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INSIDE: Wethersfield POST SERVING ROCKY HILL 50 Cents Friday, December 7, 2012 Volume 53, No. 44 Former student, teacher come together for benefit concert, Page 4 Residents’ input begins shaping Plan of Conservation and Development, Page 5 Local psychic featured on Discovery Channel, Page 10 Unique gift options at local mom-and-pop shops, Page 6 BOE, schools honored Wethersfield school officials were recognized recently with a pres- tigious award at a state education convention. The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education present- ed the town a Level II Board of Distinction Award, the more exem- plary honor of two bestowed upon school districts across the state at the annual CABE Awards. According to CABE Senior Staff Associate Bonnie Carney, these awards are designed to recog- nize boards which provide effective leadership to their districts through the use of good practices. “This program, which acknowl- edges the importance of school board members and superinten- dents working together as effective teams, continues an important trend among school boards asso- ciations across the country,” she explained. Only 12 other districts in the state received the 2012 level II award along with Wethersfield. Wethersfield High School’s renovation project was profiled at the weekend conference, which was attended by Superintendent Michael Emmett and some of his staff, as well as Board of Education Chairman John Cascio along with a handful of Board members. “We’re thrilled,” Cascio said of the honor. “It’s well-deserved. Regarding teamwork, dedication and leadership, this a good sign that we’ve got a lot of good things happening with our school board and within our district,” he added, emphasizing the teamwork needed to move the high school renovation By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER From left, Wethersfield Superintendent Michael Emmett, Board members Tristan Sanziale, John Cascio, Connect- icut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, Board members Charles Carey, Gina DeAngelo and Pauline Moon. BOE, superintendent given Level II Board of Distinction Award See BOE, Page 3 036270
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Page 1: Wethersfield Post 12-07-2012

INSIDE:

WethersfieldPOST

S E R V I N G R O C K Y H I L L

50 Cents

Friday, December 7, 2012

Volume 53, No. 44

Former student, teacher come together for benefit concert, Page 4

Residents’ input begins shaping Plan of Conservation and Development, Page 5

Local psychic featured on Discovery Channel, Page 10Unique gift options at local

mom-and-pop shops, Page 6

BOE, schools honoredWethersfield school officials were

recognized recently with a pres-tigious award at a state education convention.

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education present-ed the town a Level II Board of Distinction Award, the more exem-plary honor of two bestowed upon school districts across the state at the annual CABE Awards.

According to CABE Senior Staff Associate Bonnie Carney, these awards are designed to recog-nize boards which provide effective leadership to their districts through the use of good practices.

“This program, which acknowl-edges the importance of school board members and superinten-dents working together as effective teams, continues an important trend among school boards asso-ciations across the country,” she explained.

Only 12 other districts in the state received the 2012 level II award along with Wethersfield.

Wethersfield High School’s renovation project was profiled at the weekend conference, which was attended by Superintendent Michael Emmett and some of his staff, as well as Board of Education Chairman John Cascio along with a handful of Board members.

“We’re thrilled,” Cascio said of the honor. “It’s well-deserved. Regarding teamwork, dedication and leadership, this a good sign that we’ve got a lot of good things happening with our school board and within our district,” he added, emphasizing the teamwork needed to move the high school renovation

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

From left, Wethersfield Superintendent Michael Emmett, Board members Tristan Sanziale, John Cascio, Connect-icut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, Board members Charles Carey, Gina DeAngelo and Pauline Moon.

BOE, superintendent given Level II Board of Distinction Award

See BOE, Page 3

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2 | Friday, Dec 7, 2012 WETHERSFIELD POSTLocal News

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The Senior Puppeteers, a group of residents of The Atrium at Rocky Hill, a Benchmark Senior Living Community for The Memory Impaired, recently visited the Rocky Hill Public Library, 33 Church St., Tuesday and conducted a Holiday Puppet Show. The program was put on as part of the activities department’s foundation on enhancing the residents lives by having them participate in volunteer activities through-out the community. For more information on The Atrium, contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky at (860) 563-5588.

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David Hallisey of Wethersfield has earned honors for the fall 2012 term at the Westminster School, Simsbury.

