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The Summit honors brave heroes of 9/11 By Corina A. Lopes Special to The Citizen

Photos courtesy of Steve Martano

Angela Martano, holding the chainsaw, and the AmeriCorps staff cut down diseased trees in a Colorado State Park with park rangers.

Two SHS grads volunteer across AmeriCorps Rachel Wilson By Kaitlyn Naples Special to The Citizen After devoting 10 months to the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps,

Inside Calendar .........................28 Faith ................................12 Health..............................26 Marketplace ....................50 Obituaries........................13 Opinion............................20 Real Estate .....................49 Seniors............................24 Sports..............................31

Rachel Wilson returned to Southington at the end of July. AmeriCorps is a teambased program that provides services around the U.S. to communities in need. Wilson joined AmeriCorps last October graduated July 23. Through an e-mail interview, Wilson said she joined AmeriCorps because it was a way to combine a love of traveling and community service. “It also gave me the ability to surround myself with See Wilson, page 22

Angela Martano They’ve lived in tents, gutted flood-damaged homes, mentored disadvantaged youth, coordinated thousands of volunteers, and developed into our nation’s future leaders. Angela Martano, of Plantsville, was one of the 215 members of AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps that completed 95 projects in 13 states during the 10 months of fulltime service to communities in need. Martano, who arrived at NCCC’s Southwest Region Campus in Denver on Oct. 6

to begin her term of service, graduated from the program July 23. Martano and her team of about 10 other members completed a series of six- to eight-weeklong projects in different communities across the country. NCCC projects assist with disaster relief, improve the environment, enhance education, increase public safety, and address unmet human needs. The graduating class reSee Martano, page 22

The eighth anniversary of Sept. 11 was a day of reverence, reflection and patriotism for the residents and staff at The Summit in Plantsville. In its third annual 9/11 ceremony, held last Friday morning, the theme was “Remember,” respectfully emceed by Jerry Limmer. When guest speaker, Southington Police Sgt. Lowell DePalma, asked, “Have you forgotten?” the 35 people in attendance responded with a clear “no.” One resident even exclaimed “never,” the vitality behind it undiminished by her age. It’s this sense of communal memory — with both the residents and the town at large — that has prompted Barbara Blau, The Summit’s director of therapeutic recreation, to hold the yearly 9/11 ceremony. “It’s important for our residents to be participants in outside events and to open up to the community,” Blau said. “Just because people are older doesn’t mean they don’t have emotions associated with this day.” For a day that has come to represent national heroism as much as tragedy, the sentiments expressed and felt by the speakers struck definite chords with those in attendance, many of whom are veterans, or whose family and friends responded to Ground Zero. After a heartfelt invocation by Summit resident Raymond Lavoie, a Korean War Navy veteran, whose words centered around turning to God for help and keeping all

See 9/11, page 17

The Southington Citizen — Friday, September 18, 2009

Bodybuilders converge on Southington to compete By Susan McDonald Special to The Citizen

“I saw someone at my gym who was training for a competition and I thought ‘Why not work a little harder and enter a competition myself ?’” she said. Atanasov’s trainer, Theresa Evans of Bethel, said teaching her clients to pose for the judges is every bit as important as helping them with diet and exercise. “Training actually is the easiest part,” she said. “Unless you present yourself well on stage, no one can appreciate your body.” The competition began with all contestants in each category appearing together in front of a panel of five judges. As the head judge called out instructions, the competitors struck various poses See Body, page 23

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On Saturday, the pre-teen students who usually roam the halls of Kennedy Middle School were replaced by hard bodies and spray tans when the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders’ Northern Atlantic States contest came to Southington. The competition drew contestants from as far away as Pennsylvania as well as a number from the local area. A total of 18 men and women competed in about a dozen categories based primarily on age and level of experience. That number was down from last year’s 35 participants, a drop that promoter Bill Mora blamed on the economy. The Organization for Competitive Bodybuilders, which sponsors contests across the country, is restricted to drug-free athletes. Contestants are given a lie detector test prior to compet-

ing and overall winners must also submit to a urine test at the conclusion of the show. Before the competition began, the backstage area was busy as contestants, who ranged in age from 18 to 54, used hand weights to give their muscles one last pump and trainers helped apply dark body makeup to already deeply tanned competitors. “The darker you are, the better your muscle definition shows up under the stage lights,” said Mora. Most competitors start using tanning beds and spray tans a few weeks before a competition, and even black contestants tan to get as dark as possible. Several trainers also sprayed their trainees with cooking spray to achieve a shine that would show off their bodies to their greatest advantage. First-time contestant Vladimira Atanasov of Norwalk was nervous as she waited backstage for the show to begin.

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SHS students react to Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech By Jacquelyn Ford-Cooperman Special to The Citizen

throughout the school. At times the speech felt like listening to a speech given on a 1930s antique radio, fuzzy and mumbled, students said. Other students, like the seniors in Jordan Oteroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class, were simply anxious to miss class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear the speech for the most part, but had discussions over the parts that we did hear,â&#x20AC;? Otero said. After all of the controversy, did Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech really have the effect that he wanted? Otero and the students in her class were, â&#x20AC;&#x153;unaffected by the speech,â&#x20AC;? according to Otero. And students like Hayes, who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear the speech at all, will just have to go to the White House Web site, www.whitehouse.gov, for the speech if they really want to hear it.

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Camp Sloper enters the new millennium with a plan

From its beginning as YMCA Camp Sloper 60 years ago and into the new millennium, the YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center, as it is known today, has seen dramatic change under the continued dedication of its staff and volunteers. With the completion of the master plan for the facility in the late 1990s and with day camp enrollment climbing, the time was right for the YMCA to invest in Sloper. The staff and volunteers would continue to follow the wishes of Aunt Nellie, “promoting healthy outdoor ac-

tivities for the largest number of young men and women, both members of the YMCA and similar groups,” while following the new visions of the master plan. The first investment was the dedication of a full-time professional staff member solely to Sloper. Mark Pooler was promoted to outdoor center director in 1999 and moved his office onto the property year-round in 2000. With the support of the outdoor center committee, Pooler and the volunteers began work on completing the vision of the master plan.

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Pasta supper Boy Scout Troop 67 has scheduled a pasta supper Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. Cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child ages 3 to 12 and children 2 and under are free. For tickets, contact any member of Troop 67, Ron at (860) 628-9970, or Bruce at (860) 621-3054. Tickets are also available at the door.

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St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol is accepting nominations for its 2009 Circle of Honor. The award was established to promote pride in St. Paul Catholic and to honor alumni, faculty, staff, past and current parents and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their lives and communities. Accomplishments include excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, athletics, community involvement and education. Nomination forms can be found at www.spchs.com or in the school’s main office, 1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol. A dinner, honoring all 2009 recipients, will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Aqua Turf. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the school’s Web site or call the advancement office at (860) 584-0911.

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Fall showcase Young Audiences Arts for Learning CT presents its Fall Showcase of the Arts at Hatton Elementary School, 50 Spring Lake Road, Southington, Friday, Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Showcase participants may view more than 50 artists and artist ensembles

on the Young Audience’s roster as they present live arts performances and full workshops for students in multiple venues throughout the day, including the premiere of 10 new artists/programs. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch and the chance to win $100 toward arts programming for a school or organization.

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Pageant events The 75th annual Miss Southington Scholarship Pageant, which is a part of the Miss America organization, a scholarship program for young women, will be held Saturday, Nov. 14. Par-

School Lunch Menus Thursday, Sept. 24: Big Daddy’s pizza with sauce, cucumber slices, cinnamon applesauce Friday, Sept. 25: Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, veggie choice, peaches Southington Elementary Schools Monday, Sept. 21: Pepperoni lil’ pocket bites with sauce, steamed broccoli, fresh orange wedges Tuesday, Sept. 22: Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, carrot sticks, cinnamon applesauce Wednesday, Sept. 23: Popcorn chicken with dips, seasoned noodles, glazed carrots, wheat bread, orange wedges Thursday, Sept. 24: Galaxy pizza, fresh carrot sticks, pears Friday, Sept. 25: Breadstick dunkers with meat sauce, green beans, pineapple tidbits Prices: student lunch — high school $2.75, middle school $2.50, elementary school $2.25, student milk 60 cents, kindergarten milk 30 cents, adult lunch $3.50, adult milk 85 cents.

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Big E trip The Cruz’in Congos of the First Congregational Church, Southington, has scheduled a bus trip to the Big E Wednesday, Sept. 23. The bus will depart from the church at 8:30 a.m. to return at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $32.50 per person and includes bus, driver tip and entrance to the fair. Mail checks in full to Fred Nyren, 276 Carriage Drive, Southington, CT 06489.

Faith Baptist Church, 243 Laning St., Southington has the following Sunday church hours: 9:45 a.m., adult Sunday school; 11 a.m., children’s Sunday school and adult worship; 6 p.m., home bible study. There is a prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call (860) 628-8147.

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First Congregational Church School The First Congregational Church School, 37 Main St., Southington, meets every Sunday, from September through June, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. At each hour, classes are offered for all ages, from infants through grade 8. New students are invited to register for the church school hour of their choice, either by calling the church office (860) 628-6958, or by registering at 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. on opening day, Sept. 20. Children and their families will gather in the church’s meetinghouse for a worship celebration, during which the children will follow their teachers to church school. Karlene Archambeault and Carole Lantz, co-directors of Christian Education, oversee the operation of both church school sessions. Curriculum for both sessions will be identical, so that children may change sessions as needed.

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The J2A Youth Group from St. Paul’s Church in Southington participated in a weeklong mission trip to Martinsburg, W.V. Through Group Workcamps, the youth and their leaders joined youth groups of all faiths and backgrounds from across the country to repair and restore homes in Martinsburg. For more information about youth mission work or the Christian formation program at St. Paul’s, call the church office at (860) 628-8486.

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Southington, has scheduled the annual Country Fair and Silent Auction Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Crafts, books, clothing, jewelry, a harvest booth, baked goods, hamburgers, hot dogs and clam chowder are offered. Entertainment for childrenincludes a free bouncy playscape and Top Hat the Clown. Silent auction closes at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (860) 628-6996.

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Karen Szpak Karen (King) Szpak, 61, of Southington, died Sept. 5, 2009 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut at Bradley Memorial after a sudden illness. She was the wife of Edward Szpak. She was born Aug. 24, 1948 in Princeton, Maine, the daughter of Ruth (Monk) Smith, of Plantsville, and the late Kent Smith Sr. She was co-owner and sales clerk at Eddie’s Bakery. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Edward Szpak Jr., of Southington, and his girlfriend, Amber Grabow; two sisters, Bertha Caldwell and

her husband, Conrad, of Brookfield, Vt., and Kathleen Porretti and her husband, Louis, of Plantsville; two brothers, Kent Smith Jr. and his wife, Lynne, and William Smith, of Princeton, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Sept. 11, 2009 at the Della Vecchia Funeral Home. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ellery Belanger Ellery Belanger, 62, of Southington, died of a brief illness Sept. 11, 2009 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain Campus. He was the husband of Therese (Pelletier) Belanger. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 in his family home in Wallagrass, Maine, son of Orine Belanger, of Wallagrass, and the late Theresa (LaBonte) Belanger. He retired in 2002 from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Middletown. He was a car enthusiast, woodworker and loved to work in his yard. He loved being with his family and most especially his grandchildren. Besides his wife and father,

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he is survived by his children, Craig and his wife, Jeannette Belanger, of Plainville, and Kris and Michelle Belanger, of Southington; three brothers, Phillip Belanger, of Southington, Jerry Belanger, of Bristol, and James Belanger, of Terryville; a sister, Frances Voisine, of Eagle Lake, Maine; and two grandchildren, Marianna and Kyle Belanger. Services were held Sept. 15, 2009 from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, Southington, to St. Aloysius Church, Plantsville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106.

