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Fifty years of Rudolph recognized locally By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin Historical Society has been preserving the town’s past for 21 years, and the annual holiday fundraiser is a decade-long tradition. President Kate Kearns estimated that over 300 people Brookfield bested Berlin 14-0 Friday at Willow Brook passed through the historical society on Dec. 5 or Dec. Park in New Britain to claim the CIAC Class M-Large 6, some who were first-time Division championship. See more in sports. visitors. The historical soci| Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen ety nearly sold out of boxes of homemade cookies baked by members, according to Lorraine Stub. The event is the second-largest source of funding for historical society programs and the museum, after the Berlin Fair. According to Stub, the event is especially enjoyed by members for the more School Madrigal Singers. laid-back atmosphere when By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen The Madrigal Singers have compared with the fair. Hiswon awards at music festi- torical society members enIt’s official — On Trays is vals and performed Cantate joyed the chance to chat with the new name of the Berlin Domino, Carol of the Bells, and other songs under the diHigh School Cafeteria. The Board of Education rection of BHS music teacher awarded a certificate of rec- Katherine Crabb Scherer. ognition to BHS student Lisa The performance was filmed Greico at the Dec. 8 meeting by NutmegTV and can be for selecting the name. As seen on demand at the NutBy Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen part of the grand re-open- megTV website. BHS principal Francis Kening of the school’s refurbished cafeteria, a contest nedy said the singers were Festivities at the East Berwas held to rename the cafe- “amazingly talented” and lin Fire Department drew teria. Many suggestions were praised the “great direction” dozens of locals to help put forth, including the Red- of Scherer. raise donations for the BerAlso at the meeting, four coats’ Café, but the winning lin food pantry. entry was Lisa’s clever play Berlin Bravos were awarded. The annual Christmas by on words, On Trays, and the “A well respected member the Grove event is named teenager was given a gift card of the faculty,” BHS librarian because the East Berlin Fire to the cafeteria as well as the David Scannell, was honored Department is located next by Kennedy. The principal certificate of recognition. to Clark’s Grove, a neighborThe opening of the board said that Scannell was inhood park with a playscape. meeting was considerably strumental in instituting the Christmas by the Grove more musical than average, senior writing project, a prebegan four years ago to beginning with a perforraise donations for the food mance by the Berlin High See Cafeteria / Page 15

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Members of the Berlin Historical Society enjoy holiday cheer Dec. 6. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen visitors, including some who are new to town and wanted to know the history of their houses. Members shared stories and got out old maps to answer questions, share the history of the town, and welcome these new residents.

The historical society also commemorated the 75th anniversary of the creation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a display and by giving away reindeer horns See Rudolph / Page 15

Christmas by the Grove draws dozens pantry. “It’s also a chance to have a nice community get-together,” said Ladies Auxiliary President Kathy Wnuk. The event was put on by the Ladies Auxiliary, a group made up of female family members of East Berlin firefighters: wives, sisters, and mothers, Wnuk said. The event featured an appearance by Santa Claus, baked goods from Ladies Auxiliary members, balloon animals and balloon flowers created by UpBeat volun-

teers, and a musical performance by a team of Berlin High School Madrigal Singers, Sound Express from McGee Middle School, and fifth grade students from Hubbard Elementary. “They invited us for the first time this year,” said music teacher Kathyrn Crabb Scherer, who co-directed the group with music teacher Shelby Ryan. UpBeat volunteer Matthew Barden said that UpSee Christmas / Page 14

