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Northeast Utilities plans to outsource jobs State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz: ‘I’m outraged’ By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Ho u s e M a j o r i ty L e ad e r Jo e Aresimowicz and Deputy Majority Leader Sandy Nafis met with Northeast Utilities representatives Thursday, Sept. 12 to discuss reports that the Berlin-based electric company plans to outsource hundreds of Connecticut jobs overseas. “I met with Northeast Utilities (whose divisions include Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas), and unfortunately they did not provide much information beyond confirming that they are looking at improving ‘best practices’ throughout the company including the information technology department, that would include

Workers install fiber optic cable along the New Haven, Hartford, Springfield Rail Line in Meriden. | (Daniel Jackson/ Special to The Citizen)

outsourcing,” said Aresimowicz, a Democrat who represents Berlin and Southington in the General Assembly. The Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Consumer Counsel, Aresimowicz said, had received complaints from concerned employees that potentially 400 regional jobs were at stake. “I immediately started making phone calls to folks that I know who work over at Northeast Utilities, both constituents and otherwise, to find out if they have heard anything of it. And then I contacted Northeast Utilities upper management, myself, and requested a meeting with them,” he said. Aresimowicz said he also sent a letter to the Public Utilities Regulatory See Outsource / Page 8

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Train line carries more than passengers system. Others will help stations communicate with each other, proSpecial to The Citizen viding updates on the train schedIn the past, one of the Internet’s ule. In the past, some of those highways ran along the rail line be- fiber optic cables have carried the tween New Haven and Hartford. Internet. Contractor Henkels and McCoy Level 3 Communications, a teleis laying 59 miles worth of cable com and Internet service provider, along the New Haven, Hartford, has fiber optic cable that runs along Springfield Rail Line as the first Amtrak’s right of way. A map of the part of the infrastructure upgrade company’s fiber optic line found that will bring increased rail ser- on its website shows a line along vice to the Connecticut Valley cor- the railroad from North Haven to ridor by 2016. Hartford. The contractor has been workCliff Cole, spokesman for Amtrak ing at places where roads cross in New York, said Amtrak has a the line, pausing traffic, digging process to create leasing agreetrenches, laying down pipes. Some See Line / Page 21 cables will carry power for the rail By Daniel Jackson

More than 400 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in the 9th Annual Peter J. Lavery Memorial Ride Sunday, Sept. 15 in Newington. The event’s namesake, a master police officer, was killed in the line of duty in 2004. Proceeds from the memorial ride go to scholarships for Berlin and Newington students. | Photo by Michael Rugens |

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How will this fair be different from past ones? This year we did away with the great big stage and brought in a smaller stage. What we did this year is fill up the grounds with attractions that I believe make this more of a family fair. We are the fourth largest agricultural fair in the region, which is an educational-type fair, but this year when you walk and look around, we are going to have something for everybody. We brought in some national acts: we have the famous Jimmy Sturr’s polka band, we are going to have the Lumber Jacks back, we have the BMX mountain bike show, and we have the Marvelous Mutts coming in this year. We have a wood carver that’s going to come in and do shows and, of course, we have the Xtreme Team bull riding show. We also have the annual racing pigs, but we are going to have the little wacky racing ducks with it this year, which I thought was nice, and it’s at zero cost

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This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Berlin Fair, and fair president Andy Blasco is looking forward to a fun -- and dry -- three days. How does someone become president of the fair? A member is elected to be president. The Berlin Lions Club bring in the past five presidents to help chose the next one and they elect people who are involved with the fair and who they think could do the job and what is best for the Lions Club. What goes on behind the scenes that most fair-goers are unaware of ? Nobody really knows how the Berlin Fair is run. Every individual knows their job, whether it’s a Lions member behind the counter, a volunteer maintaining the grounds or whether it’s one of our nonprofits running their booth. With the combined efforts of everyone, the fair comes together each year. To me what I thought was most interesting is finding out how many things are going on that you really didn’t know about. As president, you get to see what everybody does to prepare. Everyone’s own little part in the fair is the most important part of the fair because it ties everything together. What are you most looking forward to at the fair? Three days of sunshine, no rain, good crowds and an eventful, happy, fun fair.

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for the children to play. Also, we have an aerial high wire act coming in. The Berlin Fair is not a carnival or circus, we are an agricultural fair, but I think this will be a very interesting high wire act that people will enjoy. How will you measure the success of the fair? On how well the Berlin Fair does, which is all of the nonprofits, which includes the fire departments, the church groups, the girl scouts and the boy scouts. Hopefully people will come and support them because the Berlin Fair is the largest fundraiser for them and I just hope it works well for everyone. The Lions Club did an awful lot of work with the food committee and I do believe it’s going to work well for everybody. We don’t have to raise the prices at the gate and I think the booths will do good as long as we have good weather and all of the people come. What will you make your priority at the fair? To have fun, absolutely. The fair is a fun time and that’s what I stressed all year — the Berlin Fair is a lot of work, but it’s a fun time. What food booth will you hit first? I have my routine. First I start off with pies at the Kensington Congregational and then I walk that up to the fire house and top that with a strawberry Sunday. I then stop at Sacred Heart for the lobster bisque and at the Berlin Lions sausage booth

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State implements paint recycling program Old paint cans — you know the type. The ones that sit in the corner of your garage, a long-dried dribble of color down the side. You can’t use it — the living room was painted another color five years ago — and you just missed the yearly paint takeback day. However, recycling old paint became easier this summer. In July, a new program run by the non-profit Paint Care allows residents to drop off up to five gallons of paint at participating locations year round. “This is a permanent program. This will function year round,” said Laura Panciera, program manager for Paint Care in Connecticut. The program got its start in 2011, when Gov. Dannel Malloy signed a law requiring paint manufacturers to manage the latex and oil-based paint that residents and contractors did not use when

painting the interior and exterior of houses. Connecticut is the third state in the union to pass this kind of law. In 2009, in response to Oregon’s paint recycling law, the American Coatings Association created Paint Care, a 501(c)3 that manages unused paint and is funded by a fee that is now included in the purchase of paint in the state. “As any homeowner in Connecticut knows, getting rid of unwanted paint is a difficult challenge,” said Daniel Esty, commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, back in 2011 when the law was passed. “With our new program, we will provide a convenient option for residents to safely recycle or dispose of unwanted paint by taking it to a participating retailer or household hazardous waste program. Thanks to the cooperation of the paint industry, we will be able to increase our recycling, save money for municipalities and provide a

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Today, paint cans have a fee attached to the sales price. Think of it as a recycling deposit on a can of soda, except this one is not refundable. If the consumers have leftover paint, they can bring up to five gallons of paint at a time to participating locations.

