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Council approves study of station expansion By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Town Council approved an appropriation of $20,000 that will allow Jacunski Humes Arcitects of Berlin and Downes Construction of New Britain to study the feasibility of expanding the current police station at Town Hall. The contract specifies $14,500 with allowances for change orders that may bring the total to $20,000. The vote passed 4-3 with the three Republican council members voting against. Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald told The Citizen “Morale is good generally, the officers do See Study / Page 7
Kevin Lacz answers questions Sunday during a VIP reception and fund raiser after the screening of the movie American Sniper. | Justin Weekes / For The Citizen
Local cast in ‘Sniper’ attends Berlin screening An auction was held here for kitchen equipment that was ultimately not sold separately, as bids were not high enough. The new owners will reportedly retain this equipment. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
Hawthorne sold at auction By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Hawthorne banquet facility and conference center on the Berlin Turnpike was sold for $1,250,000 at an auction Friday, Feb. 6. Some 10 bidders arrived at the 11 a.m. auction ready to bid on the 60-year-old facility valued at more than $3 million, according to a broker who listed the banquet hall for the former owner. A group identifying themselves as the new owners declined to comment or to identify themselves. They did, however, state that See Hawthorne / Page 6
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Following a VIP screening of the movie “American Sniper” Sunday at the Berlin Starplex Cinemas, a crowd of 471 crowded into the Durham and Essex rooms of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell set aside for an exclusive American Sniper Reception and silent auction and Q&A with Middlefield native and former Navy SEAL Kevin Lacz, who was cast in the movie. The same crowd filled two theaters in Berlin earlier in they day, including a VIP private screening that included Lacz, family and friends. Lacz served as technical advisor for the Clint Eastwood film. “It’s an overwhelming outpouring,” Lacz told the reception
audience that included his parents, and three friends, all fellow Xavier High alumni who helped organize the event. Lacz addressed those in attendance for the VIP screening, a private event designed to serve as a fundraiser benefiting veterans charities. “I lived it,” said Lacz. “It was a privilege. Enjoy the movie, you’re about to meet some of my friends.” Lacz said the idea for the event started small with discussions among a group of Class of 2000 Xavier graduates — Christopher Monnes, Joe Brancifort and Alex Struckle. The Middlefield resident said aligning with the two veterans charities and the release of the movie led to a groundswell. That´s when the event took off, Lacz explained.
His parents, Peter and Marlene, former Meriden residents who now live in Middlefield, were in attendance. “We´re excited it´s all sold out,” Peter Lacz said. The turnout´s been outstanding. The majority of those in attendance were veterans of U.S. Armed Forces. “It´s great for the veterans to be recognized,” Marlene Lacz said. “That´s the main thing.” During the evening´s festivities, Middlefield selectmen honored Lacz with a certification declaring Feb. 8 “Kevin Lacz Day” in Middlefield, moving forward. Lacz served with distinction as a Navy SEAL and sniper in Iraq as part of Charley Platoon in 2006 and later Delta Unit in 2008. He was presented with the Navy´s Bronze Star.
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ezIQC from the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) after the Town Council meeting Jan. 20. The council debated whether to authorize an agreement with the group that manages the program, the Gordian Group of Greenville, South Carolina, before approving the measure in a 4-3 vote. The Gordian Group solicits proposals from contractors for on-call services for various bid services and also assists in developing requirement documents in exchange for a 5 percent fee. An additional 0.75 percent goes to CRCOG. The result is a streamlined bid process that proponents say can save the town money on smaller projects. Council Republican David Evans raised concerns over whether the new process is cheaper than the town simply going out to bid. Simonian said that it is difficult to make
a true “apples to apples” comparison, as the processes differ significantly. McNair said that this process has the potential to save the town money, as the ezIQC process eliminates the need to place legal advertisements, which can cost $2,000 to $4,000. Gordian Group representative Paul Schreyer explained that a major advantage the process offers is in savings on administrative costs. In addition to having pre-negotiated bids, the Gordian Group also helps to develop a scope of requirements for projects done through ezIQC, which are then reviewed by the town, which can save hours of town staff labor. “They do some of the legwork for us,” Head of Public Works Arthur Simonian said. “I see potential for this as a tool, not (to be used) excluSee Debate / Page 6
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their current intention was to reopen the Hawthorne as a banquet and restaurant facility. No changes are planned, they said. An auction of the equipment and furniture was expected to bring in about $200,000 but it was canceled when it became clear that auctioning off individual pieces of furniture and equipment would not bring enough revenue to out-compete the $205,000 bid the prospective buyers of the property placed on the entire lot of furniture and equipment. The auctioneer from Aaron Posnik & Co. Inc. closed the bidding on individual items the afternoon of Feb. 6 before declining to comment or identify himself in person, but he did confirm that the property was sold at auction. A mes-
