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The gate near the railroad tracks at Norton’s Crossing in Berlin is the scene of a 1960 accident in which a woman and seven children were killed. | Jesse Buchanan / For The Citizen All eight were killed in the Lagosz said his father decrash, including 12-year-old scribed the bloody scene, not Mary Ann DeCruz, who babysat Lagosz and his siblings. See Crash / Page 6

Police station project discussed By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Town Council heard a presentation from architect Brian Humes from Jacunski Humes Architects LLC regarding the new police station project at the council meeting June 17. Humes has been working with the Public Building Commission since last winter and has also met with the Police Commission to ensure the new station will meet the Berlin Police Department’s needs. The building is “incorporated as part of a master plan,” Humes said, for further development in the Farming-

ton Avenue area. Councilor David Evans asked if renovating the current police station had been considered. Director of Public Works Arthur Simonian explained that this had been discussed by the building commission, and that the commission had investigated whether it was possible to expand the current space with an addition. Unfortunately, parking is already limited at the current location, which shares the municipal complex with the Town Hall, Board of Education, and the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, and further reductions to parking would be unfeasi-

ble. “There is limited space to expand,” Simonian said. Additionally, the space needs assessment greatly exceeds the additional space available to expand. “It was looked at,” Simonian said. Councilor William Rasmussen said that it was worth considering that “Middletown relocated their police station downtown several years ago and I think if you talk to any business owner they will tell you… it has been the key to the revitalization of downtown Middletown. I think this is a great opportuSee Project / Page 10

The bronze eagle atop the obelisk at Berlin’s War Memorial greets the morning sun. The Memorial is located at the corner of Worthington Ridge and Farmington Avenue. | Photo by Lee Roski

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Joe Lagosz was 12 years old in 1960, listening in to his father recounting to his mother the scene of a train accident at Norton’s Crossing that killed a woman and seven children earlier that day. Emily Whitaker lived and worked on the Lagosz farm at the end of Norton Lane, a dead-end road near Silver Lake surrounded by forest. The only way in and out of the farm crosses the railroad tracks. On March 8, 1960, Emily Whitaker was taking her seven foster children to school when her station wagon was hit while crossing the tracks. Parts of the station wagon, and its occupants, were thrown around the tracks and into a frozen pond on the Lagosz’ property.

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LEGAL NOTICE KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE The first-ever Support CT Veterans Car Show drew quite a crowd to American Legion Post 68 June 28. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen dedicated to helping veterans and their families. Charities included the Wounded Warrior Project, Purple Heart Homes, the Connecticut National Guard Fund, and South Park Inn, a Hartford homeless shelter that has 10 beds set aside for

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The first-ever Support CT Veterans Car Show held at the American Legion Post 68 June 28 was a great success according to its organizers, with an unexpectedly high turnout despite the hot weather. “It was a good turnout for the first year with a nice mix of cars,” said Paul Nelson of New Britain. “But it is too hot.” The scorching sun didn’t discourage the presence of more than 80 cars, including vintage classics and newer Corvettes. Among the cars present were a 1926 Ford Model T Coupe and a 1959 Chevy Corvette roadster in frost blue. “The turnout is more than we expected,” said Richard Miller, Connecticut Military Corvette Club president. Miller said the plan for the car show came together after conversations he had with Vinny Trigila, Immediate Post Commander of American Legion Post 68. “We were looking for a venue,” Miller said, and Trigila had the perfect place in the land owned by the American Legion. Volunteer Ron Perras explained that the event was supporting four charities, all

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The dreams of 1,000 World War II veterans have been fulfilled thanks to American Warrior, a non-profit organization founded seven years ago. On April 26, 78 WWII veterans and 20 Korean War veterans made the Day of Honor trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the National WWII Memorial and other memorials founded to honor their service to the United States. To further forge the bond, many of the travelers gathered June 21 at Northeast Utilities in Berlin to watch a video about the 14-hour excursion and to reminisce. The April trip brought the total to 1,000 veterans who have made the trip, at no cost to them. American Warrior, based in Norwich, was founded in 2006 by Connecti-

