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Berlin High School students demonstrate rescue techniques at the Prom Promise event. | Berlin Volunteer Fire Department

Prom Promise program praised by principal A Berlin Volunteer Fire Department ladder truck is used to fight a fire at the Crown Village condominium complex in Meriden on May 9. | Justin Weekes / For The Citizen

By Charles Kreutzkamp

Busy days for Berlin firefighters

One program deserves praise for keeping kids safe this prom season, as in years past, according to Berlin High School Principal Francis Kennedy. The program is called Prom Promise.

surance to cover their lost belongings, but many residents have received assistance through generous donations that have come through Hunter’s Ambulance Service. Firefighters returned to the scene May 14 to rescue cats trapped inside when the building was sealed for several days. No animals left behind had been expected to survive because of the severity of the fire, but See Fire / Page 2

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More time needed to decide on BOE budget cuts

By Charles Kreutzkamp

dollars from our budget,” Board of Education President Gary Brochu said at the “The board just found out regular meeting of the board last week that we have to cut approximately half a million See BOE / Page 5 The Berlin Citizen

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By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen worked together to battle the blaze, but the building was Members of the Berlin Vol- heavily damaged.

The Record-Journal reunteer Fire Department have been busy completing train- ported about 50 residents ing exercises and responding were left homeless, and most to emergencies both locally of the residents who were leasing units did not have inand across town lines.

Volunteer dept. aids Meriden, responds to Episcopal Road

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Police crackdown on distracted driving Some 500 violations recorded in enforcement effort

By Terry Sutton

Special to The Citizen

If you were driving south on the Berlin Turnpike near Deming Road, at some point last month, you may have observed numerous police cars pulling motorists over and wondered

eration targeting distracted driving — people texting or talking with one hand on their cell phones. During the what was going on.

Some commuters found out the course of the operation, BPD cited motorists for 362 cell phone infrachard way.

During the month of April, with a tions and 175 texting infractions. Of grant from the Connecticut Depart- that total, 15 of those drivers were ment of Transportation Highway cited as driving with a suspended Safety Office, the Berlin Police De- license. For Lt. James Gosselin, dispartment staged an enforcement op- tracted driving is an important issue

for the police department.

“I’ve seen too many fatal and serious vehicle crashes in my lifetime,” Gosselin said. “The main purpose of this crackdown is to change people’s behavior and hopefully reduce future accidents.”

For this special enforcement effort, See Crackdown / Page 3

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tered window on the second floor holding a cat carrier, the crowd cheered.

Dave LeGates, who lived on the second floor and had five cats inside when the fire broke out, was overjoyed to be reunited with his cat Whisper. One cat, Tinker Bell, was located after the fire, but he assumed his other cats had perished.

He was ecstatic to be reunited with Whisper.

“I can’t say enough about the fire and police this week,” Dave LeGates said. “They’ve been amazing.”

His wife, Lisa LeGates, said Whisper was the one they thought least likely to survive and they cried as firefighters pulled her from the building.

“We are so grateful,” Lisa LeGates said. “I know they don’t like to be called heroes, but they are. They’ve gone

above and beyond.”

Just a few days after assisting Meriden, Berlin firefighters headed to Newington for a training tower exercise, according to the department’s Facebook page. Then, on May 13, the department sprang into action again to respond to an emergency reported at 197 Episcopal Road, where they expected to encounter a structure fire at Slider’s Sports Bar and Grill. The road was shut down.

The department reported that the location was shut down at 12:39 p.m. but firefighters soon discovered the source of the smoke was a faulty A/C unit. The department left the scene and reopened Episcopal Road around 1 p.m..

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It’s been nearly two years since Berlin has had a Memorial Day parade, which will return at 9 a.m. this Monday, May 25, if the weather cooperates.

This year’s parade will start on Peck Street at St. Paul Church, continue onto Farmington Avenue, Massario Drive, and then Veteran’s Way to end at the Veterans’ Memorial Park where a ceremony is scheduled to take place. Kathryn Scherer’s Berlin High School Chorus will sing the National Anthem and “America the Beautiful,” and members of the BHS band under the direction of Jeff Sirois

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as the ceremony will play a patriotic started. medley and “Taps.”

The parade was Then, members of canceled to protect the Berlin VFW and the instruments of American Legion will the BHS and McGee join together for a riMiddle School bands fle volley. from water damage.

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police staked out the corner of Route 15 and Deming Road.

It is an intersection that has had the most accidents in town, many of which were a result of drivers following too closely as a result of distracted driving.

Lt. Chris Ciuci was one of the officers in charge of spotting motorists violating the statutes. He is adamant that police must be sure that they pull over people who violate the law.

“You have to be 100 percent confident in your judgment,” Ciuci said. “Very few people that we have pulled over deny that they were in the wrong. They know they were caught.”

The financial penalties for distracted driving can be costly. Motorists caught the first time pay a fine of $150.

