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Pink Zone initiative unites rivals on court By Julie Sopchak The Southington Citizen

Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools clashed again for their traditional rivalry match. But this time around, the fight wasn’t centered around two middle school girls’ basketball teams, but rather the fight against breast cancer. The game was carried on as a Pink Zone event, which are part of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Pink Zone initiative. Teams hold fundraisers and wear pink for a scheduled game and donate the funds to breast cancer research. This particular Pink Zone event on Feb. 4 was held to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which is part of the Jimmy V Fund and the WBCA.

DePaolo girls basketball coach Val DePaolo is a member of the WBCA, and also played basketball at the collegiate level, so she is familiar with this type of event. She said she thought it would be a great idea for the middle school to take part in this. “I played at Boston University, and all the colleges tend to do a ‘pink game,’ usually in February, and you see them they’re wearing pink,” she said. “Obviously we can’t do that, but we kind of do it on our own scale.” Her team sported pink shoelaces and pink hair ribbons, since pink jerseys weren’t really an option. In addition, the girls decorated and customized their own pink T-shirts with their names and numbers and othSee Pink, page 8

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Photo courtesy of John Notar-Francesco

Winding Ridge resident John Notar-Francesco snapped this photo of a bobcat that has visited his yard numerous times. Story on page 2.

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What people will remember when reflecting on the life of Dominic “Dom” D’Angelo, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 87, won’t be the number of wins he had as the head Southington High football coach for 21 seasons — 113 — or his tenure as the athletic director at the high school from 1962-1987, helping bring the school from tiny farm town to suburban metropolis, and it won’t be the fact that he was a standout athlete at then Lewis High and in college at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. No, what they will remember first, before all else, is

that he was simply a terrific guy, with great character, who tried to make everyone around him a better person — no more, no less. “Dom was a unique guy. Easy going, nice guy who loved the kids and loved being around them,” said long-

time friend John Fontana, who also coached baseball during the same era D’Angelo was roaming the football sidelines. D’Angelo began to leave his mark as a mentor in the

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Legislators predict higher taxes in future By Julie Sopchak The Southington Citizen At the Southington Board of Education’s annual Legislative Breakfast last Friday, the board met with three of the state’s legislators that represent Southington. State

Rep. Bruce “Zeke” Zalaski of the 81st District, state Rep. Robert Sampson, 80th District, and state Sen. Joe Markley, 18th District, were in attendance to discuss several prominent issues facing

See Taxes, page 19

The Southington Citizen — Friday, February 18, 2011

K-9 search results in student arrests By Julie Sopchak The Southington Citizen

were 18-year-old Zachary Zubko, of 68 Beecher St., on possession of drug paraphernalia. The other was a 17year-old male Southington resident charged with possession of marijuana. The two students were released on a promise to appear in Bristol Superior Court on Feb. 24.

A tortoise-colored spayed female cat, 2years-old, was found on Copper Ridge. For information call (860) 9197590.

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Southington Briefs MOMS Club meets The MOMS Club of Southington will be holding the annual open house on Friday, Feb. 18 at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m. The support group is for moms who stay at home, either part-time or full-time and who live in Southington, Plainville and the surrounding area. E-mail southingtonmom-

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Municipal closings The Southington Town Hall, Southington Public Library and Calendar House will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day. Schools will be closed for Febrary vacation from Monday, Feb. 21 until Friday, Feb. 25.

After story, bobcat saga continues By Robin Lee Michel The Southington Citizen

Photo by John Notar-Francesco

Pawprints and photographs are evidence a bobcat roamed a local yard. Francesco took a series of photographs and even had enough time to retrieve his more powerful zoom lens. “It was a gorgeous animal.” He has also taken photographs of other wild animals, including a bear that had taken down his bird feeder to eat the food inside. Notar-Francesco said the multiple sightings over the years may have been of the same bobcat although the coloring was different, which may be explained by the different times of year he has seen it, he said. He thought the animal he photographed Jan. 8 was possibly a female and maybe weighed 60 pounds, which is a larger weight estimate

than that given by Paul Rego, wildlife biologist based at Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area in Burlington. Rego is an employee of the state Department of Environmental Protection. Ann Dyer, a professional national award-winning photographer who owns Photo Expressions by Ann Dyer, said she spotted a bobcat several summers ago in her Vicki Lane yard off Hart Street. At the time she was upstairs in her home so she yelled to her husband to take a look, which he did. Ironically, she

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Earlier this month, The Southington Citizen printed a story about a bobcat being spotted Jan. 6 in a Ciccio Road homeowner’s yard. Since it was published, several other Southington residents called the newspaper to report they, too, have seen a bobcat. John Notar-Francesco, of Southington, took several photographs on Jan. 8 at noon. One of the photos is shown on the Town of Southington website www.southington.org . “I first spotted him in August 2007 running across the yard,” he said. Previously he saw an animal — which he now realizes was a bobcat — in the rear of his property and it was gone in an instant. “If you make any sound he bolts,” Notar-Francesco said. Last February, he saw the feline standing behind shrubs. “This time I opened the door and it actually sat down and stared at me. I took my time,” he said. “It seemed to be interested in something under the snow bank.” For five minutes, Notar-

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Bobcat Continued from page 2 was not able to grab her camera in time to snap a photo. “It was on the prowl. I never saw it again,” Dyer said. The rugged terrain in Southington provides a habitat bobcats like, according to DEP information. In July 2003, Plainville resident Charles Madigan surprised a bobcat hidden in a drainpipe and it attacked

him. He was able to fight it off after sustaining scratches and bites. Plainville police detective Gary Miller reported to the scene and shot it. He took a photograph as proof. The DEP reports bobcats are reclusive and usually do not attack humans, however, this bobcat had rabies it was later determined. Madigan had to undergo rabies treatment. Rego told the New York Times in 2003 “I think I

would classify this as an isolated case.” If a resident spots a bobcat, call Rego at Sessions Woods, (860) 675-8130 or visit the state DEP website www.ct.gov/dep . The Southington Citizen welcomes photographs and reports of bobcats or other animals rarely seen in Southington. The Citizen can be reached at (860) 620-5960 or by e-mail news@southingtoncitizen.com .

Southington Briefs Sampson sets office hours State Rep. Rob Sampson, of the 80th District, will meet constituents during office hours in Wolcott, where he invites residents to share concerns, ideas and ask questions about state government. Sampson will be inside the town council chambers conference room at Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24. For information, call Sampson’s office, (800) 842-1423.

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Window contractor plans to ‘pay it forward’ through contest By Julie Sopchak The Southington Citizen

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Civil War show opens Photo by Deb Mikan

Ken DiMauro, president of the Southington Historical Society, left, welcomes guests Feb. 13 to the opening of the Civil War exhibit that tells the story of some of the 322 Southington residents who served in the Civil War. Listening to him are Kurt Johnson, center, and Bob Cusano, who organized the exhibit. The public is welcome to the historical society, 239 Main St., Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to take a tour with one of three docents who will reveal the Civil War experience through the eyes of a local veteran. Free of charge.

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er designs. DePaolo faculty member Trish Kenefick said the day was indeed “Pink and Pajamas Day.” “They all stayed after school and decorated their pink shirts,” she said. “They all came in with their pink shirts.” The team raised money by holding a bake sale at the game, a table at the corner of the school’s gymnasium stacked high with an assortment of baked good and snacks donated by team See Zone, next page

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to represent Southington in its inaugural Hall of Fame class. D’Angelo, humble as ever, was shocked when he heard the news, but was honored because it reminded him of the kids and all those wonderful memories. Most poignantly, current Southington girls basketball coach and captain of the football team in D’Angelo’s final year at the helm, Mike Forgione, who was there on Hall of Fame induction night to help D’Angelo to the stage,

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that will never forget Coach Dom. Obituary on page 16. Richie Rathsack contributed to this story

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1987, and has resided for the past several years with his daughter, Susan D’Angelo Sullivan. A graduate of Lewis High School in Southington, D’Angelo was a star athlete in football, basketball and baseball; he captained the football and basketball teams under legendary coach Joe Fontana, also attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia, where he played quarterback and defensive end. He was a combat medic in World War II, serving with the 8th Armored Division under General George Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor when he res-

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Jean Charles Caron, 92, of Southington, died Feb. 4, 2011, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, B r a d l e y Memorial campus. He was the beloved husband for 69 years to Marguerite (Theriault) Caron. He was born June 14, 1918, in Canada. He was a Southington resident since his retirement from New Britain Machine many years ago. He was known as a man of great work ethic and who loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed. Along with his wife, Marguerite, he leaves his son, John Caron and his wife,

Lori, of Branford; his daughter, Denise Garrison, of Bozrah; along with three grandchildren, Mark Garrison and his family Dee, Kyleen and Zack, Margaret O’Toole and Jean Pierre Caron; and three greatgrandchildren. A celebration of his life was held Feb. 9, 2011, at Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Burial will be held at a later date.