cut resident Christopher D. Coutu after he and his wife, Nergina, visited the National WWII memorial and noticed there were few veterans of that era present. His own grandfather and six great-uncles never saw the site. Coutu, who was then 30 American Warrior veterans and guardians gather at the years old, did not want the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. during the surviving servicemen and Day of Honor on April 26. women – including his elderly | Photo courtesy of Paul Bonneau uncle – to never have the opportunity to visit the memorials established in their honor. A U.S. Air Force veteran and • Pruning an officer in the Army Na• Cabling tional Guard, Coutu founded • Tree Removal American Warrior and with • Stump Grinding great community support Plainville, CT 06062 and his own savings, the first holcombtree@yahoo.com Day of Honor was held Sept. 15, 2007 with 100 WWII vetOffice: 860-747-2805 erans and 49 guardians - esCell: 860-416-0668 corts - taking the excursion, We Accept all Major Credit Cards his uncle among them. Timothy Holcomb This year, the veterans av-

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The Worthington Fire District was established in 1920 by Special Act of the Connecticut Legislature, with an effective date at which to begin operation of July 1, 1922. Its sole objective is the transmission and distribution of potable water to approximately 1,175 water customers. This bulletin has been prepared to provide Worthington Fire District’s customers with the confidence that the water they drink meets and, in most cases, exceeds all State and Federal Drinking Water Requirements. In 1967, the Worthington Fire District entered into an agreement to purchase all of its water from the Berlin Water Control Commission. During the period covered by this report, January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, the Worthington Fire District sold approximately Twenty Million, Nine Hundred Two Thousand, One Hundred FourtyFive, (20,902,145) gallons of water to its residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Berlin Water Control Commission produces 39% of its water needs and purchased 61% or less from the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Fire District. The Berlin Water Control Commission supply, excluding that provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Fire District, comes from two (2) sources: Elton Rd: Production Well #1A; and Elton Rd: Production Well #2A. A third (3rd) well, Elton Rd: Production Well #2 (installed in 1973, a well with a depth of 102 feet and a capacity of 550 gallons per minute) was replaced by Well #2A in 1996. Elton Rd: Well #1A was installed in 1973 and rehabilitated in 1994 and 1997; Well #1 was replaced in 1998 and reclassified as Well #1A. Elton Rd: Well #2A (with a depth of 105 feet and a production of 350 gallons per minute, as stated above) was placed in service in 1996. Water from Wells #1A and #2A are blended together prior to entering the distribution system. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Berlin Water Control Commission has to have two tradesmen classified as Treatment Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. The Water Control Commission has two tradesmen classified as Distribution Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. Monthly testing of the water supplied by the Worthington Fire District has shown that the water has met or exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. The following tables summarize the analytical results of water samples taken from various locations within the distribution system. Table I includes all of the REGULATED contaminants that were detected during the 2013 sampling season. Although all were well below Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), the following lists their significance and possible reasons: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5s): are formed as a result of chlorine, used in the disinfection process, reacting with natural occurring organic acids. Levels well above the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) may cause cancer. Trihalomethanes are those compounds created by the chlorination of drinking water by the reaction of the chlorine or organic matter. A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 100 milligrams per liter (mg/L) has been established. Some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL, over many years, may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous system, or may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity levels can also hinder the effectiveness of disinfection. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-7491). However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Continuous monitoring is also being carried out to provide further protection for our drinkers. Please Note: The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has performed an assessment of our drinking water sources. The completed assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site address of: www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Water/DWD.btm WATER CONSERVATION: Water is our most valuable natural resource. It is essential for life as we know it. Although we in the Northeast have been blessed with, at least until now, what appears to be an unlimited supply of pure, safe drinking water, the preservation of this valuable resource is the responsibility of all. Following are just a few of the many steps that we can all take to prevent the waste and, perhaps loss, of this most valuable gift: 1. Detect and repair leaky faucets and toilets. 2. Install water-efficient showers and dish-and/or-clothes washers. 3. Limit the time spent in showering. 4. Water lawns and gardens only when needed, and then only early (or late) in the day to prevent water loss by evaporation during the hot period of the day. Add mulch when possible to prevent evaporation. 5. Wash automobiles only when absolutely necessary. 6. Do not leave water running when shampooing or brushing one’s teeth. If we all take these steps as well as any others that you may think of, we will be able to assure ourselves and future generations of a safe, potable drinking water supply for many years to come. The Worthington Fire District is proud to offer this report to its customers; and to report that all of the State and Federal requirements for Public Water have not only been met but, in most cases, exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. If you have any questions concerning the Worthington Fire District and the water that it supplies, please contact Mr. Joe Pagliaruli at 860-205-7011. Mr. Pagliaruli will be most happy to answer any questions that you may have, or supply you with any additional information you may need. WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT BY: Joe Paglliaruli TABLE I REGULATED COMPONENTS TEST RESULTS Regulated Component Coliform Bacteria Chlorine Residual Color pH Turbidity

