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Volume 22, Number 12
Elevator is finally installed at library By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Visitors to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library will find navigating the building easier with the recent addition of an elevator.
“Everybody was very happy to see it,” said library Director Helen Malinka, who cut the ribbon at the elevator’s opening Saturday, April 28. “It’s been a long time coming.”
Road building is home to the library, while the first houses the Parks and Recreation Department, Community Center, Library Book Sale Room and some library storage.
The second floor of the Kensington
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Finance board requests assistance
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Gift shop manager to open new store
The Board of Finance asked the mayor and Town Council for input on budget cuts and requested council members attend the Tuesday, May 8 finance board meeting.
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
After years of managing the garden center gift shop on the Chamberlain Highway, Tracy Shipman is opening her own store on Farmington Avenue filled with local artisan products .
“We think it would be best if the two boards can come together,” said finance board Chairperson Sam Lomaglio. “We feel it’s better government this way.”
“Dragonfly came about the last couple months,” the Berlin resident said of her new Dragonfly Home & Decor shop next to Dynasty Jewelers. “Now’s the opportunity to start my own and go off of that momentum.”
Lomaglio hopes working with the council will help the finance board create a budget acceptable to voters, preferably one without cuts to personnel or core services.
The garden center recently announced its closing and impending sale after more than five years in business.
“We’re getting there, I appreciate them looking at it hard,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski.
Shipman, 37, said Dragonfly will be an extension of the center’s gift shop where she often assisted customers in
Last week, Kaczynski said he would be willing to attend the finance board meeting and had been speaking with
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Tracy Shipman, owner of the new Dragonfly Home & Gift, 1064 Farmington Ave., Ashley Kus, The Citizen Kensington.
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‘American Pickers’ coming to Connecticut this summer the upcoming episode in Connecticut.
The History Channel’s hit show “American Pickers� is planning to film in Connecticut this summer and is looking for unique collections to purchase from residents.
The last time the show filmed in the state was in 2016. Filming is expected to begin in June as “American Pickers� travels up and down New England in search of unique items.
A casting associate for “American Pickers� said the show is interested in everything from old signs to auto parts.
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Library From A1
The lack of an elevator made the building noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The state awarded a $125,500 grant for the elevator. At a total cost of around $280,000, the remaining funds came from other grants and donations. “The library has to be acces-
sible to everyone,” said Barbara Gombotz, chairperson of the town Commission on Aging, who pushed for the installation. “I’m just so happy that it’s finally done.
Helen Malinka, director of the BerlinPeck Memorial Library, trails staff member Michael Cramer into the recently opened elevator.
“I can’t wait to get down there and ride,” she added. dleithyessian@record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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Religion Briefs
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.
Bethany Covenant 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.
Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Choir, bell ringers - The church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-8286586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Kensington Congregational Church Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
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Garden trends: smaller, deer-resistent By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
Just when gardeners had all but given up, spring has arrived. To keep pace with the spring planting season, Rick Beebe of Cheshire Nursery, Garden Center and Florist, offered a look at what’s new and popular this season. Walking among the trees and
shrubs, Beebe showed off new varieties and accent trees. Dwarf trees and shrubs have been a trend for many years, he said. “Everyone is taking out some of the big shrubs that have overgrown the windows,” Beebe said. “People are saying give me something manageable that I don’t have to
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Beebe pointed out Hinoki cypress, dwarf arborvitae and dwarf spruce. Spruce is a good choice for people who have deer issues, he explained, adding that deer will not eat dwarf pine or false cypress (Chamaecyparis). Other top picks for dwarf plantings are hollies. Whipcord (Thuja plicata) is a dwarf artborvitae, it only grows 4 feet by 4 feet, and it’s relatively new.
“All I can think of is that it looks like Cousin It,” he said, referencing the character from The Addams Family. Japanese cedar is a delightful conifer, Beebe said. “This one is a little globe, it grows three to four feet, the deer don’t like it, and it stays green all winter.”
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Applications for the Carol Stankevich Scholarship, sponsored by The New Britain Chorale, are available to Berlin, New Britain, Newington and Plainville high school students pursuing a music degree. Part of the application process includes an audition for all applicants. The winner of the $1,000 scholarship will be selected after the audition. For more information, call Nancy at 860-229-2927. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 15. The Citizen prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school.
