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Golf season tees off in region Several local clubs open early due to warm weather By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
Irish folk duo The Vox Hunters -- Benedict Gagliardi and Armand Aromin. Jim Green, of Berlin, putts up to the ninth green on opening day of Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin last Tuesday. | Dave Zajac / For The Citizen ing in Southington opened Middlefield opened earlier last Wednesday and Hunter this month. Lyman officials Memorial Golf Course in expect the driving range to Meriden opened last Friday. Lyman Orchards in See Golf / Page A5
Town departments discuss cuts By Ashley Kus
was concerned with a few budget cuts, one in particular being the tree removal fundDecreases in the Public ing. He stressed that Berlin Works and Highways budgets had a significant amount of raised safety concerns during trees that needed to come a budget meeting Wednesday down, as they were a liability. The Public Works budget night, March 9. Town Engineer and Public is proposed to decrease by Works Director Jack Healy more than $8,000 from last The Berlin Citizen
year. Tree Removal funds remain at $15,000 in the budget, the same amount as last year. Healy cautioned that the service may be currently underfunded. He explained there were liability concerns with trees that had a higher risk of See Departments / Page A4
A musical duo with serious Irish roots Vox Hunters member grew up in Berlin By Nancy Burns-Fusaro
idence, and Gagliardi, a graduate student in the ecology and evolutionary biology deTheir names may not put partment at the University of you in mind of two lads from Connecticut Storrs who plays the Emerald Isle, but the mu- banjo, baritone ukulele and sic of Benedict Gagliardi and melodeon, like to say they Armand Aromin, The Vox are bound by a shared love of Hunters, will have you hum- traditional Irish music, which ming along and tapping your was what originally brought feet just as heartily as if you them together. With a hand-crafted fidwere listening to your favordle, a couple of concertinas, ite Irish musicians. Aromin, a violin maker and musician based in ProvSee Musicians / Page A11 Special to The Citizen
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The unseasonably warm weather prompted golf season to start early in central Connecticut. Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin was one of several that opened Tuesday morning, March 8. “It’s great for the town that we got to open early,” said Marc Bayram, Timberlin head golf professional, who hit a ceremonial tee shot to start the season at the municipal course. “Everyone is excited.” The Tradition Golf Club in Wallingford also opened last Tuesday. Hawk’s Land-
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Fitzgerald addresses weaponized drones Fitzgerald, testified as a be used in town. departments representative Half of thePrice Con- Is A“Police Better Price would necticut Police Chief ’s As- like the flexibility of havSeveral Connecticut po- sociation. He stressed that ing the ability to counteract lice chiefs spoke out recently departments need to be pre- someone who may have a about proposed legislation pared to deal with a weapon- weaponized drone,” he said. Concerns statewide have that would ban weaponized ized drone situation. “Right now all it is is talk,” risen since a teen from Clindrones in the state. Berlin’s police chief, Paul he said. “It’s like thinking of a ton posted YouTube videos school shooter, but you can’t of a gun and then a flame wait until it happens to begin thrower attached to a drone. The Berlin to think about how you’re go- Similar situations have ing to handle it.” The chief popped up throughout the stated his support for armed country, putting police on police drones during the alert. ISSN 1525-1780 “You have to think of scehearing Tuesday, March 1. USPS 017-666 “We don’t want drones – narios such as someone uswe don’t want weaponized ing that type of intelligence Published weekly by drones. But we also realize to damage an airplane in the Record-Journal at that we have to be prepared northeast,” Fitzgerald said. 500 S. Broad Street, if someone else does such a “We don’t have to worry thing such as a terrorist act,” about that in Berlin, but Meriden, CT 06450. he explained later. “We want towns around airports need Periodicals postage paid to be able to address that sit- to think about that.” at Meriden, CT and at The Berlin Police Departuation should it arise.” With limits to the tools that ment has not had any comadditional mailing offices. can be effectively, and safely, plaints so far about drones, POSTMASTER: used to take down a drone, but Fitzgerald said other Send address changes to Fitzgerald is worried that towns have. The Federal Aviation Adthere won’t be a plan in place Record-Journal, P.O. Box 915, should a weaponized drone ministration (FAA) recently Meriden, CT 06450
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much bigger danger,” Fitzgerald said. Legislation that would establish procedures for the use of drones by officials, such as police departments, is pending. Recently, the General Assembly’s Program Review and Investigations Committee voted in support of banning weaponized drones in separate legislation. That proposal will be taken up by the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee.
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came out with a regulation that makes it mandatory for people who fly drones to register them. If someone were to fly a drone and a resident were to complain to the Berlin PD about it, Fitzgerald said his department would check with the FAA to see who has a registered drone in town. That would be the first part of the investigation. “The problem we run into though is what to do if the drone is armed. That is a
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Proposed budget to impact several projects By Ashley Kus
ment as it was only meant to last eight to 10 years, but Capodiece said at a budget meeting last week it will be put off another year. Capodiece told town councilors Tuesday night, March 8 that cracks are also an ongoing issue at the McGee Middle School tennis courts and the surface will need to be replaced soon. The high school tennis courts, however, will no longer be patched. “Interscholastic competition would be jeopardized,” he said.
