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Early September heat unusual for region The Berlin Citizen
The region experienced a late season heat wave that pushed the central Connecticut region to near drought conditions during the first full week of September. The weather situation even caused school districts to consider early closings on the hottest days.
Starting in late August, temperatures stayed in the high 80s to mid90s. All of central Connecticut was declared “severely dry” according to reports from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, an assessment made along with additional information from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Gary Lessor, meteorologist with
Now’s the time to volunteer with fire departments By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
With children back at school and the leaves starting to turn, now could be the perfect time for those interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. Not because the job is easier in the fall than any other season. But simply because any time of year is the right time for those intrigued by the idea of serving their community as a firefighter. “We’re always looking, because there are always firefighters coming in, and maybe some of them will be professionals and they move out,” said Mike Blais, chief recruiter for the Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington fire departments. “That’s why we’re always recruiting, young and old. That’s See Volunteer / Page A4
the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University, said the first full week of September will likely have recorded the hottest temperatures until next year. To have temperatures as high as the region had into September is unusual, but not unheard of, he said. Lessor explained why the heat was sure to moderate. “We’re losing daylight, two or three minutes a day now,
so (high temperatures) are hard to maintain,” he said. During that heat wave, NOAA characterized the situation as being “likely” when it comes to a tendency for drought development. Forest fire danger levels as posted by DEEP, hit “very high” on Sept. 9, however, by Sept. 13, after a weekend of rain, the See Heat / Page A5
SPIKERS SHUT DOWN The Berlin High School girls volleyball team dropped a tough 3-0 match against New Britain on Friday, Sept. 11 in its season opener. Despite a rough first game, 1725, the Lady Redcoats proved a tough out in the second (23-25) and decisive (25-27) frames. Senior Megan Pskowksi (pictured) and junior Nina D’Amato led the way for Berlin with nine kills each. Senior Rachael Steck added seven kills. BHS seniors Julia Lagace and Angie Perrone tallied 14 and 12 digs, respectively, while each recorded 13 assists. Berlin was set to face Wethersfield Wednesday, Sept. 16 in its home opener. | Photo by Paul G. Salina
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Calendar Thursday, Sept. 17 Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center. 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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Saturday, Sept. 19 Farmers Market - Berlin Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., through Sept. 26.
profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Teresa Rook at 860-635-7020. Boys soccer - Berlin at Rocky Hill, 3:45 p.m.
Cross country - Berlin at Girls soccer - Berlin vs. Rocky Hall, 3:45 p.m. Rocky Hill, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Volleyball - Berlin at Platt, Volleyball - Berlin vs. Ma6 p.m. Girls swimming - Berlin at loney, 5:45 p.m. Plainville, 4 p.m. See Calendar / Page A6
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Fire at Berlin motel displaces families Fire crews from several towns responded to a fire at an extended stay motel in Berlin, Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at Salisbury Motel, 829 Berlin Turnpike, shortly after 3 p.m. About 3:30 p.m., mutual aid was requested from Engine 4 in Meriden. Fire crews from Rocky Hill, Cromwell and Wethersfield also responded. Just after 4 p.m., there was no visible fire at the scene. Fire crews could be seen working on the roof of a build-
Fire crews work on the roof of a Berlin motel on Monday, Sept. 14.
ing that included four units. The fire extended through three of the four units, according to Fire Chief James Simons. The motel, located about a quarter-mile from the Route 9 interchange in Berlin, includes four buildings and 14 units. There were no reported injuries, Simons said. The building where the fire occurred has been deemed uninhabitable. Two families, a total of five people, have been displaced due to the fire. — Record-Journal staff
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threat was at “low.” A Connecticut Precipitation table, created by the National Weather Service Offices shows rainfall below normal in for August in every county. Hartford County had 2.16 inches of rain last month; normal is 4.3. Middlesex County had 2.07 inches; normal is 4.02. New Haven County had 1.87 inches; normal is 3.95. Values for July through Aug. 15 also show significant deficits in every county. Charts, accessed at http:// www.ct.gov/waterstatus, show numerous measures of rain-deprivation – and in early September, the outlook painted the state yellow or in some cases brown, even orange or red in a few severely
affected sections. Green is the color for normal rain fall. Drinking water levels, on the water status webpage, reported that the current statewide capacity held at 100.6 percent of normal. That reservoir data is provided by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. DPH monitors reservoir levels submitted by 34 public water systems that use surface water supplies. Current reservoir capacity levels are compared to historical records and note any trends that indicate approaching drought. (To see the latest reports on water levels in the state, go to http://www.ct.gov/waterstatus for information on topics such as ground water levels, crop moisture resources, stream flow tables as well as hints on water conservation.)
During the heat wave, school officials around the area, grappled with the question of whether the weather warranted closing or shortening the school day. At that time, Superintendent of Schools, in Southington, Timothy Connellan described the dilemma of dealing with the unusual heat. “I have already given some thought to the possibility of early release days later in the week if it becomes absolutely necessary. Clearly that will not be the most desirable option, but it may be necessary depending on how the week progresses,” he said. Ultimately, Southington did go with an early release for elementary school students as did about a dozen other schools across the state. Record-Journal staff contributed to this report.
Bark for Life event scheduled for Oct. 17 Bark for Life, a walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m., at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds, 450 Beckley Road.
The event also includes demonstrations, contests and games. For more information and registration, call 203-3794874, email lynn.kipphut@ cancer.org or visit RelayForLife.org/barkberlinct.