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D o r o t hy Rose (Kern) Ber natchy, 80, of Southington, passed away Sept. 12, 2009 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Campus. She was the wife of Paul Bernatchy. Born June 15, 1929 in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Fitzko) Kern. She had been employed by Stanley Tools for many years, and was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Bruce Bernatchy, of Springfield, Mass., Barbara Laius and her husband, Jaan, and

Paul Bernatchy, all of Southington, and Ruth Benham and her husband, Richard, of Plantsville; her six grandchildren, Amanda, Alyssa and Alexis Bernatchy, Lauren Laius, Courtney and Nicholas Benham; brothers-in-law, Frank Vitale, of New Britain, Tom Bernatchy and his wife, Margaret, of Plainville, and John Bernatchy and his wife, Catherine, of Sacramento, Calif.; sister-in-law, Caroline Kern, of New Britain; along with two nephews, Darrel Kern, of New Britain, and Dennis Kern, of Kensington. She was predeceased by a brother, Louis Kern, and two sisters, Alice Kern and Ruth Vitale. Services were held Sept. 15, 2009 from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, Southington, to St. Thomas

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Grant Continued from page 15 Corcoran. “This project enables us to fulfill our mission to provide services to the youth of our community.” In addition to Youth in Transition, CMHA will continue to offer three other United Way-funded programs in Southington. CMHA’s Alta High School Program includes a mandatory life skills class to help students strengthen their drug resistance skills, increase self-esteem and develop healthy attitudes. Life skills training at the

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9/11 Continued from page 1 our military personnel safe as they fight for our freedoms, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and “God Bless America” was sung. The mood of patriotism set, Capt. and Fire Marshall Neil Casserella was the first of the keynote speakers to address the audience. Claiming himself “not to be much of a speaker,” his brief words provided important and practical information that could benefit all in case

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Santos, chimed in, “He was having his x-rays taken when the first plane came through, so even though we didn’t see the images right away, we heard the buzz and rumors of what was happening in the hospital.” In closing, Terry Nicholas, also a staff member, provided a type of benediction through a poetry reading of “Remember 9/11.” The ceremony ended with a moment of silence and an instrumental version of the National Anthem. However, with the heroic acts of so many patriots on the forefronts of everyone’s minds, what started off as only an instrumental rendition grew into an impromptu chorus. Some voices tremulous, others soft-spoken, the words of the anthem were sung proudly. The residents of The Summit were reminded that as long as the country never forgets, this is still “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” no matter the age.

Police Trooper Sgt. Chris Johnson, who shared his recollection of what it was like to be at work on Sept. 11, and the subsequent days. “When I heard that the second plane hit the tower, I knew we were going to be mobilizing. Many K-9 units responded from CT to the World Trade Centers. They worked for hours and hours, with days of exhaustion. You could just see it in their faces, but it’s what they were trained to do and they did respond. We responded. We have to reiterate this remembrance and reverence to our young people — the price of freedom is not free.” Concluding speaker Ken Warren, a Summit staff member, recalled exactly where he was on 9/11. He mentioned that on that day, everyone will always remember where they were and what they were doing. Tippy Scheyd, The Summit’s most elderly resident at 97 years old, readily agreed. “I was affected by the images,” he said. His daughter, Mary Dos

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Sloper Continued from page 4 aged the concept that separate program areas for younger and older campers needed to be created. In 2001, the East Coast of the camp was dedicated to the campers in grades kindergarten through 5 and the West Coast of the Camp was geared towards teens, entering grades 6 through 10. With the support from the YMCA capital campaign in the early part of the decade, over $1 million in facility improvements were completed between 2000 and 2005 that

included new basketball courts on each coast, donated by the Lions Club and the Brennan family; public water and sewer installed throughout the facility; a major renovation and face lift to the East Coast waterfront, courtesy of the Rotary Club; an archery pavilion; parking improvements; and several other improvements completed by Sloper volunteers. One of the biggest gifts of the decade would come from a neighbor of Sloper, Dr. Robert Jacob. He and his wife Jerine would supply the funding for the Jacob Family Pavilion on the West Coast that would include a large pavilion area, bathrooms, an

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Looking Back Sept. 18 100 Years Ago: 1909, Meriden Daily Journal It is firemen’s day and Southington is in gala attire in honor of her fire laddies whose annual parade and inspection took place this afternoon. Nearly the full membership of the Southington, Plantsville and Milldale companies were in line. Business was practically suspended and the town was gayly decorated. Tonight the companies will attend the firemen’s fair in the town hall. Sept. 20 100 Years Ago: 1909, Meriden Daily Journal The Anderson place in Marion gives out the

latest complaint in regard to stolen vegetables. Their whole crop of one-fourth of an acre of melons was stolen. The thieves also descended upon the bee hives and carried off the result of the busy bees’ labor. Sept. 21 50 Years Ago: 1959, Meriden Record Parishioners and friends of the Rev. William H. Kennedy, who has served as pastor of St. Thomas Church for the past 30 years, will honor him at a banquet at the Waverly Inn, Cheshire, this evening, the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Principal speaker will be U.S. Senator Thomas Dodd, a close friend of Father Kennedy. — Compiled by Lynne Turdin

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What’s this STEPS thing anyway? First, let me tell you about the free picnic featuring 1,000 hot Janowski dogs, Rogers Orchards apples and plenty of fresh carrots, plus a battle of the bands and access to Camp Sloper from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the food and entertainment, nearly 50 organizations will be there to share what they have to offer and how students, parents and children can get involved. Whether it is karate classes, volunteering or the arts, it’s there. Leading up to the picnic, Southington schools have been celebrating STEPS awareness week with daily challenges and lessons about assets that help kids succeed. Some students even painted the windows in the high school cafeteria to promote STEPS to their fellow students. That’s a lot of promotion, but what for? What is STEPS anyway? STEPS is a group of people who want to improve Southington to make it easier for kids to succeed. Here’s an analogy. Somebody steps on a rusty nail, so they need a tetanus shot. If a local group provides the shot, that isn’t STEPS.

STEPS wants to pick up the rusty nails, show kids how to walk around them and find them places to play far away from them — so to speak. I joined the STEPS board of directors this week and have learned a lot as I got involved with this project. Just to be clear, the people of STEPS aren’t worried about kids stepping on rusty nails. One focus of STEPS got a boost of energy when the federal government awarded us a $125,000 Drug Free Communities grant last month. Drug use and underage use of alcohol and tobacco are proverbial rusty nails. Although STEPS can’t get rid of them, we hope to help students develop the skills to see them and avoid them. STEPS plans to use a system developed by smart people to help kids, based around getting them to develop 40 assets that help them succeed. We hope to teach students and parents all about the assets, including how to get them and how to increase their value, but first come to the picnic. If you can bring a nonperishable food item, please do, because the shelves of Southington’s food pantries are starting to look bare. By the way, STEPS stands for Southington’s Town-wide Effort to Promote Success. — Zachary Janowski

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Letters to the Editor Lost my business Locks and love To the editor: I live in Cheshire near the Southington town line. I prefer shopping in Southington for its friendly atmosphere, good customer service and fair pricing. My shopping habits will change if plans to build a V.I.P. store are approved. I don’t relish the idea of driving past a store specializing in adult intimate products while I have children in the car. Defend the store as you will. I won’t be shopping in Southington. Too bad. I frequent Walmart and Stop & Shop, absolutely love Caffe del Mondo, and have gotten my dogs a good clipping at Paw Play. My super chiropractor is right on Route 10. When we dine out, it’s always somewhere on Queen Street. I believe in a store owner’s right to conduct a business. However, there are appropriate places for specific venues. That’s why towns have zoning ordinances. Why can’t they find some place closer to that strip club up on Route 10? Why plunk this controversial store near other family-oriented businesses? Businesses nearby are going to suffer because of V.I.P. That’s a great way to thank all those hardworking small business owners for their contributions to Southington. V.I.P. itself doesn’t stand to gain as much business where their patrons are out in the open and identifiable to their friends and neighbors. But you might want to ramp up your police force commensurate with entertaining more unfamiliar out-of-towners. (What kind of contraband do they usually find in the homes of predators? Hmmm.) You can go on a soapbox giving sermons about being progressive, but in the end, allowing V.I.P. to build a store where currently proposed seems like a lose-lose situation to me. I won’t suffer. I’ll just go shopping in Wallingford. Carolyn Salzano Plantsville

To the editor: My name is Kaylee Brennan and I am 9 years old. I decided to donate my hair to kids that lose their hair because of cancer. I wanted to give back somehow, so I figured it was the best way. I could let my hair grow and grow and I was so excited to get it cut. I was able to donate 12 inches! I had Diane from Salon 69 in Wolcott cut my hair. She gave me such a pretty haircut, just in time for school. Some of my friends may not recognize me, since they always knew me with long hair. I hope my donation can help someone in need and if

you can please put my picture in the paper, I would love it. I can put it in my scrapbook, since I am so proud. Thank you. Kaylee Brennan Southington

Golf:$ 4 A Change To the editor: On behalf of my family and Parents 4 A Change members, we’d like to send a heartfelt thank you to the many folks who contributed to or attended our recent fundraiser. On Aug. 15, Jim McCabe of McCabe’s Moving sponsored a golf tournament/dinner fundraising event for the benefit of my group, Parents 4 A Change, at Pine Valley Golf Course.

The day of golf was enjoyed by almost 80 participants, and our dinner afterwards was shared by about 120. I want to thank each and every golfer for supporting the event, on what turned out to be one of the few “dog days of summer” that we’ve seen this year! Thanks also to the many Parents 4 A Change folks who spent their day volunteering on the golf course. I also want to thank everyone who shared a pig roast/Hen House BBQ dinner with us in the evening at the Falcon’s Club. Additionally, our thanks goes out to the many individuals, companies and businesses that either sponsored

portions of the event or donated goods and/or discounted services, including much food and items for raffle prizes. These generous donations and discounts were truly appreciated! Last, but most certainly not least, my husband and I want to publicly thank Jim and Jen McCabe for their tremendous generosity in offering, organizing and sponsoring this event. They are wonderful people with great hearts, that the Southington community is privileged to have as its own! Mary Marcuccio Southington The writer is the founder of Parents 4 A Change.

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Kayla Reed, an 8-year-old Thalberg Elementary student, cut 10 inches of hair for Locks of Love, after growing her hair for a year to reach the necessary length. Kathy at Studio 7 was her stylist.

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Kaylee Brennan, left, a 9-year-old fourth-grader at Flanders Elementary, poses with Diane Silva, of Salon 69 in Wolcott, holding 12 inches of her hair that she donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, an organization that creates free, real-hair wigs for women with cancer. For information, visit www.beautifullengths.com.

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Nicholas Truncali, pictured before and after, donated a total of four, 10-inch pony tails of his hair to Locks of Love. Nicholas is 8 years old and in third grade at Kelley Elementary School in Southington.

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Wilson Continued from page 1 diverse populations while gaining new skills and experiences,” Wilson said. Wilson said her program consisted of four rounds. “I went on Disaster Relief to FEMA’s Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas, where I assisted in Hurricane Gustav and Ike relief,” she said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is an organization, part of Homeland Security, which assists citizens with housing and other needs after a natural disaster has occurred. While in Austin, she worked in a housing department where she would contact residents to make sure they were properly housed, she said. If residents needed to be accommodated with proper housing, she would help them receive “rental resources or a FEMA trailer.” Wilson also went to Tulsa, Okla. where she “worked with the Community Action Project of Tulsa preparing taxes for low income families.” She then went to

Pearlington, Miss. where she worked for Habitat for Humanity. Wilson said she worked on about 15 houses which were rebuilt for Hurricane Katrina victims. “Lastly, I went to St. Bernard, La., which is right outside New Orleans, to help close down Camp Hope, which was the largest volunteer housing camp in the United States, opened up after Hurricane Katrina,” Wilson said. St. Bernard Parish Government bought Camp Hope from Habitat for Humanity, Wilson said, and there are plans to open a new facility when adequate funding is received. She said she had helped tear down the old camp, salvaging materials to transport to the new Camp Hope. “We spent time clearing that out and also it hadn’t been touched since the storm so we literally were picking up the children’s spelling tests they had taken a few days before (the hurricane),” she said. St. Bernard Parish was heavily affected by Hurricane Katrina. “To give you an idea of how high the water was there ... A woman in

the neighborhood left her house during the storm to be rescued. By the time she reached the school, she was completely swimming and got picked up by a boat from the second floor of the building,” Wilson said. Wilson said the camp is having financial difficulty with the reopening so she was transferred to Vandervoort, Ark., where the population is 121. She spent the remainder of her time working on trails in a state park. AmeriCorps NCCC is a program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24, Wilson said. At the end of the program, volunteers receive a $5,000 grant to put towards college. “It’s a team-based residential program. Our five areas of work are environment, education, public safety, unmet needs and disaster relief. Disaster relief always comes first, if there is a need we could be pulled from any project to assist anywhere in the country,” she said. Wilson is a student at Southern Connecticut State University. She will return in the fall and complete her bachelor’s degree in social work in January.

