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Berlin police lieutenant suspended ment rules.
The Berlin Police Commission voted to suspend Lt. James Gosselin for five days, saying he violated depart-
“This is very serious,” said Chairman Bob Peters, during the Tuesday night, Nov. 1 meeting. A hearing was held to determine disciplinary action after police department
During the meeting, Gosselin’s attorney argued that
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Last December, former officer Eric Chase took part in training to keep his certification after leaving the de-
partment in November for medical reasons. Gosselin said Chase asked him if he could sit in on training with the West Hartford Police Department. From Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, See Police, A11
Church to pack meals for the needy By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
More than 100,000 meals for starving children around the world will be packed this weekend, thanks to a local church’s efforts.
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The latest fall and winter fashions were modeled by Berlin town officials and community members at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville Thursday night, Nov. 3.
his client enrolled the officer in the training because he thought he was going to take another position with the department.
For two days, Bethany Covenant Church members and others from the community will pack meals for the Feed My Starving Children organization. Berlin Development Services Director Hellyn Riggins walked the runway with other town officials and community members at Good Cause Gifts’ 3rd annual Fashion Extravaganza at the Aqua Turf on Thursday, Nov. 3. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
profit organization provides meals for needy children in other countries. It is the fifth time the church is participating. With this year’s effort, the church expects to exceed 1 million meals since the church started participating. The church raised money for the effort at a sock hop and tea party in the spring. One meal costs 22 cents. The packing is done in an Eversource warehouse.
“We are excited,” said Kristen Walsh, a volunteer mobile pack coordinator at the church.
“It’s wonderful to see people coming out and giving back,” said Linda Pipeling, packing committee treasurer. “We couldn’t do it without all the people who volunteer and
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officials found Gosselin provided training for an officer that had left the department without asking the permission of Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald or Deputy Chief John Klett.
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‘America’s Wars Walkway’ is a new addition to the park. Last year on Veterans Day there was a soft-dedication of the fiberglass signs which
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A Norwalk woman faces charges after police said she broke into her ex-boyfriend’s home and stole jewelry worth $217,255. Adriana Lundy-Santos, 39, of 29 Olmstead Pl., Norwalk, was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with first-degree larceny, third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief. She is being held on $250,000 bond and was due to appear in New Britain Superior Court on Monday.
He also reported cushions disturbed on a couch where he keeps cash hidden and a large quantity of jewelry missing from his closet. A neighbor reported to police that they noticed an older-model blue Ford Explorer at the home that day. The man told police his ex-girlfriend, Lundy-Santos, knew the location of the emergency money and the jewelry, and that she drove a blue Ford Explorer, the warrant said.
On Feb. 23, 2015, a man reported to police that he found the front door of his Rivergate Lane home wide open and a broken garage door window, according to Lundy-Santos’ arrest
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Library’s passport program under way By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
Berlin residents with travel plans took advantage of a passport acceptance walk-in event on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Eight certified agents from the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford were on hand to assist residents applying for or renewing a passport. Within the first 30 minutes of the 5.5 hour event, approximately 30 people had completed the process. Barbara Ault and her husband James were ninth in line before the doors opened at 10 a.m.. Barbara remarked about how well organized the process was and how quickly people were assisted.
Mary “Toni” Durkee has her passport photo taken at the walk-in event at the library. | Barbara Helming, Special to The Citizen
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Lots to consider regarding pitch counts
The National American Legion has already acted and in a statement issued Oct. 12, mandated all American Legion teams to follow its pitch count rules. The Legion enacted rules for both its senior and junior programs. The Legion message from the national organization to newly appointed Connecticut Director David Greenleaf of Bristol – and all Legion state directors – said, “The
“Legion Baseball is seeking full compliance with the initiative, which has the full support of Major League Baseball and numerous medical advisors.” The Legion statement goes on to quote Dr. James Andrews, the founder of the American Sports Medical Institute and the organization’s research director, Dr. Glenn Fleisig. “Our research at ASMI and elsewhere has shown that one definite factor for which kids get hurt and which kids do not get hurt [is] overuse,” said Fleisig in the release. “Pitch counts is the ideal method for keeping track of how much someone is pitch-
ing scale of pitches thrown and required rest, but did not establish a maximum number of pitches in one outing. Instead, the proposal says, “If a pitcher throws over 110 pitches in a day, five calendar days of rest must be observed.”
a batter, he may complete pitching to said batter.
