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Town firefighters train for cold water rescues By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Donning wetsuits and fluorescent flotation devices, firefighters practiced rescuing people trapped in icy water last week. “We’re reviewing our skills to perform an operation in case we had to in an actual scenario,” said Kensington Fire-Rescue Chief Jeff Pajor. All four of the town’s volunteer departments – South Kensington, East Berlin and Berlin – engaged in the Monday, Feb. 4 training at Paper Goods Pond and Silver Lake. Utilizing hooks to pull chunks of ice out of their way and sleds attached to ropes, crews worked to simulate rescuing someone who had fallen through ice. “Once you’re in cold water … you have a very limited amount of survival time,” Pajor said. He urged residents not to go on ice unless it has
been tested by town staff and deemed safe. “The best thing is to treat all ice as thin ice.” Local crews responded to an incident on Route 9 on Jan. 25, when a vehicle left the roadway and rolled over into one of the clay ponds just past the Christian Lane on-ramp. While the occupant of the vehicle had been removed by the time firefighters arrived, they utilized some of their equipment in searching for any additional passengers. Pajor said it’s important that the departments hold training yearly, since they don’t often engage in such rescues. In last month’s incident, the ice was fairly thin and no boats were needed. “One of the problems with cold water rescue … is it’s a perishable skill — we don’t do it that much,” Pajor said. “It’s just a refresher training that we do.”
Firefighters from Kensington and Berlin remove an ice section for their cold water training on Monday night, Feb. 4. | Ron Paris, Special to the Record-Journal
Community foundation fund promotes ‘grassroots giving’ NEW BRITAIN — Thanks to dozens of new donors, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has increased the size of its annual Catalyst Fund grant.
The Catalyst Fund grew to 68 members last year, almost half new. As a result the annual grant for one non-profit’s project will be $12,500, instead of $10,000. “We had tremendous growth last year, which we’re excited
about,” said foundation President David Obedzinski. The foundation serves New Britain, Berlin, Plainville and Southington. The Catalyst Fund raises money through the $250 memberships purchased by local indi-
viduals and businesses. Each can vote on which issue and project the fund should address. Joeline Wruck, the foundation’s director of community Initiatives and program services, said for a relatively
small donation, one can play a part in a program which can make a big difference. “For us it’s kind of a window for the community to see what the community foundaSee Fund, A13
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Boy Scout Troop 24, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. 860-8283611.
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School Notes Dean’s list Fairfield University – Patrick Carroll, Caroline Daigle, Nicole Flaherty, Kristen Gaetgens, Amanda Lee of Berlin.
Florida Southern College – Amanda Santoro of Berlin. Hofstra University, New York – Elias Grasso of Berlin.
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At the Jan. 28 Board of Education meeting, we had a lengthy discussion regarding the future usage of social media. We investigated whether the board should create our own social media
The communication committee compiled all the information from that research and presented it to the board at the Jan. 14 BOE meeting. This gave the full board the opportunity to consider which options were best and return to the next meeting to discuss the possibility of incorporating social media to board communications.
Of primary concern was the idea that a Berlin Board of Education social media page might cause confusion, given the potential for redundancy with the individual school pages in the district, and/or parents might look to the BOE page to find information that was housed elsewhere (e.g., school delays or closures).
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We are working to find new ways to communicate with and inform our community, as well as share what’s happening with the board, the schools and the budget process. Engaging a community requires creativity, commitment and consistency.
The BOE explored the idea of creating our own social media pages with the intention of sharing all the work that we do as a board. The communication committee began a month-long process of researching social media. Members explored other boards of education that utilize social media, had conversations with experts in the field of communications and social media and looked at the trends of town pages and other resources.
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The Berlin Board of Education is committed to continuous improvement and with that commitment, we need to reassess and reevaluate how we communicate and engage all of our stakeholders.
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Faith CitySingers of Hartford is scheduled to present “Celtic Fire!” on Sunday, March 10, 4 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Central Connecticut, a non-profit transitional housing program, serving homeless families in Connecticut. For more information, call 860-828-3637.
Berlin Congregational Sunday worship, 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Tot Time – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Birth to age 5. For more information, call 860-828-6586.
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Letters to the Editor Vote against runaway taxes
the first generation in his family to attend and graduate from college. He is married with three girls.
