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Low enrollment axes firefighter course
Healy hired as town manager
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
The firefighter course at the high school will not be offered in the fall due to low enrollment. “I don’t like to see the course go,” said Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni. “We don’t have the budget to support these low enrollments. At least double digits for enrollment is needed.”
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Acting Town Manager Jack Healy was hired for the permanent position by a 4-2 Town Council vote following a closed-door executive session Tuesday night, April 17.
Nine students enrolled for the class, which teaches firefighting skills to juniors and seniors. It has been offered for the past eight years. As part of the proposed $43.9 million school budget, two teachers were reduced at the high school including See Firefighter, A4
Members of East Berlin, Berlin and Kensington fire companies accompanied students from the Berlin High School fire fighting class to the Newington Fire Deptment training tower, December 2016. Courtesy of Berlin FD
Berlin looks to be more business-friendly By Ashley Kus The Citizen
“It’s a valuable resource,” said Marek Kozikowski, town planner for Berlin. “It’ll make us much more business-friendly.”
Residents, business owners and developers can now easily access Berlin’s complete and updated zoning regulations after the planning depart- He said the zoning regulations were last updated in 2002. A ment recently moved the documents list of amendments was sepaonline. rate from the document until Kozikowski
recently. The regulations now consist of all text amendments approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission since 2002. The commission readopted the zoning regulations See Zoning, A3
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Healy served as temporary, interim and acting manager for more than a year following the town’s separation agreement with Denise McNair in January 2017. As Healy served in those roles, he also retained his duties as public works director. “It’s an honor for them to select me,” Healy said last week. All four Republican councilors voted in favor of giving Healy the permanent position. Democrats JoAnn Angelico-Stetson and Karen Pagliaro were opposed. Democrat Peter Rosso was absent. “I don’t believe the process See manager, A13
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The planning department was re-organized, with the building department separated. Kozikowski, formerly a planner in Greenwich, said it was his goal in the new position to make the regulations easier to access. “Rather than going through that list of amendments, you can now go to that one consolidated place,” he said.
digitized zoning regulations in recent years for easier access. “We’re catching up,” Kozikowski said. He said the next step is for the Planning and Zoning commission to look at agricultural regulations for the town. “We want to make those more clear,” Kozikowski said.
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Wall said he and members of all four town fire departa technology education ments were planning to atteacher who taught the fire- tend Monday’s Board of Edfighting course. ucation meeting to show “This poses a great danger to support. well-rounded children as “We feel as if the public well as the future firefighters needs to know about this,” in this town,” Kensington Wall said. Fire Department Lt. James Wall said Tuesday, April 17. The course description reads: “The course is corre-
The course is also listed on the Berlin Fire Department website under “cadets.” The department collaborated with the school for different training opportunities involving the students in the past. Students will choose their classes for the fall starting next month. Depending on the projected enrollment per class, Benigni said other courses may be considered for elimination.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Chief feels more school officers not feasible
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Pre-school class The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has scheduled classes for children, age 2 to 5 years old, on Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (Children ages 2 and 3 must be accompanied by an adult). A fee is charged.
The possibility of increasing the number of school resource officers has been discussed following a public forum about school security last month. Police Chief John Klett recently addressed the police commission on the idea.
Session 4 classes, Gardening 101, are scheduled for Tuesdays, May 22 through June 26, at the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 1921 Farmington Ave. Registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, call 860-8279064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
“It’s not feasible with the current budget,” Klett said. The town’s school resource officers are funded through the police budget. The department currently has three unfilled positions. Klett said it would cost upwards of $120,000 to add officers at the three schools without them. Currently, an officer is assigned to McGee Middle School and Berlin High School. Officers visit the remaining schools randomly. A resource officer was recently put back in the middle school after temporarily being assigned to patrol due to the officer shortage.
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“My concern is if we’re going to have one in the high school and one in the middle school. Why don’t we have one in every school?” said Bob Peters, chairman of the police commission.
