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Local maple BOE is asked to reduce budget syrup a sign of spring By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Board of Education is facing the possibility of reductions to its $43.9 million proposed budget, a 4.7 percent increase.
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“A lot is uncertain,” said Superintendent David Erwin Friday. “It’s tough.”
As the weather gets warmer, the Hungerford Park Nature Center on Farmington Avenue is preparing local maple syrup straight from its trees.
The board met with the Town Council Budget Committee Thursday night, March 2, as part of ongoing budget meetings throughout all town departments.
“We’ve been tapping our trees for a decade,” said Donna Veach, the marketing & special events planner for the park and museum. Sap is being collected from five trees this year at the New Britain Youth Museum’s park location in Kensington. Visitors this weekend will not only get to taste fresh maple syrup from the site at an annual pancake breakfast, they also will have a chance to see how it is made. “A lot of people don’t realize how much labor goes into making maple syrup,” said Holly Gagnon, an environmental educator for the center. Gagnon typically gives 20-minute tours of the trails every 30 minutes throughout the breakfast event. During the walk, Gagnon shows people the sap spilling out of the trees and how it is collected. Visitors will then get to see where it is made. Veach pointed out that it takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. “I call it ‘liquid gold,’” she said. The syrup season usually ends toward the end of March, once the nights start getting warmer. Gagnon said people on the tour are often surprised that syrup could be made at home with trees in their backyard. An introduction book to sap collecting and syrup production is sold in the park’s gift shop. In the past, the breakfast event has attracted several hundred people from See Maple, A12
The Berlin BOE has proposed a $43.9 million budget. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Berlin to offer more Open Choice seats to Hartford students By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
More than 20 additional Hartford students could be attending Berlin schools next school year after the Board of Education decided to increase participation in the regional Open Choice program. Berlin will offer another 23 Open Choice seats, a jump from the six the town offered for the 2016-2017 school year. “We want to get them at an earlier age,” School Superintendent David Erwin said after the Monday, Feb. 27 school board meeting. School officials project the total number of Hartford students attending Berlin schools could in-
crease to 104, though some seats offered may go unfilled. The Open Choice Program, formerly Project Concern, began in 1966 as a way to integrate schools. The Capitol Region Education Council program now has 27 participating suburban districts, including Berlin, Southington and Plainville. As of last month, Berlin had 94 Open Choice students enrolled in the district. Eighty-nine Open Choice students returned for the 2016-2017 school year. Berlin has received multiple Open Choice requests for next year with six students wanting to attend kindergarten, five asking to attend McGee Middle School, and a See Choice, A13
The town is currently looking at a loss of nearly $5 million in state aid under Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed two-year budget. Malloy’s proposal would reduce state aid to Berlin from $8.5 million to $5.7 million in the first year. The town budget committee, consisting of all seven councilors, recommended that the BOE look at reductions from 2.5 percent to 3 percent of its proposed increase. “We told them to go back and prioritize,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said Friday. “That’s not final, it’s just to give them some sort of figure.” Erwin said a 3 percent reduction would be a “very substantial cut.” The percentage would be a more than $1 million reduction in the board’s proposed budget. An information session was held by the BOE last month to inform the public of the contents of the budget. Later, at a regular meeting, the board added more than $200,000 in new items, including technology and security. Kaczynski said the council was asking all departments to consider 1 to 3 percent reductions in proposed operating budgets. Some departments were asked to come up with a “worst case scenario.” See Budget, A12
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Local community well represented at Daytona Stadium many years ago. By Pete Paguaga Record-Journal staff
When Kurt Busch took first place in the country’s most prestigious stock car race Sunday, Feb. 26 he wasn’t the only one on his team to achieve his dream. Southington native Jeff “Jet” Zarrella, tire specialist on Bush’s NASCAR team, also won the Daytona 500 that day. For Zarrella, the victory was the culmination of a career that started at Plainville
“Here I am in victory lane and you flash back to all the teams that I have worked with,” said Zarrella, who has been on Busch’s team for three years. “I feel like somehow I represented Southington in victory lane.” After the win, he received text messages from hometown friends, including some he hasn’t spoken to in years. Even at NASCAR’s biggest race, Zarrella said he didn’t feel any pressure.
