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Budget referendum draws mixed reactions By Ashley Kus
The question on the ballot was “Shall the Budget recommended by the Town Council The 2016-2017 fiscal year for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year budget passed after votes be adopted?” referring to the were cast in the town’s April $83.2 million adopted bud26 referendum. About 56 per- get and proposed 30.81 mill cent of residents voted “yes.” rate which will equal about The Berlin Citizen
an $80 increase in taxes for a $250,000 home. “People have spoken and I’m glad to see it pass,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said. Not all residents were happy with the budget, however. Some cited the ongoing
Berlin High School project as a concern. Others were disappointed that there had been a budget increase. “I think if they cut more out it would be nice. I mean, things are tough for everybody, so any little increase
Distracted drivers pay the price By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
The southbound lane of the Berlin Turnpike was heavy with traffic Wednesday afternoon, April 27, as drivers got a wake-up call from the Berlin Police Department. Officer Kathy Griffin and Lt. Chris Ciuci, both “spotters,” observed drivers on their phones and called in violations to the officers further down the road. Within 10 minutes they saw nearly 15 drivers breaking the law. “This gets the message out there,” said Lt. Jim Gosselin. Since the distracted driving crack-down, funded by a state Berlin PD caught more than 400 people on the turnpike using their phones in April during a distracted driving crack-down. See Drivers / Page A6
hurts,” Berlin resident Joe Bennardo said. He said he has lived in town for 40 years and has seen the town improve, but also noticed a lack of businesses. See Referendum / Page A4
Conference sustains legacy of Ryan Lee Leadership event started in memory of Berlin High School alumnus By Ken Lipshez
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CHESHIRE — Three hundred students deemed as exceptional leaders by teachers and administrators in their respective high school communities were given the opportunity to enhance their skills and pass them forward Thursday, April 28 at the fifth annual Student Athlete Leadership Conference at Cheshire High School. Students attended from nine central Connecticut schools: Cheshire, Platt, Maloney, Southington, Berlin, New Britain, Hartford Public, Crosby-Waterbury and Medical Prep and Teachers Preparation Academy of New Britain. The event was sponsored by the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation, formed six years ago by Ryan’s father and Cheshire High two-sport
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coach Dan Lee with the assistance of a proactive board of directors. The Foundation, according to its website, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “honor the enduring spirit of a special young man by actively seeking out opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others.” Ryan T. Lee died on April 26, 2011, one day after being struck by a motor vehicle on the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University. He was attending LIU on a golf scholarship after graduating from Berlin High in 2009. He also captained the Redcoats’ varsity basketball team. Last Thursday, after breakfast, the students participated in leadership building activities organized by Jim O’Rourke, executive director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA.
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They attended a panel discussion featuring UConn’s former All-American point guard and ex-University of Hartford women’s coach Jen Rizzotti and Yale football coach Tony Reno. It was moderated by NBC Connecticut sports director Kevin Nathan, “We’ve been really fortunate to get a real good selection of leaders to come meet with our students the last couple of years,” Dan Lee said. “I’m always amazed when I make the phone calls how many people say yes. [Rizzotti, Reno and Nathan], if I said their lives were busy would be an understatement. It’s not like they have a whole bunch of time on their hands, but they make time for things that matter. We really appreciate that they felt that this mattered.” The students broke into small groups for lunch, which featured a community leader at every table. Numerous coaches were among them, including Cheshire graduate
Brooke Jackson, right, gets a charades word from Waterbury’s YMCA’s Chelsea Ambruzaitis for a group exercise during the conference. and now Southington athletic director Greg Ferry. Among the words that kept coming up as Rizzotti, Reno and Nathan helped define the principles of leadership was selflessness. “Personalities are different, so every person in this room has a different mindset on leadership,” Reno said. “It’s what makes the world so great and what makes us great as individuals. The first thing is to be invested into the group, the organization and the leadership of the team. If you’re invested, it means you’re willing to put yourself last. It means you’re always willing to look at the organization first and do what’s best See Event / Page A3
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Event the beginning of the Foundation’s calendar year, which includes its primary fundraiser, the Ryan T. Lee Golf Classic, slated for August 12 at Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin. A food drive will be held in July. A New Britain back-toschool event providing supplies for those in financial need is scheduled for August. Last September, the Foundation added the Ryan T.
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then have a chance at a zero budget increase. “There wasn’t much left to cut this time,” he said. The council was to meet May 3, one day before state legislature closed its session. The final town budget is due May 10.
