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Police invite citizens to tour department By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin Police Department has been req u e s t i n g a n u p d ate d facility for 20 years, and on Aug. 5 The Berlin Citizen visited the facility. According to Berlin Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald, police are leading public tours of the department every month through November and welcome the opportunity to inform the public about the condition of the station. Deputy Chief John led the tour, which is available as a video tour at http://tinyurl.com/BPDTour14. A public hearing on funding for the new police station project at $21 million was scheduled for Aug. 12 and was to occur after press time. For a breakdown, visit TheBerlinCitizen.com. Throughout the police
department, rooms that used to serve one purpose have been divided to support multiple purposes and equipment and files are stored on top of file cabinets and lockers. Some of the major deficiencies the department faces are in interview spaces and lockup facilities. There is currently only one female cell and three male cells. Suspects can be rearranged if necessary, but males and females cannot be housed in the same environment, and, furthermore, juveniles must be separated from adults, Klett said. In the 70’s, the dispatch facility was “the Taj Mahal,” Klett said, but the old radio equipment has since been replaced by much more bulky computer equipment. The current facility can only house two See Tour / Page 10
Construction on Depot Crossing is nearing completion. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
Depot Crossing nearly finished By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Depot Crossing, Berlin’s first mixed-use transit-oriented project, is nearing completion. The building will feature residential space on upper levels and commercial space on the first floor. This type of “mixed use” building is new for Berlin, and regulations proposed to Planning and Zoning from the Economic Development Commission would allow
similar projects near the train station, where the New Haven Hartford Springfield Line is expected to enter service by 2016. “We’re finishing off the building,” CIL Development President Marty Legault said. Legault said that units have not yet been marketed, but that there has been substantial interest. A quarter of the apartments will be reserved for low-income families. “I think the units are going to go very quickly,” Legault said. Thus far, there have been
fewer inquiries about the commercial space than the apartments, but more are expected once construction is finished and marketing efforts begin. “We are all very pleased with the progress to date,” Town Manager Denise McNair said. Although the Depot-Crossing project is a for-profit venture and pays all applicable taxes, it is owned and operated by the non-profit CIL, See Crossing / Page 9
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Berlin is expecting a “technical” budget surplus for the last fiscal year by returning at least $1.5 million of the $1.8 million budgeted to the fund balance, according to Director of Finance Jim Wren. The town budgeted money from the fund balance last year to keep taxes down. “The town will benefit by the fact that the majority of that money, at least $1.5 million, will go back into the fund balance,” Wren said. The town anticipated expenses to be higher than they were, but also anticipated revenue to be higher than what came in. Revenue was below budget
having a contingency fund set aside are all factors that helped the town’s credit rating. Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen said during a Town Council meeting in May that Berlin “hit a sweet spot with our interest rates when we have a need to replace much of our infrastructure… interest rates, even a fraction of a percent lower, can have a big impact.” Rasmussen referred to both the high school project and the new police station currently under consideration by the council.
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for two reasons, according to Wren: a downturn in the number of building permits, and changes in the Medicare rate, resulting in lower revenue from the nursing department. Interest income was also under budget due to the fact that interest rates continue to be so low. Expenses often come in lower than was budgeted, as the town practices conservative budgeting to avoid under-estimates. This is one of the factors, according to Wren, that resulted in the town obtaining a higher credit rating earlier this year that resulted in record-low interest rates that saved the town $38,000. Conservative budgeting, a healthy fund balance, and
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Patterson Way is one-way The renovation of Berlin High School has entered its next phase of construction. Major changes to the parking areas and traffic pattern in front of the high school are in place. Patterson Way is now a one-way street during school hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.). All traffic will enter Patterson Way from Lower Lane and exit onto Farmington Avenue. Traffic entering Patterson Way from side streets, parking areas and driveways must travel east to Farmington Avenue. New signage indicating the traffic pattern has been installed.
