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Berlin’s first woman mayor remembered
Thursday, December 15, 2016
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By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Ida (Mangan) Ragazzi, the first mayor, when a new form of town government came into Berlin 20 years ago, died Wednesday, Dec. 7. She was 90. “She provided the leadership that was needed at that time,” said Fred Jortner, chair of the Democratic Town Committee. Jortner served on the first Town Council in Berlin alongside Ragazzi in 1995. Ragazzi became the first woman mayor, and first mayor of the new town government, when she was ap-
She went on to serve as deputy mayor from 1999 to 2001 and again in 2003 to 2005 “We thought she would be the perfect person to lead the town into the new era,” said Paul Argazzi, former councilor. The Republican was part of the minority party at the time but said Ragazzi was respected by all. Her husband Jack was mayor more than a decade earlier when the town operated under the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting form of government. Ragazzi served on the new council, with a town manSee Mayor, A12
The popular Santa Express program wrapped up its 10th year Sunday. For a donation of $10, families register their children to receive a gift from Santa Claus, who shows up at their home on a firetruck. This year, the program was sold out within a couple hours of the first day of registration, leading to nearly 300 visits by St. Nick. The Santa Express fire truck is decked out in Christmas lights and plays Christmas music as it completes its stops. “It’s grown so much,” said coordinator Amy Pajor. | Photo by Lee Roski
New school board reps look to be voice for students For the first time, Berlin’s
sat at their first meeting last month after being elected by their classmates.
Junior Jasmine Nappi and Senior Steven Bordonaro
“I wanted to get involved a little more,” Bordonaro said
about the position. The senior class recently expressed their disappointment in October when the board did not consult them
over a change in graduation location from Welte Hall to the high school gym. See School, A12
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Signs — The Berlin High School Class of 2017 All Night Graduation Committee offers blue reflective signs for purchase. The reflective sign helps emergency responders locate an address. For more information, contact Lilly Philippon at 860-829-1186,
The Citizen prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.
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Snow ordinance reminder Parking bans become effective automatically (or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works) whenever there is an accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. Parking bans will terminate no sooner than eight (8) hours after any snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after a parking ban has taken effect will be towed, subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 860-828-7022.
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Cooking up apple pie bites When thinking about a dessert to top off a big holiday meals, I kept in mind that often family members are too full from the main courses to eat dessert. So I decided to look for a recipe that wouldn’t be too filling. While browsing Pinterest, a recipe for apple pie bites caught my attention. I started by slicing two apples and placing them in
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a bowl. Next, I melted six tablespoons of butter and coated the apple slices and left that to sit. I measured out half a cup of brown sugar in a separate bowl and mixed that with two teaspoons of apple pie spice and placed that aside. I chopped roughly half a bag of pecans, put them in another bowl and put it aside. I cut out a piece of parchment paper, laid that down and rolled out crescent rolls, laying them flat in triangle shapes. Next I dusted the rolls with the sugar/spice mix, placed the pecans on
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Library offers new online, mobile content
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has partnered with Hoopla Digital to give patrons online and mobile access to free movies, music, eBooks and more.
Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting youth and adult winter program registration in person, online (WebTrac) or by mail. For more information, call 860-828-7009. All programs have limited enrollment and a fee is charged.
Library card-holders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy content on their smartphones, tablets and computers by downloading the free Hoopla Digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device, or visit hoopladigital.com.
For more information, visit www.town.berlin.ct.us.
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At this time of year, criminals go into high gear, phishing for personal information and money with fake “Missed Delivery” notices.
Recipients are told that a truck driver was unable to deliver a package, and that that the recipient must click on a link to arrange another delivery date, or open and print out an attachment to complete the delivery process.
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“It is not unusual to receive a parcel with a gift you bought or sent by someone else,” according to Connecticut Better Bureau spokesman Howard Schwartz. “As a result, someone might not have any reason to doubt that an email or phone call, supposedly from a delivery company, is fake.”
