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Volume 8, Number 19 Plainville’s Only Weekly Newspaper Thursday, May 7, 2009

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A 25-year-old man em-ployed by Plainville Commu-nity Schools as a computert e c h n i c i a nwas arrestedFriday fol-lowing a two-month policei n v e s t i g a -tion.

JonathanM. Zahra, of127 MilfordSt. Ext., Plainville, is facingsexual assault charges as aresult of his interaction withone or more children, whomhe knew, according toPlainville Police Lt. BrianMullins.

Charges include threecounts of sexual assault firstdegree, seven counts of risk

of injury to a minor, and twocounts of sexual assaultfourth degree. Police andschool officials held a pressconference Monday after-noon to update the mediaand public.

Kathleen Binkowski,

Plainville superintendent ofschools, released the follow-ing statement at the pressconference:

As superintendent of the

Zahra

See Charges, page 17

Council ‘courts’probate merger

Readers’ Poll:What business does

Plainville need downtown ?Total votes: 73

A bakery: 13 (18%)A bookstore: 11 (15%)An athletic store: 0 (0%)A gourmet food shop: 2 (3%)A gift store: 0 (0%)Other: 5 (7%)A combination of several

above: 28 (38%)It’s a lost cause: 14 (19%)

InsideCalendar. . . . . . . 22-23Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Health. . . . . . . . . 20-21Marketplace . . . . 37-43Mini Pages . . . . . 35-36Obituaries 14-15, 29-30Opinion . . . . . . . . . . 16Schools . . . . . . . . . 4-6Seniors . . . . . . . . 18-19Sports. . . . . . . . . 25-28

Police charge school employee

Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel

Susan Raff, an investigative reporter with Channel 3 Eyewitness News, reportsMonday in front of the Plainville Police Department following a news conferenceabout the arrest of a school computer technician who is facing numerous chargesincluding sexual assault first degree.Performers in plaid

Photo courtesy of Elaine Wyzga

Maryjane Peluso, Plainville Choral Society’s pi-ano accompanist, center, gathers with the four“Plaids,” from left to right, Peter Peluso, EdWishart, Jim Lawrence and Mike Fox in prepara-tion for “A Trip Through the ’70s,” to be per-formed Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 7:30p.m., at Plainville High School.

By Ken DiMauroThe Plainville Citizen

The Town Council willwait to see how Bristol offi-cials will weigh in on a pro-posal to merge the PlainvilleProbate Court into a largerdistrict with Bristol and per-haps other towns.

Heidi Famiglietti, judge ofthe Plainville Probate Court,recently told the council thestate wants to reorganize thesmaller courts to join withother communities in orderto save money. Officials alsohave encouraged towns toband together before theGeneral Assembly acts.

Plainville has been talkingseparately with three towns,including Bristol, Farming-

ton and Southington.Famiglietti said of the three,Bristol would be the best fitbecause the local probate of-fice at the Municipal Centerwill remain basically intactwith the new probate judgeholding court here severaldays a week. In addition, ifBristol and Plainville join to-gether, the district would besimilar to the towns alreadyin the 31st State SenatorialDistrict.

Bristol officials will dis-cuss the possible mergerMay 12. If the Bristol CityCouncil approves of the par-ticulars, the Plainville coun-cil could vote on the proposalat its May 18 meeting. Even

See Probate, page 17

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Representatives from therecently released motion pic-ture, “The Haunting in Con-necticut,” which is about re-ported paranormal activityat a home in Southington,traveled to Plainville on April24 to do some research for theDVD that will be released lat-er this year.

Actually, Daniel Farrands,producer of the film, and Buz“Danger” Wallack, directorof photography, representingLions Gate Inc., a motion pic-ture company based in SantaMonica, Calif., had come toPlainville to see me and dosome research on the historyof the Meriden Avenue,Southington, home and thenews reports in the 1980s thatstarted the ball rolling andmade the house — a formerfuneral parlor — one of themost famous in Southingtonand central Connecticut.

In the summer of 1988, Iwas a reporter and family liv-ing editor for The Observerin Southington. At the time, I

Citizen photo by Christine Nadeau

Buz “Danger” Wallack, left, and Daniel Farrands, cen-ter, film crew with “The Haunting in Connecticut,” in-terview Ken DiMauro for the special DVD. Back in1988, DiMauro wrote about the reported hauntedhouse, interviewed the family that lived there andspent several hours in the house.

also served as municipal his-torian for Southington,which I did from 1987 to ’97.

Three staffers from the pa-per — Jeanne Starmack, edi-tor-in-chief, Paul Doherty,photographer, and myself —

went to the house to inter-view the Snedeker family,who said there were ghostlyand demonic goings on insidethe house. The three of us

See Haunt, page 17

Letter carriers gear up for food driveOn Saturday, May 9, letter carriers in more

than 10,000 cities and towns across America,and throughout Connecticut, will delivermuch more than mail when they walk anddrive along their postal routes. They also willcollect the generosity of their postal cus-tomers participating in the 17th annualStamp Out Hunger National Food Drive – thelargest one-day food drive in the nation andprobably the world.

Each year, Plainville postal carriers pickup donated food from homes and deliver it tothe Plainville Community Food Pantry. Theitems needed are as follows: food items — ap-plesauce, canned potatoes, canned breast ofchicken, instant coffee regular, breadcrumbs, juice boxes, canned fruits, vegetableoil, ketchup, strawberry jelly or jam, granolabars; non-food items — all cleaning supplies,quart and gallon baggies, bleach, fabric sof-tener, size 5 and 6 diapers, baby wipes,Kleenex, paper napkins, individual wrappedtoilet tissue, individual wrapped paper tow-els, maxi pads, tampons, laundry detergentand paper napkins.

The effort by letter carriers representedby the National Association of Letter Carri-ers with the help of rural letter carriers, oth-er postal employees and other volunteers —has resulted in delivery of nearly one billionpounds of donations to community foodbanks and pantries over the past 16 years.

“In these difficult economic times, hungeris an issue that must be addressed in everycommunity across our country,” saidWilliam H. Young, president of the NationalLetter Carriers Association. “We see it dailyout on our routes. That’s why now more thanever before we need everybody’s help to makea real difference.”

Food items should be in non-breakablecontainers, such as boxes and cans. Local let-ter carriers can then collect donations anddeliver them to local pantries, shelters andfood banks.

“This drive is a tradition entering its 17thyear of success and has become the largestone-day food drive in the country,” said Post-master General John E. Potter. “Our employ-ees will further demonstrate their powerfulreach into each of their communities andhow our assistance helps those in need.”

More than 36 million Americans live infood insecure households, and approximate-ly one in every three of these Americans is achild, according to the U.S. Department ofAgriculture. Additionally, a recent surveyconducted of Feeding America food bankmembers reported a 30 percent increase inrequests for emergency food assistance.

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Robert A. Benedict, 27, ofBethany, charged with illegalpossession of oxycontin andsuboxone, and illegal posses-sion of drug paraphernalia

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Tommaso Perugini Jr., 28,of Oakville, charged with il-legal possession of oxycon-tin, illegal possession of mar-ijuana, and illegal possessionof drug paraphernalia

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end charged three additionalmotorists with driving whileintoxicated

The following is a list of ar-rests:

Richard A. Harris, 60, ofNewtown, charged with driv-ing while intoxicated

Brian D. Karwowski, 25, ofPlainville, charged with driv-ing while intoxicated

David J. Bouchard, 43, ofBristol, charged with drivingwhile intoxicated

Tommaso Perugini Jr., 28,of Oakville, charged withdriving while intoxicated

Paul J. Butler, 61, of Bris-tol, charged with drivingwhile intoxicated

Matthew C. Wodecki, 25, ofSouthington, charged withdriving while intoxicated

Leobardo Francisco-Perez,30, of Plainville, chargedwith driving while intoxicat-ed

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Repairing most of the roofat Wheeler School has begunand will continue well intothe summer months, accord-ing to Richard Carmelich III,business manager for theschools.

The problematic 20-year-old roof has been leaking.The town has put away$150,000, more than half ofthe estimated $265,000 it willcost to repair the roof. Origi-nally, it was estimated thatthe roof project would cost$300,000, but more of the roofwill be fixed for less moneybecause more bang for thebuck will be able to be ob-tained.

Carmelich told the schoolboard on April 13 that theproject was due to start theweek of April 20-24. KaestleBoos of New Britain is the ar-chitect, while MDM Co. inConnecticut is the generalcontractor. Carmelich saidthe project will be finishedduring the summer. Officialssaid the town would provideabout $150,000 for the repairsand the state will kick in therest. The money came fromthe town rainy day fund.

Wheeler School, located at15 Cleveland Memorial Drive,was opened in 1952 and wasrenovated in the mid-1980s.Officials said once the re-pairs are made, the roofshouldn’t have to be doneagain for many years.

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U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment andToffolon School students and teachers participate in flag-raising ceremonyApril 28 at the school on Northwest Drive. U.S., Connecticut and ToffolonSchool were flown for the first time in front of the renovated school.

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In an effort to make it pos-sible for students to have thesame extracurricular oppor-tunities as their predeces-sors, educators, town offi-cials and parents are examin-ing ways to investigate possi-ble funding sources for theschool district.

The public is invited to getinvolved and attend the Com-munity Forum on Alterna-tive Funding Sources Tues-day, May 12, 7:30 p.m., at theMiddle School of Plainville,150 Northwest Drive.

“We’d like to see all peopleinvolved, not just parents ofschool children,” said LisaCaron, mother of three stu-dents and member of the Al-ternative Funding Commit-

tee. “We can get ideas fromthe community.”

As part of the preliminaryresearch, Plainville parentsof students in grades fivethrough 12 were asked to takean online survey about the“pay-to-participate” and ac-tivity fees proposals. A sec-ond survey was more de-tailed as to the fees parentswere willing to pay.

Questions included, “Someschool districts have a ‘pay-to-participate’ fee in order tohelp pay the cost of inter-scholastic sports. Please indi-cate if your child would takepart in interscholastic sportsbased upon a ‘pay-to-partici-pate’ fee of less than $50 persport; between $50 and $100

The annual PlainvilleCommunity Schools town-wide art show will onceagain be held at thePlainville Public Library, 566 to 8 p.m. The public is invit-ed.

The show reflects artworkfrom students in kinder-

garten through 12th gradefrom all five schools inPlainville. The show wasmoved from the PlainvilleHigh School gymnasium tothe public library severalyears ago, as one of the many

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per sport; between $100 and$200 per sport; more than$200 per sport; my childwould not take part in inter-scholastic sports if a ‘pay-to-participate’ fee were institut-ed; my child does not takepart in interscholasticsports, regardless of fees.”

About 200 responses werereceived, according to DavidTelesca, assistant superin-

tendent of Plainville schools.Results have been compiledand analyzed, and findingswill be released at the forum.Alternative funding sourcesbeing discussed include edu-cation foundations, the roleof advertising in school dis-tricts, adopt-a-school oradopt-a-classroom programs,corporate sponsorships,Web-based marketing,grants and additionalfundraising options. Fund-ing may also be soughtthrough grants provided byarea foundations.

Alternative funding will

ForumContinued from page 5

never take completely com-pensate for the budget cutsbut offset costs, Caron said.Even a small amount couldpay for team equipment,coach stipends or busing.The need is not just sports-related but affects other ar-eas such as clubs, she said.She understands that it istough economy for manypeople. “In these times,everyone is taking a cutsomewhere,” she said.

In the all-day budget voteheld April 28, voters ap-proved a combined schoolsand general governmentbudget for 2009-10 of$52,356,292. The schools’ partof the budget is $32,446,447.The adjusted financial planis a .054-percent increase.

Originally, the school boardsought a 3.75-percent in-crease, but the council de-creased the budget by$1,036,541.

Serving on the committeein addition to Telesca andCaron are Becky Tyrrell,Plainville Board of Educa-tion chairwoman; MatthewGuarino, Middle School ofPlainville principal; and par-ents Sharon Spinelli, Jen-dayi Scott-Covington, Rox-anne Lindgren, Cindy Osleand Frank Christiansen.

“I’m very impressed bythe commitment of the com-munity members who havetaken part in the AlternativeFunding Committee,”Telesca said.

“We have had very

thoughtful discussionsabout how to fund programsduring these difficult eco-nomic times, and haveworked hard to solicit feed-back from our parents dur-ing our committee work.

“I’m optimistic that we’llhave a similar level of enthu-siasm and input during ourpublic forum, and am hope-ful that we’ll have a largeturnout,” Telesca said.

“I am pleased that thiscommittee has followed aneducational process to gath-er information and providedirection on this issue. Thecommunity forum is the nextstep to open up the processand we hope many folks inthe community will join us,”Tyrrell said.

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Applications are nowavailable at Plainville HighSchool, 47 Robert HolcombWay, for the Thomas L. Wa-zorko Scholarship. The$1,000 scholarship is award-

ed in memory of longtimeboard member and commu-nity leader. Applicants mustbe graduating PlainvilleHigh School seniors whoplan to attend a two or fouryear college to pursue a de-gree in finance or education.Applicants must have playeda high school interscholasticsport and/or been a memberof the high school band for atleast two years, and have arecord of community/volun-teer services for the past fouryears. Applications must be

submitted by June 1.

Spring concert, open house

Plainville High School, 47Robert Holcomb Way, willpresent a Spring Concert onTuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.in the Mel Perry Auditori-um. The concert band,women’s choir, swing-unlim-ited, jazz band and chamberchoir will perform.

There is a suggested dona-tion of $3.

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Citizen photo by Ken DiMauro

The Industrial Supply Co. has relocated to Plainville inthe former Ideal Machinery & Supply Co. building at109 E. Main St. and has hired several longtime IdealMachinery employees, including Arthur Hoerle, right,and Laurie Piendak, left. Pictured with them is DarrylCheney, an official with the new firm.

By Ken DiMauroThe Plainville Citizen

Earlier this year, many as-pects of Arthur B. Hoerle’slife had changed consider-ably. A lifelong Plainville res-ident, he had sold his houseand moved to Rocky Hill. Hisfamily’s business, the IdealMachinery & Supply Co., lo-cated at 109 E. Main St.,which was about to mark its90th anniversary, was closingup shop and going out ofbusiness. Hoerle was presi-dent of the local firm. In ad-dition, he resigned from thePlainville Board of Educa-tion because he was movingout of town.

Hoerle said April 30 thatmuch of his life had calmed.Industrial Supply Co. whichhad an office in South Wind-sor, a business very similarto Ideal Machinery & Supply,

has relocated to Plainville,hired several of Ideal’s for-mer employees, and is rent-ing the former Ideal building.

“Things are looking up,”he said, adding that Industri-al Supply Co., which hasheadquarters in Terra Haute,Ind., has hired four of Ideal’sformer employees. The com-pany offers much of the sameindustrial products that Idealdid, including those for cut-ting and grinding.

Hoerle said Don Ireland,owner of Industrial SupplyCo., traveled to Plainville tosee the building and meetwith the prospective employ-ees before the deal was made.He said Ireland hired peoplewho are very familiar withthe product line and the Con-necticut territory. Moreover,Plainville is centrally locatedin the state. Currently, thecompany has seven employ-

ees in Plainville. Hoerle said his father, Cad-

well “Caddy” Hoerle, isthrilled Industrial Supply Co.has relocated its South Wind-sor office to Plainville andhas hired several of Ideal’semployees. The older Hoerle,whose father and grandfa-ther helped establish IdealMachinery & Supply in 1919,worked for the Plainvillefirm for many years.

However, Art Hoerle’s sis-ter, Signe Guzzo, who wassecretary-treasurer for thefamily business for manyyears, now operates the TruColours full-service salon at92 Whiting St.