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He noted that a zero increase would have been welcomed. Laura Niemczycki, a resident of Berlin for three years, was also not in agreement with the budget increase. “I am concerned about the high school budget, because in the November election I talked to some of the Town Council candidates and they stated that ‘we are on budget, no problem,’” she said. “We’re only on budget because they got money from the state. But did we get any extra value for that money or is it going to cover over-runs and costs?” Niemczycki wasn’t the only one wondering about the state’s role in the local budget. Kaczynski cautioned that with Connecticut’s ongoing financial crisis that this may not be the end of budget talks. “Hopefully it’s not bittersweet, and we will see what happens, but somehow I don’t think this is the final budget,” the mayor stated. Though nothing is final-
ized, Gov. Dannel Malloy proposed, at the beginning of April, cutting the Education Cost Sharing grant in Berlin by approximately $320,000. He also made further recommendations to cut the revenue sharing fund by nearly $1 million. “My fear is for the next couple years based on the state,” Kaczynski said, Opinions on Berlin’s budget were not all negative as one resident told this reporter she was pleased with the current number. “I was glad that they went back and brought it down,” said Pamela DiMatteo, “because everybody is sacrificing and it’s a quality of life issue.” DiMatteo, like many residents at the polls who expressed worry over the high school project, said that those school renovations needed to finish up soon. Kaczynski stated that the budget process for the next fiscal year will start earlier, and once the high school is complete, the council might
Berlin residents had mixed reactions to the budget, but it passed April 26 with well over half the vote.
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both cellphone and texting violations came from first time offenders. For second offenders, there were 21 for cell phone talking and ten for texting. Third offenders were in the single digits. The price for being pulled over for the violations is steep. Drivers who are first offenders have to pay $150, second offenders pay $300, and third offenders hand over $500. However, even with the hefty costs, Gosselin has seen second and third offenders pulled over only a few weeks prior for the same violation. “The problem is getting worse and worse,” he said.
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Monday, May 9 Baseball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Berlin, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Platt at Columbus Park, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Platt at BHS, 3:45 p.m. See Calendar / Page A9
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Softball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Elm Ridge Park, 6:30 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Northwest at St. Thomas Seminary, 3:45 p.m.
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Boys golf - BHS at Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Avon at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. East Catholic, Manchester at Minnechaug, 3 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Rockville at Rockville, 4 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Rockville at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Scraptivity - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled Angel Card Readings for Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and to register, call 860-828-1311. Baseball - BHS vs. Maloney at Maloney, 3:45 p.m. Boys golf - BHS at Maloney at Hunter Golf Course, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. New Britain at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Newington at Newington, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Newington at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Maloney at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Boys tennis - BHS vs. New Britain at Berlin, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. New Britain at New Britain, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Coginchaug at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Scraptivity - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an adult spa party for Saturday, May 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lip scrubs, body butter and bath. A fee is charged. For more information and to register, call 860-828-1311.
Thursday, May 12 Scraptivity - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled after school craft program for Thursday, May 12, 4 to 5 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and to register, call 860-828-1311.
Bojanowski Manor, 50 Pulaski St, New Britain. Notify Kathie Yuskis or Patricia Coyle if you are unable to attend. Baseball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Sage Park, 7 p.m.
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Boys golf - BHS vs. Farmington, Glastonbury, Notre Dame-West Haven at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Manchester at Manchester, 3 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Bristol Co-op at Bristol Eastern HS, 4 p.m.
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Pet retailer to move into Berlin Turnpike space By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
PetSmart will be moving into vacant space in Brickyard Plaza on the Berlin Turnpike, according to Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge. “There are a lot of people in town who own pets and this fits in nicely,” Edge said. The space was formerly a discount clothing store next to Michaels art supplies, but has been empty for more than a year. The plaza, at 259 Berlin Turnpike, also includes a Kohl’s and Home Depot. PetSmart is slated to open
in the fall adding to its more than 1,400 locations in North America. The retailer will offer pet services in addition to supplies and will occasionally host pet adoption days on site. “We are thrilled that PetSmart will be bringing its wide selection of products and services to the residents of Berlin,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said. “I look forward to another great pet food retailer joining our business community.” A.S. Labieniec Feed and Grain Store on Farmington Avenue also offers a selection of pet supplies.
Casner memorial set for May 18 The Berlin Police Department Honor Guard plan to lay a wreath on the grave of Officer Jeffery Casner to commemorate the 31st anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Officer Casner was struck and killed by a drunk driver who went off the roadway on the Berlin Turnpike on Feb. 2, 1985. This ceremony is held annually to pay respects, police say, “to our fallen brother and his family.”
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The ceremony will be held graveside at Maple Cemetery, Wednesday, May 18, 9 a.m. Following the ceremony, the recipients of the 2015 “Jeffery Casner Award” for excellence in DUI enforcement, will be presented with the award. This year’s recipient is Officer Thomas Blake, with 11 DUI arrests. This represents 24 percent of the total DUI arrests made by the Berlin Police Department in 2015. The public is welcome.
