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Salutatorian Hannah Schulz, left, and Class President Benjamin Kall spoke during the Berlin High School commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 18 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Graduates say final goodbye to BHS By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Over 200 Berlin graduates gathered together for the last time as high schoolers Sunday afternoon at Central Connecticut State University. For members of the Class of 2017, new adventures await.
Berlin High School graduates pose for a photo.
School Superintendent David Erwin said more than 90 percent of the graduates will be heading off to a college or university in the fall, while four teens will be going into the military. “New challenges await you,” Erwin said. “You start with a blank slate in the fall.” See Graduation, A8
Sending kids to camp is goal of YMCA fundraiser By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The YMCA on Main Street is hoping to give needy children a summer camp experience with the help of nearby Good Cause Gifts.
It is the first time the Berlin Y will be teaming up with the store, a division of Futures Inc., which hires people with disabilities. “We’ve been able to open up new avenues,” said Amy FitzSee Camp, A2
Town looks at updating financial policies By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
With a Board of Finance being elected later this year, the Town Council is looking at adopting a new financial policy that could improve the budget process.
“It will give us a little direction in line with our finances,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “It just needed updates.” The existing policies and financial procedures manual was adopted in 2000.
the area of developing and implementing formal policies for key financial topics. The council discussed a draft of the document at a recent meeting. No action was taken.
Delaney’s proposed policies Finance Director Kevin Del- were written in line with aney said the town received an adequate audit rating in See Policies, A2
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>> Policies best practices of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and include guides to minimize debt service, retain high credit ratings, and maintain bond ratings.
our budget going forward,” Kaczynski said.
or reject the board recommendations leading to a possible second referendum.
The policies will apply to the new Board of Finance which The council is expected to will be in place after the mu- discuss the policies more at a nicipal election in November. future meeting. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @ KusReporter
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gerald, program director for Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCAs.
“We do have record numbers this year,” Fitzgerald said.
The three-town YMCA collaboration has also made it possible for kids to take swimming lessons at the New Britain and Meriden facilities.
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“We’re excited about it,” Fitzgerald said.
So far 200 kids are registered for camp. Fitzgerald said she is hoping the fundraiser gives Currently, a tree display is set more families the opportuup at Good Cause Gifts with nity to have their kids join lightning rods and moon or- the group even if they cannot naments with options to do- afford camp. nate a day at camp for $33 or Families are chosen by the a week at camp for $155. Berlin school system. “We love to give back to the “We’re hoping to raise $1,000 community,” said Sharon that day,” she said. “We Faucher, store manager. would love to send as many The day camp runs for 10 kids as we can.” weeks at Mooreland Hill More information can be School in Kensington and offers a different theme each found at http://nbbymca. week. New additions include org/youth-and-teens/camp/ camp-thundermoon/ an introduction to musical theater.
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Good Cause Gifts, 384 Main St., will host a fundraising day Thursday, , from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Twenty percent of all sales will go toward funding children to attend Camp Thundermoon.
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Angel, left, was abandoned in a Berlin park so badly matted you couldn’t even see her face. She is a cute Shih Tzu mix about 2 to 3 years old. She needs a quiet, loving home and some pampering. Kasia, a grey tabby, was surrendered when her elderly owner moved back to Poland. Kasia, a quiet 8-year-old, is in a foster home. Visit www.fobac.org for an online application.
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Bear sightings becoming more common By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
PLAINVILLE - Over the last two weeks, there have been nearly 20 bear sightings reported to Plainville police. Recently a video shot by a Plainville resident was broadcast on NBC Nightly News featuring a black bear and her four cubs in a backyard. “It’s rare,” said Donna Weinhofer, Plainville animal
control officer, of the four cubs. She said a black bear will usually have only one or two cubs. More than two will rarely survive. “Every time it has been her,” Weinhofer said about the sightings. The mother bear has two tags, one in each ear, from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Several of the reports within the last two weeks occurred in the area of Northwest Drive where three schools
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are located. A portion of the street was shut down a few weeks ago when a cub was in a tree and needed to cross the road back to the mother bear, Weinhofer said. “We go and assess to see if there is a problem,” Police Chief Matthew Catania. “We look at to what extent the bear is putting a life at risk.” A call will then be made to the schools to warn them of the bear. The sightings are reported by police to DEEP usually if the bear makes contact with a human. Other streets where there have been bear sightings include Johnson Avenue, Overlook Drive and Jude Road.
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People can directly report a sighting directly to DEEP through its website.
All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Kensington Fire District are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2016 are due and payable on July 1, 2017.
According to DEEP, 48 bears were reported in Plainville from June of last year to now.
Taxes need to be paid by August 1, 2017 or said taxes become delinquent if not paid or postmarked on or before August 1, 2017.
Over 50 bear sightings were reported directly to Plainville police over the last year. “Every wildlife animal is potentially dangerous,” Catania said. According to DEEP, from June 15, 2016 to June 13, 2017, 6,172 bear sightings were reported throughout Connecticut. Eighty-one sightings were reported in Berlin.
Residents are also advised to store their garbage containers in a garage or another closed area. And residents are asked not to deliberately feed the bears.
