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Berlin goes for Foley, Abercrombie, Aresimowicz By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
In Berlin, the majority of voters supported the Republican candidate for governor, Tom Foley, with 54.8 percent over Democratic incumbent Dannel Malloy with 43.9 percent. Malloy won the race with a statewide total of 50.7 percent to 48.2 percent for Foley. Despite dropping out of the race and declaring his support for Foley, Joe Visconti got 1 percent of the votes statewide and 1.3 percent of the votes in Berlin, with 116 votes locally. See Voters / Page 3
A plethora of political signs adorned patches of grass in front of the Berlin Senior Center. |Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
Police station plans put on hold By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Berlin moms and their children collected donations at Veterans Park. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
Moms support Vietnam Veterans of America By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Berlin moms were out in force Nov. 9 to “fill the truck.” This is the first year that Raising Berlin has taken it upon themselves to raise funds and accept donations on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The group set up a booth next to a VVA truck in the parking lot at Veterans Park. See Veterans / Page 2
“We will not proceed,” is the response Mayor Rachel Rochette had following the results of the referendum for a constructing a new police station on Farmington Avenue with bonding for $21 million. The referendum on the new police station was rejected by voters by a wide margin, with 38.3 percent voting for and 61.7 percent voting against. “Taxpayers are concerned and we understand that,” Rochette said. Rochette said the matter would be referred back to the Police Commission, starting the process over again. According to a statement from Berlin Republican Town
Committee Chair Anne Reilly, “The Berlin Republican Town Committee believes the police department need is real and should be dealt with as expediently as possible.” Council Republicans support fulfilling the need of the department while limiting the tax impact on residents, Reilly said. The BRTC suggested forming a bipartisan committee consisting of members from the Town Council, Public Building Commission, the Police Commission and the Chief of Police to explore options to meet the department’s needs, Reilly stated. Poll workers called this year ’s election turnout “huge,” with moderator Gail Bates describing it as “just as busy as a Presidential election.” According to the Sec-
retary of the State’s report, 80.82 percent of registered Berlin voters voted, over six points higher than the state average of 73.89 percent. On Election Day, at the Senior Center, Bates said more than 25 percent of voters had already voted before noon. “It’s a huge turnout, largest that it has been in years,” said Edward Janik, who greeted voters at the polls at District 5, Griswold School. Turnout at Griswold School in the afternoon on Election Day was so heavy the moderator was unable to spare time to be interviewed. Many voters encountered members of the Berlin Democratic Town Committee, who were out in force at several polling places. See Police / Page 3
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“We wanted to do something for veterans to honor this time of year,” Raising Berlin President Jennifer Czerwinski said. The event was a great way to get “kids involved with giving back,” Czerwinski added. Many moms brought their children with them to participate in the fundraiser.
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The group came up with the idea during one of their brainstorming sessions at a meeting. Czerwinski said that Vietnam Veterans of America was selected as a worthy organization that helps veterans in a wide variety of ways. In addition to collecting food and goods for homeless and disabled veterans at fundraisers like the one at Veterans Park, the VVA engages in advocacy, supplies scholarships, and provides legal assistance. The group’s motto pays homage to the reception of veterans after the Vietnam war, ands states: “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.” The VVA recently put out a statement applauding Senator Richard Blumenthal (DCT) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) for introducing The Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2014. “Among the so-called invisible wounds of war are those brought home by troops that may not manifest for decades. And most tragically, the damage done by the toxins may pass on genetically to the
children and grandchildren of our nation’s warriors. Our children are the innocent victims of our military service,” VVA President John Rowan said in a statement. The bill was referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs July 31 and has not been acted upon since. The bill would establish a research center for diagnosis and treatment as well as an advisory committee to address military-service related toxins and their impact. Among concerns discussed by veterans when Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars John Biedrzycki visited the Berlin VFW was issues related to Agent Orange, which some studies suggest may impact the children of veterans exposed through birth defects, according to the VVA. Czerwinski said that many moms were strongly in favor of supporting veterans and that the group would consider holding another fundraiser during a weekend surrounding Veterans Day next year.
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While Berlin voters supported Foley for governor, Berlin also sent both Democratic incumbents back to the state legislature. House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, a three-term member of the Berlin Town Council who is also coach of Berlin High School’s freshmen football team, ran unopposed and represents Districts 2, 3, and 5 in Berlin as well as part of Southington. Catherine Abercrombie, who represents the other two Berlin districts as well as Meriden, earned a slim majority of Berlin district votes, with 50.3 percent, on her way to victory. Aresimowicz said it was a “great honor to be chosen” to continue to serve as Majority Leader, a post that is the second-ranking one in the House of Representatives. The Majority Leader plays a leading role in floor debates. “I have really enjoyed serving these past two years and I look forward to working with the entire legislature to create more jobs in our state and to improve the safety and health of all our residents,” Aresimowicz said in a statement. Abercrombie’s victory echoes 2012, when she defeated the same Republican challenger, Pablo Soto. “I want to thank the voters for having the confidence in me to give me another two years in there,” Abercrombie told the Record-Journal after preliminary results came in. This will be her fifth full term in office, after winning a special election in 2005. “My opponent ran a clean race, and I really appreciate that. This didn’t get ugly,” Abercrombie said. – Record-Journal staff contributed to this report.