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HARTFORD — Lawmakers vowed to find the funding needed to restore statefunded childcare benefits as providers and recipients gathered to discuss the impact of cuts. Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, D-Meriden, a member of the Appropriations Committee and co-chairwoman of the Human Services Committee, was among a handful EBR
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job search period. There has also been an increase in the number of families enrolled in the program, she said. Rep. Melissa Ziobron, R-East Haddam suggested other factors, including cost increases built into contracts, have played a factor in the deficit. “If we’re going to talk about this, then I think we need to talk about all of the different issues and I think in order to solve the problem, everything has to be on the table,” she said. Abercrombie said a working group of politicians from both parties will begin as soon as next week to look for alternatives. Three women, two who reSee Benefits, A11
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Shadae Evans works at a New Haven daycare center but said she can’t afford child care for her own young son, and expressed concern that his development is affected by a lack of access to preschool instruction. “It just hurts my heart to know that he could be delayed because he’s just going from house to house. I know the quality care that a kid needs to survive — he’s not learning the basic needs,” she said. A handful of providers, meanwhile, said the Care 4 Kids program makes up a sizeable portion of their revenue, including larger daycare centers, and that reducing or eliminating benefits means they could have to shut down. Stanley McMillen, a professor of economics at Trinity, said a 2004 study found that licensed daycare centers employed roughly 15,000 people at that time, paying approximately $324 million in wages. He also said the study found those centers spent $460 million on goods and services from suppliers. msavino@record-journal.com 203-317-2266 Twitter: @reporter_savino
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“I think it could have been avoided,” said Nappi about the controversy. “They might not be looking from our perspective.” The junior and senior will not be voting members of the board, however they will be able to give their input during meetings. They will also report on matters concerning students. “It definitely demands a lot of leadership,” Bordonaro said. He said his experience on the board will help in his pre-medical plans after high school.
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classes. Bordonaro is captain of the men’s swim team and a member of the Red Cross Club. Nappi plays tennis and volunteers in her community. “I’m looking forward to setting the bar,” she said.
Both student representaThe junior will have a chance tives are involved in several to be re-elected in the spring after-school activities outside for next year, while a new of their advanced placement
senior will be elected to take Bordonaro’s place after he graduates. “I think they will add a nice dimension to the board,” said Superintendent David Erwin. The board recently appointed Matthew Tencza as president replacing Oakes, and Kari Sassu to take over Tencza’s former position as board secretary.
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Obituaries John lived his life like one big party, and to the fullest everyday. He enjoyed in his leisure, camping, snowmobiling, sunsets, Mexico, California, Vermont, Seal Beach, fast cars and anything and everything that was better than anyone else’s. He was the king of stories. From childhood memories of shining shoes and subway rides to Coney Island to very tall tales. John gave all of us lifelong protection and direction. Our hearts are deeply sadness with his passing. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, John J. Condelles, III and his beautiful daughter, Callie Grace; his daughter, Tricia Condelles and fiancé, Mark Carson and their son, Luca Luciano; his inseparable and heartbroken siblings and their spouses; his loyal and goofy lifelong friends; his many nieces and nephews; his hard working employees who he considered his family; loving friends and business colleagues; and his loving loyal admirer and companion, Mugs. A note of special thanks to the many doctors and nurses for their excellent care and kindness of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, boss and friend. Per John’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the Condelles family invites you to a celebration of life for John to be held Monday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at Zingarellas Restaurant, 243 West. Main St., Plantsville. Immediately followed by the famous Acme Xmas party.
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KENSINGTON — Walter Halajcio, 99, of Kensington, widower of Helen “Gigi” (Chrzanowski) Halajcio, died Wednesday, Dec.7, 2016 at his home. Born in New Britain, son of the late Dimitrius and the late Anna (Halicher) Halajcio, he served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, and was employed at Connecticut Light and Power Company (Eversource) until his retirement. He is survived by a nephew, James Halajcio in California; a niece, Lorraine Gallo, of Kensington; and several great-nieces, and great-nephews including Michael, Damian, and Kyle Gallo. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a niece, Joan Plawecki. Funeral services and burial are at the convenience of the family. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.