Art Hoerle said he wantedto remain active in Plainville.He misses being on the schoolboard, but recently was elect-ed to the board of directors ofthe Main Street CommunityFoundation.


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MomFor all you do for us,a simple wish of love,

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Mother’s Day Weekend EventsMother’s Daycards at church

The CongregationalChurch of Plainville, 130 W.

Main St., is selling $5 Moth-er’s Day cards. Each card en-ables Church World Serviceto be able to give a wool blan-ket to someone in need.

grounds, 6:30to 8 a.m.;b i r d e r s ’breakfast, 8to 9 a.m.;breakfast is$8 per personand reserva-tions re-quired. ToRSVP, call Brian at (203) 869-5272, ext. 221. 9:30 a.m., Voices

for the Birds Tour, 9:30 to10:30 a.m., with BridgetStutchbury, author of “Si-lence of the Songbirds.”

The program with Sibleywill be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.featuring a reception fol-lowed by a presentation. Sib-ley has published severalbooks, “The Sibley Guide toBirds,” “The Sibley Guide toBird Life and Behavior” and“The Sibley Guide to Trees,”to be released in August. Re-freshments will be served.Tickets are $20 and reserva-tions must be made with Jeff,at (203) 869-5272, ext. 239.

For information, call (203)869-5272 or visit www.green-wich.audubon.org.

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New Citizen Mother’s Daybreakfast

The Southington ElksLodge, 114 Main St.,Southington, has scheduled aMother’s Day breakfast, Sun-day, May 10, from 9 a.m. tonoon. The menu includesscrambled eggs, bacon,sausage, potatoes, waffles,coffee and juice.

The cost is $6 per personand there is no charge forchildren under 2. Tickets areavailable at the lodge taproom from 4 to 8 p.m., sevendays a week.

For more information, call(860) 628-6682.

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The Methodist Youth Fel-lowship group of PlainvilleUnited Methodist Church, 56Red Stone Hill, will have thethird annual Mother’s Day

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den Club of Southington willoffer a plant sale Saturday,May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at theCalendar House, 388 PleasantSt., Southington, indoorsrain or shine. The sale fea-tures indoor and outdoorplants grown by club mem-bers. Prices begin at $1 plusbaked goodies, coffee, crafts,a variety tag sale, and a raffleof merchant certificates andbaskets. People are urged tobring bags or boxes to trans-port the plants and othermerchandise.

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The Imagine Nation Muse-um, located at 1 Pleasant St.in Bristol, is having on Moth-ers Day, Sunday, May 10, aspecial craft in the ImagineThat Exhibit for mothers andchildren. Mothers will alsoreceive free admission thatday. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Lady of MercyChurch breakfast

An all-you-can-eat monthlybreakfast is held on the sec-ond Sunday of every month,from 8 to 11 a.m., at Our Ladyof Mercy Church Parish Cen-ter, 19 S. Canal St. The choiceof menu is juice, eggs, West-ern eggs, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, Texas french toast,bagels, doughnuts and coffee.The next breakfast will beheld Sunday, May 10. Dona-tion is $4 adults and $1 chil-dren. Children under 6 arefree. The public is welcome.

Mother’s Day Warbler Walk

The Mother’s Day WarblerWalk will be held Sunday,May 10, 7 a.m., at the Hill-Stead Museum, 35 MountainRoad, Farmington. The en-tire family is welcome to thisHill-Stead spring migrationfavorite. Warblers, flycatch-ers, vireos and other song-birds are flocking throughNew England in early May,and Hill-Stead is a stopping-off point for them. Estate nat-uralist Diane Tucker offersexpert commentary. Binocu-lars recommended. Admis-sion is $3 members, $5 mem-bers-to-be. No need to regis-ter. For more information,call (860) 677-4787 or visit theWeb site www.hillstead.org.

American artmuseum concert

New Britain Museum ofAmerican Art. 56 LexingtonSt., New Britain, will have aconcert by the WorthingtonTrio Sunday, May 10, 3 to 4p.m. This event is free tomothers .

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Michael OlesakMichael S. Olesak, 78, of

Meriden, beloved husband ofSally (Oblon) Olesak, died onApril 24, 2009 at MidStateMedical Center, Meriden.

He was born Jan. 20, 1931,in New Britain, the son of thelate Joseph and Mary(Zamko) Olesak. A longtimeresident of Meriden, he was aparishioner of St. StanislausChurch, Meriden. He proudlyserved in the U.S. Navy dur-ing the Korean War. He wasemployed as a plumber andworked for Plumbers Local777 until his retirement in1993. He was a member of theSlovak Society of NewBritain. During retirement,he kept busy being a “jack ofall trades.” He was willing tohelp anyone who needed hisskills, many of them bring-ing over their broken itemsfor him to make new again.He loved tinkering in his gar-den and workshop. He was aloving, devoted husband, un-cle and friend. He touched thelives of all who knew him. Hewill be remembered for hiscompassion and ability to al-ways make people smile.

He is survived by hisbrother, Frank Olesak, ofNew Britain; brothers-in-law,Frank Uryga, of Plainville,John Simmeck, of Meriden,Ted Oblon, of Meriden; sis-ters-in-law, Marie Olesak, ofBurlington, Henrietta Clem-entel, of Meriden, and GeneWalczak and her husband,Tony, of Meriden; and niecesand nephews. He was prede-ceased by his three sisters,Betty Uryga, Helen LeVesqueand Ann Simmeck; brothers,Andrew Olesak and Paul Ole-sak; brothers-in-law, RolandClementel and Samuel Ozycz;and sisters-in-law, JosephineOlesak, Doris Olesak, JuliaOzycz and Irene Oblon.

The funeral was held onApril 28, 2009, at the Stempi-en Funeral Home, followedby a Mass at St. StanislausChurch. Burial with militaryhonors was in St. StanislausCemetery. Memorial dona-tions may be made to St.Stanislaus Church, 82 AkronSt., Meriden CT 06450.

Obituaries

More obituaries on pages 15, 29-30

Church observes prayer dayFaith Bible Church, 168 Unionville Ave., Plainville, is ob-

serving the National Day of Prayer, today, May 7, with a spe-cial event from 6 to 7 p.m. The observance will begin with anintroduction to the National Day of Prayer, followed by scrip-ture reading, and specific prayers for the nation, leaders, gov-ernment, media, schools and education, community ser-vants, economy, churches and other issues, according to theRev. Jim Caron, pastor of Faith Bible Church.

National Day of Prayer had first been suggested by the firstContentinental Congress in 1775 and later by President Abra-ham Lincoln. The day was established by U.S. Congress as anannual event in 1952, signed into law by President Harry Tru-man. For more information, call Caron at (860) 247-5209 or e-mail [email protected].

Ladies Guild plans eventThe Ladies Guild at Grace Lutheran Church, 222 Farming-

ton Ave., will have a tag, bake and plant sale Saturday, May 16,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (860) 747-5191.

What runs through yourheart and head over and over,as you toss and turn?

What celebrations have youhad of late?

What are the moments late-ly, for which you are grateful?

Parishioners at Church ofOur Saviour want to receiveyour prayer requests- theneeds, desires, thanksgiv-ings, concerns, losses andtroubles…and lift them toGod.

On two Saturdays thisspring, May 9 and June 13,members of Church of ourSaviour, Episcopal, will bestationed at Gnazzo’s FoodCenter to collect prayer re-quests. Written on smallslips of paper, these ‘Prayersof Plainville’ will be foldedinto the Prayers of the Peo-ple on the next day in thechurch service. While namescan be used in the subject ofthe prayers, the name of theperson offering the prayerwill be confidential.

‘We started doing this two

years ago at the Balloon Fes-tival, and got wonderful re-sults,” said the Rev. AudreyScanlan, rector of Our Sav-iour. “ People carry so mucharound in their hearts. Weare honored to receive theseprayer requests and lift themto God for God’s blessing.”

The group will be at Gnaz-zos from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. on the two appointedSaturdays. They are not sell-ing anything nor is their aimto convert unsuspectingshoppers. “We just want to beof service to those who maynot have a church… or whowant some support in theirprayer life,” said Scanlan.

Church of Our Saviour islocated at 115 W. Main Streetin Plainville.Regular Sundayworship is at 10:30 AM. Thereis also a noon service onWednesdays, and “OpenDoors- Come in for Respite”time with music and medita-tion on Wednesdays and Fri-day afternoons. For informa-tion, call (860) 747-3109.

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ObituariesStanley Chase

Stanley H. Chase, 81, ofNew Britain, husband ofBonnie (Gardner) Chase,died on April25, 2009, athis home.

He wasborn in Per-ham, Maine,he had beena NewBritain resi-dent since1959. A U.S. Army veteran, heserved during the KoreanConflict. He was employed atPlainville Stadium for 18years, and also as a tool anddie maker for the StanleyWorks for 28 years, retiringin 1989.

Besides his wife, he is sur-vived by a stepson, JamieTirado Jr., of New Britain;two stepdaughters, Jenniferand Jessica Tirado, both ofNew Britain; a sister, MarionMartens and her husband,Walter, of North Carolina;five step-grandchildren; twonieces, Loretta Nelson andLorraine Gallagher; and anephew, Lloyd Chase. He waspredeceased by his first wife,Anna (Maier) Chase, whopassed away in 1995.

The funeral was held onApril 29, 2009, at Carlson Fu-neral Home, New Britain.

Burial with military honorsfollowed in Fairview Ceme-tery. Memorial donationsmay be made to Vitas Hos-pice, 255 Pitkin St., East Hart-ford, CT 06108.

Mary SwitajewskiMary (Marut) Switajews-

ki, 82, of Kensington, diedpeacefully on April 25, 2009,surrounded by her family inthe comfort of her home. Shewas the beloved wife ofJoseph Switajewski for 62years.

She was born March 17,1927, daughter of the lateMarcin and Katarzyna (Sus-ka) Marut. She was born andraised in New Britain andhad been a Kensington resi-dent since 1954. She retiredfrom Peter Paul Electronics,New Britain, and was an avidbingo player throughout theyears. She was a member ofSt. Paul Church, Kensington,and had been a member ofSacred Heart Church, NewBritain.

A loving and devoted moth-er, she leaves two sons,Richard J. Wilson, of Kens-ington, and Anthony Swita-jewski and his wife, Robin, ofPlainville; a sister, DorothyGworek, of New Britain; andseveral nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by abrother, Henry Marut.

The funeral was held onApril 28, 2009, at the BurrittHill Funeral Home, followedby a Mass at St. Paul Church,Kensington, with hernephew, the Rev. George F.Ziezulewicz, and the Rev.Martin Kobos co-celebratingthe Mass. Interment was inSacred Heart Cemetery.

Rose Ross Rose (Sorensen) Ross, 94, of

Plainville, formerly of Bris-tol, died peacefully on April26, 2009, surrounded by herfamily. She isnow reunitedafter 35 yearswith herbeloved hus-band, JamesJ. Ross Sr.

She wasborn Sept. 12,1914 in Bristol, one of sevenchildren to the late James Ed-ward and Rose (Green)Sorensen. Raised in Bristol,she moved to Plainville fol-lowing her marriage toJames, where they raisedtheir three children. She wasemployed for more than 30years at Keeney Manufactur-ing. A devoted mother andgrandmother, she centeredher life around her family.With her quiet, yet sternmanner, she instilled in themthe importance of family,

hard work, and to always berespectful of others. Shelived her life with great inde-pendence, and leaves a legacyof strength, elegance andgenerosity.

She is survived by her lov-ing children, Janet Watkins,of Bristol, Barbara Bartonand her husband, David, ofBristol, and James J. Ross Jr.and his wife, Cynthia, ofPlainville; her grandchil-dren, John Ross and his wife,Paige, Janet Vidal and herhusband, Christopher, ScottRoss and his wife, Dana, andJodi York and her husband,Ronald; her great-grandchil-dren, Zachary Watkins,James Ross, Joseph York,Kyle Ross, Brianna and ClintYork, all who brought hergreat joy; her sister, JanetSorensen; and many niecesand nephews. She was prede-

ceased by her son-in-law,Joseph Watkins; her broth-ers, James, Raymond,Charles and JosephSorensen; and her sister, RitaZagurski. The family extendstheir deepest appreciation tothe staff in Annex atPlainville Health Care Cen-ter, and her dear friend andhairdresser, Henry, for theircompassionate care.

The funeral was held onApril 30, 2009, at Bailey Fu-neral Home, followed by aMass at St. Matthew Church.Committal services followedat St. Joseph Cemetery.Memorial donations may bemade to the Plainville FireCompany Scholarship Fund,77 W. Main St., Plainville, CT06062 or Plainville HealthCare Center RecreationFund, 269 Farmington Ave.,Plainville, CT 06062.

CitizenOpinion The Plainville CitizenThursday, May 7, 2009

Letters to the EditorSightSaver Days successfulTo the editor:

On behalf of all the members of the Plainville Lions Club,I want to express our sincere appreciation to all who sup-ported us in our annual SightSaver Days in April.

This year’s contributions were in excess of $730. One hun-dred percent of the monetary contributions go towards thestudy of eye diseases and preventative blindness, the train-ing of medical specialists, and the provision of eye-relatedservices. The development of Timolal for the treatment ofglaucoma was a product of SightSaver Days funding.

We wish to thank the residents of Plainville and all whogave so generously. We also thank the following local busi-nesses for allowing us to use their sites: Gnazzo Food Center,Plainville Post Office, and CVS Pharmacy.

Again, our sincere gratitude.Michael Blanchard

PlantsvilleThe writer is the chairman of Plainville Lions Club Sight-

Saver Days and several other Lions Club committees.

Bob Dornfried

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Government MeetingsThursday, May 7

Bicycle Friendly Committee, MunicipalCenter, 7:30 p.m.

Insurance Commission, Municipal Center,7 p.m.

Senior Citizens Committee, Senior Center,noon.

Monday, May 11Board of Education, Plainville High

School auditorium, 7 p.m.Veterans Council, Municipal Center, 7 p.m.Zoning Board of Appeals, Municipal Cen-

ter, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 12

Capital Projects Building Committee, li-brary, 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Beautification, Municipal Cen-ter, 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning, Municipal Center,7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13Conservation Commission, Municipal

Center, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 14

Clean Energy Task Force, Municipal Cen-ter, 7 p.m.

Recreation and Park Board, 50 Whiting St.,7 p.m.

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Mr. Butler makes a donation during the Plainville Li-ons Club’s Sightsaver Days held in April. Thankinghim are Joanne Foohey and William Gaughan, LionsClub members.

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Plainville Community SchoolDistrict, I appreciate the op-portunity to address the com-munity’s concerns regardingthe recent arrest of a districtemployee.

Several weeks ago, thePlainville Police Departmentinformed me they were inves-tigating allegations of possi-ble sexual assault charges in-volving one of the district’scomputer technicians,Jonathan Zahra. The allega-tions stemmed from incidentsthat allegedly occurred be-tween July and September of2008.

The moment the investiga-tion was brought to our atten-tion, Mr. Zahra was immedi-ately placed on administra-tive leave. He has not been al-lowed on school district prem-ises since the investigationcame to light.

I have also been assured byinvestigators that at thispoint none of the inappropri-ate behavior took place onschool property.

Mr. Zahra has been an em-ployee of the Plainville Com-munity School District since2006, first as a part-time com-puter technician, and then asa full-time employee in 2007.There have never been anydisciplinary actions takenagainst Mr. Zahra until thistime.

We have been workingclosely with the Plainville Po-lice Department and at theirrequest, leave all investiga-tive matters in their hands.

This is an unfortunate anddisturbing situation and wewill continue to work closelywith law enforcement officialsand will continue to maintainopen communication with

our parents, staff, and entireschool community as this in-vestigation continues.

