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After 49 years, Alice Mitchell is retiring By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
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On a Tuesday afternoon in January, after the buses left Berlin High School for the day, a group of Upbeat students stood in the lobby waiting to go volunteer at a hospital. Upbeat director Alice Mitchell answered questions and made sure they were all set to leave. One student had transportation issues and told her she wasn’t able to go. Mitchell consulted with the young woman and quickly arranged a solution. Next year someone else will be Alice Mitchell, Berlin Upbeats’ go-to High School’s first and person and jackof-all-trades, as only Upbeat director, Mitchell will be will retire at the end of the school year. retired. | Ashley Kus “I think it’s time The Berlin Citizen for me to move on and really retire, and tackle my bucket list of things I would like to do,” she said. The soon-to-be former director started off as a physical education teacher at Berlin
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill at 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at BHS, 7 p.m.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled “The Last 5 Years” for Friday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Avon at Platt High School, 3:45 p.m. Indoor track - BHS at Yale Invite at Yale University.
Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin Congregational Church. 878 Worthington Ridge. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Lisa at 860-841-7706 or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for every Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call 860828-9102 after 5 p.m. Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879. Playgroup - The Kensington Congregational Church schedules a children’s playgroup for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to
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High, before going on to get her master’s degree. She then became the first female guidance counselor at the school. After years of helping students in that capacity, Mitchell “retired” and took on the role of Upbeat director. “We wanted it to be a positively oriented program,” she said of Upbeat, which she helped put together back in 1988 when the Drug-Free Schools and Communities act of Congress was providing residential training to school districts. The Berlin school district received a grant from the federal government to start the program. “What we liked about this grant was it didn’t say ‘well here’s a three-ring binder, this is a program that’s working in Wichita, Kansas and we’re pretty certain it will work here in Berlin, Connecticut,” Mitchell explained. The grant, however, gave the administration teams from the high school and middle school a chance to develop their own program
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that would work in their community. “I think I was the last one to arrive at the meeting and they said ‘OK, you’re in charge’,” Mitchell noted. The goal was to have the students lead, and the administration give basic direction. “I think the thing that really made it so successful over the years is that we were willing to take a look and listen to the kids while adapting and changing with the times,” Mitchell said. The grant provided the funds for training, but, budget-wise, the rest was up to Upbeat. Donations and fundraisers kept the program running. “For a program to be 28 years old, and that started with a grant, is pretty remarkable,” Mitchell said. The longtime Upbeat director credits the school dis-
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Schools Saint Paul students jump into exercise By Ashley Kus
of the season, kids from Saint Paul School were jumping and dancing at the CommuWhile some youngsters nity Center. Fifth grade teacher Bethwere building snowmen or cuddled up with a movie on any Perzanowski ran a the first wintery-weather day three-day Kangoo Discovery The Berlin Citizen
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program from Monday, Dec. 28, to Wednesday, Dec.30, during the school’s winter break. For more than an hour, students bounced around the multi-purpose room in their Kangoo boots. “It’s a lot of fun for them and they’re staying active,” Perzanowski said. The five-pound rebound shoes let kids who weigh 65 pounds or more, and adults, jump while walking, running, dancing, and doing any other active activity. Perzanowski already had experience with the course as she had done similar after-school sessions at Saint Paul’s and adult Kangoo classes at Defined Body Pilates in Rocky Hill. The fourth-year teacher was certified for the Kangoo boots in October 2014 and introduced the program at Saint Paul’s five months later. Since then she has had up to 20 students in her fourweek after-school sessions. The students’ parents sign a waiver before they participate since it can be a danger-
Scenes from the Kangoo Discovery program at the Berlin Community Center, Dec. 29. | Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
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All Night Grad Party Meetings - The All Night Graduation Party committee is scheduled to meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2. Mailbox numbers - The All Night Graduation Party committee offers reflective mailbox numbers for purchase. Contact Catherine Rich at 860-829-0418. Flocking Flamingos Flocks arrive at a house and stay for two days, with a sign and paperwork explaining why the flamingos are there. A donation is requested. Contact Marlena Baretta at mbaretta64@yahoo.com.