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Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Bibliobop, 10:30 a.m. For all ages, geared to toddler and preschoolers. Story, dance, songs and play. Registration is required. Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Sleeptime Stories, 6:30 p.m. For age 3 and up. Stories, songs, craft. No registration. Thursday, Dec. 22 - Nutmeg Book Review, 6:30 p.m. :Gaby, Lost and Found” by Angela Cervantes. Registration is required. Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Yoga for Kids!, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Sciencetellers: Dragons and Dreams, 2 p.m.
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Holiday hours The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is scheduled to be closed Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
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Allowing them to play through Don’t get between golfers and their clubs, especially here in the Northeast where the sport is not a year-round thing, and time on the links is precious. Berlin officials discovered this recently, with the season winding down at the town’s municipal golf course. With their Timberlin Golf Club season passes set to expire on Nov. 30, golfers pressed the Berlin Town Council and Parks & Recreation Commission to extend the passes right up until the New Year, which is usually the case. Addressing the situation in a press release, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Len Zielinski stated, “While other courses in the area continue to have their passes run through the end of the year,
the P&R Commission didn’t feel constrained to follow the same path and felt the need to try something new to help achieve the balance of our taxpaying golfers and the net operating cost to Berlin.” The November cut-off was implemented with a new fee schedule at the beginning of the year. Only recently, however, with winter setting in, did Timberlin season pass holders put up a fight. Aggravated golfers said they felt cheated, and if the passes were not extended, they would wrap up 2016 playing elsewhere. “I bought a season pass in good faith,” said Jim Norton, a Berlin golfer. “This is very shortsighted what you’re doing.” “We’re all committed that
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we’re not going to pay to play after Nov. 30,” said Gerry Paradis, a member of the Timberlin Men’s Club. The Parks & Recreation Commission pushed back a bit against such comments, pointing out that season pass applications plainly stated the Nov. 30 expiration date. Still, on Monday, Nov. 28 the commission agreed to honor passes as long as Timberlin remained open for the season, per usual. In the end, Timberlin season pass holders earned themselves just one extra week of play. Citing a wintry weather forecast, the course closed for the year on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
one. While the Nov. 30 cutoff was meant to create more The Parks & Recreation Com- revenue for the town, the mission’s decision to extend possibility of alienating Timberlin’s most loyal customseason passes was a wise
To the editor:
Around 8:10 a.m., I see the elementary school bus coming to pick up children. The bus makes five stops to pick up students. On three of the stops, the children have to cross the road. After school, the bus goes the same route in reverse, so at three of the stops, children still have to cross the road. Kindergarten students attend a full day now so there are probably kindergarten children crossing New Britain Road. I don’t think elementary school children should have to cross a major road for the bus. Now that bad weather is coming, it makes it even more dangerous. It’s an accident waiting to happen. Mary Jane Mason Kensington
ers in order to generate a few more bucks doesn’t seem worth the risk. – Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
Desserts spelled backwards is ‘stressed’
Too dangerous My morning walk takes me down New Britain Road. I see cars with some drivers on their cell phone, some with their coffee and some their breakfast sandwiches.