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Schools Berlin Public Schools free/reduced meals policy Berlin Public Schools announced the policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs or free milk served under the Special Milk Program. Local school officials have adopted the United States Department of Agriculture’s Income Eligibility Guidelines following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. Income guidelines will be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, for determining eligibility of participants for free and reduced price meals and free milk in the Child Nutrition Programs. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels are eligible for free or reduced price meals or free milk. Application forms are sent to all homes with a letter to parents. To apply for free or reduced price meals or free milk, households should fill out the application and return it to school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office at each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used
only for the purposes of determining eligibility and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. Note that the district may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of programs rules. This information may also be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. No application is required if the district directly certifies a child based on a household member receiv-
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the name of the person in the household receiving the SNAP or TFA benefits and their number. The signature of an adult household member is also required. Households receiving assistance under the SNAP/TFA programs will be notified of their eligibility and their children will be provided free benefits unless the household notifies the school that is chooses to decline benefits. When known to the district/school, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is “Other Source Categorically Eligible” because the child is categorized as either. Homeless, runaway as defined by law, or enrolled in an eligible Head Start, Even Start or pre-kindergarten class as defined by
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ing assistance from the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) program. All children in these households are eligible for free meal benefits. If any child was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the district or school to have free meal benefits extended to that child. Households receiving SNAP benefits or TFA for their children should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by Sept. 17. If a child is not directly certified, the household should complete a free and reduced price meal application form. The application for the SNAP or TFA households required
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School Traffic its 65th reunion for Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Whinstone Tavern, Stanley Golf Course, New Britain. For more information and to update contact information, call Frank Jablonski at (203) 2393409 or email NBHS1949@ sbcglobal.net.
The Berlin Police Department reminds motorists to watch for school busses and children waiting at bus stops or walking to school, obey all posted traffic controls and the directions of school See Traffic / Page 5
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Traffic bus (C.G.S. §14-279) will be strictly enforced with a crossing guards on Grove $465 infraction for the first Street in East Berlin and Nor- offense. Motorists should be aware: ton Road in Berlin. Berlin High School - PatSpeed limits in the areas of all schools will be strictly en- terson Way is now a one-way forced with the aid of both ra- Street entering from Lower dar and laser. The speed limit Lane and exiting on Farmin a school zone is 25 MPH ington Avenue during school and is strictly enforced with hours, (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) a minimum fine of $182. Passing a standing school See Traffic / Page 10
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Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection: Armenian Festival -- Sunday, Aug. 17, noon to 6 p.m. (rain or shine). 1910 Stanley St., New Britain. Festival features traditional Armenian foods, entertainment, balloons and face East Berlin Library painting, and the Youth Dance Hours ensemble. For more informaThe library is open Mon- tion, call Gary at (860) 690days and Thursdays, 3 to 5 5959 or garyhov@aol.com. p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kensington Congregational Church: Chapel in the Woods -- Sundays, 8:30 a.m., through Aug. 31. The chapel is located behind the KCC Follow us on Twitter: @ Nursery School parking lot, berlin_citizen 185 Sheldon St. 10 a.m. wor-
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Th e B e rl i n , E a s t Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. 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 info stop by a fire house Monday evenings, speak with a member, or contact Assistant Chief Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com; (860) 329-7738.
All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2013 are due and payable in full by August 1, 2014. SAID TAXES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2014. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2014 on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2014, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid Back Taxes, Interest and Other Charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2013 Grand List Taxes.