Martano Continued from page 1 sponded to 23 disaster callouts nationwide this year in partnership with the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the United States Forest Service, including a large-scale response to Hurricane Ike. AmeriCorps NCCC certifies 100 percent of its members in disaster relief, and has responded to every national disaster since the program began in 1994. There are four other NCCC campuses located in Perry Point, Md., Vicksburg, Miss., Vinton, Iowa, and Sacramento, Calif., each of which is a hub for its respective area of the country, although teams will travel to other regions for disaster relief projects. Before joining the NCCC, Martano attended Southington High School and Assumption College in Worcester, Mass., from which she graduated in May 2008 with a

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Health and Wellness Briefs Bread for Life celebrates 25 years

Bread for Life will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a family outing at Camp Sloper, 1000 East St., Southington, Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 3 p.m., to acknowledge the good work the organization has done in helping to feed the needy in the community and to collect food donations to help stock the nearly depleted pantry. Nonperishable food items are the price of admission with the suggested amounts of 15 items per family and five items per individual. The items most needed are cereal, pasta, pasta sauce,

tuna fish, peanut butter and jelly. Nonperishable food donations can be made daily at Bread for Life, located in Friendship Hall, behind the Masonic Hall, Main Street, Southington, from 9 a.m. to noon, or at Southington Community Services, 91 Norton St., Plantsville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Large donations can be picked up. Monetary donations are accepted. Call Eldon Hafford at (860) 276-8389 or Janet Mellon at (860) 628-3761.

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Yoga classes Sponsored by the Southington Arts Council, a six-week session of yoga classes begins Sept. 25, in the lower level of the Historical Society, 239 Main St., Southington. All level classes are held Mondays and

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Sept. 18

Friday

“Little Women, The Musical” — Southington residents Dorri Mendes and Jackie Willametz will perform in Cheshire Community Theater’s production of “Little Women, The Musical” at Cheshire High School’s Thorp Auditorium on South Main Street in Cheshire. Showtimes are Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 for general admission at the door and $15 for seniors and students. For more information, contact Aleta at (203) 272-6821.

Saturday

Mum, book and bake sale — A mum, book and bake sale has been scheduled, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., on the Congregational Church of Plainville lawn, 130 W. Main St. In case of rain, the event will be held in Kelsey Hall. All proceeds will benefit the church. The hardy mums are planted in 9-inch pots and will be sold for $6 each or 4 for $22. For more information, call the church office at (860) 747-1901 or visit the Web site www.uccplainville.org. Country Fair and Silent Auction — Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington, has scheduled the annual Country Fair and Silent Auction Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. There will be crafts, books, clothing, jewelry, a harvest booth, baked goods, hamburgers, hot dogs and clam chowder. For the children, there will be a free bouncy playscape all day and Top Hat the Clown will be handing out balloons. The silent auction closes at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call (860) 628-6996.

Sunday

S.T.E.P.S. picnic — Southington’s Town-wide Effort to Promote Success will host a free community picnic Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at YMCA Camp Sloper, 1000 East St., Southington. S.T.E.P.S, a Southington community initiative aimed at developing healthy and successful youth, invites children of all ages and their families to learn about all the positive things there are for youth in the community. Sponsored by local businesses and civic organizations, the event will feature free food, entertainment and activities. For more information, call Kelly Berkmoes, Youth Prevention Coordinator, at (860) 276-6281. Memorial motorcycle run — The 5th annual memorial run, a police escorted motorcycle ride in memory of police officer Peter J. Lavery, will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, rain or shine. Registration will be from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Ride departs at 10 a.m. from Maguires Sports Bar & Grill, 3573 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. Free food and music by Shark Entertainment and cash bar will be available after the ride ends at approximately 11:15 a.m. All law enforcement supporters on all makes of motorcycles are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Monday

Parents 4 A Change meeting — Parents 4 A Change has scheduled a meeting Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Derynoski Elementary School cafeteria, 240 Main St., Southington, which is open to the public. There will be a customary program, including an hour of guest speakers,

each with a unique perspective or experience related to opiate addiction, followed by an hour and a half of open “mix and mingle” social time. There is no fee for admission and refreshments are provided. For more information, call or e-mail Mary Marcuccio at (860) 621-1682 or www.parents4achange.net.

Tuesday

AARP meeting — The Southington Apple Valley Chapter AARP 4943 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m., at Mary Our Queen hall, 248 Savage St., Southington. The meeting is open to all national AARP members. A Southington police officer and his canine partner will give a demonstration of the dog’s abilities. Refreshments will be served. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable food to be donated to Southington Community Services and comfort items to be sent to service personnel. Walkathon - St. Thomas and St. Dominic Catholic Schools have scheduled the first walkathon for Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Students will walk as a fundraiser to benefit new computer technology, DSL and Southington Social Services. The goal is $5,000. For more information or to make a pledge, call MayPat Wirkus at (860) 628-2485.

Wednesday

Memorial golf tournament — The Hawks Landing Ladies Golf League has scheduled the annual Rally for the Cure Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m. The nine hole tournament is dedicated to Gail DePaoloButkus. Golf registration is $75 and includes lunch and a subscription to “Women’s Golf.” Cost for luncheon only is $30. Proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure CT Affiliate. For more

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information and registration forms, contact Tina Wishart at (860) 747-3958 or the Hawks Landing pro shop at (860) 793-6000. College fair — Southington High School’s Guidance Department with the cooperation of the SHS PTO will be hosting more than 100 colleges in the SHS cafeteria, Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Interested parents and students are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the guidance department at (860) 628-3229, ext. 238.

Thursday

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meeting — Southington’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m., at the Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant St. A light meal will be served and child care is provided. Any Southington grandparent or other relative caregiver is invited to attend. The group shares information about financial resources, child care, recreational activities and other types of support services. Programs and speakers for the upcoming school year will be discussed. To attend or for more information, contact Southington Youth Services at (860) 276-6281 by Sept. 18. Apple Harvest Festival gala — The Apple Harvest Festival gala is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Manor Inn Restaurant, 1636 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. Cost is $25 per person and includes buffet, music, silent auction and door prize. Dress is casual elegant. The 2009 Harvest Hostesses will be in attendance and the Apple Harvest Queen will be chosen. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Apple Harvest line at (860) 276-8461.

Saturday

Fall festival — The 2nd annual Southington High School Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 40 vendors will be showcasing their products. There will be a full lunch menu and drawings, including three hourly drawings from the admission box for gift cards for local shops, as well as a 50/50 cash board. Admission cost is $1. Bottle drive — The Blue Knights Girls’ Volleyball team has scheduled a bottle drive, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, rain or shine. Pasta supper — Boy Scout Troop 67 is sponsoring a pasta supper Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. Cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child ages 3 to 12 and children 2 and under are free. For tickets, contact any member of Troop 67, Ron at (860) 628-9970, or Bruce at (860) 621-3054. Tickets are also available at the door. Middletown Symphonic Band anniversary — The Middletown Symphonic Band celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert and reception Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts , Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any band member, at the door, by calling (860) 342-4363, or through the Web site www.middletownsymphonicband.org. There is no charge for students.

Sunday

Accordion performance — The Connecticut Accordion Association will present Russian accordion virtuoso Alexander Poelev

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The Southington Citizen Friday, September 18, 2009 in concert at Cugino’s Restaurant, 1410 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. Cost is $25 per ticket for preferred seating and a pre-concert buffet, at 1 p.m., or $10 per ticket for only the performance. Preregistration is required for the buffet/concert choice by Sept. 22. For further information and to make reservations, call Marilyn at (203) 272-1202. Bread for Life family outing — Bread for Life will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a family outing at Camp Sloper, 1000 East St., Southington, Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 3 p.m., to acknowledge the good work the organization has done and to collect food donations to help stock the nearly depleted pantry. Admission is nonperishable food items. Suggested amounts of 15 items per family and five items per individual. Celiac potluck dinner — A celiac potluck dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., at Mulberry Gardens, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, with University of Connecticut chef Rob Landolphi. Cost is $5. To register, contact Ann Malafronte at (203) 215-2012 or annie811@sbcglobal.net.

Oct. 1

Thursday

Chamber of Commerce Golf Cup Classic — The 16th annual Southington Chamber of Commerce Golf Cup Classic is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at Hawk’s Landing in Southington. The entry fee is $150 for players. Complimentary lunch will be served at the first tee by seven area restaurants and dinner at the new outdoor pavillion will include a raffle. The shotgun tournament will feature former Boston Red Sox players who have been playing in the event for the past five years, including Luis Tiant, Lee Stang, Steve Crawford, Rick Miller and Bill Campbell, along with former Hartford Whaler Adam Burt. Rich Coppola

of Fox 61 Sports will serve as master of ceremonies and Howie Schwab, of “Stump the Schwab,” will appear. Sponsorships are being accepted at different levels. For more information, call the Chamber at (860) 628-8036.

Friday

Apple Harvest Festival — The 40th annual Apple Harvest Festival opening ceremonies will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m., in downtown Southington. Food vendors and exhibits will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Entertainment on the main stage is the Peter Spink Band. There is no shuttle bus service. Oktoberfest — The Southington Elks Lodge 1669 has scheduled its annual Oktoberfest celebration during the Apple Harvest Festival for Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct.

4, and Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11. Traditional German food and a variety of beer and wine selections are featured.

are featured. Scheduled entertainment for Oct. 3 in the afternoon is Carbon Footprint and the evening band is Crosseyed Cat.

Saturday

Apple Harvest Festival — The 40th annual Apple Harvest Festival will be open Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be an apple pie baking contest, bed race, apple pie and apple fritter eating contests. Evening entertainment on the main stage is the Tinted Blue Band. Oktoberfest — The Southington Elks Lodge 1669 has scheduled its annual Oktoberfest celebration during the Apple Harvest Festival for Saturday, Oct. 3, Sunday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11. Traditional German food and a variety of beer and wine selections

Sunday

Apple Harvest Festival — The 40th annual Apple Harvest Festival will be open Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 7 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Evening entertainment on the main stage is Crossroads. Oktoberfest — The Southington Elks Lodge 1669 has scheduled its annual Oktoberfest celebration during the Apple Harvest Festival for Sunday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11. Traditional German food and a variety of beer and wine selections are featured. Scheduled entertainment for Oct. 4 is The Happening.

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Dinner and fashion show — The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial Auxiliary, has scheduled its annual dinner and fashion show Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by “The World of Fashion.” Cost of dinner and show is $45. For more information and tickets, contact the gift shop at (860) 276-5380 or (860) 276-5026, Southington Athletic Shop at (860) 426-9441, or an auxiliary member.

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INSIDE: Teams fare differently in openers, pages 34 and 38

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Sloper stunner: Boys sweep quad meet, beat state powers in the process; girls hurt by injuries By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen

Photos courtesy of Annie Groom

Top: A group of Southington girls (in white) tries to stave off the opposition. Bottom left: Bryan Wilcox comes out of the shadows and across the finish line to grab second overall Tuesday, Sept. 15. Middle right: The young and the old as senior captain Chris Monteleone (red shoes) and sophomore Miles Groom (long hair) run. Groom finished fifth for SHS. Bottom right: Laura Wilcox (right) and Olivia Hart (left) maneuver through Sloper.