Many parents learnedabout the charges when theyreceived the following e-mailfrom Binkowski Friday af-ternoon:

Dear Parent / Guardian,As Superintendent of

Plainville CommunitySchools, I received informa-tion late this afternoon fromthe Plainville Police Depart-ment that an arrest warrantwas issued today for a com-puter technician who was anemployee of the district, andhe has been taken into cus-tody for alleged sexual as-sault incidences. Law enforce-ment officials have told methat the alleged incidences didnot occur on Plainville schoolproperty. Regardless, whenthe allegations of misappro-priate behavior were broughtto my attention approximate-ly four weeks ago, this em-ployee was immediatelyplaced on administrativeleave.

Please be assured that thesafety and well being of ourschool district community re-mains our top priority.Should you have any addi-tional questions or concerns,please contact me at (860) 793-3200.

Sincerely,Dr. Kathleen BinkowskiSuperintendent of SchoolsPlainville Police Capt. Pe-

ter Costanza said the chargesstem from incidences involv-ing a minor, which is definedas a male or female youngerthan 16 years old. The policedepartment is unable to re-lease further details, he said.

Zahara appeared May 4 inBristol Superior Court andhis next appearance will beMay 12. He is being held on a$750,000 bond.

— Robin Lee Michel

ChargesContinued from page 1

spent several hours in thehouse, interviewed familymembers and took photos. Iended up writing the article,which appeared in the Aug.18, 1988 edition of the news-paper.

The Lions Gate film crewspent about an hour inPlainville two weeks ago, get-ting background informa-tion about the story. Appar-ently, they wanted my viewsnot only because I am one ofthe few people in the areawho spent time in the house,but because I was the townhistorian and could offer ahistorical perspective.

Farrands wanted to knowwhat I observed while in thehouse and what I thoughtabout the family. I told himthe family seemed agitatedand upset, and believed therewas something going on in-side the house. I never got totalk to the Snedeker boy whoapparently had said he sawghosts, but the mother, step-father and cousin did relatewhat they had seen. I also in-terviewed a paranormal re-searcher who worked for“ghosthunters” Ed and Lor-raine Warren.

I never saw anything un-usual inside the house, otherthan leftover funeral equip-ment in the basement, in-cluding a casket hoist, an in-

dustrial sink for the prepara-tion of bodies and a rampwhere bodies were broughtinto the house and ultimate-ly left for burial. I told thecrew I never heard anythingbad or improper about thefuneral home when it was afuneral home. In fact, itsname was bought by anotherlocal funeral home after theMeriden Avenue site hadceased to be a funeral parlor.

The paranormal re-searcher told me the entityprobably would not show it-self to me and the othernewspaper staff because itcould sense we were re-porters, which caused me tojoke whether the ghost couldsee my press card.

After being told I was a“wise guy,” I decided to inter-view someone who rentedthe upstairs part of the du-plex. A woman, who wasn’t anews reporter, also said shenever saw anything.

Was the story big back inthe 1980s? Yes, it was. As a re-porter and as town historian,I got many inquiries aboutthe “haunted house.” At thetime, I always referred themto the article, told them whatI had observed and tried topour water on the fire.

Unfortunately, the news-paper also had been ap-proached by a news organi-zation, who wanted to bor-row the story. The publisheragreed to let the news groupborrow and use my articleand copies of Doherty’s pho-tos.

It wasn’t until much laterwe learned the news organi-zation was a pseudonym fora major supermarkettabloid. Yes, it was a big sto-ry and after that, it becameeven bigger.

Currently, as a news re-porter with 30 years of expe-rience, I also was curiousabout what Lions Gate wasdoing regarding the back-ground information for theDVD. “The Haunting in Con-necticut” has done prettywell for a low-budget movie,earning $55 million in prof-its.

For the DVD, the film com-pany tried to interview localofficials and people whoknew about the story. Be-cause I was pivotal on morethan one point, they wantedto hear what I had to say,good or bad. More than 15hours of interviews with nu-merous sources were taped,the crew members said.

Both men have experiencein the film industry, Far-rands working on one of the“Halloween” horror movies,and Wallack working on oneof the “Friday the 13th”movies.

And no, I won’t get rich onmy original association withthe so-called “hauntedhouse.” I don’t even know ifI’ll be a part of the DVD, but Iwas assured what I said wasinteresting.

But one thing is for cer-tain, my part in the story al-ways comes back to hauntme.

HauntContinued from page 1

with an OK from bothboards, the possible mergerwill have to be approved bythe General Assembly.

State Rep. Elizabeth A.“Betty” Boukus attendedMonday’s council meeting.She confirmed she met with

Famiglietti, who has beenjudge of the local probatecourt since 1995. Boukus saidshe believes the state willgive towns the chance toband together. “Basically, Idid a lot of listening,”Boukus said, describing hermeeting with Famiglietti.

Town Manager Robert E.Lee said any changes would-n’t take place until Famigli-etti’s current term ends inJanuary 2011.

ProbateContinued from page 1

collaborative initiatives inplace between the school dis-trict and the library, accord-ing to Plainville High SchoolInstructional Leader for FineArts Jeff Blanchette. Havingthe exhibit at the library pro-vided greater visibility to thecommunity. In addition, theshow, which was only openfor three days at the highschool, is now on display atthe library for at least threeweeks. The student artworkis selected by the art faculty

members at each school.“The student work demon-strates the extraordinarygrowth that occurs from ele-mentary school through highschool,” said Blanchette.

Culinary arts studentsfrom the high school will pro-vide refreshments for theopening reception. Paint-ings, sculptures, pottery,computer art and jewelrywill be among the many artforms on display throughoutthe library.

“The townwide art show isan opportunity for parentsand the community to seehow the art curriculum pro-gresses through the yearsfrom kindergarten on. It also

shows that visual arts is nota stand-alone program. It isan integral part of our stu-dents’ academic curricu-lum,” said Linden StreetSchool art teacher BarbaraFriedman.

“Many of the art projectsare created to teach not onlyart history and the elementsand principals of art, but toreinforce and enhance stu-dent learning in social stud-ies, math, science and litera-ture. Art is about self-expres-sion and creative problemsolving.

These skills are essentialto every student’s success inschool and in their future en-deavors, ” she said.

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Participants in programsat the Plainville Senior Citi-zens Center, 200 East St.,must be 60 or older and be aresident of Plainville, or be amember of the senior citi-zens center, unless noted. Allprograms will be held at thesenior citizens center, unlessnoted. To get more informa-tion or to register for pro-grams, call the senior centerat (860) 747-5728.

Men’s billiardwinners

Men’s billiard winners atthe Plainville Senior CitizensCenter, 200 East St. were: Feb.23: Joe Giannatasio; Feb. 26:Paul Martel; March 5: EdZerek, Joe St. Pierre; March12: Joe St. Pierre, Mike Her-manowski; March 19: MikeHermanowski, Joe Giannata-

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Setback tourneywinners

Setback tournament win-ners at the Plainville SeniorCitizens Center, 200 East St.were: Feb. 23: first, MinaFusaro, Ida Pedrolini; sec-ond, Mary Needham, LeeMills; third, Loretta Chan-dler, Donna Tilley; March 9first (two-way tie), Anita andRoger Willequer, BernardGrabeck, Ed Cisz; third, AnnReinwald, Jim Rio; March 16:first, Pat and Jerry Roper;second, Bob Raymond, Mar-cel Boilard; third, DorisPrassl, George Reinwald.

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The shopping bus provides

door-to-door transportationto shopping destinations onMondays. The bus picks uppassengers at their home anddrops them off at the frontdoors of the stores. Ridersshould call the center be-tween 9 to 11 a.m. on the Fri-day before they want to ridethe bus. The bus starts pick-ing up at 9:30 a.m. The buswill pick up at the store at12:30 p.m., except on the daysthe bus goes to the Westfarmsor Meriden malls, when pick-ups will be at 4:15 p.m. Ahandicapped bus is available,but passengers need to callthe senior center and letthem know a bus is needed tobe put on the list.

Monday, May 18 — Wal-Mart, Southington.

Identity theftprogram

Guest speaker, LindsayQuillen, regional manager ofthe Choices Program, willtalk about safeguarding per-sonal information Friday,May 15, at 10:30 a.m., at thePlainville Senior Citizens

Center, 200 East St. The pres-entation will focus on pro-tecting personal informationfrom being misused and /orstolen. Quillen will give tipson how to detect and reportpotential fraud, abuse and er-rors in the health care sys-tem.

For information or to reg-ister by Monday, May 11, callthe center at (860) 747-5728.

Pre-retirementworkshops

The Plainville Senior Citi-zens Center, 200 East St., willoffer a pre-retirement infor-mation workshop Thursday,May 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m.and lasting approximatelytwo hours. Light refresh-ments will be served.

The guest speaker will beRob Rodriguez, public affairsspecialist from the Social Se-curity Department. Partici-pants will learn how to esti-mate their Social Securitybenefits and how to apply forSocial Security. He will alsoexplain how benefits changewhen people work past the

age of 62 and/or 65.On Thursday, May 21, the

workshop will focus on plan-ning for one’s retirement fi-nancial needs. Participantswill learn how to review life-cycle goals, prepare a budget,review present income ver-sus anticipated future in-come and expenses and makea plan of action including op-tions to fill in the incomegaps.

To register or for more in-formation, call the seniorcenter at (860) 747-5728.

Energybingo

Energy Bingo will be heldFriday, May 29, at 11 a.m., atthe Plainville Senior CitizensCenter, 200 East St. Pam Hallfrom Connecticut Light &Power will provide energyconservation tips through aninteractive bingo game. Con-servation prizes will beawarded to bingo winners.The program is free,

For more information orto register by Tuesday, May26, call the senior center at(860) 747-5728.

Dance programand lessons

A dance performance anddance lessons will take placeat the Plainville Senior Citi-zens Center, 200 East St.,Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m.,by Wendy Nielson and theRev. Will Baumgartner. Theyhave competed together inArthur Murray and inde-pendent dance competitionsfor almost three years. Theywill dance and talk aboutwhat it is like to participatein a dance competition andgive a mini dance lesson toanyone interested.

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Volunteers from KBE Building Corporation, ofFarmington, paint at the Plainville Senior CitizensCenter, one project in their 50 Ways to Make a Dif-ference campaign. 50 Ways is a community out-reach initiative for people in the communitieswhere KBE lives and work. The year-long com-munity support initiative is in celebration of thecompany’s 50th year in business. Volunteers in-cluded David Papandrea, Susan Lichota, KristolBarnett, Kim Montesdeoca, Tony Berry, JulieMoulton, John Patterson and John Krause.

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gram by Friday, May 8 or formore information, call thesenior center at (860) 747-5728.

Long term carepublic forum

A long term care public fo-rum will take place at theUniversity of ConnecticutHealth Center, Keller Audito-rium, Wednesday, May 20,from 7 to 9 p.m. The PlainvilleSenior Citizens Center, 200East St., will provide freetransportation from the sen-ior center to the forum. Theprogram will be about whyand when to consider longterm care insurance. This isa free forum, sponsored bythe state of Connecticut andis open to the public. No in-surance sales or solicitationswill be allowed. If anyone is45 years of age or older andhave or will have assets of atleast $75,000 (excluding carand home), can gain a betterunderstanding of the risksand cost of home care andnursing home care, whatshould be known before pur-chasing long-term care insur-ance, and the benefits of thestate’s innovative program,the Connecticut Partnershipfor Long-Term Care.

The bus leaves the seniorcenter at 6:15 p.m. and re-turns approximately 9:30p.m. Make a reservation bycalling (800) 547-3443 and alsocall the senior center (860)747-5728 to reserve a space onthe bus.

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The Plainville Senior Citi-zens Center GrandparentsRaising Grandchildren Pro-gram announces scholar-ships available for summercamp and after-school activi-ties for children being raisedby a grandparent.

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AARP NewsChapter 5106to meet May 13

The evening group, AARP5106 will meet Wednesday,May 13, 7 p.m., in the commu-nity room of the Sunset Vil-lage Housing Authoritybuilding. Speakers for theevening will be Alexis andDanielle, owners and opera-tors of Frascone’s ItalianDeli and Restaurant, 33 EastSt.

They will describe theirmove from Southington,their service and extensivemenu that features all fresh-ly made products and offer-ings. They will provide sam-ples and menus.

People are welcome tobring a guest and a donationfor the Plainville CommunityFood Pantry. For more infor-mation, call Mary Ziccardi,at (860) 747-5090.

Chapter 4146to meet May 20

AARP Chapter 4146 willmeet Wednesday, May 20, at 1p.m., at the Veterans of For-eign Wars Hall on NorthwestDrive, Plainville. Membersare reminded to bring a non-perishable food items to bedonated to the PlainvilleCommunity Food Pantry.

The annual picnic will beheld on Wednesday, June 10at Paderewski Park, CookeStreet, in Plainville, fromnoon to 4 p.m. The cost is $5per member and will be heldrain or shine.

Those planning to attendshould bring a cold type dishor baked goods for thepotluck. Money must be paidat this May meeting.

A new slate of officers willbe voted upon at this meet-ing.

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Blood results

The Plainville UnitedMethodist Church sponsoredan American Red Cross blooddrive on April 17. With 34 pre-senting, 28 units of produc-tive blood were collected. Be-cause each pint of blood col-lected can help up to three in-dividuals, 84 patients willbenefit from this blood drive.

Milestone gallon donorsinclude Judith Centurelli,three gallons; Shirley P. Pi-card and Dan Capirchio, onegallon.

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Refreshments were provid-ed by the American RedCross and the church.

Family Fun Nightbenefits cause

The Alzheimer’s Associa-tion Connecticut Chapterand Friendly’s Restaurant,230 New Britain Ave., teamup in Plainville Wednesday,May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., toraise funds and awarenessfor the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion Connecticut Chapter.

Friendly’s will donate 10 per-cent of the proceeds to thefundraising efforts.

Well-child clinicsheld each month

The Visiting Nurse Associ-ation of Central CT hasscheduled a well-child clinicfor the third Tuesday of themonth, from 8:30 a.m. to 11a.m., at the VNA office, 56 W.Main St., Plainville. This isfor Plainville residents onlyand appointments must bemade.

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Wheeler YMCA fami-lies stay active atWheeler RegionalFamily YMCA’sHealthy Kids Dayevent. “This is one ofour many initiativesto keep health andwellness in the fore-front of our commu-nity’s mind,” saidShawn Fongemie,membership andmarketing director.

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Relay For Life EventsOrganizers are stepping up

activities related to Relay forLife of Plainville, which isplanned for Saturday, June 13to Sunday, June 14, noon tonoon, at Norton Park. Formore information, [email protected].

Luminariabags for sale

A special luminaria cere-mony held during the Ameri-can Cancer Society Relay ForLife of Plainville remembersthose who have died fromcancer and honors those whohave survived. Luminariaare candlelit bags bearing thename of the person honored.This year’s bags have beencolorfully decorated by mem-bers of the Plainville SeniorCenter’s art classes. The lu-minaria are used to line theRelay track and will be lit atFriday, June 13, 9 p.m.

To purchase a luminariabag, pick up an order form at:Plainville Public Library, 56E. Main St.; AAA Office, 17Farmington Ave.; PlainvilleSenior Citizens Center, 200East St.; The Plainville Citi-zen, 333 East St.; or call KrisFarina at (860) 410-9820. Lu-minarias are $5.

Tag salesplanned

Wheeler School Relay ForLife Team will have a tag saleSaturday, May 9, from 9 a. m.to noon, in the WheelerSchool parking lot. Rain dateis Saturday, May 16, from 9a.m. to noon.