Maximum Maximum Contaminant Level Contaminant Level (MCL) Goal (MCLG) <5% Positive; no 0 per 100 mL more than 1 Positive per month 4.0 mg/L -------15 Color Units 0 Color Units 6.4 to 10.0 6.4 to 10.0 5 NTU 0 NTU

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0.0005 to 0.0122 mg/L 0.0041 mg/L

Total Trihalomethanes 0.100 mg/L 0.0000 mg/L 0.0034 to 0.0482 mg/L 0.0226 mg/L Abbreviations Used in This Chart: - = Less Than ug/L = micrograms per liter mg/L = milligrams per liter pCi/L = Picocuries per Liter

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The first annual picnic at Willard Elementary School, held June 17, was a great success, with a high turnout of students’ families, according to Principal Al Souza and grade 2 teacher Lisa Rouleau. Ro u l e a u a p p r o a c h e d Souza with the idea for a s c h o o l - co m m u n i ty p i c nic, and the staff thought it would be a nice opportunity to bring the community together, Souza said. “It took the whole staff coming together to make this event a success,” the principal said, emphasizing the wide range of contributions school staff made to pull off the picnic. The picnic featured a flash mob accompanied by music played over the intercom system, which was achieved by holding a phone up to a stereo. At the picnic there were also safe tattoos, kickball, volleyball, and a mural featuring students’ handprints. “We were very fortunate with the weather,” Souza

said. “It was a beautiful day out.” “We have a wonderful PTO,” he added. Souza explained that although the PTO offered assistance in staffing the event, school staff refused the help. “We wanted to give something back to the PTO,” Souza said. Students of each grade level contributed fruit, desserts, and drinks as the staff prepared hot dogs and more.

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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2013 are due and payable in full by August 1, 2014. SAID TAXES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2014. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2014 on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2014, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid Back Taxes, Interest and Other Charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2013 Grand List Taxes.

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returned. The state Department of Transportation also couldn’t be reached for comment. Another accident took place in 1964 when a couple became stalled on the tracks and were hit by an oncoming train. The man, John Sturm of Kensington, and a passerby, Wilfred McKinney of Meriden, were trying to push the car off the tracks while the woman, Patricia Murphy of Meriden, stayed in the car. “The car, with Miss Murphy still at the wheel, was almost clear of the tracks when the train struck,” according to a 1964 Morning Record report. Although the car was sent flying five feet and “demolished” according to the report, no one was injured. The 1964 article includes an interview with former state Rep. Arthur M. Powers, who at the time of the accident was a Berlin first selectman. Powers said that while in the legislature he’d tried to have automatic gates installed at all rail crossings but that no action had been taken to raise the $25,000 necessary. Powers said he had been successful in getting trains to

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in a hurry. He tells his wife, family and friends not to stop on the tracks. “You cannot hesitate. You put your foot on the gas and you go,” he said. “If we have company coming over, I’ll meet them at the crossing.” Berlin Town Manager Denise McNair said the crossing doesn’t present a problem for emergency personnel. While there have been accidents, they’ve been few in number and spread over decades. “That crossing has always existed in the same way it does today,” McNair said. “When you think of 40 or 50 years, it’s not really a problem.” She said there may be changes planned for the crossing as part of the state Department of Transportation’s plans for increased commuter service through Connecticut. A message left with the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, which oversees rail lines, was not