“It’s a real good start to the season,” cross country head coach Rich Niro said after the boys and girls competed in a tough quad match against Newington, Simsbury and Glastonbury, to open things up this past Tuesday. The girls’ team beat conference foe Newington, but fell to expected top 10 state teams Glastonbury, last year’s state and New England champ, and Simsbury, No. 12 in last year’s open. The boys, however, surprised by sweeping the meet, beating all three teams and picking up two conference wins in the process. Simsbury and Glastonbury finished six and seven, respectively, in last year’s Class LL meet, and then Glastonbury finished 12 and Simsbury, 14, in the state open. So what does this mean? “Glastonbury is not a conference meet anymore,” Niro said. “They (Glastonbury) were a, ‘let’s see where we stand on the state level. OK, today we were better than them.’ We’re going to see Simsbury again, we’ll see Hall next week, who should be the top team in our conference - let’s see how we fare against Hall before we get too excited.” While he downplayed the win, Niro definitely got what he hoped from his powerful boys’ team. Bryan Wilcox took second overall, while Zach Albert finished fourth, rookie Tim Brown, seventh, and Bryan McGrane, eighth. “I thought Bryan Wilcox ran real well today, not perfect, but good enough,” Niro said. “Zach Albert is an end of season guy; he’s a cold weather, hilly course guy and that’s not what they’re see-

ing today (Tuesday). “Bryan McGrane did the most training and he’s probably the most fatigued coming out of this summer and I expect him to be the most tired today and he suffered a little bit. Tim Brown is a recent pickup, this was his first race, he’s still learning. He had an ankle injury for half the summer and for him to come out and run as well as he did, that’s a great start.” There is certainly room for improvement, though. “We were a little off what I thought we would need to do to win,” Niro said. “I expected that we would run a little quicker, but it was enough those four guys were up there. Four guys in the top eight against three other good schools is very good.” In the second race of the day, things were a little different for the girls, the immediate issue being a lack of their top runners. Both Amber Cunningham and Kathryn Malinowski were out. It didn’t stop the girls from having a productive race. “I’m real happy,” Niro said. “I wouldn’t say we had perfect races, but to have four girls in the short span where we would only have one last year, that’s a big improvement. “We knew we were outmatched and were going out to have those two teams pull us to good times and I think we did.” One young thought about the team is that a group of 11 freshmen are making an immediate impact and represent a sign of promise for the girls’ team in the future. “I can’t talk enough about how hard they’ve been working,” Niro said of his freshman. “What great kids they are; what positive attitudes they have. They’re happy to be there, they’re excited.

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Knights tame Tigers; so far, Luddy perfect By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen

It was an inauspicious start for the L a d y Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; field hockey team. With a new coach and a group of new players, the expectations were unclear. Then throw in a tough, 2008 state qualifier in Mercy and it looks like an uphill battle. But it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like that. Southington came out of the intermission with a purpose, scored three goals, and held on for a 3-2 opening day win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very nice to have a first win under the belt, that is definitely a plus,â&#x20AC;? rookie head coach Erin Luddy said.

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Blue Knights Scoreboard Cross Country 9/15 Camp Sloper meet Boys: (W) Southington 27, Simsbury 30; (W) Southington 28, Glastonbury 29; (W) Southington 18, Newington 40 Southington finished four in the top eight overall. Brian Wilcox, second, Zach Albert, fourth, Tim Brown, seventh, Bryan McGrane, eighth. Girls: (L) Southington 48, Simsbury 15; (L) Southington 49, Glastonbury 15; (W) Southington 23, Newington 32 Melissa Reid was the top Southington finisher, coming in at 13 overall, followed by Laura Wilcox at 20, Olivia Hart, 21, and Bridget Germain, 22. Outlook: See page 31 Field Hockey 9/15 vs. Mercy (W) 3-2 Colleen Girouard scored two goals, including the game winner, and Prissy Mayoussier scored one as the Knights held off Mercy to win their season opener. First-year goalie Melissa Muraski made 17 saves. Outlook: See page 32 Boys Soccer 9/15 vs. East Hartford (W) 3-1 On the pitch, the boys swatted the Hornets, getting goals from Shane Mosko, Drew Aylett, and Joe Gianatti, all in the first half. They also got seven saves from keeper Bill Queen. Outlook: See page 34

Girls Swimming and Diving 9/15 @ Woodland (L) Outlook: The girls have a six day layoff after their opener, travelling to Bristol Central Tuesday to face one of their tougher opponents. Girls Volleyball 9/15 @ Bunnell (W) 3-1 Katie Byrnes had 12 kills and Rachel Volpe, 20 assists, to lead the way to a seasonopening victory for the Blue Knights. They won by scores of 25-14, 18-25, 25-18, 25-22. Also in the action was Lauren Bauchiero, eight kills, Lexie Broytman, six, Elsie Bernaiche, 13 digs and three aces, and Natasha Carlbert, four kills and four aces. Outlook: A good start for the girls, who are expected to be one of the top teams in the CCC, and after a tough home match in their conference opener against Simsbury this past Wednesday, they will take on Conard in West Hartford, Tuesday. Football Outlook: Season opened Wednesday against a scrappy Hall team. Results as of Wednesday print time

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2009, a whole lot different start than 2008 By Michael Guerrera The Southington Citizen

With one win under their belt, Southington boys’ soccer comes into this afternoon’s home match against Simsbury with a lot running through their heads. “Simsbury is always good,” head coach Dave Yanosy said. “It’s our first conference game; our guys

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Soccer Continued from page 34

Country Continued from page 31

Quote of the Week “We just did a lot of work over the summer and I think on both sides it’s paying off.” -Blue Knights cross country head coach Rich Niro, talking about the off-season regimen, in which many members of the team participated and how it paid immediate dividends in their opening meet.

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Southington Youth Soccer League Results Games on Sept. 13 “B” Division Stingers 2, Blazers 1 Stingers: Janette Wadolowski and Delaney Smick both scored. Annelise D’Abramo and Danielle Germaine were outstanding on offense. Blazers: Emma Topper tallied for the Blazers. Carolyn DelDebbio, Michayla Turner and Kaeley Kostenko were outstanding on offensive end of the field, Catherine Myers and Allyson Kudla were great in the backfield and Lindsay Dzierlatka and Lauren Boucher were outstanding in goal. Earthquakes 2, Pumas 2 Earthquakes: Jack DePaolo-Boisvert and Tyler Salzillo scored the Earthquakes’ goals. Jimmy Iovanna and

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Friday, September 18, 2009 — The Southington Citizen

Blue Knights Week Ahead Girls Soccer 9/22 @ Newington 9/22 vs. Conard Girls Swimming and Diving 9/22 @ Bristol Central 9/25 vs. Bristol Eastern Girls Volleyball 9/21 @ Conard 9/23 @ Northwest Catholic 9/25 @ Maloney Football 9/25 @ Glastonbury

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Southington Blue Knights diver Amanda Mirando executes a forward two-somersault pike at the Woodland meet this past Tuesday, Sept. 15. Sophomore Mirando placed first in diving with a score of 178.30 and also qualified for the Class LL state meet that will take place in November.

The Southington Citizen — Friday, September 18, 2009

Lady Knights, a tough open to the season at Glastonbury By Sarah Gomes The Southington Citizen The Southington Girls Soccer team opened their 2009 campaign

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The 5th annual Memorial Run, a police-escorted motorcycle ride in memory of police officer Peter J. Lavery, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, rain or shine. Registration is from 8 to 9:45 a.m.; ride departs at 10 a.m. from Maguires Sports Bar & Grill, 3573 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. Free food, music by Shark Entertainment and cash bar is available after the ride. All law enforcement supporters are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Residents in musical Southington residents Dorri Mendes and Jackie Willametz will perform in Cheshire Community Theater’s production of “Little Women, The Musical” at Cheshire High School’s Thorp Auditorium on South Main Street in Cheshire. Showtimes are Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. The play, based upon the novel by Louisa May Alcott, follows the lives of the March sisters during the Civil War

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The Southington Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the Apple Harvest Festival bed race Saturday, Oct. 3. The beds will assemble on Center Street at the corner of Main Street, with bed review and judging at 12:30 p.m. Races beginn at 2 p.m. The beds will be reviewed and judged in three categories: most original design, best decorated bed and team and festival theme award. Cash prizes are given to the top three finishes. For a complete set of rules and entry forms visit www.southington.org. Applications are available from the AHF Coordinator Jim Champagne at (860) 2768461, or Len Marcheselle at (860) 621-3792.

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Memorial golf tournament The Hawks Landing Ladies Golf League has scheduled the annual Rally for the Cure Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m. The nine hole tournament is dedicated to Gail DePaolo-Butkus, a longtime member of the league who lost her battle with breast cancer. Golf registration is $75 and includes lunch and a sub-

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The American Legion Auxiliary Kiltonic Unit 72 of Southington will be sponsoring crafters at the American Legion hall, 66 Main St., Southington, during the Apple Harvest Festival, Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If interested, call Beth at (860) 538-3305.

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Fall Festival The 2nd annual Southington High School Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 vendors will be showcasing their products. There will be a full lunch menu and drawings, including hourly drawings as well as a 50/50 cash board. Admis-

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Southington Arts and Crafts Association announces the first programs of the 2009 fall season to be held at the Orchards Community Room, 34 Hobart St., Southington. Demonstrations are open to the public free of charge. Visit www.southingtonartsandcrafts.homestead.com for updated information. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. — Free caricature demonstration by Judy Tourangeau, a self-taught caricaturist who has developed a caricature style that is different from the over exaggerated method. Demonstration follows a 6:30 p.m. members meeting. For more information, call (860) 793-9929. Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. — Jewelry workshop with Marge Muzyczka. Seating is limited. The costs are: necklace $20, bracelet $15 or ear-

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Anyone who has ever wanted to meet Miss America, or the people behind the crown, can block out Sept. 19 and 20 for a special event. Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and Sam Haskell, chairman of the board of the Miss America Organization and a former executive with the William Morris Agency, will make a public appearance on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, Mass. Miss Connecticut Sharalynn Kuziak, of Southington, will also attend the conference. Stam, Haskell, designer Tony Bowls and Patricia Miller, co-founder and copresident of Vera Bradley Designs, are among the special guests. “We are thrilled that Miss America Katie Stam and Sam Haskell will be part of our conference, and are hoping that people from all over will decide to spend the

weekend with us,” said Valerie Clemens, president of the Miss Maine Scholarship Program and conference chairwoman. Clemens and other pageant officials from the New England states decided to sponsor the conference following the publication of Haskell’s book, “Things I Promised My Mother.” Stam will speak from 2 to 2:30 p.m., and Haskell will give the keynote address. Conference participants will get to meet New England area contestants from the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and the 2010 Miss America competition. The contestants will perform in a dinner show at 8:30 p.m. Luis Pabon of Norwich, the executive producer of the Miss Connecticut Pageant, will direct the show. For registration, conference costs and hotel information, call (508) 320-8190.

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Library News Library receives grant The Southington Library and Museum is one of 269 nonprofits to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host a Big Read project between September 2009 and June 2010. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature, with the goal that books will once again be discussed across all age groups, ethnicities and education levels with the same enthusiasm as popular TV shows or movies. Southington chose the detective novel “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett. Activities related to the story line will be scheduled now through June, including a Sam Spade Soiree, Film

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Tang Soo Do A free family Tang Soo Do self-defense demonstration will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Southington Library, 255 Main St., presented by Do. Master Steven Fernandez, of Apple Valley Family Karate. Visit the Web site www.APTSDF.com for more background and history of Tang Soo Do. Registration is required due to limited seating. For more information and to register, visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org, click on the calendar, search

Fall computer classes The Southington Library, 255 Main St., has scheduled the following fall computer classes: Introduction to Excel 2007: Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 p.m. Introduction to Word 2007: Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. Internet Basics: Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. Search Engines: Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. Intermediate Excel: Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Intermediate Word: Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. To register call (860) 628-0947, ext. 5 or visit the Web site www.southingtonlibrary.org.

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The Southington Library, 255 Main St., begins its Big Read celebration of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Maltese Falconâ&#x20AC;? with book discussions centered on the hard-boiled detective series: Thursday, Oct. 8 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Harvestâ&#x20AC;? and Thursday, Nov. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farewell My Lovely.â&#x20AC;? These Tough Guys Do Read events will be held in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ely Room, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The Big Read is presented in partnership with Connecticut Humanities Council and the Friends of the Li-

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The Southington Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following trips. New Hampshire Fall Foliage — Saturday, Oct. 3, from the commuter parking lot. Cost is $100 per person and includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee onboard the M/S Mount Washington, lunch onboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm, and a visit to The Kellerhaus, New Hampshire’s oldest candy and ice cream makers. A tour director will accompany this trip. Montreal — Sunday through Monday, Oct. 10 through 12, from the commuter parking lot. Cost is $370 per person for double; $340 per person for triple or quadruple; $410 for single; $210 per child with two accompanying adults and includes deluxe motor coach transportation, two nights stay at the Hyatt Hotel in Montreal, two full buffet breakfasts and one dinner, tour of Montreal including Place Jacques Cartier and St. Joseph’s Oratory, leisure time for shopping in the Underground or along Ste. Catherine Street, or to the Casino Montreal, and baggage, tax and service. A tour director will accompany this trip. Boston – Do Your Own Thing — Saturday, Oct. 17, from the commuter parking lot. Cost is $50 per person and includes deluxe motor coach transportation, and leisure time for shopping, lunch or sightseeing. A tour director will accompany this trip. Salem, Mass. — Saturday, Oct. 24, from the commuter parking lot. Cost is $60 per person and includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admission to the House of the Seven Gables or the Salem Witch Museum, and leisure time to enjoy the “Haunted Happenings” around Salem. A tour director will accompany this trip.

