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First day at fully renovated high school By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Buses rolled down the driveway of Berlin High School Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, as students started the first day of school. “It’s the first year in a long time that we’ve started with everything,” Principal Francis Kennedy said, referring to completed renovations at the high school. Last year, the school was nearly complete on the first day with the exception of the auditorium and music
BHS enforces drop-off process
Watch video online here: http://trib.al/lPeMrFC room. This year, construction is complete and the entire school is open.
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Aug. 30 also was the final first day of school for School Superintendent David Erwin, who will retire in January.
As the school year begins, Berlin High School is reminding parents of the dropoff procedure enforced last year.
“This is my 43rd opening,” Erwin said. “Not all as a superintendent, but 24 as a superintendent.” Assistant Superintendent Brian Benigni will replace
“It worked great,” said Police Lt. James Gosselin. Students roam the halls on the first day at Berlin High School, Wednesday, Aug. 30.
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Lions prepare grounds for 69th annual fair
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With only a couple weeks to go before the big event, the Lions Club kicked it in high gear to transform the fairgrounds on Beckley Road in time for the 69th annual Berlin Fair. “There’s a lot of behind the scenes people,” said Charlie Satkowski, Lions Club member and assistant superintendent of plumbing on the grounds.
Nearly 400 volunteers, including non-club members and spouses, work to prepare the grounds months before fair weekend. On Monday, Aug. 28, Fritz Schmalberger, fair president, was at the fairgrounds along with several club members ready to begin another night of work. “I love seeing the fair come alive,” Schmalberger said. “It’s teamwork at its best.” As the fair date approaches, the hours of work extend and the attractions start to See Fair, A5
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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.
Mum sale - St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual mum sale for Friday, Sept. 8, 3 to 6 p.m.
Football - BHS vs. Bulkeley/ HMTCA/Weaver at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Maloney, away, 5:45 p.m.
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Saturday, Sept. 9 Mum sale - St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual mum sale for Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.
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Boys soccer - BHS vs. Maloney at Falcon Field, 6 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Maloney at Falcon Field, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10 Mum sale - St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual mum sale for Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 11 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. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Platt
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Tea at Five” for Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
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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.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Tea at Five” for Friday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call 860-8291148 or email jones327@ comcast.net.
Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
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, jam, soap, organic oils, herbs, books, face painting, woodworking, dog products, deli salads and sandwiches, pizza and more. Live entertainment weekly.
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Tuesday, Sept. 12 VFW Auxiliary - The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m., at the Post Home, 152 Massirio Drive. 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. Boys soccer - BHS vs. Platt at Sage Park, 4 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Platt at Falcon Field, 6 p.m. Girls swimming - BHS vs. Bulkeley/HMTCA at Plainville, 3:45 p.m.
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Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at TIGhitco, 245 Old Brickyard Lane. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767, or visit redcrossblood.org. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Simsbury at BHS, 6 p.m.
4-H open house - The Bradley Mountain 4-H Club has scheduled an open house for Thursday, Sept. 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road. The free event will discuss 4-H and accept members for the 2017-18 year. The club has the capacity for 30 members, 7 to 17 years old. Monthly meetings are set for
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Tea at Five” for Friday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com. Girls swimming - BHS vs. Haddam/Killingworth at Plainville, 3:45 p.m.
Mum sale - St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual mum sale for Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boys soccer - BHS vs. Wethersfield, away, 3:45 p.m.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Tea at Five” for Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
Girls swimming - BHS vs. Maloney/Platt at Maloney, 3:45 p.m.
Girls soccer - BHS vs. Newington at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 20 Girls volleyball - BHS vs. South Windsor, away, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Football - BHS vs. East Catholic at Cheney Vo-Tech, 1:30 p.m.
