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Area towns collaborate on innovation grant projects By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Berlin High School juniors will take over as senior house coordinators next year for Upbeat. From left: Sarah Crabtree, Jimmy Wicander, Morgan O’Connor, Jimmy Christodlous and Hetal Patel. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Upbeat picnic honors seniors, welcomes new leadership By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“It will be more feasible, there’s more interest with collaboration,” said Chris Edge, economic development director, on Berlin’s future development.
“I think the kids enjoyed the year,” said Jack Rudy, Upbeat director.
The Berlin High School alumnus took over the position last year when longtime director The rain didn’t stop Berlin students, families and friends from en- Alice Mitchell retired. At the Former Town Manager Denise joying the annual Upbeat picnic at end of his first year as director, McNair was awarded the Peronace the fairgrounds Thursday, May 25. See Picnic, A10 Volunteer Appreciation Award.
Central Pizza receives top business award By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
nual Economic Development Awards Wednesday night, May 24 at Shuttle Meadow Country Club.
Central Pizza on Mill Street took home the title of Business of the Year at the 16th an-
“Central Pizza, as everyone knows, is a staple in Berlin,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “It
has encompassed family, food and fun for kids and adults for decades.” George Bikakis accepted the award on behalf of the family
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Berlin has been looking at the revitalization of the downtown area with new housing units and a focus on the train station. Several meetings were held for a transit-oriented study being conducted by CivicMoxie, a consultSee Projects, A3
Mayor Mark Kaczynski, George Bikakis with the Business of the Year award for Central Pizza, and Economic Development Director Chris Edge. | Ashley Kus,
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The family also owns the Berlin Central Plaza next door. Bikakis said for his father, who came to America from a small village in Greece, the restaurant was the start of a new life. “He came for the American Dream,” Bikakis said. Kaczynski said the restaurant and plaza are testaments to the Berlin business community. Central Pizza will be celebrating 50 years in business this year.
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Berlin Business Awards: Business of the Year - Central Pizza Developer of the Year - Fortunato Construction Group Volunteer or Organization of the Year - Good Cause Gifts Regional Economic Development - Amtrak Beautification -Tony Micacci, Deming Park New Business of the Year- Douglas Mechanical Family Business - Portofinos Small Business of the Year - Fred’s Deli Educator of the Year - Lorraine Wicklund (BHS)
“The community has supported us and we’re proud to support you,” Bikakis said.
Portofinos received the Family Business Award, presented by Tim Stewart, president of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce.
A new award was given out during the night to Berlin High School teacher Lorraine Fred’s Deli, though not availWicklund for Educator of the able to accept the award, was named Small Business of the Year. Year. “I’m constantly trying to get Good Cause Gifts on Main kids out of the classroom,” Wicklund said. The business Street was awarded Volunteer or Organization of the education teacher said she Year. Amtrak was given the sets students up with job Regional Economic Assisshadow opportunities and tance Award by Interim Town other career experiences Manager Jack Healy. while they are still in high school. The one award handed out to an individual was the Beau“We’re reaching a lot more tification Award, bestowed into education,” said Chris upon Tony Micacci for his inEdge, Economic Development Director. Edge said the volvement in the renovation of Deming Park in memory goal is to connect students of his wife Lucille. with businesses in Berlin such as those in manufactur“It’s amazing,” Edge said. ing and engineering. “This park has really brought life to the center of Berlin.” Several other Berlin businesses took home awards, inakus@record-journal.com cluding Douglas Mechanical 203-317-2448 for New Business of the Year Twitter: @KusReporter and Fortunato Construction Group for Developer of the Year.
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ing firm hired by the town. As part of the Central CT Innovation Place Consortium (CCIPC), Berlin is hoping to retain and grow development with New Britain and Farmington. “The purpose is to connect communities in ways they haven’t been connected before,” said Tim Stewart, president of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce. The CCIPC group was recently named a finalist along with seven other towns to share in a $30 million CT Next award. Community feedback was used to establish five innovation projects to impact all three towns in the group.
from the new Berlin train station. “Continuing to build off the success of the busway makes sense,” Edge said. As part of the transit-oriented study, Berlin has been looking at housing options to attract millennials and empty-nesters into town. Edge said the town could mirror New Britain’s Columbus Commons housing units, to be located in the spot of the city’s old police station. “Mixed-use seems to make the most sense,” Edge said.
