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Thursday, Januar y 22, 2015

Police stay vigilant to keep drugs out of town By Terry Sutton

Special to The Citizen

Illegal street drugs are a serious concern for law enforcement, and the Berlin Police Department is no different. While Berlin has been fortunate in that drug usage and dealing is low compared to neighboring cities such as Meriden and New Britain, the local police are on guard for drug dealing and cultivation operations. According to Berlin Detective Sergeant Christopher Tralli, his department has come across several types of illegal drugs in various arrests. See Drugs / Page 4

SECOND-HALF SURGE Sarah Bosco, right, assembled this three-dimensional wooden rocking horse as part of her capstone project. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen

Expo shows off talented high schoolers By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin High School girls basketball team drained eight 3-pointers and rolled to a 6037 CCC South victory over visiting Maloney Jan. 15. Alyssa Germano, pictured, had 14 points to power Berlin, which improved to 6-4 overall and 5-1 in the South. Maloney (110 overall, 1-5 South) led 20-17 at halftime, but the second half was all Lady Redcoats. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen

Berlin High School seniors crowded the halls of their school the evening of Jan. 13 to show off projects that represent the culmination of their entire high school career in the capstone project expo. Student projects asked a number of questions, including how to improve relationships between state police and the community, how gaming affects adolescents, and whether and why a connection exists between domestic violence and professional sports. This is the second complete year of the BHS capstone project, following a pilot program. “My understanding is that it is improving each year and the programs are more rigorous,” Board

of Education president Gary Brochu said. The capstone project asks students to combine various disciplines on a project that is meaningful to them. “The parents are always very excited to see what has been produced and they are excited to see not only what their kid did, but what others accomplished,” Brochu said. Mitchell Pitkin, who plans to become a state police officer after attending college, did research to investigate how to improve community relations between state police and local communities. Positive relationships with the community “are going to help us in the long run,” said Pitkin, who participated in the American Legion State Police Youth Week. When talking with people, Pitkin said he heard some have the

perception that state police are uncaring or intimidating. Pitkin met with police from Berlin and found that community events local officers participate in such as the Relay for Life could help improve relationships between police officers and community members. “I think that’s a perfect way… you’re not pulled over, and you’re not in any trouble,” Pitkin said. Cornelius Roberts plans on studying photography in college. For his capstone project, Roberts studied chemical reactions in the brain to understand how art impacts the mind on a physical level. “There is approximately a hundred thousand chemical reactions happening in your brain every second,” said Roberts, who See Expo / Page 4

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Sunday, Jan. 25 Pet adoption - Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption event for Sunday, Jan. 25, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Several senior and special needs cats are in need of homes. View the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287 or email fobac. pets@yahoo.com.

Monday, Jan. 26 Relay for Life - Relay for Life informational meeting for 2015 is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center. The public is welcome. Boys basketball - BHS vs. Simsbury, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS at Northwest Catholic, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 27 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) 828-9102 after 5 p.m.

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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Ice hockey - BHS vs. Conard, 1 p.m. Indoor track - SCC Coaches Invitational, 9 a.m. Wrestling - HK Duals, 9:30 a.m.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire

urday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Ice hockey - BHS vs. Rockville/Bolton/Coventry/ RHAM, 6 p.m. Indoor track - CCC Championships, 10 a.m. Wrestling - Connecticut Challenge Tournament.

Thursday, Feb. 12 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) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.

Friday, Feb. 13 Concert - Kensington Congregational Church. 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled “Blossoms in Flight: A Celebration in Song” for Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. The concert features Michelle Murray Fi-

ertek, soprano, and Kaeza Kristin Fearn, piano. Donations will benefit the KCC Mucis on the Hill recital series. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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.

Sunday, Feb. 15 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Irish Curse” for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 Wrestling - BHS vs. Maloney, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29 Boys basketball - BHS at Bristol Central, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Central, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Simsbury, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com. Ice hockey - BHS vs. Rockville/Bolton/Coventry/ RHAM, 8:10 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Sat-

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Italian night - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled its annual Italian Night pasta fundraiser for Friday, Jan. 23, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit Hungerford’s animals. Snow date is Jan. 30. For more information call Debie Ladd at (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum. org. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com. Boys basketball - BHS at Plainville, 7 p.m.

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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 nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Teresa Rook at (860) 635-7020. Boys swimming - BHS vs. Avon, 4 p.m.

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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) 8291148 or email jones327@ comcast.net.

Girls basketball - BHS vs. Plainville, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - BHS at E.O. Smith, 3:45 p.m. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 6 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Local singer-songwriter hitting the right notes By Charles Kreutzkamp

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Berlin High School graduate Faith Ziegler, 19, has been nominated in the best female performer of the year category for the New England Music Awards. “I’m so excited and so honored,” Ziegler said. The teenager said she has been interested in music since she was “3-years-old, singing the Lion King. I always loved it.” The best female performer of the year award is the most prestigious honor Ziegler has been up for thus far. Last year she was a nominee for the Connecticut Music Awards. Ziegler seeks to put personal experiences into her music. “Things I’m going through that people can relate to,” the singer-songwriter said. “I’m trying to get peo-

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nally Dreaming.” Two years later, she still feels that the song “Hey Brown Eyes” is some of her best work. She recalled writing the song at 2 a.m. then recording it only a few hours later. “I’m still shocked about how fast that happened,” Ziegler said Jan. 16, explaining that the music simply came to her. “I don’t even have proper words for that song. I’m so proud of it.” To vote for Ziegler in the New England Music Awards, visit www.nemusicawards. com/ne-music-award-nomineesvote. Listen to her music at www.reverbnation.com/ faithziegler.