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Newborn Continued from page 6 it would be best if we brought him to the hospital. As we were driving to the hospital, I said to my husband, “I have a feeling that our lives might change forever today.” Never had a statement been so correct. We arrived at the hospital and were ushered in as if we were royalty. They had been expecting us, but we did not

expect what came next. Mitchell was immediately brought into a room and blood was drawn. Doctors and nurses starting coming in and out of the room and were informing of us of what they were doing, why they were drawing blood, what the results might mean. We did not know what was going on. We felt as if we had been hit by a truck. What was wrong with our beautiful baby boy? We sat in the emergency room and cried at our baby’s bedside.

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They started talking about ammonia levels and possible brain damage, seizures or coma. They told us that he had an ammonia level of 347 and that he was going to be admitted into the pediatric intensive care unit immediately. They began explaining that Mitchell has an extremely rare genetic, metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of one of the enzymes in the urea cycle in the liver — which is responsible for removing ammonia from the blood stream. The ammonia becomes toxic to the body and can travel to the brain through the blood where it causes irreversible brain damage, coma and even death. We were stunned. We were overwhelmed. What did this all mean? Would Mitchell survive this? Words can’t describe the sheer horror that we experienced over the next few days. The first night I was unable to breath. I truly felt as if I could not go on. How would I ever live if my child lost this battle? It was too much to bear. We cried ourselves to sleep at night, if we slept at all. We sat by Mitchell’s bedside and held his tiny hand

in ours and prayed that he would live. We called our family and friends and informed them that Mitchell might die. We called a priest to come and baptize Mitchell. It was an experience that no parent should ever have to go through. Mitchell was so very fortunate to have a wonderful team of doctors and nurses by his side at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, an amazing geneticist, a fantastic dietician, and a phenomenal pediatrician. Mitchell survived and is, today, a thriving 17-month-old baby. However, we know that if it was not for the newborn screening test in Connecticut, Mitchell would probably not be with us today. At approximately eight days old, Mitchell would have, most likely, passed away. It is only because of the newborn screening tests and the fast actions of our team of doctors, that our son is alive. Mitchell will forever have to live with the daily struggles of his disorder and the possibility of developmental and neurological issues that sometimes occur. However, the key word is

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“live.” Our child is alive today because of one very simple test — that is not offered to all children. While Mitchell’s disorder is called rare by some, urea cycle disorders are now estimated to affect as many as 1 in every 10,000 births in the United States. Approximately 400 babies a year are born with a urea cycle disorder; that means one baby every day. Even with the staggering number of children that are found to have detectable disorders, such as Mitchell, not all states offer the comprehensive newborn screening test to families. Disparities in state newborn screening programs mean many children will die suddenly as infants and be declared victims of sudden infant death syndrome, which they are not, or develop brain damage or other severe complications because they are not identified in time for effective treatment. Early detection and treatment can save a child’s life. Mitchell is a wonderful example of this. On April 24, 2008 — one day before Mitchell was born — former President George W. Bush signed into law the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act. This act has standardized newborn screening throughout the states. However, our fight is not over. We must ensure that every child in every state is tested for all detectable disorders. Until then, we must continue to raise awareness regarding this important issue so that no family has to suffer the heartache or tragedy of inadequate screening. We share this information with all of you in the hopes to increase knowledge and understanding of the importance of newborn screening and the lives it can save. For more information on newborn screening visit Mitchell’s Web site, www.mitch.danielsonfamily.org or the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation Web site, www.nucdf.org. Thank you for joining us in our quest to save lives through newborn screening! The life that you save might just be your own baby’s!

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Real Estate Briefs Former resident joins firm Nick Porreillo, formerly of Southington, has joined Essex Mortgage Lenders in Centerbrook as a senior loan Porreillo advisor. He grew up in Southington, was past president of the Southington Rotary, is a Paul Harris Fellow and a current member of the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Rotary Club. He lives with his wife,

Eleanor, in Higganum. Essex Mortgage Lenders provides local service to senior homeowners and their families that are looking for more information about reverse mortgages. For more information, call (877) 7876894.

Telephone book recycling Residents are reminded that old telephone books may be recycled through their regular recycling bins. It is not necessary to bring them to the bin at the AT&T building in downtown Southington. The telephone company can-

not keep up with demand when large numbers of people drop off the books at that site.

Realtor becomes certified mentor Dave Alfano, of RE/MAX Realty, became a Buffini & Company Certified Mentor by attending the RE/MAX Profitable Broker Program, a two-day program that provides the tools needed to facilitate the 100 Days to Greatness course and the Ultimate Agent program. The 100 Days to Greatness teaches the fundamentals of real estate lead generation by referral, helping agents produce a consistent stream of

high-quality leads and referrals. The Ultimate Agent Program focuses on helping RE/MAX 100 Percent Club and Platinum Club agents surpass the $100,000 to $500,000 earnings level. For additional information, contact him at RE/MAX at (860) 426-9268 or via e-mail at davealfano@remax.net.

Streetlights out? Residents who observe a streetlight out are asked to call the engineering department at (860) 276-6231. Connecticut Light and Power Company no longer handles this service for the Town of Southington.

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SOUTHINGTON COMMERCIAL 2800 sq. ft. commercial building being sold as is. Drive in door, steel I beams & environmentally clean. $169,000. Gary Mancino MLS# G526308.

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SOUTHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Agent Approval Date: 9/1/09 Please be advised that the proposed pool within upland review area located at 143 Sheffield Place will pose no greater than a minimal effect upon the wetlands or watercourses on the property. Erosion controls shall be installed to contain all disturbed areas. This notice shall be published at the applicant’s expense in a local newspaper. David Lavallee Southington Environmental Planner/IW Agent LOST & FOUND

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DODGE Grand Caravan EX ‘01 124K, $3,485. Runs great! Please contact Jacob with any further questions (203)464-2487 Meriden, CT

SOUTHINGTON Annual Annelise Ave TAG SALE, Sat. 9/19, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Entire street participates! SOUTHINGTON. Multi Fam. Household goods, furniture, teacher supplies, scrapbooking supplies, kid’s items. Sat 9/19, 8-2, 155 Woodberry Hill Dr. Raindate 9/26

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FORD E150 1999 Sells for $4398. Good car. Call Kris 203-238-9411 Email carnusawanh@nathealthcare.com Negotiable. ASAP.

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LEXUS ES30 2005 46,000 miles, excellent condition. Like new. Original owner. Asking $18,000. Call (860) 302-6586 CHILD HEARTBROKEN! Lost female King Charles Cavalier on Berlin Turnpike area, Meriden/Berlin town line. Answers to Cinderella. Tuesday, Sept 8 around 3pm. Call (203) 3140004 DOG Small white dog with black and grey markings. Maltese mix wearing no collar. Meriden-Bee St/Baldwin Ave vicinity. If found please contact us 203-427-1244

FORD 1995 THUNDERBIRD, red, 6 cyl., 158K mi, recent brake job, $2100. Call 203-213-2874. FORD Contour 1998 Sunroof, wheels, wing, Great. $1950. VW Wolfsberg 2001, 5 speed, Excellent throughout. $4250. Call 203-213-1142

FOUND-CAT in Southington library area 9/12/09. Call 860620-1150 to identify. FOUND-Pair of glasses. Vicinity of Elmwood Dr, Meriden. Call to identify 203-235-0629 LOST kids brown wallet between Sept 4 and Sept 7 in vicinity of Preston and Thorpe Avenues. Contains Lake Compounce seasons pass and other items. Please call 203-440-0737 please leave message

FORD FOCUS 2007 4 Door SE AC/CD player Low Miles, GOOD on gas Excellent condition $11,000.00 Please call 203 317-2252

LOST: Bracelet at Walmart, Wallingford or Crown Village, Meriden. Reward. Please call (203) 630-2250 LOST: Extremely large Maine Coon cat, long-haired, rusty, dark orange and cream color. Early morning, September 11. If you live 1/2 mile or so from the corner of Stagecoach and Wagonwheel roads in Durham, please check your yard sheds, garages and underbrush to see if he might be there. He has had vertigo in the past and may be dizzy and disoriented. Call 860-349-3936.

GMC SIERRA 1996 Extended cab with cap, rack & hitch. 350 V8. 164,000. AC, PW, PDL, car starter, new tires. $2000. 860747-0577 (h) or 860-416-8740 (c)

MERCEDES C320 2005 4matic AWD sedan. Pristine condition. 57,000 road miles, original owner, non-smoker, LOADED... Navigation, sun roof, front/rear side air bags, in car phone, multi CD, leather, new tires, just serviced. $18,500. 203-376-2245 NISSAN Sentra 2000 Black. Good running cond. PW, AC. $3,500 or best offer. Call 203668-0653 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Ciera 1993 AT. AC. AM/FM Cassette. 78k miles. Well maintained. $1800 (203) 237-0067 Ask for Pete. ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111 TO BE SOLD AT DEALER AUCTION on SEPT. 24, 2009 2001 TOYOTA 4T1BG22K01U840204 Statewide Auto Auction 1756 No. Broad St, Meriden, CT DEALERS ONLY

NISSAN FRONTIER LE 2006 Automatic, Grey, King Cab 4X4, Exc. Cond, Trailer Pkg, Bed Extender, A/C, all power, 85K, $16,500 (860)378-0132

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TRUCKS & VANS TOOLBOX for pickup truck over the rail. Good shape. $65. Call 203-238-0090

SPECIAL NOTICES FREE HOME BIBLE STUDIES From Genesis to Revelation in the privacy of your own home. For more information, please call (860) 680-8085 www.hopesouthington.org

FORD Ranger 98 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Blue Air cond. New battery. New brakes. New tires. Dependable. $2500 or best offer. Call 203-317-0360

HONDA ACCORD EX 1994, 152K, good condition, lowered suspension, tinted & clean, AC. $3000 or best offer. Contact Jamar (203) 317-7381

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BOATS & MOTORS 2001 14’ Aluminum fishing boat with 2 swivel seats, trailer and 4 HP gas powered Johnson 2 cycle motor and extras. $2200. Call 203-634-8113 Days or Evenings 203-213-2661 eves.