Last week a bear was euthanized by DEEP in Simsbury after scratching a woman who was out walking with her dog. Catania, formerly second-in-command with the Simsbury police, said human contact is rare and that black bears tend not to be aggressive. He added bears are becoming more comfortable around humans, which poses a problem for their safety as well as for people. The police department and
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There has been no reported aggression of the bears currently in Plainville.
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“Bears love seeds,” Weinhofer said. The Department of Agriculture suggests that birdfeeders come down by April.
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Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled by calling 860-828-7003. All other meetings are on a first come, first served basis as an open forum.
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Calendar Thursday, June 22 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, June 23 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, June 23, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Saturday, June 24 Historical society - The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibits include celebration of Berlin Icons, tinware, bricks, pistols, bridges, special exhibit of St. Paul’s Fife & Drum Corps history and more. For more information, call 860-828-5114. 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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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. Dinner - Feed My Starving
Children Central CT has scheduled a pasta dinner for Saturday, June 24, 5:30 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. A fee is charged. Free child care. Proceeds benefit 2018 mobile packing event. For more information and tickets, call 860-919-3843.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Monday, June 26 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 27 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.
Wednesday, June 28 Rotary - The Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 p.m., at the Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call Elaine Pavasaris at 860-463-9193 or visit kensingtonrotary.org.
Saturday, July 8 Singles event - Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a miniature golf event for Saturday, July 8, 2 p.m., at Safari Golf, 2340 Wilbur Cross Highway. A fee is charged. For more information and to RSVP, call Gail at 860-582-8229.
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Library Briefs Berlin Free Library The Berlin Free Library book sale is scheduled for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.
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The Berlin Free Library accepts donations of new and gently used books for adults and children. Drop them off during library hours, Monday and Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. or place in the book drop.
East Berlin Library Hours - East Berlin Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sit and Knit - Thursday, June 22, 1 p.m. Movie - Monday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 7, 1 p.m. “Lion,” Rated PG-13.
6:30 p.m. Encore presentation from the Berlin Historical Society. Bring photos for the museum’s archive. For more information and to register, call 860-828-7126. Children’s programs
Flash Mob - Saturday, July 8. Would you like to be part of a flash dance mob at a local Berlin location? Practices are scheduled at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. For more information, call 860-828-7126.
Coming Soon: A MakerSpace! - What will you make? Introducing a MakerSpace for children, families and teens this summer. Build, create, play, learn and have fun with crafts, robots, Snap and Squishy Circuits, a chalk wall, Magformers, Bloxels, a pop-up green screen, Makey Makey and more.
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He added that the graduates had been through a lot, especially the death of their classmate Nicholas Zuk last year.
“We thought high school would be impossible, but yet here we are,” said Benjamin Kall, class president. “Entering Berlin High School as young teenagers, my classmates and I had absolutely no idea how to proceed.”
“You opened your hearts,” Erwin said. Zuk’s family received a diploma in honor of him. Before the graduates said goodbye to high school, memories of the last four
Berlin High School graduates show off their decorated mortarboards before the graduation ceremony at Central Connecticut State University on Sunday, June 18.
days off in September for the Salutatorian Hannah Schulz Berlin Fair. shared memories of lunch in the B Gym before renova- “High school is a lot like gettions were complete, and Fri- ting hit by a twister,” she said, referencing The Wizard of
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Oz. “Find friends who will be there to oil your hinges or to stuff you back up with straw on days that just aren’t going your way.”
She warned of “poppy fields, or an 8 a.m. class and an alarm with a snooze button” See Graduation, A9
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after high school. “When you feel like giving up, you may not have a pair of ruby slippers and three clicks to get you back home, but remember what you have been given: a brain, a heart and courage,” Schulz said. Essay contest winner Lauren Nguyen took a more mathematical approach in advising her classmates. “What does one plus one equal?” she said. “It is whatever you want it to be. It can be a number, a word, a person ... or a dream. One plus one equals your heart.” The Berlin High School chorus kept with the theme of celebrating new beginnings with the song “Everyday” by
Jamie Houston. Many graduates joined underclassmen on stage to sing for the last time as high school chorus members. Valedictorian Jessica Jha encouraged her class to embrace the next step into the future. “2017 has been a year filled with lasts,” she said. “2017 will also be a year filled with firsts.” The first time being away from home, as well as the first time going out without having to check in with parents were among the “firsts” that Jha hoped the graduates will enjoy. “While it is an end, today is also a new beginning,” she said. “Today commences the next adventure.” akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter
Students mingle outside of Herbert D. Welte Hall on the campus of Central Connecticut State University for the Berlin High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 18. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
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The Berlin High School Interact Club was ready for the new school year and asked the Members of the Berlin Board of Education officially public for help at the Berlin Fair. Interact collected returnable bottles at the fair and reopen the renovated high school during a ribbon cutting reminded fair-goers to put their bottles in the recycle bins. The club used the proceeds to ceremony for the construction completion of Berlin High fund leadership training events and to sponsor various organizations. School on Feb. 11, 2017. | Justin Weekes, For the Record-Journal Left, three Berlin High School students attended the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Convention in Mystic. Pictured: Theodore Reed, CABE leadership award recipient; Hannah Schulz, CABE leadership award recipient; and Steven Bordonaro, student board representative.
