Plainvillemarch27

Volume 13, Number 12 Plainville’s Only Weekly Newspaper www.plainvillecitizen.com Thursday, March 27, 2013

THE BEST IN NEW ENGLAND

The Plainville High School cheerleaders took part in the ninth annual New England Regional championships Saturday in Lawrence, Mass. The Lady Blue Devils qualified for the event by placing second at the CIAC Class M state competition. A total of 54 teams in five divisions competed at the regionals. Only the top five teams in each division were announced. The Plainville girls were not among the top finishers. Isabella Donahue, Paige Pratt and Maddy Richardson are pictured, foreground. | (Photo by Matt Leidemer)

The YMCA is known for its focus on fitness and families, but it also offers Livestrong, a unique, free, strength and fit-ness program for adult cancer survivors.

“In the past, there hadn’t been a need for survivor-ship programs, but there are now a lot more survivors who are finishing treatments and living cancer-free,” April Chevalier, wellness director at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, said.

The 12-week program, open to cancer survivors 18 years of age and up, includes a free three-month membership, fit-ness assessment, and introduc-tion to all the equipment and programs the Y has to offer.

“Cancer treatments set them back physically, and this gives them the ability to get their bodies back, help them build their strength, stamina, and feel

stronger than before treatment started,” Chevalier said.

The program is offered at YMCA’s across the county, thanks to a grant distributed each year to YMCA locations to train and educate staff for the program.

The Livestrong program re-starts every 12 weeks, with classes running twice a week in the morning and the afternoon at the Wheeler YMCA.

Since beginning two years ago, 200 participants have gone through the program, includ-ing Rick Varsell, a Stage 4 can-cer survivor.

“I was looking for a program for cancer survivors, and no one had anything like this,” Varsell said. “The Livestrong program was exactly what I wanted.”

Varsell successfully com-pleted the program and is an active member of the YMCA. Also, he serves as a mentor for the program, helping trainers

Cancer survivors choose to LivestrongBy Erin K. ButlerSpecial to The Citizen

This Livestrong class graduated in November, and last week, climbed the rock wall. | (YMCA)

See Livestrong / Page 16

Jennifer Gombotz, a Plainville High School teacher and coach, is a member of the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2014.

Gombotz , who starred at Southington High School, will be inducted in the high school player cate-gory. She is already a member of the SHS Hall of Fame.

“It’s a huge honor. I never – in my wildest dreams – would have expected to be in two hall of fames already in my life,” Gombotz said. “To be re-warded for having fun day in and day out on my high school

team, and to be re-warded for something you enjoyed 100-per-cent is an honor.”

At Southington High, Gombotz set a school record for points with 1,135, and led her team to an ap-pearance in the 1996 Class LL title game.

“I enjoyed playing with my teammates, and the chemistry and family atmosphere that was in the program,” Gombotz said. “It was competitive. We brought the best out of each other to rely on if we needed anything. It was a great group of people to play basketball with.”

After high school, Gombotz took her talents to Providence

College, where she was a four-year letter winner.

Gombotz averaged 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds during her career with the Friars while facing tough Big East Conference competition, including the likes of UConn, Georgetown, Rutgers and Boston College.

After graduating, Gombotz returned to Connecticut intent on breaking into coaching.

“That was always something I wanted to do,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun to coach at Plainville … I think every year we get a new group of kids working to-gether, and the progress that they make from day one to the end of the season is unbe-

PHS educator, coach gets Hall callBy Nate BrownThe Plainville Citizen

Gombotz

See Gombotz / Page 16

A2 Thursday, March 27, 2014 The Plainville Citizen | plainvillecitizen.com

The Plainville Democratic Town Committee will meet Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the Plainville Municipal Center. Agenda will include election of officers and convention delegates.

DTC meeting

In an effort to make es-calating prom dress prices — which can extend up to $600 — more affordable for girls, Kristen’s Kloset show-cases a solid selection of gently-used and new gowns, for a modest donation of $25 for a used dress and $35 for a new one.

Kristen’s Kloset wants all girls to be able to attend prom in beautiful dresses, at prices they can manage. The Southington Youth Services program has been collecting dresses, shoes and accesso-ries for eight years.

“The whole idea is for ev-eryone to get to go to their prom,” Director of Youth Services, Sue Saucier, said. “Anyone can come here. We don’t turn anyone away.”

Kristen’s Kloset’s 2014 grand opening was March 8.

Each year, Kristen’s Kloset sets up shop in a do-nated space. This will be the store’s second year in a row at the Southington Town Hall Annex, 93 Main St.

In preparation for prom season, Kristen’s Kloset vol-unteers gather to organize some 500 to 600 dresses by size and color, display jew-elry and accessories on ta-bles, hang purses, arrange shoes, and set up a dressing room space.

“I have found so many

great volunteers,” Saucier said. “I’m lucky enough to have them so we can be open for quite a few weeks.”

One volunteer, Sandi Varsell, a retired seamstress, does alterations for shop-pers. Also, she uses leftover fabric to make purses and handbags. Varsell has even made gowns for girls.

“She goes above and be-yond. She’s just wonderful,” Sue Williams, a youth coun-selor, said.

Kristen’s Kloset be-gan as a cause to honor a Southington middle school student, Kristen Warner, who was in a fatal car acci-dent in 2004.

“Her family wanted to do something, and they came up with this idea,” Saucier explained. “We loved the idea, as it’s youth-related.”

Since Warner ’s fam-ily initiated the project, Southington Youth Services has expanded Kristen’s Kloset. Saucier said the idea of buying and wearing used clothing has changed over the years. “I don’t think it’s a stigma anymore. People are thinking differently, and a lot of girls come in here.”

If a dress is out of style or hasn’t sold in a few years, it is donated to Goodwill.

Kristen’s Kloset relies on community donations, from dresses and accessories, to monetary contributions, to

space to set up.Along with help from in-

dividuals, Kristen’s Kloset has received assistance from service clubs, as well as lo-

Prom dreams come true at Kristen’s KlosetBy Andrea MeloneSpecial to The Citizen

Kristen’s Kloset’s opened for the season Saturday, March 8. The store is located at Town Hall Annex, 93 Main St., Southington. | (Andrea Melone / Submitted)

See Kristen’s / Page 3

1265817

USPS 022-097Published weekly by

Record-Journal at 11Crown Street, Meriden,CT 06450. Periodicals Postage Paidat Meriden and additionalmailing offices.

P O S T M A S T E R:Send address changes toPlainville Citizen, P.O. Box57, Plainville, CT 06062.

Over 25 Years Specializing In Residential Systems

SALES, SERVICE& INSTALLATION

1270624

www.bosseheating.com

860-620-068724-Hour Emergency Service

Fully Insured &Licensed #388408

• Automatic Humidifiers• Electric Conversions• Central Air

Conditioning Systems• Oil or Gas Heating Systems• Water Heaters• Furnaces & BoilersFree Estimates on New System Installation

Rebates & Tax CreditsAvailable on Qualified SystemsBEST OF...

2 0 1 2AWARDSAWARDS

Best Heating/AC2nd Place

60294R

Roll your own cigarettes & Save up to 70%All Cigarettes At State Minimum Prices

FREE LIGHTER

$5.79

DISCOUNT TOBACCO58 East Street • Rt. 10 • Plainville • 410-9823

(BETWEEN FAMILY DOLLAR & RITE AID-INSIDE SUBWAY)Open Mon.-Sat. 8 am-8 pm • Sun. 9 am-7 pm

PLAINVILLE’S ONLY PREMIUM SMOKE SHOP• E-Liquid• Great Variety

At Low Prices• Best Selection on

Vaporizers (Dry, Double Double & Triple Use)

• E-Cigarattes• Hooka Tobacco

Warning: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy.

Best Variety of Cigars

With Purchase Of Any Carton Of Cigarettes or 8oz. bag of Cigarette Tobacco.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/11

8106

1R

The Plainville Citizen | plainvillecitizen.com Thursday, March 27, 2014 A3

Kristen’s

cal businesses.“It’s a fantastic program

for students, because prom costs are so astronomical. There are so many students who can’t afford prom, so

if we can help offset some expenses, it’s so worth it,” Williams said.

“We hope we can im-pact the community by be-ing a resource for people,” Saucier said. “Girls who wouldn’t have gone can

now go because of this help. They can find their dream dresses.”

To donate to Kristen’s Kloset, contact Southington Youth Services , (860) 276-6281.

From Page 2THE WILD THINGS ARE HERE

Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School third-graders recently visited The New Britain Museum of American Art. The docent-led tour included the original artwork of Maurice Sendak, an American writer and illustrator of children’s books such as “Little Bear” and “Where The Wild Things Are.” The Wheeler students also worked in the studio for an art activity that featured designing picture book covers. | (Submitted)

1277667 CT Lic. #558179

NEED PAVING?LABELLA PAVING, L.L.C.

Commercial & ResidentialDriveways • Parking Areas • Paving

Concrete & Brick PatiosRetaining Walls • Landscaping, Site Work

For FREE Estimates Call Adrian (860) 747-84813rd Generation in Paving

81143R

DEB’S FLORAL DESIGNS & MORE

OPENING APRIL 1, 2014Fresh Cut Flowers

& ArrangementsKringle Candles –

Boyd’s BearsGifts & Gift Baskets

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-5:3047 Whiting St., Downtown Plainville860-351-5251 • 860-351-5269 Fax

10% of All Sales proceeds April 1-5 go to Relay for Life

1 DOZEN ROSESWrapped

7996

2R

$19.99April 1-5, 2014

1206 QUEEN ST., SOUTHINGTON

Serving You For Over 30 YearsThanks For Choosing Us

rrs TM

Lube, Oil& Filter

$2195

up to 5 qts.

T-TECHTransmissionPower Flush

$12995

Magna Flow &Flowmaster

Dual ExhaustStaring at

$34995

Front WheelDrive Axles

$15995

Most Cars

CatalyticConverters

Staring at$14995

Timing BeltsWater Pumps

Computer Diagnosis- Free Estimates

BUDGETAUTO CENTER747-4552

Certified for Emissions Repairs

8086

1R


Plainville 459 Farmington Ave.860-793-4935Farmington Townline

$50off$20off

Not to be combined with any other sale or offer. Not to be combined with any other sale or offer.Not to be combined with any other sale or offer. Not to be combined with any other sale or offer.Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

*$10.00 Additional for SUV, and Lt. Trucks

Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14Not to be combined with any other sale or offer. Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

Not to be combined with any other sale or offer. Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

Not to be combined with any other sale or offer. Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

Not to be combined with any other sale or offer.Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

Not to be combined with any other sale or offer.Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

Most Vehicles Tire Offer Expires 5/15/14

$2999Not to be combined with any other sale or offer.Most Vehicles Coupon Expires 5/15/14

add $2.75 for oil filter disposal fee.

Our technicians will check the operating functions of key components that keep your vehicle’s electrical system running properly.

Includes:• Alternator• Starter• Battery• Battery Cables

Connecticut State Emission Testing Facility

• Standard Oil ChangeService• 4 Tire Rotation

• Brake Inspection• 14 pt. Vehicle Inspection

Includes In-depth Visual Analysis of:tires, brakes, suspension, lights, belts, fluid levels, wiper blades,battery hoses, and more . . .

Together, we’ll keep your car running newer, longer.

STORE HOURSMon-Fri. 7:00-7:00Saturday 7:00-6:00 Sunday 9:00-5:00

Save On Your Vehicle’s Service

Take $30.00 off the purchase of $125.00 more

in vehicle service.

• Install new filter • refill up to 5 qts. Kendall GT-10

Synthetic blend motor oil • lubricate chassis (if applicable)

• Install brake pads • Resurface rotors • Road test vehicle

Grease seals and wheel bearing repack extra, if required

$8999PER AXLE

$1899

$30offadd $2.75 for oil filter disposal fee.

INCLUDES:Brake Inspection &

4 Tire RotationWITH YOUR REQUEST

Standard Service

Full Synthetic Oil Change Service

$20.00 Off regular price

$999Regular Price

$15off

We’ll inspect steering/suspension and align to

manufacturer’s specifications.

Increase the Life of Your Tires

81363R


Southington officials are considering new rules for tattoo parlors, saying health practices at such companies are largely unregulated.

No complaints have been filed against any of the five lo-cal tattoo studios in the past two years, according to Shane Lockwood, Southington-Plainville Regional Health District director. A state requirement that tattoo artists receive a certifica-tion will take effect in July. Southington and Plainville officials say they want to make sure hygienic practices are followed in the parlors.

“There’s a consensus that perhaps having certain pro-tocols in place in regards to cleanliness might be a good thing,” said Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee.

“We’ve come to realize that tattoo parlors aren’t re-ally much regulated at all,” he said. “This could become

a serious health problem.”Barbershops are already

regulated for similar health reasons, Lee said. The re-gional health district’s board talked with Chad Lockhart of Hartford County Tattoos

about whether an ordinance was needed.

“He was supportive of the notion that we should be set-ting some standards,” Lee said.

Lockhart couldn’t be

reached March 17.Jay “Phoenix” Farino,

owner of Phoenix Ink Tattoo on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, said all his artists are certified with the state al-though it’s not required.

“We’ve chosen to be; it’s safer that way,” he said.

He had little comment on further regulation of his business.

“The towns are going to do what they’re going to do,” Farino said.

He was mostly concerned about tattoo artists operating out of their houses with little oversight.

Late last year, Wallingford passed a tattoo and body piercing ordinance requir-ing such establishments to get a $100 permit and sub-mit to two yearly, random inspections.