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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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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.-Sat. 10 - 10, Sun. 11-10
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Library Briefs ton” by Elizabeth Strout; “The East Berlin Library Apartment” by Danielle Steel; The East Berlin Library, 80 “Robert B. Parker’s Slow Main St., is open Mondays Burn” by Ace Atkins; “The and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and Girl from Summer Hill” by Jude Deveraux; “15th Affair” Berlin Congregational 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. by James Patterson; “The New books Summer Before the War” by Spring tag sale - The Ber“Hide Away” by Iris Jo- Helen Simonson. lin Congregational Church hansen; “Fast and Loose” has scheduled its annual by Fern Michaels; “Extreme Spring Tag Sale for SaturPrey” by John Sandford; Berlin-Peck Memorial day, May 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Fool Me Once” by Harlan Library rain or shine. The event inCoban; “The Last Mile” by cludes a bake sale and plant David Baldacci; “The ObSit and Knit - Thursday, and flower booth. Spaces session” by Nora Roberts; May 5, 6 p.m. are available for rent. (Bring “Most Wanted” by Lisa ScotLou Gehrig Story - Thurs- your own table.) Completed toline; “Miller’s Valley” by day, May 5, 6:30 p.m. Pre- applications with payment Anna Quindlen; “Family Jew- sented by storyteller Carol are due by May 16. For more els” by Stuart Woods; “Once Birch. Registration is re- information and application, a Rancher” by Linda Lael quired. For more information, call 860-828-6586. Miller; “Darkness” by Kevin call 860-828-7126. Blessing of the animals Robards; “No Safe Secret” by Movie Matinée - Friday, - The Berlin Congregational Fern Michaels; “NYPD Red May 6, 1 p.m. “The 33.” Church has scheduled its 4” by James Patterson; “Blue” The Riverboat Ramblers - first annual pet show and by Danielle Steel; “Journey to Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. blessing of the animals for Munich” by Jacqueline WinSaturday, June 11, rain or spear; “My Name is Lucy BarSee Library / Page A17 shine. Outdoor spaces are available for rent. The blessing is planned for 9 a.m., pet show follows until 1:30 p.m. Call Tina at 860-261-4321. Worship - Berlin Congreengagements | weddings | anniversaries | births gational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Emilio and C h o i r, b e l l r i n ge r s Karen DiMat- The Berlin Congregatia, and John tional Church invites anyand Judy Mcone interested in joining the Cormack, all choir or bell ringers to call from Kens860-828-6586. i n g to n , a re Sweet Hour of Prayer happy to anThe Berlin Congregational nounce the Church has scheduled open engagement prayer in the sanctuary on of their chilthe fourth Tuesday of each dren, Rachel month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as Ann DiMatlong as you like, and listen tia and Kevin to soft, meditative music and Michael prayer. Written, anonymous McCormack. prayer request may be subRachel and mitted. Call 860-828-6586. Kevin are Tot time - Free Tot Time, both gradu10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play ates of Berlin session, crafts, snack and High School. more. Drop-in. Rachel is a Postponed - The annual graduate of Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., May Breakfast has been postand received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from poned until September. the University of Connecticut. She is a registered nurse employed with Consulting Cardiologists in Bethany Covenant Glastonbury. Kevin received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Connecticut. He Sunday Worship - 8:30 is employed as a marketing coordinator with Thule, and 11 a.m. Life Together Inc. in Seymour. Classes for all ages at 9:45 An October 2016 wedding is planned. a.m. Mother’s Day Tea Party
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Faith Religion Briefs - Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a Mother’s Day Tea Party for Saturday, May 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Feed My Starving Children Central CT mobile packing event. The event includes musical entertainment and a silent auction. For more information and tickets, contact Kristen at 860-798-9825 or email scrapcookie@aol.com. Financial planning seminar - Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a financial planning seminar for Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. Ann Wiesbrock is scheduled to discuss information on saving, investing, planning for the future, the role of trusts in an estate plan, and ways to keep charitable giving in the forefront of our financial thinking. The program is for all ages. For more information, call 860-828-3637.
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Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., has scheduled a Healing Prayer Service on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The service is one hour of peace and healing through spiritual music by local singers and musicians.
Kensington Congregational Church 10 am. Sunday services 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 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.