sage was left with a company secretary requesting comment. At press time, the call had not yet been returned. The Meriden Record-Journal reported that more information about the sale will not be released until the sale is final. “This was a complicated auction,” Joseph Granato, a broker with American Brokers & Consultants 4 Restaurants, said. Granato listed the property last summer. “I think it was a very good price for the buyer.” Guy D’Elia of D’Elia Restaurant Equipment was one of more than 30 bidders present Feb. 6 afternoon. “They kept this place nice,” said D’Elia, who said it was a shame equipment bidding was not able to raise enough revenue to go forward. “There were some great deals,” D’Elia said, adding that
his understanding was that the individual items would be going to the Hawthorne’s new owners. Local resident Braden McGrath, who attended the auction, said he was pleased to hear that the Hawthorne may be reopening. McGrath worked at the Hawthorne as a busboy from August 2013 to June 2014. “I liked their service,” McGrath said. McGrath said he would be interested in applying for a job at the Hawthorne if they reopened. Berlin’s Economic Development Director Christopher Edge introduced himself to the new owners Feb. 6 and said it was a relief the property would no longer be vacant. “It’s a big piece,” Edge said. “I wanted to connect with them and help them do whatever they want to do.” The U.S. Department of Justice had a lis pendens on the property and approved the auction in the hopes it would go higher than the owner’s obligation to the bank. The title was free of all encumbrances
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Humes also has previous experience with the Town Hall. As a result, these firms were said to be uniquely capable of providing better service at lower cost. Rasmussen added that Jacunski Humes is a local company. Rochette asked Simonian if a newer company would come in at a higher cost, and the head of Public Works responded that hiring a company without the same familiarity with the project would be paying “twice for the same thing.” “ W h ateve r m u l t i pl i e r you use, time is not on our side,” McNair said, though she added that the project
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their job day to day, but they do feel that there has been some lack of support for this project.” Space issues remain a problem “every day,” Fitzgerald said. Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen (I) slammed Republicans for rejecting the proposal, saying “until the Republicans have gone on record to say how much they are willing to spend, they are going to engage in stall tactics. They are going to kick this can so far down the road it is in Newington.” Rasmussen said that waiting costs the town money as construction costs increase, and that the need for public safety is urgent. Councilor Charles Paonessa (R) fired back that Rasmussen should let Republican council members speak for themselves. “I would like to explain my position so other members of the council don’t feel the need to ... I can’t support this,” said Paonessa, who questioned whether employing the same firms the town had hired previously was a good idea. “I would like to believe … that they are honest,” Paonessa said, pointing out that the firms told the council that building a new facility on Farmington Avenue was the most viable option last year and that expanding the existing facility was dismissed as not cost-effective.
Republicans pointed to a site evaluation from Jacunski-Humes in January of last year that said expanding the existing Town Hall facility was not feasible. “The direction has shifted and has changed ... what they are being told to do is changing,” countered Mayor Rachel Rochette (D), who said that the reason the firms are now looking into expanding the existing facility is that the Police Commission is in the process of changing the requirements for the new facility. The firms will be making a new design based on new requirements, Rochette said, which is why the Town Hall location is being reconsidered. The Police Commission is revising the statement of needs in response to the failed referendum last year on the $21 million design both firms worked on using the original statement of needs. “The commission wants to do their due diligence to investigate the Town Hall site,” Town Manager Denise McNair said. Head of Public Works Arthur Simonian
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Calendar Thursday, Feb. 12 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611. 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. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Irish Curse” for Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Maloney, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Maloney, 7 p.m.
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Eggroll is a 9-year-old black and white boy. When he meows you would think that he is asking for an ‘eggroll.” Hatrick is a 2-year-old, orange boy. He is loving, quiet and affectionate. Both cats were abandoned outside to fend for themselves. They will be at the pet adoption event on Sunday, Feb. 15, at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View all of the adoptable pets and find an online application at www.fobac. org. For more informtion, call (860) 828-5287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.
ebration in Song” for Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. The concert features Michelle Murray Fiertek, soprano, and Kaeza Kristin Fearn, piano. Donations will benefit the KCC Mucis on the Hill recital series. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo,
airs every Friday, 6 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Bristol Central Eastern/St. Paul, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 Pasta dinner, auction- Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its 22nd annual all-you-can-eat pasta dinner for Saturday, Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. Auction at 7 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit church educational programs. For more information and reservations, call (860) 828-6586.
Monday, Feb. 16 Girls basketball - BHS vs. Plainville, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Indoor track - BHS at Class M State Meet, 10 a.m. Ice hockey - BHS vs. Farmington/Avon;/Windsor, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling - BHS at Central Connecticut Invite.