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46 to 60 must get two days off. In high school, a pitcher throwing 51 to 75 must get two days off, in Legion the third plateau of 61 to 75 must get three days off. The fourth level in high school says if a kid throws 76 to 110, he must get three days off, while in Legion, the fourth level of 76 to 120 requires four days off. The high school proposal contains a fifth plateau of 110 pitches to an apparently unlimited maximum, which requires five days off. On balance, the Legion rules are tighter. In fact, the Legion goes on to say that under no circumstances may a pitcher throw more than twice in a three-day span, even if said pitcher threw very few pitches in those two appearances. The high school proposal carries no such regulation. The high school rule is very clear on its interpretation of days off. The proposal says if a kid throws 76 pitches on Tuesday, the three days means he cannot pitch
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. He may next pitch on Saturday. While all of that may seem a little complicated, it’s actually pretty straightforward and it makes all kinds of medical sense. The problem is enforcement. In high school, violation of the rules means the game in question is forfeited. But in Legion, it gets a little murky. The Legion rule says that if there is a violation, the pitcher and the coach are ejected, provided the offended team protests. Huh? What is the poor umpire to do when Coach A says that kid has 121 pitches and Coach B says, nope, he has 119? Let’s assume everyone is scrupulously honest. How, exactly, is everyone going to know pitch counts? Easy answer: both teams must keep track. Tough answer: both teams must keep track. Real life: in high schools and on many Legion teams scorebooks are kept by non-starting players or kid managers. Take a look at some of these scorebooks. They are of-
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ten harder to read than my 4-year-old grandson’s writing, even given he’s pretty good for his age. To trust these counts as accurate is, well, a big leap of faith. Clearly, at both the high school and Legion level, there is going to have to be an adult whose duty it is to count pitches and that adult will have to compare counts with the other team, maybe each inning. And if they disagree?
I know, this sounds like I’m not trusting coaches. It’s not that. What I don’t trust is the Fact is, there are high schools method of counting. Who and Legion teams that oper- is doing it? Who’s verifying? ate on a shoestring. Most Le- Kinda important given that gion coaches are volunteers, the penalty is forfeiture. many do not have scorekeepers, some have only one In Legion, it’s even more coach present. Finding andicey. other person to count pitches The Legion specifically re– and maybe having to pay that person – may be beyond quires the opposing team to know how many pitches their means. everyone has thrown; yet is Both organizations esprovided exactly no guidesentially passed on that lines – not even a hint question. – as to how that is to be accomplished. The CIAC proposal said that for each game, the coach will The Legion – incorrectly – list the names of his pitchput the onus on a team not ers on the back of the lineup only to keep track of its own card who are “unavailable pitch count, but that of the to pitch that day” as deteropponent. In short, if the mined by the pitching rule. opposing team doesn’t keep meticulous track of the other On the mechanism for team’s pitcher, then the ofcounting pitches to deterfending team can get away mine that list, it took a pass with violating the rule. Probby saying, “Each school is re- ably not intentionally so, but quired to develop a mechaget away nonetheless. nism for accurately counting pitches for their own team.” That sounds simple, but think again of the myriad Oh. responsibilities a coach has during a game, plus the So that each count is accuMORE WAYS TO
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fact that he may be the only coach there. Have I covered Legion teams with just one adult? Of course. It’s borderline unfair to put that burden of proof solely on the opposing coach. And the punishment – ejection, not forfeiture for using an illegal player – seems light. I sometimes think the national Legion thinks that all teams are as well-organized with competent staffs such as they see in the World Series. Not so. Many are small town teams with one or two adults who do year-round work just trying to field a team so local kids have a place to play in the summer. No question pitch counts make sense. Do I know if the number of pitches and the days of rest make sense? No, but I trust the medical folks who are doing their best to research the causes of the epidemic of injuries that plague the sport. But like so many things in life, the devil is in the details. On this, both the high schools and Legion did a lot of things right. Good for them. But there’s more to be done. Jim Bransfield is a longtime contributor to Record-Journal publications. A retired teacher, Bransfield’s loves include road trips and writing about Connecticut high school sports.