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Modern day Johnny Appleseed comes to town
The program was co-sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust and the Kensington Garden Club. The presentation focused on over 20 native edible plants that grow in the wild but that can be incorporated into the home landscape. Cohen provided extensive guidance about the responsible and ethical harvesting of each plant to avoid eradicating it, and stressed seeking permission to access plants growing on private property. With each plant, he provided detailed information about the best time to harvest as well as how to prepare and use the plant in recipes.
Board of Education seeks to fill vacancy The Berlin Board of Education is looking for individuals interested in being considered for a vacant position on the board.
Interested residents should contact Debbie Batista at dbatista@berlinschools.org, or by calling 860-828-6581, ext. 5015 by Tuesday, May 15. Interviews will be held Monday, May 21. The BOE will fill the vacancy Tuesday, May 29. The appointee will serve through the next election.
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Among the plants covered in the presentation were the fiddlehead of the Ostrich
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Recently, approximately 80 people attended a presentation at the Berlin Community Center about foraging native plants presented by naturalist Russ Cohen, a wild foods enthusiast.
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Calendar terson Way, Berlin.
Thursday Apple Valley 4-H Club: May 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Bradley Mountain Soaps, LLC, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Boy Scout Troop 41: May 10, 7 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 860-829-1148. jones327@ comcast.net. Boy Scouts Troop 24: May 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Community Center, 230 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860-828-3611. Kangoo Discovery: May 10, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St, Kensington.
Flower sale: May 11, Knights of Columbus Greylish Council 3675 of St. Paul, 903/913 Farmington Ave., Berlin. Girls tennis: May 11, 5 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. Girls tennis: May 11, 3:45 p.m. Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington. Mother Goose on the Loose: May 11, 10:30 a.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: I, Tonya: May 11, 1 - 4 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road., Berlin.
Mother’s Day Story/Craft: May 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. (860) 2243155.
Movie Showing: I Tonya: May 11, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Senior Transportation Services presents: Plant Night: May 10, 6:30 p.m. $35 - $40. First Church of Christ, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain.
NetStat Professional Development Session: May 11, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CCSU Institute of Technology and Business Development, 185 Main St., New Britain.
Story Time: May 10, 9 - 10 a.m. The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. www.sloppywaffle.com.
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Time for Tots: May 11, 10 11:30 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. (860) 224-3155.
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Boy Scout Troop 41: May 11, 7 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 860-829-1148. jones327@ comcast.net. Boys baseball: May 11, 3:45 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Boys tennis: May 11, 3:45 p.m. Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington. Boys tennis: May 11, 5 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Pat-
2018 Race in the Park: May 12, 6:30 a.m. Walnut Hill Park, New Britain. Blood drive: May 12, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org.
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Monday Band Lessons: May 14, 3 - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Boys baseball: May 14, 6 p.m. Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington. Boys tennis: May 14, 3:45 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. Busy Bumble Bees: May 14, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Girls golf: May 14, 3 p.m. Timberlin Golf Course, 300 Southington Road, Berlin. Girls softball: May 14, 3:45 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Meriden. Girls tennis: May 14, Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington. Girls tennis: May 14, 3:45 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. Karaoke: May 14, 5 - 9 p.m. Free. Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. 860828-9797. Member Breakfast featuring David Benedict, Athletic Director, University of Connecticut followed by: May 14, 7 - 9 a.m. $22. Red Lion Hotel Cromwell, formerly Radisson Hotel) 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. (860) 3476924. info@middlesexchamber.com. Recycling Club: May 14, 3 - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Terrific Tots: May 14, 10 - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. (860) 224-3155.
Tuesday Boy Scout Troop 44: May 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. 860-829-9879. Boys Scout Troop 256: May 15, 7 p.m. Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave., Berlin. 860828-8693. Boys tennis: May 15, 5 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Pat-
terson Way, Berlin. Girls tennis: May 15, 5 p.m. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. New Day Bereavement Group: May 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St, Kensington. Youth Volunteer Adoration: May 15, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St, Kensington.