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2011, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was born in Attleboro, Mass. on July 10, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Chester W. and Sarah (Wilcox) Parmley. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon and her husband, Gary Hudson, her son, Paul and his wife, Diane Nygard, all of Southington; her brother, Robert Parmley, of Lenoir, N. C.; her four grandchildren, Gary B. Hudson, Jill A. Klein, Melanie Nygard and Erin Flavin; her

Grace J. Nygard, 86, of Southington, wife of the late Eric G. Nygard, died Feb. 3,

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This letter serves to update everyone with additional infor mation pertaining to the close of the 2010-11 school year. On Thursday, Feb. 10, I reported to Erardi the Southington Board of Education that the last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2011. The February vacation will remain as published. As an agenda item at the next board of education

meeting on Thursday, March 10, the board will set the graduation date for the Class of 2011. They will also discuss lost school time throughout the winter and how that will impact the 181st day of school. I plan to recommend the following: If we do not have any further loss of school days, I will recommend Thursday, June 23 last day of school and the same date for graduation. If we have one additional day of “no school,” I will recommend Friday, June 24 last day of school and the same date for graduation. If we have two additional days of “no school,” I will recommend Monday, June 27

last day of school and a Friday, June 24 graduation date. If we have three or more “no school” days, I will recommend that the board consider a shortened April vacation. The above recommendations will serve as a starting point for discussion with the Board of Education. I will keep the staff and community updated as we move to close out a very difficult winter season. Feel free to contact my office at (860) 628-3202 if you have any questions or concerns regarding the close of the 2010-11 school year. Joseph V. Erardi Jr. is the Southington Superintendent of Schools.

Government Meetings

Monday, Feb. 21 Town hall closed for Presidents Day Tuesday, Feb. 22 Housing authority, Lincoln Lewis Terrace, 43 Academy St., 7 p.m. Zoning board of appeals, town hall council chambers, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 Town council, town hall council chambers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 Planning and zoning board of appeals, town hall council chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 Board of water commissioners, Water Department, 605 W. Queen St, 6 p.m.

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After police conducted alcohol compliance checks for the second time in as many months, six of the eight businesses visited sold alcohol to the underage person. The compliance checks were conducted Jan. 28 at eight stores that sell liquor. In December, seven of 14 businesses visited sold alcohol to the underage person. “It is frustrating,” said Sgt. Lowell DePalma, police spokesman. DePalma, along with members of the Southington Townwide Effort to Promote Success have been conducting merchant education programs at all the businesses within the last year. The program was to help business owners feel more comfortable being able to identify underage customers. The employees working at the restaurant was arrested and charged with sale of alcohol to minors. Each is scheduled to appear in Bristol Superior Court Feb. 7, DePalma said. Each of the businesses has been referred to the state liquor commission for alcohol permit review and/or action. The businesses that sold alcohol to a minor were Wineland Spirits, Country Farms Convenience Store, West Side Spirits, Bridge Package Store, Little Red Store and Dairy Farms. Wineland Spirits also sold to a minor during the December compliance check. DePalma said the department will continue conducting the compliance checks throughout town.

Markley keeps promise to hear residents’ concerns Newly elected state Sen. Joe Markley took some time on Jan. 28 to visit with seniors at the Calendar Senior Center in Southington. Markley said he was keeping a campaign promise to stay connected. “These folks supported me and I want to stay in touch and be responsive to their needs,” he said. Voters who supported Markley in the general elections say they were pleased to see him and respected that he kept his word and returned to their center. At lunch, Markley made his way around the cafeteria and listened to more than two dozen seniors as they enjoyed homemade soup — a weekly menu item of the elderly nutrition program a the center. With prices of food, gasoline and labor increasing each year, many of the residents said they were concerned about the state funding to their low cost program. Right now, a resident who can afford it pays $2.50 per meal. Those who don’t have money

to pay are not turned away. The senior center’s director, Bob Verderame, also raised concerns about a state matching grant program for elderly and disabled transportation. Verderame asked Markley to make sure the program remains intact. The town receives 80 percent reimbursement from the state Department of Transportation and a $50,000 state matching grant, all of which pays for buses and drivers. “I understand the need for transportation and recognize Southington is not on a transit district line and has no taxi service,” Markley said. Before leaving the Calendar House, Markley asked constituents to contact him with any future concerns. “If we all work together, Southington will remain a great community to live and work in for years to come.” Markley represents the 16th district towns of Southington, Waterbury, Wolcott and Cheshire. — Office of state Sen. Joe Markley

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Inquiring Photographer If you were a tour guide for Southington, where would you bring people? Downtown is the heart of Southington. I would bring people shopping and out to lunch downtown. After that, I would bring them to the Barnes Museum. Lisa Secondo Southington

I would bring them to the pet shop to look at kittens. Charles Fleischmann Southington

During the winter, I would bring people to Camp Sloper to go sledding. They have a great hill there. In nicer weather, I would bring them to Panthorn Park to go hiking. Amy Fleischmann Southington

I would bring them to Rita’s and Panthorn Park. Kira Dethlefsen Southington

I would bring people to Pralines for hot fudge sundaes. Tara Kildruff Southington P

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Taxes Continued from page 1 the BOE and the Town of Southington. Issues discussed involved mostly education budgetary matters and ways to help boost the town’s economy and preserve businesses locally. BOE Chairman Brian Goralski brought up concerns that the Education Cost Sharing Grant of $19.8 million to the town would be cut. He said that number was balanced off the last two years by $2.8 million that was federal stimulus money, but that money is gone now. “The big dilemma for you and the governor to face now is how to fill that $2.8 million gap in a year that cutting and spending and really holding the line on taxes is really important to everyone,” Goralski said. “And the bottom line is, if it’s not there, the taxes in Southington — the people you represent — are going to go up, because that $2.8 million can’t be made up any other way here.” Goralski said he thinks the solution to the ECS and tax problems is to keep growing businesses in Southington. “We did a great deal of growth in our schools through partnerships, whether it be through businesses, student initiatives, and grants from foundations and people,” he said. “To me, growing the economy, growing business is about building that partnership. A business shouldn’t want to leave Connecticut because of the taxes, they should want to stay in Connecticut because we fund education. We have a smart workforce in Connecticut, why? Because we do have ECS funding. Those are the driving forces that make Southington strong, and that’s my solution to offer to you guys is work hard to maintain our business and grow our businesses, because that’s the biggest tax incentive, not by raising taxes, but keeping them here and growing them.” All three legislators agreed there will likely be a tax increase. Zalaski said it would be “foolish” to think a deficit

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State Rep. Bruce “Zeke” Zalaski, left, discusses issues with the Southington Board of Education while state Sen. Joe Markley, center, and state Rep. Robert Sampson listen. could be erased without the tax increase. Markley and Sampson agreed, but remained optimistic that the possibility of getting out of it without a tax increase was possible. “I actually believe you can-

not cut your way out of a recession,” Zalaski said. “It’s $3.6 million that we’re in the hole, and everybody that doesn’t believe we’re going to raise taxes is very foolish.”