The Central CT group is hoping the cradle-to-career pipeline project will also aid in keeping millennials and younger generations in town. The pipeline will give access to career pathways in schools which would connect to colleges and the work force.
In Berlin, manufacturing businesses are in need of new talent which Edge said could be more accessible with the innovation project.
“If we can learn to work together on the core stratOther projects include devel- egy, we will be a stronger oping zones and expanding community,” said Richard tax credits specifically to sup- Mullins, director of CCSU port innovation. Institute of Technology and Business Development. A student loan forgiveness program is also one of the As part of the five projects, innovation projects. The the development of a stage idea would give students two incubator in the former and young adults incentive Stanley Black and Decker to live in a town for a certain number of years in exchange for a percentage of loan forgiveness.
Mullins said the CCIPC group requests about $5 million from the $30 million CT
Legislation would be needed to make the project a reality.
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Local family hopes to raise awareness about autism By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Over $1,500 was raised recently at a family fundraiser to benefit the Autism Speaks walk. “We want to get the research out there,” said Kim Kelly.
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The Berlin resident’s 6-year-old Brianna Kelly daughter, Brianna, was diagnosed with autism nearly four years ago. The elementary school student is on the severe spectrum and is non-verbal. Kelly said it was the first fundraiser for “Team Brianna” that her family has held. The event took place two weeks ago at the Italian Club
in Berlin with a turnout of over 100 people. Berlin High School students from the Upbeat program provided face painting and balloon animals. Kids also enjoyed a bounce house and magician. Proceeds go to the walk on Sunday, June 4 at Rentschler Field for Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization that sponsors research and awareness. The walk works to fund further research and support autism services. “I want to know why this is happening to so many kids,” Kelly said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that autism could occur in one out of every 68 children. “We’re thankful to everyone who donated,” Kelly said. She hopes to continue the fundraiser every year. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter
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Berlin police to serve pizza to benefit DARE program Officers will be taking over the wait staff at Central Pizza on Mill Street as part of the annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser. “We’re serving the public in a different way,” said Berlin Detective Theodore Fuini. The event starts at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 with tip donations being used to help fund a trip to the international Drug Abuse Resistance Education Conference in Texas. The DARE program is used nationwide to teach kids how to live free of substance abuse and other dangerous
Fuini is the Berlin department’s DARE coordinator with four DARE officers assigned to the three elementary schools and two private schools in town. The program is funded solely through donations. For the last four years, the Tip-a-Cop fundraiser has been able to send two officers to the DARE conference in July. “We’re looking forward to another successful year,” said George Bikakis, son of Central Pizza’s owner. Bikakis, of Berlin, went through the DARE program as a child and is now a teacher at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School in Wallingford.
The upcoming fundraiser will let the officers take people’s orders and deliver the food. At the end of the meal, customers will have the option of giving an additional tip to the officers. Central Pizza also has a donation jar for the DARE program. Last year, Berlin officers were able to raise over $2,000. It cost about $1,500 to send two officers to the training conference. “It’s definitely an undertaking,” Fuini said. “We’re really trying to keep the program current.”
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Calendar Thursday, June 1 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
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Jazz with Pizzazz - Berlin High School Band has scheduled Jazz with Pizzazz for Saturday, June 3, 6 to 9 p.m., at the high school. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, contact Catherine Rich at kc.rich@ sbcglobal.net.
Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Friday,
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Monday, June 5 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 10 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797.
Tuesday, June 6 Speaker series - Good Cause Gifts, 384 Main St., has scheduled “Life in Colors, LLC” as part of its 2017 Speaker Series on Tuesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. The free program discusses the importance of aura health for a healthy body, mind and related issues. Seating is limited. For more information and reservation, call 860-828-1752. 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 See Calendar, A7
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Farmers Market - Berlin Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. Vendors offer fresh local vegetables, honey, eggs, artisan breads, homemade pies, cupcakes,
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Gardener speaks at library on biodiverse ecosystems By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
More than 20 people gathered at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Thursday, May 25, for a lecture on creating a biodiverse ecosystem in one’s backyard. The presenter, Richard Dalidowitz, a retired chemical engineer, is a lifelong gardener and a 2016 URI certified master gardener. An ecosystem is defined as “a system, or a group of interconnected elements,
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Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled its fourth annual Festival on the Hill, a Lobster Roll/Strawberry Shortcake Festival, for Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. The event begins at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K Lobster Loop road race.