According to Julie Erickson, a DTC member who handed out pamphlets outside of the 75-foot-boundary at Griswold School, Berlin Democrats organized shifts at various sites to distribute information on the police station and encourage voters to support the project. “I feel I want people to be aware of the importance of this project,” Erickson said when asked why she chose to volunteer her time. For her, a new police station is about “keeping Berlin safe.” Erickson described the current station as “antiquated” and “cramped.”
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“I think it’s got a real shot,” said Richard Paskiewicz, a 60-year Berlin resident and former superintendent of schools. Paskiewicz spoke to voters and handed out information outside of the Senior Center. He said he was surprised by how many voters he spoke with who supported the new police station. At the same time, Paskiewicz said he recognized that “whenever a town is spending money, people are opposed.” Paskiewicz said he feared that voters would reject the current plans for the police station, leading to a later project costing just as much for a smaller station, as construc-
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Berlin voters oppose amendment By Charles Kreutzkamp
against the amendment, as was the trend statewide. The proposed amendIn Berlin, the results of the ments to the state constituvote on state question No. 1 tion would have instituted reflects the rest of the state: changes that would allow the although the majority of legislature to pass laws enstatewide voters supported abling early voting. As the Gov. Dan Malloy and Demo- state constitution currently crats in the state legislature, reads, absentee ballots are acthe majority of voters re- cepted only for reasons due jected the proposed amend- to absence from the city or ment supported by Malloy town or “sickness or physical disability or because the and state Democrats. In Berlin, 61.1 percent voted tenets of their religion forbid against and 38.9 percent in fa- secular activity.” The amendvor. Because 43.9 percent of ment proposed would have Berlin voters voted to reelect changed this language to Malloy, this means some simply include voters who who voted for Malloy voted “do not appear in person at a The Berlin Citizen
polling place on the day of an election.” Other language changes proposed affected three-day and 10-day limits regarding delivery of voting lists. The introduction to the proposed amendment explains that this change eliminates those deadlines, as Connecticut General Statutes already set earlier deadlines, currently midnight on Election Day. According to House Majority Leader and re-elected state representative for Berlin Joe Aresimowicz, this is likely not to be the last Connecticut will hear of proposals for early voting. “It’s been
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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 information, stop by a fire house Monday evenings, speak with a member, or contact Assistant Chief Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com; (860) 329-7738. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new preschool playground was held Nov. 5. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
need for a preschool playground for many years. “We pushed hard,” Holian said, raising $20,000 in donations, with the remainder of the cost coming from the Board of Education budget and the town. Educators thanked those
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The Very Ready Reading Program: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten By Jennifer Needham It’s a simple act: reading aloud to a child. But the simplicity underlies great importance. According to reading and learning experts, reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills, but it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. Plus, sharing stories together is fun! The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has joined forces with the non-profit organization 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to help local
parents and caregivers foster their children’s love of reading at a very early age, which will help prepare them for one of life’s first milestones – entering kindergarten. The Very Ready Reading Program: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s new early literacy initiative that encourages all Berlin families and caregivers to read 1,000 books to their young children before they enter kindergarten. As a child’s first teachers, parents and caregivers play a significant role in preparing a child for kindergarten. Reading
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couraged to take part in the program. For more information about how your organization can participate, please contact this writer, Head of Children’s & Teen Services, at (860) 828-7117. The Very Ready Reading Program: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is made possible through the generous support of Andrew Eder, philanthropist and literacy advocate and the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Ready to Read: Crafts on the Go! The Children’s Department hopes you can join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., or Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon for Ready to Read: Crafts on the Go! Bring the kids and learn fun and easy ways you can help them learn early literacy skills necessary to learn to read. We’ll provide the supplies and instructions for early literacy crafts, and we encourage you to play with some of our fabulous new educational items (purchased with LSTA/IMLS grant funding) and sign up for the Very Ready Reading Program: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten while you are here. Registration is encouraged. We hope you can join us!