Sunday, Feb. 15 Pet adoption - Friends of Berlin Animals Control
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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 Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org.
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Obituaries Salvatore Fiducia
Thomas F. Heslin
KENSINGTON — Salvatore Fiducia, 83, of Kensington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family. Salvatore is the husband of Nancy (Sequenzia) Fiducia. Salvatore was born in Floridia, Sicily, Italy son of the Late Angelo and Sebastiani (Zapulla) Fiducia. He worked for Plainville Casting and retired from the Tilcon Company. He is a member of Saint Paul Church in Kensington. Besides his devoted wife Nancy, Sal is survived by one son, Angelo L. and his wife, Claudia, of Berlin; one daughter, Annamaria Zocco and her husband, Paul, of Wethersfield. He also leaves two brothers and one sister in Italy, Joseph and Emilio and Tina Russo. Sal dearly loved his four grandchildren, Olivia and Joseph Fiducia, Paul and Mark Zocco; sisters-in-law, Carmela Pandolfi, Nuccia Sequenzia and Tina Sequenzia and her husband, Salvatore. He was predeceased by his son, Louis J. Fiducia who passed away Feb. 26, 2003. He leaves many nieces and nephews here and in Italy. Sal was a avid New York Yankee fan, never missed a game on TV. He loved to make sausage and share it with everyone. He loved to be home and work in his yard and garden. Many thanks to his wonderful neighbors and his great Compare’s and Comare’s. Family and friends met at Saint Paul Church, 485 Alling St., Kensington Monday Feb. 2, to Celebrate a Mass of Christian burial. Entombment was followed in Saint Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN. 38105-3678.
BERLIN — Thomas F. Heslin, 69, beloved husband of Ann (Renfrew) Heslin, of Berlin died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 12, 1945, in New Britain, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Ella (Johnson) Heslin. Resident of Berlin for 40 years, Tom was a 1963 graduate of Pulaski High School in New Britain and worked as a CAD Engineer for The Fafnir Bearing Company (Ingersoll Rand) for 37 years. He enjoyed being a member and officer of the men’s bowling league at Berlin Bowl for many years and was a loyal fan of UConn men’s and women’s basketball, New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox, never missing a chance to watch a game. He loved cooking, family camping trips and giving the best hugs. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Richard Heslin; and his nephews, Brett and Michael Renfrew. Besides his wife Ann of 46 years, he is also survived and will be dearly missed by his three chil-
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dren, Donna and husband, Matthew McGuinness, of Willington, Diane Byron, of Shelton and her boyfriend, Shawn Gunn, Eric and wife, Tammy-Lynn (Panciera) Heslin, of Ashford; and his seven grandchildren, Caitlin, Erin, Daniel and Jessie McGuinness, Melanie and Sydney Byron, and Stephanie Heslin. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen and husband, David Pagan, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and nephews, Jonathon and Jeffrey Keane; and brothers-in-law, Scott Renfrew, Douglas and wife, Corliss (Hermance) Renfrew; niece, Kelly (Renfrew) and husband, Benjamin Ridley; nephew, Adam and wife, Elyse Mortensen; and his brother, Donald’s widow, Karen Nelson. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Tom’s Life on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Kaitlyn Guild, a senior at Berlin High School, was Britain Road, Kensington. awarded the DAR Good Citizen award for 2015 from There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations the Willard-Welles-Stanley Chapter National Society of may be made to the New the Daughters of the American Revolution. Cancer Center, c/o Hospital of Central CT, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06051 or to the CT Humane SociFaith Briefs ety, Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. The Carlson Berlin Congregational Bible study - Wednesdays, Funeral Home, New Britain 11 a.m., in the church parlor. is assisting with arrange- Church For more information, call ments. Please share a Tot time - Thursdays, 10 (860) 828-4511. memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneral- to 11:30 a.m. Free program includes play, crafts, snacks. Prince of Peace home.com.
LVCC needs volunteers Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut is looking for volunteers. Training workshops for working with English for Speakers of Other Languages students are scheduled for March 5, 9, 12, and 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Southington ARC and March 6, 10, 13, and 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Bristol Public Library. Volunteers are asked to volunteer once a week for two hours for at least a year. All prospective tutors age 18 and over with a minimum of a high school degree (or equivalent,) good writing skills, and good speaking skills are welcome. Observations and support will be provided. Preregistration is required by Feb. 23. To register or for more information, call (860) 229-7323 or email Sarah Hudkins at lvccprogassist@gmail.com.
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Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.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 Sheldon St. Playgroup is open to all who care for children, from infants to preschoolers.