To the editor: On Tuesday, Feb. 26, please vote for Gennaro Bizzarro for State Senate.
borhoods against policies which foster drug addiction and crime. Please take a stand against taxes, tolls and crime by voting for Gennaro Bizzarro.
Gennaro is opposed to new taxes, tolls and forced school regionalization proposed by Anne Reilly Democrat leaders. Gennaro Berlin will fight to protect you against runaway spending by the Democrats. He has vowed to protect our neigh-
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Information about school district happenings can be found on the main webpage for district.
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The BOE is a voluntary group. In order to run social media effectively you need to consistently develop creative and engaging content; this can be a very challenging task given our status and turnover. At this time the Berlin Board of Education will not create its own social media account, but will continue to inform the community through The Citizen and in other ways.
If you have any suggestions, reach out directly to one of the members of the communication committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Julia Dennis, Jake Fisher and Tracy Sisti. As always, we invite members of the community to attend our meetings. Upcoming meetings are: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at the BOE building (joint meeting with the Board of Finance) and Monday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., at Hubbard Elementary School.
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Library Briefs Berlin Free Library New books – “Three Beths” by Abbot; “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven” by Albom; “Us Against You” by Backman; “Long Road to Mercy” by Baldacci; “Night of Miracles” by Berg; “Sunrise Highway” by Blauner; “Master of His Fate” by Bradford; “Tailspin” by Brown; “You Don’t Own Me” by Clark; “Christmas on the Island” by Colgan; “Dark Sacred Night” by Connelly; “Sign of the Cross” by Cooper; “Willing Murder” by Deveraux; “Dependents” by Dion; “Pasha of Cuisine” by Ersin; “Look Alive 25” by Evanovich; “Well Behaved Woman” by Fowler; “Reckoning” by Grisham; “Winter in Paradise” by Hilderbrand; “Dead Sea Rising” by Jenkins; “Bathed in Prayer” by Karon; “If You Leave Me” by Kim; “Man She Married” by Lamb; “Paris Seamstress” by Lester; “Tell Me Lies” by Lovering; “Don’t Worry Life” by Martin; “Alaska Holiday” by Macomber; “Marilla of Green Gables” by McCoy; “Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Morton; “Shell Game” by Paretsky; “Juror No. 3” by Patterson; “Texas Ranger” by Patterson; “Rush” by Patton; “Air You Breathe” by Peebler; “A Spark of Light” by Picoult;
“Tiffany Blues” by Rise; “Feared” by Scottoline; “Collector’s Apprentice” by Shapiro; “Every Breath” by Sparks; “Tony’s Wife” by Trigiani; “Summer Wives” by Williams; “Desperate Measure” by Woods; “Money Slot” by Woods.
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Kindergarten registration is open Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open through Friday, March 22. Children age 5 on or before Jan. 1, 2020, are eligible. For more information, visit berlinschools.org.
Master Gardener to speak March 21 The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Following the meeting, Renee Marsh, master gardener, plans to present the program, “Adding Zip to the Garden with Ground Cover and Ornamental Grasses.” The program is free and open to the public.
Time for Tots: Feb. 15, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.
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Celebrate Kindness Month: Feb. 14, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
"The Bikinis" musical: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860829-1248. ctcabaret.com.
Sit & Knit: Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Celebrate Kindness Month: Feb. 16, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Valentine's Day Ice Cream Social: Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Imagination Builder: Feb. 16, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-2243155.
Friday "The Bikinis" musical: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860829-1248. ctcabaret.com. Celebrate Kindness Month: Feb. 15, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: “First Man” Feb. 15, 1 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Progressive Night Out!: Feb. 15, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Alvarium Beer Co., 365 John Downey Drive, New Britain.
MaiGer Lewi$ - School Of Rap 5: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Unending Love Women's Fellowship & Worship: Feb. 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Erwin Home, 140 Basset St., New Britain. USS Connecticut: Feb. 16, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Valentine Tea: Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $15 per person, $25 for two. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 860-828-3637.
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25th Anniversary of Ordination Reception: Feb. 17, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Big House: Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. 860-6286996. Graceumc_office@ cox.net. Church Street Eats: Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin. Joy in the Beginning: Feb. 17, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Small one-time fee. The Church of St. Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington. 860-6285159. reled@saintdominicchurch.com.
Monday Bible Study Small Group Meetings.: Feb. 18, 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Karaoke: Feb. 18, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. 860-828-9797.