Boys soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
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Friday, Sept. 22
Mum sale - St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual mum sale for Sunday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 18 Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Hartford Public, away, 5 p.m.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Tea at Five” for Friday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
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come to life. The midway rides and games will arrive and be set up a few days before the fair. Due to the fair being held two weeks earlier than usual, two new rides were secured. The new fair date also means getting the grounds ready earlier. “If we didn’t have volunteers we wouldn’t have a fair,” Satkowski said. “It takes a town,” added Jim Formicola, club member in charge of the sausage booth.
While the agricultural aspect and community involvement will continue to stay a tradition, the fair continues to go through changes year after year. “We’re really going to rejuvenate the fair this year,” said Dan Daigle, third vice president of the Lions and superintendent of the lower beer booth. “We’re bringing in bigger name people.”
wrong way on Patterson Way to pass other drivers while dropping off students. Several parents stopped at the top of the hill to let students out in the middle of the road. Due to safety concerns, the drop-off location was changed from the front entrance to the Gibney Gymnasium. Tardy students report to the main entrance after 7:22 a.m.
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Cricket is a stunning, sweet little girl. She has the characteristic golden eyes from the high levels of melanin pigment in black cats which gives them their haunting beauty. Oscar is a fun-loving, fuzzy blue boy. He came in a little grouchy but is walking out happy and strutting. Both kittens are only four months old and fully vetted. Visit www.hucatrescue. org for an application and call 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue@gmail.com.
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community as well as teach them what the job entails, therefore strengthening the relationship between the department and the community, and reducing any suspicions, fears or misconceptions the public may have about police officers and the department. Planned informational presentations include criminal investigations (major crime, fraud, drug investigations), police operations (patrol and the communications center), specialized units (K9, dive team, ATV, bicycle), traffic endorsement, crash investi-
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Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to Berlin Police Department, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037, attn: Lieutenant Chris Ciuci or emailed to cciuci@berlinpd.org.
The Hartford HealthCare Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute and Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute present a free community education event to learn more about: • Radiation, surgery and active surveillance as treatment options • Potential side effects of 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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Lavery memorial ride returns to town Sept. 17 The 13th annual Master Police Officer Peter Lavery Memorial Ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 17, at Churchill Park, Newington, rain or shine.
A fee will be charged.
Registration is scheduled from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Ride departs at 10 a.m.; lunch is included following the ride.
The ride is in memory of MPO Peter Lavery, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30, while responding to a domestic violence call.
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cles are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholaship Fund, Inc. For more information, visit www.peterlavery.org.
In Brief Nominations sought for veterans awards The WorkPlace is accepting nominations for veterans who honorably served the nation, and continue to add to the quality of the community. This is an opportunity to acknowledge an outstanding individual that who may typically go unrecognized.
ride wristband is $20 and is good for unlimited rides on Friday, Sept. 15 only. They do not cover the cost of admission. Wristbands are also available at the following school open houses:
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On paper, the week was spent entirely on the road, making stops in Sugar Land and then in Long Island, but there is much more to the story than what meets the eye. The historic week began with 4 games at New Britain Stadium with the Bees serving as the away team against Sugar Land after the series was relocated due to Hurricane Harvey. In that series, Bees fans raised over $2,000 to go towards relief efforts.