is private and subject to the owner’s control. Lagosz began locking a gate across his driveway near the tracks to keep away trespassers. The tree trimming crew was stopped at the gate June 23 before the vehicle was hit by the train. Lagosz said he’d been in contact with Connecticut Light & Power about tree trimming and said he provided his cell phone number so the company could call him to let in the work crew. Lagosz said he never got a call. Northeast Utilities, CL&P’s parent company, could not be reached for comment June 24. Since the only road connecting Lagosz’ house with the town runs over the tracks, he’s vigilant about crossing them safely. Trains almost always blow their whistle at the crossing but he stops, looks and listens anyway. Lagosz also takes off his seatbelt at the cross in case he needs to get out of his car

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Tuesday, July 8 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 Kens-

Saturday, July 12 Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits include Boy Scouting in Berlin, a permanent toy collection, a retrospective celebrating the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin, Berlin bricks, Berlin Iron bridge, the Leatherman, Simeon North’s Mill and more. Free admission. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Swap meet - The SVEA Social Club Inc., 999 Kensington Road, has scheduled a swap meet/tag sale for Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. No dumping allowed. Proceeds benefit the 110th anniversary celebration of the club.

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Betty Ann Blackburn Alan A. Gelmini Sr. BERLIN, Conn. — Betty Ann Blackburn of Marjorie Moore Village, Berlin, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She was born in New Britain, Conn. to Richard and Marjorie Blackburn, now deceased. Betty Ann, a 1953 graduate of New Britain High School, enjoyed a career in the travel business most of her working life. She was a world traveler, and worked in Bermuda for several years. Betty Ann is survived by her niece, Tracey Hill-Bensalem, of Montclair, N.J; and her nephew, David Hill, of Orange Park, Fla. Her sister, Marilyn, died several years ago. Betty Ann also leaves dear people who cared deeply about her. Jeanne Stocklen McQuillan, Beverly Stocklen Schreiber, Patricia McCann, Carol Fields Palm, Lisa Palm, and Susan Palm Siplon were like family to her. A deep, heartfelt appreciation goes to her loving aide, Christine Carrier. Betty Ann was a loving soul and will be missed daily. She loved her cat, Casey, a devoted friend. You may wish to remember Betty Ann with a contribution to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Abby Cremation in Rocky Hill is taking care of Betty Ann. There are no calling hours or funeral. Her ashes will be scattered in places she loved.

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BERLIN, Conn. — Alan A. Gelmini Sr., 60, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly in Bedford, TX on June 23, 2014. Born in New Britain, Conn., he was the son of Florence (Pas) Gelmini, of Berlin and the late Alexander A. Gelmini. Alan graduated from Berlin High School and returned to Berlin three years ago after spending 30 years in Texas. He was employed as a manager at ADP for over 30 years. Surviving are two children, Melisa Gelmini and Mark Gelmini, both of Euless, Texas; his mother, Florence Gelmini, of Berlin; his sister and brotherin-law, Lorraine and Harry Carling, of Berlin; and two grandchildren, Peyton and Ethan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a son, Alan Gelmini Jr. Alan was a black belt in karate, owned and operated a karate school (Dojo), and was the master karate trainer and leader (Sensei) at the school. All his children are also black belts. He also enjoyed fishing and going to the casino. He also enjoyed family gatherings and events. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Church in Kensington. Calling hours were Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183. Please share a memory of Alan with the family in the on line guest book at www. ericksonhansen.com.

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Local landmark will soon vanish By Sallie Caliandri

A singular Kensington landmark is about to go the way of the Dodo and the passenger pigeon. The old Kensington Grammar School has gone from being a cutting edge, “consolidated” multi-class room building to the first public high school in town, to the community center. Now it has been called a hazardous waste site. Last year, following years of neglect, the building and surrounding grounds became the property of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. An inspection following the closing revealed a shocking visage of vandalism; graffiti, fire damage, a partial roof collapse on the Grove Hill side, extensive water damage, and resulting mold. The entire structure will be demolished, as the cost of restoration is prohibitive. The church plans to create a memorial garden and a pavilion as well as add much needed parking. The Berlin Historical Society hopes that some of the school’s architectural elements will be incorporated into the design of these spaces. We are also planning to hold a “wake” for the building, which will