“When you feel pressure, actual pressure, you’re going to make mistakes,” he said. “My job is about being consistent. If you don’t hear anything about tires, or problems with tires, I’ve done my job.”
“When I sat in the stand at Plainville Stadium my dream was to work on race cars that raced there,” he said. “Then I worked on them, then I won a race there and it was the biggest thing ever.”
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“I hugged Greg, it was an emotional hug and then it dawned on me for as long as Greg was a crew chief he never a won a 500 either,” Zarrella said. “Two Plainville Stadium guys sitting on pit road after winning the Daytona 500.”
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Calendar 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 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call 860-8291148 or email jones327@ comcast.net. Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.
Friday, March 10 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Seven Year Itch” for Friday, March 10, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Breakfast - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled its annual
Maple Sugaring and Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast includes demonstrations, crafts and raffle. A fee is charged. No reservations required. Snow date is Saturday, March 25. For more information, call 860-8279064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Seven Year Itch” for Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com. Pasta supper - Boy Scout Troop 44 has scheduled its “All You Can Eat Pasta Supper” for Saturday, March 11, 5 to 8 p.m., at St. Paul Church, 481 Alling St. A fee is charged. Includes raffle and bake sale. Call 860-8818143. Tickets also available at the door.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout 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 860-828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the St. Paul Church parish hall, 467 Alling 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
Thursday, March 16 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Thursday, March 16, 1 to 6 p.m., at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Garden Club - The Kensington Garden is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 16, 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center for a business meeting followed by a virtual tour of international gardens enjoyed by members.
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Library Briefs Berlin Free Library The Berlin Free Library has scheduled its “Fill-a-Bag” book sale for Wednesday, March 29, 9 to 11 a.m. Library Tea - The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its sixth annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m. A fee is charged. For more in-
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Currently taking pre-applications for the waiting list at our Affordable Elderly complex called Percival Heights. We will be accepting preapplications from Mar. 15, 2017 to June 12, 2017. To qualify you must be (62 years old and/or disabled, with a minimum gross annual income of $15,600 and a maximum gross annual income of $46,000 (1 person) or a minimum gross annual income of $17,599 and a maximum gross annual income of $52,600 (2 people). Interested parties may pick up a pre-application at 250 Kensington Rd. or may have one mailed. Completed pre-application must be post marked NO LATER THAN June 12, 2017. For more information call (860) 828-4500.
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Masonicare Partners are looking for volunteers to offer companionship and comfort to hospice patients. Simple moments are important, whether it is reading a book, holding hands or listening. Training is scheduled for spring; applications are being accepted. For more information, contact volunteer coordinators Corinne or Lydia at 860-528-5195.
senior or veteran is in need of a ride, contact Delores Wisdom, program coordinator, at 860-760-3077 or email wisdomd@crtct.org.
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CHURCHES UNITE FOR LENT
A Day of Prayer
294 Arch St., New Britain and April 5 at First Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain. For more information, call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
The New Britain Council of Catholic Women has scheduled “A Day of Prayer on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord” for Saturday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. A fee is charged. The event includes a conference, Mass, Rosary, Holy Hour of Adoration and a question and answer session led by Father Nadolny. Breakfast and lunch included. Bus transportation from Pope John II School in New Britain. For more information and reservations, call 860-223-4090 or email nbcouncilcatholicwomen@ gmail.com.
Bethany Covenant Church Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a performance of The Ryan Johnson Group for Sunday, March 12, 4 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 860-828-3637 or www.bethanycovenant.org.
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The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
Bethany Covenant Sunday Worship - Modern Worship - 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship - 11 a.m., Life Together Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Parishioners of Berlin Congregational and Kensington Congregational churches marked the start of Lent with a joint Ash Wednesday service March 1 at Berlin Congregational. It featured combined performances by both church choirs and readings by confirmation class members. From left: The Rev. Pamela Vollinger, designated pastor at Berlin Congregational; the Rev. Charles Davis, and the Rev. Olivia Hayes Robinson, pastor at Kensington Congregational Church.