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are: Greater accountability within the agency and her husband, William CALEA standards give the H. Dornfried Jr., and their Chief Executive Officer a children, Siobhan M Dorn- proven management system fried and Terrence S. Dorn- of written directives, sound fried, of Kensington, his training, clearly defined daughter, Megan A. Szc- lines of authority, and rouzesniak and her husband, tine reports that support deAdam Szczesniak, and their cision-making and resource children, Molly V. Szcze- allocation. sniak, Logan T. Szczesniak Reduced risk and liability and Addison G. Szcze- exposure sniak, of Kensington, his Many agencies report a
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son, George E. Stepeck, of Kensington, and his daughter, Bridget Holt and her husband ,Timothy P. Holt, and their children, Madailein V. Holt, Cailin M. Holt, Aislinn K. Holt and Tegwyn A. Holt, of Livermore Calif.; and his loving French Bulldog, named Freckles. He is survived by his sister, Laura Broughton and her husband, Walter, his sister, Natalie Lundgren; and his brother, Gregory Stepeck and his wife, Karen. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4, from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain, with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul’s Church, Kensington. Burial was followed in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Donations may be made to the Hospital for Special Care Auxiliary , 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053. The Stepeck family would like to thank their family and friends for their prayers and support, especially Richard Coyle and Mary Meskill. To send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.
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Thursday, May 5 and 12, 10:30 a.m. - Bookworms (ages 3 to 5 years.) Stories, songs, craft and more. No registration. Friday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose (birth to preschool.) Music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments, books. No registration. Monday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. - Walkers and Wigglers (ages 18 to 36 months.) Stories,
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songs, craft, and open play. No registration. Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 p.m. - Peek-A-Baby (ages birth to 18 months.) Stories, lap sits, songs, and open play. No registration. Wednesday, May 11, 2 to 4 p.m. - Minecrafters! (grades 2 to 12.) Complete a form to be allowed access to the Minecraft server. Registration is required. Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. - Chapter Chat Book Club (grades 1 to 3.) Read at home. Meet at the library for
discussion, trivia contest and craft. “Jasper John Dooley: Star of the Week” by Caroline Adderson. Registration is required.
Berlin Free Library The Berlin Free Library, 842 Worthington Ridge, is open Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The library hosts a book sale every Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.
Religion 485 Alling St. 860-828-0331. 10:15 a.m. United Methodist Call 860-828-5079 or visit Kensington United princeofpeacelutheran06037. Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Methodist Church Church of East Berlin, 139 Saint Gabriel’s Main St., East Berlin, schedKensington United Meth- Episcopal Church ules services for Sundays, 10 odist Church, 103 Hotchkiss Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal a.m. St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin Sunday worship, 9 a.m. Prince of Peace Sacred Heart Church From Page A16
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KENSINGTON — Daniel Philip Stepeck, Sr., 83, of Kensington, died Friday, April 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was the son of the late Edward R. and Est h e r ( K a rbowski) Stepeck and was predeceased by Maureen, his wife of 57 years, in January. He was born in East Haven, moved to New Britain and Southington and in 1973, built a home for his family in Kensington. A football player and graduate of New Britain High School in 1951, along with the University of Connecticut in 1957, he also served his country in the Korean War before returning to college to complete his degree. Dan was employed by the Knights of Columbus and then owned the Smithwick Insurance Agency for more than 35 years. Dan achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus to help foster patriotism and encourage Catholic citizenship. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, a 39 year member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club and an active member of St. Paul’s Church in Berlin. Dan is survived by his daughter, Sarah S. Rosol and her husband, Robert C. Rosol, and their children, Timothy C. Rosol, Theodore M. Rosol and Shawna A. Rosol, of Kensington; his son, Daniel P. Stepeck Jr., and his wife, Carin L. Stepeck, and their children, Sydney C. Stepeck and Daniel P Stepeck III (Trey,) of Farmington, his son, Timothy S. Stepeck, of Santa Monica, Calif., his daughter, Maura Stepeck
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Opinion Berlin Historical Society schedules seventh installment of Story Share The Berlin Historical Society will present another slide show of vintage photos on Wednesday, May 18, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. The program is the seventh in a series of Story Shares highlighting the history of neighborhoods and communities of Berlin. The focus of this session will be the northern Chamberlain Highway and adjacent neighborhoods of Turkey Hill, Percival Avenue, High Road over to West Lane, Ragged Mountain and Mooreland Hill. To register for this free event, call 860-828-7006. Before the Story Share covering South Kensington, someone commented there would be little to say about that part of town. “It’s just farms, isn’t it?” Well, that slide show and the story-telling from the audience was the most detailed yet. Over 125 enthusiastic residents attended. We are finding there is so much to say,
when you look back in time, no matter what part of town we focus on. The next Story Share program covers territory associated with Kensington’s own Nelson Augustus Moore (1824-1902) who was born on Sheldon Street and lived his adult life on High Road. Moore saw beauty close to home, creating pastoral scenes of dam ponds, apple orchards, fields and hills. Views of Turkey Hill were a particular favorite. In the mid 20th century, the western side was developed, while the eastern side has, so far, remained untouched. We’ll talk about the history of this hill. Some say it was a burial site for native Americans. It’s certain N.A. Moore felt reverence for it. Atop a sister landmark, Mooreland Hill, it was still possible to attend Easter Sunrise Services in the 1960s and not be standing in someone’s yard. The verdant view extended five miles to the Hanging