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Lenten season. Sunday services 10:15 a.m. each week. We d n e s d a y nights throughout Lent, “Soup and Something” dinner at 6 p.m.; worship service at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 - St. John’s Church, 295 Arch St., New Britain; March 4 - St. Gabriel’s, 68 Main St., East Berlin; March 11, First Lutheran of New Britain, 77 Franklin Square; March 18 - at Prince of Peace, 1103 Chamberlain Highway; March 25 - St. Mark’s, 147 W. Main St., New Britain. For more information, call (860) 828-5079 or visit luthernsonline.com/ princeofpeace06037.
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Opinion Less spending is best for the majority My fellow town councilor Bill Rasmus- doing what is best for the majority of Bersen is entitled to his opinion, but I think lin citizens, which Bill has failed to realwe are better off if we asked more ques- ize has a political group called Unaffiliated which are increasingly deciding tions and listened to the majority outcomes of elections and referof residents in the town of Berlin. endums such as the 5,075 to 3,148 Bill accused Republicans of redefeat of the $21 million police jecting money from the state. He station bond. Many of these same missed telling you the rest of the voters, in Berlin, expressed their story. Yes, the state gave Berlin a concern with the governor, choos$500,000 grant that comes from ing a more fiscally conservative our taxes we pay to the state, but Foley over Malloy (4,776 to 3,721), he should have told you that you let alone providing more votes to will be footing an additional esDave the Republicans on council comtimated $400,000 for the rest of Evans pared to the current Democrats on what it will cost to do a new boulevard next to the location considered for council. On Feb. 3, council Democrats provided a new police station. Interestingly, town staff reported that we will need to sort out no bid contracts to a construction firm the implications of the rejection of the po- and to the architect who told us in Janulice station bond on the boulevard project ary 2014 it was not feasible to add on to (February 2015 Management Report). We the existing police station. All this will do have not settled the direction of the sta- is limit taking care of the police commistion, making it premature to move forward sion’s statement of need by downsizing the with the boulevard, let alone the fiscal con- plans for the Farmington Avenue site and present only one idea for the police stacern I have heard from so many citizens. The intent of the boulevard was to pro- tion renovation and addition. Instead we vide additional access and parking for the should be pursuing renovating the existing possible location for a new police station police station and adding on as necessary. as well as another path to the train station This approach is being championed by a and access to a possible future retail devel- Republican on the public building commisopment site behind businesses on Farm- sion it took me two tries to get appointed. ington Avenue. That development site I believe that through a design build bid also came with state grant money for en- process we will get multiple, more affordvironmental cleanup which costs will most able, competitive cost options to choose likely exceed that grant and come from from with lower total cost to the taxpayer your tax dollars. How far do you want your which will meet our police department’s town to get into the development business? needs. This will also allow us to cut our If the state thinks it is necessary to have the losses (purchase and demolition costs) on boulevard for the renovated train station, the property on Farmington Avenue by eithen the state should build and pay for it. ther selling it and returning it to the tax It is not a Democrat vs. Republican rolls, or lease the property. Dave Evans is a Republican Town grandstanding or a flip flopping thing which Bill would like you to believe. It is Councilor.
Aresimowicz announces funding for Berlin House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D – Berlin/ Southington) announced that the State Bond Commission has approved a $150,000 grant-in-aid to the town of Berlin to establish a Village District along Farmington Avenue around the train station in Kensington. The item was approved by the Commission on Jan. 30. The funding will allow design work to start for a boulevard that will connect the train station with several townowned parcels on Farmington Avenue. The town is hoping that the section will become a village center combining retail and residential development. The curving boulevard will be much like the driveway at Berlin’s municipal complex, which gives people access to town hall, school offices, the library, the police station and a housing complex. Joe Aresimowicz is serving his sixth term representing the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he is House Majority Leader.
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Friday the 13th — your lucky day?
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Could tomorrow be your lucky day? According to a recent Harvard study, lottery winners earn an average of $100 more on Friday the 13th than on other days, hospital admissions for illnesses and accidents shrink by 42 percent, and four-leaved clovers are found in fields 89 percent more frequently. Charles If you find Kreutzkamp that study reassuring, perhaps you should stop reading this article here. The above study is entirely fictional. In fact, a Dec. 1993 Department of Public Health study by Dr. TJ Scanlon et al. found that car accidents resulting in a trip to the hospital may increase by as much as 52 percent on Friday the 13th when compared with a previous year’s Friday the 6th. The study’s conclusion? “Staying home is recommended.” Google it, it’s real. It’s also a joke. “It’s quite amusing and written with tongue firmly in cheek. It was written for the Christmas edition of the British Medical Journal, which usually carries fun or spoof articles,” one of the study’s authors, Robert Luben of the University of Cambridge, told LiveScience. LiveScience reports that determining whether this Friday will be lucky or unlucky is difficult, as superstition can have a complex effect on behavior – if more people stay home, for example, you might expect fewer car accidents. More insidiously, if researchers did find something to suggest folks are more likely to get sick on Friday the 13th, reporting it might just cause harm itself. You may have heard of the placebo effect – where fake pills can make people better because they think they will – but its more nefarious
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Health Music from the Heart
MidState Medical center has scheduled “Music from the Heart” for Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Four Points Sheraton. The event features musical entertainment by MidState’s Music Therapy Program, buffet dinner and dancing. A fee is charged.