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to put a lot of pressure on yourself,” he said. Seventy percent of Carson’s members use the club twice a week, which is advised by the gym to achieve fitness goals. He noted that expecting big results in a short amount of time can lead to discouragement and, eventually, quitting. Carson suggested that new members use a personal training session first to assess objectives and expectations. This is applied to every type of person, whether they have worked out before, or are just getting into a fitness routine. Fitness by Design on the Berlin Turnpike has an option that offers members the chance to work out from home with video training and tips right from their phone. “I can tell people are interested more now, because, even before Christmas, people were gifting memberships and looking into it,” said owner Meaghan Massenat. The online classes make working out more comfortable, according to Massenat, who said that it makes people more accountable for their own routines. Members are
Powerhouse Gym 99 Webster Square Road, Berlin. also offered private and group training classes at the studio. “People like getting in and out; they are on time constraints most of the time,” the fitness professional said. At Back East Crossfit on Deming Road, members are given the chance to become part of something bigger than their own personal ambitions. This month, the gym will be participating in a nationwide five-week “Lurong Living Resolution Challenge.” “It is a big motivation boost,” owner Jeff Capizzi said. Members will be able to compete against other Crossfit gyms to track their activity and weight loss. “We’re ready
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Fitness By Design 1263 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. personal trainer said. Those who aren’t keen on competition, he explained, should stick with a one-onone routine. “I have people come in who want to lose 30 pounds, and that’s fantastic, but they start feeling discouraged after a few weeks,” he said. Members are encouraged to gradually lose the weight a few pounds at a time. All the fitness centers agree that the way to get through any weight loss or fitness
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the group. The students took several water breaks before bouncing back into the group. Dancing was a popular activity as they jumped up and down to songs like “Peanut Butter Jelly Time,” “Gangnam Style,” and “Cotton Eye Joe.” “I have fun with my friends and it’s a good time,” said sixth grader Marissa, who’s favorite activity was the boot camp portion when Perzanowski set up an obstacle course of hula hoops and cones. The boot camp was made more intense when Perzanowski made the teams boys versus girls. “It’s my second time doing this and I want to do it again,” said fifth grader Aiden. “It gives me something to do in my free-time and it’s a lot of fun.” After running around and getting their energy up, Per-
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aspiration is to focus on nutrition. “It’s challenging when people aren’t focused on healthy choices,” said Capizzi. And all preach that exercise alone will not enable people to achieve their resolutions. “You can’t out-train nutrition,” said Kolej. “Food is a huge aspect, it’s the commitment to sticking with it,” Massenat said. “After six months you’re going to feel the benefits,” said Carson.
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Faith Community helps refugees adjust to new life By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
Refugee families in Berlin will have the supplies necessary to make living here in America a little easier, thanks to the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford. The Berlin Mosque, 1781 Berlin Turnpike, is collecting toiletries and other needed items for care packages. “They’re getting used to a new culture, trying to find a job, and it’s very difficult,” said Aida Mansoor, board member of the association and coordinator of the collection. She explained that the food stamps refugees are given do
Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Berlin Mosque is collecting basic items to donate to local refugee families. | Aida
not cover basic items like toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine products. So far, seven families, with up to nine members each, are in need of the packages. A few weeks ago, the association held a community dinner and invited refugee families who came here from Syria, Burma, Sudan, and other locations in the past several months. The families were interviewed about their needs, which were, primarily, transportation and translators. A list was made of the items and services needed. “A lot of the community is helping with transporting
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crafts, snacks. Drop-in. Call The KCC Bereavement 860-828-6586. Support Group meets the third Monday of every month, Bethany Covenant 7 p.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. Sunday Worship - 8:30 Children’s playgroup is a.m. and 11 a.m. Life Together scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 Classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for Healing prayers children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis. The Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotch- Prince of Peace Church kiss St., has scheduled a Healing Prayer Service on the third The Prince of Peace LuTuesday of each month at 6:30 theran Church, 1103 Champ.m. The service is one hour berlain Highway, schedules of peace and healing through Sunday worship service at spiritual music by local singers 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 and musicians. or visit lutheransonline.com/ princeofpeace06037.
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Services are scheduled for Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, 860-828-0154.