The paint can be 20 years or older, and locations will accept primers, stains, metal coatings, Shellacs and varnishes. However, empty, leaking or unlabeled containers are not accepted, along with spray paints, art and craft See Recycling / Page 7

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Future of agriculture in town uncertain open as a business. Diane Jorsey, who owns the farm alongside her husWhile the agriculture busi- band, David Jorsey, said she ness is growing in America, is the third generation in her with an increase in organic family to farm on that land produce and farmers mar- over the past 200 years. “In my lifetime,” Jorsey kets, on a smaller scale, locals have struggled to said during a Town Council meeting earlier this summer, maintain sustainability. The agriculture and sci- “we raised poultry, game ence industry is vast, rang- birds, pigs, cows. We’ve ing from cattle farms to grown numerous types of Christmas tree farms, win- small fruits and vegetables eries to alternative energy for pick-your-own sales, produced and sold maple syrup. mills. The 100-plus acre DeMaria We board horses in addition Family Farm, located in to our own. We bale our own South Kensington, is one hay and have been raising of the larger farms in town and selling Christmas trees The Berlin Citizen

since my mother started our plantation as a 4H project in the 50s.” While the DeMaria Family Farm is one of the more sizable properties in Berlin, both Diane and David Jorsey work full-time jobs to support their family. “It hasn’t been possible to drive an income that would sustain us. So, consequently, we are very interested in the future of agriculture in this town,” said Diane Jorsey, adding that in order for farms and agriculture to survive, the town’s zoning regulations need to change in order for farmers to expand their businesses. A Plan of Conservation and Development is a guide to how the town plans to improve commercial, residential living and land preservation in various zoning

areas. The plan is what dictates zoning regulations, and lists general goals for the town to achieve. Every municipality in Connecticut has a guide. The state mandates that each plan be updated every 10 years, because a town’s goal and outlook can change. After three years of studying and drafting, the 2013 POCD has been adopted by the Town of Berlin. The POCD recognizes agriculture as economic development and suggests broad and exclusive agriculture definitions and zoning in an effort to enhance agriculture business opportunities. The 2003 POCD also emphasized agriculture, but little has been done to promote the growth of agriculture businesses in town. The 2013 plan suggests

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Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Sept. 19 – Sit and Knit, at 6 p.m. Do you know how to knit, but following a pattern is difficult for you? Are you a beginner who can barely cast on? Would you like to meet some new people and sit and knit? Join leader Gina Kahn for a relaxing knitting session. No registration necessary. Sept. 20 – Friday Matinee, at 1:30 p.m., The Great Gatsby. Rated PG-13. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Sept. 21 -- Animal Storytime. Meet a turtle and rabbit, and hear stories about

animals as the Connecticut Audubon Society visits the library, 1:30 p.m. All ages. Sept. 24 – Author Hanna Marcus, at 6:30 p.m. Marcus will read from her memoir, Sidonia’s Thread, an account of the life she and her mother, Sidonia, shared as displaced persons after World War II who settled in Springfield, Mass. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Sept. 30 – Foreign Film Night, at 6 p.m. Devils on the Doorstep. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat.

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Salinger, by David Shields and Shane Salerno For more than fifty years, the ever elusive author of The Catcher in the Rye has been the subject of a relentless stream of newspaper and magazine articles as well as several biographies. Yet all of these attempts have been hampered by a fundamental lack of access and by the persistent recycling of inaccurate information. Salinger remains, astonishingly, an enigma. The complex and contradictory human being behind the myth has never been revealed. No longer. In the eight years since Salinger was begun, and especially in the three years since Salinger’s death, the authors interviewed on five continents more than 200 people, many of whom had previously refused to go on the record about their relationship with Salinger. This oral biography offers

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tunities to participate in additional master classes, conventions and intensives, thus exposing students to teachers from the United States, Canada, and Europe. Many of our students credit their successes as adults to the lessons learned as part of their experiences at Dance Step. Attend any Dance Step performance and you will find Dance Step alumni helping backstage, sharing fond memories of their own, and giving advice to students. These connections – past and present -- support the community environment that Dance Step has built over 25 years of business in Berlin.

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Giovanna Berardozzi opened Kensington Dry Cleaners, fifteen years ago and couldn’t be happier with the support and business she has received from the community. Being able to successfully apply all of her skills as a seamtress and cleaner in her own business has been a dream come true for her, and has given her, her husband, Cirillo, and her daughters, Lina and Sabrina the chance to make many new friends. She named the business Kensington Dry Cleaner because she believes that businesses should take part in promoting a strong, healthy community for our children. Daughters Lina and Sabrina are members of the Berlin Kiwanis. The business is a full service cleaner, and one of the services that Giovanna, Lina and Sabrina are most proud of is their wedding gown restoration process. The gowns are done exclusively by hand at the store. Giovanna acquired her strong tailoring tailorong skills from an apprenticeship with a great italian tailoring master when she was a young girl in Abruzzo, Abruzzi, Italy. She invites everyone to visit at 314 New Britain Rd. and she would like to thank all of her customers for their support.

Porter’s Funeral Home has provided family-tofamily service for over 140 years and one of the owners is a well-known woman involved in its longtime relationship with New Britain/Berlin area families. Peggy Coppe Porter had been employed at Central Connecticut State University retiring four years ago as Coordinator of Veterans Affairs while also assisting at the funeral home. Born and educated in New Britain, Peggy is a longtime volunteer with numerous organizations such as the Berlin Lions Club, Berlin Clergy Association with Berlin Community Services. She is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Berlin VFW, Berlin Historical Society, First Church of Christ, New Britain and had been active in both the Kensington United Methodist Church and as a Board member of the New Britain Boys and Girls Club. The CCSU Veterans Appreciation Organization established the Peggy Porter Award for outstanding service, which is awarded annually in her honor. She is also very proud to have been the recipient of the Hardware City Detachment, Marine Corps League, Inc. Distinguished Citizen Award, was honored by the New Britain YWCA with its Women in Leadership award and received the Chapel of Four Chaplains Award. Chris and Peggy, along with Porter’s staff, work together to provide sensitive and caring service to all families.

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I love the pie eating contest and the nail driving. What show(s)/ performance(s) are you excited to see? I’m actually looking forward to all of our acts that are coming in. We’ve had a lot of people ask about Jimmy Sturr. I guess he has a large polka following and he will be on the little stage where there is a dance floor, so I’m looking forward to seeing that performance. This year I get to actually walk around and see the fair. Normally with my duties I never get to stop and see many things. Any words of wisdom for families who will attend with little ones? We are going to provide the safest and friendliest environment that you’ll find at a fair. And I would say just stick together and enjoy!

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Al Lara, spokesperson for Northeast Utilities, said NU has been working to streamFrom Page 1 line the company since the Authority in New Britain to merger settlement with the ask for a review on the issue. Massachusetts-based utility “If the reports we are company NStar, which closed hearing today are true, and back in April 2012. “Since then, we’ve been Northeast Utilities is considering shipping good-paying working to integrate the difConnecticut jobs overseas — ferent departments and see I’m outraged,” Aresimowicz what the most efficient structure is for the company,” Lara said.

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said. “There are no formal decisions or signing of contracts or any decisions regarding the IT department or any other departments at this point.” Following the merger settlement, Lara said, guaranteed benefits were provided to customers in the form of rate credits and rate freezes, and “the process of the merger is to find those savings for our customers.” “We have been working with the attorney general’s office regularly on the merger,” Lara said. “Part of the provision is that we notify the state of all departures from the company, not just merger related, and do so in quarterly reportings. The company will be continuing to follow all the provisions of the settlement agreement.” According to recent data, since the merger with NStar employment at Northeast

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Scholastic achievements Sarah Dottor and Tyler Stites, of Kensington, were named AP Scholars with Distinction by the College Board. Lindsay Erickson, of Berlin, was recently inducted into the 3.0 Club at American International College, Springfield, Mass.

