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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Election draws large turnout in Berlin By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
Lines formed outside the doors of all five voting districts in Berlin before the polls opened at 6 a.m., Nov. 6. Lines continued to stay steady as the day pushed forward and by 11 a.m., 32 percent of registered voters had cast their ballots, according to Charles Warner, Democrat registrar of voters. “The days leading up to Election Day were just a mad house here at the office, because everyone wants to vote every four years,” Warner said. “Everybody feels strongly about the presidential election and has an opinion and want to be heard.” The morning of Election Day, there were 13,562 registered voters. Of that, 5,141 are Democrats; 3,168 are Republicans; 5,195 are unaffiliated and 58 are registered as other. The registrar of voters expected an 80 percent voter turnout by the time the polls closed. Warner said he sus-
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District 3 voters cast their ballots at Hubbard School in East Berlin. Polling machines received constant use throughout the day on Nov. 6.
pects the majority of voters headed to polling locations either before or after work. The registrars order the full amount of ballots they could, about 13,000 not including absentee ballots, because Warner said “we did not want to run out since we anticipated a large turnout.” In the past four years, District 2 has doubled in registered voters, according to Noreen Little, poll moderator. “The line continues to go
East Berlin blood drive essential Farrah Duffany Special to The Citizen
While much of Central Connecticut escaped serious damage from Hurricane Sandy, the state’s shoreline, New York and New Jersey were not as fortunate. The American Red Cross’ Connecticut chapter will be collecting blood in this part of the state in the coming weeks and sending it to the hard-hit areas. Nearly 100 Red Cross blood drives were canceled as Sandy approached. Those cancellations have led to a
shortage of blood in the region, according to the Red Cross website. The American Red Cross has scheduled a drive for Friday, Nov. 16, from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m., at Sacred heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information and to make an appointment, call 1800-REDCROSS (1-800-7332767). Other locations can be found on the Red Cross website, redcross.org. Elaine St. Peter, spokeswoman for Red Cross Blood Services of Connecticut, is See Donations, page 6
all the way to the entrance. Before 6 a.m., there was a line out the door into the parking lot,” she said. “By 11 a.m., 1,044 residents came to vote out of 3,350 registered voters.”
Pam Pethigal, poll moderator for District 3, said she was pleased with the turnout. “This is the way it should be - very steady all day,” Pethigal said. “We need peo-
ple to care about their state and country.” Many voters in Berlin said the issues of economy and job creation were the determining factors in how they voted. Susan Winas, District 3 voter, said there needs to be a higher rate of jobs created in the United States. “There are just too many unemployed people for far too long,” she said. “I think
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Town weathers Sandy well By Monica Szakacs and Jesse Buchanan With at least 107 deaths across the East Coast, 8.5 million power outages at its peak and shoreline homes washed away to sea, Hurricane Sandy left mass destruction from North Carolina to Massachusetts Oct. 29 and 30. Subway stations in New York were flooded and many parts of the famous Sea Side Pier in New Jersey were destroyed. As high tides and massive surges rised above the shorelines, many families were left homeless. But in Hartford County, many residents said they prepared for a storm that hardly made an appearance. Mayor Adam Salina said Sandy was a “relatively quiet storm” in Berlin.
“It’s one of those times where you prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” he said. Connecticut Light and Power serves 9,624 residents in town. As of the morning of Oct. 30, only 901
residents, 9 percent, were without power, according to CL&P’s outage report. Salina said most power outages were caused by line See Sandy, page 7
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Waves at high tide hit houses along Middle Beach Road in Madison, CT after the worst of Hurricane Sandy passed late morning on Oct. 30.
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The Berlin Police Association’s 54th annual Policeman’s Ball is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Portuguese Club, 730 North Mountain Rd., Newington. Cocktail at 7 p.m.; dinner at 8 p.m. Entertainment by D.J. Music Mania. For more information and cost and tickets, call Officer Canto at (860) 828-7080.
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New Citizen Gavin Lucas Calvert A son, Gavin Lucas Calvert, was born Sept. 7, 2012, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain at 3:03 p.m., to Steven and Maria Calvert, of Berlin. Gavin weighed 6 pounds, 5.5 ounces and measured 16 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Simonetti, of Meriden, and Tony Simonetti, of Berlin. Paternal grandparents are Barbara Calvert, of Newark, Del.
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Joseph and Mary Angela (Santullo) Lo Preiato, of Berlin, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 18, 1952, at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in New Britain. Their commitment of loyalty and love to each other, to their family and their faith continue to inspire them and the people around them every day. Their secret to a long and happy marriage is patience, compromise and sense of humor. They’ve been blessed with three children, Francesa, Matthew and his wife, Anna, Nicholas and his wife, Melody and a granddaughter, the love of their life, Christina Nicole. The couple renewed their vows at a special Mass on Oct. 14, 2012, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, celebrated by The Most Rev. Archbishop Henry J. Mansell. It was followed by a family dinner.
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Readers’ Poll Here are The Berlin Citizen poll results from last week. We asked: What are your thoughts about the BMX track in town? Leave the kids alone, at least they are being active. 54% The town should approve the track so there won’t be future issues. 16% The track should be leveled because of liability issues. 14% It doesn’t bother me and shouldn’t bother anyone else. 16% This week’s poll question asks: What did you think of Hurricane Sandy?
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
A look at Berlin’s history: the formation
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By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen
hind when the glaciers melted from the ice age made the land swamp like. In 1712, the families of the Great Swamp Society eliminated a long walk, about eight miles, to the Farmington Congregational by building their own minister and meetinghouse, with permission from Connecticut General Assembly, called the Kensington Congregational Church. The first meetinghouse, built on the corner of Christian Lane and Deming Road, was used for gatherings, church services and town meetings. Lorraine Stub, Historical Society secretary, said in early 18th century church service and town meeting attendance was mandatory.