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Obituaries Lawrence Brautigam KENSINGTON — Lawrence Brautigam, 92, formerly of Kensington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at the Jerome Home in New Britain. Born on Dec. 17, 1923, in Elmira, N.Y., Larry grew up in South Hadley, Mass. After serving in the 245th Engineer Combat Battalion of the XX Corps, U.S. Third Army during World War II, he earned his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1947. After many years at The Stanley Works in New Britain and Diversified Packaging in Kensington, he retired from Bendix Corporation in Cheshire. A resident of Kensington for over 50
Maureen Stepeck years, Larry was an avid and accomplished photographer and woodworker, a long-time member of the New Britain Camera Club, and a founding and longtime member and former Board member of the New Britain Industrial Museum. He was also an active member of the Y’s Men of Meriden. Perhaps his greatest pride was the success of his work with Citizens for Election Reform to secure, in 2005, campaign finance reform legislation in the State of Connecticut; for these efforts, he and his colleagues were awarded an Official Citation by the Connecticut General Assembly. Larry was predeceased in 2009 by his wife of 56 years, Frances R. Brautigam; and is survived by his three children, son, Lawrence, Jr., of Dallas, Texas, son, Peter and his wife, Robin, of Berlin, and daughter, Amie, of Wilmette, Ill.; three grandchil-
dren, Melissa Brautigam, of Palmyra, Maine, and Jasper and Zoë Thomsen, of Wilmette, Ill.; a brother, Hugh “Mike“ Brautigam, of Cromwell; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at Porter‘s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A prayer service by The Rev. Mark Pilletere of Berlin Congregational Church will take place at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the New Britain Industrial Museum (www.nbindustrial.org) or 185 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051) or the Meriden YMCA, 110 W. Main St., Meriden, CT 06451. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.
was a past commander, the Robert Frost Society, and the New Hampshire Society of Cincinnati, and was a trustee of Robert Frost Farm and Dairy in Derry, N.H., and with his wife published the “Robert Frost Farm Friends Newsletter“. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and John Griswold, of Kensington; and several cousins including Sheila DiMino, Kathleen Hamm, and
especially Roslyn Foster. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul Church on Alling Street. Burial with full military honors took place in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson‘s Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. www.portersfuneral.com
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KENSINGTON — Robert Kenneth Frost, 89, of Kensington, loving husband of D o r i s M a rg a re t (Prata) Frost for 67 years, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, a t To u c h points of Farmington. Born in New Britain, son of the late Raymond and the late Mary (Smith) Frost, he graduated from New Britain High School, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and was a postal carrier until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church, V.F.W. Post10732 where he
KENSINGTON — Maureen S. (Smithwick) Stepeck, 81, of Kensington, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sheehan) Smithwick, she lived in New Britain and Southington moving to Kensington in 1973. She and her husband, Daniel P. Stepeck, Sr., were married for 57 years. A 1951 graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy, she joined her father in the Smithwick Insurance Agency for many years. She was active in many civic affairs, a longtime volunteer at the Hospital for Special Care, where she received The Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award in 2003, and worked in The Thrift Shop. She was a member of the Hospital of Central Connecticut’ Women’s Auxiliary and a member of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club for 37 years. She was also a member of the Suburban Women’ s Club and the Junior Women’s Club of New Britain, where she served as secretary. In addition to her husband, Dan, Maureen is survived by her daughter, Sarah S. Rosol and her husband, Robert C. Rosol, their children, Timothy C. Rosol, Theodore M. Rosol
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Opinion Aresimowicz in favor of public retirement savings program House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/ Southington) released the following statement on Connecticut Retirement Security Board recommendations to the state legislature to create a public retirement savings program: “There are currently almost 600,000 workers in Connecticut who do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, which is why I made it a priority to work with my colleagues in the leg-
islature to create a proposal for a public retirement savings plan that would address our state’s retirement savings crisis. It is tremendously encouraging to see that CRSB’s report shows that it is financially feasible for the state to provide a voluntary retirement savings program for private sector workers who do not have access to one, at no cost to taxpayers. I want to commend the Connecticut Retirement Security Board (CRSB) for all of their hard
work over the past year and a half and their going forward to address Connecticut’s retirement savings crisis.” Link to Full Connecticut Retirement Security Board Report: http://www.osc. ct.gov/crsb/docs/finalreport/ CRSB_January_1_Report.pdf Joe Aresimowicz is serving his sixth term representing the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he is House Majority Leader.