Painting by Nelson Augustus Moore. Hills of Meriden. We’ll also talk about the brilliant and eccentric state geologist and poet, James Gates Percival, whose family home, a mustard colored saltbox, stands on the street that bears his name. This is a neighborhood with curb appeal, having mature trees, charming homes of varied styles, one of our two original meeting houses, the first permanent Civil War Monument, Paper Goods Pond, the old Hart’s Donut Bakery house, and the first Kensington Town Hall, adaptively reused as the first Percival
School, and now a house. This part of Kensington was the home of Ferndale Dairy, the dairy taking its name from the area known as “Ferndale.” We’ll talk about the dairy bar, and about the Horbal and Berger farms, and community oriented businesses like Kensington Garden Center, Brierley Johnson Florist, Roger’s Marketplace, and others concentrated in Ferndale. Anticipation is high for the new Ferndale Market Fresh, another family-owned grocery opening soon in Roger’s spot. We
First the darkness, then the vision the conference to our readThe Student Athlete ers in a standard journalisLeadership Conference tic manner while pushing and its sponsoring entity, all the angles noted above. the Ryan T. Lee Memorial I thought it would be inFoundation, are a study in teresting to have Shannon human resiliency, kindness paint a picture for me in and nurturing the best of a way that could help me the present to ensure a proattract readers from her ductive future. Ken generation. But my ensuing I was speaking to Lipshez news story that appeared Cheshire High swimmer From the Lip on the Record-Journal webShannon Moran, a student site Thursday night and in representative who helped keep the program flowing through- Friday’s paper would have become a novella if I included my opinions out that busy Thursday morning, among the facts. April 28. I was grappling with exWhat I saw while I was lookactly how I was going to present
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ing out over the contingent of 300 students grouped with teachers, administrators and community leaders settling down to lunch was a window into our future. I explained to Shannon that I knew I wouldn’t be around to see the ripened fruits of the seeds planted, when she and her classmates are in the prime of their professional careers, but as I squinted through the window, I could see that the future is rosier than I thought. Being an historian, I firmly beSee Lipshez / Page A19
will see if anyone remembers the Kensington Cinema, Johnson Gardens, or grocery stores preceding Roger’s. Maybe you remember West Lane in the days when it was a favorite spot to “park.” Maybe you remember seeing mysterious gravestones or an abandoned road east of Turkey Hill, or you’ve hiked to the old cement mill dam. Who knows what we will hear when people raise their hands. The public is invited to bring memories and photos to share. — By Lorraine Stub of the Berlin Historical Society
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CONNECTICUT MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL Berlin High School students participated in the Connecticut Music Educators Association All-State festival recently. Two participated in the AllState band and six in the All-State chorus. Students auditioned in November for the Regional level of the festival, and then again in January to be accepted to these ensembles. Front row, from left: Lauren Salee, alto; Kate Rochette, soprano; Anna Woodin, soprano; Mark Bosse, tenor. Back row: Ben Shemeth, bass; Ethan Hansen, bass; Alec Rich, tuba; Chris Hauptfeld, trombone.
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lieve that if we can learn from our experiences of the past, we can forge a better future. I explained to Shannon that I have spent many hours of my leisure time over the last 20 years watching old movies and documentaries that provide me a glimpse into the past. Sure, you know what you learned in school, and reading up on the past certainly is essential in developing a keen analytical mind. But they’re not enough. Among our great contemporary documentarians is Ken Burns. I’m awestruck that so few youngsters — people in general — know who he is. If you’re among the uninformed, Burns launched his portrayal of America with “The Civil War.” He brilliantly used still photos, scintillating camera techniques and wonderful narrators to make up for the lack of footage not available from those days. “Baseball” followed, then “Jazz” and “World War II,” which followed the experiences of four families from different parts of the nation, including the Ciarlos of Waterbury. Burns did one on “Prohibition,” “The Dust Bowl,” “Mark Twain,” “The National Parks: America’s Best
Idea,” “The Roosevelts” and most recently a more honest portrayal of “Jackie Robinson” than the movies about him revealed. Each of Burns’ films should be the foundation of social studies curricula in our schools if they’re not already. Burns’ work added to my previous conception of life during bygone era that I continue to glean through watching classic movies. You try to look beyond the Hollywood dramatics to absorb how life was before the automobile, modern medicine, electricity, television and radio. You get a glimpse at the American West, the world of the pirates (Errol Flynn, not Johnny Depp), the Europe that Charles Dickens knew, etc. I love to share these things with youngsters who’ll listen because I’d like them to be able to shape their future on knowledge of the past like I’ve done. I’m here to report through interaction with Shannon and Platt golfer Drew Siebert and my interpretation of Thursday’s event that failure isn’t as imminent as I once thought it was. Some of the so-called millennials are willing to listen to what fossils like we baby boomers have to say, and ever moreso to the wonderful guests Cheshire coach
