’s Explore with Kathy 9:00 Racing Action Today 9:30 Plainville Choral Society 10:00 Bar Chat 10:30 Taiwan Culture

Channel 96 Thursday, April 30 6:00 Farmington Town Council Friday, May 1 9:00 Our National Guard Saturday, May 2 6:00 Farmington Town Council 8:30 Around the State 9:00 Open Mike Sunday, May 3 5:30 Bristol City Wise 6:00 Farmington Referendum 8:30 Task Force 9:30 Connecticut Vision Monday, May 4 10:00 National Terrorism Tuesday, May 5 5:00 Plainville Town Council Wednesday, May 6

TBA Thursday, May 7 6:00 Farmington Town Council Friday, May 8 9:00 Our National Guard Saturday, May 9 5:00 Plainville Town Council 8:30 Around the State 9:00 Open Mike

Channel 95 Thursday, April 30 1:00 DL Nets 6:30 Central Educator 7:00 Colonial Williamsburg Friday, May 1 7:00 Central Authors 7:30 History ReDiscovered: Stonewalls Saturday, May 2 5:30 Countdown to Kindergarten Sunday, May 3 5:00 Taiwan Culture 9:00 Federal Substance Abuse Program Monday, May 4 TBA Tuesday, May 5 6:00 New Britain Board of Educaiton 8:00 Education News Wednesday, May 6 7:00 Fairfax Network 8:00 Central Arts Thursday, May 7 1:00 DLNets 6:30 Central Educator 7:00 Colonial Williamsburg Friday, May 8 7:00 Central Authors 7:30 World Energy Television Saturday, May 9 6:00 New Britain Board of Education

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The Plainville Citizen Thursday, April 30, 2009

Senior citizens rally for a good cause: Relay For Life By Shaun Wyman Special to The Citizen Members of The Relay For Life of Plainville Planning Committee stopped by the Plainville Senior Citizens Center on March 20 to thank those who have helped with various aspects of the event. Among them were the 12 women who have knitted and crocheted prayer shawls for cancer survivors to receive at Relay For Life. Relay Cochairwoman Donna McCarty, Assistant Chairwoman Jenn Shorette and Lynn Kipphut, of the American Cancer Society, attended. McCarty thanked the crafters and those who decorated more than 500 luminaria bags, which will be used at events to honor survivors and those who have died from cancer. McCarty shared her story about being a survivor of almost two years and several seniors spoke about being cancer survivors themselves. All senior citizens were invited to participate in Relay For Life of Plainville planned for June 13 to 14 at Norton Park, where they can take part in a special lap around the one-mile course. Photos courtesy of Plainville Relay For Life

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During an event honoring members of the Plainville Senior Citizens Center who are active with Relay For Life of Plainville are, seated, from left to right, Hazel Ricciardi, Pina Fortuna, Gayle Murtha, Anita Brown and Julia Green; standing, left to right are Nancy Muir, Helen Webb, Mary Sisson, Donna McCarty, co-chairwoman of Relay For Life, Claudia Labbe and Mary Levesque. Relay For Life of Plainville will be held Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, noon to noon, at Norton Park in Plainville.

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Senior Happenings Participants in programs at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., must be 60 or older and be a resident of Plainville, or be a member of the senior citizens center, unless noted. All programs will be held at the senior citizens center, unless noted. For more information or to register, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Pre-retirement workshops The Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., will offer a pre-retirement information workshop Thursday, April 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and lasting approximately two hours. Light refreshments will be served. The presenter will be Lindsay Quillen, regional manager of Choices Program, who will provide information about housing options, help determine one’s housing needs and examine the different options available, including senior housing, retire-

ment communities and assisted living. On Thursday, May 7, the guest speaker will be Rob Rodriguez, public affairs specialist from the Social Security Department. Participants will learn how to estimate their Social Security benefits and how to apply for Social Security. He will also explain how benefits change when people work past age 62. To register, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Summer camp scholarships The Plainville Senior Citizens Center Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program announces scholarships available for summer camp and after-school activities for children being raised by a grandparent. Funding for scholarships are made possible through a grant from the Elizabeth Norton Trust Fund and the North Central Area Agency on Aging through the Older Ameri-

AARP Briefs Chapter 5106 to meet May 13 The evening group, AARP 5106 will meet Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m., in the community room of the Sunset Village Housing Authority building. Speakers for the evening will be the owners of Frascone’s Italian Deli and Restaurant, 33 East St. They will describe their move from Southington, their service and extensive menu that features all freshly made products and offerings. They will provide samples and menus. People are welcome to bring a guest and a donation for the Plainville Community Food Pantry. For more information, call Mary Ziccardi, at (860) 747-5090.

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Bowling league posts results The Plainville Senior Citizens Center Bowling League announced Senior Citizens Center Bowling League results for the week of March 30: High bowler, women — Simone Guimond, 173; Dot Stephenson, 168. High bowler, men — Willy O’Dell, 213; Conrad Chasse, 193. Ham bone club — Dan Hurley, Willy O’Dell, Richard Bushey. Turkey club — Dan Hurley, Willy O’Dell, Richard Bushey, Al Cassella-2, Len Wishart, Tina Wishart, Bill Dodez, Jer-

ry Tracey, Conrad Chasse. Split club — Nellie Talbot, Helen Marinelli, John Delin, Dan Hurley, Barbara Schultz, Richard Bushey, Paul Biscoe, Bernice St. Jean, Vivian Bierman, Simone Guimond, Mary Ann Frederickson, Ron Jablonski, Tina Wishart. 200 club — Willy O’Dell, 213; Al Cassella, 212; Richard Bushey, 201. Results for the week of April 6 are: High bowler, women — Helen Marinelli, 193; Nellie Talbot, 175. High bowler, men — Jerry Tracey, 234; Marty Bierman, 233. Ham bone club — Helen Marinelli, Lou Wanat, Marty Bierman, Al Cassella. Turkey club — Helen Marinelli, Lou Wanat, Marty Bierman-2, Al Cassella, Helen Tessier, Richard Bushey2, Paul Bisco, Willy O’Dell, Paul Bell, Jerry Tracey Sr.-3, John Delin. Split club — Mary Jane Dumais, Helen Marinelli, Norman Landry, Frank Robinson-2, Willy O’Dell-4, Mary Ann Frederickson, Ron Jablonski, Lou Wanat, Paul Bell, Dottie Ciemiecki, Tina Wishart, Elsie Senaldi, Jerry Tracey Sr., Len Wishart, Bob Duval. 200 club — Jerry Tracey, 234; Marty Bierman, 233; Willy O’Dell, 215. The Plainville Senior Citizens Center Bowling League announced Senior Citizens Center Bowling League results for the week of April 13: High bowler, women — Bernice St. Jean, 195. High bowler, men — Willy O’Dell, 203; Marty Bierman, 181. Turkey club — Bill Dodez, Richard Bushey-2, Mary Jane

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Matchup of future Big East PHS golf star pitchers draws a crowd headed to Pace By Nick Carroll The Plainville Citizen

