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New year, new classes at BHS By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
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Town-wide fee increases on tap The Berlin Citizen
All town departments will be facing some major changes when it comes to fees this year. Across the board, fees will be increasing and many departments hope this will help revenue. Revenue Committee Chairman Jim Wren gave a list of town-approved changes at the Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2. The refund process for all departments will be altered
to match the process applied to Parks and Recreation. This will involve a processing fee See Classes / Page A2 for refunds of 10 percent of the original fee with a minimum of $5 and a maximum of $25. The fee will not apply if a department program is canceled, is associated with tax refunds, or was charged by By Ashley Kus Mayor Mark Kaczynski The Berlin Citizen the town accidentally. announced at the council Building Inspection will meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 2, now be subject to a “Third InWith 54 commission ap- that he was holding off on spection Fee” of $25 to cover pointments made at the Town the remaining appointments. administrative costs of a third Council meeting last month, This comes after the Demthe remainder of the seats ocratic councilors released a fiery statement regarding See Increases / Page A3 will now wait to be filled.
Commission appointments held the previous appointments. The council Democrats referenced longtime veterans commissioner Peter Galgano not being re-appointed as an example of political payback See Appointments / Page A3
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The Berlin High School course book will look different for the 2016-2017 school year. Berlin High Principal Francis Kennedy and Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brian Benigni presented a new program of studies at the Board of Education meeting Monday, Jan. 25. The goal, they stated, was to make the courses more vocation oriented. “We are trying to give students a leg up when it comes to college,” said Kennedy. The school is working on creating a relationship with community colleges, like Tunxis, in order for students to receive college credit while still at BHS. “These courses reflect what students are interested in taking,” said Benigni. Some new additions include an
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Classes art course entitled “The History of Symbolism in Works of Art: Scandal in the Studio,” which focuses on artist details and hidden meanings within their pieces. The class is a full year with one credit earned upon completion. On the business side, what was formerly “Business Communications,” has been changed to a similar course called “Communication for
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Success.” The presenters explained that this was another way to give business-oriented students a taste of the career field. “The flexibility for students is amazing,” said Tim Oakes, BOE president. Instead of “Marketing I” remaining a half year course worth a half credit, the course was changed to be a full year experience with one credit received. To further prepare students for college and to potentially earn corresponding credit, the new course listed as “UConn ECE Seminar in Academic Writing” was added as a full year course. The prerequisite is a teacher recommendation. In Family and Consumer Science, the classes “Nutrition I” and “Nutrition II” were changed to reflect a growing interest in the restaurant business with the courses “Culinary Pro-Start” I and II instead. “It’s really to introduce them to how the food service industry works,” said Benigni. In Mathematics, a new class called “Statistical Rea-
soning in Sports” was added, which uses sports as the main theme throughout the half year course. “We expect it to be very popular,” said Kennedy. Other changes included suspending a few courses that were consistently low in enrollment such as; “Meteorology” and “Wars that Changed the World.” Benigni also commented that Berlin High was sticking with Spanish and French as the two options for world language courses. Due to an overwhelming student and parent response, “Firefighting Leadership” was added in the technology curriculum as a higher-level accompaniment to “Firefighter.” All the board members voted in favor of accepting the program of studies, and the motion carried. “What’s great about this program is they’re able to get excited about learning,” board member Julia Motte said. Kennedy and Benigni added that the courses give students an opportunity to move up in classes, and not be confined to a certain level.
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Garden center conflict continues By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
The dispute over the cease and desist order given to the Kensington Garden Center gift shop is now in the hands of the Planning and Zoning commission. The scheduled hearing at the Zoning Board of Appeals last month was postponed by request of the owners. At the Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2, Mayor Mark Kaczynski confirmed that it was another business owner who brought the complaint of the gift shop to the town. Two people spoke during the meeting’s audience of citizens about how they felt
it was unfair to close the gift shop. One resident stated that while the business thrives during the growing season, it needs to do so all year. They credited the gift shop as the primary avenue that kept it going through the winter. Another resident commented to the councilors that she frequently visits the gift shop and it would be a shame for the building to become empty. Kaczynski explained that he and officials had recently sat down with the owners of the garden center to discuss the matter. During the meeting, he said, they had concluded that it was best to send the issue back to planning and zoning. The mayor
noted that the area was zoned for residential property and the current center had been grandfathered in to allow a commercial building. Under that zoning, only a garden center was able to operate there. “We are going to work with them within the context of those zoning regulations,” Kaczynski stated. The cease and desist order was received by the garden center just before Christmas. They were told by the town that they were not complying with what was allowed to See Garden / Page A4
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on the part of the Republican majority. Kaczynski said later that he had talked to Galgano about the issue. The mayor commented at the Feb. 2 meeting that some appointments were worth revisiting. “With all the information we have to sift through, sometimes information about an individual doesn’t make it to the council,” he said. The mayor mentioned that there were several more applications to look at and that the councilors would be taking more time with them.