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Don’t look now, but Mother Nature has changed the seasons. Though fall is a wonderful time of year, it signals something less pleasant – flu season.
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Survivors of suicide - Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. The American Foundation Writing Group - Sat., Nov. 12, for Suicide Prevention has 1 p.m. scheduled a free International Survivors of Suicide Sit & Knit - Thursday, Nov. Loss Day event. Survivor Day 10, 1 p.m. allows people affected by Coloring for Adults - Monsuicide loss to gather in their day, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. Regis- communities to find comfort tration is required. and gain understanding. Sit & Knit - Thursday, Nov. Lincoln Center Screening 17, 6 p.m. Sinatra: Voice for a Century Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.
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Klett said the West Hartford Police Department was not made aware that Chase was no longer a Berlin police officer. “I called the training lieutenant at West Hartford PD to find out if he had the sign in sheets and that he knew that Eric Chase was not an employee of the Berlin Police Department at that time that he attended the class,” said Klett. “At that time, he told me he was unaware of that.” Gosselin said he had asked the West Hartford department ahead of time if Chase could sit in on the training and they agreed. Gosselin’s attorney E. Gregory Cerritelli said the West Hartford Police Department was made aware of Chase’s employment status before the training. Peters said Gosselin did not have the authority to enroll Chase in the training without consulting the chief or deputy chief or the police commission.
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“I would never do anything to harm this organization, the town of Berlin,” Gosselin said. “It was never my intention to usurp your authority at all.”
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Berlin Senior Center, library host Halloween events By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Dragons, princesses, and superheroes paraded around town on Monday, Oct. 31. The Kensington Nursery School started the day with a visit to the nearby Senior Center on Colonial Drive. “Everyone gets a little treat,” said Tina Doyle, Senior Center director. She said the nursery school students have been coming to the Senior Center every Halloween for some time. They march from Percival Avenue down to the center in costumes with teachers and parents. This year, more than a dozen kids sang Halloween-themed songs as the seniors cheered. Many seniors commented on the costumes, which included a train conductor, princess, dinosaur, and tiered cake.
Kensington Nursery School students march through the Senior Center as part of their annual Halloween parade. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
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“We do something for Halloween every year,” said Helen Malinka, library director. “Kids like to come in costume here.”
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Tina Swayne and her daughter, Olivia, dressed up in matching costumes inspired by the children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Other kids took advantage of the library’s Halloween programs and dressed up as well.
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RSVP Volunteer Driver program The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors 55+ who experience challenges
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Senior happenings Wii Bowling — Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Fun and easy exercise. For information, call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
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Kensington. She also leaves her siblings, Pat Gorman, of Mansfield, Mass., Arylene Hancock, of Newington; and her favorite and faithful brother, John (Marie) Stover, of Newington; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was a caring and compassionate person and always had a kind word to all that knew her. She is predeceased by her husband, Raymond; daughter, Lynn Peterson; and just recently in June, 2016 her oldest granddaughter, Lauren McCumber, of Leominster, Mass. We will miss and think of you always. We would like to thank Ledgecrest Nursing Facilty for taking great care and comfort to her. A Mass of Christian burial took place on Friday, Nov 4, at St. Paul Church, 467 Alling St., Kensington. Burial will be private in St. James Cemetery in Manchester. Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Kensington, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers please donate your time and prayers to those who truly need them. This would be a great honor in her memory. To share memories of Jean with the family, please visit www.belinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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KENSINGTON — Maryanne “Jean” Peterson, 88, of Kensington, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, with her family by her side. She is now in the comfort of the Lord. Born to the late Henry and Anna (Brown) Stover in Hartford, on March 10, 1928. She attended Hartford Public Schools, and was a physician assistant in the New Britain area for many years prior to her retirement. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Paul Church in Kensington and prayed for those in need with the Jairus Prayer Line. Jean lovingly leaves her three daughters, Karen Sokolowski (Ted Martin,) of Cromwell, Ellen (Gary) Suprynowicz and Tricia (Jeff) Dutkiewicz, of Kensington; and a son, Kurt Peterson, of Norwich; four grandchildren, Eric Dutkiewicz, of Middletown, Alyssa Dutkiewicz, of Beavercreek, Ohio, Jennifer Peterson, of Colorado, and Kayla Suprynowicz, of Kensington; three great-grandchildren, Kylee McCumber, of Leominster, Mass., Paige Walker, of Sturbridge Mass., and Mya Suprynowicz, of
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Ticks: Know the bite, know the plan By Mike Roberts
My first meeting with a deer tick came many years ago when I was in my beginning years as an outdoor columnist. I was using a typewriter (remember them?) and sitting at my desk pondering what to write about. I had my arms crossed and felt a bump on the underside of my arm above the elbow.