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BULLDOGS, Chihuahuas, Boxers, Boston Terrier, Yorkies, Beagle Basset Hounds. $250+ Call 860-930-4001 GUINEA PIG CAGE Large. High quality. $25 or best offer. 203-651-9429 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

Friday, September 18, 2009 — The Southington Citizen SOUTHINGTON SOUTHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE AND AGENDA NOTICE AND AGENDA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 14, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, 75 Main Street, Southington, CT Town Hall, 75 Main Street, Southington, CT Regular Meeting Regular Meeting I. Roll Call – Prayer – Flag Salute I. Roll Call – Prayer – Flag Salute II. Minutes II. Minutes III. Councilmanic Communications III. Councilmanic Communications A. Proclamation for Rogers Orchards A. Proclamation for Rogers Orchards B. Proclamation for American Legion B. Proclamation for American Legion C. Proclamation for S.T.E.P.S. C. Proclamation for S.T.E.P.S. D. Bread for Life – Update D. Bread for Life – Update Public Hearing Public Hearing Proposal to modify Building Department Fees Proposal to modify Building Department Fees Regular Meeting (cont’d) Regular Meeting (cont’d) III. Councilmanic Communications (cont’d) III. Councilmanic Communications (cont’d) E. Progress report on former drive-in property E. Progress report on former drive-in property F. Report on School Construction F. Report on School Construction IV. Town Manager’s Report and Communications IV. Town Manager’s Report and Communications A. Bids for Lazy Lane Reclamation A. Bids for Lazy Lane Reclamation B. Bids for Spring Street Reclamation B. Bids for Spring Street Reclamation C. Report of Board of Finance C. Report of Board of Finance D. Status of Rails-to-Trails D. Status of Rails-to-Trails E. Contract for monitoring DePaolo Drive Landfill E. Contract for monitoring DePaolo Drive Landfill F. Resolution for Physical Exercise Grant – ConF. Resolution for Physical Exercise Grant – Contract #2010-0133 - $5,505 tract #2010-0133 - $5,505 G. Vac-All and Laborer Bids G. Vac-All and Laborer Bids H. Petition for sanitary sewers: H. Petition for sanitary sewers: 1. Lazy Lane 1. Lazy Lane 2. Mt. Vernon Rd. #185-276 2. Mt. Vernon Rd. #185-276 3. Mt. Vernon Rd. #396 3. Mt. Vernon Rd. #396 I. Manager Appointments: SEED, 3 members, 4 yr. terms to Aug. 2012 I. Manager Appointments: SEED, 3 members, 4 V. Town Attorney’s Report yr. terms to Aug. 2012 VI. Report of Special Committees V. Town Attorney’s Report A. Bulky Waste Transfer Station Work Group VI. Report of Special Committees VII. Public Communications* A. Bulky Waste Transfer Station Work Group VIII. Old Business VII. Public Communications* A. Award of contract for Lazy Lane VIII. Old Business B. Award of contract for Spring Street A. Award of contract for Lazy Lane B. Award of contract for Spring Street C. Action on report of Board of Finance C. Action on report of Board of Finance D. Award of contract – monitoring DePaolo Drive Landfill D. Award of contract – monitoring DePaolo Drive E. Action on DPH Contract #2010-0133 Landfill F. Award of Vac-All and Laborer bids E. Action on DPH Contract #2010-0133 G. Request for special appropriation for verbatim minutes F. Award of Vac-All and Laborer bids H. Action on sanitary sewer petitions G. Request for special appropriation for verbatim IX. New Business minutes A. Tax Refunds H. Action on sanitary sewer petitions B. Appointments: IX. New Business 1. Fence Committee: 1 member, fill vacancy A. Tax Refunds 2. Board of Ethics: 1 member, 3 yr. term to Aug. 2012 B. Appointments: 3. Board of Ethics Alternates – 2 members, 3 yr. terms to Aug. 2012 1. Fence Committee: 1 member, fill 4. Parking Authority: 1 member, fill vacancy, term to Nov. 2010 vacancy 5. Central Regional Tourism District Board: 1 member, 3 yr. term to Sept. 2012 2. Board of Ethics: 1 member, 3 yr. term to Aug. 2012 X. Miscellaneous 3. Board of Ethics Alternates – 2 members, XI. Adjournment – Executive Session: Real Estate; Litigation-pending legal matters 3 yr. terms to Aug. 2012 *Remarks of any qualified elector or taxpayer (town resident over age 18) shall, in the 4. Parking Authority: 1 member, fill vacancy, discretion of the Chair, be limited to 5 minutes. term to Nov. 2010 Dated: September 10, 2009 5. Central Regional Tourism District Board: TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON 1 member, 3 yr. term to Sept. 2012 John N. Barry, Chairman X. Miscellaneous Town Council XI. Adjournment – Executive Session: Real Estate; Litigation-pending legal matters PETS & LIVESTOCK PETS & LIVESTOCK PETS & LIVESTOCK *Remarks of any qualified elector or taxpayer (town resident over age 18) shall, in the discretion of the Chair, be limited to 5 minutes. HORSE STALLS FOR RENT. 3 HORSE Stalls Now Available in OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG stalls, 12x12 each, available quiet, family-oriented barn Puppies. AKC. Excellent disposiDated: September 10, 2009 with pasture, Middlefield, easy bordering miles of trails in tions. Ready October 21. Taking TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON access, rough board (self Durham. Grass ring & paddeposits. $700. Vet certified. 1st care). Refurbished barn. Each docks, quality feed & care. shots & wormed. (603) 835-8555 John N. Barry, Chairman stall $200/mo. (860) 349-9558 $350/month. (860)978-1726 Town Council

PUBLIC/ LEGAL NOTICES

SOUTHINGTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School auditorium, 385 Pleasant Street, Southington, Connecticut for the following purposes: A. A P P E A L # 5 7 3 0 A , Application of P&P&D, LLC to vary the side yard setback to 29’ where 40’ is required for a proposed office building under Sections 7A00 & 15-04 of the Zoning Regulations, 973 Queen Street & 5 River Street at the intersection of River Street in a B zone. B. A P P E A L # 5 7 3 1 A , Application of The ARC of Southington, Inc. to vary the setback from 20’ to 12’ for a proposed sign under Sections 1302 & 15-04 of the Zoning Regulations, 202 West Main Street a.k.a. 70 Church Street, property of the Town of Southington in an R-12 zone. C. A P P E A L # 5 7 3 2 A , Application of Kevin D. Grant for special exception approval to allow applicant to apply to the State of CT for a restaurant liquor license with outdoor patio under Sections 4-01.32A, 1104 & 15-05 of the Zoning Regulations, 25 Center Street, property of DELTO, LLC in a CB zone. D. A P P E A L # 5 7 3 3 A , Application of RCD, LLC to appeal the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer to issue zoning permit approval for a retail store with some adult products at 228 Queen Street in a Business zone under Sections 219, 4-01.11, 4-03.11 & 15-05 of the Zoning Regulations. Dated this 8th day of September, 2009 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JOSEPH LAPORTE, CHAIRMAN

LOST & FOUND

SOUTHINGTON INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY LEGAL NOTICE At their regular meeting held on September 3, 2009 the Southington Inland Wetlands Agency voted to take the following actions: A. APPROVED – MA #134, Application of Lovley Development, Inc. seeking to amend the Inland Wetlands Map to reflect the findings of Soil Scientist David Lord in association with the development of an Open Space Subdivision. B. APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS – IW #1162, Application of Dean Michanczyk seeking to demolish a building, add to a building, and reconstruct a parking lot within 100’ of the Quinnipiac River. Property located at 120 W. Main Street. C. VOTED TO SEND A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION WITH STIPULATIONS TO PZC – FF #217, Application of Dean Michanczyk seeking to demolish a building, add to a building, and reconstruct a parking lot within 100’ of the Quinnipiac River. Property located at 120 W. Main Street. D. APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS – IW #1163, Application of Lovley Development, Inc. for a 42 lot Open Space Subdivision. Property located at 703 W. Center Street. Dated this 8th day of September, 2009 David J. Lavallee Environmental Planner PETS & LIVESTOCK PURE breed German Shepherd puppies. Parents on premises. Wonderful temperament. Family raised. Long coats, short coats, solid black & black/tan. $500. 203-213-2633 RAGDOLL KITTENS- Blue eyed beauties, rabbit-like fur, TICA registered. SBT. Vet checked. 1st shots. Taking deposits. $550. Please call 860-329-9893

LAWN & GARDEN PETS & LIVESTOCK

PUG PUPPIES - Purebred 1st shots. Parents on premises. Very lovable. Home raised. $850. 203-213-5189 ROLLING Pet carrier 14Wx9Dx 22H. Forest green nylon w/pockets. Never used. $35 203-634-9336

ARIENS self propelled mower. $65. Call 203-634-0457

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS ALUMINUN ladder $30.00. Call 203 440 4348 SHUTTERS, EXTERIOR WOOD. 18x51(8pr), 12x35(1pr). $30 203-379-0619

52 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS TOOL CART 24”W X 32”H X 35 1/2” L. $100. 203-630-3648.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

2 LADDER Back Chairs Excellent Condition! $99 Call 203-907-5224 4 DARK Pine Captain Chairs Good Condition! $99 Call 203-907-5224 4 POST Pink & white Barbie twin bed. $50. (203) 238-9960 COUCH, tan, clean Can deliver. $65 860-682-4435 COUNTRY LR SET- Sofa, loveseat, chair & table. Good condition. $300 or best offer. Call (203) 265-1108 DESK, office 54” 5 drawers Like new. $30. Call 203-237-7174 DORM SIZE kenmore refrigerator. Perfect shape. Black. $90 firm. (203) 235-5491

The Southington Citizen — Friday, September 18, 2009 FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

FREE SOFA W/RECLINERS. HOLE IN 1 CUSHION. 203-2359988 FULL SIZE Mattress and boxspring, $250; Oak Glass top Coffee table, 20”x40”, $30; Foosball table, $300. All in good condition. (203) 634-8717 FULL-SIZE BOX SPRING Good condition. $75. Call 203-238-9394 GE REFRIGERATOR, new $900, 1 yr old, asking $350 or best offer. GE Spacemaker washing machine, reg. $740, 1 yr old. $350/best offer. (203) 440-1024 IKEA “Kullen” Wardrobe with 3 doors. Great condition. Birch veneer. $85. (203) 804-3560

QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER and matching love seat, good condition, white with blue and pink pattern, $525. Call for info 203686-1032 SANYO refrig Excellent condition! $99. Call(203)265-3265 SOFA Good Condition $25. Call 203 868-7802 TV 13in with a/v input. Great picture. Paid $160. Asking $50 Call 203-213-0710 TV Sony Trinitron PIP 32” Great Picture. $99. Call 203-265-5559

LOFT Bed, Twin, Ikea $99 Ladder, instructions, tools included. 203-284-5839 LOVESEAT Double Recliner Queen Sofa Bed. Soft blue fabric. $325. Call (203) 237-9057. Must see. QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM SET Also, Children’s Bunk Bed and All-night wood stove for sale. Good prices. Good condition. Please call (860) 329-5474

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

WHIRLPOOL Accubake system smooth glasstop stove, Whirlpool over the stove microwave. Both in bisque color. Both exc cond. Asking $275. 203-238-0190 WOODEN Swivel chair. Heavy solid wood. Very nice cond! $20 FIRM. (203) 269-9009

GROOVY GIRL Collection. Many dolls, 2 horses, canopy bed, day bed and carriage. $50 or best offer. Excellent condition. Call (203) 235-2784 HAYWARD Pool Sand Filter Almost new. Asking $50. Call 265-8010

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 ADJACENT BURIAL PLOTS at St. Stanislaus Cemetary, Meriden. $800 each. Save $400! Call (603) 476-8299 BRAND new Remnant rug 5’2” x 5’7”. $100 neg. Call 203-440-3063 CRAFTSMEN 16”Scroll saw and table. Used once. $90. Call 203-630-0841 DOONEY pink purse w/matching wallet $40. Call 203-269-9042 FOUR doors with frames and hardware. 36”Wx80”H. $99. 203-265-6841 FREE IRIS BULBS. Please call Russ at 203-237-7806. ROBOSAPIEN With remote, like new. $25. (203) 235-2784

LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. LEAPSTER L-Max with cable, backpack carry case and 4 cartridges. $40 or best offer. Excellent condition. Call (203) 235-2784 LIFT CHAIR Brown vinyl, Good condition. $75 Call 203-265-0487 before 8PM. MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOKS. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $15. 203-235-2784 MOLECULAR hair curler by Richard Caruso. Curls with steam. Never used. Boxed. $50. 203-237-2117

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB 6 person 35 jets 3 pumps w/ all options, full warr, new in wrapper. Cost $7000 Sell $3800. Call 203-988-9915

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

Voice Lessons

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

All Ages and Levels Welcome

COMPUTER Printer. Canon Pixma photo printer; unopened box. $85. 203-288-8790 after 6pm NEW HP deskjet printer. Never used. Black/color. $45 or best offer. Call 203-634-9149