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Trails to be blazed at orchard property By Charles Kreutzkamp
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The recently acquired former Kensington Orchards site on Farmington Avenue will soon have hiking trails constructed. The Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Coastland Enterprises of Middlefield Nov. 4 at a cost of $134,387 after a bid process to construct a parking lot, driveway connector,
observation area, and trails. The money is coming from an existing bond and must be used for the project, Mayor Rachel Rochette explained at the meeting. The property was acquired as Open Space earlier this year. Council members discussed the need for upgrades to playing fields at Sage Park as a possible budget item for the upcoming year. The council also went forward with authorization to
use a Brownfield grant for additional ground water sampling at 889 Farmington Ave. Director of Public Works Arthur Simonian explained the hope is that additional sampling could demonstrate that contamination in groundwater is coming from off-site. If sampling can prove that water leaving the site is cleaner than water entering the site, remediation of the property could be both faster and cheaper. 889 Farmington Ave.
Local to dance in Nutcracker The Ballet Theatre Company has scheduled its 13th production of The Nutcracker. More than 60 local dancers will be performing with professional ballet dancers from New York City. Megan Leary of Berlin is slated to dance the roles of Spanish Chocolate and Snow, and Flowers. The Nutcracker is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. at the Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities on the University of Saint Joseph Campus, 1678 Asylum Ave. West Hartford. Snow date is Monday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. U.S.M.C. Marine Corps Toys for Tots will have collection boxes at all performances. For more information and tickets, call (860) 570-0440 or visit www.dancebtc.org.
is one of the town-owned properties near the train station, and council members have previously discussed hopes that the property could prove valuable to a developer. The town acquired the property via foreclosure. The town also approved the hiring of S.J. Biella Enterprises of New Britain to
assist with snowplowing of town streets. The contractors return from last year, and town staff said it was hoped that the experience with town roads last year would improve plowing this time around. Last winter, excessive snowfall contributed to difficulty clearing some culde-sacs, Simonian explained.
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Calendar Thursday, Nov. 13 Garden Club - The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Nov. 13, noon, at The Berlin Congregational Church. New members are welcome. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 8291148 or email jones327@ comcast.net.
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Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibits include Boy Scouting in Berlin, a permanent toy collection, a retrospective celebrating the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin and bricks, Berlin iron bridge, the Leatherman, Simeon North’s Mill and more. Free admission. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Football - BHS vs. East Catholic at Cheney Vocational Technical School, 1:30 p.m.
Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for every Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a discount for supper. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. 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. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall,
Sunday, Nov. 16 Turkey shoot - Mattabassett Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. 750 Beckley Mill Road, has scheduled a turkey shoot for Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hike - Connecticut Forest & Park Association and the Town of Berlin Conservation Commission have scheduled a free hike at the Hatchery Brook Conservation Area for Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information,
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Marjorie Moore grant applications Bank of America, N.A., Trustee of The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation, is accepting grant applications to the foundation. Application deadline is Dec. 1. The fund’s purpose is to support charitable projects of a public nature benefiting the Berlin/Kensington community. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, whose purpose it is to provide health, human services, education and other charitable programs benefiting the people of Berlin and/or Kensington are encouraged to apply. The online application form is available on the bank’s website at www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking. For more information, contact Kate Kerchaert, V.P. at (860) 244-4871 or kate.kerchaert@ustrust.com.
Exercising through arthritis ... The Cub Scouts from Pack 41 (Griswold Elementary School), Pack 5 (Willard Elementary School) and Pack 57 (East Hampton) had a Family Campout at Camp Tadma in Bozrah. Pack 41 has been hosting a family campout for the past 10 years.
Faith Briefs ington Ridge. Tickets are required, in advance, as a freewill donation. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Kensington Congregational Church: Parent/Child Playgroup - Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. The group meets weekly, on a drop-in basis, in the Reeves Educational Center, 185 Sheldon St. Playgroup is open to all who care for children, from infants to preschoolers. Bethany Covenant: Fall schedule - Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Berlin Congregational Church: Tot time - Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free program includes play, crafts, snacks. Drop-in. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Kensington United Methodist Church: Taize service - Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Special Taize/healing music service on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kensington Congregational: Bible study - Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
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Opinion The people have spoken As was the case with this Thank you to all who voted in the Nov. 4 refer- vote, the Town Council’s endum on building a new most important and only police station. The Dem- role in the process is to reocratic caucus worked to view a plan submitted by the Public Buildbe sure that this ing Commission question was on (based on a statethe ballot so that ment of need) and we could provide vote to approve or the best opportudeny funding. Per nity to elicit voter our charter, citinput. We did just izens then have that, and while an opportunity we supported the to cast their vote proposal, we have Mayor via a referendum. heard from the Rachel We will follow voters that they Rochette the same process do not – and thereshould a new plan be subfore we will not proceed. As guided by our town mitted to solve the inadcharter, we will send the equacies of our current issue back to the Police police station. In the meantime we Commission for their plan to continue to supreconsideration. The Democratic mem- port our police force and bers of the Town Council assist with finding the reworked with the Police sources needed to protect Department, the Police our town and the men and Commission, the Public women who serve on the Building Commission and force. We understand that our the town staff to provide opportunities for the pub- taxpayers are concerned, and will continue to be lic to become informed. While some misinfor- very mindful of those conmation was distributed cerns as we enter this by those who opposed the year’s budget process and project, I feel those who as we plan ahead to ensure voted were aware of the our capital needs are met. facts.
