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Community shares grief with Cop family By Charles Kreutzkamp and Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
More than a thousand people shared the grief of the Cop family last week, attending the funeral and wake of 15-year-old Tyler Cop. “We will always remember him in our prayers,” Rev. Edmund Karwowski said, speak-
ing to The Citizen by phone. The priest estimated some 600 people attended the funeral, and as many as 3,000 attended the wake. “That is a lot of support.” Karwowski said he noticed the presence of members of state and local police and fire departments who came to support the family. Tyler died at Connecticut
Children’s Medical Center in Hartford July 16. Police determined that the cause of death was a shot in the torso from a pellet gun. The investigation is ongoing and no charges had been filed at press time. Tyler attended confirmation class at Sacred Heart Church, at 48 Cottage St. in East Berlin, and his family were regular church-goers,
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Chattanooga Marines honored Flags at Veterans Park were flown at halfstaff last week to honor the memory of the Marines killed in an attack at the military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tenn. The victims included Carson A. Holmquist, 25, Randall Smith, 26, Thomas J. Sullivan, 40, Squire K. “Skip” Wells, 21, and David A. Wyatt, 37. Smith served in the Navy, and the others served in the Marine Corps. Two other people were wounded in the attack. “Governor Malloy ordered the flags to half-mast Tuesday night,” and the flags were flown at half-mast across the state until Saturday, explained Veterans Commission Sec-
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eryone enjoyed being around. He was a competitive kid, but he always had a smile on his face,” John Capodice, Tyler’s freshmen basketball team coach told The Citizen. Capodice knew Tyler since he was in fourth grade, coaching him on his Berlin Bears youth football team and on the Ber-
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The flags at Veterans Park were at half-staff last week to honor the memory of the Marines killed in an attack on the military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Karwowski said. He liked dinosaurs and the “Jurassic World” movie, according to his obituary, and X-Box video games. A devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants, he also was a talented athlete. Tyler was a member of the undefeated freshmen football team at Berlin High this past fall. “He was just a kid that ev-
retary Peter Galgano. Galgano said it was important to remember “our fallen military personnel. They were in their office doing their job and they were gunned down while on duty.” “One of our gentleman is a marine,” and he is responsible for raising and lowering the flags said Veterans Commission Chairman Tom Chesery. “These guys are war veterans, and they were gunned down in their own country just trying to do their job … it’s senseless.” Chesery said he couldn’t help but think fewer might have died if the personnel had been armed. Among issues in the national discussion after the incident has been increasing security at military offices.
Berlin resident Kasia Roginska continues to impress with her vibrant and eye-catching KARO swimwear designs, which were featured this summer in the UK editions of Vogue, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan, as well as gracing the covers of other magazines. “It’s exciting,” Roginska told The Citizen. When she first received an email from Vogue, she wasn’t certain it was legitimate – after all, email scams are common. But once she called the British telephone number and realized that Vogue was truly interested in her swimsuit designs, she was overjoyed. Roginska developed the first KARO designs in January of 2013 with the idea to integrate jewelry into the design of a swimsuit. She first started out using “a soldering iron stolen from my husband,” she quipped in an earlier interview. Many of her designs have playful elements, such as the “Denim Overall One Piece,”
Martha Boltromiejuk, of Plainville, models one of Kasia Roginska’s eyecatching swimwear designs. | Photo by Marcin Rafalowicz
patterned to look like faded denim and accented with a hand-beaded belt, or the “Seashell Madness” bikini featuring faux pearls and shells on the neck and hips. See Swimwear / Page 2
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membered as a person filled with enthusiasm who was a delight to have in class. The members of our school were lucky enough to know him for a short time. We will, however, forever remember him and keep him and his family in our hearts.” A group identifying itself as “Friends of TCop” have started a GoFundMe page to raise money to help the Cop family with unexpected expenses as a result of the loss of their son. “Tyler was a kind, funny, talented, handsome young man who was loved by all who knew him,” the group wrote. “Tyler’s smile always lit up a room and he had a natural ability to make people laugh.” To contribute to the campaign to support the family, visit http://www.gofundme. com/TCopFund. “Please find it in your hearts to donate,” the Friends of TCop wrote. “Any amount will be greatly appreciated.” At press time, more than 280 people had raised some $23,000 of a $20,000 goal. “It is very difficult for the family to live with this, because he was just fifteen years old,” Karwowski said. But the priest offered these words of comfort: “God gives everyone a mission in this world. It is very difficult to understand this for the people, but the youngster was taken by God to go home to him.” The priest said that some of us take as many as 100 years to complete our missions, and it is a testament to who Tyler was that he “finished his mission in only 15 years … we will always remember him.”