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Southington’s top economic development official is confident that the plan for a sports complex can succeed there despite a similar business expected to open in Berlin in 2016. There’s enough demand for a sports complex to sustain both businesses, said Lou Perillo, economic development coordinator. “We feel the area is prime for a sports complex,” he said. “I choose to remain positive. I choose to stick with the plan.” Southington is investing nearly $40,000 in engineering work for a West Street property and hopes to attract a developer to build a sports complex on the 35 acres there. The Sepko family owns the land which the town will market to a private company. According to the contract between the Sepko family and the town, if the land sells through the town’s efforts the engineering money is reimbursed. Woodard & Curran was hired to develop a placeholder plan and submit it for approval by Southington Planning and Zoning Commission. That approval will help attract a developer, Perillo said, who might be worried about getting denied by the town. If a sports complex is built it will be operated by a private company, not the town. Washington Management LLC, of Hamden, proposed the sports complex at a Berlin

arated by a 20-minute drive. Perillo said there’s enough interest in a sports complex among ESPN employees, sports leagues in Southington and regional sports enthusiasts to support both businesses. “Berlin is probably far

town meeting late last month on behalf of Addi Development Group LLC, owned by developers Ernest Addi and Moustapha Diakhate. The 265,000-square-foot complex will be built on 57 acres off the southern end of Berlin Turnpike, south of Meadow Lane. The Berlin and Southington complexes would be sep-

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A New Britain man was charged with arson in connection with a fire at the Johnson’s Motel on Dec. 8. Fire Marshall Steve Waznia said firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at Johnson’s Motel, 1879 Berlin Turnpike, at approximately 1:08 p.m. Dec. 8. “We had smoke showing in room 9,” the fire marshall said. The fire was extinguished before spreading away from room 9, and firefighters and police then cooperated on an investigation. Firefighters determined that the fire originated from within the room, and that it was intentionally set using “available ordinary combustibles,” Waznia said. The police investigation resulted in charges being brought against 18-year-old

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Local teen dancer reaches out By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Through dance, local teen Margot Paul is reaching out to children with autism. Paul, a Berlin High School junior, recently became a teacher’s assistant at the West Hartford based Ballet Theater Company, which presented a creative movement workshop for children with autism. The project is a collaboration between BTC and Autism Families Connecticut. The workshop aims to help autistic kids “fearlessly express themselves through movement and dance,” according to a press release. “Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder need more opportunities to participate in many of the extracurricular programs that typical children have available to them and we appreciate partners such as the Ballet Theatre Com-

p a ny w i t h whom we can develop programs designed to address the specif ic needs of children Paul on the spectrum,” Executive Director of AFC Mary Helen Richer said in a statement. Activities the children are led in by Margot and other instructors include ribbon dancing, parachute games, story time, and patterned movements like walking in a circle, skipping, and marching. “I am grateful to have had many years of dance training and now be able to share my passion with these children. Week after week I see them really open up and grow. Watching them reminds me that dancing isn’t always about the technique

or how good it looks; it is about the emotion it brings. They love dancing as much as I do. This experience has inspired me to consider a double major in dance and psychology in college,” Margot said in a statement. This isn’t all for Margot: she also was to appear in a special outreach performance of The Nutcracker with professional dancers in New York City, which occurred after press time. The performance was to serve veterans and children and families in need. Margot will also perform in The Nutcracker from Dec. 18 to Dec. 22 in West Hartford at the University of Saint Joseph. “Our rehearsals run for about six hours with few or no breaks,” Margot said. “It is very hard work and helps me build endurance and stamina. We are treated as equals to the professionals, so our director has high

expectations of us. Being in NYC and feeling the city life as a dancer is really exciting and I hope to continue dancing in NYC in college and afterwards.” For more information visit BTC online at www. dancebtc.org. reporter@theberlincitizen.com (203) 317-2448 @Berlin_Citizen

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Hungerford Park Programs Holiday kids’ nights Wondering what to do with the kids while you finish your holiday shopping? Bring children to The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington for an evening of exploration and fun. Pizza will be served. A fee is charged. The final holiday kids’ night is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20, 5 to 9 p.m. Children age 3 to 10 are welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for each event. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

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mulation of four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. No Parking Bans will terminate no sooner than eight (8) hours after any snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after such No Parking Ban has taken effect, will be towed and subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges. For further questions regarding snow removal operations, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.