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Two members of the 2016 Berlin High School boys soccer team garnered All-State honors this season: juniors Noah Silverman and Ryan Jenkins. Silverman also earned AllNew England accolades. The All-State ceremony took place at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Pictured there, from left: BHS coach Sal Parafati, Ryan Jenkins, Noah Silverman and assistant coach Alex Joslyn.
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The newly-reorganized Culture of Life Ministry at St. Paul Parish, Kensington visited Ledgecrest Health Care Facility on Kensington Road to present a musical program to the residents. On Sunday, June 11, as a video presentation of such timeless classics as Sentimental Journey, I’ll Be Seeing You, Mr. Sandman, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Swingin’ on a Star, and many more played on-screen, the voices of residents, ministry members and student volunteers from St. Paul School’s graduating class sang along. Heads bobbed, bodies swayed and feet tapped out the rhythms as many closed their eyes to enjoy a musical trip down memory lane. The focus of the Culture of Life Ministry is to promote respect, dignity and the protection of all human life, from conception to its nat-
Phillipp J. Quedens BERLIN — Phillipp J. Quedens, 87 of Berlin, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the Southington Care Rehabilitation Center. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Janet (Carlson) Quedens. Born in New York City, N.Y. in March 30, 1930, he was the son of the late Phillipp and Paula (Funck) Quedens Sr. Phillipp graduated from Dwight School class of 1948, receiving his bachelor of science degree from New York University in 1951 and his master of science degree from RPI in 1958. He retired from American Home Products as the Head Engineer of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He maintainied his own private consulting business for over 45 years and was a contributor to 27 U.S. and International design patents for a variety of inventions from the Stanley Circular Trim Saw to various medical devices. His
From left, St. Paul Culture of Life Ministry members Mark Duplin, Louanne Mercadante, Patrick Duplin and Mary Jane Duplin, and St. Paul school volunteers Maclin Stevens, Emily Armetta and Isabella Galati.
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proudest accomplishment was designing and building his home in Berlin. When he wasn’t working he loved to travel especially going on cruises with his wife Janet and family members. He enjoyed boating and watching the history channel. He was an avid reader of books on World War II. He was a talented artist and especially liked painting and drawing. Phillipp is survived by two daughters, Christine Quedens, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Cara Case and her husband, Mark, of Southington; his son, Phillipp III and his wife, Nancy, of Berlin. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Sarah and Christa Case, of Southington, and Brett Hellman, of Virginia Beach. At his request, the funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. His family wishes to thank the staff of Southington Care Center for their support and compassion. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
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Obituaries Betty (Brann) Carlson KENSINGTON — Betty (Brann) Carlson, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Arnold W. Carlson with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in New Britain, she was daughter of the late Herbert and Mabel (Anderson) Brann and is a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1949. She was employed at Atkins Office Supply before she married. She then raised her family of four children, later becoming the Adult Activities Director at the YWCA of New Britain. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain and the Ladies Altar Guild at the church; was a member of the Swedish Junior League; the Women’s Club of New Britain; and the Kensington Garden Club. Betty and Arnold’s home was where her family would gather for supper on Sundays to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or whatever they could think of. Holidays were her favorite - especially Christmastime. Betty’s source of pride was her family. She was a wonderful cook, baker and entertainer who enjoyed sharing life with those she loved. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher would spend hours outside during the summer.
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Mary Foley She had a fun loving group of friends that spent time together frolicking on Cape Cod, and a special friend in Kensington that she would enjoy a nice walk with, only to be followed by coffee and donuts. She leaves behind her four children, David Carlson and his wife, Leanne, Lennart Carlson and his wife, Maureen, William Carlson, and Jane Rossi and her husband, John, all of Kensington. She leaves 10 adored grandchildren, Billy, Lindsay, Mary Kate, Danny, Andrew, Jacqueline, Kristen, Kevin, Alec, and Matthew; two great-granddaughters, Laura and Ellie; a brother, Paul Brann and his wife, Rita; a brotherin-law, Ralph Steurer; two cousins, Beverly Pavasaris and Bruce Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by two sisters, Carol Steurer and Marjorie Smith. Funeral services were Friday, June 16, at First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial took place in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Lutheran Church or to The Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 2075 Silas Dean Highway, Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
NEWINGTON — Mary McGrath Foley, 93, of Middlewoods of Newington, entered her eternal life with our Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Born in New Britain. She was the daughter of the late John V. and Laura (Roy) McGrath. Mary was the beloved wife of Walter E. Foley who predeceased her in July of 1999. Mary was employed at The New Britain General Hospital, The New Britain Herald, and Skinner Valve, a division of Honeywell Inc., from which she retired after 17 years as a benefits administrator. After retirement, Mary and her husband moved from Newington to West Palm Beach, Fla. in 1987 where Mary was very active in the bridge circles. Mary’s love and dedication to playing bridge led her to playing at many prestigious bridge clubs in Palm Beach: memberships at Mar-A-Lago, The Sailfish
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COMMENTARY
The old is new again By Jeffery Kurz Editorial Page Editor
I suppose it makes sense that as you get older you grow more attached to old things. You’ve had a long time to get attached to them, after all. I have a car that dates to 2005 and is zeroing in on 200,000 miles. It has become a “thing” to see how long, and how far, I can keep it going. It has a great sound system, though the CD player broke a long time ago; the driver’s side door latch is busted; it has a manual transmission, which my police officer brother tells me is a great theft deterrent (nobody knows how to drive them any longer), and if it gets a dent? — no big deal, it joins a horde of other dents and blemishes my car wears like little badges of honor.