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Calendar available in advance at a Cross country - Berlin at discounted rate, or at the Platt, 3:45 p.m. door. Call 860-229-7922. Friday, Sept. 25 Volleyball - Berlin at East Wednesday, Oct. 30 Football - Berlin vs. East Catholic, 12:30 p.m. Cross country - Berlin at Catholic at Cheney Tech, 7 Boys soccer - Berlin at Winding Trails Invitational. p.m. Wethersfield, 3:45 p.m. Boys soccer - Berlin vs. Girls soccer - Berlin at Maloney, 6 p.m. Wethersfield, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Girls soccer - Berlin at Volleyball - Berlin vs. BrisMaloney, 3:45 p.m. Boys soccer - Berlin vs. tol, 5:45 p.m. Girls swimming - Berlin at Newington, 6 p.m. Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Girls soccer - Berlin at Friday, Oct. 2 Newington, 6 p.m. Volleyball - Berlin vs. NewBerlin Fair - Berlin Lions Saturday, Sept. 26 ington, 5:45 p.m. Club’s annual Berlin Fair, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., at the fairPicnic - The Spartans grounds on Beckley Road. Vets AC’s annual picnic Tuesday, Sept. 29 Admission fee is charged. goes from 11:30 a.m. to 6 Football - Berlin vs. Northp.m., at the Spartans Club, Girls swimming - Berlin at 191 High Road. Tickets are Enfield/Somers/Fermi, 4 p.m. west Catholic, 6:30 p.m. Boys soccer - Berlin at Platt, 3:45 p.m.
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25 years of quilting for ‘sisters’ Special to The Citizen
The Berlin Sisters in Quilting has been in town since 1990, offering a place for members to practice their craft and an opportunity to give back to others. “This group is a great community outlet, and quilting is such a passion once you get hooked,” said Jane Palmer, co-president of the Berlin Sisters in Quilting. The group, currently 40 members strong, is one of the chapters that make up the Greater Hartford Quilt Guild. The goal is “to preserve the tradition, the culture, and the history of quilting; to promote the knowledge and understanding of all aspects of quilting; and to have fun while engaged in the aforementioned activities.” “It’s so diverse, with varying levels of skills among our members and everyone truly helps one another,” Palmer
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said. In addition to quilting for their own enjoyment, for the past 25 years, BSQ has made and donated quilts and pillowcases to many charitable organizations, including Quilts of Valor, Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camp, the Prudence Crandall Center, and Project Linus. Last year, the local quilters also began making “comfort quilts” for those recovering from an injury, disease or going through chemotherapy. “Our hope is that these beautiful and lovingly-made quilts will provide comfort and warmth during these difficult times,” Palmer said. Meetings are open to all levels and include guest presenters as well as a show and
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Obituaries Walter V. Duplin, Jr. BERLIN — Walter V. Duplin Jr., 88, of Berlin, peacefully entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was welcomed into paradise by his loving wife Patricia, who had prepared the way for him years earlier. They are now hand in hand into eternity. Born in New Britain, he
had lived 62 years in Berlin. Walter was the son of Walter V. Duplin Sr., and Margaret (Loomis) Duplin. He attended New Britain schools, and after high school enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve our country during World War II and the Korean Conflict. In World War II, his duties as radioman on first the USS Barney, and then on the USS John Hood destroyers, was to spot and engage German U-boats off the U.S. east coast, all the way to Cuba. After his military service, he was employed at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford for 34 years, as an instrumentation engi-
neer until his retirement in 1987. Walter was an active member of St Paul Church in Kensington for 62 years, a member of the American Legion, the Royal Arcanum, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. In his later years, he volunteered his time to transport elderly residents to and from the hospital, as well as escort handicapped individuals to Mass on Sundays. But his first love, was the many years that he volunteered at the St. Paul School library, where his wife Patricia had taught for 20 plus years. In his words, he was “continuing his wife’s legacy of
working with kids in education”. Walter’s crowning achievement was raising eight children with Patricia, all of whom attended St. Paul parish school. He is survived by seven of his children, Mark Duplin and his wife, Mary-Jane, of Newington, Annemarie Duplin, of S. Burlington, Vt., Kathleen Grey, of Lutz, Fla., Kevin Duplin, of Haddam, Brian Duplin of Plainville, Michael Duplin, of Vernon, and Michelle Duplin, of New Britain. He is also survived by his siste, Vivian Borg, of Unionville. He leaves behind 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several neph-
ews and nieces. Walter was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (1994); and his son, Jeffrey (1980). Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain. A Mass of Christian burial was followed at St. Paul’s Church, Kensington. Burial took place in St Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Paul School, 461 Alling St., Kensington, CT 06037.To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.