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Plants lings: the genetic variation is too great, so Sunny Borders uses techniques like replanting cuttings to grow thousands of plants from a single progenitor. “Eighty percent of what we grow is by division, not by seed,” Bennerup said. Similar practices are widespread across horticulture – if you’ve ever eaten an apple or banana, both are grown in a similar way to ensure that every plant is genetically identical, resulting in consistent taste. Most of Sunny Borders plants are for gardens and
landscaping, but they do grow a small selection of edibles, including herbs and less common vegetables like artichokes and asparagus. Other plants include flowers, ornamental grasses, tropical plants, ferns, and alpine plants – these plants tend to be hardy and grow in pour conditions. Alpine plants are native to the “alpine” range of mountains, which refers to the area on any mountain above the tree line. Though the Sunny Borders operation is not registered organic, they use organic fertilizers and only use chemical pest control techniques in dire emergencies, preferring
to do most of their pest control with botanicals. There is little value in obtaining organic certification when the vast majority of what is grown isn’t edible, Bennerup explained. Sometimes wild turkeys are known to knock over potted plants as they’re growing. “There’s almost always insects underneath,” Bennerup said. Sunny Borders has been growing plants since 1928. It moved to Berlin from the Bronx in 1945.
the hearing spoke against the new regulations, with many saying they didn’t want increased traffic or more businesses near their homes, it is hoped that transit-oriented development could have a positive impact on the town’s finances. Every tax dollar a community generates via commercial activity is a dollar that doesn’t come from residents, Planning and Zoning Chair Bruce Moore said at the hearing. Moore thanked the residents for attending the hearing. The Planning and Zoning Commission has not yet taken action to approve or deny the regulations. A vote on the new regula-
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Tour dispatchers, and in the event of an emergency, a backup dispatcher has to make do with a station at the Berlin Fire Department that lacks full capability, but is adequate for some resources. Klett explained to The Citizen that the bars on holding cells are no longer used by newer departments because they are a suicide risk. Although Berlin officers have seen attempts, no prisoners have successfully committed suicide, however, and the lockup facility is monitored by video 24/7. There is no juvenile holding facility, and by statute, juveniles must be held separate from adults. There are also requirements regarding
anonymity for juveniles that are difficult to meet, because there is no dedicated space to interview them. Files that are supposed to be stored in fireproof cabinets are stored in regular filing cabinets and in some cases in cardboard boxes due to lack of space. Another issue the police hope a new station will address is in providing better spaces for the public to interact with officers. Currently, the police commission stores their meeting records in the conference room, and visitors who wish to attend police commission meetings must be let into a secure facility. When a victim of a crime Deputy Chief John Klett points out what used to be a one-way mirror for an interview needs to be interviewed, room. The department was forced to convert the area into office space. they also need to be led into | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
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ing lot, posted with “student drop-off” signs. The remainder of PatterBerlin High School has two designated student pick-up son Way is posted “No Parkand drop-off areas. One ing” on both sides of the pickup/drop-off area is lo- roadway for the safety of cated inside the student park- children and motorists traving lot, near the glass doors eling on the street. The “No Parking” areas that lead to the gym. The second is on the east bound side will be strictly enforced for of Patterson Way directly parking violations of C.G.S. § opposite the teacher’s park- 14-251 and violators will be is-
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Calendar For more information, call Iron bridge, the Leatherman, Scoutmaster Ed Alicia, at (860) 828-8693. Simeon North’s Mill and Boy Scouts - Boy Scout more. Free admission. For Troop 44 is scheduled to more information, call (860) meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., 828-5114. Barbeque - The Sons of the American Legion at the Bethany Covenant Squadron 68 of Berlin has Church, 785 Mill St. For more scheduled Hot Summer information, call Joann SawCountry Night Barbeque for yer at (860) 828-7767. Saturday, Aug. 16, 6:30 to Sunrise Rotary Club - The 11:30 p.m., at the American Sunrise Rotary Club of KensLegion Post 68, 154 Porters ington-Berlin is scheduled to Pass. BBQ/raffles/BYOB. meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 Music by “Nashville Drive.” a.m., at Town Hall, 240 KensA fee is charged. Proceeds benefit American Legion pro- ington Road. For more inforgrams. For more information, mation, call Gwen Valencis at call Tom at (860) 906-6516. (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary. org. Sunday, Aug. 17 TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Blood drive - The AmerPounds Sensibly, a nonican Red Cross has schedprofit, weight loss organizauled a blood drive for Sunday, tion, is scheduled to meet Aug. 17, 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell 785 Mill St. For more informa- Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 tion and an appointment, call West St. For more information, call Betty Water at (860) (800) 733-2767. 635-7020. From Page 6
Tuesday, Aug. 19 Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave.