The state’s licensing will involve a $250 fee, taking a course on the prevention of blood-borne diseases and previous tattoo experience or training.

S o u t h i n g t o n To w n Manager Garry Brumback said the state’s law was a good start but didn’t deal with the operation of tattoo parlors.

“It really is just establish-ing standards for cleanliness and health safety,” he said of the town ordinance under consideration. “I’m surprised we don’t already have one.”

John Barry, a Democratic t o w n c o u n c i l o r i n Southington and member of the regional health board, was also in favor of the new regulation.

“It’s a safeguard I think is important to protect peo-ple who want to get tattoos,” he said. “I think you have to be proactive to prevent problems.”

Lockwood said he’s look-ing at the ordinances of other Connecticut towns concern-ing tattoo parlors to cre-ate one for Southington and Plainville. The health district may have a sample ordinance by the summer.

Officials consider adding rules for tattoo parlors

Tattoo artist and business owner Jay “Phoenix” Farino works on a tattoo for Brett Eaton, of East Granby, at his business, Phoenix Ink Tattoo, in Southington. Farino has heard about the new proposed tattoo regulations and doesn’t see them as a bad thing if they help to curtail underground, unlicensed tattooers. | (Christopher Zajac / Special to The Citizen)

By Jesse BuchananSpecial to The Citizenf

Computer Diagnosis • Brake Services • Tune-upsExhaust Work • Normal Maintenance Services

“TRY OUR SERVICES AND SAVE $$”As Always Senior

Discounts

MECHANICAL SERVICES

320 Farmington Avenue(Rte. 10), Plainville, CTPhone: (860) 793-2811

We Service AllMakes & Models We Aim To Please!

JUST GOODOLD

FASHIONEDSERVICE

Come on in and see!� Budget Pricing �

7473

2R


Best Dining:• Best American• Best Bagels• Best Bakery• Best Breakfast• Best Buffalo Wings Plainville• Best Buffalo Wings Southington• Best Burgers Plainville• Best Burgers Southington• Best Chinese• Best Sushi• Best Coffee House• Best Deli• Best Diner• Best Hot Dogs• Best Ice Cream Plainville• Best Ice Cream Southington• Best Indian Restaurant• Best Italian Plainville• Best Italian Southington• Best Mexican• Best Pizza Plainville• Best Pizza Southington• Best Seafood• Best Vegetarian

Best Goods & Services:• Best Bank• Best Carpet/Floor Company• Best Cellular Store• Best Computer Sales & Service• Best Day Care Plainville• Best Day Care Southington• Best Dry Cleaner• Best Electrical Contractor• Best Eye Glasses & Contacts Store• Best Florist• Best Fuel and Oil Company• Best Golf Course• Best Heating & Air Cond. Contractor• Best Home Improvement Contractor• Best Insurance Agency• Best Landscaping• Best Lighting Center• Best Martial Arts Instruction• Best Nursery & Garden Store• Best Paint, Decorating & Fabric Center• Best Pet Groomer• Best Pet/Pet Supply Store• Best Picture Framer• Best Plumbing Contractor• Best Real Estate Agency• Best Real Estate Agent

• Best Veterinarian

Best Health and Beauty:• Best Barber Shop• Best Chiropractor• Best Dance Studio• Best Day Spa• Best Dentist Office• Best Eye Doctor• Best Hair Salon Plainville• Best Hair Salon Southington• Best Health/Fitness Center• Best Hearing Center• Best Massage Plainville• Best Massage Southington• Best Medical Care Facility• Best Nail Salon• Best Pediatrician• Best Podiatrist• Best Pharmacy• Best Weight Management• Best Yoga Plainville• Best Yoga Southington

Best Motor Vehicles:• Best Auto Body Repair• Best Car Wash• Best New Auto Dealer• Best Service Station Plainville• Best Service Station Southington• Best Tire Shop• Best Used Auto Dealer

Best Nightly Entertainment:• Best Bar/Lounge Plainville• Best Bar/Lounge Southington• Best Happy Hour Plainville• Best Happy Hour Southington• Best Place for Live Music Plainville• Best Place for Live Music Southington• Best Sports Bar Plainville• Best Sports Bar Southington

Best Shopping:• Best Antique Store• Best Bicycle Shop• Best Children’s Store• Best Comic Book Store• Best Consignment Shop• Best Fruits and Vegetables• Best Furniture Store• Best Gift Store• Best Grocery Store Plainville• Best Grocery Store Southington• Best Jewelry Store Plainville• Best Jewelry Store Southington• Best Music Store• Best Pawn Shop• Best Porch and Patio• Best Seafood Market• Best Smoke Shop• Best Sporting Goods Store• Best Television and Appliance Center• Best Wine & Liquor Store Plainville• Best Wine & Liquor Store Southington• Best Women’s Clothing

Best Of AwardsRecord-Journal

11 Crown StreetMeriden, CT 06450

Name

Address

Home Phone Business Phone

RULES: You must fill in a minimum of 25 of your favorite places to be considered. Only 1 entry per person.Ballot stuffing is prohibited. All entries must be received by Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 to be eligible.

PLEASE CUT ON DOTTED LINE AND RETURN!

The Southington

CitizenThe Plainville

Citizen

Please vote for your LOCALLY owned Business

or Vote Online at www.plainvillecitizen.com or www.southingtoncitizen.com

MAIL or DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT TO:

Grand Prize:$150 GAS CARD

2nd Prize:$75 GAS CARD

BEST OF...

2 0 1 4AWARDSAWARDS

7386

1R


rrs TM

4¢ per gal. SENIOR DISCOUNTA.C. & BURNER SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.tonysoil.net for current price

1270581

AUTOMATIC DELIVERY * LOW PRICES * DEPENDABLE SERVICE

HOD #360

TONY’SOIL COMPANY, LLC

747-5412 or visit“Owner Operated Since 1999”

“Owner Operated Since 1999”

BIG TANK SPECIAL 400 Gallons or more/Same Address• 10¢ OFF per gallon

60974R

$50 OFF 2nd Delivery for New Automatic Delivery Sign-ups

The

Sou

thin

gton

Cit

izen

The

Pla

invi

lle

Cit

izen

5th

Ann

ual

BES

T O

F...

20

14

AW

ARD

SA

WA

RDS

7959

9R

WORLDWIDEWine & Spirits

www.ctwineandspirit.com

HUGE SELECTION

GREAT PRICES!

OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Ballatore ......................... $8.99 .............. $14.99Freixenet .......................$10.99 ............. $14.99Mionetto Prosecco .......$13.99 ............. $16.99 Korbel ............................$12.99 ............. $18.99La Marcra Prosecco ......$13.99 ............. $18.99M&R Asti .......................$12.99 ............. $19.99Chandon .......................$15.99 ............. $25.99Moet Imperial ...............$36.99 ............. $58.99Veuve Cliquot ...............$42.99 ............. $62.99Taittiner Brut ................$44.99 ............. $66.99

SPARKLING$19.99

OUR PRICE30 Pack Cans

THEIR PRICE $23.99 $5.99FINAL PRICE

All Varieties - 750ML

$7.99 w/ $2.00 Mail-In Rebate

$5.99FINAL PRICE

All Varieties - 750ML

SAM ADAMS12 Pk Btls or Cans

All Varieties

Tax + Dep

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Fancy Pants ................... $9.99 .............. $19.99Josh Cellars ...................$12.99 ............. $17.99Columbia Crest H3 .......$13.99 ............. $19.99Coppola Diamond ........$15.99 ............. $25.99Rodney Strong .............$15.99 ............ $21.99Louis Martini Sonoma .$14.99 ............. $18.99CHARDONNAY (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Toad Hollow .................$11.99 ............. $14.99Souverain ......................$12.99 ............. $19.99Wente Morning Fog ....$13.99 ............. $16.99Coppola Directors ........$16.99 ............. $25.99Estancia .......................... $9.99 ............. $14.99PINOT NOIR (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Mark West ..................... $9.99 .............. $14.99Rascal.............................$10.99 ............. $16.9930 Degree .....................$12.99 ............. $19.99Oyster Bay ....................$13.99 ............ $20.99Simi Sonoma .................$19.99 ............. $29.99Decoy .............................$19.99 ............. $27.99Meomi ............................$19.99 ............. $31.99RIESLING (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Chateau Ste Michelle .... $8.99 .............. $13.99Bonterra ........................$11.99 ............. $17.99Herman J Wiemer .......$15.99 ............. $22.99Basserman Jordan .......$20.99 ............. $29.99VIONGIER (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICELoredona ........................ $7.99 .............. $13.99Mcmanis ......................... $9.99 .............. $14.99Tabali .............................$11.99 ............. $17.99PINOT GRIGIO (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Barone Fini .................... $9.99 .............. $13.99Ecco Domani ................. $9.99 .............. $13.99Dante Alighieri .............$10.99 ............. $20.99 Ca’ Montini ...................$13.99 ............. $16.99Santa Margherita .........$19.99 ............. $32.99ZINFANDEL (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

30 Degrees ....................$11.99 ............. $21.99Cycles Gladiator ............ $9.99 .............. $11.99Cline ................................ $9.99 .............. $11.99Renwood Premier ........$12.99 ............. $19.997 Deadly Zins ................$16.99 ............. $18.99SAUVIGNON BLANC (750ML) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Kendall Jackson ...........$10.99 ............. $20.99Matua ............................$10.99 ............. $19.99Brancott ........................$11.99 ............. $17.99The Crossings ...............$12.99 ............. $19.99

MAGNUM (1.5L) ALL TYPES OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Crane Lake ..................... $8.99 .............. $11.99Redwood Creek ............. $9.99 .............. $12.99Bella Sera ....................... $9.99 .............. $14.99Flip Flip ........................... $9.99 .............. $14.99Estrella............................ $9.99 .............. $13.99Beringer California ......$10.99 ............. $16.99Cavit ...............................$11.99 ............. $17.99Yellow Tail.....................$11.99 ............. $17.99Woodbridge High Tier $12.99 ............. $17.99Clos Du Bois ..................$18.99 ............. $28.99Blackstone ....................$15.99 ............. $28.99VODKA (1.75L) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Bukoff 80 ......................$13.99 ............. $17.99Majorska 80 ..................$14.99 ............. $18.99Sobieski .........................$19.99 ............. $24.99Pinnacle .........................$19.99 ............. $27.99Finlandia .......................$25.99 ............. $29.99Svedka ...........................$22.99 ............. $29.99Smirnoff .........................$21.99 ............. $27.99Tito’s ..............................$29.99 ............. $46.99Kettle One .....................$38.99 ............. $55.99GIN (1.75L) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Burnetts ........................$16.99 .............$22.99Calvert ...........................$15.99 ............. $21.99Beefeater.......................$29.99 ............. $43.99Tanqueray .....................$29.99 ............. $44.99Bombay Sapphire ........$39.99 ............. $53.99Seagrams .......................$17.99 ............. $21.99WHISKEY/BOURBON/SCOTCH (1.75L) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICE

Jack Daniels ..................$43.99 ............. $54.99Jim Beam .......................$28.99 ............. $39.99Canadian Club ..............$19.99 ............. $26.99Jameson ........................$49.99 ............. $55.99Black Velvet ..................$15.99 ............. $19.99Seagram’s 7...................$19.99 ............. $25.99Dewars ..........................$35.99 ............. $49.99Cutty Sark......................$29.99 ............. $42.99Southern Comfort ........$24.99 ............. $34.99RUM (1.75L) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICEBacardi ..........................$22.99 ............. $32.99Castillo ...........................$17.99 ............. $22.99Palo Viejo ......................$17.99 ............. $22.99Calico Jack ....................$18.99 ............. $25.99Blackheart .....................$25.99 ............. $32.99Blue Chair Bay ..............$26.99 ............. $39.99Malibu............................$26.99 ............. $36.99LIQUEURS (1.75L) OUR PRICE THEIR PRICECarolans ........................$22.99 ............. $34.99Ryan’s ............................$19.99 ............. $29.99Baileys ...........................$37.99 ............. $55.99Kahlua ...........................$34.99 ............. $51.99Kamora ..........................$18.99 ............. $26.99Jagermeister .................$38.99 ............. $51.99Disaronno 750ML ........$24.99 ............. $35.99Frangelico 750ML ........$21.99 ............. $30.99Grand Marnier ..............$59.99 ............. $86.99

TIRED OF OVERPAYING? WE ARE YOUR PASSPORT TO SAVINGS!

Will match advertised Connecticut legal price of alcoholic beverages for the current month. The customer must bring in the advertisement. Not responsible for typographical errors.


FINAL PRICE

1.75 L

$24.99

BLACKSTONE

Tax + Dep

$19.99 THEIR PRICE $25.99

COORS LIGHT or Banquet 30 Pack Cans

OUR PRICE

Tax + Dep

ROBERT MONDAVIPrivate

Selection

ABSOLUT VODKA

$13.99OUR PRICE

THEIR PRICE $15.99

LIBERTY CREEK WINES

$7.99OUR PRICE

THEIR PRICE $10.99

1.5 L - All Varieties

BAREFOOT WINES

$10.99OUR PRICE

THEIR PRICE $13.99

1.5 L - All Varieties

$26.99

1.75 L $29.99 w/ $3.00 Mail-In Rebate

FINAL PRICE

CAPTAIN MORGAN


BUD & BUD LIGHT

480 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489(860) 276-5801

Mon-Fri 10am-9pm • Sat 9am-9pm • Sun 10am-5pmPrices Effective through 12/31/13 • NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

•Come In and Visit Our Wine Room!•

Make Their Spirits

Bright!