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Slight increases in the town’s recreation, public grounds and community departments will mean some improvements to recreation facilities, but larger projects will have to wait. The town’s turf field, for example, is high on the priority list of projects for Community, Recreation and Park Services Director Jim Capodiece. The aging 13-year-old field is in need of replace-
Last year, two of six courts had to be shut down as they were deemed unusable. The two basketball courts are also in need of patching and repairing. All six courts that need work would cost an estimated $385,000. In the Public Grounds department, the budget is proposed at $1,603,688. This is a $167,000 increase from last year’s budget. Another major project that Capodiece brought up specific for this area was the East Berlin pool.
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“It’s important to teach kids to swim and to have a public pool for them to learn in,” he said. He mentioned that the pool was patched recently but will soon need additional and more significant work. The concrete piece of the project will go to bid, while he stated the rest would be in the budget. Concerning safety issues, the Griswold playscape was also flagged as needing to be replaced. The two other elementary school play areas
were replaced recently and are up to date. Griswold’s is close to 25-years-old. The school has an idea planned but Capodiece noted the school is about $45,000 short for the ideal playscape. The school is raising funds to cover the remaining cost. The proposed town budget is $85,560,689, a 6.16 percent increase from last year’s budget. Several more departments were to meet with the council before its Tuesday, March 15 meeting.
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Heather Lane. A fee, per box, is charged. Benefit Festival - A Benefit From Page A6 Festival is scheduled for Satinformation and tickets, call urday, April 2, noon to 4 p.m., 860-829-1248 or visit www.ct- at The Loop, 311 East St. Admission is free, donations to cabaret.com. benefit the Plainville food and pantries are requested. Saturday, March 26 pet Various vendors are scheduled to participate. For more Chick Day - A.S. Labiinformation, contact Shirley eniec has scheduled its Bloethe, 860-989-0033 or annual Chick Day for SatShirleyBloethe@sbcglobal.net. urday, March 26, 8 a.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. to 3 p.m., at its new locaBrookfield at BHS, 10 a.m. tion, 945 Farmington Ave. For more information, call 860-828-3633. Monday, April 4 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Baseball - BHS vs. New Webster Square Road, has Britain at Beehive Stadium, scheduled “Vanities” for Sat- 3:45 p.m. urday, March 26, 8 p.m. For Girls softball - BHS vs. more information and tickets, New Britain at Sage Park, call 860-829-1248 or visit 3:45 p.m. www.ctcabaret.com. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Conard at Conard, 3:45 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Saturday, April 2 RHAM at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Paper shredding - The North Haven at North Haven Parents Club at Griswold ElAthletic Complex, 3:45 p.m. ementary School has scheduled a paper shredding fundraising event for Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. to noon, at 133
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Schools Griswold school earns first place, $8,000 Two months ago, Mary E. Griswold Elementary School entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at one of the 14 prizes that would be awarded
to recognize the best in K-12 innovation. In addition to completing an online application for the fifth annual Follett Challenge, Griswold school also submitted a short
video to promote its innovative programs that teach students the 21st century skills they need to be prepared for life. Griswold’s application and video highlighted the implementation of eBooks into the classroom curriculum. This year, Griswold school challenged grade 3-5 students to build upon their 21st century learning skills while immersed in medieval period roles and costuming. They unleashed a six-week ebrary
Quest, which consisted of enticing literature via eBooks, partnered with an engaging Follett Shelf online platform, and packaged in a motivational medieval theme. “In just those short eight weeks, Griswold students surpassed our goal, reading over 4,000 eBooks,” said Griswold librarian, Danielle Salina. Griswold school competed against 38 schools that were also successful in making it to the final round. The $8,000 Popular Vote award was pre-
mised solely on online votes. Griswold knew the majority of schools it was competing against would have the advantage of students voting in school. The age requirement for voters was 13, a disadvantage for the elementary school. But Griswold school was prepared. Griswold rallied students, parents, teachers, and the surrounding community. The school used social media and town stores, See Griswold / Page A10
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Mercy High School Mercy High School local students named the second marking period honor roll. High honors - Leila Gallupe, Madeline Jenkins, Nell Kordalski. First honors - Haley Vanty, Jessica Gaetgens, Lauren Veronneau, Grayson Barnes, Cynthia Reinert. Second honors - Sarah LeDuc, Emma Sokolowski.
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Mooreland Hill School second trimester honor roll. High academic honors Grade 6 - Jack Carter. Grade 7 - Julia Luppino, Keegan McMahon. Grade 8 - Natalie Brennan, Morgan Pickett*. Academic honors Grade 6 - Delaney Gooden*. Grade 7 - Liam Curley, Jack Luppino. Grade 8 - Mackinnon Brennan, Kathryn Plourde, Kamille Howe. High effort honors Grade 6 - Jack Carter. Grade 7 - Liam Curley, Jack Luppino, Julia Luppino, Keegan McMahon, Allie Tessman*. Grade 8 - Natalie Brennan, Jasmine DiGenti, Abigail Harris, Morgan Pickett*, Kathryn See Schools / Page A10
Reading a very special event that we look forward to every year,” said Danielle Salina, library media specialist at Griswold Elementary School. “Not only does Rep. Aresimowicz entertain the children and leave them laughing, but he’s also mastered the artful retelling of Dr. Seuss.”