generating emotional attachment. The thing doesn’t care, but you do. So it’s hard to sell that pair of binoculars because your grandfather once surveyed the waters of Lake Erie with them, or toss out that drawing of Johnny Quest your child made in kindergarten. How could you do such a thing? It’s not easy. But I’m trying. There are two things I will not throw out, unless somebody offers a lot of money (as in maybe 10 bucks, 10 bucks to me is a lot of money). One is a manual Smith Corona typewriter. The other is an electric-something typewriter. They are in the closet, and have not been used for many, many years, but at least I know where they Vintage typewriters are making a comeback with a new generation of fans are. gravitating to machines that once gathered dust in attics and basements
There was a time when I used a typewriter to address envelopes, but I haven’t done that in a long time. Same with my home PC, which dates The last time I used a manual typewriter for any professional purpose to 2011, which I think classifies as having dwelled in the Paleolithic Pe- was working in radio in the 1980s; riod of the tech world. It doesn’t even there was this very satisfyingly loud have Bluetooth, for example. I could click-clacking noise that came with writing that way, which combined get a new one, but it’s much more fun to open up the innards of the old with the physical effort of pounding on the keys made it feel like you were battleship and put new spiffy stuff really up to something. inside. The tactile experience is one of the When it comes to my dwelling, on reasons I won’t dump my ancient the other hand, my efforts of late Thinkpad; I’m afraid what would have been toward decluttering, which is otherwise known as getting happen if I tried to switch to the rid of stuff. To gather the forces of re- chicklet keyboard that is all the solve, I keep telling myself that things laptop rage these days. My fingers would be like, what’s this? are just things — but while this is true as a generalized existential bit My inclination is to think that I stay of sagacity, things also have a way of attached to things because I was
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around when they were of good use. Maybe that makes me the nostalgic type. Then I ran into this sentence: “In the age of smartphones, social media and hacking fears, vintage typewriters that once gathered dust in attics and basements are attracting a new generation of fans across the U.S.” If you were around when you had to be able to type 60 words a minute to get a job you may be wary of this development, but apparently this is what is going on, according to a recent AP report. Like vinyl records, manual typewriters are experiencing a resurgence. In the case of recordings, it’s the warmth of sound and the tactile
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experience of being able to hold a record in the hand as opposed to streaming. When it comes to writing, people are increasingly finding satisfaction with banging on a typewriter absent the interruption of Twitter or whatever else may come along online. These fads obviously won’t eclipse the advent of technology, but it shows people want to have that connection, and that you don’t have to be old to appreciate the old ways of doing things. And I’m thinking I should probably reconsider that 10 buck asking price. Reach Jeffery Kurz at 203-317-2213, or jkurz@record-journal.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jefferykurz.
New illegal drug amplifies current opioid crisis By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen
A new laboratory made drug has heightened the concern of medical and law enforcement professionals on the front lines of the state’s opioid crisis. Carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration September 2016 press release. The threat it poses recently
has hit the region, including two deaths in Connecticut. Already this year, carfentanil has impacted New Hampshire where, according to several news outlets, six people have died since March. Then, earlier this month, the Hartford Courant reported that this synthetic opioid had been detected in the analysis of two deaths in this state: one in Norwich in April and another where details have not yet been released on the
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That changed quickly and now that it’s here, experts expect the presence of carfentanil will further drain financial resources. The state already is dealing with an existing opioid overdose epidemic that has caused a serious backlog for the Connecticut Medical Examiner’s office in conducting autopsies, according to several He said, “It’s like playing with Just a few weeks ago there news sources, including the a loaded gun. We know it’s had not been any reported a nasty, toxic agent and it’s deaths, related to the drug, in New Haven Register. dangerous to first responders Connecticut.
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>> Drugs There has been an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations, as well, according to Campion. In the last four years, deaths due to the opioid epidemic in Connecticut have increased significantly. According to statistics on the Connecticut Medical Examiner website, there were a total of 357 Accidental Drug Intoxication Deaths in 2012. In 2016, that figured almost tripled, to 917. The majority of these deaths were caused
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The biggest reason for the increase in fatal overdoses has been the increased use of fentanyl which is 50 times more potent than heroin. In 2012, there were a reported 14 overdose deaths where the victims had fentanyl in their system. In 2015, 189 people died from overdoses with fentanyl in their bloodstream. By 2016, the death toll increased by almost
Recovering addict Laura Goodkin, of North Haven, said she began using opiates at age 18. She now writes a blog called www.inangelsarms.com and works as a recovery coach and educator on drug addiction. She said, “What makes the new opiates (also known as opioids) on the street so dangerous, like carfentanil, is that opiates are interchangeable.