Tuesday AARP Tax Aide: Feb. 19, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860-828-7126. Celebrate Kindness Month: Feb. 19, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
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MaryAnn Soroka BERLIN, CONN.MaryAnn Soroka, age 66, sadly lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at her home in Berlin, Conn., surrounded by her family. MaryAnn was born on Feb. 6, 1953 in Phoenix, Ariz. to Paul and Eileen (Ryan) Gormley. She grew up in New Britain, Conn. with her five brothers and sisters and was a graduate of New Britain High School. MaryAnn lived most of her life in Berlin where, for the past 19 years, she worked for the Town of Berlin. Most of that time she worked in the Town Clerk’s office, a position she loved because she was able to interact with her many friends and acquaintances here in town. MaryAnn is survived by her husband of 21 years, Michael Soroka, of Newington; her daughter, Kelly D’Amato Lange and son-in-law, Joel, of Berlin, and their two children, Isaac and Paris; her son, Neal D’Amato and daughter-in-law, Jamie, of Philadelphia; two sisters, Peggy McCarthy,
of Racine, Wisc. and Maureen Blackler, of Bristol; two brothers, Kevin Gormley, of Burlington and David Gormley, of New Britain; and many, many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Nyquist, of New Britain. MaryAnn will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, a dedicated wife, a generous sister, and a friend to many in the community. She had a large heart and was always there to help anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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The Lady Redcoats celebrated their senior night last Thursday with a win over the Maloney Spartans.
With the season nearing an end, the Berlin boys have been in a groove, winning 3 of 4 during a recent stretch.
Prior to tip-off, the BHS senior girls were honored with a ceremony and presented gift baskets from their teammates. Among the seniors is captain Angela Perrelli. “It was very bittersweet for me because I’ve played on varsity since my freshman year,” Perrelli said. “I’ve gotten very close with all the coaches, and this place.” Alongside Perrelli were fellow seniors Zenae Lewis and Ani Lapointe, also four-year basketball players. Once the festivities ended, the Berlin girls got right to work and easily marched past the Spartans for a 48-22 win. Sophomore Ashley Wenzel led the Redcoats with 14 points. Junior Lyzi Litwinko netted 9. With the win, the Berlin girls improved to 15-4 on the season, and se-
Free car seat safety check The Southington Police Department has scheduled a free car seat safety check for Sunday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Healthy FunFest, Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St.
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The Redcoats began with a 75-56 win over the Hartford Public Owls at home. The game was summarized by a series of runs by both teams, keeping them neck and neck until Berlin pulled ahead in the fourth quarter. Berlin’s Gianni Fanelli picked up quick fouls in the third quarter and was forced to sit on the bench until the final six minutes. Holden Murphy and Giancarlo Tufano made up for this, manufacturing 26 and 13 points, respectively. And it wasn’t long before the Redcoats were playing again, heading to Bristol Central to face the Rams. Although it was another close contest, the Redcoats were once again able to outlast their opponents, win-
ning 57-49. After another one-day break, the Redcoats were on the road once again, this time facing Maloney in Meriden. Fanelli and Murphy combined for 61 as Berlin beat the Spartans 69-60. Murphy got hot early and never cooled down, scoring 39. Hot off that performance, the Redcoats traveled to Ledyard on Saturday to face the Colonels in another offensive showdown. Despite putting up 80 points, the Berlin squad was unable to get the win, losing by 10. Berlin headed into this week with a mark of 11-5.
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Dream Big! competition State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden has launched the 2019 Dream Big! college-savings competition that will award up to $1,000 each to 48 students in grades K-8.
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Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham St., Hamden, has scheduled Experience Excelsior for girls in grades 5 to 8, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 and 30. The free program, comprised of workshops and activities, is an opportunity to experience the fun of learning without the pressure of formal grades.
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Senior Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-6708546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Feb. 18: Presidents Day. Senior Center closed. Tuesday, Feb. 19: Cranberry juice, Pier 17 fish, waffle fries, coleslaw, multigrain bread, brownie.
Activities Wii Bowling – Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006. Reiki Healing Sessions – Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, 15-minute intervals. A fee is charged. Reiki is a gentle form of energy medicine which can improve overall health. Sign up at the front desk or call 860-828-7006.
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Dawn D'Amato, ARC’s vice president of development, Obedzinski said children with autism often don’t know where to turn for help when they graduate from high school.
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