The Loomis Chaffee Athletics Department gathered recently with varsity student athletes, their par-ents, coaches, and Head of School Sheila Culbert to celebrate the accomplishments of Pelican teams

this fall. Director of Athletics Bob Howe and other members of the Athletics Department bestowed honors upon Pelican athletes for their participation and dedication to varsity teams. The following students received awards: Senior Dale Reese of Rocky Hill was named co-winner of the Most Valuable Player Award for Boys Varsity Soccer, and senior Dionna

Rivers of Rocky Hill was named Most Improved/Comeback Player for Girls Varsity Volleyball.

Hunter White, a student in the 6th form (12th-grade) at Kent School, was named to the high honor roll for the fall term of 2012-2013. White is the child of Owen White and Alexandra Mease-White of Rocky Hill.

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Friday, Dec 7, 2012 | 3WETHERSFIELD POST Local News

into fruition and get full-day kindergarten up and running all within the same year.

“It’s not one thing or one person, it’s a collaborative effort of the com-munity coming together,” Cascio added. “I think communication is key to supporting ongoing progress and moving forward.”

Emmett and other school officials completed the application process, providing CABE with the School Improvement Plans that guide the district’s progress and noted the particularly positive steps taken this year.

“The board’s support of the integration of technology into our schools has been stellar,” Emmett said Tuesday, adding that the district utilizes CABE’s professional development opportunities frequently.

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education is located at 81 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield. (860) 571-7446.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

BOE, superintendent awarded for teamwork Continued from Page 1

Town man shot, killed in HartfordHARTFORD — Police have identified a man found Monday

night dead from a gunshot to the head as Ricardo Arroyo, 36, of Wethersfield. Shortly after 10 p.m., police and firefighters went to 18 Monroe St. in response to a vehicle fire call. Firefighters found the victim in the driver’s seat suffering from a single gunshot to the head.

Hartford detectives are investigating the case which has been clas-sified as a homicide.

Town woman named Public Relations Practitioner of the Year

The Public Relations Society of America-Connecticut Valley Chapter selected Nancy Andrews as this year’s Connecticut Practitioner of the Year. Andrews, a communications special-ist with the Connecticut Education Association (CEA), has spent more than two decades of service in the field of media and public relations.

In announcing her award, present-ers said, “Nancy is a practitioner with extraordinary drive and enthusiasm for the profession of public relations. She delivers research-based, results driven communications strategies and her top notch performance exemplifies excellent professional practice.”

Andrews, who lives in Wethersfield, is described by colleagues as “an excellent leader, efficient communicator, and very passionate about the public relations industry.”

Prior to joining CEA, Andrews worked at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, and NBC Connecticut News.

Nancy Andrews (center) poses with her husband, Daniel, and daughter, Jennifer, after receiving the PRSA Practitioner of the Year Award.

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4 | Friday, Dec 7, 2012 WETHERSFIELD POSTLocal News

Teacher, former student unite for benefit concert

Teachers often keep in contact with former students who have gone on to make their own footprints in the world, but in some cases they watch those footsteps head in the very same direction their own did.

When he graduated from WHS in 2004, Jeffrey DesRosier had no idea he’d go on to become band teacher at an elementary school in Fairfield. But now that’s how he makes his living, aside from play-ing in area Irish establishments on weekends with his own band “The Jolly Beggars.”

Next weekend it won’t be a Celtic bar they jam at, but instead: D e s R o s i e r ’ s old stomping grounds.

He’s joining forces with his old Wethersfield High School Drama Club Teacher Jeffrey Roets for a ben-efit concert at We t h e r s f i e l d High School: giving back to the community where his roots in music sprouted.

“He’s one of those special teach-ers that you very rarely have,” DesRosier said Wednesday, add-ing, “The whole Wethersfield public schools system was so important to my development and my success and my wanting to be an educator.”

DesRosier was actually in Roets’ first three musicals he directed at the high school, at the very begin-ning of his teaching career. Still orchestrating productions there to this day, Roets and the cur-rent members of the Drama Club are planning an Irish step dancing performance to go along with The Jolly Beggars’ “Singing, Dancing and Gaelic Merriment” event.

All proceeds from the evening will go to benefit Wethersfield’s Fuel Bank, which provides residents in need financial help with their heating and electric bills.