480 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489(860) 276-5801

Mon-Fri 10am-9pm Sat 9am-9pm

Sun 10am-5pm

FIRST PLACEBest Liquor Store

7550

3R

1656 Mer.-Wtby Rd., Milldale CT 06467 • (860) 426-9640

Business Hours:Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM to 6 PMFri. 11 AM to 6 PMSat. 10 AM to 4 PM

• All NaturalDog & CatFoods

• Unique Toys• Supplies• TreatsPets Always

Welcome

Pet Playhouse“All Pet Foods

Supplies & Accessories”

20% OFFALL TOYS IN OURSTORE FOR YOUR

FURRY FRIENDWith this coupon only. Limit

one time use per customer forthis coupon. Cannot be

combined with any other offer.HURRY, This Special Offer

Expires 2/28/14

FREEBAG OF

DOG TREATSWITH ANY DOG FOOD

PURCHASE(Excludes Trial Size Bag)

With this coupon.One per customer. Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Expires 2/28/14.

$5 OFFYour Purchase of $25

or$10 OFF

Your Purchase of $50(Excludes Foods, Treats &

Supplements)With this coupon. One per

customer. Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Expires 2/28/14.

www.thepetplayhouse.com

1656 Mer.-Wtby Rd., Milldale CT 06467 • (860) 426-9640

Business Hours:Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM to 6 PMFri. 11 AM to 6 PMSat. 10 AM to 4 PM

• All NaturalDog & CatFoods

• Unique Toys• Supplies• TreatsPets Always

Welcome

Pet Playhouse“All Pet Foods

Supplies & Accessories”

20% OFFALL TOYS IN OURSTORE FOR YOUR

FURRY FRIENDWith this coupon only. Limit

one time use per customer forthis coupon. Cannot be

combined with any other offer.HURRY, This Special Offer

Expires 2/28/14

FREEBAG OF

DOG TREATSWITH ANY DOG FOOD

PURCHASE(Excludes Trial Size Bag)

With this coupon.One per customer. Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Expires 2/28/14.

$5 OFFYour Purchase of $25

or$10 OFF

Your Purchase of $50(Excludes Foods, Treats &

Supplements)With this coupon. One per

customer. Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Expires 2/28/14.

www.thepetplayhouse.com

7958

3R

1656 Mer.-Wtby Rd., Milldale CT 06467(860) 426-9640

Best Pet Supply Store

$9.95 Dinner SpecialsTuesday & Sunday Only

Select Menu

CapriRistorante

CapriRistorante

visit us at caprict.com

161 Woodford Ave., PlainvilleTel: (860) 747-1778 • Fax: (860) 747-4539

Banquet Facility Available • Full Bar

Enjoy Authentic ItalianCuisine with a FlairPizza • Pasta • Italian Specialties

Seafood • Steak • Grinders & More!

7813

2R

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

• Convert to propane or natural gas andsave!

• Converting to propane will save on heatingyour home and hot water, ask us how!

• Rebates available - act now for valuablediscounts!

• Guaranteed delivery• 24/7 emergency and same day delivery

available• Oil, propane and gas service plans• Order online, anytime, day or night• All major credit cards accepted

860-677-7347 • myhomeoil.com

Your Local, Full-ServicePropane Company

HOD: 0000605 • CT Lic. #S-0395747

Follow Us on and

7943

7R

151 Queen Street • Rt. 10 • Southington(860) 621-9474 Visit us at: elsombrero.com

BESTMEXICAN

RESTAURANT

OAK HILL MALL

FIRST PLACE

BEST OF...

2 0 1 2AWARDSAWARDS

2010-2013

7924

3R

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles through programs that build Healthyspirit, mind and body for all. Financial Assistance available for qualifying individuals

and families. The YMCA is a non-profit 501-C (3) organization.

First PlaceBest Health/Fitness Center

& Best Day Care

BEST OF...

2 0 1 0AWARDSAWARDS

2010-2013

Southington Community YMCA29 High Street, Southington • 860-628-5597

www.sccymca.org

7404

1R

Voted Best Dance Studio 9 Years in a Row!We appreciate your vote!

Recipient of the Children’s Empowerment Award

One Factory Square, 37 West Center StreetSuite 202 • Southington, CT 06489PH: 860-628-4433 | DanceCityAndTheArts.com

DANCE CITY& TH

E

Register Now! For Summer Classes

Arts

7780

2R

Linda VoisineSales AssociateLicensed in CT

117 North Main StreetSouthington, CT 06489Business 860.621.8378 x1074Fax 860.276.8032Cell 860.919.6276Email [email protected]

Each office is independently owned and operated

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

1ST PLACE

7813

8R

Southington Patton Brook Plaza966 Queen Street • 860-793-1700

First Place

BESTWIRELESS

STORE

Cash Trade-In ProgramPrice Match • Save Time, Come To Us First

Your Local Wireless Technology Expert Center

7842

9R


The

Sou

thin

gton

Cit

izen

The

Pla

invi

lle

Cit

izen

5th

Ann

ual

BES

T O

F...

20

14

AW

ARD

SA

WA

RDS

7960

3R

2 Linden St., Plainville860-747-5177

2011-2013 Pizza Feud Best Pizza 2012-2013 Wing Ding Best Speciality Wing

7610

0R

7467

7R

Praline’s CaféDowntown Southington

50 Center Street860-620-9226

Once Again!

Thank You...

READERS’ CHOICE

2 0 1 1AWARDSAWARDS

FIRST PLACE

“Open Year Round”

BEST OF...

2 0 1 2AWARDSAWARDS

2010-2013

FIRST PLACE

2011-2013

7399

8R

860-621-91929 Center Street, Southington

Voted Best Breakfast8 Years in a Row!

Catering Available

Closed Mondays • www.thepepperpotrestaurant.com

7526

6R

Service, Sales, InstallationResidential • Commercial

Free Estimates • Air ConditioningOil/Gas Furnace • Oil/Gas Boilers

Oil/Gas Water Heaters • Zone SystemsHumidifiers • Air Purification

Sheet Metal FabricationRefrigeration • 24-Hour Service

1286300

ABSOLUTE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, LLC

5%Senior

Discount

860-621-1975 www.absolutemech.comLic.# S1 394730 • Lic.# SM1 2095

0% financingavailable

Service Agreements Available - We service all makes and models

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE!

* some restrictions apply.

BEST OF...

2 0 1 3AWARDSAWARDS Best Heating and

A/C Contractor

860-621-1975 Lic.# S1 394730 • Lic.# SM1 2095www.absolutemech.com

8008

1R

7669

9R

1289784

Linda Vasile, Au.D., CCC/A, FAAABoard Certified, Doctor of Audiology

• Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Aid Fittings• Hearing Aid Repairs • Hearing Aid Batteries

710 Main Street, Building 3, Plantsvilleat Clock Tower Square

(860) 426-9181“Serving the Hearing Needs of

Central Connecticut”

710 Main Street, Building 3, Plantsville at Clock Tower Square | 860-426-9181

60 Curtiss St., Southington, CT 06489

(860) 621-3256

Don Stevens Tire Co., Inc.

FIRST PLACE THANK YOU FOR VOTING

US BEST TIRE SHOP

7551

7R

“The only thing warmer than the pizza is the atmosphere!”44 Center Street • Southington

Readers ChoiceBest Pizza

7 Years in a Row2007-2013

Readers ChoiceBest Bar/ Lounge2010, 2012 & 2013

860-620-1234

ReadersChoice BestNight Spot2011, 2012

& 2013

Chamber ofCommercePizza Fest

Best Overall Pizza2011, 2012 & 2013

7528

0R

2011 & 2012

First PlaceBest Italian Restaurant

98 MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN SOUTHINGTON860-426-2620

WWW.BONTERRAITALIANBISTRO.COM

2012-2013

7959

8R

www.bonterract.com

8111

1R&Coming March 31st


The

Sou

thin

gton

Cit

izen

The

Pla

invi

lle

Cit

izen

5th

Ann

ual

BES

T O

F...

20

14

AW

ARD

SA

WA

RDS

7960

5R

EL PASO RESTAURANT

6 East Main St., PlainvilleParking in Rear

(860) 793-8933 Open 7 Days 10am - 9pm

Enjoy Delicious Authentic MexicanCuisine Prepared Fresh Everyday!

Voted Best

Mexican FoodComing Soon, our NEW BAR for Beer, Wine, Margaritas, Tequila and more!

7465

9R

Open 7 days a week in Season

The Cole Family49 West Main Street, Plainville

(860) 747-2909www.renaissancecyclery.com

Tune-up SpecialFree Pick-up & Delivery

Original OwnersSince 1974

7465

2R

74

TUNE-UP SPECIAL $44.95

Meditation • Yoga • MassageNutritional Guidance • Life, Spiritual and Wellness Coaching

100 West Main Street Plainville CT 06062860-479-0466 • www.VitalLifeCenter.org

FIRST PLACEBest Yoga

FIRST PLACEBest Massage

7463

9R

Voted “Best Of ...” in 2010 - 2013• Call now for your heating tune-up!• Clean, green Bioheat• Money-saving budget & price

protection plans• Guaranteed delivery

• 24/7 emergency and same daydelivery available

• Oil, propane and gas service plans• Order online, anytime, day or night• All major credit cards accepted

Ask about new equipment rebates & pre-season pricing!

79436R

®

IF YOU NEED A TUB OR SHOWER REPLACED - CALL THE TUB MAN

Fast, Dependable, Friendly ServiceFull Plumbing and Carpentry Service

Call Today for A Free Estimate Over The Phone

$2,900We Offer Tub & Shower Conversions at Wholesale Pricing!

(Includes demo, haul away, sub-floor, plumbing & sheetrock,Kohler fixtures, installation of Kohler tub or shower enclosure, fiberglass units*)

GOOGLE US TO CHECK OUT OUR REPUTATION!

Lic. # 282931Licensed Insured 860-922-9976

CALLMatt’s

Pro Plumbing

7883

0R

West Main Pizza& Restaurant

West Main Pizza& Restaurant

97 East Main St., PlainvillePlainville’s original pizza house established in 1970

860-747-2724www.westmainpizza.biz

Celebrating Over 40 Years in Business

FREEDELIVERY7 Days A Week

LOUNGE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK• Full Menu • Daily Specials

• Serving our original pizza recipe

Voted BEST PIZZA 5 Years In A Row

7466

4R

www.BloomYogaFitness.com • 860-620-453092 North Summit St. Southington, CT 06489

The #1 Yoga Studio

BEST OF...

2 0 1 2AWARDSAWARDS

2012-2013

78852R

7971

7R

15 NORTH LIBERTY STREET, SOUTHINGTON 860-426-1020 • WWW.FRIENDSCAFECT.COM

VOTED BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC

361 Woodford Avenue, Plainville(860) 747-8857

Open 7 Days A WeekMon.-Fri. 5:30 AM-8:00 PMSat. 6:00 AM-8:00PMSun. 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Jim’s Grocery & Deli

We Carry Beer, Groceries, Cold Cuts,Coffee, Lottery, Cigarettes

rrs TM

Delicious Daily Breakfast & LunchSpecials & SoupsHarvest Bakery &

Martin Rosol ProductsBEST DELI

BEST OF...

2 0 1 1AWARDSAWARDS

FIRST PLACE

2010-2013

7814

7R


The

Sou

thin

gton

Cit

izen

The

Pla

invi

lle

Cit

izen

5th

Ann

ual

BES

T O

F...

20

14

AW

ARD

SA

WA

RDS

7960

6R www.theblueplatecafe.com

Your Friendly Neighborhood BarBLUE PLATE CAFE

180 Woodford Ave., Plainville860-747-4860

Happy Hour All Day ‘Til 6pmFri. Karaoke • Saturday Bands

Free Pool • Steamed CheeseburgersRosol Hot Dogs • Wings

Best Happy Hour, Best Bar and Best Live

Music

3RD PLACE

Hawk’s Landing CC | 201 Pattonwood Dr860.793.6000 | www.hawkslandingcc.com

7805

4RFirst PlaceBest Golf Course

79262R

FIRST PLACE

431 North Main St., Southington, CT 06489www.arcticoilsouthington.com

BEST OILCOMPANY

BROOKS BROTHERS • TOMMY BAHAMA • COACH • NAUTICA

BANANA REPUBLIC • VERA BRADLEY • LILLY PULITZER • J CREW • NORTH FACE • ABERCROMBIE • DKNY • SEVENS

JUIC

Y COU

TURE

• NAU

TICA

• HUG

O BO

SS • A

NN TA

YLOR

BANANA REPUBLIC • VERA BRADLEY • LILLY PULITZER • J CREW • NORTH FACE • ABERCROMBIE • DKNY • SEVENS

Thank YouFOR VOTING US #1

1994-2013www.UptownConsignment.com 77

810R

BEST OF...

2 0 1 3AWARDSAWARDS

FIRST PLACEBest Dance Studio

7606

4R

466 East St. (Rt. 10), Plainville(860) 747-9466

www.studio466salon.comHours: Tues. & Wed. 9:30-8, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-2

HAIR • FACIALSNAILS • PEDICURES

MASSAGE • BODY WAXINGMAKE-UP

BEST OF...

2 0 1 3AWARDSAWARDS

74700R

Best Hair Salon 1st PlaceBest Day Spa 2nd PlaceBest Nail Salon 2nd PlaceBest Massage 2nd Place

Hours: Mon. 10-3, Tues. & Wed. 9:30-8, Thurs. 12-8, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-2

FROM TIPS TO TOESFeaturing ... Serenity Day Spa

www.fromtipstotoes.com

860-621-950061-69 Center Street

Southington, CT 06489

First Place - Best Day Spa 2010-2013Best Nail Salon 2013

BEST OF...