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ple to connect or feel better about certain situations. When I listen to a song and connect to it, that takes it to another level.” Ziegler was featured in The Citizen when at the age of 15 she performed an original song “Walking all over me” for Teen Rock America. “Don’t let the bullies and bad comments get to you. At the end of the day you are good enough and you can be your own person and follow your dreams, because in the end everything will be okay,” the then-BHS junior advised her peers. At the age of 17, Ziegler recorded her first album, “Fi-

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There is one drug in particular he and his fellow officers have seen too much of. “Heroin is the biggest drug problem we encounter,” Tralli said. “The Berlin Turnpike is a conduit for drug activity going to and from the larger cities to our north and south. Our Patrol Division has officers trained in drug interdiction and what to look for to combat this illegal activity. Clearly the majority of it comes from dealers outside of town.” Heroin has become a major health issue in Connecticut. The last few years statewide deaths from the drug have in-

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creased from 174 in 2012 to 257 in 2013 according to the Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s Office. In the past two years, Berlin has experienced two fatal drug overdoses. In both cases, heroin was the culprit. Heroin is a highly addictive opiate and many people fall under its spell after becoming addicted to painkillers. While painkillers are expensive and can be difficult to come across, heroin is inexpensive and not difficult to attain. Tralli stated that, often times, heroin addiction will lead to crimes of larceny and burglary as users seek to support their habit. Other drugs seen by Berlin police include cocaine and de-

signer drugs such as Ecstasy. For law enforcement, encountering people under the influence of illegal substances – hallucinogens such as PCP and LSD in particular – can lead to dangerous confrontations. “Several years ago an individual stripped down naked on the Berlin Turnpike at 11 or 12 at night,” Tralli recalled. “The person was flailing around on the ground just trying to get what he thought was imaginary snakes off of his body. He was on PCP and it took four officers just to subdue him.” “These people can get very violent and confused,” Tralli said. “Thing could get out of control, quickly.” There is one drug Tralli has not seen in town but is

very concerned about, methamphetamine – crystal meth. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that longterm usage of this drug can cause severe health problems. Changes in the brain are often permanent. “Crystal meth is the drug we are the most fearful of coming into town,” Tralli said. “It’s an insidious drug that is much worse than heroin; just what it does to the body and how highly addictive and quickly it hooks people. Heroin is a deadly drug, but meth is even worse.” While street drugs often grab headlines, it’s a legal drug, alcohol, which wreaks the most havoc. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 88,000 people die an-

nually from alcohol related causes. In 2012, nearly a third of all fatal automobile accidents were a result of alcohol impairment. In the last two years, Berlin police made 165 arrests of people driving under the influence and responded to two fatal car accidents caused by excess alcohol consumption. “When police respond to an incident, drugs can ramp things up and lead to more conflict.” Tralli said. “Although it is not illegal, alcohol is the most common drug we deal with. Everyone reacts differently under the influence of alcohol, and for officers responding to calls with persons under the influence it’s just another unknown variable to deal with.”

amine the effects social media has on young people. “I didn’t focus on the overall effects, I focused on the negatives,” said Madeia, whose project zeroed in on the risks of heavy social media usage. Among the risks Madeia discovered are “like anxiety” and “FOMO (fear of missing

out) anxiety,” related fears social media can cause. Users of social media may experience tension over how many “likes” their posts and images gather, while worry over missing out prompts users to constantly check social media accounts. Madeia also found research that suggests heavy Internet usage correlates with unhappiness. The most visually striking project on display at the expo may have been the large wooden bear put together by Sarah Bosco, who studied the process of assembling a three-dimensional object out of wood. The large, bear-shaped wooden rocking horse she created served as a practical demonstration of the technique, which involves starting with a cutout on paper that is traced onto foam layers. The layers are then numbered and assembled, after which each shape is cut out of pieces of wood. Once those wooden pieces are stacked and glued together, the inside of the object can be hollowed out to make the finished product lighter and easier to move. “Then you just squish the halves together,” the creator said. “This is by far the most elaborate thing I’ve made,” said Bosco, who has been interested in woodworking for years. Other projects she has completed include a chess board and a jewelry box clock.

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studied dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline reactions specifically. “Basically, those three chemicals regulate how you feel,” Roberts explained. It was her younger brother’s use of social media that inspired Kristen Madeia to ex-

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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explained May 1. Mayor Rachel Rochette said May 1 that the town works with struggling families who are making efforts to pay back taxes. “We really tried to identify those property owners that were delinquent and were not making an effort to pay.” The town has full discretion in which properties should be subjected to tax sale, which are only authorized for residents who owe more than $10,000 in taxes and have been delinquent for more than three years, or who owe more than $20,000 and have been delinquent for two years, as the state recommends. Tax sales are faster and less expensive for municipalities than foreclosure, which can result in towns incurring considerable expenses to become the owners of unsaleable properties. Kluczwinski said that properties referred to Cohen for tax sale are “the 1 percent of property owners who have made no effort and no communication” regarding their tax bills after years of attempts.

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 accumulation 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 more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.

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Berlin recently acquired five properties that were not bid upon during the town’s tax sale, which has brought in $377,674 in revenue for back taxes. In addition to the collected revenue, these properties will now have new owners to pay annual taxes on them. The tax sale proposal was passed by the town council in a 4-3 vote last year. The attorney hired by the town, Adam Cohen, was paid $10,000 out of the proceeds as compensation for work done on properties that did not sell, which have now been acquired by the town as a result of the tax sale process. The town was charged a discounted rate of $2,000 per property that did not sell. The attorney’s fees are not charged to the town for a successful sale, but instead come out of the sale itself. As The Citizen reported, the town previously received an additional $104,000 in back taxes that paid by property owners who received demand letters from Cohen, beginning the tax sale process. Property owners who pay back taxes prevent the tax sale process from beginning, Berlin’s Tax Collector, David Kluczwinski,

The Public Works Department reminds residents of the local ordinances that apply to the removal of ice and snow from public roadways. Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into, or across a public street. These actions are strictly prohibited and subject to a written warning and/ or $100 fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. Residents are responsible to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk 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

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Schools BHS HONOR ROLL Berlin High School first quarter honor roll.

High honors Grade 12 - Danielle Asklar, David Bordonaro, Sarah Bosco, Rebecca Carriere, Patrick Carroll, Elise Catan, Benjamin Cichowski, Laura Cohen, Cameron Criniti, Travis Frisk, Daniel Garofalo, Alyssa Germano, Erin Goodwin, Jacob Guart, Kaitlyn Guild, Sarah Hagen, Evan Hale, Sarah Hoag, Cara Johnson, Michael Jukonski, Matthew Kaczynski, Julia Kemmling, Kade Lamontagne, Megan Leavenworth, Emily Lombardo, Taylor Lupini, Victoria Marino, Bryce Martin, Landon Murphy, Tiffany Nguyen, Alec Norton, Mackenzie O’Connor, Alexander Ott, Daniel Paszkowski, Mitchell Pitkin, Evan