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 soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586.
Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 869-828-6586. featuring play session, crafts, Choir, bell ringers - The Ber- snack and more. lin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in Kensington joining the choir or bell ringCongregational ers to call 860-828-6586.
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Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Baked potato brunch Youth participating in the summer work camp trip have scheduled a “baked potato brunch” for Sunday, March 12, 11 a.m., following worship. A fee is charged. Lenten potluck series Tuesday, March 14, potluck at 6 p.m. followed by Music and Prayer service at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 21, potluck at 6 p.m., followed by “Meaningful Magic” program at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 28, potluck at 6 p.m., Play Reading: “No Name in the Street” program at 7 p.m. with sister church Spottswood AME Zion. All are welcome.
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Meaningful Magic - Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled “Meaningful Magic” with magician David Reed-Brown for Tuesday, March 21, 7 p.m., at the church, 312 Percival Ave. The performance is suitable for all ages, and is open to the public. A fee will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church at 860-828-4511.
Bible Study is planned for Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Playgroup - Free playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Call 860-828-4511 or visit www.kensingtoncong.org.
Prince of Peace Lenten season schedule The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has scheduled “Soup and Something” with other churches every Wednesday during Lent. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.; worship at 7 p.m. March 15 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin; March 22 at Prince of Peace; March 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church,
United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules services for Sundays, 10 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church Masses are scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-0154.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. The church has scheduled a prayer service for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Obituaries Hazel (Anders) Brown
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Rodger Keith Nelson, MD ness. She married Brainerd in 1949, and then moved to Kensington where she lived and raised her family. Andy was the executive director of the Homemakers Service of New Britain for many years. After her retirement she was an avid golfer at the Shuttle Meadow Country Club into her 90’s. In her later years Andy trained as an H & R tax checker and worked doing taxes just to learn something new and keep her mind sharp. Andy was an active volunteer in her community her entire life. She was active in the American Cancer Society, the Community Trust, the Junior League of New Britain, and the New Britain Garden Club. Her special love is for the Kensington United Methodist Church. She has attended Church regularly there for the past 75 years. She has given many gifts of time and talent to her Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a friend to all. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at the Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., corner of Church Street, Kensington. Burial will follow in South Burying Ground, Kensington. Calling hours are Tuesday, March 14, 5 to 8 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kensington United Methodist Church. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com.
BERLIN — Rodger Keith Nelson, MD, 83, of Berlin, husband of his beloved wife Rose Marie Nelson for 56 years, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain with his family by his side. Born in Little Falls, Minn. to Albert T. Nelson and Myrtle I. Nelson, he received his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1959, and completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 1968. He proudly served his nation in the U.S. Navy as a flight surgeon on the USS Coral Sea CVN-43. He met his future wife Rose (an RN) while making rounds at the St. Albans Military Hospital. Rodger was a pediatrician at the Grove Hill Medical Center for 30 years, and he wanted to acknowledge and thank all of his colleagues, staff, and patients
served on the Berlin Board of Education for many years, and his passion and commitment to high quality education for all students was realized by his service to the Town of Berlin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Theodore Nelson (children, Emelia and Jacob, fiancé, Monica, and daughter, Tia May); daughter, Stephanie Hale (spouse, Karl, children, Olivia and Evan), daughter, Lynae Brescia (spouse, Vincent, children, Tommy and Jessica); his sister, Myrtle Nelson, of Minnesota; and extended family and friends who he dearly loved, and greatly enjoyed spending time with. A memorial service was held Friday, March 3, at Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, in Berlin. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans support organization of your choice. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.
The Berlin, East Berlin, Kens- physically capable. Contact ington and South Kensington Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotFire Departments are looking mail.com or 860-329-7738. for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be
Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit transportation service for citizens age 55 and older, is in need of volunteer drivers. The service provides transportation to out-of-town medical appointments and services residents of Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Southington and Wallingford. Mileage is reimbursed. For more, call 860-224-7117 or seniortransportationservices@yahoo.com.
