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Concert to mark park dedication
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Fairy village features 20 whimsical houses By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
The Veterans Commission will hold an outdoor concert at the end of the month to celebrate the completion of phase two of work at Veterans Memorial Park. “We want to make it known to people,” said Peter Galgano, the town’s veteran contact person and a member of the commission. “We really have to get the word out.” The park’s newest feature called “America’s Wars Walkway” was completed last year as part of phase two of the park project along with a bridge connecting memorials. The commission is hoping the Sept. See Park, A5
Renovations nearly complete By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Berlin High School may have to wait another month to reach substantial completion of the ongoing renovations. The project was supposed to be done by the end of this month. Due to a manufacturing mistake however, town officials say the wait may potentially be longer. “The laminate on the paneling in the auditorium See Project, A5
The gloomy skies over Fiddlehead Fern Fairy Village Sunday morning, Sept. 18 did not dampen the enthusiasm of those present. Volunteer Park, located at 1041 Farmington Ave., has been transformed into a fairy village for the month of September. More than 20 fairy houses, nestled into the plants and landscape of the tiny park, were created by both children and adults from Berlin. This is the first fairy village in town and the event is hosted by Scraptivity, a creative arts re-use store in Berlin. The unifying theme of all the fairy houses is that they each include a touch of nature. Under the gazebo, Scraptivity teacher Peggy Loehr, was helping the Blair sisters make clay fairies from Model Magic. Aimee Blair offered face painting while her 10-year-old daughter, Chloe, adorned her arms with artistic designs. Meanwhile, 5-year-old Brooklyn Duquette and her mother ar-
Stop by Volunteer Park this month to see the creations in Fiddlehead Fern Fairy Village.
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rived to add Brooklyn’s fairy house, nestled in a basket, to the village. Like some of the other participants, Brooklyn took a class at Scraptivity to prepare her addition to the village. Others opted to create their fairy dwellings at home.
Amber Figueroa and her mom also stopped by to admire the fairy houses. The fairy village will remain in the park for public viewing, through the end of September. Sunday morning, Sept. 25, Peggy will be back in the gazebo to help children make fairy cards.
Peggy Loehr makes fairy angels with sisters Angelina, 5, Julia, 7, and Sonia Blair, 2, Sunday at Volunteer Park. | Photos by Barbara Helming, For The Citizen
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28 concert brings more attention to the walkway. Fiberglass signs, part of the walkway circling the park, detail over 400 years of military history. Schools from all over the state have been visiting as a history lesson. Students can scan a QR code on the sign with smart phones to get more information.
“I said to the commission, ‘we have a nice park and never had a dedication,’” said Casso. He contacted the Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble of Rhode Island, which quickly agreed to play at the ceremony. “We’re very excited about this,” said Galgano.
The band consists of 30 musicians and will be play a variety patriotic favorites and show tunes. Berlin High School’s Madrigal singers “It really is amazing,” said Town Manager Denise McNair. “It brings will also perform. it all to the younger generation.” Sean Connolly, commissioner of the state Department of Veterans Joe Casso, secretary of the Veterans Commission, started planning Affairs, will be the guest speaker. the dedication ceremony before While most of the park has been summer. completed, Galgano said another
phase is planned. “I want it to be informational,” he said, “but also a place to relax and bring the family.” The commission does not know yet when phase three will begin, however, they have some ideas, including an additional pavilion, a barbecue area, and possibly more monuments. Galgano says it is still in the discussion phase. The dedication will be at Veterans Memorial Park, located on Farmington Avenue, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m., with the concert scheduled to start at 5:30.
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was not working out and we didn’t want to start hanging Erwin said, before school stuff if it was going to come started, he was excited that down,” said Eva Gallupe, director of business operations. the project was nearing the finish line. “We really needed She said the manufacturer to improve the facility and will be covering the laminate bring it up to today’s stanreplacement and any overdards,” he said. time that is needed. Among the upgrades are The jazz room and chorus room are also still closed but are expected to open later this month.
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The band room also is still closed. Gallupe said the release of the room depends on the completion of the auditorium.
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Calendar Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net.
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Friday, Sept. 23 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Friday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
Girls soccer - BHS vs. Middletown at Middletown, 3:45 p.m. Girls swimming - BHS vs. Bulkeley/HMTCA at Bulkeley, 3:45 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central, 6:30 p.m.