Wednesday An Introduction to MAPS with Parents: Using Student Hopes and Dreams to Plan for a Bright, Inclusive Future: May 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Radisson Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden: May 16, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Boys tennis: May 16, 3:45 p.m. Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington. Bradley Mountain Farm Goat Nannies: May 16, 6 - 8 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Girls lacrosse: May 16, 6 p.m. Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Messages from the other side and psychic readings: May 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $30 $35. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Academy Printing, 900 Farmington Ave., Berlin. 860-202-9837. Six Degrees Business Networking - Gathering: May 16, 7 a.m. Lodge At Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road, Ste. 1, Rocky Hill. Super Kids: May 16, 10 - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St, New Britain. (860) 224-3155. Yoga @ Still Hill Brewery: May 16, 7 - 10 p.m. Still Hill Brewery and Tap Room, 1275 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill.
Thursday, May 17 An Afternoon Tea and Movie to celebrate the Royal Wedding: May 17, 1 p.m. Berlin-
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Medicare loses over $60 billion each year due to fraud, KENSINGTON — Agnes errors and abuse. The Senior (Leavy) Osborne, 89, of Medicare Patrol program is Kensington, widow of looking for volunteers. VolHarold LeRoy Osborne, unteers are trained to edudied Sunday, night at home cate beneficiaries how to with her family at her side. recognize and combat fraud. Born in Pittsfield, Volunteers work in their own Mass., daughter of the late communities. Hours are Activities William James Leavy Sr. flexible. and the late Mary (GalReiki Healing – Tuesdays, 1 lagher) Leavy, she graduat- SMP Foundation training is to 3 p.m., with Holly scheduled for Thursday, ed from St. Joseph’s High Kevorkian. A fee is charged. School in Pittsfield, Mass., June 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sign up at the Senior Center. North Central Area Agency and was employed at G. Fox Company. She was a member of St. Joseph Senior Menu Church in Meriden. She is survived by a son, James Osborne, a grandSenior meals are provided taloupe. daughter, Sara Ballou, and by CW Resources. Reservaa great-grandson, Riley tions must be made 24 hours Wednesday, May 16: Grape juice, tuna mac and pea salBallou, all of Kensington, a in advance by calling ad, stewed tomatoes, Doretha Dixon at 860-670brother, William Leavy, Jr. 8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 pumpernickel bread, cookand his wife, Gloria of ies. p.m. A donation is requestPittsfield, Mass., and a ed. brother-in-law, Richard Thursday, May 17: CranberRheaume, of Pittsfield, ry juice, turkey tetrazzini Monday, May 14: Veal Mass. She was predeover brown rice, peas and parmesan, linguini with ceased by a sister, Joan carrots, dinner roll, pecan sauce, winter blend vegetaRheaume. spinwheel. bles, oatmeal bread, apriA graveside service in cots. Friday, May 18: Sliced chickSacred Heart Cemetery, en with gravy, stuffing, 250 Gypsy Lane, Meriden Tuesday, May 15: Meatloaf mixed vegetables, Italian will take place Friday at 11 with onion gravy, mashed bread, peaches. potatoes, buttered beets, a.m. There are no calling whole wheat bread, canhours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer‘s Association Connecticut Chapter, Multi-town walking competition 200 Executive Boulevard, The third annual Central and Wethersfield. Adults and Southington, CT 06489Connecticut Health District children of all ages are wel1058. Porter’s Funeral SerWalking Competition, in part- come to participate. The winvice in Kensington is asnership with Anthem Blue ning town is scheduled to be sisting her family. Cross Blue Shield, began announced on June 28. April 29 and is scheduled to Register at www.walkingcontinue through June 9. works.com. For more and a Legion baseball free pedometer to track your The competition is free for steps, contact Lecia Paonessa residents and employees of fundraiser Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill at lpaonessa@ A benefit smoker for the town.berlin.ct.us. American Legion baseball program will be held Friday, May 18, 6 p.m., at American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. The event will include FUNERAL HOME INC. food and raffles. Adults only.
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The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors 55-plus who experience challenges getting to nonemergency medical appointments in their hometown or nearby. For more information, or if a senior or veteran is in need of a ride, contact Theresa Strong at 860-519-3484, or email Strongt@crtct.org.
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To the editor: I’m not surprised, but certainly disheartened, at the results of the Berlin budget referendum. If we treated our homes the way we treat our community, we’d all be living in rundown hovels. I hear disclaimers from our town leaders: “Yes we need this, but we can’t afford it at this time.” C’mon. We’ve just run through a close-to-10-year bull market, unemployment numbers are low and the federal government just provided all citizens with a significant tax cut. If we don’t invest in our community, it will show down the road.
nally, we had a high school that was under immediate threat of losing accreditation, tiles falling from the ceiling and fountains of water coming through the roof. There were trash cans all over the old building collecting rainwater. This was not the only thing neglected, but certainly the most extreme result. Eventually a new council took control that took seriously its charge of leading, and Berlin started investing in itself. Conditions and services improved and Berlin started moving forward. If you ask any of your neighborhood realtors, they will tell you that families drive suburban real estate and families want a solid school system and a vibrant community.