The old Kensington Grammar School. | Submitted

give townsfolk a chance to say goodbye and share some stories from the past. Since so many of us have memories of that old building, let’s take a walk down memory lane, and see how it got its start. You could say the story began with the railroad and the brickyards. During the 1830s, land along Kensington Road and New Britain Road (then called Brandy Street and Beech Swamp Road) was bought by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. Workers came in to dig for the tracks, and found a wealth of clay deposits left over from the bed of Lake Middletown, a vestige left as the Laurentide ice

sheet melted around 20,000 years ago. The clay deposits formed the basis of Berlin’s brick industry, starting in 1842 and mushroomed after the Civil War. Many of the brickyards were in the area of the railroad tracks, especially around New Britain Road. Starting in the 1880s, Berlin was inundated with immigrants from Europe: the Irish were already here, then came Italians, Polish, Germans, Swedes, French Canadians and newly freed slaves from the South. The population in town went from 2,435 in 1880 to 3,348 in 1900, an increase of nearly 50 percent. The schools, especially those in Kens-

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ington, were overwhelmed with students, who brought a variety of languages and different cultures. Berlin in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was divided into nine districts, each independently run by a small committee and headed by a “School Visitor,” who was the administrator. The schools were either one or tworoom buildings in which one or two teachers taught all grades combined, from grade one to grade nine. One of the oldest schools was called the Northwest School or West Lane School on High Road. It was situated in a few different locations, all nearby the

West Lane Cemetery. Another school was the Pond School, across the street and to the north of Paper Goods Pond. A third was Ledge School on Kensington Road. The classes in these buildings were often divided, with the youngest children in one group and older ones in another. It was fairly common for one teacher to have up to 50 children in a class, with varying grade levels and an assortment of languages spoken. In 1902, a temporary solution improved the situation slightly; the town leased the chapel building at Upson’s Corner (which is See Landmark / Page 9

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Not the place for a cell phone tower To the editor: I live in the small, but steadily growing area of Berlin/Kensington and frequently visit friends right next door to Bicentennial Park, which has recently garnered the unwelcome and unwanted interest of AT&T for its newest cell tower location. I am writing to oppose cell towers in this location for many reasons, the least of which is it being an eyesore and a sure fire way to devalue all the properties in the surrounding area, the most of which is its transmission signals causing major health problems for citizens in its closest vicinity and up to two miles away. I encourage you to think and act accordingly as if this cell tower were to be proposed to go on the property right next door to your home. How much would your home be worth then? How safe would you feel in regards to your family’s health from that

point on? Ask AT&T to find a location that is not directly in a residential area directly across the street from a golf course that also hosts joggers and dog walkers on a regular basis. Find a location other than Bicentennial Park skirting the property lines of a failing church and home where a family with three growing boys reside. Too many of life’s most regrettable decisions are made based on money. Don’t let this be one of them. If The Prince of Peace Church grants AT&T permission to visually and internally poison the people in the location all around the site slated to become AT&Ts next cell tower installation, it gives a failing church the financial bailout they need, but at what cost? My grandmother always said, “When you have your health, you have everything in the world, when you don’t, nothing else in the world can make up for it.” So I ask you, why take the chance to risk the health that you and your family enjoy now? Suzanne Helm Kensington

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was discovered in the present building’s basement. It now the home of Headmas- had been “carelessly thrown ters) for grades 5-8. This left into the cellar of the new 42 students at West Lane, school” (Ledge School). A 38 at Pond, 38 at Ledge 2nd decision was made to incorfloor, and 44 at Ledge 1st porate the old stone into the floor. I’m sure that by now corridor of the KGS buildall teachers reading this will ing. Does anyone rememhave passed out, at least ber where it was? Can it be momentarily. saved from destruction toPlanning began for build- day? I hope so. ing a larger, multi-room More to come … school in a central location that might later be expanded to 9th grade and eventually a high school. Simultaneously, things were happening at the state level which brought about consolidation of the autonomous districts into a single town board of education. This was embraced by some citizens, and disdained by others. The next few years were filled with contention, as townspeople grappled with a difficult concept: change! The new school plans were referred to by some as the “Berlin Folly,” yet two sites close to the railway station were selected, one on Grove Hill, the other a little further west on Main Street. The Grove Hill site was eventually chosen. News articles in early 1910 mentioned the need to drill a well on the site, as there had never been a building there before. Electricity was just then being extended from the Peck Memorial Library to the American Paper Goods factory. There was interest in a trolley line from Upson’s Corner to the Paper Goods and on to Meriden, but that never materialized. The first bit of construction was the drilling of the well. Water was needed to make the mortar for the bricks. The well was on the south side of the building. The cornerstone was laid in May. A copper container with class rosters and newspapers as well as other items was enclosed in the cornerstone. The contents can be viewed in the Local History Room at the library. One interesting tidbit to come down through time was the existence of an ancient cornerstone from an earlier Ledge School which From Page 8