fronting along their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel. Failure to comply will subject the abutting property owner to a written warning and/or $100 fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. No Parking Bans become effective automatically (or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works) whenever there is an accu-

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Though the Cold War era is over, relics from the past still slumber in the area around Berlin. You can still see the remains of the Nike missile base lookout on Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, and in Cromwell many of the original buildings from that Nike missile base still stand, though they are substantially overgrown and some have been vandalized. The Nike missile bases housed Nike Hercules missiles armed with nuclear warheads intended to be able to shoot entire squadrons of Russian bombers out of the sky before they could attack America’s shores. The secret of nuclear missiles “right in our back yards (was) one of the best kept secrets of the Cold War,” according to history buff John Ramsey. Ramsey said he has been fascinated by the Cold War era since growing up as

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Religious Briefs Kensington Congregational Church: Longest Night Service - Monday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. A quiet service of prayer, music and reflection service intended for those who have lost loved ones in the past year. Christmas Eve Services Family service at 5 p.m.; Service of Lessons and carols, 10 p.m. Kensington Congregational Church: Sunday worship and Sunday school, 10 a.m. Parent/Child Playgroup - Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. The group meets weekly, on a drop-in basis, in the Reeves Educational Center, 185 Shel-

don St. Playgroup is open to all who care for children, from infants to preschoolers. Bible study - Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor.

Taize service - Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Special Taize/ For more information, call healing music service on the (860) 828-4511. third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Berlin Congregational Church: New Year’s Eve Bethany Covenant: Fall Celebration - Wednesday, schedule - Worship at 8:30 Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Hors d’oeu- and 11 a.m. “Life Together” vres, dinner, dancing and classes for all ages at 9:45 children’s games. a.m. A fee is charged. Reservations are required. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Tot time - Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free program

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Saturday, Dec. 20 Ice hockey - BHS vs. East Haven, 4:25 p.m. Wrestling - CJ McCormack Tournament at BHS, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper every Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 8289102 after 5 p.m. 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 Va-

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BERLIN — Anthony “Beatle” Joseph Farone, 66, a lifelong resident of Berlin died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, Born in New Britain, son of the late John J. Farone Sr., and the late Mary Ann (Bakaj) Farone, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and was employed by Local 478 Operation Engineers. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church, the Italian Political Independent Club, and New England Antique Racers. He is survived by a son, Joseph Farone, of Bristol; two daughters and a sonin-law, Jennifer and Peter Kern, of Kensington, and Jacqueline Dunleavey, of East Berlin; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph J. Farone, and William and Margaret Farone, all of Kensington; two sisters, Helen Farone, of Kensington, and Mary Farone, of Meriden; two grandsons, Jackson Kern and Patrick Hrubiec; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Bakaj and John J. Farone Jr. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 16, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, with a funeral liturgy at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial with full military honors was followed in South Burying Ground, Kensington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut, 1463 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com

KENSINGTON — C. Robert “Bob” Hoffmann, Jr., 92, of Kensington, husband of Mildred (Garbar) Hoffmann, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A New Britain native and former resident, he was son of the late Charles R. Hoffman, Sr., and Viola (Zoeller) Hoffmann, and lived in Kensington since 1965. A graduate of New Britain High School, January class of 1942, he was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Bob worked at his family bakery (Hoffmann’s Bakery) for over 30 years and later was head Baker at Loomis-Chaffe School in Windsor for 12 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in New Britain and the Berlin VFW Post. Besides “Millie”, his wife of 70 years, he leaves two daughters, Susan Hoff-

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mann and Gail Benson and her husband, Dick, all of Berlin; a granddaughter, Lindsay Benson, of Berlin; a great-grandson, Dylan; a sister-in-law, Carole Hoffmann, of Berlin; three nieces and a nephew. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother, Richard Hoffmann; and a sister, Norma Hoffmann. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 295 Arch St., New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Bob’s family extends special thanks to the Doctors and Staff on C5 at the Hospital of Central CT and also to the Palliative Care and Hospice Team. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or to Hartford Health Care Hospice-Central Hope Team, 300 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at carlsonfuneralhome.com