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Jon Griffin has slugged 3 home runs this past week for the Bees, and none of them were solo shots. Nick Greenwood tossed his first complete game since 2013 on Wednesday against Sugar Land. Craig Maddox has had a standout week, totaling 9 hits, 4 home runs and 14 RBI, which is highlighted by Friday’s game in which he hit 3 total home runs, 2 of them grand slams, and drove in 11 runs all on his own. 72607-01
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New Britain has one more game to play in Long Island on Monday, then they will be back at home on Tuesday through Sunday for the last home stand of the season. The week will feature various promotions and giveaways beginning on Tuesday with Two-Fer Tuesday, in which fans can get buy one, get one tickets! The first 1,500 fans will take home a back to school giveaway presented by Comcast! Wednesday is the final YMCA “Fun 4 Everyone” Day, with discounted family 4 packs available! Thursday is Octoberfest, which features special in-game events, food specials, and half price domestic draft beer as part of Thirsty Thursday! Friday begins the last home series of the season, and it starts with the Pack The Truck event hosted by the Bees and George Springer of the Houston Astros. Fans are encouraged to make donate supplies for Hurricane Harvey relief, and anyone who donates will receive a ticket to that night’s doubleheader against Sugar Land! Fans can sign up to win prizes and a shot at $50K on Fat Tire Friday and Foul Pole Friday! On Saturday, the first 1,500 fans take home a bobblehead of everybody’s favorite mascot: Sting! There will be one last FIREWORKS show following the game! Finally, Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day, which will feature merchandise and concession discounts, pregame autographs, a voucher for the 2018 home opener, and everybody is welcome to run the bases after the game! The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a special giveaway courtesy of KeyBank!
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By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
A Berlin High School alum is one of four residents running for four spots on the Board of Education. Frederick Morley Jr., petitioned onto the ballot for a seat on the non-partisan board.
Bradley Mountain 4-H Club slates open house
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“I feel like I could make a profound Oakes, former board president, will be change on the board of education,” the running for another term. 19-year old said. “I’m looking forward to the opportuRobin Evans recently resigned and nity to continue the work we’ve been opened up a one-term seat. In addoing,” Oakes said. dition, there are three seats up for This year the board will be working re-election. with the new Board of Finance, six Joining Morley on the ballot will be elected members, along with the Town Richard Aroian, another newcomer. Council on the budget.
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Religious Services / Events Hunger walk St. Paul Church of Kensington plans to host a Hunger Walk fundraiser for Sunday, Oct. 22. Registration at 1:30 p.m.; walk at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Berlin Food Pantry. For more information and to register, call 860-410-0728.
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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.
Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m.; traditional worship at 11 a.m. Life Together classes, for children and adults, 9:45 a.m. Call 860828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
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Obituary BERLIN — George John Horbal, 68, of Berlin, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at home. Born in Middletown, son of the late George and the late Sarah (Bielot) Horbal, he graduated from Berlin High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State College, served in the U.S. Army, and was employed at Horbal Brothers Construction Company. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and painting. George is survived by a brother, David Horbal, of Berlin; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice and John Valerio, of Durham, Maryann and Robert Boryczki, of Kensington, and Susan and David Booth, of Rocky Hill; several nieces and nephews; one greatniece; one great-nephew; and many loyal friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Veterans Administration, 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.
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Area towns help in Harvey’s wake By Bryan Lipiner and Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
Where to give
As Tropical Storm Harvey began to move away from the Houston area last week, Connecticut residents and organizations had already begun to step up to help those in need.
CT 211 Online:https://uwc.211ct.org/hurricane-harvey
With up to 50 inches of rain in some areas and at least 18 deaths reported as a result of the storm, Harvey had hit Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. The aftermath also saw more than 1,000 homes destroyed and several thousands of people displaced. The storm then moved on to Louisiana with remnants expected to travel through Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service.
A list of organizations accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey. The list was compiled by the governor’s office.
Red Cross Online: http://redcross.org Call: 1-800-RED CROSS Text: HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation Americares Online: http://www.americares.org Call: 1-800-486-HELP
Meriden Humane Society volunteer Kristen Johnson plays with Vader, a 6-month-old pit mix, at the animal shelter on Aug. 30. Johnson headed for Louisiana to help with animal rescue efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. | Lauren Takores, Record-Journal
“Flooding is expected there as well,” Johnson said in advance of her trip.
She’s traveling with Animal Rescue Front, a Mississippi-based group formed after Hurricane Katrina.
“That will solve both problems,” she said. “It will free up space for Texas overflow, and if it does flood, the animals will be moved.” Johnson, a paralegal at Aetna, volunteers with the Wallingford Animal Shelter and the Meriden Humane Society.