and teacher Dan Lee brought in to work with the kids, Kevin Nathan of NBC Connecticut Sports, legendary UConn point guard Jennifer Rizzotti and Yale football coach Tony Reno. Through the expertise of Rizzotti, Reno, Nathan and Geno Auriemma, who regaled this very conference two years ago, I can see how some of our great high school coaches in attendance — Don and Kristine Drust (Cheshire football and softball, respectively), Dave and Steve Yanosy (Southington boys and Berlin girls soccer, respectively), Joe Lombardo (Hartford High baseball), Sheila King (Berlin girls basketball), Stan Glowiak (New Britain boys basketball retired), Mike Drury (Southington football) — built their philosophical foundations. That enables me to write more insightful stories for our readers. Please allow me to end this discussion with the way I probably should have started it. Dan Lee and his family suffered through the most painful experience a living being can possibly endure, the loss of a child. Ryan was 19. He was intelligent, he was athletic, he was compassionate. He was a great student, a fabulous athlete and the kind of best friend anybody would love to have. I know others who have lost chil-
dren who can’t shake the torment. I’m sure I’d be among them if I was so tragically affected. But the Lees went through their time of grief, talked with those who knew Ryan best and from the ashes of despair rose a phoenix that so artfully painted the picture I saw in that window to the future Thursday. The Lees, the Foundation’s Board of Directors and all those who support the many endeavors that the Foundation promotes are pillars of contemporary society. It’s easy to build an opinion based on those decapitating innocent people in the Middle East, the deranged few who inflict violence in schools, the mindless adults who influence the former by violently protesting at Trump rallies and despots who satisfy their own perverted needs at the expense of their innocent subjects. For every one among the foolish, the ignorant and the evil, we have the insightful, the visionaries and the good who outnumber them, but do so in relative obscurity. We are all in debt to the Ryan T. Lee Foundation, and not just the people who benefit directly from its benevolence. All of us benefit because it shapes our culture. – Published originally in the Meriden Record-Journal.
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Seniors Senior News The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, May 9, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The May Chapter meeting is the annual banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, at noon, at San Souci Restaurant. Register to attend with payment by May 12. Call Bob Simons at 860-828-9563.
Health and Wellness Fair The Berlin Senior Center, with state Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, has scheduled a Health and Wellness Fair for Friday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Several organizations and state agencies plan to attend. Lunch will be provided. For more information, con-
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In Brief GOP pasta dinner The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled its annual Mother’s Day Pasta Dinner for May 7, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Italian Independent Political Club, 16 Harding St. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Andra Millerd at 860-828-9722.
Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, April 26: Jo Panico, 175; Barb Patterson, 169; Norma Flynn, 155; Sue Rogers, 154; Cynthia Taver, 150. Senior Bowling, April 29: Rockwell Roberts, 211; Jim Nishioka, 200; Ferd Brochu, 185; Gene Lemery, 159; Al Bolduc, 156; Joe Sytulek, 154; Sam D’Amato, 153.
Legion baseball registration Berlin Post 68 baseball has scheduled 2016 summer team signups for Thursday, May 5, 6 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. The 19-and-under Legion baseball competition is open only to players born on or after Jan. 1, 1997 for the 2016 season. Bring original birth certificate with stamp is re-
Hungerford Park Programs Preschool program - The preschool program encourages young children to use their senses and creativity to explore the natural world around them. Each session may include live animals, games, crafts, cooking, sto-
ries, science experiments and outdoor exploration. Classes are for children 2 to 5 years old (2 and 3 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.) Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:15 to 10 a.m. “Bugs & Gardens” is scheduled for May 24 through June 28. A fee is charged. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
Become a firefighter The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable. Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com or 860-329-7738.
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The Berlin High School band is a creative outlet and opportunity unlike any other in the school or town. To be able to sit down with your peers and make music is something special. We are all united under the passion of the art, and the band is what brings us together. The BHS band has had many great opportunities to perform the music we have spent a great deal of time diligently practicing and perfecting. We have performed in various competitions both in Virginia Beach and Disney World the last couple of years. We will also be performing at our spring concert where the entire music department puts on a series of short programs to display their talent and hard work. Also within the BHS mu-
sic department is the Berlin High School Jazz Band which consists of the elite musicians of the high school. To hold a spot in the jazz band students must go through a rigorous audition process. The jazz band practices regularly and gives those students that are willing to truly dedicate themselves a special chance to make music. The Berlin High School Jazz Band not only performs and competes in all the events that the concert band performs in, but also has extra opportunities. This year alone we were fortunate enough to be able to perform at Infinity Hall in Norfolk. On top of that, the Jazz Combo traveled to Boston to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival, a national jazz competition, where it placed fourth in its division. Both the Berlin High School Concert Band and Jazz Band will be performing at the annual Jazz with Pizazz
fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the new BHS B Gym. Throughout the evening guests not only have the opportunity to hear many jazz classics played by the high school musicians while enjoying gourmet desserts and beverages, but also will hear many professional musicians give an amazing performance of exciting jazz standards and funk classics. While appreciating the music, guests will also have the chance to bid on silent auction items ranging from musical instruments to gift cards for restaurants and local businesses, to park passes to Disney World. Tickets are available by contacting kc.rich@sbcglobal.net or 860-829-0418. A fee is charged for tickets. Limited tickets may also be available at the door at a slightly higher price. The writer is a Berlin High School senior.