For most of us, our home is Many longtime residents will most likely our largest asset. If we are not investing in remember a couple of Berlin, we are neglecting our decades ago when Republibiggest asset. cans last controlled the council. Berlin kept kicking Moving forward takes investthe can down the road. ment. We invest in our own homes, we invest in our own The can was kicked and children, we need to invest kicked and kicked, until, fiin our community.
Letters Policy Email letters to news@theberlincitizen.com; mail to 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 or fax to 203639-0210. The Citizen will print only one letter per person each month. Letters should be approximately 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters. Letters should be on topics of general interest to the community. We do not list names of people, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification.
These numbers represent less than 17 percent of the total registered voters in town. The failure to participate in this most basic, yet powerful, civic right and responsibility has become an all-too-common practice in Berlin, and is a statement of the kind of community we are. Our voter turnout shouts that we have little interest or concern about the quality of education provided to the children who are our future, about the integrity of our infrastructure and, indeed, about our general values as a community.
comes a gift to everyone. We voted for a charter that created the Board of Finance. This body of expert, experienced financial people is charged with developing budgets that realistically address the needs of the town through fiscally-sound, best practices. The current board did a great job developing a forward-looking financial document that put the town above individual and political interests. The non-partisan Board of Education developed a bud-
Is it expediency above the more difficult route of developing longer term solutions that will guide us and our children into a better future? Is it settling for the comfort of business-as-usual above the sacrifices necessary to manage our affairs according to best and appropriate practices?
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The majority of those who voted rejected the finance board and the BOE budgets which our elected officials developed, reviewed and approved through a comprehensive process. We wonder what the rest of our citizenry would have decided if they showed up to vote. Carmen and Linda Guzzardi East Berlin
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Shipman decorating their homes with unique products. She said her interior design background from her studies in Boston has helped in providing unique decor ideas for customers. “I found that by going to a small store you get a personal touch,” she said. “I have
many customers that will look at items and they don’t really know what to do with them. I show them what to do with them.” Shipman has been busy stocking the store with various products ranging from candles and decorations, to baby clothes and accessories. Much of the items benefit different organizations and are
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“I feel like there are a lot of great gifts mom would love, even just like cutting boards here made by a gentleman out of Maine,” she said. Like most of the products, the cutting boards, next to a display of pastel-coated candles, feature vibrant patterns and colors “When you buy from a small
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Garden Another compact and eyecatching choice is false holly. Not really a holly, it’s an Osmanthus heterophyllus and tops out at four feet, according to Beebe. “It does not get a berry, but it gets a very sharp needle and deters deer.”
aloe and agave are massed in the greenhouse area. Among the standouts are mouse ear jade, which looks like little mouse ears; whale tail agave is another stunner in its accurate resemblance to the tail of a
whale. Versions of air plants are displayed in the store, and include an air plant tucked into the bottom of an urchin shell — it looks like an octopus hanging in air.
Many of the specialty plants in the garden grounds come from Oregon, said Beebe, including one magnificent Scotch pine. It’s only upstaged by a Horstmann’s Korean pine, showy with soft, tapered, whorled needles that are splashed with white on the back. A golden Spanish fir is arresting with its golden tone, but one need to beware, the needles are razor sharp. “Feel that needle,” Beebe said. “They are sharp. No deer is going to eat this.”
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Keep an eye out for wildlife Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting to be patio time in Connecticut.
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Lawn chairs are being pulled from sheds and barbeque grills are getting unsheathed. Spring is here and locals are ready for picnics and chats around backyard fire pits.
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finance board members. “They sent us a clear message,” Lomaglio said of last month’s budget referendum, where 63.4 percent of voters said the general budget is
too high. “We answered that message, we cut over $1 million from that budget.”
overtime account and $100,000 from the Visiting Nurse Association.