For more information, res- Hospital has volunteer ervations or donations, con- opportunities tact Mary Beth Papallo at (203) 694-8743 or MaryBeth. The Hospital of CenPapallo@hhchealth.org. tral Connecticut offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Free seminar on Those who enjoy public prostate cancer contact and would like to Midstate Medical Center volunteer, call Volunteer Serhas scheduled a free semi- vices at (860) 224-5231; or, nar on prostate cancer for complete an on-line appliThursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., cation at Hospcentralct.vsysat Midstate Medical center, host.com. 435 Lewis Ave., Meriden. Dr Ryan Dorin plans to discuss Cancer Society’s Road new technologies for the di- to Recovery agnosis and treatment. Registration is requested. The American Cancer SoFor more information, call ciety’s Road to Recovery pro(203) 694-8631. gram is currently in need,
statewide, for drivers. The 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 to the patients. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345.
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Dan Silva, assistant vice president and direct sales manager-United Bank, has been named to the bank’s “Chairman’s Club” for his outstanding performance in mortgage production in 2014. The recognition is part of United Bank’s Mortgage Loan Officer Sales Contest, an internal awards program that recognizes its bankers for achieving excellence in mortgage banking. Silva, a Berlin native and graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, has been with United Bank since June 2013 and manages the Bank’s Direct Sales Channel. Before coming to United Bank (then Rockville Bank), Silva was a mortgage loan officer at Webster Bank, covering the Northeast market.
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Sports Former sports star honored Longtime Berlin resident Ed Grady was the Platt High School 2014 Record-Journal Stoddard Bowl honoree at the Platt-Maloney football game on Thanksgiving Day. A member of the class of 1970, Grady participated in football, basketball and track. He was an integral part of the school chorus which earned him all state honors. He was voted most athletic in his class and, at the conclusion of his senior year, he was a recipient of the prestigious Jacket, Edith Bartlett, and Dr. Francis Giuffrida Awards. Grady quarterbacked Platt’s first CCIL football championship team in 1967. As captain of the football team in 1969, he led the Panthers to a 28-0 victory over Maloney on Thanksgiving Day. He was named to the All-Conference and honorable mention All-State teams and selected to play in the Nutmeg Bowl. Forty-five years after his high school playing career ended, Grady still figures prominently in the history of Platt and Meriden football. He amassed well over 4,000 yards of total offense, and is the only player in the 56-year Stoddard Bowl history to start at quarterback for four years. Grady took to the hard court after each football season ended, earning three letters in basketball. He co-captained a very successful 1970 team that went deep into the state playoffs. In track, Grady ran the quarter mile on the first of Platt’s five consecutive CCIL championship teams. After graduation, he attended Bowdoin College where he continued his quarterbacking days. Grady owns the fourth highest completion percentage in Bowdoin College history. Grady was an advance scout for Bowdoin from 1975-1984. Grady coached football at Platt for many years with head coaches Henry Zaleski and Tom Ryan. He also coached softball, baseball, and track. To this day, Grady arguably stands as the most prolific athlete in Platt history. Prior to Grady’s retirement in 2012, he was a member of the Platt family as a guidance counselor for 35 years. -Submitted by the Platt High School Athletic Department
Berlin resident Ed Grady.