“Anything that was happening was happening at the Kensington Church meetinghouse,” Stub said. “But as population increased, the town outgrew the meetinghouse, so they built a new Kensington Church, with the timber from the original structure, on what is now the northeast corner of Porter Pass and Farmington Avenue.” Since there were people coming from New Britain, Kensington and Worthington, townspeople wanted to
have separate parishes, which created a split in the church. New Britain decided to form its own parish in 1754. “Twenty years later, Col. John Worthington mediated the debate on where the Kensington parishes would be built,” Stub said. “The
timber was again reused and divided. Half went to build the Worthington meetinghouse and the rest went to the Kensington Congregational Church on Percival Avenue. The original structures for the two 18th centu-
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Before European settlement, Native Americans from various tribes including The Tunxis, Quinnipiacs, Wangunks, and Mattabesetts, hunted and fished in territories that are now part of the town. The natives called it Pagonischaumischaug, which means White Oak Place. Travels and settlers of European descent acquired land on these territories throughout the 17th century. But according to Berlin Historical Society records, the actual settlement of the town began with Richard Seymour and 14 families who traveled from Farmington by following an Indian footpath south to the Mattabesett River where they knew of fertile land in 1686. What is now Christian Lane was then known as The Great Swamp Village, which developed as they built dwellings, a stockade and fort. Sallie Caliandri, Berlin Historical Society board of directors’ member, said the area was named Great Swamp because of the many waterways, ponds and lakes, and clay in the soil left be-
According to the Berlin Historical District, William Brandegee built this public building. Originally it was used for entertainment for the town. Later The Berlin Playhouse, a local repertory group, used its stage. The town acquired the building in 1907 and it served as town hall until 1974.
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Romney will win, but I’m hopeful. Our jobs as citizens Continued from page 1 are to vote and have faith.” Rivers’ 7-year-old son it’s been affecting every household, and that’s why Mitchell, who was with him this year we have so many at the District 2 American Lepeople showing up to the gion Hall polling station, said polls. People need to voice when he turns 18 he will vote, their opinion because we too. Daniel Misteri, 62, said it need change.” Some residents kept their was his first time voting and votes a secret, but others had he had marked it mandatory no problem stating who they on his schedule this year. “I have been out of work for chose and why. “I hate Obama, that’s what a year and I am so sick of what brought me out to vote today, Republicans did to this counand I felt good when I filled try, especially after Bush came out my ballot,” Frank Rivers into office,” he said. “The said. “I’m not confident that country has just fallen apart.
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Continued from page 6 30 was meal and blanket distribution. The Red Cross is now focusing on storm victims’ needs, Shipman said. Local hospitals in New Britain, Southington and Meriden did not see much activity from Sandy. Nancy Martin, a senior public relations specialist for the Hospital of Central Connecticut’s Bradley Memorial Campus in Southington, said that things were calm the nights of Oct. 29 and 30, business was as usual, and there were no storm related incidents. The hospital did not lose power. “Everything was pretty quiet,” Martin said. “We were ready and we had plenty of staffing. We were ready for
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it.” Pam Cruz, communications manager at MidState Memorial Hospital in Meriden, said the staff there was prepared for Sandy. “Our staff members were great and they were dedicated,” Cruz said. “We certainly had tremendous teamwork and energy in being prepared in such a critical time in the event that we were impacted more than we were.” Shipman said the Red Cross will be working to help all in Connecticut who was affected by Sandy. “We’re still dealing with significant power outages and floodwater keeping people from their homes,” Shipman said. Farrah Duffany is a reporter for the Record-Journal.
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ry meetinghouses still stand today.” According to Berlin Historical Society records, The Great Swamp Society evolved into the formation of three parishes: Kensington, Worthington and New Britain. The concept of separation of church and state took a while to develop in the region. The norm in Connecticut before the American Revolution was the Congregational Church was the State Church. The church meetinghouses were used not only for Sunday services, but for town meetings as well. The three parishes rotated as the location for town meetings for over 100 years until 1850. “The townspeople eventually said ‘we have to get these
town gatherings out of the meetinghouses because not everybody wants to go to a church’,” Caliandri said. “This instituted the split between Berlin and New Britain, because New Britain wanted the town to pay to build the hall and the people in Kensington and Worthington didn’t want to pay. New Britain actually was large enough where they could out vote the two sections combined, so we basically kicked them out.” New Britain then incorporated itself as a separate town. Worthington and Kensington both had its own town halls until 1907 when the buildings then became schoolhouses and Brandegee Hall became town hall for the whole town until the 1970s. “Sallie and I can remember
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The New Britain Chorale has scheduled its fall concert for Sunday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 77 Franklin Sq., New Britain. The concert, titled “Neighbors Near and Far,” features Travelin’ Prayer, of Berlin, directed by Corinne Terelcky and Corbin Beisner, organist at Kensington Congregational Church. Patriotic, spirituals, American folk and Broadway tunes are planned. The public is welcome. A free will offered will be accepted.
For more information, call Carol at (860) 827-9169 or Nancy at (860) 229-2927.
St. Gabriel’s St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled the parish Eucharist for Sundays, at 9 a.m. Sunday school will follow at 10 a.m. For more information, call (860) 828-3735.
United Methodist The East Berlin United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., has scheduled a lasagna dinner for Saturday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee is
The Berlin Citizen Thursday, November 8, 2012
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Vo l u n t e e r s from St. Paul Church, Berlin Congregational Church and Upbeat took part in Hunger Walk 2012 recently, raising money to benefit the Berlin food pantry. The event stepped off from St. Paul Church, walked through the downtown area, along Lower Lane, up Worthington Ridge to Berlin Congregational Church, down Hudson Street, back along Lower Lane, through downtown, and back to St. Paul Church. Above, walkers gather prior to heading out. charged. Bring a non-perishable food item for the town food pantry and receive a discount. For more information and cost, call (860) 828-9254.
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The Sacred Heart Parish Council has scheduled a Pasta Night for Saturday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the church hall, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. Tickets are available at the door.
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St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled a barbecue luncheon for Saturday,
The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual craft fair for Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three rooms will be filled with local craft artisans, free hourly adult gift drawings, holiday and bake sale. Admission is a food item for the Berlin food pantry. For more information, call (860) 261-4321. The Berlin Congregation-
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Obituaries George J. Tolis
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George J. Tolis, 71, of Kensington, beloved husband, father, father in-law, uncle, grandfather, and brother inlaw passed away on Oct. 28, 2012, peacefully after a short illness. He was born Feb. 26, 1941, in New Britain, the son of the late Angelo and Rose Tolis and had lived in Kensington for 35 years. He loved to vacation in Aruba yearly and had a “love of cars” attending many car shows throughout the United States and was a member of the “Summer Nights” car club. He was employed at Papa’s Dodge in New Britain for 34 years. George is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan H. (Anderson) Tolis; daughters, Pamela A. Nardi and her husband, Frank Nardi and their daughter, Isabella, Patricia M. Miele and her husband, Stephen Miele and their children Vincenzo, Dominic, Lorenzo and Gianna; a son, Paul A. Tolis; brother-in-law, Carl A. Anderson and his wife, Carol and their sons Keith and Kevin, of Sonora, Calif.; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Nov. 3, 2012, at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to C.C.A.R.C. 950 Slater Road, New Britain.