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KENSINGTON — Ralph Loschiavo, 74 years old, husband of Anna Loschiavo (Galati), since Aug. 26, 1978 of Kensington passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Ralph was born May 6, 1943 in Stefanaconi Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy to the late Domenico and Vittoria Loschiavo, previously residing in New Britain, CT before settling in Kensington. Mr. Loschiavo was employed by Fafnir Bearing for nearly 30 years where he worked as a Lead Machinist. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church as well as a member of the Italian Political Independent Club of Kensington. He enjoyed family vacations, gardening, Sunday dinners and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Ralph will be most remembered for his sense of humor, warm smile, individuality and his love of family. Besides Anna, he is survived and will be dearly missed by sons, Domenick Loschiavo and his wife Laura of Fairfield and John Loschiavo and his wife Sarah of Farmington; sister, Anna Lococo and her husband, Vincenzo, of New Britain and grandchildren, Gian, Luca, Alexandra and Adriana Loschiavo; and many special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, sister, Isabella Rubino, of New Britain; and brother, Antonino Loschiavo, of Stefanaconi. A funeral liturgy for Ralph was held at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Kensington and he was laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, New Britain. To view Ralph’s photo tribute, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.
GOSHEN — On Monday, April 16, 2018, choirs of angels sang Frances to her heavenly rest. Frances was born in Naugatuck, on April 27, 1918 to John and Julia (Rupenski) Kovaleski. She was the second of six children. Their family was raised in Thomaston on a fruit farm, and Fran often wrote in later years of her fond experiences there while growing up. It was there that Fran met the love of her life Ed, when his mother visited the farm with her sons to buy fruit, and subsequently invited Fran and her sister Helen to their dairy farm in Goshen for a weekend. Fran knew right away Ed was the one, and they married years later on Sept. 2, 1940 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage. As a farmer’s wife and mother of six she was very busy, but managed to find time in the winter to become a weather reporter for the electric company, alerting them to unique storm and icing conditions on the power lines. She was happy to spend her $50 annual salary to purchase Christmas presents for her family. Fran was very active in the church, singing in the choir, laundering and ironing the altar linens, and being a life-long member of the Ladies Guild. In her lat-
er years she taught catechism and volunteered for Hospice. She loved gardening and created beautiful English style gardens at her home on North Street, and later on West Street. She made many friendships with strangers who stopped by to admire her beautiful flowering creations. She continued writing to friends and relatives until near the end of her life, relating interesting stories of her childhood and life's experiences. She loved her family and friends and welcomed all into her home for good conversation and delicious homemade pie. She is survived by her son, Edward Krukar, Jr., of Torrington; daughters, Nancy Timbrell, of Berlin, with whom she made her home, Marjorie Krukar of Reno, Nev., and Katherine Krukar of Chesapeake City, Md.; also 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Frances is predeceased by her husband, Edward Krukar; and her two children, Priscilla Pink and Andrew Krukar. The Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield, was entrusted with the services. A funeral Mass took place at St. Thomas Church in Goshen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Goshen Public Library, or the St. Thomas Chapel Fund. Kindly visit www.rowefuneralhome.net to send the family an online condolence.
To the editor: It appears the train has left the tracks even before the Berlin station opens. When the Republican Town Council decided a new town manager was needed, they told us change is good, and that they would take us to a new level. They certainly have. The new town manager was selected without bothering to look for qualified candi-
dates. Now Republican leaders urge rejecting the town’s budgets prepared by them and sent to referendum. They have squandered more than $7,000 to conduct the referendum. They have wasted the time and talents of town officials who put the budget together. It is indeed bewildering and disappointing. Stephen Anderson Berlin
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Calendar Thursday Boy Scout Troop 41: April 26, 7 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 860-829-1148. jones327@ comcast.net. Boy Scout Troop 24: April 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Community Center, 230 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860-8283611. HSA Plant/Flower Sale: April 26, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Kangoo Discovery: April 26, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Makerspace: KEVA Planks, K'Nex, Strawbees and OFFBITS: April 26, 6:30 p.m.7:45 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Sit & Knit: April 26, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Stand Against Racism: April 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central Connecticut State University, Founder's Hall, 1615 Stanley St., New Britain. Story Time: April 26, 9 a.m. 10 a.m. The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. www.sloppywaffle.com.
Friday Boys lacrosse: April 27, 6 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Softball: April 27, 3:45 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Goats N' Pajamas Birthday Party: April 27, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. HSA Plant/Flower Sale: April 27, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Men's Group: April 27, 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Mother Goose on the Loose: April 27, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Movie Showing: Murder on the Orient Express: April 27, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Theater: April 27, 8 p.m. “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-829-1248.