Prayer group Activate the Cure, an interdenominational Christian ministry, welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, friends, family and caregivers to attend a weekly one-hour prayer gathering at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, 183 North Mountain Road, Plainville. Visit www.activatethecure.com or contact Joellen Putnam at 203-213-6495 or activatethecure@yahoo.com.
Wanted: Boy Scouts Willard Elementary School boys, kindergarten to fifth grade, are welcome to join Boy Scouts of America. Scouts participate in activities, camping, hiking, arts and crafts, leadership opportunities and service projects. Call Mike Urrunaga at 860-828-9532 or email espnmike@comcast.net.
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KENSINGTON — Hazel “Andy” Anders Brown, 95, of Kensington, died peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the Jerome Home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Otis Cleveland Anders Sr., a nd Ha ze l Ruth Mansfield Anders. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Brainerd Avery Brown. Andy is survived by her two daughters, Ruthann Brown and her partner, Randy Rackliff, of Jackson, N.H., and her daughter, Marenda Brown Stitzer and her husband, Todd Stitzer, of Nokomis, Fla. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Katherine Dow and her husband, Steven Dow; and by her grandson, Parker Brown Stitzer and his wife, Kathryn Hunter Williamson Stitzer. She is survived by her two loving great-grandsons, Henry Anders Dow and Thomas Avery Dow. Andy was also predeceased by her brother, Otis Cleveland Anders, Jr., his wife, Ginger and their son, Otis Cleveland Anders III. She is also survived by her nephew, John Anders; her three nieces, Hazel Nace, Jean Cantalina and Bonnie Lloyd and all their extended families. She also leaves Brainerd’s nephew, Stanton Prentice Brown, Jr.; and nieces, Holly Brown, Nancy Brown, and Marcia Brown and their families. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Stanton Prentice Brown, Sr., his wife, Dorothy; and daughter, Susan Avery Brown. Andy was born at home in Queen Anne, Queen Anne County, Md. on Jan. 15, 1922. She grew up and attended school in West Chester, Pa., and worked in Philadelphia as a young women. She moved to New Britain to be with her parents and took the train to Hartford to work in busi-
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Malloy in address: ‘We shall prevail!’ By Glenn Richter Record-Journal staff
“We are in this together,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said, in January, in his State of the State address. The “this” that we’re in is a looming state budget deficit that keeps changing, but now looks to be around $3.6 billion over the next two years. One thing the governor plans to do about it is to cut state aid to towns — based in part on their “ability to pay,” which has Wallingford on alert. The town’s $29.2 million in financial reserves
certainly factored into Malloy’s proposed $10.2 million cut in aid to the town for the upcoming fiscal year. In fact, more than 130 municipalities would lose aid under his plan — including Cheshire ($4.7 million); Southington (just over $2 million); Berlin and North Haven ($4.9 million each); and Plainville ($1.6 million). Only a handful of the largest cities would gain, the top beneficiaries being Waterbury ($40.8 million); Hartford, which is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy ($38.1 million); and New Britain ($24.2 million). Meriden would gain a bit ($1.4 million). “It’s outrageous,” Mayor
William W. Dickinson Jr., a Republican, said of Wallingford’s proposed cut, which would amount to almost 40 percent. “This is way beyond what I anticipated. It seems extremely unfair given the suddenness and size of it. This is a financial tsunami.” “This isn’t a one-time cut,” Democratic Town Councilor Jason Zandri said. “This is an always and forever cut until something else changes.” State Rep. Craig Fishbein, a Republican who is also a Wallingford town councilor, said he doesn’t know of any legislator who would support the proposed budget, but it is a starting point. “It appears that
in his latest budget, the governor, after recognizing the state has been bankrupt for years, is saying to the legislature, ‘You go figure it out,’” Fishbein said. Another consideration that adds to the problem is that Connecticut is one of just a few states that are losing population, and some of that population consists of prosperous residents moving their taxable income to other states. What Malloy, or any other governor, can do about that is unclear. Also troubling for Wallingford is the fact that its grand list of taxable property barely budged this year, and once all pending tax-appeal lawsuits have
been resolved, could even shrink by up to 2 percent. It has been suggested that Wallingford and other towns will need to “get creative and think outside the box” to offset the lost revenue. But here’s a better cliche, as Connecticut continues to slog through an era of deficits with no end in sight: “You can’t get blood from a stone.” “We are in this together,” the governor said. OK, got it. But he also said, “And together we shall prevail.” Really? Reach Glenn Richter at grichter@record-journal.com.