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Friends and family gathered in large numbers Sunday, April 24 to acknowledge those who’ve helped make Berlin athletics stand out. The BHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony – held at the Aqua Turf in Southington – honored 10 individuals and four teams for their successes in sport, marking the Hall’s seventh class. “From the standpoint of having all the sports represented, and having some of the older and younger high school athletes that graduated in 2000 and 2001, I think it’s a nice cross section that we have,” Hall of Fame president Bart Bovee said. “Our committee does a great job of finding the information and they do a great job of selecting the applicants that come in.”
The honorees inducted were Enso Bighinatti (Class of 1940), Jim Capodice (’72), Tara Tonina Profitt (’83), Ann Regan Oliver (’85), Dave Stefanowicz (’93), Scott Meyer (’95), Rebecca Collis Dimauro (’00), Nate Tarsi (’01), Bob Tarigo (coach) and Joe Suranna (contributor). The golf teams of 1987, ’88, ’89 and ’90 were also inducted. The Hall now holds 84 total honorees and nine teams. “I was absolutely honored to be included with a number of athletes that have been inducted before,” said Stefanowicz, who played baseball and basketball in his time at Berlin High. “It was a real pleasant surprise for me to be included, especially with some of the guys that played baseball.” Not every member of the Class of 2016 took the same path towards being inducted. While nearly every honoree began leaving their athletic
mark while still in the confines of Berlin High, Profitt’s mark came after her days at BHS had come to a conclusion. Following a diving accident that left her paralyzed, Profitt wasn’t able to make her athletic presence known the traditional way. Instead, she became renowned for her accomplishments in a sport she was first introduced to as a Redcoat. “If you would have told me that after being exposed to table tennis to fulfill a physical education requirement to graduate from high school that I would go on to represent the United States as a US Paralympian twice and a member of several United States Paralympic teams, I would not have believed it,” Profitt said. The Hall of Fame event allowed all the athletes presSee HOF / Page A25
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ent to reflect upon times of great accomplishments as members of the Berlin High community. It also gave incoming inductees a chance to look back on memories that weren’t made on a court or field of any kind, including Tarigo – who has 30-plus years of coaching experience with the girls volleyball team. “At one time, I was a coach that always stood up on the sidelines. And at the time, we weren’t allowed to stand up. So the girls one year bought me this chair – this camping chair,” Tarigo recalled. “They bought it for me, and that was where I sat. It was hard for me to get out of it, so they bought it for me to keep me seated.
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Appointment Scheduler / Medical Secretary needed for busy physician practice located in Central CT. Professional phone skills and computer knowledge required. Must be organized, motivated, show attention to detail with ability to multi-task. Need to be able to work independently as well as with other staff as required. Please send resume to lschipritt@caccllc.com CNA/PCA/HHA Franciscan Ever There Care - Per Diem staff for faith-based health care in Central CT. Non-medical, flex hours, must be lic/cert. and have own transport. Call ( 203) 6302881 or visit www. evertherecare.org
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We are a provider of complex metal stampings, rapid prototypes, progressive dies, CNC machining as well as mechanical and welded assemblies. Immediate opening available for a QE that is fluent in programming CMM’s, FAI’s, GT&D, PPAP’s, SPC and other quality related functions. We offer competitive wages and benefits including Health, Dental, Vacation, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Please mail, apply in person, fax or email your resume along with your salary requirements confidentially to: Lyons Tool & Die Company Attn: Human Resources 185 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Fax: 203-237-8769 human.resources@ lyons.com EOE Visit us at: www.lyons.com
DRIVERS - CDL A, tank, home wknds, earn to $75 K, exp. req’d, terminal outside of New Haven, 800-276-4649.