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BHS All Night Grad Party A parent planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Due to high school construction, all meetings are scheduled at the South Kensington Fire Department. The committee is accepting venue ideas. Deadline to submit ideas is Oct. 1. Contact Gail Dwyer at (860) 729-5644, Marianne Chapman at (860) 518-6711 or Judy Wilcox at (860) 280-4462. Ideas are scheduled to be presented and voted on at the Oct. 9 meeting, 7 p.m., at the South Kensington Fire Department. The committee has scheduled a pie fundraising to benefit the all night grad party. Orders may be placed by contacting Carol Iozzi at (860) 803-3515. Deadline to order is Nov. 1 for a pre-Thanksgiving delivery date.

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The McGee Middle School cross country team held a car wash fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 14. The kids had three stations set up: one to clean tires and hubcaps, another to wash the car, and the third for rinsing. |

Applications for the Arthur E. Webster Scholarship are available in the Berlin High School counseling office. The scholarship is available to students who graduated from Berlin High School, are town residents, and who have completed at least one year in a post high school institution of higher learning. Applications are also available at www.berlinschools.org. Applications must be completed and returned to the Berlin High School counseling office by Friday, Sept. 20.

Reunion The Berlin High School Class of 2003 has scheduled its 10 year reunion for Friday, Nov. 29, 7 to 11 p.m., at Max Downtown in Hartford. For more information, visit berlinhighclassof03. com.

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Berlin Congregational: Mingle and music car wash -- Saturday, Sept. 21, noon to 3 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the church roof fund. Kensington Congregational: An “All J.S. Bach” concert is sched-

uled for Sunday, Sept. 22, 11:15 a.m., in the sanctuary. The program features guitarist Louis Romao and pianist Corbin Beisner. Kensington Congregational: The church welcomes Rev. DaVita “Day” McAllister, the

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Faith Yankee Peddler Fair -Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Only handmade items may be offered. Tables are available for rent. For more information or an application, contact Tinagagner@aol.com. Sa c re d He a r t L ad i e s Guild: The group has scheduled a vendor and craft fair for Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the church hall. Tables are available for rent. For vendor information, call Joan Vancour, (860) 829-6024. Berlin Congregational: College Bible study-Tuesdays, through Oct. 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Katie,

Christian education director, (860) 538-0548; or the church office, (860) 828-6586. Berlin Congregational: Free tot time -- Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., through Dec. 19, for children up to age 5. Craft time, play sessions, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is required. St. Paul Ladies Guild: Meeting -- Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the St. Paul Church hall. A fashion show follows the business meeting. Members should wear hats. The monthly collection for the food pantry is tuna. For more information, call (860) 828-8248.

It has been estimated that as many as 4,200 religions exist in the world. From time to time, The Citizen will take a look at the beliefs of some lesser-known faiths. This week ... Christian Science The Christian Science religion teaches the existence of an all-powerful God and the authority and inspiration of the Bible. Christian Scientists also believe the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus to be essential to human redemption.

Mary Baker Eddy taught belief in one God and unlike traditional orthodox Christianity, described God with the synonyms: Principle, Soul, Mind, Spirit, Life, Truth, and Love. The Christian Science religion also departs from traditional orthodox Christianity in several other doctrines. The fundamental distinctive belief of the Christian

Science religion is that creation is entirely spiritual and perfect and matter does not exist. Sin, sickness and death also do not exist; people only think they do. “The only reality of sin, sickness, or death is the awful fact that unrealities seem real to human, erring belief, until God strips off their disguise” (Science and Health, Mary Baker Eddy, 472:27-29). According to Christian Science beliefs, humans are subject to the laws of matter only so long as they believe they are real. The Christian Science religion refers to God as “FatherMother” rather than the biblical “Father.” Though unconventional, this is not a major departure from mainstream Christianity, since God is believed to encompass both male and female (both were created “in the image of God”). The Christian Science religion teaches that Jesus is divine but not God, and that Jesus’ human nature is a separate entity from the divine Christ. “Jesus Christ is not God, as Jesus himself declared, but is the Son of God” (Science and Health, Mary Baker Eddy, 361:12-13). “Jesus is the name of the man who, more than all other men, has presented Christ, the true idea of God, healing the sick and sinning and destroying the power of death” (Science and Health, Mary Baker Eddy, 473:10-17). --religionfacts.com

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United Church of Christ’s CT Associate Conference Minister for Youth and Young Adults Ministries Sunday, Sept. 22. Kensington Congregational: An informational Confirmation class for ninth grade students and older will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Parent or guardians should attend. Class will be held in the Parish Hall with Rev. Olivia Robinson. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Berlin Congregational: Pa n c a ke b re a k fa s t - Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 to 11 a.m. A fee is charged. Berlin Congregational

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BERLIN - Elfreide “Dita” (Weissbarth) Schreiner, 91, of Berlin entered into God’s embrace at home, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 She is the beloved wife of Richard J. Schreiner for 66 years. She was born May 16, 1922 in Germany; Dita was raised and educated in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Architect, Otto and Kaethe (Solf) Weissbarth. Dita came to this country in 1947 and resided in New Britain, she was married at Saint Peter Church, in New Britain in 1947. Dita moved to Berlin, in 1972. She worked at the American Hardware, Russell & Erwin’s office and in New Britain Senior High School Cafeteria until 1987. Dita enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She loved to knit and was an animal lover and took many stray cats into her home to give them TLC. Dita will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Besides her loving husband, Richard, she is survived by three sons and their wives, Richard G. Schreiner and his wife, Bernadette, Frank G. Schreiner and his wife, Elizabeth, David G. Schreiner and his wife, Lynn, all of Berlin; seven grandchildren, Casey Schreiner, of California, Scott Schreiner and his wife, Ashley, Brooke Schreiner, Daniel Schreiner and his wife, Amber and their daughter, Elayna, Meggie Schreiner, Katie Schreiner and Kristopher Schreiner, all of Berlin; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Szymanowski, of New Britain; and several nieces; one cousin Paul and Ursula Solf in Germany; many family and friends in Germany. Also friends Arline, Denis and wife, Darlene Roy, of Bristol, Lillian Kardok and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Engblom, of New Britain and Mrs. Mary Kakos and her family of California. A special thanks to Dita’s neighbors, Danielle, Janice and Sharon and Jack, who were so caring to her. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Saint Joseph Church, 195 S. Main St., New Britain. Interment will follow in Maple Cemetery, Worthington Ridge, Berlin. The Kenney-Luddy Funeral home, 205 S. Main St., New Britain was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Joseph Church.

Literary volunteers sought Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut, Inc. is looking for English tutors. All training, observations and support will be provided. No experience is necessary. Prospective tutors must be at least 18 years old, with a high school degree and good writing skills. Training is scheduled for Oct. 1, 4, 8 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church. Preregistration is required. For more information, call (860) 229-7323, email Sarah at lvccprogassist@gmail.com or visit www.literacycentral.com.

Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. (860) 828-6586. B ethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 9:30 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and heating impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday wor-

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The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters to join the ranks. The dedicated volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, must reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable of performing the duties of a firefighter. For more information, stop by a fire house Monday evenings, speak with a member, or contact Assistant Chief Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com; (860) 329-7738.

ship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Every Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 828-0519. Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, 10 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 10 a.m. Sunday School, stgabrielseastberlinct.org (860) 828-3735. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9 ,10:30 a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. U n i te d M e t h o d i s t Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661.

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NEW BRITAIN - Gerald A. (Jerry) Symonaitis, 73, of New Britain and formerly of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 in his home after a long illness, with his two daughters by his side. He was born in New Britain, and was son to the late Charles and Helen (Bialecki) Symonaitis. He was the former co-owner of Kensington Builders, where his talent as a craftsman was shown, specializing in home building. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, boating and time spent in Maine and Florida with Rita, his wife of many years, who predeceased him. He is survived by his two daughters, Debbie M. Mills and Rachael Hoops; his grandchildren, Brooke and Ashleigh Mills and Riley and Sydney Hoops; his two great-grandchildren, Casen and Leah Carmon; his step children, William Charamut, Rebecca Cass and Charles Charamut, Rob Guerin, Russell Guerin, Ron Guerin, Robin-Amy McCluskey and their families; a niece and a nephew; and many dear friends. He was also predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Wanda Symonaitis. Private services will be held at the discretion of the family. The New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home was entrusted. For messages or tributes, please visit www. newbritainsagarino.com.

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Foley announces exploratory committee for 2014 Republican Tom Foley holds a news conference to announce a committee to explore his prospects for the 2014 Connecticut governor’s race in Bridgeport, Conn., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Foley said Tuesday that he is weighing another run for Connecticut governor, attacking the record of the Democrat who defeated him in 2010. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Associated Press BRIDGEP ORT — Republican Tom Foley said Tuesday, Sept. 10, that he is weighing another run for Connecticut governor, attacking the record of the Democrat who defeated him in 2010 as he announced a committee to explore his prospects for the 2014 race. The Greenwich businessman joined the Republican fray with an event in Bridgeport, the city where results delayed by a ballot shortage lifted Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to a razor-thin victory. Foley used the backdrop to argue that Connecticut’s cities have suffered from an administration that he said has added to the burdens of middle-income families with tax increases, spent recklessly in

A former U.S. ambassador to Ireland, Foley said he will evaluate how his message is resonating before deciding whether to enter the race officially. He announced an exploratory committee and said he plans to spend the next areas that don’t benefit ur- and young people especially few months talking with people around the state. ban areas and driven away hard.” Foley’s critique of Malloy Foley, who spent $11 million employers. “The direction governor of his own money on the 2010 i s wron g, Connecticut Malloy has taken has been a campaign, said in the news Democratic Party Executive big gamble with our state’s conference at a Bridgeport Director Jonathan Harris prospects,” he said. “It has community center that he is said. “As the governor says all failed miserably, damaged interested in qualifying for our state’s future, and has public campaign funding if the time, we’re not where we need to be yet,” he said. “But hit middle-income families he decides to run again. we’re headed in the right direction, finally.” Malloy has not yet said Letters to the Editor

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whether he intends to seek a second term. Foley’s former running mate, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, announced last month he was exploring a possible gubernatorial campaign. Also on the Republican side, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield has said he plans to seek the nomination, and Wilton state Sen. Toni Boucher is also exploring a run for governor. Foley lost to Malloy in 2010 by 6,404 votes. Since then, Foley created the Connecticut Policy Institute, a public policy research group that examines state issues.

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To the editor: I am a senior residing at Marjorie Moore Village in Kensington. Recently, the Berlin Lions Club gave us (the residents) a wonderful picnic. We had clam chowder, deviled eggs, tossed salad, hot dogs and hamburgers (grilled outside), baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, macaroni salad and a fantastic array of desserts. Everything was homemade and absolutely delicious. The men and women of the Berlin Lions Club treated us with kindness and generosity and couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you, Berlin Lions Club, for a very special evening. Betty Ann Blackburn Kensington

Monday, Sept. 23 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Wa t e r Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers

or Room 8, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, BOE Meeting Room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m.

Letters policy for political season Advertising Director – Kimberley E. Boath Sales Consultant – Annemarie Goulet www.berlincitizen.com P.O. Box 438 Kensington, CT 06037 Editor – Monica Szakacs Sports – Nate Brown News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence Assistant News Editor – Nick Carroll Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White Senior Vice President of Operations and Major Accounts – Michael F. Killian Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli

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For Letters to the Editor regarding any candidates or issues that involve the political season, The Berlin Citizen will only accept and publish letters that are 100 words or less. This policy is in keeping with the policy of the Record-Journal and will be in effect starting with the next edition of The Citizen. The last edition for which we will publish letters of a political nature is Oct. 24. We ask writers to focus on their candidate’s worthiness for office and refrain from personal attacks on individuals. As always, we reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish a letter. Letters should contain contact information, including, full name, address and phone number. Only your name and town will be published. If you have a specific role in politics or the political process, please include that information. Letters on other topics will continue to be accepted up to a 300 word limit. Send letters to news@berlincitizen.com or The Berlin Citizen, P.O. Box 438, Kensington, CT 06037.

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A look at Sept. 11 commemorations in U.S., abroad Associated Press NEW YORK CITY In a sadly familiar ceremony, friends and relatives of World Trade Center attack victims gathered at the National Sept. 11 Memorial plaza to call out the names of the dead and read messages to lost loved ones. A bell chimed to mark the moments when four hijacked jets crashed into the twin towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania, and

again to mark the moments when the two skyscrapers collapsed. Several politicians attended, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former New York Gov. George Pataki, but none gave an address. The ceremony also recognized victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. WASHINGTON President Barack Obama held a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on the White House’s South Lawn to

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President Barack Obama greets Zoey Komongnan, right, and her grandmother Mary Komongnan after speaking at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Pentagon during a ceremony to mark the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) mark the first attack in New York. He was joined by wife Michelle Obama, Vice See Sept. 11 / Page 23

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On Wednesday, Sept. 11, McGee Middle School students honored the victims and heroes of that tragic day in 2001 during the fourth annual Peace Walk. The students walk to the Berlin High School track and back as a yearly tradition. This year, a tree was dedicated to the memory of the six women and 20 children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14, 2012. | Photos by Lee Roski |

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Six steps to improve your memory 1. Learn something Stimulating the brain helps it develop a resilience that allows us to fight off diseases like Alzheimer’s, says Paul D. Nussbaum, Ph.D, an adjunct professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who has been working with AARP on its brain health program. “Age doesn’t matter,” he says. “We have the ability to shape our brains throughout our lives.” 2. Sleep Getting fewer than six hours of sleep a night can raise the risk of stroke, according to research presented at a 2012 Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting. 3. Eat right Mo re t h a n h a l f yo u r plate should be filled with green, leafy vegetables. Get plenty of fish, nuts and olive oil; steer clear of refined carbs. A 2009 Columbia University study found that this kind of diet may help ward off Alzheimer’s. 4. Challenge yourself “The number one memory complaint people have is that they’re bad with

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names,” says neurologist Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D. “People need to stop whining and realize they can do it!” His prescription: Memorize three names a day — such as those of an announcer on TV, a person in your company and a key player on your favorite sports team. 5. Walk with a friend Psychiatrist Gary Small, M.D., calls this a triple threat against Alzheimer’s disease: It gives you a cardiovascular workout, stress-relieving social interaction and mentally stimulating conversation. 6. Meditate Re d u c e d a n x i e t y i m proves blood flow to the brain. A quick calm-medown: Inhale for a count of seven, hold for a count of seven, exhale for a count of seven. Repeat seven times. --aarp.org

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Dutch tour. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Christmas at Salem Cross Inn. For more information, call Ann Gamelin, (860) 8286700; or Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934.