Are Medicaid, tax concerns warranted? Each time a new President takes office, U.S. economists try to predict policy and tax changes. The Trump administration in particular has created concern, leaving many people uncertain of how to best protect their hard-earned assets. Instead of worrying about the unknown, a Connecticut estate planning firm suggests people update their estate plans to reflect what is happening right now. “From an estate planning point of view, base it on a foundation of known facts, not speculation,” suggests Attorney Paul Czepiga, Principal of CzepigaDalyPope. “The new year is the perfect time to update your estate plan to ensure it aligns with current laws.” The known facts are: Connecticut’s estate taxes are not changing so, for those with estates over $2 million, there is still a need to plan. Regardless of what might happen to the federal estate tax, income tax issues such as deferring income taxes on large IRA accumulations
and planning how to utilize a step-up in basis (for securities or real estate) at death remain. Connecticut has a stronger Power of Attorney, law effective Oct. 1, 2016. A revised POA needs to be signed in order to take advantage of all the powers and protections of the new law. If you don’t have a POA, now is the time to get one. Even a plan that is only a few years old can be seriously outdated. Changes in your personal circumstances, your health, or your finances could impact the intentions you originally intended in your estate planning documents. They could make your plan obsolete, or worse, create greater burdens for your family. There may also be changes in the laws that affect your Wills, asset protection planning for Medicaid and nursing homes, and estate and retirement taxation. Attorney Czepiga is also a Certified Public Accountant who recently attended a seminar at the New En-
gland Tax Institute featuring speakers from Washington D.C.’s largest law firms and other nationally known professionals. “These respected experts have their fingers on the nation’s economic and tax pulse and even they don’t agree on what might happen,” said Czepiga. Czepiga notes one theme echoed by many of the speakers is that although President Trump has political capital, he will not be able to fulfill all of his campaign promises at once. It is not likely that estate tax reform will be a priority. Medicaid, on the other hand, may be headed for a complete overhaul that would affect every person’s retirement planning. Currently, Medicaid is an entitlement program, meaning anyone who meets the criteria has the right to be covered. If it becomes a block grant, as proposed, states would receive a fixed amount. The states would likely wind up with less funding and they would have to choose how many residents to cover and
what benefits to provide. “Many estate plans are based on the assumption that Medicaid will cover healthcare and long term care costs at some point,” said Attorney Brendan Daly, Principal of CzepigaDalyPope and a Certified Elder Law Attorney. “If that is no longer a certainty, it may be much more difficult to qualify for Medicaid and to protect your home and money if you enter a nursing home. We suggest that you start your planning process much earlier.” For nearly everyone, longterm care costs are prohibitively expensive. Daly suggests consulting an attorney for the following issues to reduce the risk of running out of money in your golden years: - Purchasing long term care insurance. - Making gifts. People often gift too much too early and tap into the wrong accounts — like IRAs — to do so.
dies and maximize asset protection for the survivor. - Be wary of reverse mortgages. Preserve home equity, which can be invaluable in long term care planning. - Be wary of deferred annuities. They often have hefty surrender fees covering a 10year period. This is problematic if someone needs long term care. “An estate plan can help you take reasonable and concrete steps to plan for a comfortable retirement regardless of changes to taxes and laws,” said Czepiga. “Since none of us has a crystal ball, all we can do is stay informed and revise plans as needed.” Since 1998 CzepigaDalyPope and their experienced team of attorneys have specialized in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Disability Planning and Probate Litigation. Offices are conveniently located across Connecticut in Hartford, Berlin, Simsbury, South Windsor and New Milford. For more information call 860-236-7673 or visit: www. ctseniorlaw.com.