Of the 537 electronic hand held device offenses during the Berlin crackdown, 12 were second time offenders and that carried a fine of $300.

Five drivers were caught with a third offense and they receive a $500 fine. The police department assigned five to six officers to track offenders. However, Ciuci said they were still shorthanded. For every driver cited for infractions, three others would get away because there were not enough officers available to pull offenders over.

“There were quite a few drivers that got lucky,” Ciuci said. “While others paid the price.”

Gosselin sees the enforcement as one that will change motorist behaviors and said the hefty fines are necessary deterrents to prevent people from engaging in activity that could harm themselves and others. Surveys were conducted before and after the operation and Gosselin said he found the results encouraging. Pre- and post-surveys were done at the Berlin Turnpike intersection at Deming Road. On March 31, the pre-survey result showed 14 percent of the drivers studied were in violation of the statutes. In a 10-minute survey police noted 28 violations out of 200 cars.

On May 1, the post-survey result showed that only 5

percent of the drivers studied were in violation of the statutes. In a 10-minute survey, police noted 10 distracted driver violations out of 200 cars. Gosselin said he believes word got out about the crackdown and that some of the people caught changed their behavior.

“The more people that change their bad driving habits,” Gosselin stated, “the safer our roads will be.”

Ciuci summed it up another way. “We don’t like issuing tickets, but we don’t like investigating crashes or seeing people get hurt either,” he said.

Gosselin said the only time cell phone use of any kind is allowed in a car with hand held electric devices is when the users need to make a 911 call. Emergencies, such as road rage, car crashes, erratic operation of a motor vehicle or if a motorist is in need of emergency medical care should be called in to law enforcement. He added that although the operation is over, police will remain alert to distracted driving violations.

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Assistant Superintendent Brian Benigni praised the high school students at the Board of Education meeting May 11 for their conduct at prom. “Student behavior was absolutely outstanding,” he said, with no issues he was aware of.

“As a school administrator I have seen a lot of these over the years, and I liked the new perspective this has put on this for students of today,” the principal said, speaking of prom promise. Decades ago this event was known as the mock car crash. “It’s not just the dangers of driving wild, but it’s also driving while distracted, texting, talking.”

Berlin students in a firefighter class participated in a demonstration that went through the process of a crash from start to finish, including showing off their knowledge of how to extract an injured person from a damaged vehicle. Kennedy said if he did not know the participants were high school students, he would have assumed they were professional firefighters.

School resource Officer Steve Kosta echoed that statement. He said that former firefighter Russ Fuller, who teaches the firefighter training class at the high school,

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Kosta narrated the event, which was otherwise driven by student performers.

“Some kids said they never really realized all that was involved with a DUI crash,” and how many state agencies are involved – police, ambulance, and different fire companies.

When a crash is fatal, it is declared a crime scene and a medical examiner is called in. A suspect may be sent to a hospital for a blood test. Licensed drivers have already consented to be tested, and if they refuse there are consequences, Kosta said. He thought students were struck by the message that “driving is a privilege.”

Kosta said, “We have great students here… I am always impressed at their conduct…

I loved to see the respect they showed not only to the police officers and firefighters – they also showed respect to their fellow students in the firefighter class.”

“If you think about the people who love you, the stuff memories are made of, think about how that could all be lost from a single poor decision,” Kennedy added. “It was an important and well timed demonstration.”

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lic use this summer due to construction on the high school. “Have you seen the tennis courts?” Brochu said, saying that closing the facility was not a “huge loss” and that their state is “embarrassing.”

The need for updated tennis courts has previously been discussed.

Erwin reported to the board that he “had the pleasure today to judge a debate at Berlin High School,” where students took sides on whether parents should have their children vaccinated. “I was glad they invited me. It was obvious that they worked very hard,” he said.

The spring capstone project exhibition of end-of-theyear projects completed by high school seniors at Berlin High School has been scheduled to be held May 27, June 2, and June 3.

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to high-cost healthcare plans, and includes flexible spending plans.

“None of the contracts deal with who assumes the responsibility for that tax,” Brochu said.

Erwin said the search for a new director of business operations continues, following the retirement of Roman Czuchta. “It is a critical position,” with “expansive” responsibilities, Erwin said, explaining that “We would prefer not to look for an interim… We are not seeing a major number of people applying.”

“This has taken more time than the last three searches combined,” Brochu said, “We knew it would be a difficult search.” He explained that many candidates are “relatively new to this type of work,” making it difficult to find a candidate with the right skill sets.

Erwin said that no candidate will be able to instantly “hit the ground running.”

In other news discussed by the board, the tennis courts will not be available for pub-

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The panel is waiting to see what impact the state budget has on its funding before finalizing the budget.

The board will have to reduce $480,000 from the budget that was proposed to the Town Council. It originally requested that the council grant the school district an increase to the budget of 2.68 percent, but instead received an increase of 1.5 percent.