Psillas, Hope Reed, Lauren Roe, Kevin Savage, Alexandra Schulz, Arian Silas, Anthony Sisti, Dylan Stetson, Gabriella Strain, Theodora Tomasitis, Abigail Underwood, Robert Veneziano. Grade 11 - Rachael Aresco, Andrew Bosco, Christian Brennan, Anthony Cardenas, Nicole Carey, Paul Choma, Jaclyn Colossale, Emily Conticello, Evan Cornwall, Michaela Dehm, Jody DiCicco, Shawn Drain, Mia Dulay, Emily Dymczyk, Charles Esposito, Nicole Flaherty, Nicole Foertsch, Emily Gombotz, Michelle Grieco, Alan Guild, Ethan Hansen, Jacob Harris, Christopher Hauptfeld, Livia Hendrickson, Jamie Kasulis, Connor Ladd, Julia Lagace, John Long, Samantha Lynes, Kyle Mahoney, Efrosini Makris, Lauren Negri, Shyam Patel, Karen Peralta-Lo-

pez, Julia Perrelli, Alexandria Perrone, Angelique Perrone, Ashley Rutledge, Jacob Salee, Mia Salgado, Kelli Salimeno, Courtney Scalaro, Allison Souza, Rachael Steck, Ryan Steck, Haley Stites, Kimberly Tencza, Alyssa Vasil, Nicole Veronesi, Sara Zliczewski. Grade 10 - Sumara Ali, Julie Barlow, Eve Betterini, Kara Boninsegna, Steven Bordonaro, Andrew Burr, Olivia Cialfi, Alex Curtin, Nicole Cyr, Danielle D’Angelone, Sarah Daddario, Julia DelVecchio, Spencer Duke, Kelly Giana, Rachel Giana, Cara Gileau, Lisa Grieco, Nickolaos Halkias, Haley Hauptfeld, Troy Haynes, Morgan Hood, Stephanie Humen, Jessica Jha, Sania Khan, Kevin Klotz, Kiara Landeo, Hannah Lavoie, Amanda Lee, Jaclyn Lombardo, Matthew Luddy, Michael Luu, Caitlee McNamara, Matthew Morelli, Jeffrey Moss, Ricky Nappi, Meghan Oates, Arya Patel, Dhruvi Patel, Pooja

Patel, Gregory Platosz, Brittany Puzio, Theodore Reed, Grace Reimer, Jared Reimer, Vanessa Reimer, Stephanie Sanders, Hannah Schulz, Alexander Siembab, Ashley Skinner, Julia Swiatek, Rocky Trinh, Darby Trowbridge, Michelle Tsun, Gabriella Vasi, Audra Veach, Matthew Vernacatola, Max Weiss, Caylie Whiteside, Claudia Zovich. Grade 9 - Cailin Barnes, Calli Beatman, Sara Bengiovanni, Ashley Bryant, Gregory Carson, Mariel Christiana, Michelle Cohen, Jacqueline Cooper, Haley Cox, Hannah Cox, Ryan Cyr, Caroline Daigle, Gabriel Dombrowski, Samantha Fasciano, Christian Figueroa, Thomas Fijalkowski, Rachel Foertsch, Jacob Giuliano, Olivia Hartel, Emma Hinchcliffe, Patricia Kiniry, Alena Kittleman, Emily Kozon, Patrick Ladas, Dominic Lattarulo, Brianna Lennehan, Morgan O’Connor, Hetal Patel, Jilian Price, Lauren Salee, Amanda Santoro, Julia Sisti, Danielle Taglucop, James Wicander, Anna Woodin, Nicole Xiarhos.

Honors Grade 12 - Gabriel Aleksiewicz, Alexa Beisel, Samantha Bilinsky, Kevin Boninsegna, Suleyman Bozal, Kayla Cervoni,

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Francis Cirullo, Peter Clavette, Matthew Cohen, Tiana Costa, Ashley D’Attilio, Sara Davis, Robert DeGroff, Julia Ferraguto, Kenneth Fisette, Katherine Frederick, Sharon Goiz, Erik Golebiewski, Jamilex Gonzalez, Briana Gorneault, Gianna Grant, Riley Greider, Alexander Humen, Aidan Jones, Wojciech Kajzer, Katherine Kolc, Megan Leary, Tristan Luddy, Kristen Madeia, Andrew Mals, Olivia Martino, Maya McCann, Sarah Mogielnicki, Courtney Nelson, Jakub Nowak, Michael Nowik, Jake Parise, Nidhi Patel, Kirsten Petry, Gregory Philippon, Jonathan Platosz, Devon Reilly, Anna Reyes, Bryan Rozanski, Kevin Rulka, Adam Rustico, Kayla Sagan, Kyle Sawyer, Kaylee Soderburg, Peter St., Daniela Sznaj, Jordyn Tabury, Domenic Tropea, Lauren Trzasko, Danielle Varley, Zachary Varley, Nicholas Vreeland, Allison Walsh, Sarah Ward. Grade 11 - Hiba Ali, Anthony Alloca, Nathaniel Baretta, Nicholas Baruffi, Jonathan Beckman, Matthew Beckman, Shaun Benoit, Alexis Bidwell, Vincent Biscoglio, Madison Blake, Mikaela Bourgoin, Mackenzie Bowen, Emma Boyer, Lindsey

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Honor From Page 6 Brochu, Allison Brown, Taylor Budney, Alexis Cabral, Samantha Cantone, Kelly Cappa, Nicole Chambrello, Ryan Cop, Alexander Dastoli, Olivia DeGroff, Francesca DiMaio, Kyle Dumont, Krista Fasciano, Alyssa Gable, Trevor Gagnon, Samantha Giardina, Noah Gilbert, Garrett Guite, William Heimlich, Cheyenne Inturri, Nicholas Ithier, Cole Johnson, Alexander Ladas, Christian Lapierre, Michael Lauria-Errico, Athena Lawrence, Alyssa Marin, Jacob McCarthy, Alexa Miano, Sophia Morell, Frederick Morley, Maximilian Muller, Vincenzo Pappalardo, Gregory Parisi, Devangkumar Patel, Jay Patel, Monil Patel, Margot Paul, Nicholas Perrone, Sarah Pskowski, McKenna Quigley, Lucas Radek, Mark Raynock, Christopher Robitaille, Kevin Rose, Jillian Ruscito, Connor Ruszczyk, Nicholas Scalora, Cassie Simonides, Noah Skinner, Casey Spilka, Carolyn Stickel, Jordan Temple, Tishaya Thompson, Stephanie Trevethan, Erica