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Theaters not planning to significantly increase prices By Bryan Lipiner Special to The Citizen
AMC Theatres does not expect a “significant change in prices” with its planned $172 million acquisition of 33 Starplex Cinemas theatres, including the ones in Berlin and Southington, a company spokesperson said. At the Southington and Berlin 12 movie theaters, adult tickets are $5 for shows before 6 p.m. and $7 for shows after 6 p.m., well below the U.S. average ticket price of $8.17, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners.
AMC announced last week that it “entered into a definitive purchase agreement” to acquire 90 screens that feature “plush power-recliners,” and will add recliners to 80 more screens over the next five years. Frank Ybarra, AMC Vice President for Communications and Events said that at the end of AMC’s five-year capital improvement plan, which began in Dec. 2013, the company anticipates that about 1,700 of 5,300 total screens will feature recliners. Future AMC plans also call for “enhanced food and beverage, premium sight and sound, greater guest
engagement and targeted programming.” Starplex began implementing recliners into its theatres recently, a process that will be completed at all locations by the second week of August. The decision to add such seats was made prior to the AMC purchase, according to Traci Hoey, Director of Marketing at Starplex Cinemas. Previously installed recliners at current AMC locations have been popular with patrons. “Guests love them,” Ybarra said. “It’s not uncommon for us to see attendance to go up markedly after recliners have
been installed.” But new, innovative seating can greatly affect capacity. A theatre with recliners seats as much as 75 percent less than a theatre with standard seats, according to Ybarra. Combined with the cost of adding such seating, one Southington 12 frequenter believes higher prices are imminent. “We go to the movies often cause it’s cheap.” Mark Hotchkiss said, who was leaving the theatre after seeing his second show of the week. “AMC is gonna control the certain area, obviously
gonna jack up prices. There’s no doubt in my mind.” Dee Tindall of Southington said she hopes prices don’t change, especially the $5 admission for all shows for senior citizens. “I go every week,” Tindall said. “The seniors, we need a break sometimes. All my friends, we love coming here all the time. I hope they keep it at five [dollars] for us.” Ybarra said no other specifics about upgrades to the Southington 12 will be announced at this time. Starplex said that they will not be commenting on the AMC purchase.
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Event honors late headmaster The Mooreland Hill School Class of 2014 has planned a car wash for Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 10 Mason Drive. The event will raise money to dedicate the baseball field to former headmaster, the late Michael Dooman. Dooman was said to have a passion for baseball and for Mooreland Hill School, which he attended as a child, according to a press release. As a teacher he coached the school baseball team, going on to become headmaster before his passing in 2014. The organizers hope to raise enough money to build dugouts and to hang a sign dedicating the field to Dooman. — Charles Kreutzkamp
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Local fitness star named to HBJ’s 40 Under Forty list The world class fitness star who calls Berlin home has garnered another achievement. The Hartford Business Journal has named Lori-Ann Marchese, fitness trainer, fitness model, and owner of Body Construct in New Britain, to its 40 Under Forty list. This honor joins the ranks of Marchese’s many other achievements, including being named a “World’s top trainer” by the Huffington Post and seizing the titles of Miss Bikini New England, Miss Model Fitness America
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Important Information About Your Drinking Water MONITORING & REPORTING VIOLATION Este informe contiene información importante acerca de su agua potable. Haga que alguien lo traduzca para usted, o hable con alguien que lo entienda. Date: ..................... July 2015 PWSID: .................. CT0070021 To: ......................... The Customers/Residents of Berlin Water Control Commission (BWCC) From:..................... BWCC Our public water system recently violated drinking water monitoring and reporting requirements. As a supplier of public drinking water, we are required to monitor the water quality of our water supply to insure that it meets the current drinking water standards. Failure to conduct monitoring and/or report results of such monitoring to the State Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section constitutes a violation. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. We did not monitor or test, or did not complete all of the monitoring or testing for the requirement(s) listed below, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time. Physical Parameters (WSF ID: 00600; Monitoring Period: March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015) Chlorine (DBP) (WSF ID: 00600; Monitoring Period: March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015) Chlorine (SWTR) (WSF ID: 00600; Monitoring Period: March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015) What is being done? The proper number of samples are being collected. The following areas have been affected: We believe there was no risk to the Public. An insufficient number of tests were collected. All samples collected for the month of March actually sampled and tested were satisfactory. The following steps are being taken to correct this violation: We are collecting the proper number of samples for testing. We expect to return to compliance or resolve the situation by April 1, 2015. If you have any questions please contact Ray Jarema at 860-828-7065 or by mail at 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
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cation services, Dumont said. “We do a lot of educational and informational events for A Farmington woman who small business owners,” Duworks in Berlin is an inspi- mont said, organizing panels ration to young women with and other events to share “all aspirations to succeed in the the training we have at our fingertips” with small busiworld of business. Stephanie Dumont, 32, was ness owners. Savas said that Dumont is named to the Hartford Busi“incredibly self-reliness Journal’s 40 Unant and determined,” der Forty for 2015, an taking creativity honor she said she “to new levels, esshared with sevpecially in the area eral other Comcast of event planning employees. where she maximizes Dumont is a marour investment while keting manager and rewarding our cusis responsible for tomers and buildmanaging marketDumont ing relationships for ing of the company’s fastest growing brand, Com- Comcast Business.” He recalled “an outing at a cast Business. She has strong ties with the business com- New England Patriots game munity, also serving on the for some of our top customWest Hartford Chamber of ers on an unseasonably frigid October evening.” Noting the Commerce. “I was thrilled that Steph- weather, Dumont sprang into anie was being recognized,” action to ensure everyone Comcast Business Vice Presi- had stadium blankets and dent for the Western New En- hand-warmers. Dumont laughed when gland Region Paul Savas told The Citizen by email. “Hav- hearing that the Patriots ing attended the event for game had stood out to Savas. many years, I knew that her “He’s so funny, and he apprevalue to Comcast Business ciates my attention to detail. and the entire Connecticut It doesn’t surprise me that it business community would stood out to him. It’s such a qualify her for consideration minor, silly thing.” for the honor.” When she heard the news, “I was really excited. I think TREE SERVICE my first reaction was just feeling really honored,” Dumont Call Dave Cyr said. She has attended the (860) 828-9953 CT Lic# S-4240 award ceremony in the past along with other “Comcasters” who have been named to the list. “I hope I can be a good example to other young women who hope to be successful in business.” Dumont has come a long way from making bagels in retail at age 14 to earning an MBA from UConn. As marketing manager, “I am responsible for our grassroots ★ JURASSIC WORLD ★ MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (PG13) 1200 (PG13) 1115 200 445 marketing initiatives,” in ad100 300 400 600 700 730 1015 850 950 ★ ANTMAN (PG13) dition to traditional web, 1105 145 430 715 ★ MINIONS (PG) print, and television ads, 130 350 ★ 3D ANTMAN (PG13) 955PM ★ 3D MINONS (PG) Dumont told The Citizen. 1120 605 820 ★ PAPER TOWNS She often serves as the face (PG13) 1100 140 425 ★ INSIDE OUT (PG) 1205 235 500 735 1010 710 945 of Comcast with business ★ SOUTHPAW (PG13) ★ SONY PIXELS (PG13) 300 745 1105 150 435 720 1000 owners. ★ VACATION (R) 1135 ★ 3D SONY PIXELS Comcast’s relationship to (PG13) 1230 520 1005 1235 155 255 415 515 ★ TRAINWRECK (R) 650 750 910 1010 small business is about more 115 405 705 1000 than providing telecommuni-
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Seniors Senior News Renter Rebate program The Connecticut Renter Rebate program is scheduled to run through Oct. 1. Appointments may be scheduled with Jayne Miller, Berlin’s social worker. Appointments are required. For more information, a list of required documentation and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7006.
Senior Bowling Senior Bowling, July 24: Gene Lemery, 216; Rockwell Roberts, 176; Ferd Brochu, 171; Joe Sytulek, 154.