The cuts being discussed will affect every department, Lomaglio said, including $50,000 from the police
“The cuts are very deep,” he said. As of Thursday, May 3, the finance board had reduced
the budget to where it can be sustained with a mill rate increase of 1.13, according to board member Sal Bordonaro, down from the 1.6 mill hike included in the rejected budget. “We took a pretty good chunk of money out,” Bordonaro said. “That’s getting down there, I would think that somewhere close to a mill would be in the range of what I think would be a pretty significant reduction,” Kaczynski said.
Leading up to the May 8 meeting, the finance board had not yet made cuts to the Board of Education budget. Kaczynski and Bordonaro said they believe they’re obligated to reduce school spending after 60.1 percent of referendum voters said the board’s budget is too high. “It’s not easy for anybody to have to do it, but the voters spoke and we have to try to implement what they asked for,” Kaczynski said. dleithyessian@record-journal.com
The mayor expects capital projects will be cut the most.
Mayor Mark Kaczynski and the Town Council have been asked to provide input on budget cuts. Ashley Kus, The Citizen
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Special Care Breath-Takers (Pulmonary) Support Group: Thursday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain. Contact : Stephanie Jae Alderman, 860-832-6228, salderman@hfsc.org.
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Ticks carry many diseases, not just Lyme By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen
Anaplasmosis is less common than Lyme disease.”
The weather is warming and it’s time to start preparing for tick season. The unwelcome pests will show up any time now and can bite and infect people and their pets.
So is Babesiosis, a protozoan infection. However, Glendon said up to 20 percent of patients diagnosed with Babesiosis also have Lyme disease.
Health experts remind the public to be cautious and smart when dealing with these blood-feeding insects and the illnesses they may bring.
To keep ticks at bay, Glendon suggests using a chemical repellent with DEET, permethrin or picaridin. “Or purchase clothing with these chemical repellents in them,” she said.
Lyme disease may be the most common of the tick borne pathogens in the United States, but there are others. Kathryn Glendon, public health specialist for The Chesprocott Health District, said, “Anaplasmosis, formerly known as Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) is a bacterial disease. It is transmitted to people by blacklegged ticks (deer ticks), the same ticks that transmit Lyme disease.
Also, Glendon urges people to wear light-colored protective clothing and to tuck pant legs into socks. And she has more tips. “Landscaping can affect the spread of ticks – reducing brush in a yard can reduce the number of ticks coming into a person’s lawn,” she said, adding: “Walk in the middle of a path in the woods rather than the outside of it.”
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Outdoor pets are also vulnerable to the many ticks out there and may bring them home.
the rare and sometimes fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which is spread by the American dog tick.
recently as 2017, a 2-yearold from Indiana, Kenley Ratliff, succumbed to the rare tick illness.
Dr. Lora Miller, a veterinarian with the Animal Hospital of Berlin, cautions about
“Pets can put people at risk of these illnesses as well,” Miller said. “So the best way to protect yourself and your family is by using a long-acting oral or topical flea and tick preventive every single month of the year. Newer flea collars are also quite effective. Your veterinarian can give you advice on what products are best for your pet.”
Around here, however, when it comes to ticks, Lyme disease is the major concern.
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Journalist, teacher Bransfield remembered On April 2, the City Council offered two resolutions honoring Bransfield’s contributions. Also, a public hearing was held on a proposal to name the press box overBransfield died Feb. 24 at the looking the baseball field at age of 72. Palmer Field Stadium after Bransfield and his late son Born and raised in MiddleDana. town, Bransfield went on to become a well-known histo- The City Council was to vote ry teacher at Middletown on the proposal on May 7. High and Woodrow Middle School. He was also a sports The resolution reads, in writer and columnist for The part : Middletown Press for over “Whereas, Jim was a master 50 years and served as a public address announcer at teacher, who made history countless sporting events in and social studies relevant to thousands of Middletown and around Middletown. students over the years by Also, for many years, Brans- speaking artfully and passionately about these subfield contributed freelance sports writing to the Record- jects, thereby inspiring many Journal weekly publications, young men and women to become thoughtful and including The Citizen.
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part of the program, students would go and work at a campaign headquarters. Jim encouraged students of Stated Councilman Sebaswhatever political leanings tian Giuliano, “I will miss my to go and volunteer at the conversations with Jim on a campaign headquarters of variety of subjects ... Every the opposing party and to student who plays sports at challenge themselves.” any high school in Middletown, whether it be MHS, Submitted by Frank LoGiuXavier, Mercy or Vinal, has dice lost a voice.