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inspection. In the Engineering and Public Works departments, burning permits will now cost $10. The permit used to be free, however, the town is issuing the new price in order to help cover administrative costs. Parks and Rec. will see several fee changes. Summer programs will increase by $10 a week. Life guard training courses will also have a $10 increase in fees for residents and non-residents. Season passes for use of the pool will increase by $5 each in both household and individual passes. Daily pool passes will go up $1 for adults and children and $4 more for non-residents, with $3 more for children who are non-residents. Basketball fees have also increased, to $75, for regular registration as opposed to its past price of $70. There was a $5 increase for late registration as well. Rentals for the Pistol Creek Room will also increase, by $20, for a whole day and $25 for a half day. A damage deposit of $80 was also added. At the Senior Center, for the current 20 non-resident members, the annual membership fee will increase by $12. This is the first time that the fee has changed in a
decade. The Water Control commission approved its new fee last year of $100 for permits used for secondary meters. Planning and Zoning increased its site plan amendment fees by $5 for parcels up to 10,000 square feet. For larger projects over 10,000 square feet, the new fee will be $310. The zoning regulation fee also increased, by $5.
“I wish some of the information would have been brought forward earlier because it would have helped us a little bit more in our decision-making process rather than after the fact,” he said. Commission vacancies would not affect the commissions, as they are currently fully staffed, Kaczynski noted. Anyone whose term ended last month would still be able to stay until their seat was filled, or they were re-appointed. Appointments and re-appointments will continue at the next council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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New fire vehicles to be purchased without bid In the last six weeks there have been four major fires in town that have displaced families, and caused more than $2 million in damages. Chief Jim Simons explained to the Town Council that these were primary reasons to move ahead in acquiring new fire apparatus. At the Town Council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 2, the council motioned to waive the bid process to purchase the new apparatus, and held a public
hearing to discuss the associated ordinance and bonds. Simons explained how the departments had looked at all the apparatus in town and determined that a pumper and ladder were past due to be replaced. “They are very old, frontline pieces,” he said. “The ladder truck and pumper are the first pieces out to the fire.” The chief noted that the 100-foot ladder was last replaced more than two decades ago. The pumper was supposed to be replaced in 2013, but Simons said the
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state of the economy prevented that from happening. “We looked for a vendor who could make the best piece of apparatus at the best price,” Simons said. The process to actually determine what to replace, and how to do so, was a yearlong ordeal. Simons mapped out the steps that the departments took. The first segment in the replacement plan was to figure out what apparatus needed to be substituted for a new and upgraded model. The second segment revolved around picking a ven-
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the mosque, 1781 Berlin Turnpike. All high school students are welcome. The event includes discussions, Jeopardy and food. For more information, contact Sahar Amjad at 860-944-4098 or email saharamjad12@gmail.com.
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mation, 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 preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Amy Carroll at 860-829-4900 or visit www. kensingtonrotary.org. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Hall at Hall, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville High School, 4 p.m.
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library launched a Seed Library for people to take out seeds with a library card. Sakiina
Felicity and Sakiina are beautiful new rescues. Felicity, at just under 1 year, is a striped calico. Sakiina, about 8 monhts old, is a silver tabby. Both girls are friendly, personable and social and will be at the pet adoption event on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View all adoptable pets and find an online application at www.fobac.org. For more information, call 860-828-5287 or email fabac.pets@yahoo.com.
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Library grows a new program By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
The library isn’t just housing books, now it’s also storing seeds. Gardeners, and those who want to start, can now search through Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s seed catalogue. With over 90 different varieties of seeds to grow, the possibilities are almost endless. Library board member Chris Fasciano first thought of the idea back in June. An avid gardener, Fasciano wanted people to have a place to not only take out seeds, but also to donate them. “I hate throwing seeds away, but finding a venue to give them away is difficult,”
the Berlin resident explained. The seed library officially opened last month and has gained a positive response from the community. “A lot of people have been taking out seeds, but they’ve also been leaving some for others to take,” Fasciano said. The concept was new to the library as there are not a lot of seed libraries in the state. The program is seen more in western states. Last fall the Berlin seed library prepared to launch with donations and word-of-mouth advertising. The library used food-based and plant-based programs to talk about the up-coming opportunity. See Programs / Page A9
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“I started going through my own garden and my family gardens to gather seeds,� Fasciano noted. Like borrowing books, people only need a library card to take out seeds. The card can be from anywhere in the state, which Fasciano hopes will expand the program outside Berlin. Six packages of seeds can be taken out a month. People are encouraged to leave seeds in the place of the packet they took. Initially, vegetable seeds were the primary focus; however, herbs, trees, and flowers were soon added to the library
Children’s programs and more. No registration is required. Chapter Chat Book Club Walkers and Wigglers (age 18-36 months) - Monday, Feb. (suggested for grades 1 to 3 ) 29 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, music, - Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. craft, and open play session. Book discussion and crafts. Mother Goose on the No registration is required. Bookworms (age 3-5 years) Loose (age birth to pre- Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, a craft See Library / Page A22