untiring dedication to her family, friends, faith and her wonderful cooking. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Surviving is a daughter, Linda Hoffman-Keith, of Avon; two sons, Bruce Hoffman and his wife, Virginia, of Bethlehem, and Guy Hoffman and his wife, Dawn, of Berlin; a brother, Jack Darling and his wife, Patricia, of Massachusetts; and much loved nieces and nephews. She also leaves eight loving grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, James Keith and his wife, Mary and children, Ashley, Saige, Aiden and Robert Raymond, of Ferrum, Va., Melanie Clark and her husband, Joseph and their son, Owen, of Tor-
rington, Scott Keith and his daughter, Kaylee ,of Nashville, Tenn., Heidi Dalton and her husband, Brad and their sons, Huck and Rhett, of Henry, Va., Rebecca Jolly and her husband, Nicholas and their daughter, Genevieve, of Mequon, Wis., Stephanie Hoffman and her fiancé, Greg Szymczak, of Southbury, Allison Wright and her husband, Kevin, of Charleston, S.C., and Lindsey Hoffman, of Berlin; as well as her longtime caregiver and friend, Beata Blumes; and cat, Lucky. Besides her husband and parents, Shirley was predeceased by her brother, Robert Darling; her sister, and best friend, Lois Richards; inlaws, Frederick and Agnes
Hoffman; and sister-in-law, Mae Hoffman. Calling hours are Saturday, Sept 19, at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. A memorial service will follow the burial Saturday at 12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Newington, 401 New Britain Ave., Newington. Memorial donations may be made to Hartford Healthcare at Home Hospice Care, 300 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
Shirley (Darling) Hoffman NEW BRITAIN — Shirley (Darling) Hoffman, 90, of New Britain, widow of Raymond F. Hoffman, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Arbor Rose in New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Nellie (Jackson) and Guy L.A. Darling, she was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1944. Shirley was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church of New Britain until its closing in 2007. She was a very active and committed member for over 70 years serving on various committees including United Methodist Women, Mary Circle, Parsonage Committee and Kitchen Committee
where she was found most of the time preparing food for so many occasions. Shirley was a member of Alpha Mu, her Girl Scout Troop, whose members remained together for over seventy years. This group included first, second, third and fourth generations who still get together. Shirley and Ray enriched their children’s lives with wonderful family vacations to Lake Champlain and Rocky Neck State Park, traditions that still continue. After Ray’s retirement, they traveled by train through Canada to Alaska, attended Ray’s Army reunions throughout the U.S. but their favorite place was Hawaii. Shirley will be lovingly remembered for her
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Opinion Thank you to all the first responders of Berlin The mayor delivered these remarks at the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Memorial service on Thursday, Sept. 10. On this night 14 years ago, children were just getting adjusted to being back in school and the routine of sports and activities, parents were celebrating that the routine was back. Things were back to normal. What none of us could know on that night was that in 14 hours, what we Commentary all considered “normal” would change Mayor Rachel forever. Rochette On this night 14 years ago, I was a new mother. I was home on maternity leave and had established a “normal” routine with my new daughter. Each morning I would sit with her and watch the Today show while she ate. At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, our world would seem to come apart. As I sat and watched the events of that day unfold, I remember thinking, what kind of
world have I brought this child into? How is it possible that such terror could be perpetrated in a country as strong as the United States? What will she grow up in? But as each hour turned into days and weeks, a new thought arose. We live in the greatest country in the world, and the strength and character of its citizens cannot be destroyed by one evil act. This strength and character was demonstrated over and over again as we began to hear eyewitness accounts of how honorably and heroically ordinary citizens and first responders alike reacted in an unthinkable event. Firemen thought nothing of walking into a burning building knowing they would have to walk up 40, 50, 60 flights of stairs carrying heavy equipment on their backs. Even after the first building fell, these men and women continued to enter the remaining tower to help as many people out as possible. Knowing the possibility that this tower might also fall did not deter their efforts to do their jobs. After the collapse of the second
tower, it would have been very easy for those who had survived to give up. But that was not the case. As soon as they were able, first responders were digging through the rubble trying to locate any survivors they could. They battled extreme heat, the possibility of further collapse and the knowledge that they were putting their lives at risk. They continued to work at this site for weeks and months, sifting through rubble and debris to find any item that could connect loved ones to those they had lost. As we stand here today to honor and remember those who died in the 9/11 attacks, it is just as important that we honor and remember those who survived and worked tirelessly for months afterward. To that end, it is fitting that we as a community and as a country honor and respect those who choose to be a first responder. Our police force, EMTs and firefighters continue to do a job that puts their lives at risk. In the case of our fire department, they do this on a volunteer basis. They have demonstrated over and over again,
that they will be there when we as a community need them most. I had an opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum this past August. One of the exhibits in the museum is a wall covered in small blue tiles, each a different shade of blue. This was created based on people submitting what they remembered the sky to look like that day. It is something many of us talk about when remembering 9/11. The sky was so blue — the perfect shade of blue. That blue was darkened by an evil act. On this wall is a quote by Virgil. It says, “No day shall erase you from the memory of time.” We are here tonight to make sure that stays true. To remember those who died and honor and show our respect for those who unselfishly put their lives at risk to save others. Because of those people, and the first responders who continue to put their lives at risk, the sky is blue again. We are strong, we will remember, and we will continue to pursue the American dream. Thank you to all the first responders of Berlin.