Saturday Blood drive: April 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthinton Ridge, Berlin. 1-800-7332767. redcrossblood.org. CAIR-CT Annual Banquet & Fundraiser: Living our Faith, Defending Freedom: April 28, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Radisson Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. George Washington’s 30 Ways to Be Polite In An Impolite World: April 28, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Goat Hike and Nature Tour: April 28, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Goats N' Pajamas Birthday Party: April 28, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Let's Get Loud - 2018 Dance Recital: April 28, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. New Britain High School Auditorium, 110 Mill St., New Britain. New Britain Bees Mascot & National Anthem Auditions: April 28, 11 p.m. - 3 p.m. New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain. jmuller@ nbbees.com. Science Saturday: April 28, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. Theater: April 28, 8 p.m. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-829-1248. Triple D's ~ Destruction, Death & Discovery: April 28, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bradley Memorial Theater at Klingberg Family Center, 370 Linwood St., New Britain.
Sunday Open Farm Day (Tentative): April 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington.
Monday Band Lessons: April 30, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Baseball: April 30, Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Boys tennis: April 30, 6 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. Busy Bumble Bees: April 30, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Cookbook Club: April 30, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Karaoke: April 30, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. 860828-9797. Recycling Club: April 30, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Travel Faire: April 30, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Tuesday Boy Scout Troop 44: May 1, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. 860-8299879. Boys golf: May 1, 3 p.m. Timberlin Golf Course, 330 Southington Road, Berlin.
Group: May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Travel Faire: May 1, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Boys tennis: May 2, 3:45 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin.
Wednesday Bradley Mountain Farm Goat Nannies: May 2, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Girl Scouts: May 2, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. The Music Series at South Church: May 2, 7:30 p.m. $10 - $30. South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain. Senior Center Book Club: May 2, 1:30 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Travel Faire: May 2, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Thursday, May 3 Boy Scout Troop 41: May 3, 7 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 860-8291148. jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts Troop 24: May 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Community Center, 230 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860-828-3611. Boys lacrosse: May 3, 6 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Kangoo Discovery: May 3, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Boys lacrosse: May 1, 6 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin.
Nutmeg Release Party: May 3, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Boys Scout Troop 256: May 1, 7 p.m. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave., Berlin. 860828-8693.
Sit & Knit: May 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
LEGO Club Meetings PK4, K-2, 3-5: May 1, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Story Time: May 3, 9 a.m. 10 a.m. The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. www.sloppywaffle.com.
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Friday, May 4 Boys tennis: May 4, 3:45 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. First Friday Breakfast: May 4, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Food Share Truck - Sacred Heart: May 4, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Girls lacrosse: May 4, 6 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Mother Goose on the Loose: May 4, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: Darkest Hour: May 4, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Theater: May 4, 8 p.m. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-829-1248.. Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: May 4, 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Saturday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo dinner: May 5, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. $18. Children 5 to 12, $7; under 4 are free. Italian Political Club, 16 Harding St., Berlin. 860-5383103. Goatee Academy: May 5, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Goats N' Pajamas Birthday Party: May 5, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Library Tea: May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. 860-828-3344. Pulled Pork Dinner: May 5, 5:30 p.m. $12. Children $6. East Berlin United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin. 860-8285450. Theater: May 5, 8 p.m. The See Calendar, A20
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handbags, purses, backpacks, hats, gloves, scarves and belts. Acceptable household items include pillows, blankets, quilts, sheets, curtains and table linens. Bicycles also will be accepted. For more information, call 860-558-7410.
Scholarships Achieve Financial Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship, open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2018. Applicants must be a member, or the child of a member, of Achieve Financial Credit Union, in good standing. Deadline is Monday, May 7. For more information, contact Karen Hayes at karenh@
Undertaking a restoration project can be a harrowing task. Depending on how much wear, tear and neglect you’re faced with, it could take several months and a lot of money to get your rusted classic back the way it looked in its glory days. Getting your spine back in shape can be a big restoration project too. Instead of rechroming the bumpers, painting the trim and removing the rust, you chiropractor will attempt to bring your spinal range of motion back to operating specs, correct any bad vertebral alignment issues and halt the progression of arthritic degeneration with protective care – all in an effort to undo years of neglect and poor maintenance on your part.