Letters to the Editor Some more questions To the editor: Still no response to our “letters to the editor” last month from Liberal House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (30th AD) questioning his vote to authorize drivers licenses to illegal aliens (HB6495), or his position(s) on Connecticut’s sanctuary cities and where he stands on admitting potentially dangerous “refugees” into Connecticut. As we all recognize, due to an apologetic Obama/Clinton foreign policy we are in more danger of terrorism than we were prior to 9/11. Therefore, questioning any
politician on these issues is responsible. For the next months we will continue to question Majority Leader Aresimowicz on many more of his votes, policies and stances. So, to continue, did you know Joe voted for a criminal early release program (HB7104)? Do you support that? Here are some of the unintended consequences of his vote: 30,000 criminals have been released back on the streets with a recidivism rate of a low of 65 percent and as high as 80 percent. Did you know sexual predators are eligible to participate in this program? In a recent study from May 2012
to April 2015, 35 murders were committed by these “reformed” criminals. Does Joe’s vote make you and your children safer? Joe’s most insensible vote regarding criminals came after the horrific, terrifying murders of the Petit family in 2007, when Joe still voted to eliminate Connecticut’s death penalty (SB280.) If anyone deserved the death penalty it’s the two convicted murders, Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky, who will now only serve life sentences. Is that a position you would support? Joe, what say you? Scott Veley Berlin
Government Meetings Thursday, Jan. 14 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19
Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.
Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.
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New town story maps make for easier navigation By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
It may be too cold for some to brave the outdoors, but for the hearty souls who can’t stand to be inside, Berlin’s various open space areas are available to navigate. And walking and hiking throughout the areas will be made a lot easier with the town’s enhanced Open Space Trails Story Maps feature. The first generation version, launched in fall 2015, was created to enable people to track their location using their smartphone. Now, people will also be able to download the maps ahead of time
instead of relying solely on their phone data. “We are basically making open space areas more accessible to the public,” said Economic Development Coordinator Jim Mahoney. The story maps are available online through the Town of Berlin website in the Conservation Commission section, as well as through the town Geographic Information System (GIS) site. However, the new version contains condensed trail descriptions for mobile users, and a geo-referencing feature. “We found that adding See Maps / Page A11
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COLOR MY WORLD PROJECT
The Color My World Project at Berlin High School is a mural on the 148-foot long, temporary wall of the main corridor on the lower level of the school. Art students in Kathy Miller’s classes volunteered to sketch and paint the wall. The mural is for viewing by students and staff of Berlin High School, as it is scheduled to be dismantled soon as the building moves forward in the new construction.
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this location feature has been very helpful,” Mahoney said. He noted that people have gotten lost around Ragged Mountain. With the geo-referencing element, navigation will occur even if there is no phone service. “It can be hard to get people oriented out there,” he said. All mobile users have to do is download the Avenza PDF Maps Application for their Iphone or Android phone. Then, type “Berlin” in the search bar, or the name of the specific trail. Users click on
Letters Policy the trail they want and download it to their phone to use offline. “Winter isn’t the most popular time, but we encourage people to get out there and use it,” Mahoney said. The maps are live and interactive and even include driving directions. With the town’s open space trail system becoming more popular, Mahoney said, according to recent feedback, maps are what people wanted. “Some people didn’t even know the trails were there, and don’t know about all of them yet,” he said. Recently, Kensington Orchards
on the Chamberlain Highway opened as open space, with trails leading through the old Girl Scout camp. “I think Kensington Orchards is already being used more,” Mahoney said. And several other areas in town are available for people to walk, run, and hike through. They range from easy trails such as the Beckley Quarry Conservation area and Pistol Creek, to more difficult areas like Ragged Mountain Park and Timberlin Park. Maps of all seven open space areas are available to download.
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HISTORY COMES ALIVE In December, the Kensington Congregational Church welcomed visitors to “A Night in Bethlehem,” followed by a Christmas pageant. Guests visited a marketplace, where they sampled foods from the time of Jesus, practiced pottery, weaving and wool spinning, learned to write Hebrew, and played with a dreidel. A Living Nativity with live animals, was a favorite attraction. Following the marketplace events, children presented a re-enactment of the Christmas story.
Winter programs The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for winter programs. Registration is accepted in person, online or by mail. The winter brochure is available at www.town.berlin. ct.us. For more information, call 860-828-7009.