The Baseball Gods smiled on Plainville last Friday as old rivals Berlin and Plainville High School met up under sunny skies at Alumni Field. To make the scene even sweeter, the teams had their NCAA Division Ibound staff aces on the mound that afternoon. Powered by a complete game, 3-hit, 11-strikeout effort from future St. John’s University pitcher Matt Carasiti, Berlin downed host Plainville 5-1 before a sizeable crowd. University of Connecticut recruit D.J. Voisine pitched six innings, scattered eight hits, struck out 10 and was tagged with the loss. Sure enough, some fans came to Alumni Field just to see the future Big East Conference hurlers in action. The guys in the spotlight were well aware of that. “The first couple of innings were a little shaky, but I got into a rhythm about the third inning and I felt good throughout the whole game,” said Carasiti, a senior. “Plainville’s always the biggest game of the year for us. It’s nice to get a win.” Voisine, of course, was a little less upbeat. The senior was backed by a spotty defense that day. “Our defense killed us,” Voisine said. “If you get them to hit the ball, you expect (the defense) to pick it up. There’s really nothing you can do as a pitcher. We just have to make the plays.” “I knew it would be a close game if we made plays, and if we hit,” Voisine added. “We really didn’t do either.” Although fierce competitors come game day, Carasiti and Voisine have a great deal of respect for one another. The seniors have played on All-Star teams together, and have bumped into each other

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Plainville High School’s Kevin Byrne takes a cut at a Matt Carasiti offering Friday at Alumni Field. Berlin’s Carasiti struck out 11 batters to lead the Redcoats to a 5-1 victory that day. away from the field, as well. “Our names brought us closer together,” said Voisine. “He’s a good pitcher. He throws the ball hard and he has some good stuff.” “He’s going to UConn, so that’s going to be my rival in college,” Carasiti said with a smile. “He’s a good pitcher.” Berlin jumped out to a 1-0 first-inning lead on Friday on an RBI single by Chris Allen that scored Joe Balowski, who reached base on an error. Plainville would even the score on a homerun by Sam Dostaler (2 hits) in the bottom of the frame.

The Redcoats regained the edge for good in the second inning on a solo homerun by Doug Ferraguto. An RBI double by Mark Bordonaro (2 hits), which scored Chris Morin (3 hits, 1 RBI), made it 3-1. Berlin plated its fourth run in the fourth on an RBI single by Morin, which scored Andrew Bell, and its final run in the fifth on a homerun by Balowski. Kyle Jones replaced Voisine after the sixth inning and allowed no hits. See Baseball, page 32

The long, solitary hours Jeff Mann has put in at the driving range and on the practice green have paid off, literally. Mann, a Plainville High School senior, has accepted a scholarship to continue his golf career at Pace University, a NCAA Division II school located in Westchester County, New York. “The key factor was that it’s a good business school,” said Mann, who looked at several colJeff Mann other leges, as well. “And it’s a beautiful campus, which was another reason.” Also, Pace seemed like a great fit, golf-wise. Pace coach Frank Graniero “said I should be in the top three for sure next year,” Mann said. “And he sees me as being a leader in the future.” Graniero looks forward to working with Mann over the next four years. “Jeff Mann is extremely dedicated to competitive golf. After speaking with him last month I learned he was aspiring to become a golf professional after he receives his college degree. “Jeff ’s high school golf record is impressive, however, he will be working hard over the summer months to perfect his swing and get ready to play for Pace University in the fall. With his drive and dedication I know he will be a success and a top player in the Northeast-10 division of the NCAA II,” Graniero told The Citizen. Mann was the PHS golf team’s No. 2 starter as a

sophomore. Last spring he took over the No. 1 spot and ended the year with a ninehole average of 40. This season, the Blue Devils’ top player is, once again, turning in excellent rounds, including a 1-under-par 34 last week at Tunxis Plantation. Mann, who was medalist in four of Plainville’s first five matches this spring, said he aspired to earn a golf scholarship since his freshman year. The senior credits a lot of people with helping to make that dream come true. “My parents, (PHS) Coach (Steve) Guerriero, my teammates and my golf teachers,” he said. “They just made me go the extra mile and made me believe, basically, that the sky’s the limit.” Guerriero, who has headed the PHS golf program for more than four decades, loves Mann’s work ethic. “He’s a very special kid. He works hard at his game and he’s never satisfied,” the veteran coach said. “When we’re done practicing, he plays another nine holes. When we’re done with a match, he plays another nine holes … He works at every part of his game.” Not surprisingly, Mann was named team captain this year. Guerriero indicated that the leadership role has forced the soft-spoken senior to be more vocal — but not too much more. “I tell the kids all the time: ‘do your talking with your golf clubs,’” Guerriero said. “Jeff agrees.”

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Blue Devil Notes

On Monday, the Plainville High School tennis team’s singles slate won three of their four matches against East Catholic, but once again, the local doubles teams were shut out, as visiting East Catholic held on, 4-3. Two of Plainville’s doubles teams had their opponents on the ropes, but were

unable to land the proverbial knockout punch. “It’s the finishing that’s killing us: part of it is inexperience, but we’re halfway through the season and can’t really use that as an excuse anymore,” PHS coach Chuck Radda said. “I can’t remember too may losses that were more painful than that one.” The East Catholic match

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field. I think it will be a good fit for him.” The young Plainville squad struggled through a 110 season in 2008, but Gagliardi indicated that Favreau helped keep the team from coming unglued. “He’s the ultimate team player. He did everything we asked of him and never complained about it.” Springfield College, a NCAA Division III school, posted a record of 4-6 last year. — Nick Carroll

Youth Sports Soccer Second-third grade division Strikers 5, Team-4 0: Led by the scoring of Jamie Raucci, Serena Simard, Ebelyn Rodriguez, Benjamin Root and Matthew Violette, the Strikers prevailed. Killer Bees 1, Scorpions 1: Hannah Charest scored for the Scorpions. Abby Czerepuszko scored for the Killer Bees. Blue Sharks 4, Team-6 1: Scoring for the Blue Sharks were Jean-Michel Barreau, Mason Sarra, Micheal Parker and Tyler Miller. Killer Bees 4, Team-4 2: Scoring for the Bees were Abby Czerepuszko, Zackery Gelt, Madeline Rund and Robert Cartier. Fourth-sixth grade division Dragons 5, Orange 0: The Dragons were led offensively by Matt Bialko, Matt Violette, Tyler Miller, Brendan Sauvron, Tristian Wallace, Ben Root, Jamie Raucci, Paige Madigan and Mary Fascendini.

Playing a great game defensively were Tyler St. Onge, Briannia Marinelli and Timmy Soucy. Hurricanes 4, Strikers 1: Scoring for the Hurricanes were Adam Hushin, Ethan Hushin, Emily Eisenhauer and Nathan Doyle. Also playing well for the victors were Elyssa Tomcyk and Kloe Hidri. Panthers 5, Strikers 0: Dominika Woch and Emily Walicki scored first-half goals and Dyllan Martin, Ashley Bialko and Jessica Masco added goals in the second half. Rachel Warner did a good job distributing the ball. Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0: Jacob Masco, Nina Capozzi and Kaitlyn Simard each netted their first goals of the season. Green Dragons 6, Strikers 1: The Green Dragons were led offensively by Tyler Miller, Mason Sarra, Brendon Sauveon, Tyler St. Onge, Paige Madigan, Tristan Wallace and Tal Arina. Logan Miller was the Green Dragons’ top assist man.