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Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Simsbury at Simsbury, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call 860-828-
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Redcoats march to victory over Rockville By Ajlal N. Khan Special to The Citizen
Days are getting shorter. Nights are getting cooler. School is back in session. And so is Redcoats football. Following a turbulent 2015 campaign and a discouraging loss in the season opener, new head coach Joe Aresimowicz marched his Berlin Redcoats on to Scalise Field for their home opener against the Rockville Rams on a cool Friday evening, Sept. 16 and the locals rolled, 50-14.
This game, however, was special for another reason. The Redcoats were not only playing against Rockville, they were doing their part to fight cancer. Dedicated to the memory of Nick Zuk, the team wanted to turn in a performance that would honor the memory of a teammate and friend lost to cancer. And they did not disappoint. “I think [the team’s performance] was amazing, both as young men and football players,” said Aresimowicz, commending his troops for
rising to the challenge of performing on a night “when we were remembering a dear, close friend.” From the start, the Redcoats played with great passion and scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. Not showing any signs of slowing down, Berlin went on to score three more touchdowns and a two-point
conversion by the end of the second frame, and the score stood at 36-7 at the half. BHS freshman Larry St. Pierre featured prominently in the first half, manufacturing two rushing touchdowns. The Redcoats charged onto the field with unshaken determination in the second half. Late in the third quarter, St.
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Youth Chamber interest sought The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the Central Connecticut region. The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy and priorities to affect and improve economic and community development across the state and region. It is envisioned that this group will hold a series of feedback sessions for businesses, non profit and community projects and entities; provide social and business networking gatherings at local venues; and host various civic, service, and professional education events and activities with leading experts in business and leaders in community development. The group will also maintain an active web and social media presence. Membership in the group is not limited to Chamber members, but is open to any young professional, entrepreneur, or student (age 40 and under) pursuing a career in business. For more information, contact Mark Walerysiak, Jr. at the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce at mark@centralctchambers. org or 860-584-4718.
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Youth baseball roundup Berlin 15, Edgewood Red 4: Berlin had lock-down pitching as starter Peter Cugno pitched 4.1 innings of 1-hit ball. Charged with three earned runs, the game-winner struck out six and walked four. Ben Plaag relieved Cugno and closed out the game, pitching 2.2 innings. He struck out six, walked four and allowed two hits. Berlin took a 7-3 lead into the sixth inning. Andrew DelGiorno led off the inning with a single, and advanced
to third on a stolen base and passed ball. From there, Plaag hit a RBI single and advanced to second on a stolen base and to third on a ground out by Jackson Lombardi. A single by Noah Reed scored Plaag to extend Berlin’s lead to 9-3.
bardi, Reed (2), Patrick Morris, and Mike Muscatello.
DelGiorno, a RBI single by Ben Plaag, and an error.
Berlin 21, Edgewood Blue 7: A 12-run explosion in the first inning carried Berlin to victory.
Berlin’s bats were red hot, pumping out 22 hits. Cugno and Kelly both each went a perfect 4-4 at the dish for Berlin.