The council initially considered giving the board an increase of 1 percent, but following the outpouring of support for education funding at the annual public hearing at McGee Middle School in April, the council proposed an increase of 2 percent. After that proposed budget was resoundingly rejected by voters, the council decided to give a 1.5 percent increase, which is close to the average U.S. inflation rate in 2014 of 1.6 percent.

Brochu said that this is the second year the Board of Education has received a 1.5 percent increase. The board “had to thin down” for the 1.5 percent increase last year, he said, and both year’s budgets are “less than we need to preserve what we have,” forcing the board to “do further leaning down.”

“Some of those decisions are easier and others are more difficult,” Brochu said.

Superintendent David Erwin will look at various areas where the board can consider cuts. “We are getting more mandates related to the Affordable Healthcare Act we need to deal with,” Erwin said. Databases need to be updated, “a very cumbersome process,” he said, adding that the board still does not know what impact the “Cadillac tax” will have on health insurance costs. The tax applies

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Calendar 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.

Girls tennis - BHS vs. Avon, 3:45 p.m.

Girls lacrosse - BHS vs.

Bristol Coop, 6 p.m.

Boys golf - BHS at Chappa Tournament, 3 p.m.

Girls golf - BHS vs. New Britain, 3 p.m.

Friday, May 22 Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.

Baseball - BHS vs. Plainville, 6 p.m.

Softball - BHS at Coginchaug, 7 p.m.

Boys tennis - BHS at Plainville, 3:45 p.m.

Girls tennis - BHS vs. Plainville, 3:45 p.m.

Boys lacrosse - BHS at Rocky Hill, 4 p.m.

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Parade - The Berlin Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 9 a.m., down Farmington Avenue.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts 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 Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767.

Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary. org.

TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Historical Society - Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., at the corner of Peck Street, is open to the public on Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (860) 828-5114.

Car wash - Berlin High School band has scheduled a car wash fundraiser for Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Outback Steakhouse, 3210 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. A fee is charged per vehicle.

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Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 21. Members will be visiting Winterberry Garden Center, Southington. Sebby Milano is scheduled to discuss “Sustainable Vegetable Gardening

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Members may tour the greenhouses. Bring a bag lunch.

Meet at 9:30 am, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, to car pool.

A business meeting will following the program.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to

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Softball - BHS at Plainville, 6 p.m.

Girls tennis - BHS at Northwest Catholic, 3:45 p.m.

Boys golf - BHS at New Britain, Goodwin Tech, 3 p.m.

Girls golf - BHS at New Britain, 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27 Boys golf - BHS at Wethersfield, Simsbury, 3 p.m.

Girls golf - BHS at Plainville, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27

Monday, June 1 Boys golf - BHS at East Catholic, Norwich Free Academy, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 Art show - Griswold Elementary School, 133 Heather Lane, has scheduled its annual art show and 50th anniversary for Tuesday, June 1, 5 to 8 p.m.

Students art work, as well as time capsules from 1965 and 1990 will be featured. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.griswoldschool. org.

Boys golf - BHS vs. Farmington, Middletown, 3 p.m.

Girls golf - BHS vs. East Catholic, 3 p.m.

Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society Museum has scheduled a story sharing program “Remembering More of Downtown” for Wednesday, May 27, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. For more Thursday, June 4 information and to register, call the Senior Center at (860) American Legion - The 828-7006.

American Legion Post 68 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 4, 7 p.m., at the Post, Thursday, May 28 June 154 Porters Pass. General Upbeat picnic - The an- elections and awarding of the nual Berlin Upbeat picnic is scholarship is planned. scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 5 to 8 p.m., at the BerSaturday, June 6 lin fairgrounds. The event is free. All town residents are Jazz with Pizzazz - The welcome.

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A fee is charged. The public is welcome. The event includes desserts, a silent auction, and performances by the Berlin High School concert and jazz bands, as well as the Berlin All Star Band, comprised of school staff and alumni.

For more information and tickets, email Berlin High School Band Parents Association at bhsbandparents@ yahoo.com. Limited tickets may be available at the door.

Rabies clinic - Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a rabies clinic for Saturday, June 6, noon to 2 p.m., at 600 Christian Lane. All dogs must be leashed; all cats must be in carriers. Cash only. For more information, call (860) 828-7055.

Singles event - Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a singles miniature golf outing for Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m., at Safari Golf, 2340 Wilbur Cross Highway. A fee is charged. Play for fun, meet afterward for refreshments. For more information

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Faith Religion Briefs 50’s Drive-In - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled it’s 50’s Drive-In for Saturday, June 20, 4:30 p.m., in the church parking lot. Members of the Christian education department, outfitted in 50’s dress, will serve food directly to the car. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

Tot time - Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free program includes play, crafts, snacks.