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Saturday, Sept. 6 Tag sale - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., rain or shine; free admission. A preview sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged for the preview sale. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
Thursday, Sept. 11 Sit, knit or crochet - A knit and/or crochet group, for crafters of all levels, is scheduled to meet the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mills St. Drop-in, no registration required. For more information, call (860) 680-1229.
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office of the school district have a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by an interested party. If a household member becomes unemployed or if household size changes at any time, the family should contact the school to file a new application.
Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price meals, free meals, or free milk, if the family income falls at or below the levels indicated. For income guidelines, contact the Board of Education at (860) 828-6581.
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Community event receives support The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded more than $5,000 in financial assistance to local events as part of its Community Sponsorship Awards pilot program. Local programs receiving an award are the New Britain-Berlin YMCA, $750 to fund
the Tinsel Fun Run on Dec. 6 and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, $750 to fund the Pumpkin Palooza Trail Walk on Oct. 18. For more information about the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, visit www.cfgnb.org.
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Obituaries Louise A Petrofsky BERLIN — Louise A Petrofsky, 88, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at the Apple Rehab facility in Cromwell. Born in B a s k i n g Ridge, N. J. on Sept. 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late James and Lorraine Abott. She was a Berlin resident for over 60 years and also spent many pleasant winter seasons at her condo in Palm Bay, Fla. Louise earned a bachelor’s of science degree in botany from UConn in 1947 and while in college she met her roommate Ginnie Francois. They developed a lasting friendship which eventually led to Louise buying a cottage on Money Island, in the Thimble Islands in Branford. This cottage became the destination for many pleasant summer family gatherings and is a large part of Louise’s lasting legacy. After graduating from college Louise met Ray Petrofsky who had recently returned from serving in the U.S. Air force during World War II, and Louise and Ray were married on Sept. 18, 1948. They started a family and Louise stayed home to devote herself to raising six children. After the children grew up and left home, Louise embarked upon a new career as an artist and had her paintings displayed in many local art shows and galleries. Louise was a Roman Catholic and attended St Paul’s for much of her life, and later became a regular attendant at Wellspring Church.
She was faithfully devoted to her Christian faith and it was the source for providing her with much comfort throughout the years. Louise led a full life and is survived by a large number of children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Louise was predeceased by her husband, the late Raymond Petrofsky; and her daughter, Shirley (Petrofsky) Bors. She is survived by her children, Susan Krupa and her husband, Dr. Joseph Krupa, of Augusta, Ga., Thomas Petrofsky, of Prince Edward Island, Henry Petrofsky and his wife, Dr. Ruth Rollin, of Kensington, Gerard Petrofsky, of Pompano Beach, Fla., Christine (Petrofsky) Wells and her husband, John, of Plainville; and a son in-law, Jim Bors from Annapolis, Md.; she is also survived by her grandchildren, Katherine Oates and her husband, Travis, Nathan Krupa and his wife, Mary, Alicia Hutchinson and her husband, Buddy, Seth Petrofsky, Christa Petrofsky, Joel Petrofsky and his wife, Sarah, Gabriel Petrofsky and his wife, Tai, Miriam Petrofsky, Michael Bors, Jeffery Bors, Zeke Wells, Caleb Wells and Macayle Wells. Louise is also survived by six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 8, at Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Kensington and was followed by a burial service at Maple Cemetery in Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Kensington, CT, 06037. To share memories or condolences online, please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com