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struggling, they can’t afford it.” Gibson added the reasoning for home ownership being a requirement is that the contractors can’t go and work on property that isn’t the candidate’s own. “Somebody who may have lost their job,” Gibson said, elaborating on what they’re looking for in a candidate. “The family that we worked with on Giving from the Heart, the husband had a very unexpected medical issue and they had a very young child, and this truly interrupted their dream of their new life together. We know the economy’s been really tough, not everybody’s back to work, and if there are medical issues or anything like that that really disrupts your income flow, it can have huge ramifications on a family. And this winter has been so long and so cold to be living with singlepaned windows.” Tonnotti and Gibson both explained the advantages of having new windows, and how it helps save money from heating and cooling costs. “It helps them down the road, too,” Tonnotti said. “Pretty much saves energy,

Continued from page 6 al initiative of doing good deeds. This year’s national day is Thursday, April 28, but Tonnotti’s company will hold its day on Saturday, April 30, for volunteer purposes. “There is a two day difference because we can’t install the windows during the week,” Gibson said . “We’re going to have to do it on the weekend because all of the staff who does all the work for the house will actually volunteer their day.” Tonnotti said the ideal family chosen will be the “all-American” type that is struggling in difficult economic times. “It’s pretty much going to narrow it down to a Southington family that would most likely be a husband and wife with children that would consist of them owning their home,” he said. “They can’t rent it, it can’t be a multi-family [home], can’t be a condo. So it’s like the allAmerican family type of thing when you’re looking at how to define it, and the true husband, wife and kids that are working, but they’re

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St Dominic School is planning the Remember When 21st Annual Auction for Friday, Feb. 25, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m., live auction 8 p.m. There is a charge to attend. Scot Haney, Channel 3 meteorologist and host of “Better Connecticut,” will emcee. Entertainment will be provided by Veronica Ballestrini.” Tickets can be purchased at the school, 1050 Flanders Road in Southington. For more information, call the school at (860) 628-4678.

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associate in science human services; Jessie Udeen, associate in science general studies; Michael and Tunxis Community College, Farmington, Cathy Wilson, associate in science general Peggy Matters, has announced the names of its fall 2010 se- studies; all of Southington. of Southington mester graduates. A total of 121 associate’s are happy to andegrees and certificates were conferred upon nounce the en97 graduates (some graduates received multigagement of The Southington Community YMCA will ple degrees, or both a degree and a certifitheir daughter, be hosting an Open House for its Preschool cate). They are Rebecca St. George, of MarChristine ion, associate in science liberal arts and sci- and KinderPal programs on Sunday, Feb. 27 Marie Matters and Wednesday, March 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., at ences; Jonathan Zabel, of Plantsville, certo Jason Adtificate communication; Anuj Bawa, associ- the YMCA Learning Center located at 30 duci. Her fiance High St. ate in science business administration marFamilies are invited to learn more about is the son of keting management; Diana Blumes, associthe programs, our curriculum, meet staff Ernie and Anate in science early childhood education, cerdrea Adduci, of and educators. tificate early childhood education; Elise Meriden. Registrations for Preschool and KinderPal Brysgel, associate in science liberal arts and The bride-toprograms will begin in March 2011. sciences; Marina Camputaro, associate in be is a graduate For more information, call the YMCA at science business administration, certificate of Southington business administration; Jillian Carlson, (860) 628-5597. High School and Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts, where she received a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She works for ESPN in Bristol in commercial operations. Her fiance is a graduate of Platt High School, Meriden, and Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, where he received degrees in political science and history. He is employed by the Town of Glastonbury. SPECIAL EVENTS The couple is planning a June wedding at St. Dominic 3 Heel screenings presented by Joslin Diabetes Center, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Church, Southington. They are looking forward to sharing Footprints Shoes, 79 Costello Road, Newington, 860-224-5672 their wedding day with family and friends.

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tiple legislators, and at times, they don’t feel that they have faith in their school systems that we have,” he said. “So you have to remember the reality of it is when they put some of these mandates, I think they’re putting the mandates on everybody because they don’t have faith in their own group.” BOE Vice Chairwoman Terri Carmody voiced concern about regional magnet

schools and how much it is costing Southington to fund students’ tuition from town. The town currently pays $350,000 for about 70 Southington students to attend the schools that specialize in specific areas like math, science and the arts. “I have a concern of magnet school tuition and how much it’s costing us in our budget,” Carmody said. “Every time I see an advertisement on television for

the magnet schools, who’s paying for that advertisement? Just because I’m a public school supporter, I’m very upset when I see that.” “Just to drive it home,” Rickard said, “have you seen these ads? They’re spending a lot of money on TV, mailings, all that stuff. There’s an excess and it’s in your face, and it’s ‘Come here and your town will be better,’ when I think what we’re doing here is pretty good here.”

Dean’s List Brenden Blaschke, of Southington, a senior, is a physical therapy major; Dorota Chuchro, of Southington, a senior, is a nursing major; and Halina Jez, of Southington, a junior, is a nursing major, all made the dean’s list at the American International College, Springfield, Mass., for the fall 2010 semester.

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“My difference I suppose is I believe we could get out of it without a tax increase, but I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Markley said. “Since the state income tax passed 20 years ago, we have been dead last in economic growth, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence, and I think another tax increase is going to have the same effect on our economy.” “I believe there is absolutely the possibility that we could balance the budget without raising taxes,” Sampson said. “That being said, I don’t think that’s the way it’s going to end up, I think we’re going to end up with a tax increase, but I’m fearful because I feel like the pendulum has swung too far and it seems to me that’s what we’ve done, we’ve chased businesses not only out of Southington, but out of the entire state of Connecticut.” Board members also brought up concerns of mandates issued by the states. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Learning Howard Thiery said the community plans to work on everything that has been mandated, but the mandates themselves disrupt the process of progression. “We almost need a different way of looking, instead of these mandates where you have to throw a switch and whole thing comes tumbling down,” he said. “We’re actually committed to these things, but we want to grow them up in a way that works for this community and is responsible for this community.” Board member Kathy Rickard said she would like to see legislators help grow businesses and employment rates, and leave the details of education to the local boards. “All of this ‘You must do this and you must do this,’ really shows, in my mind, a lack of faith in your local board,” she said. “We know what’s best for our community, and if you’re going to tell us to do something, you’d better back it up

with the funds to do it.” Markley agreed with Rickard, and said there is no reason for mandates when local boards are “so eager” to put in their best efforts for schools. “To say from the state we’re going to come up with a solution and it’s going to work for everybody, I think it’s a mistake,” he said. “You need to leave it as much as possible to the towns and cities to make their own decisions, and I’ve always believed that. I would leave as much as possible to the local board of education, I don’t think the state should be dictating to the towns.” Zalaski agreed, saying he has faith in his town’s board of education, being a resident of Southington, but he explained there are multiple legislators who don’t have the same faith in their respective towns or districts. “All the big cities have mul-

Brittany Jones, of Southington, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester at Emerson College, Boston. Alex B. Coppola, of Southington, and a member of the Class of 2012, and Elliott R. Turek, of Milldale, and a member of the Class of 2012, were named to Stonehill College, Easton, Mass.,

dean’s list.. Rita-Mary Sweeney, of Southington, has been named to highest honors on the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. Amanda Palmieri, of Southington, was named to the dean’s list at Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic.

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CCC West champs again By Matt Leidemer Special to The Citizen

It didn’t take long for the Southington High School cheerleaders to start a winning streak. After winning their first conference-level championship last year, the Blue Knights repeated as West Division champions at the Central Connecticut Conference Championships last weekend, which were hosted at Southington High in a 15-

get to where we are. We went through snowstorms and we came out today fully prepared and ready to go, through the challenges we had the past couple weeks,” said Cerreta. For the Knights, the victory comes after a disappointing performance two weeks earlier at the Connecticut Classic competition, held at Wolcott High School. “We were upset about [Wolcott], but we definitely came through today,” said senior Jenalee Bruneau. “There’s no better feeling than today. After going through that, we still made it

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The CCC West champion Lady Knights perform a pyramid during last week’s Central Connecticut Conference Championships.

team competition. Southington was not the only team to repeat as division winners. Berlin (South) and East Hartford (North) also retained their titles, as Tolland edged defending champion Rocky Hill to claim the East Division. Berlin knocked off two-time defending champion East Hartford to claim their first Conference Grand Champion title, which goes to the highest score of all division winners. Megan Cerreta, a senior and three-year varsity cheerleader for the Knights, felt the result showed the effort her team put into preparation. “We worked so hard, we practice 12 hours a week to

to the top. It’s the best feeling ever.” Head coach Heather Allenback hopes that the championship will show her younger cheerleaders the results that can come from hard work. “Our first competition was not the best, but we’ve had some difficulties in practice, so this does boost their confidence and their focus. Half of our team is young, they’re tenth-graders, so I think this is going to be good for them, to emphasize how important it is to work hard, practice hard, and take this very seriously to get that recognition,” Allenback said. See Cheer, page 34