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Richard Schreiner BERLIN — Richard “Dick” Schreiner, 89, of B e rlin, entered into God’s Embrace at home on Sund a y, D e c . 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his darling wife of 66 years, Elfreide “Dita” Schreiner. Richard was born in New Britain on Dec. 18, 1924, to Frank and Amelia (Reicher) Schreiner. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1942. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944, where he served in the European Theater, with the 188th Engineer Combat Battalion. He met his bride in Germany. They married at St. Peter’s Church on Aug. 23, 1948. Richard worked at G. E. in Plainville for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He also worked at Main Street Package Store in Newington for many years while at G. E. and after his retirement. The G. E. Credit Union then became his “retirement” job. He loved vacationing summers in Indian Town, Old Saybrook with his family and friends. He cherished his combat units reunions and looked forward to the every year. He also loved

playing cribbage, going to breakfast with friends and always looked forward to “The Schreiner Christmas Party”. Richard will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Richard is survived by three sons and their wives, Richard G. Schreiner and his wife, Bernadette, Frank G. Schreiner and his wife, Elizabeth, David G. Schreiner and his wife, Lynn, all of Berlin. Seven grandchildren Casey and his partner, Daniel, Scott Schreiner and his wife, Ashley, Brooke Schreiner, Daniel Schreiner and his wife, Amber and their children, Elayna and Evan Schreiner, Margaret (Meggie) Schreiner, Katie Schreiner and Kristopher Schreiner. One sister, Eleanor Szymanowski, of New Britain; and several nieces. A very special thank you to Richard and Dita’s neighbors Sharon and Jack, Danielle, and Janice, whom watched over them for many years and with so much affection. Also, many thanks to Hospice and especially to Nurse Jean for her comforting support. A funeral service took place at Kennedy-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., New Britain followed by a Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 195 S. Main St. on Saturday, Dec. 13. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Church.

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Friday, Jan. 9 Boys basketball - BHS at Platt, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Platt, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Ice hockey - BHS vs. Fermi/Enfield/E. Granby/Stafford, 3:40 p.m. Indoor track - Elm City Coaches Invite, 9 a.m.

Boys swimming - BHS at Wethersfield, 5 p.m. Wrestling - Art Powers Duals at BHS, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 Boys basketball - BHS at Bulkeley, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bulkeley, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Manchester, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 14 Ice hockey - BHS vs. E.O. Smith/Tolland, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling - BHS at Bristol Eastern, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 15 Girls basketball - BHS vs. Maloney, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16 Boys basketball - BHS at Maloney, 7 p.m.

Boys swimming - BHS vs. Southington, 3:45 p.m. Indoor track - Yale Track Classic.

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Above, Attendees at the East Berlin Fire Department’s Christmas by the Grove event. At left, the Ladies Auxillary at the East Berlin Fire Department collected these donations. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen

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To the editor: Again this year I have been tasked along with my Marine Corps League Auxiliary members with providing happy holidays-type bags to our veterans at the Rocky Hill Veterans Home that play Bingo on the third Friday of each month. We provide them with clothing items as well as personal sundry items for personal grooming and care. Many of these veterans have no family to depend on. They look for outside help. As in the past, we, the Marine Corps League Auxiliary, find ourselves short of funds to provide these veterans with these quality of life items. Although President Lincoln said at one time that we

must take care of the families of our veterans he did not say how to care for the veterans. Once again this year the Berlin Knights of Columbus came through with much needed revenue to help pay for many of the items we otherwise would not have been able to provide. Along with their annual collection for the veterans held at the Berlin VFW we will be able to give our veterans those needed items. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Knights of Columbus and the people and businesses that donated so freely. On behalf of the veterans: Semper Fidelis. Donna Rampone President, Hardware City Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary

Government Meetings Monday, Jan. 5 Historic District, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Inland/Wetlands, Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 Berlin VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Board room, 7 p.m. Town Council, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Police Commission, BPD conference room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Winter blanket drive The Warm for the Winter Blanket Drive is accepting blankets for the homeless, through Feb. 14. D o n a t i o n s m ay b e dropped off at the Senior

Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Katie Doyle at (860) 874-4360 or katiemdoyle@me.com.