Letters to the Editor Committed to the town To the editor: My name is Mark Kaczynski and I am running for Berlin Town Council on the Republican ticket. I am married and have one son who recently graduated from Berlin High School and is attending college. I was born and raised in Berlin and attended local schools from Griswold Elementary School to Berlin High School. I continued my education at the University of Connecticut and went on to Pepperdine University School of Law in California. I was employed by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for 30 years. During my employment with the government I was assigned to several offices around the United States and was transferred back to Connecticut 18 years ago. Upon our return to Connecticut, my wife, who also grew up in Berlin, and I decided to move back to Berlin. Berlin is a wonderful town to live in and raise a family. I have always been committed to the continued
growth and vitality of our town, that’s why I have continued as a volunteer on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the past 16 years. I am proud of what the commission has accomplished regarding the development of our town during my tenure. I would like to continue my service to the town as a member of the Town Council. I believe that we have to take a hard look at our budget and make some difficult choices in order to control spending while continuing to maintain the best possible services to our citizens. It is time for a change. I want to bring fresh ideas and positive solutions to the Berlin Town Council. I consider it an honor to be on your ballot and promise you that, if elected, the voice of all citizens of Berlin will be heard by the Town Council. Mark H. Kaczynski Berlin
Facts are facts To the editor: Really? Jortner: “… while maintaining a stable tax rate that com-
pares favorably with most of our surrounding towns…” With most towns? What towns? CERC, Inc. (www.cerc.com) publishes profiles of town in Connecticut. I chose Berlin, Southington, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Newington, Wethersfield and Plainville. Based on that data (2012-last reported) here are three key comparison points. Budget dollars/resident – Rank1st-$3,688 versus $3,232 (median), 14.1 percent more than the median, 12.1 percent higher than average. Budget dollars/student – Rank4th-1.6 percent more than the median, 1.6 percent higher than average. At first glance this looks good, but it doesn’t include any increases due to the high school renovation. 2015’s increase alone would move us to second place, 9.2 percent above average, with more to come in the next two years. Per capita tax – Rank-1st-$2,873 versus $2,657 (median), 8.1 percent more than the median, 10.5 percent higher than average. Comparable? Really? Not by my
math. The litany of accomplishments Jortner talked about; unfortunately, the majority of these provided little increase in tax revenue. Most took property off the Grand List or added significant capital debt. Also, even a blind squirrel occasionally gets a nut. Twelve years ago not a single Republican or Democrat running for the current council was part of our government. This is not your father’s Oldsmobile. Last, about the Republican mantra for the past 12 years — “taxes are too high,” I hope they continue the message. Facts are facts. In the past 12 years town spending has increased 57.6 percent while the Consumer Price Index has risen 28.6 percent. We need to grow small business, look for efficiencies, and control spending, not the Democrat way of continually increasing tax payer burden. I hope you remember in November. George Millerd Berlin See Letters / Page A11
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To the editor: My son’s elementary school teacher found that by fourth grade we can tell who the savers are and who the spenders are. Neither is inherently wrong, but there needs to be a balance. My property taxes in Berlin over the past 12 years has had an average trend of 3.3 percent increase per year from 10 Democrat tax increases in the past 12 years. This year my taxes went up $259 to $5,493. I can only dream of pay raises equaling this trend. It is time to change this trend. Town Council Republicans have strived for the most effective use of our hard-earned money for valuable town and school services. In November 2013, Brenden Luddy, Charles Paonessa and I were recognized for this effort by being given the most votes among
all council candidates. This year we have added to our team Mark Kaczynski, with his vision for our town from his service on Berlin’s Planning and Zoning Commission, and who has effectively managed his government team many years on several no-increase budgets. During my time on council I have encouraged bidding whenever possible and sought to understand the town’s total cost of ownership so we do not get locked into costly solutions. I am supportive of a cost-effective solution, that considers taxpayer constraints and the recent bonding defeat, for improving police facilities to meet public safety needs. I am supportive of automatically sending to referendum vote-significant expenditures that lead to significant bonded debt. Admittedly, I am a saver and ask that you “Remember in November” to balance spenders with more savers who have a strong
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Misguided ‘attack’ To the editor: It must be election season, because last week’s Berlin Citizen contained what can only be described as an “attack letter” from Berlin Republican Town Committee Chairperson Anne Reilly. Her targets this time, Town Council candidates Kristen Campanelli and JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, whose crime appears to be that they have served their community as members of the Board of Education. Not surprisingly, the figures cited by Ms. Reilly in her letter are incorrect. Despite the repeated use of the figure, the Berlin High School renovation is not, and has never been, a $100 million project. The fact that Ms. Reilly and Berlin Republicans continue to use this fictional number when discussing the high school renovation is telling, evidence that they have no actual arguments against the project. Ms. Reilly also credits the Berlin Republicans with “saving” Berlin residents $20 million on the renovation. A funny way of describing the fail-
ure of Republican council members to propose a single viable solution for the problems facing the 64-year-old building. Ms. Reilly also claims that the BOE approved raises for the administrators this year of 4.25 percent. She is off by a factor of 2. Administrators will receive salary increase of 4.5 percent over the next two years combined. Finally, Ms. Reilly also faults the Democrats for potentially not following the will of the voters. She should know. Recall that when the Republicans last controlled the council, they slashed education spending and ignored Berlin residents when they rejected the Republican budget at the polls. Berlin voters responded by electing them out of office. For 12 years. Ms. Campanelli and Ms. Angelico-Stetson have been outstanding members of the BOE, always prepared, informed and ready to do what was best for the children and residents of Berlin. Berlin was fortunate to have these two public servants working on their behalf. I hope that we continue to be that fortunate after November. Gary Brochu Berlin
From left: Merrill Gay, executive director of the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance, and Sal and Kayla, students at the Griffin Child Development Center, present House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz with the 2015 Children’s Champion Award at the Griffin Child Development Center in Southington.
Aresimowicz named a ‘Children’s Champion’ House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington) has been named a “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for making Connecticut’s young children and their families a priority during the 2015 legislative session. Every year, the alliance recognizes legislators who worked closely with early childhood advoSee Aresimowicz / Page A13
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cates to shape legislation that impacts the wellbeing of Connecticut’s young children in the areas of healthy development, early care and education, nutrition and safety. This year’s nominees proved they put young children front and center as they shaped legislation and engaged with early childhood advocates to create the most effective early childhood policy for Connecticut. The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance is a statewide membership and advocacy organization committed to improving developmental outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety and economic security for children ages birth to eight. Aresimowicz is serving his sixth term representing the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he is House Majority Leader. — Press Release
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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O’Neil Stephanie Pomponio and Matthew O’Neil were married Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at All Saints Catholic Church, Albany, N.Y. The bride is the daughter of Marsha and Ron Pomponio, of Berlin. Th e g ro o m is the son of Tom and Carolyn O’Neil, of Weedsport, N.Y. The bride is a graduate of Berlin High S c h o o l , a ttended SUNY at Albany and is currently employed with Trustco Bank, Albany, N.Y. The groom is a graduate of Weedsport High School, SUNY at Albany and holds a juris doctor degree from Cornell University Law School. He is employed with Hinman Straub PC, Albany, N.Y. The couple resides in Albany, N.Y.