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cal gardening clubs, and a pamphlet has been given out to library patrons explaining the program. So far, seeds have been donated every day with plenty more being taken out daily. Fasciano hopes the seed catalogue will turn into a normal piece of the library’s offerings. “We want it to be a service like taking out DVDs, or books on CD,� he said. “All of that has evolved.� Unlike library media, there is no penalty or cost associated with taking out seeds and returning them. For more on the seed library, and participation, visit: http://www.berlinpeck.org/ seed-library/
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catalogue. “We are really offering any seeds that people are willing to donate,� Fasciano said. The seeds are stored, and categorized, by type, in an old-time card catalogue. All the seeds are listed for easy selection. Fasciano added that the program isn’t just to recycle seeds, but is also to keep heirloom seeds alive. “People can continue family seeds they’ve had for generations,� he explained. “They might die off otherwise.� As the weather warms up, and with spring just around the corner, Fasciano believes word will continue to spread. He has already contacted lo-
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Obituaries Jeanne B. Higgins BERLIN — Jeanne Marie Bilodeau Higgins passed away peacefully on Tuesd a y, J a n . 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne courageously handled her multiple illnesses for the past 16 years with dignity and grace. She was born April 12, 1945, in Bridgeport, to Alphonse L. Bilodeau and Stephanie H. Bilodeau of Sandy Hook, previously Nichols. Jeanne grew up in Fairfield County and attended high school at Notre Dame Academy. She would continue on to Central Connecticut State College (now University) where she received her degree in elementary education. Jeanne met the love of her life in 1964 while attending college. Jeanne and Tom would marry in June of 1969, and moved
to Kensington in 1971, where they stayed to raise their family. After staying home to raise her children, Jeanne returned to what she loved, teaching at Saint Paul School in Kensington for more than 10 years. After her retirement, she continued to be an active volunteer, spending her free time at the school where all of her grandchildren have attended. Jeanne and her husband Tom lived in Kensington for 44 years. They were active members of Saint Paul Church and its community. Jeanne was also an active member of the Friends of the Berlin Library. Jeanne enjoyed working at Brierley-Johnson Florist for many years. She also participated on many area boards for civic organizations. Jeanne was generous to so many, and she was always interested in what others were doing. She loved spending time with her small, but close-knit group of friends
who celebrated each other’s joys and setbacks over the years – she would light up when they came in the room. Most recently, she celebrated her surprise 70th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Jeanne and Tom loved to travel and were blessed to have done so many times over the years, whether it was traveling to Europe or The Caribbean, or The West Coast, there were always funny stories to share when she and Tom returned. Traveling to Disney with her grandchildren provided many laughs and joy. She and Tom enjoyed every minute of their adventures traveling the world. Jeanne’s greatest love in the last few years was vacationing with her children and grandchildren. Spending summers in the Harwich port area on Cape Cod and later settling into summers in Newport, Rhode Island with her husband, children and grandchildren. Those memories
bring lasting comfort to her entire family as not a minute was wasted enjoying every smile Jeanne shared with them. Jeanne leaves behind her devoted, caring and loving husband and caregiver of 46 years Thomas J. Higgins, Jr.; her three daughters and sons in law, Amy H. Kurnik (Brian), Cara H. Staus (Jonathan), Katelyn H. Liegeot (Adam;) and her adoring grandchildren, John T.(Jack), William H. and Madeline E. Kurnik and Aiden T. Staus. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas Patrick Higgins; and her father. Jeanne also leaves her mother, Stephanie H. Bilodeau, of Sandy Hook; sister, Susan B. Ellis (Jack,) of Southbury; and her brother, Allan L. Bilodeau (Victoria,) of Oxford. Her in-laws, Marybeth H. Stanton and the late, Peter Stanton, of Southington, and Donald and Jean D. Doyle, of Groton; along with her aunts, Claire Hromjak
and Helen Hromjak both of Stratford; several nieces and nephews; and grand nieces and nephews all of whom she enjoyed time with. Jeanne also came from a large family of 26 cousins many of whom she kept in contact with over the years. They shared the wonderful bond of memories and laughs. The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated nursing staff at Saint Francis Hospital. Friends gathered at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., New Britain on Sunday, Jan. 24. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 25, at Saint Paul Church, Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul School, 461 Alling St., Kensington, CT 06037.
new home in Berlin, where he spent the rest of his life. He is predeceased by his wife Josephine; sons-inlaws, Dr Monte Kay, Erik Stettmeier and Peter Divane; his sisters, Helen and Anna; and brothers, John and Joseph. Ed enjoyed his life and found his peace in his fields, the vegetable gardens and tending to his fruit trees and grapevines. He loved to be outside with the fresh air, working and listening to the bird songs. Days would be spent on lawn chores, maintaining and fixing farm equipment. When he spoke of his war experiences, he often found his audience fascinated by his stories, and his command of dates and names. During the winters, he loved to sit at the kitchen table
watching the birds and other animals at the feeders, and planning the day’s activities. Ed was a member of the New Britain VFW and would occasionally visit the ‘gang’ there to see how they were doing. Ed Dutkiewicz is survived by his children, Paula Kay, of Old Saybrook, Philip Dutkiewicz, of Berlin, Edward Dutkiewicz, Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Dade City Fla., Mark Dutkiewicz, of Cromwell, Joan and Scott Veley, of Berlin, Dr Mary Stettmeier, of Richmond, Va., and Laura Dutkiewicz, of Berlin; brother and sisterin-law, Stanley and Natalie Dukiewicz. He is also survived by his grandson, Edward, Ed’s wife, Jasmine, and their daughter, Noelle, of New Hampshire; and
granddaughter, Katherine Stettmeier, currently of Miami, Fla. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 12, between 4 to 7 p.m. at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home on Main Street Berlin. A short inspirational blessing and prayer will follow immediately. Burial will be at the family’s discretion. A memorial service and luncheon will be planned and announced at a later date.