Litwinko eyeing career in coaching Nichols College senior captain and Berlin resident Amber Litwinko has been selected to participate in the prestigious Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ Clinic, to be held in conjunction with the Division I Women’s Basketball Final Four and Coaches Convention in Tampa, Florida April 3-5. The WBCA’s ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ program is a collaborative effort between the WBCA and the National Litwinko Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to provide female student-athletes with an experience that becomes the foundation of a successful coaching career. The WBCA has assembled a group of experienced coaches and administrators who will serve as resources to share their knowledge, as well as provide those in attendance with networking opportunities which will help them in securing a coaching position. “Finding out that I was selected for the WBCA’s ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ program was amazing news,” said Litwinko. “At first, I couldn’t believe it. I am very excited for this opportunity. I hope it points me in the right direction for my dream job of coaching at the collegiate level. “Coaching is something that I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. I can’t thank my coaches enough for helping me achieve this amazing accomplishment.” A Third Team All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) selection in her first season at Nichols College, Litwinko arrived from Western Connecticut State University and led the Bison in scoring at 12.8 points-per-game. She recorded seven double-doubles and finished second in rebounding (7.0). Litwinko had 19 double-digit scoring efforts and four 20-plus games, highlighted by a season-high 23 points at Lasell. This season, Litwinko is again leading the team in scoring (15.8) and also boasts a team-high 33 assists (2.8 pergame) and 15 steals. She poured in a career-high 27 points in a win over Johnson State. – Press Release
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Marc Bayram, the head pro at Timberlin Golf Course, helps you keep your golf game fresh during the harsh winter months. | Courtesy of Timberlin Golf
Tips from the Pro: The right grip By Marc Bayram Special to The Citizen
The way you hold the golf club is a basic fundamental that is crucial in determining the success of your swing. Your hands are the only part of your body that touches the golf club. Your hands influence four very important things; how you set-up to the ball, the path the club takes on the backswing, the angle of the clubface at impact, and
how fast you can swing the club. Those four golf swing essentials are all built on the foundation of a good golf grip. First and foremost, you need to find the right grip for you. There are three commonly used golf grips to choose from: the overlapping grip, the interlocking grip, and the 10-finger grip. It is important you choose the grip that feels most comfortable to you. See Tips / Page 16
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Girls basketball The Lady Redcoats inched closer to a postseason berth with their seventh win of the season, and now stand at 7-10 on the year. The team’s week didn’t get off to the best of starts, as the girls fell to Rocky Hill, 45-38. After falling behind 15-13 at the half, Berlin was unable to mount a comeback charge, as the Terriers outscored the ’Coats in both the third and fourth quarters. Senior Sam Bilinsky led the way with 13 points while junior Sam Lynes and Nina D’Amato both added five. Five other girls scored for Berlin, but added no more than four points. The Lady ’Coats collected win number seven of the year, over Platt, winning by a final count of 33-23. The defensive slugfest was slow from the start, as Berlin only held a 4-1 lead after one quarter before expanding it to 14-10 at the half. The ’Coats used a 12-5 fourth quarter advantage to shut down the Panthers. Senior Alyssa Germano led all scorers with 11 points while freshman Alana Garofalo added eight. Bilinsky scored seven. The girls ended their week on a sour note in a blowout loss to Bristol Eastern, 58-36. The Lancers meant business from the opening tip, outscoring Berlin 19-6 in the first and 13-9 in the second. Bilinsky scored eight points and Germano and sophomore Alyssa Grant each scored seven to lead the Lady ’Coats. Senior Michaela Dehm added five. The girls need only one more win (at press time) to qualify for the Class M state tournament. The Redcoats have already defeated their final three opponents – Bulkeley, Maloney and Plainville –earlier this year.
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Evan Cornwall looks to finish over a defender in the Redcoats’ game over Platt. Berlin won, 69-58. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen
sporting a 5-10 record heading into the home stretch of their regular season. The boys dropped a tough 47-43 matchup with Bristol Eastern. After taking a 23-16 lead into the half, the final 16 minutes was all Lancers as they outscored Berlin 31-20. Juniors Evan McKinnen and Evan Cornwall were Berlin’s top scorers, finishing with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Senior Dominic Nuzzo added nine while junior Kyle Mahoney added five.
The boys ended their week on a good note as they bested the Platt Panthers 69-58. Despite plenty of back and forth play in the first half, Berlin buried Platt with a 20-6 third quarter to take a commanding 47-30 lead into the final frame. Nuzzo led all scorers with an impressive 27 points, including nine from the free throw line. Mahoney also had a strong game, dropping 18 points. Senior Adam LitSee Notes / Page 16
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The Overlapping Grip: This is the most widely used grip by golf professionals. It is also known as the “Vardon grip.” This grip is executed by piggybacking the pinky finger of your right hand on top of the index finger of your left hand. The Interlocking Grip: This is my personal favorite grip. It is the grip I suggest all amateur golfers use. This grip is executed by interlacing the pinky finger of your right hand between your index finger and middle finger of your left hand. The interlocking grip helps let your hands work as a one-piece unit because they have a connection. Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus use the interlocking grip, so this one may be worth a try! The 10-Finger Grip: This grip is executed by placing all 10 fingers on the shaft as if you were holding a baseball bat. I suggest this grip to women and senior golfers because it helps create leverage which helps create more swing speed. Now that you have chosen the correct grip for you, you’ll need to practice consistently gripping the club the same way each time. Here’s an easy drill to help: The next time you are watching your favorite TV show, make sure to have a golf club with you. When the TV show starts, grip the golf club with the grip that feels most comfortable to you and keep that grip on the club until the commercial break. During the commercial break, let go of the club. Once the show starts up again, grip the club again the same way. This drill will help you build the muscle memory needed to have a consistent grip. The spring season is getting closer and you need to be ready, so remember, it all starts with your grip! Marc Bayram is the PGA Head Golf Professional at Timberlin Golf Club. This is the second part of a winter series on how to keep your game fresh for the upcoming season. If you wish to contact Bayram with golf questions, article topic suggestions, or to book a lesson, he can be reached via e-mail: timberlinhp@gmail.com.