Drop-in. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

Bethany Covenant Bethany Covenant Church Early Bird Summer Camp is accepting registration through Monday, June 1. Vacation Bible Camp, for ages

4 through grade 5 is scheduled for Monday, June 29 to Thursday, July 2, 9 a.m. to noon. Afternoon sessions, for grade one through grade eight, is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Registration forms are available at www.bethanycovenant.org. For more information, call (860) 8283637 or email colleen@bethanycovenant.org.

Bethany Covenant Church Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m.

“Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.

Kensington Congregational Festival on the Hill The second annual Festival on the Hill is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the church grounds.

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One Berlin teacher presented an idea to make the playground at Hubbard Elementary School friendlier for kids. Thanks to Rebecca Lorch, Hubbard now has a “Buddy Bench,” something invented by a then second grade student in Pennsylvania in 2013.

If a child feels lonely, he or she can sit on the bench.

Other kids on the playground who know the purpose of the bench may then approach to see “if someone needs a friend,” Lorch explained.

“The goal of the bench is that no one should be sitting on it for long.”

“Basically the Buddy Bench has been an absolutely wonderful addition to our playground,” Principal Al Souza said. When Lorch brought the idea to him, “I loved it.

We took… steps to put it in

place. We had assemblies with our students about how the bench is used… It has absolutely had a positive impact on the students.”

So far the students have reacted positively to the Buddy Bench. It was first used on April 21, and has been “well-received” by the entire school, Lorch said.

Although it is to be expected that not all elementary-age children will get along at all times, Lorch said that she and her colleagues have a number of techniques to help promote kindness and keep the peace, including use of “logical consequences” and the CARES technique, emphasizing Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control.

“At Hubbard, our kids are taught these words in the primary grades and they were reminded of them during the See Playground / Page 9

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PETS OF THE WEEK

William G. Thompson, Jr. U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Kensington Congregational Church.

Surviving also are a former wife, Kathleen (Lane/ Thompson) Murray, of Kensington and their children, Gary W. Thompson, of Lebanon and Gail T. Bickley, of Vernon; four grandchildren, Alan Bickley Jr., Nichole Bickley, Melissa (Bickley) and her husband, Matt Garfield and Roger Thompson; a sister, Judy and her husband, Robert Carlson, of Newington; a step-son, Marcelo Torres and his family, of Arlington, Mass.; several nieces and nephews.

Join us for a celebration of William’s life on Saturday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the Holland Community Center, 40 Brimfield Road, Holland, Mass. A private committal will be held in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, at the convenience of the family. The Rev. John Afman will be officiating.

Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com.

Obituary fee The Berlin Citizen charges $50 for an 8-inch obituary, and $5 for each additional inch. To place an obituary, call (203) 317-2240.

Military News Army Spc. Ryan W. Campbell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, ri-

fle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Campbell is the son of Lynn and Shawn Campbell of East Berlin. He is a 2010 graduate of Berlin High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University, Massachusetts.

Monday is a lovable, eight-month-old adolescent that was abandoned at the shelter door. He is very outgoing and affectionate. Monday loves people and he enjoys and craves attention. Mimosa is a beautiful, fluffy eight-week-old kitten found at a factory. A nurturing home would be best for Mimosa since she is in need of a little socialization. Find a quick and secure online application www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.

In Brief Summer Solstice Sculpture Walk planned Artists are welcome to apply to be part of a one-day, collaborative arts event at The New Britain Youth Museum’s Nature Center at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The unique setting on the pond trail the day before the summer solstice is the scheduled location for artists working in sculpture, public art or three-dimensional media — to feature a work based on the theme of Wind, Water and Wildlife.

In addition to the sculpture walk, a full day of events, including a children’s and youth art show, artist demonstrations, and a concluding awards reception, is scheduled. There will be an opportunity for artists to sell their work at a designated location on the grounds. Prizes will be awarded.

For more information and

a prospectus, call (860) 225- BBQ Cookoff Competition, 3020 or visit www.newbrit- planned for Saturday, July 25, ainyouthmuseum.org. at the Berlin fairgrounds. An entry fee is charged.

Prizes will be awarded.

BBQ competition Registration deadline is Satplanned for July 25 urday, June 6.

For more information, Berlin Lions Charities is looking for competi- email mzkdad717@comcast. tors for the first Amateur net.

Playground There are Buddy Benches all over the country and even Buddy Bench assemblies,” internationally, Souza said.

The bench has already helped she said.

Promoting good character some kids find friends at is a key part of the “respon- Hubbard, where Souza hopes sive classroom approach” it will continue to “promote which Lorch and many of her kindness and connection” for years to come. colleagues use in teaching.

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HOLLAND, Mass. — William G. Thompson Jr., 81, died peacefully at home in Holland, Mass. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Bill is survived by his wife, Maria Elena (Philippe) Thompson.

He was predeceased by his parents, William G. and Ella (Busch) Thompson.

Bill was born in New Britain and was a former resident of Farmington, Kensington and Port Charlotte, Fla. Bill graduated from New Britain High School and attended Prince Technical School in Hartford. He was employed at MIT in Cambridge, Mass., and later at Hamilton Standard, in Windsor Locks, in Research and Development.