Mia Alessandra Parafati Salvatore Parafati and Deborah (Scrivo) Parafati, of Berlin, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mia Alessandra Parafati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Mia was born at 11:05 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches in length. Her maternal grandparents are Pamela Scrivo, of Portland, and the late Wayne “Dick” Scrivo, of Higganum. Her paternal grandparents are Bruno and Lina Parafati, of Berlin; and her paternal great-grandmother is Vincenza Coco. Mia joins her big brother, Marco Dylan Parafati.
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ing at 6:30 p.m. BHS parent-teacher Parents begin in students’ advisory rooms, then follow conferences their child’s schedule. Berlin High School has Student schedule may be scheduled parent-teacher found on the parent portal. conferences for Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 8:20 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30 to 2:20 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled, on or after Thursday, Oct. 1, using Canyon Creek scheduling software, found at www.berlinschools. org/subsite/bhs.
All Night Grad Party The All Night Graduation Party committee has scheduled a casino trip for Friday, Oct. 16. A fee is charged. Reservation deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1. For more information and tickets, contact Bill Conticello at 860-212-1415.
Scholarship Kelly Services is accepting applications for its Future Engineers Scholarship, a $5,000 award that will be presented to one eligible undergraduate student in December 2015. See Schools / Page A18
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3 p.m., through Oct. 28, at the Senior Center. The program is free. Call 860-828-7006.
The Good Life Functional Fitness Group meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 Renter Rebate to 10:15 a.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 9, program at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Space The Connecticut Renter is limited. Call 860-828-7006. Rebate program runs through Oct. 1. Appointments may be scheduled with Jayne Miller, A Matter of Balance Berlin’s social worker. ApA Matter of Balance, a pro- pointments are required. For gram designed to manage a list of required documentafalls and increase activity lev- tion and to schedule an apels, is set for Wednesdays, 1 to pointment, call 860-828-7006.
Senior Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Sept. 21: Apple juice, Salisbury steak with beef gravy, au gratin potatoes, buttered beets, white bread, rice pudding. Tuesday, Sept. 22: Cranberry juice, broccoli bake, tater tots, Romaine salad, rye bread, oatmeal raisin cookies. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Beef barley soup, chicken salad, four bean salad, coleslaw, sherbet.
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Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling: Irene Willametz, 170. Senior Bowling, Sept. 4: Chuck Leonhardt, 171; Irene Willametz, 170; Joe Sytulek, 160, Rockwell Roberts, 156. Sept. 11: Chuck Leonhardt, 160; Irene Willametz, 153; Ferd Brochu, 150.
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Sports Redcoats find their mo’, best Warhawks By Nate Brown
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Berlin was looking to start the season off on the right foot. All it needed to do was get a little momentum going its way. The Redcoats were able to do that and more, as they outscored the Bloomfield Warhawks Berlin 23 16-0 in the second half Bloomfield 14 en route to a 23-14 victory at Sage Park Friday, Sept. 11. “This is one of those classic matchups of two great football teams on a Friday night at Sage Park,” BHS coach John Capodice said. “And we were very fortunate to come out with the larger score, and our seniors gave a tremendous effort.” Led by senior Owen Taylor, who rushed for 110 yards and accounted for all three Redcoat touchdowns, as well as two two-point conversions, the Class of 2016 had a clear impact on both sides of the ball. The group accounted for every sack, pass deflection and four of the team’s five tackles for loss. Yet it wasn’t until 4:28 left in the fourth quarter with Berlin clinging to a 1514 lead when senior captain and three-year starter Jake Loiselle came up with the game’s biggest play. With Bloomfield driving
Quarterback Jack Lynch awaits the snap in the third quarter of the Redcoats’ seasonopener against Bloomfield. | Nate Brown / The Berlin Citizen towards Redcoat territory with the hopes of regaining the lead, Loiselle stepped in front of a Warhawk receiver to haul in the game’s only interception. On the ensuing drive, Taylor bounced outside the right hash mark and sprinted to the end zone for a 32-yard, game-clinching touchdown. Yet the momentum swung back and forth for both teams all night. It began in the Redcoats’ favor, with the opening drive of the game that
spanned nearly five minutes and ended with a two-yard touchdown plunge by Taylor to give Berlin a 7-0 lead. New quarterback, junior Jack Lynch, looked sharp on the drive, hitting Taylor and senior receiver Garrett Guite for pickups of 13 and 42 yards, respectively. The momentum quickly shifted after that. Bloomfield scored with 2:55 left in the first quarter and at the 5:05 mark in the second frame as Berlin’s of-
Soccer Challenge set The Knights of Columbus Council 3675 has scheduled a local round of the 2015 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike. Registration is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is a competition designed for players to demonstrate the most basic soccer skill – the penalty kick. Open to all boys and
girls, ages 9 to 14, each player will be allowed 15 shots at the goal from the penalty line (12 yards from the goal). Winners progress to the district, regional, state and international levels. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For more information, call David Roseth at 860-3011095 or Thomas Sullivan at 860-505-8128.