Mae is an exotic, young mother cat. She is a stunning torbie; a combination of brown tabby and tortoise shell. Mae is very affectionate and playful and enjoys hugs and kisses. Barbie is a lovely little tuxedo. She is quiet and gentle. It’s obvious that she had a rough start by the scar in her eye from an untreated infection. She prefers her foster father over anyone else in her foster family. Barbie also loves other cats. Visit www.hucatrescue.org or call 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue.org.
Animals group schedules volunteer meeting Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled an informational volunteer meeting for Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Commu-
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The fundraiser event supports youth mission work, including providing and serving lunch at the New Britain Salvation Army “Out of the Cold” program
and sending high schoolers on a week-long mission work camp. The event features food (including lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake and more), live music, family entertainment, civic organizations, school groups, artisans and vendors. Free parking, with shuttle service from Berlin Town Hall and the Knights of Columbus building, 143 Percival Ave. For more information, visit http:// www.kensingtoncong.org/.
Senior Bowling Senior Bowling, May 26: Buzz Brazee, 174; Chuck Leonhardt, 172; Nick Nesci, 169; Irene Willametz, 162; Gene Lemery, 151. Seniors always welcome Fridays, 9 a.m., at Lucky Lanes, 1782 Berlin Turnpike.
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Kids enjoy bouncy houses at the Upbeat Picnic.
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Rudy said it is all about the kids. “They did a great job with all the community service,” he said. The Upbeat program gives Berlin High School students the opportunity to lead their peers and participate in community projects. Upbeat is divided into 15 “houses,” one for each community service theme. Zoe Zimber and Theo Reed, seniors and house coordinators, were given the Lions Youth Services Award last Thursday night for their commitment to the program for the last four years. Zimber and Reed, along with senior coordinators Bridgette Fox,
Kara Boninsegna and Haley Hauptfeld will be leaving big shoes to fill next year. Their successors, five juniors, hope to keep the momentum while adding their own spin. “We want to bring more school spirit,” said Sarah Crabtree, future coordinator of the sports and health house. Hetal Patel added that they “want to make sure Upbeat has a strong foundation.” Crabtree and Patel will each have three houses to manage along with fellow coordinators Jimmy Christodlous, Morgan O’Connor and Jimmy Wicander. The juniors went through an application process and interviews to receive their new
positions. They chose their houses recently. The picnic also honored, and surprised, former town manager Denise McNair with the Peronace Volunteer Appreciation Award. The award is in memory of Richard Peronace who was part of the founding of Upbeat decades ago. “Denise has always been there for our youth and the kids,” said Mitchell, the former Upbeat director. With graduation less than a month away, the juniors said they feel ready to take on the leadership roles as the seniors leave. “They prepped us the best they could,” O’Connor said. “So now we know what to do.”
Kensington Fire Department members Tyler Jones, J.J. Moss and Jordan Temple were on hand at the picnic. The ladder on a Berlin firetruck was extended for the occasion.
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Business education teacher honored Lorraine Wicklund, a business education teacher at Berlin High School, received the first Educator Award presented by the Town of Berlin Wicklund Economic Development Commission. Wicklund’s Accounting II students have been ranked No. 1 in the state for three years in a row on the State of Connecticut Accounting Test.
has served as Business Club advisor and class advisor and participates in activities with the Connecticut Society of CPAs and is active with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, where she coordinates job shadows for students at Microsoft, Comcast, VOYA and NBC. She also has attended the National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. with students the past two years.
As a BHS DECA mentor, Wicklund attended the DECA International Conference in Anaheim recently with students who competed in varWicklund is a graduate of ious areas, including Berlin High School. She marketing, finance and has taught business edu- accounting. cation since 1983, coming to BHS in 2003. She – Press Release
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School Briefs Graduates Becker College, Massachusetts - Dylan Anthony Grasso of Berlin.