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To the editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers who were vital to the success of this year’s flu and pneumonia immunization clinics held by the Central Connecticut Health District. Over 40 volunteers donated their time and expertise to help the health district at the eight public clinics held to date. With their help, we have been able to provide over 2,500 influenza vaccinations and almost 50 pneumonia vaccinations at clinics held in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. We were also able to provide over 25 homebound resi-
dents with a flu shot in their home. We are especially grateful to the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association for their continued support. This organization has been volunteering with us for over 30 years. Volunteer support and participation is critical to the success of these clinics and vital to the preparations that the Central Connecticut Health District has made for clinic response in the event of a public health emergency. Please visit our website at ccthd.org to view additional flu clinics scheduled and to get information about becoming a volunteer. Paul Hutcheon, Director of Health CCHD
Teen safe driving To the editor: On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Connecticut Autocross and Rally Team (C.A.R.T.) in conjunction with the Berlin po-
lice, fire departments and Berlin High School, held its third annual T.E.A.C.H. event - Teen Education for Advanced Car Handling. This event was supported by numerous businesses and organizations that contributed funding, facilities, food and expertise among other things. The T.E.A.C.H. event was a huge success and I would like to thank all of the volunteers from C.A.R.T. and the businesses and organizations for their support. Without the support of everyone involved, whether it is monetary, goods and services or the use of their property, this event could not happen. And a big thank you to the students for attending this valuable experience. Youth is our greatest asset and we need to make sure to help protect the next generation. Once again thank you to everyone involved. Bob Nogiec Treasurer C.A.R.T.
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Commentary
A tale of two cities By Glenn Richter Special to The Citizen I’ve been thinking about the Chamberlain Highway. But “highway” is quite a stretch for this thing, just a two-lane blacktop that starts on West Main Street in Meriden, where a Walgreens pharmacy now stands and Davella Volkswagen used to be, and ends, as far as I can tell, somewhere around where Kensington fades into New Britain — although, officially, the end seems to come sooner: somewhere around that little plaza with Roger’s Marketplace. In Meriden you go through Cathole Pass, formerly Cat Hole Pass, where both sides of the road are so steep that nothing has ever been built there, thank goodness, and later you pass the South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, formerly the Blue Hills School, and still later the house with a tall fence around it that once was the home of William T. “Skirts” Sloper, the guy who did not dress up as a woman to escape the sinking Titanic, but that story, invented out of spite by a New York reporter, dogged him for the rest of his life, which is why he built the fence. The road is named for Abiram Chamberlain (18371911), son of Abiram (I have no idea how you pronounce it, but “a-BY-ram” seems to be one possibility) and Sophronia Ruth (Burt)
Chamberlain. Starting out as a bank clerk in New Britain, he took a job at the Home National Bank in Meriden, later moving to the Silver City and becoming that bank’s president, then a city councilor, then the state comptroller and eventually the governor — which must be how he got a road named after him. He also signed the bill creating the state police, in 1903, because the General Assembly figured local police weren’t cracking down on prostitution, gambling and (horrors!) bars that opened on Sundays. The good governor came “from the best New England stock,” if we’re to credit a 1903 account in The Connecticut Magazine. What a guy. Also from that magazine, we learn that he “called out the armed forces of the state ... to quell the lawless spirit that infested Waterbury during the famous trolley strike of 1903.” What a town. Anyway, he had a brother, Valentine B. Chamberlain (1833-1893), a prominent judge and bank president, later the state treasurer, and also “descended on both sides from sturdy colonial stock,” as an obituary in the Connecticut State Library has it. Both brothers served with the Connecticut Volunteers during the War of Rebellion, but Valentine was captured and spent “nearly
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Commentary
Last leg sprinter
It’s up to you what books you read By Jeffery Kurz Special to The Citizen I don’t have a lot of self-imposed rules, because I figure there are already enough rules in the world without my getting persnickety about it, but one I’ve always tried to follow is you read the book first, then see the movie. To do it the other way around robs the imagination of opportunity, which I generally think of as the “Fantasia” effect. Because of that movie I can no longer listen to Beethoven’s “The Pastoral Symphony” without seeing those cute little cartoon centaurs and cupids or hear “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” without having Mickey Mouse pop into my head. Thanks, Disney! There are, of course, exceptions to every rule, even of the self-made variety, and when it comes to 007, for example, I’d recommend going straight to the Bond movies. Generally, however, you want to give your mind an opportunity to work, which is why it’s better to read first and watch later. When I decided to see “The Hunger Games,” a weird, disturbing story about children who fight to the death in a game, I made sure to read the book first. Movies are great, but they can’t beat words when it comes to interaction with the mind. It’s that unique interaction that can make books so powerful, and also threatening, and I noticed that “The Hunger Games” is third on the 2011 list of the top challenged books. This is the 30th year the American Library Association has presented a top-10 list, to help remind us that our liberty to choose is not something to take for granted. The association has an office of intellectual freedom that receives notices from schools, libraries and the media about efforts to censor books and uses it to help promote Banned Books Week, which just happened recently.