A number of years ago, I did get a series of shots that were supposed to protect me from any tick-related diseases, but I have been told that they are no longer used. In fact, the manufacturer of the vaccine withdrew the vaccine from the market in 2001. Last year alone I was bitten five times by ticks while hunting and came away without any complications.
And then about a week ago (prompting this column) I was at the bathroom mirror and saw a red welt with a black dot in the center at the Try as I might, I could not see beginning of my armpit. It what was causing the bump. was a tick! I went to the bathroom mirror to check it out and was Now here is where it gets dumbfounded to see an ugly dumb. I panicked when I saw little deer tick embedded in the tick and reached for the my skin. tweezers and made a mess out of the area while trying to I called Edna and we went remove the tick. Here I have to all of the old remedies been telling all of you about to get it out — cover it with a new product called “RIDVaseline, heat, tweezers. All A-TICK,” a patch that, when we succeeded in doing was put over the tick, kills it and to squeeze the dickens out of takes it off your body when the tick. you peel it off. I have the kit So the next move was to go to in our home, but completely forgot about it when I saw the emergency room at the the tick. Veteran’s Memorial Hospital on Paddock Avenue to I ended up going to MidState see about getting the tick MediQuick to get the critter removed. Fortunately for me, removed from my armpit. It the doctor on duty was an was quick and painless, but authority on Lyme ticks and I was kicking myself in the he used a scalpel to remove butt for not giving the RIDthe critter and then put me A-TICK patch a chance to do on some kind of pill for a its work. couple of weeks. Historically, Lyme Disease in As luck would have it, I had Connecticut began in 1975 no complications from the when a group of children tick bite, and as the years and adults residing in the went on and my time in the Lyme area experienced unwoods increased, I would common arthritic symptoms. be bitten by ticks dozens It wasn’t until 1977 that the of times more. Most of the black-legged tick was linked times, I would be bitten and to those suffering from the the tick would drop off, while disease. For quite a while, there was a couple of times I very little was known about had to pull the tick out of my Lyme disease. Currently, the hide. main focus is on prevention. I would guess that so far, I Land use changes have have been one of the lucky played a huge role in the ones, if you can call being spread of the Lyme tick. At bitten by a Lyme ick “lucky.” one time, most of the land I say this because I have had was used for farming. After no tick-related complicathe farms ceased, the land tions from these bites so far reverted back to forests (I think).
They also tell us that we should check clothing, skin and hair before going inside, and to brush off any ticks that are not attached.
and residential use. These changes produced a habitat favorable to both wildlife and the ticks that they carry. Since the vaccine was canceled, the focus is now on avoiding tick bites, and this can be easier said than done. I use an anti-tick spray on my clothes and follow all of the usual preventive procedures, but those nasty little critters still seem to find me. One should not take Lyme Disease lightly. I have friends who have suffered many different forms of maladies from bites by infectious ticks and, believe when I tell you, some of them can remain with you for a very long time and they aren’t pretty! Resource information that I have says, on average since 1998, the Department of Public Health has reported 3,000 cases annually to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recently, the CDC estimated that there are approximately 10 times more people with Lyme Disease than the yearly reported number. Using the CDC estimate, approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease each year in Connecticut. After I had the tick removed from this ancient body, I was given some information on ticks, their bite and prevention by the staff at MidState MediQuick I should also mention that this is not the first time I went there for different reasons and I recommend then very highly.