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School News Graduates Western Governors University, Utah - Donna Brester of Kensington.
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Dean’s list Clark University, Massachusetts - Casey K. Bush of Berlin. Johnson & Wales University - Megan Carroll of Berlin. Rochester Institute of Technology, New York Cassidy Goodwin of Kensington; Tobias Hull, Shannon Mahoney, Maria Pisani of Berlin. Salve Regina University, Rhode Island - Rachael Aresco of Berlin.
Scholarships The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association is accepting applications for its 2017 nursing scholarships, available to qualified students pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing, and for registered
New Britain students in the Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters “Beyond School Walls” program joined Comcast employees to celebrate Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss-themed luncheon at Comcast’s regional office in Berlin. On March 2, the 60th birthday of Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, the students received Dr. Seuss books, made the Lorax character out of oranges, and ate a Dr. Seussthemed lunch, which included hot dogs (Run Dog, Run!), pasta salad (“Poodles Eating Noodles”), and YooHoo’s (Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?)
nurses enrolled in BSN programs. For more information or an application packet, email Judy Sartucci, at nursescholarships@cox.net. Deadline is Friday, March 17.
Connex Credit Union is accepting applications for the Nicholas G. Hackett Memorial Scholarship, the John R. Edwards Community Involvement Scholarship and
In Brief Homecare agency honored Euro-American Homecare, LLC, a Berlin-based homecare agency, has been recognized as one of the best home care providers in the nation and earned 2017 best of Home Care – Provider of Choice and 2017 Best Home Care – Employer of Choice awards by Homecare Pulse. Homecare Pulse is a research and quality assurance firm specializing in private duty home care. Euro-American Connections & Homecare, LLC, is owned and founded by Maggie Drag
of Berlin. Euro-American Connection & Homecare can be reached at www.homecare4u.com.
Comcast named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ Comcast, based in Berlin, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut by the Hartford Business Journal and best Companies Group. This is the ninth time Comcast has been included on the list. The Best Places to Work survey and awards program
was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Connecticut who have created work environments that promote productivity and enthusiasm. To be considered for participation, companies must fulfill the following requirements: Be a for-profit, not-forprofit business or government entity; be a publicly or privately held business; have a facility in Connecticut; have a least 15 employees working in Connecticut; be in business a minimum of one year.
the Arthur B. Haesche Memorial Scholarship. For more information and criteria, contact Anita Annunziato at aannunziato@connexcu.org. Deadline is Friday, March 24. The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation is accepting applications for high school seniors, college students and nontraditional adult students enrolled in college for the 2017-18 academic year. For more information, criteria and applications, call 860-827-2556 or visit www.
asfdn.org. Deadline is Friday, March 31. Community Foundation of Greater New Britain - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers 74 scholarships. Students in Berlin, Plainville, New Britain and Southington are eligible. For applications, criteria and deadlines, students enrolled in a public high school should visit the school guidance department. Students enrolled in private, parochial, charter or magnet high schools should visit www.cfgnb.org.
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Business-friendly? To the editor: What is going on with Farmington Avenue business planning and zoning department in Kensington? I have
lived in Berlin since 2000, the town has rejected the Perkins Family restaurant, Starbucks and now Chick-fil-A.
taxes? Does Berlin prefer the businesses go to Newington? These are questions the public should ask our politicians.
Does Berlin want businesses on Farmington Avenue? Does Berlin want lower
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Government Meetings Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, March 13 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m.
Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Town Council Budget Meeting, BOE room, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 Police Commission, BPD, 6:30 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Town Council Budget Meeting, BOE room, 6 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 20 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, March 27 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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throughout the area. Samplings of the syrup will be served during the day in ice chips, similar to snow cones. “There’s nothing like it,” Veach said of the local syrup. Guests will get to taste the difference compared to store brand syrup, which Veach said is often not authentic. Sap will also be an option for people to taste. For those that prefer syrup on their pancakes, the park will have natural syrup from last year’s harvest.