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two years of loathsome captivity in rebel prisons.” And now I know quite a bit more than I did about the name of a kid I went to Berlin High School with, V.B. Chamberlain, whom we always called V.B. even though we knew his name was Valentine. It was like we were all so astounded that any set of parents would in-
If you visit the association website, at ala.org, you can find all sorts of lists of books that have faced challenge or outright censorship, and they add up to a pretty good recommended reading list. There are what you could call the usual suspects, books that have a way of getting at least some people bent out of shape. Banned and challenged books include the top novels of the 20th century, including: “The Great Gatsby,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Catcher in the Rye,” “Ulysses,” “The Color Purple,” “The Lord of the Flies,” “1984,” “Brave New World,” “A Farewell to Arms.” Offensive language is an often cited reason why a book faces challenge. “The Hunger Games” and “The Great Gatsby” have faced challenges for reason of offensive language. The immensely popular Harry Potter series is at the top of the list of challenged books in the 2000-2009 decade. Number 13 on that list is the Captain Underpants series, also very successful. In 2005, when Captain Underpants was in the top-10 list, I wrote about how author Dav Pilkey had grown up with what today we’d call attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and about how his books were aimed at young readers intimidated by long chapters and uninterrupted print. Now you might balk at a story about a school principal transformed by mischief into Captain Underpants, or decide that your child isn’t ready for a title like “Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants.” What’s important is that it’s not up to somebody or some entity who wants to keep it out of the library or bookstore or wherever. What’s important is that the choice is yours. Jeffery Kurz is a columnist and the general assignment editor for the Record-Journal, Meriden. Follow him on Twitter @JefferyKurz
flict such a name on a kid that there was hardly any teasing (in my not-to-betrusted memory, anyway). What I then saw as a major parental felony (but I now see as a rich family tradition) seemed to make him pretty much immune. Anyway, after the war the brothers came home and settled down, Valentine in New Britain and Abiram in Meriden, and it’s said that they remained close for life, visiting every Sunday. Much lat-
er (in the 1930s) the road linking those two places, which must have been the road they used for all that visiting, was named the Chamberlain Highway, in honor of the governor — although it has also been said that it was named for both brothers. True or not, isn’t that a nice thought? Glenn Richter is a columnist for the Record-Journal, Meriden.
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John Martino, 48, of Kensington, sprints toward the finish line during the last leg of the 2012 Run MS held recently at Rentschler Field. Martino, who crossed the finish line in just over 23 minutes, placed eighth in his division, men 40 to 49 years old. The run, in which participants were encouraged to dress in costume, attracted more than 750 runners.
Sandy Continued from page 13 cult and scientifically dishonest to take one storm and prescribe that storm to global warming.” Gary Lessor, assistant to the director of the Western Connecticut State University weather center, said computer models have predicted more intense but less frequent storms in the future. He agreed with Fox that global warming cannot be linked to any one storm, but that trends over decades could be studied. With more intense storms, Lessor said the National Weather Center and funding for computer modeling of storm paths would become more important. During Hurricane Sandy, European models were used which correctly predicted that the storm would strike land, while other models showed it moving out to sea. Lessor said European countries spend more on their modeling equipment. “Preparation is going to be key in the future,” he said. Chris Brown, a psychology professor at Southern Connecticut State University, said dire predictions of storms don’t go unnoticed by children. How adults handle
news is key to whether children will have unhealthy worry about the future. “Kids take their cues from adults,” Brown said. “The main thing for students is that they’re going to be concerned about their parents or caregivers.” Brown worked as a counselor in the Cheshire public schools, where he is now an administrator. While preparation is smart, Brown said parents can still show calm rather than panic. “I think it’s more the attitude that parents portray,” he said. Children are less able to correctly interpret images on television, and Brown suggested limiting children’s access to news casts to avoid anxiety. “When they see something on TV, they don’t necessarily understand how near or far it is from them,” he said. “Too much viewing of the devastation isn’t going to be good for kids.” For adults, Brown expects a lot of worry for those living along the shore. “I’m concerned if this happens again because of how hard this hit our coastline,” he said. Jesse Buchanan is a reporter for the Record-Journal in Meriden.
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AARP
Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. The Berlin High School jazz band is scheduled to entertain. Members are asked to bring donations of warm hats, scarves, mittens and gloves. Class The Senior Safe Drivers class scheduled for November is full. The next class
date will be announced when the new class schedule is complete.
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The Computer Center @ Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington, is accepting registration for its winter 2012 computer classes. Winter courses include basics for computer beginners, introduction to computers, computer tune up, photo editing using picas, using e-mail effectively and two new classes: life matters on-line and ipad basics. For more information and
Dec. 5 to 7 – Christmas in Chocolate Town and Bethlehem. Dec. 6 – Christmas lights.
AARP trips The Berlin AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Nov. 12 – Supreme Reflections. Diana Ross tribute at the Aqua Turf. Dec.12 – A Victorian
The Berlin Citizen Thursday, November 8, 2012 Christmas at the Williams Inn in the Berkshires. Holiday cabaret style show, followed by buffet and entertainment.
Bowlers welcome All senior citizens are welcome to participate in senior bowling, held every Friday, at 9 a.m., at the Berlin Bowling Center, 1782 Wilbur Cross Hwy. This is not a league; participants can bowl whenever they can. Free coffee and shoe rental. A small fee is charged. For more information, call the Berlin Bowling Cen-
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Programs Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Photography Group – Fridays, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and discussions. All kinds of cameras are welcome.
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Gluten Free 101
The Central Connecticut Celiac Group has scheduled Gluten Free 101 for Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m., at the Community Center. All persons with celiac disease and their families and friends are welcome. Gain information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information and to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.
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A year for celebrations
Scholastic achievements Sheri DeJesus and Lee Housley, of Kensington, were named to the summer 2012 president’s list at Goodwin College. Cathy LaRosa, Ryan Manthey, Beata Marin, Stephanie Sadlowski and Lauren Tucholski were named to the summer 2012 dean’s list at Goodwin College.
All Night Graduation Party Reflective address signs The Berlin High School Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective address signs for purchase. For more information, costs and to place an order, call Diane Deutsch at (860) 828-5791.
Photo submitted by Beatrice Lapointe
During the New Britain High School Class of 1950 reunion, many alums celebrated their 80th birthdays. Pictured are: Frank Sataline, John Nachilly, Molly (Lugli) Knapsack, Dominic Ragaglia, Rose (Valente) Taricani, Arlene (Caslen) Reed, Beatrice (Monna) Lapointe, Maria (Maietta) Poole, Donald Paris, Marlene (Martohue) Maglio, Roger Pegolo, Ray Ruta, Marilyn McGuire, Anthony DiCarlo. Casino Night The BHS Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Committee has scheduled a bus trip to Mohegan Sun, Saturday, Nov. 17. Buses leave BHS at 5 p.m.; returning approximately 11 p.m. Ticket includes round trip transportation,
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Reunions
The Berlin High School Class of 2002 has scheduled its 10-year reunion on Friday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m., at Murphy & Scarletti’s in Farmington. Tickets may be purchased online at bhsreunion2002.eventbrite.com. If you have not already been contacted by a member of the Class of 2002, please email BHSClassof2002tenyear@gm ail.com with your contact information.