Meetings - The Berlin AARP monthly chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1:15 p.m., at the senior center. Denise McNair is scheduled to speak about activities in town. An ice cream social will follow. Members are asked to bring items for Oct. 8 - The Beacon Resort, the October silent auction. Lincoln, N.H. Oct. 22 - Platzel Brauhaus Oktoberfest. Nov. 13 to 15 - Atlantic City. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Cranberry Nov. 20 - Radio City Show. Bog Tour with buffet lunch at Dec. 4 - New York City. the Dan’l Webster Inn. Dec. 11 - Newport and Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 18 - Pennsylvania Providence, Rhode Island.

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Senior Lunch 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. M o n d ay, S e p t . 2 3 :

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Strikette Bowling results from Sept. 10: Barb Patterson, 179; Norma Flynn, 166; Irene Willametz, 164; alice Ming, 161; Marie Kasczynski, 158; Jo Panico, 152. Senior Bowling results from Sept. 13: Ferd Brochu, 202; Chuck Leonhardt, 195; Rockwell Roberts, 193; Joe Syrulek, 187; Bob Brown, 174; Craig Clarke, 163; Gene Lemery, 159; Ed Picarad, 152.

Flu clinics The Central Co n n e c t i c ut He a l t h District has sched uled family flu clinics for Thursday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Pneumonia shots will also be available. A fee is charged. Many forms of insurance are accepted. Bring you insurance card. No one will be denied vaccination for flue or pneumonia because of inability to pay. For more information, call (860) 721-2822 or visit www.ccthd.org.

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Chill out: Stress can kill Your reaction to a potentially stressful event is different from anyone else’s. How you react to stressors in your life is affected by such factors as: Genetics. The genes that control the stress response keep most people on a fairly even keel, only occasionally priming the body for fight or flight. Overactive or underactive stress responses may stem from slight differences in these genes. Life experiences. Strong stress reactions sometimes can be traced to traumatic events. People who suffered

neglect or abuse as children tend to be particularly vulnerable to stress. The same is true of victims of violent crime, airplane crash survivors, military personnel, police officers and firefighters. You may have some friends who seem laid-back about almost everything and others who react strongly at the slightest stress. Most reactions to life stressors fall somewhere between those extremes. Stressful events are a fact of

life. And you may not be able to change your current situation. But you can take steps to manage the impact these events have on you. You can learn to identify what stresses you and how to take care of yourself physically and emotionally in the

face of stressful situations. Stress management strategies include: –Eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise and plenty of sleep –Practicing relaxation techniques or learning to meditate – Fo s t e r i n g h e a l t hy

friendships –Having a sense of humor –Seeking professional counseling when needed The payoff for learning to manage stress is peace of mind and — perhaps — a longer, healthier life. –mayoclinic.com

Gluten Free 101 The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled a chat group, Gluten free 101, for Monday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m., a the Community Center. All persons with celiac disease and family and friends are welcome. Get information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information or to register, call Carm, (860) 426-1980; or Nancy, (203) 634-0530.

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Caroline’s Dance center, LLC, is scheduled to host a meet and greet with dance stars Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones of the TV show “Dance Moms,” and five finalists from “Abby Lee Miller’s Ultimate Dance Competition.” The event will be heldSaturday, Oct. 5, at the The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Private party is scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; general ticket scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Judy, (860) 828-9682, or visit www.asiajordynCT.eventbrite. com.

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Scarecrow Festival The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its 9th annual Scarecrow Festival, in conjunction with the Fall Foliage Festival, for Saturday, Oct. 12. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 11 a.m. at Volunteer Park (the corner of Farmington Avenue and Porters Pass.) Free children’s activities are offered until 12:30 p.m. Businesses, local volunteer groups, civic organizations, as well as individuals and families, are welcome to create and enter a scarecrow. Scarecrows will be displayed along Farmington Avenue through Oct. 30. For more information, call (860) 828-7009 or visit www.town/berlin.ct.us.

Sewer work scheduled The public works and water control departments are preparing for further sewer lining work on a portion of Lower Lane (Sunset Lane to Fernstead Lane) and Valley Drive. The work was scheduled to start on or about Monday, Sept. 16. A notice will be placed at each residence or business address impacted by the work one week in advance with more information. For more information, contact Spiniello Companies Juan Candelario, (973) 651-1807.

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Nothing amateurish about Paladino’s game Golfer on a tear By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

His status is listed as amateur, but golfer Cody Paladino has been playing like anything but as of late. The Kensington native went on a tear this summer, traveling the country and winning tournaments seemingly at every stop. Even after all of this, Paladino’s not content. “Right now, because the opportunity to further my career is right here in front of me, and I’m playing probably the best golf of my life, my focus is 100 percent on turning professional,” he said. Paladino’s summer was busy, to say the least. The Baylor University alum began the season with a win at the Russell C. Palmer Cup at the Waterbury Country

Club in late May. Next up, he prevailed at the Connecticut Amateur Championship, held in mid June. That win was particularly satisfying for Paladino, who had come up just short of the glory at the Connecticut Amateur in the past. In 2006, at just 17-years-old, he was bested in a playoff after the regulation 36 holes. This time out, Paladino

took the title going away. He finished three strokes ahead of his nearest competition. “I almost don’t remember 2006 because I’ve played in so many tournaments since then,” said Paladino. “I just wanted to win the tournament; I didn’t care what year it was. Growing up here and playing so much golf in Connecticut, and knowing that this could potentially be my last summer as an am-

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ateur, I wanted to win that tournament so badly. And to go out and stay really focused and make my moves throughout the stroke play and then the match play rounds, it was just -- when I finally won, it was the most emotional I’ve ever been on a golf course. It was just the best feeling.” After strong performances at the Eastern Amateur, New England Amateur, Francis Ouimet Memorial Tournament, and Connecticut Open, it was time for the local legend to spread his wings. For his next tournament, Paladino decided to kill two birds with one stone. While visiting a close college friend in Modesto, Calif., he took part in the California State Fair Amateur and bested the field. “It was kind of like having a second family on the west coast,” said Paladino. “When you travel by yourself, it’s kind of lonely. All the hotel

rooms you stay in look the same after awhile. So that was hands down the best part of the experience -- having people to share it with. “I’d never played that course or tournament before. It was an awesome tournament. The field was one of the stronger fields in amateur golf. It’s a Top 50 amateur event in the country so it turned out to be the biggest amateur victory of my career. I went out there not really knowing what to expect. Everyone there, they were all very good. You had to be ranked in the Top 500 in the World Amateur Rankings to compete.” Paladino, ranked 395th going in, was able to outlast two of the University of California’s finest players, Joel Stalter and Brandon Hagy, in a playoff to win the three-round event. See Golf / Page 18

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BLITZ RUN THROUGH TOURNAMENT

The Berlin Youth Soccer Association’s Berlin Blitz went undefeated en route to winning the U10 Division at the Manchester Tournament, held earlier this month. The champs are pictured, front row, from left: Alyssa O’Leary, Lauren McBride, Lilly Santoro, Jocelyn DiMatteo, Kylie Jefferson, Gwen Tighe, Bailey Baclaski. Back row, from left: Taylor Desmarais, Kylie Gentile, Samantha Ferrero, Natalia Chorzepa, Lindsey Leary, Morgan Biello, Talia Impelluso. The team is coached by Frank DiMatteo and Jeff McBride.