All systems go as gymnasts ready for states By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen With the regular season now behind them, the focus can shift to the real reason Southington gymnastics competes every year – state titles. “I think we’re the team the beat,” head coach Byron Knox said. The girls got their final test this past Wednesday (result not available at press time) against Glastonbury, a team that on paper is the best in the state. According to the CIAC Web site, they have the highest team scoring average coming into the week. This is a flawed measurement says Knox. “Looking at that average, it’s not a fair assessment of a rankings going into championship,” he says, explaining that the average can be thrown off by one big score or by the number of meets a team has competed in. Coming into the week, the regular season finale at Glastonbury was not only going to put a regular season winning streak on the line, that dates back to early in the century, but it was going to be more of a tune-up for the gymnasts. “We’re going to use a meet like Glastonbury as a practice meet for states,” Knox said. “If they’re supposed to be that much more superior than us then we’re going to see them again, so why not do it in their gym.” Because of the snow, Southington finished the year with only six non-invitational, matches, which shouldn’t post any issue come championships on Feb. 26. “We’re ready. We can literally miss a week and still be able to get out there and compete,” said Knox with confidence. As a team, the girls are coming together at just the right time. Olivia Morrell, who hasn’t competed with the Lady Knights all year because of injuries and other club obligations, but was on the roster, returned against Wethersfield last week and was in lineup this final week, getting ready for states. As one of the top all-around competitors on last year’s squad, Morrell’s arrival provides a nice boost. “It was her idea to start today; she’ll be with us the next few meets through states,” Knox said after the Wethersfield victory. Morrell had to brush the rust off, but once she does, she’ll team up with Southington’s top all-around competitor, Toni Penta, to help lead a dangerous group. “Toni is really coming into her own,” Knox said of his sophomore. “She looks not only

polished, she looks strong and she’s a little more confident than she was the last couple of competitions.” According to Knox, the team used the time out of the snow and between cancelled matches to improve on their skills in preparation for what might lie ahead. “We’ve been trying to upgrade a little bit to meet the level of the unknown competition. You can’t wait until you get to the (state) meet and start pulling out the rule book and start picking skills,” he said. As for that regular season win streak, Knox said he doesn’t even think that’s a though in the girls minds. What he does say is that he feels the buzz that people want to be the defending Class L champs. “I can tell you people want to see us dethroned. I can feel the buzz in the communi-

See Gymnasts, page 37

Citizen photo by Michael Guerrera

Senior Katelyn Hyde performs her beam routine on a night she was honored as Southington’s lone 2011 graduate-to-be.

The Southington Citizen — Friday, February 18, 2011

On brink of elimination, hockey team still fighting By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen

Thanks to the snow, there is still time left – but how much time, well, that is running short. With

seven games left coming into Valentine’s Day week, the 39-1 Hall-Southington ice hockey team still had a chance, but the odds of getting to the 40 percent winning percentage they needed to qualify for the Division III state tournament have become slim.

“We’ll say we’re eliminated if we ever get 12 losses (the magic number for elimination). Until then, we’re still trying to qualify,” head coach Jeff Anastasio said. It wasn’t a successful weekend of trying to get back into things as the Warrior-Knights dropped backto-back contests to Newington-Berlin. It started Friday night in Newington, where they lost 4-2 and it ended Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 defeat. In both games HallSouthington held its own in the first and third periods – as each team had a goal a piece in both periods in both games. In the second period of the two games combined, the Warrior-Knights severely lost the battle with a 5-1 goals against them count. “Second period has been a stumbling block for us all year,” Anastasio said as if he was looking for answers. “We generally come out, we’ve scored the first goal in a lot of our games, and then we kind of fall apart a little bit in the second period and then come back strong in the third.” That was precisely the case in this one. It’s a problem they’ve been dealing with all season and the answer is one Anastasio has re-

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Nick Mastroianni (12) and Kevin SanAngelo (4) try to beat Newington to the puck along the offensive boards. peated again and again – the team needs a full three periods of solid play, in all, 45 minutes. After Friday night’s loss, there was still optimism looking forward at a trio of games starting with last Saturday’s Newington-Berlin match-up, which didn’t work out too well. Things contin-

Ice Hockey Newington-Berlin 4, Hall-SHS 2 John Gradante had 31 saves, but it wasn’t enough as the Warrior-Knights fell to 3-8-1 (0-5-1 CCC South). Nick Mastroianni scored, assisted by Kevin SanAngelo and SanAngelo scored, assisted by Brett Schaefer and Nick Carpenter. Newington-Berlin 3, Hall-SHS 1 Kevin Cop scored the lone goal for the Warrior-Knights and Gradante made 32 saves in the loss, which dropped the team to 3-9-1 (0-6-1 CCC South). E.O. Smith-Tolland-Windham 1, Hall-SHS 1 OT Owen Kantor scored the lone goal and Gradante made 28 saves in the tie to improve to 3-9-2 (0-6-2 CCC South).

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DePaolo girls finish year

The DePaolo Middle School girls basketball team finished its season Feb. 9 as they beat Lincoln, 35-13. High scorers for DePaolo were Diana Verderame, 10 points, Kaitlyn Paterson, five points, Jess Berry, Gwen Gorman and Maryssa Romano, all with four points. DePaolo finished the season with a record of 4-6.

Friday, February 18, 2011 — The Southington Citizen

Individual bests key for swimmers in final week By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen

In the sport of swimming, unique from other sports, pride can be taken in both the overriding goal of the team – which is to win meets – as well as the overriding goal of the individual – which is to win events. In a season, both these goals can weave themselves in and out of a team’s mindset like smooth lane changes amongst a heap of traffic. Evan Tuttle knows this and the head coach for Southington boys swimming and diving is using that now to help motivate his team against the toughest competition yet. “We’re fortunate enough in swimming to have two kinds of success – you have team success and you have personal success,” he said after a loss to Conard, which followed a loss to Farmington. “In meets like today, and basically what we have for the rest of the season, I’m looking at personal success from my guys; putting in times that they can jump out of the pool and be proud of, that their teammates can be proud of as well.” Tuttle said so far, that’s been accomplished and

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13). While not all of the records look that alarming, they are all good teams with good wins on the year so to beat some of the smaller schools now, which match-up better with Hall-Southington, is crucial and Anastasio, to a point, agreed.

“The more wins you can knock off the better. Of course, we look at the week ahead and we see some winnable games and we need to take care of those and then try to knock off one of the other teams,” he said.

Whenever things are more finite, Anastasio remains on course – postseason or not, it’s about getting better. “Even after [things are decided], we’re trying to improve.”

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The Southington Citizen — Friday, February 18, 2011

Good year ends with loss, tourney up next Cheer By Sarah Gomes Special to The Citizen

The Southington girls basketball team wrapped up its regular season with an 11-9 record on the year, capped off with a tough

3-point loss at the hands of New Britain on Monday night. However, head coach Mike Forgione knows the simplicity of what needs to be done moving forward to ensure success heading into postseason play. “We have to play as a team,” Forgione said. “Ninety-nine percent of the time I’ve been pleased with their effort all year.” In his first season, Forgione took over a team that was coming in top-heavy when it came to youth. “Being my first year, I knew there wasn’t a lot of experience returning,” Forgione said. “I knew their top scorer was gone and a bunch of seniors that played big roles for them in the past.” “It was a battle in the (CCC) West last year so I knew going in there was going to be a lot of challenges ahead of us.” Those challenges seemed to prove moot with a sixPhoto by Matt Leidemer

Senior Mariah Berry.

game win streak only four games into the season, starting off the year 7-2 – so much for rebuilding. It was also a season that saw a 35-26 loss to Northwest Catholic avenged eight games later with Southington coming out on top 28-27 on the road last week. “We gutted it out against Northwest,” Forgione said. It is this gutsy play that will be needed moving forward from the Blue Knights, one game at a time, according to their head coach regardless of what expectations might have or might not have been set from day one. “We really just take it one day at a time so I really didn’t have any long term goals for the season,” Forgione said. “I just started focusing on that first game at RHAM (on opening day).” Now 20 games later, Forgione has a team at the precipice of the postseason and on Feb. 23, they will find out their fate and go into the Class LL tournament no

longer as a group of inexperienced players, but ones ready to compete at a high level. Girls Basketball SHS 28, Northwest Catholic 27 Tori Munson had a game high 17 points and Meg McLaughlin hit one of two free throws with under five seconds left to help seal the win for Southington (11-7,66 CCC West). Emily Durocher chipped in four points. Farmington 39, SHS 33 Munson had 13 and Stephanie O’Keefe had seven for the Lady Knights (11-8, 6-7 CCC West). Danielle Charamut added five points and Maeghan Chapman, four. New Britain 53, SHS 50 Munson led the way with 14, O’Keefe, nine, all on threes, and Charamut, eight. Southington finished the regular season 11-9, 6-8 CCC West. Sawicka had six points, Berry, five.