The whole premise for the show came about last year when Roets was listening to The Jolly Beggars’ first album and felt compelled to use their version of “Danny Boy” in

the school’s fall play, which profiled the bullying and death of Mass. teen Phoebe Prince.

“The melancholy notes were per-fect,” Roets remembers, adding that the trade off for his use of the track was that he had to find a way for his former student and his band to play in the high school’s auditorium, a large venue with ideal lighting.

They both agreed it should be charitable and in conversation with Social Services Director Nancy Stillwell, the town’s Fuel Bank was identified as the best recipient for the concert’s proceeds.

Roets is looking forward to seeing one of his former students – now

almost 30 – per-form on the very same stage that where he began his musical career.

“He is just a great young man. Half the fun of being a teacher is keep-ing in contact with kids as they become adults, and because of the strength of the theater pro-

gram here I am luckily in contact with all kinds of talented people,” Roets said.

DesRosier is The Jolly Beggars’ lead singer, but also plays guitar and mandolin. All five band members met while studying at the Hartt School of Music and went on to become teachers in schools across the state.

For DesRosier, this performance is much more than just publicity for his band.

“It will be really fun to be back, playing in Wethersfield to benefit Wethersfield,” he said, adding, “It’s going to be nice to give back to the community that gave so much to me and my friends growing up.”

The Jolly Beggars: Singing, Dancing and Gaelic Merriment is happening inside the Wethersfield High School auditorium, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 students, tickets at the door.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

“The whole Wethersfield public schools system was so important to my development and my success and my wanting to be an educator.”JEFFREY DESROSIER

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Friday, Dec 7, 2012 | 5WETHERSFIELD POST Local News

Public feedback begins shaping town development plan

About 40 residents came to the Keeney Memorial Center Tuesday night to share their thoughts on a plan that for the next 10 years, will advise town officials on improving Wethersfield from a terrestrial standpoint.

The Plan of Conservation and Development is re-written once per decade and over the last year, input from residents and the Town Plan & Zoning Commission has guided the cre-ation of its new draft, released publicly a few weeks ago.

Many of those who attended Tuesday’s public information meeting were members of town committees who have witnessed and been a part of some of Wethersfield’s most significant changes over the years.

Surveys administered last spring revealed that maintain-ing the community’s character and protecting cultural resources, while encouraging redevelopment on the Silas Deane Highway and Berlin Turnpike were most important to people.

Avon-based firm Planimetrics

is leading the update process and Principal Glenn Chalder gave a brief presentation of the draft plan before any comment was made Tuesday. He shared that Wethersfield is expect-ed to grow modestly in the future and the median age is expected to rise as the population grows older. The plan’s recommendations will accommodate these demographics, he said.

Old Wethersfield resident Barbara Ruhe, who has served on a number of town committees, noted the broad nature of the plan’s recommendations.

“It’s a big plan. We need to find small, realistic goals we can meet and then build upon,” she suggested, using the restructuring of the Silas Deane as an example.

Ruhe also spoke of her hope for more trees and pedestrian-friendly streets, an initiative written comprehensively about in the new draft plan.

But one resident questioned whether making the busy Silas Deane more walkable was really a

safe idea, as the high-traffic road could pose dangers for pedes-trians.

Chalder discussed how the Silas Deane was built in 1930 to serve as a bypass for traffic congestion through Hartford and strip development emerged as a result. He then emphasized the plan’s trail system proposition as a way to execute the “walkability” concept.

“It wasn’t until the highway system was built that we were cut off from the river,” Chalder said, suggesting that a greenway trail would reconnect residents with Wethersfield’s section of the Connecticut River, which once

served as the town’s “lifeline.”

Others wondered why certain parts of town weren’t addressed at all in the plan, and Chalder informed them that while its general rec-ommendations might impact any and all neighborhoods, a particular focus was on the two busiest main roads in town.

“If you want to attract new businesses to town why don’t you try and enhance businesses that have been here for over 40 years?” said Jon Papas, owner of Leo’s Pizza on Wolcott Hill Road, located beside Bliss Market.

Papas referred to this particu-lar area as “mid-Wethersfield”

and connected the recent acci-dent there that killed a pedestrian with the limited parking options and dangerous intersection, hop-ing the town might consider its restructuring.