The locals scored in the first on a two-run single by Andrew DelGiorno, a RBI single by Noah Reed, a walk by Derek Desmarais, a RBI single by Patrick Morris, a groundout by Mike Muscatello, a RBI single by Anthony Argazzi, a RBI single by Peter Cugno, a RBI single by Patrick Kelly, a walk by
Cugno and Lombardi had extra base hits in the seventh inning; Cugno a 2-RBI triple and Lombardi a double. Berlin churned out a total of 17 hits. Registering RBIs in the game were Cugno (2), Patrick Kelly, Plaag (2), Lom-
Muscatello recorded the win, tossing 2 1/3 innings without giving up a hit. He allowed two walks, two earned runs, and struck out a pair before being replaced by Morris. Farmington 10, Berlin 7: Falling behind early, Berlin tied the game in the second inning with a leadoff double by Peter Cugno and an RBI single by Noah Reed. The locals took a 3-1 lead in the third with a single by Mike Muscatello, walks to John Cofrancesco and Collin Nadeau, and a 2-RBI single by Patrick Kelly. Farmington tied the game in the top of the fourth. Cugno led off the bottom of the inning with his second hit of the game and came around to score with a stolen base and a RBI single by Derek Desmarais. Reed picked up his second hit of the game and scored along with Vincenzo Dastoli
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and Nadeau as Berlin’s offense kept putting the ball in play to take a 7-3 lead. But Berlin let the lead slip away in the fifth and Farmington surged ahead 10-7 in the sixth. Ben Plaag worked through four strong innings, striking out five and yielding only two hits. Andrew DelGiorno and Cofrancesco also contributed hits for Berlin. Berlin 7, Avon 2: Peter Cugno pitched lights out, leading Berlin past Avon. Avon managed just three hits off Cugno, who allowed one earned run, walked two and struck out four during his five innings of work. Berlin took a 1-0 lead in the second inning; a RBI single by Derek Desmarais platting Ben Plaag. The fifth inning began with a single and stolen base by Patrick Kelly and a single and stolen base by Andrew DelGiorno. A Plaag walk loaded the bases and a RBI single by Jackson Lombardi extended Berlin’s lead. The locals See Youth, A11
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
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In Brief Join the Boy Scouts Willard Elementary School boys, kindergarten through fifth grade, are welcome to join Boy Scouts of America. Scouts participate in games, activities, camping, hiking, arts and crafts, leadership opportunities, service projects and more. For more information, contact Mike Urrunaga at 860-828-9532 or email espnmike@comcast.net.
Firefighters needed The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral charac-
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tacked on three more runs in the inning with a base hit by Noah Reed and a walk to Desmarais to make it a 5-0 ballgame. Avon got on the board with a run in the bottom of the fifth, but Berlin’s defense stopped the rally by producing three ground ball outs. Connor Therrien then took the mound for Berlin and pitched a scoreless sixth. DelGiorno closed out the seventh inning, giving up one run and striking out two batters.
ter, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable. Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com or 860-329-7738.
CHET Scholarships applications taken The 2016 CHET Advance Scholarship program is accepting applications, according to State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier. High school seniors and freshmen throughout Connecticut may apply for awards up to $2,500 for higher education coasts. Application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 5. For more information, criteria and official rules, visit www.chetadvance.com.
Berlin seniors prepared for their first home game and dedication, Friday, Sept. 16, by selling T-shirts in honor of teammate Nick Zuk, who lost a courageous battle with cancer. From left: Cody Lacasse, Nick Lojko, Jack Hamel, Marc D’Amore, Dan Labadia.
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Program sheds light on Social Security More than two dozen people gathered at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Wednesday, Sept. 7 for a presentation on the recent changes to Social Security benefits. David Weyner, Senior Associate, at U.S.A. Financial
and Tax Services in Hartford, presented the educational workshop. Social Security is a federal income-security program established in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal. It was intended to be a foundation of economic security for millions of American retirees,
disabled citizens and survivors. Social Security currently has three programs. The retirement benefit comprises 72 percent of the program, survivor benefits 10 percent and disability benefits 15 percent. Social Security currently makes up 39 percent of the income of retirees. One of the questions currently being debated is whether or not Social Security benefits for people currently in the workforce will be available when they reach retirement age. Weyner stated that Social Security will not totally run out of money even if the key trust fund is exhausted as is predicted to occur in 2034. Tax income alone would be sufficient to pay about 72 percent of the scheduled benefits through 2087. Even with current trends, Social Security will be able to provide reduced benefits if no changes are made to the program. Weyner indicated, however, that it is not politically likely that the Social Security program will remain unchanged in the coming years. Social Security provides incentives to delay filing for retirement benefits. Between age 66, which is currently full retirement age (FRA), and age 70, monthly benefits increase for each month that a person delays filing. There is no further incentive to delay filing after age 70. Weyner gave an example of Madame X. At her FRA of 66, she would receive 100 percent of her benefit, which equals $2,000 per month. If Madame X retired at the age of 62 (prior to her FRA), she would receive only 75 percent of her benefit, which would equal $1,500 per month. If she delayed retirement until age 70, Madame X would receive 132 percent of her FRA benefit equivalent to $2,640 a month.