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Patient advocate volunteers provide friendly visits to all inpatients to ensure their exThe Hospital of Central perience is positive, care is Connecticut offers volunteer exceptional and to promote opportunities. Several dea high level of customer satpartments need volunteers isfaction. For an application, at their reception desks. Vol- visit www.thocc.org. unteers also are needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services Grief Share as well as wheelchair assistance. Volunteers with a cer- Grief Share, a grief support group, meets weekly, on tified pet therapy dog are Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at welcome. Pet visits provide Christian Life Church, 496 comfort and support to patients who may have no visi- Kensington Road. Anyone struggling with grief related tors or feel lonely and isoissues is welcome to attend. lated in a hospital setting. For more information, call 860-828-5105.
Carlton is a 5-month-old buff tabby male. He was found with a small injury that is healed. He is very sweet but tested positive for FELV. Still, with proper vet care, he can live a long, healthy life. Carlton needs a special home that will take good care of him. Bowtie is a 5-year-old black and white male. He can be a little shy with new surroundings but he warms up quickly. A quiet
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had any integrity to it,” Stetson said of the search. “There was no one else, no one else came before us.” Healy was re-interviewed by the council in a closed-door executive session before the regular meeting April 17.
Kaczynski said the town will be looking for a new public works director. Healy has been receiving a stipend for his temporary manager role along with his salary as public works director. “There’s money there to fill
that,” Kaczynski said about reinstating the manager’s salary. The manager line item is currently budgeted at $140,000 for fiscal year 20182019.
“The town would be, in my opinion, extremely fortunate to have him,” Republican councilor Alex Giannone said before the vote.
“According to an interpretation of the charter, he can have duel residencies,” she said. “He can live in both place is what I was told.” Kaczynski said previously that any candidate would have to move to Berlin after a period of time. By charter, “At the time of appointment, said Manager need not be a resident of the town or of the State of Connecticut but the Manager shall reside in the town during tenure of office.”
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Commentary: Self-care equals health-care By Dr. Ann Aresco
outcomes.
Self-care is a frequentlyheard buzzword these days, often associated with mindfulness, taking time for yourself and prioritizing your overall well-being.
We need to sleep well, consistently. We need to exercise, stay hydrated, and find outlets that support our emotional well-being. We need to eat whole foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy to provide vitamins and nutrients that support our body’s functions.
Chronic conditions and diseases produce symptoms that can be managed and improved by positive healthcare choices. When we look at many diseases, from diabetes to heart disease and everything in between, scientific research has taught us the fundamentals of healthy living will improve
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Healthcare as a system is a misnomer; people do not go to Our medical system the healthcare sysis not conducive to tem when they are treating chronic conhealthy. In that ditions. Many MDs sense, it is actually a admit that they are disease care system. not well-prepared to Aresco This subtle shift in instruct patients with perception can help chronic disease us to understand the about their optimal lifestyle role that self-care plays in choices. taking control of our health and our decisions. Each patient has a different Healthcare is what people set of symptoms and aggrado to maintain good health. vating factors, requiring inEverything else is disease dividualized care. care. Taking pharmaceuticals Many medications are tested to maintain good cholesterol on large groups of patients, levels, glucose levels and which then produce a perblood pressure levels is centage of positive retreating the symptoms of sults. While this is great for poor health or disease. the percentage of patients that benefit from that partic- Taking medications to avoid ular drug, what about the making lifestyle changes percentage of the population may seem like the path of that doesn’t experience the least resistance. But what is benefit of the medication? the price? Swallow pills instead of getting some exerGood health is the result of cise? More pills? More pain? good healthcare choices. The cycle continues, as more This seems pretty obvious, symptoms require more but for many people, it is not treatment. Medications do so easy to carry through. not correct poor healthcare This fact also does not necchoices. essarily correlate to our healthcare system. Chronic healthcare condi-
People can take a statin for their cholesterol and have their numbers look good. The danger is the assumption, “I’m taking a statin to control my cholesterol so I can eat whatever I want,” and you could be in for a big surprise one day. There is a lot of debate over the effectiveness of statins for prevention. However, there is no debate that creating a better lifestyle is necessary for the prevention of all causes of chronic conditions. Call ProNatural Physicians Group, 120 Webster Square Road, Berlin, to schedule an appointment at 860-8290707. Dr. Ann Aresco is the founder of ProNatural Physicians Group.
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Opening day is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, with a brunch and meeting following at Par for the Course Restaurant at Timberlin Golf Course. For more information, contact Shiela at shielak@comcast.net.
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Senior Happenings AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, May 14, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting will also be the annual banquet, on Tuesday, May 22, at noon, at San Souci Restaurant. Payment and menu choice due to Barbara Dixon by Wednesday, May 16. Call 860-828-6295.