winko added nine in the winning effort. The boys still need three wins to clinch a spot in the state tournament. The team has five games remaining on its schedule.
ICE HOCKEY The co-op Indians used another strong week to improve to 11-4 on the season thanks to wins over Newtown and Wethersfield/Rocky Hill/ Middletown. Newington/Berlin/Manchester had its most convincing victory of the year over Newtown, blasting their opponents 10-0. NBM jumped out to a staggering 6-0 lead following the first period and expanded their lead to 9-0 after the second frame. Marco DiPaola was unstoppable for the Indians, scoring four goals. Aaron Lassen (2),
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Dante Gugliotti and Luca DiPaola also scored, as did Berlin resident Mitch Pitkin and Alex Borselle, who found the back of the net seven seconds into the game. David Mix and Berlin resident Cam Criniti combined to record nine saves for the shutout. The Indians ended their week with a strong win over Wethersfield/Rocky Hill/ Middletown, 4-2. Despite holding a 1-0 lead after one period NBM couldn’t shake their foes until the third, when they outscored WRHM 3-2. Pitkin was vital to the team’s victory, scoring two goals for the Indians, while Luca DiPaola also had two goals. Criniti needed only nine saves to record yet another “W”. The two wins helped the Indians improve their winning streak to six games, as the team looks to close in on a top seed in the Division II state tournament.
While many were preparing for the Super Bowl last Sunday, a group of Berlin Minutemen traveled to South Windsor for the Bobcat Brawl Wrestling Tournament. Ayden Rodriquez took home a first place finish in the Bantams Division to lead the Minutemen. Osi Yearwood and Nicholas Ebrahimi both finished in second place, while Elijah Ortiz took home third. In the Intermediate Division, Emeka Yearwood finished at the top of the podium while Landon Vieria finished third. “The boys did really well and showed improvement,” coach Tim Bisson said. “I was really happy with their efforts as we start to prepare for the end of the year State Wrestling Tournament.” -Submitted by Roger Moss
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Nicole Foertsch, of Berlin, recently performed the national anthem at a Central Connecticut State University basketball game. She also performed for the Blue Devils in 2013. Foertsch, a junior at Berlin High School, is the daughter of Geoffrey and Susan Foertsch and the granddaughter of George Foertsch and Sandy Slimsky.
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Help Wanted ACCOUNTING MANAGER Must have experience & solid knowledge of Peachtree. Flexible hours. Please reply to Graphics Press, PO Box 430, Cheshire, CT 06410 or tufte@graphicspress .com. (No phone calls) Admin Assistant/ Bookkeeper Immed. Opening in WLFD. Exp. Preferred but not necess. In Q-Books, A/P, A/R, etc. Communication Skills a Must. E-mail Resume to David.symonds@ proshred.com
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Motorcycles & ATVS 2013 KYMCO AGILITY MOPED – 4 mi. Must sell. $1,800 new, exc. shape. First reas. offer takes it.(203)269-3922.
Full Time Receptionist Including Nights/ Weekends. Yalesville Vet Hospital. (203) 2651646. Ask for Lisa.
Dental Assistant Multi-Doctor General Dentistry office in Plantsville seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. We are seeking an outgoing, friendly, team oriented individual with excellent clinical and communication skills. Must be able to multi task in a fast pace environment. Must be X-ray and DANB certified. Full time hours closed on Weds. Qualified applicants please contact Tina @ 860-628-4761 or E-mail resume to Tina@ southingtonfamily dentistry.com
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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Record-Journal, Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company is expanding our advertising team and looking for digitally savvy, highly motivated sales professionals to join our outside sales team as a media consultant. If you love to sell, are a tireless hunter and knowledgeable about digital media, then we have the perfect opportunity for you to join us and help the small businesses in our community grow & prosper. In addition to The Record-Journal, our company publishes 6 community newspapers and websites delivering the hyper-local news that citizens want and the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. If you enjoy prospecting for new business, have a track record of meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals and have one to two years of outside sales experience selling to small businesses, then we want to talk to you. We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing CO is an EOE Lyman Orchards, one of Connecticut’s premier destinations, is seeking a General Manager for its Apple Barrel farm market operation in Middlefield, CT. Qualified candidates will manage a diverse and challenging environment that houses the retail and wholesale bakeries, food services and sales floor. Reporting to the CEO/President, this newly-created position will have full planning, staffing, operational and P & L responsibility. Candidates will have a proven management background, with retail/food service experience preferred. Strong customer service skills and entreprenerurial style are essential. Interested candidates should forward their resume and salary requirements to icorona@lym anorchards.com or The Lyman Farm, Inc., ATTN; Irene Corona, PO Box 453, Middlefield, CT 06455. No phone calls please.