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The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 closed two complex loopholes previously used by married couples. Anyone turning 62 after Janu-
David Weyner, Senior Associate at U.S.A. Financial and Tax Services in Hartford, discussed Social Security on Sept. 7 at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. | Photo by Barbara Helming, For The Citizen
ary 2, 2016 who is eligible for benefits both as a retired worker and as a spouse (or a divorced spouse) must apply for both benefits at the same time. This is referred to as “deemed filing” because when someone applies for one benefit, that person is “deemed” to have also applied for the other. The spouse receives the higher of the two benefits whether that is her own earnings or her spousal benefit. There is no longer an option to receive a spousal benefit at full retirement age while delaying, until the age of 70, the use of one’s own retirement benefit thereby allowing it to grow in value. Deemed filing applies to retirement benefits only. It does not apply to survivor’s benefits. The second loophole addressed by the Bipartisan Budget Act is the voluntary suspension of benefits, also referred to as “file and suspend.” Retirees may still voluntarily suspend benefits at full retirement age in order to earn higher benefits through delayed filing. Effective April 30, 2016, when retiree benefits are voluntarily suspended, spousal benefits are also suspended. This change preserves the fairness of the incentive to delay filing so that couples cannot simultaneously receive a benefit
while receiving a bonus for delayed filing for another benefit. Under the new law, anyone who has already filed and suspended their benefit is grandfathered in. The changes to file and suspend apply to married spouses only. A divorced spouse can continue receiving spousal benefits if their ex-spouse voluntarily suspends their retirement benefits. No changes were made under the Bipartisan Budget Act to the widow benefits under Social Security. In conclusion, Weyner reviewed the characteristics of Social Security that make it a valuable asset. Social Security is essentially unaffected by market changes. It is adjusted for inflation, serves as a tax advantage income and is backed by the government. And, perhaps most importantly, it provides lifetime income for retirees, the disabled and survivors. Weyner indicated his company is not endorsed or sanctioned by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency. In addition, he clarified that the purpose of his presentation was not to provide tax advice but rather to inform people about the changes to the Social Security benefit and filing process that went into effect earlier this year.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Religion Briefs The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual fall tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. For more information, call 860-828-6586.
Gettys in concert Bethany Covenant, Kensington United Methodist and Kensington Congregational Church unite to host Christian artists and hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty in concert on Sunday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, visit gettys.eventbrite.com. Keith Getty also plans a free leadership session called “Hymns, Worship and the Christian Life” at 2 p.m. The session is an informal conversation discussing his experiences as a musician and church leader, the importance of music in worship and the power of congregational singing. Registration is required.
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KENSINGTON — Dorothea Crawford (Canning) McColl, 80, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. She was the widow of John “Scotty” McColl. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Susan (McGinley) Canning. Dorothea immigrated to the United States in February 1959. She has been a resident of Kensington for 50 years and is a former New Britain resident for seven years. Dorothy was a proud and strong woman whose unselfish outlook and infectious smile touched everyone she came in contact with. She was especially proud of the opportunity to work with her beloved brother as a decorative painter restoring very meticulous and intricate architectural designs which included the Connecticut State Capital, and other historic landmark buildings. She was a member of the Daughters of Scotia and St. Paul Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John and
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Ladies Guild - The Ladies Guild of St. Paul Church is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., in the church hall. Jennifer DiCola Matos, executive director of the Noah Webster House, is scheduled to speak. The food item for this month for the Town Food Pantry is cereal. All ladies of the parish welcome.
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Lisa McColl, of Berlin; her two daughters, Jacqueline Susan McColl and Suzanne Crawford McColl, both of Farmington; her grandson, Ian Thomas McColl, of West Hartford; her brother and sister-in-law, John and Sadie Canning, of Cheshire; a dear and close childhood friend, Julia (Dunn) Sandowski, of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews (Auntie Dorry.) Dorothea was predeceased by her daughter, Catherine Bain McColl; and her brothers, James, Fergus and William Canning. The family would like to extend their thanks to all the caregivers, especially Dion and the staff at Vitas. A special thanks to Lulu Allen, an angel sent from heaven whose compassion and loving care were a blessing. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 19, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial was in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.hlovingcare.org. Please share a memory of Dorothea with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
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COMMENTARY
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The definition of ‘team’ The typical raucous football night feel at Sage Park in Berlin was tempered a bit Sept. 16 as the community came together to honor Nick Zuk, a local teenager who succumbed to leukemia in June.
“This is just incredible,” Zuk’s mother said. “Football was his whole world.”