About the bite Ticks are insects that attach themselves to the skin and draw blood for food. There are various types of ticks. Common ticks include wood ticks and deer ticks.
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to attach themselves are the scalp, neck, armpits, waist and groin (OUCH!). Most tick bites are harmless, but sometimes ticks can carry germs that cause diseases. These germs can be spread to a person during the tick’s feeding process. The chance of a disease spreading through a tick bite depends on the type of tick, time off the year, how long the tick is attached and the geographic location. I should also point out that you may not even feel the bite when a tick attaches itself to you. There are steps you can take to prevent tick bites that do work, but not always. Some of them would not be used by hunters like wearing white clothing to make the ticks more visible. However, one should wear protective clothing in the form of long sleeves and pants, with the pant legs tucked into your socks.
If at all possible while walking on a trail, stay in the middle of the trail to avoid brushing against bushes. Most ticks live in shrubs and Avoid walking through areas grassy areas. Ticks can climb with long grass. Put insect onto your body when you repellent on all exposed skin make contact with leaves and along boot tops, pant and grass. The most common legs and sleeve cuffs. places on the body for a tick
It is also a very good idea to take a shower as soon as possible after being outdoors in a tick area. Nowadays, ticks can be found just about anywhere, including your own backyard. As for brushing ticks off that you can see, keep in mind that some of the ticks are no larger than the period at the end of this sentence. When it comes to removing a tick, it goes without saying they should be removed as soon as possible. I have already told you about a new product called “RID-A-TICK,” but I was struck dumb by the tick bite I had and resorted to tweezers. By the way, I would like to hear from anyone who used RID-A-TICK regarding success or non-success of the product. DO NOT try to remove a tick by applying a hot match, petroleum jelly or fingernail polish to the tick. These methods do not work and may increase the chances of disease being spread from the tick bite. Those that know say to use latex gloves if available. Use fine-point tweezers, to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. (I tried that and could not make it work). If you can get hold of the tick, try to get as close to the head as possible (the portion buried in the skin). Do not squeeze or crush the tick’s body because this could result in disease-carrying fluids into your body. After the tick is removed, wash the bite area and your hands with soap and water or other disinfectant such as alcohol. Then apply a small amount of antiseptic cream or ointment to the bite area. My personal nurse, my Darlin’ Edna, took care of the See Ticks, A20
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On the trail of the Leatherman By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
Don Johnson was at the Cheshire Public Library recently to give a presentation on the Leatherman, a curious wanderer, who in the 1800s, traveled a regular route through parts of Connecticut and New York. Currently, a sixth grade social studies teacher, Johnson had all but forgotten the moment, when as a young boy, he read an article in Yankee magazine about the Leatherman. Still, the story had stuck in the back of his mind. While driving one day, trying to find a shortcut to his new home in Bethany, Johnson drove past a road called Leatherman Trail and that resurrected his interest. He began to research his subject and credits “The Old Leatherman” author and historian Dan DeLuca with writing the definitive volume
on the subject.
Johnson also found the folklore of Leatherman useful for his classroom curriculum. That, in turn, led to Johnson taking his own PowerPoint presentation out into the public to share what he learned. Each Leatherman presentation, without fail, turns up more information, Johnson said. Audience members add their own oral histories, from their family or town, which lead to the of Leatherman story as one growing body of work. “Stories come out that we’ve never heard before, because so much of it is still part of the oral tradition of this region,” Johnson said. The first publicized sighting of Leatherman was in 1858 in Harwinton. His identity is to this day still unknown, said
Center, Don Johnson talked about the importance of oral history as a tool in uncovering details of local legend, the Leatherman.
