Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Volume 22, Number 35
Tragedy strikes on Silver Lake
Berlin VFW honors Bob Dornfried Sr.
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Bystanders pulled the man from the lake and performed CPR, said Chris Collibee, A 60-year-old New Hampspokesman for the state Deshire man died Sunday after- partment of Energy and Ennoon after experiencing vironmental Protection. First a medical emergency while responders transported him kayaking in a race on Silver Lake.
See Fatal, A11
On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., the Berlin VFW Post 10732 will be renamed the Robert B. Dornfried, Sr. Post 10732. The public is encouraged to attend. Silver Lake in Berlin.
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ELECTION 2018: 30TH HOUSE DISTRICT
GOP’s Baleshiski drops out of race By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
Southington Republican Steve Baleshiski dropped out of the 30th House District race amid continued criticism over Facebook posts. Republicans in the district, which includes parts of Berlin and Southington, had until Wednesday, Oct. 17 or 21 days before the election, to find a replacement to run against House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin. Baleshiski, 22, gave no reason for his decision in a one-sentence letter he filed with Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill and did not return requests for comment.
Steve Baleshiski — seen here at Central Pizza in Berlin in May accepting the Republican nomination for the 30th District race for the state House of Representatives — has dropped out amid criticism over Facebook posts.
This honor is well-deserved, said Gary Barwikowski, present Commander of VFW Post 10732, “a Dornfried great many folks were heavily involved in the building and on-going maintenance … but Bob Dornfried did the lawn, handled hall rentals, maintained the building and grounds … he did the work on a weekly basis of three or four men.” Also, Dornfried was a post commander for three multiyear tours. Now, there is a “new” VFW Charter in Dornfried’s name and a plaque honoring his service and dedication to the country, state and Town of Berlin. Dornfried and his beloved
Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
See Baleshiski, A20
See Dornfried, A15
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