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Southington was well-represented on the All-Conference team. Seniors Angela Beaupre, Bruneau and Cerreta, and sophomore Becky Klem were selected by the coaches to the West Division’s 10-cheerleader team. Cheerleaders tried out for a panel of judges, showing off a variety of skills including jumps, tumbling and cheers, with the 10 top scorers from each division being named to the All-Conference team. As added entertainment during the competition, Southington’s three partner stunt groups performed exhibitions throughout the day, as did team performances from Bristol Central junior varsity, Hartford Public High School and Central Connecticut State University. The CCSU Blue Devils team boasts a pair of Allenback’s alumni, Jessica Baillargeon and Brianna Bruneau, both 2009 graduates of Southington High.

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Guys prepare for CCCs By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen It was a raucous crowd – actually, a raucous student section. It was vulgar at times, inappropriate, but mostly just loud and obnoxious, same as every home court student section. It felt like something more than game No. 17 and Hall treated it like that, but Southington did not. “The first half clearly was where we lost the basketball game. We didn’t match their intensity level from the tip. I give all the credit to Hall, who played with great energy, great enthusiasm,” head coach Bob Lasbury said. The score at half was 25-16 and while Southington kept pulling in close, they could never recover. It was an off night offensively as Hall’s menacing, scrappy defense gave the Blue Knights issues. “That defensive style cost us to miss some easy shots,” Lasbury explained. Foreshadowing was in the air, though, as the atmosphere resembled what Southington will see on a daily basis come next week

when postseason starts, first with the Central Connecticut Conference tournament, and then the Class LL tournament. “If we hope to do anything in a conference or state tournament atmosphere, you’re going to go into hostile environments and this was definitely one of them,” said the head coach. “They had a large fan base and we need to be able to focus on what we need to do and not react to anything like that.” Solace can be taken by looking at the Blue Knights’ track record. Just last week, they lost a tough game to Northwest Catholic at home and then bounced back with a win against a good Farmington team. With two games left, Tolland tonight for Southington’s Senior Night, and New Britain on the road Monday, the formula to a strong finish was pretty simple. “We need to have two really good practices tomorrow and Thursday,” explained Lasbury after the Hall game. “It’s the opportunity to learn from this game, to get better and have that springboard us to the tournaments.”

Boys Basketball Northwest Catholic 62, SHS 42 Tyler Dube had 14 points and Sal Romano had a 13point, 12-rebound double-double, but Southington shot 26.7 percent from the field as they lost, ending their sevengame win streak and dropping their record to 11-5 (8-3 CCC West). Drew Aylett had five assists. SHS 60, Farmington 49 Dube had 22 points, five rebounds and six steals, Romano had 20 points, 12 rebounds and Jordan Chapman chipped in 14 points and five boards as Southington won, improving to 12-5 (9-3 CCC West). Hall 65, SHS 50 Romano had 18 points and 11 boards and Chapman had 15 points, seven rebounds in the tough loss for Southington (12-6, 9-4 CCC West). Dube added 10 points and four boards and Alex Borofsky had eight rebounds.

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Southington’s Florian selected to All-State ski team By Dave Mongillo Special to The Citizen

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The Southington High School ski team is really off and running now that the season is almost over. Last week they had two races in great conditions at Mount Southington. The first of the two was the Grand Slalom (GS) part of the tryouts for places on the All-State team that will carry the Connecticut colors at the Eastern High School Championships in March on the historic race trails at Cannon Mountain, N.H. Four Blue Knight racers were invited to run in the trials. The top 30 boys and girls in the GS go on to race in the slalom. Austin Florian finished fourth in the GS, less than one second out of the gold medal. Sebastian Doughty come in 25 out of the 60 boys in the event and made the cut for the slalom. On the girl’s course Southington’s Jamie Abraham put in three great runs, finishing 25 out of the 51 racers in the GS. Lady Knight racer Christa Case faltered on her second run and finished out of the top 30. Last week, Wednesday (Feb. 9) the full Blue Knight varsity ski team gathered at Mount

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with everything going on and with some injuries, she maintained a high level, according to Knox, who says Continued from page 31 Hydeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy on the floor stands out amongst the rest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would never know that she didty; they want to see it happen, so we nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do the hardest skills on the floor, but have a lot to work towards,â&#x20AC;? he said. to watch the rouâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The closer we get tine, if you knew to the championships Gymnastics nothing about gymand the more rhetoric SHS 141.9, Wethersfield 117.55 nastics, you would theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing from Toni Penta was first in the all around scoring a 35.85 and Kayla Nati think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;That was the community, yeah, was second with a 35.15, followed by Katelyn Hyde in third with a 34.95. pretty good, why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming personAmanda Mirando had a 33.65 in the all around and Olivia Morrell rounded didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she get a 10,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? al. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Olivia out Southingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five with a 33. Individually, on the vault Nati was first he said. decided, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, this is (9.3) followed by Penta (9.2) and Mirando (9.1); Hyde scored a 9.0. On bars, Now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be Hyde my house too. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m part Penta was first (8.85) followed by Nati (8.8) and Cassidy Chamberland (8.4). leading a young of Southingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, Hyde came in at 8.3. On beam, Nati was first (8.9) followed by Hyde and group including the team can use me, Penta (8.8) and Morrell (8.6). On the floor, Morrell was first (9.2), Penta secPenta, Morrell, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m eligible, why not.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? ond (9.0) and Hyde third (8.85) with Mirando right behind (8.8). SouthingKayla Nati, AmanThe meet against tonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record remained perfect (4-0) on the season. da Mirando, CasWethersfield last week SHS 140.2, South Windsor 91.7 sidy Chamberland was also Senior Night, Hyde was the all around winner with a score of 35.25, followed by Penta and others into although a reschedwith a 35.1 and Morrell with a 34.65. Individually, Nati was tops on the states to defend a uled meet this past vault with a 9.4, Penta was tops on the bars (9.1), Hyde was tops on the Class L title, with Monday against South beam (8.95) and Morrell won the floor routine with a 9.0. Southington rehopes of returning Windsor was the last mained perfect at 5-0. to the summit as official home meet. BeState Open champs. ing honored was energy . Southingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone senior, Katelyn Contact Mike at: He said she started as a recreational Hyde. mguerrera@southingtoncitizen.com, gymnast and ended up becoming a key â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m surprised that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; four southingtonsports.blogspot.com and on years, where the heck did the time go,â&#x20AC;? piece to winning program after winTwitter @MichaelGuerrera. ning program. Even in her senior year, the head coach said of Hyde. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the truth is she did come in the program not wanting to do gymnastics, it took a lot to convince her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then after that first year, she was somewhat hooked and realized there was a lot of fun behind the work that went along with this thing. We love her

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Blue Knights Scoreboard

Wrestling SHS 51, New Britain 19 The Blue Knights clinched the CCC West title with the victory over New Britain in the regular season finale to close the year at 8-3 (5-1 CCC West). Pins came from Tom Gallagher (125-pounds), 4:41, Noah Sheffy (135), 2:50, Tyler Hyde (145), 5:54, Travis Daly (285), :50, Tyler Mirando (103), 2:51, and Nate Solomon

(119), 4:21. Ryan Dupuis (130) won by technical fall, 16-1, and Zach Maxwell (171) won via major decision, 13-2. Wins by decision came from Don Rinaldi (152), 4-3 and Brandon Lariviere (160), 3-1. CCC West Championships Daly was an individual champion in the 285-pound class; Nate Solomon was second in the 119pound class; Maxwell (171) and

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Sheffy (135) were third individually and Don Rinaldi (152) earned a fourth place finish. Indoor Track Class LL Championships On the women’s side, Cherraine Davis was tops in the shot put with a throw of 42-09.25 and Rhiannon Jacobs was fourth in the pole vault (900.00) as Southington finished 10th out of the 24 teams. Both advanced

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A meeting for Southington Men’s Softball will be held Tuesday, March 14, 6 p.m., in the Derynoski Elementary School cafeteria, 240 Main St. The men’s softball season will begin April 25. Southington Parks and Recreation Department officials said softball managers must come into the Parks and

to the State Open. On the boy’s side, Tim Brown was the only athlete to register points for the team as he finished fourth in the 1000-meter run (2:36.50), good for four points. As a team Southington finished 19th out of 23 teams that scored. Bryan Wilcox finished ninth in the 1600-meter run (4:35.83). Both Brown and Wilcox advanced to the State Open.