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MATERIALS CASH PAID DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $20 Vintage Electronics, MuGoodwill of Southern per yd; Sand-$15 per sical Instruments, New England is yd; Sandy Gravel-$17 Amps, Ham Equiplooking for: per yd; Millings-$10 ment, HiFi, Radios, ∂ Community Activities per yd; Screened CB, Guitars, Audio Specialist (F/T) Millings $14 per yd; Equipment, Antiques. ∂ Program Assistant Clean Fill $8 per yd: 860-707-9350 /Driver (P/T) $100 minimum delivBoth programs support ery. No pickup truck ANTIQUES - Always individuals with Develservice. Minimum 16 buying old; Toys, miliopmental Disabilities yd pickup at our yard. tary, jewelry, art, receiving services in Call Jim @ 860-982watches, musical inmaking choices about 4819 for delivery struments, signs, artheir social / recreacade games, cameras, tional or employment MERIDEN - Troy-built pre 1970 sports memgoals. Attend / provide lawn mower needs reorabilia, plus more. personal care, support pair $10.00 or best ofOne item or entire esand supervision fer call 203-775-6669. tate contents. Call (to include 860-718-5132. Vintage sprayer for gartransportation) at den or trees. All metal. recreation/ community - based program activ- $20. Call 203-237-1554 ities or employment Miscellaneous settings. Valid CT drivDEE’S ANTIQUES For Sale er’s license in good Buying Collectibles, standing and personal Jewelry & Silver. vehicle needed. Must BIKE EXERCISER - In- China, Glass, Military, side use, $80. Call be qualified to obtain a Musical. Anything old 203.235.1154. Public Service License & unusual. Single (PSL). Please visit item to an estate. SETH THOMAS www.goodwillsne.org 203-235-8431. GRANDFATHER to see full details or CLOCK. NEEDS apply in person at 432 WORK $100. CALL Washington Ave., 203-238-0374 North Haven, CT. EOE/AA – M/F/D/V Music Instruments
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& Instruction MAINTENANCE TECH Candidate for this position will be energetic self-starter with basic knowledge of processing / packaging plant maintenance, including Music By Roberta pneumatics, electrical, Perform + Instruct power transmission, Voice lessons - all ages pumps, etc. Automo+levels,piano beginnertive / aircraft / military interm. (203) 630-9295. experience always Sporting Goods welcomed. We provide full training. Second & Health shift position @ $16 $18+ per hour based PISTOL PERMIT Certifion experience. Please cation, small groups or send cover letter & private classes, 1 sesresume to lsosnowski sion only, $120. (203) @unitex.com 415-1144
***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203-269-9888. www.ricksantiques andcoins.com
Grassy Hill Auctions, an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convince. Grassy Hill Auctions (203) 868-1816 GrassyHillAuctions.co m
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FREE FIREWOOD-. Cut to length for stove, fire bowl or fireplace. Some needs splitting. 203-265-5712
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VINTAGE - 1970’s Vermont Castings cast iron metal defiant parlor wood stove in good working condition. $500 obo. Call Fran at 203-272-9623.Local PU only in Cheshire.
Pets For Sale AKC Chocolate & Yellow Male Lab puppies. Ready 5/23. Accepting deposits, 1st shots, vet checked. $1,000. 203-427-5052 Black Cackapoo, 3 y/o male, neutered, 6 mo old female, home raised, adorable. $550 each. 860-538-4143
Shih-tzu, French Bulldogs, Choc Labs. $850+; (860) 828-7442
Pets For Adoption FREE TO A GOOD HOME - KELPIE - Mix, 4 yrs. old, smart, energetic & trained. Needs active owner. Meds for 6 mos. & paid lessons come with. Call Ronnie at 203-273-4619.
Apartments For Rent MERIDEN-2 BR, spacious, frml din rm, Ldy rm,hwd flrs, porch, off st prkg, 65 Sherman Av, 203-494-2171 WALLINGFORD 4 rooms, 2 bedroom, off st. parking, no pets, 1,200 + utilities, 203284-1853
Condos For Rent MERIDEN - 2 BR condo, $800/mo + sec. + util. Section 8 accepted, 860-740-4871
RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you. Rooms For Rent MERIDEN- Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522 Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $135 per week + sec.
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