Bill was also a professional organist/pianist, and entertained in restaurants and lounges in Connecticut and Massachusetts. An avid fisherman, he would drop his line anywhere there were fish. Bill served in the

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Police station site To the editor: There is no question that the police have outgrown their present department in Town Hall. The question is where to move? Many excuses are brought up such as timing, location and the backlash from the over-budgeted high school.

After all the land was cleared for the new Berlin police building the land became “problematic” because the town could not collect taxes on a public building. It has become prime land for development. Now they want the police station at another

site. The question is where to move? Staying in Town Hall and expanding is fraught with uncertainty because the Town Hall is a total entity and will then need extensive upgrading to accommodate the two-story police station which will increase the dollar amount.

Other sites are Roger’s Marketplace plaza and, at one time, the Saturn lot. This issue has been extensively studied and the conclusion was to put the Berlin Police Department on Farmington Avenue. The Berlin Police Department building would serve as a “kingpin” for development. Who would not

like a safe and secure environment? Our police department has earned our respect and we must support them in their need.

A new proposal has been submitted by the Police Commission for the police station with a request for less by removing the new road, reduce the footage and adjusting the communication needs. It was sent to Public Building Commission for review and cost estimates. The referendum will follow. This needs to be settled. The Berlin Police Department needs to move to the Town Center.

Frances Geschimsky Berlin

Marcus Joshi has been raising money for Nepal earthquake survivors with the help of his parents and younger brother Shreyas.

Local 8-year-old boy raises funds for Nepal

By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

A local boy had a bright idea for how to help his exLetters Policy tended family and their neighbors who are still recovering from the devastating Send letters to news@ earthquake and aftershocks Letters should contain conThe Berlin Citizen will only accept and publish let- tact information, including, theberlincitizen.com or The in Nepal.

Marcus Joshi, 8, has been ters that are 300 words or full name, address and phone Berlin Citizen, P.O. Box 915, Meriden, CT 06450. making paper flowers and less. We reserve the right to number.

Only your name and town flower pens to sell as a fundedit letters or to not publish will be published. raiser with the help of his para letter. ents and his younger brother Shreyas, 5.

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Shreeja Joshi. Though her parents’ house was spared, a nearby house collapsed, blocking the entrance, forcing them to stay with relatives. Joshi’s relatives are still experiencing “hundreds of aftershocks and numerous earthquakes daily,” Joshi said May 11.

Joshi and her sons raised some $2,000 at press time, with some $500 from paper flowers for Rotary International to help buy tents, house building materials, medicine, and food. Marcus and his family are collaborating with Berlin Rotary to help increase the reach of the fundraiser and they have reached out to other local groups.

For more information about Rotary International, visit rotary.org. The organization accepts online donations.

Griswold plans anniversary celebration G r i swo l d E l e m e n t a r y School, 133 Heather Lane, has scheduled its annual art show and 50th anniversary for Tuesday, June 1, 5 to 8 p.m.

The event features student

art work, opened time capsules from 1965 and 1990 and class photos from throughout the years. All are welcome.

For more information, visit www.griswoldschool.org.

In Brief Torch Run The 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut is scheduled for June 3, 4 and 5. The run through Berlin is scheduled for June 5 and will cover ap-

proximately seven miles.

Berlin police officers who plan to participate are Lt. James Gosselin, Lt. Christopher Ciuci, Sgt. John McCormack, Det. Doug Bartolomeo, Det. Dave Cruickshack, Officer Aimee Krzykowski, Offi-

cer Scott Schreiner, Officer Mark DePinto, and Officer Thomas Blake.

To donate or sponsor a specific officer, contact Sgt. John McCormack at (860) 8287080. Check may be made to Connecticut Special Olym-

pics, Berlin Police Department, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

Saturday, June 6, noon to 2 p.m., at 600 Christian Lane.

All dogs must be leashed, all cats must be in carriers.

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Rabies clinic For more information, call Berlin Animal Control has (860) 828-7055. scheduled a rabies clinic for

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Government Meetings Tuesday, May 26 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, board room, 6:30 p.m.

Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 1 Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 Inland/Wetlands & Water Course Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 8 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, library board room, 6:30 p.m.

Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 11 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 15 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 22 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Kensington Fire District,, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Lunch provided by the Senior Center. For more inMay is Older Americans formation and to sign up, call Month. The 2015 theme is (860) 828-7006.

Wednesday, May 27 - Share “Get into the Act.” The Senior Center has scheduled the fol- a story, 1 p.m. The Berlin Historical Society has scheduled lowing activities.

Tuesday, May 26 - Free la- its Story Share program. Disdies manicures, 10 a.m. to cussion includes memories noon, at Newington Health of Farmington avenue, Mill Care Center. Appointments Street and New Britain Road. are required. Call the Senior For more information and to sign up, call the Senior CenCenter at (860) 828-7006.