President’s list Champlain College, Vermont - Cassius Cain of Berlin. Marist College, New York - Katherine Burek, Morgan Imossi of Berlin. Western Connecticut State University - Emily Eklof of
Berlin; Alyssa Zipadelli of Kensington. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts - Thomas deRito of Berlin.
Dean’s list American International College, Massachusetts - Andrew Bernucca of Kensington. Champlain College, Vermont - Stephanie Yanaros of East Berlin.
Keene State College, New Hampshire - Matthew Cote, Michael Lisitano of Berlin. Sacred Heart University Jody DiCicco of Kensington. Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts - Tyler Nguyen of Berlin. The Citizen prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.
In Brief Help for homeless female veterans American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, is supporting the women’s Veteran Outreach Committee of the American Legion Department of Connecticut. Donations of toiletries and comfort items (soap,
shampoo/conditioners, feminine products, etc.) for female homeless veterans are needed. Donations may be dropped off at the Post. Call 860-828-9102 after 5 p.m.
Meet with the mayor Mayor Mark Kaczynski plans to be available to meet with
individuals and/or businesses the first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m,, at Town Hall, June through September. Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled by calling 860-828-7003. All other meetings are on a first come, first serve basis as an open forum.
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Religion Briefs Festival on the Hill Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled its 2017 Festival on the Hill for Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. The event features the Lobster Loop 5K Run, musical entertainment, food, vendors and artisans and more. Proceeds benefit the youth mission trips. For more information, call 860-828-4511.
Summer program A summer kids’ event called “Trip to Korea with God, the Creator” is scheduled for Thursday, June 22 to Saturday, June 24, at The United Methodist Church of East Berlin. The program is designed for children to learn the Bible with fun and authentic cultural experiences including Korean traditional crafts and folk plays. Various activities, including a magic show, are planned. For more information and to register, call 203-850-9886 or visit www.www.umc-eastberlin. org.
Car wash The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a car wash for Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Christian Education Camp scholarships.
Berlin Congregational Church Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m.,
with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586.
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Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers 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 soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Prince of Peace 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.
Kensington Congregational Church Saturday, June 10 - Festival on the Hill, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music, Lobster Loop 5K, vendors, lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake and more. For more information, call 860-828-4511. Sunday, June 11 - Music Appreciation Sunday, 10 a.m. Chapel in the Woods - Summertime alternative 30-min-
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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.
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Obituaries Shirley (Marks) King LAKELAND, Fla. —Shirley M. King peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, after a long illness in Lakeland, Fla. Shirley was born Aug. 23, 1924, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to the late Arthur T. M a r k s and Gladys (Zundel) Marks. She married Robert C. King on Aug. 19, 1944, in Biloxi, Miss. Shirley was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1942. She married and was later employed at Grove Hill Medical Lab Group. After raising her four children, she and
her husband moved from Kensington, Conn., where they were residents until their move to Palm Bay, Fla., in 1992. Shirley was a loving wife and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, Kenneth B. King and wife, Karen, of Southington, Conn., daughter, Bonnie K. Nappi and husband, George, of Lakeland, Fla., and son, Clifford J. King, of Kensington, Conn.; seven grandchildren, Kenneth B. King (Stacy), AnnMarie King (Gene), Marc R. Nappi, Stephen G. Nappi (Kimberly), Kimberly A. Nappi, Mindy Rowe (Dave), and Devin King; nine great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Austin,
and Devin King, Alexa Rae Jones, Chace King, Jad and Ammany Nappi, and Chase and Mason Nappi; and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brother, Arthur; and son, Robert C. King Jr. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Carol Lee Bonaiuto, of Berlin, Sandra King, of East Berlin, and Jeanette King, of Plainville. Shirley is a lifelong member of the Kensington Congregation Church, Kensington, Conn. A graveside service at Maple Cemetery in Kensington, Conn., will be at the convenience of the family.