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Plourde, Jenna Hains, Kamille Howe. Effort honors Grade 6 - Delaney Gooden*. Grade 7 - Josh Cronkhite, Khalil Gooden*. Grade 8 - Mackinnon Brennon, Brandon Drummond, Alexander LeConche. * Berlin residents.
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.
Clothing Drive - Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the B entrance of Berlin High School. Contact Lisa Beckman at 860-828-0219. Shop at Good Cause Gifts - Wednesday, April 20, 3 to 7 p.m. A portion of purchases will be donated to the BHS Class of 2016. Good Cause Gifts is located at 384 Main St. Donation - The 2016 BHS All Night Graduation Party is funded entirely from donations. All graduating families are asked to contribute $50 toward the celebration. Contact Christina Lapierre at 860-829-6322.
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contagious. Laurie Gjerpen, the principal of Griswold school, said, “We are so proud of how the school and community pulled together to support learning at Griswold. MRsSalina continues to advocate for our school and we are so appreciative of her efforts. She has already reached out to staff to get feedback on what new books they would like to see in the library!”
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Musicians Gold Medal Fiddle Competition held in Cork, Ireland in 2011. Since 2010, he has taught fiddle and tin whistle for the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann in Boston. Much to Gagliardi’s delight and dismay, Aromin is working on incorporating English concertina into his repertoire of instruments. Gagliardi said he discovered folk music in high school by way of a cassette tape of the Connecticut- based band, The Morgans. “I didn’t really listen to much music before that, maybe Weird Al here and there,” said Gagliardi with a laugh. “But for some reason I fell in love with nautical music.” Nautical music, just like songs of the American Civil War, have a strong Irish influence, said Gagliardi, whose mother’s mother was an O’Brien from County Clare. After listening to The Morgans, he said, he marched out and bought a concer-
tina. Although he never received formal lessons, his music-making was nurtured and encouraged at sessions by local traditional musicians including Joe Gerhard, John Tabb, Jeanne Freeman, Jon Warner and many others from the time he first started going to sessions. He is now a regular session guest host at McKinnon’s in Hartford, The Playwright in Hamden and up until its untimely end, Anna Liffey’s in New Haven. Gagliardi has been in a number of folk music bands (Full Gael with Will O! ’Hare and Gary Palmer, and Shinbone Alley with Tyler Bussey and Chris Biase) and played throughout the Northeast at festivals, house concerts, coffeehouses, farmers markets and other venues small and large. He has had the pleasure of joining Robbie O’Connell, Dan Milner and Jeanne Freeman at the 32nd and 34th annual Mystic Sea Music Festivals. On a number of occasions, he’s joined Don Sineti and other members of The Morgans on stage which
he said, “has been a satisfying full-circle sort of experience.” He’s also played a few gigs with Jeff Davis who has become a close friend and musical mentor. Davis, one of the country’s most respected collectors and interpreters of traditional music, has traveled far to visit source singers — farmers and miners who remember the old songs and tunes — and to libraries and archives, always looking for the best of the music that was once common in the towns and villages of the region. Gagliardi placed first in the 2014 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh Se-
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Obituaries Ronald Anthony Nickolas BERLIN — Ronald Anthony Nickolas, 77, of Berlin died Monday, March 7, 2016, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, with his family at his side. Born in New Britain, son of the late Nicholas and the late Lucy (Pignatella) Nickolas, he gradu-
ated from New Britain High School, was employed at Emhart until his retirement, and was a member of St. Paul’s Church and The New Britain Gas House Gang. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Eleanore Nickolas, of Southington; a sister and Alling
Karl Brownstein KENSINGTON — With profound sadness, the family of Karl Brownstein, of Kensington, announces his passing on Sunday, March 6, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in New Britain, son of the late Anthony and the late Anella Brownstein, he graduated from New Britain High School, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and graduated from the Diving and Salvage School in Bayonne, N.J. His training was depicted in the movie “Men of Honor”, and Karl, always a man of few words, only comment after watching it was “the ship wasn’t that big.” Upon his discharge, he apprenticed as a tool and die maker. He married the love of his life, Joyce Johnson, on Sept. 3, 1955, and in 1962 they moved to Kensington where they raised three children, instilling in them the values of hard work, honesty, and decency, and where he was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church for over 50 years. He worked as a tool and die maker at General Electric for almost 30 years, retiring shortly after his wife’s death. Karl had the uncanny ability to fix or improve on anything mechanical, and would always come to the aid of his family and friends. Attending countless dance performances, swim meets, and ball games, he enjoyed playing cards and domi-
noes with his family, and was an avid New England Patriots and UConn basketball fan. Karl leaves his children and their spouses, Linda and Dean Martin, of Kensington, Bill Brownstein and Debbie Lotstein, of East Hartland, and Debra and Paul Karambay, of Berlin; his grandsons, Bryce Martin, Darrin Misteri, and William Brownstein Jr.; his step-grandchildren, Jamie Karambay, and Katie Goff and her family; his sisterin-law, Constance Brownstein; his life-long friends, Chickie and Donald Saraceno, and Bobby and Flora Bell; and several nieces and a nephew. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, he was predeceased
by his brothers, Ray, A.J., and Anthony. His family wishes to express their gratitude to Bristol Hospital’s staff on F South for their care and compassion during Dad’s final days. Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Berlin, with a funeral liturgy at St. Paul’s Church. He was laid to rest with full military honors beside his wife in Maple Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com
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ley Dornfried; father, John Lewis Dornfried; second Mother, Norma Coste Dornfried; and brother, Donald Coste. And lastly a special thank you from my family to Elaine Shapiro and her husband, Mike, for without them my time with my bride during this battle would have been impossible. To Sue Cunningham, your friendship lit her world up daily. Lastly, Savannah she went peacefully knowing her baby boy was going to be happy forever, you soothed her heart daily and you are her family. And there is a wonderful place that if not for existing I would have never been available for Gail….one day at a time. The family wishes to sincerely thank the Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Wylie Hosmer, and Special thanks to all nurses and caregivers who provided the care that gave her dignity. To all who donate blood and platelets, you are gifts from heaven. Funeral service were held Saturday, March 12, from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 98 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Gail’s Angels at https:// www.gofundme.com/n6fmst7t. To leave a condolence in memory of Gail please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.