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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 Chapel in the Woods - Summertime alternative 30-minute worship at the Chapel in the Woods is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. Casual dress, children welcome. Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Call 860828-4511 or visit www.kensingtoncong.org.
scription painkillers, and all you can find is heroin, it doesn’t matter. It’s still going to hit that button for you because it’s still an opiate. Carfentanil is the same thing. So people will take it if it’s available because it will hit that button, maybe even better than what they’re already using. Switching from one opiate to another is dangerous because you don’t know how to match your tolerance from one drug to the next, and that is how overdoses happen.”
causes of opioid addiction. Citing her own experience, she said, “I saw the Percocet left over from someone’s surgery. I knew it was a painkiller and I was in pain. It was that simple. I didn’t know the implications because I wasn’t educated, so I took it. If it said ‘pharmaceutical grade heroin’ on the bottle instead, I probably wouldn’t have taken it.” Earlier this month, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that new legislation to fight the opioid epidemic had
Goodkin said there must be more education about the
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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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School Briefs Graduates
Dean’s list
Loyola University Maryland - Daniel Stafstrom of Berlin.
University of Delaware Hallie Nygren of Berlin.
Fairfield University - Leah F. Pawelczyk of Kensington.
University of New Haven - Alexa Bosse, Elise Catan, Gabriella Paez and Hayley Wilhelm of Berlin; Collin Brown and Bryce Martin of Kensington. Tunxis Community Col-
Quinnipiac University Julia Kemmling and Stanislav Kukhniy of Berlin; Evan Rigsby of Kensington. Goodwin College - Chastity
Casella, James Chiodo, Beata Marin, Rachel Prior, Emily Relyea, Nickole Romeiko, Kari Secrest of Berlin; Brittany Lukasik, Alyssa Reindel, Amanda Rustico of East Berlin; Joshua Demorest and Janisha Hill of Kensington. University of Hartford - Erika Mazurkiewicz, Courtney Brennan, Calvin Nastyn, Sylvia Dobrowolski, Alexa Miano, Dana Ottaviani, Daniel Rombola and David Wilcox of Berlin; James Fagan, Mason Paul, Darcy Peterson,
Kelly Rohan and Ryan Steck of Kensington.
President’s list (4.0 grade-point average) Goodwin College - James Chiodo and Rachel Prior of Berlin; Alyssa Reindel of East Berlin; Joshua Demorest of Kensington. The Citizen prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school.
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College of the Holy Cross - Ian James Tamburini of Berlin.
lege - Jordan Berry, Courtney Cloutier, Danny Desroches, David Follacchio, Pawel Karwowski, Hannah Koziol, Blaine O’Donnell, Lorraine Papacoda, Sean Pentalow, Casey Ringquist and Emily Steinson of Berlin; Elena Bolotova, Melissa Johnson and Logan Kissane of East Berlin; Jessica Meade of Kensington.
Senior Bowling, June 16: Ferd Brochu, 182; Joe Sytulek, 166; Joe Labacz, 158; Jim Nishioka, 158. Seniors always welcome Fridays, 9 a.m., at Lucky Lanes, 1782 Berlin Turnpike.
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Recreation Programs Pool, swim programs
information and registration forms, visit www.town. berlin.ct.us. Mail in, in-person or new WebTrac onThe Berlin Parks and Recline registration is available. reation Department is On-line registration is only accepting in-person regavailable up to the last busiistration only, for summer ness day before the program pool passes, swim programs starts. Fees are charged for and Dolphin swim team, at all programs. Programs inthe office, 230 Kensington clude basketball for third to Road. Fees are charged for all eighth grade boys and girls programs. and a summer basketball For more information, swim clinic for girls in second to ninth grade, Youth Tennis for class information and pool hours, visit www.town.berlin. 4 years and older, Skyhawk sports camps, Tiny Hawk ct.us. (soccer and basketball ages Summer programs 3 and 4), Mini Hawk (soccer, basketball and baseball ages The Berlin Parks and Recre4 to 7), Soccer (ages 6 to 8), ation Department is acceptMulti Sport (soccer, baseball, ing registration for summer basketball and flag football programs at the office, 230 for ages 7 to 12), Volleyball Kensington Road. For more (ages 10 to 14) and Olym-
pics at Pistol Creek for ages 5 to 12, before and after care available. Camps/programs for the arts include Royalty Academy for ages 4 to 8, Mini Arts Discovery for ages 3 1/2 to 6, Leap into Summer Dance Camp for ages 5 to 9, Fairy Tale Camp for ages 5 to 9, Painting with Peggy for K – 5th grade, LEGO camps Intro to STEM with LEGO ages 5 and 6, STEM Challenge with LEGO ages 7 to 10. Limited openings for the Summer Fun Program at the Creek and Clover Hill (day program for 5 to 12 year olds).
Dog obedience
ing Kindergarten Puppy, 2.5 to 6 months; Basic Dog Obedience, for dogs at least 6 months old and Better Basic Dog Obedience for dogs who have completed basic class. Classes are held at Pistol Creek, 600 Spruce Brook Road. Fees are charged for all programs. For more information and registration forms, visit www.town.berlin.ct.us.
Tai Chi Adult classes include Tai Chi for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention Wednesdays, June 28 to Aug. 9. Register for a full session or drop in.
The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for dog obedience classes includ-
For more information and registration forms, visit www. town.berlin.ct.us. Fees are charged for all programs.
according to numerous medical reports, including from Vice News. The drug as well as fentanyl, are so powerful that police officers, paramedics and even civilians have experienced overdose symptoms from just having the drugs touch their exposed skin.