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Saratoga Slim likes I Want Revenge at 135th Kentucky Derby By Saratoga Slim Special to The Citizen On Saturday, May 2, a full field of 20 horses will parade before a grandstand of onlookers. The thrilling excitement of the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby will once again take place under the watchful gaze of Churchill Downs’ twin spires. So, how should a horseplayer go about trying to pick a winner in this most contentious race? John Adams once said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” Though spoken in a Boston courtroom in 1770, the message rings true today for horseplayers trying to pick a winner. After all, deciding on a Derby horse should not be based

not on our wishes or our inclinations. On the contrary, we should base our decision on evidence. So let’s examine the facts, stats, and figures that may help us in deciphering the Derby puzzle. Since Spectacular Bid in 1979, only 14 percent of posttime favorites have gone on to win the Kentucky Derby. Therefore, when horseplayers can identify angles that have an accuracy north of 75 percent, they begin to salivate. Here are a few numbers to consider: Ever since Brisnet — an online horse racing information service — began assigning speed figures to measure horses’ performances, no horse has ever won the Derby without achieving at least one speed figure of 100 or higher. That’s 19 winners in 19 years. The last horse to win the Derby, after being unraced as a 2-year-old was Apollo in

1882—since then, horses without a 2-year-old foundation are 0 for 126. Since 1980, only four Derby winners had made less than six career starts prior to Derby day. Since 1990, 16 Derby winners posted a Brisnet “Late Pace” rating of 100 or higher in their final prep race leading up to the Kentucky Derby — a solid 84 percent. Over the past 29 years, 23 Kentucky Derby winners— 79 percent — had posted a graded stakes win during their three-year-old campaign prior to scoring in the Derby. Since Daily Racing Form

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the top horses of his generation. Pioneer of the Nile is not an easy horse to figure out. He’s run all of his races on California’s synthetic “polytrack” surfaces. This Bob Baffert trainee is definitely a winner, as he proved in soundly defeating a tough field in the Santa Anita Derby. He has won four consecutive graded stakes races. The question mark is whether or not he will be able to easily transition to Churchill’s conventional dirt track. So far, judging by his workouts, he has shown an affinity for the Churchill surface. Desert Party and Regal Ransom are hard to separate. Both are trained by Saeed bin Suroor for Godolphin Stable. These two have spent their entire 3-year-old season in the United Arab Emirates. In their final prep race, Regal Ransom got under the

wire a half length ahead of Desert Party in the UAE Derby. Although neither Brisnet nor Daily Racing Form assign speed figures for races run abroad, Europe’s Racing Post gave these horses impressive speed ratings of 112 for Regal Ransom and 111 for Desert Party. Dunkirk, is trainer Todd Pletcher’s best 3-year-old. His final prep race resulted in a hard-fought second place finish in the Florida Derby. This lightly-raced horse is just starting to come into his own and will undoubtedly be a terrific horse down the road. However, since he never raced as a 2-year-old and has failed to win a stakes race as a 3-year-old, I cannot play him to win. Hold Me Back is by the sire Giant’s Causeway and trained by Bill Mott. He’s posted a graded stakes win in the Lane’s End, followed by a second place finish in the Bluegrass Stakes. He has the pedigree to get a 1 ¼, but he’s done his best running on the polytrack.

General Quarters is coming off of a first place finish in the Bluegrass on April 11. He passes the test with regards to many of our criteria — Brisnet figure of 100, Beyer figure of 102, raced as a 2year-old, stakes win as a 3year-old. However, he has not looked particularly sharp in his morning drills since arriving at Churchill. West Side Bernie is entering the Derby off of his most impressive race, a runner-up finish in the Wood Memorial. Although he has posted an exceptional Brisnet speed figure of 107 and a Brisnet “Late Pace” rating of 110, he is still searching for his first win as a 3-year-old. So, as I stand in the grandstand and peer into the future through my binoculars, I can just make out the horses barreling toward the finish line. This is what I see: I Want Revenge, Pioneer of the Nile, Desert Part, Dunkirk. (Saratoga Slim is a local horse owner and handicapper.)

Baseball Continued from page 27 The Redcoats improved to 6-1 with the victory. The Blue Devils fell to 4-3 after starting the season with four straight victories. “They’re a good team,” PHS coach Bob Freimuth said of Berlin. “When you give away things, they’re going to take advantage. You can’t give away anything, es-

pecially with a kid like Carasiti on the mound. “I thought we came out with a nice approach in the first inning and hit the ball around on him a little. Then he seemed to find his rhythm and we couldn’t do much with him after that.” Plainville’s skid continued on Monday. The Blue Devils lost to East Catholic, 6-1, in Manchester. The locals’ lone run came on a homerun by Kevin Byrne.

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Creating Pride

A New Deal for Artists Robert Brackman, “Somewhere in America,” 1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. Department of Labor

A terrible time During this time, about 25 out of every 100 adults needed a job. About the same number were able to work only part-time or were working for lower wages. Although the economy is in bad shape today, it isn’t as bad. Today, about eight out of every 100 adults need a job. In 1934, there were no programs such as food stamps to help people. Hundreds of thousands of people were homeless or hungry. Sometimes whole families might go days without food. It was a scary time. Artists were hit hard by the Depression. About 10,000 artists had no job and lived in poverty. E. Martin Hemmings, “Homeward Bound,” 1933-1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. Department of Labor

Paul Kelpe was an immigrant from Germany. This painting, “Machinery (Abstract #2),” shows American progress in technology. Abstract art often takes complicated forms and simplifies them.

Paul Kelpe, “Machinery (Abstract #2),” 1933-1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. Department of Labor

Have you learned about the Great Depression? Perhaps you have heard newscasters say something like, “This is the worst time since the Great Depression.” The Great Depression was a bad time for the economy, or money systems, throughout the world. It started 80 years ago, in 1929, in the United States and lasted for about 10 years. As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to fix the economy, he created the Public Works of Art Program, or PWAP. This program gave artists jobs creating art for American communities. In honor of the 75th anniversary of PWAP, The Mini Page and Smithsonian American Art Museum experts look at this historic program.

Robert Brackman, who painted “Somewhere in America,” was a Russian immigrant. Usually he painted portraits of wealthy white people. However, for the Public Works of Art Program, he wanted to paint someone not living in high society. His painting shows how independent and proud this girl is, despite being black, poor and young in America during the Great Depression.

The value of art By 1934, millions of families saw their life savings wiped out when thousands of banks failed. Farmers battled drought, or a long period of dry weather. Many people had a hard time seeing why they should care about art. But Roosevelt knew art would inspire people. It could bring them hope and joy.

“Homeward Bound,” painted by E. Martin Hennings, shows two Native Americans from Taos Pueblo, N.M. The people are wrapped in warm blankets as they walk home in the snow. Hennings wanted to show how traditions continue in spite of hard times.

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Helping Artists President Roosevelt and the government set up programs to give people jobs. These programs were part of a bigger plan called the New Deal. Most of the jobs created as part of the New Deal had two purposes: to help people get work and to help their communities. In order to help artists, the government developed the Public Works of Art Program. It was the first U.S. government program set up to support the arts nationally. PWAP ran from December 1933 to June 1934. About 3,750 artists were hired. They created about 15,700 works of art, including paintings, sculptures and craft works. Much of this artwork is still on display in communities throughout America. The program was run by the U.S. Treasury Department. This department was in charge of building and decorating U.S. government buildings.

Agnes Tait, “Skating in Central Park,” 1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. Department of Labor

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Artists who wrote in to apply for the Public Works of Art jobs often told how much they needed the work. They might write something like, “I’m a good artist. I have a baby and a family to support. Can I be part of this program?” People who couldn’t find work were ashamed. It wasn’t their fault there were no jobs. But they hated having to ask for help to feed their families.

The PWAP gave artists jobs to create art for their communities. Getting jobs that helped feed their families and that helped the community made the artists proud. The program chose many artists who might normally have had extra trouble finding work in those hard times. There were women, African-American, Native American and Asian-American artists. About one in five were immigrants.

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Agnes Tait was born in New York City. In “Skating in Central Park,” she shows people having fun in spite of having no money.