Brothers Trinity and Kibbee lost their owner suddenly and are looking for a new home. They are sweet cats. Online application at www.fobac.org or call 860-8285287. Friends of Berlin Animal Control is offering a Catnip for Kitties fundraiser, organically grown for FOBAC. A fee is charged for plants. For more information, call 860-828-5287.
Joey Logano Foundation fundraiser set Driving Hope Home, the fourth annual Joey Logano Foundation Connecticut Fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, July 13. The event features a golf tournament, dinner, live and silent auctions, raffle and a car show at the Southington Country Club and Aqua Turf Club.
NASCAR driver Joey Logano plans to attend all events. Driving Hope Home raises money for children with illnesses, military families in need and organizations offering second chances to children and young adults in time of crisis. This year, pro-
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offering of museums, theaters, historical sites and other attractions across the state.
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Sound of New England Chorus The Sound of New England Chorus, a local award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International, has scheduled open auditions at their Tuesday rehearsals, June 6, 13 and 20, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Stay longer if you’d like, as rehearsals run until 9:30. Learn a song (music and
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Briefs Flag Day ceremony American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled a Flag Day ceremony for Wednesday, June 14, 5 p.m. The ceremony is for the proper disposal of unserviceable American flags. The public is welcome. Flags may be dropped off prior to June 14. For more information, call 860-828-9102 after 5 p.m.
Rabies clinic set Berlin Animal Control Shelter, 600 Christian Lane, has
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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 recaps and photos to ncarroll@record-journal.com. Please double-check all information for accuracy.
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Monday, June 5: Orange juice, ziti and meatballs, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, pudding.
Wednesday, June 7: Meatloaf with onion gravy, roasted potatoes, beets, whole wheat dinner roll, mixed fruit cup. Thursday, June 8: Cranberry juice, chicken scampi, linguine, cauliflower and peppers, biscuit, cinnamon applesauce.
Friday, June 9: Grape juice, roast beef with Tuesday, June 6: Pork loin mushroom gravy, mashed with pan gravy, brown rice, potato, green beans, dinner peas and onions, rye bread, roll, lemon pudding. fresh tangerine.
Health Briefs 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.
Volunteer drivers needed for seniors 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 for residents of Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Southington and Wallingford. Mileage is reimbursed. Call 860-2247117 or seniortransportationservices@yahoo.com.
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lems, insomnia and more. Space is limited. RegistraThe Berlin AARP Board of Dition is required. For more rectors is scheduled to meet information and to RSVP, call Monday, June 12, 10 a.m., 860-727-7006. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is Volunteer drivers the annual indoor pot luck picnic, Tuesday, June 20, at The Community Renewal noon, at the Senior Center. Team, Inc., RSVP team initiMembers sign up, by Tuesated the Volunteer Medical day, June 13, to bring a hot Transportation Program to or cold main dish, side dish help bridge the transporor dessert. For more infortation gap facing seniors mation, call Ann Gamelin at 55-plus who experience chal860-828-6700. lenges getting to non-emergency medical appointments Open house in their hometown or nearby. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, The program serves seniors an independent, assisted living and memory care community, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, has scheduled an open house for Sunday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-in. For more information, call 860-229-3707.
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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New Britain High School Class of 1967 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Saturday, Sept. 16, 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Tunxis Plantation, Farmington.
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New Britain High Class of 1967 plans reunion for Sept. 16
Related weekend events include Friday, Sept. 15, New Britain 1967 graduates party, Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dodge Pit Stop Diner, New Britain, 7 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 17, NBHS 1967 class reunion breakfast buffet at The Back Nine Restaurant, Stanly Golf Course, new Britain, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Briefs Hospital golf tournament
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The HCC Auxiliary at the New Britain General campus For more information and an has scheduled it 27th annual application, visit www.thocc. Golf Tournament for Tuesorg. day, June 6, at the Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. Berlin Children’s Shotgun starts at 11:30 a.m. A Fund helps send fee is charged.
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The event includes golf, lunch, cocktail reception, dinner, games, prizes and giveaways.