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

Piano Lessons

CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW

ELECTRONICS SUBWOOFER/Harman. Never used $40. Call 203-294-1872

WANTED TO BUY

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing 1-2 ITEMS Act of 1968, revised March Silverware, china, glass, 12, 1989, which makes it furniture, 50’s items, illegal to advertise any whole estates. preference, limitation, or discrimination based on 203-238-3499 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orien$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ tation, handicap, or familial 1 item to entire estate! status or intention to make Call or stop by Frank’s, any such preference, limiSCREENED TOPSOIL, 18 South Orchard St. tation or discrimination; 16YD MINIMUM, DELIVERED Wallingford. and is also subject to the $25 PER YD Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30. CALL 203-272-3166 State of Connecticut Gen203-284-3786 eral Statutes Sections 46aANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or 64c which makes it illegal WOOD, FUEL & an Estate. Estate sale service to advertise any preferHEATING EQUIPMENT provided. Seeking: Meriden- ence, limitation or discrimimade items, lamps, paintings. nation based on race, Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025 creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual FIREWOOD $225 per cord orientation, marital status, delivered. Quick delivery. age, lawful source of All hardwood cut & split . Cash Paid For All Types of income, familial status, or 203-439-1253 anytime. COSTUME JEWELRY physical or mental disabili203-464-0477 ty, or an intention to make CLOTHING any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. FASHION designer clothing. This newspaper will not Size 6-10. Fine conditon. Some D E E ’ S A N T I Q U E S knowingly accept any w/org. price tag. 203-631-2084 advertising for real estate SHAWLS Buying Silverplate, Glass, or for the sale or rental of 6 HAND CROCHETED. Furn, music instruments, residential property which $15/EACH. 203-265-7186 china, art, collectibles. is in violation of these laws. 1 item to estate. SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

203-235-8431

90 LB. Bowflex Select Tech Dumbbells with stand and bench. 1 yr old. Like new. $500. Will include Bowflex Tread Climber for $100. Call (203) 440-4984 BICYCLE New York Giants Child’s Excellent Condition $35.00 Call 203-265-5920

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

PISTOL PERMIT CLASS First class SEPT. 11TH. Call for schedule 860-828-6204. ROLLERBLADES-youth size 1-4 (adjustable). pads incl. $15 203-639-0835 WEIGHT BENCH. Exc Cond. $75 203-376-1684

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANNALEE dolls- Made in USA. Mint condition. Complete membership kits. Holiday items & more. (203) 599-0011 ANTIQUE OAK ENAMEL TOP KITCHEN TABLE, $100.00, 203265-1863

SWORDS BAYONETS Helmets, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Flags, Medals, etc.

203-238-3308

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 STADIUM ANTIQUES & FIREARMS. 45 Mill St, Berlin.

860-828-6204 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 DRUMS 13” tom, 16” floor tom by Stewart, red sparkle, only $100. 203-634-0809. PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS Drums & Percussion, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, Trumpet, Piano, Improvisation. Consultation/First Lesson Free! Exp’d & certified teacher in convenient Kensington loc. Call Bob 860-357-2638 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. Many different instruments offered. Beginners to Advanced. Experienced music teachers. Call Sarah or Mark 203-235-1546 Fall openings available. ZIMMERMAN upright piano. Excellent condition. Walnut finish, beautiful sound. Asking $900. Call 860-828-1165

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN 3BR, 1.5 bath, basmt W/Dhookup, $1200/m+utils. 1m sec. No pets. Avail 9/1. Call 203-631-8421 or 203-440-1303 MIDDLEFIELD 3BR, 2 bath, unfurnished. Plus utilities. Security, refs & background check. $1300/month. Call 860-770-8513

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Clean 2 BR Townhouse. Deck, carport. No pets. Laundry on premises. $825. Sec, last & 1st month req. 203-245-1937 or 203-481-7435 MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR, 3rd flr. Heat & HW incl. $750/mo. Sec & refs. No pets. Call Andrea, Maier Property Management (203) 235-1000 MERIDEN Sunset Ave. Spacious & bright TH 3BR, 1 full 2 half bath, washer & dryer, 2c gar, corner unit, lovely yard. $1275 + util All Star Realty 203-952-1122 MERIDEN- 1BR, sec bldg. No pets. Sec dep-credit check. $800 per month. 203-376-1259 MERIDEN- 2BR, LR, DR, Kit., laundry room, 1 car gar., A/C, no pets, $950/Mo. plus 2 Mos. Sec. 203-235-9214 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED DEBRIS removal of any kind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

DRIVEWAYS

MIDSTATE PAVING DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

GUTTERS

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

JUNK REMOVAL JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 10% off if you mention this ad

PETE IN THE PICKUP DUMPSTERS CROSS ROADS SERVICES 12 yard Rolloff Dumpsters Avail for home or yard cleanups Labor avail. CT Reg#553037. Call 203-627-8750 for estimate.

Roll-Off Dumpsters IF YOU MENTION THIS AD We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817

15 yard roll-off - $350 20 yard roll-off - $450 Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549 All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co. A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

HEATING & COOLING

EXCAVATING DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

ATTORNEYS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, Discrimination, Health Care Denials & General Law. There are Laws to Protect You When Your Rights are Violated. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford. 203-774-4925

Bankruptcy 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

Home Doctor Tiny repairs-Major renovations Custom Carpentry, plumbing, elec, painting. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358

HOMETECH

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

LANDSCAPING 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 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Fall cleanups and snow plowing! Book by Oct. 31 & save 15% on all your landscape needs! Comm/Resid. Top quality work. Lic & fully ins. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.

WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460

GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193

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 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

PAVING

FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060 UNITED FENCE Co. All types of fencing. Lic’d & ins’d. Free est. CT Reg 603790. (203) 634-1113

S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355

HOUSE CLEANING GARAGE DOORS

A2Z

203-235-8180

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

HOUSECLEANING SERVICE with a passion. Fully insured. 860-828-1338 or 860-796-5222 RELIABLE, Trustworthy, thorough. Many long term refs, 17 yrs exp. Kathy (203) 235-5987

Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

PLUMBING

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

CT Reg. #516790

SNOW PLOWING

203-294-9889 Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. POWERWASHING SERVICE Res, Com. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301

Gonzalez Construction

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

POWER WASHING

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

Expert De-Icers Commerical Specialists. Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn

Commercial Plowing Parking lots, condos, industrial. Loader/Salt. www.qlsllc.com Quality Landscaping, LLC. Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

★★★★★★★★

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

203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

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

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

WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.

203-237-7129 203-530-7041 HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991

TREE SERVICES

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

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

Shamock Roofing

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775

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

203-237-4124 an LLC co CALL FOR CRAZY FALL SPECIALS AND Our Pressureless Exterior House Cleaning T H E P O W E R W A S HI NG K I NG S Others Wash — We Clean 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

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O’CONNOR ROOFING

D & G PAVING

HEDGES

Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

Roofs R Us

Over 25yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

MOWING Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients always welcome. Comm /Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877 A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, hedge trimming, dumpster rental, tree shrub, debris removal, #584101. Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638 CROSS ROADS SERVICES Full Service landscaping Co. Hedge trimming, lawn renovation, Bobcat work. #553037. Call 203-627-8750 for estimate.

ROOF CLEANING

Family run 42yrs. EPDM, Siding, seamless gutters, roof repairs. We Beat Any Quote! 203-639-8389 CT #573358

O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

FIDERIO & SONS

203-237-0350

Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

WINDOWS, doors, decks, siding, rubber or shingle roof, kitchen & baths remodeled. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301

SIDING

QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS LLC ‘WE DO EVERYTHING!” Ct Reg# 572776 (203) 671-7415

S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete* Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355

203-237-7129 203-530-7041 Quality Landscaping, LLC

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

Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

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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.

54 APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Quiet country setting near Rte 10 (Minutes from I-691) 1 BR $850, 2 BR $950 both including h/hw. Sec & Ref. No pets. Call Debbie at 860-398-5425

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio apts $650. Heat & HW incl. + sec. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1BR w/bonus rm. 3rd flr, $650. Spacious 4BR, 2nd flr. Eat in kitchen, hdwd flrs, new carpet. $1150. 203-996-9810 MERIDEN - 3 & 4BR APT, 2nd flr, 1 mo. sec. + 1 mo. rent. References, no pets. Section 8 or other programs approved. $1175. (203) 464-6273 MERIDEN - 4 1/2 rooms, 2 1/2 Bedrooms, 3rd floor w/ appl. Off street parking. No pets. $750 plus dep. 203-605-5691. MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 1 BR Remodeled, Beautiful, 2nd Fl. Huge sunny kit., brand new appls, floors & baths. $750+util. No pets. Days 860-635-2266 Eves 860-342-0880 MERIDEN 1st fl 3 furn rooms, $210/wk + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN 2 APARTMENTS 1st FLR- Large 3 BR - $875 3rd FLR- Moderate size 2 BR - $675 West Main St. Off st parking. (203) 668-5132 MERIDEN 2BR, 2nd Flr w/dishwasher. Nice yd. Grove St. $750 + util. Sec 8 approved. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN 2nd Floor. 2BR, 5 RMs. 45 S. Second St. Completely remodeled. Heat & appls incl. Washer hkup. No pets/smoking. $850 & 1 mo sec. 203-841-7591 MERIDEN 3 Bdrm, 2nd fl. No pets. No smoking. Available October 1. Large yard. Recently remodeled! $950/month & 1 month security. Call 203-317-0360 MERIDEN 3 BR LR, DR, Kitchen. 3rd floor. Balcony, storage. Clean. No pets. One month security. $950. 203-440-0751.

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN-1, 2 & 3BR for lease. Great specials! Income restrictions do apply. 203-686-1015

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 3BR Off-st parking. Clean. Freshly painted. New carpet. Move-in condition. $950 +sec. (203) 237-4000 MERIDEN 4RM, 2BR, 2nd Fl. Hdwd fls, off st parking. No pets. $725/mo+sec. 203-639-1634 MERIDEN East Side. 1st Fl. 1 BR. Wall to wall carpet. Stove, refrigerator. WD hookup. 1 car off-st parking. No smoking. $675/mo. No utils. 2 mos sec. No pets. (203) 269-1571 after 6. MERIDEN STUDIOS - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Two 3BR Apartments. Fresh paint & carpet. No pets. $850 & $900. 1 month security. (203) 631-6236 MERIDEN- 1BR 1st flr apt w/ kit/LR combo w/wall to wall carpet/linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/location. $650. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN- 1BR Summer Special $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Offer expires September 31. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 1BR, 2nd flr, 3 rms, small apt. Stove & refrig. Garage avail. No pets. Refs. & sec. dep. $500. (860) 276-0552 MERIDEN- 2BR, 5 Rooms. 1st floor ($895) & 3rd flr 2BR, ($775). Stove and refrig. Storage area. Yard. Off st parking, quiet. Sec req. 860-841-6455. MERIDEN- 3BR Apt, Kitchen, Living rm. Newly renovated. Section 8 approved. 213 Camp St. (917) 833-3478

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 1BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $650, no utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. MERIDEN-1BR apts starting at $705/mo. Heat & HW incld. Sec. Dep. & credit ck req. Call Galleria RE for details 203-671-2223. MERIDEN-1BR, Large Rooms, Large Windows, Off-St-Parking. WD Hookup. Very nice. $650 /mo. 2 mos sec & credit check required. No pets. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-1BRS-Starting @ $665 All appls & hot water incl. 1 & 1 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings Sat’s 9-11am. 203-752-7461 MERIDEN-2BR, 1st fl, 128 Reservoir Ave. Nice area. $875/mo (negotiable)+ utils (oil heat) & sec. Sect. 8 ok. 203-619-2877/203-630-3378

MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. Reduced! $795/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-3BR, 3rd flr. Newly painted. No pets. 2 month sec. $750/month. Also 2BR avail, $800/month. Call 203-464-3083 MERIDEN-3BR, 3rd flr. Off st parking. Newly remodeled. 52 Franklin St. Dead end. $900/mo. Section 8 approved. No pets. Call (203) 641-8483 MERIDEN-Studio apt on busline, downtown, W/W carpet. $600/mo inclds heat & elec. No pets. 203-982-3042 MERIDEN. TWO and 3 Bedroom, nice large modern apartment. $925 plus. Please call Clive 203-886-9902 MERIDEN: 2 BR apt. $800, off st park. Section 8 approved. 110 Colony St. Leave Message 860426-0658 SOUTHINGTON - 5 room, 3BR apt, 2nd flr, off st. parking, no pets. For more information call (860) 621-1165 anytime. SOUTHINGTON 24 High Street, 1st flr, 2 BRs. Stove, refrig, w/d hookups. $875/mo plus util & sec. 203-444-9525 or 203-245-2388 SOUTHINGTON. LARGE 1 BR apt w/appls, lge jacuzzi, w/d hookup in bsmt, utils not included. Near Hospital of Central CT. Avail Oct. 860-621-2693

WALLINGFORD - 1 bedroom, 3rd floor, unique layout, close to town and Route 5, off-street parking, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, trash and water. Security and references. No smoking or pets. Available now. $700 plus utilities. Call 203-269-6391

WALLINGFORD - 2 BR Large rooms, off-street parking. No dogs, 104 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, appliances, central location, $750 a month, 1 month security. No pets. Call 203-317-9824

WALLINGFORD 2BR/5Rm, 1st Floor. Renovated. Wall to wall carpet. Fully Applianced. Quiet in town locale. Utilities not incl. Credit & Ref req. Lease, sec, no pets. $875/month. Negotiable with terms. 203-435-6790 pm

WALLINGFORD 2nd FL, 2BR 1Bath 4RM. HDWD & Tile Kit. Newly Remdl. W/D hkup. New Appl + DW. 2 off-st. Weekly Garb. $975 + util. (203) 213-6829 Avail 10/08.