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Sammy, Dino and Frank are adorable 9-week-old kittens available for adoption. The trio, along with several others, will be featured Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View all adoptable pets and find an online application at www.fobac. org. For more information, call (860) 8285287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.
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Consciously or not, the average American consumes 28 teaspoons of added sugars a day – that’s more than 90 pounds of sugar per year. The American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar to just 100 calories per day (6 teaspoons) and men to 150 calories a day (9 teaspoons). So, the bottom line is that most of us eat way too much. What’s the problem with added sugar? If you eat or drink too much added sugar it can lead to health problems including tooth decay, overweight and obesity, difficulty controlling type 2 diabetes, higher triglyceride levels, and possibly heart disease. In addition, sugar is made up of “empty calories” — calories unaccompanied by fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Too many empty calories can crowd healthier foods from your diet. What’s the difference between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar? Added sugar is the sugar that manufacturers add to processed foods and drinks
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Chapel in the Woods Sunday services are Services are scheduled for Saturdays, 4 scheduled for 8:30 a.m. p.m., and Sundays, at 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 The chapel is located on Sheldon Street, p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, (860) behind the Reeves Education Center. Hand- 828-0154. icapped accessible.
Prince of Peace Church
Bethany Covenant
Sunday service is scheduled for 10:15 Bethany Covenant Church Sunday Wor- a.m., at 1103 Chamberlain Hwy. Call (860) ship - 9:30 a.m. 828-5079 or visit lutheransonline.com/ princeofpeace06037.
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
Looking for a faith community? Join parishioners at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin. The Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at 9 a.m.
Berlin Congregational Tot time - Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free program includes play, crafts, snacks. Drop-in. For information, call (860) 828-6586.
School News Northwest Catholic Young parishioners of Berlin Congregational Church recently hosted the annual 1950’s drive-in, dressing up in ’50’s attire and taking orders from customers, some of whom stopped by in classic automobiles. From left: Andrew Hummel, Eric Oates, Julia Gdovin, Krista Blackey and Xander Hummel.
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Scholastic achievements
Rochester Institute of Technology, New York Tobias Hull, Shannon MaLocal students named to the second semester honor Lauren Erickson of Ber- honey of Berlin. Saint Joseph University roll at Northwest Catholic lin received 2015 University High School. Academic Excellence Award - Karissa Tirinzoni of Berlin. University of Delaware First honors - Kelsey Dorn- from the University of Rhode Hallie Nygren of Kensington. fried, Zoe Lavoie, Mary Wood. Island. University of Rhode IsSecond honors - Charles Theresa McCurdy of BerFaselle, Emily Thibeault. lin was inducted into Lambda land - Layla Bartolomeo, Lia Honorable mention - Pi Eta, the national honor McNamara, Lauren Erickson, Conor Walsh. society at Elon University, Margaret Frederick, Jaclyn Hoffman, Rachel Chapman, North Carolina. Graduates Jenna McNamara of Berlin. A m e r i c a n I n t e r n a - Dean’s list tional College, MassaAlfred University, New Class reunion chusetts - Carolyn Arena York - Katherine Harrison of The Berlin High School o f Ke n s i n g t o n ; A l y s s a Kensington. classes of 1951 and 1952 have Griffo of Berlin. Marist College, New scheduled a class reunion Elon University, North York - Francis Germano, for Sunday, Oct. 4 at Hawk’s Carolina - Theresa McCurdy Morgan Imossi of Berlin. Landing Country Club, of Berlin. Pe n saco l a C h r i s t i a n Southington. For more inforRoger Williams Univer- College, Florida - Elisa- mation, interested classmates sity, Rhode Island - Alex beth Hunt of Berlin (fall and should call Connie Johnson Camosci of Berlin. spring). Shoplick at (860) 828-4321, Siena College, New York Rensselaer Polytechnic Robert Boy at (860) 747-2474 - Andrew Dominic Lomaglio Institute, New York - Mat- or Myrna Nolan Siebold at of Berlin. thew Heimlich of East Berlin. (860) 647-1727.
Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Thursday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m. - Sit and Knit. Drop-in. Friday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. - Movie Matinée. “The Adult programs Friday, July 31, 1 p.m. - Movie Matinée. “On Trip to Italy.” Not rated. Monday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. Outdoor concert, Golden Pond.” Rated PG. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. - Improv for the Kenn Morr Band. No registration. (ConAdults. Participants may perform at the New cert moves inside in bad weather.) Britain Museum of American Art in August. Registration is required. East Berlin Library Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. - Cyber SecuThe library is open Mondays and Thursrity. Register at the reference desk. days, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Nathanael Lopez Jr. comforts Eliza Burtasket at the memorial for Meriden resident Anthony Gonzalez on the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin Sunday. Gonzalez, 26, was killed the night before after colliding with a car on his motorcycle. Lopez is Gonzalez’s cousin. | Leigh Tauss / For The Citizen
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A Meriden man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into the side of a car making a U-turn on the Berlin Turnpike early Sunday morning in Berlin. The woman driving the car was also hospitalized with injuries. The crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. on the Berlin Turnpike, heading southbound at the intersection of Overhill Road, Berlin police Lt. Jim Gosselin said. Anthony Gonzalez, 26, was taken to MidState Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Family members identified Gonzalez, a Meriden resident. The 29-year-old woman operating the car was taken to Hartford Hospital, where she underwent surgery for
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She said he leaves behind a 1-year-old daughter. Gonzalez’s cousin, William Lopez, of Meriden, said Gonzalez was a skilled wrestler in high school and beloved by family and friends. “He was funny, very funny,” Lopez said. “I say the three C’s: cool, calm, collective.” Another cousin, Nathanael Lopez Jr., shared memories of Gonzalez as a child. “I remember him as a kid always at all the family gatherings, always running around, happy, very vibrant kid,” he said. “Full of joy and laughter.” A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Gonzalez’s family. The accident is still under investigation. Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Berlin Police Department at (860) 828-7080.
coffee and tea. Skip sugary beverages like soda and sports drinks; and choose water instead. Limit your consumption of fruit juice. When you do have it, make sure it’s 100 percent fruit juice — not juice drink that has added sugar. Better yet, have fresh fruit rather than juice. Choose breakfast cereals carefully. Scan the ingredient list for unwanted sugar and sugar aliases. Try to choose brands that contain more total fiber grams than total sugar grams. Skip the colorful and frosted brands.
Go easy on condiments. Salad dressings and ketchup have added sugar. So do syrups, jams, jellies and preserves. Use them sparingly. If you eat canned fruit, choose the one packed in water or juice, not syrup. Cut way back on processed foods. These are often high in added sugar, as well as sodium and fat. Skip the cookies, cake, pies, ice cream and other sweets. Instead, choose naturally sweet fruit for your after-dinner treat. Watch out for “fat-free” snacks. Fat-free doesn’t mean
Obituaries Martha Vernlund SUNAPEE, N.H. — Martha Shepard Vernlund, formerly of Middletown, Conn., died peacefully with loving family by her side on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at age 92. She was the beloved mother of Emily DelConte, Trina Hill, Alice Ford, Sarah Vernlund, Carl Vernlund, and Robert Vernlund; grandmother of Kristen Gundersen Penno, Heather DelConte, Renee DelConte Nevills, Shannon Vernlund Manchesi, Lauren Vernlund, Ryan Vernlund, Jessie Ford and Anders Lundgren; great-grandmother of Emma Nevills, Madeleine Penno, Austin and Lily Manchesi; and many nieces and nephews of the Shepard and Irwin clans. She was predeceased by siblings, Francis Irwin and William Shepard; former husband, Robert James Vernlund MD; and nephew, Christopher Irwin. Born in Berlin, on Nov.
15, 1922, to Katrina B. and William C. Shepard. Martha attended the The Day School in New Haven and graduated from Vassar College (1943) with a degree in French. She married Robert J. Vernlund MD in October 1946. She worked as a civilian for the Navy in Quonset Point, R.I. and after raising her family, for the CT Forest and Park Association in Middletown. Martha was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of West Hartford. She resided for many years in Middletown on her horse farm. She was a charter member of the Berlin Land Trust and served on the board of Directors until her retirement in June 2014. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. A Celebration of Life for Martha will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 4:30 p.m. at St. James Church in Burkehaven, N.H. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Berlin Land Trust, Inc. P.O. Box 94, Berlin, CT.