Tuesday, May 26 - Lunch ter at (860) 828-7006.

Friday, May 29 - Lunch with a Librarian, noon. Librarian Carrie Tyska is sched- Bunch trip to Manor Inn. Bus uled to present new services leaves the Senior Center at and programs offered at the 11:30 a.m. A fee is charged.

Berlin High School students were recently rewarded with a breakfast prepared by the staff at the Senior Center. Kathleen Downes’ transition class helped the Senior Center with its blanket collection during the month of February. Students washed more than 200 blankets and quilts that were distributed to shelters throughout the area.

Senior Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested.

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Friday, May 29: Cream of mushroom soup, Pier 17 fish, rice pilaf, Capri blend vegetables, rye bread, tropical fruit cup.

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Renter Rebate program The Connecticut Renter Rebate program is scheduled to run through Oct. 1. Appointments may be scheduled with Jayme Miller, Berlin’s social worker. Appointments are required.

For more information, a list of required documentation and to schedule an appointment, call Jane at (860) 828-7006.

Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, May 12: Irene Willametz, 189; Marie Kasczynski, 154; Barb Patterson, 152.

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Sports Girl power: Softball, tennis keep winning Baseball, LAX reach double-digit wins

By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

Softball

ing all nine of their runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Senior Danny Garofalo earned the victory.

The locals ended their week with a 9-3 win over Bulkeley. Junior Nick Naples led the way with two RBI on three hits. Senior Zach Veleas took home the win on the hill.

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The local girls continued their strong play with a 5-4 victory over Platt. After losing a 3-1 lead in the top of the seventh, the Redcoats stormed back to win in the home half of the last inning to take the win. Senior Katie Guild was 2-for-3 at the plate, including a home run. Lagace, again, earned the victory on the mound.

Berlin ended its week with a 14-1 victory over Hale-Ray that brought its win streak to six games and ended its home schedule for the remainder of the regular season.

helped them to improve to 12-0 on the year.

The BHS girls began their week with a home victory over Newington, 170-219, at Timberlin Golf Course. Senior Julia Kemmling earned medalist honors for the match, shooting a 38.

Berlin ended its week with a double win over Wethersfield (187 strokes) and Hall (202) after shooting a 175 for the day. Kemmling, again, took home medalist honors.

The senior shot a 39 at Rockledge Golf Course in West Hartford.

A perfect week had the Lady Redcoats riding a sixgame winning streak as they enter the home stretch of their regular season.

Berlin began its week with a 9-4 victory over Bristol Eastern. After falling behind 1-0 in the first, the Redcoats responded with two runs in the second and five runs in the fourth to take control of the game. Sophomore Haley Hauptfeld had quite the performance, going 3-for-3 which Girls golf Baseball included two home runs and five RBI. Junior Julia Lagace The Lady Redcoats remain The Redcoats reached douallowed six hits on the mound very dangerous and very un- ble digit wins on the season en route to the victory. defeated after a 3-0 week with a strong 2-1 week, as the

team improved to 10-6 on the year.

Berlin began its week with a hard fought 4-3 loss in eight innings to Bristol Eastern.

Despite jumping out to an early 3-0 lead and out-hitting the Lancers 9-5, the Redcoats couldn’t keep their foes at bay. Junior Brendan Ebert took the loss on the hill.

The Redcoats turned things around with a strong 9-0 victory over Platt, as the team slugged 12 hits in scor-

Boys lacrosse The Redcoats ended their home season with a pair of wins during a 3-0 week. The team now stands at 10-3 on the year.

Berlin shut out Rockville in a big way, besting the Rams 150. Senior Cam Criniti scored four goals for the Redcoats.

Juniors Garrett Guite and Kyle Mahoney also recorded See Notes / Page 30

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promising, as Gianni Fanelli tripled, plating Nick Halkias to kick things off. Lewis followed up with a double, scoring Fanelli, before a Jack Kurnick double plated Lewis.

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Matt Lewis pitched lights out in earning the win for Powerhouse. Lewis carried a perfect game into the fifth inning, but ended up surrendering two hits and an earned run in the shortened contest.

The game was decided quickly as Powerhouse Gym exerted its will in the first inning. Jeff Kuzoian singled and came around to score the first of four runs in the inning. Powerhouse added five more runs in the bottom of the fourth. The inning looked

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hat tricks. Senior Geoff Main also recorded multiple goals (two) while seniors Vinny Dedominicus, Ryan Stefens and Richard Cassineri also scored for Berlin. Senior goaltender Casey St. Peter needed only seven saves to record the shutout.

The Redcoats continued their hot streak with dominating wins over St. Bernard-Wheeler, 20-5, and Montville, 17-3, to finish their week. The team’s final regular season game will be on Friday, May 22 against the Terriers of Rocky Hill.