A gritty football player, Zuk would have been a senior this year.
Zuk was diagnosed with cancer during his sophomore year. The disease went into remission, however, and Zuk, always the fighter, began rebuilding his strength, hoping to return to football for his senior campaign.
At Berlin’s first home game of the season, a monument memorializing the teen was unveiled. The powerful, stone-wrapped display features a plaque and a bronze helmet. Zuk’s Redcoats pass directly by the structure when entering and exiting Scalise Field, and it’s expected that, going forward, Berlin players will lay a hand on the monument as they head into battle. What a beautiful tribute.
“He never gave up, he was a fighter,” said Berlin football player Nick Lojko, a senior.
Sadly, that plan was not to be. The cancer came roaring back. Zuk died June 25, and three days later hundreds of people came out to Sage Park to mourn the 17-year-old. Paper bags filled with tea light candles were laid out on the football field to form a heart and Zuk’s jersey number, 53, as his friends, family and teammates
consoled one another. That night, Zuk’s aunt, Wendi Zuk, said her nephew is “The strongest fighter there will ever be.” Brianna Zuk, the young man’s cousin, echoed that. “He was always so strong,” she said. “I’m so proud of him.” In memory of their fallen brother, this season, the Redcoats will line up one starter short for their first offensive play each game. Zuk is the missing lineman. Now, that is the definition of “team.” Good luck this year, Berlin. A lot of people will be pulling for you guys. – Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
Connecticut middle school students may enter the “Connecticut Veterans Parade Essay Contest” by writing what the heroism and commitment of U.S. veterans means to them. The winner will ride in the 17th Connecticut Veterans Parade, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6, in Hartford. The essay question is “What It Means to Be a Veteran?” Contest deadline is Friday, Sept. 30. Essay contest entry rules and applications are available at www.CTVeteransParade.org or www.ct.gov/ctva or call 860-653-4484.
Letters to the Editor Why the change of heart?
trying to portray the proposed changes as Republicans forcing their agenda on To the editor: the town. I was fortunate to serve on the Charter ReviDid you know that in their sion Commission. The team last Berlin budget as a maincluded one unaffiliated jority all the liberals under and two Democrat members Rachel Rochette budgeted handpicked by the Demofor a Charter Revision crat leadership. All meetings Committee? were productive, cordial and What changed? The majority everyone’s opinion mattered. changed, and apparently so With the exception of the I am an optometrist and have partisan Board of Education did their minds. met with Joe over the years change (6-1 vote) the other Volunteers, during the winter on healthcare and insurchanges proposed by the months, collected 1,386 sigance matter. I have always commission had the full supnatures to force the formafound that Rep. Aresimowicz port of every member. I ask tion of this already funded will take the time to learn that you withhold judgment committee. Now that the about these very compliuntil you have learned more bi-partisan committee has cated issues and that he puts about the changes through shared its suggestions for the needs of patients and future articles. improving our citizens’ voice consumers first. I think it through the town charter, Make an informed decision. is a credit to the people of these same liberals are now Southington/Berlin that they Thank you. demanding you vote no. have elected a man of Rep. Don’t let them sucker you Aresimowicz’s character. I George Millerd with another “just a cup of support his re-election to the Town Charter Revision coffee a day” deception. Vote House of Representatives in Committee member “yes” on charter. November. many years. I’ve seen legislators come and go. Our current State Representative, Joe Aresimowicz, has been wellgrounded in the community all of his life. He is not partisan or arrogant or taken with the trappings of the office. Joe is a solidly middle-class person who works hard to represent his constituents in Hartford.
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Thank you all who came out and supported our Redcoats Tackle Cancer Fundraiser Friday at Sage Park. Together we raised close to
$20,000 to help support the Nick Zuk Memorial Fund and the CCMC Oncology Department. It was amazing to see everyone in their No. 53 Team Zuk T-shirts and the stands packed to capacity. There is no better testament to a community then to see how they react when others need their support. I am proud to say that Berlin stepped up to the plate and rose to the occasion. If you bought a shirt, had a cup of lemonade, or dropped some loose change in the donation helmet, it is all greatly appreciated.