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her injuries. Hospital officials listed her as being in “guarded condition.” Family and friends gathered by the site of the crash Sunday afternoon to pay their respects. A small memorial was put together with pictures of Gonzalez, flowers, candles, Chick-O-Stick candy bars and parts of the motorcycle. Cars pulled up on the side of the highway and family and friends cried and held each other as traffic sped by just feet away. Gonzalez’s sister, Kristine Gonzalez, said the family was in shock. “He was a great person, he was always making everyone laugh; a great brother,” Gonzalez said. “He loved his motorcycle, he loved his cars, but he also loved his family very much. We’re all extremely close.”
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A great time for farmers markets What a glorious time for farmers markets. Not only is this the season for fresh produce, but, culturally, folks are becoming more and more aware of what foods they are putting in their bodies. Genetically modified is out. Organic is in. Fast food is out. Raw food is in. People are into reading labels, and are cringing at some of the ingredients: What is high fructose corn syrup, exactly? This trend toward eating smart certainly has helped draw crowds to farmers markets. According to a report on agchallenge2050.org, the USDA estimates there are 8,248 farmers markets nationwide, a 370 percent increase over the 1994 survey. Residents in our region are fortunate to have many options when it comes to selecting a farmers market to explore. Just recently, markets opened for the season in Meriden, Southington and Wallingford. Others are held nearby in Berlin, Bristol, Plainville and North Haven. While farmers markets feature the freshest produce from the surrounding area, they’re about more than just food. Depending on the market, visitors may also peruse
Thursday, July 30 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 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.
Friday, July 31 Benny Cammuso, an employee of Lewis Farm in Southington, arranges produce earlier this month at the farmers market on the Southington Town Green. booths offering up homemade soaps and candles, clothing and art work. There may be activities for youngsters. And, often, live music is part of the scene, adding a nice soundtrack to the hustle and bustle. Perhaps the best thing about farmers markets is their affordability. With no big advertising campaigns to pay for, or expensive hauling costs, farmers sell their goods at a reasonable price. And the vast majority of farmers markets accept EBT cards from SNAP
participants. While farmers markets are in vogue, the sense of community they foster harkens back to a simpler time. Away from the commerce, neighbors run into each other and chat, local groups spread the word about upcoming events. Communicating face to face. Buying produce from a farm down the road. What novel ideas.
Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
Saturday, Aug. 1 Car wash - Mooreland Hill School has scheduled a car wash fundraiser for Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Masonic Temple, 10 Mason Drive. Proceeds benefit the dedication sign for the baseball field in memory of former headmaster Michael Dooman.
goods, soaps, artisan crafts and more.
Sunday, Aug. 2 Pet adoption - Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled an adoption event and kitten showing for Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View the adoptable pets and complete a secure, online application at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 8285287 or email fobac.pets@ yahoo.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 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 Historical Society - Berlin This editorial originally Historical Society Museum, Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensappeared in the Meriden 305 Main St., at the corner ington-Berlin is scheduled to Record-Journal. of Peck Street, is open to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 the public on Saturdays, 1 to a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kens4 p.m. Free admission. For ington Road. For more inforGovernment Meetings more information, call (860) mation, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or 828-5114. visit www.kensingtonrotary. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Monday, Aug. 3 Farmers Market - Berlin org. Chambers, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Farmers Market is scheduled Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Tuesday, Aug. 4 for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., p.m. Pounds Sensibly, a nonInland/Wetlands & Water Courses Commission, Town at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmprofit, weight loss organizaMonday, Aug. 17 Hall, 7 p.m. ington Ave., through Sept. 26. Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. The market features fresh pro- tion, is scheduled to meet Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 duce, bread, honey, baked 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more inMonday, Aug. 10 formation, call Teresa Rook Police Commission, BPDE Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. at (860) 635-7020. Monday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, Aug. 11 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wednesday, Aug. 12 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. The deadline for news submissions to The Berlin Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Citizen is Friday, by 5 p.m., for consideration for the Thursday, Aug. 27 Room, 5 p.m. following edition. Email submissions to news@thePlanning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Thursday, Aug. 13 berlincitizen.com or by mail to: The Berlin Citizen, Chambers, 7 p.m. 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. Call (203) 317-2256. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 7 p.m. p.m.