Johnson. He is known as man without a name, who rarely spoke a word, stayed to himself mostly, and dressed from tip-to-toe in a patchwork of leather, sleeping in caves, or rock outcroppings. Sometime beginning in1883, the travels of the Leatherman became regular. Johnson said, “It took him 34 to 39 days to complete his circuit wearing a 66 pound leather suit every day.” He would walk a clockwise circuit of 365 miles so routinely, town folk could make note in their calendars of his anticipated return date. Newspapers of the day would note if he were late. An audience member, curious about the route the Leatherman took, asked, “If he was in Southington and traveled by rail tracks and water, wouldn’t he have come down behind the reformatory through Cheshire?” Johnson agreed that probably was the case. Another person commented that there once had been a hermit who lived at the top of the old ski hill at Mixville Recreation Area. “It’s very likely that it could have been [Leatherman],” Johnson said. Among the small towns on the Leatherman’s circuit were Berlin, Meriden, North Haven, Hamden and Wood-
bridge. He had a sleeping cave at the former Dickerman house property at Quinnipiac University. Well-to-do families in many towns, including those in North Haven and Woodbridge would set food out for him. Quite unlike the reception that a vagabond or hobo would likely receive today, Johnson said in those days, Victorian times, “It became a matter of distinction if the Leatherman did make a stop at your house.” By 1888, people noticed the Leatherman was not well. He had a hole in his cheek and the cause was likely to have been the result of his pipe tobacco habit. It was March 24, 1889 when he was found dead in his cave in Mt. Pleasant, New York. He was buried in a pauper’s grave in nearby Ossining, New York. Johnson was, by the way, the originator of the online site, “Leave the Leatherman Alone,” a movement in 2011 to keep the gravesite undisturbed. The grave was exhumed however, and no remains were found, only a few coffin nails. Theories abound about the Leatherman’s identity, many from oral traditions. At the time, a Waterbury newspaper gave him the name, Jules Bourglay. Johnson said the literacy rate was extremely low back then, so even when a retraction was printed, the
story had already taken hold by way of oral tradition and it was almost impossible to change minds. Other stories about the Leatherman try to figure out who he was and why he did what he did. Commenting from DeLuca’s book, Johnson gave interesting examples of what people of the time believed. Some people believed the Leatherman came from Quebec, spoke with an accent or spoke French, and may have been associated with an order from that area, named for a monk from the 1700s. Other theorized that the Leatherman was working out a kind of penitence for wrongs committed. Johnson then brought newer theories to light regarding the vagabond’s behavior, which include posits that the man was on the autism spectrum or had selected mutism. “Maybe there were actually physiological or neurological reasons that would explain his behavior,” Johnson said. From the audience, Briana Schein asked if the Leatherman hunted or fished. There was evidence he did so, along with keeping gardens, but that was in his early years, according to Johnson. “He got so good at getting meals, gourmet meals, that he really didn’t need to,” he added, eliciting laughter from the room.
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In Brief Coat drive Nov. 19
Thursday, Nov. 10 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
The Berlin Republican Town Committee is teaming up with other town committees throughout the state to host a coat drive. The drive will benefit local charities, including the Newington Veterans Administration hospital, Helping Hands, Gifts of Love, and more. The coat drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off is at Matson Rugs, 892 Farmington Ave., Berlin. To drop off coats earlier, contact 860-538-3103.
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Local Boy Scouts seek new members Willard Elementary School boys, kindergarten through fifth grade, are welcome to join Boy Scouts of America. Scouts participate in games, activities, camping, hiking, arts and crafts, leadership opportunities, service projects and more. For more information, contact Mike Urrunaga at 860-828-9532 or email espnmike@comcast.net.
Volunteer drivers to aid seniors sought Magazines being Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit trans- sought for patients portation service for citizens age 55 and older, is in need of volunteer drivers to met the needs of the community and aid seniors. The service provides transportation to out-of-town medical appointment and services residents of Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Southington and Wallingford. Drivers are volunteers. Mileage is reimbursed.
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Religion Briefs Yankee Peddler Craft Fair
soft, meditative music and prayer.
for the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its 89th annual Yankee Peddler Craft Fair for Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Tina at 860-261-4321.
Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586.
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Bethany Covenant Church’s 25th and final Swedish smorgasbord and bake sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Traditional Swedish foods will be featured along with some American favorites. For tickets, call 860-828-3637. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Nov. 9.
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Kensington Congregational Church Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services.
Good eats for a good cause Fred’s Deli, 138 Main St., has scheduled its annual fundraiser in appreciation of the Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington fire departments.
Playgroup - Free playground is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome.
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Mass of remembrance Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037. A Mass in memory of the deceased members of the Bethany Covenant Ladies Guild will be held at Saint Paul Church Thursday, Sunday Worship - Modern Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. All guild Worship - 8:30 a.m., Classic members are encouraged to Worship - 11 a.m., Life Toattend. gether Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St., Berlin. After Mass, a short meeting will be held in the Church
Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. 485 Alling St. 860-828-0331.
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Bible Study is planned for Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Call 860-828-4511 or visit Worship - Berlin Congrewww.kensingtoncong.org. gational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., Kensington United with communion on the Methodist Church first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. 869-828-6586. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Choir, bell ringers - The BerKensington United Methodlin Congregational Church ist Church has scheduled a invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ring- service for a special time of healing, music, and prayer ers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to
Masses are scheduled for Saturdays, 4 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 The Prince of Peace Lutheran p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East Church, 1103 Chamberlain Berlin. 860-828-0154. Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. St. Paul Church
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
126 Middletown Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3515 giuliospizza.com Your hosts, the Gagliardi Family, welcome you. Proudly serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers & dinners. Enjoy a drink at Top Shelf Lounge, adjacent to Giulio’s!
337 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-741-9405 henryswallingford.com Henry’s is a family owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Featuring Home style cooking and our selection of homemade pies. Our Catering Menu is available for any occasion. 54931-01
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Himalaya Restaurant 1211 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037 860-505-0812 thehimalayacuisine.com Offering All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet, Dinner by Menu. Please check website for times. Every dish is prepared individually for the best dining experience and to ensure it’s unique taste.
Jake’s
179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Casual pub style dining. Happy Hour daily 4-6. New menu & lounge. Craft beers on tap. Signature martinis. Entertainment Thurs-Sat.
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73 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7801 minervinispizza.net Ken & Diane have been using family pizza recipes since 1939. Family owned/ operated serving authentic apps, soups, salads, sub & More!
170 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3355 www.sogasushi.com New owner! Authentic Japanese and Asian cuisine. New style, great service, more surprises! Check out our menu and like us on Facebook to see our specials!
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com Causal neighborhood dining with beautiful mountain views. Craft beers/ cocktails specials, weekly live music and tap takeovers. There’s always something special going on inside the Tavern!
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>> Ticks They also tell us that, after a tick bite, one should know what to look for as far as signs and symptoms related to a disease spread by the bite. Are you ready for this? Look for: unexplained fever; a circular (bullseye) rash days or even weeks after tick
peated vomiting. I give you this information because ticks and the diseases they carry are now a part of our outdoor world and are not going to go away anytime soon. And, as my
Momma used to say, “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.”
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The Berlin High School Band Parents Association ofSee ya’ and God Bless Amer- fers Redcoat Totes for sale. ica and watch over our Tote are made from retired troops wherever they may be. marching band jackets and sashes. For more information, email bhsbandparents@yahoo.com.
ELECTION COVERAGE
Reunion Berlin High School Class of 1986 has scheduled its 30 year class reunion for Saturday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, reunionbhs86@ gmail.com.
Grad party Signs — The Berlin High School Class of 2017 All Night Graduation Committee offers blue reflective signs for purchase. The reflective sign helps emergency responders locate an address. For more information, contact Lilly Philippon at 860-829-1186, wl4phil@gmail.com.
The Citizen was in town Tuesday covering all the excitement of Election Day. Read about it online at myrecordjournal.com.
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Strikette League Bowling from Nov. 1: Irene Willametz, 180; Barb Patterson, 168; Alice Ming, 151.
The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable. Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com or 860-329-7738.