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Friday, February 18, 2011 — The Southington Citizen

John F. Kennedy December Students of the Month

Sixth-grade students of the month are Nicholas Benham, Michael Loose and Matthew McLaughlin. Nick, the son of Richard and Ruth Benham, is a pleasure to have in class. A hardworking student, he displays outstanding effort in all subject areas. He is a member of the honor roll and the cross country team, and he serves as a greeter at his church. Nick likes to ride his bike, watch TV, fish, swim, hike, play with his dog, and go camping. The son of Douglas and Leslie Loose, Mike is a wellrounded student who excels in all aspects of academic and extracurricular activities. He is highly motivated and looked up to by his peers. Mike is a member of the honor roll, the Ping Pong

Club, the Ski/Snowboard Club, the band and the stage band. He plays travel soccer and spring baseball, and he enjoys playing hockey with his dad. Mike is also a member of the Southington Brass, a trumpet ensemble that raises research money for the Mill Foundation for children, a local group that provides funding for medical research and toys to children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. Matthew, the son of Timothy and Wendy McLaughlin, is a true gentleman. Polite and thoughtful to both his teachers and peers, he takes great pride in his work and always seeks to do his best. Matt belongs to the Builders’ Club, the band, the brass/ percussion group, the honor roll, the cross country team,

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and the Stock Market Club. He plays town soccer and basketball, and he is interested in the history of the Civil War and World War II, and playing the tuba. Seventh-grade students of the month are Mikayla Bedell, Kevin Drexler, Patrick Rebeca and Michelle Stublarec. Mikayla is the daughter of Janice Bedell. Caring, awesome, and polite, she is a joy to have in class. Always willing to lend a hand, she is a hard and diligent worker. Mikayla is a member of the honor roll, the chorus, the Ski/ Snowboard Club, and the swing choir. She plays town soccer, participates in the Passion Play and sings for the elderly. She likes music, cooking and hanging out with friends. The son of Dieter and Ingrid Drexler, Kevin is a fine student who excels in every subject. Polite, curious, and above average in maturity, he is a member of the honor roll, the soccer team, and the National Junior Honor Society. Kevin does town soccer and karate and enjoys playing video games, watching TV, reading and drawing. He is also a Boy Scout. Patrick, the son of Roderick and Elizabeth Rebeca, is a polite student who demonstrates leadership qualities in both academic and social settings. He is always prepared for class. Outside school, Patrick plays town basketball. He is also interested in breakdancing, reading, and basketball. The daughter of Joseph and Valerie Stublarec, Michelle is a transfer student this year to Kennedy Middle School. She is a hard worker and welcome addition to her team. A member of the Drama Club, the volleyball team, the chorus, the swing choir, and the stage band, she also plays travel soccer. Michelle takes singing and piano lessons, attends volleyball camp and participates in Southington Community Theater productions. The seventh-grade Unified Arts students of the month are Ryan Burrill and Jennifer Turci. Ryan, the son of Jason and MaryAnn Burrill,

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December Students of the Month for John F. Kennedy Middle School were front row, Matthew McLaughlin, Michael Loose, Nicholas Benham, Patrick Rebeca, Ryan Burrill, Kevin Drexler; back row, Pam Aldi, Michelle Stublarec, Jennifer Turci, Michael Botsacos, Angelo Campagnano, James Hoder, Aiden Colasanto and Mikayla Bedell. is an exceptional student who is consistently prepared for class and always puts forth his best effort. Ryan works well with others, and he is a role model for his peers. A member of the band and the soccer and basketball teams, he plays town soccer and baseball, and he volunteers to collect school supplies for the Hartford school system. Ryan’s main interest is sports. Jennifer, the daughter of Thomas and Christine Turci, is a funny, creative and hardworking student. An outgoing, loyal and generous young lady, she is a member of the Environmental Club, the honor roll, Peer Advocates, the chorus and the swing choir. Jenny volunteers as a babysitter at her church, and outside school she likes to draw, sing, do Taekwondo, go camping and hang out with her family. Eighth-grade students of the month are Michael Botsacos, Aiden Colasanto and James Hoder. The eighthgrade World Language student of the month is Michael Botsacos. The son of James and Kathleen Botsacos, he is a mature, responsible young man who is helpful to both students and adults. With his excellent attitude and fine record of class participation, he has joined the Builders’ Club, the Drama Club, the

honor roll, the National Junior Honor Society, the cross country team, the Stock Market Club, the chorus and the Voices of Thunder. Michael is a member of his church’s choir, and he likes to sing and act. Aiden, the son of Elliott and Darlene Colasanto, is a polite, kind, considerate and hardworking student who gets along well with his peers. He is a member of the honor roll, the National Junior Honor Society, Peer Advocates, and the Ski/ Snowboard Club. He plays town football, volunteers at his church, and enjoys sports, seeing his friends, reading and playing video games. The son of Stephen and Catherine Hoder, James is an outstanding, well-rounded student. He is personable and helpful, and he gets along well with peers and staff alike. James is a member of the Drama Club, the Environmental Club, the honor roll, the library volunteer group, the Ski/ Snowboard Club, the Stock Market Club, the band, the recycling committee and MATHCOUNTS. James volunteers at his church in its musical, technical, construction and drama departments. Outside school he likes to play his electric and bass guitars, go skiing, play tennis and hang out with his friends.

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SOUTHINGTON INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY LEGAL NOTICE At their regular meeting held on February 3, 2011 the Southington Inland Wetlands Agency voted to take the following actions: A. APPROVED WITH CONDITION – IW #1183, Application of Alan Wells seeking to install a water main within Rte. 322 and to span Judd Brook with said water line. Property located in the vicinity of 2110 Meriden Waterbury Tpke. and Judd Brook. B. APPROVED WITH CONDITION – IW #1074.1, Application of CT Land and Homes seeking to modify an existing permit (Elizabeth Gardens) to allow for the construction of a 14 lot subdivision. Property located at 790 Meriden Ave. C. APPROVED – Extension Request of IW #1035 for a 1 year term. Property located at 632 Mt. Vernon Rd. Dated this 7th day of February, 2011 David J. Lavallee Environmental Planner LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

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PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $100. Call 203-415-1144

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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RC HARDWOOD FLOORS, LLC Install, finish & refinishing. All repairs. Big & Small jobs. Free estimates. HIC. #0612038. Call (203) 723-2175

HEATING & COOLING

in the

203-238-3308

DE CA Home Improvement Kitchen & Bath Flooring, Painiting Roofing & Siding We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716 CRISTAL Clean Inc. Spec. in water damage, painting & contracting. 24yrs exp. Reasonable rates. #0548410 (203)235-3099

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HOUSE CLEANING CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Ask about Free Cleaning for New Clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720 YOUR HOME or office will be sparkling clean. Free estimate. Good references. Insured. 10 yrs of exp. Call (203) 815-6630 POLISH/English speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 LET me clean your home/office for less $. Will beat other quotes by 20%. (Mature Woman/US Citizen). Call (203) 238-0566

JUNK REMOVAL

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD SNOW PLOWING, Spring CleanUps. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

CEILING REPAIRS Edwin Cordero Painting (203) 537-2411 CT#614827

PLUMBING MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

ROOFING CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455 CONCERNED ABOUT ROOF COLLAPSE DUE TO SNOW LOAD. Let the Pro’s remove it! Emer roof repair & snow rem. Lic & ins. 203-623-4749

CALL (203) 238-1953

Amenta Builders. Fully ins. Most residential roofs cleared for $500 or less. Call for free est. 860-833-3051

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★

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

203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmts, Gar, Yard. Snow Plowing. ***FREE ESTIMATES*** 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

TODAY

DE CA LANDSCAPING ● Patios & Decks ● Walkways ● Leaf & Snow Removal We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

SNO-GO Residential Roof Snow and Ice Dam Removal. Call for free estimate. (203) 687-3175 ROOF SHOVELING Leaks and structural repairs. Free estimates. 203-238-1449 # 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

SERVICES OFFERED

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

SIDING CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

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

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

V. NANFITO

ROOF SNOW REMOVAL

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

SNOW PLOWING SALT - $130/Yard. Sand/salt 7:2 DOT mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% magnesium chloride icemelt - Safest for concrete! $16/50lb. bag. Pallets prices avail. 24/7. 203-238-9846

203-294-9889 www.ICEFIGHTERS.org Loader Available SNOW REMOVED OFF SITE Commercial Specialists. Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn

ROOF SNOW REMOVAL Amenta Builders. Fully ins. Most residential roofs cleared for $500 or less. Call for free est. 860-833-3051

LANDSCAPING

to place your ad

WW II Military Medals

DON’T Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-3798944 #400335-S1

FOUND ADS ARE

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HARDWOOD FLOORING

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

It's all here!