Veley, Emma Wade, Megan Waldrop, Samantha Whitehill, Hayley Wilhelm, Jared Zima. Grade 10 - Lucia Addamo, Tess Atkinson, Samuel Barton, Samantha Bengiovanni, Corinne Blanchette, Quinlan Burns, Michael Calafiore, Sarah Ciscar, Emily Cooney, Olivia Curtin, Nina D’Amato, Marc D’Amore, Matthew DeJesus, Emily Desroches, Kathryn Garrison, Connor Giudice, Alyssa Grant, Jack Hamel, Amanda Johnson, Sandra Jones, Sebastian Kajda, Benjamin Kall, Kamil Karwowski, Benjamin Kennure, Jeremy Kinney, Angelica Kopacz, Jared Kozak, Joseph Leary, Logan Lovett, Mitchel Maslowski, Grace McCann, Brett McGrath, Steven Miano, Katarzyna Midura, Aniket Patel, Sohum Patel, Zachary Philippon, Daniel Pirruccio, Amanda Richard, Cody Ruszczyk, Taylor Sagan, Amanda Scalzi, Danielle Skates, Taylor Smolicz, Matthew Stapell, Heather Sullivan, Tyrise Thompson, Nicole Vasil, Noah Villella, Emma Wilcox, Austin Withycombe, Maya Wolanin.

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a Cheshire High School senior, joined the Gishrei Shalom contingent to support the Baxters and to gather with peers from other faiths to grapple with the issue of homelessness. “I like (socially) active teenagers,” he said. “I like when teenagers talk about important things.” After Karlson’s introduction and a few ice-breaker games, the group was slated to see a program on homelessness and conduct an outdoor prayer vigil for the homeless, after which they would assemble their box shelters. The police and fire departments had been notified of the sleep-out and were prepared to respond in case of emergency, Karlson said. Students were scheduled to spend two-hour shifts in the See Sleep-out / Page 9

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SOUTHINGTON — First Congregational Church on Main Street welcomed high school students who attend Plantsville Congregational Church, Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation and the Berlin Mosque Friday night to a “sleep-out” intended to show solidarity with the homeless. About 35 students from the four houses of worship planned to brave single-digit temperatures with below-zero wind chill factors and sleep at least part of the night in homemade cardboard box shelters in First Congregational’s park-

ing lot. “It had to be one of the coldest nights of the year,” said Barbara McKay, Plantsville Congregational’s youth director. “I am happy there’s no snow on the ground,” said the Rev. Dawn Karlson, First Congregational’s pastor for youth and family ministry. Karlson organized the event, which she hopes will become an annual tradition. She emailed other local churches to invite them to participate. “Our church really got excited about this,” McKay said. Students enlisted sponsors Pastor Dawn Karlson, second from left, joins with dozens of teens participating in a Youth to financially support their Solidarity Sleep-Out to raise awareness of homelessness at First Congregational Church in Southington. | Dave Zajac / For The Citizen

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Obituaries Roger Arlen Renn SOUTHINGTON — Roger Arlen Renn, 74, of Southington, loving husband of Christine Ruth (Hart) Renn for over 50 years, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Manchester, son of the late Albert and the late Lillian (Peck) Renn, he attended St. Matthew‘s Lutheran School, graduated from E. C. Goodwin Technical School, and was employed at Berlin Auto Sales and New Britain General Hospital before retiring from Morande Ford. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a two daugh-

ters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Gary Riedel, of Berlin, and Marie and David Mellone, of Ansonia; three grandchildren, Alyssa and Wyatt Mellone, and Sam Riedel; several nieces and nephews; and his very best friend for over 40 years, Ron Gaetgens. A private funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Porter’s Funeral Home in Kensington, Pastor Willard Baumgarter officiating. Burial followed in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183.

Faith Briefs Bethany Covenant Church: Public speaking workshop, Wednesdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The free workshop is intended for all ages and occasions. Attend one session or all. For more information and to RSVP, call (860) 8283637 or email Al_Kim@sbcglobal.net. 22nd annual all-you-caneat pasta dinner, 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. Kensington Congregational Church: Pot luck family game night, Friday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Bring a dish to share. Concert - “Blossoms in Flight: A Celebration on Song,” Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Featuring Michelle Fiertek, soprano, and Kaeza Fearn, piano. Donations accepted to benefit the KCC Music on the Hill recital series.

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. Bible study - Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Berlin Congregational Church: 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: Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.

Sleep-out Ben Gaedeke, a junior from Plantsville Congregational, frigid night inside their boxes, was one such hardy soul. “I wanna feel what (the although some planned to be outside the whole night, she homeless) feel for a night,” he said. said. From Page 8

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Genius and Moca are exotic, blue-eyed, Siamese mixes. They are two years old and a sweet, sister/brother pair. They were original FOBAC kittens, rescued when they were just three weeks old. They are looking for a new home because their owner has developed severe asthma. Genius is outgoing and likes to be involved with whatever you are doing. Moca is quiet and introverted. Both will be at the adoption event, Sunday, Jan. 25, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View all of the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, email fobac.pets@ yahoo.com or call (860) 828-5287.

Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Programs • Kara Sundlun - Tuesday, Jan. 27. Kara Sundlun of Channel 3 is scheduled to discuss her book “Finding Dad: From Love Child to Daughter.” Registration is required. • Movie Matinée - Friday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m. “Magic in the Moonlight” Rated PG-13. Registration is required. • AARP Tax Aide - Tuesday afternoons, beginning in February, by appointment only. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7126. • Living in the Moment - An Introduction to the Practice of Mindfulness - Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. Understand mindfulness and how it can be applied to everyday life. Call (860) 828-7126 to reserve a seat. • Cut the Cable - Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Learn how to cut your cable bill and still get the features you want. (Both the daytime and evening sessions are identical.) For more information and to reserve a seat, call (860) 828-7126.

Children’s programs • Riverside Reptiles: Jeepers Creepers! (all ages) Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. Amphibians, arachnids, insects and more. Registration is required. • Take Your Child to the Library Day (all ages). Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Library games, crafts, raffle and more. Drop-in.

• Terrific Toddler (ages 18-26 months). Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5). Tuesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. • Little Ditties for Itty Bitties (ages birth to 18 months). Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. • Mother Goose on the Loose (ages birth-5). Fridays, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. • Play for All (all ages). Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. For more information about children’s programs, call Jennifer Needham at (860) 828-7117.

East Berlin Library Hours The library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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• Book sale - Berlin Free Library has recently received a large donation of newer books and CDs for its book sale, scheduled for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome. • Library Tea • The Berlin Free Library has scheduled the third annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 25, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3344.