Fatal Drug Overdoses from 2015 to 2016, as taken from the Connecticut Medical Examiner’s Office website, are as follows: Berlin 6; Cheshire 2; Durham 1; North Haven 5; Middlefield 1; Southington 17. Almost all of the overdoses mentioned here are opioid related.
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been finalized and also that the state will receive a $3.1 million federal grant to expand efforts to combat the prescription opioid crisis, particularly to help provide youth and their families access to long-term substance use treatment that focuses on recovery. The legislation puts into place numerous measures intended to reduce use and access of prescription opioids. “Opioid addiction and prescription drug abuse is a disease that is impacting nearly every community and people of every background,” Malloy said, in a June 6 press release. “It is a complex crisis that does not have one root cause, nor does it have simple solution, but we need to do everything in our power to treat and prevent it.”
cities and towns hard in Connecticut. In Plainville, police Lt. Nicholas Mullins said that since May of 2016, his town has had five fatal overdoses and 24 other incidents, he knows of, where the individual survived. His department carries the drug Naloxone, also known as Narcan, used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Mullins said Plainville officers began to carry Naloxone in June 2016 and have administered it nine times. “This number, of course, does not take into account the number of times medics from American Medical Response administered Narcan at scenes we were on,” he said.
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The Bees wrapped up a 7 game, 6 day road trip, making stops in York and Southern Maryland. Anthony Marzi pitched his second complete game shutout of the season in York on Wednesday. It was his first of the 9 inning variety. The last 9 inning complete game shutout by a Bees pitcher was by Kyle Simon on June 22nd last season against Somerset. Jordan Hinshaw has a 9 game hitting streak, a new season high for the team. On Saturday, Michael Crouse hit 2 home runs, totaling 5 RBI. It was the first 5 RBI game for a Bees player this year. The Bees are back home for a 4 game set with Sugar Land, celebrating Father’s Day on Monday with pregame catch on the field. Fans can take advantage of a buy one, get one ticket offer on Tuesday, a family 4 pack deal on Wednesday, and enjoy half priced domestic draft beer at every concession stand on Thirsty Thursday.
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Because of the potency of carfentanil, the amount of Naloxone first responders carry may not be enough to save someone who has inOpioid addiction has hit both gested the powerful opioid,
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East Lyme Sen. Paul Formica, a Republican, said he’s checking to see if there’s an opportunity to revive legislation that advocates say could help reduce the risk that the Millstone nuclear power plant in Waterford might close.
Democratic Comptroller Kevin Lembo asked lawmakers to resuscitate leg-
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islation that would have revamped the administrative structure of the Connecticut State Employees Campaign for Charitable Campaign, an initiative that allows state workers to donate to various charities through a payroll deduction.
Joseph, a spokesman for the Senate Democrats. “Our immediate focus is negotiating a budget.”
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, said he’s reluctant to repeat past practices of resurrecting bills with little to no financial impact in a special session dediMeanwhile, NARAL Procated to finishing the state Choice Connecticut have budget, especially given the launched an online petition, close partisan makeup of the urging state legislators to re- General Assembly. While consider a bill that attempts Democrats hold a seven-vote to protect health benefits for majority in the House, there women if Congress overhauls are equal numbers of Demothe Affordable Care Act. The crats and Republicans in the bill previously passed the 18-18 Senate. Senate unanimously but was pulled midway during a “The problem is: it becomes House of Representatives de- like that old carnival game, the whack-a-mole. You have bate on the final night. something in to pick up a Sen. Mae Flexer, D-Danielvote here or make somebody son, a chief proponent of the happy here and then you bill, said she typically doesn’t lose something on the other like resurrecting failed bills side,” he said. “So I think when the legislature goes that’s a dangerous game to into extra innings to finish its get into when we have such work. slim margins, basically in the Senate and also in the “I generally think you’ve got House.” to get it done during session. That’s the way it’s supposed Aside from bills with little to work. But I think this is to no fiscal impact, advoa really big issue,” she said, cates want many unresolved arguing the timing is crucial budget-related issues to be if Congress strips mandated addressed in the special coverage for services such session. as breast cancer risk asEastern Connecticut homesessments before the next owners with foundations that regular legislative session are crumbling because of the convenes in February. “I think this might be a unique presence of an iron sulfide are hoping state lawmakers circumstance.” will provide them financial Senate Republican Leader assistance of some kind to Len Fasano said Tuesday, help cover very expensive June 13 his “gut reaction” is fixes to their homes. that a deal won’t be reached Legislators are also being in time, requiring Malloy to urged to revamp the state’s then issue stop-gap budgets until a final plan is approved. local education funding system, parts of which have “It’s premature to speculate been ruled unconstituabout what could be contional, as well as protect prosidered under the call (for a grams serving people with special session),” said Adam disabilities.
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Proceeds benefit the mobile packing event, scheduled for spring of 2018. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. For more information and tickets, contact Linda at 860-919-3843.
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The 8th annual 18 Hole Stroll for Pancreatic Cancer Research is scheduled for Sunday, June 25, at the Travelers Championship, Cromwell. A fee is charged.
The Tomasso Nature Park in Plainville, located off Granger Lane, is open for the season from dawn to dusk.