2 0 1 0AWARDSAWARDS

7381

1R

$999 $3000off $3000

off

$8999Per Axle

$2000off

50%off

Most vehiclesNot be combined with same service sale or offer.

Exp. 4/30/14Most vehiclesNot be combined with same service sale or offer.

Exp. 4/30/14 Most vehiclesNot be combined with same service sale or offer.

Exp. 4/30/14 Most vehiclesNot be combined with same service sale or offer.

Exp. 4/30/14

Most vehicles Not be combined with same service sale or offer. Exp. 4/30/14

add $2.75 for oil filter disposal fee

$1899

Standard Service PLUS up to 5 qts. Kendall GT High Mileage blended Synthetic motor oil.

BUY 1 Shock or Strut at Regular Price

Get 2nd at 50% Off

77807R

991 S. Main St., Plantsville • Phone: 860-863-5898www.poshpearconsignment.com

Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Closed Sunday & Monday

Offering women’s upscale clothing and accessories, shabby chic and modern country furniture, decorative accessories and vintage finds.

7815

2R

THANK YOUTHANK YOUFOR VOTINGFOR VOTING

The Plainville

CitizenThe Southington

Citizen

7961

4R


Lions Club of Plainville will host a spring pancake breakfast Sunday, April 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, 19 South Canal St.

Children under 7-years-old are admitted free of charge.Tickets are available from Plainville Lions members and at the door.The breakfast includes door prizes and an appearance by Rocky the Rock Cat.If possible, attendees are asked to donate eyeglasses and hearing aids, which will be

sent to Lions International for distribution to third-world countries.***A pancake breakfast to benefit PARC will be held Sunday, April 13, 8 to 10 a.m., at

Applebee’s, 270 New Britain Ave., Plainville. All proceeds will be donated to PARC, Family Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.For more information or to purchase tickets, call PARC at (860) 747-0316; (860) 747-0316.

Breakfast fundraisers

Obituaries

a Capella concertThe UConn a Capella

group, Completely Different Note, will perform at the Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St., Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m.

Local youth from the Plainville Choral Society Youth Theater Program also will perform.

There is a price to attend.Easter egg huntFaith Bible Church, located

on the corner of Unionville Avenue and Northwest Drive in Plainville, will host its an-nual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m.

This free event is for chil-dren age 12 and under.

There will be candy, crafts, games, prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Benefit concert

The Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, will host a Hartt School of Music Benefit Concert Sunday, April 6, 2:30 p.m.

There is a suggested dona-tion fee. All funds go to ben-efit the Plainville Food Pantry and the Hartt’s Chapter of NAfME.

D r u g a n d a l c o h o l discussion

Th e Co n g re ga t i o n a l

Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St., will host an under-age drinking and substance abuse discussion Monday, April 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adults only.

Join us for an evening of frank discussion about current alcohol and drug trends presented by Ryan Morgan of the Governor’s Prevention Partnership and PreventionWorksct.org.

Church Briefs

The Plainville Board of Education and the Plainville Community Schools’ Naming Committee will hold an in-duction ceremony April 21 at Plainville High School for the Memorial Wall of Honor, ac-cording to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeffrey Kitching.

The ceremony, honor-ing inductee in memoriam Eugene Millerick, will be held at the Memorial Wall of Honor in the east corridor outside of the PHS pool. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m., with a reception follow-ing immediately after in the PHS cafeteria.

Millerick served as a mem-ber of the Plainville Board of Education for 12 years, also serving as Chair during his tenure. In 1986, he was elected to the first of four, two-year terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 22nd dis-trict. Millerick was also a for-mer chairman of the Plainville Economic Development Commission, member of the Plainville Sewer Commission, Plainville Historical Society, and Plainville Knights of Columbus, and was active in the United Way campaigns in Plainville and Bristol. He is a former president and long-time member of the

Plainville Rotary Club, and was a Paul Harris Fellow for the organization.

The Memorial Wall of Honor is a permanent tribute to recognize local individ-uals for their service to the educational community. The memorial was established by the Plainville Community Schools’ Naming Committee, which includes Chairperson Lorri Goldsmith, William Petit Sr., Steve Martino, Lynn Davis, Kathy Pugliese, Becky Tyrrell, and Ex-Officio mem-bers Andrea Saunders, Jeffrey Kitching and Steven LePage.

The Memorial Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony event is open to the public.

Millerick to be enshrined at April 21 ceremonyPress Release

Earl C. Snyder FARMINGTON — Earl C. Snyder, Jr., 66, of Farmington,

passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at John D e m p s e y Hospital. Born in Bristol on

Dec. 9, 1947, he was one of seven children to the late Earl C. “Tickey” Snyder, Sr. and Etta L. (Swett) Snyder. A lifelong resident, he was a 1966 graduate of Plainville High School, where his love for softball began. He went on to play for sever-al years as a well- known and respected player with the ASA Region 8 and 9, sponsored by Gartenhaus. Earl enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country during Vietnam as an expert rifleman, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1970. He was a strong supporter of veterans’ organizations, attended many of his re-unions and recently recon-nected with some of his fellow brothers from the H troop, of which he was very proud. He was an en-gineer in the manufacturing industry for many years, and enjoyed his retirement playing golf, shooting pool, and spending time with his family, who all share his

sense of humor and will miss him dearly. He is survived by his son, Earl C. Snyder, III, his wife, Kristen, and their children, Rayah, Peighton, and Sage, all of Raleigh, N.C.; his daughter, Rhonda Wisniewski, her husband, Michael, and her son, Ty, all of Plainville; his brothers and sisters, Lawrence and his wife, Martha, of Pla-inville, Gloria and Steven Hartke, of Rockfall, Robert, of Plainville, David, of Pla-inville and Janet, of Cali-fornia; his longtime com-panion, Carol Maguda, her children, Debby DiLoreto and her son, Nathan with whom he shared a special bond, Dennis DiLoreto, Jr., Marc DiLoreto and his wife, Michelle, and their son, Alec; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan Snyder Hooper, and his sister-in-law, Colleen. Words of remembrance, followed by military hon-ors will be held at the con-clusion of the visitation. In lieu of flowers, Earl may be remembered with contribu-tions to No Vet Left Behind, 14 Jewett St, Ansonia, CT 06401. The Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St, Pla-inville was entrusted with arrangements. For online expressions of sympa-thy, please visit www.BAI-LEY-FUNERALHOME.com.

48 Broad St. • Plainville, CT 06062 • (860) 747-2295

Serving all faiths since 1884Andrea S. Wasley, CFSP

Paul G. Belval, CFSP

1270426

Traditional, Cremation and AlternativeFuneral Services available

Memorial event planning Medicaid/Title 19Pre-Need Insurance Counselor

www.bailey-funeralhome.com

6094

5R

A FULL SERVICE COMPANY • HOD #0000441

100 gal.min.

BERKSHIRE OIL25 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT

589-0499 • 747-4334www.berkshireoil.net

rrs TM*Prices subject to change without notice

CALL FORTODAY’S PRICE

4¢ SeniorDiscount

7473

5R


Opinion

www.plainvillecitizen.comP.O. Box 57

Plainville, CT 06062

News Reporter – Julie SopchakSports – Nate Brown

News Editor – Olivia L. LawrenceAssistant News Editor – Nick Carroll

Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White

Senior Vice President of Operations and Major Accounts – Michael F. Killian

Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli

Advertising Director – Kimberley E. BoathAdvertising Manager – Christine Nadeau

Press Releases – Latoshia Williams

CONTACT USAdvertising: (203) 317-2327 Fax (203) 235-4048 [email protected] and Sports: (860) 620-5960 Fax (203) 639-0210 [email protected] [email protected]: (203) 238-1953

Published every Thursday by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. Delivered by mail to all of the homes and businesses in Plainville – 06062.

The economic and education benefit of providing high quality preschool services

Plainville Community Schools is committed to making sure all children are successful in our schools by being ready to learn. To that end, a committee chaired by Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Brummett, has been meeting since last year to explore an expansion of our current preschool pro-grams. Currently, Plainville serves students with identi-fied special needs in a variety of programs offered at Linden Street School. The committee was asked to investigate the provision of services to stu-dents who might not be ready for kindergarten.

As part of their work, members of the committee have been visiting public school districts in the area that already provide these services. They have also been reviewing research about the economic and education benefit of providing high quality preschool services to students. Specifically, the committee reviewed the re-search of the Perry Preschool Project, which is widely re-garded as a landmark study establishing the human and financial value of high-qual-ity preschool education. The study followed a group of stu-dents for more than 40 years. Half of the students who par-

ticipated in the study at-tended a high quality pre-school, while the other half did not. The study found that students who attended pre-k had

an immediate educational benefit such as higher test scores and lower special ed-ucation identification rates. The study also found that 71 percent of those in the program group graduated from regular or adult high schools or received General Education Development (GED) certification, com-pared with 54 percent of those in the no-program group. Additionally, the pre-school program group had significantly higher average achievement scores.

A distinctive feature of this study has been its economic cost-benefit analysis. Adults in the program group were four times more likely (29 percent) to earn $2,000 or more per month than were adults in the no-program group (7 percent). Almost three times as many (36 percent) owned their own homes, compared to those in the no-program group (13 percent). More than two times as many (program 30

percent, no program 13 per-cent) owned a second car. As adults, 59 percent of those in the program group had re-ceived welfare assistance or other social services at some time, compared to 80 per-cent of those in the no-pro-gram group. The analysis also weighed the cost of the pre-school program against the economic benefits resulting from the program — higher earnings, reduced incidences of special education services, welfare assistance, and crime. The age-27 analysis found that every public dollar spent on the program saved $7.16 in tax dollars.

The State of Connecticut requires every student en-tering kindergarten to be assessed in the fall. Over the last few years, our fall as-sessment data indicate that about 30 percent of Plainville students entering our kinder-garten program are already behind their peers in read-iness skills. These findings along with the committee’s research prompted me to include additional preschool teachers in the proposed 2014-15 Budget. The research is clear and undeniable, and the trend in Plainville regard-ing the readiness of many of our youngest students is concerning. The preschool

By Jeffrey Kitching

Kitching

See Preschool / Page 13

Letters to the Editor

Setting the record straight

To the editor:As a child, I was extremely

blessed and honored to have had my father, John Spisak Sr., who taught me to hunt, fish and trap and to respect all of God’s creatures of the wild.

I spent a few summers up in Maine on my great grand-mother’s farm, and this was the turning point in my life to where I learned to appre-ciate wildlife, the hard way.

I clearly remember the most horrible thing I ever witnessed as a 6-or-7-year-old child. We were out in multiple pastures bailing hay behind the huge machines and my great grandfather was walking with me car-rying a 3-or-4-foot rounded handled razor sharp sickle.

I quickly learned why he had it, as the machine un-covered a rabbit’s nest and instantly he began to swing with extreme accuracy and vengeance.

I ran so fast back to the house screaming and upset to my grandma and ex-plained exactly what he had

done to those bunnies.“Good, those varmints

destroy our crops and gar-dens,” she said.

Needless to say I was not a big fan of their actions or thoughts on wild life.

I went the opposite way with every strange animal I found or ran across. I even remember on different oc-casions as a child bringing injured wild birds and other creatures to Ruth Hummel of Plainville.

To sum this up, I find it hard to believe that over the years people have made uneducated judgments and negative comments about others, or me. People who were not educated on the state and federal laws when it comes to turtles or any kind of wildlife before they spoke.

The old saying “think be-fore you speak” comes to mind.

“If people were more like animals life would be peace-ful, calm and full of uncondi-tional love.” – Mark Twain.

Dan SpisakPlainville

As I came out of the Plainville post of-fice one morning, I noticed that a new shop had opened directly across the street—Z Consignment. I love consignment be-cause you can find great bargains and, from a recycling standpoint, it is covers one of the three “R’s” of recycling – Reusing.

I stopped into Z Consignment to chat with the owner, Zaneta, who told me that her own con-

signment store shopping morphed into a dream of owning her consign-ment store. She started

frequenting con-signment stores during her weight loss journey be-cause she did not want to spend money on a new

wardrobe for each size she dropped.

Last year, Zaneta saw Jillian Michaels speak at the Bushnell. Michaels told the audience to not put off dreams until to-morrow. With that inspira-tion, Zaneta is making her

Consignment shops offer ‘green’ opportunitiesBy Jennifer ZakrzewskiSpecial to The Citizen

See Consignment / Page 13


Preschool

expansion we are proposing will target specific four year-old students and help get them off to the positive start in school they deserve.

The committee will con-tinue to meet to help the ad-ministration develop and plan for the preschool expansion. In addition, the committee anticipates presenting their findings and program recom-mendations to the Board of Education in April or May.

Jeffrey Kitching is su-perintendent of Plainville Community Schools.

From Page 12

Consignment

dream a reality in Plainville today.

Z Consignment offers a multitude of wardrobe items including jackets, pants, scrubs, prom dresses, belts, scarves, etc. Not only can you find great bargains, but you can make money by go-ing through your closet. Z Consignment pays a 50/50 split on items sold, and if your item does not sell at the end of 60 days, you have the option of picking up your item or having it do-nated to a local organization, such as the Plainville Food Pantry.

Watch out for a coupon in the Bargain Book the first week of April.

To sum up, the benefits are finding bargains, making money, reusing clothing, supporting a local busi-

ness owner, saving on gas by shopping in town, and potentially donating to local organizations.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Commission hopes that you will check out her shop and other consignment shops (sporting, clothing, baby items, tools, etc.) in Plainville and in surround-ing towns.