fense stalled, allowing the Warhawks to take a 14-7 advantage into the break. Needing something to get the flow of the game back in their favor, the Redcoats got it on the kickoff following the game’s intermission, as sophomore Jensen Cartagena recovered a Bloomfield fumble on the Warhawks’ return. “We talked about how the opening drive in the third quarter is the most important drive of the game,” Capodice said. “We had a spirited half-
time speech from our seniors, we rallied around them and played lights out in the second half.” Also helping to keep the game in Berlin’s favor was the team’s discipline, and lack thereof by Bloomfield. The Warhawks were penalized for running into the kicker midway through the third quarter that kept Berlin’s drive alive. The Redcoats capitalized with a two-yard score from Taylor, who took the direct snap before plunging into the end zone. Bloomfield was also hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the fourth for hitting Taylor after he completed his run out of bounds. Taylor’s game-sealing score came seconds later. “We pride ourselves on discipline. We say ‘no fumbles, no interceptions, no penalties.’ That’s winning football, that’s discipline, and that’s how we win a lot of football games at Berlin,” Capodice said. Senior Alex Fleeton had a stellar game defensively for the victors, recording 12 tackles (two for loss) and a sack. Junior Mitch Maslowski (10 tackles), senior Ryan Cop (nine) and junior Jack Hamel (nine) were also crucial for wrapping up the Warhawks throughout the night. Berlin’s next game is Friday, Sept. 18 against the Rockville Rams (0-1). The road game will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Briefs Pilates The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for Pilate’s classes at the Community Center. A fee is charged. Core Blast Pilates is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. It is a balanced blending of strength and flexibility training that improves posture, re-
duces stress and creates long lean muscles without bulking up. Co-ed 18 years of age and up, mixed levels – beginners through intermediate, no ball class. Class is scheduled for Mondays, Sept. 21 through Dec. 14, 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Class is limited to 15 participants. Pilates Physique is a unique total body workout that focuses on small, controlled movements combined
with gentle-on-the-joints but heart-pumping bursts of interval training to define and tone long, lean muscles. Using a chair or bar provided, target every muscle in the body. Class is scheduled for Wednesdays, through Dec. 9, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Class is limited to 15 participants. For more information and registration forms, visit www. town.berlin.ct.us.
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No shaking it off dating the causes of these long term effects, it is imperative that a person fully recover from one concussion before risking a subsequent one. “Failing to do so adequately can lead to additional neurologic damage.” While concussions are a real possibility in most sports, the threat, not surprisingly, is greatest in football. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the odds of a football player sustaining a concussion at a staggering 75 percent. Thankfully, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference is doing its part to keep high school football players in our state safe. New this season, the CIAC has enacted several measures meant to reduce the risk of injuries, including the dreaded concussion. As reported in the Record-Journal, “Starting with the Sunday before Thanksg iv i n g a n d co n t i n u i n g
Chuck Walters helps Robby Porter, 11, pull off a helmet that is too tight during the Sheridan Recreation Department’s little league football gear handout day on Aug. 15 in Sheridan, Wyo. Sheridan County coaches are part of a national movement to curtail concussions and make sports safer for athletes from the youngest children up to the professional ranks. | Justin Sheely / Sheridan Press via AP
through the playoffs, there tions conducted at full speed, can be no live contact — de- in full pads, in which players fined as drills or game simula- are tackled to the ground (as compared to ‘wrap’ or ‘thud’ contact in which players remain on their feet). “Also, a bye week is now a part of every team’s schedule, which is capped at 10 regular-season games. During the
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Readers of a certain age will recall a time when concussion awareness in athletics simply did not exist. Those were days when an athlete wobbly from a hit would “shake it off” and get back at it, and coaches would question a player’s mettle if they didn’t. “You’re fine. You just got your bell rung,” was often their sage advice. “The team needs you out there.” Now, we know how unwise that tough-it-out philosophy is, and how dangerous concussions can be. Regarding the long-term consequences of multiple concussions, the website concussiontreatment.com states that: “Not only can multiple traumatic incidents contribute to the development of mild cognitive impairments, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and other adverse outcomes, but a storied concussion history can also cause post-concussion syndrome. “While we are still eluci-
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‘Kind and honest actions’ rewarded The consistent, effective investigation, prosecution, and reduction of crime cannot be accomplished by the police without the support and cooperation of the citizens. The COIN program (Community Officer Investment Network), aims to reward and recognize members of the community who have made significant contributions to an incident that might not have been resolved successfully without the citizen’s participation. The COIN program involves the issuance of challenge coins to our officers that they can present to individuals who meet this criterion. The Berlin Police Department will publicize each success story in hopes of strengthening our network of partners. All Berlin officers have been issued a challenge coin
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Adults events Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. - Nutrient Dense Gardening. Registration is required. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. - Infoline 2-1-1. Registration is required. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. - Amazon Echo demonstration. Registration is required. Friday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. Movie Matinee. “Age of Adaline.” Rated PG-13.
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Later that afternoon Thalia Berardozzi came to the police department to turn over a wallet she found in the roadway on the Berlin Turnpike. Berardozzi told Officer Aimee Krzykowski that she had seen other cars drive over the wallet. Once she realized what it was, she stopped to retrieve it from the road. Berardozzi had come to the police department hoping to return the wallet to its owner. The wallet was inspected and found it to be intact; all money, credit cards, checks, ID’s, etc. were present. Krzykowski contacted the owner, who was overjoyed not only that someone had found her wallet, but that it was intact. She was relieved she would be able to leave for school with her ID’s. Officers Bradle and Krzykowski met with Berardozzi and presented her with a BPD
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that may be presented to a citizen when the officer feels that the citizen has made a significant contribution to an incident that might not have been successfully resolved without the citizen’s participation. On Aug. 26, 2015, Officer Tim Bradle took a complaint from a distraught woman who had lost her wallet, containing valuable and personal information, which may have been left on the roof of her car at the Valero Gas Station on the Berlin Turnpike. The woman was upset because the wallet contained not only her money, credit cards and debit cards, but her Connecticut ID and college ID cards. The woman explained she was leaving for college in Maine the following day and she would have no time to replace her ID before leaving for school out of state.