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Family Movie Night Dec. 19 Berlin High School’s Class of 2016 presents Family Movie Night this Friday, Dec. 19 at McGee Middle School. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, take a few

hours out this Friday and enjoy the holiday movie classic “Elf” with family and friends. The event will be held in the auditorium at McGee and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. A fee is charged. For further information or questions, call (860) 8286877, ext. 4061.

doctor, a goal the principal said her top grades will help her achieve. Kiara was said to have a natural ability with abstract concepts and was empathetic and helpful to her fellow students who were struggling with chemistry. “She is to be commended,” Kennedy said. McGee Middle School Principal Sal Urso awarded a Berlin Bravo to Carly Grega and Jenna Zup, both in grade six. Carly helped make the annual coat drive a success, Urso said. “Not only does she take care of herself, she is also a compassionate and caring citizen in school,”

Urso said. Jenna was said to be a model student with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail. Jenna plans to become a teacher, and her favorite subject is math, Urso said. “During the holidays we consider what to be grateful for,” said board president Gary Brochu, who expressed gratitude for the excellent students and hardworking staff in the Berlin school system.

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cursor to the capstone project. Scannell has served as a mentor to many hired teachers and he has had a great influence on students and faculty alike, Kennedy said, and “Berlin High School is lucky to have him.” Kennedy also honored Kiara Landeo, a high school sophomore and member of the bike club and radio club who he said came to the United States from Peru. Kiara mastered “the English language in only eight short years,” Kennedy said, and she hopes to one day become a

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Saoirse and Caoimhe Noyes celebrate Rudolph’s anniversary with the help of gifts from the Berlin Historical Society. | Nancy Moran / Submitted

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and red noses to child visitors. Rudolph first appeared in a 1939 booklet by Robert May published by Montgomery Ward. The famous reindeer’s name was nearly Rollo or Reginald, and in 1964 the famous stop-motion holiday special aired, making 2014 its 50th anniversary. The fundraiser supports historical society programs and speakers, with the selection process beginning next month. The funds also go to $400 scholarships for Berlin

High School students who write essays about why local history is important. The group awarded two scholarships this year. This year’s festivities were held near a specially decorated tree featuring a handmade garland. The garland was woven by Pennsylvania nuns out of palm leaves from an Easter Sunday celebration, adding holiday cheer Lorraine McCarthy, June Heffernan and Phylis Brown chat during a holiday fundraiser at to the collection of historical the Berlin Historical Society. | Lorraine Stub / Submitted artifacts. reporter@theberlincitizen.com (203) 317-2448 @Berlin_Citizen

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Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

org for a list of titles. Book sale The Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Kindles The Berlin-Peck Memorial has scheduled special holiday Library has a Kindle Fire tab- book sale hours for Saturday, let, a Kindle 4, and a Kindle Dec. 20, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Keyboard available for loan- the Community Center. Cash ing to Berlin library card- only. The book sale is schedholders. The Kindles come uled to be closed Wednesday, pre-loaded with 27 popular Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 26 and titles. Visit www.berlinpeck. Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Children’s program Mother Goose on the Loose (ages birth to 5). Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments and books. No registration required. Play For All (all ages). Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Monthly playgroup with toys, games and sensory materials. No registration required. Library Land - Monday, Dec. 29, 1:30 p.m. Life-size, interactive game in the children’s department. For families with children of all ages. Registration is required.

Donations sought - The Berlin Free Library is looking for gently used puzzles, books, novelty cake pans and DVDs for its collection and weekly book sale. Donations may be dropped Adult programs T h u r s d ay, D e c . 1 8 - off at the library Mondays Sit & Knit, 6:30 p.m. No and Fridays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. registration. and 7 to 8 p.m. or any time in the library book drop. Book sale - Berlin Free LiEast Berlin Library brary schedules a book sale Hours for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. The library is open MonAll are welcome. days and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bubblemania - Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Bubblemania show with comedy, music and more. For families with children 4 and up.