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The game plan is simple: Get the ball to Rossetto By Ken Lipshez Special to The Citizen
The complexion of the Berlin High volleyball team changed this season when veteran coach Bob Tarigo had a gift from abroad delivered just in time. Giorgia Rossetto, an exchange student from Italy, just happened to be a volleyball player, and what a volleyball player she is. Rossetto’s advanced ability in every aspect of the game led Tarigo to assemble the team with the 5’7 senior as the centerpiece. “You name it, she does it,” said Tarigo, the former Central Connecticut State University basketball player now in his 31st year guiding the Redcoats program. “An outside hitter, a middle blocker and a great defender.” Rossetto leads the team in kills (353), digs (349), aces (75), blocks (41) and serve receptions (342). Her spot on the All-CCC South team is a foregone conclusion. Tarigo’s CCC South colleagues deem her the second best player in the division to Bristol Eastern’s Karissa Smith. She has been chosen to play in the Senior All-Star Game slated for Plainville High Nov. 19. Rossetto’s status as one of Tari-
go’s finest players is well-established, but one player does not a team make. Tarigo and his assistants have worked hard to develop the unity necessary to be a successful tournament team. “As good as [Rossetto] is, we have a lot of role players and all those players have stepped up,” Tarigo said. “Without the other players, we wouldn’t get the chance to be here (12-6, likely to be the 10th seed in the Class M state tournament, which begins today, Nov. 8). Without her being the force that she is, we wouldn’t be where we are. It’s very important that the other players bought in that she’s our number one player.” Even volleyball teams with lightsout hitters don’t get too far without a quality setter, and junior Alicia Maule (399 assists) has filled that slot capably. “She’s gotten better with each game,” Tarigo said. “She does a nice job getting the ball to Giorgia and the other young ladies.” Kristina Hagmeier is a defensive specialist. Olivia Dellaquila and Emily Hamel have been the most accurate at the service line. Dellaquila has nailed nearly 98 percent of her deliveries and Hamel is at 96.7. Kailene Rampone represents with aggressive play at the net (77 kills, 2nd on team) and the line (47 aces in 213 attempts). Dominika Wejda (59 kills) joins Rampone in taking heat off Rossetto on the attack. Wejda also offers a cerebral counterbalance to Rossetto’s power. “She dinks the ball where there aren’t any people,” Tarigo said. “It’s one of the things we emphasize because nobody hits the ball as hard as Giorgia. They have to put the ball where the other team can’t get it.” Amanda Patterson contributes as a developing deSee Volleyball, page 20 Photo by Paul G. Salina
Senior Giorgia Rossetto leads the BHS volleyball team into the CIAC Class M state tournament this week.
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Berlin boys eyeing another tourney run By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Berlin High School boys soccer team is riding a wave of confidence heading into the CIAC Class L state tournament, slated to begin today, Nov. 8. “As we’ve done the past couple of years, we’re peaking at the right moment,” BHS coach Dave Francalangia said. “We have the right mindset to make a push in the tournament. The kids are amped up and really are looking forward to it.” The Redcoats, slowed by injuries this year, still managed to roll up a solid regular season record of 9-4-1, and went 5-0-1 down the stretch. Among their triumphs this fall, the locals knocked off eventual Central Connecticut Conference South Division champion Bristol Eastern, and CCC South runner-up Plainville.
“If our guys were healthy, I think we would have ran away with the conference,” said Francalangia, pointing out that his team’s four losses were one-goal decisions. The injuries allowed other team members to gain valuable varsity experience, however. “Some of the kids that would have been on the bench stepped up and did a heck of a job,” Francalangia said. “They’re going to grow from that, learn from that, and we’re going to have a stronger team because of it.” Berlin forwards Brajan Cano and Brian Kennure were sidelined with injuries much of the season, and are just now rounding into shape. “They’re starting to click pretty well” with forward Nate Ruscito, said Francalangia. “Things are looking a lot better and a lot more positive in that realm.” With the Redcoats’ offense shak-
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New-look Lady Redcoats managed to thrive By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen With just a handful of players with significant varsity experience to lean on, expectations for the Berlin High School girls soccer team were not particularly high this year. The Lady Redcoats never bought into that logic, however, and they head into the CIAC Class L state tournament with a mark of 10-3-3; the same regular season record Berlin compiled in 2011 before going on to advance to the Class L quarterfinals. So much for a rebuilding year. BHS coach Steve Yanosy said, so far, things have gone “very well” for his troops. “It is tough going into a season with virtually a brand new team,” the veteran coach remarked. “We graduated 16 seniors from last year, and we added 17 freshmen. Many of them have moved up to varsity and done quite well.”
It appears Berlin will be seeded sixth in the Class L tournament, which is scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 9. The Class L bracket was released after press time. Check out tournament updates at myrecordjournal.com/berlincitizen, or on The Citizen Facebook page. “State tournament will be tough this year,” said Yanosy, pointing out some potential landmines, including Farmington, Avon, Pomperaug and Wilton. “Class L always has some top teams.” The Lady Redcoats are ready for whatever lays ahead. Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, by the time the locals open tournament play, they will have been out of action for some two weeks. “We will scrimmage some teams, and hope to keep practice competitive,” said Yanosy. “The kids are positive and we will take it one
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Harriers cap season in style Lady Redcoats 16th at State Open
Finishing well above its 24th seed, the Berlin High School girls cross country team landed in 16th place at the CIAC State Open, held Sunday at Wickham Park in Manchester. “All seven of the girls ran really well and beat some teams that are historically very strong,” BHS coach Steve Soucy said, pointing out that the Lady Redcoats bested Branford at the State Open, a team that got the best of Berlin at the Class MM competition. Representing the Lady
tol Central this year, they just didn’t seem like they were bothered by the loss. I ended up not letting them practice for a day, to think about it, and asked them to come back focused. From that day forward they were 100 percent focused for every race.” The 2012 Lady Redcoats were the first BHS cross country team – boys or girls – to qualify as a team for the State Open. “This team’s success was centered around the ‘team’ approach, and all the girls
Redcoats at the State Open were Kristen Madeia (21:12), Nicole Grieco (21:26), Taylor Lupini (21:42), Brittany Sullivan (22:07), Paige Young (22:10), Nicole Sylvain (22:13) and Stefanie Parillo (22:17). Prior to the Open, the BHS girls placed fourth at the Class MM meet and first in the South Division at the Central Connecticut Conference championships. “One of the things I was most proud of was the way this team focused the second half of the year,” said Soucy. “After our early loss to Bris-
bought in. They didn’t care who was first, as long as we won and lowered our team time. We had three or four different girls each place as our
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number one over the year and had one of the smallest gaps between our first and seventh runners among any team in the state,” Soucy said. “They went into (the State Open) not content just to be there. While they are the first team in Berlin history to make it, they wanted to end the year with a strong showing and prove that they belong in with the big teams.” —Nick Carroll
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Gridders go down hard in Week 8 By Bryant Carpenter Special to The Citizen
It was the sort of postgame football celebration you see in the postseason. Group pictures in the middle of the field, guys hoisting little
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ning, scored on the second snap of the game on a 48yard breakaway. Platt punched right back, twice erasing a one-touchdown deficit to build a 20-14 lead by the break, an advantage they extended in the second half with a quick score and a late insurance TD and protected throughout with shutdown defense. Platt punched back with senior running back Justin Potts. Friday was simply the All-Stater’s finest hour to date. He rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the first half and finished with 208 yards on 34 touches. Platt punched back behind junior quarterback Andrew McBride. The West Haven transfer, gaining confidence and acumen by the week, scored both secondhalf touchdowns, including a 54-yarder on the first possession after intermission.