ELECTRICIAN Growing electrical company in Southington looking for E1 or E2 licensed electrician. Paid holidays and vacations, 401K, competitive wages. Email resume casnerelectric @yahoo.com ELECTRICIAN - Lic. & Apprentices, F/T, apply in person Lucibello Electric Wallingford, CT. If you have any questions please call 203-284-0882
FOUNDATION WORKER - Must be exp. in setting & pouring footings & walls for residential homes. Must be reliable & have own transportation. Valid drivers license is req. 860621-8588 HVAC CAREER - Roman Oil is looking for someone to be part of our family of knowledgeable service technicians visit www.romanoil.co m/employment to learn more.203-235-3371 PLUMBER-HEATING P&S Lic. Mechanics and apprentices. 203-8775155 x 202. EOE
HVAC TECH LICENSED D or S Seeking an ambitious lic. D or S tech for our small, growing HVAC co. Min 2 years experience. Employee provided new van, tool allowance & benefits. Pay based on experience, also offering signing bonus!! Email resume to sreed@reedmechanical solutions.com or call Skip, Owner @ (860)637-7641 if interested. Press Set Up Lead Person/ Foreperson
We are a provider of complex metal stampings, rapid prototypes, progressive dies, CNC machining as well as mechanical and welded assemblies. Immediate opening available for a lead person/working foreperson to set up progressive and secondary dies as well as coordinate and oversee activities in a production pressroom environment. Must be able to program Wintriss Smart Pac’s and trouble shoot basic tooling / set up issues. We offer competitive wages and benefits including Health, Dental, Vacation, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Please mail, apply in person, fax or email your resume along with your salary requirements confidentially to: Lyons Tool & Die Company Attn: Human Resources 185 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Fax: 203-237-8769 human.resources @lyons.com EOE Visit us at: www.lyons.com
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MERIDEN INVESTMENT PROPERTY 5 Units (3/3/3/2/2). Annual income $40,000, low maintenance. Asking $249,000. Call 203-235-2372
MERIDEN/WLFD 3 HOMES IN QUIET UPSCALE PARK 1. BRAND NEW 2 BR, FIN. AVAIL. - $59,900 2. ALMOST NEW 2 BR, 2 BA, C/A, DECK, FIN. AVAIL. MINT COND. - $49,900 3. PRE-OWNED 2 BR, EXC. COND. - $24,900 CALL (203) 799-7731
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MERIDEN - 2 BR, ground flr, handicap access (2 steps), new paint, carpet & new kit flr. $800/mo + 1 yr lease/Cr. ck/ + sec. & 1st month’s rent. NO smkng, pets, drugs. Call (203) 608-8348. MERIDEN 2 BR, HWFLR, swim.pool, elevator, SS appli., newly renov., $1000. mo. + sec. 732-789-4048
MERIDEN – 2 level Town House, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Bulldog Puppies , ELDERLY/DISABLED on site lndry & prkg. Pugs, 850+,Yorkies, SUPPLIES No pets. Call (860) Poodle/Bichon, 350+ STAIRLIFT - Bruno Elan 810-2941 Mini Beagles 550+, Straight Rail, $1000 . Cocker Spaniels, 550+ WALKERS,(2)Hugo Meriden - Nice 1BR860-828-7442 Rollator Elite, $50. ea. $695. Appls, prkg, LIFT CHAIR, Bob-OALWAYS BUYING dep. & refs. No pets! Pedic, recliner, Apartments For Rent 72 N. 1st St. 203-675$200.00, CASH PAID 0171 or 203-443-9527. WHEELCHAIRS (2) Excel Hybrid Medlines, Vintage Electronics, Mulike new, $200 ea. sical Instruments, MEDICAL BATH Amps, Ham EquipBENCH w/back and ment, HiFi, Radios, arms, Drive, $20., CB, Guitars, Audio BEDSIDE RAIL, $30., 2 Equipment, Antiques. FOLDING 860-707-9350 COMMODES, Carex, - Always $20 ea., SEAT CUSH- ANTIQUES buying old; Toys, miliION (wheelchr), $12., tary, jewelry, art, SAFETY STRAP, $10. watches, musical inALL in excellent condistruments, signs, ar- 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & WALLINGFORD - 1BR, tion. Call (203) 213cade games, cameras, 2 BR avail. All newly 1st Floor No. Main St. 1127. pre 1970 sports memrenovated. Prime loc., Victorian. Completely FREE orabilia, plus more. right off hghwy., close remod, incl modern kit Horse Manure One item or entire esto mall, hospital and all & bath. $1000/mo + Call Mike tate contents. Call transportation. Avail. util, sec, lease. Avail 203-599-8915 860-718-5132. immed. 917-566-6672 6/1. 860 349 1293
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2 units that are 2200 sq ft for $1700.00 per month; 1 building that is 4800 sq ft for Apartments For Rent $3500.00 per month. The 2 units will be EAST WALLINGFORD available May 1st. 3 rooms, 1 BR, 2nd The building will be floor, prkng on premavailable mid May. ises, no pets. $800/mo Call Norm at 860-982+ sec. Call (203) 3725. 284-1853
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