DRIVER FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS Auto dealer in need of a auto parts driver. Requires valid drivers license and good driving record. Full time schedule starts immediately. Apply in person at Barberino Parts Dept. 505 No. Colony Rd. Wallingford.
Electric Chief Engineer - The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly qualified engineer with strong technical and leadership/manageme nt skills that will be responsible for the planning, designing, and maintenance of the electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related facilities of the Electric Division. The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution are with a peak demand of 130 MW. This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering managerial work for electrical utilities or an engineering consulting firm doing work for electric utilities. An Associates Degree in one of these fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience requirement. One year of supervisory experience as a supervisor is preferred. In addition, must possess and maintain a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License. Salary: $88,179 $112, 828 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone #: (203) 2942080; Fax #: (203) 2942084. Closing date will be March 6, 2015 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE GENERAL HELP - PT Dental office receptionist. Must be able to work every Saturday, some tuesdays also. Reply to dentalofmerid en@gmail.com Part Time Driver Needed for Hartford area. Good w/ 4 door Sedan. Call 203-815-8761
MAIDPRO Southington is NOW HIRING house cleaners. Up to $13/hr, travel & benefits, plus tips. No nights or weekends. No experience required. Call 203-630-2033 ext. 118. Hablamos Espanol. CT E2 ELECTRICIAN AND APPRENTICE Looking for an E2 electrician with 4-5 years commercial experience & an apprentice with 34 years experience. Fire alarm and generator knowledge helpful. 401k & benefits available. Email resume to elec2app@gmail.com
List. Sell. Repeat. RJ Carrier Substitute needed Immediately! EXPERIENCED CARRIERS PREFERRED. Small East Wallingford neighborhood. 100 papers and 120 on Weekends.
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Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT
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Medical Help Wanted Central CT Senior Health Services is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeeping Aides and Drivers to join our team. Our facilities are located in Southington and are a not for profit Hartford HealthCare Partner. Applicants may send their resume to humanr esources@ctseniorcare .org or apply online at www.ctseniorcare.org
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MERIDEN - 93 Ken CRT. ALWAYS Buying old BERLIN/KENSINGTON - New fully renovated 2 tools. Wanted old, 1 bedroom 2nd flr BR. W/D, S/S & APPLS used and antique hand $850 no smoking/pets $1200/mo. Avail now. tools, machinist, enclosed porch/ pond Call Lina 203.675.4539 woodworking, engravview. w/d hook up Call ing and work bench 860-280-5478 tools. Please call with Houses For Rent confidence. Fair offers made in your home. HAMDEN - 1 bdr poss. Cory 860-322-4367 2. Stove, fridge, very WLFD- 7 RMs, 3 BRs, 2 Full BAs, appls, clean, off street, parkclose to I-91 N/S. ANTIQUES - Always ing $895 plus util. buying old; Toys, miliPlease call 203 741 Ref/sec dep. $1,750/mo. 203-265-5729 tary, jewelry, art, 1148 or 203 605 3457 watches, musical instruments, signs, ar- HAMDEN - Store front cade games, cameras, for rent. Approved for pre 1970 sports memany commercial use, orabilia, plus more. such as, Restaurant, One item or entire esbakery, etc. Dixwell tate contents. Call Ave. Please call 203 860-718-5132. 741 1148 or 203 605 3457
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MERIDEN 1 & 2 BRs, Stove & Refrigerator, Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. Heat & Hot Water inSatellite TV. Short stay, cluded. Lease, Sec & Daily Weekly. On Bus Line. Refs. 203- 239-7657 Visa.MC.Discover or 203-314-7300 203-239-5333. MERIDEN - 2 BR, 1st fl., MER-Clean Safe Rms. Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit LR, DR, HW fls., off-st Priv. E side. off-st prkg prkg., NO PETS, $825 $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmmo., Call 203-4648pm, 203-630-3823. 3083.
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