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Murder suspect faces additional charges The suspect being held in connection with a Valentine’s Day murder of a Plainville woman was back in court Friday facing additional charges. James P. Carter Jr., of Bloomfield, has been held in custody on a $3 million bond after he was arrested Feb. 15 following the attack and murder of Tiana Notice, his former girlfriend, outside her Whiting Street apartment. Carter was charged with murder, criminal trespass first degree and criminal violation of a restraining order. He faced new charges in connection with a series of emails police said he sent Notice in January using the name “Jessica Banderas,” pretending to be his new girl-

friend. The restraining order prohibited e-mails. Police said “Banderas,” in the e-mails, badgered Notice to remove the restraining order. The arrest warrants said Notice suspected Carter had a connection to the e-mails. Police said Carter lied to them twice when questioned about the e-mails, the second time only hours before his former girlfriend’s death. At Bristol Superior Court on April 24, Carter was arrested for a second time and charged with five counts of second-degree harassment and violation of a restraining order, one count of making a false statement and two counts of interfering with an officer.

I wanna go home... A young male pit bull cross was found on Route 72 and Interstate 84 in Plainville. “Norman is a very sweet boy, a real ‘people-person’ and good with other dogs,” said Gabby Paciotti, animal control officer. He has been neutered and can be adopted for $50 and is available through Plainville Animal Control. For more information, call Paciotti at (860) 747-1617, ext. 291. Citizen photo by Sherry L. Cole

Plainville Briefs Police schedule sobriety checks Plainville Police will continue sobriety checkpoints in the vicinity of Route 372, from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Future dates are May 1, 8, 16 and 23; June 6 and 20; July 3, 11 and 17; Aug. 1, 7 and 15; and Sept. 4. The enforcement is made possible by a grant from the state of Connecticut Division of Highway Safety.

Citizens group meets monthly The Citizens and Property Owners Association of Plainville meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., to give residents a forum to discuss local issues outside Town Council meetings. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 5. In the past, the group met at the Plainville Police Department; however, meetings will now be held at the Municipal Center in room 302. The public is invited. For more information, call John Kisluk, president, at (860) 747-3542.

The Queen Ann Nzinga Center Inc. invites the public to attend the Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol. The Kwanzaa in May program celebrates the accomplishments of the children and mentors from the P.R.I.D.E. and Boys Mentoring programs with entertainment, and food. For more information, contact Dayna Snell, executive director, at (860) 747-9383. These programs are made possible by the Main Street Foundation Women & Girls Fund, City of Bristol Project Aware, Elizabeth Norton Trust and the American Savings Foundation.

Val Johnson memorial concert The public is invited to a concert celebrating the life and works of Val Johnson at the 19th annual Val Johnson Concert to be held Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m., at Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting St. This year’s concert will feature Nzinga’s Daughters, Practicing Umoja and Friends, Hank Bentley, Voices LLC, Bill Beverly, Rhonda Smith and many others.

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold Public Hearings on Monday May 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm in the Plainville Municipal Center, One Center Square, Plainville Connecticut, Room 305 to hear and consider the following applications: HAMLIN STREET Application #09-05-01, Crescent Realty of Southington seeks approval for a variance to Article 4 Height, Area and Yard Requirements, R10 to permit the reduction of the Required Lot Area from 20,000 square feet to 10,563 square feet on a Lot identified as Proposed Lot A for the purposes of subdividing 2-4 Hamlin Street into two (2) building lots. NEW BRITAIN AVENUE Application #09-05-02, Melissa Goduti, of Wallingford, CT seeks approval from the Zoning Board of Appeal to grant permission to vary applicable Zoning Regulations on a temporary basis as prescribed in Article 13, Section 1300, Subsection 4 for the installation of a tent and sale of Fireworks at 282 New Britain Avenue, Connecticut Commons. NEW BRITAIN AVENUE Application #09-05-03, Tentco Inc of West Warwick, RI seeks approval for a variances to Section 525 Uses Permitted and Requirements for General Commercial Zones and Article 6 Site Plan Requirements to permit the installation of a tent and outside retail sale of rugs for a period of forty five (45) days from October 9, 2009 to November 22, 2009 at 282 New Britain Avenue. EAST MAIN STREET/FARMINGTON AVENUE Application #09-05-04, Jeff and Shelley Schneider of Plainville, CT seek approval for a variance to Section 1105 Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zones, Subsection 1A Attached Signs to permit the increase from the permitted one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage to add an additional twenty square feet for a property located at 133 East Main Street. (Modification to an existing Variance for attached signage from 100.8 to 120.8 square feet at 1 Farmington Avenue) Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 23rd day of April 2009. Gail Pugliese, Secretary Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals

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FOUND- Female dog, black & white, young & sweet. Found in Newington. Email: yel_ladyslipper@yahoo.com.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plainville Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday May 4, 2009 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center, One Central Square in Plainville to hear public comment on the following: 1. Proposals under the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act.

LOST Kitten, totally black, recently spayed. Last seen vicinity of Forest Rd., Wallingford. Answers to Aerie. If seen, please call Frank (203) 215-1250

Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 30th day of April. Plainville Town Council By,

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TAG SALES TAG Sale signs are free, when you place and pay for your Tag Sale ad at The Plainville Citizen office, 333 East St, Plainville

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LOST Or Found. The Plainville Citizen will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Classified Section! Call 860-829-1450 for details. LOST-All white 16 weeks male red nose pitbull. Vicinity of Glen Hills, South Meriden. REWARD for safe return. Call 203-631-1985 LOST-Black male cat w/white belly & paws, white marking on nose. Very friendly, approx 12lbs. Vicinity of Hills View Rd, Wlfd. Call 203-269-2724

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FOUND- Religious medal on chain. 50 So. Main St parking lot, Wallingford. Call to identify. (203) 269-5373

PLAINVILLE LEGAL NOTICE LIQUOR PERMIT Notice of Application This is to give notice that I, ADIS CECUNJANIN of 2 RAYMOND CT EAST HAVEN, CT 06512-1332 Have filed an application placarded 04/16/2009 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT WINE & BEER PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 17 WHITING STREET, PLAINVILLE, CT 06062-2218. The business will be owned by: CECUNJ, LLC. Entertainment will consist of: NONE. Remonstrances/Objections must be filed by: 05/27/2009. ADIS CECUNJANIN

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BUICK LUCERNE CXL ‘06 Was $17,998 - Now $16,733. 6 pass., Lthr, remote start. #194242. Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

Starting at Only $15.00 includes a color photo HURRY MOTHER’S DAY IS LESS THEN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!! See ad in Today’s paper or call 203-238-1953 for info. CADILLAC 1984 Eldorado All power, locking spokes, leather gut, blue w/white landau. $2000. Call 860-628-2844 noon til 8pm.

LOST-Camouflage bike/skateboard helmet. Vicinity of Ridge Road School playground. Call 203-288-8883

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BUICK Century 1990 84K. Excellent. $1950. OLDS Cutlass 1986 2 door, V8, 130k, black, collectible. $1750. (203) 213-1142

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BUICK LACROSSE CXL ‘09 Was $20,998 - Now $19,678. Lthr, rem. start, dual climate #122510 Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135 CHEVY Monte Carlo LS 2002 70k, excellent throughout. $4,950 TOYOTA Camry 2001 Loaded! Excellent. $5,750. (203) 213-1142 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111

CHEVY IMPALA LT ‘06 Was $12,998 - Now $9,559. Auto, remote start, V6. #299648. Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

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TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID ‘07 Was $19,998 - Now $17,989. Pwr pkg, backup camera. #618050 Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

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GMC ENVOY SLE 4X4 ‘05 Was $18,456 Now $13,998. Sunroof, DVD, headrests. #156442. Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

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PONTIAC GD PRIX GTP ‘05 Was $15,998 - Now $13,998. Lthr, sunrf, competition pkg. #267013. Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

PONTIAC VIBE FWD ‘05 Was $12,494 - Now $9,464 Auto, cruise, AC. #448899. Plus Cash Back Service/Warrenty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