Program Meditation program – A free program about focused awareness meditation is scheduled for Wednesday,
May 9, 2 p.m., at the Senior Center. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, call 860-828-7006.
Volunteers needed Medicare loses over $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors and abuse. The Senior Medicare Patrol program is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are trained to educate beneficiaries how to recognize and combat fraud. Volunteers work in their own communities. Hours are flexible. SMP Foundation training is
Energy assistance program available Connecticut residents who need help paying their home heating bills may apply for assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 1. Home heating benefit are available for households with incomes up to 60 percent of the state median income (currently $34,366 for a single person and $66,089 for a household of four).
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Wii Bowling – Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Central Area Agency on Aging, 151 New Park Ave., Hartford. Registration required by Friday, May 18. For more information, contact Carol Walsh, Carol.walsh@ncaaact.org, 860724-6443, ext. 271 or visit www.smpresource.org or www.ncaaact.org.
Volunteer drivers The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors
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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-6708546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested.
Senior Bowling Senior Bowling, April 20— Mike Koval; 244; Dennis Derose; 176; Gene Lemery; 172; Buzz Brazee; 171; Jim Nishioka; 169; Ferd Brochu; 160; Sam D’Amato; 154.
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Aresimowicz announces student essay contest Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington) is sponsoring an essay contest for local students. The contest asks middle
school and high school students from Berlin and Southington to submit essays of 250 to 500 words describing one place in the community that is special and unique to
them. Students should include why they think this place is so special. Deadline to submit essays is Monday, May 14. Email
submissions, with name, address and date of birth or current grade level, to Aresimowicz at Joe.Aresimowicz@cga.ct.gov with "Essay Contest" in the sub-
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Welcome to On The Menu. 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 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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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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Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., has scheduled a SAVERS Clothing drive for Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Gently-used clothing, shoes, hats, coats, linens, and other bedding items are requested.
Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Concert The Bethany Music Series has scheduled Aymeric Dupre laTour in concert Sunday, May 6, 4 p.m., 785 Mill St. Dr. Dupre laTour receives accolades for his performance on harpsichord, organ and piano. Secure child care is provided, reception follows the concert. A free-will offering will be received.
Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-0331.
The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules Sunday services for 10 a.m.
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Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
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BHS Hall of Fame: Barbara Breslin The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018 is: Larry Kellum (Class of 1947; baseball, football, basketball), Dave McCain (Class of 1950; baseball, football, basketball), Sherwood “Woody” Anderson (Class of 1965; cross country, track); Sarah Szczepanik Sayko (Class of 1993; volleyball, gymnastics, track); Cory Carlson (Class of 1995; soccer, basketball, baseball); Paul Coccomo (Class of 1995; football, baseball); Nancy DeBlasio
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In 1995, she was selected as She resides in West Virginia the Connecticut Coaches As- with her husband, Terry. sociation Person of the Year. The Hall of Fame induction Breslin ran numerous dinner was held April 22 at wrestling tournaments at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville. Berlin High School, including two state championships. Also, she was a member of the Board of Directors of USA Wrestling Real Estate llc from 1992 to 2000.
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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT COLLECTOR’S NOTICE
The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT:
This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the Town of Berlin’s designated ADA Compliance Coordinator. Name:
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Water/Sewer bills have been mailed to all residents of the Worthington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in, and to, the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the April 2018 Water/Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before Monday, May 1, 2018. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 1, 2018. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from April 1, 2018 if not paid on or before MONDAY, MAY 1, 2018, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. ANY AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON THE APRIL 2018 WATER/SEWER FEES.
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BERLIN LEGAL NOTICE TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WATER CONTROL COMMISSION ONLY Water/Sewer usage bills for the April 1st, 2018 quarterly collection will be mailed out on March 30, 2018. It covers usage for the months of December 2017, January and February 2018. If you do not receive your bill please call 860-8287106 at once for a duplicate, thus avoiding delinquent interest charges. BILLS MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY May 1st, 2018. After that date, delinquent interest will apply at the rate of 1 ½% per month as of April 1, 2018. Please note that the water and sewer rates below as approved by the Water Control Commission will apply to the April 1, 2018 billing.