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NEW BRITAIN — Abigail Joan Dornfried Waida, lovingly known as Gail, 55, of New Britain, passed away into well deserved peace at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, on Friday, March 4, 2016, of MDS. Gail was born in New Britain, on Oct. 14, 1960. Gail graduated from Newington High School and continued on to business school and worked as a full charge bookkeeper. Gail is survived by her loving children, Cassandra Joan Waida, Danielle Joy Bielomyza and her adoring husband, Matthew Bielomyza, and Joseph John Waida; her grandchildren, Chloe, Jason, Alexis, Madison and Haley. Gail is also survived by her brother, Kent and sister-in-law, Sue Dornfried, brother, Mark Dornfried and sister-in-law, Herica; her new niece Tiffany, her nephew, Bryan Dornfried, and niece Amy Robinson and her Husband, Kevin. Gail is also survived by her brother, Steve Coste and his wife, Pam; sister, Susan Coste Lombardo, sister, Marilyn Coste-Haney and brother-in-law, Dave Haney; loving neice, Jessica Haney; nephew, Zack Haney; niece, Marie Coste, Shawna Glanovsky Coste and Bob Coste, Jeannie, Mike and Sam Gagnon. Gail is preceded in death by her mother, Joan Smed-
was followed in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dialysis Unit, Hospital of Centrel Connecticut, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting his family.
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brother-in-law, Joyce and Walter Smoluk, of Berlin; one niece; two nephews; and four great-nieces and great-nephews whom he loved dearly. A funeral liturgy took place Saturday, March 12, at St. Paul’s Church, 467 St., in Kensington. Burial
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Opinion A warm winter While not known for being terribly accurate, in this case, the Farmer’s Almanac was not even close. The annual North American periodical predicted this winter would be just as brutal for our region as the previous one, dubbing it a “winter deja vu,” and predicting “snow, snow and more snow.” Of course, that wasn’t the case. In fact, when the meteorological winter wrapped up on the last day of February, the winter of 2015-16 was tied with the winter of 200102 as Connecticut’s warmest on record. Those winters, the average temperature for the months of December, January and February was 35.2 degrees. We certainly hear a lot of “warmest ever,” “coldest ever,” “most devastating
storm ever” talk these days, and scientists have no problem pointing out the culprit — climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the major scientific agencies of the United States — including NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — agree that climate change is occurring and that humans are contributing to it. In 2010, the National Research Council concluded that “Climate change is occurring, is very likely caused by human activities, and poses significant risks for a broad range of human and natural systems.” For a certain segment of society, however, such a dire prediction is not at all troubling. Some actually believe climate change is a hoax per-
petrated on the public by leftist scientists and politicians seeking to undermine business. Folks of this mindset are free to believe as they wish, and likely will never change their view, but facts are facts. Consider this — NASA reports: “All three major global surface temperature reconstructions show that Earth has warmed since 1880. Most of this warming has occurred since the 1970s, with the 20 warmest years having occurred since 1981 and with all 10 of the warmest years occurring in the past 12 years. Even though the 2000s witnessed a solar output decline resulting in an unusually deep solar minimum in 20072009, surface temperatures continue to increase.” Scientists tell us the
In near record heat, a young baseball fan takes a drink of water during the fourth inning of a Cactus League baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians in Goodyear, Arizona on March 2. | AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin
oceans absorb much of this heat, which leads to more severe weather events, and ice melt; raising the global sea level. And that, of course, could have catastrophic implications. Again, this winter tied as
the warmest on record in our state. We won’t be one bit surprised if a new record is set in 2017. Would anyone? Published originally in the Meriden Record-Journal
Letters to the Editor A true politician To the editor: I agree with liberal House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz that Berlin and Southington deserve an honest debate of the issues. However in his “Commentary” in the March 3 issue of The Berlin Citizen, Joe’s opening sentence was: “While the 2016 campaign season has clearly started, I was hoping that it would never turn this negative, let alone so soon.” Negative? Since when is questioning an elected official’s voting record negative? He also announces: “I will not respond again to negative, half-true letters to the editor in this, or any, paper, blog, or social media post. Berlin deserves better than that type of political debate.”