The Berlin Children’s Fund, established in 1969 to give Berlin children the opportuAll proceeds support the pur- nity to attend summer camp, has kicked off its fund-raising chase of 55 Staxi(R) medical efforts. The Marjorie Moore transport chairs at the HosCharitable Foundation has pital of Central Connectiawarded a portion of what cut. These state-of-the-art is needed to establish the wheel chairs will be used in committee’s goal, but more all areas of the hospital for easy, ergonomically-correct, is needed. Tax deductible donations may be made to “The and comfortable transport of anyone in need of assisted Berlin Children’s Fund,” 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT mobility. 06037. The Berlin Children’s For more information, to Fund can also be considered participate, or to make a do- in a United Way donation. nation, call 860-224-5567. For more information, Doug Truitt at Hospital volunteer contact 860-828-7059.
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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.
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A reception cookout for state Sen. Joe Markley, candidate for lieutenant governor, is planned for Sunday, June 11, 4 to 6 p.m., at The Reilly’s, 153 Stillmeadow Lane. A donation is requested. For more information and to RSVP, contact Anne Reilly at annereilly153@gmail.com or 860-538-3103 or Pam Salamone at Pam@markleyforlg. com or 203-927-1211.
Fire departments seek volunteers
Research shows these visits can reduce anxiety, loneliness and blood pressure and may help motivate withdrawn patients to cooperate in their treatment.
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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.
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Campaign finance rules bill heads to state Senate ing money,” he told reporters prior to debate Thursday. The bill passed 79-70.
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HARTFORD — The House last week approved along a party-line vote new campaign finance rules, sending the bill to the Senate.
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The bill, approved Thursday, May 25 by the House, has been a priority for Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, who said before the 2016 election that he wanted to increase transparency for independent expenditure political action committees, or PACs.
Republicans objected on the grounds that the bill failed to actually stop any of the types of campaign finance that sparked the bill, and also questioned whether a donation cap would be enforceable.
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BERLIN ‘VIKINGS’ PREVAIL The Boy Scouts of Troop 24, chartered by the South Kensington Fire House, brought home first place overall at the recent Mattabesett Trail District Spring Camporee at the Haddam Neck Fair Grounds. At the Viking-themed event, the scouts competed in activities such as Thor’s Hammer Throw, ship building, and a salmon cooking contest. For more information about the Boy Scout program, call 860-828-3611.
Game Recap by Cody Jennette The Bees began the week in the middle of their Pennsylvania road trip, visiting York for a 4 game set. New Britain won the first 3 games of the series, and then the fourth was postponed due to rain, which made those 3 victories the Bees’ first sweep of the season. As a whole on the Pennsylvania road trip, New Britain hit a combined 80 hits through the 6 games, averaging 13.33 hits per game. They set a franchise record in hits per game with 18 on Monday, and then tied it with 18 hits on Wednesday. The Bees then came home to host Southern Maryland in a brief 4 game weekend series. On Sunday, Jovan Rosa played in his 200th consecutive game (including postseason), and finished it with a walkoff single in the 10th inning to give the Bees the win over the Blue Crabs. The Bees will now begin another road trip to Bridgeport, and then Southern Maryland.
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>> Legislation expenditure political committee and would require such entities to register with the State Elections Enforcement Commission. It would also prohibit groups from accepting donations of larger than $70,000 from any individual donor over the course of a calendar year. Rep. Laura Devlin, R-Fairfield, said the cap likely would be struck down in court, though, pointing to a decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, whose jurisdiction includes Connecticut, that determined a similar measure in New York was unconstitutional.
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effort to allow the rest of the bill to go to vote Thursday. SEEC objected to the change, saying it doesn’t have the staff needed to meet the requirement. They said it would encourage subjects of complaints to drag out responses as long as possible.