Town Planner Peter Gillespie informed residents of the pos-sibility of a group forming to advocate for well-supported actions that surface out of the plan, so they have a fighting chance as Capital Improvements or ending up in the annual bud-get.

“We need to establish some sort of umbrella to help the Town’s Plan & Zoning Commission push these things along,” he said.

TPZ will review feedback and make amendments to the draft as needed before holding another public meeting early this spring and voting to adopt it.

To read the draft plan and pro-vide input, visit planwethersfield.com.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Surveys administered last spring revealed that maintaining the community’s character and protecting cultural resources, while encouraging redevelopment on the Silas Deane Highway and Berlin Turnpike were most important to people.

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6 | Friday, Dec 7, 2012 WETHERSFIELD POSTLocal News

Rocky Hill mom-and-pop shops offer unique giftsWhile the Silas Deane Highway

and Route 3 in Rocky Hill boast a variety of big-box stores where you can find pretty much anything, there are some privately-owned gift shops in town that can provide a more unique holiday shopping experience.

This year, forego the name brands and show your loved ones just how special they are with some one-of-a-kind gifts from one of these mom-and-pop shops.

Along with unusual offerings, visitors to these shops are met with a warm welcome and indi-vidualized attention while they are perusing. And there’s something for everyone on your list, from the sports fanatic to the music buff.

Speaking of music, at 2321 Silas Deane Highway is The Music Score, a haven for the harmo-ny-inclined and those hoping to become so. If you know anyone who plays the guitar, you know that they can never own enough of them. This shop not only fea-tures top-of-the-line guitars, but is also one of the only full-service piano shops still operating in the Hartford area, with a large show-room right nextdoor.

“We also offer lessons, for anybody looking to learn an instrument,” said staff member Gil Flores, who suggested giving the gift of lessons to kids that enjoy playing the popular video game “Guitar Hero.” Or for the friend who sings in the shower, a vocal lesson.

“We serve all ages,” he added. “From 5-year-olds to senior citi-zens.”

The brave souls determined to teach themselves will find their own way in learning DVD’s and audio tapes also available.

But what about that unusual relative who knows every super-hero movie and will dress up as Spiderman for Halloween until his

costume collects its own cobwebs?Heroes & Hitters at 1839 Silas

Deane Highway has been serv-ing comic book aficionados since 1989, also offering a collection of graphic novels that often attract a similar crowd. Browse through the vast collection and you just may find the rare issue they have been searching 20 years for.

Although there are more than a half-a-dozen consignment shops on the Silas Deane Highway from Wethersfield to Rocky Hill, very few are tailored to retro clothing, most boasting high-fashion pieces at low prices.

But that’s where Consignment Originals, located at 2139 Silas Deane Hwy., Ste. 107, comes in. If you know somebody whose style suggests they belong in a differ-ent era, this is the place to find gifts right up their alley. From antique housewares to obscure art-work and furniture with character, Consignment Originals has it all. There’s even jewelry, collectibles and men’s, women’s and children’s vintage clothing — all accompa-nied by deeply marked-down price tags.

It’s like going tag sale-hopping

in one location, but everything is clean and still of good quality, never broken or worn out.

You might want something just as unusual, but in new condition.

Tapestry Rose, which sits in the old railroad station building near Ferry Landing at 240 Meadow Road, is one of those places you walk into and are suddenly trans-ported into a fairy tale. There is an enchanting aura about this boutique, offering gifts, clothing, jewelry and accessories made by local and independent artists, who wouldn’t otherwise have an outlet to sell their work.

“This is our 13th Christmas,” owner Sally Farrell said Monday. “Our specialty this year are these beautiful artisan silver and gold leaf ornaments,” she added. “We also have a candle line in from Oxford, Conn., called Jamie’s Organic Candles; a lot of different things have been popular.”

Tapestry Rose is open every Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this month, also staying open the Sunday before Christmas (Dec. 23) from noon to 5 p.m. and on Christmas Eve, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

But the heart of all business in any community is its Chamber of Commerce and Paul Carr, the Rocky Hill Chamber’s Executive Director, has some suggestions for holiday shopping before the big day.