FORD 2002 F150, V8, 2 wheel drive, automatic, air conditioning, cruise control, runs fine, in very good shape. Asking $4000. Call 203-634-0121

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2008105th Anniv. Street Glide. 4,600 miles, Fact. Warr. Dealer serviced, fact. sec. sys., Harman/Kardon audio sys., all detachable hardware w/back rest. $18,900. (203) 634-1996

HONDA Shadow 2006 Spirit 1100cc, black with chrome, mint condition, low mileage, many extras. Call for price: 203-294-4371 or 203-915-5060

AUTO PARTS 15” X 8” 5 LUG GM CHROME RIMS SET OF 5 $100.00 203-213-2149

CHRYSLER 300 TOURING LTD 06 Was $18,998 - Now $17,969 Lthr, sunroof, chrome. #183517. Plus Cash Back Service/Warrenty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135 FORD Mustang GT Convertible 2001- Excellent condition. Red. Tan top, tan leather, new tires, low miles. $10,000/best offer. (203) 537-9198

DODGE NEON 2003, asking $6200 Good condition, 60,000 miles, 4 dr black sedan, pw & locks. Sunroof, air, CD player. (203) 269-1566

PONTIAC G6 V-6 ‘05 Was $11,998 - Now $9,494. Auto, keyless entry. #161709. Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP ‘07 Was $21,998 - Now $20,944.5spd conv., lther, tuo, alloys #121496 Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

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SAAB 9-5 2004 sedan. Tan Alarm system. Excellent condition. HTD Leather seats, new tires and wipers, cd, 5 spd 2.3 T 78000 HWY. $4800 or best offer. (860)561-0549

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FORD F150 4X4 ‘07 Was $21,998. Now $19,669 Lthr sunroof, bedliner. #176041t Plus 5 yr/100,000 mi. PT Warranty Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135

4 TIRES Pirelli 205/60R15-less than 500 miles pd $525.00 fall 2008. Asking $350. Call John 203-535-5391 BUMPER jacks & tire irons, old pieces, over thirty. $25/all. Call 203-237-5962

TOYOTA TERCEL 1995 4 DR, low mileage, good condition, 4 new tires. $900. (203) 907-7296

STARTER 85/89 Chevy Celb. new not used $45.00 203-4437856

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itiz ize en Cit 877-238-1953 www.ThePlainvilleCitizen.com FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 4 CUSHION Couch, beige w/light floral print, $75; Maple coffee table w/matching end table, $75; Queen Anne needlepoint chair, $30. (203) 265-0607 ANTIQUE brass 5 globe hanging light fixture. $35.203-630-0841 ANTIQUE Mahogony accent table unique. $60. all 860-426-1214 BABIES crib-oak Excellent condition! $100 203-500-2946

AUTO PARTS

PARTING OUT 81 GMC Sierra 4x4 pickup 92 Nissan Standard 4x4, power, 3.0, V-6 87 Jeep Larado 4x4, 4dr, 6 cyl 77 Olds Cutlass nose 77 or 78 Chevy Malibu Nose, 1 ea. 78 Chevy Malibu 79 Chevy Impala Nose 76 Pontiac Ventura Nose 79 Ford T-bird nose 80 Ford 6 ft. truck bed & 2 fenders & radiator support. 93 GM 4.3 V6 engine 69 Cuda 340 V-8 engine. Some work. Henry 203-317-0173

BOATS & MOTORS

18FT STARCRAFT boat w/trailer, 5 person fishing, 115HP Evinrude exc cond, fish finder, elec winch, many extras. Good on gas. Must Sell! $1,800. 203907-7296

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21 FT BAYLINER cutty cabin 1987 with 130 hp Evinrude ob 1997 and loadrite trailer, low hrs,great shape. Fun boat. $4800 Call Bob @ 203-314-3412

PETS & LIVESTOCK 1 PARAKEET- $10 Call (203) 634-0457 BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Boston Terrier, ShihTsu, Rat Terrier, Cockapoo, Rottweiler, Labs, Yorkie. $350 plus. Call 860-930-4001. FEMALE Cat Small tiger. Abandoned by owners when they moved away. Free to good home. Please call (203) 2693697 before 7pm. FISH TANK 30 gallon with stand. $100. Call (203)-238-0015 Puppy or small animal exercise pen. 42”H. Used once. $50. 203-630-0290

PETS & LIVESTOCK HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Self - Full care. Catering to the mature rider. Carriage drivers welcome. Prices start at $300. (203) 294-9313 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833

LAWN & GARDEN CRAFTSMAN garden tractor. Auto shift, 3 bin bagger, 46in mower, 48in plow. $800. Call 860-276-9607 CRAFTSMAN Lawn tractor- 2 yrs old. 21 HP, 42” mower, 6 speed. elec. start with 34”x15”x60” steel cart. $1200. (203) 265-0607 QUALITY SCREENED TOPSOIL Wholesale supplier. Large quantities available. We also provide sand, gravel & fill. 860-883-7935

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS

CABINET-Wood, 36”H, 45”W, 20”D. Wheels. Exc. bsmt/garage storage. $40. (203) 235-3794

DOOR, outer with frame, half glass. Excellent condition. $50. Call 203-237-1702

CHAISE LOUNGE-White, thick pad, rain cover. Excellent $15. 860-620-9106

DOOR- Inside, pine, 6 panel. Light stain. 32”. $40. (860) 621-7145

CHILD’S routop desk. 1950’s Excellent condition. $75. Call 203-237-7434

MAKITA cordless drill/light in case. Mint/new. $90 bo 860632-8666

COUCH for sale. Asking $350.00. Tan, Suede, like new condition. Used for 6 months. Call 860-480-3120.

NEW Delta bench grinder. Variable speed. 50% off. $40. (860) 747-8371 SEARs 12” 1 1/8 HP, two speed bandsaw, tilting head. $50 or best offer. Call 860-628-7597 STAGING planks 2”x 10”x12’14’-16’. Price varies to size. $12-$18/each. 860-349-1844

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

CUSHION for chaise lounge 6’ x 2’ Green, beige floral $12 (203)235-2439 GE MICROWAVE oven, $150; Maytag Gemini 2 oven, white, $400. Side by side, almond, refrigerator, 23 cu. ft. $450. (203) 235-7068 LIGHT Blue thermal backed patio drape. 84” inches long. $20. (860) 349-1376

10,000 BTU GE Air conditioner. $35. (860) 747-4849

MICROWAVE-oven range, black w/mounts, self-vent, no wiring, plug-in. $70. 203-630-1866

3 DRAWER Desk, light colored wood. 30” high x 40” wide. $35. (203) 238-9805

PINE FUTON frame $40.00 or B/O. Very solid! Must See. Call Ed 203-631-7603

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REFRIGERATOR 23 cubic ft, almond $225; STOVE GE elec, almond w/black flat top $300; DISHWASHER Magic Chef black $125; MICROWAVE Amana black $75. All great condition (renovating kitchen); OR $600 for all. Call 203 694-8497 6am - 4pm; After 4 call 203 494-9154 or 203 238-4136

(5) NICKEL Back CDs. Excellent condition. $5/each. Call 203-639-0060

RUG 5x7 cranberry/seafoam/ taupe, fringed. Exc. $35 (203) 294-9696

ADULT SCOOTER- $900. Paid $1800. 500 baseball cards, only top players, for sale. Call (203) 317-7181

TABLE & 5 chairs. Good condition. $30. Call 203-634-7709 TASSIMO One cup coffee maker with coffee. Used twice. $55. Paid $149. (203) 235-7903

(6) tiwn sheet sets. New in packages. $6/each. Call 203-440-3919 7 FOOT by 3 foot mirror. $99 or best offer. Call 860-410-0715