Letters to the Editor Bipartisan committee needed To the editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 68 percent of Berlin’s registered voters voted. By a wide margin – 5,064 to 3,148 – residents rejected the $21 million bond to build the police department. If history is any indicator, the Town Council will now spend time trying to spin the “no” votes, coming up with some logic that still justifies their agenda. The Berlin Republican Town Committee believes the police department need is real and should be dealt with as expediently as possible. The key question: how can we fulfill the needs of the Berlin Police Department in terms of building space while limiting the potential tax impact on our residents? The BRTC is bringing forth a proposal to the Town Council for the creation of a bipartisan committee, consisting of members from the Town Council, Public Building Commission, the Police Commission and the Chief of Police, with the express purpose of proposing and evaluating design alternatives aimed at finding an answer to the above mentioned question. Dave Evans, Brenden Luddy and Charlie Paonessa are committed to working towards a solution that will
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of cats, dogs, bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs all in need of homes. There are so many things you can do to help. You may donate linens, toys, food, cleaning products, collars/ leashes, beds, and monetary donations are also always welcome. Many shelters and rescues have “wish lists” online. If you are thinking about possibly adopting, please save a life and give a shelWhat now, ‘no’ voters? ter or rescue animal a loving home. Unfortunately, many To the editor: perfectly adoptable animals On Nov. 4, Berlin voters are euthanized every day due soundly defeated bonding to lack of space or funding. $21 million for a new police Please also remember our station. But the fact remains feral cat population. There that the existing police staare so many volunteers that tion, based on the Statement feed colonies; regardless of of Need, is inadequate. Exthe weather, they are there panding the facility is not an every day. These volunteers option. The prudent solualso trap feral cats and kittion is to build a new police tens, to spay or neuter them station. and provide vaccinations. So where do we go from We are in desperate need of here? Ignore the problem? volunteers to foster kittens Downsize the proposed or abandoned cats in need of square footage? Take no achomes, transport them to and tion and hope the price tag from spay/neuter clinics or for a new facility magically comes in lower in the coming feed them (many rescues will provide you the food). I have years? found people are incredibly If you cast a “no” vote please come forward and ex- generous around the holidays plain what’s next for the Ber- and truly care about animals in need. I beg you to please lin Police Department. Keep reach out to your neighborin mind that these are the hood shelter or rescue. men and women who work “The idea that some lives hard to protect our commumatter less is the root of all nity. They deserve a proper that’s wrong with this world.” workplace. Thank you. Richard Price Barbara Rudnick Berlin East Berlin
Support rescues, shelters
To the editor: I make this plea every year and someday I hope that I will no longer need to. This year has been an exceptionally difficult one for all rescues and shelters. The number of people advertising animals in need of homes grows daily. The list of reasons can be anything from allergies, new babies, death or illness of owner, loss of home, moving to an apartment that does not allow pets, etc. The result is an incredibly high number
Praise for Fred’s
To the editor: Berlin is fortunate to have local businesses that consistently give back to the community, and Berlin residents have made it a point of pride to support those same local businesses who are good citizens. Fred’s Deli is one of those businesses that goes above and beyond to support our community and, especially, our youth. Their most recent initiative has been to support the “Leader of the Week” proSee Letters / Page 11
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Guide booklet available “A Guide to Special Education Services in Berlin,” a booklet that explains special education in Berlin schools, is available at the Board of Education offices. The booklet describes how educators identify students with special needs and provide for programming needs. It also discusses speech and language, occupational and physical therapies, social work, psychological and guidance services. Also included are policies for confidentiality of education records, provisions for homebound instruction and special transportation. The guide is also available at www.berlinschools.org.
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The Berlin High School Class of 2004 will hold its 10-year class reunion at Billy Tee’s, 150 Sebethe Drive in Cromwell, Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. to midnight. Deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, Nov. 15. Significant others welcome with purchase of separate ticket. Purchase tickets at www. eventbrite.com/e/bhsclass-of-2004-10-year-reunion-tickets-13863751855. Message former class officers at www.facebook.com/ berlinhigh2004.
The All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:30 to 9 p.m., at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1267 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Class of 2015 All Night Graduation Party. For more information and details, visit Parent Organization News at www.berlinschools. org or email Lilly Philippon at wl4phil@gmail.com.