Edward Paul Dutkiewicz KENSINGTON — Edward Paul Dutkiewicz, 98, passed away quietly, and comfortably surrounded by his family on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Born March 2, 1917, he was a first generation Polish American in New Britain. At the age of seven his family moved to Berlin where he helped his dad establish The Connecticut Valley Orchard, a fruit farm business. By then he also had a paperboy route delivering local newspapers. At the age of 12, Ed and his father planted seedling pine trees along
the railroad tracks. Once thought to be destined as lumber for barns and family homes, those stands of pines remain today, easily seen on Orchard Road. At the start of World War II, Ed joined the U.S. Army, only to find himself as part of the new branch of service known as the U.S. Army Air Force. Rising to the Rank of first Lieutenant, he was the navigator/radar operator on a twin fuselage night fighter P-61, also known as the Black Widow. His night patrols took him throughout the China/Burma/India arena. Returning home to civilian life he married Josephine Constance Wysocki in 1947. To support his growing family he became a plumber and in 1955 he moved his family to their
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BERLIN — Fil Bryers, 94, entered this world on Nov. 20, 1921, and departed at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesd a y, F e b . 3, 2016, at Ledgecrest Health Care. She was a devoted wife to her predeceased husband, James A Bryers, 1915 to 1999. They loved to dance, travel, spend winters in Stuart, Fla., bowling, and attend events in which their grandchildren were involved. She was predeceased by parents, Laura and Stanley Mieckowski, of Hatfield, Mass.; and her four siblings, brothers Micky, Bill, and Nary Mieckowski; and her sister, Sten Tobacco. Fil enjoyed nurturing her flower and vegetable gardens, crafts and cooking her fabulous Sunday dinners for her sons and their families. Her sons are James E. Bryers and wife, Kathryn, and Thomas W Bryers and his wife, Katherine, all of Berlin. She also survived by four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. They are Matthew Bryers and wife, Melissa, of Cromwell, Adam Bryers and his wife, Emily and their two sons, Christian and Cade, of Meriden, Lara Zier and her husband, Sean, and their children, Harper and Arlo, of West Hartford, and Robyn Bryers, of Prescott, Ariz. There will a private service and burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, 1657 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin CT 06037.
EAST BERLIN — Carolyn F. Bouchard, 87, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully on Mond a y, F e b . 1, 2016, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, with her daughter by her side. Born and raised in New Britain, daughter of the late Alice and Fred Johnson, Carolyn was a graduate of New Britain High School and North Park University of Illinois. She worked for several employers throughout Central Connecticut as an administrative assistant and office manager, retiring from Aetna in Middletown. She spent much of her adult life in Kensington and East Berlin, with the last 20 years at Stony Mill Condominiums. Over the years she has been a member and active participant with several local churches, including Berlin Congressional, Kens-
ington Congregational and Bethany Covenant, teaching Sunday school in her younger years and singing in the Choir. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and compassion towards others, her unassuming ways and bright smile. She loved animals, especially cats, taking long walks and being in nature. She loved to travel and took many trips throughout the U.S. and Canada with her daughter. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Bouchard of East Berlin. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a baby boy, John Jr.; a sister, Charlotte Holfelder, of Avon; and many dear friends, most recently Frank Dobeck, of Kensington. Family and friends gathered at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial in Fairview Cemetery will be private. To share memories of Carolyn with the family please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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Opinion Zika virus no longer a distant problem Just a few short days ago, talk of the Zika virus, which is linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains and heads, primarily in Brazil and throughout Latin America, seemed like a distant problem. But that’s no longer the case. More than 30 cases of the Zika virus have now been reported in the continental U.S. According to the World Health Organization, the time from exposure to Zika, to showing symptoms of the virus, is likely to be a few days. And the symptoms, which last from two to seven days, include fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain,
malaise and headache. With 12 cases of the mosquito-borne illness detected in Florida recently, Gov. Rick Scott declared a health emergency in five counties in his state. Aside from one case, in Texas, Americans who contracted the virus did so while traveling to affected countries. However, a patient in Dallas was determined to have contracted the Zika virus here in the U.S.; through sexual contact with a person who recently returned from Venezuela. Making matters worse, Brazilian officials are being accused of hoarding disease data and biological material
in regard to Zika. “An Associated Press report revealed that international health officials were frustrated at Brazil’s refusal to share enough viral samples and other information to answer the most worrying question about the outbreak: Whether the disease is truly causing a spike in babies born with abnormally small heads.” The AP reports, “After the story’s publication, the World Health Organization sent out a flurry of messages acknowledging that existing data-sharing mechanisms were deficient.” Feeling the heat, presumably, Brazilian officials now say they’re send-
ing a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the U.S. Zika’s march is unsettling to see, of course, particularly for pregnant women or those hoping to become pregnant. And women in those situations are being urged not to travel to Caribbean and Latin American countries. Meanwhile, mosquito repellents are flying off shelves as people attempt to keep the pests at bay. Unfortunately, it appears there’s not much else we can do. This editorial was originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