AERO indoor garden. Fresh herbs, veggies, year round, seeds included. $30. 860-223-0494 BABY accessory package. All for $50. Call 860-621-5511 BARBIE DOLL From Collectible Series. New In Box $15.00 Call 203-265-5920

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 WHITE PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. $40. CALL 203-2657186

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

BEANIE Baby collection with tags. Call for info. $35 or best offer. Call 203-440-3919 BED sheets and pillow cases. (8) $1.00 to $5.00. Call 238-4478 BITDEFENDER internet security 2009 New still in box. Call 860-828-4884 BURIAL PLOT in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Section D, East, Lot 55. Single grave. Current cost $700, will sell for $600. Call (610) 670-4869

100 VHS movie videos. Why pay big money for DVDs. $1/each. Call 860-747-0329

CAR SEAT for baby. Good condition. $20. Call 203-213-1093

2 CERAMIC kilns, 24x27, Gair kilns, $300/each. 800 pieces of bisque, some paint, some equipment, negotiable. Call (203) 237-6316, leave message

CARSEAT- Infant/toddler deluxe model Century Encore. Used once. $75. (860) 621-2959 w/box GRACO High chair. Excellent condition. $25. (203) 237-4255

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SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

EXCERCYCLE Stationary, 1/4 HP Motor. $35. Call (203) 237-5033

GLIDER-outdoor white swinging couch w/cushions. $40. Call 203-238-3774

FANTOM vacuum cleaner w/manual, VHS tape extra belts & bulbs. $40. 203-634-9336

HOYER Lift-2 rechargable batteries incl. Pick up 600 lbs. $99. 203237-5001 or 203-213-0716 Chris

KLM unibody dimension specification charts ‘80 to ‘99. Foreign domestic. $99. 860-224-7209

NEW Body by Jake Trainer video tapes. Comp. $75/neg. (203) 269-9195

LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. MEC 12 ga. progressive reloader. $100. Call 203 284 8890 MILEY Cyrus concert DVD 2disc 3-D movie. Asking $10. Org. $30. Call 203-265-7396

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144

PLAYSCAPE for sale. 5 years old. Slide, 2 swings, monkey bars rock wall and more. Asking $550.00-take and go! Call 860-480-3120. PRECIOUS Moments spice rack w/12 tea cup shaped spice holders. $50. 203-605-6398

RECORDS-45 & 78, 50’s & 60’s. $1/each. Call 203-294-0631 RECORDS-all types. 1940’s. $25. Call 203-235-6519 SINGER sewing floor model 1930 electrified machine. $50. Please call 860-747-6484 L/M

STEEL BUILDING PKG 18 x 21 Door & Anchor Bolt Incl Reg $8,200 Now $4,845 + Code Adj. Other Sizes Avail Big & Small Erection Avail www.scg-grp.com Source #11S Phone #860-237-4588 WHITE Sewing Machine. Works great. $40. 203-265-7186

Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

203-238-3308 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

REMINGTON 20 gauge pump youth model. Slug barrel only. Call 860-747-2124

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

ANTIQUE Metal pedal car. 1960’s. Fair condition. $50. (203) 269-2443

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HAYWARD D.E. Pool filter, used on 24 ft. aboveground round pool w/connections. Runs well. $100. Leaf net cover for 24 ft. round pool. Used 1 season. Good condition. $75. (860) 6212928

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT PROFORM 400 GI treadmill, Sportcraft Turbo Air Hockey Table, Everlast Punching Sand Bag, Kenmore Free Standing Freezer I'm moving ... Call Laurie w/ Best Offer @ 203-2342023

SWORDS & DAGGERS

20” BASS drum, red sparkle. Only $35. 203-634-0809.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

COMPUTER complete; Win 98; Office 97; modem. $75. Call 203288-8790 after 6pm HP DESKJET printer-P1341 black/color. Never used. $45 or best offer. (203) 634-9149

ELECTRONICS PLAYSTATION GAME- Grand Theft Auto. $20. (203) 6390060

WANTED TO BUY

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $

YAHAMA sub woofer system. 14 months old. $50. Call 203-294-0631

1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

203-284-3786

FREE-Cast iron wood & coal stove. Need to remove. Call 203-237-8235 after 5pm.

ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.

HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD -i 91 accessible. Split level. 3 full baths. 3 BRs. 2 car garage. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Refs & Credit check. $1875/mo 203-265-5729

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DEE’S ANTIQUES

EXERCISE Bicycle- Vitamaster in excellent condition. $20 (203) 237-6807

Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

FISHING hip boots, size 9. Good condition. $15. Call 203-630-2705

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MERIDEN- Strawberry Hill 2 BR townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, appls, w/d, AC, deck, 1 car garage. $1035/mo. + utils. (860) 6883238 SOUTHINGTON- Cream puff end unit condo! 2/3BRs, new kit./baths, garage, decks, appls, c/a, gas heat. $1300/mo. Pets ok. (860) 778-1833 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 YALESVILLE-1 & 2BR, 1 bath, all appls incld W/D, C/Heat & air, exercise facility, patio & BBQ area. Call 203-464-8066

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio & 1BR apt From $650. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789

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CONDOMINIUMS

BBALL Umpire Chst/arm Protect.Brnd New Condtn. $75.00 Call 860-628-6964

CONDOMINIUMS MERIDEN- 3BR Townhouse, garage. $1200. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

PREACHER Weight bench, gym quality. Good condition. $100 or best offer. (203) 793-7270

WEIGHT BENCH w/weights. great starter. 30.00 or B/O call Ed 203-631-7603 MUSH HAGGLERS Heated Indoor Flea Market & Tag Sale. Dealers wanted. Daily or monthly rental. Fri, Sat, Sun. 84. 203-213-1248. 387 S. Colony St, Meriden. (Down the st. Chef’s Hat Pizza). Antiques, furn., hand-made jewelry. Free coffee! New Items Daily! Come in, let’s haggle!

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MERIDEN $1150, Heat & hot water included. 2 BR townhouse, 1.50 baths, garage, end unit. Sec dep & credit check. Call 203-2355551 MERIDEN- 2BR condo for rent in Mattabasset. Garage attached. $1300. (203) 3176235

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden- 3BR, Recently renovated, $1200/mo. Heat & HW incl. Available immediately. 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn effic, $210/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, HW incld. $675. Good credit. No pets. 860-620-9658 leave msg. MERIDEN - 2BR, 3rd flr, w/d hookup, off st. parking. Garage optional. Quiet building. 71-73 Randolph Ave. Avail now. $800 1mo sec. 203-641-8483 MERIDEN - 3BR, new paint, new tile, new carpetm, new appl’s, garage. Springdale. $900/ mo. Lease. 203-996-7379 Jack Regan Realty MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY $450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 1 BEDROOM 1-year lease. 581 Crown Village. Available now. $750 per month. Includes heat & hot water. Call Natalie 203-671-2672

MERIDEN 1 BR 53 Washington St. New carpet. New paint. No pets. $625/month. 2 months security. 203-494-2147

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Great apts in great locations. 2Mos sec; No pets; app and ref a must. Starting at $925/mo. Call for details (203) 715-1965

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Spacious 1 BR Apt. New owners, Remodeled. Heat & HW incl. $650+. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd fl furnished studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Electricity incld. E. Side, very clean. Off-st park. 203-6303823 12pm-8pm www.Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN East side 3 BR APARTMENT $750 per month plus security. (203) 901-4000 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Lg 1BR. 1 1/2 baths, 2 levels. New appliances, washer & dryer included. Secure Parking. $750 + utils. (860) 214-4852

One bedroom units, age 62 & 0ver. Rental assistance available. Utilities included in rent. On-site laundry & parking. Accepting applications for wait list only. Applications processed according to order received.