The memorial that now sits adjacent to Scalise Field, will be a lasting honor for Nick, as the Redcoats will touch the helmet each time they take the field. Nick will be forever in our hearts, forever in our memory, and forever a Redcoat! Please continue to support the cause, by donating blood (www.redcross.org) and registering to be a bone marrow donor (bethematch.org). Thank you again for all of the support. John Paul Demko BHS football coach
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
COMMENTARY
Real reforms needed to keep government clean Recently, my campaign completed the process of receiving a contribution from 150 different people within Berlin and Southington and raising a total of $5,000 in small donations. This meets the goal required to receive a grant of $28,000 from the State of Connecticut to fund the rest of my campaign, a grant I have decided not to apply for.
has been cut, or that hard working people are being laid off, while still millions of taxpayer dollars are spent to enable politicians to lob insults at each other. None of this is right, and I know it. I am funding my campaign only through small donations, and I feel that other candidates should follow suit.
Some may say that this program is in place in order to protect our taxpayers from This would be one grant of political corruption. I once the many that are given to felt that this may be the case, state legislature candidates but now realize that this is in Connecticut, grants that far from the truth. This proadd up to a total of nearly $8 gram does not stop lobbyists million. The state legislature from donating to political decided against cutting this campaigns, nor does it have program in the spring. A misstrict enough controls for take, in my view. I think that how candidates can spend spending millions of dollars the taxpayer money they reof taxpayer money to subsiceive. Not only that, do we dize political campaigns is really think that with public wrong and that this program financing our legislators are should be ended. not beholden to the special I recognize that my decision interests that can offer them a high paying job when they leaves me with more than finally leave the government, a 5 to 1 funding disadvanor even worse, can legally tage against my opponent and I recognize that this may employ them while they still work for the government? make it far more difficult to win this election. However, Instead of a clean governit is not right that in an avment free from special intererage race for state repreests, we have the illusion of a sentative, enough money to clean government. In reality, pay for a four-year degree we have a government just at any state college is spent as, if not more corrupt than in taxpayer dollars between ever. Worse still, we also have the two candidates. It is not a taxpayer subsidy of politiright that in the midst of our cal campaigns. We need real budget crisis you have been reforms to keep our governasked to pay more in taxes, ment clean. We need term or that our hospital funding limits and a ban on legis-
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well-placed pass by senior quarterback Jack Hamel for a 39-yard touchdown.
“Overall, holding them to 14 points and getting us to 50 was a big game for us,” said Maslowski.ting cooler. School is back in session. And so is Redcoats football.
St. Pierre left a mark on the box score with three rushing touchdowns and 133 total yards. Hamel recorded 125 passing yards and ran for an additional 89 yards, including a rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Sophomores Alex Halkias and kicker Giancarlo Tufano also made key contributions for the victors.
Following a turbulent 2015 campaign and a discouraging loss in the season opener, new head coach Joe Aresimowicz marched his Berlin Redcoats on to Scalise Field for their home opener against the Rockville Rams on a cool Friday evening, Sept. 16 and the locals rolled, 50-14.
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This game, however, was special for another reason. The Redcoats were not only playing against Rockville, they were doing their part to fight cancer. Dedicated to the memory of Nick Zuk, the team wanted to turn in a performance that would honor the memory of a teammate and friend lost to cancer. And they did not disappoint. “I think [the team’s performance] was amazing, both as young men and football players,” said Aresimowicz, commending his troops for rising to the challenge of performing on a night “when we were remembering a dear, close friend.” From the start, the Redcoats played with great passion and scored two touchdowns in the first quarter.
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BHS freshman Larry St. Pierre featured prominently in the first half, manufacturing two rushing touchdowns. The Redcoats charged onto the field with unshaken determination in the second half. Late in the third quarter, St. Pierre rushed the Rockville defense for his third touchdown of the game and fellow freshman Zach Hrubiec ran in his second two-point conversion, putting the Redcoats up 44-7. In the closing period, Berlin
captain and senior Mitch Maslowski was on the receiving end of another well-placed pass by senior quarterback Jack Hamel for a 39-yard touchdown. St. Pierre left a mark on the box score with three rushing touchdowns and 133 total yards. Hamel recorded 125 passing yards and ran for an additional 89 yards, including a rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Sophomores Alex Halkias and kicker Giancarlo Tufano also made key contributions for the victors. The Berlin defense was impressive, as well. “Overall, holding them to 14 points and getting us to 50 was a big game for us,” said Maslowski.