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Library Briefs Hours East Berlin Library The library is open MonNew books days and Thursdays, 3 to 5 “Killing Patton” by Bill p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. O’Reilly; “Wicked Ways” by Lisa Jackson; “Edge of Eter- Berlin-Peck Memorial nity” by Ken Follett; “The Library Golem of Hollywood” by Kindles Jonathan Kellerman; “Festive The Berlin-Peck Memorial in Death” by J.D. Robb; “To Library has a Kindle Fire tabDwell in Darkness” by Deb- let, a Kindle 4, and a Kindle orah Crombie; “Deadline” by Keyboard available for loanJohn Sandford; “Paris Match” ing to Berlin library cardby Stuart Woods; “The Long holders. The Kindles come Way Home” by Louise Penny; pre-loaded with 27 popular “The Lost Key” by Catherine titles. Visit www.berlinpeck. Coulter; org for a list of titles. “The Perfect Witness” Children’s program by Iris Johansen; “Burn” Terrific Toddlers (ages 18by James Patterson; “Win- 26 months). Monday, Nov. 17, ter Street” by Elin Hilder- 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15 at 10:30 a.m. brand; “Mr. Miracle” by Parent/caregiver and child Debbie Macomber; “Leaving interact with books, fingerTime” by Jodi Picoult; “Gray plays and music. No registraMountain” by John Grisham; tion required. “Shopaholic to the Stars” by Little Ditties for Itty BitSophie Kinsella; “The Hand- ties (ages birth to 18 months). some Man’s De Luxe Cafe” by Wednesday, Nov. 19, 26, Dec. Alex McCall Smith; “Pegasus” 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m. by Danielle Steel; “An Island Parent/caregiver and baChristmas” by Nancy Thayer; bies with books, music, fun. “The Burning Room” by Mi- No registration required. chael Connelly; “Revival” Mother Goose on the Loose by Stephen King; “Flesh and (ages birth to 5). Fridays, Nov. Blood” by Patricia Cornwell. 21, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30
Th e f i f t h a n n u a l Christmas Eve Luminaria Display, organized by Doug and Chris Rose, is looking for volunteers. Luminaria bags are scheduled to be assembled Thursday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m., at the Berlin Congregational Church. Volunteers plan to meet at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the Berlin Congregational Church to place the bags along Worthington Ridge. Worthington Ridge residents are asked to remove the bags on Christmas morning. For more information, contact Chris Rose at (860) 690-8869 or chrisrose@comcast.net.
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BHS senior tailback Anthony Sisti finds daylight along the sideline during Berlin’s recent win over Rocky Hill. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen
Football stays undefeated; Girls soccer bounced FOOTBALL Although the Redcoat offense has had its down weeks this season, the defense has come through time and time again. Friday night against the Terriers of Rocky Hill was no different, as Berlin’s defense – one of the best in the state – held its opponents to a mere touchdown en route to a 14-7 victory. The win moved the Redcoats to 9-0 on the year while the Terriers fell to 4-5. Tied at seven in the fourth quarter, senior tailback Anthony Sisti took off for a 60yard touchdown run to put Berlin ahead for good. Senior Paul Fontes’ extra point put the game on ice, 14-7, and helped the locals complete their comeback after falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter. The Redcoats were able to tie the contest before the half thanks to a 10-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Alec Norton to junior Owen Taylor. Norton finished the game 7-for-16 with 64 yards passing
and the touchdown to Taylor. The senior also added 22 yards on the ground. Sisti helped Berlin move the chains all night as he totaled 131 rushing yards on only 16 carries. Senior Matt Kacyznski recorded 21 yards on two catches. The Redcoats’ special teams also played a crucial role in the game. Aside from his two converted extra point attempts, Fontes’ three kickoffs averaged 38.3 yards to pin Rocky Hill far into its own territory. BHS junior punter Nick Perrone averaged 40.3 yards on four kicks throughout the contest. Berlin will look to keep its storybook season intact as the Redcoats take on another strong foe this Saturday, Nov. 15 in East Catholic (7-2).