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2 BR $775+/MONTH Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off street Parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919. MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 1BR Clean, newly decorated. 2nd flr, Heat, Hot water & cooking gas incl. $700. Small pet ok. 38 Lincoln St. Call (203) 440-4789 MERIDEN- 2 bdrm, 4 rm, 2nd floor, credit check and security deposit, $750/month. Call 203915-7651

MERIDEN- 2BR unit with dining room or use as 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor in this quiet area. Newly renovated with parking. 81 Parker Ave North. $900 + sec. Utils. not included. No pets. (203) 537-1278

Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, security & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-315-7300

MERIDEN- 3BR, 3rd flr, Big unit. 92 Franklin St. Newly renovated. Gas heat. No pets. Discounted rent. $895. 203-5371278.

MERIDEN 1 BR. Stove & Refrigerator. $775 per month. Includes heat & hot water. Prime location. (203) 213-6175 or 203-376-2160

MERIDEN- 5 rms, 3BRs, 2 full baths. Completely remodeled. Section 8 approved. $1150/mo. 2 mo. security deposit. Call (203) 631-6646

MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs Available. $700, $900 & $1,000. Heat & HW included. Off street parking. No pets allowed. Ask for David (203) 630-6661 or 203-444-6901

MERIDEN- Crown St. Large 1BR, 1st flr, lots of closet space. $700/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664

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BRANFORD John B. Sliney Apartments, 21 Rice Terrace, Branford.

MERIDEN 1BR, 2nd floor Stove & refrigerator included. $600 plus utilities. Can be used as a 2BR. Call (860) 833-3920

MERIDEN- Spacious 2BR, new appl’s incl. washer, dryer, DW, microwave, yard. Good neighborhood, near school. Off-st park. $1,100 +utils. 860-982-6585

MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 2nd Floor. $750/mo+Util. No pets. Nice street near MidState. 860-262-2464

MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2.

MERIDEN 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779

PLAINVILLE- Small, quiet apt. Security, background check, no pets. (860) 793-6672 evenings.

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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, updated, Hdwd floors, gargage incld. $850/mo, 1st/last/sec. Call (203) 686-1016

MERIDEN-60 Prospect St. 2nd Fl. 3BR apt. 1 off-street parking. W/D hookup. $850/mo. Sect 8 approved. 203-376-5599. MERIDEN-Studio apt. Center of town. $450/mo + utils. 1BR, $575/mo +utils. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025

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SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly • Tours daily Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 330 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org SOUTHINGTON- 1st flr, newly remodeled, 1-2BRs, w/d, c/a. Lg. deck, utils. included. Near 691 & 84. Avail. now (860) 680-1204 SOUTHINGTON-3BR, 2nd flr. LR, big kit & bath, gar, laundry. $850/ mo. 17 Bristol St. No pets. Credit check. Open House Sun 4pm-5pm back dr. 203 699-9143 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, Meadow St, 3rd flr, off-str pkg, $800, 203-288-3743

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WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618

MERIDEN 7rm 3BR, 1 1/2b Col. w/enclosed front porch, wood flrs, form DR, remod EIK w/island, FP in LR, FR in LL, some updated windows, patio & 1 car gar, all for $169,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300

WLFD No place like home! Enjoy comfortable lifestyle in this 3BR Colonial featuring new kitchen & bath, tile & wood floors, family rm, dining rm, wrap around deck & more. $189,900. Sue 203-265-5618

SOUTHINGTON Chance of a lifetime. Take over as owner of this successful 30+ year old, year round landscaping and yard maintenance business. Owner retiring. All equipment and customer info going. Asking $225,000. Call Paul R. Mastrianni (860) 621-6332 Also available landscape approved lot with storage trailers, mulch bins, etc. Asking $350,000.

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$285,000“Pristine” Ranch. 2+BDRMS, DR, FR, HDWD flrs, C/A, att gar. Total update. Huge levl fnc’d yard/deck/ patio. “Must see”. EZ to twn, Y, Choate, Yale. $8000 tax credit to qualified buyers! Dee (203)265-5618

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SUMMER BROOK APTS Newly Remodeled 1BR - $700, 2 BR - $835 & $865, 3BR - $1025 Incl. heat, HW, off st parking Income Guidelines Apply Applications can be obtained at 35CC Darling St. Southington 860-621-1700 EHO Financed by CHFA Creative Management & Realty Co., Inc. WALLINGFORD 1 BR, stove & refrigerator. $750 per month. (203) 213-6175 or 203-3762160 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL. $725. Stove, refrig & dishwasher. Off street parking. Balcony. No smoking. No pets. Credit check. 203-269-9149 WALLINGFORD 2BR w/FP, garage, storage & W/D hkp. $1500 sec. dep. N/S, $950/month + util. (203)3762918 WALLINGFORD 2BR,2 bath, Convenient loc, Bright! New paint/carpet! All apliances W/D, Private Balcony. Heat & A/C inc $1250/mo! Call 203395-5886 WALLINGFORD Beautiful Location, N. Main St. Near Choate area. Attractive 5 Rms w/attic space. 2nd flr. Newly decorated w/hdwd flrs. New appliances. WD hookup. Off st. parking. A must see! No smoking. $1300/mo + 1 mo sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD Studio/1BR cln, new appls, carpet, paint. $600mo+util. (203)260-5395 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3rd flr, 2 BR, appliances, $750 + util. Also Available -Sunny spacious 2 BR 1st flr, appls, porch, $950 + utils. W/D in bsmt. Off st parking. No smoking or pets. Security, Good credit. Tom 203-889-1940 WALLINGFORD-1BR, 1st Floor. Stove & refrigerator. $775 includes heat. No pets. 1 month security. Call 203-269-1148

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MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300

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ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $120 per week plus security.

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

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$259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203)265-5618

PLAINVILLE $439,900 Settle your family comfortably into this custom 3-4BR, 4 full bath home in neighborhood. 2BRs have private baths. Perfect for older child or parent. Open floor plan. Call Linda (203) 235-3300.

MERIDEN- New construction on 1/3 Acre. 2,000 sq.ft. high efficiency home. 8 rooms featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage. Starting at $329,900. Call P&M Custom Homes for more information at 203-238-3095. www.p-mbuilders.com

“Gorgeous 7rm Condo”. Everything new within 4 years. Features 3BR, LR, kit, DR, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, finished lower level, first flr laundry. Too many extras to list. $194,900 Call Sil Sala for details (203)235-3300

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR, 3rd flr, $750/mo + utils inclds refrig, stove & W/D hkup. Whittlesey Ave. Off-stpark. No smoke/pets. Good credit. 2mos sec. Jerry 508-758-6927

ROOMMATES MERIDEN Quiet non-smoking roommate to share kitchen, living room, bath in 3 bedroom apartment. $400/month. 2 weeks security. Call 440-4036.

ROOMS FOR RENT BERLIN. Two bedrooms available on 2nd floor. Both w/beautiful view of pond & waterfall. Large, shared bath. Seperate entrance. Off-street parking. Quiet neighborhood. $150/week + 1/3 utilities. $500 security deposit required. A must see! 860-306-7598 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm

PLANTSVILLE male roommate to share private home, room furnished. $400 month includes all. Call 860-628-2089

Michelle Wininger Realtor/Residential Specialist Let me explain the new tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time buyers. This is NOT a loan, you pay nothing back on purchases from now to Nov 30th.