Adult programs Men’s 31+ basketball - Tuesdays at McGee Middle School through April 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Core Blast Pilates - Mondays, through April 11, 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Limit of 17 participants. Barre Physique Class - Wednesdays, through March 30, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Bootcamp Intervals - Tuesdays, See Parks / Page A18
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Sports Boys hoops, wrestling impress in New Year By Nate Brown
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glass. The boys moved above .500 for the first time this year with a 47-40 home win over Wethersfield. Entering the second half in an eight-point hole, Berlin outscored the Eagles 12-5 and 16-8 in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, to walk away with the come-from-behind victory. McKinnon was again crucial to the locals’ success, as he dropped 21 points – 15 of which came from 3-point land. Duke added eight while Mogielnicki, Kyle Mahoney, Ryan Cop, Nick Mozzicato, Evan Cornwall and Jake Mc- Berlin’s Matt Pampuro notches a pin against RHAM during the Art Powers Duals. Carthy all scored in the game. | Nate Brown / The Berlin Citizen
2016 has been very good to the Redcoats. The team finished another perfect week to improve to 4-3 on the year. They boys began their week by handing Platt its first loss of the season in a 58-53 victory. Tied entering the final eight minutes of play, Berlin was able to put the Panthers away with a strong 15-point quarter. Consistency was key for the Redcoats all night, as they recorded 15 points in three separate quarters and 13 in the other period of play. Evan McKinnon led the way with 18 points while Kyle Mogielnicki added 13. Spen- Girls basketball team finish 1-1 to move their Platt to give the team its first cer Duke recorded a 10-point, record to 2-7 on the season. winning streak of the season. 12-rebound double-double A back and forth week for The girls began with an imAfter falling behind 12-1 to lead the Redcoats on the the Lady Redcoats saw the pressive 45-44 victory over after the first quarter, Berlin stormed back with a 22-point second frame to take a 23-16 halftime lead. The Redcoats withstood a furious comeback attempt from the Panthers in the fourth to seal the victory.
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Nick Arborio improved his record to 10-0 on the season with a 9-0 decision over Jack Lynch of Ellis Tech, one of several victories on the day for the Redcoat junior. “Technically, Nick is excellent,” Day said. “I’m very impressed with how he’s wrestling.” The solid showing at the Duals helped continue the strong start to 2016 for the Redcoats, who competed in the Windham Duals during the opening weekend of the New Year. Again, Berlin was hampered by numerous forfeits on its way to a 2-2 finish, but individual Redcoats dominated on the mats. Arborio, Nino Marino and Vin Biscoglio all finished a perfect 4-0 at the Windham event while Moses Marino, Daniel Veleas and Josh Veleas each concluded their day at 3-1. Also finishing with a winning percentage of 75-percent on the day was Sebby Scott at 140 in his first full day in the varsity lineup. Dylan Daniels and Matt Pampuro both recorded two wins for Berlin while Tyler Bajja and J.P. Gorneault took home a win each. Berlin, again, toppled its
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Co-op hockey The Indians faced their first competition since a holiday tournament to close out 2015 and finished their week with a 1-1 split. The team now sits at 2-5 on the year. Newington hosted Conard to begin 2016, falling to the Chieftains, 6-2. Despite holding leads of 1-0 and 2-1 following the first and second periods, respectively, the Indians couldn’t hold off Conard, which piled on five goals in the deciding frame to take the victory. Alex Borselle and Nick David scored for the co-op squad. Newington got back on track to finish the week with a 6-2 victory over Rockville/ Bolton/Coventry/RHAM. The team went on a scoring spree in the third period, notching four goals to pull away from its foes. Borselle led the way with two goals for the Indians while David, Luca DiPaola, Logan Matteson and Aaron Lassen also scored for Newington. David Mix made 10 saves in net for the victory.