Letters to the Editor Residents voted for change To the editor: Many of you read that the Berlin Democrat council members were upset about appointments to our town committees and boards. In my view, the Democrats protest too much. I take exception to council member Peter Rosso’s comments, “Our community deserves better than the partisan attack that happened at the last council meeting. It seems the vitriol of Washington D.C. has infected Berlin.” Does Mr. Rosso think the voters in Berlin are that stupid? Was this a snarky line given to you by the political consultants the Berlin Democrats hired this yea to help with the November election? Hiring a big time political consulting firm sounds like a Washington D.C. maneuver to me. Is Mr. Rosso implying that Democrats didn’t nominate anyone, ever, for political reasons? It is common knowledge, that when the Democrats took power in the early 2000s, the message was sent out that all committee and board chairs that were held by Republicans were told they had to step down. Period! In the last two years, we have nominated some very well-experienced and qualified people that were not even considered by the Democrats. Now, I know the Berlin Democrats suffered a huge loss this year, and were handed a crushing
defeat, but in my view, there was no need for the partisan attacks by Mr. Rosso, or councilor Rochette. The voters of Berlin, across party lines, gave us the awesome responsibility to direct this town in a different direction, and we take this job seriously. Change is hard, but it can also be a good thing to get new people involved, else we become stagnant. We will continue to review any applications that come forward for the many vacant spots on our commissions. It should also be noted, when allowed the chance to nominate the two people mentioned in the Feb. 4 article, the Democrats chose to vote with us, or nominate someone else. Brenden Luddy Deputy Mayor
An exemption should be made To the editor: Saddened to hear that the Kensington Garden Center’s owners were sent a cease and desist order by the Zoning Board. I’ve been doing business with every past owner there for at least 40 years, and I never found it to be intrusive to the surrounding area in any way, and I’ve seen it turned over at least four times. The present ownership, however, has worked diligently and has successfully transformed the business, not only offering trees, shrubs, and plants in the summer, but a very charming
gift shop to carry them over during the winter months. I realize the predicament the Zoning Board is in, however, you surely must be able to make an exemption in this particular case. The previous owner never sold trees, plants or shrubs, so I can understand why the court made the decision it did. However, the present owner not only sells nursery products, they deliver and plant them in our home and cemeteries. How great is that? Even Home Depot can’t say that. They know where to plant and how to plant; their expertise is an additional asset to the community. The gift shop is a gem – never looked more appealing and would be sorely missed as part of the garden center, which could not exist otherwise. You can’t plant or sell trees in the winter. I fully understand the concerns for the future of the Chamberlain Highway and surrounding homes. But as things are, one exemption will benefit our entire area. We already lost so many stores on our side of town. We have nothing left. It really is starting to look sleazy. What are we paying such high taxes for? No wonder our citizens are in a fit of temper. Elaine Ferraguto Kensington
Grow up To the editor: Letters to the Editor have been written by Mr. Scott Veley and Mrs.
Anne Reilly attacking House Majority Leader, state Rep. Joe Aresimowicz. Frankly, I am sick of the negativity and lack of respect that is shown to Rep. Aresimowicz, who has been a public servant for 11 years as a State Representative and three terms on the Berlin Town Council. Many have already written Letters to the Editor outlining the good work that Rep. Aresimowicz has brought, specifically to Berlin, and to the residents of the state. Slamming Rep. Aresimowicz because of his party affiliation is all about politics and nothing about humanity and respect. We spend money on anti-bulSee Letters / Page A13
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lying campaigns for our kids, then turn around and bully people ourselves as adults. We even encourage such behavior. The silence from readers about the lack of civility in politics is deafening. Have we become so accepting of bad manners and lack of respect? Demeaning one’s opponents, personal attacks, name-calling and worse seem the norm today. What message does this teach our children? What does it say about the person who engages in that behavior? Regardless of how you personally feel about someone, treat them with respect and courtesy. Don’t tolerate the bullying behavior of other people. Julie Erickson Kensington
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To the editor: I was pleased to read about proposed changes to town regulations to possibly allow a winery to open. We moved to Berlin from Wethersfield about 18 months ago and were impressed by the beautiful open space and the town’s commitment to expand it, and a winery operation would certainly add a charming character to our town. We have had out-ofstate guests stay with us on three occasions and we end up going to Wallingford to visit the wineries there, and have always had memorable times. They are full of people enjoying snacks, a glass of wine and a fabulous sunset. Wouldn’t it be great if we could show them a winery in our town? I urge everyone to show your support for changes to the zoning regulations. There should be models in place from other towns in CT that have winery operations, and they seem to be working just fine for those municipalities. Raymond Archacki Berlin
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doses, while Hartford police seized 1,300 bags of heroin on Sunday. Opioid and heroin abuse take a devastating toll on too many families in Connecticut and across the nation. Larson We must do more to ensure men and women wrestling with addiction get the help they need. “To that end, I commend President Obama for recognizing the toll this epidemic has taken on our communities. His proposal to expand access to treatment programs will allow countless more Americans to enter recovery. Everyone who wants treatment should have access to it. “I am also proud to join my friend and colleague, Rep. Joe Courtney, by signing on to his proposal to improve existing treatment and prevention programs. We can and should take every step to make sure no one else loses their life or a loved one to this growing epidemic.”