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Sports National champion visits local business By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

Julia St. Amand makes a javelin throw during an outdoor track meet. She took home third place in the event at the recent Hartford Track & Field Championship meet. | Submitted

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forts in both the indoor and outdoor track seasons at the Julia St. Amand of Ber- school. When not participating lin threw her way to a third place medal in the javelin as a member of the track competition at the recent and field teams, St. Amand City of Hartford Track & serves as the libero for SMField Championship meet SA’s freshman and junior held at A.I. Prince Techni- varsity volleyball teams, and plays off-season with cal School. St. Amand, who just com- the Bristol Crush. She is an pleted her freshman year at honor roll student. SMSA is a 2013 Magnet Hartford’s Sports and Medical Sciences Academy Mag- School of America Blue net School (SMSA), threw Ribbon School of Excela competitive 71-feet-4 to lence, and a Bronze Level earn a spot on the podium. 2014 U.S. News and World In addition to javelin, St. Report Best High School. Amand also throws discus The school is located on and shot put for the Tigers, Huyshope Avenue in Hartand was the 2014 recipient ford and is open to suburof the Most Improved Par- ban students. ticipant award for her ef-

Redcoat hoops, Upbeat joining forces again By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin High School boys basketball team, in conjunction with the school’s Upbeat program, is set to hold the Redcoat Upbeat Boys

Basketball Clinic July 7-11, 9 a.m. to noon, at McGee Middle School. Now in its sixth year, the clinic has served as a twopronged program the past See Basketball / Page 13

In April, history was made as the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball team became the first seven-seed to ever win the NCAA Tournament since the 64-plus team format was instituted in 1985. The UConn Huskies upended the young Kentucky Wildcats, 60-54, taking home the program’s fourth title, and the second in two years. June 26 at Ken’s Cards & Collectibles in Berlin, Niels Giffey – a member of both the 2011 and 2014 title teams, and recent graduate of the university – recounted all the good fortune that has come his way these past few months, while visiting with fans during a meet and greet at the Mill Street shop. “It’s just unbelievable how blessed we were, that we went through two coaches and still made it (as champions),” said Giffey, a native of Berlin, Germany. Yet Giffey, along with Shabazz Napier and Mansfield native Tyler Olander, joined a class all their own after capturing the national title in Dallas. The three seniors became the first group of Husky men to win multiple national championships. “It was very different, just the whole experience this year. Because, obviously, as a freshman, you’re not prepared for what’s coming and you’re kind of a little more nervous, a little more … not surprised, but impressed by your surroundings. This time, we were just ready for that. But it was just unbelievable the way we won that game, and it was cool that we did it this time,” said Giffey. “It’s just amazing what kind of bonds we created throughout these four years, and just the chance to get to play on those two great teams. It’s