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DRIVERS - Great Home Medical Help Wanted Time. Excellent Pay Package. BCBS Radiology Scheduler /Dental /Vision. No- FT, M-F 9:30am -6pm. Touch, Plenty of Miles, Looking for an excepBonus Program & tional patient scheduGreat Trucks. CDL-A ler for busy radiology 888-406-9046 practice. Medical terminology experience SHEET METAL WELDER required. Please call /FABRICATOR - IndusPatti to schedule an intrial ventilation, hoods, terview 203-694-8260 custom fabrication, light structural, min 5- RECEPTION/TECH/OPT 10 yrs experience, ICIAN - FT Position steady work, good available in Wallingford benefits. Call for interOptometry office. AOA view. 860-828-3762 Training and Certif provided. Email application to wallingfordeyed Welcome to the Marketplace. ocs@gmail.com
Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 STOVE, FRIG, OVER THE COUNTER MICROWAVE, white, very clean, $200 for all. Call 860-426-9135
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MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Prk. Condos. Air Heat. 775 W Main St. $825-$975+Utils.No Wood Stove - Cast Iron pets. John, (860) 989w/ circulation motor 1,2,3 Items or an Estate 6080. can be used in home ûûû CA$H ûûû or garage $ 1800 203-237-3025 Meriden - 20 Pine St. 860 349 1494 ESTATE SALE SERVICE $985.00 mo. Costume Jewelry, 3 Br 2nd fl., Antiques, paintings, COMMERCIAL ZONED Pets For Sale Call Lina Meriden-made items, 4 ROOM FREE 347 339 0235 toys, lamps STANDING DWELLING >Attention Dog Owners! LOCATED ON Dog Obedience Classes MERIDEN - 2 BR 1.5 1-2 ITEMS BROAD ST. Starting Monday, BA, 1st fl., $1100.00+1 Silverware, China, Glass. NEWER FURNACE AND January 11th at mo dep., HWFLR, Furniture, 50’s Items. CARPETING. PLENTY Cheshire Park & Rec. driveway pkkg., Newly Whole Estates OF OFF STREET Beginners 6:15pm renov.732-789-4048 203 238-3499 PARKING. Novice & Advanced EXCELLENT LOCATION 7:15pm MERIDEN-2BR, 1st floor AARON’S BUYING ONLY $ 119,900.00 INSTRUCTORS $800/mo. No utils. & COLONY REAL ESTATE Old Machinist Tools, Bruce Giannetti $1,200 security. Credit Lathes, Bench Tools 203-235-5797 Phil Huntington Cindy’s Unique Shop check. No pets. Call Hand Tools, Much Kathy Queen (203) 237-0035. More. (203) 525-0608 CONSIGNMENT Meriden - FSBO, Turn Kevin Medeiros 32 North Colony St Key! Asking 190k, Call 203-272-2743 ALL CASH FOR MERIDEN - 2 BRs, $595 Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 Custom Ranch. 7 rms., 9am-4pm. After 6pm & up, studio, $500, all 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home 3 br., 3 Full ba. HW MILITARY ITEMS Call 203-235-4852. w/rent incentive. Sec. Decor, furniture, jewelry & Flr., 2FP. 203 631 3191 203-237-6575 & app. fee Maier Prophandbags. Daily disc. given. $5 erty, (203) 235-1000. off $25 purchase, $10 off ALWAYS BUYING Houses For Rent $100 purchase. 30 day layjewelry, inaway avail. New merchandise Antiques, struments, etc. Estate MERIDEN 2 BRs daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MWALLINGFORD – 4 rm sales services. Call or F, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 starting $800 H & house, w/att GAR, stop-by, Frank’s, 18 Like us on facebook $1,300 (neg) + Utils. So. Orchards St., HW incld. Off st (203) 265-3605. Wallingford, CT, open FREE - 2 cushion , tan 10-4, Mon. thru Sat. prkg. Avail immed. queen sleep sofa. (203) 631-6697. List. Sell. Repeat. 203 715 4271 203-886-7016. ALWAYS BUYING WOOD KITCHEN SET Mobile Homes Meriden - 5 rm, 2br, 1st 2 extra leaves, 6 fl, quiet, no smk/pets CASH PAID For Sale chairs, $100.00. Call Sec. 1 months rent 203-235-3434. $950 mo. 203 235 3304 Vintage Electronics, MuMERIDEN/ WLFD 203 427 3764 sical Instruments, PRE-OWNED , Lg 2 BR Amps, Ham EquipHOME, EXC. COND. Bulldog Puppies $850+, ment, HiFi, Radios, IN QUIET UPSCALE MERIDEN - 5 rms, 2 BR, It’s All Here! Yorkies 850+, CB, Guitars, Audio PARK, FIN. AVAIL 3rd fl, $825.00 mo. Shih-tzus 550+ (203) 238-1953 Equipment, Antiques. $29,900. CALL NO pets/smkg. 860-828-7442 203- 799- 7731 860-707-9350 203-639-4700
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