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Timberlin Golf Club, 330 Southington Road, is already anticipating greener grass and warmer weather. New golf rates have been put in place for the upcoming season along with some changes concerning memberships. The rate schedule was developed last month to increase general golf revenue. Director of Golf, Jonathan Zuk, presented the proposal at the Town Council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 2. The council voted in favor of the rates. Season passes will be called
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golf passes and will have a cutoff date of Nov. 30. Cards for golf carts will still be able to be purchased, however, they will now allow 11 rounds for the price of 10, not 12. Also, the card will expire at the end of the year. The birthday special will be eliminated and rain checks will no longer be given for CIP fees. On the course, a new early morning (7 to 9 a.m.) 18-hole special will be available for the “off” side. On weekdays, 9-hole reservations will be accepted on one side only. The “off” side will only accept 18hole reservations. Depending on availability, 9-hole walk-up play will be accepted on the “off” side. For weekend regular resident rates, the price will go up by 50 cents for both 18 holes and nine holes. Weekday regular rates will increase by 50 cents for 18 holes and 25 cents for nine holes. For senior and junior regular weekend and weekday rates at 18 and nine holes, the cost will go up 25 cents from last year. Golf passes will increase by $25 for the unlimited membership. Senior unlimited passes will go up by $30, while junior unlimited passes will increase by $20. The rates are effective for the 2016 golf season. For more on rates, visit www.timberlingolf.com .
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Schools More than $200,000 in 2016 scholarships Berlin High School seniors have an opportunity to receive scholarships from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain this year. Application deadlines are fast approaching for more than $200,000 in 2016 scholarships. The scholarships are available to 2016 high school senior class students in New Britain, Plainville, Southington and Berlin, with select scholarships available to students in Farmington, Newington and Wethersfield. Several scholarships are also available to local students al-
ready enrolled in the higher education program of their choice. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded 64 scholarships from 46 separate donor-established funds totaling more than $203,000. “The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program has continued to grow in recent years, and the time is now for local students to take advantage of these outstanding resources,” said James Jones, Dean of Students at Slade Middle School in New Britain and chair of the Foundation’s Scholarship
Committee. “Students should immediately speak with their guidance counselor to get their applications started.” Though deadlines for applications vary by scholarship and town, the vast majority of deadlines arrive in late March. Students, parents and guardians are encouraged to act promptly. Students enrolled in a public high school should speak immediately with their guidance counselors, who have detailed information on the available scholarships, deadlines and the application
process. Students enrolled in private, parochial, charter or magnet high schools should visit the scholarship section of the Community Foundation’s website for detailed scholarship application information. For more information on CFGNB scholarships, contact Kaylah Smith, Program and Scholarship Associate, at ksmith@cfgnb.org.
Established in 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is “Where Good Begins.” CFGNB works to raise resources and develop partnerships that make a measurable improvement in the quality of life in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. For more information, visit www.cfgnb.org. — Press Release
School News Daniel Paszkowski, Alexan- ing, an all honors STEM and dra Schulz of Berlin; Gabri- Early College Model Magnet School on the University of Central Connecticut elle St. Jarre of Kensington. Wentworth Institute of Hartford, named the followState University - Abigail Underwood, Allison Loiselle, Technology, Massachu- ing students to its second Andrew Hall, Anthony Vinci, setts - Erin Mckinnon of marking period honor roll. High honors - Toby Sznaj, Austin Lawrence, Avery Or- Berlin. Taylor Nogiec, Evan Bellitega, Carley Calafiore, Carly veau, Mathieu Letendre, IsMazzarella, Christopher Sa- Honor roll abella Portal, Tyler Vu, Kari miotis, Colleen Padykula, Courtney Silvia, David Tran, University High School Emily Rose, Geoffrey Main, of Science and EngineerSee Briefs / Page A19 Gina Lapila, Gina Root, Gina Squitieri, Jeremy DeSimone, Joanna Omilanowski, Kayla Polman, Kayla Salce, Kaylene Sylvain, Kelly Josephson, Kevin Savage, Kylie THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEB 13 & 14 Lovoie, Laine Blankenburg, Lillian Peccerillo, Mackenzie Come to either salesroom location and enjoy a Ozycz, Marc Delvalle, MatFREE Apple Cider Donut & FREE Cup of Cider thew Kliszewski, Matthew Trevethan, Micaela Scelza, Michael Pomian, Nicole SylCHERRY PIE vain, Richard Mullins, Rulviben Patel, Ryan Calinan, Ryan Szalaty, Samantha Cooper, We cannot tell a lie – Taylor Gilleran, Taylor Tomathey’re delicious! nio, Tom Drozdzowski, Tyler Mayer of Berlin; Ben Durao, Buy Local! We Carry CT GROWN/MADE James Kissane, Nick Gurrieri, Nicole Whitehill, Taylor • Eggs • Milk • Bread • Honey • Granola • Maple Syrup • & more! Welch of East Berlin; Amanda WE SHIP APPLE GIFT BOXES ANYWHERE IN CONT. U.S. Pac, Colleen Lennehan, James Wall, Jeffrey Glowka, Jeffrey Shuttle Meadow: Long Bottom Rd. Sylvester, Julia Spencer, KathOff Flanders Road (860) 229-4240 leen Veneziano, Leanne AyoSunnymount: Route 322 (Mer. Wtby. Rd.) 1/2 Way Up Southington Mtn. (203) 879-1206 tte, Mary Kate Carlson, Sara Carpenter of Kensington. Open Daily Hours: Northeastern UniverShuttle Meadow 8–5PM, Sunnymount 9–6PM sity, Massachusetts - Shanwww.rogersorchards.com non Carabetta, Kelly Kasulis,
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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361 Liberty St Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-1380 mybellalunapizza.com Our talented chefs create pizzas and traditional Italian foods from the finest freshest ingredients. Wings, grinders, salads, pasta dishes and more. Serving Beer & Wine.