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Health Briefs Literacy volunteers Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut is looking for volunteers. All prospective tutors must be 18 and over with a minimum of a high school degree, good writing and speaking skills. Observations and support is provided. Training sessions are scheduled as follows: Jan. 13, 16, 20 and 23, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Bristol Public Library and Jan. 12, 15, 22, 26 and 29, 10 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. at the New Britain Public Library. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 229-7323 or email lvccprogassist@gamil. com.

program offers transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteers don’t only provide transportation, but also offer encouragement and support Cancer Society’s Road to the patients. Volunteers must have a to Recovery valid driver’s license as well The American Cancer So- as a safe, reliable vehicle and ciety’s Road to Recovery pro- proof of automobile insurgram is currently in need, statewide, for drivers. The See Health / Page 17

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The Berlin womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball league turned in another exciting campaign this past season. Competing in the league were the teams: J.P. Bellamo & Sons Pest Control, Computer Data Forensics, Carstar or Berlin, AJP Carpentry, and Connecticut Safety and Maintenance LLC.

Parks and Recreation Department basketball Second grade basketball

The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled second grade girls basketball for Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m., beginning Jan. 3, for eight weeks, at Griswold Elementary School. The program is for instruction, with limited time set for games. Space is limited. The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled second

grade boys basketball for Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m., beginning Jan. 3, for eight weeks, at Griswold Elementary School. The program is for instruction, with limited time set for games. Space is limited.

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Sports Redcoats bested in title bout

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ery quarter. Sophomore Nina D’Amato added seven points for the Redcoats. The local girls reThe Lady Redcoats began their season in a less bounded nicely in their than encouraging way, yet final game of the week, righted the ship to finish besting Middletown 43-31. their first week of play 1-1. Berlin used an impressive Berlin fell in unflattering second quarter, in which fashion to Farmington to the Redcoats outscored begin its 2014-’15 campaign, their foes 18-0, to bury the losing 80-35 to the Indians. Blue Dragons early. D’Amato was vital to the BHS sophomore Alyssa Grant was the game’s sec- team’s win with 12 points, ond highest scorer with 19 while senior Alyssa Gerpoints, but it wasn’t enough mano (nine points) and to overcome a dominating freshman Alana Garofalo Farmington team that eas- (eight) also made contriily outscored Berlin in ev- butions for the victors.

Things didn’t play out as Berlin’s large fan base would have hoped. They were hoping to greet their guys after the game with a wave of jubilation and congratulations, with the Redcoats taking home their first state title since 2009. Instead, when all was said and done, it was the opposing sideline that was celebrating a championship. Despite great clock management and strong play in between the 20 yard lines, Berlin fell at the hands of the Brookfield Bobcats, 14-0, Friday night at Veterans Stadium in the Class M Large Division title game. “I think the kids went out and played hard. I’m very proud of our seniors; we had an outstanding senior class,” said coach John Capodice. “If we can win 11 games every year, sign us up.” After demolishing Cheney Tech in their semif inal matchup, the Redcoats looked poised to win against Brookfield with the same ideals that got them to the championship game: strong defense, strong

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BHS wideout Eric Garcia makes a diving catch against Brookfield in the teams’ title game Friday. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen

running, and timely passing. Unfortunately, Berlin only accomplished two of those three things on a consistent basis in the title game, as a pick six interception by Brookfield’s Gabe Pompette at the 9:50 mark in the first quarter proved to be the difference maker in the game. “It’s part of the game. What are you gonna do? You’ve got to keep playing the game,” Capodice said of the early deficit. “You’re not going to fold up in ten. You’ve got 48 minutes to go, you fight