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But Paladino had little time to celebrate. He planned to participate in the Tournament of Champions in South Kent, Conn. just a few days later. “After I won the State Fair on Labor Day, I couldn’t get a red eye flight back home, so I spent that Monday in Modesto,” said Paladino. “So I got home [Tuesday night] and unpacked a little, but had to get up the next morning to drive out to the tournament Wednesday morning. Mentally, I was really exhausted the first five holes.” Soon, “something kind of clicked and I really kind of made it a point to really, really focus.” Paladino turned around his game, making four birdies through the last 13 holes, to finish 2-under-par, which left him in third place. With all his recent successes, why has Paladino not yet turned pro? “You don’t have to be a professional to enter the qualifying schools for the various world golf tours,” he explained. “My goal is to enter either the Latin American Tour or the Canadian Tour this winter and if I earn status to play on either of those tours, or hopefully both. Then I’ll play those next year as a professional. “If I don’t earn status, then I may stay an amateur for another year. I don’t see any point in turning professional and just playing small state opens when I could

play some of the best amateur tournaments against the best amateur competition in the world. “Unless I’m playing on a major tour, I’ll stay amateur.” Paladino won’t allow the sport to define him, or consume his life. “I went to Baylor for five years, and I’m very proud of my degree,” said the threetime All-Academic Big 12 performer. “I would love to use it even if I did play golf for the rest of my life. Even if I do turn out to be one of the best players in the world and win PGA Tour events and win major championships and have this unbelievable golf career, there’s still a huge part of me that wants to do other things with my life besides play golf. “I’ve given myself a window of about two years and if over the next two years I don’t have pro status on any major tour, then I’ll have to look and say, ‘Okay, where do I go from here? How close am I, and how am I going to get better really quickly?’ Because if I’m not really making my move to climb the professional ladder in golf, then there are other things that I still want to do while I’m young.” For Paladino, who began playing the sport at 17-months-old, it would be a drastic change from striving towards the professional rankings. Paladino has given thought towards teaching, as well as law school. Right now, he simply feels it’s too soon to rule out any possibilities.

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Thursday Sept. 19 Berlin Boy Scout Troop 24 Meeting: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Troop 24 meets Thursdays. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Berlin Boy Scout Troop 41 Meeting: 7 - 9 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets on Thursdays. For information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net.

Friday Sept. 20 Berlin Cabaret Theatre: 8 - 11 p.m. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road. “South Pacific” will be featured. For information, call (860) 829-1248.

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Berlin Football: 6 - 10 p.m. Sage Park, 1591 Berlin Turnpike. BHS vs. Bloomfield High School.

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Berlin Girls Soccer: 4 - 6 p.m. Bulkeley High School, 300 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford. BHS vs. Bulkeley High School. Berlin Girls Volleyball: 5 7 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way. BHS vs. Bulkeley High School.

Saturday Sept. 21 Berlin Cabaret Theatre: 8 - 11 p.m. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road. “South Pacific” will be featured. For information, call (860) 829-1248. Berlin Cross Country: Cromwell High School, 34 Evergreen Road. BHS at CT River Valley Invitational.

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Berlin Mingle and Music car wash: noon - 3 p.m. Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. There will be music and snacks. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit

Silver Lake Retreat Fund. Berlin Historical Society open on Saturdays : 1 - 4 p.m., 305 Main St. Free admission. For information, call (860) 828-5114.

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Crackers, right, is a 6-month-old, petite girl. She probably won’t get much bigger. She is good with children and is social, friendly, playful and flirty. She likes to always know what you are doing, and keeps you in sight. Crackers is good with other cats but prefers male cats. Stellar, left, is a stunning tortie. She is quiet and craves one on one attention. Although she lives with other cats, she prefers to be the only one. For more information, call (860) 828-52876. View all of the adoptable pets and fill out a short online application at www.fobac.org.

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Park, 1591 Berlin Turnpike. BHS vs. Maloney High School.

J. Timothy’s Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. Club meets Mondays. For information, call Guy Doyon at (860) 793-4113.

Berlin Girls Swimming: 3 - 5 p.m. East Hartford High School, 869 Forbes St., E. Hartford. BHS vs. East Hartford High School.

Tuesday Sept. 24

Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin. Club meets every Tuesday. For international membership inquiries, contact Rtn. Gwen Valencisat at (860) 229-3787 ext. 139. http://kensingtonr otary.org/

Berlin Boy Scout Troop 256 Meeting: 7 - 9 p.m. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesdays. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, at (860) 828-8693.

Berlin-Cromwell Weight Loss Organization: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. A group, TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization meets Tuesdays. For information, call Betty Waters at (860) 635-7020.

Berlin Boy Scout Troop 44 Meeting: 7 - 9 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays. For information, call the troop committee chair, Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767.

Wednesday Sept. 25

Berlin vs. Meriden Boys Soccer: 3 - 5 p.m. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St. BHS vs. Maloney High School.

Berlin Girls Volleyball: 6 8 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way. BHS vs. Middletown.

Berlin vs. Meriden Girls Soccer: 6 - 8 p.m. Sage (203) 317-2303 FAX (203) 235-4048

Thursday Sept. 26 Berlin Boy Scout Troop 24 Meeting: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Troop 24 meets Thursdays. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Berlin Boy Scout Troop 41 Meeting: 7 - 9 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets on Thursdays. For information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net .

Berlin Cabaret Theatre: 8 - 11 p.m. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road. “South Pacific” will be featured. For information, call (860) 829-1248. Berlin Football: 6 - 10 p.m. Sage Park, 1591 Berlin Turnpike. BHS vs. Tolland High School.

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MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Available Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203 935-6224 or Niki 203 992-5605

PACKER PT/FT Light Duty Packing & Warehouse Work in Cheshire. Excellent working conditions. Mon-Fri. Call anytime 203 439-9450

MERIDEN- 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, newly remodeled, appliances included, washer/dryer hookup, fenced in backyard. Section 8 welcome. $850. 203-671-3112.