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Not showing any signs of slowing down, Berlin went on to score three more touchdowns and a two-point conversion by the end of the second frame, and the score stood at 36-7 at the half.
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Exercise ... with arthritis A free program, “Exercise‌ with Arthritis,â€? exploring the benefits of exercise in improving the function of daily activities and the quality of life is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1 to 2 p.m., at Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Robert Schmelzer, exercise physiologist and program manager, GoodLife Fitness at Jerome Home and Arbor Rose, plans to discuss how to build exercise into a daily routine to manage the changes that occur with arthritis. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call Berlin Senior Center, 860-828-7006.
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Music & Memory Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave., is looking for donations of used iPods or MP3 players to engage residents in the Music & Memory program. Music has proved to be beneficial in various therapies for people who have dementia. For more information or to donate an iPod or MP3 player, call Stacy Carleton, Southington Care Center director of therapeutic recreation, at 860-378-1286.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Local roots evident in BHS alum’s book conversation. “Professor, mentor, friend,” Clifford said about his former English professor. “It just kind of blows your mind to share the stage with the people you looked up to.”
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The setting of Joe Clifford’s new book “December Boys” may seem familiar to Berlin readers.
Clifford’s third novel, the second in a series, is a literary thriller about a man named Jay Porter who uncovers social injustice while investigating an accident claim. The character, Clifford said, is largely based on his halfbrother, who lives in New Hampshire. However, every so often Clifford has found Jay Porter creeping into himself.
The fictional town of Ashton, New Hampshire features several landscapes and names native to Berlin such as the ‘Ashton Redcoats.’ Ashton even has a Dairy Queen and includes Berlin roads such as, ‘Orchard Road’ and ‘Camel’s Back.’ “Where you grew up shapes who you are,” the author said. “My roots are here.” Now Clifford resides in the San Francisco Bay area with his family. In the late 80’s however, he was a Berlin High School student. Members of his graduating class of ‘88 gathered at the Berlin-Peck Memorial
“You embody your creation,” he said. Joe Clifford and Tom Hazuka at a recent author talk at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Library Wednesday night, Sept. 14 to hear their former classmate talk about his new book.
It wasn’t Clifford’s first time visiting the library for an author talk. Carrie Tyszka said he had come twice be-
fore. This time, author Tom Hazuka, a Central Connecticut State University professor, joined in on the
The gritty and dark world that Clifford paints throughout his Jay Porter books is one he knows well. After moving to the west coast shortly after graduating BHS, See Book, A21
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Berlin Upbeat offers Berlin Fair wristbands for sale through Sept. 26 at all the school offices. The wristbands are $20 and are good for unlimited rides at the Berlin Fair on Friday, Sept. 30.
The Berlin Fair is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds, 430 Beckley Road. A fee is charged.
Clifford became addicted to drugs and ended up homeless. He came back to Connecticut to sober up and earned his degree at CCSU.
Upbeat will offer wristbands for purchase at Berlin High School as follows: Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 8 to 11 a.m.
Eventually, Clifford got an MFA at Florida International University. “I always wanted to be an artist,” he said. “I didn’t anticipate being a novelist.”
For more information, contact Jack Rudy at jrudy@berlinschools.org.
Clifford’s realistic characters are not completely fictional. He said almost all his characters are real people with real names. Some characters are even based on his old Berlin classmates. “It helped me to picture them,” he said. “It helps me to think about real people.”
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The 68th annual Berlin Lions Club event features a rodeo, live music, pig and dachshund races, juggling shoes, Wild World of Animals Free on-site parking is limited. For show, livestock, tractor and truck more information and free shuttle pulls, arts and crafts, contests, vendors, midway games and rides, schedule, visit ctberlinfair.com.
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The first book in the Jay Porter series, “Lamentation,” has Lamentation Mountain which acted like a “cage” for the small town in the story. Clifford said it was supposed to give a sense of claustrophobia in contrast to the west, which tends to be more spread out and airy.
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always been fascinated with Irish history,” Morrell said. “New Britain has a rich history of Irish immigrants who settled in areas like ‘Dublin Hill’ and helped our city thrive. Now, exactly a century after the 1916 Easter Rising rebellion took place in Dublin, we are heading back.”