Senior Bowling from Nov. 4: Ferd Brochu, 172; Irene Willametz, 165; Dennis Derose, 157; Gene Lemery, 151.
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RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS Catherine McGee Middle School’s year-long theme of positive character traits continued during the month of October with a focus on responsibility. Through Advisory course instruction and daily routines and activities, students were recognized for exemplifying this trait in their words and actions. Teachers nominated students during a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 28. ‘Responsible’ students: Samantha Ferrero, David Manafort, Daria Szarwacki, Jacob Dybinski, Trista May, Michael Motta, Julia Bennett, Michael Deegan, Madison Starace, Kylie Gentile, Michael Vignone, Kevin Daley, Laura Munch, TiaMay Summers, Nick Spinali, Jasmine Metcalf, and Sydney Sharpe. Not pictured: Nathan Capodice, Bailey Baclaski and Rajan Patel.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.
Football - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m.
Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle,
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FOBAC meeting - Friends of Berlin Animal Control will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, Nov 12, 9:30 a.m., at the Berlin Community Center on Kensington Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call 860-828-5287.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For information, call Amy at 860-829-4900 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Thanksgiving Wine Glasses class for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
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Friday, Nov. 18 Karaoke - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled karaoke for Friday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Post Scholarship fund. No cover charge. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 860-8289012 after 5 p.m. Football - BHS vs. New Britain at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m.
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Singles Movie Night - Social Connections has scheduled a singles movie night for Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Starplex Cinema, 19 Frontage Road. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby, see the movie of your choice. Meet nearby for refreshments after the show. Buy your own ticket. For more information, call Gail at 860-582-8229.
Christmas Boutique - The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled its Christmas Boutique for Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Handmade wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, baked items, a white elephant sale and raffle are featured.
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Questions to consider before downsizing By Jeff Jolly
As retirement approaches, your lifestyle and priorities begin to change. Chances are the days when you wanted more space – the sizeable dream home with the backyard big enough to entertain a growing family – are long gone. Instead, many retirees are looking for convenience, simplicity and accommodations more suited to their needs as “empty nesters.” As you approach this new life stage, take time to assess how your current living arrangements suit your changing lifestyle.
a reality check for many people. All of the things you’ve been accumulating and storing for years probably won’t fit in a smaller home if you decide to downsize. That means you need to spend time going through your personal belongings to determine what’s of real value and what can go. This can take time, so it’s a good idea to get started well before it is time to move. 4. Are there cost savings?
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In many situations, a larger house can be sold for a price that is higher than the cost of a smaller home. This could result in a smaller (or no) mortgage and potentially some extra money in the Here are five questions bank. But it is not always so to consider as you decide simple. There are costs aswhether downsizing is right sociated with buying, selling for you: and moving into a new place 1. Does your home still have that could impact your rethe right feel? tirement savings if you’re not careful. Evaluate how downA big house that was perfect sizing would affect your budfor a family may seem overly get and review your situation spacious with just one or two with a financial professional inhabitants. It may be time to before taking action. consider a change if you find that there are under-used 5. Where are you spending rooms in your home or if your time? you’re ready for a new enIf your retirement dreams vironment. However, if you include traveling, visiting are enjoying the freedom more space brings, then your family or owning a vacation property, you may be away current house may be just from home more often in the right fit. That might also retirement than you were in be the case if your home is a gathering place for extended your working years. Having a smaller home that is easier to family and friends. maintain could make sense 2. Is the upkeep in these situations. Alternasustainable? tively, you may be looking forward to staying put and fiIn general, a larger house renally having time to enjoy the quires more work and regular home you worked so hard to investment. As you move into maintain over the years. retirement, you may want to reduce the stress of cleaning Downsizing doesn’t need and home projects. If working to be rushed. Consider your around the house and yard is priorities and if you decide something you enjoy, it may to downsize, give yourself make sense to stay put. But, plenty of time to do it right. a smaller home will likely be Jeff Jolly is a financial advisor less of a burden, especially if and senior vice president of it’s move-in ready. Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli 3. Are you ready to Wealth Management, with de-clutter? Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in North Haven. Moving to a smaller space is
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