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Opinion Eager to continue working on your behalf Another sign of the McTimes As we begin the New Year and a new legislative session, I would like to thank my constituents for allowing me to continue as your state representative. It has been a distinct honor to serve the residents of Berlin and Southington State these past Rep. Joe Aresimowicz 10 years, I consider myself to have the best job in the world and am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent you in Hartford for

another term. I will continue to work hard on a daily basis to make you proud of your decision to support me. My focus will be on what is important to my constituents and the community we love, so I strongly encourage all of my constituents to call or email me with your questions, suggestions and concerns. In the next few weeks you will be receiving a postcard in the mail encouraging you to complete an online survey that allows you to express your opinions on different issues affecting Connecticut. I encourage you to fill it out and submit it so I can focus

on the issues that are significant to you. I also want to be as accessible as possible so I encourage everyone to visit my website www.housedems. ct.gov/Aresimowicz where you can sign up to receive email updates from me on what is happening at the Capitol, and in the community. I can also be reached on my cellphone, (860) 371-6887, by email, joe.aresimowicz@ cga.ct.gov, or via Facebook. Thank you again for your support. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to make a positive impact on our state and our community.

Letters to the Editor Awe-inspiring dedication To the editor: The Santa Express is undeniably one of the highlights of our holiday season. A fire truck outlined in bright lights, with sirens and Christmas carols ringing out, along with a visit from Santa Claus is every child’s dream around the holidays. Together, you have created something truly magical! I have had the most delightful experience of watching my children stand in disbelief during your visit, only to relish in the excitement long after you are gone and have moved on to the next house. I can only hope this becomes a holiday memory that my children will remember for a long time to come as I am sure many residents now do. However, through the eyes of an adult and

a parent, I too relish your visit long after you are gone. I appreciate during this busy time of year that Santa, of all people, along with the members of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department take the time away from their families to make this possible. Behind the Santa Express is what I believe to be one of the true meanings of the season – spreading joy. It is not lost on me the time commitment and dedication that goes into, not just the Santa Express, but also into your positions as volunteer firemen and women within our community all year. Your dedication, service and commitment is exemplary, unsurpassed and awe-inspiring. I wish you and all your families a safe and happy 2015! Thank you for “spreading the joy!” Michelle Lallier-Moskites family

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At first it sounds like a story of only local interest: McDonald’s wants to tear down its restaurant on North Colony Road in Wallingford and rebuild it, smaller. That’s right: as reported Jan. 6, the plan is to ditch the kiddie corral — that is, the PlayPlace in the front — and shrink the building to make room for a two-lane drive-thru. A few thoughts: I wonder how we got to a time when the archaic word “through” is disappearing in favor of “thru” — as in “drive-thru.” I’d like to blame our neighbors to the west, with their New York State Thruway, but that modernistic word actually predates the building of their famous highway system. More to the point, I think we can read quite a bit into the plan for 680 N. Colony. If statistics about the fastfood industry are to be believed, almost two-thirds of the revenue at a McDonald’s now comes in through the drive-up window, and I can’t help noticing how empty the dining areas of many of these Scottish restaurants look these days — how few people you see sitting down in their kilts and enjoying some haggis as you drive through (or thru). Oh, many locations do have a kaffeeklatsch of local old-timers who gather each morning, but once they drive off in their Buicks, the dining area is largely wasted space. (For whatever reason, drive-thru sales account for only 38 percent of the business at chicken restaurants.) The other part of a McDonald’s that often looks See McTimes / Page 11

Government Meetings Thursday, Jan. 22

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 26

Monday, Feb. 2

Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Historic District, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Water fluoridation a one-sided debate The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin Water Control Commission was given an award recently by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – the Water Fluoridation Award of Recognition. “This award recognizes public water systems that adjust the fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly optimum fluoride level for 12 consecutive months. The Berlin Water Control Commission operates the Elton Road Well which is both chlorinated and fluoridated. Water is also purchased from the New Britain Water Department whose water is also fluoridated,” Commissioner Dr. Jewel Mullen said in a statement. Mullen said “this award represents a high level of operator care.” The Berlin Water Control Commission praised its field staff in a press release: Wayne Bugay, Charlie Satkowski and Mi-

chael Perzanowski “whose diligence and professional work has earned them this recognition.” Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in water sources people were drinking for all of human history. Although health experts hail fluoridation as one of the greatest public health policy successes, organizations such as the Fluoride Action Network have seen success in anti-fluoride advocacy. The Fluoride Action Network argues that fluoride may have the “potential to reduce human intelligence.” But experts disagree. In fact, FAN admits that Dr. Myron Allukian “stated that the Harvard team found only ‘a half point difference in IQ’ between the children from high-fluoride and low-fluoride areas. According to Allukian, ‘a half point difference in IQ is meaningless. That’s like saying, we measured all the people in New York and Chicago and in New York they were a half millimeter taller.’” FAN goes on to argue that this half of one percent difference is significant in the face of Al-

lukian’s assertion that a 0.5 percent difference is nothing more than statistical noise. Scientific American points out the study has been thoroughly refuted. At the same time, FAN is hardly impotent. Only last year, it reveled in victory when Portland, Oregon voters rejected fluoridation for the fourth time. While FAN argues fluoridation is harmful, the World Health Organization is hoping to see the practice catch on in more countries, especially poorer countries where dental care is less available. The CDC, meanwhile, has hailed fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, along with recognizing the harms of tobacco. I spoke with pediatric dentist and Middlefield resident Daniel Shoemaker to make sense of this. Shoemaker agreed that fluoridation is a great health achievement. “Tooth decay has become epidemic among our youngest children,” See Flouride / Page 12

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a Hamburger University undergrad.) Anyway, one place that already has two lanes is the McDonald’s on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, which once was an oldtimey “golden arches” location and a hangout for teens, so long ago that it offered a burger, an order of fries and a shake for 15 cents each — the 45-cent McDonald’s “meal.” (That’s right, I’m one of those old-timers, too; I just haven’t picked up my Buick yet.) Where was I? Oh, for more information along these lines you can go to mcdonalds.com (“A place where a little lovin’ conquers all”), and read all about how Dick and Mac McDonald opened McDonald’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif., in 1940; and how Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s in Des Plaines, Ill., in 1955 and his 100th restaurant just four years later and his 5,000th (in Kanagawa, Japan) in 1978; and that Nov. 20 was designated “McHappy Day” in 2002; and that the Shamrock Shake was first offered nationwide in 2012. Now, isn’t that interesting?