Half-truth letters to the editor!? Really?! Joe, it’s your voting record. Does that sound like Joe wants to encourage an honest debate of the issues? It doesn’t seem so. The Majority Leader’s limited explanations to half of our concerns were written like a true politician. Everything sounded wonderful. Except, if you dig deep you’ll find purposeful exclusions. The most glaring was Joe’s avoiding to tell you why he voted for the criminal early release program (HB7104) in which 30,000 criminals have been released back on the streets with a re-offending rate between 65 and 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 “yes” vote make you and your children safer? His response for voting yes to both of the largest tax increases in Connecticut’s history, Majority Leader Joe declares: “Yes, I have. But, I have also insisted that every program, every agency, every lineitem funded by taxpayers be justified and held accountable.” Well folks, with a $911 million deficit, it’s undeniable that Joe isn’t being “accountable.” Scott Veley CTGOP #6
False rumors To the editor: Small business owners are aware of the many challenges one has to overcome to succeed in today’s com-
Letters Policy Email letters to news@theberlincitizen. com; mail to 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 or fax to 203-639-0210. The Citizen will print only one letter per person each month. Letters should be approximately 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters. Letters should be on topics of general interest to the community. We do
not list names of people, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday.
petitive environment. Now, add to that, persisting false rumors, and the challenge becomes even more difficult. That has been the case for Fred’s Deli for the past year since it, tragically, lost its manager, Billy Greene, last March 21. We at Fred’s Deli feel that the only way to stop these rumors is to hear the truth directly from us. We would like to assure our loyal customers that Fred’s Deli is not going out of business, nor is it moving to a new location in or out of Berlin. And, finally, we’re definitely not associated with any business in East Berlin. Hopefully, this will put all rumors to rest. We wish our competition the best. John Luca Fred’s Deli
Government Meetings Monday, March 21 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 24 Public Building Commission, education meeting room, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, March 28 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.
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LENTEN SUPPER Kensington Congregational Church and its sister congregation Spottswood AME Zion of New Britain came together recently for a Lenten potluck supper.
Religion berlain Highway, schedules don St. The group, for all who Sunday worship service at Healing Prayer Service on the care for children, infants to 10:15 a.m. third Tuesday of each month preschoolers, meets on a Holy week services at 6:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 20 drop-in basis. The service is one hour of 10:15 a.m. peace and healing through Kensington United Maundy Thursday, March spiritual music by local sing- Methodist Church 24, 7 p.m. ers and musicians. Good Friday, March 25, 7 Kensington United Meth- p.m. Kensington odist Church, 103 Hotchkiss Easter Sunday, March 27, St., has scheduled the fol10:15 a.m. Congregational lowing Holy Week Worship Call 860-828-5079 or visit 10 am. Sunday services Services: princeofpeacelutheran06037. Sunday, March 20 - Palm Maundy Thursday, March Sunday service at 10 a.m. 24 - Simple meal and foot Sacred Heart Church Thursday, March 24 - washing ritual, 6:30 p.m. Services are scheduled for Meal in the Upper Room, Good Friday, March 25 - Si6:30 p.m., in the parish hall. lent meditation and prayer, 7 Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 Short worship service fol- p.m. lowed by meal, communion Easter Sunday Worship p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East and Service of Tenebrae. Service - March 27, 9:30 a.m. Berlin, 860-828-0154. The meal is eaten in silence Saint Gabriel’s and candlelight. All are wel- Prince of Peace come. Sign up by March 21 at Church Episcopal Church 860-828-4511. The Prince of Peace LuSaint Gabriel’s Episcopal Sunday, March 27 - Easter Sunday. Sunrise service at theran Church, 1103 Cham- Church, 68 Main St., East Ber6:30 a.m. at 282 Southington Road, followed by breakfast in the KCC parish hall. Easter service in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. Bible study is scheduled for Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. The KCC Bereavement Suppor t 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 ShelYOU CAN BE From Page B16
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Due to a burst pipe, the children’s section at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library suffered water damage last month and continues to be under repair. Beacon Pharmacy pharmacists Ryan Proffitt, left, and Todd DeGroff, right, visited recently to contribute to recovery efforts. Both Berlin residents, they are pictured with Helen Malinka, library director, and Jennifer Needham, head of children’s and teen services. Donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/bpchildren.