SLIDERS GRILL & BAR Hiring Line Cooks for Berlin Location. Please apply online at www.slidersgrillbar. com

MERIDEN 2 BR, 5 Rooms. 3rd Fl. Stove & Refrigerator included. Off Street Parking. No Pets. Utilities not incl. $775. 203 605-5691

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Swimming Pools & Spas

North Haven Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/ Daily/ Wkly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

DINING ROOM Set, Italian lacquer, w/6 chairs & beautiful hutch. $500. King Br, set, headboard, 2 night stands, triple dresser w/mirror, dresser & armoire. $300. 203-4946115

HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203232-8778

Pets For Sale

Furniture & Appliances

Apartments For Rent

Rooms For Rent

MERIDEN 2 BRs Heat & hot water included. Off street parking. $900/mo. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 2br townhouse, Sm. quiet complex, 1.5 ba, wall to wall, hookups, large closets, deck, assign parking, easy Hwy. access, NO PETS. Credit chk, $1,000. + util. 203-269-9755 MERIDEN - 3 bdrm, 2nd floor incl. heat/hot water, hardwood floors, appl, off St. prk. N/S/pets. $1,150/ mo. 203-444-5722 MERIDEN 3 BR, 3rd Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen, & Storage. Clean! $900/mo. Sec 8 Approved. Call (203) 440-0751 MERIDEN 5 BR, 2 Baths LR & Kitchen 21 Madison Avenue $1,500/month 203 565-4719 MERIDEN ATKINS ST. 1 bedroom apt. $625/month negotiable. Section 8 OK. Large backyard, off street parking. 203-494-5732 MERIDEN Clean 1 Rm Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Cottage St. 2-3 BRs. Unique. 2 Flrs. Off St. Parking. No pets. Sec. $1000/mo. 203 715-5488 MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR. $800/month Sec & Refs. 1st Fl. H & HW incl. Call Andrea Maier Property Mgmt. 203 235-1000 MERIDEN East Side 2 BR. 2nd Fl. All appliances, garage. No pets or smoking. $1050/mo + sec & refs. 860 919-1741 MERIDEN Nice 2 bedroom, deposit, credit reference, no pets. 25 Griswold St. $850. Call 203-675-0171 or 203317-7222. MERIDEN- Nice 2 BR. No pets. $795 per mo, Deposit, Credit & References. 25 Griswold Street. Please Call 203-238-1890

HORSE CARE NEEDED AM/PM In exchange for riding, etc. Exp preferred, but will train. Please call 203-213-8833

LHASO-APSO PuPPieS for sale, great with kids, hair not fur, prior litter has gotten excellent feedback, $450, 860-335-0169. YORKIES, Bulldogs, Chihuahua, Bostons, Beagles, Shih Tzus, Huskies, Schnoodles, American Staffordshire Terrier Bulldogs, Bengal Kittens. Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150 plus. Call (860) 930-4001

Livestock RAP A PONY FARM Wallingford. Family horses for lease or sale. English/Western. By week or month. Call for prices/ times. 203-265-3596.

Furniture & Appliances 2 Bureaus Good cond. $100 ea. 4 Poster Bed, Fair cond. $50. Electric Fireplace -use with or without heat. 1 yr old. Exc cond. $400. Drop leaf rock maple table. Seats 12 when fully extended. Exc cond. $400. Call any time up until 8pm. (203) 715-0426 3

cushion, blue & white checked couch, 6’, pristine cond. $300. Oak platform rocker, blue & white checked, $75. 860-828-9596

YALESVILLE-1St flr, 2bedrm apt, off st. parking, laundry room, big yrd, no pets, 6 mo. lease, Wilcox Ln. 203-265-3939

Miscellaneous For Sale DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-908-5380

Always a sale in Marketplace. FREE Horse Manure Call Mike 203-599-8915 SNOW Blower, 22”, electric start, used one year. $500 firm. Wood chipper, good condition, up to 2” logs. $200 firm. 203-634-1818 VALLEY Stock horse Trailer 16Ft 1984 $800, Coleman generator 5000 watts $500, Honda pressure washer 2200 TSI 5 HP $350. Call 860-2769157

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip EARLY SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $210 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211

SEASONED Firewood. Cut & split. Delivered or pick up. 18-20”. $200/cord. $125/ half cord. 203-294-1775

Sporting Goods & Health

SOUTHINGTON 1 BR, 4 Rm, 2nd FL, near hospital, A/C, stove & refrig, WD hookup. Utilities not incl. Ref & sec dep req. 860 621-2693

WALLINGFORD 2 BR Apts Very nice-updated. WD hookups, off St parking. $1000/Mo. Refs, Good credit required. 203 605-2005

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

New 33 Ton Splitter, 2 Way Split, Tow, Honda Motor, TroyBilt, $2800 New; $2000 or best offer. Come Run it. Mike 203-631-2211

MERIDEN Rm For Rent. All Utils incl. Share Kitchen, Bath & Living Rm. Washer & Dryer. Off St Parking. $125/ Wk. 2 Wks Sec. $50 Key Deposit. 203 605-8591

SOUTHINGTON Immediate Occupancy 2 BR apt, large kit w/ref & range. Ample storage space, off st parking, safe, quiet residential neighborhood. 1st flr. No smoking, no pets. $875 plus utils. Call 860 628-8386

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Cindy’s UniqUe shop ConsiGnMenT 32 norTh Colony sT WallinGford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Summer Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun Closed

PISTOL PERMIT Or Long Gun Certificate Required for Connecticut Residents. 1 Session, $110. 203 415-1144

Antiques & Collectibles

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 THE Old brick factory, indoor & outdoor. Antique & vintage collectible. Sats only, 9-3, 387 So. Colony St, Meriden, 203-600-5075.

Wanted to Buy 1, 2 or 3 Items or an estate $$$ CA$H $$$ 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

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431

OLD TOOLS WANTED, always buying old, used hand tools, carpentry, machinist, & engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home! Please call Cory, 860-322-4367 SECOND GENERATION Buys Napier items, costume jewelry, musical instruments, silver, estates & Winchester. 203-639-1002

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953 TIRED OF LOOKING AT THAT JUNK? Unwanted Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles Paying Cash for Them 203 630-2510 TRUMPET Wanted for elementary school child, gently used. Please call 203-265-5713 WANTED Swords, daggers, helmets, medals etc. Call 203-238-3308

Music Instruments & Instruction TRUMPET Wanted for elementary school child, gently used. Please call 203-265-5713

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Attics & Basement Cleaned

Gutters

Home Improvement

Landscaping

Paving

Power Washing

Siding

Gary Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 2357723 Cell 860 558-5430

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT #631942 203 886-8029

COSTAS Landscaping. Tree removal, chipper work, climbing, patios, comm/resid mowing mulch, stone, more. Free scrap removal. CT Reg #635676. 860-729-2971 or 860-358-9696.

D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

POWER Wash M.D Houses, Gutters, Vinyl, Aluminum, & Decks, driveways & sidewalks. Free Est. Call (203) 630-9832

Gonzalez ConstruCtion Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

You name it with Marketplace, anything goes.