lic Eagles 2-0 in the second round of the Class M state tournament. Prior to the upset, Berlin dismantled the 29th-seeded Griswold Wolverines 7-0 in the first round. The Lady Redcoats were led by senior Sarah Bosco’s hat trick, while juniors Taylor Budney (2 goals) and Sophia Morell, and sophomore Tess Atkinson also scored. Junior goalkeepers Michaela Dehm and Sam Giardina split time in net for Berlin, needing only two saves to record the shutout. Despite the early postseason exit, the Lady Redcoats (14-4-2) enjoyed quite the regular season to earn the fourth seed in the tournament. The BHS girls captured the CCC South Division regular season title, finishing with a 12-0-1 record. Berlin also made it to the second GIRLS SOCCER round of the CCC tournaThe Lady Redcoats season ment before falling to evencame to an unfortunate end tual champion Glastonbury, Thursday, Nov. 6 when the 4-1. fourth-seeded squad fell to the 20th-seeded East CathoSee Notes / Page 15
Bears to play for title Sunday Sometimes in sports, you hear of a team going from worst to first; the team was last in the standings the year before but rose up to win their division the next year. But have you ever heard of a team going from not winning a game to going undefeated the very next year? The Berlin Bears C-Team will look to accomplish that exact feat if they can win one more game this Sunday against Rocky Hill at Coginchaug High School in Durham. The game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. kickoff. Last year, the Bears went 0-8 as a C-2 team, but blitzed through their 2014 regular season with a 7-0 record. As the number one seed in the Connecticut Youth Football League (CYFL), the Bears bounced Canton in the first round by a score of 31-0 before eliminating East Hampton 26-0 to earn a spot in the
championship game. Now 9-0, the Bears will play a familiar foe in the championship game. Berlin beat Rocky Hill 20-7 when the two squads played earlier this season. The Bears offense is led by quarterback Justin Skates and running backs Ryan Stec, Jamie Palmese and Max Wojtusik. The top receivers are Gianmichael DiDomenico, Tanner Sparks and Jonathan Lizott. Paving the way up front is the tough offensive line of Jack Hartan, Sean Malone, Nick Allen, Ryan Aresimowicz, Jaden Sekoll, Jon D’Amore and Rory Mayer. The defense has been solid all season and gotten big contributions from Dan Koops, Isiah Morrill, Jake Smalley and Trevor Graham. The Berlin Bears invite all football fans to come out and cheer on the Bears C-Team this Sunday. -Submitted by Bob Mayer
The Berlin Bears offensive line readies for the snap in a recent game. The C-Team has a chance to finish a perfect season this Sunday against Rocky Hill.
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Leaf collections The Berlin Public Works Department has scheduled curbside leaf collection dates. Leaves will be picked up on regular trash day during the week of Dec. 1 through 5. Leaves must put in biodegradable brown paper bags and left at the curb on regular trash day during the specified weeks. Trash barrels or other containers may also be used. The containers will be emptied and put back at the curb. Purchased leaf bags and alternate leaf containers must be clearly marked “leaves.” Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags and leaf containers well away from the automated trash container. Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. Do not rake
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leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of the anti-litter ordinance, and subject to a fine. Those who wish to dispose of leaves on their own, may bring them to 19 Town Farm Lane, Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Extended Saturday hours are scheduled through Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the Recycle Center. The drop-off area will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING The Lady Redcoats were looking to swim laps around their competition heading into the Class S state championship meet on Tuesday evening. The meet was set to take place at Southern Connecticut State University. During the qualifying meet, held Saturday, Nov. 8, Berlin was led by its 200 yard freestyle relay team, which finished first among all qualifiers. The team – comprised of seniors Kayla Cervoni and Kelsey Kozikowski, junior Olivia DeGroff, and
sophomore Stephanie Humen – finished with a time of 1:44.86. Berlin’s 200 medley relay team also had a strong performance, as the team of Cervoni, Kozikowski, DeGroff, and senior Arian Silas finished third in qualifying with a time of 1:54.95. Kozikowski had a strong individual meet, finishing fourth in the 100 butterfly (1:01.81) and ninth in the 50 freestyle (26.55). Cervoni
finished 11th in the freestyle with a time of 26.81. DeGroff finished third in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:06.72. Humen, Silas, and senior Holly Chirico all performed well in their individual qualifying events as well. During the diving championship held Thursday, Nov. 6, BHS sophomore standout Hannah Lavoie finished 12th overall with a composite score of 317.15.
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KENSINGTON– Harvey Roger Knopf, of Kensington, beloved husband of Dolores Knopf, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Born Nov. 25, 1934, in Bristol,he was the son of the late Lydia (Renn) Knopf. Harvey grew up in Kensington and attended schools in Kensington and New Britain. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Meriden and the Berlin Senior Center. Harvey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured times spent with family, especially his two granddaughters, who were his pride and joy. He also enjoyed reading, Bible class, walking along the beach, going to Rock Cats games with family, UConn basketball, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. Harvey served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Harvey is survived and will
be greatly missed by his wife, Dolores, with whom he just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; son, Timothy Knopf (Kathy); granddaughters, Cassandra and Melinda Knopf; brother, Richard Knopf (Irene); sister, Barbara Bendzinski; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Honoring his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 520 Paddock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Harvey with the family in the online guest book at ericksonhansen.com.
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Pediatric eye screenings planned The Berlin Lions Club is scheduled to conduct free pediatric eye screenings at day care centers in Berlin during the week of Nov. 17 through 21. The screenings are for two diseases: strabismus and amblyopia, which can cause blindness in left untreated. Amblyopia, called “lazy eye” and strabismus, “crossed eye,” affects 3 to 5 percent of children. Both can be treated successfully in a child younger than 7 years. After that, the effectiveness of treatment decreases. Screenings, provided by the Lions Club, are non-invasive and free to all pre-school children throughout Connecticut.