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Author to present hidden war history at Berlin library By Ashley Kus
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Nearly forgotten, and buried in memorials around Connecticut, are the lives of over 50,000 Connecticut soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Local author John Banks will bring their stories to the surface when he presents his book “Hidden History of Connecticut Union Soldiers” at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m. “I don’t go into battle strategies, but, instead, I go into
the tales of the soldiers who went through those battles,” Banks said. The book is his second story collection about the Civil War. His first book, “Connecticut Yankees at Antietam,” was inspired by his blog, which touched on the different soldiers and their roles in the war. “I would go past a Civil War memorial every day and think; who are these people?” the author said. Since moving to the state from Texas 10 years ago, Banks has been interested in
the history of Connecticut. After creating his Civil War blog, a publisher contacted him with a proposal to write a book that went further into the soldiers’ stories. For a full year, Banks researched within the Connecticut Historical Society, the Connecticut State Library, and even through the national archives in Washington. “If I don’t tell these stories they may be forgotten,” he said. Adult Reference Librarian Carrie Tyszka says the library has had Civil War au-
thors come to speak in the past. However, she is excited to have a local author come in and, specifically, talk about Civil War soldiers from the state. “I thought his talk would be of particular interest to local history buffs,” she said. Currently an editor at ESPN, and a longtime journalist, Banks used his journalism style to search for the best angle to tell soldiers’ stories. “I tried to hook the reader quickly,” he noted. In the book, Banks reveals how 40 sets of brothers from the state perished in battle.
“Imagine having one son from a family dying in the war. But this was two sons,” he said. “It was the ultimate sacrifice.” Banks has put on nearly 25 presentations across the state, and said he treats the discussions like a show-andtell. “I’ll bring things with me to pass around and get people engaged,” he explained. Banks is part of the library’s ongoing author series. Next month the featured author will be Ann Nyberg. For more information and to register visit www.berlinpeck. org/
Parks and Recreation The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its annual Easter Candy Hunt for Saturday, March 19 at Sage Park Auxiliary Field. (Inclement weather or wet field moves event to McGee Middle School gym.) The event is open to Berlin youth, age 2 to 10 years old.
The hunt for ages 2 through 5 is scheduled for 1 p.m. Ages 6 through 10 is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Parents may accompany children ages 2 to 3 years old. Everyone must bring their own basket. Call the information line at 860-828-7100 for the latest status regarding the Easter Candy Hunt.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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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.
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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.
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!
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CONNECTICUT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CYCLONE HOME SYSTEMS, INC. Pursuant to Section 33-887 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, notice is hereby given that CYCLONE HOME SYSTEMS, INC., a Connecticut corporation with offices in Berlin, Connecticut, was dissolved on March 1, 2016 by resolution of its Directors and Shareholders. A Certificate of Dissolution has been filed with the Secretary of State, as required by law. All creditors of said Corporation, if any, are hereby warned to present their claims to C Y CLONE HOME SYSTEMS, INC., c/o Jaconetta Burnham & Wimer, LLC, 2650 Main Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, on or before March 17, 2019, or thereafter be barred as by statute provided. CYCLONE HOME SYSTEMS, INC. By: David P. Wimer, Esq. Jaconetta Burnham & Wimer, LLC Its Attorneys 39025
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CASH PAID - For any 21ft Steiger Craft with Toyota any condition, 2013 ETEC 150HP running or not, crashed w/trailer. All the goodokay. Will consider ies to fish. $10,500. other makes and mod203-269-1830 els. (203) 600-4431.
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2006 CADILLAC CTS 4DR WHITE $ 10,400
CHILD CARE Cheshire & Meriden Stork Clubs are hiring fun, energetic, enthusiastic teachers! Call Cheshire (203)2721637 or Meriden (203)235-8461. EOE.
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’86 EL CAMINO V8, Auto trans, good frame, $2500. Call (203) 265-5396
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
Help Wanted Roofer Commercial, experience in EPDM, hot, shingle or slate. New England Masonry & Roofing, 146 Sheridan Dr., Naugatuck 203-7292266 AA/EOE
Commercial roofing, Ornamental/architectur 2 SOLID BRASS LAMPS $50 each. Call Karen al, must have experi860-302-2431 ence & ability to climb, top pay/benefits, New ANTIQUE BIG THREE England Masonry & WHEEL BICYCLE, Roofing, 146 Sheridan good condit. $100.00 Dr., Naugatuck 203-440-1553 203-729-2266 AA/EOE
The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!
Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver Service calls available. (203) 284-8986
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Deluxe Wooden Playscape Great Condition: Includes 2 slides (1 SpiPUMP JACKS - 4 ral & 1 Wave); 2 Rock w/brackets, good cond., Climbing Walls; 2 Obasking 80.00 servation Skyboxes (860) 828-0631 with Canopies; 3 Sling Swings, Standing Furniture Swing, Buoy Ball & Appliances Swing, Glider and 2 Monkey Bars. This Playscape is actually 2 playscapes combined and turned into 1 large and fun playscape. Asking: $1,200 Call: Sean Rigsby 860-874-7806 or Email: srigsby@ rigsbysearch.com
Construction Equipment & Tools
32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layaway avail. New merchandise daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Like us on facebook
LIVING ROOM CHAIR, large, excellent cond. $30. TV, color, good cond, $20 (203)440-1429 TRAY TABLES (2), wooden, NEW, call (860) 505-0495
Nova 16"x22" Wood Lathe w/swivel head; Ricon 14" Band Saw; Jet 8" Joiner Planer; DeWalt Scroll Saw; Ryobi Table Saw; Belt Sander;Foredom Power Carving Set; Much, much more. Prefer to sell as total package. Call 860-919-7171 Tools: for sale welders, torches, power washer, fire extinguishers and much, much more. 860-982-7265.