The Lady Redcoats went 2-0 last week to improve upon their budding win streak, which now sits at six games. The team holds an overall record of 9-4.

The girls began their week with an impressive 20-19 barn-burner victory over Windsor. Seniors Olivia Jacques and Erin Goodwin scored an astounding eight goals each in the victory. Senior Caitlyn DiCioccio added a hat trick as sophomore Maeve McQuillan added the difference maker. Sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Smolicz recorded six saves in the win-

ning effort.

Berlin bested Northwest Catholic 13-8 in its final game of the week. Goodwin, again, dominated the offense, scoring six goals. DiCioccio added four goals while Jacques scored three. Smolicz made nine saves in goal.

The team will hold its Senior Night Thursday, May 21 against Bristol Co-op at Scalise Field. The game will start at 6 p.m.

both earned three-set victories to help clinch the match.

Berlin’s three doubles pair of juniors Joseph Konowski and Evan McKinnon also took home a W, winning in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2.

Following a 6-1 loss at Northwest Catholic and a 6-1 win over Bulkeley/HMTCA, the Redcoats ended their week against E. O. Smith, faltering 5-2. Berlin’s one doubles team of sophomore Justin Kemmling and junior Adrian Wojtun won in straight sets (6-4, 7-5), as did the Redcoats three doubles team of Konowski and McKinnon (6-2, 6-3).

The team’s final match of the season will be against Tolland on Tuesday, May 26.

week with a 160-196-209 victory over Plainville and New Britain, respectively.

BHS juniors Brandon Funari and Nick Perone both shot 39’s in that one to share match medalist honors at Tunxis Plantation in Farmington.

The local boys continued their strong play with a 153187 victory over Platt before running into their first road block of the season. In a quad-match with Glastonbury, Wethersfield and NorthBoys golf west Catholic, Berlin finished A busy week for the team third with a 166, falling just saw Berlin improve to 14-2 on short of Glastonbury (163) and Wethersfield (164). The the year after a 4-2 stretch.

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Home court advantage has been kind to the Lady Redcoats this season, as two more home matches resulted in two more wins for Berlin.

The team now stands at 3-8 on the season.

Berlin bested Bulkeley/ HMTCA, 5-2, last week before shutting out Maloney, 7-0, the very next day. The two wins added to the team’s win streak, which now sits at three in a row following a rough 0-8 start.

The team will hold its Senior Night on Friday, May 22 against the Plainville Blue Devils before its final match of the season on Tuesday, May 26 against Northwest Catholic.

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The BHS boys began their stretch with a 5-2 victory over Platt. Senior captain and one singles player Jack Stafstrom earned a strong 6-2, 6-0 victory while junior and two singles player Jordan Chyra also walked away with a decisive win, 6-0, 6-1. Freshmen Thomas Fijalkowski and Kevin Stafstrom, the team’s three and four singles players,

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engagements | weddings | anniversaries | births

Jennifer Lillian Shea Tim and Erin Shea, of Glastonbury, are very happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Jennifer Lillian Shea, on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 6:50 p.m., at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Jennifer weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length.

She was also welcomed home by her big brother, Timmy Shea; grandparents, George and Patricia Young Jr., of Berlin, Dennis and Joanne Shea, of Lisbon; and great-grandfather, Sam D’Amato, of East Berlin.

BLL zoian pitched a complete game and allowed one earned Singles by Joshua Wood and run, three hits and one walk Ryan Dal Pozzol allowed Kur- while striking out five. nick to score.

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Berlin Powerhouse Gym 8, Prospect 1 Powerhouse bests Prospect in seven innings Berlin brought home three runs in the third inning, and matched that run total in the fourth. In the third, Kyle Krupa led off with a single and moved to third on an error and a single by Kuzoian.

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AARP is accepting nominations for its 2015 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors an outstanding Connecticut volunteer, age 50 or over, who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community

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Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital owner Christine Puskaric, DVM, wrote in her entry that two major factors drove the design process:

People consider their pets members of their family, and most pets are unhappy in the veterinary hospital environment. The philosophy behind the design was to present an environment that conveyed comfort and compassion.

Congratulations, Chris and Cindy, our April Top Producers!

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Schools School Briefs

ALL-STATE TALENT

Dean’s list

Achievements

B elmont University, Tenn. - Natalie Souza of Kensington.

Nichols College, Mass. Amber Litwinko of Berlin.

Michael Gagnon of Berlin won the Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the dramatic arts at Hamilton College.

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Main floor laundry - Gorgeous lower level area completely finished 1,000sqft(incl. in home total sqft of 2,600) with 1/2 bath -walk in closets, walk out sliders. Perfect for family room or possible living area. Additional unfinished and storage area as well in basement.Sprinkler & Alarm System present! This is a PUD property lawn care, snow & trash removal included $389,900!

Huge Warehouse/Commercial space OVER 16,000 sqf and office space in the middle of town! Located in a busy commercial area of Kensington this space is in a super convenient location.