McLaughlin, who lives in Massachusetts, formed the organization soon after Katrina. “It’s amazing how 12 years later, I’m going back and I’m going back with her,” Johnson said of McLaughlin. Berlin police officer Dave Cruickshank has been deployed to Houston with a national disaster medical team organized by a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. He has been responsible for security at a field hospital. Berlin Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald praised Cruickshank’s efforts.
The Waverly Inn, at 286 Maple Ave. in Cheshire, is accepting donations for the next week at its restaurant. Kyle Cipully, general manager, said the business is accepting nonperishable food, clothing, kids wear, household items and pet care
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Wallingford resident Kristen Johnson traveled to Louisiana on Sept. 1 to help with pet rescue efforts.
Animals shelters are already full, she said, and “if they flood, it would be a bigger nightmare.”
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Kori’yana Lyons, left, and Phyllis Moore rest on cots at the Salvation Army in Beaumont, Texas on Aug. 29. The women were traveling to Houston from Gulfport, Mississippi, to work with LGS Staffing in hurricane clean-up when they encountered the shut down of I-10 heading west. | Kim Brent, The Beaumont Enterprise via Associated Press
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“Everybody is being affected down there,” Cipully said. “Animals, people, everybody.” Bagelicious, at 945 S. Main St. in Cheshire, collected pet care donations all week through Rescue K911 of North Haven. Thursday would be the last day of the donation drive, said organizer Gina Queiroga. Her father, John Massella, owns the business. Massella said the drive has brought in food, grooming supplies and many animal crates. The restaurant offered free coffee to anyone who donated food. “People have been very generous,” he said. Queiroga said the donations will be transported to Texas by a large truck from Paws of Love, a Dallas-based animal rescue. The truck will be carrying rescued animals from Texas to a New Jersey animal shelter before packing local donations and returning south. Queiroga said she wants ar-
“Food banks are part of the local response to emergencies, but they will need help long after the waters recede,” Connecticut Food Bank CEO Bernie Beaudreau said in a statement.
Evacuees escaping the floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey rest at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston Connecticut Food Bank is on Aug. 29. | LM Otero, Associated Press
range transportation to bring pet supplies to Texas. She started a GoFundMe page to get the word out. Jeremy Rodorigo, spokesman for American Medical Response, an ambulance service that serves several towns in the state including Southington, said 18 AMR employees from Connecticut have traveled to Houston to assist. “That number will certainly increase as the days go by,” he said. “It’s just a horrible situation. I think it’s bigger than anyone thought it was going to be.” Southern New England Salvation Army spokeswoman Laura Krueger said the organization has up to 60 emergency disaster personnel
in Connecticut and Rhode Island that are ready to be deployed if called upon. The Salvation Army is also in the process of scheduling training in both states for volunteers who wish to assist in long-term recovery efforts. Two officers from the Coast Guard’s Long Island Sound sector, which includes all of Connecticut’s Coast Guard stations, have been dispatched to the Houston area, according to The Connecticut Mirror. Those deployed have been responsible for identifying needed missions and assets. Feeding America food banks have delivered food, water and other resources to towns and cities affected by the hurricane.
headquartered on Research Parkway in Wallingford. “The poor and the working poor are disproportionately affected by disasters,” Beaudreau said. “Their recovery will be measured in months and years and will mean increased demand on food banks struggling to rebuild their own operations in the wake of disaster.” Gov. Dannel Malloy has advised residents to take caution when donating to relief organizations. Malloy warned natural disasters can be opportunities for fraudulent organizations to solicit money via email, phone or social media. “Past experience has taught us that the best way we can help survivors in a disaster, particularly in the first days,
is to donate funds to trusted charitable organizations that are often on the front lines working in close partnership with first responders,” Malloy said in a statement. “These funds will help those in need as the Houston region begins to recover.” “We urge everyone to remain vigilant when responding to requests to assist flood victims in Texas and Louisiana,” state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Dora Schriro said in a statement. “Donors should exercise caution when responding to any email with a subject line, attachment, or hyperlink related to Hurricane Harvey, even if it appears to originate from a trusted source.” On Sept. 9 and 10, the Archdiocese of Hartford will have a special collection at all masses for hurricane victims. Funds will go toward humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to dioceses affected.