Spring-themed crafts will be offered as well as access to the park’s animal and nature exhibits. “People are looking to get out after being cooped up all winter,” Veach said. “This truly indicates that spring is right around the corner.” The breakfast and maple sugaring event will be held Saturday, March 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington. More information can be found at www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org/home. aspx.
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold its annual pancake breakfast and maple sugaring event, Saturday, March 11. | Donna Veach, contributed
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The mayor said the budget process is especially difficult this year because of uncertainty from the state. “There is certainly a lot of work ahead of us,” Kaczynski said.
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dozen requests for the high school. Some of the requests are siblings of current students. The school board discussed the future of the program Feb. 27 and expressed concern about a continuing lack of resources. “Our budget is challenged in many ways,” said Kari Sassu, board secretary. “What can we reasonably forecast?” Funding for academic and social programs, in addition to the Open Choice Enrollment Grant, has been available to Berlin until recently. The grant, which supports after school programs, was cut by more than 50 percent in the current budget. Erwin said there’s concern about the increasing needs of students versus decreasing resources.
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Police Blotter 23 new projected students, Berlin could have 104 Open Choice students for the 20172018 year.
BERLIN — Arrests reported by Berlin Police: Feb. 4
Though the projected number of students is higher than the previous few years, Berlin is still about seven or eight students shy of the enrollment threshold of 4 percent, which would bring additional state funding.
Nathaniel Gonzalez, 26, 16 Hickory St., Apt. 2, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, operating without a license, 1:05 a.m.
However, Erwin said just because the seats are offered doesn’t mean the students have to accept. The seats could still be declined.
Alfonn J. Brown, 38, 1191 Berlin Turnpike, second-degree failure t appear, 10:22 p.m.
“I think for the good of the school and the good of the program and the good of the students we want to go with this number,” Erwin said about offering 23 additional seats. “It will keep our enrollment fairly stable.”
Madeline JE Dickey, 31, 937 Farmington Ave., Apt. 2, third-degree larceny, false promise or pretense, credit card theft/taking from/ blackmail, illegal use of a credit card, iden-
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tity theft/obtain/use of personal info, criminal impersonation, second-degree forgery, tampering with/fabricating evidence, false statement, fraudulent intent, interfering with officer, 1:38 p.m. Feb. 11 Jose Santiago-Cruz, 37, LKA 70 Smith Drive, East Hartford, second-degree failure to appear, 3:44 a.m. Eric D. Latham, 40, 35 Sipple Hill Road, East Haddam, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 4:37 a.m. Feb. 14 Alfonn J. Brown, 38, 1191 Berlin Turnpike, operating without a license, failure to have insurance, operating or towing an unreg-
istered motor vehicle, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 10:56 p.m. Feb. 15 Peter Kopylec, 50, 231 Garvin Drive, Hamden, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:17 p.m. Feb. 16 Steven Lombardi, 203 Williams St., Glastonbury, 54, third-degree larceny, 1:24 p.m. Feb. 17 Kevin Hernandez, 18, 47 Brook St., New Britain, second-degree breach of peace, 3:33 p.m. Christopher R. Davies, 45,
2660 Berlin Turnpike, sixth-degree larceny, 5:55 p.m.
The Open Choice program covers paraprofessionals and out-district placement for students in need of special services. Transportation is not covered. “That’s where we struggle,” Erwin said. With the current reduction in state education aid and more cuts expected, board members said they’re worried about the future of the Open Choice program. “We’re being stretched across the board,” said Linda Holian, district director of special education. The lottery application process to choose students is “blind.” Schools find out specific special needs after the students start. Erwin said he and Assistant Superintendent Brian Benigni will be discussing the district’s concerns with the state soon. Benigni said though there are challenges, the outcome has always been positive. Berlin will lose 15 Open Choice students this year to graduation. In addition to 81 returning students and the
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Berlin’s Minutemen Youth Wrestling Club competed in the state championship tournament in the intermediate and novice divisions on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Hillhouse High School in New Haven. The following wrestlers qualified the week prior, allowing them to compete in state tournament : Landon Viera, Cayden Hill and Julian Shaw in the novice division, and Aiden DeJesus, Osi Yearwood, Hiram Sepulveda and Nicky Ebrahimi in the intermediate division.