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SOUTHBURY– Charles Henry “Chuck” Barnett, 68, died T h u r s d a y, Nov. 6, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Isabel (Morgado) Barnett. Chuck was born May 25, 1946, in Patterson, N.J., to the late Clifford W. Barnett and Dorothea (Appelhauser) Barnett Wollner. He was a graduate of New Britain Senior High School (1964), Central Connecticut State University (1972), and the UConn MBA Program. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in France and Germany. He worked at various companies as a purchasing agent and won multiple awards in package design. He was a member of the Purchasing Agent Association and an avid baseball fan. He had been involved in many activities with his sons, including Little Kickers Soccer, little league baseball, basketball and had served as a Boy Scout leader. His main pri-
ority was his family and he lived each day as a faithful, prayerful, God-loving man, who was kind, gentle and caring. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Besides his wife, Isabel, of 42 years, he leaves his two sons, Paul Barnett and James Barnett; his brother, Clifford Barnett; his sister, Caroline Barnett Glabau and her husband, Fred; his mother-in-law, Arceolinda F. Morgado; and his sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Teresa and Ted Janiszewski. In addition, he leaves his nephew, Keith Glabau and wife, Denise and their children, Alex and Abby; his niece, Kristin Glabau Georgelos and husband, Greg and their children, Talia and Aidan; and niece, Katherine Janiszewski. He also leaves an aunt, Natercia Francisco; loving cousins; friends; and former sisterin-law, L. Margaret Barnett. A Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main St. South, Southbury. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southbury. Arrangements by Carpino Funeral Home, Southbury. Memorial donations may be made to Food for the Poor.
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Mechanic ARMOIRE Black DisFull time position tressed Multi-Purpose, available for a qualified Xlnt cond, 72x36. Valmechanic to do part ued @ $1,300 selling time mechanic work as for $450. 860-426well as other related 2082 or 732-299-0856. cemetery work. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and experience in 1-2 ITEMS MERIDEN- 16 Platt Ave. troubleshooting and Silverware, China, Glass. 2nd Fl, 1 BR, 1 BA. repairing gasoline, Furniture, 50’s Items. Newly Remodeled & diesel and hydraulic Whole Estates Appls. Off st. prkg. HW equipment. Welding 203 238-3499 flrs. HW included. experience and ability $775/mo. Call Nat to operate equipment AARON’S BUYING (203)671-2672. a plus. Must furnish Old Machinist Tools, own tools necessary to Lathes, Bench Tools perform the job. Cindy’s Unique Shop MERIDEN BULLDOG PUPPIES Hand Tools, Much Excellent pay and 1 BR, Broad St., Cozy, CONSIGNMENT More. (203) 525-0608 $750+, Cocker Spaniels, benefits. 1st fl., prkg. $625 mo. 32 North Colony St Apply in person at $450+, German Shepherd + util. Robert, (203) Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 Sacred Heart Cemetery, 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Puppies, $550+, Poodles, ALL CASH FOR 639-9238. 250 Gypsy Lane, MeriStandards & Toy $350+, Decor & Furnish’gs. 30 day lay- MILITARY ITEMS den or send resume away. $5 off $25 purchase; $10 Bengal Kittens $450+, MERIDEN-2BR, 1st floor and cover letter to cca 203-237-6575 off $100 purchase. Free gift w/ Chihuahuas $550+, $800/mo. 1st mo. + @ccacem.org. $15 purchase. See us on security. Credit check. Yorkies $550+, Shots. Facebook. Ample prkg. Hrs: ALWAYS BUYING No pets. Call (203) 860-828-7442. M+T/W+F,9:30-5;Th9:30Medical Assistant 237-0035. 6;Sat,9-5,Sun,11-4 CASH PAID Full Time. Meriden/ Wallingford area. Busy Pets For Adoption MERIDEN- 2 BR, 2nd flr, OBGYN office. 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Male multiMiscellaneous struments, signs, arMERIDEN- 3 BR, 1st flr, 840 E. Main St, colored guinea pig. 1 cade games, cameras, For Sale available immediately. Meriden. (203)235-6323 yr old. Cage, bedding, pre 1970 sports mem$995mo. + utils & sec. & food incl. Great w/ orabilia, plus more. COMMERCIAL L & E Prop Mgmt 203kids. 203-928-9546. One item or entire esAWNINGS FOR SALE! 886-8808 Medical Help Wanted tate contents. Call Best offer! 