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through the adversity; the kids did.” The Bobcats put the nail in the coffin with 3:49 left to go in the fourth when tailback Bobby Drysdale reached the end zone on a 15-yard run, bouncing off multiple potential tacklers in the process. Drysdale proved to be a thorn in Berlin’s collective side all evening, as he gashed

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Brookfield duo does damage in finals By Jim Bransfield

Class M-Large Division Final

Too much Robert Drysdale, too much Gabe Pompette. The Brookf ield duo wrecked Berlin’s Class M small championship hopes leading the Bobcats to a 14-0 win at Veterans Stadium at Willow Brook Park Friday night. Drysdale was brilliant on both sides of the ball. He ran for 117 yards on 21 carries and scored the game-wrapping touchdown in the fourth quarter. But more than that, he was a terror on defense with nine tackles, including four sacks of Berlin quarterback Alec Norton. It was a Drysdale sack that set up his own touchdown. With Brookfield (12-2)

clinging to a 7-0 lead, Norton was sacked inside his own 10-yard line. That sack led to a punt that was returned to the 15-yard line. Next play, Drysdale scored. Game, set, match. Pompette, who had six solo tackles, also scored the only touchdown the Bobcats would need when he returned a Norton pass 41 yards for a touchdown just two minutes and 10 seconds into the game. Berlin (11-2) had one great opportunity with a first and goal at the 4-yard line in the third quarter. But the Redcoats went nowhere and a fourth down pass was off the 5203-01

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hands of the receiver in the end zone and the Redcoats walked away empty. Berlin coach John Capodice will likely have no fond memories of Veterans Stadium as his club’s two losses – this one and a 7-0 shutout at the hands of New Britain on Thanksgiving – took place

there. But the veteran coach was upbeat after the game. “The kids played hard and if we get 11 wins every year, I’ll be satisfied,” he said. “Drysdale was maybe better than we thought he was defensively. He did a good job.” Was going down 7-0 right

off the bat a big play? “There was plenty of football left,” he said. “You have to keep playing. I thought it was a great high school football game.” It was an up-for-grabs game until very late, but it was marred by key turnovers and penalties by both teams. Brookfield, which lost twice to Newtown – the last one a 42-0 blowout in the South West Conference championship game – had only 29 yards in the first half, but had a 7-0 lead on the pick six. Norton was 10-for-28 for Berlin for 188 yards, including two interceptions. It was Berlin’s eighth trip to a championship game. The Redcoats have lost seven of them with its only win coming in 2009, a 46-6 win over Bethel.

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his way to 117 yards on 21 carries, while also making his presence known on defense; the Bobcat recorded nine tackles, including four sacks and a forced fumble. “He played well on defense. I think he was a little bit better on defense than we thought. I thought on offense, we did a good job (containing him), but on defense he came hard, he’s a good sized kid, he’s a good ball player,” Capodice said. “They got after it (with their pass rush). They came hard. They did a good job. They pressured our quarterback, and our kids gave great effort. “That’s the only thing you can control is effort, and I thought our effort was outstanding.” While playing from behind the entire game, the Redcoats’ determination to remain competitive was easy to see. Berlin held their opponents to only 29 total yards and one first down during the first 24 minutes of play. Over the course of the entire game, Berlin possessed the ball for 11 more minutes than their foes; however, the locals simply couldn’t score. The game was the final contest for plenty of Berlin’s talented seniors, including Jeremy Eliadas (eight tackles), Mike Jukonski (eight tackles, one interception), Eric Garcia (62 total yards), and Anthony Sisti (80 total yards). “Sisti’s been great all season for us. He’s one of our main guys. He’s a guy we’ve had to go to, and he’s a great student-athlete,” Capodice said. Berlin gained 247 yards on 67 total plays, including 188 yards through the air, while Brookfield recorded 157 total yards. The Redcoats also tallied 12 first downs to the Bobcats’ seven, and held Brookfield to an average of just 3.3 yards per play.