Jennifer Zakrzewski is a member of the Plainville Recycling & Solid Waste Commission along with Richard Ireland, Jr., Rebecca Ireland, George Fensick, III, Marie Cassidy, Wayne Fish and Kathleen Cole.

From Page 12 SeniorsThe Plainville Senior Center is located at 200 East Main St.

Friends helping friends

The Senior Center has the perfect solution for those who like to eat out at a restaurant, but do not like to eat alone. The Friends Helping Friends group is made up of single, divorced and widowed se-niors. They meet for lunch at a local restaurant on the third Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center to register.

Driver safetyAn AARP driver safety

class will be held at the Senior Center, Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No written or on-the-road test required. Upon completion of the course, an insurance company must give a discount of at least 5 percent on auto insurance. For more information, or to register, call the Senior Center.

Open painting clubSenior Center members

are welcome to join the Open Painting Group at the Senior Center Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. This is an infor-mal group. No instructor, just for fun. No registration necessary.

CanastaCanasta is played at the

Senior Center Fridays at 10 a.m. Call the Senior Center to sign-up.

860-793-689817 Farmington Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062

¹ At participating offices. Results vary. All tax situations are different. Fees apply if you have us file a corrected or amended return. The IRS allows taxpayers to amend returns from the previous three tax years to claim additional refunds to which they are entitled. Applies to individual tax returns only. OBTP#B13696 ©2013 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

DID YOU LEAVEMONEY ON THE TABLE?

We find money others miss! If you didn’t use H&R Block, bring in your 2012, 2011 and 2010 taxes for a FREE Second Look® Review.1 A H&R Block tax professional will review them for accuracy and double check to see if you claimed all eligible tax credits and deductions you deserve. We might be able to find you more money – for FREE! Call today to make your appointment.

HRBLOCK.COM

66412R

860-747-4544

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Offer expires 5/1/14.

The Hair Spa • Plainville (860) 747-4544







only $45

only $30

root color touch-up

wash, cut & style

free wet brushwith purchase of $50 gift card • $15 value

free haircutwith any Scruples color or blazing highlights • $40 value

7946

4R

We ShipNationwide

FACTORY RETAIL STORE80 South Vine St., Meriden, CT 06451

203-235-2541 x153

Tasty Easter Treats• Solid Chocolate Bunnies and Novelty Bunnies• Easter Baskets• Foiled Milk Chocolate Rabbits• Milk & Dark Chocolate Eggs• Sugar Free Chocolates• Peanut Butter Egg• Marshmallow & Coconut Creme Eggs• Our Famous Pecan Bark• Fruit Juicy Pectin Jelly Beans• Kosher Products Available

5% OFF $25.00 Purchaseor

10% OFF $50.00 PurchaseCoupon may not be changed or modified in any way and cannot be combined with any

other discounts. Expires 4-18-14

8089

1R

COUPON

Hours Starting March 31st

Mon-Fri 9am-5pmThur 9am-6pm

Open Sat, April 5, 12 & 19 9am-3pm

Directions: South Vine Street is located between Hunter’s Ambulance and McDonald’s off of West Main Street

A14 Thursday, March 27, 2014 The Plainville Citizen | plainvillecitizen.com The Plainville Citizen | plainvillecitizen.com Thursday, March 27, 2014 A15

Florida/Silver City Sports Bar

Albany / Mt. St. Mary’s/R-J

Colorado/Moran’s TV

Pittsburgh/Sal’s Apizza

VCU/Aresco’s Superette

SF Austin/Aunt Chilada’s

UCLA/Alderman Cadillac

Tulsa/CT Rental Center

Florida/Silver City Sports Bar

Pittsburgh/Sal’s Apizza

SF Austin/Aunt Chilada’s

UCLA/Alderman Cadillac

Florida/Silver City Sports Bar Arizona/Danby’s A-1 Service

Kentucky/Billings Sports

Dayton/Valentin Karate Baylor/Maloney’s Publick House

Iowa / Tennessee/Bobby Spurs

Virginia/Silver City Furnace

Iowa St./Southington YMCA

Arizona/Danby’s A-1 Service

Weber St./Record-Journal

Gonzaga/Torrinson Stone

Oklahoma St./Bella Luna Pizza

Oklahoma/Squire Travel Planners

N. Dakota St./Lido’s Restaurant

San Diego St./Duchess Restaurant

New Mexico St./GT Tire

Arizona/Danby’s A-1 Service

Gonzaga/Torrinson Stone

N. Dakota St./Lido’s Restaurant

San Diego St./Duchess Restaurant

Baylor/Maloney’s Publick House

Nebraska/Star Auto

Creighton/Meriden Hyundai

LA-Lafayette/Vine’s

Oregon/Denya’s Autobody

BYU/Huxley’s Bookmark & Cafe

Wisconsin/Stephen Toyota

American/Record-Journal

Baylor/Maloney’s Publick House

Creighton/Meriden Hyundai

Oregon/Denya’s Autobody

Wisconsin/Stephen Toyota


Coastal Car./Record-Journal

Memphis/Paul’s Deli

George Wash./Spartan II

Cincinnati/A-1 Services, Inc.

Harvard/Bouchard Fuels

Michigan St./Ted’s Restaurant

Delaware/Middletown Toyota


Memphis/Paul’s Deli

Harvard/Bouchard Fuels


Wichita St./Tuxis Ohrs Oil

Cal Poly / TX Southern/R-J


Kansas St./Berlin Bicycle

Saint Louis/Prestige Cleaners

NC St / Xavier/Hancock Pharmacy

Louisville/K LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers

Manhattan/Car Connection

Wichita St./Tuxis Ohrs Oil


Saint Louis/Prestige Cleaners


North Carolina/Uncle Bob’s

Providence/Valencia Liquor


NC Central/Catherine & Co.

UConn/Cucaramacara Mexican

St. Joe’s/Alan’s Cup & Saucer

Villanova/Marianna’s Belltop Bakery

Milwaukee/Record-Journal

North Carolina/Uncle Bob’s



Villanova/Marianna’s Belltop Bakery

UMass/Lino’s Market


Duke/Civali’s Auto Service

Mercer/Lovley Development

Texas/Lino’s Market

Arizona St./Star Auto

Michigan/GT Tire

Wofford/Record-Journal


Mercer/Lovley Development

Texas/Lino’s Market

Michigan/GT Tire

Ohio St./Suzio Insurance

Dayton/Valentin Karate

Syracuse/Horton Insurance

Western Mich./AJ’s Oasis Cafe

N. Mexico/YMCA Wallingford

Stanford/Meriden Self Storage

Kansas/Foucault’s

Eastern KY /Record-Journal

Dayton/Valentin Karate

Syracuse/Horton Insurance

Stanford/Meriden Self Storage

Kansas/Foucault’s

8088

8R

The Berlin

CitizenThe Plainville

CitizenThe Cheshire

CitizenThe North Haven

CitizenThe Southington

CitizenTown Times

UCLA/Alderman Cadillac San Diego St./Duchess Restaurant


Stanford/Meriden Self Storage Wisconsin/Stephen Toyota

Michigan/GT Tire




Livestrong

and sharing his story with other survivors.

“I am in the best physical condition of my life because of Livestrong,” Varsell said. “I wanted to stay involved be-cause this meant so much to me, and I thought I could lead by example and show what is

possible.”Participants receive a family

membership while in the pro-gram and family members are welcome to exercise with the participant in the program.

“Family members go through a lot as well, so this is a nice way for them to take care of them-selves, too,” Chevalier said.

Donald Venti, who under-went surgery for kidney cancer, learned about the Livestrong

program after seeking out the YMCA to help him lose 100 pounds in order to be consid-ered for a kidney transplant.

“This is a fabulous program with a lot of support and en-couragement,” Venti said. “It’s so much more than just exer-cise, it has helped change my lifestyle.”

Venti has lost 65 pounds so far and is on the kidney trans-plant list.

Both Versell and Venti, mem-bers of the Livestrong advisory board at Wheeler YMCA, credit the program for helping them build healthy bodies and minds while continuing on their path to wellness.

“There is so much stress in cancer, and you have to find a way to deal with it,” Venti said. “To have something designed for people specifically with can-cer is just wonderful.”

“It was not just about the physical fitness, it’s the camara-derie and friendship among the participants and being around

people who truly understand what you are going through,” Versell said. “This has been a wonderful journey, and so fulfilling.”

The Wheeler YMCA is look-

ing for new participants for the next Livestrong session, which begins in May. For more infor-mation, call (860) 793-9631 or email [email protected].

From Page 1

Gombotz

lievable. This year was no ex-ception. They work hard, they listen to what they’re told to

do, and they work on execut-ing our game plan.”

Gombotz coaches basket-ball and softball at PHS. She has worked with the Blue Devil girls basketball team for 13 years, the last six as head coach.

The Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, founded in 1988, includes such notable names as Shea Ralph, Jennifer Rizzotti and Geno Auriemma.

Inductees are chosen in six categories: high school player, high school coach, college player, college coach, referee, and honorary.

Gombotz, one of seven in-ductees this year, will be en-shrined in the high school player category along with Chryssandra Watts, a standout at Bristol Eastern and a mem-ber of the 1992 USA Olympic handball team, and Bloomfield High School and UConn leg-end Nykesha Sales.

The 2014 induction cer-emony will take place Wednesday, April 23 at the Cascade Banquet Facility in Hamden.

From Page 1

LIBRARIES NOW IN ‘OVERDRIVE’

Middle school and high school students in Plainville now have expanded access to books via the new “OverDrive” digital library accessible at both schools. Students are able to access the online library via their respective schools’ website home pages using their own devices, including Chromebooks, laptops, and e-readers. Students are able to create wish lists of books they’d like to read and borrow, and are able to check out books, online. | (Submitted)

60847R

for 18 Holes of Golf

Pine Valley Golf Clubwill be opened under its new name

North Ridge Golf Club

Call 860-628-0879for Leagues, Memberships & Tournaments

300 Welch Road, Southington, CT 7955

7R

A Lovley Owned Property

• Ceilings Sprayed• Wallpaper Removal• Water Damage Repair• Sheet Rock Replacement• Ceiling & Wall Repairs

CT Lic #543233 Fully Insured • Free Estimates

Tom: 828-7710 or 860-306-7927Residential • Commercial • Industrial

ICE & WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS

“Exteriors Are My Specialty And Interiors My Masterpiece!”

7936

9R


PHS/YMCA Project Grad is holding a cloth-ing drive through May.

The next drop-off date (YMCA, front lobby) is Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to noon.

Items sought: men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, shoes, belts, hats, pocketbooks, bed-ding, curtains, towels.

All items must be bagged. To arrange for a pick up, call Maria, (860) 518-8716.

Clothing drive The Plainville Recreation Department is sponsoring dog obedience classes.

The first class will be held, without dogs, Saturday, March 29, 9 to 10 a.m. The remaining six classes, with dogs, will be held Saturdays 9 to 10 a.m.Classes are held at Norton Park. To register, or for more information, call (860) 747-6022.

Dog obedience Business news?The Plainville Citizen

P.O. Box 57Plainville, CT 06062

[email protected]

CT.Lic.# S-1303635

148 Norton StreetPlantsville, CT 06479

(860) 628-9999www.SaucierMechanical.com

Residential | Commercial | Industrial

Replace or add central A/C foras low as $50. month(See dealer for details)

(Certain restrictions apply)

0% Financing Available

We service all major brandsUp to $1500 in Rebates & Credits Available

7599

4R

Non-Surgical Relief Quick,

Easy, Painless.Covered by most insurances.

GOT

HEMORRHOIDS?

The Life Center203-239-3400www.thelifecenterofct.com

7682

6R

CALL FOR TODAY’SLOW PRICE

203-238-7512

ENERGY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLEH.O.D. 7

MIMS OIL

Order online:

mimsoil.com24 Hours/7 Days

50 gal. delivery

75395R

81615R

7456

2R


Literacy Volunteers of Central CT, Inc.

Platinum: Dutch Point Credit UnionGold: ShopRite Supermarkets, Webster Bank, N.A., Priority Graphics, LLC

6:00 - 9:00 PM � Thursday, April 24, 2014Aqua Turf Club

Mulberry Street, Southington

$50 pp before 3/24, $55 pp after 3/24Includes family style dinner • Cash Bar • Tons of Fun

& Auction

750 Queen St., Southington846 North Colony Rd., Wallingford

Sponsored by

Words which we take for granted are not so easily understoodnor used by others. It leaves them in a world that they don’tfully understand, alone and isolated.

Hope comes from the many volunteers and tutors of LiteracyVolunteers of Central CT, Inc. and it comes free of charge;made possible by the support of individuals and corporationswho understand the ongoing need.

Last year, we taught English to over 400 adults. It made themmore aware, more appreciative and more productive in theirdaily lives.

From the classroom to our communities, 52 students foundemployment, another 93 retained employment, 11 students gottheir GED diplomas or other certification, 13 became citizensand much more.

We measure our success one student at a time. We invite youto make a difference. Join us.

Photos by of Karin Goodwin Photography

The Plainville

Citizen

80528R


SportsBaseball junkie escapes polar vortex

LAKELAND, Fla. -- We missed a free pizza by a row.

At Detroit Tigers’ games at Joker Marchant Stadium here in Lakeland, they announce a seat number and five folks to either side of that person get a freebie. In the fourth inning, they gave away pizzas -- to the row behind us.

But I and buddy Lou Milardo, the retired legend-ary softball coach at Hale-Ray High School, have no gripe. See, we’re not there with you enjoying Connecticut’s lovely weather. Oh, it was chilly here for the Tigers vs. Braves game. 62. Brrr.