Music Instruments & Instruction
Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages +levels,piano beginnerinterm. (203) 630-9295.
Livestock
Sporting Goods & Health
HORSE CARE - Some AM/PM hours in exchange for riding, etc. Exp. preferred, but will train. 203-213-8833
COLEMAN CANOE 15 ft, 580 lb. capacity, good condition (860) 828-0631. Asking $210.
WATER TANK Rubbermaid, 70 gal. $45. Call (860) 349-8739
Miscellaneous For Sale STORAGE SHED $20.00 Please call 203-265-4845
Commercial and Industrial
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608
Sheet Metal Mechanic
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Pets For Sale
Wanted to Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûû CA$H ûûû 203-494-1695 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps
Bulldog Puppies , Yorkies, Poodle Mix, 350+ Shih Tzu Mix 550, 860-828-7442
Commercial/Industrial Space Available 3000 s/f with 20’ ceilings, two separate offices, loading dock, and lots of light. Asking $1650 per month. Additional 3000 s/f and billboard also available. Located Right off Broad Street next to Highway 691. Call 917-566-6672 for more info.
Pets For Adoption GOLDEN LAB - 10 yrs. old, trained and spayed. Free to good home. Call Steve (203) 213-7755
ALWAYS BUYING Antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate sales services. Call or stop-by, Frank’s, 18 So. Orchards St., Commercial Space Wallingford, CT, open Available 10-4, Mon. thru Sat. Apartments For Rent 1400 s/f storefront per(203) 631-6697. fect for office / gallery /chiropractor. Located BERLIN WATERFRONT, ALWAYS BUYING in an historical building Duplex, 2 BR, 2 BA, in Meriden, billboard garage, newer home, CASH PAID advertising available. quiet neighborhood. Right off Broad Street, Beautiful yard, fishing, Vintage Electronics, Munext to Highway 691. boating, skating. No sical Instruments, Asking price $1400 per pets. 1500/mo. Call Amps, Ham Equipmonth. Call 917-566(860)818-8630 ment, HiFi, Radios, 6672 for more info. CB, Guitars, Audio MERIDEN - 1 BR, 2nd fl. Equipment, Antiques. w/new appli., flooring, Condos For Rent 860-707-9350 paint, $700mo + util., + 2 mo sec., no pets ANTIQUES - Always credit ck, 860-6631229 BERLIN - CONDO buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, SOUTHINGTON – 2 fl, 2 Nice! Updated 2200Sqft, 3BR, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car watches, musical infam, move in condit, 2 gar, Lots of storage, struments, signs, arBR, C/A, appli, W/D Great location, lake. cade games, cameras, hkups, no smkg/pets, 2100/mo (860) 819-5426 pre 1970 sports memoff rd prkg, quiet dead orabilia, plus more. end st, QUIET RELIAMobile Homes One item or entire esBLE tenant $950.00 For Sale tate contents. Call mo, avail 3/1, util not 860-718-5132. inc. 860-621-2661 MERIDEN/ WLFD PRE-OWNED , Lg 2 BR SOUTHINGTON - Lg HOME, EXC. COND. 1,250 sq.ft. 5 rm, 1 BR, IN QUIET UPSCALE 1st fl., AC, KIT appls., PARK, FIN. AVAIL WD, utils. not incl’d., $29,900. CALL DEE’S ANTIQUES cellar, near Hosp. Cen203- 799- 7731 tral CT, dbl sec. req’d. Buying Collectibles, Call (860) 621-2693. Jewelry & Silver. SPLIT LEVEL TOWNChina, Glass, Military, HOUSE, Wallingford, Musical. Anything 2BR, 1BA, onsite old & unusual. Single pkng, W/D hook/up, item to an estate. no util, water incl. Near 203-235-8431. schools, $1100/mo, pets allowed! EBAY Consignment (203) 841-9656 Business in Berlin. We sell your items online. WALLINGFORD - 2BR, www.aitct.com 1st fl., great neighbor860-828-4400 hood, HWFLR, $995 + 1 mo. sec. w/s inc. NO WANTED - Antique & PETS NO SMOKING. military guns, knives, (203)269-1426 What are you waiting old gun sights, ammufor? Contact us today nition & related items. WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, Interested in entire col2nd fl., off st prkg, WD and start turning the lections. Federal colhkp, $950. Open Imstuff you don’t lector’s license. Gun mediately. Call Brian, want into something smithing appraising, (203) 376-7983. Richard Pleines, (860) you do want! CASH! WLFD – 3 BR, HWF, 663-2214. W/D hookups, no pets, (203) 238-1953 Wood / Fuel no smoking, off street parking, $1,495.(203) & Heating Equip 907-5824. Rooms For Rent
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YALESVILLE - 1st fl. apt., completely new, off st prkg, $700 mo. plus sec & refs. No pets. Call M thru F, 8-4, (203) 284-9100.
Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. New Management. 203-239-5333
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Gutters
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Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.
GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons HANDYMAN DOCTOR Odd Jobs, remodeling, 40 yrs exp., electrical, plumbing. 203-4277828, Lic# 640689.
Home Improvement
Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
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JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YardClean-ups*
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Kitchen & Baths Kitchen renov: very affordable premium cabinets with soft close wood drawers & doors, very strong plywood box construction, granite counters, Free est. Call Mike 860794-7127. Lic 037346.
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Joe’s Lawn Care accepting new residential/com. accounts for lawn cutting, spring clean up, mulching, irrigation, landscape design and other lawn concerns. Free estimates. Fully ins./lic. CT#0642326 203-631-7444. Servicing Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire, and Durham areas
Comm. & Res. Spring Cleanups, lawn mowing, dethatching, aerating, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & much more. Free Est. 203-687-0936. EAGLE STUMP GRINDING LLC Removal of unwanted stumps, self propelled machine available. Call Mark (203)704-0821
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George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 25% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
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Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer. AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE - serving Plainville & bordering towns. No job too small. Call Andy (860) 628-1332
Plumbing
JT’s Landscaping, LLC Top quality work. Lic.# 616311 Fully licensed & insured 203-213-6528 SPRING CLEANUP starts now! Norm the Gardener (203) 265-1460
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Roofing
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937
Siding
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
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A&A MASONRY Roofing. Siding. 20 yrs exp. Specializing Windows. More. Free in sidewalks, stairs, You’ll like Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Gary Wodatch Landpatios, stonewalls, the low cost Member BBB. scaping. Hedge/tree chimneys, fireplaces & trimming. Trim overmuch more! Call Any- Harmony.(860) 645-8899 of a grown properties. Calls time 860-462-6006! returned. #620397 Marketplace ad. Free Est! #HIC0616290 860-558-5430 ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Tree Services Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Siding.Roofing.Windows Stone, Chimneys. Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ #580443. 203-232Gary Wodatch LLC CT Reg#516790. 0257 or 203-596-0652 203-237-0350 Fiderio & TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. Sons www. fiderio.com CT#620397 PAUL’S MASONRY Quick courteous service. Stonewalls, arches, Office 203-235-7723 chimneys, sidewalks, Cell 860-558-5430 fireplaces. Free est. New & Repairs. 203-706-9281 TOTAL TREE V. Nanfito Roofing & SERVICE Siding Inc Windows, Spring cleanup, lawn W. BOOBER MASONRY tree removal, stump mowing, trimming, Decks, Remodeling 25 Years Experience grinding, firewood, mulch, top soil, patio, All Types of Masonry Gutters landscaping. Call walkway. Com/res CT Reg#570192 CT #626708 Mike (860)538-0980 860-796-8168 (203) 639-1634 203 235-4139
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Golf From Page A27
ing on the boys team, as BHS did not yet offer girls golf, Keith Hartan, Jay Yuskis, Damian Gallo, Robert Ruta and Brent Ireland. The 1989 team finished with a record of 31-4-1, captured the NWC championship and was led by team captain Jon Veneziano. Other
team members were Keith Hartan, Chris Powers, Eric Seaburg, Damian Gallo, Roberta Ruta, Jay Yuskis and John Lineen. The 1990 team rolled up a record of 28-4-1, captured the NWC championship for the fourth year in a row and was led by team captain Keith Hartan. Other team members were Mark Chant, John
Lineen, Gary MacDonald, Eric Seaburg, Levin Motyka and Kyle Gallo. The head coach was Don Bates, assisted by Jim Bryers, both Berlin Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. On those four teams, there are two other Hall of Fame inductees, Kyle Gallo, inducted in 2012, and Jon Veneziano, inducted in 2013.
tary School, until his passing in 1995. Upon his passing, Mayor Robert Peters led the dedication ceremony of the naming of Suranna Drive that leads to Sage Park. A plaque was placed behind the bleachers where he always parked, which reads “Joseph R. Suranna Mentor Voice Friend in Service 1962-1995.” The new media center at McGee Middle School is named in his honor. Throughout his life he was dedicated to the Town of Berlin and its citizens. He was
a member of St. Paul Church, Knights of Columbus and the IPIC. He served on the Democratic Town Committee, was a member of the inland wetlands commission, and was chairman of the zoning board. Joe played golf in the K of C league, bocce at the Italian Club and loved his 196567 Mustangs, of which he owned three. He and his wife Ann have three daughters; Beth, Megan and Sara, and five grandchildren, Mallory, J.D., Erin, Michael and Jeffrey.
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His enthusiastic yet classy review of the action was fair and balanced. He was keenly aware that these were student-athletes competing and he treated the fans, athletes, coaches and officials with respect. A sunny afternoon, the BHS band, cheerleaders, and Joe’s voice were a special combination that made each game an experience to be treasured. In 1994, Joe went back to teaching, at Hubbard Elemen-
Cooper — Krzeszowiec Roy Cooper, Jr. and Holly Rosch, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Cooper, to David Krzeszowiec, son of Ryszard and Bernadeta Krzeszowiec. An October 2016 wedding is planned.
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