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School counselors are a valuable resource School counselors are certainly incredibly busy people. But our advice is that it’s your job this school year to make sure they are even busier. We don’t mean creating busywork, but rather taking advantage of all your school counselors have to offer. School counselors can offer a wide range of assistance to both students and parents, yet, unfortunately, most parents know little about just how much their child’s school counselor can offer. So this year, early in your child’s school year, make an effort to get to know his or her counselor and make the most of this very valuable educational resource. All school counselors have a great deal of training and are certified or licensed by the
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Letters to the Editor ciety are already on site with hammers and paint brushes in hand. Others are researchTo the editor: ing or crafting. The displays at the fair are seen by thouMy name is Charles Paosands and it is a golden opnessa and I am once again Charles Paonessa portunity to share Berlin’s looking for your support as I Town Councilman unique stories with a greater run for Town Council. While we raise Fair a chance to learn audience. I’ve been steadfast on holdoperating funds through ing the budget to a minimum about Berlin’s history donations and sales in our while still maintaining adeTo the editor: Country Store, proceeds quate services and meeting are a fraction of what other education needs. I hope I can If only the Berlin Fair was organizations make in food continue to work with Mayor more than a weekend, for the booths. Our main purpose Kaczynski on the cost-saving amount of time that goes into is to promote our sense of measures and improvements creating displays at the Berplace in history. lin Historical Society’s Muthat we are implementing. seum Barn deserves a longer This year’s attractions inI’ve learned a great deal run. From April on, when clude a recreated tavern these past few years and Lions begin their post-winter room in astonishing detail. would still appreciate hearcleanup of the fairgrounds, We also pay homage to the ing your concerns. members of the historical soDue to Charter changes, the ballot will look different this election. Please seek out my name among our Republican team.
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Senior Happenings Meetings - The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. A representative from the office of the town manager is scheduled to discuss the state of
Berlin/Kensington, followed by an ice cream social. All members are requested to attend.
premium. Registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, call Barbara Dixon at 860-828-6295.
Class - A Seniors Safe Driver Class, sponsored by AARP Chapter 3035, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The class provides a certificate which entitles a discount on insurance
Monthly activities Connecticut Adult Family Living Program - Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Caregiver presentation. Sign up at the Senior Center.
Health programs Mouth care - Hartford HealthCare Senior Services has scheduled a free program, “Let Your Mouth
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Volunteer drivers The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transpor-
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cil members. Last winter they presented her with a so-called separation agreeFrom A15 ment and informed her that she was to be replaced. No Berlin Train Station with a reasons for her termination DVD theater, a photo gallery were given. Mayor Kaczynski and a diorama. A cutout train merely said “change was engine and 19th century good.” people provide photo opGood for whom? The town portunities. Another display has paid Ms. McNair’s salcommemorates the 100th ary for six months, continanniversary of our town’s participation in World War I. ues to pay health insurance premiums for her, has had The Berlin Historical Society the town engineer cover the Museum Barn is a unique at- vacancy, and utterly failed traction for people of all ages, to find a competent replacea place to sit a spell and rem- ment. No serious search inisce about our town. Look effort has been undertaken for the yellow and red Yanto find a suitable profeskee Peddler Wagon parked sional to replace her. Only a out front, by the south gate. want ad was placed in a local I promise, you will not be newspaper and the position disappointed. was advertised on the town’s Lorraine Stub website. Three people were Berlin Historical Society interviewed and rejected. If the council wished to find a competent manager, it would Firm necessary for have engaged a professional proper search search firm to widen the To the editor: search area and select only qualified candidates. Olivia Lawrence’s article “Picking town manager is no Berlin’s future development picnic,” Aug. 31 seems to sug- and well being depend on gest that there is some doubt having a professionally-manabout the firing of Berlin’s aged government. The town’s town manager by the Repub- multi-million dollar operalican members of the Town tion cannot be entrusted to Council. folks who lack training and There is no question that De- experience. nise McNair was terminated Stephen J. Anderson by the Republican CounEast Berlin
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Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit transportation service for citizens age 55 and older, is in need of volunteer drivers. Prayer group The service provides transActivate the Cure, an inportation to out-of-town terdenominational Chrismedical appointments tian ministry, welcomes all and services for residents
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.