Berlin golfers gathered at the Monday, Nov. 28 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to protest the expiration date on Timberlin season passes. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
By Jane Grant
Getting together with family and friends is something we do around the holidays. These gatherings typically include rich foods and lots of sweets. If you’re like most people, this excites and stresses you at the same time. It’s a time of year when many people “cheat” and go off their diets. Desserts spelled backwards is stressed. By making a few strategic changes now, you can stop the holiday weight gain before it happens. In fact, you can get through the holidays leaner and healthier without feeling deprived. Instead of trying to be “good” and not have any dessert and then feeling guilty afterwards when your willpower fails you, give yourself permission to eat dessert and enjoy every bite. Dessert can be part of your healthy
eating plan. The key is to put the emphasis on healthy. It’s not healthy to stuff yourself and then wallow in guilt. It is healthy to eat an amount of your favorite food (including sweets) that will leave you feeling satisfied and proud of the choices you made. In other words, eat mindfully. It’s so simple, and yet a little bit of thought and attention goes such a long way. Mindful eating can get you through the entire holiday season without gaining weight. You will eat less food and enjoy it more. • Plan ahead. Decide how you want to feel when you’re done eating. Stuffed and miserable? Or comfortable and content? Fill your plate or order your meal accordingly. • Be thankful. Before eating, take a moment to be truly thankful about where your food came from including all the people who invested their time, effort, and talent into getting it on your plate. This will increase the enjoyment and satisfaction of the meal and dessert.
• Eat only what you really want. Survey all the options and choose only your favorites. Use the “four reallys rule” when deciding what to eat. Take only what you really, really, really, really want. Don’t waste your appetite on anything else unless you really (x4) want it. • Pace yourself. Put one small bite of food in your mouth at a time, and then pause. Chew it slowly and let the flavors and experience linger before swallowing and taking another mouthful. The holiday season offers so many opportunities to practice these mindful eating tips. Instead of “dieting,” which typically backfires and results in overeating and weight gain, focus on wellness. Eat whatever you want, but do it in a way that supports your health – including a healthy weight. Appreciate, taste, and enjoy your food so you feel good about the choices you make. The writer is a Registered Dietitian. Grant’s Nutrition and Wellness can be reached at 860-357-2282.
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Hungerford Park youth programs slated The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled holiday programming as follows.
Registration and payment deadline is Friday, Dec. 16.
Registration and payment due by Thursday, Dec. 22. For more information and registration, call 860-8279064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
Willard Boy Scouts seeks new members 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.
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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. Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.
Girls basketball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at BHS, 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 16 Karaoke - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled karaoke for Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Post Scholarship fund. No cover charge. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 860828-9012 after 5 p.m. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Babes in Hollywood” for
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Saturday, Dec. 17 Pet adoption - FOBAC has scheduled a pet adoption event for Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at A.S. Labieneic, 945 Farmington Ave. For more information, visit www.fobac.org. Farm event - Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington, has scheduled an open farm and gift making workshop for Saturday, 17, noon to 5 p.m. Meet the herd of dairy goats and spend some time on a working farm. Also, make handmade gifts in the soap shop. Drop-in, no appointment necessary. Event includes free hot apple cider and hot chocolate. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Babes in Hollywood” for Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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Monday, Dec. 19 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 10 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797. Boys basketball - BHS vs. New Britain at BHS, 6:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, Dec. 20 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 860-8289102 after 5 p.m. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For additional information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For information, call Amy at 860-829-4900 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org.
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From A16 Boys swimming - BHS vs. Farmington at Plainville HS, 3:45 p.m. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a no bake Christmas treat class for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:45 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
Thursday, Dec. 22 Boys basketball - BHS vs. Middletown at BHS, 6:45 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Middletown at Middletown, 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 Boys basketball - BHS vs. Shelton at BHS, 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Kids Paint class for Wednesday, Dec. 28, 11 a.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
Friday, Dec. 30 Boys basketball - BHS vs. New Canaan at Shelton HS, 6:45 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Amistad at BHS, 6:45 p.m.