HANDYPERSONS

ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 60"Wx72"Hx17"D. ALSO, BOOKCASE 84"Hx48"Wx12"D Solid oak front and 3/4" oak laminate. Excellent. $99 EACH. Call Steve 203-284-8292.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS BOBCAT Skidsteer Model 743, diesel, very nice condition. $7800. Call 203-996-2057

CARPENTRY

Will Deliver

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM

Roofing, Siding & Gutters Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

BILL RUDOLPH Large piles of snow moved. Reasonable price. 203-237-9577 SNOW & Ice removed by steam. Call Hamden Painting LLC, 203627-1131

42 ELECTRONICS TV 27 inch console Zenith. Excellent condition. $30. Call (203) 630-0797

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

$$$ CA$H $$$

The Southington Citizen — Friday, February 18, 2011 Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….

You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e

Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Antiques, Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

1-2 ITEMS

203-238-3499 Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better

Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included ALWAYS Buying, Old, used and antique hand tools. Carpentry, machinist and workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that you are no longer using, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860613-1108

Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!

Call Now!

(860) 828-3958 DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS GUITAR/BASS LESSONS At SherStudios All styles & levels for fun or career from 25 year exp’d Hartt grad and recording artist Jamie Sherwood. Call (860) 793-0669 www.jamiesherwood.com PIANO - Cable Nelson; Light Maple Good condition; $450; 203-494-9154; 203-238-4136; (203-694-8497 Mon-Thurs)

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

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

also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

WLFD-Ranch Condo, full bsmt, 2BR, LR & kit. W/D hkup, deck, pool & tennis. Very clean. Off major hwys. $1000/mo. 203988-3465 or 860-349-5646

YALESVILLE On the Green 2BR, 2 bath. All appliances included. W/D. Gas heat. Exercise Facility, Patio & BBQ Area. No pets. Call 203-464-8066

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN Lake Dr 2BR Twnhse. Attached gar. On cul-de-sac. Access to Rt 15., I 84, I91. 1.5 baths, WD hkup, $1000+sec. No pets. Avail 4/1 Call 203-272-1263 CHESHIRE 1 BR, 2nd Fl. Heat & hot water incl. Off street parking. Hdwd fls. $750 per month + 1 mo sec. No smoking or pets. 203-988-2145 or 203-272-3009 CHESHIRE. 1BR, large 1st floor apt, eat in kit, liv rm. hardwood flrs, front & rear porch, off st, parking. W/D available. Pet ok. $840/mo. Call 203-250-8288

Flanders West Apts HOUSES FOR RENT

Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts MERIDEN 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Fully upgraded. Quiet East Side home with yard. $1400/month. 203 927-9909 MERIDEN E. Side. 2BR, 2BA. 1000SF. w/fin bsmt, 1 car gar. No pets/smok. 1st, last rent, sec. $1,300+utils 203-530-0340

MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN- 2BR apt, 3rd flr, $700; 3BR apt, 1st flr, w/d hookup. $850. Appliances included. Off st. parking. No pets. Call (203) 317-0500 MERIDEN- FULLY FURNISHED 1BR, LR, kit., prvt bath $675/mo. Lease & sec dep req’ d. No pets. 203-238-9772

Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

Always Buying Everything Old or Collectible. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-284-3786 or 203-269-4975

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER 1BR, 1st fl, 4 lrg rms, heat, HW, elec incd. W. Side, refrig, stove, washer, dryer incld. $230/wkly+sec. Call 203-6303823 12pm-8pm MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd flr Studio, $758/mo+ sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, 4 rms, appls incl. Washer/dryer hkup. Off st. parking. No pets. Great loc. Utilities not included. $800 + sec. Must see! Steuben St. near Target. Call (203) 654-6739 MERIDEN - South Colony St. 1bedroom, recently renovated, hardwood floors, no pets or smoking, $575/mo plus security. 203-592-8331 MERIDEN -2BR, 1st Floor Refinished. Nice yard. Grove Street. $800 + utilities. W/D included. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN -Newly Remodeled ● 2 & 3BR, Sherman Ave. ● 3+ BR, Franklin St. Off street parking, WD hookups, Hardwood floors. (203) 634-6550 MERIDEN 1 BEDROOM $750 incl. heat, hot water & cooking gas. Feel at home in pleasant 3 rm w/full bath. Small pet ok. 38 Lincoln St. (203) 440-4789 MERIDEN 2BR, 3rd flr. Offstreet-parking. No pets. $775 per month, plus 2 month securuity. Utils not included. Credit check. Call Tom 203-772-2227 MERIDEN 3 BR Clean, 1st floor. Stove & refrigerator included. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Small pets at discretion of landlord. 136 Bunker Ave. $980 per month. Section 8 approved. 203-671-3112

MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-2BR, 1st flr, 5Rms (Newton St) $800/mo.+gas heat & elec utils. 1mo sec dep No pets/smoking. W/D hkup 203-237-5680 leave message MERIDEN-2BR, 3rd flr, 5Rms, Stove & refrig incld. Off-stparking. No pets. $725/mo + sec & utils. 203-605-5691 MERIDEN-3BR, nice size 2nd flr apt, $850/mo incl. new refrig., new stove, w/d hookup in unit. No pets, utils or smoking. 1 yr lease, credit chk & refs req. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-6088348 MERIDEN-54 North Ave. 1 bdrm. No pets. $550/mo + $1000 security. (716)597-9287 leave a message. MERIDEN. Newly remodeled 2BR, 1st flr, appls included, off st parking avail, quiet street. 48 Elliot St. No pets. $800/Mo. 203-918-6758 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 SOUTHINGTON. 3 BR, 1 bth, stove, refrig, W/D incl, 2nd fl. $1100/mo. Lg walkup attic, (860) 919-4231. No pets.

SUMMER BROOK APTS Recently Remodeled 1BR - $725, 2 BR - $850-$875, 3BR - $1050 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 - 4BR, 2.5 bath, 2700 sf Colonial w/2 car garage. $2000/mo. Call (203) 509-5414 WALLINGFORD - Beautiful location! North Main St. Remodeled 5 rooms, hdwd flrs, new appls, w/ attic space. 2nd flr. Smoke free. $1200. Sec. & refs. 203-269-7671 WALLINGFORD 2BR, LR, DR in 2 family, 1st flr, off st. parking. No pets. Credit check. $825 + utils. 203-284-1853 WALLINGFORD-1BR inclds heat & HW. Lease & security. No pets. $795/mo. Call 203265-7101 JJ Bennett Realty

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR townhouse, large condo, w/garage & basement. W/D hkups. New windows & carpets. Good loc. Call 203-8489233 or 203-265-1520

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD. 1 BR, Judd Sq., new carpet/paint, c/a, no pets. $740. (203) 265-3718

ROOMMATES MERIDEN House to share, Room, Male, Christian home. Share kit/ba, Easy hwy access. No smoke. Refs, credit ck. $550/mo. inc. util. 203-634-6606

ROOMS FOR RENT CHESHIRE-Located on mini farm. Off-st-parking. Kitchen privileges. No smoking/drugs. $480/month. (475) 201-8894 MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-$100 per week. Clean, safe, 1st flr, furn. rm, utils incld Share kit & bath. 203-238-3369 leave message.

WLFD $309,900. Exceptional opportunity! 3 family home in excellent condition! Updated interior, new and separate utilities. 2 car garage and central air. Linda (203) 265-5618

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE MERIDEN Spring Village Phase 2. New 1726 SF. Townhouse w/3BR, 2.5BA, huge LR, 2 car gar, trek deck. Starts at $220,000. Galleria RE Call 203-671-2223.