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142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe Family owned, operated. Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice award Best Wings. Kitchen open M-F 10 - 10, Sun 11-10
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540 Washington Ave North Haven, CT (203) 239-5548 www.dinosseafood.com Dino’s, a family business has the highest quality seafood at reasonable prices. We offer eat-in or take-out and a private banquet room for any occasion.
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970 N. Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-2426 ciaobellowallingford.com Two authentic Italians make real pizza & wonderful Italian dishes, Rico & Alphonso’s love of food shows in all they do.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Giulio’s Pizza
126 Middletown Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3515 giuliospizza.com Your hosts, the Gagliardi Family, welcome you. Proudly serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers & dinners. Enjoy a drink at Top Shelf Lounge, adjacent to Giulio’s!
Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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510 W Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4000 www.Illianosct.com Serving your favorite New York Style pizza and entrées. Affordable prices. Excellent service you have come to expect. Catering Available. Open Daily 10:30am - 10pm.
833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!
29 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06450 203-440-1945 search: facebook.com/Mangú-Restaurant Grand Opening. Serving Dominican Cuisine, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty Mangu (smashed green plantains, egg, fried cheese, salami or sausage links, onion and red peppers)
575 N. Colony St Meriden, CT 203-235-3172 search: facebook.com/Red-Room-Grille Serving Southern Social Menu, Entertainment Thurs - Sun. Visit Mon.- Sat 2pm to close, Sun. 12 to close. Happy hour 4-9pm everyday.
519 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-235-9123 Open Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. Sunday 12 noon - 10pm. Closed Monday. We deliver (delivery charges apply). Minimum order of $12 or more.
310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.
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Briefs $50 toward the celebration. For more information, contact Christina Lapierre at Taylor. Honors - Sophia Portal, 860-829-6322. Mailbox numbers - The Henry Davis, Nichols Giove. All Night Graduation Party committee offers reflective Sacred Heart mailbox numbers for purAcademy chase. Contact Catherine Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Rich at 860-829-0418. Benham St., has scheduled an entrance exam for applicants Reunion to grades 9 and 10 for Thursday, March 3, 9 a.m. to noon. New Britain High School A fee is charged. For more in- Class of 1964 has scheduled formation and admission ap- a “70th” big birthday picnic plication, call 203-288-2309, reunion for Saturday, Sept. 17, ext. 307 or visit www.sacred- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Winding hearthamden.org. Trails, Farmington. From Page A15
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Scholarships Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is accepting applications for its 2016 college scholarships. Scholarships are available to 2016 high school senior class students in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. Several scholarships are also available to local students already enrolled in the higher education programs. For more information, visit school guidance departments or www.cfgnb.org. The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association is accepting applications for its 2016 nursing scholarships. These are available to qualified students pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing, and for registered nurses enrolled in BSN programs. For more information or an application packet, contact Judy Sartucci, Scholarship Committee Chairman, at nursescholarships@cox.net . Deadline is Friday, March 18.
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Meetings - The All Night Graduation Party committee is scheduled to meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Butterbraids/cookie dough - The All Night Graduation Party committee has scheduled a butterbraids and cookie dough fundraiser through Feb. 29. Distribution is scheduled for March 15 at Berlin High School. For more information and to place an order, contact Paula Mozzicato at mozzica@comcast. net. Bus trip - The All Night Graduation Party committee has scheduled a casino bus trip to Mohegan Sun for Friday, March 18. A fee is charged. For information and tickets, contact Bill Conticello at 860-212-1415. Donation - The 2016 BHS All Night Graduation Party is funded entirely from donations. All graduating families are asked to contribute
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Seniors Nonprofit seeks volunteer drivers pointments. Last year the volunteer drivers provided more than 1,500 rides to seniors. The program is open to all community residents, 55 years and older, that are fully ambulatory, regardless of financial status. The program services residents of Berlin, Meriden, New Britain, Southington and Wallingford. Seniors Transportation
Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit transportation service for citizens age 55 and older is in need of volunteer drivers willing to commit to two hours a week to meet the needs of their community and aiding seniors to “age in place.” The service provides seniors transportation to out-of-town medical ap-
Services’ drivers are volunteer-based and new volunteer drivers are needed for several towns. Mileage for volunteer drivers is reimbursed. For more information about the service, or to volunteer to drive, call 860-224-7 117, or contact seniortransportationservices@yahoo.com.