He recommends picking up a gift certificate at some of the town’s much-loved eateries, includ-ing Bob’s Coffee Shop, Chuck’s Steakhouse, NY Pickle Deli, or Patty Cakes.

“They offer a lot of great Italian desserts,” says Carr, who also loves Mangia Bene Gourmet To Go, at 397 Cromwell Ave.

“You walk in there when you don’t want to cook and you walk out with a whole gourmet dinner,” he said Monday.

There’s Arthur Avenue Bread from the Bronx, homemade mari-nara sauce, stuffed breads, soups and just about every Italian entrée you can imagine.

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By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Erica Schmitt | Staff Inside The Tapestry Rose, a former railroad station turned gift boutique, featuring the work of local artisans.

Erica Schmitt | StaffThe Music Score offers music lovers and prospective musicians instruments, playbooks and lessons.

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Friday, Dec 7, 2012 | 7WETHERSFIELD POST Local News

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8 | Friday, Dec 7, 2012 WETHERSFIELD POSTSports

Local athletes take many spots on ACC All-Conference Teams

Wethersfield and Rocky Hill were well-represented on the CCC’s All-Conference teams.

In football, Wethersfield’s Zack DeCaro, Andrew Falce, Devon Henry, Dan Leon, Ivan Mangual, Chris Melendey, Kevin Premto and Greg Schroeder made the Division II East squad. The Division III West team was stacked with Rocky Hill players, which included Alex DeNardo, Andrew Jenkelunas, Ryan Joyce, Najee Moon, Tom Seaver, Shane Steinman, Chris Stoneburner, Troy Syme and Chris Young.

For volleyball, Rocky Hill’s Nicole Miskunas and Krista Iacobucci made the All-Conference East team while Wethersfield’s Marissa Gulioso was named to the North squad.

In girls soccer, Rocky Hill had Bryanna Montalvo, Melaina Aglieco, Taylor Poulin and Brooke Lawlor on the East team while Wethersfield’s Emily Even and Kayla Generis made the West squad.

For boys soccer, Rocky Hill was represented by Julian Fonseca and Vinny Catania on the East team while Wethersfield’s Matt Walz and Corey Ky made the North team.

Wethersfield’s Rebecca Skowronek made the All-Conference East squad.

In girls cross country, Wethersfield’s Nicole Varca and Rebecca Stefano made the North team.

For boys cross country, Rocky Hill’s James Wang, David Wang, Joe Crafa and Alex Tan made the East squad, while Wethersfield was represented by Dan DeVaux and Matt Duggan on the North team.

There were no All-Conference selections listed for girls swimming and diving on the CCC website.

Kevin D. Roberts can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 213 or at [email protected]

By KEVIN D. ROBERTSSTAFF WRITER

Rocky Hill girls soccer stars take part in bowl game

BERLIN — Rocky Hill seniors and girls soccer standouts, Bryanna Montalvo and Melaina Aglieco, got a chance to play one final game together last Saturday.

Montalvo and Aglieco played for the White/Royal team in the first of two Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association senior bowl games held at Sage Park. The White/Royal team defeated the Red team 3-1. Montalvo was solid for her team in goal during the match while Aglieco scored a goal. With White/Royal ahead just 2-1, Aglieco broke free and scored to make it 3-1 with 32 minutes to go in the match.

Montalvo was recently named All-State in Class M by the CGSCA. She was also All-Central

Connecticut Conference in the East Division, as was Aglieco.

Rocky Hill went 11-3-2 during the regular season and drew a No. 10 seed in the Class M state tour-nament. The Terriers defeated No. 23 Northwestern 2-0 in the first round at home, then took down No. 7 Haddam-Killingworth 4-0 on the road in the second round. In the quarterfinals, Rocky Hill upset No. 2 Woodland 2-0 on the road. The Terriers’ season came to an end with a lose to No. 6 St. Joseph of Trumbull in the semifi-nal, 6-0.

Rocky Hill finished the season with a record of 14-4-2.

Kevin D. Roberts can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 213 or at [email protected]

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10 | Friday, Dec 7, 2012 WETHERSFIELD POSTLocal News

Area psychic featured on Discovery Channel show There are no neon lights or

beaded curtains in Karen Hollis’ Rocky Hill office, flaunting her psychic abilities in that flashy, smoke-and-mirrors manner.