All proceeds will support the Lustgarten Foundation, the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. The 18 Hole Stroll for Pancreatic Cancer Research is an early morning walk at TPC River Highlands Golf Course during the Travelers Championship. The event is in honor of John Vose, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 44. Event registration at 7:30 a.m.; walk begins at 8:30. Registration includes an all-day pass for entrance to the tournament for Championship Sunday, continental breakfast, entertainment, purple t-shirt representing pancreatic cancer research, speakers and a silent auction. For more information and to register, visit https:// www. lustgarten.org/18-hole-stroll or call 1-866-789-1000.
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Weekly narrated tour information and individuals with special needs and group tours my be arranged by calling Art Marinio at 860-6281386. Volunteers to perform maintenance and upkeep should contact the Plainville Recreation Department at 860-747-6022. Visitors: Stay on the paths, do not pick flowers or vegetation, do not disturb wildlife.
‘Music on the Green’ concert series comes with car show Southington Recreation Department’s 24th annual “Music on the Green” concert series is scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., on the town green. For more: www.southington.org/ MOTG. June 28 - “Rock the Town” sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Southington, Two Brothers Ice Cream. July 5 - “The Eddie Forman Orchestra” sponsored by Polish Falcons of America Nest 307. July 12 - “River of Dreams”
sponsored by Tighe & Bond, Aug. 16 - “The Kyle Niles Two Brothers Ice Cream. Band” sponsored by Southington Community July 19 - “The Diamond Col- YMCA. lection” sponsored by Richard Chevrolet. Aug. 23 - “Darik and the Funbags” sponsored by The July 26 - “I’Liguri” sponSummit at Plantsville. sored by Sons of Italy, UNICO Club of Aug. 30 - “Heartbeat DixieSouthington. land Jazz Band” sponsored by TD Bank. Aug. 2 - “BootLeg Band” sponsored by Southington Sept. 6 - “Soul Sound ReDrive-In Committee. vue” sponsored by Billy Carlson Heating & Air ConAug. 9 - “Pocket Full of ditioning, LLC., Showcase Soul” sponsored by Ali’s Auto & Recovery, LLC Nursery.
Children’s Fund helps send kids to camp The Berlin Children’s Fund, established in 1969 to give Berlin children the opportunity to attend summer camp, has kicked off its fund-raising efforts. The
Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation has awarded a portion of what is needed to establish the committee’s goal, but more is needed. Tax deductible donations
may be made to “The Berlin Children’s Fund,” 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Contact Doug Truitt at 860-828-7059.
No bikes, picnics or pets. The public may access the park through the pedestrian gate.
Summer Solstice Sculpture Walk New Britain Youth Museum and the Art League of New Britain are looking for artists to submit entries for the Summer Solstice Sculpture Walk, “Wind, Water and Wildlife” contest, Friday, June 23, 3 to 6 p.m., at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. Prizes will be awarded. Admission for spectators is free.
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The event includes a children’s and youth art show, artist demonstrations, and awards reception. There will also be an opportunity for artists to sell their work. For more information and a prospectus call 860-225-3020 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Berlin Youth Football and Cheerleading League is still accepting registrations for the upcoming fall season. Come join the league and make some friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Registration can be completed online at berlinbears.com. Also, be sure to visit the league on Facebook.
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Papa’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. For more information, visit nbhs-1967reunion.com.
New Britain High Joey Logano Class of ’67 reunion Foundation New Britain High School fundraiser July 13 Class of 1967 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Saturday, Sept. 16, 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Tunxis Plantation, Farmington.
Related weekend events include Friday, Sept. 15, New Britain 1967 graduates party,
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 auc-
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LEGAL NOTICE
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REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE
TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WATER CONTROL COMMISSION ONLY
All persons liable to pay taxes on 1st Installment Real Estate, and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2016, are due July 1, 2017 and payable in full by August 1, 2017. REMINDER: Real Estate tax bills over $100 are split into two installments due July 1, and January 1.
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Last day to pay timely is Monday August 1, 2017 by 4:30 pm or postmarked 8/1/2017. 68751 2009 Honda Accord EXL Sedan 4 cyl.. Dk. Automobiles Gr., Lthr., Nav., 56K, Garaged, Vry Gd Cond 1982 CHRYSLER MARK $9,500. (203) 269-3104 CROSS convertible, 77K mi., gd. condit., new top & tires, $1800. Classified Advertising 860-637-8066 Call 203-238-1953
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Any person liable for these taxes, who does not receive their bill or bill(s), should contact the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, Room 22. Per Sec. 12-130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment.
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Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2017, on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2017, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2016 Grand List taxes.
Water/Sewer usage bills for the July 1st, 2017 quarterly collection will be mailed out on June 30, 2017. It covers usage for the months of March, April and May 2017. If you do not receive your bill please call 860-828-7106 at once for a duplicate, thus avoiding delinquent interest charges. BILLS MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY August 1st, 2017. After that date, delinquent interest will apply at the rate of 1 ½% per month as of July 1, 2017.