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Shoemaker said, “Early Childhood Caries (cavities) are on the rise.” With studies showing “fluoridated communities can show up to a 60 percent decrease in caries,” Shoemaker thinks fluoridation is “amazing.” Though caries aren’t life-threatening, they are a leading cause of absence from school and work and are expensive to fix. As a result, fluoridation is a practice that may have the greatest benefit for the poorest citizens – something Scientific American and Gawker eagerly pointed out following Portland’s anti-fluoridation deci-

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Military news Air Force Airman 1st Class Bonnie M. Brundage graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Brundage is the wife of Marcus Brundage and the daughter of Gary and Barbara Parr of East Berlin.

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University of Rhode Island - Alexandra Carbonell, Lauren Erickson, Margaret Frederick, Jaclyn Hoffman, Arius Johnson, Jenna McNamara of Berlin. Western New England University, Massachusetts - Zachary Chyra, Chelsea Vujs, Gabrielle Cyr, Chritsopher Meucci of Berlin.

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The Berlin High School Class of 1975 40th reunion committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m., at Pine Loft restaurant, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. All classmates are welcome and urged to attend even if they can not commit too much time. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Girls hoops, wrestlers winning By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

BOYS BASKETBALL

Cheshire’s Brian Leetch, left, and Enfield’s Craig Janney pose for a picture at Rentschler Field in East Hartford before an outdoor alumni game between the Boston Bruins and Hartford Whalers in 2011. Leetch, an NHL Hall of Famer, was awarded a Gold Key in 2009. Janney, a former NHL standout, will join the club this April. | Chris Rutsch / Hartford Wolf Pack

Janney leads 2015 Gold Key field A former NHL star, a Yale football great, the all-time leading scorer in scholastic girls basketball and a Fairfield County league administrator and coach will receive Gold Keys at the 74th Gold Key Dinner administered by the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance in April. Former pro hockey player Craig Janney of Enfield, Yale running back John Pagliaro of Derby, former Killingly High and Providence College basketball standout Tracy Lis and longtime FCIAC administrator John Kuczo will be honored at on Sunday, April 26 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The Gold Key is regarded as one of the highest sports awards in the state, and since 1940 the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance has recognized individuals from the state who have achieved excellence on the youth, high

school, collegiate and professional levels. Past recipients of the Gold Key include: Connie Mack (1940), Willie Pep (1961), Walt Dropo (1975), George H.W. Bush (1991), Gordie Howe (1992), Geno Auriemma (2001), Jim Calhoun (2003), Kristine Lilly (2012) and Amby Burfoot (2014). The Class of 2015 recipients will continue that tradition. Tickets to the 2015 Gold Key Dinner, which begins at 4 p.m., can be purchased by contacting either CSWA president Matthew Conyers of The Hartford Courant at (860) 874-4166 or mconyers@courant.com or Vice President Tim Jensen of The Enfield Source at tim@enfieldsource.com. Tickets can also be obtained by mailing a check to Connecticut Sports

Another tough week for the boys saw the team’s winning percentage continue to drop after a 0-2 stretch knocked them to 3-6 on the year. The Redcoats began their week with a frustrating 47-35 loss to Bulkeley. After falling behind 14-5 after one quarter, Berlin struggled to get back in the game and found itself down big at the half, 2712, a deficit that proved to be insurmountable. Senior Dominic Nuzzo led the way for the Redcoats with 10 points, while juniors Evan Cornwall and Jake McCarthy each added five points. Junior Kyle Mahoney scored four. The boys’ week soured further following a 68-58 loss at the hands of the Maloney Spartans. Although the contest was close at the half, when Berlin trailed 4134, a poor third quarter that saw the Redcoats score just five points proved to be their downfall. Junior Evan McKinnen led way with 18 points while Nuzzo added 14. McCarthy and senior Adam Litwinko both scored six points apiece.

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The Lady Redcoats went 2-0 this past week to improve to 6-3 for the season following strong victories over two CCC South foes. Berlin crushed Bulkeley by a final count of 75-26, as the game was well in hand after a 21-2 Redcoats’ first quarter advantage. The Lady Redcoats doubled up their scoring efforts in the second frame to head into the half up 42-7. Berlin outscored the Bulldogs in every quarter. Senior Alyssa Germano led the scoring barrage with 15 points as sophomore Nina See Janney / Page 16 D’Amato and senior Sam Bi-

Sam Bilinsky looks for an open teammate in the Redcoats’ game against Maloney. Bilinsky was a defensive force against the Spartans. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen

linsky added 10. Bilinsky also added three blocks. Junior Sam Lynes, sophomore Alyssa Grant, and junior Megan Pskowski each scored seven points, as 12 players in all scored for the Redcoats. Junior Alex Perrone had a strong all-around game with four points, five assists, and five steals. The local girls kept the good times going with a 6037 victory over Maloney to finish their week. Despite two strong opening quarters from the Redcoats, Berlin led just 27-20 at halftime. The Redcoats began to separate themselves from their foes in the third quarter with a 20-11 advantage.

Germano led the way with 14 points, while Grant and Lynes added 10 each and D’Amato contributed nine. Bilinsky was once again a force, scoring eight points and adding four blocks. Perrone dished out eight assists.

WRESTLING The Redcoats enjoyed a strong performance at the Eagle Classic Tournament this past weekend, as the team finished third out of 16 teams with 181.5 points. Berlin finished behind Newtown and Windham, both top 10 teams in the state. See Notes / Page 17

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Janney ferent teams. In his rookie season of Writers’ Alliance, P.O. Box 70, 1988-89, Janney placed fifth in the Calder Trophy votUnionville, CT, 06085. ing, won by his former Boston College teammate and Craig Janney After leading Enfield High fellow Connecticut product, to a perfect season and a Di- Brian Leetch. The followvision I title in 1983, Janney ing year, Janney scored the went on to become one of game-winning goal in Game the state’s most successful 7 of a playoff series against hockey players. He played in the Hartford Whalers, but 880 NHL games over 12 sea- the Bruins fell to Edmonton sons, competing for six dif- in five games in the Stanley From Page 14

Cup finals. On Feb. 7, 1992, Janney was traded to the St. Louis Blues for another playmaking center, Adam Oates. Janney enjoyed his biggest statistical season in 1992-93, registering 82 assists and 106 points. Janney spent his final five seasons bouncing between the San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders. He retired following the 1998-99 campaign with 751 points in 760 regular-season games, and 110 in 120 playoff contests. Janney was named AllState three times, amassing 125 goals and 137 assists. He played his senior season at Deerfield (Mass.) Academy, where he racked up 33 goals and 35 assists in 17 games.