and make sure our program is moving up and up.” With Friday’s win, the Panthers ascended to 6-2. It was their fourth straight victory and, coming against the previously unbeaten Redcoats (7-1), ranked No. 10 in the state coaches poll, by far the biggest. For one thing, it earned the Panthers the CCC Division III crown, their first league banner in eight years. For another, it earned a bevy of playoff points that should, provided Platt finishes the regular season with wins over East Catholic and Maloney, get the Blue and Gold into the Class L playoffs. The Panthers knew all that was on the line. That’s why they played as well as they did Friday night and that’s why they did anything but roll over when Berlin, a team that has taken it to Platt for three years run-
He finished with 177 yards on 23 carries. The Panther defense clamped down after allowing the early 48-yard TD to Justin Gombotz and a 54yard scoring drive later in the first quarter, capped by a 10-yard TD pass from Mitch Williams to Tyler Bouchard. Gombotz finished with 122 yards on 19 carries. The home team compiled 132 yards in the first frame, but managed just 115 more the rest of the way. “They got the momentum, and the high school game is a game of momentum,” remarked Berlin coach John Capodice. “Run, block and tackle: That’s what wins the game, and tonight they did a better job than us.” Berlin stands fourth in the Class M playoff race. Follow us: Twitter@Berlin_Citizen
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en up, much of the scoring burden this year fell on the shoulders of forward/midfielder Alex Bednarek. The junior, an All-State performer in 2011, rose to the challenge. “He was a big part of why we did so well in terms of the goals that were scored,” Francalangia said of Bednarek, who netted 15 goals and dished out eight assists during the regular season. “He had probably seven game-winning goals. He was definitely a big part.” In the state tournament, Bednarek should have help s in the scoring department. “He’s learning, now that Brajan and Brian are coming e back, he’s willing to get back to his role at midfield, and rea alizes ‘these guys can score y too.’” As it does Bednarek, e Berlin expects a lot from r midfielder Evan Hale. o “He’s kind of the backe bone for us in the midfield e right now,” Francalangia said of the sophomore. “He’s probably one of the better a center-mids in our conference.” The old saying ‘defense y wins championships’ may prove true for Berlin. The Redcoat D has been stellar as of late, allowing just one goal e in the team’s last seven l games. d “They’ve done a tremenn dous job, especially the last half of the season,” said Francalangia, highlighting the play of goalie Brian Bostrom. “He has made some unbelievable saves and kept us in games.”
brothers – joy just spilling out all over the place, and no one in a hurry to leave. That was Platt and the Panther faithful Friday night at Sage Park after the Panthers’ 3414 win over Berlin. While the victory won no state championship, it did offer firm proof that Platt’s aspiration to compete for one this season is no pipe dream. In past seasons, Platt too often would not win such a showdown. On Friday, the Panthers did. Emphatically. “This is definitely one of the best wins for Platt football,” said head coach Jason Bruenn, whose Panther pedigree dates back to his playing days in the late 1980s. “We talked about this being a program changer. This isn’t just a conference title; this isn’t just a bonus to the playoffs. This is a program changer. This is going to put us in a different category. We’ve got to ride that
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Boys Continued from page 19 Fronting Bostrom are Matt Heimlich, Steven Petrario, Chris Langevin and Pat Veley. “He’s been a workhorse back there,” Francalangia said of Veley, a senior, “and he’s making opposing players play off their game. He’s very physical.” Speaking of the Class L field, Francalangia doesn’t see any odds-on favorites, but suspects New Canaan, Joel Barlow and Farmington –
Volleyball Continued from page 17 fensive specialist and efficient server. Sophomore Alyssa Germano is learning to harness her powerful serve. Gabrielle St. Jarre continues to improve as she recovers from a knee injury. Naturally, foes are well aware that they have to slow down Rossetto to diminish Berlin’s chance of victory, but Tarigo takes a page from his college basketball coach – living legend Bill Detrick. “Like Detrick used to say, it doesn’t matter if they know what you’re going to do. If you can make some little changes, you’ll be okay,” Tarigo said. “It’s no big sur-
among others – will be tough. “I think it’s wide open,” said Francalangia, who led the Redcoats to the Class L semifinals in 2010 and to the quarterfinals in 2011. “I think there is going to be a lot of technical, tactical soccer being played, and I think it’s going to be a heck of a tournament.” State tournament brackets were released after press time. Check out tournament updates at myrecordjournal.com/berlincitizen, or on The Citizen Facebook page.
prise when we go to her.” The coach appreciates the way the girls have handled his strategy. “We don’t have any big girls but we have girls with lots of heart,” he said. “If you don’t have a girl who can put the ball away you can only play defense so long. Give the ball back to a good team, they will pound you. You need one of those girls, and Giorgia is our girl.” He also appreciates the contributions he receives from the other coaches, top assistant and one-time Berlin star Nancy DiBlasio and his son Jeff Tarigo. “We all think alike,” he said. “I trust what they tell me.”
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CitizenCalendar more information, email pack13eastberlin@gmail.co m BBQ luncheon - St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled a barbecue luncheon for Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Fudge, pies and baked goods and handcrafted items will be available for purchase. Theatre - The CT Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd., has scheduled The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) for Saturday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit ctcabaret.com.
Spooky and Loopy are sweet little brother and sister kittens that were rescued on Halloween. The pair are eight weeks old and are ready for a loving, permanent home. Nicolette is a beautiful 16 week old kitten who was found on a busy street in Berlin. She is a little independent and in need of a little nurturing, but she is very loving. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. View all of the adoptable pets on www.fobac.org.