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40th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival SPONSORED BY:
SAT, APRIL 28
10 a.m.–9 p.m. •
FREE • MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
SUN, April 29
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE
THEATER OF THE TREES
DisnDat Band (reggae): 11:30-12:45
Andy Peter’s Magic: 12:00 Princess Ariel Performs: 1:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 2:00 Rapunzel Performs: 3:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 4:00 Valentin Karate Show: 4:30 **HEADLINER** Paris the “Hip Hop Juggler”: 5:30
Frank Critelli: 1:15-2:00 RYXNO: 2:30-3:15 Nolinenorth: 3:45-4:30 Baby Dynamite: 5:00-5:45 Jason Ingriselli: 6:15-7:00 Mighty Soul Drivers: 7:30-8:15
BAND SHELL STAGE The Buttondowns: 11:45-12:30 Jake Kulak and the Lowdown: 1:00-2:00 Kerri Powers: 2:30-3:30 Ana Popovic: 4:00-5:30 Rich Badowski Blues Band: 6:30-7:30
FOOD TENT STAGE Chico and Friends: 11:00-12:00 Gonkus Brothers: 12:30-1:30 River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs: 2:00-3:00 Kathy Thompson Band: 3:30-4:30 Mariacchi Mexico Antiguo: 5:00-6:00 Rivergods: 6:30-7:30
In honor of Steve Zygmont
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE
Elegant Primates: 11:15-12:00 Oberon Rose: 12:30-1:15 Black Heart Tango: 1:45-2:15 FusterCluck: 2:45-3:30 Karma: 4:00-4:45
BAND SHELL STAGE Farewood: 11:30-12:30 Bootleg Band (country): 1:00-2:00 On the Serious Side (a tribute to Tower of Power): 2:30-3:30 Kal David * Lauri Bono and the Real Deal: 4:00-5:00
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Little Miss Daffodil & Honor Escort Ceremony • 6:30 p.m • Tennis courts
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Street Magic with Andy Peters: 11:00-12:00 Meet and Greet Ariel & Mickey Mouse: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Rapunzel & Chase from Paw patrol: 2:00-4:00 Humble Bee Company Presentation “See the Bees”: 1:00-3:00 Face Painting by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Glitter Tattoos by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Kiwanis Story Book Walk over the Waterfall: ALL DAY Touch-a-truck by the National Guard: All Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 THEATER OF THE TREES
Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
10 a.m.–5 p.m
ADMISSION • PARKING • SHUTTLE
Bowey the Clown Magic & Ventriloquism: 11:00 Valentin Karate Show: 12:00 Princess Elsa and Anna Perform: 1:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 2:00 Moana Performs: 3:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 4:00 OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Bowey the Clown, Close-up Magic and Ballon Twisting: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Anna, Elsa, & Marshall from Paw patrol: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Moana and Poppy from Trolls: 2:00-4:00 Face Painting by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Glitter Tattoos by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Kiwanis Story Book Walk over the Waterfall: ALL DAY Touch-a-truck by the National Guard: All Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Fireworks • 8:30 p.m • Shuttles run until 9 p.m The 32nd annual “Daffodils on Parade” • 11:30 a.m. FOOD
SILVER FORK FOOD TENT
Stop by and support the area’s non-profit groups. All proceeds go back into the community. Enjoy the great food and friendly atmosphere. Meriden Republican Town Committee Chicken Tenders, Boneless Buffalo Wings, Lemonade
Meriden A. O. H Kielbasa Sandwichs with or without Kraut, Water
Council of Neighborhoods Silver City Waffles, Water
Don’t Stop Dreaming Fried Chicken, Tostones, Roasted Pork, Rice & Beans, Empanadas, Passion Fruit Juice, Water, Soda
Meridian Lodge #77 Mini Donuts, Loaded Baked Potatoes Hope For Honduras (Meriden Hills Baptist Church) Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Toppings, Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Dipping Sauces, Candy Bars, Sweet Tea, Water, Soda SWEET Potato Society, Inc Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders, Deep Fried Sweet Potato Chunks, Asian Cole Slaw, Water
M25 Haiti of South Church Hartford Haitian Blondies, Cookies & Dips, Apples & Dips, Cannollis, Coffee, Water St. John’s Church Apple Fritters Meriden Kiwanis Club Fried Dough, Honey Roasted Nuts, Water