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Geocaching 2: Revenge of the poison ivy By Charles Kreutzkamp
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In the second part of this series reporter Charles Kreutzkamp visits towns served by Record-Journal Weeklies to search for Geocaches. SPOILER ALERT: specific details ahead. For last week’s story, visit http://tinyurl.com/ RJCache1. North Haven holds a special place for me – my first assignments as a reporter were for The North Haven Citizen – so I was eager to return to s e a rc h fo r Kreutzkamp caches. The same day we visited North Haven, a new Geocache was published titled “Beat the Heat – Lollipop” on a residential front lawn. This cache, a “park and grab” or “P&G” (Geocachers seem to love their abbreviations) was found by three people the same day it went live. This cache was praised by its seekers, and sounded like a fun find. Meanwhile, HisGirlFriday and Your Friendly Neighborhood Reporter (the Geocaching names of this reporter and his fiancée, Kate) were driving in circles, failing to
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limitations. After our failed attempt at a micro near the center of town, we scoped out North Haven for a good hiking trail. That is what brought us to the lovely Quinnipiac River State Park – eventually. When we first asked the GPS to bring Geocachers leave “swag” like these items inside caches us to the park, it instructed us to drive up 15. We comthat they find. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen plied, and a couple miles out of North Haven and nowhere find “micro” sized caches, which caches to seek in ad- near any sort of legal parking, and walking into poison ivy. vance, with plenty of time the phone proudly declared, If there’s one thing we to consider difficulty and “You have arrived.” After turning around in learned this week, it’s that route. One limitation of the preparation is key: When we free Geocaching app is that it Wallingford, we finally found head out for next week’s col- only shows caches near you, our way to the trailhead usumn, we’ll be sure to plan but the website has no such ing good old-fashioned map-reading. The trailhead, as it turns out, is nestled behind a rest stop right off of 15. Advertising Director – Kimberley E. Boath As Geocacher ctvalleygirl put Advertising Sales – Annemarie Goulet Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio
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it, “Who knew there’s a trail (paved no less) in the back of the rest stop?” We quickly set off to start finding caches. The first one we went for gave us an excellent hint: we would find the cache hidden “in the crotch of a three-trunk tree.” Once our GPS made clear that the cache laid off the trail and into the underbrush, I found myself hesitating, trying to call to mind an image of a specific leaf. I should have thought to voice my concern before Kate, wearing shorts, walked straight into a patch of poison ivy, which I successfully recognized moments later. Being from Indianapolis, my fiancée See Geocaching / Page 19
Government Meetings Thursday, Aug. 14 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Education Meeting Room, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947
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challenged for anything, including a one-on-one basketball matchup, an epic dance I was challenged on Sunday. battle, or a rousing game of I can’t lie; I was a little “Go Fish”. But I was called out by a taken aback by it. I can’t remember the last time I was close friend to take part in the
Ice Bucket Challenge (IBC), a social media sensation that is spreading across New England and sweeping throughout the country like wildfire. The concept of the Challenge is simple: you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water on your head. Should you choose to accept this challenge, you douse yourself with the aforementioned ice water. Should you opt to remain warm and dry, you’re supposed to, instead, donate $100 to a branch of the ALS Association. Upon completing the IBC, the participant is then supposed to nominate five new individuals to keep the movement going. This challenge came to fruition a few short weeks ago in support of Pete Frates, a former Boston College baseball player who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) back in 2012. Since the IBC began, countless celebrities have taken part, and just about every other post in my Facebook news feed has featured someone drenching themselves for the cause.