A nine-family flea marketand tag sale, sponsored by “AFamily United” and A FamilyUnited II,” will be held May23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at96 Mulberry St., Plantsville.

Pampered Chefopen house

On Thursday May 28 therewill be a Pampered Chefopen house at 7 p.m. at 38Woodland St., Plainville. Fif-teen percent of all orders willbe donated to the Relay ForLife of Plainville.

For information, call TinaPelletier (203) 213-6054.

Sock Hopon May 15

On Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.,Team Happy Days will pres-ent a “sock hop” at thePlainville Dance Hall, 161Woodford Ave. Suggested do-nation is $10. Tickets can bepurchased at the event or callAlyssa Gonzalez at (860) 793-0884 or (860) 573-0824.

Bowlathonfor local team

A bowlathon for the localteam, “Save the Next One...AsWell,” will be held Sunday,May 17, 1 to 4 p.m., at the OldSaybrook Lanes. Pre-saletickets are $10 or $15 at thedoor. Shoe rentals and multi-ple games are included.

For more information, con-tact Jamie Wyman at [email protected].

See all Relay events atwww.plainvillecitizen.com.

CitizenCalendar22 The Plainville CitizenThursday, May 7, 2009

Welcome, Uncle Bob

Photo courtesy of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce

Gathering for the ribbon-cutting at Uncle Bob’s, 164 Woodford Ave., on April29 are, from left to right, Diana Esposito, representing the Bristol Chamber ofCommerce, Amanda Anello, Cassandra Anello, Joy Annello and Bob Annello,owners; Tino, employee; and Maureen Saverick, Plainville Chamber of Com-merce office manager. Helen Bergenty, representing the Town Council, waspresent but not in photograph.

May7 Thursday

Bingo — Veterans ofForeign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men holdopen bingo every Thursday,at 6:30 p.m., at post head-quarters, 7 Northwest Driveat the corner of Route 10.The public is invited. Formore information, call EarlCarey at (860) 747-5400.

Middle school orienta-tion — There will be an ori-entation at the MiddleSchool of Plainville Thurs-day, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., forparents of fifth-graders. Formore information, call theschool at (860) 793-3250.

National Day of Prayer— Faith Bible Church, 168Unionville Ave., Plainville,is observing the NationalDay of Prayer, today, May 7,with a special event from 6

to 7 p.m. For more informa-tion, call the Rev. JimCaron, pastor, at (860) 747-5209 or e-mail [email protected].

8 Friday

Fife and Drum Corps —The Connecticut PatriotsSenior Ancient Fife andDrum Corps meets Fridaysat 7 p.m. at the MiddleSchool of Plainville, 150Northwest Drive. For infor-mation, contact PhyllisThompson, P.O. Box 243,Plainville, CT 06062 or call(860) 621-6090.

Student art exhibit —Each year, Plainville Com-munity Schools presents aexhibit featuring artworkby children in all grades atthe Plainville Public Li-brary, 56 E. Main St. Theopening reception for thisyear’s show will be Friday,May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Theartwork will remain on dis-play throughout the monthof May.

Music of the ’70s — ThePlainville Choral Societywill present “A TripThrough the ’70s” atPlainville High School, 47Robert Holcomb Way, Fri-day and Saturday, May 8and 9, at 7:30 p.m. Ticketsmay be purchased inPlainville, at the FamilyBarber Shop, 122 East St.;J.P. Jewelers, 47 Whiting St.,and the Plainville SeniorCitizens Center, 200 East St.;Saints, 1248 Queen St., inSouthington; and Feet First,99 Farmington Ave., in Bris-tol. For more information,call (860) 747-5695 or visitthe Web site www.pcsmu-sic.org.

9 Saturday

Junk-in-the-Trunk —Junk in the Trunk fundrais-er will be held Saturday,May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,at Plainville High School, 47Robert Holcomb Way, EastStreet parking lot. The

event benefits Project Grad-uation.

Music of the ’70s — ThePlainville Choral Societywill present “A TripThrough the ’70s” atPlainville High School, 47Robert Holcomb Way, Satur-day, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m.Tickets may be purchasedin Plainville, at the FamilyBarber Shop, 122 East St.;J.P. Jewelers, 47 Whiting St.,and the Plainville SeniorCitizens Center, 200 East St.;Saints, 1248 Queen St., inSouthington; and Feet First,99 Farmington Ave., in Bris-tol. For more information,call (860) 747-5695 or visitthe Web site www.pcsmu-sic.org.

National Federation ofthe Blind — The NationalFederation of the Blindmeets at noon on the secondSaturday of each month atthe Plainville Library, 56 E.Main St. The public is invit-ed. For more information,call Beth Rival, president,at (860) 828-8378. The groupdoesn’t meet July and Au-gust.

Relay For Life tag sales— Wheeler School RelayFor Life Team will have atag sale Saturday, May 9,from 9 a. m. to noon, in theWheeler School parking loton Cleveland Memorial Dri-ve, Plainville. There willalso be a bake sale. Pro-ceeds will benefit Relay ForLife of Plainville. Rain dateis Saturday, May 16, from 9a.m. to noon.

A nine-family flea marketand tag sale, sponsored by“A Family United” and AFamily United II,” will beheld May 23 and 24, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., at 96 Mulberry St.,Plantsville.

Spring Bazaar — TheSpring Bazaar will be heldSaturday, May 9, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., at the PlainvilleHigh School, 47 Robert Hol-comb Way, East Street park-ing lot. The event benefitsProject Graduation.

Store opens — ThePlainville Historical Societystore, 29 Pierce St., will beopen Saturday, May 2 and 9,from noon to 4 p.m. Formore information, contactthe historical society at(860) 747-6577.

Tag sale — The Ameri-can Legion Auxiliary will

be having a tag sale on Sat-urday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to3 p.m., at 134 Camp St. Therain date is Saturday, May16.

Teen center open —Faith Bible Church, 168Unionville Ave. at North-west Drive, has a youth cen-ter where Plainvilleteenagers can come Satur-day nights, from 7 to 9 p.m.,to have fun free of charge.Activities include billiards,ping pong, foosball and oth-er games. For more infor-mation, call the church at(860) 747-5209.

Town transfer stationopen — The Town TransferStation on Granger Lane isopen Saturdays, from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m., and is forPlainville residents only.Identification is required.For more information, callthe Physical Services De-partment, (860) 793-0221,ext. 208.

10 Sunday

All-you-can-eat break-fast — An all-you-can-eatmonthly breakfast is heldon the second Sunday ofevery month, from 8 to 11a.m., at Our Lady of MercyChurch Parish Center, 19 S.Canal St. The choice ofmenu is juice, eggs, West-ern eggs, sausage, ham,hash browns, Texas frenchtoast, bagels, doughnutsand coffee. The next break-fast will be held Sunday,May 10. Donation is $4adults and $1 children.Children under 6 are free.The public is welcome.

11 Monday

Choral society — ThePlainville Choral Societyrehearses Mondays, at 7p.m., at Gloria Dei Luther-an Church, 355 Camp St.,Bristol. Any adult may join.For more information, callMal Cummings at (860) 747-5695 or Michael Fox at (860)747-0700.

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Abuse ProgramMonday, May 11

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Tuesday, May 125:00 Plainville Board Of

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Wednesday, May 137:00 Fairfax Network8:00 Central Arts

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Saturday, May 16TBA

Plainville Rotary Clubmeets at 12:15 p.m. Mon-days at J. Timothy’s Tav-erne, 143 New Britain Ave.For information, call GuyDoyon at (860) 793-4113.

12 Tuesday

Civil Air Patrol — The186 Composite Squadron,formerly the Charles K.Hamilton CompositeSquadron, meets Tuesdays,7 to 9 p.m., at the Southing-ton Armory on WoodruffStreet in Southington. Forinformation, call ThomasLitwinczyk, (860) 965-3796or visit the Web sitehttp://ct058.ctwg.cap.gov.

Plainville GreenwayAlliance — The PlainvilleGreenway Alliance meetson the second Tuesday ofevery month at 7:30 p.m., atthe Plainville Public Li-brary, 56 E. Main St. Formore information, call JimCassidy at (860) 324-8416 orSteve and Kathy Cole at(860) 747-2909.

Plainville Wind En-semble — The PlainvilleWind Ensemble meets at 7p.m. Tuesdays in thePlainville High SchoolBand room. For more infor-mation, call the RecreationDepartment at (860) 747-6022.

13 Wednesday

Frederica Chapter 110meeting — FredericaChapter 110, Order of theEastern Star of Plainville,will hold a stated meetingon Wednesday, May 13, at7:30 p.m., at the PlainvilleMasonic Temple, 70 E.Main St. The chapter willcelebrate its annual birth-day and Sister DawnDzubay will receive a 25-year membership pin. Re-freshments will follow themeeting. For further infor-

mation, call Bonnie Millerat (860) 747-8119.

14 Thursday

Bingo — Veterans ofForeign Wars Madeley-Roberts Post 574 men holdopen bingo every Thursday,at 6:30 p.m., at post head-quarters, 7 Northwest Dri-ve at the corner of Route10. The public is invited.For more information, callEarl Carey at (860) 747-5400.

Movie matinee — TheFriends movie matinee willbe held Thursday, May 14 atthe Plainville Public Li-brary, 56 E. Main St., at 2:30p.m. This month the film is“Slumdog Millionaire” win-ner of eight AcademyAwards. A Mumbai teenwho grew up in the slumsbecomes a contestant onthe Indian version of “Whowants to be a Millionaire?”He is then arrested on sus-picion of cheating. Formore information call thelibrary at (860) 793-1446.

15 Friday

Fife and Drum Corps— The Connecticut PatriotsSenior Ancient Fife andDrum Corps meets Fridaysat 7 p.m. at the MiddleSchool of Plainville, 150Northwest Drive. For infor-mation, contact PhyllisThompson, P.O. Box 243,Plainville, CT 06062 or call(860) 621-6090.

Relay For Life SockHop — On Friday, May 15, 7p.m., Team Happy Days willpresent a “sock hop” at thePlainville Dance Hall, 161Woodford Ave., Pizza willbe served at 9:30 p.m.Guests are welcome tobring their own bottle; cof-fee and tea will be provid-ed. Costumes are welcomeand dance contests will beheld. Suggested donation is$10. Tickets can be pur-chased at the dance hall orby calling Alyssa Gonzalezat (860) 793-0884 or (860)573-0824.

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Photo courtesy of Maureen Saverick

Plainville Chamber of Commerce officials are grateful to a group of dedicatedvolunteers who are always willing to come and help whenever and howeverthey are needed, according to Maureen Saverick, chamber of commerce of-fice assistant. Those lending a helping hand are, from left to right, MaryLaFrance, Angie Caranza, Sandy Caron and Edie Savino.

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registered nurses and otherallied health professionalswill balloon in the next sever-al years. Reasons cited in-clude the increasing numberof baby boomers to expandedoutpatient services and oth-er more specialized care of-ferings.

Bristol Hospital will pres-ent a college fair Tuesday,May 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This college fair is open tohigh school students who areinterested in pursing a ca-reer in the medical field aswell as those who wish tocontinue their education inthe health care field.

For more information, callSue Ferreira, registerednurse, at (860) 585-3213.

Health screeningsin Plainville

The Visiting Nurse Associ-ation of Central Connecticutprovide screenings for bloodpressure, cholesterol andblood sugar in Plainville onthe second Tuesday of themonth at the VNACC officeat 56 W. Main St., from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. No appointmentsare necessary. Blood pres-sure screenings are free;blood sugar and cholesterolscreenings are for a nominal

fee. No appointment is neces-sary.

For information about theclinics or other VNACC pro-grams, call Donna Brouil-lette at (860) 826-4517.

Multiple sclerosisgroup to meet

The Plainville MS SupportGroup meets at NorthwestVillage School, Wheeler Clin-ic, located at 91 NorthwestDrive in Plainville, Conn.,from 7 to 9 p.m. on the thirdMonday of each month. Nextmeeting is May 18

Misuse, abuseof legal drugs

A free program, “The Mis-use and Abuse of Prescrip-tion Drugs,” will be heldThursday, May 7, 3 p.m., dur-ing an open house at Con-necticut Clearinghouse, 334Farmington Ave., Plainville.Guest speakers will be Dr. Pa-tricia Mulready and CelineProvini, of the Governor’sPrevention Partnership, willdiscuss the health risks asso-ciated with the misuse ofprescription drugs, common-ly abused drugs, warningsigns and prevention ofabuse. Videos, curricula andresource materials will alsobe available.

Refreshments will beserved and tours will be giv-en. No registration is neces-sary.

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CitizenSportsThe Plainville CitizenThursday, May 7, 2009

Photo by Joseph A. Zebzda

Plainville High School senior D.J. Voisine pitchedthe Blue Devils to back-to-back victories recently.

D.J. dominatesThe Plainville High School baseball team snapped its

four-game losing skid with a 4-0 victory over Sport Sci-ences Academy last week. Winning pitcher D.J. Voisinestruck out 15 batters in a complete game effort. At theplate, Voisine manufactured a double, a triple and twoRBI. Also coming through for the Blue Devils were EricZapatka (2 singles) and Mike Thomas (2 doubles, RBI).

Voisine took the mound again on Monday and pitchedthe Blue Devils past Middletown, 2-0.

“Pitching like that will prevent any team from goingon an extended slide. He has been a bona fide stopper forus,” PHS coach Bob Freimuth said of Voisine.

Thomas doubled against Middletown and Zapatkahad an RBI.

With its wins over Sport Sciences Academy and Mid-dletown, Plainville bumped its record to 6-4.

“In the four loses we were able to produce only onerun per game. In all four losses we hit solo homeruns forour only run. We need to get some people on base anddrive in some runs. This will take some of the pressureoff the pitching and defense,” Freimuth said. “We havebeen fortunate to be able to scratch out and steal someruns lately, but that can catch up with you quickly. Hit-ting is contagious, and hopefully we will begin to pro-duce more runs.”

— Nick Carroll

‘Little Team That Could’stuns conference powerhouse

By Nick CarrollThe Plainville Citizen

In a shocker on par with50-1 long shot Mine ThatBird’s victory in the 2009Kentucky Derby, the outsized

P l a i n v i l l eHigh Schoolgirls trackand fieldteam beatN o r t h w e s tConferenceand statepower Mid-

dletown last week for thefirst time in more than adecade.

It was a true David and Go-liath situation. The LadyBlue Devils went into battlethat afternoon with just 17athletes, which is less thanhalf of Middletown’s roster.But powered by several sec-ond- and third- place finish-es, the locals managed to pulloff a three-point victory atAlumni Field.

“It was unbelievable. Nev-

er since I’ve been here havewe beat Middletown,” PHScoach Robin Mills said.

When the numbers weretallied that day, the LadyBlue Devils were, under-standably, an excited bunch.“It was awesome. It wasamazing,” Mills said of hertroops’ reaction.

Middletown athletes, onthe other hand, were a bitstunned by the final score. “Ithink they were totallyshocked that 17 girls couldshow up, go against a power-house like that and come outwith a W,” said Mills. “It wasfabulous.”

Plainville, which alsotopped Rocky Hill that day,headed into this week with arecord of 6-1. Mills admitsthat the team has exceededher expectations. “I thoughtwe were going to have a .500season, to be honest,” shesaid.

“I thought after losing theseniors that we did, that itwas going to be a rebuilding

year. But no way.”And the Lady Blue Devils

are doing more than justwinning. Half of Mills’ ros-ter has already qualified forthe state meet. “It’s crazy,”Mills said with a smile. “It’sbeen a blast. I really wasn’texpecting this.”

Whitley Dozier and MillieMills have been Plainville’stop point-getters, but CoachMills stressed that the LadyBlue Devils are far from atwo-woman show.