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details. YALESVILLE-Hartford Turnpike. Garage Bay for rent. 10ft overhead door, heat & running water avail. Call 203-641-4746

CHESHIRE $429,900-below market value, orig $629,000. Must see 4BR, 2 1/2 ba, rem kit, LR/DR, fam rm. ingr pool, koi pond, 1.8 acres, level lot. Florals abound, southern wrap porch, horseshoe drvwy, laundry on first. P. Lane (203) 272-1234.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-Franklin Pierce Lake 2BR,loft, 1 bath. Vacation home for sale. Lakeside living. boating, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling. Deck. Patio. Private dock. septic & drilled well Like new. Low maintenance. $299,000. Call 603-478-1518

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919

MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for our program, when you buy one of his homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.

NO BANK QUALIFYING! 3BR, 1 bath Colonial Off st parking in Meriden For more info, go to: www.buyahomeinct.com Homes R Us

HELP WANTED ANALYZE business and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems particular to the health care insurance industry. Insure all procedures comply with requirements of Free Rider System. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Analyze and recommend commercially available software. May work at unknown future job sites anywhere in the U.S Requires Bachelor’s + 5 yrs of exp. in programming and software development. Including Free Rider System. Will accept MS in CS. Reply to HR, Dhansol Solutions, LLC. 42 Summerhill Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492.

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STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919

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WLFD Take over this Filipino store, restaurant, catering and take in $$$. Great Rt. 150 location, parking, frontage. Low rent, many established clients. $135,000. Maria 203-265-5618

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROP. MERIDEN- For sale by owner. Commercial property. 4 1BR units - fully rented, plus restaurant - currently vacant but fully equipped. New roof, new electricity. 133 Hanover St. $325,000. (203) 912-9045

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have valid Green Cards; high school diploma or equiv; must pass a background check; become a certified firefighter, EMT-B and obtain a CT license to drive fire apparatus within one year of appointment. Exam procedure includes a written test, interview and must have a State CPAT card valid on or after September 1, 2008. $35.00 application fee payable to City of Meriden for the written exam. Cash, or Money Order (NO PERSONAL CHECKS) MUST APPLY IN PERSON, Personnel Dept., Rm. #235, Meriden City Hall, 142 East Main St by Friday June 5, 2009. Limited to the first 250 applicants.

Women/Minorities Urged to Apply EOE PART TIME- Office cleaning. Evenings. Mon-Fri. Wallingford area. Call (203) 729-5754

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Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code

CARPENTRY

K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Reg# 571435. ins. 203-379-0193 GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

FENCING

Green Planet Remodeling All repairs small to large. Carpentry. 41 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358

BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240

REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com

MORGAN Fence Co. Installation & Repair. No job to small! Owner operated. #HIC-623033 Call 203-886-8029 CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

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GARAGE DOORS

Residential Rehab Technician Gaylord- Connecticut’s premier long-term acute care hospital specializing in medically complex patient care, rehabilitation and sleep medicine-seeks an individual to join its residential patient care team. This 32 hour/week evening position will assist transitional living care residents in the functional tasks needed to reintegrate into the community. Requirements include a minimum of two years related experience-nursing assistant, or recreational therapy aide preferred. Working knowledge of daily living tasks, and experience with traumatically brain-injured persons a plus. Must be/become CPR and medication administration certified. Valid CT driver’s license and good driving record required. Every other weekend required. Please fax resumes to: 203-284-2733;

Email to: jobs@gaylord.org or mail to P.O. Box 400, Wallingford, CT 06492

BENJAMIN BUILDERS LLC Compared to major competitors. ROOFS, SIDING, WINDOWS, ADDT’S, KIT, BATHS, DECK, more 203-671-7415 Ct. Reg. #622755

HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177

A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865

CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372

GUTTERS

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

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

Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Plainville Citizen

GUTTERS

LANDSCAPING

DOW GUTTERS

MOWING

Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing. Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

PAVING SPRING IS HERE! - The grass is riz - I wonder how your driveway is? Call for free estimate.

ROOFING

PRICKER REMOVAL

LaRosa Construction Co. Inc.

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

(203) 237-5409 CT Reg #503554

203-237-4124 an LLC co

RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

LAWN & GARDEN All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co. Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

HEATING & COOLING

DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS E & D HOME ImprovementsComplete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307. VINCENZO D’ONOFRIO BATHROOM Remodeling, Concrete, Carpentry, Tile, Painting, Patio & Sidewalk Paving. CT Reg. #559333. (860) 628-2236

JUNK REMOVAL COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Clean Outs. Free estimates. Affordable rates. Call 203-715-2301

PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. FREE SCRAP METAL PICKUP 203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

LANDSCAPING A KYLE LANDSCAPING Affordable lawn care in Meriden/ Wlfd. Lic & ins. CT Reg #622733. Call for est (860) 637-7294 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Spring clean-up. Quick, courteous service. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Spring Cleanup, Lawn Care, Hedge Trimming. Great pricing on seasonal or year contract. CT#619909 Call 203-715-2301 ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating #0965092. 203-687-1347 Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work & irrigation service. 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring cleanups, Grass cutting, lawn maint. Comm/Res Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal #584101 Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638 BUDGET Friendly lawn mowing. Call (203) 314-7693, EBK Property Services.

ACE PROPERTIES MGT. Estate Services, Property Maintenance, Lawn Service, Attic, Basement & Garage Cleanout. Gardens Roto-Tilled. Free est. Fully insured. (203) 440-4280 ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating. #0965092. 203-687-1347 GARDEN TILLING Insured. CT Reg#0603313 Call Kurt 203-376-7324 YARD WORK - Strong ambitious 17 year old looking for yard work. 860-349-3552 ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built, no garden too small. 203-294-1160

MASONRY

BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577 CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

CARABETTA’S GRADER SERVICE Sweeping Division For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs. 203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970

PLUMBING

KATIE’S

PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell.

Reg #558927

$1000 Off Your Lowest Estimate. 203-284-0137

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224 FAHEY Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price

203-235-1383

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008

POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING Spring Clean-up. Houses, RV’s, boats, etc. We clean it all! CT Reg# 616391. Call 203-235-7916

ROOFING

Reg #558927

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

GAF LIFETIME WARRANTY 3 of 100 are Master-Elite certified. Go over, repairs. MC/Visa. 203-671-7415 Ct. Reg. #572776

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★

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

CT Reg. #516790

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

203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

★★★★★★★★

203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

ALL Types pool & spa serv. Complete service on pools & spas, above and inground liner replacement. Lic & ins. CT Reg 622885. Call (203) 537-9188

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

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135 SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-715-0567. CT Reg# 616240

Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008

ROOFS R US WE BEAT ANY QUOTE! Siding, windows, gutters, carpentry. 41yrs exp. (203) 639-8389 CT #573358

TREE Cutting, stump grinding, wood chipping, bucket work. Fully ins’d & free estimates. Call anytime. 860-628-8830

PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

203-237-0350

SERVICES OFFERED

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING

APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892

IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775

203-284-0137 Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

Empire Construction, LLC

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Rms from $75. Exteriors from $899. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

OFFICE Cleaning All your cleaning needs also provide floor refinishing and carpet cleaning Fully insured. I guarantee your satisfaction! Family owned. Upfront pricing.Jeff Ross 860919-7562 Owner Reliable, Office, Service, Specialist

SIDING

POWER WASHING JOHN Biafore and Son Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572

TREE SERVICES

Shamock Roofing

HANDYPERSONS

Shamock Roofing

SERVICES OFFERED

CARABETTA’S GRADER SERVICE Sweeping Division For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs. 203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970

BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991

TREE SERVICES

FIDERIO & SONS

CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR

YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790

centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372

STUMP Grinding, tree removal. Spring Clean-up. Free est. CT Reg# 616391. 203-440-3142

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