But the next day it bounced up to 72 and we took in a game at Champion Stadium at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Disney World. Got nicely sunned during the day before the game. And the

other day, when it was 81, Typhoon Lagoon was lovely.

The games so far have been fun. There’s a little local flavor, too. Brad Ausmus of Cheshire is the new manager of the Tigers, who got boxed about the head and shoulders by the Braves, 5-2.

We got to see UConn’s George Springer, now of the Astros, popup against the Braves. That was a dog of a game as the Parade of Pitchers Nobody Ever Heard Of, walked the ballpark.

But on second thought, how much of a dog can it be in the midst of this weather?

I will tell you that leaving Connecticut was a night-mare. Black ice all over the place. I counted eight acci-dents between my home in Middletown and the New York State Line. Yet there were drivers oblivious to ev-erything, zipping along at 70 miles an hour despite radio

warnings of the ice.But hey, in today’s world,

folks get in their cars, pop in a CD and are oblivious to the world. Like most high school kids who always have music in their ears. I suspect that evolution will shortly see to it that kids are born with ear plugs and devices attached to their hips. Heck, would make life easier.

But I digress.Joker Marchant Stadium is

an older ballpark, just off I-4, or The Four, as the natives call it. Since Florida drivers are the worst in the history of human life, I-4 often looks like a junkyard as cars rou-tinely collide.

Again, I digress.Jason Heywood slammed

a home run for the Braves. Miguel Cabrera, the greatest hitter in the game, hit the ball hard for the Tigers, but didn’t

By Jim BransfieldSpecial to The Citizen

THE BOYS ARE BACK

Plainville High School pitchers and catchers have reported for duty. The PHS baseball team is coming off a so-so 2013 campaign. The Blue Devils rolled up a sub-.500 record of 9-13 and earned the No. 33 seed in the CIAC Class M state tournament. There, the locals were bested by top-seeded Northwestern Regional, 7-6 in 10 innings, in Round 1. | (Photo by Patrick Matthews)

See BaseballL / Page 20

245 Webster Square RoadBerlin, CT 06037

acuraofberlin.com

877-625-6698

the New

formerly Morande Acura

of

Advertised payments include all fees except Tax, Title registration and $399 DOC fee. Plus $1,999 Down.0.9% Financing available thru Acura Financial with

approved credit. Limited to in stock vehicles.Expires 3/31/14

Connecticut’s Newest Acura Dealership

AcuraPrecision Team

2014 Acura ILXLeather, Sunroof, Automatic

Lease forjust $179/month

36 Month Lease | 10k per yearModel Code - DE1F3EJNW | MSRP $27,795

2014 Acura MDXAll Wheel Drive, Leather, Sunroof


36 Month Lease | 10k per yearModel Code - YD4H2EJNW | MSRP $45,185

2014 Acura RDXAll Wheel Drive, Leather, Sunroof


36 Month Lease | 10k per yearModel Code - TB4H3EJNW | MSRP $36,815

2014 Acura TLLeather, Sunroof


36 Month Lease | 10k per yearModel Code - UA8F2EJW | MSRP $36,925

Drive a New Acura for only $1999 Down!

( see dealer for details)

80872R


Baseball

have much to show for it. But the game moved quickly and that was nice.

The people are wonderful. We were parked in a church lot for $5 by a lady wearing a shirt that said Volunteer for Christ. She practically killed us with kindness. Inside the stadium, along about the seventh inning, a couple was announced from their seats behind home plate. He was 98, his wife was 96, they’ve been married 77 years and they have been Tigers’ Spring Training season ticket hold-ers since, oh, the Hoover ad-ministration. Lovely moment and the crowd went nuts in showing their support for the lovely folks.

The prices, even at minor league venues, are not cheap. But I did find a $5, uh, lem-onade. Made me nostalgic. A hot dog -- a big, fat, juicy one with chips -- was $6.50. Since I’m used to Yankee and Red Sox prices, I thought I was at the baseball version of Walmart.

However, I did sucker for a $28 T-shirt. Hey, it had the lo-gos of all the teams that train in Florida and said: Spring Training 2014 on the front. Gotta buy it.

Champion Stadium in WDW is so clean, so new, it’s almost antiseptic. I fig-ured they washed the whole joint with Purell before they opened the doors. But it is a gorgeous place. Parking is free, which for Disney is an

upset, and the whole place has fresh flowers and per-fectly cut grass -- and I’m talking about the area outside the ballpark. In the park, you could eat off the floor.

We sat about 14 rows be-hind the Braves dugout in a game that threatened to become the longest spring training game in history. The only good pitcher was Craig Kimbrel, the Braves’ closer, who belongs on another planet. In his first appearance of the spring, he popped 96 MPH a couple of times.

All the other pitchers would have a hard time mak-ing your local Legion team. We left in the seventh, it was 5-3 Astros, there were 16 hits and I ran out of toes and fingers trying to count the walks. I figured three and half hours for a spring training game was enough.

But I did say it was 72, right?

We’re going to hit Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee (Astros), Steinbrenner Field in Tampa (Yankees), Bright House Stadium in Clearwater (Phillies) and Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne (Nationals). I’ll tell y’all (sorry, Southern influence) about these games soon.

Even though the Arctic rules Connecticut, baseball is here. It’s coming north in a month. Have faith. There will be a spring.

Trust me.Jim Bransfield is a longtime

contributor to Record-Journal weekly publications. A retired teacher, Bransfield’s loves in-clude baseball, road trips and writing about Connecticut high school sports.

From Page 19

The Plainville High School boys swim team finished 13th out of 23 teams at the Class S state championships, held last week at Wesleyan University in Middletown. The local boys tallied 129 total points.

The Blue Devils’ top finishers were the 400 freestyle relay team, which placed 11th. The foursome, comprised of senior Justin Freitas, junior Trevor Roy, sopho-more Jarred Karal, and freshman Lorenzo Samperi, clocked a time of 3:51.85.

Plainville’s 200 freestyle relay team also had a solid performance, finishing 13th with a time of 1:46.95. Freitas, Karal, and Samperi were joined by senior Shayla Beausoleil.

Freitas also did well individually. He fin-ished 12th in the 50 freestyle and 14th in the 100 freestyle. His 50 time of 24.20 was only three seconds off the winning pace and his 100 time of 53.25 left him five seconds be-hind the victor.

In other action, Plainville’s 200 med-ley relay, comprised of sophomore Joshua Schilling, Roy, Karal and Beausoleil, landed in 15th place with a time of 2:04.05.

Freitas leads Devils at state meetBy Nate BrownThe Plainville Citizen

‘WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER’

Plainville High School presented the play “What I Did Last Summer” by A. R. Gurney, March 20, 21 and 22. The play takes place during the waning days of World War II in a summer vacation community on the Canadian shore of Lake Erie. It is a coming of age story about a 14-year-old boy. The story is both funny and heart-warming and is based on the playwright’s own life. The production was directed by Jeff Blanchette, the technical director was T.J. Riccardo, and the costuming was done by Barbara Willard. Seated, from left, are cast members: April Pavano, Erin Brochu, and Tyrah Green. Standing, from left: Nicholas Zaleski, Amy Couch, and Stephen Gallo. | (Submitted)

*Offer expires on 4/30/14 All Denture Material ADA Approved

Complete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire FamilyComplete Dental CareFor The Entire Family

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

10% SeniorDiscount

MERIDEN533 S. Broad St., Townline Sq. Plaza

203.238-7968

ORANGE501 Boston Post Rd., Liberty Sq. Plaza

203.799.3311

NO NEED to be without Teeth!

5 Styles starting at $250*DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER Dentures

availablein 24

hours.Extractions and

Dentures at sameappointment!

Relines andRepairs while

you wait.

Complete AffordableFamily Dental Care!

• Fillings• Cleanings• Teeth Whitening

• Crowns• Bridges• Cosmetic Dentistry

Payment Options Available.Most Insurance Plans Are Accepted.

www.newenglanddentalct.com

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

Call Now ForA FREE

Consultation

7557

6R

*Offer expires on 4/30/14*Must present coupon to receive special offer.

60842R

SUDOKU

1287199

• Automotive • Marine • Truck • Industrial• Computers • Gel-Cell • Deep Cycle • Solar• Antique Cars • Wheelchairs • Diesel Engines• Lawn Mowers • Golf Carts • Bus & RV • Motorcycles• Battery Rebuilding • Scrubber & Sweeper • Battery Cables & Chargers

Since 1943 ... Quality and Service

51 Deming Road, P.O. Box 8005, Berlin, CT 06037Phone (860) 828-6007 Fax (860) 828-4540

— WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BATTERIES —rrs TM

6128

4R


TEACHERS ROCK SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

Louis Toffolon Elementary School faculty members were recently selected to win school supply bags as part of the Cellular Connection/Verizon Wireless national Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway. Toffolon faculty member names were placed in a drawing coordinated by Verizon, and 10 teachers were selected to receive the supply packages, which included glue, pencils, pens, markers, erasers and paper. As part of the program, residents in the community of each participating store supported the program by rounding their purchases up to the nearest dollar and donating the difference to Teachers Rock. | (Submitted)

Schools

Academic achievementJustin-Isaiah Segarra of

Plainville, a sixth grade stu-dent at CREC-Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, earned high honors in quar-ter one and honors in quar-ter two.

Breakfast fundraiserW h e e l e r e l e m e n -

tary school, 15 Cleveland Memorial Drive, will host a Pancakes with the Principal

fundraiser Sunday, April 6, 8 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will benefit the Wheeler Playground Fund.

Kindergarten registration

Children who will be five years old on or before January 1, 2015 are eligible for kinder-garten (full day program) in September, 2014.

Contact one of the follow-ing elementary schools to

obtain materials for kinder-garten registration:

Linden Street School, (860) 793-3270; Louis Toffolon School, (860) 793-3280; Frank T. Wheeler School, (860) 793-3290.

Completed registration packets may be returned to the individual schools be-tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

School News

College News

GraduatesJason McCormack ofPlainville graduated from

Franklin Pierce University with a Master of Business Administration in Sports Management.

President’s ListGoodwin Col lege i s

pleased to announce that 247 students earned status on the President’s List for the Fall 2013 session, demon-strating flawless academic

performance.The following local res-

idents made the Goodwin College President’s List:

Chelseah Carroll, Heidi Tata.

Dean’s ListGoodwin Col lege i s

pleased to announce that 846 students made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 session, demonstrating a commitment to academics and classroom success.

The following local stu-dents qualif ied for the Goodwin College Dean’s List:

C h a r l e n e A n d e rs o n , Krist ine Braccidi ferro, Chelseah Carroll, Angela Casillas, Laura Ettorre, Rachel Hill, Monique Jones, Br icherland Quinones , Stephanie Soto, Heidi Tata, Er ica Vasquez , Edwin Vasquez, Amanda Zup.

Donations of used or unwanted bicycles are wanted to benefit people in need of transporta-tion. Bicycles should be in usable condition or with minimum repairs needed. Monetary dona-tions are welcome.

Bicycles will be do-nated to shelters with people in need of trans-portation in the Hartford area.

Bicycles may be brought to Berlin High School, by appointment, through April 15.

For more information, contact Ahmad Hassan at (860) 371-0246 or [email protected].

Bike donations

Insured

Bill Scully, Master Electrician • Berlin, CT860.637.7633 • 860.637.7632Lic. #0197227-E1

7075

3R

Office location:11 Crown StreetMeriden, CT 06450

CHRISTINE J. NADEAUMulti-Media Advertising

E: [email protected]

P: (203) 317-2327C: (860) 302-7956F: (203) 235-4048

The Plainville

Citizenwww.theplainvillecitizen.com

www.thesouthingtoncitizen.com

Please call for corrections at 203-317-2308 - after 5 pm call 203-317-2282Ad#:SC LOGO Pub:S&R Date:09/02/05 Day:FRI Size:5X1.75 Cust:RJ/DONNA Last

Edited By:BTRACY on 9/1/04 4:04 PM. Salesperson: Tag Line:LARGE OUTLINE Color Info:

SC LOGO - Composite

The Southington

Citizen12

7413

261

290R

Servicing all major brands of central heating systems,boilers, central a/c systems & window units!!!

Call Today to Schedule & Save!!!

JRJR Heating andCooling, LLC.

1270340

860-793-2686

www.jrheatandcool.com

Lic. #30326561

016R

SUDOKUANSWER

CROSSWORDANSWER

60851R

LOWEST PRICESON KIDS’ BEDS

KIDS’ BEDSHOP

1226 Queen St. (Rt. 10), Southington, CT • 860-793-0676www.finderskeepersct.com

Open Wed.-Thurs.-Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4 8086

2R


EMMY-WINNER AT MSP

Emmy Award winning FOX CT meteorologist Rachel Frank recently visited sixth-graders at the Middle School of Plainville, providing an overview of her career as a female meteorologist. The visit, supported by the Petit Family Foundation, highlighted women in the sciences, and enhanced the students’ knowledge of weather-related topics. In addition to the presentation, MSP students worked collaboratively to make working barometers. | (Submitted)

DISHING OUT SOMETHING NEW

Middle School of Plainville students and staff recently enjoyed a lunch option provided by Chef Fernando Hernandez of Pagliacci’s Restaurant in Plainville as part of the Chefs Move To Schools Program. This is a component of the Let’s Move! initiative, which helps local chefs partner with schools in their community. The goal of the program is to teach students about making balanced, healthy choices and exposing them to new, healthy foods that they may not normally try.| (Submitted)

8086

0R

8071

3R

Gail CampochiaroRealtor®

Direct: 860-919-6941Office: 860-410-9828Fax: 860-747-1645Email: [email protected] Pine StreetPlainville, CT 06062

80710R8070

7R

All Points Realty

#1Century21 Team

in CT

Erin MancinoGary Mancino

CENTURION® TEAMPinnacle Customer

Service Adward

117 N. Main StreetSouthington, Connecticut 06489Business (860) 621-8378 ext. 1020Cell (860) 637-1302Fax (860) [email protected]

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated

FREE MARKETANALYSIS

80718R

117 N. Main StreetSouthington, Connecticut 06489Business (860) 621-8378 Ext. 1457Cell (860) 637-1301Toll Free (800) 525-7793Fax (860) 276-8032

Each Office Is IndependentlyOwned And Operated EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

#1Century 21Team in CT

All Points Realty

GARY MANCINOCENTURION® Team

Pinnacle CustomerService Award

FREE MARKETANALYSIS

80717R

YOUR

REALTOR

MEET

8118

7R


Join host families in and around the Central and Northeastern Connecticut area for our 138th sum-mer and open your heart and home to a Fresh Air child.