ter Luckett’s all-time scoring mark. A decade ago, Lis was among the 15 players selected to the Big East Conference’s Silver Anniversary team. She played for Providence College from 1988 to 1992 and remains the program’s career scoring leader with 2,534 points and ranks third all-time in Big East career scoring. Her No. 22 jersey was retired by the Friars last spring. Lis was a two-time AllBig East First-Team selection as a junior and a senior and earned Big East All-Tournament accolades three times. In 1990, Lis helped guide the Friars to their first Big East Conference Tournament championship and advance to the NCAA tournament round of 16. In 1991, she helped propel Providence to its highest national ranking (15th) in the Tracy Lis Lis has held the state’s ca- Associated Press poll. Lis played professionally reer scoring record in both boys and girls basketball for in the American Basketball League for the New England a quarter century. A four-year starting shoot- Blizzard. ing guard at Killingly High, Lis scored 3,681 points in John Pagliaro high school and broke WalPagliaro was a high school

football star at Derby, leading the Red Raiders to backto-back undefeated seasons in 1972 and 73. He rushed for 1,047 yards on 137 carries and scored 26 touchdowns as a senior to help Derby earn the No. 1 ranking in the writers’ Top 10 poll. In his final high school game, he rushed for five touchdowns against Shelton. The 5’10, 190-pound Pagliaro also played defense for a unit that recorded eight shutouts and surrendered just 25 points in his senior year. At Yale, he became the first back to rush for more than 1,000 yards in successive seasons. He twice was named the recipient of the Asa Bushnell Cup, presented to the Ivy League’s most valuable player. He graduate as the career leader in rushing touchdowns (34), a mark that stood for 30 years, and second to Dick Jauron on the career rushing yardage list (2,476). In his final game at Yale in 1977, Pagliaro rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs over Harvard. The win secured Yale’s first outright Ivy League title in 10 years. Pagliaro was coached by two Gold Key recipients — in high school by Lou DeFilippo and at Yale by Carmen Cozza. Pagliaro lives in Maryland and works as a media executive. His son John played defensive back at Yale, graduating after the 2010 season.

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Three Redcoat wrestlers made it to the championship rounds, with Devon Reilly (182 pounds) winning his respective class with a 3-2 decision. Nick Aborio (106) and Jeremy Eliades (170) also made it to the finals, losing by an 8-4 decision and pin, respectively. Yet Berlin’s representation didn’t stop there; five other wrestlers made it to the final four in their individual classes. Drew Mals (132) and Zach Pampuro (152) each finished third while Josh Veleas (120), Zach Veleas (138), and Vin Biscoglio (195) took home fourth place finishes. Berlin’s success at the Eagle Classic comes on the heels of coach Jim Day recording his 500th victory during the recent Art Powers Duals, which the Redcoats swept last weekend. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with outstanding young men and women on our teams, and I’ve had outstanding co-coaches,” Day said. “And nothing like a milestone like that comes without a team effort; and it’s always been about the team.”

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CO-OP HOCKEY T h e Ne w i n g t o n - B e r lin-Manchester hockey team moved to 6-4 following a 1-1 week. The boys began their week with a 3-2 overtime loss at the hands of E.O. Smith-Tolland. Both teams mirrored the other’s scoring output in each period, as the game was tied 0-0, 1-1, and 2-2 at the close of each frame, before Nick Mayer netted the winner for the Bucks. Luca DiPaola and Aaron Lassen scored for the Indians,

while Berlin resident Cam Criniti added 15 saves. NBM was able to end their week on a better note with an overtime win in a 2-1 decision over Hall-Southington. Despite falling behind 1-0 after the first period, the Indians tied the contest at one in the second frame on a DiPaola goal. It wasn’t until Dante Gugliotti’s overtime goal with 2:49 remaining in the extra period that NBM was able to celebrate. Criniti needed only 11 saves to record the victory while lowering his goals against average to 2.4.

For more than three-and-ahalf decades, John Kuczo has been the driving force behind one of the most successful high school athletic conferences in state history. In fact, the longtime commissioner of the FCIAC is one of only two individuals associated with the league all 54 years of its existence. Ralph King, a 2008 Gold Key winner and now assistant commissioner, is the other. Kuczo’s association with the FCIAC began as a 23-year-old coach in 1961, the same year a group of Fairfield County athletic directors, coaches and principals including his father — legendary Stamford High coach and 1958 Gold Key winner Paul Kuczo — formed the first major conference in the state. He became an FCIAC administrator as secretary-treasurer in 1968. He held that title for 10 years before taking over as commissioner in the fall of 1978. In 2006, he received the Thomas R. Monahan Honor Award, the Conn. H.S. Coaches Association’s highest award for professional educators. He was inducted into the National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Although the Redcoats have yet to earn a team win on the season, the continued development of the team is an encouraging sign for the aquatic group. Berlin fell to both Manchester (93-87) and Southington (90-75), yet saw better times all around and received contributions from all over as the boys appear to inch closer and closer to that elusive first win. Against Manchester, sophomore Thomas Wejda finished his 50 meter freestyle in 24.11, an impressive number as the youngster continues to vie for state qualification. Juniors Adrian Wojtun and Nick Baruffi were also impressive in the 100 breaststroke and 500 freestyle, respectively. Baruffi’s time was four seconds off his personal best. In the matchup with Southington, sophomore Kevin Klotz swam the 200 individual medley for the first time

this season, and qualified for states while doing so. Junior John Long also swam in the individual medley for the first time this season and, in doing so, dropped 23 seconds off of his best time from last year. Wejda, Klotz, senior Dan Paszkowski, and sophomore Joey Leary also had an impressive four-man relay against Southington’s finest. “They’re really starting to show no hint of hesitation or doubt in the way they’re swimming, which is fantastic,” said coach Dan Thurston.

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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, reservations or donations, contact Mary Beth Papallo at (203) 694-8743 or MaryBeth. Papallo@hhchealth.org.

Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program 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. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license as well as a safe, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Volunteers must have a good driving history and be in good health. Once passing a background check, volunteers will receive training from the American Cancer Society. Drivers are asked to volunteer for at least one hour, one day, once a month. The society matches drivers’ availability and geography with the needs of patients who call. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345.