But the Newington resident is still able to make a living as a clairaudient intuitive psychic/medium, simply through word-of-mouth. She was even featured on an episode of the Discovery Channel’s “Destination America: A Haunting” for her work with the Ghosts of New England Research Society. The premiere was last Friday.

Hollis and her fellow research-ers were called into action by the owner of an area tavern experi-encing some bazaar happenings, recreated for television when the show was filmed this past June at the Holiday Inn on the Berlin Turnpike.

Ryders on Main, located in Meriden, was the site under inves-tigation. Owner Lynn Ryder has been a client of Hollis’ for many years and called upon her to look

into the disruptive, inexplicable phenomenon at her bar: some humorous, like an unplugged jukebox playing the theme from “Ghostbusters.”

After Ryder shut down the place one Sunday evening, the society’s eight-member team set up their equipment and immedi-ately began recording electronic voice phenomena. A Tarot reader, Hollis laid out her cards and iden-tified two mischievous entities on-site.

“Drunk ghosts” as she calls the energies, were stealing shot glasses from behind the bar and as she found in her readings, hid-ing them in the establishment’s creepy cellar. There was also the typical slamming doors and dis-order of kitchen items, an ice machine operating unplugged and the alarm system triggering at all hours of the night.

“I determined there was a gen-tleman — very distraught, had hung himself and returned to Ryder’s, one his favorite haunts,” she said with a chuckle.

Hollis instructed Ryder and her

husband to respond to the para-normal activity they observed in a nonchalant manner because spirits are simply energy, weak in their performances without live human reaction feeding them.

“I told Lynn to make peace with it,” she remembers.

After taking this and a few other measures, the ghosts van-ished and business at Ryders on Main returned to normal.

The Discovery Channel “dis-covered” the story on the Ghosts of New England Research Society’s website and urgently contacted the team to pursue the show.

“We call ourselves GONERS; isn’t that funny?” Hollis joked of the acronym of the Society, which she founded along with longtime paranormal investigator Kurt Knapp.

“We’re a bunch of people who like to run around in the dark and find out, is there anything out there,” continued Hollis, who studied under several renowned international mediums, including James Van Praagh.

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we do more and more investiga-tions, we’ll be able to catch more evidence of the afterlife. I know something exists beyond this, it’s just a matter of what it is and why,” she says.

Hollis works out of her office on the Silas Deane Highway by day, performing readings in-person and over the phone for clientele

across the globe. In the evenings, she teaches classes in the Tarot, palmistry and other subjects.

But this was never the life she imagined. Actually, it found her.

“I was 23 when I had my first reading,” says Hollis, who worked in advertising for many years before ever delving into the super-natural.

“That very first time, the psy-chic told me, this is what you’re meant to be doing and you will be before your 50th birthday,” she remembers, describing her dismis-sive attitude about the prediction, which turned out to prove true.

To see Hollis in the encore viewing of Destination America’s “A Haunting” watch the Discovery Channel this Friday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. or Saturday, when it airs again twice, at 10 a.m. and mid-night.

Readings by Karen is located at 2433 Main Street, Suite 9, Rocky Hill. (860) 665-8024.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or [email protected].

By ERICA SCHMITTSTAFF WRITER

Karen Hollis, who goes by the title of clairaudient intuitive psychic/medium, and owns and operates Readings by Karen at 2433 Main St., Suite 9, Rocky Hill, was recently featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Destination America.”

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Friday, Dec 7, 2012 | 11WETHERSFIELD POST Local News

CzepigaDaly law firm to leave town, consolidate officesBERLIN — The elder law and

estate planning firm of CzepigaDaly said Tuesday it will consolidate its Wethersfield and Newington offices and move into 4,000 square feet of new space at 15 Massirio Drive in Berlin.

Its staff in Wethersfield will be relo-cating to the Berlin office and leasing space in early January; the Newington staff will follow two months later when the renovation of the new space is complete. The Berlin office is a mile and a half from the current Newington office and across the street from Stop & Shop.

