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Volume 14, Number 44
Berlin’s Only Hometown Newspaper
Veterans honored for their ‘Forgotten War’ service By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Scores of Berlin veterans who served in the Korean War — an undeclared war — were honored during a special event held last week at Berlin High School. The Oct. 27 event was one of many scheduled around the state in an initiative organized by Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. Previously, she held similar ceremonies for World War II veterans. Bysiewicz was at the Berlin event to offer her thanks and a certificate of appreciation to still living veterans who served in that military action which took place from 1950 to 1953. Town Clerk Kate Wall said any Berlin Korean veterans who were unable to attend can pick up their certificates at the Town Clerk’s office. Nearly 230 Berlin residents were eligible for the award and a majority of them turned out for the event. Bysiewicz noted that there was “no shared glory” for Korean veterans, as had been given to World War II veterans on their return, but only “second-class status” for their service. “Today we are here to let you know, you are never forgotten and you are appreciated,” she said. In Connecticut 326 members of the military were killed in that war and 80 are still listed as missing in action. Several Korean War veterans spoke at the event. Robert Dornfried asked the audience to remember “the only fellow from Berlin who lost his life” in Korea, just weeks before the war ended; his friend, Thomas O’Connell. See Veterans, page 8
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Aresimowicz keeps assembly seat by comfortable lead Berlin goes for Blumenthal along with the rest of state By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
During a special recognition event held at Berlin High School last week, Edison Occhi, who served in the Marine Corps for 16 years, spoke about his experience in Korea.
Holding court
Photo by Matt Leidemer
Berlin High School held its Homecoming Weekend festivities over the weekend. Crowned at the homecoming game Friday night at Sage Park are Homecoming Queen, Emma Rustico and Homecoming King, Austin Nunes.
(For updates on the election check The Citizen website at berlincitizen.com. All results below are unofficial.) On election night, Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, a Democrat, won over newcomer Jim Sargent, a Southington Republican. Rep. Catherine Abercrombie also returns; she ran unopposed. The other member of the Berlin legislative delegation, state Senator Donald DeFronzo dominated in Berlin, winning here over New Britain Republican Henry Zembko 4,924 to 3,292; however final results for District 6 were not available at press time. “We worked hard enough for it,” Aresimowicz said as the results came in at Democratic headquarters in Berlin Nov. 2. For all of District 30 (includes Southington), Aresimowicz took 5,640 votes to Sargent’s 3,916. Berlin also followed the state’s voting trend for the U.S. Senate seat, giving Richard Blumenthal 4,319 votes, to Linda McMahon’s 4,081. Blumenthal was the projected winner. The governor’s race was closely contended with late polls in Bridgeport holding the final count up longer than expected. In Berlin,
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
Campaign signs line the road by the American Legion. the vote went to the Republican team of Tom Foley and Mark D. Boughton over the Democratic team of Dan Malloy and Nancy Wyman: 4,596 to 3,741. Final statewide results were not available at press time. Statewide, Congressman John Larson (D) had a wide margin over his Republican opponent Ann Brickley (R). In Berlin, Larson won 4,393 votes to Brickley’s 3,764. For attorney general, George Jepson led Martha Dean at press time; the Berlin vote was 4,251 Jepson and 3,645 Dean. For the Board of Education slots, the vote was close (within a few ballots) as to who would take the partial term (due to a resignation), however, all four candidates will be seated: Julie M. Erickson, John M. Richards, Cynthia B. Kobus; Kathleen A. O’Donnell-Moss.