Noah’s Ark of Hope Kettle Korn, Gatorade
Meriden Boys & Girls Club Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Mac & Cheese, Water, Soda
We the People Cotton Candy, Flavored Carbonated Water
Iglesia de Dios Casa del Alfarero Yellow Rice, BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Empanadas (Chicken & Beef), Shish Kabobs (Pork & Chicken), Non-Alcoholic Pina Coladas
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Fried Dough, Water
Falcon BMX Steak & Cheese Grinders, Dilly-Dilly on a Stick (Dill Pickle), Water, Soda
Meriden Democratic Town Committee Pizza, Brownie Sundaes, Italian Ice, Soda, Water
Black Expo Hot Dogs with Chips, Hamburgers with Chips, Water
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Corn on the Cob, Frito Chili Pie, Bowl of Chili, Daffy Dills, Arizona Iced Tea
FOOD TENT STAGE
St. Mary’s Men’s Club Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries, Corn Dogs, Water, Soda
Unitarian Universalist Church Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tomato Soup, Giant Cookies, Non-Alcoholic Lime Rickey, Water, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Red Hots: 11:00-11:45 Podunk Throwbacks: 12:15-1:00 Last Train Out: 1:30-2:15 George Morgio: 2:45-3:30 Small Town Gamblers: 4:00-5:00
Meriden Turner Society German Bratwurst with Kraut, Deep Fried German Hot Dogs with D\Kraut, Ribbon Fries with Cheese, Deep Fried Oreos, Deep Fried Snickers, Deep Fried Mac & Cheese, Funnel Cakes, Gatorade, Soda, Water
Amici Delia Vigna Sausage & Pepper Grinders, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Jumbo Chili Dogs, Pasta Fagioli, Brownies, Hot Coffee, Iced Coffee, Flavored Iced Coffee, Pink Lemonade, Water
CRAFTS BY THE LAKE
We’re the site of New England’s most beautiful craft fair! Over 100 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts.
A Shoppers Dream Alexa’s Handknitted Goods All things Glamorus By Paige Ancient Gardens Hypertufa Andies Cookies Art Business Asian Name Painting Autumn & Violet Avani Original Art Bella Cose Berkshire Mountain Gourmet Camiller Creations Candle Light Rose of Norwich Caricatures by PJ Catalyst Art Studio Chelsea’s Fire Hot Sauce Clouteir Duo Comicfolds Cool Houz LLC Correy Enterprises
Crafty Pedeler Cutting Boards by Dave Dash N Drizzle D’s Jewelers, LLC Design by Maxine Dondero Orchards, LLC Dream Weaver Earth Rhythm Jewelry Electiques Ellie Bug Creations Fire Witch Pottery Fresh Prints of CT Glow in the Dark Glass Good Doggy Treats Gourmet Creations Halladay Harvest Barn Handmade Creations Heart To Heart Heitmann’s Gourmet Nuts Henna by Heather
Humble Bee Honey Company Imaginative Creations In the AM Irena Varecka Jackies Herbal Comfort Josie Gems Judecraft Specialty foods Karen’s Kandles K&T Jewelry Komfort Zone Kota Kreations Lakonia Greek Products Laura Byrne Illustrations Laurie’s Customer Creations Mainly Local Maria-Annas Home Décor Marshalls Magnetic Jewelry Markar Designs Miniature Picnic Tables Morel Woodworking
M Pearl LLC Native Crafts Nature Crafts Nectar of the vine Nekky Candles Nutmeg Wood Works LLC Olive Oil Factory Outa Jeans by Creative Sews 24 Peace Personally Yours Ping Wang Potions LLC Repurpose me RMK Creations Saratoga Peanut Butter company Scentsational Marketing Sha-Sha Beads Shanes Forever Files Soulful Stone Squirrel-Eze
Sugar Maple Farms Super Soups That’s Perfect Inc. The Crimson Lion The Hair Jeweler, Inc. The Jerky Hut The Silver Seashell Three Sisters LLC To the Queens Taste Udders Ideal Fudge Vermont Stoneworks Whimsical Accents Whisker Biscuits Winding Drive Inc. World of Wool Wysteria Handcrafts YanYan
The 2018 Midstate Chamber of Commerce Business & Community EXPO at the 40th Annual Daffodil Festival on April 28 & 29, 2018
Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times are subject to change. No Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblading, etc. No pets or animals (except service animals).
84463-02
Under the EXPO tent on the tennis courts - open to all Daffodil Festival visitors. Free Admission, free off-site parking, free shuttle bus to Hubbard Park Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 PM
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