“Since the areas of elder law, estate planning and probate require multiple areas of expertise and collaboration, our clients will benefit from having all of our staff in one place,” said Paul Czepiga, a principal of the firm. “Focusing on the needs of our cli-ents, the new office location has street level access and handicap parking, a

must for our senior clients. We also responded to their requests for more flexibility in scheduling appointments; so, we can now offer some evening and Saturday hours.”

Carol Frances, marketing direc-tor, said the move will make it easier to serve clients. “We’re growing and

expanding our practice,” she explained. In addition to the Berlin office, the

firm will retain its satellite office in Vernon.

CzepigaDaly has 18 employees; four are attorneys; a fourth was recent-ly hired as a litigator.

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Berlin Mayor Adam Salina wel-comed CzepigaDaly to Berlin.

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Temporary jobs availableto help with Sandy cleanup

HARTFORD — Residents can now contact the state Department of Labor for information on temporary employment opportunities related to superstorm Sandy recovery efforts under a program developed in cooperation with federal partners utiliz-ing a $1.8 million federal grant the state received in the aftermath of the storm.

“In addition to temporarily hiring those who have been dislocated or are unem-ployed, this federal grant will assist the state and our cities and towns in rebuilding in the wake of this devastating storm,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

Under the terms of the federal grant, applicants must be unemployed as a result of Sandy, or they must have been unem-ployed prior to the storm and no longer receiving unemployment benefits or other income support.

The grant allows Connecticut to fund approximately 120 positions for up to 20 weeks for cleanup, demolition, repair, ren-ovation, and reconstruction of destroyed public structures, facilities, and lands within affected communities.

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Local nonprofit groups wary of looming ‘fiscal cliff ’ For many nonprofit entities, the so-called

“fiscal cliff ” approaching as 2012 ends could wreak havoc. Donations could drop. Jobs would be lost, putting more strain on chari-table services.

Moreover, some economists have warned that the federal budget cuts and tax increases that could take effect early in 2013, as soon as Jan. 1, if the president and Congress fail to act, could plunge a weak economy into a renewed recession.

Nonprofit organizations in central Connecticut have begun to evaluate how the so-called fiscal cliff might affect them.

Bristol Adult Resource Center is a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities. Its executive director, Judy Gebben, says aspects of the fiscal cliff measures “will definitely impact our activities such as our food service. With fewer donations we would serve fewer people.”

The United Way of West Central Connecticut serves Bristol, Burlington, Plainville and Plymouth/Terryville. Because its money is raised and distributed locally, the organization doesn’t receive federal dollars, and is less likely to feel the fiscal cliff effect.

“People are making pledges now to be ful-filled in 2013,” says President Donna Osuch. “We’re optimistic that most of those pledges will be fulfilled.”

Osuch says its nonprofit partners are seeing an increase in need, and that some of their grants and other revenues are in jeopardy. Most are serving as many people as possible, but at some point that will no longer be pos-sible.

“More people need behavioral and men-tal health services, but can’t afford them,” Osuch says. “Congress has discussed cutting the income tax deduction for donations to charities, but hasn’t acted.

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Osuch is watching federal leaders to see how they address the looming crisis.

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In 2012 the foundation took in $3.15 mil-lion, $100,000 more than in 2011. However, the outlook for 2013 is less bright.

Davison says anxiety over the fiscal cliff is

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To Advertise in the home

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business hours: monday-friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classifieds 860-231-2444placing an ad is easy. Just call !

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORYAIR CONDITIONING & HEATINGMULL BROS., INC. - We are a family business that’s been catering to your cooling & heating needs since 1945. We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255

BASEMENT WATERPROOFINGJP BACHHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842). Call 860-666-9737

CERAMIC TILELEN & JEFF SHALLER - Fix leaky showers. Regrouting in tubs. Bath, kitchen tile installed. 37 years experience. Neat, expert workmanship. Repairs a specialty. Call 242-5805

CLEANING SERVICESPolish/English speaking woman can clean your house with care. 3rd cleaning 50% off for new clients only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Insurance Bonded. Call Kasia 860-538-4885

HOUSE, CONDO, OFFICE CLEANING - Polish/English speaking lady with many years of experience. References upon request. Please call Ela at 860-348-0234

ELECTRICAL SERVICESNDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING All aspects of electrical work, additions, new homes, renovations, pools, hot-tubs, etc. Main service up-grades from fuses to circuit breakers. Fast, quality workmanship. Nick 860-665-7202. CT Lic #E1-180139