CARL’S Plumbing & Heating 20% Sr Citizen Discount. 203 272-1730 Cell 860 6802395

ROOFS R US LLC Fin. Avali. Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding, Since 1949. Decks, Gutters, Additions. 203-427-7259

FALL Yard Cleanup, Mowing, Powerwashing, and Gutter Cleaning, Call Doug 860-621-7602 or 860-919-1519

Always a sale in Marketplace. GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-2357723/Cell 860-558-5430 Pete In the PIckuP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-935-7208

Carpentry REPAIRS & Replacement Lg/ Sm, Int/Ext. Stairs, Railing, Decks, Entry, Door, Window, Finish Basement. Complete Home Improvements. I can fix it. Work done by owner. 40+ years exp. Free Est. Ins. #578107 (203) 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.com

Decks CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality Products, Prompt Service and Excellent Installation at Fair Prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Licensed and Insured. HIC #631419 Credit Cards Accepted Call (203) 631-2991

Electrical Services T.E.C. ElECTriCal SErviCE llC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122

Excavating GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/ Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free est. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Handypersons A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325 HOME DOCTOR LLC Small-Major Work. Outside/ Inside, Plumbing, Remodeling, Roofing, Any Odd Job. Since 1949 203-427-7259 Lic #635370 MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT #631942 203 886-8029

If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. T.E.C. ElECTriCal SErviCE llC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122

YALESVILLE Construction. Lic & Ins. #0631937. Additions, roofing, siding, decks, baths, kitchens, trim, floors, remodeling & plowing. (203) 535-2962

House Cleaning BUSY MOM’S Cleaning Svc No job is too big/small. Free window svc w/wkly cleaning. Sr disc. 860-839-1707

Fencing

Bathroom Remodeling Concrete, Carpentry Tile, Painting Patio & Sidewalk Paving Call 860-628-2236 CT Reg#559333

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

HEDGE TRIMMING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Pricker Removal, Mowing Soil/Seed, Cleanups. Brush, Tree No Job Too Big or Small. 15 Yrs Exp. 203-530-4447

Frontline Plumbing. One man company, fair price quote. Top quality installations & repairs. Plumbing, heating, fire sprinklers. Fully lic & ins. 203 213-0691

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099

Power Washing

Junk Removal

JT’s Landscaping, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free est today 203 213-6528 WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed

We Weed Gardens Norm the Gardener Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460

Masonry Landscaping admiral lawn care md Hedge Trimming, Grass Cutting, Fall cleanup. Free Est. Call (203) 630-9832 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Certified Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design/ Renov., Mulch/Stone, Waterfalls/Ponds, Lawn Repair/Install, Drainage/ Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. We’re on Angie’s List! Free Est. HIC#0563661 203-237-9577

Roofing CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality Products, Prompt Service and Excellent Installation at Fair Prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Licensed and Insured. HIC #631419 Credit Cards Accepted Call (203) 631-2991 CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality- Kitchens/ Bath Siding, Roofing Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit cards accepted 203-6346550 CT Reg #0632415

You’ll like the low cost of a Marketplace ad. Gonzalez ConstruCtion ************* Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

Pete In the PIckuP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-935-7208

Home Improvement All Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375

Gary Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-2357723 Cell 860 558-5430

Plumbing

PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139

Painting & Wallpapering Painting, interior & exterior, power washing, repair/ removal of wallpaper, popcorn ceiling & drywall. Lic/ hic 0637346. For free est call Mike 860-794-7127.

A PRESSURELESS HOUSECLEANING The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! Gutter black lines & Streaks, Green Mold, Black Mildew, Dirt, Grease & Grime - GONE! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings. com

Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer. POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Ins. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

POWER WASHING IS SPRING ClEANING On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

************* 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

Siding, Roofing Windows, Decks Sunrooms, Additions 203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

Siding CPI Home ImProvement Highest Quality-Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions, Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

Siding, Roofing Windows, Decks Sunrooms, Additions 203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

Snow Plowing Now taking residential and small commercial accounts. Yalesville Construction. 203-535-2962

Top Soil, Sand & Fill BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLc Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

DID YOU READ THIS? Odds are in your favor that others will to. That is how good advertising works. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953 LAVIGNE’S TrEE SErVIcE In business 33 years Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

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Can a final farm bill be approved when Cong ress returns? The food stamp program is an entitlement, so it will be funded at last year’s level if Congress does nothing. But the other programs need reauthorization to continue. “A five-year farm bill allows farmers to plan their business, but right now we are in limbo,” said Orr, who milks 200 dairy cows. Henry Talmage, executive director of the Connecticut Farm Bureau, said the uncertainty is hurting all farmers. “We really don’t know what is going to happen,” he said. “It’s really a crapshoot as to where it all will end up.” Congress could decide to “kick the can down the road,” as it did last year when it could not agree on a farm bill, and approve an extension of the legislation set to expire at the end of the month. But Connecticut’s dairy farmers oppose that. They’re hoping that the new farm bill

will replace the MILC program with one that is more market-oriented. The “Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program” would give participating farmers a payout when there’s a large gap between milk prices and feed costs. Dairy farmers could also buy additional “insurance” to increase the amount of their margin payments. In the Senate bill, all dairy farmers who sign up for the margin program would automatically be enrolled in a “stabilization program,” which pays farmers to pull back productions when prices fall too low. “The general consensus in the dairy community is we welcome the new program,” Orr said. The House bill does not contain the stabilization program. That’s another contentious issue that must be debated if the House and Senate agree to negotiate a final farm bill. R e p . J o e C o u r t n e y, D-2nd District, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, blames House

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Republicans for the quagmire. “Everybody knows the Senate passed a comprehensive farm bill farmers would be happy with,” he said. Since proposed food stamp cuts were the hang-up in the House, Rory Cooper, spokesman for Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., said he expected the House to try again. Cooper said the House would take up a nutrition bill in September that “makes much-needed reforms to the food stamp program, that adds work requirements for able-bodied adults, ends abuses and protects it for the children, seniors, disabled, and families that most need it.” But tightening eligibility requirements to cut the amount of money in the food stamp program would lose the support of most Democrats and some Republicans who either oppose the cuts or think they aren’t deep enough. That means a fight over food stamps could continue to stall approval of a final bill. Ben Freund, owner of Freund Farm in East Canaan, is frustrated by Congress’

inaction. “We’re a long-term business,” he said of dairy farmers. “We can’t deal with this uncertainty.” Freund also said dairy farmers benefit from the USDA’s conservation programs, which provide incentives for ecological farming practices. Funding for the conservation program will end Sept. 30 unless Congress acts. Freund, whose 800-acre farm contains 270 cows, said Congress, and the American public, don’t care about the farmers’ plight. “People take for granted consistently good food policy,” he said. But consumers could take a big hit if the farm bill issue is

not resolved soon. If not settled by the end of the year, the nation will fall over what’s been called the “dairy cliff,” and prices for milk and other dairy products could double. Without a farm bill, all federal farm programs would return to a 1940s-era law that would nearly double the price of milk. Those laws would put prices at $38 for 100 pounds of milk, compared with about $20 for 100 pounds of milk farmers currently receive. This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent, nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public safety in the state.

FOBAC photo contest Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled its annual Berlin Fair pet photo contest. To enter your pet, submit a photo. Entry forms are available at all local veterinary offices and the animal control shelter. The public is encouraged to stop at the FOBAC booth at the fair and vote. Winners will receive a gift basket. Deadline to submit photos is Sept. 30. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.