Even Frates’ wife, Julie, has seen the benefits of the Challenge begin to unfold. In a recent interview with Sally Holmes of Elle.com, Julie stated that “since Pete was diagnosed, his whole mission has been to spread awareness of the disease”. “‘I want to make it so clear that this is to raise awareness for what the disease is,’ she says. ‘Not only do we not have any kind of treatment, we don’t even know what causes it. Just for people to know the severity of the disease and what we’re up against is all we can ask for.’” They are raising awareness for a horrible disease. Which is all well and good. But is the Challenge going about raising awareness the right way? There are three parts to this trend that don’t quite make sense to me, and ultimately bring my list of concerns full circle. First and foremost is the actual awareness the Ice Bucket Challenge is raising. For the common man, ALS may not be the most famil-
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Sports RTL Foundation Week underway The Ryan T. Lee Foundation began its annual Foundation Week Saturday, Aug. 9 with a friendly morning of camaraderie and miniature golf at Safari Golf on the Berlin Turnpike. “I think it’s a good way to start the week,” said Dan Lee, Ryan’s father and a foundation board member. “We decided (mini golf) was a good way to get people involved.” The event saw 64 people come out to support the cause, while the foundation received great support from Safari Golf itself. The establishment, which usually opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday’s, opened an hour earlier for the event. Safari Golf also deferred from charging the foundation for use of the course, allowing the organization to walk away with more funds for the cause. “The whole week and the whole foundation has grown every year,” said Jim McNair, a foundation board member and the host of the mini golf event. “We (on the board) work together, and just look for ways to perpetuate who Ryan was and what he stood for.” The foundation has done an excellent job looking for ways to give back during its short existence, as it recently surpassed the $100,000 mark in donations, a milestone it plans on celebrating in full at the upcoming foundation dinner.
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Sports Trevethan comes out on top in Tennis Classic Press Release The 36th annual Children’s Charities Tennis Classic completed play this past weekend at Walnut hill Park in New Britain with many players from the Berlin/Kensington area competing, and performing well. Top honors from Berlin went to middle school stand-
out Jonathon Trevethan, who was the No. 1 seed in the Boys 16 and Under Singles division. Jonathon earned his way into the finals by defeating Colin Savino of Bristol in straight sets. He continued his winning ways by defeating Stan Kukhniy of Newington by a score of 6-1, 6-4. On Sunday afternoon Trevethan faced off against the
No. 3 seed, Rohan Kataria, a standout for Southington High. In a great display of baseline strokes and strategy, coupled with a solid serve, the Berlin resident easily defeated Kataria in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1 to capture the division crown. In other action, Jonathon teamed up with his older brother Matthew and reached
the semifinals of the Boys Open Doubles division. Jordan Chyra and Andrew Chyra of Kensington also made it to the semis of the Boys Open Doubles. Autumn Edelson of Berlin, a top standout for the BHS girls tennis team, lost in the semifinals to Macee Buckely of Newington in a close match; 5-7, 6-3, 4-7.
In other action over the weekend, Justin Chyra (Boys 12’s Singles) placed third, and Andrew Chyra (Boys 18’s Singles) lost in the semis to the eventual winner, Kevin Yawgel of Cromwell. Also, Alex Chyra and Andrew Chyra competed in the Young Adult Doubles divi-
I’m not saying that people’s hearts aren’t in the right place. It’s not as though I’m being presented with a college fraternity-type challenge that could have me wind up in a hospital; however, it does seem a bit childish to call out your peers in front of others to either soak up or pay up. If people want to participate on their own accord, fantastic. But shouldn’t the decision to get involved and make a difference be up to them and them alone? I get it; people are taking part and daring others to try to spread knowledge about ALS, which I respect. Yet, cycling back to my first point,
how much awareness is actually being raised? None of what I have said is meant to insult, either the viral phenomenon itself or those taking part in it. The Ice Bucket Challenge is a concept that is pure of heart, and has more than accomplished its goal of simply raising an understanding for the illness. According to the Julie Frates interview, donations for her and Pete’s local ALS Massachusetts chapter are up 10 times what they were at this point a year ago (Phone calls to the ALS Association to confirm those numbers were, unfortunately, not returned). I’m quite happy the Chal-
lenge has been able to have such an influence for such a deserving cause. Yet I feel as though it could be easily refined to make an even bigger impact for those who suffer from ALS while better informing the public of this illness. As for answering the challenge myself ? I plan to stay dry and make a donation to the ALS Association. Not because I was challenged, but because I choose to help out a good cause. As for challenging other individuals, I choose to abstain. Instead, I encourage those reading to do what they feel is right.