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30, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Bootcamp Intervals - TuesMen’s 31+ basketball - Tues- days, through March 20, 6 to days at McGee Middle School 6:45 p.m. Total Body Strength - Tuesthrough April 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Core Blast Pilates - Mon- days, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. or 5:15 days, through April 11, 6 to 7 to 6 p.m., through March 29 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Limit of 17 or Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., through April 7. participants. Barre Physique Class Wednesdays, through March
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.
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Meals on Wheels in Berlin is looking for volunteers to deliver food to the homebound one day a week, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. Call Judy Nimro at 860-229-7700, ext. 201 or Tom Pavano at 860-690-9093.
The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Guest speaker Attorney Amy Orlando plans to discuss elder law.
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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Feb. 15: President’s Day. Senior Center closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Grape juice, cranberry glazed grilled chicken breast, couscous, winter blend vegetables, dinner roll, oatmeal creme pie.
Wednesday, Feb. 17: Open face turkey sandwich with gravy and stuffing, green and gold beans, cranberry sauce, 12 grain bread, fresh orange. Thursday, Feb. 18: Orange juice, eggplant Parmesan with meat sauce, ziti, Italian blend vegetables, Italian bread, apricots. Friday, Feb. 19: Cranberry juice, white fish fillet with dill sauce, Harvest rice, carrot coins, rye bread, pears.
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In Brief Tangled Webs performance in March Lynx Project presents Tangled Webs, for Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., at
Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave. The performance, an art song recital depicting the love triangle of 19th century literary giants, features Ste-
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parlor. All are welcome. The KCC Bereavement Support Group meets the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. Children’s playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.
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Resident to play Division I soccer Kelsey Dornfried of Berlin, and current Northwest Catholic student, will be playing Division I soccer at Central Connecticut State University next year. She is among six other female Northwest students who will also be playing See Dornfried / Page A28
Northwest Catholic senior soccer players, from left, Rebecca Molin, Anna Cronin, Abbey Fitzsimmons, Jessica Kelly, Bailey Julian, Kelsey Dornfried, Mackenzie Tibball and Rachel Elliott with NWC girls soccer coach Todd Sadler. | Northwest Catholic
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four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. Parking bans will terminate no sooner than eight hours after any snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after such parking ban has taken effect, will be towed and subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges. For more information regarding snow removal operations, call the Public Works Department at 860-828-7022.
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In Brief Little League registration Berlin Little League’s online registration system for spring baseball and softball is open and available until Friday, Feb. 26 at www.berlin-littleleague.com. Divisions are open to boys age 5 to 15, and girls age 5 to 12. In-person registration will be available at the Bill Petit Little League Complex, 33 Colonial Drive, Berlin and is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb.
6, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Joe Miller, joe@mllr.net or 860-209-8367.
Art exhibition Berlin High School AP Studio Art has scheduled an exhibition, in honor Youth Art Month, at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. An opening reception is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The exhibit continues through Saturday, March 5. B erlin-Peck Memorial
Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Miller at kmiller@berlinschools.org.
Dream Big! Competition The 2016 CHET Dream Big! Competition, a state wide drawing and essay contest, is accepting entries from students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The competition plans to award
CHET contributions to 48 students within four grade groups, k to 1, 2 to 3, 4 to 5 and 6 to 8. To enter, kindergarten through third grade students should create artwork depicting what they want to do after college. Fourth through eighth students must submit a 250-word essay on how they will change the world after college. For more information, visit www.chetdreambig.com.
‘Fantasticks’ auditions
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled auditions for the musical “The Fantasticks,” planned for August and September. Auditions are by appointment only. Those auditioning should prepare two songs (one up-tempo and one ballad) and prepare a one- to two-minute monologue. To schedule an audition, email a head shot and resume to ctcabaret@msn.com. For more information, call 860-829-1248.
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soccer in college. Anna Cronin of Glastonbury will be playing soccer at the University of Connecticut, Rachel Elliot of Newington will be playing at Assumption College, Abbey Fitzsimmons of West Hartford will be playing at Eastern Connecti-
cut State University, Bailey Julian of Simsbury will be playing for Western Connecticut State University, Jessica Kelly of West Suffield will be playing for Assumption College, and Mackenzie Tibball of West Hartford will be playing at Quinnipiac University. Dornfried, like her classmates, had many accomplishments as a soccer
player during her four years at Northwest. A 2015 team captain and a fouryear starter, Dornfried started her Northwest Catholic soccer career as a goalkeeper, helping lead the team to the state championship in 2012. After leaving the goalkeeper post her sophomore year, she appeared in 61 games and started all but two of them.
Dornfried finished her career with seven goals and 16 assists and was named All-Conference as a senior. She was also selected to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl All-Star game. The seven students formalized their commitment to compete in college at a special ceremony at Northwest.
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