“We’ve been scoring inpretty much every event ...These girls are tough; there’s17 of them, and they all haveto do three or four events.They’re a tough group,” theveteran coach said.

“Everybody is pullingtheir own weight. There areno weak links on this team.We’re a lot more well-round-ed than we’ve ever been.They come out ready to workand they’re being rewardedfor the hard work thatthey’re putting in.”

Boys track hanging tough this springBy Nick Carroll


When Plainville HighSchool boys track and fieldcoach Shaun Berard said pri-or to the season that hewould not be concerned withwins and losses this spring,he wasn’t kidding. The BlueDevils tied one meet lastweek and lost two, but over-all, Berard’s not sure wherehis team stands record-wise— seeing individual im-provement and a strongwork ethic from his athletesis all he’s concerned about.

“I’m looking for the guysto go all out in all theirevents. If it turns out thatthey win the meet becausethey do that, fine. But theyhave no chance of winning ifthey don’t go all out. We’llworry about the record atthe end of the season. I don’t

want to focus on that stuff,because then they think‘win’ and don’t focus on theprocess of getting there,” Be-rard said.

Plainville has seen somesuccesses on the track thisseason. So far, three localathletes have qualified forthe state meet: Nick Labellain the 110 hurdles and the200, Josh Foster in the 110hurdles and Adrian Topors-ki in the 200.

Last season, Labella fin-ished seventh in the 110 hur-dles at the CIAC Class Mstate meet. Berard believesLabella, a junior, is on paceto out-do that performancethis time around. “Rightnow he’s got some prettygood form and he’s looking alittle faster than last year. Hemight actually place well atstates,” the fifth-year headcoach said. “He’s a horse. He

doesn’t have that quick firststep. He would get beat badlyin the 100, but in the 200 hejust keeps gaining speed ashe goes.”

The Blue Devils generatethe majority of their pointson the track, sprints in par-ticular. They’ve performedwell in throwing events, aswell. Berard likes what hehas seen from his polevaulters, Allen Broyles andAdam Foster, as well.

Although Plainville won’tbe challenging for a North-west Conference or stateteam championship thisspring, Berard indicatedthat, for the most part, histroops are serious aboutcompeting.

“I think some of the guyshave set the tone that ifyou’re here, you’re here tocompete, you’re here to giveyour best,” he said.


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Lady Blue Devils got a lot out of Florida training tripBy Jim Bransfield

Special to The Citizen

The Plainville Blue Devilssoftball team got off to a 6-2start this spring and besideshaving good players — which

is a require-ment — coachJen Micowskisaid MickeyMouse andfriends had alot to do withit.

“We took atraining trip to Florida dur-ing April vacation,” said Mi-cowki. “We played fourgames at the Wide World ofSports complex in Walt Dis-ney World. Two of the fourgames counted on our record[which the Devils split]. In

order for us to take the weekout of the season, we had tocount two of them in order toplay our full schedule of 20games.”

Micowski said she had tworeasons for taking the trip tothe Sunshine State. “One ofthe reasons for going was togain a better sense of teamchemistry and team bond-ing, and the other was to playquality softball gamesagainst quality teams,” shesaid. “Both goals wereachieved. It was a great trip.”

Plainville played the de-fending Maine state champi-on and the defending champfrom New York. Those werethe games that counted. “Weplayed very good teams. Wewanted to see how westacked up against the best

from around the country,”said Micowski. “When youplay all your games instate,it’s hard to know how goodyou really are. We wanted toplay against some goodteams, and we did.”

All that is good stuff, but ifyou don’t have players it’stough to win games, no mat-ter who you play. ButPlainville has players. Mi-cowski singled out four play-ers including leadoff hitterand second baseman Maris-sa Jandreau, third basemanAmy Martin, center fielderShelby Marquis and pitcherKatie Treado.

“Jandreau has done agreat job leading off,” saidMicowski. “In our eightgames, she has opened six ofthem by getting on base. She

leads the team in runsscored. Martin is a defensiveanchor in the infield and shebeat RHAM with a two-runsingle late in the game [in a 2-1 game].

“Marquis was fantastic inour 2-1 win over EastCatholic. She drove in bothruns with a double, threw arunner out at the plate andended the game by catching aline drive in center and start-ing a doubleplay.”

Maybe the key to the teamhas been the work of Treado.Originally a shortstop, shegave that up to take over thepitching chores. “We would-n’t be 6-2 without her,” saidMicowski. “She gave up hernatural position in order tohelp the team. She’s not astrikeout pitcher, but shethrows strikes and lets her

defense work. The transitionhas been very successful andshe’s been solid for us.”

The Blue Devils have winsover McCauley High ofMaine, East Catholic, SportsMedicine and Science Acade-my of Hartford, RHAM, St.Paul and Northwest Catholic.The two losses came to Ho-neoye Falls of Lima, N.Y. —an 11-1 pasting at the hands ofthe New York champ — and a6-5 decision to Rocky Hill in10 innings.

“This week will be a toughone,” said Micowski, who isin her third year as coach.

After playing Middletownon the road Monday, the Dev-ils were home with RHAMWednesday, have a homenight game with Rocky Hilltonight, May 7, and wind upthe busy week with a nightgame at Berlin at Sage ParkSaturday at 7.

“There’s no question wecame home from Florida astronger team than when weleft,” said Micowski. “Play-ing good teams has helped usget better.”

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Perfect season

Plainville went undefeated in the third session of the winter 2008-2009 soccerseason at Farmington Sports Arena. Comprising the team are, front row, fromleft: Mason Sarra, Tyler St. Onge, Matt Violette, Paige Madigan, Rosa Arini,Logan Miller, Jamie Raucci. Back row, from left: Brendan Sauvron, JordanBishop, Matt Bialko, James Ellis, Ben Root, Tyler Miller, Tal Arini, TimmySoucy. The team is coached by Don Miller, Chuck Madigan, Mark St. Ongeand Anthony Raucci.

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Interested in learning the sport of lacrosse? Local playersof all ages are being sought. For more information, contactJason at (860) 793-8832 (leave a message with contact informa-tion), or via e-mail at [email protected].

FundraiserThe Plainville Blue Dolphins Recreation Swim team has

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has played well defensively.Owls 13, Cubs 6: Kyle Be-

loin pitched four scoreless in-nings and Michael Munsonand Cody Waite homered asthe Owls bested the Cubs.Also coming through at theplate for the victors were Be-loin (double, 2 singles), SamLindgren (3 singles), AlecMaisonet (triple) and Nick Cyr.

Joey Chacho and RobertMunson turned in solid defen-sive work for the Owls.Jonathan Lindgren replacedBeloin on the mound with oneaway in the sixth, and closedout the game.

Owls 21, Bees 3: MichaelMunson pitched four score-less, hitless innings to lead theOwls to victory. Powering theOwls at the plate were Munson(2 triples, double, single), SamLindgren (3 singles), Kyle Be-loin (double, single), CodyWaite (2 doubles, 2 singles),Jonathan Lindgren (3 singles),Joey Chacho, Robert Munson,Jon Olson and Nick Cyr.

Austin Butler, Ryan Ticinoand Alec Maisonet helped an-

chor the Owls in the field.Owls 7, Cubs 2: Kyle Beloin

pitched five and two-third in-nings and struck out 12 andMichael Munson had a home-run and a double as the Owlsprevailed. Also generating of-fense for the victors were Be-loin (double, 2 singles), CodyWaite (2 singles), AlecMaisonet and Jon Olson.

The Owls’ Austin Butler,Ryan Ticino and Sam Lindgrenwere solid in the field. JonLindgren closed out the gameon the mound.

SoftballMajor LeaguePlainville 11, New Britain-

A 8: Jasmine Hernandez hadtwo hits, and Rebecca Craw-ford, Rachel Lancaster, GinaD’amico and Megan Dalenacame through at the plate aswell as Plainville downed NewBritain.

Hernandez and ShyanneBradley combined to strike outfive batters.

Plainville 38, Farmington

13: Jasmine Hernandez had ahomerun, a double and fiveRBI to help lead Plainville to adecisive victory. Also comingthrough at the plate for the lo-cals were Gina D’amico (5-for-5, 5 runs scored, RBI), RachelLancaster (3 hits, 4 runsscored, 3 RBI), RebeccaCrawford (4 hits, 4 runsscored, 5 RBI), ShyanneBradley, Nicole Basile, LexiCruz, Storm Caswell, Tori Car-roll and Kiya Broughton.

Basile pitched all four in-nings for Plainville, striking outtwo batters.

Plainville 18, Terryville 15:Gina D’amico and JasmineHernandez had two hitsapiece as Plainville prevailed.Shyanne Bradley, Rachel Lan-caster, Tori Carroll and LexiCruz also had hits for the vic-tors.

Hernandez, Bradley andNicole Basile took care of thepitching duties for Plainville.Beth Bernier made a game-saving play in the outfield.

Farmington 14, Plainville2: Gina D’amico, Nicole

Basile, Shyanne Bradley andMegan Dalena all had hits, butPlainville came up short.Rachel Lancaster pitched fourand two-third innings for thelocals and struck out six.

Minor LeaguePlainville Panthers 15,

New Britain-B 10: Isabella Filand Taylor Early had two hitsapiece and Maddy Richard-son, Erin Kordik and AlexisOulette each had one asPlainville prevailed.

Richardson started on themound for the victors. KayleeRoux closed out the game forPlainville.

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ObituariesMadeleineMoynahan

Madeleine (Martin) Moy-nahan, 95, died peacefully onApril 19, 2009.

She was born on Aug. 18,1913, in Springfield, Mass.,daughter of the late Eliza-beth Martin. She lived inSouthington for the past 30years of her life. She leavesbehind two grandchildren,Christopher Perfetto, ofSouthington, and ElizabethPerfetto, of Plainville. Shewas predeceased by herbeloved daughter, MargaretMoynahan.

She was an animal lover, avoracious reader and learn-er, and loved to swim. Shealso loved gardening al-though she never seemed toquite get the hang of it. Sheloved the Internet and spenthours on her computer read-ing news from around theworld and e-mailing friends.She was a beautiful womanwhose smile and laugh en-

amored those around her. In-fallibly patient and stoic, shewas a bright light to thosewho came in contact withher. She will be especiallymissed by her grandchildrenwho were so positively influ-enced by the role she playedin their lives. No discussionof her would be completewithout mentioning herwicked sense of humor,which she retained up untilher last day.

A graveside service washeld on April 22, 2009, at OakHill Cemetery, Southington.Memorial donations may bemade to the CT Humane So-ciety, 701 Russell Road, New-ington, CT 06111. DellaVec-chia Funeral Home,Southington, assisted thefamily with arrangements.

Vincent ZikeVincent A. Zike, 85, of

West Hartford, husband ofthe late Elizabeth ChaffeeZike, died April 25, 2009, at

Hartford Hospital.He was born Feb. 25, 1924,

in East Brookfield, Mass.,son of the late Anthony“Pepe” and Alice GregsonZike. He and his wife lived inHerrin, Ill., as well asPlainville and West Hartfordmost of their adult lives. Heserved in the U.S. Navy as apilot during World War II,graduated from WorcesterPolytechnic Institute as amechanical engineer and re-ceived his masters degree inengineering from RensselaerPolytechnic Institute. Hewas a respected engineer inthe community and inventedseveral machines used in themanufacturing field. Severalof his later years were enjoy-ably spent at the family cot-tage in the Berkshires. Hewill be missed by all becauseof his kindness, great senseof humor and his intellectu-al endeavors.

He is survived by his threesons, Ernest, of West Hart-ford, Vincent, of New York,

and Joseph, of Manchester;and his eight grandchildren,Jessica Zike, Rebecca A.Growick, Aaron and Aman-da Zike, and Jade, Jason,Joshua and Amber Zike.

A memorial service willhe held by the family at a lat-er date. Memorial donationsmay be made to the Ameri-can Cancer Society, 538 Pre-ston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.Arrangements were handledby Ahern Funeral Homes,Unionville.

Brian ChaseBrian R. Chase, 55, of

Plainville, died unexpectedlyon April 27, 2009, at his home.

He was born in NewBritain, son of the lateChauncey and Marjorie(Keating) Chase. He was aformer New Britain andNewington resident, movingto Plainville 15 years ago. Hewas a graduate of Newing-ton High School Class of1972, and was employed at

the Hartford Post Office onWeston Street for the past 30years.

He is survived by a broth-er, Lee Chase and his wifeMargery, of New Britain; asister, Melissa Chase, ofGranville, Mass.; two niecesElizabeth Chase, of NewBritain, and Jessica Branci-fort and her husband, Jason,of Newington; and a nephewDan Ayers and his wifeRachel, of Newington; fourgrandnieces and grand-nephews.

A memorial service andgraveside service will beheld May 17, 2009, in Tivoli,N.Y. Memorial donationsmay be made to DisabledAmerican Veterans, P.O. Box14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. The Carlson FuneralHome, New Britain, was assisting the family witharrangements.

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She wasborn in NewBritain, thedaughter ofthe late Sal-vatore andGenevieve (Bordiere) Arcidi-acono. She attended St.Mary’s School and NewBritain High School, andworked for many years as aseamstress. She was a devot-ed Catholic and participatedin St. Ann’s and St. Francisof Assisi Church. She was amember of the GeneraleAmeglio Society and the

Sons of Italy. She was a de-voted wife, mother, grand-mother and a sister, and hergreatest joy was being withher family.

She is survived by her de-voted family, her two sonswith their spouses, Stephenand Sophie Bruno, Dennisand Susan Bruno, all ofPlainville; her belovedgrandchildren who whereher pride and joy, StephenBruno and his wife,Stephanie, of Plainville,Robert Bruno and his wife,Nancy, of Southington,Christopher and KimberlyBruno, of Plainville; and herprecious great-grandchil-dren, Stephen, Alexandraand Michael Bruno, ofPlainville, and Rachel andErica Bruno, of Southing-ton; a brother and a sister,

ObituariesJohn Arcidiacono, andJosephine Salerno and herhusband, Frank, all of NewBritain; and numerousnieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by herhusband, Sam Bruno, andher grandson, David. Herfamily would like to extendtheir special thanks to Dr.William Pogue and the staffat the George Bray CancerCenter for their care andcompassion during her ill-ness, and Dr. Steven Zebrows-ki, of Plainville.

The funeral was held May2, 2009, at St. Ann Church.Burial followed in St. Mary’sCemetery. A private familygathering was held at NewBritain Memorial SagarinoFuneral Home, New Britain.Memorial donations may bemade to the George Bray Can-cer Center at the Hospital of

Central Connecticut, 100Grand St., New Britain, CT06051.

PatriciaPetrocione

Patricia (Barnes) Petro-cione, 65, of Southington,died on April 29, 2009, at St.Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.She was the wife of JeromePetrocione.

She was born Aug. 13, 1943,in Winchester, to BerthaBarnes and was a foster childof the late Rev. Warren andJean Tatlock. She had livedin Southington since 1975and retired as a foreman fromLori Lock, Southington.

In addition to her husband,she is survived by one son,Thomas Petrocione, ofPlainville; and one daughter,Lisa Petrocione, of Southing-ton; and two grandchildren,

Katie and Joshua.A graveside service was

held May 6, 2009, in PineGrove Cemetery, Waterbury.Plantsville Memorial Funer-al Home assisted the familywith arrangements.