Each summer, over 4,000 in-ner-city children visit suburban, rural and small town communi-

ties across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program.

The Fresh Air Fund, an indepen-dent, not-for-profit agency, has pro-vided free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million New York City

children from low-income commu-nities since 1877.

Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from six to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are six to 12 years old and stay for one or two weeks.

For information on hosting a

Fresh Air child this summer, con-tact Jennifer Carroll-Fischer at (860) 829-1479 or visit The Fresh Air Fund online at www.freshair.org.

Make it a Fresh Air summer

Tel: 860-893-0093 ext. 128Fax: 860-893-0092Cell: 860-604-6718Email: [email protected]

185 West Main StreetNew Britain, CT 06052

Sal Calafiore

Broker/OwnerA.B.R., S.R.S.

www.SalCal.com

Tel: 860-893-0093 ext.128Fax: 860-893-0092Cell: 860-604-6718Email: [email protected]

185 West Main StreetNew Britain, CT 06052

8085

4R

80853R

8067

9R

Centurion Honor Society117 North Main StreetSouthington, CT 06489Cell 860.302.3800Business 860.621.8378 [email protected]

Lil PolakBroker AssociateGRI, ABR, LTG

CenturionProducer 2012

PinnacleProducer TopConnecticut

Agent

8106

0R

2013C21 Centurion

Award

2013C21 Top 1% Nationally

2013 C21 Quality Service

Pinnacle Award

Linda VoisineSales AssociateLicensed in CT

117 North Main StreetSouthington, CT 06489Business 860.621.8378 x1074Fax 860.276.8032Cell 860.919.6276Email [email protected]

Each office is independently owned and operated

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

1ST PLACE80

681R

Doreen CorriveauRealtor

Remax Prime Realty

(860) 250-4443

8071

4R

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/doreencorriveau “The performance you expect the service you deserve”

8083

2R

276 North Main Street • Southington, CT 06489

Rachel CuffREALTOR®

Office: 860.621.7323 x211Cell: 860.604.4515Fax: 860.276.8472

Email: [email protected]: www.realty3ct.com

8068

3R YOUR

REALTOR

MEET

8118

9R


203.238.1953Build Your Own Ad @

marketplacen JOBS n TAG SALES n CARS n HOMES n PETS n RENTALS n ITEMS FOR SALE n SERVICE DIRECTORY

Automobiles Automobiles Automobiles Automobiles AutomobilesAutomobiles

Bchevynow.com100% Financing Available!

Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!

1 888 207-3682Ask For Darrell

BUICK LACROSSE 2012$24,998

6 To Choose From Save Up To $11,000 OFF MSRP

STK 27184AQProof of Job & Address

and Blasius Will Give You a Loan

100% GuaranteedAsk for Darrell 1 888 207-3682

CADILLAC DTS 20074 Door Sedan, V8, Auto

# BH758A $14,995

CHEVY CRUZE LS 2012FWD, Manual

#1518 $11,988

CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012Was 22,895 NOW 16,995

Save $4500 off MSRPStock # 4811L12

Proof of Job, Proof of Address andBlasius Will Give You a

Loan. 100% Guaranteed Ask for Darrell 1 888 207-3682

CHEVY IMPALA LTZ 2013

FWD, Automatic#1511 $15,988

CHRYSLER 300 S 20104 Door Sedan, V8, RWD

5735A $24,995

CHEVY AVEO 20104 Door, Automatic

#13-3070A $7,999203 235-1669

DODGE Grand Caravan 2001

Sport, 4 Spd, Auto$2,988

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!(203) 269-1106

Contact DanThe

"Five Star Auto Man"at

Richard Chevroletin Cheshire

203 271-2902www.richardchevy.com

8084

7D

CREDITIS NO

CHALLENGE! Ayudamos personassin credito o con mal credito!

Favor de llamar aRyan Montalvo(203) 250-5949

Bad Credit? We can help out people with bad credit and no credit!

www.richardchevy.com

7370

7DMal

Crédito?

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

#19091$7,750

Don’t Miss... Call Chris

203-271-2902

7623

5D


DODGE NEON 2003$2,9884

Cylinder, 4 Speed, AutoBUY HERE - PAY HERE!

203-269-1106

Automobiles

FORD FUSION 20104 Door Sedan, SE, FWD

# P4291 $13,999203-235-1669

FORD TAURUS LX 2001$2,988

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!(203) 269-1106

HONDA ACCORD 2011LX-P Automatic#1524 $14,988

2008 GMC ENVOY SLT

#14431A$10,750


203-271-2902

8141

6D


2009 FORD FOCUS

STOCK # 19085$7,450


203-271-2902

8141

7D


WE BUY

CARSCall Us at

203 250-5951

8141

9D

Always a sale in Marketplace.

Stepping up to a bigger bike? Sell the smaller

one with a Marketplace ad.

Hop on

Down and GET

YOUR BEST PRICE

on New and Used Cars.

Mike Russo203 235-1669

21 Years at Meriden Hyundai

Your Best Car Buying Experience. No Pressure, No Haggle, No Kidding!

8141

8D


Automobiles Automobiles Automobiles

Trucks & Vans

SUVs

SUVs SUVs

HYUNDAI SONATA 2001$3,488

GLS, 4 Speed, 6 Cyl.BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

203-269-1106

Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

Cars Starting At $199 Down 24 month/24000

Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees AdditionalAsk for Darrell 1 888 207-3682

FORD RANGER 2002#4054A $6,988

CADILLAC ESCALADE 2011

AWD, 8 Cyl. Auto # 5809A $46,995

SUBARU FORESTER 2008

#3704B $11,988

CHEVY 2500HD Silverado 2004, Duramax. 4 wheel drive, excellent condition, no rust, loaded, new in-jectors, all options except leather and onstar, never snow plowed. $18,500. Please call 860-828-8589.

HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2013

TURBO SPORTAWD, 4 Door

#P4260 $26,999 203-235-1669

Help Wanted

HYUNDAI SONATA 2011Hybrid

4 Door Sedan, 2.4, Auto#13-1496A $17,999

203 235-1669

ASSISTANT TEACHERS/SUBSTITUTES– On call/per diems needed for NAEYC accredited School Readiness Centers in Waterbury and Meriden. CDA +12 credits in ECE preferred, experience working with young children a must. Please send resume to [email protected] or fax to Fil Montanye at 203-597-9767. E.O.E.

MERCURY SABLE 2000LS PREMIUM

$2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

(203) 269-1106

INFORMATION Technology QA tester, manage project, develop, coordinate, ex-ecute software test plans to identify problem & tale corrected action. Require-ments, MS engineering, management or related field. Send resumes to: [email protected] EXPRESS 2013

1500 Cargo VanRWD, Automatic#1527 $19,988

JEEP LIBERTY 20064 Door, Sport, 4 WD

Stock #1342A $7,888203-265-0991

HYUNDAI TUCSON 2007FWD, 4 Door, Auto

#3906A $8,988

CADILLAC SRX 2011Luxury CollectionAWD, Automatic

#BH768 $30,995

PLUMBING Contractor in South-ington looking for Licensed P2 Plumber w/exp in residential & commercial, new construction

and service. Must be well versed in layout and installation

of plumbing [email protected]

Need A Car Loan?Bad Credit...

Good Credit... Bankruptcy... Divorced.... No Problem!Proof of Job,

Proof of Addressand Blasius WillGive You a Loan

100% GuaranteedAsk for Darrell 1 888 207-3682Bchevynow.com

SHIPPING/ASSEMBLY Beyond Components is

seeking a shipper for our Wallingford, CT branch. The main focus of the position will be on daily shipping de-mands. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented, pos-sess strong organizational skills and some proficiency with computers.

We will hold an open walk-in

at our office at 65 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT, Tues 4/1 and Weds 4/2 from 9 -5. Bring a resume and be prepared to fill out an application. No phone calls please.

If you are not able to make

the walk in, send your re-sume to [email protected] subject line/Shipper CT

Responsibilities: Shipping and

receiving, Maintaining accu-rate, organized inventory, Ordering warehouse sup-plies, Light production work: assembly. Salary: $13/hr

*Beyond Components is a

nationwide distributor of electronic components. We truly value our employees.

Read more about us at www.

beyondc.com

Hyundai Elantra 20114 Door Sedan, GLS#13-1496A $14,999

203 235-1669

DODGE RAM 1500 20102 WD, Regular Cab, Auto

#P4255 $15,999203 235-1669

LEXUS 460 LS 20104 Door, AWD, Auto#1533 $33,988

MERCURY Mariner 20074WD, 4 Door, Luxury#14-331C $9,999

203 235-1669

CHEVY MALIBU 2013FWD, Auto

#1536 $17,988

Volkswagen Jetta 2008Wolfsburg PZEV Sedan

Only 44K#14-348A $12,900

203 235-1669

NISSAN VERSA 20084 Cylinder, Automatic

#13-1456A $7,999203 235-1669

NISSAN XTERRA 20074WD, 4 Door, 6 Cylinder

#13-2074B $11,999 203-235-1669

Help Wanted

Mobile HomesFor Sale

BRISTOL. SPRING SALE!!! 10% OFF. Call for details Liberty 860-747-6881

Condos For Rent

MERIDEN-WALLINGFORD Line Large 2 BR Modern Condo. Laundry. No pets. $900+ Utils. (203) 245-9493

Trucks & Vans

Marketplace Ads(203) 238-1953

It’s AllHere!The bargains

to be found in Marketplace are real heart

stoppers!

SELLLOCALMyrecordjournal.com

/classifieds

Millions of people look to Marketplace

everyday. It’s used news.

LEXUS RX 350 2010AWD, 4 Door, Auto#5818A $26,995

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

BMW X5 35i 2011AWD, 4 Door, Auto#5820A $29,995


Apartments For Rent

The Record-Journal, Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company, is growing and looking for a talented New Business Development sales expert to provide optimal solutions for our advertisers. This individual should possess the ability to reach out to 50 businesses a day and communicate effectively with a wide range of organizational titles, as well as small business owners.

Desired ExperienceKnowledge of typing, spelling and punctuation. General office, computer software, clerical and administrative skills normally acquired through the completion of associates degree and 1 – 2 years of experience, for this key, entry level position.

A family-owned company, we publish The Record-Journal along with 6 community newspapers and websites that deliver the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale.

We offer a competitive base salary plus commission, paid vacation, full medical

benefits and a 401K with company match. The Record-Journal is an EOE

To apply, please include resume, cover letter & salary requirements and email to:

[email protected]

This position is responsible for meeting monthly sales goals by selling digital and print advertising to new and existing customers across multiple product lines, via outbound phone calls.

Position will be responsible for taking the lead in our Recruitment Sales efforts in print and online with community job boards.

Position will service existing classified advertising customers by upselling effective ad plans, reach out to renew expiring ads, and take new classified advertising.

New Business Development

Sales Executive

75333D

Pets For Sale

Full Time Call Center Rep. PositionsNow Available!

Open House Now-4/4/1440+ Hours per week

Apply NOW at 95 Barnes Road,Wallingford, CT 9:00am – 5:00pm

8018

9D

MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 3rd flr. Studio, $715/mo + sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com

BOSTON TERRIER PUP-PY. Great markings, $1200. Call 860-898-0327

MER. West side 1 BR, 2nd flr, includes heat, hot water & elec. Oak flooring, w/d in apt $1062/mo + sec. Call 12pm-8pm 203-634-1195

GORGEOUS AKC German Shepherd Puppies - black/ tan, sable, great bloodline, parents on site, ready in May, $1,200. 203-269-0637

Mer-2 BRs at Tracy Gardens. $975 includes heat & hw. Lim-ited time offer on some apts to $895. Ask about 1 mo free. 203-886-7016

PIT BULL Puppies, Ameri-can & Blue Nose mix, mom & dad on premises. Males $200, Females $250. Call 203-317-9781

MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Fl. Large rooms. WD Hook-up. Close to Stores. Off st parking. No utilities. $900 + sec. 203 237-2583

SIBERIAN Husky Puppies for sale. Born March 5. $1,000. 3 Males, 2 Females. 203-314-0004

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANTCan you sell?

If you are savvy with digital media and have a strong appetite for hunting & closing new business, then we should talk. We are The Record-Journal, Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company and we are growing & adding to our sales team! A family-owned company, we publish The Record-Journal along with 6 community newspapers and websites that deliver the hy-per-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in dig-ital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. If you have a track record of meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals and have one to two years of outside sales experience sell-ing to small businesses, then we want to talk to you. We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full med-ical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & sal-ary requirements to [email protected].