17 ft long x 860-718-5132. 45 inches wide. Call Apartments For Rent MERIDEN - 3 Rms Jack 203-269-9565 CLINICAL JOB FAIR 1st Flr, heat/hot Apple Rehab NAttention Meriden N water,stove,refrig., Coccomo & Men’s black leather Collector of vintage/old FLORIDA, FORT MYERS sec. & ref $725.00 BEACH. CONDO for Westfield Care & jacket, L, $20.00; Napier costume jewelry! COLONY REAL ESTATE rent. Available weeks Rehab Center Women’s black leather HIGHEST CASH PAID! 203-235-5797 beginning November at 33 Cone Ave., Call 203-278-7264. jacket, L, $20.00 good 2014. Luxury 2 BR & 2 Meriden, CT 06450 condition. Call (203) bath unit, complete MERIDEN - 3 Rms (203.238.1606) 634-7709. kitchen, DR., LR, 3 1st Flr, heat/hot hosting a balconies, water,stove,refrig., JOB FAIR! THIRTY GALLON washer/dryer, is sec. & ref $725.00 On Friday, AQUARIUM w/ stand, located on the beach of COLONY REAL ESTATE November 14th from hood, compact, fluothe beautiful island of 203-235-5797 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. DEE’S ANTIQUES rescent lighting, MagFt. Myers Beach Nurses & CNA num 350 filter, heater & Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & overlooking the Gulf of opportunities: MERIDEN- 5 rms, 3/4 Silver. China, Glass, Military, more. $225. 20 gal w/ Mexico. Freshly INTERVIEW & TOUR, BRS, 1st flr, 186 Grove Musical. Anything old & unhood, fluorescent lightpainted with new RECEIVE AN St. No Pets. $850/mo. usual. Single item to an esing, under gravel filter, amenities including flat “APPLE PIE TO GO”, + sec. Avail. immed. tate. 203-235-8431 . 2 power heads, whisscreen televisions. SAME DAY JOB Call 203-877-4032 per 2C filter. $100. Including heated pool, OFFERS, FLEXIBLE 203-238-3691 hot tub, tennis courts, WORK SCHEDULES recreation room, pool MERIDEN- Beautiful 3 MUSIC MAX CITY FOR F/T & P/T table & more. Local BR, 2 full baths, walk 18 So. Orchard St., Music Instruments POSITIONS, golf courses. Come in closets, HW floors, Wallingford. Over 40 SCHOLARSHIPS, & Instruction enjoy the warm breeze duplex, Franklin St. guitars in stock, variety PAID INSERVICES, & romantic sunsets as (203) 634-6550 of amps. We buy & PAID CNA TRAINING GUITAR LESSONS by you relax on the clean, sell, same day pay. CLASSES OFFERED Hartt School graduate. sandy white beach. MERIDEN- Crown Vlg 2 Visit us! 203-517-0561. AND All styles/levels. Call Barbara Raffile at REFRESHMENTS Beginners welcome! BR, renovated. H/HW 1-203-514-5130 (CT) RAFFLES: Bob 203-213-0078. incl. On site laundry. WANTED - Antiques, for more information. NEWPORT, RI Pool access. $995/ mo costume jewelry, old OVERNIGHT + sec. Avail immed. L toys, military & anyGET-AWAY FOR & E Prop Mgmt thing old. Open 6 days. MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit TWO! $50 GAS CARD! 203-886-8808 18 S. Orchard St. Priv. E side. off-st Drop by to meet our Wallingford CT Stop by park. $130/wk.+ sec. Apple family or call: 203-284-3786. Music By Roberta 12-8pm 203-630-3823 MERIDEN- Lrg 2 BR, 1st November 14th. Perform + Instruct flr, handicapped tub, www.apple-rehab.com www.Meridenrooms.c Voice lessons - all ages sec 8 approv. No pets om EOE Always a sale +levels,piano beginner/smkg. $850/mo + 1 interm. (203) 630-9295. mo. sec.860-305-1642 in Marketplace. MER. Furn. Apts. East Appliances Side Incl Heat, HW, Piano/Band Instrument Elec., 1 BR, $195/wk; MERIDEN- Lrg modern Lessons. 35 year Studio, $715 mo. + 3 BR, quiet area, Off Wood / Fuel AFFORDABLE public school music st. prkg. W/D hookups. sec. 203-630-3823 Washers, Dryers, & Heating Equip teacher. $1,050/mo. + sec. 12pm-8pm www.merid Refrigerators & Stoves. Mike 860-829-0640 203-886-9902 enrooms.com Appliance Repairs Tree Length Will Deliver Meriden - Wallingford Piano/Band Instrument MERIDEN - 1BR (203) 284-8986 Firewood Line, Large 2 BR ModLessons. 35 year $800 mo. HEAT, HOT ern Condos. Laundry. public school music WATER & ELECTRIC Call for Details No Pets. $900 + Utils. teacher. INCL. Private Balcony. Jingle us... (203) 238-1953 203-238-2149 203-245-9493. Mike 860-829-0640 203-639-4868.
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MERIDEN- New updated dup. 2 BR, 2 BA, utils, heat, gas incld $995/mnth. No pets or laundry. Call Chris 203-238-9411 or 203-551-4068.
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