William ForrestWilliam A. “Bill” Forrest,

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He was born Sept. 30, 1923,in Salamanca, N.Y., a son ofthe late Eugene A. and Ma-rine Gertrude (Hart) Forrest.He was a U.S. Army veteranof World War II, havingserved in the Pacific Theater.A Bristol resident since 1944,he was a member of St. An-drew Lutheran Churchwhere he worked tirelessly inmany capacities. Over theyears he was affectionatelyknown as “Mr. Bill” to manySunday school students,many of whom have contin-ued to remember him withgreeting cards and gifts. Pri-or to his retirement in 1988,he was employed at PeckSpring in Plainville. He wasan avid golfer and a faithfulRed Cross volunteer.

He is survived by threesons and daughters-in-law,David W. and Deborah For-rest, of Wethersfield, Peter W.and Kathleen Forrest, and Al-lan W. and Marsha Forrest,all of Bristol; two daughtersand sons-in-law, Diane R. andRobert St. Laurent, ofFranklin, and Kathleen E.and Eric Waltz, of Southing-ton; 12 grandchildren; andseven great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by a sis-ter, Nancy Kaye; and twobrothers, Berdett Forrest andRichard Forrest. The familywishes to thank the staff ofSheriden Woods for theirkind and compassionatecare.

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People who would like tojust attend the picnic thenthe cost is $10 a person or $25a family; 65 years and older is$8.

For more information or toregister, call Joe Klepacki,(860) 793-1637 or e-mail [email protected].

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Outstanding citizens

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Hannah Woodruff Daughters of the American Revolution in Southington hon-ored good citizens from Plainville and Southington high schools, March 14, atFirst Baptist Church of Southington. The DAR Good Citizens Program recog-nizes outstanding qualities of character and achievement including leader-ship, dependability, service and patriotism. Students were selected by theirhigh school faculties. Pictured, from left to right, are PHS students Taylor Pe-run and Whitley Dozier, Good Citizen Awards Chair Nellie Shepard, and SHSstudents Caitlin Gura, James Germain and Kevin Semataska. PHS studentRebecca Reeve was absent from the photo.

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Teen volunteer receives presidential honorDamian Hordejuk, 17, of Plainville, has

been honored for his exemplary volunteerservice with a President’s Volunteer ServiceAward.

The award, which recognizes Americansof all ages who have volunteered significantamounts of their time to serve their commu-nities and their country, was presented byThe Prudential Spirit of Community Awardsprogram on behalf of the President’s Coun-cil on Service and Civic Participation. Heparticipated in the Spirit of Community pro-gram this year as a representative ofPlainville High School, in Plainville wherehe is a student.

He earned his award by volunteering morethan 300 hours at the Hospital of CentralConnecticut.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial inpartnership with the National Association ofSecondary School Principals, the PrudentialSpirit of Community Awards program recog-

nizes young people across America for out-standing community service activities. Morethan 250,000 young people across Americahave been considered for these awards sincethe program began in 1995.

“The recipients of these awards vividlydemonstrate that young people across Amer-ica are making remarkable contributions tothe health and vitality of their communi-ties,” said John R. Strangfeld, chairman andCEO of Prudential Financial. “They truly de-serve all of the praise and encouragement wecan give them.”

“The young people recognized by the Spir-it of Community Awards demonstrate anenormous capacity for giving and reachingout to those in need,” said Gerald N. Tirozzi,executive director of the National Associa-tion of Secondary School Principals.“NASSP is proud to honor them as they arewonderful examples of the high caliber ofyoung people in our nation’s schools today.”

Education BriefsHonor roll at St. Paul’s

Arthur Fil, of Plainville, an 11-grade stu-

dent made second honors for the third quar-ter honor roll for St. Paul Catholic HighSchool, Bristol.


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Are you looking for something sweet todo for Mom on Mother’s Day? The MiniPage gathered some “berry” tasty recipesthat you might surprise her with. Alongthe way, we learned some fascinating factsabout these little power-packed fruits.Is it really a berry?

Many of the small fruits that we callberries are not true berries. Botanists,or scientists who study plants, consider atrue berry to be a fruit that developsfrom a single ovary, or female part of aplant.

True berries include huckleberries,gooseberries and some mulberries.

The delicious fruits that we often eatare from three different categories: Small but mighty

Berries may be small, but they arepacked with nutrients.They’re a great choicebecause they’re easy to eat, taste juicy andsweet, and are good for us. For example:

• Cranberries help our bodies processfood. They may help prevent heartdisease, stomach problems and somecancers.

• Blueberries have large amounts ofantioxidants, substances that help ourbodies stay well. They’re also high invitamin C.

• Red raspberries may help our bodiesfight cancer cells. They may also reducepain from arthritis and other diseases.

• Strawberries have a lot of vitamin Cand potassium.

Important to Native AmericansMeriwether Lewis and William Clark

wrote that American Indians they met ontheir expedition made loaves out ofhuckleberries. “This bread is broken andstirred in cold water until it be sufficientlythick and then eaten,” they wrote.Other uses for berries

Experts say people have used berriesin other ways over the centuries. NativeAmericans used berries to make dyes forclothing and blankets.

They also may have cured infectionsfrom arrow wounds with cranberries.

Iroquois Indians used blueberries intheir ceremonies to bring health in thecoming season.

Mother’s Day Is May 10

A Berry Happy Mom’s Day

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Rookie Cookie cooked up some berry recipes that youmight like to share with your family on Mother’s Day.

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast CakeA great way to wake up Mom!

You’ll need: • 1 (18.25-ounce) lemon cake mix• 1 (6- to 8-ounce) container plain yogurt• 4 eggs• 11/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)• Round tube or bundt cake pan• Cooking sprayWhat to do:1. Combine cake mix, yogurt and eggs. (Do not add oil and water.)2. Blend until moist, then beat 2 minutes at medium speed.3. Fold (gently stir) in blueberries.4. Spray tube pan with cooking spray. Add cake mixture.5. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes or until done.6. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Serves 8 to 12.

Berry Fruit CrispYou’ll need:• 1/2 cup flour• 1/2 cup regular oats• 1/3 cup brown sugar• 1 teaspoon baking powder• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 cup walnutsWhat to do:1. Place flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon,

nutmeg and walnuts in a blender; pulse until blended andnuts are ground.

2. Pour mixture into a bowl and add the egg; stir untilmoistened.

3. Wash fruit and place in a large bowl.4. Stir in maple syrup to coat fruit.5. Pour fruit mixture into a shallow baking dish.6. Crumble flour mixture evenly over fruit.7. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes

until bubbly. Top with frozen yogurt. Serves 6.

Stir Up a Berry-licious Treat

Words that remind us of berries are hidden in the block below. Some wordsare hidden backward or diagonally and some letters are used twice. See ifyou can find: MOM, SWEET, BOTANIST, OVARY, FALSE, COMPOUND,ACCESSORY, CRANBERRY, ANTIOXIDANT, VITAMINS, DYE, BLUEBERRY,POLLINATE, FRUIT, CULTIVATED, WILD, VINE, STRAWBERRY, TASTE,MACHINE, COLOR.

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This healthy salad willdelight your family.

‘Fruitful’ Spinach SaladYou’ll need:• 1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach• 10 medium strawberries, sliced• 1/2 pint blueberries• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans• 3/4 cup bottled poppyseed

dressing

What to do:1. Wash baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry.2. Mix spinach, fruit, cheese and pecans in large bowl.3. Pour poppyseed dressing over salad and toss gently.

Serves 4.You will need an adult’s help with all of these recipes.

A yummy dessert!

• 1 large egg• 2 cups fresh blueberries• 1 cup blackberries• 3 nectarines, sliced• 1/4 cup maple syrup• Vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt

or ice cream

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LEGAL NOTICEZONING BOARD OF APPEALSPLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut willhold Public Hearings on Monday May 11, 2009 at 7:30 pmin the Plainville Municipal Center, One Center Square,Plainville Connecticut, Room 305 to hear and consider thefollowing applications:

HAMLIN STREETApplication #09-05-01, Crescent Realty of Southingtonseeks approval for a variance to Article 4 Height, Areaand Yard Requirements, R10 to permit the reduction ofthe Required Lot Area from 20,000 square feet to10,563 square feet on a Lot identified as Proposed LotA for the purposes of subdividing 2-4 Hamlin Street intotwo (2) building lots.

NEW BRITAIN AVENUEApplication #09-05-02, Melissa Goduti, of Wallingford,CT seeks approval from the Zoning Board of Appeal togrant permission to vary applicable Zoning Regulationson a temporary basis as prescribed in Article 13, Sec-tion 1300, Subsection 4 for the installation of a tent andsale of Fireworks at 282 New Britain Avenue, Connecti-cut Commons.

NEW BRITAIN AVENUEApplication #09-05-03, Tentco Inc of West Warwick, RIseeks approval for a variances to Section 525 UsesPermitted and Requirements for General CommercialZones and Article 6 Site Plan Requirements to permitthe installation of a tent and outside retail sale of rugsfor a period of forty five (45) days from October 9, 2009to November 22, 2009 at 282 New Britain Avenue.

EAST MAIN STREET/FARMINGTON AVENUEApplication #09-05-04, Jeff and Shelley Schneider ofPlainville, CT seek approval for a variance to Section1105 Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zones, Sub-section 1A Attached Signs to permit the increase fromthe permitted one (1) square foot for each linear foot ofbuilding frontage to add an additional twenty square feetfor a property located at 133 East Main Street. (Modifi-cation to an existing Variance for attached signage from100.8 to 120.8 square feet at 1 Farmington Avenue)Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 23rd day of April2009.Gail Pugliese, SecretaryPlainville Zoning Board of Appeals

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LOST & FOUND

FOUND Man’s Wedding Bandnear brush pile at MeridenLandfill. Owner may call (203)237-9561 to identify

LOST & FOUND

FOUND Two keys at Ceppa FieldBaseball Diamond. Call (203)237-6034. Leave message.

FOUND Watch on Hilltop Road,Meriden. Owner may call (203)238-8080 to identify.

LOST & FOUND

FOUND- pet Bird in vicinity ofNorth Colony Road in Meriden,call 203-213-5143

FOUND-Injured black cat on4/29. Vicinity of Trumbull St,Meriden. Need info on cause ofinjury or any info on the cat.Call 203-237-3149

FOUND: Small green parrotwith red face. Vicinity of No.Wall St. Call 203-376-1831

LOST Or Found. The Plainville Cit-izen will run your lost or found adFREE in our Classified Section!Call 860-829-1450 for details.

LOST Small white packet of cred-it cards, bank cards, etc. If found,please call (203) 237-1476.

LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/yellow head on Wednesday,March 25 from 156 ShermanAvenue, Meriden. Responds toKelby, speaks English & Span-ish. Reward if returned. Call(203) 440-1551

LOST-Male grey striped cat.Vicinity of Washington St, Wlfd.Needs medication. 203-265-2044

LOST: Keys, Black Chevy &Masterlock. Reward. Meriden/Wallingford area. Call (203)238-3671

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AUTOMOBILES

ACURA Integra 1994 Auto, A/C,PW. Good condition. 145Kmiles. $1900 or best offer. Call203-980-5214

BUICK Century 1990 84K. Excellent. $1950.

OLDS Cutlass 1986 2 door, V8,130k, black, collectible. $1750.

(203) 213-1142

BBuuiicckk PPaarrkk AAvvee 11999955$2,900

Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden.

Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.

BUICK Regal 2000, fully loadedwith sunroof, leather. 103,000miles, runs great. $3,000 orB.O. Call John: 203-537-0376,or 203-634-6787

CADILLAC 2003 Sedan Deville,tan ext, all power, hwy miles,$4200 or best offer. Call 203-265-5639 or 203-272-7164

AUTOMOBILES

BBuuiicckk RRiivveerraa 11998888$1,395


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CChheevvyy LLuummiinnaa 11999955$1,895


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AUTOMOBILES

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 wagon.4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Redw/gray interior. Power win-dows. AM/FM/CD player. Newbrakes. Well maintained.84,500 mostly highway milesExcellent condition. Garagekept. Minor scratches. $6,500860 573-2434

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

DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIALKIDS FUND. Help Disabled Chil-dren With Camp and Educa-tion. Non-Runners OK. Quick-est Free Towing. FreeCruise/Hotel Voucher. TaxDeductible. Call 1-866-448-3254.

FINANCE -Buy Here Pay Here Financing!Down pymts as low as $588 plustax & reg, low weekly pymts, nofinance charge, or credit checkcars under $3000. Call 203-530-

5905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

FORD Mustang GT Convertible2001- Excellent condition. Red.Tan top, tan leather, new tires,low miles. $10,000/best offer.(203) 537-9198

FFoorrdd TTaauurruuss SSWW 11999955$2,800


Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

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AUTOMOBILES

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MMeerrccuurryy CCoouurrggaarr ‘‘9933$1,995


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Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT

203-235-1111

SAAB 9-5 2004 sedan. TanAlarm system. Excellentcondition. HTD Leatherseats, new tires and wipers,cd, 5 spd 2.3 T 78000 HWY.$4800 or best offer.(860)561-0549

TTooyyoottaa CCoorroollllaa 11999911$1,695


Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

TRUCKS & VANS

CHEVY C20 Pickup 1986- 5.7 ltreng., 4 spd, 2 w/drive, 16” rimswith new radial tires, bodyrusted, eng./trans. great! $500takes it. (203) 634-7879

FORD 2002 F150, V8, 2 wheeldrive, automatic, air condition-ing, cruise control, runs fine, invery good shape. Asking$4000. Call 203-634-0121

Stepping up to abigger bike?

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MOTORCYCLESATV’S, ETC.

HONDA Shadow 2006 Spirit1100cc, black with chrome,mint condition, low mileage,many extras. Call for price:203-294-4371 or 203-915-5060

MOTORCYCLESATV’S, ETC.

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2008-105th Anniv. Street Glide. 4,600miles, Fact. Warr. Dealer serv-iced, fact. sec. sys., Harman/Kar-don audio sys., all detachablehardware w/back rest. $18,900.(203) 634-1996

AUTO PARTS

MUSTANG 1968 Parting out.$100. Call for details (860) 224-7209

AUTO PARTS

PARTING OUT81 GMC Sierra 4x4 pickup

92 Nissan Standard 4x4, power,3.0, V-6

87 Jeep Larado 4x4, 4dr, 6 cyl77 Olds Cutlass nose

77 or 78 Chevy Malibu Nose, 1 ea.78 Chevy Malibu

79 Chevy Impala Nose76 Pontiac Ventura Nose

79 Ford T-bird nose80 Ford 6 ft. truck bed & 2 fend-

ers & radiator support. 93 GM 4.3 V6 engine

69 Cuda 340 V-8 engine.Some work. Henry 203-317-0173

TRAILER HITCH fits 96-04 Pathfinder

with Haynes repair manual. $75.00

203-265-1070

CAMPER & TRAILERS

2008 Timberland travel trailer,26’ toy hauler, sleeps 6. Stove,refrig, microwave, air condi-tioning, heat, stereo system,etc. Holds 2 motorcycles, usedonce. Price neg. Call Kris 860-351-5685

POP-UP CAMPER PalominoPhilly, 3-way refrigerator, gasfurnace, gas stove, awning,sleeps 6, very clean, photosavailable, $2,800. (203)269-3637

BOATS & MOTORS

18FT STARCRAFT boat w/trail-er, 5 person fishing, 115HPEvinrude exc cond, fish finder,elec winch, many extras. Goodon gas. Must Sell! $1,800. 203-907-7296

25FT all glass inboard fly bridgeV8 motor, bathrm, kitchen.Needs work. $600. Call 203-815-3794

SSUUBBUURRBBAANN MMAARRIINNEEFactory Trained Mechanics

From tuneups to repowers, out-boards & stern drives. We do itall! Including canvas, repairs &new covers. Suburban Marine203-238-3232

PETS & LIVESTOCK

4 BLACK kittens free to goodhomes. 6 wks old. Please callafter 9am. (203) 626-5413

BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chi-huahuas, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tsu, Rat Terrier, Cockapoo,Rottweiler, Labs, Yorkie. $350plus. Call 860-930-4001.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES2 males, 1 female. 6 weeks old.