Should somebody read what I’ve written and choose to challenge their friends, or donate to the ALSA (or any charity of their choice for that matter), that’s fine by me. If someone reads what I’ve written and has come away from it more informed about ALS than when they first began reading this article, I feel like I’ve made just as big a difference. So I encourage you all: do what you feel is right. The clock is ticking. Your 24 hours start now. For more information about ALS, the ALS Association, or the Ice Bucket Challenge, visit www.alsa.org.
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A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal and 6 community weeklies & websites in Central Connecticut, along with The Westerly Sun and 4 weeklies in Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. Our products deliver the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. If you are have 2-3 years of digital advertising sales experience and are passionate about creating results driven solution for advertisers, believe in the power of promotions and are motivated to succeed, then we should talk about you joining our team! We offer a competitive salary plus incentive program, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com
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Apartments For Rent CENTRAL CT - Lakefront, sm. studio, avail. Aug. 15. Pets negotiable. (860) 347-3699, if leaving message, leave phone number twice. KENSINGTON - 2 Bedroom, off St. parking, 2nd floor, quiet neighborhood, $750. Plus utilities & deposit. 860-917-6634. MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec., 1 BR, $195/ wk; Studio, $715 mo. + sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com
MERIDEN - Modern, 3 spacious BRs, walk-in closet, BA and ½, off st prkg, 91 Lincoln St. Interested, (203) 927-8215.
The Record-Journal Publishing Company is hiring a part-time assistant to support revenue-based digital contests and sweepstakes. The perfect candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with strong technical and marketing skills. This 20-hour position will work closely with our sales teams, especially the Digital Promotions Manager, as well as the creative and marketing departments. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Carolyn Voelkening, Chief Digital Officer at cvoelkening@ record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing Company is an EOE
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MERIDEN - 1 BR, 2nd Flr. W/D avail. New carpets, appl., parking, secure building. No Pets! $750 mo. (203)376-1259.
Meriden - Wallingford Line, Large 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $900 + Utils. 203-245-9493. MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Efficiency 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils included. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check required. 203-284-0597
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Garage and Storage Space WLFD Storage space for rent. 1200 sq ft, 14’ doors. Great price. Call 203-272-4216.
Stores & Offices for Rent Meriden -1800 sq. ft. of prime office space available at Highview Office Complex, 35 Pleasant St. The suite may be divided into a 600/1200 sq.ft. priced at $9 a sq.ft. The building has parking for 108 cars, handicapped access and an elevator. Contact Richard at rcarabetta@ snet.net
Livestock HORSE CARE NEEDED Some AM/PM hrs in exchange for riding, etc. Exp pref, but will train. Please call 203-213-8833
PISTOL PERMIT OR LONG GUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. 1 SESSION, $110. 203 415-1144
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1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 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. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 105, Sun 11-4
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. Antiques. 860 707-9350 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608
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AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
WANTED: Antiques, costume jewelry, old toys, military & anything old. Open 6 days. 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford CT Stop by or call: 203284-3786.
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STOVE GE Electric - 42” with 2 Ovens. Great Condition. Gold. $50.00. 860-830-9601.
Miscellaneous For Sale ONE DIRECTION. 4 Concert Tickets. Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2014. Please call (860) 8772286 or (860) 793-2156.
ATTENTION churches, music teachers & students. Restored anqtique Mendelssohn upright piano $250 OBO. Call 860-877-3158.
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2012 Ford E250 Super Duty Cargo Van. Mint condition, only 23K miles. Call (860) 6819846. Private owner. BROTHER Drum unit (TN-570) and toner cartridge (TN-570) for Brother Copier. Asking $100.00. Call 203-630-3063. NEW GE COMPLETE HOME GENERATOR - 3K WATT, 200 AMP auto breaker, unit is fully automatic, operates on LP gas, $2,800. (203) 710-6439.
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. HOT TUB: 6 person, 28 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $6000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295 MUSIC MAX CITY - Now open. 18 So. Orchard St., Wallingford, CT. Over 40 guitars in stock, variety of amps. We buy,& sell, same day pay. Visit us today. 203-517-0561.
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Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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