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Connecticut state fairs to visit this fall By Andrew Ragali Record-Journal staff
Fans of fair food and entertainment rejoice, it’s that time of year again. While the weather cools down, fair season heats up this weekend and continues through early October. There have been a few fairs already, including in Lebanon, Bridgewater, Wolcott, Brooklyn, Chester and Terryville.
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Here’s a list of upcoming fairs in the region and throughout Description: Live music, agricultural exhibits, fair food the state. and a kids pie eating contest.
Hebron Harvest Fair When: Sept. 7-10
Description: Agricultural fair with livestock shows, arts, crafts and food booths.
North Haven Fair When: Sept. 7-10
Wapping Fair (South Windsor) When: Sept. 7-10 Description: Features livestock, rides, bands, food truck festival, vendors and aerialist performance.
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When: Sept. 8-10
When: Sept. 15-16
Description: Old-fashioned Description: Fireworks, rides, agricultural fair including crafts and entertainment in farm displays, rides, food and Bartlem Park. exhibits.
Ledyard Fair When: Sept. 8-10 Description: Entertainment, livestock shows and more.
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When: Sept. 15-17 Description: The fair started
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The American Heart Association has scheduled the fifth annual “Little Heart Hero Day” for Sunday, Sept. 10, noon to 3 p.m., at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Middlefield. The event, for Connecticut families who have a child with a congenital heart defect, includes activities, crafts, games, and lunch, rain or shine.
desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance to those entering the hospital or in the Delphi clinic area. Volunteers that have a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort and support to patients who otherwise may have no visitors or may feel lonely and isolated in a hospital setting.
The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled the following fundraisers for the November election. Saturday, Sept. 23 - A Taste of Alaska: A Taste of Victory!, 6
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The Monster Bash and Pumpkin Decorating Contest, for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Willard Elementary School. The family event includes a DJ, arts and crafts, games, Halloween Bingo, with members of the Upbeat program. Willard’s Trunk or Treat event also is planned for Friday, Oct. 27, 6:45 to 8 p.m.
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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its 13th annual Scarecrow and Fall Foliage Festival for Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park. Festival activities for children include face painting and fall crafts. Scarecrows will be on display through Sunday, Oct. 29. Online registration is available at www.town.berlin.ct.us.
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“The companies led by Purdue Pharma, which is a Connecticut company, created a campaign of disinformation about the addiction properties of opioids,” Hanly said.
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“We’re going to bear all the costs. At the end of the day if we don’t prevail, we still bear the costs,” Hartley said. Paul Hanly, an attorney with Simmons Hanly Conroy, said the suit’s basis was the same as in the 2007 settlement.
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New York and Waterbury law firms are representing the city of Waterbury against a host of pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as doctors that have promoted opioid painkillers. The lawsuit served last week argues that the firms and doctors misrepresented the addictive nature of the drugs.
city has to weigh the costs and benefits of participating. The City Council would also likely need to weigh in on whether to join the lawsuit.
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the opioid, according to the lawsuit. The company settled for $635 million.
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if Cheshire should join the lawsuit but he is going to compile addiction-related expenses before the meeting so the council can make a decision.
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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.
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