1st shots, dewormed. $650each. Parents on premises. Call(203) 715-0796

COCKATIEL or parrot cagewith stand. 24x24x32. Unused.

$85. 203-630-0290

FREE KITTENS- (4). 4 weeksold, ready to go on May 15.(860) 388-8538

HORSE BOARD Wallingford.Self - Full care. Catering to themature rider. Carriage drivers

welcome. Prices start at $300. (203) 294-9313

HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONALriding opportunity in exchangefor 6-8 hours per week. AM andPM time needed. Call: 203-272-6593 or 203-213-8833

KITTENS (3), 2 black and onegrey, free, 8 weeks old. Call(203) 919-1746

LARGE BIRD CAGE ON WHEELSWith 4 Nesting Boxes and 7 Love

Birds. $275 or best offer. Call(203) 606-4169

MALTESE - 1 yr old. Female, upto date with shots. $600. Call(203) 213-2780

YORKSHIRE terrier 11 monthold male, shots. Looking for agood home. $450. Call Gabe203-996-4458

LAWN & GARDEN

QUALITY SCREENED TOPSOILWholesale supplier. Large quanti-

ties available. We also providesand, gravel & fill. 860-883-7935

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP& TOOLS

CRAFTSMAN 6 1/8 inch Jointer-Planer.

Good condition.Asking $250. (203) 269-0415

DELTA Table Saw, 10 inch Tilt-ing Arbor saw, Model # 36-755,with unifence Saw guide , 30inch capacity, Asking $ 800.00Cash. this is from an Estate.Excellent condition, Phone(203) 235-5529

HAND saws Crosscut rip copingothers from $4-$10. Call 860-349-1844

FURNITURE &APPLIANCES

2 IDENTICAL burgandycouches for sale- $50 each

Call 203-237-3371BABIES crib mattress.

Excellent condition! $45203-500-2946

BRAND New Queen MattressSet still in plastic for $240.00.Can deliver. Call 203 278-0533or 860 584-5298.

CASTRO Convertible couchw/full size bed, ivory w/lightmulti-color stripes, $300/bestoffer. Dresser w/mirror, maplecolor. $175/best offer. (203)269-5662

COLONIAL maple bedroom set.Dbl bed, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Exc. cond. Asking $335.Matching rocker $65. Mustsell. Call (203) 269-3692

COT. Daycare style, 24” x 44”,blue color. $12. (203) 634-9149

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

DINETTE SETWhite ceramic tile top, 52x34,

w/ 4 chairs, exc. cond. $140 orbest offer. Call (203) 269-1881

DINING ROOM set, table w/2leaves, 4 captain’s chairs &buffet, dark pine. $275. (203)235-1379

FURNITURE- DARK PINEArmoire, Triple Dresser,

Nightstand, Rocking Chair, End Table and Lamp.

Best offer. (860) 793-9527GORGEOUS victorian high

chair drops to stroller, carvedoak, $95/OBO. Pair of kidneyshaped leather topped endtables. $90/OBO. 203-634-4154

HITCHCOCK3 level stand ,$40. Call 860-426-1214

KITCHEN CABINETS-Oak.Entire Set of 13, ONLY $550

OBO!! Serious buyers. Call for details 203-314-5938.

MAYTAG Gemini 2 oven, white,Best offer. (203) 235-7068

PETITE hardwood rockingchair. $65 or best offer. 3antiques side chairs. $99/BO.Call 203-634-4154 RCA TRUFLAT TV/DVD combo.

Excellent condition. $100. 203-440-2520

REFRIGERATOR 23 cubic ft,almond $225; SSTTOOVVEE GE elec,almond w/black flat top $300;DDIISSHHWWAASSHHEERR Magic Chef black$125; MMIICCRROOWWAAVVEE Amana black$75. All great condition (renovat-ing kitchen); OR $600 for all. Call 203 694-8497 6am - 4pm;

After 4 call 203 494-9154 or 203 238-4136

ROCKING CHAIR,Hardwood,DETAILED, PERFECT. $65. 203-2376807

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50 CLASSIC horror DVD’s. Mostof the DVDs never opened. $80.Call 203-634-9336

A NEW COMPUTER NOW. BrandName laptops & desktops. Bador NO Credit - No Problem.Smallest weekly paymentsavail. Its yours NOW. 800-317-7891

BLUE Man group keyboard,barely used, paid $110, sacri-fice $50. Precious Momentsspice rack w/12 tea cup shapedspice holders, $50. Call (203)605-6398

BURIAL PLOT in Walnut GroveCemetery, Meriden. Section D,East, Lot 55. Single grave. Cur-rent cost $700, will sell for$600. Call (610) 670-4869

COUCH, Chenille, 84” long,stuffed with duck feathers,champagne color, free. Call(203) 901-2121

DEPRESSION GLASS pit. & 5gls orange main color $50.00203-443-7856

DOORS: FREE interior with Hardware (8). Take All. Call 203-265-2591

LLAADDIIEESS BBIIKKEE- Electra Betty-1Brakes on the pedal. Like brandnew! White with pink trim.Including helmet. (used 10times) $200. Call 860-479-9061

LAMINATING Service. Let ushelp you preserve your mostprecious moments. From $2.50to $4.50 per piece. Call 203-238-1953 for info.

LARGE Microwave Cart w/cabi-net & wine rack, $25 Or bestoffer. Patrick 203-521-8341

LOGITECH Wired USB headset.Great shape. $15. (203) 284-9255

MICROWAVE OVEN, MagicChef, 1.5 cu.ft, extra large capac-ity, like new, $95. (203) 265-3738

MOVIES Children’s Videos (sixty).Mostly Disney. 50 cents each.Many still new. (203) 440-3919

MUSH HAGGLERS HeatedIndoor Flea Market & Tag Sale.Dealers wanted. Daily ormonthly rental. Fri, Sat, Sun. 8-4. 203-213-1248. 387 S. ColonySt, Meriden. (Down the st.Chef’s Hat Pizza). Antiques,furn., hand-made jewelry. Freecoffee! New Items Daily! Comein, let’s haggle!

POWER LIFT/RECLINE CHAIRRemote control/battery back-up medium blue. New in 2006for $1,200, asking $550. Call203-630-2753 after 3:00 p.m.

PROFORM 400 GI treadmill,Sportcraft Turbo Air HockeyTable, Everlast Punching SandBag, Kenmore Free StandingFreezer I'm moving ... Call Lau-rie w/ Best Offer @ 203-234-2023

MISCELLANEOUSFOR SALE

ROSETTA Stone CDs. Many lan-guages available. $65. (860) 828-4884

STAMP Collection for sale. U.S.,U.N. & Foreign. Half Price,Scott Catalog. (203) 630-0632

STEEL BUILDING PKG18 x 21 Door & Anchor Bolt Incl

Reg $8,200 Now $4,845+ Code Adj. Other Sizes

Avail Big & Small Erection Availwww.scg-grp.com Source #11S

Phone #860-237-4588

UNC, QUARTER ROLLS: MASS.,MARYLAND, SO. CAROLINA,N.H., AND VIRGINIA. $60.00 OR$12.00 EACH. 203-235-2096

SPORTING GOODS &HEALTH

BBALL Umpire leg/kneegrds. Brnd new cndtn.

$60.00 Call 860-628-6964

CHEST HIGH Fishing waders.$30. (860) 747-4849

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICA-TION. 1 Session only, $100.Group discount available! Callfor next class 203-415-1144

YANKS Twins May 15-16-18 2Main Bx 209 Ft Row..VS O’sMay 19-20-21- $55.00 p/seat(2). Call 203-530-9666

ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

SSWWOORRDDSS && DDAAGGGGEERRSSFlags, Helmets, Fighting

Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

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JEWELRY

NAPIER & Costume jewelry.

SWIMMING POOLS &SPAS

HAYWARD D.E. Pool filter, usedon 24 ft. aboveground roundpool w/connections. Runs well.$100. Leaf net cover for 24 ft.round pool. Used 1 season.Good condition. $75. (860) 621-2928

COMPUTERS &OFFICE EQUIPMENT

COMPUTER complete; Win 98;Office 97; CD writer drive. $85.

Call 203-288-8790 after 6pm

WANTED TO BUY

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass,

furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

203-238-3499

CCAASSHH PPAAIIDD FFOORR AALLLLCCOOSSTTUUMMEE JJEEWWEELLRRYY

Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

$$ AALLWWAAYYSS BBUUYYIINNGG!! $$1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St.

Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Plainville Citizen 39Looking for the perfect new

home for your Mother, Father,Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….

You Found It!

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin

For Active Adults 55 and betterOnly $950

Heat, Hot and Cold Water IncludedCentral air! Intercom system!Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry!with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation!dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking!Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill!and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance!

Secure three-story building with elevators!

Call Now!(860) 828-3958

also accepting applications for Affordable UnitsIncome Restriction Apply

Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA

SSaaggee PPoonndd PPllaaccee

WANTED TO BUY

ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item oran Estate. Estate sale serviceprovided. Seeking: Meriden-made items, lamps, paintings.

Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

DDEEEE’’SS AANNTTIIQQUUEESSBuying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles.

1 item to estate.

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WANTED: Fishing tackle, localcollector looking for old ornew, Rods, reels, lures, high-est prices paid. Call Dave any-time 860-463-4359

CT & FEDERALFAIR HOUSING LAW

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All real estate advertised inthis newspaper is subject tothe Federal Fair HousingAct of 1968, revised March12, 1989, which makes itillegal to advertise anypreference, limitation, ordiscrimination based onrace, color, religion, nation-al origin, sex, sexual orien-tation, handicap, or familialstatus or intention to makeany such preference, limi-tation or discrimination;and is also subject to theState of Connecticut Gen-eral Statutes Sections 46a-64c which makes it illegalto advertise any prefer-ence, limitation or discrimi-nation based on race,creed, color, national ori-gin, ancestry, sex, sexualorientation, marital status,age, lawful source ofincome, familial status, orphysical or mental disabili-ty, or an intention to makeany such preference, limi-tation, or discrimination.This newspaper will notknowingly accept anyadvertising for real estateor for the sale or rental ofresidential property whichis in violation of these laws.

HOUSES FOR RENT

CHESHIRE $2900/mo. Impres-sive Colonial convenientlylocated in central Connecticut.Expectional detail throughout.Stainless and granite kitchen,mahogany beams and trim,luxurious master bath. Linda203-272-1234

CHESHIRE - Raised Ranch,3BRs, 2 bath, 2 car garage.Hdwd flrs. No pets. Close to I-84. $1200/mo. Refs & sec. dep.(203) 758-4378

PLAINVILLE. House for rent. 2BR, perfect for home office.$1100/mo plus util. Availimmed. 860-221-5998.

HOUSES FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD$1300 - 3 BR, 1 Bath Cape. Cen-

trally located. 1 mo sec/1 morent req. Refs req. Pets consid-ered. EOH. Avail 6/15.

CCaallll KKaatthhyy((220033))226655--55661188 xx669900

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

CONDOMINIUMSFOR RENT

MERIDEN- 3BR Townhouse,garage. $1200. Call QualityRealty, LLC 203-949-1904

WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, Nopets. $700. Call Quality Realty,LLC 203-949-1904

YALESVILLE-1 BR -$1,050 2BR$1200-$1300, all appls incldW/D, C/Heat & air, exercisefacility, patio & BBQ area. Call203-464-8066

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

HOME SWEET HOMES OffersMeriden - Studio & 1BR apt From

$650. Heat & HW incl. Avail.immed! 203-938-3789

HOME SWEET HOMES OffersMeriden- 3BR, Recently renovat-

ed, $1200/mo. Heat & HW incl.Available immediately.

203-938-3789

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALLIncl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground flfurn effic, $210/wk+sec. RMs$130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823www.Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY

$450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets.

Call 203-284-0597

MERIDEN 1 BEDROOM 1-year lease. 581 Crown Village.Available now. $750 per month.

Includes heat & hot water. Call Natalie 203-671-2672

MMEERRIIDDEENN 11 BBRR53 Washington St. New carpet.

New paint. No pets. $625/month.2 months security. 203-494-2147

MERIDEN 1 BR Apartment. Niceand quiet. WD hookup, off stparking. Hardwood floors,porch. Cats OK. $550 per monthplus utils. (203) 554-3377

MMEERRIIDDEENN 11 BBRRStove, heat & hot water incl.

Lease, security & refs. No pets.(203) 239-7657 or 203-315-7300

MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs Available.$700, $900 & $1,000. Heat & HWincluded. Off street parking. Nopets allowed. Ask for David(203) 630-6661 or 203-444-6901

MERIDEN 1BR., 1 bath. 465Crown St, Spring Hill Condo-miniums H/H includedFridge/freezer. Well-main-tained. $650/mo. 203-317-9638

MERIDEN 1st floor, 1 BR, 3rooms, stove/fridge, washerhook up, gas heat, $675 mo.Avail Now! 203-284-5843

MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH.2nd Floor. $750/mo+Util. Nopets. Nice street near Mid-State. 860-262-2464

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Greatapts in great locations. 2Mossec; No pets; app and ref amust. Starting at $925/mo. Callfor details (203) 715-1965

MMEERRIIDDEENN 32 Cook Ave.

SSppaacciioouuss 11 BBRR AApptt..New owners, Remodeled. Heat &

HW incl. $650+. 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 3rd fl furnished stu-dio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW,Electricity incld. E. Side, veryclean. Off-st park. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm

www.Meridenrooms.com

MMEERRIIDDEENN EEaasstt ssiiddee3 BR APARTMENT

$750 per month plus security. (203) 901-4000

MERIDEN Lg 1BR. 1 1/2 baths, 2levels. New appliances, washer& dryer included. Secure Park-ing. $750 + utils. (860) 214-4852

WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, Mead-ow St, 3rd flr, off-str pkg, $800,203-288-3743

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MMEERRIIDDEENN LLIIMMIITTEEDD TTIIMMEE OOFFFFEERR

22 BBRR $$777755++//MMOONNTTHHHHeeaatt && HHoott WWaatteerr IInncclluuddeedd

Secure building. Off streetParking. Call 220033--888866--77001166

MERIDEN LRG 4BR, lg kitchen,dishwasher, WD hookup.Good, quiet neighborhood, off-st park, yard. Near school.$1,500 860-982-6585

MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units startingat $745. Some w/heat & HWincld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ckreq'd. MBI 860-347-6919.

MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo.Heat, HW & Electric incl. Pri-vate balcony, off st parking,laundry facilities, manage-ment & maintenance on site.SSeeccttiioonn 88.. aapppprroovveedd.. No dogs.Cat w/deposit.

For info 203-639-4868

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN- 1BRClean, newly decorated. 2nd flr,

Heat, Hot water & cooking gasincl. $700. Small pet ok. 38 Lin-coln St. Call (203) 440-4789

MERIDEN- 1BR, 2nd flr. Stove &refrigerator included. New car-peting. Secure building. Nopets. One month security.$775 per month. 203-376-1259

MERIDEN- 2BR unit with diningroom or use as 3rd bedroom onthe 2nd floor in this quiet area.Newly renovated with parking.81 Parker Ave North. $900 +sec. Utils. not included. Nopets. (203) 537-1278

MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls.Excellent condition. Off st.parking. No pets. $900 + sec. &utils. (860) 663-1229

MERIDEN- 3BR, 3rd flr, Big unit.92 Franklin St. Newly renovat-ed. Gas heat. No pets. Dis-counted rent. $895. 203-537-1278.