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Berlin High School Hall of Fame inductees Entering the Berlin Athletic Hall of Fame are athletes: Wally Pajor (Class of 1955; football, baseball, basketball), George Kanupka (Class of 1964; baseball, football, basketball), Andrea Yukna (Class of 1973; field hockey, basketball, volleyball), Lori Mongillo (Class of 1985; volleyball, basketball, softball), Michael Church (Class of 1991; soccer, baseball), Shelly Ravizza Moran (Class of 1993; soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball), Kenneth Bratina (Class of 1998; baseball, football, basketball)
and Michael Laroche (Class of 2001; football, wrestling, track). Also entering the Hall are Marie Siegal (coach), Roy Earley (contributor) and the 1955 BHS football team.
scorer on the basketball team. From there, he attended American International College. After college, Walt worked at Pratt and Whitney as a process engineer before operating his own businesses, including Center Paint and Hardware, Pajor Painting and Wallpaper and Pajor Construction and Siding. Prior to retirement, he was a project engineer at Sherwood Industries.
Walter Pajor, Class of 1955
Walt died in May of 2013 and is survived by his two sons, Thomas and Gary.
Walt Pajor excelled in football, baseball and basketball at Berlin High.
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Lady Niners welcome golfers The Lady Niners of Timberlin Golf Course welcome new members. The league plays nine holes on Thursday mornings. An informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m., at Timberlin. Opening day is scheduled for May 4.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Several departments are in need of volunteers at their reception desks. Volunteers are also needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance to those entering the hospital or in the Delphi clinic area. Volunteers that have a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort and support to patients who otherwise may have no visitors or may feel lonely and isolated in a hospital setting.
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After leaving the Navy, George settled in Rocky Hill, where he remained
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George received a football scholarship to Bullis Preparatory School in Silver Springs, Maryland from the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.
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Former BHS track star thriving on the big stage
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at the Bill Petit Little League Complex, 33 Colonial Drive. For more information, contact Joe Miller at joe@mllr. net or 860-209-8367.
Berlin Little League is accepting online registration for spring baseball and softball through Monday, March 13 at www.berlin-littleleague.com. Divisions are open to boys age 5 to 15, and girls age 5 to 12.
Sports submissions The Berlin Citizen wants to know what your favorite local teams are up to. Coaches, team managers, even players and parents, are welcome to keep us posted. Send game
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Berlin High School alumna Catherine Voelpel, now running for the University of Maryland, placed fifth in the 600 at the Big Ten indoor track championships and was a member of the thirdplace 4x400 relay team. Voelpel, a senior, improved upon her school record in the 600, running a career-best 1:30.04 in the finals. In the 4x400, Voelpel teamed with Lisa Meneau, Thaila Cooper and Micha Powell to clock a 3:35.97. The time broke a 15year school record in the event (3:37.87) set in 2002. “I’m impressed with the way our group rallied and fought to secure high place finishes across several events,” Maryland coach Andrew Valmon said. “We set new records and made a strong presence amongst the Big Ten, and it’s great to see all the hard work these ladies have put in all season paid off. It’s fitting
Catherine Voelpel is pictured, second from left, with her 4x400 relay teammates Lisa Meneau, Thaila Cooper and Micha Powell.
that the meet ended with our 4x400 relay team breaking a 15-year-old school record. Now the waiting game begins to see who gets into the NCAA Championships.”
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ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK - Assists in the administration and supervision of the Town Clerks Office. Supervises clerical workers and others assigned. Position requires H.S. graduation or GED and 6 yrs. experience office work of which one (1) year involved supervision. College level training in business or public administration or related field may be substituted for work experience on the basis of one (1) year of college for one (1) year of work experience up to four (4) years. Must possess and maintain State of Connecticut certification as a Municipal Clerk within three (3) years of hire. Salary: $23.52 to $28.48 hourly, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. The closing date will be that date the 75th application form/resume is received, or March 15, 2017, whichever occurs first. EOE
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