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The Republican team of four candidates (and members of the Republican Town Committee) is taking their campaign into the community to “meet and greet” at each of the polling sites in an effort to answer questions and offer voter registration forms. Expect to see the mobile campaign unit in the parking lot of the polling stations as follows: Saturday, Sept. 19 at Wil-
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PRESCHOOL Application Sales EngiApartments For Rent TEACHER neer, East Berlin, CT. Seeking a dependable Easter Seals is seeking FT School Readiness Cheshire- 4 RMS, 1 Levindividual responsible Teacher for Meriden el, Deck, GAR. Hwd for a specific product nonprofit childcare flrs. No Pets. Cov. to line within the compacenter. Generous ben- 691 & 84. $1275/Mo. ny portfolio. Bachelor’s efits. Bachelor’s de- Incl. HT. 203.393.1117 degree in business, gree in E.C.E. or relatmechanical or manued field. Experience MER- Furn Apts. East facturing engineering. Side Incl H, HW, Elec., working with infants, Minimum 3 years sales 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, toddlers and/or experience in machipreschoolers and bilin- $715mo+sec.Call 203nery. Salary based on 630-3823,12pm-8pm. gual (Spanish) prefereducation and experired. Send resume and ence. Email resumes MERIDEN- 1 & 2 BRs cover letter to cflament to Darcy.Sordo@fennstarting $750. H/HW torin.com @eswct.com. E.O.E. incld. Off st prkg. Avail immed. 203-886-7016. RN - Homecare. PT days, exc pay and MERIDEN - 1BR benefits. Greater Wtby $800 mo. HEAT, HOT and lower Naugatuck WATER & ELECTRIC Valley. Unison, (860) INCL. Private Balcony. 347-4446 203-639-4868.
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We are searching for experienced S1000D authors and graphic illustrators. Candidates must understand how to develop data modules compliant with the S1000D common source database requirements for the aerospace industry. For immediate consideration please send your resume asap to: Jerry Rothchild Recruiting Manager jrothchild@butler.com EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Cleaning Persons P/T evenings. Local Office Building. Experienced only. Call 860-859-3624
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The Record-Journal Circulation department is seeking two individuals to join our early morning re-delivery team. Duties include delivering full newspaper routes as well as making individual deliveries to homes and stores. Requirements for this independent contractor position include having a reliable vehicle and cell phone with text capability. Five days per week beginning at 4:30 am. For more information or to apply for one of these independent contractor positions, please email resposito@ record-journal.com Welder/Fabricator MIG/TIG Exp’d with steel, aluminum, and stainless. SHEET METAL Fabrication experience preferred. Must read blueprints and work independently. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Please apply at Specialty Metal Fabrications, 235 Cheshire Rd., So. Meriden, CT. or email resume and salary requirements to Tracy@ SMFSpecialty.com NO PHONE CALLS
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Meriden1BR, East side, Quiet dead end st. H & HW incld. $800 mo. Call 860-502-5619 or 860-736-1169 MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove & fridge, H & HW Incld. Lease, Sec & Refs. 203.239.7657 or 203.314.7300 MERIDEN - 6 rm, 3 BR, 2nd fl., off st prkg, W/D hkp, no pets. sec. dep. + 1st mo. $980 mo. (860) 538-9788. MERIDEN – Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR avail. Newly painted. On site lndry & prkg. No pets. Call 860-810-2941 Meriden - Lrg 2 BR apt. Liv. rm., dine rm., off St. pkg., 2nd floor , no pets, quiet area, $ 900 mo. 860-801-1018 MERIDEN- Lrg 2BR w/ deck & pool at Crown Village. Country setting. $950/mo. incls. H & HW. 203-856-6472 Meriden-Two 1 BR apts. avail.! 1st flr-$700 mo. 2nd flr-$800 mo. 1st, last, 1 mo. sec & utils. No Pets. 8606631229 MER-Lrg 3BR, new stove & carpet, freshly painted, 3 flrs up, W/D hkup in unit. No pets/smkg. $800 + 1yr lease/Cr. ck/Sec, 1st mo rent. 203-608-8348 Wallingford - 1 BR, stove, fridge, centrally located, No pets. 800/ mo., Sec., Dep., credit ck. Call 203-317-9824
Wallingford - 2/3 BR. 2nd fl., off st. pkg., w/d hkup., no smk/pets. $950 mo. 203-444-5722
RECEPTIONIST - FT for busy pediatric office. WALLINGFORD - 2nd fl. 3BR. 2BA deck, Needs a reliable, hardhrdwd fl. & ceramic tile working, self-starter $1,500 mo. incls. appls capable of multitask. & all utils.; 1st fl. stuMust have good comdio, $900 mo. incls. munication skills. appls & all utils. For Knowledge of ins. billboth apts, off st.pkg., ing helpful. Fax resume no smkg/pets. Sec & to 203-265-3321. ref. Call (203) 7069858.
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FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more information call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com
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Condos For Rent Bristol-2BR, 1.5 BA. 26A Rita Dr., near ESPN, $1,250 mo., new flr. & stove Call 201-6968221 917-584-8221 MERIDEN - 2 BR, 1.5 BA, W/D, prkg., elec. heat, Sec. 8 accept., $1000 mo., avail 10/1, Call 203-927-3817 NEAR MER/WLFD BORDER - 2 BR Ranch, fully appl., onsite laundry, $950. Good credit. (860) 620-9658.