Berlin resident Jake Holmes shares a laugh with Niels Giffey, a member of UConn’s 2011 and 2014 national championship teams, at Ken’s Cards & Collectibles. | Nate Brown / The Berlin Citizen

just a blessing in disguise.” Last Thursday also proved to be an important night for Giffey, as the NBA Draft was simultaneously being held during his time at Ken’s. While Giffey didn’t hear his name called among the 60 drafted that evening, he impressed enough NBA teams during UConn’s Final Four run to earn himself multiple tryouts. Giffey worked out for Utah, Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, Toronto, Dallas, and also took part in a tournament in Italy. Giffey could easily earn himself a summer league invitation from an NBA team, or a contract to play at the international level, thanks to his strong NCAA tournament performance. Yet while The UConn alum’s name wasn’t called by any NBA executives this night, it was said plenty of times by adoring fans who came out to Ken’s to see the champion. “We had a girl here who was just so excited. She was visiting family from Arkansas. A huge UConn fan who had no idea Niels was coming. Her uncle saw (the advertisement) in The Citizen, and they were one of the first ones here, and she absolutely

flipped out,” said Ken Asal, the shop’s owner. “It was so great because she was such a huge fan and she never thought she would see them. She’s visiting her aunt and her uncle for a month in the summer, and from listening to her, it was going to be the highlight of her trip.” Due to his strong senior season and recent workout schedule, Giffey’s availability for the Ken’s appearance wasn’t finalized until June 23. With little time to get the word out, Asal turned to his Facebook page. “I have over 2,000 followers and it’s become the go-to place to tell my customers when I’m having a signing, when I’m having an appearance, when a new product comes out, when I buy a collection. No better way to find out what’s happening here than to like our Facebook page,” said Asal. As for Giffey, the visit to Berlin, Connecticut brought back a fond memory. While the small town doesn’t quite compare in size to his hometown of Berlin, which is home to more than 4 million people, it has served as a stepping stone on his basketball See Giffey / Page 15

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like MET-52, a strain of a naturally occurring fungus that Stafford studied in 2005 and 2007. “It’s relatively effective, you can find about 58 to 75 percent control based on my original trials,” Stafford said. Unlike some traditional pesticides, the fungus-based approach has the advantage of “being safe for a lot of non-targets, such as honeybees and that kind of stuff,” Stafford said. Stafford also studied bait boxes treated with Fipronil – the same active ingredient in Frontline to prevent ticks

Hotel - July 11 at 1 p.m. Rated R. Registration required. Parachute Playtime July 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m. Mutlicultural Arts & Crafts for seniors and tweens/teens - Tuesday, July 15, 22, 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Learn about the art and cultures of Japan, Latin America and Africa by creating Japanese calligraphy, molas and masks. Registration is required at (860) 828-7126. The Dog Listener - July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Discussion led by Pat Wright. No dogs. Registration is required at (860)

Investor’s Group - July 8 at 1:30 p.m. Manga and Comics Art Lab - July 9, 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. For students grade 6 and older. Registration is required. Danny Magic - July 10 at 2 p.m. Comic show for families with children 3 and up. Space is limited. Registration on dogs. Rodents, which are is required. Movie: Grand Budapest the source of Lyme Disease, are exposed to the Fipronil in the bait boxes, and as a result kill ticks they come in contact with, thus preventing the ticks from becoming carriers of Lyme Disease. The study was done on Mason’s Island near MysAll Town of Berlin detic, Conn. where it proved partments are scheduled “extremely successful,” acto be closed Friday, July cording to Stafford, who em4, in observance of Inphasized that although the dependence Day. Town results of the trial were promHall is scheduled to ising, dealing with an inland close, Thursday, July 3, residential neighborhood is a at 4:30 p.m. different matter. Trash/recycling collections scheduled for Friday, July 4, will be picked up on Saturday, July 5. kids get along in school.” The basketball clinic is open to boys who will be entering grades three through NOW OPEN IN NEW nine this fall, and has seen a steady improvement in numbers since its inception.

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lection is ongoing and numbers are not finalized, “I would say tick numbers are higher than they have been in previous years. We certainly saw a lot of adult tick activity this spring,” Stafford said. Stafford explained that the previous winter may have been beneficial to the arachnids. In years with a lot of snow, and where the snow is seldom completely melted, the snow forms an insulated blanket that protects ticks from the worst of the cold, as well as providing them with a source of moisture. Stafford said that it was likely many adult ticks survived the winter considering the number of adults seen this spring, which indicates a higher population for this year. Stafford has participated in numerous tick management studies. One promising method is using biopesticides to control the tick population,