8001

3D

MERIDEN - 3 BR, 2nd Fl. Hdwd Floors. Off st park-ing. Heat & Hot Water In-cluded. No smoking/ pets. $1150/Mo. 203 444-5722.

YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihua-huas, Boxers, Shepherds, Shih Tzus, Schnoodles, Mixed Breeds, Rescues Avail. $150+. 860 930-4001

MERIDEN 9 Guiel Place 2 BR apt. Spacious living rm. Up-dated Kit w/DW. Heat & HW incl. Coin-Op Laundry Rm. $985. Call Mike 203 376-2160

MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Effi-ciency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check re-quired. 203-284-0597

MERIDEN Nice, Lg 2 BR, Top Fl. Balcony, Laundry facili-ties, off st parking. E. Main St. 2 mos sec, credit ck. $800. No pets. 203 284-0597

PLANTSVILLE 1 1/2 Rm Effi-ciency. Near I-84. $145/wk incl Heat, HW, AC & Appls. Seniors & others welcome. Sec & Refs req. 860 620-0025

PLANTSVILLE 1 BR 1 Bath Convenient 2nd FL. New win-dows & siding. Off st parking. Available now. $700/Mo + Security 203 439-2230

SOUTHINGTON 2 BR, 2nd Fl in 2-Fam. Utils not incl. Off st parking for 2 cars. Quiet area next to walking trail. $875/mo. 1 1/2 mos sec. 860 628-9999

Career TrainingCareer TrainingCareer TrainingCareer Training

Career placement assistance | Day & evening schedules | Financial aid available for those who qualify

Call or Click Today!800-959-7599

branfordhall.edu

For Branford Hall’s Student Consumer Information visit www.branfordhall.edu/info

One visit and you'll see why

students choose

Branford One Summit Place Southington 35 N. Main St. Windsor 995 Day Hill Rd.

Change Your Career Change Your Life

Make the Smart Career Move!Branford Hall continues to be a leader in career-focused

education. A growing number of men and women are discovering career-focused education as one of the fastest and most effective ways to start a new high-

growth career.

80619D

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd floor. Cheerful. Quiet neigh-borhood. off st prkg. W/D hkup. No smkg/pets. $800 + util & sec. 203-265-1070

Rooms For Rent

Apartments For Rent

MER Clean Safe Rms. In-clds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com

KENSINGTON. Large newly renov 2 BR, 1 BA, 1st floor apt, hdwd flr, W/D, parking, walk to Main St, No pets, $950/ Mo. 860-628-4907

NORTH Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/MC/Discover 203-239-5333

BERLIN;/Kensington LARGE NEWLY RENO 2 Bdrm., 1 BA, 1st floor apt, hardwood floor, W/D, parking, walk to main St, No pets, $950/ Mo. 860-628-4907

Wanted To Rent

CHESHIRE - 4 ROOMS, 1 Level, Deck. Hdwd flrs. No Pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. Lease. $1200/Mo. Incl. heat. Call 203-393-1117

WALLINGFORD Family of 3 with dog seeks 2BR apart-ment between $800-$875 a month. 203-915-5614 or 203-915-5890. Leave mes-sage if necessary.

SPRING SPECIALMERIDEN- 1BR $750/month.

HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED.

Private Balcony. 203-639-4868

Furniture & Appliances

Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT

32 North Colony St Wallingford

(203) 269-93412 levels, 1800 SF of Con-signed Home Decor & Fur-nishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a pur-chase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Face-book. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

Help Wanted Apartments For Rent Pets For SaleHelp Wanted

If you can’t find it in

Marketplace it’s not for sale.

Help WantedHelp Wanted

MERIDEN- 3 Bdrm, Newly painted, 3rd floor, off street parking, $750, 1 mo. Sec., no pets. 203-464-3083

MERIDEN 54 North Ave. 2 BR. No pets. $1,000 securi-ty. $650/mo. Credit ck & refs. 716 597-9287


BUSINESSES& SERVICES

1, 2 or 3 Items or an estate

$$$ CA$H $$$203-237-3025

ESTATE SALE SERVICECostume Jewelry,

Antiques, paintings,Meriden-made items,

toys, lamps

Landscaping

Siding

Attics & Basement Cleaned

Home Improvement

Plumbing

DID YOU READ THIS?Odds are in

your favor that others will too.

That is how good advertising works.

Open 7 days a week,24 hours a day.

Call us:(203) 238-1953

Gonzalez ConstruCtion

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

203-639-0032info@

gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

PETE IN THE PICKUPJunk Removal and More

No Job too Big/Small We Do it All

203 213-4509

CENTRAL CT Home Im-provement. Decks, multi- family/rental property re-habs & all types of home improvements. No job too big or too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates. #673083. 860-491-0102

Spring Clean-ups

20% OFFIF YOU Mention This AdSpring Yard Clean-Ups

Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage**JUNK REMOVAL**Appl’s, Furniture, Junk,

Debris, etcWE CAN REMOVE

ANYTHINGEntire house to 1 item

removed!FREE ESTIMATES

Sr. Citizen DiscountLIC & INS.

203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumb-er, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395

Carpentry

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC

Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service.

Benny Medina 203 909-1099

AFFORDABLE Repairs & Re-placement Decks, Porches, Stairs & Railing, Windows, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ years experience. Licensed & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.com

Cornerstone Fence & Or-namental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE. CT Reg #601060 Siding, Roofing,

WindoWS,deckS, Remodeling

gutteRSct Reg#570192(203) 639-1634

House Cleaning

BUSY MOM’S Cleaning Svc No job is too big/small. Free window svc w/wkly cleaning. Sr disc. 860-839-1707

ANDRE’S Carpentry HIC 637223 Decks, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofing. Total Interior Home Improvement. No Job Too Small. Fully Insured and Licensed. 860-575-6239

Furniture & Appliances

SIDING, ROOFING, Windows, Decks, Sun-rooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio.com

Power Washing

AFFORDABLEWashers, Dryers,

Refrigerators and Stoves.Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver(203) 284-8986

ANETA’S HOUSE CLEAN-ING- Polish ladies will clean your house from a quick clean to a clean house. For more info call 860-839-5339

POWER WASHINGIS SPRING CLEANING

ON THE OUTSIDEFREE Estimates #569127Call Kevin 203-440-3279

1-2 ITEMSSilverware, China, Glass.

Furniture, 50’s Items.Whole Estates203 238-3499

Electrical Services

T.E.C. ELECTRICALSERVICE LLC

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency

Service SMALL JOBS

WELCOME203-237-2122

RELIABLE, Experienced per-son to clean homes. Detailed cleaning & organizational ser-vices with a personal touch. Over 20 years exp. Exc refs. Call Beth 203 639-1870

Roofing

JM LawncareSpring clean up. Junk re-

moval, lawn mowing, mulch and much more. Call for a free estimate. #0638681

860-796-8168

AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools,

Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More.

(203) 525-0608

MiscellaneousFor Sale

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Win-dows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550

Gary Wodatch LLCTREE REMOVAL

All calls returned. CT#620397Quick courteous service.

Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

FREE Columbia Mattress & Box Spring. 74” Tall, 53” Wide, 8” Deep. 203-269-9195

Junk Removal

FencingALL CASH FORMILITARY ITEMS203-237-6575

MUST Sell small & large appliances. Furniture, ex-ercise equipment & more. Call 203-317-9781.

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE!25% OFF

We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes,

Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements,

Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.**

FREE ESTIMATESLIC & INS.

203-535-9817or 860-575-8218

Cornerstone Fence & Or-namental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

GONZALEZCONSTRUCTION

*************Roofing, siding,

windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

*************203-639-0032

info@gonzalezconstructionllc.

comFully licensed/insured.

Reg #HIC577319

LAVIGNE’S Tree ServiceIn business 34 years Tree removal. Stump

grinding.Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured.

203-294-1775lavignestreeservicellc.com

RJ LARESE Landscaping Res/Comm Lawn Maint. Spring Clean-Ups. Sr Disc. Free Est. 203 314-2782

ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and an-tique hand tools, machin-ist, woodworking, engrav-ing and work bench tools. If you have any tools you are no longer using, please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Call Cory 860-322-4367

SAMSUNG 61” HD DLP TV with stand. $500. Call 203-715-6778 or 203-809-7265

GuttersSPRING CLEANUPS

Starting Now!NORM THE GARDENER

(203) 265-1460

SCHWINN Stingray Stealth 20-Inch Chopper Bike, blue, Low-riding chop-per bike outfitted with chrome, Stylized V-back drag handlebars, Low-ride, flat-back riveted saddle, Signature 4.25-inch Big Boa back tire $130.00 Call 203-631-3052

GUTTERS DON’T WORKIF THEY’RE DIRTYFor gutter cleaning,

Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

YARDLEYTREESERVICE.comFair, Reasonable Rates

203-440-0402203-438-7359

Lawn & Garden

Over 25 years experience.

Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

DEE’S ANTIQUESBuying Collectibles,

Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431Roofing, Siding, Windows &

More. Free Est. Fully Insured Reg #604200 Member BBB

Call 860-645-8899

Tutoring

A & A LAWN CARESpring clean-ups, attics,

bsmnts cleaned. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, de-bris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638

Looking for a Tutor? In Home Tutoring. K-12. Certified / De-greed Teachers. Affordable Rates. Call Teachers’ Addition 860-621-3849.

VINTAGE 1947 Singer Sewing Machine. Orig cabinet w/storage stool. Works. $200. Spinet Piano (Howard by Baldwin), Very good cond. $1,075. 203-235-1061

MasonryHandypersons

PETE IN THE PICKUPJunk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small

We Do it All 203 213-4509 O & E Masonry. Chimney

repair, brick, stone, pav-ers, sidewalks, etc. Locally owned & operated. CT Reg #0611774. 203-802-0446

WANTED: Antiques, Costume Jewelry, Old Toys, Military Items.

Anything Old. Open 6 days. 18 South Orchard St Wallingford CT 06492 or

call 203-284-3786

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUSCT Reg #606277.

Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates.203-631-1325

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip

Roofing, Siding, WindoWS,

Decks, Remodeling Gutters

CT Reg#570192(203) 639-1634

AMAZINGLYCLEAN

Cleanest SeasonedFirewood in the State!

$230 Full cord delivered.Discounts over 2, over 4 & picked up. South Meriden.

Mike 203 631-2211

W. BOOBER MASONRY25 Years ExperienceAll Types of Masonry

CT #626708 203 235-4139

Home Improvement

A&A LAWN CAREDumpster Rentals. Spring Cleanups. Mulch. Walls, Walks & Patios. Free Est. #584101 Jim 203 237-6638

Music Instruments& Instruction

AGOSTINO’S TILES, LLC Ex-pert installation of all types of tiles. Over 25 years of expe-rience. Best job/price. 203-879-8648 Gus

Painting& Wallpapering

Music By RobertaPerformance &

InstructionVoice Lessons All Ages and

Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons

Beginner to Intermediate.(203) 630-9295

ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds main-tenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. dis-count. 203-634-0211

Electronics

MIRKEL PAINTING CO.Int. Popcorn removal, ceil-

ing repair, crown mold-ing. Ext. Powerwash, alum siding, deck refin-ish. 20 yrs exp. Eddie 203 824-0446 #569864

All Your Remodeling & Con-struction Needs! Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est. 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375

ALWAYS BUYINGCASH PAID

Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments,

Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars,

Audio Equipment.860 707-9350

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Win-dows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550

Wanted to Buy

Landscaping Siding

Marketplace Ads(203) 238-1953

ADVERTISECALL

24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK

ORIGINAL Harris Tweed Sport Coat - Brown Her-ringbone, Size 40-42. Ab-solutely Beautiful. $100. 203-634-4154

Tree Services

It’s so convenIent!Placing a marketplace

ad is an easy and affordable way to

whip up some interest amongst potential

buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning

the stuff you don’t want into something

you do want!

CASH!

Local. Local. Local.Your Marketplace.


SAMSUNGGALAXY S®4

DEALSat SIMPLY

America’s Largest4G LTE Network

SOUTHINGTONPatten Brook Plaza966 Queen Street860-793-1700

7551

2R

Activation/upgrade fee/line: Up to $35. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices). Coverage, varying by svc,not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Limited time offer. ©2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and Galaxy S are both registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE is available in 500 markets in the U.S. © 2014 Verizon Wireless.

$50 OFFSELECT ANDROID™, BLACKBERRY®, OR

WINDOWS® SMARTPHONES

New 2 yr. activation is required. Activation/upgrade fee/line: Up to $35. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan, & credit approval. $350

early termination fee. Coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Restocking fee may apply. Limited time offer. Void if copied or transferred. Void where prohibited. Cash redemption value

1/100th of 1¢. Any use of this coupon other than as provided constitutes fraud. Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. Expires 4/15/14.

CHESHIRE • 187 Highland Avenue • 203-272-0005

ROCKY HILL • 28 Town Line Road • 860-757-3337

EAST WINDSOR • 122 Prospect Hill Road • 860-292-1817

UNIONVILLE • 12 Mill Street • 860-675-0005

50%OFF

SELECTACCESSORIES

Some exclusions may apply. See store for details. Limited time offer. Void if copied or transferred. Void where prohibited. Cash redemption value 1/100th of 1¢. Any use of this

coupon other than as provided constitutes fraud. Expires 4/15/14.

CASH Trade-in Program

PRICE MATCHSave Time, Come To Us First

Documents

Plainvillemarch27