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WALLINGFORD- 1BR, 3rd flr, Large BR, kit., LR. No pets. Parking avail. $700/month + sec. Call Ed 203-376-0752. WALLINGFORD- So. Cherry St. 2BR, incl. all appls. AC, 10 ft ceilings. Like new - built 2 yrs ago! $1200/mo. 2 mos. sec. Call 203-464-8066 WALLINGFORD-2 BR, 1ST FLR Appliances included, new floors. No smoking/pets. Security, references. $850. Available now! 203-215-9077 WALLINGFORD-2BR, 1st flr, off-st parking. Nice location. $895/mo. Call 203-634-1881 WALLINGFORD-2BR, 1st flr, W/D hookup, carport. No pets. Super Clean! $950/mo + sec dep. Call 203-435-8333

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-2BR, 2nd flr, 1 bath. Near Main St. W/D hookup, off-st parking. $900/mo inclds elec. No pets/smoking. 203-631-5744 WALLINGFORD-4 Rms, newly painted, Hardwood flrs re-done. $800 per month plus utils & sec deposit. No smoking. No pets. 203-269-1426 WALLINGFORD-48 Allen Ave, 1st flr, 4Rm, 2BR, off street parking, coin-op wshr/dryer, $900/mo, 1-1/2month security. Easy access I-91/Merrit Pkwy. Open Oct 1st. 203 430 6896 WLFD- 2BR 2nd flr. Electric incl. Choate vic. Nice yard, off st parking. $850 + sec. Avail. 10/1. 203-640-6308

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2 LG. 1BR apts in small complex, lg. kit, w/d in unit, A/C, off st. parking, convenient location. $900-$950 + utils. Yalesville Area. No dogs. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969 WLFD-2BR TH style end unit. E. side, new carpets, new paint, deck. Pets neg. $925/mo. 1st mo rent, 2mo sec. Credit check. Shawn 203-530-1757 WLFD-2BR, Choate area. W/D hkup. No smoking/pets. Credit check + refs. $950 + utils. Call 203-376-2007 WLFD. 1BR w/stove & refrig including heat & hw. $795. No pets. Lease, sec. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101 WLFD. 2 BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.

ROOMMATES MERIDEN- East side houseshare. Off st. parking. Wireless internet. W & D. $500/mo. (203) 235-4384

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN - Britannia St. Spacious room. Furnished or unfurnished. All utils. Parking. $125 weekly. Call 203-275-5881 MERIDEN - Rooms For Rent $100 per week. All utilities & cable TV included. No drugs or alcohol, Please Call 203-537-6284 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 MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $115 per week plus security.

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690

WALLINGFORD Nortg Plains Industrial Rd. Storage/Manufacturing units. 600-3000SF. Some w/bathrooms. Call for prices. (203) 269-6023 ext 303 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. 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.

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

SOUTHINGTON - Room for rent in home. $125/week, in a good neighborhood. (860) 620-0852 WALLINGFORD Person to share home. $130 per week. No smoking. No drinking. 203-747-1612

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 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! MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. Call MBI 203-671-2223 MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. Call MBI 203-671-2223

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 203-671-2223 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 203-671-2223 YALESVILLE- Prime office space. 1200 sq. ft. 1st flr. Major intersection. Contact Jeff 203269-5703

BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

WLFD E. Side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2BA, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car gar., level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $319,900 Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618

NORTH HAVEN Commercial Office Condo. 1100 SF. Central AC, Alarm. Plenty of parking $750. Karl 203-623-3911

SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE SUN 9/20 Charming renovated 3 br 2 bth 1700 sq ft ranch on level half acre. New kitchen w/granite counters and stainless appliances. Refinished floors, new bathrooms, central air - too much to list - come see it on Sunday 1-3 221 Mount Vernon Road, 203.215.8585

DAWN HOYDILLA BUYERS YOUR $8,000 1ST TIME Homebuyers Credit is Expiring Call Prudential’s Meriden/Wlfd TOP PRODUCER 203-589-1278 or Visit my website at DAWNHOYDILLA.PRUCT.COM FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800-FLA-LAND (3525263) Florida Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker.

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MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591

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MERIDEN- Private rooms, share kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Utilities included. $125/week. Call (203) 435-3529

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

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DURHAM New Price! Country living. Beautiful Colonial. Manicured lawn, 3BRS, 2 1/2 baths, 18 x32 bonus rm, 3car garage, FP, heated pool, utility shed with generator. $505,000. Call Pat Burke (203) 265-5618

NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell With Loft & Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Financing Available 828-247-9966 code 45

MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate

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TEMPORARY RECEPTION Positions for busy Orthopedic office approximately 3 months in duration. Could be longer. We seek an experienced & seasoned professional with at least 3 years front desk experience in a busy medical setting, Orthopaedics a plus. Strong ability to multitask, and superb customer service skills. We are also in need of an appointment scheduler with full knowledge of medical appointment scheduling and insurance requirements for all categories… Salary DOE. Employment@ comcllc.com

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CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available.

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SURE TO PLEASE! $275,000. Newly listed 4 BDRM Raised Ranch on 1/2 acre. Complete w/floored attic for extra storage. Home has 2 fireplaces, 2 full baths, formal DR & oversized 2 car garage. Call Brian Miller (203) 265-5618

CHESHIRE Highly sought after 1st fl unit w/prime parking steps away, 1BR, 1 bath Condo in 55+complex. Quaint wooded area, park-like setting. Close to town, shopping, banks, etc. Heat & hot water in condo fee. A must see. $99,900. Fred 203-272-1234

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ENGINEER Tool & Die Design Looking for person with skills using Solidworks and MasterCAD/CAM for forging corp. Knowledge in estimating product weights and use of (FEM) finite element method a plus. Degree and minimum 5 yrs exp. Send resume to: Personnel The J.J. Ryan Corp FOURSLIDE Established Spring Manufacturer has immediate openings for experienced performance driven Fourslide positions, both SetUp and Operators, on all shifts.

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“Just Listed” Spectacular Townhouse condo in a quiet private location. Features nice kitchen, living room, dining area, 2BRs, 2.1 baths, 1 car garage. Mint! Call Sil Sala for details. Priced right, $199,900.

NO EXPERIENCE NO PROBLEM Entry level customer service reps are now being accepted for interviews. Accepted applicants to begin immediately. Benefits avail, flexible hrs, paid vacations. Full corporate training provided.

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MIDDLETOWN Spacious 2BR 1.5 bath Townhouse in lovely Ridgely. Plenty of space plus a family room. Come see! $159,900. Brian Miller 203-2655618

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Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:

WLFD Multi family near train station-2 family w/store front, easily converted to 3 family with ok from Town of Wallingford. Separate utilities, corner lot. $175,000. Call Brian Miller (203) 265-5618

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT in need of an organized, detailed person to oversee payroll, standard journal entries, bank reconciliations, sales tax filings, etc. Exc salary & benefits! Fax resume to 203-234-1907 www.yale.com/iti Industrial Trucks Inc. 69 Dodge Ave, North Haven

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HUMAN SERVICES Program Instructors FT/PT/ Subs to provide supports to adults w/dev. disabilities in Meriden, Wlfd, New Haven. Prev Human Service exp req. Visit our website www.acordincorporated.com Send resume to: acord1985@sbcglobal.net Fax: 203-269-1980 Mail: ACORD, Inc. 8 Fairfield Blvd Wlfd, CT 06492 or call for application. 203-269-3599 EOE LOCAL HOTEL searching for all positions: Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintenance, General Manager. Hotel experience preferred - send resume to careers@1cusa.com or fax to 678-903-0401. MACHINE OPERATORS Min 3 yr exp for growing Meriden manufacturer. Able to work 2nd & 3rd shift only; fast learner & hard worker with own transportation. Starting $12-$15/hr +benefits. Fax resumes 203-237-2701 or email cpetersen@ accelinternational.com OFFICE CLERK - Data entry exp. a plus. Customer service and ability to multi-task. PT, FT. Please send resume with salary requirements to: The Record-Journal, Box 76P, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450. PET GROOMER Mobile pet grooming service hiring experienced person. Refs. & exc. driving record necessary. www.waggingtails.com PRESTIGIOUS Country Club looking for FT/PT Dining Room Staff & Bartenders. Exp preferred. Good benefits & pay. Wkends a must. Apply in person at The Farms Country Club 180 Cheshire Rd, Wlfd. or email resume to: bobs@farmscc.org RESTAURANT- Line Cook, Server and Host. PT. Apply in person: Time Out Tavern, 100 New Haven Rd, Durham. SALESPERSON Needed for a busy Wallingford dealership. Salary plus commission. Call (203) 284-8989 Fax 203-269-1114 SCREEN PRESS OPERATOR IN CHESHIRE- Must have min 2 yrs exp in same job screening T-shirts. Others need not apply 203-699-9805 Mon 9-1

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WLFD Back on the market and lower price! Earn big $$ when you take over this Filipino store, restaurant, deli. Great Rt. 150 location. Many established clients. $70,000. Maria 203-265-5618

$475-700/week base pay Call today for an interview

860-329-0318 HOMEMAKER/COMPANIONS F/T-P/T, to assist elderly in their homes. Transportation & phone essential. Bilingual applicants encouraged. Call Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care 203-238-1441

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HELP WANTED CLEANERS- Full time for janitorial account in Wallingford area. 7am-3:30pm. Must have own transportation. 1-800-6881707 ext. 6301.

FT/PT Permanent & Temporary positions available. Prefer candidates with nursing home or related experience. Apply in person at: CT Baptist Homes 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT PART TIME Office/Receptionist Call (203) 284-8989 Fax 203-269-1114

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ELLINGTON & SOUTH WINDSOR

SOUTH HARTFORD, WEST HARTFORD, ROCKY HILL & NEWINGTON

20% OFF For churches, schools & non-profit organizations

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OR OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

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VERNON, CT

WETHERSFIELD, CT

458 Tolcottville Rd.

1862 Berlin Tpke.

(860) 872-0090

(860) 563-3000

Prices subject to change without notice. Prices do not include 6% sales tax. Limited delivery area.

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0 YEAR T 2 O H ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSAR Y With the purchase of any Medium 1 or more topping Pizza

For Entire Menu Visit Us At www.peopleschoicepizza.com

$14.99 #6

Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

DRINKS Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Grape, Root Beer & Iced Tea 20 oz. . 1.59

2 Liter .. 2.59

Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

7-7-7 DEAL Three Medium 1-item Pizzas for

Large Cheese Pizza & Large Garden Salad

With the purchase of any 2 Seafood or Italian Dinners

$14.99

$19.99 Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

FREE Medium Cheese Pizza Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

2 Italian Dinners with Salad & Garlic Bread

Large Cheese Pizza, 10 Wings & 12” Garlic Bread w/Cheese

FREE 2 Ltr. Soda

Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

COUPONS Large 2 Topping Pizza $8.99 Good ‘Til 9/30/09 Only

$7.00 Each #7

Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

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Must mention when calling & present when paying. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tax & toppings extra. Exp. 9/30/09.

PSYCHO STICKS $4.99 8 Sticks Of Garlic Parmesan Bread That You’ll Be More Than Crazy About! Served with garlic or marinara sauce.