GUTTER CLEANING#1 First In Reliability - We Show Up!!! One day service. Our 10th year. Reasonable rates. Senior discounts. Reliable service. Call Rob (860) 982-3300 “A West Hartford Resident” Visit our web site: robpolo.com

PLUMBINGPOSITANO PLUMBING, INC. -31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement. CT Lic #202691, 308931. For the best repair work in the area, please call:860-584-0012, 186 West St., Bristol.ABC PLUMBING, LLCAll Plumbing ServicesBathrooms & Kitchens Remodeled. Toilets, sinks, hot water, garbage disposals. Will respond to all calls.Licensed & Insured.860-548-0331.10% Discount with this Ad

REMODELINGFULL SERVICE REMODELING - Windows, bathrooms and kitchens. All interior and exterior home or business remodeling and handyman service. You name it - I’ve done it! Excellent references and competitive rates with over 10 years experience. BBB Accredited. Call Mike 860-690-6505 or Kris 860-348-076 today for your free estimate. Fully insured and licensed. Lic #565969.

ROOFINGLA RICH, LLC - Master Elite Roofing Contractor with over 500 satisfied customers. Our workmanship is warranteed for 20 years by shingle manufacturer. Best warranty in writing. “Quality you can count on for years.” We do roof repairs, vinyl siding, windows, seamless gutters. Honest, competitive pricing. No hidden costs. Free estimates. Fully insured. Written warranties. Clean and courteous installers. CT Lic #565709. GAFELK ME #11852. 860-622-9800 or 860-747-4427. www.larichroofing.com

TREE SERVICETOTAL TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING, LLC - Fall Cleanup & Lawn Maintenenace. Commerical & Residential. 75 ft. bucket truck. Chipper, firewood, land clearing, stump grinding, tree removal. Registration #608808. Fully insured.860-529-8389 or 860-538-0980.

NEWINGTON: Off Main St. 1 br Condo, no utils; $800, 2 br, $1200. Immac. All appl incl dishwasherl. Must be 55 +. 860-523-4567.

FARMINGTON - Spacious 2 BR twnhse w/gar. Ht & new appl inc. $1075 a month. $995 1st & 2nd mo to quali- fied applicant. Credit back- ground and employer verifi- cation required.

Call 860-584-7447. www.stephenrealty.com

Condominiums730

NEW BRITAIN - Austin St. 2 BR, new crpt, clean. Quiet, pkg. $675.203-676-4963.

NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near Hosp for Special Care, on busline. Bob (860) 463-0904.

NEW BRITAIN: 1 br, $680 including ht/hw, & appls. 860-985-5760.

NEW BRITAIN - 1920’s charm. Restored 1 BR, elev, w/w, new cabinets. $625 inc ht/hw. 860-803-1286

Apartments for Rent720

Bristol: Looking for a bar- gain? 2 br, 14’ w, $29,900. Liberty, 860-747-6881.

Apartments for Rent720

TRUCK TIRES - Wrangler Very gd cond. 265/75/16. Set of 4. $400. Call after 11:30 am. 860-770-0138.

Tires/Parts/Accessories645

ANTIQUES. Always buying, cash paid. One item or en- tire estate. Clocks, military, cameras, watches, toys, posters, art, jewelry, signs, musician instruments & more. 860-718-5132.

ALWAYS BUYING - Vin- tage electronics, Ham, CB, shortwave, radios, guitars, amps, hi-fi audio, watches.

860-707-9350.

Wanted to Buy299

BUS TRIP - Dec 15th, to Radio City Music Hall. Rock- ettes Christmas Spectacu- lar. Round trip bus fare & tickets, $135. Call Michael

860-690-6010.

Miscellaneous278

Looking for a Job?Check out our

Help Wanted ads or go toCentralCTjobs.com

Looking for a Job?Check out our

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Develop the classified habit.You’ll be cash ahead.Call 860-231-2444

Develop the classified habit.You’ll be cash ahead.Call 860-231-2444

Develop the classified habit.You’ll be cash ahead.Call 860-231-2444

Develop the classified habit.You’ll be cash ahead.Call 860-231-2444

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