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Roth Family Chiropractic expands By Chris Edge
Roth Family Chiropractic, formerly known as Kensington Naturopathic Medical Center, recently expanded at 355 New Britain Road. Starting in a small space within that practice, Dr. Justin Roth, owner and head chiropractor, has grown the business to take the entire space at that location. Licensed since 2008, Roth’s special focus is working with patients with multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches. He also provides care for neck, back and hip pain as well as sleep insomnia, high blood pressure and carpal tunnel. The state-of-the-art Roth Family Chiropractic office is described by patients as having a warm, family-oriented ambiance. According to one patient, “Dr. Roth doesn’t merely treat you, he takes the time to educate you so that you understand your treatment and so that you can advocate for yourself.”
While in Roth was still in college, his father, a practicing dentist, complained of neck pain and numbness and tingling in his hand. As no medical professionals were able to help him to alleviate the pain, he decided to see a chiropractor, though skeptical of what it could do to help him. After a small number of visits and targeted adjustments, he was pain free and back to practicing dentistry. Seeing his father’s recovery from chiropractic care led Roth to move in that direction. After graduating from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor of science in marketing, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where he received a doctorate of chiropractic. Following his doctorate degree, he completed two more years of schooling specializing in upper cervical specific care. Upper cervical care is a rapidly-growing form of chiropractic that focuses on the
One of Roth’s passions is providing upper cervical specific healthcare to people around the world through health mission trips. He has traveled to many countries including Brazil, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. He is a member of the International Chiropractic Association and the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and also is part of a group of doctors called the Wellness Champions. Through this organization, Roth speaks at schools, medical facilities, corporations and small businesses on topics such as stress, women’s health, how to live a youthful lifestyle, and alternative solutions to arthritis pain. Roth Family Chiropractic at its recent ribbon cutting event. PIctured: Chris Edge, Christina Savage, Katlynn Perretta, Dr Justin Roth, Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Chris Coppola, Ralph Miller, Dr Mark Roth, Janice Roth.
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Religion Briefs Berlin Congregational Church Candlelight Choral Service - Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled a Candlelight Choral Service for Sunday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m. All are welcome.
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>> Religion From A22
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Kensington United Methodist Church
service for a special time of healing, music, and prayer for the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace
Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Kensington United Methodist Church has scheduled a
Bethany Covenant Sunday Worship - Modern Worship - 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship - 11 a.m., Life Together Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St., Berlin.
East Berlin, schedules services for Sundays, 10 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church Masses are scheduled for
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain United Methodist Highway, schedules Sunday Church of East Berlin worship service at 10:15 a.m. The United Methodist Church Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037. of East Berlin, 139 Main St.,
Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-0154.
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A28 Thursday, December 15, 2016
The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com
DECEMBER 2016 SPECIALS:
EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF GIFT SETS
KENDALL JACKSON CHARDONNAY
750ML $10.99
GLENFIDDICH 12 YEAR
OBAN LITTLE BAY
KAHLUA
BAILEY’S
(ALL TYPES)
1.5L $11.99
750ML $39.99
750ML $39.99
750ML $19.99
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LA MARCA PROSECCO
KORBEL
BALLET OF ANGELS
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GNARLY HEAD
750ML $9.99
750ML $8.99
WOODBRIDGE WINES
(ALL TYPES EXCEPT NATURAL)
750ML $14.49
750ML $12.99
HASSLE FREE BOTTLE RETURNS
750ML $9.99
GREY GOOSE
JOHNNY WALKER BLACK 12 YEAR
1.75L $49.99
1.75L $59.99
SALE STARTS 12/01/16
CTBEVERAGE.COM
(ALL TYPES)
CONVENIENT PARKING
SALE ENDS 12/31/16
NEW BRITAIN
WALLINGFORD
NEWINGTON
MIDDLETOWN
615 Hartford, Rd.
1070 North Colony Rd.
(Near Westfarms Mall)
(Across from Home Depot)
3127 Berlin Turnpike (Across from Wal-Mart)
955 Washington St. (Next to Verizon)
860-225-1444
203-265-1474
860-667-1339
860-347-1624
CT Beverage Mart stores are independently owned and operated and determine their own featured products and prices. Not responsible for typographical errors.
55383-01
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