Contains multiple offices spaces on the second floor and warehouse was used for distribution center Upstairs offices with conference room, break room, separate offices. Gas heat!

Students from Berlin High School recently participated in the CMEA Music Ensemble.

The students auditioned for the Northern Regionals Honor Chorus and Band, and were vetted against increased competition for another round of auditions to be accepted to the All-State level. Three local students participated in the AllState Band, and four students sang in the All-State chorus. After three full days of rehearsals, students performed in a concert on May 2 at the Connecticut Convention Center. From left, BHS musicians: Chris Hauptfeld, Alec Rich, Ben Shemeth, Lauren Salee, Anna Woodin, Jessica Jha, Jody DiCicco.

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Location, location, lovely 3 bedroom cape offers spacious kitchen with breakfast knock/bar flows to the living room, hardwood floors, partially finish basement, 2nd floor with room for 2nd bath. 2 Car garage. Large deck opens up to nice level yard with gazebo for great spot to entertain.

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POLICE OFFICER Summer Help Looking for Police OffiIdeal for College cer to do private deStudents and Others tective work eves. Exc. salary. P.O. Box 373, Full/part time position in Middlefield, CT 06455.

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Flexible Schedules Please send resume to Lymanhr@lymanprodu PROGRESSIVE TOOL & cts.com or apply in DIE MAKER person at (2nd Shift) Bridgeport Fittings, in Lyman Products business since 1925, is 475 Smith Street a leading manufacturer Middletown, CT 06457 of conduit and cable fittings. Reqs: (5)-(10) years’ of exp; must be SHEET METAL able to construct or MECHANICS & make major alterations APPRENTICES or repairs to Industrial Blowpipe exprogressive stamping perience, steady work, dies; and knowledge of good benefits. For inCNC, CAD, Wire and terview, 860-828-3762.

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Contact Jim Connor, Welder/Fabricator Director, H/R, MIG/TIG Exp’d with Bridgeport Fittings, 705 steel, aluminum, and Lordship Blvd., stainless. SHEET Stratford, CT 06615, METAL Fabrication Fax: 203-378-9818, experience preferred.

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Must read blueprints com EOE and work independently. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package.

Please apply at Specialty Metal Fabrications, 235 Cheshire Rd., So. Meriden, CT. or email resume and salary requirements to Tracy@ SMFSpecialty.com NO PHONE CALLS

Maintenance Manager needed for heavy industrial manufacturing site in Plantsville, CT. Successful candidates should have a solid hands-on background in heavy industry, managing and planning, maintenance activities and direct supervision of the maintenance dept.

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Successful installation and startup of equipment. Insure all preventive maintenance programs are implemented, for all facility and plant equipment; perform predictive maintenance functions HVAC SERVICE including testing, in- Qualified HVAC techniTECHS/INSTALLER spection and lubricacian Mechanic with 5 Immediate opening. tion of moving equipor more years experiResidential. Min. 5 yrs ment, ensure all proence with residential exp. required w/ B, D duction machines are and Commercial servor S license. Excellent running at maximum ice. Must have strong wages, benefits. efficiency. Align equipdiagnostic skills and Send resume to: ment to specified clean driving record. t o l e r a n c e s .

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Industrial ventilation, tion. Please send conhoods, custom fabricaMERIDEN- 1 & 2 BRs fidential resume to PO tion, light structural, starting $750. H/HW Box 39, Plantsville, CT. min 5-10 yrs experiincld. Off st prkg. Avail Attention: Bill ence, steady work, immed. 203-886-7016. good benefits. For interview, 860-828-3762.

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3 swings, 2 slides, 2 MERIDEN Bradley levels w/ tree house on Ave., 2 BR, HW, C/A, MERIDEN- Clean, Safe top. Asking $595.00. appli. & dishwasher, no Room. 203-605-6522 Contact at G.T. Tire; smkg, pets. $925.

Utils & fridge incl. for more information. lease, credit ck., 203Share kitchen/bath.

Ask for Gene or Cheryl 630-0204 $130 per week + sec.

MIRROR MERIDEN- Lrg 1 BR, Vacation & 20 in. wide x 60 in. high.

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W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139

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HCC golf tournament set for June 2 The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain General Campus Auxiliary has scheduled its 25th annual golf tournament for Tuesday, June 2, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club. Shotgun start is planned for 11:30 a.m.

Proceeds benefit the auxiliary’s $1 million pledge for the hospital’s new cancer center that opened in March.

For more information, call (860) 224-5567.

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Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society. The 2015 nominations will be evaluated by AARP Connecticut based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 2.

Eligibility requirements: • Nominee must be 50 years or older. They do not have to be an AARP member.

• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.

• The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and mission.

• Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.

• This is not a posthumous award.

Submit a nomination online at www.aarp.org / AndrusAward. For more information, contact Elaine Werner at ewerner@aarp.org or call 1-866-295-7279.

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