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

WANTED TO RENT SEEKING 4 or 5 Room House or 1st Fl Apartment. Have section 8. Quiet, clean, with one cat, trained. Call (203) 238-9756 WANTED Studio Apt for a clean, non smoking, non drinking sr citizen. Only hope is that there is a W/D hookup. Robert 203-265-2666 or 203-393-8931

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

MYRTLE BEACH, SC 1st floor, ground level, ranch, 2BR, 2 bath, furnished! On Island Green Golf Course. Pool, large fitness room. Only $88,000. Call 203-271-3172

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PROP. WLFD $54,000 a year for prime pad site on busy RT 5 in Wlfd. Enjoy the heavy traffic just down the road from McDonalds. Property is level. Perfect for 3500 sq. ft. restaurant. Call today! Brian 203-265-5618

WLFD $1250/month Great oppty to be in center of town. 1500 sq. ft. of retail space perfect for office. Front open space, conf rm, utility area, cair, prvt back office & bath w/full basement to finish or for storage. Kathy 203-265-5618

HOUSES FOR SALE

HELP WANTED Assembly

GRAND OPENING $1,000 Sign-On Bonus After 30 Days of FT Work All departments hiring. International company opens. Full company training. FT & PT work available. ◗ Customer Service ◗Sales Service ◗Packing $450-$525/Week Call Today Start Tomorrow 860-329-0316

Is your merchandise "blending in?" MERIDEN $315,000 3BR, 2.5 bath Colonial on cul-de-sac in So. Meriden. Very spacious open fl plan is perfect for entertaining. Has walk-out bsmt, great size bdrms, & nice yard. Call Toni 203235-3300

Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!

HELP WANTED

ATTENTION! 3 PEOPLE NEEDED To assist mgr. Must have good personality & neat appearance. Car helpful. Opportunity to $1000 biweekly. Call 203-235-3710 between 10am and 12pm. AUTO PARTS Counter person. Parts counter experience required for busy NAPA store. Potential to earn over $40K, profit sharing & health benefits. Call Don 203-272-3704, weekdays AM only.

CAKE DECORATOR To make and decorate ice cream cakes at DQ. Exp’d & artistic talents req’d. Serious inquiries only. Apply in person at Dairy Queen, 956 Broad St., Meriden, CT

Friday, February 18, 2011 — The Southington Citizen

EXTRA INCOME NEEDED? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

The Smart Career Move Good News: Employers still need people with the right skills.

EARLY MORNING HOURS AVAILABLE FOR

Join the growing number of motivated men and women who are taking control of their careers!

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Wallingford

CLASSES NOW FORMING FOR: HEALTH CLAIMS SPECIALIST C MEDICAL ASSISTANT COMPUTER NETWORKING MANAGEMENT MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONAL FITNESS TRAINER PARALEGAL

Route 1232P - Profit up to $6,500 annually Route 3835 - Profit up to $4,500 annually Route 3020 - Profit up to $4,300 annually

AUTOBODY repair tech. Structural repair experience prefered. Call Pawloski Auto Body 203-284-8111. CLERKS for computerized Cheshire collection agency. Prior office experience a must. 203-250-9615 8:30-5:30.

Crossing Guards-P/T G4S Secure Solutions IMMED. openings in Wallingford, CT area. Candidates must possess a HS diploma. Contact Gail Katz, 241 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106. 860-424-0028. For a complete listing of the basic qualifications for this position visit www.g4s.us/en-us/Careers • EOE • MFDV • DFWP Driver

Smith Transport, Inc. is a driver friendly company that is “Dedicated to Excellence” Excellent Equipment Excellent Benefits Excellent Hometime 1 yr. OTR Experience Required

Call (888) 219-8041 SmithDrivers.com EDUCATION Wallingford Public Schools

Director of Adult Education (Anticipated Vacancy) Start Date: On or about July 1, 2011. Intermediate administrator’s certification and at least five years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. Regionally competitive salary and benefits package.

DENTAL ASSISTANT Exp’d. P/T. Chairside w/some receptionist skills for general practice. Wallingford. Send resume to: The Record-Journal, Box 2M, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450 INSPECTORS & Machine Operator - IMMEDIATE NEEDS. 3 positions, 2nd shift Wallingford. MUST HAVE manufacturing experience, STABLE work history & good MATH skills. Temp to hire $10.50. Call AR Mazzotta (203) 949-4242 LOCAL Insurance Agency seeking Assistant to take payments, make deposits, inbound & outbound phone calls, assist Manager with projects. Insurance experience preferred. Fax resume to 860-760-8211

For apartment complexes in Plainville/South Meriden. Sect 8 exper helpful. Duties include: maintaining tenant relations, all admin for running office, employee supervision. Must have basic office/computer skills and be personable. E.O.E. & Sect 8 applicants encouraged to apply. E-mail resume to: HRBOX95@AOL.COM

Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Wallingford Public Schools is seeking candidates for the position of Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. Candidates with expereince in construction and related fields or engineering preferred. Position to begin on or about April 25, 2011

www.wallingford.k12.ct.us

www.wallingford.k12.ct.us Deadline: March 18, 2011

HELP WANTED

MATERIAL HANDLERS Needed! Ability to lift 50 pounds required. Ability to read and write in English required. Must pass background check and drug test. Please apply in person. No phone calls please! WeRecycle! 500 South Broad St, Suite G, Meriden.

35 N. Main St.

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS/CHAUFFEURS PT and FT positions avail. Flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record and public service license. 203-235-9200

REMODELING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Must have 5 years experience selling roofing, siding, windows & remodeling. Please call (203) 639-1634

Windsor HELP WANTED

SHIPPING AND MAINTENANCE Full Time position in greenhouse setting. Applicant must be hardworking & self-motivated. Mechanical and construction skills a plus. Apply to: Geremia Greenhouse 415 Barnes Rd., Wallingford Ask for Phil or Joe.

995 Day Hill Rd.

Branford

HELP WANTED NOW Hiring Delivery Drivers Must have clean driving record. Apply in person at Pizza Hut, 496 South Broad St., Meriden. SLIDERS GRILL & BAR is now hiring Line Cooks and Servers 860-747-5199 www.slidersgrillbar.com TEACHER Full Time - Fun loving, caring & creative. Full benefits. Experience necessary. Berlin child care center. Call (860) 828-3041 ask for Mel.

One Summit Place

HELP WANTED

TELLER - P/T, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 21.5 hours. Apply at www.nebankct.com or call 203-265-1223 WANTED: CABLE TECHNICIANS NY and CT - Experienced Techs triple play qualified/own truck - earn up to $3000K in Bonuses! Call to see if you qualify for our training program! Omni Engineering 203-647-6510

MEDICAL CAREERS

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Applications must be postmarked by March 11, 2011.

C.N.A.’S - HOMEMAKERS COMPANIONS Immediate local positions for private duty work, flexible hours. No prior experience needed. C.N.A.’s also needed. Top pay to $13.00 hour. Apply today, Work today. Must have clean criminal background & clear drug screen. www.keepmehome.com/work 877-203-2323, 860-829-4500 DENTAL ASSISTANT. FT Position in Wallingford available for experienced dental assistant. Hours are Mon & Tues 7:15-6:30; Thurs 7:15-4: 30 Fri 7:15-12:30. Please fax resume to 203-269-0828 or email mickey@famden.comcastbiz.net

Millions of people look to Marketplace everyday. It’s used news.

REGISTERED NURSE Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, a faith-based home health care agency serving central Connecticut, is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in its care of the sick program. Home care experience preferred. Benefits. Competitive salary. For more info., call 203 238-1441.

RN 40 hours, 3-11. Charge nurse position. Competitive rate & benefits. Apply in person or fax resume to: MERIDIAN MANOR 1132 Meriden Rd Waterbury, CT 06705 Fax: 203-757-0634 Attn: Ms. Smith

Social Worker-

RN/SALSA RN Supervisor to care for Utopia Living Services clients at facilities in Farmington & Hartford. Apply on-line @ www.utopiahomecare.com or fax resume to: 203-466-1826 LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

Temp. position Per Diem / Flexible Hrs BSW from college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work education. Preferred exp. in long term care - or group and case work involving community agencies. Coordinate all aspects of Discharge Planning and Care Planning on 30 bed sub acute Rehab unit. Please apply at Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road Cheshire, CT weekdays 8a-7p and weekends 10a- 2p EOE, A/A,D/F,M/F.

RN, 40 hrs, 3 pm-11pm, No Weekends (for Short Term Rehab) Per Diem RN's (Short Term Rehab Exp) Per Diem LPN's and C.N.A.'s Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in senior residential Healthcare services, is seeking compassionate, energetic candidates, interested to join our professional team in the above positions. MMCI offers very competitive wages and benefits, including pension plan and non-contributory health and dental for employee, life, and disability insurances (full time position only). Drug testing and criminal background check required. Applicants must be Connecticut licensed. If you are willing to go the extra mile for your patients and are truly interested in person-centered care, please apply to::

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

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