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Trucks & Vans 95 Ford Ranger Splash 6cyl, 5spd, 130K, 2WD, exc cond. No rust. $3,500. Many options. SOLD
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3 Positions The Town of Wallingford FT Mechanic, FT Gen. is currently accepting Tech. & PT/FT Laborer. applications for FireCall for more info. fighter / Paramedic. 203-530-8881. EOE Applicants must have: a valid CPAT card, HS diploma / GED, valid Class A Drivers: Local!! driver’s license and Waterbury, CT. hold a valid Paramedic Home daily, hourly pay! License that meets CT Great Benefits. State Regulations. Incentive Program Copies of licenses and ($1600yr/1st Yr.) certifications must be 1yr Tanker Exp., submitted with appliGood MVR. cation materials. The New Equipment! Town of Wallingford 309-834-2017 offers a competitive pay rate of $54,064.40 Electric to $69,701.32 annually (wages as of July 1, General Line Foreperson 2017). In addition, The Town of there is a $4,300 annuWallingford Electric al paramedic bonus Division is seeking a plus an excellent fringe highly skilled supervibenefit package. Apsor with strong adminplication deadline is istrative and leadership July 18, 2017 or the skills to oversee the date the 75th applicautility’s overhead and tion is received, whichunderground line inever occurs first. Apstallation, repair and ply: Personnel Departmaintenance function. ment, Town of The utility serves Wallingford, 45 South 25,000 customers in a Main St., Wallingford, 50+ square mile distriCT. phone: (203) 294bution area with a 2080; fax: (203) 294peak demand of 130 2084. EOE. MW. The position requires an A.S. degree OFFICE ASSISTANT I in electrical, civil, or Town of Plainville mechanical engineerPlease visit our website ing plus eight (8) years www.plainvillect.com of progressive experito learn about this ence in the construcopen F/T position. tion, maintenance, and EOE/M-F operation of utilitygrade electric distribution facilities, or an Appliances equivalent combination of education and qualiAFFORDABLE - Used fying experience subDryers, washers, stituting on a year-forfridges, stoves, repairs year basis. One (1) available. Wallingford, year experience as a 475-201-9001. supervisor is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid Motor USED REFRIGERATOR good condition, Vehicle Operator Li$50.00 cense. Salary: $87,375 Call after 11:00am - $111,792 plus an ex860-621-3337 cellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Lawn and Garden Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, VERY NICE Wallingford, CT 06492. SCREENED TOPSOIL Phone #: (203) 294$22/yard delivered, 2080; Fax #: 3 yd, $100 min. delivery (203) 294-2084. Call Jim 860-982-4819 The closing date will be
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com
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 Adelphia Café
Arc Eatery
200 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-8386 www.arcmw.org Under New Management. Come and enjoy our awesome menu. We offer eat in and take out. Catering menu available. We also deliver. Open 6:30am – 1:30pm.
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.
Athena II Diner
Bagelicious
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.
945 South Main Street Cheshire, CT. 06410 203-250-9339 Bagels, catering, lunches, wraps and a variety of specials BAKED FRESH DAILY. Voted Cheshire’s best bagels for 2017. Open everyday 7am-3pm.
Duchess of Wallingford
Colony Diner
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.
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.
Eddie’s Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-9474 eddiessombrero.com For the best in Tex Mex Mexican Cuisine since 1996. Call for Party Packages & Special Events! Senior Sun. Buy 1 Entree get 1 1/2 off. Kids Eat Free Tues. w/ Purchase of 1 Adult Entree. Like us on FB.
Jake’s
179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Happy Hour All Day Monday, Daily 4-6. Karaoke Thursdays. Live Music Fri & Sat. Craft Beers, Artisinal Spirits. New Pub Menu. Celebrating 10 years!
Red Bridge Grill
16 River Road South Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 440-0462 Hours: M, W & Th 12P-10P | F, S & S 12P-12A
5.00 OFF
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the purchase of $25 or more
Dine-in only. Excludes Holidays. One coupon per party/table. Cannot be combined.
J SUSHI
532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.
Pine Loft Pizzeria Restaurant
1474 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-9797 pineloft.com Family restaurant for 10 years, Cruise Night Sat June 17th 4-8. Open Mic Thurs. Full menu 7 days 11a-9p Pizza & dinners. Serving beer & wine. Party Room avail.
Rick’s On 5
Now open! Located inside of the Village Barn, featuring Chef/Owner Rick Tompkins! Old fashioned comfort food featuring daily specials. Best foot long hot dogs around!
765 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-0231 facebook.com/ricksonfive Specializing in hearty American breakfast & brunch classics. Lunch specials start @ $8.95 and include soup or salad & dessert. Open 7 days 5am-2pm
Ridgeside Tavern
Route Ten Restaurant
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
The Tavern is now open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday at noon all year-round. Live music every Saturday night.
5.00 OFF
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the purchase of $25 or more
Cannot be combined with any other offers. DINE IN ONLY. Excludes Holidays Expires 6/30/17.
20% OFF* TOTAL PURCHASE
*With this ad ONLY. Exp 6/30/17 *On our regular menu only. Excludes our lunch & early bird specials.
3810 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203)-691-9990 OPEN 7 DAYS 5AM-3PM SUMMER SPECIAL: Mon-Fri Get a 12oz. coffee, egg & cheese sandwich with bacon OR ham OR sausage for $4.50 from 5AM-9AM. Outdoor seating, BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY. 60424-01