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Outside Storage- Camp- Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! ers, Boats, Trailers, RV’s & Trucks. $50/mo. Daily. Weekly. $150 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. New Tractor Trailers $100/ Management. 203-239-5333 mo. 203-294-1775
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MER-Clean Safe Rms. Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st prkg MOBILE HOMES FOR $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmSALE-WALLINGFORD 8pm, 203-630-3823. $59,900 2 BR, 1 BA. c/a Antiques updated home w/ new & Collectibles appliances $74,900 3 BR, 2 BA, c/a, MERIDEN- 38 Sorries open floor plan, handiCt. Estate items! cap accessible Antiques, Parker & Miller $84,900 2 BR, 2 BA, Co. items. Sat. 8-2. c/a, open floor plan w/ Serious Buyers only!! large covered deck Call agent at 203-623-0511
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32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layaway avail. New merchandise daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Like us on facebook
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AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
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Miscellaneous For Sale Meriden Pin Ball Machine for sale. 203 238 3006 PLAYSTATION 2. Black w/ 8 megabytes memory card. $50.00 Call 860-505-0495
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Wanted to Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûû CA$H ûûû 203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
FOUND: Long, scared, tuxedo cat w/ white paws & green eyes. Been in the vicinity of Kiki Drive, Meriden for a month. For more info., call: 203-237-7379
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ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand Do you have obsessivecompulsive disorder? tools, machinist, Willing to participate in woodworking, engravresearch? (3626) Pays ing and work bench up to $215. Please call tools. Please call with Yale OCD Research confidence. Fair offers Clinic: 203-974-7523 made in your home. Cory 860-322-4367
COMPUTER - Work station & White wooden girls desk hutch, $95 ANTIQUES - Always or best offer. 203 232 buying old; Toys, mili4979. tary, jewelry, art, OPEN HOUSE watches, musical inSunday 1pm-3pm CRIB – Good condition, struments, signs, ar45 Windy Knoll - Berlin mattress included. cade games, cameras, $449,000 - Beautiful $75. 203 634-9149. pre 1970 sports memcolonial with 3 BRs, orabilia, plus more. 2.5 BAs, 2 car garage, One item or entire esLawn and Garden & many extras! Bonus tate contents. Call room could be finished 860-718-5132. for 4th bedroom. For sale: screened topFinished basement with soil, $22/yd, screen fill/ kitchen that adds an gravel, $15/yd, clean additional 1000 sq. ft. A Marketplace fill, $12/yd. Delivered. Huge backyard, Jim 860-982-4819 great neighborhood, ad is an easy a must see! Very nice screened way to sell your Dave Alfano TOPSOIL (860) 426-9268 ext 10 $22/yard delivered, merchandise, 3 yd, $100 min delivery. Jim 860-982-4819 and it’s easy on
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
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Bulldog Puppies $950+, Bengal Kittens $350+, Yorkies 850+, Yorkie-Poos $550+, Shih tzus 550+ 860-828-7442
Tag Sales Barn/Tag Sale– Furn., HH, antqs, hunting stuff, handyman tools & materials & more! 133 Sunset Ln, Berlin Sat 9/19 & Sun 9/20 9-3 in the Big Red Barn
Lrg Selection- Glassware, dishes, platters, pots/pans, xmas & home décor, pottery, linens, cookbooks/ books, vint. Items, KIT utensils, sm. appls, picture frames, etc. Sat 9/19 & Sun 9/20 9am-5pm. 53 Alison Ave., WLFD. Dir: Cook Hill Rd to Rhey Ave to Alison Ave. Corner of Alison & Rhey.
GET PAID TODAY Wanted: antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate sales services. (203) 631-6697.
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip CLEANEST FIREWOOD in the state! Free Firewood Kindling $240 full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211
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Zen Bar brings comedy to town By Terry Sutton
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You don’t have to turn on the television to get comedic laughs in Plainville. Instead, you can go to the Zen Bar at 317 Farmington Ave., which hosts a monthly comedy night that attracts talent from around the region. The next show will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23. Giancarlo Garcia-Zimmitti, the owner of the Zen Bar, has been happy with the success of the comedy show, which generally includes four to five seasoned performers, as well as amateurs wishing to practice their craft. The Zen Bar’s comedy show is the only such one in town, and one of the few in the area. Proceeds from the shows have gone to support local charities, most notably the Plainville Food Pantry. For this reason, and others, Garcia-Zimmitti urges folks to come out and have a laugh. “In every life we have so much that goes on, sometimes it’s positive and many times it is negative,” he said. “People need comedy to laugh, feel better or escape, even for a couple of minutes. We at Zen Bar support comedy and we are proud that we get to give back to the community too while giving the gift of laughter.”
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Canal trail will extend into Plainville By Ken Liebeskind The Plainville Citizen
Seasoned comedian Richard Cyr outside the Zen Bar in Plainville. Shows are usually hosted by Richard Cyr, who is nicknamed “The Claw.” A former disc jockey at WCCC, Cyr has been emceeing the Zen Bar shows since October, 2014. Spectators will notice that Cyr has limited mobility in one of his arms and legs due to cerebral palsy. Despite his affliction, he has performed in more than 300 shows in several states, garSee Comedy / Page A6
Comedian and Plainville resident Darren Sechrist.
Plainville has not determined the location for its section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail but the Planning & Zoning Commission approved Farmington’s extension of the trail into Plainville at a Sept. 8 meeting. The commission approved a site plan that maps out the extension of the trail and the construction of an adjoining pavilion and parking area. “The trail comes in over the Johnson Avenue trestle and the pavilion and parking area will be constructed off Northwest Drive,” said Mark DeVoe, director of Planning and Economic Development. “The town of Farmington is responsible for paying for it,” said Town Manager Robert Lee. “We’re providing the land and we’ll maintain it after they build it. Some of the land is owned by the town and some by the state. Residents will benefit because they’ll be able to use the trail in town.” Matt Blume, Farmington’s chief of engineering services, said the job is state-funded by the Department of Transportation. “We’re administering and designing it. Our portion of the trail starts at Red Oak Hill Road and picks up the existing trail and brings it two and a half miles south to Northwest Drive. Our project was looking for a southern terminus, but it didn’t make sense to stop it at the town line, so we carried the work through to Northwest Drive and we put in a trail See Canal / Page A2 6567-01
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