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Tuesday, Jan. 20

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. Monday, Dec. 22: Grape juice, Turkey Tetrazzini, rice pilaf, beets, rye bread, strawberry roll-up. Tuesday, Dec. 23: Stuffed shells, broccoli, garlic bread, apricots. Wednesday, Dec. 24: Eye of the round with beef gravy, roasted winter squash, mexicorn, salad, rye bread, pineapple chunks. Thursday, Dec. 25: Christ-

Boys basketball - BHS vs. Middletown, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS at Middletown, 7 p.m.

mas Day. Senior center closed. Friday, Dec. 26: Chicken and barley soup, potato crunch fish, Harvest rice, spinach and mushrooms, pumpernickel bread, apple.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 Ice hockey - BHS vs. Fermi/Enfield/E.Granby/Stafford, 4:40 p.m. Wrestling - BHS vs. Platt, 6 p.m.

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Senior bowling, Dec. 12. Boys basketball - BHS at Ferd Brochu, 190; Gene Le- Plainville, 7 p.m. mery, 181; Chuck Leonhardt, Girls basketball - BHS vs. 173; Liz Rugens, 172; Rock- Plainville, 7 p.m. well Roberts, 168; Irene WilBoys swimming - BHS at lametz, 164; Al Bolduc, 153. E.O. Smith, 3:45 p.m.

Friends of Isabella Gozzo, 19, place flowers in front of her memorial during a vigil on the Cheshire High School football field Saturday, Dec. 13. Gozzo died as a result of injuries suffered in a one-car crash on Route 9 in Berlin early Saturday morning. |

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Plan enough away,” he said. Another complex could also make central Connecticut a destination for sports complexes. FSA in Farmington has indoor and outdoor soccer fields and the Berlin complex is planned to have a mix of sports. A Southington complex could focus on sports not supported by the other businesses. “We’re hoping these complexes can complement each other,” Perillo said. Southington Town Manager Garry Brumback said the engineering work and studies planned for the site could be beneficial to any potential developer. “It may not end up being a sports complex, but the town still needs to invest in that piece of property,” he said. “It isn’t a waste of money by any stretch of the imagination.” The news of a planned Berlin complex “causes us to evaluate what our goals and intentions were with this RFP and selecting Woodard & Curran,” Brumback said. Southington town officials have faced criticism from some residents who oppose using public funds to prepare a site for a private developer. Perillo said the town will ul-

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Perillo said risk is reduced for a potential developer. “Did we get the reputation that we can’t accommodate a developer?” he said. Southington Town Council Chairman Michael Riccio, a Republican, said the sports complex plan was to be discussed at the Dec. 8 council meeting. He said he didn’t have enough information to say whether the Berlin complex would affect Southington’s plans. Southington council Minority Leader Chris Palmieri said Berlin’s announcement validated the town’s choice of a sports complex for Southington. “To me, it’s an indication that there’s a desire or a need,” he said. Palmieri also said the site work could benefit another business if a sports complex doesn’t pan out.

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are so debt heavy they cannot survive.” Perillo disagreed that there weren’t developers ready to build in Southington. “We have had interest. That’s why we’re doing this,” he said. “We have had people who have tried.” Two local developers, Lee Dibble and Carl Verderame, have proposed sports complexes in recent years. Dibble’s plan for a Southington complex included a restaurant that would’ve served alcohol and was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The property chosen by Verderame for his complex was tied up in a lengthy probate court dispute. The new plan does include a restaurant that would serve alcohol. By having the town attempt to get its own plan approved by the planning commission,

timately benefit from investment through taxes and local jobs. Gil Fried, a University of New Haven professor in the sport industries management department, said people are willing to drive for tournaments at sportsplexes or for a place to play in the winter. But he doubted whether spending money on a site before there was a committed developer was wise. “If there was a true demand, a developer would have already made a move to build a facility in Southington,” Fried said. The business itself was a tough one as well. “I have seen numerous proposed facilities over the years and most do not come through fruition,” Fried said. “Most do not get the necessary funds from lenders or

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