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Several of the men also attended Saturday’s reunion to view the slideshow that showcased the trip highlights. They each received a commemorative booklet and DVD of photographs, taken by volunteer Paul Bonneau to commemorate the experience. Day of Honor began with the travelers gathering at Bradley International Airport at 7:30 a.m. where they boarded a chartered U.S. Airways flight. Upon arrival at Ronald Reagan National Airport, the group received a hero’s welcome. The four motor

Navy nurse. Branches of service represented were Air National Guard, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Naval Air and Navy Armed Guard. A total of 47 guardians and 35 Navy volunteers accompanied the veterans, and 50 additional volunteers met them in D.C. Veterans from the central Connecticut area included Donald Antonio, Robert Fowler, Herman Sochin and William Wheaton, of Meriden; Matthew Callahan, of Cheshire; and John Eshia and Albert Radke, of Plainville.

coaches were accompanied by a motorcycle escort to the National WWII Memorial and a wreath was laid at the Connecticut pillar in honor of those men and women who never made the journey. Lunch followed and the day continued with visits to the Korean, Navy, Iwo Jima and Air Force monuments. Upon return to Hartford, 500 patriots greeted the travelers. It takes months of planning to coordinate the trip, bringing together the servicemen and women, guardians and other volunteers as well as raising the funds. All veterans fly for free, said Sue Ponder, treasurer of the American Warrior Board of Directors, data manager and primary logistics coordinator. This group of WWII veterans may be the last of that generation who will be making the American Warrior trip, Coutu said. Organizers anticipate transitioning the focus of the trips to be on the Korean vets, but only if adequate funds can be raised. See Reunited / Page 15

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JUNK REMOVAL Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319 & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, everything at our MarketAppliances, And Entire Handypersons contents of: Homes, place. Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS Garages & more. CT Reg #606277. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.** Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! FREE ESTIMATES Free Estimates. LIC & INS. 203-631-1325 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Find your dream home in Marketplace.

We do it all. 42 yrs. Family run since 1949. Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical to Odd Jobs. CT#635370. (203) 427-7828.

JT’s Landscaping, LLC Lawn mowing & Full lawn maint. Comm/Res. Lic/ ins #616311. 203 213-6528.

If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. LOPEZ Landscaping is our new beginning. Will mow your lawn, clean yard, do timming for a reasonable price. Call 860-670-3863.

WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK REGISTERED AND INSURED. FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATE. ANY QUESTIONS? CALL ED

Always a sale in Marketplace. PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018

Lawn & Garden

WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER WHERE GARDENING’S a Passion (203) 265-1460

Masonry A&A MASONRY. 20yrs exp. We specialize in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces and much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! FREE EST! #HIC0616290

Home Improvement

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

HOME DOCTOR

Landscaping GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.

Fencing

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Heating and Cooling

BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walkways, Patios, Stairs, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design & Renovations, Mulch & Stone, Lawn Repair & Install, NO MOWING. Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30 + yrs. WE’RE ON ANGIE’S LIST! Free Est. 203-2379577 HIC#0563661

Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs exp. Patios, Retaining Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652.

GO AHEAD, MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY.

Find something that belongs to someone else? Find the owner with a Marketplace ad.

FOUND ADS ARE FREE Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call us: (203) 238-1953

Spring Clean-ups 20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad Spring Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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

Painting & Wallpapering A-1 Quality Painting Specializing in Wood/ Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008. INTERIOR & Exterior Painting & Window Sill Repair chrisresidentialpainting.com Chris Gosselin, Owner 860 214-6516 CT# 625909 Lic. Insured. Free Est.

Plumbing

Siding

CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395.

Power Washing A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrooms, Additions. CT Reg. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio. com

SIDING, ROOFING, Windows, DECKS, REMODELING GUTTERS CT REG#570192 (203) 639-1634

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Ins. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

Roofing

Top Soil, Sand & Fill BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846.

Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

ROOFS R US LLC

Family run since 1949 from major roofing to repairs, siding, windows, carpentry. We beat any quote. #635370. (203) 427-7828.

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

Roofing, siding, windows, decks, & remodeling.

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Operators are ready to take your ad now. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(203) 238-1953 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In business 34 years Tree removal. Stump grinding.Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com Prof. Arborist #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. Call 203-2724216.

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