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Historical Society Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits include Berlin’s participation in the Civil War and a display case full of playthings from the 1930s. Permanent displays include an extensive collection of tin, bricks and more. Admission is free. Bottle/can drive - Cub Scout Pack 13, of East Berlin, has scheduled a bot-
Garden arrangement Kensington Garden Center has scheduled a Thanksgiving Table Arrangement workshop for Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. Materials and guidance are supplied. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 505-7184.
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NEW BRITAIN Location, Location, Location! A beautiful piece of property! Come see this lovely 4 BR home! Located in the West end, this tree-lined property has so much to offer! 2.5 baths, large EIK, newly refinished hardwood floors. 3.56 Acres! A rare opportunity to own so much land & privacy! $349,900.
FARMINGTON Spacious cust. Cape. 2 story entry. MBR. w/FP, full bth. & walk-in closet. Walkout bsmt. is fully fin. w/hot tub. FR w/sliders to wrap around deck. Outbldg. has kit. LR, full bth., 2 BR, washer & dryer hook-ups. Inv. fen., 5 yr. old septic. Move-in cond. $489,000. Kathy Bialek 860-205-3351.
NEW BRITAIN Move-in cond. Beautiful & updated 4 BR, 2 Bth. Col. Wide open rooms and flr. pln. Furnace (6 mths.), hot wthtr. (6 mths.), C/air 2 yrs. Updated elec. & breaker panel, (7) seven car detached gar. Dead end street. $134,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091.
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BERLIN 7 rm. Colonial. 4 BR, 2.5 bths. 1st flr. laundry. 2 car garage. Gas heat. C/A. Hardwood flrs. New roof 09, furnace in 2010. Convenient to schools. $239,000. Dennis Phaneuf 860 944-0282.
KENSINGTON Beautiful 4 BR Col. in great location. Outstanding open flr. pln. for entertaining. Huge kit. w/cnt. island. Cust. Cherry blt-ins in FR & office. FDR, wd. flrs., C-air, remodeled bths. & laundry. Very large BRs. Fantastic level 2 acre yard. $434,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091 or Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282.
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
tle and can drive for Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hubbard Elementary School. Proceeds benefit Berlin’s Department of Social Services to purchase food and gifts for families and Veterans in need during the holidays. For
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In his 31 years of coaching, Tarigo has failed to qualify for the state tournament just three times. The last time Berlin fell short was 2000. The Redcoats were eliminated in the first round of the Class L tournament by North Haven in each of the past two seasons. They’ve never won a state title but went to the ‘L’ semifinals in 2006, losing to East Lyme. During the 1990s, Tarigo led Berlin to nine Northwest Conference crowns in 10 years.
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Jared Hendrickson, a member of Berlin Boy Scout Troop 44, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting. Hendrickson’s Eagle Scout project involved the building and placement of wood duck boxes. The boxes provide safe havens for nesting new-born wood ducks. He worked with the Town of Berlin conservation groups gaining buyin on the project and the box placement. With the help of Troop 44, Hendrickson made, assembled, and installed the boxes. Hendrickson began his scouting experience in Cub Scout Pack 41 at Griswold Elementary School and achieved all the ranks of Cub Scouts including his Arrow of Light in 2007. He joined Boy Scout Troop 44, where he has various leadership positions. He has earned 44 merit badges, and was elected by his fellow Scouts to the Order of the Arrow. Some of his most memorable camping trips include summer camp at Yawgoog, Hammonasset, the 50-mile Delaware River trip, biking on Block Island, West Point, Gettysburg, and trips with Troop 96, and Medicine Mountain, South Dakota. Hendrickson, the son of Gregg and Lisa Hendrickson, of Berlin, is a junior at Berlin High School.
Eric Schmitt, of Berlin, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. As a member of Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, he has held a number of leadership positions including patrol leader, troop guide, assistant senior patrol leader and junior assistant scoutmaster. Schmitt has earned 33 merit badges. During his scouting years, he has participated in troop activities including ski weekends in Vermont, whitewater rafting, Gettysburg, hiking, camping and the 2010 National Scout Jamboree in Virginia. Schmitt was selected as youth leader for Troop 41 Philmont Trek in August of 2011. He helped lead the Troop Philmont crew in the high adventure outing. The trek was over seven days in the high terrain of New Mexico and included white water rafting and climbing Mt. Baldy at over 12,000 feet above sea level. Schmitt was selected to attend Youth Leadership Training while with Troop 41, a selective program for a limited number of youth across the Connecticut Rivers Scout Council. Schmitt’s Eagle Project was in the gardens and large tool shed at The New Britain Youth Museum, at Hungerford Park in Berlin. He removed the old gardens and fence, created a walkway, landscaped the area with mulch, painted of the shed, repaired and added new enhancements to this gardens. Schmitt is a senior at Berlin High School.