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EAST HARTFORD (AP) — Teachers, students and parents have gathered outside a Connecticut high school to protest U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos calling the school a “dangerous day care.” Demonstrators outside East Hartford High School on Tuesday said DeVos was wrong about the school. Connecticut Democratic U.S. Rep. John Larson and Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy also
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Class A Drivers: Local!! 2 Single Beds $FREE$ Waterbury, CT. SERTA Perfect Sleeper Home daily, hourly pay! mattress w/ box spring Great Benefits. & metal frames, almost Incentive Program Wanted to Buy new. 203-213-7658 ($1600yr/1st Yr.) 1yr Tanker Exp., Good MVR. 1,2,3 Items or an Estate Lawn and Garden New Equipment! ûûûCA$Hûûû 309-834-2017 203-494-1695 Private Home. ESTATE SALE SERVICE Garbage can amount of Costume Jewelry, LANDSCAPING Free Compost. Antiques, paintings, Crew leader & lawn Come and take away. Meriden-made items, mower laborers. Must Call 203-634-0530 toys, lamps have driver’s license. Experiened only apply. Call 203-676-1121 VERY NICE 1-2 ITEMS SCREENED TOPSOIL Silverware, China, Glass. $22/yard delivered, Furniture, 50’s Items. LOCAL TREE SERVICE Whole Estates groundsperson posi- 3 yd, $100 min. delivery 203 238-3499 tion open, P/T, valid Call Jim 860-982-4819 drivers lic., 203-440Miscellaneous AARON’S BUYING 0402 or 860-595-4159 Old Machinist Tools, For Sale Lathes, Bench Tools Recept. / Admin. Asst. Hand Tools, Much AIR CONDITIONERGood comm. skills, More. (203) 525-0608 8000 BTU air cond portpleasant and prof., able ex cond $95 call ability to multitask & 203 443 4070 ALL CASH FOR do other funct. w/ accuracy & clarity. ReMILITARY ITEMS CD & Cassette Collecsumes: jsirois@zoelsa 203-237-6575 tion, mostly Big Band. uto.com Call for details and to ALWAYS BUYING make offer on all or Recept. - P/T Front Ofsome. 203-269-6975 fice. Access Rehab. CASH PAID Must be flex. to cover diff. shifts M-F, w/ PRINCESS DIANA BRIVintage Electronics, MuDAL DOLL – Replica occas. Sat. AM. Must sical Instruments, gown, porcelain, 16”, have strong work ethAmps, Ham Equipperfect condition, ic, be reliable, have ment, HiFi, Radios, strong computer & $150. (860) 829-8504. CB, Guitars, Audio people skills. Detail Equipment, Antiques. Oriented! Sup. environ. Interested in Classified 860-707-9350 EM resume: dchiaro@a Advertising? Call Us. ccessrehabcenters.co m or fax: 203-598203-238-1953 0747. EOE.
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
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Individual firearms collections and estates including military and related items. Federal collector’s license, gunsmith, appraisals. Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214
MER-2RM efficiency 2nd fl., pay own utils. Frt. porch, $550. Sec. dep. req’d. 203-2138639 or 203-631-0105
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip
Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149 A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
DUPLEX – 2 fl., 4BR, LR, DR, new renov. KIT, H/HW w/gas, $1,250 mo. + 1 mo. + sec. Call 917-687-6648.
English & French Bulldogs1250+; Yorkies$1150+; Labs $950+; Shih-tzus 750+(860)828-7442
Condos For Rent WALLINGFORD - Condo 2 BR, near downtown, newly renovated, $950 mo + sec. + util., credit ck., 203-239-5333
Houses For Rent
Apartments For Rent
Plantsville-18 MaCarthur Dr., 3 BR, 1.5 BA 1 fam home, 1,200 sq.ft., part. fin. bsmt., $1,500, nothing incl. Shed. No pets. 860.621.1165.
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Vacation & Seasonal Rental WESTBROOK CT 3 BR, Direct waterfront cottage on private beach. Available July 1-8, 15-22, 22-29; August 5-12, 12-19, 1926, 26-Sept. 2. $1,950/wk. (860) 833-2866
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MERIDEN/ WALLINGFORD PRE-OWNED 2 BR HOMES IN UPSCALE PARK FIN. AVAIL. $29,900+ 203-799-7731
SPECIAL - 1 Bdrm apartments $800 /mo. Rooms For Rent Free Heat, Hot Water and Electric! Ask about our pet policy. Security Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! deposit required. (203) Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & 639-4868
WALLINGFORD-1 BR, efficiency, 1st fl., partially furn., $750. mo + first, last & sec. no MINIATURE pets, 203-605-8659 DACHSHUND PUPPIES 3 males, 1 female, 9 1st wks old, housebroken, WALLINGFORD flr, Newly remodeled, 1 paper trained. BR, central A/C, no 203-376-0407 pets or smoking. (203) 901 2123.