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261 Stony Mill, Berlin $210,000 Great location! Come take a look! 4 bedroom - 2 1/2 bath unit. First floor master w/full bath, breakfast bar in kitchen. The light filled unit has a dinning room area open to sunken living room. Basement could easily be finished for additional living space. A must see!! Call Patty 860.558.1455-MOTIVATED Seller!
43 Pheasant Run, Berlin $245,000 Lovely home full of sunshine! Come see this 3 bedroom - 2 bath home with gleaming hardwood floors, semi renovated kitchen & bath with granite countertops. So much living space over 1800 sqft! Beautiful backyard deck for entertaining! Closet to ½ an acre all set on cul-de-sac! New Roof! A must see – Call Rick 860.883.1697
175 Daly Ave, New Britain $154,900 Motivated seller – 2 FAMILY HOME! Tons of potential! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchens, large living rooms, enclosed rear porches and hookup for washer. 2nd floor has C-AIR, new windows & new appliances. All located on oversized lot with fruit trees, grape vines, brick fireplace, shed and retaining walls. First floor has radiators, 2nd floor has baseboard. Basement has sink with counter, hook up for gas stove, and work shop area. Close to CCSU and Highways.
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13 Streamside Lane, Berlin $329,900 Spectacular free standing extended ranch in this beautiful 55+ Adult Community with two car garage. This original owner home was not spared quality or detail and upgrades!! 1600+ square feet featuring 7 rooms. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room and sun room. When you see the details from granite counters and cherry cabinets in the kitchen, to gleaming hardwood throughout, soaring ceilings, two sided gas fireplace, a sun room leading to trex deck you will fall in love. Large unfinished walkout basement ready for a rec room!!
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com
Professor asks: ‘Does 9/11 matter?’ By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
Sept. 11 marked the 15th anniversary of the worst terror attack in American history. On Sept. 12, Dr. Matthew Warshauer, a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, led a presentation at the college about how the history and memory of 9/11 will change over time as the generations that experienced that day gain more distance from it. Warshauer, a widely recognized and sought-after lecturer in the field of American political and constitutional history, initially asked the audience at CCSU, “Does 9/11 matter?” The audience answered resoundingly that it does. Warshauer then took attendees by surprise when he reported that this year’s high school freshman are the first of a generation born after 9/11. According to Warshauer, “It is virtually impossible for
one generation to touch another generation’s nationalism.” Nationalism refers to the emotion, patriotism, longing to be understood and the suffering that goes with the experiences of a generation. This year’s freshmen have no connection to the 9/11 tragedy and wonder why adults can not “get over it.” Currently, only one in 10 Americans remember Pearl Harbor and one in five Americans were born after 9/11. In addition, the nationalism experienced by those that witnessed 9/11 will fade over time, despite the proclamations that we will never forget.
Warshauer explained that millennials were just coming of age when 9/11 occurred. To millennial Americans, Osama bin Laden was the bogeyman, the monster in the closet. And it was almost exclusively those millennials that publicly celebrated bin Laden’s death.
Warshauer asserts that those born between 2001 and 2020 — known as Generation Z — should really be referred to as the 9/11 generation. Their world has been fundamentally shaped by 9/11 and bin Laden. In the last 15 years, they have experienced: The invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, partisan gridlock in the face of foreign policy, economic and environmental crises, and the impending threat of world Islamic terrorism. Warshauer, the author of four books; two on Andrew Jackson and two on Connecticut and the Civil War, indicated that 9/11 is a cultural touchstone for Americans. The symbol of American capitalism, the Twin Towers, was destroyed in the attack. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the 102 minutes between the impact and the second tower collapse. Prior to 9/11, Americans believed that our two great oceans would protect us
from attack. In the past, major battles occurred between countries. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by individuals who were killed in the act of terrorism. Americans gained a new understanding of the sacrifices made by first responders as a result of the 9/11 EMS response and subsequent loss of responders’ lives. In contrast to previous hijacking incidents, 9/11 represented the first time that commercial airlines had been used as missiles. And prior to 9/11, steel frame skyscrapers were not expected to collapse in a fire. Some Americans refer to 9/11 as a 21st century Pearl Harbor. Warshauer disagrees with that comparison because he believes that the United States was headed towards involvement in World War II before Pearl Harbor. The U.S. was not, however, headed towards war with Iraq before 9/11.
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