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1 BR & Studios Available Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. Starting at $595 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 1 BR 1st Flr. Apartment Available. LR, KItch & BA. Private & Clean. Off St Parking, Section 8 approved. $700 + utils Contact 203-379-0454 MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BRs - CLEAN Starting at $575. Security & refs a must. Off st parking. No dogs. Sec 8 approved. 1st Month FREE! 203-443-2299 or 203-537-6137
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2 BR Available Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 2 BR Spacious Apt Appliances included. $750. Available Nov. 15. Contact Larry Jenkins 860 857-3621 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd flr, Hdwd flrs. 1 month rent & security. $800./month. 860-471-1623 MERIDEN 3 Bedroom Apt Eat-In Kitchen. Big Living Rm. Oil Heat. 9 Guiel Place. $1050. Call Mike 203-376-2160 MERIDEN 3 BR Apartment 250 West Main St. $850 Plus utilities. One and a half months security. Small pet OK. (203) 589-1010 MERIDEN 3 BR. Summer St. Appliances, WD Hookup. Available Now. $850 + security. Police Report. (203) 630-6999 MERIDEN 3BR. 2nd Flr, Stove & Refrig. Water Incl, Quiet Area. Off St. Park $875 month + sec. 203-623-5033 MERIDEN Crown Village 2 BR Just renovated. Heat & Hot Water included. Pool access. $995 per month plus security. L & E Prop Mgmt 203-886-8808. MERIDEN Efficiency apartmen. Utilities included. Security & Lease Required. $650 per month. (203) 235-6988 MERIDEN HUGE 4BR, 2nd Floor Large yard. Off Street Parking. W/D hookup. Available Immediately. $1250/Mo plus Security. 203-294-1229
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN Large 2 BR, 1.5 Baths, 1st FL. WD hookup. Off st parking. Randolph Ave. $695 /mo. 2 mos security + application fee req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Private & Clean. 1 BR, LR, Kit & pvt bath. 1st Floor. $750/mo. Lease & sec deposit required. No pets. (203) 235-2372 MERIDEN- Nice 2 BR No pets. $795 per mo, Deposit, Credit & References. 25 Griswold Street Please Call 203-317-7222 MERIDEN-3BR Apt Spacious, 5 Rooms, 2nd Floor, WD. No Pets, $1,000 + Utilities. Section 8 Approved. 1st & Last Month’s Rent. 203-715-5829 MERIDEN-CROWN STREET 2BR Apt $750 3BR $850 No utilities incl. Security Required. Section 8 Approved. Available immediately! 203-815-5399 MERIDEN. 143 Veteran St, 2 BRs, LR, DR, kit. Garage optional. $850/mo. (704) 497-4627 MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1st flr, FR, DR, eat-in kit, hdwd flrs, w/d hookup in unit. Section 8 approved. 108 Britannia St. Avail 11/15. $110 + sec. Call 203-284-5843 WALLINGFORD 1 Bedroom Apts Nice Kitchen, Big Living Room. Gas Heat. $825 53 & 55 South Cherry St. Call Mike 203-376-2160 WALLINGFORD 10 Crescent St. Duplex Apt. 2 Br, 1.50 Baths, Garage & Back Yard. $1300/ mo + sec. No utilities incl. No pets. No smoking. 203 927-0043
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN. 2 BR, 1st flr, stove & refrig, nice yard, off st parking. no pets. Sec & ref. $750/mo. (860) 227-6363 WALLINGFORD. 5 RM, 2 BR, 1st Flr, 2 Family. No pets. Credit Check. $850 + utilities. Call 203-284-1853 WLFD 2 BR Townhouse End unit. Beautiful yard. Quiet st. DW, WD hookups. Off st parking. Responsive mgmt. No pets. No smoking. $1025/mo+ sec. 203-626-2320
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WALLINGFORD 1st fl. 2br/5rm. Good locale. Fully Appl. W to W. NO pets.Util not incl. Lease & sec req. $900mo. 203-848-7955 pm. WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st Flr, New HW, Carpet, Windows, & Refrig. W/D Hookup. Off-St Parking, Choate Vicinity, Nice Yard No pets. $925 per mnth + sec. Call 203-640-6308 Avaiable Dec 1st. WALLINGFORD 2BR 1st Floor $850 Per Month, No Pets Available Immediately. Call 203-284-0212
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MERIDEN 10 Sage Hill Road 4 bed/3 bath. Sunday. $249,900 Spacious. 2-4 Large kitchen. Raised Ranch Gas grill. Updated appliances. In-law quarters. Just reduced! Come by and see me today! Sharon Beaudoin Innovative Properties 203-317-0685
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REPORTER Job description: Experienced reporter to cover Cheshire for the Record-Journal staff. Flexible schedule includes nights and weekends. This is a 32-hour position.
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LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 31 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Clean-Ups, Hedge Trim, Brush, Tree, Soil/Seed/Lawn Installation. No Job Too Big or Too Small. 14 Yrs Exp. 203-530-4447 NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 570899. Call (203) 699-TREE PROPERTY Tree Removal Service Storm Cleanups, Stump grinding, hazardous removal, hangers, chipping, 60’ bucket truck, crane svc. 20 yrs exp. Fully ins. Free est. 24 hour Svc. 203-509-9408 FALL & STORM CLEAN-UP/ GUTTER GUARDS/ GUTTER CLEANING Includes Free Minor Repairs. A-Z Home Repairs. Best Service Call Eric 860-751-9297 TREE PROBLEMS? Broken limbs, hangers, we specialize in difficult takedowns. Professional climbers, Fully licensed & Ins. Call for your free quote. Ask for Jimmy. Accelerated Landscaping, Inc. Celebrating our 25th Yr in business. Veteran & Senior discounts. Call 860-982-4819.
HELP WANTED APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Maintenance Technician position for apartment community in Hamden area. Must live on site. Duties include: apartment turnover, fulfilling work orders, general property maintenance and 24-hour on-call rotation. Experience preferred in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC. Competitive pay and benefits. A thorough background check and drug screening is required for employment. Qualified Candidate Please Fax Resume to 203-4070390 or e-mail to joanna@tagcos.com APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Maintenance Technician position for apartment community in Hamden area. Must live on site. Duties include: apartment turnover, fulfilling work orders, general property maintenance and 24-hour on-call rotation. Experience preferred in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC. Competitive pay and benefits. A thorough background check and drug screening is required for employment. Qualified Candidate Please Fax Resume to 203-4070390 or e-mail to joanna@tagcos.com
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Customer Service Representative Immediate Openings Large direct-mail Company has immediate openings for full and part time telephone representatives in their inbound call center. Candidates should have a clear speaking voice, typing and computer skills and a pleasant phone personality. The rate is $10.00 per hour. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC located at 500 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm. Resumes may be emailed to patty@speedstaffingllc.com Faxed to 203-379-0965 Or telephone Patty at 203-379-0390 WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR: Pickers/Packers in our Warehouse this job pays $8.25/hr. Assemblers-$8.50/hr and Solderers- $9/hr.
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Receptionist/Office Support Insurance Agcy. PT. Good phone and computer skills req. Email resume to ddrescher@drescherins.com SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER FT Position. Must have at least 5 years experience. Exc. benefits. Please email resume to: davel@megahits.com
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Book fair - The Hubbard Elementary School Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., at the school.
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Book fair - The Hubbard Elementary School Book Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., and 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Hubbard Family open house.
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Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a drive for Friday, Nov. 16, from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m., at Sacred heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information and to
make an appointment, call 1800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Theatre - The CT Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd., has scheduled The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) for Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit ctcabaret.com.
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Polish/American dinner - Pope John Paul II School, 221 Farmington Ave., New Britain, has scheduled its 2nd annual Polish/American dinner for Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the school. Proceeds benefit new technology/smart boards for classrooms. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Renata at (860) 478-1189. Theatre - The CT Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Rd., has scheduled The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) for Saturday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit ctcabaret.com.
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