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN- Crown St. Large1BR, 1st flr, lots of closetspace. $700/mo. Section 8approved. 203-265-4664

MERIDEN- Spacious 2BR, newappl’s incl. washer, dryer, DW,microwave, yard. Good neigh-borhood, near school. Off-stpark. $1,100 +utils. 860-982-6585

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

MERIDEN-177 Foster St. Renovat-ed, 1st fl, 2BR-$875. 2nd fl,3/4BR, W/D hkup. $1100. Section8 approved. Stove, refrig, micro,lg yd, off-st park. 203-634-3210

MERIDEN-2BR apt for rent.Newly renovated. Quiet.$750/mo + sec. No pets. CallCraig 203-537-6121 anytime.

MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, updat-ed, Hdwd floors, gargage incld.$850/mo, 1st/last/sec. Call(203) 686-1016

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APARTMENTSFOR RENT

MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd Fl., W/Dhookup, off-street parking,60Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8approved. Call 203-376-5599

MERIDEN-Bright & cozy 2BR,2nd flr. Stove & refrig. No utils.Off-st park. Fenced yd, 3 sea-son porch. $750 +1mo sec. 193Springdale Ave. (203) 237-8445

MERIDEN-Studio apt. Center oftown. $450/mo + utils. 1BR,$575/mo +utils. No pets. Sec &refs. Call 203-982-3042

MERIDEN. 2 BR, 2nd flr, mod-ern, w/d hookup, off st parking,DR, absolutely no pets. Goodcredit & ref. Avail June 1. $850.(203) 634-0576

NEW BRITAIN House for rentwith option to buy. Seller willpay closing costs. Why rentwhen you can own your ownhouse and pay less? Choosefrom 2 for 3 family houses.Please call Nilda (203) 507-7800

We Habla Espanol

PLAINVILLE 1BR units Startingat $515/month. One monthssecurity required. No pets.MBI 860-347-6919

SSEENNIIOORRSS 6622 PPLLUUSSMore than a rental, a lifestyle

• One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES

• Immediate Availability• Affordable monthly rates

• No buy in • No lease• Pet friendly • Tours dailyCall for appointment or info

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SOUTH MERIDEN - 1BR Apt.2nd floor, appliances, laundryfacility. No utilities. No pets. Nosmoking. $675 month. Securitydeposit req. Call 203-238-7562

SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Effi-ciency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incldheat & HW, A/C, appl’s.

Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025

SOUTHINGTON-3BR, 2nd flr. LR,big kit & bath, gar, laundry.$850/ mo. 17 Bristol St. No pets.Credit check. Open House Sun4pm-5pm back dr. 203 699-9143

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NNeewwllyy RReemmooddeelleedd11BBRR -- $$770000,,

22 BBRR -- $$883355 && $$886655,, 33BBRR -- $$11002255Incl. heat, HW, off st parking

Income Guidelines ApplyApplications can be obtained

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WALLINGFORD - 2 BRLarge kitchen, off-street parking.

$875 includes utilities. 203-530-1840

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL.$725. Stove, refrig & dishwash-er. Off street parking. Balcony.No smoking. No pets. Creditcheck. 203-269-9149

WALLINGFORD 2BR, 3rd flr,wall-to-wall carpet, W/Dhookup. Two off street parkingspaces. $800 + security. Nopets. 203-213-3560

WALLINGFORD So Main St. 3rdflr. Quiet. 4 Rms. Hardwood flrs,eat-in kitchen, off st parking. Petconsidered. Refs, lease, sec. InclHW. $900/mo. (203) 265-9243

APARTMENTSFOR RENT

WALLINGFORD- 1BR, studio,kitchen. Stove & refrigeratorincluded. Centrally located.

$525. No pets. 2 mo security +refs. 203-265-0698

WALLINGFORD-1BR, 1st Floor.Stove & refrigerator. $775includes heat. No pets. 1 monthsecurity. Call 203-269-1148

WLFD 1BR 2nd FL off streetparking. 2mos sec 1st mo rent+ references. NO PETS. 203-294-0329

WLFD-2BR, 3rd flr, $750/mo +utils inclds refrig, stove & W/Dhkup. Whittlesey Ave. Off-st-park. No smoke/pets. Good cred-it. 2mos sec. Jerry 508-758-6927

WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level,applianced kitchen, lots of stor-age & closet space. NO PETS.$1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.

YALESVILLE 1BR, 1st flr, appls.included. No Pets. 1 Mo. rent +1 Mo. Sec. $600. 203-284-9100Mon-Fri, 8-4

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN - Hobart StFurnished or unfurnished.

All utilities included. Parking. $125 weekly. Call

203-814-5786

MERIDEN Clean safe 1st floor,furnished rm. Share kit & BA.$120/wkly. 1 wk sec req. Call203-238-3369 leave message.

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMSHeat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges,off-st park. $130/wk.

www.Meridenrooms.comor call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm

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

NORTH HAVENMeadowstone Motel- Off I-91.

Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

VACATION &SEASONAL RENTALS

SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARENOW!!! Maintenance fees toohigh? Need Cash? Sell yourunused timeshare today. Nocommissions or Broker Fees.Free Consultation.

www.sellatimeshare.com1-866-708-3690

GARAGE & STORAGESPACE FOR RENT

WOW! CALL FOR THISMONTH’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.

GARAGE & STORAGESPACE FOR RENT

YALESVILLE-Hartford Turn-pike. Garage Bay for rent. 10ftoverhead door, heat & runningwater avail. Call 203-641-4746

STORES & OFFICESFOR RENT

MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils.Bathrm & storage rm. NearGianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms+ reception area & 2 baths, bsmtoption extra. $1000/mo w/o utils.Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI860-347-6919

MERIDEN-Office space avail-able in downtown. Across thestreet from future engineeringcompany, plenty of parkingavailable. $10 per sq. foot, 500to 3600 sq. feet available.Please call 203-235-1511 x701.

MERIDEN. 3 rm office suite, 1stflr, heat & electric. 1st mo.free, sec & ref. $650. Colony RE203-235-5797

HOUSES FOR SALE

WLFD $199,900 Perfect for firsttime homebuyers or emptynesters! 3BR home with updat-ed mechanicals and newerwindows. Cosmetics needed,but worth the effort. Full base-ment w/bath and 1 car garage.Linda 203-265-5618

MERIDEN FOR SALE BYOWNER!!! Meriden 3 bed., 2baths. Elegant, ranch. Granitecounters. Fully applianced.Hardwood floors. Brick/vinylsiding. Attached 1-car garage.Oil heat. Recently remodeled.Landscaped. T Hooker School.$250,000 CALL: 860-637-0228

MERIDEN Our builder will buyyour home at fair market value ifit qualifies for our program,when you buy one of his homes.You can also find other homes forsale on our website. Visit us atwww.galleriahouses.com Galle-ria Real Estate 203-671-2223.


ATTIC & BASEMENTSCLEANED

DEBRIS removal of anykind.Demolition sheds, pools, etc.Quick, courteous srv. All callsreturned. Ins. #0620397. Office203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

JUNK REMOVAL & MOREWe clean Estates, house, office,attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U.860-575-8218/203-535-9817

220033--449944--11552266OOnnee MMaann’’ss JJuunnkkRREEMMOOVVAALL.. Free est. Call Ed.

ATTORNEYS

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

BankruptcyFree Consultation

CARPENTRY

REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms,Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches203-238-1449 #578107 Free est.www.marceljcharpentier.com

BENJAMIN BUILDERS LLCCompared to major competitors. ROOFS, SIDING, WINDOWS,

ADDT’S, KIT, BATHS, DECK, more203-671-7415 Ct. Reg. #622755

HOMETECHCarpentry, repairs. No job too

small or large. Member BBB.

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042

GGrreeeenn PPllaanneettRReemmooddeelliinngg

Repairs to remodeling. 41 yrs exp. Master Carpenter

203-639-8389 CT #573358

COMPUTER SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS?Upgrades, installs, repairs &viruses fixed at your home.DMT Computer Services. 203-599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177

DECKS

MATTSON Home ImprovementAffordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured.

CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

DRIVEWAYS

DRIVEWAYS BUILTTO LAST Reasonablerates. CT Reg 575852

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MIDSTATEPAVING

DUMPSTERS

1155 && 2200 YYaarrdd RRoollll--OOffffss..Home, Business or Job Site

We do clean-outs too!Empire Construction, LLC

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ELECTRICAL SERVICE

TT..EE..CC.. EElleeccttrriiccaall SSvvcc LLLLCCAll Phases of Electrical Work

24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBSWELCOME

203-237-2122

EXCAVATING

K & A ENTERPRISESWater & sewer lines, inground

tank removal, drainage, grading,additions, pavers. Reg# 571435.ins. 203-379-0193

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

FENCING

CORNERSTONE FENCE & Orna-mental Gates. All types of fence.Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d.

Call John Uvino 203-237-GATECT Reg #601060

GARAGE DOORS

CCEENNTTRRAALL CCTTOOVVEERRHHEEAADD DDOOOORRcentralctoverheaddoor.comSales/ Service. Reg # 565116203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372

GUTTERS

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates.

Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

GGUUTTTTEERRSS DDOONN’’TT WWOORRKKIIFF TTHHEEYY’’RREE DDIIRRTTYY

For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279

Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

HANDYPERSONS

NNeeiigghhbboorrhhoooodd HHaannddyymmaann,, LLLLCC..Specializing in smaller jobs.

Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 MMaatttt 886600--887777--22554499

HANDYPERSONS

AA--11 HHAANNDDYYMMAANN PPLLUUSSCT Reg #606277.

GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

SShhaammoocckk RRooooffiinnggAll types of remod. 30+ yrs exp.No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins220033--223377--44112244 aann LLLLCC ccoo..

HEATING & COOLING

DON’T Sweat It thisSummer! Call Duane, Plumb-ing, heating & cooling. Quali-ty work. Low rates. 203-379-8944 Lic. #0389224.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

VINCENZO D’ONOFRIOBATHROOM Remodeling, Con-

crete, Carpentry, Tile, Painting,Patio & Sidewalk Paving. CTReg. #559333. (860) 628-2236

O’CONNOR ROOFING203-639-0231

Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner.

CT Reg #602521

JUNK REMOVAL

A TO Z REMOVALFree estimates. Garages, attics,

basements, brush, pools, decks,etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106

JUNK REMOVAL. FREE SCRAP METAL PICKUP

203-886-5110

PPEETTEE IINN TTHHEE PPIICCKKUUPP

KITCHEN & BATHREMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTIONTo ensure a quality job

at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

LANDSCAPING

Silver City Landscaping LLCLawn Mowing/Spring Clean-upLawn Power Seeding/MulchReliable Service 20yrs exp

220033--553377--88110066 CCTT RReegg## 662222665555

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs.Spring clean-up. Quick, courteousservice. All calls returned. Lic ins.#0620397. Office 203-235-7723or Cell 860-558-5430

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs.Hedge/tree trim., trimming overgrown properties. Est 1985. Allcalls returned. Lic ins.#0620397. Office 203-235-7723or Cell 860-558-5430

JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLCSpring clean up, mowing,

mulching, landscape work & irri-gation service. 203-631-7444Licensed, fully insured. #563805

BBIILLLL RRUUDDOOLLPPHH LandscapingPaver walkways & patios, retain-ing walls, landscape design,water features, planter bed reno-vations, drainage work backhoework. Est 1972. Free est.#563661 (203) 237-9577

LANDSCAPING

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLCSpring cleanups, Grass cut-ting, lawn maint. Comm/ResTop quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

QQuuaalliittyy LLaannddssccaappiinngg,, LLLLCCSpring Clean-ups, mowing,

landscaping, stone work.WWWWWW..QQLLSSLLLLCC..CCOOMMCT Reg #620306 Jim

203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

HHEEDDGGEE TTRRIIMMMMIINNGGNo Hedge/shrub too big, small or

tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC.WWWWWW..QQLLSSLLLLCC..CCOOMM Jim

203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

WWEE WWEEEEDD GGAARRDDEENNSSNorm the Gardener’s

3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, spring

clean-ups, hedge trimming, tree,shrub, debris removal #584101Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638

BUDGET Friendly lawn mowing.Call (203) 314-7693, EBK Prop-erty Services.

EL SOL Clean-ups, Hedge Trim-ming, Mowing. Accepting newclients. Comm/Res. Free est.Walter 203-619-2877

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LAWN & GARDEN

GARDEN TILLINGInsured. CT Reg#0603313

Call Kurt 203-376-7324ROTOTILLING

Garden Bill with Troy Built, no gar-den too small. 203-294-1160

MASONRY

JOHN BBiiaaffoorree aanndd SSoonn MMaassoonnrryyChimneys, brick, block, stonewalls, patios. In business over 50yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572

BILL RUDOLPH Landscapingpaver walkways, patios, retain-ing wall. Free estimates.#563661 . Call 203-237-9577

CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair,sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc.CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826or cell 860-398-1223

JIMMY’S MASONRYStonewalls, steps, patios, chim-

neys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrsexp. Call for free est. 860-274-4893 CT. Reg. #604498

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

MIRKEL PAINTINGInt./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interi-ors from $125 Exteriors from $899CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext,Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwash-ing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or860-347-1355 CT# 613892

PAVING

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42 The Plainville Citizen — Thursday, May 7, 2009 Housekeeping

Regency House of Wallingfordis a 130-bed skilled nursing facility and is

currently recruiting for the following position:

Temporary PTHousekeeping, 7-3 every other

weekend and on HolidaysDuties include general cleaning of resident rooms

and common areas. Must be available weekends and holidays and have

experience cleaning in a Healthcare setting.

Interested candidates please contact:Kathy Delvey-Takasch

Regency House of Wallingford181 East Main Street

Wallingford, CT 06492(203) 265-1661 or fax (203) 265-7842

EOE

EDUCATION

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSHIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPALThe primary role of a high school principal is theoversight & delivery of the educational program forall students including supervision of theteaching/learning process. In addition, the principalwill develop & manage a site-based budget; establishand maintain excellent relations and communicationswith parents and the community, and provide levelmanagement of the facility★ Supervise certified and classified staff★ Collaborate w/reps of teachers & parents

to assess needs and develop goals annually for the school's strategic planning objectives

★ Assist teachers in improving techniques and methodologies of teaching

★ Implement district philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate should have atleast five (5) years administrative experience in apublic school system. Experience in a position as aleader in curriculum/instruction administration at thehigh school level is required. Candidates should pos-sess or be eligible for Connecticut Certificationendorsement #092. An earned doctorate is desirable.Effective date: July 1, 2009Closing date: UNTIL FILLED

To Receive Application Contact: You may fax, phone and email:

Cheshire Public SchoolsHuman Resource Dept.

29 Main StreetCheshire CT 06410

203-250-2429203-250-2438 (FAX)

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Photo courtesy of Jennifer van Sickle

Shadow was a rescuedstray and is an elegantyoung black female kitty,very sweet and beautifulwith gold eyes. She is alittle shy at first, but thenshe wants attention andlikes to snuggle. Shadowwould do best in a quiethome without dogs oryoung children. She isquite active and playful,so another friendly cat toplay with would be a plus.Shadow has been spayed,tested for FeLeuk and FIV,and vaccinated. A $75 do-nation for AAWL of NewBritain, a non-profit res-cue group for cats, is re-quired. For information,call Renee, (860) 793-0847.

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Several German Shep-herd/Labrador puppies —described as cuddly, love-able and playful — areavailable for adoption.They are now 17 weeksold and have had all vac-cinations. Spay and neu-tering is included in anadoption fee. Veterinarianreference and home visitrequired. For information,call Diane Milo, (860) 681-6996.

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