PUREBRED MALTESE 2 Females, 10 WKS OLD avail. now. $800 each. 860-302-5371
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1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & 2 BR avail. All newly renovated. Prime loc., right off hghwy., close to mall, hospital and all transportation. Avail. immed. 917-566-6672
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Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned
Fencing
GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
Carpentry Porter Remodeling Dependable, Professional and Reliable. Call for fast, competitive est.. Ins. & HIC. 0648061. 203-558-3988. Remodeling Co. w/ over 20 yrs. exp.. Additions, siding, decks, windows, kit. & bath remodels, roofs, etc...We do it all! Lic. & Ins. 203-980-7740
Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Concrete & Cement GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.
PATRICK KELLY & SON CONCRETE DESIGNS. Stamped concrete resealing, sidewalks, patios, garage flrs, ret. walls, etc... No job too small! 860-378-9813. CT Reg #0647947
Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 Bob’s Electric Service changes, old house wiring, trouble shoot. Veteran. Lic/Ins. 203-376-7888 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
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Handypersons Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828
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***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060. Quality Restoration, LLC Reno.,home improv., prop. maint. & mgmnt. Lic. #0647430 & Ins. 203-343-4667
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Junk Removal
ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YardClean-ups*
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Plumbing
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn installation, 25 yrs. exp. 203-634-0211
George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
Spring Cleanups, Mowing, Hedge /Tree Trimming. 25% disc. A & A Lawn Maint. 860-719-3953.
Lulosmasonry.com 203-808-9841 Patios, walkways, steps, stonewalls, chimneys, full masonry repairs
COSIMO’S PROF’L LAWN MAINTENANCE 860.406.2771.
PAUL’S MASONRY Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. New & Repairs. 203-706-9281
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree W.BOOBER MASONRY trimming. Trim over25 Years Experience grown properties. Calls All Types of Masonry returned. #620397 CT #626708 860-558-5430 203 235-4139 20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460
Plumbing & Heating Contractor. Over 15 yrs. exp.. Whole house plumbing. Boilers, gas, oil. Will beat most competitors. Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Masonry Cert. Installer- Paver Power Washing Walkways, Stairs, ReA&A MASONRY place Repair Patios, A-1 Quality Ret. Walls, Shrub Re- 20 yrs exp. Specializing Powerwashing in sidewalks, stairs, place, Landscape DeHot water, low rates patios, stonewalls, sign, Mulch, Stone, Call Dennis chimneys, fireplaces & Lawn Repair & Install. 203-630-0008 much more! Call AnyNO MOWING, Expert time 860-462-6006! Drainage & Backhoe Free Est! #HIC0616290 Work. In Bus. 30+yr FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 ALEX MASONRY 203-237-9577 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Comm. & Res. CleanStone, Chimneys. ups, lawn mowing, #580443. 203-232hedge trimming, 0257 or 203-596-0652 mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & Fredi Masonry much more. Free Est. Stonewall, patio, chimA pressureless house washing 203-687-0936. neys, steps, brick system can save you money work, stucco, tiles. The Powerwashing Kings Call 203-982-2508
Landscaping 10% Sen. / Vet. disc. Specializing in sm. lawn mowing, lgt. hauling, raking. CHEAP. Call Mike’s Helping Hands 203-600-3836
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JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – For all your landscape needs – top quality work at a reasonable price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
Painting & Wallpapering A1 Quality Painting & Powerwashing. Low rates. Call Dennis 203-630-0008. EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior Painting & Drywall. Free Estimates. Call 203-537-2411
Others Wash - We Clean! (203) 631 - 3777 (860) 839 - 1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937
Siding
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Roofing
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
Dynamic Home Improvement. Roofing, siding, chimney LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In busi. 37 yrs. Tree re& skylight repair, moval. Stump grinding. gutters, gutterguard, D & G PAVING CraneService. Free Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, decks, doors, Est. Fully insured. Seal Coating, Concrete windows. #0642115. 203-294-1775 Work CT Reg#0577005 lic. & ins. 203-237-6058 203-235-9944 lavignestreeservicellc.com
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