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Senior News Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Ladies free manicure, 10 a.m. to noon, by appointment only. Call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006. Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Free blood pressure screening, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. No appointment required. For more information call Berlin VNA at (860) 828-7030. Monday, Feb. 2 - The Bureau and Education Services for the Blind, 10 a.m. An informational program for those with macular degeneration, low vision, visually impaired progressive or legal blindness. Sign up at the Senior Center.

Computer classes

Computer Learning Center @ Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, is accepting registration for its

spring session classes. A fee is charged. Berlin residents are welcome. Computer Basics for Beginners: Fridays, Feb 6 to 13, 9 to 11 a.m. Introduction to Computers: Tuesdays, Feb. 17 to March 31, 1 to 3 p.m. Managing Files and Folders: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 to March 25, 9 to 11 a.m. Digital Photo Basics: Tuesday, Feb. 17 to March 24, 9 to 11 a.m. IPad Basics, Thursdays, Feb. 19 to March 29, 1 to 3 p.m. The Many Faces of Google: Thursdays, Feb. 19 through April 2, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Peter at (860) 479-9064, geekoplex@cox.net or Mark at (860) 621-3779, Calhouse388@ gmail.com or visit www.CalendarHouse.org.

State grant assists with road improvements

chunks. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Italian wedding soup, chicken Bruchetta, brown rice, Genova blend vegetables, whole wheat bread, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 29: Lasagna rolette with marinara sauce, peas, three-beans salad, Italian bread, lemon pudding. Friday, Jan. 30: Orange juice, turkey pot pie, diced potatoes, garden salad, biscuit, oatmeal raisin cookies.

near the train station, and that icy roads.” “This funding is crucial to the grant would help support our municipalities,” Aresimo- the town’s infrastructure. “Berlin is grateful to hear Berlin is to receive $739,604 wicz said in a statement. “It is as grant-in-aid from the state, vital to helping our town de- that we have been awarded House Majority Leader and termine their budget and en- a municipal grant,” Rochette Berlin state Rep. Joe Aresimo- suring that Berlin is able to said in a statement. “Majormeet our community’s needs. ity Leader Joe Aresimowicz’s wicz announced Jan. 12. The funds were approved We made a promise not to cut leadership, hard work and by the bond commission ear- municipal aid and I am proud dedication to the town of that we have been able to de- Berlin allows us to work with lier this month. him and the legislature to enMayor Rachel Rochette said liver on that promise.” Aresimowicz pointed out sure that we are able to conby email the money would go into the general fund and will that Berlin is currently revi- tinue to provide the services “partially offset the expendi- talizing the downtown area our residents expect.” tures associated with roads as allowed by the statute, such as paving, tree removal, debt service associated with road improvements, and treating The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled winter arts programs. A fee is charged. For more information and to register, visit www.town.berlin.ct.us. Senior Bowling Painting with Peggy - Saturday, Feb. 28 or March 7, 10 to 11 a.m., for kindergarten through grade five. Performing Arts Inc. Mondays, Feb. 2 through March Strikette Bowling, Jan. 6: 23, for kindergarten through grade 2, 4:15 to 5 p.m.; grades Irene Willametz, 187; Joyce three through six, 5:05 to 5:55 p.m. Registration accepted Pfister, 183; Marie Kaczynski, by Performing Arts Inc. 163; Chickie Saraceno, 156; Jo For more information, visit www.performingartsproPanico, 154; Alice Ming, 153. grams.biz. Jan. 13: Barb Patterson, 167; Irene Willametz, 159; Norma Flynn, 153; Alice Ming, 151. Senior Bowling, Jan. 16: Ferd Brochu, 200; Al Bolduc, Send us your sports: sports@berlincitizen.com 178; Dick Napoletano, 177; Jim Nishioka, 175; Chuck Leonhardt, 172; Irene Willametz, 161; Liz Rugens, 156; Dan Rich, 153.

tee, which he established. He also served on the Infection Control and Staff Executive committees. He has been noted for his involvement in the wider medical community as president of the Connecticut Thoracic Society and the Hartford County Medical Association Board of Directors, on which he has served since 1997. He has also taught at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, UConn School of Nursing, Yale University School of Nursing and Quinnipiac University’s undergraduate Respiratory Care program. At HOCC, McNamee has been site director in Pulmonary/Critical

Care Medicine for UConn fellows, residents and medical students during Intensive Care Unit rotation. His work has also taken him abroad as a visiting professor at the University of Iceland in 1994 and at the King Edward Medical College in Pakistan in 1995. McNamee is also a past president of the Hartford County Medical Association and serves on its Board of Directors. In 2014 he received the Hartford County Medical Association Distinguished Service Award. In 2002, he was one of two physicians nationwide awarded Fellowship in the American Association of Respiratory Care.

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, Jan. 26: Italian beef open face sandwich with beef au jus, sliced potatoes, buttered beets, potato bread, fresh apple. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Grape juice, Knockwurst, pierogies, broccoli, rye bread, pineapple

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Attics & Basement Cleaned

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WELCOME ROGER’S IGA CUSTOMERS

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$ off your purchase of $50 or more With $50 purchase. (Minimum spend must be met after all coupons and savings have been subtracted from order and before sales tax has been added to order.) See Customer Service for a complete list of exclusions. Not valid at Peapod by Stop & Shop. Not to be doubled or tripled. Limit one coupon per transaction. Valid only at participating Stop & Shop Supermarkets.

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Top Round London Broil or Roast

Old El Paso Sale

$ 99

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99¢

Grade A, Value Pack, 3 lbs. or more

$ 99

/lb.

Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Leg Quarters

31–40 ct., Farm Raised, Previously Frozen

off

/lb.

SAVE ON THE

Pint Blueberries

PERFECT

Plump and Juicy

LINE-UP

of equal or lesser value

Navel or Cara Cara Oranges or Imported Peppers Peppers, Red, Orange or Yellow

10/$10

$ 99 buy 3 when you

/ea.

Frito Lay Party Size Snacks Selected Varieties, 11.5–20 oz. pkg.

88¢

Pepsi 2 Liter

Selected Varieties, 67.6 fl. oz. btl., Plus Deposit Where Applicable

2/$5

Klondike Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches

Selected Varieties, 11–27 fl. oz. pkg.

2/$6

Breyers All Natural Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Dessert

Selected Varieties, 48 fl. oz. ctn.

Prices effective 1/23/15–1/29/15 in our Berlin, CT and New Britian, CT Stop & Shop locations only

7502-01

Extra Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp

Selected Varieties, 1–31 oz. pkg., Excludes Frozen

Butcher Shop, U.S.D.A. Choice

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