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“After the Rain” by Jean Watson, of Berlin, is scheduled to be featured at the sixth annual Summer Exhibit at Maple and Main Gallery, at 1 Maple St., Chester, through Sept. 30
Food pantry supplies are running low The Berlin Food Pantry is in need of donations. Requested items include canned meat/fish, peanut butter and jelly, mayonnaise, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, rice, rice/pasta packages, macaroni and cheese, fruit, granola bars,
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Timberlin hosts Grandparent-Grandchild outing By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
It was a day for the young and the young at heart on Wednesday, July 22 at Timberlin Golf Course, as the Timberlin Senior Golf Association hosted the Bob Stein Grandparent-Grandchild outing. Named in honor of the man who began the outing nine years ago, the event has served as a wonderful way for grandparents and grandchildren to spend quality time together. “It’s exciting for me to host this event in his honor,” said Timberlin Pro Marc Bayram. “It’s exciting for the grandparents to spend some time with their grandchildren and doing what they love, which is to golf.” After his passing in December of 2011, Bayram – alongside John Rao of the TSGA – have worked to keep the Grandparent-Grandchild outing going strong. “Bob was one of the first people I met at Timberlin and one of the first things we spoke about was this
Timberlin played host to the ninth annual Bob Stein Grandparent-Grandchild outing, which was held Wednesday, July 22. | Courtesy of Marc Bayram event and how special it was to him,” Bayram said. “This tournament was very special to him, and I think he enjoyed seeing all his friends with their grandchildren and how happy it made both the grandparents and the grandchildren.” This year’s event, which included roughly 40 grand-
parents and grandchildren in total, proved to mirror Stein’s hopes when the event first began: an opportunity for avid golfers to pass on the love of the game to their younger loved ones. “It’s the greatest feeling for me, and for my granddaughter Ella I think it’s the best experience she could have, to
Norton leads Shock to win in Game 1 of collegiate finals GLASTONBURY — Former Berlin High pitcher Tim Norton fired a three-hitter and offensive contributions came from multiple sources Monday night as the fourth-seeded Southington Shock whitewashed the Glastonbury Arrows 6-0 in the first game of the Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League finals at Riverside Field. Southington (13-9) was set to take part in the second game of the best-of-three series on Tuesday at Fonatana Field. “We feed off each other,” coach Charlie Lembo said. “Glastonbury’s a good team and I expect them to bounce back.” Norton walked two — both at the start of the seventh inning — and struck out seven. After the two walks, he yielded an infield single, which prompted two
visits from the coaching staff. “We had to give him a breather,” Lembo said. “It was his last time on the mound for us and he wanted to finish.” Norton struck out the next two hitters and ended the game on a fly ball to center field. Ex-Southington catcher Dave Palladino, now playing at WCSU, went 2-for3, scored a run and drove in another to lead the offense. Pomperaug grads Matt Paola (2-for-3, run), Garrett DeLotto (1for-2, run) and Nick DeLotto (RBI double, run) also contributed. “We played solid defense and didn’t make any errors,” Lembo added. “In fact, we’ve been clean for our last four games.” — Berlin Citizen staff
see all these young kids and growing kids playing golf. So it’s a great day,” said Robert Michaud, a daily golfer with the Timberlin Seniors. This year’s outing marked the first time Michaud has had an opportunity to play with any of his grandchildren as Ella, 5, is his eldest. “It’s really a good time. It’s
a fun event. It’s not really a competition, it’s just a time to go out and enjoy the kids,” said Rao, who serves as the tournament director for the TSGA. “We’ve got our regulars who look forward to it every year … They just have a good time out there, and that’s what’s really great.”
Tennis tourney on tap for Children’s Charities Don Lukowski, chairperson & founder of the Children’s Charities Tennis Classic, announced that the 37th annual CCTC tournament will be held Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Don Davis Tennis Courts at Walnut Hill Park in New Britian. The event, one of the largest junior charity tennis tournaments in the state, is open to all junior players age 10 through 25. There will be more than 12 divisions in both singles and doubles. There is an entry fee. The first 75 players to register will receive a free tournament t-shirt. The Classic will be held to benefit the pediatric unit of the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain.
In the tournament’s previous 36 years, more than $134,000 has been raised for various pediatric charities. One hundred percent of all entry fees and donations are given directly to the hospital. “This is a fun, family-friendly tournament with players of all levels participating,” Lukowski said. “I hope that many young players turn out and support our cause, as we try to make life easier for those young people who have special needs at the hospital. It’s not how great your tennis game is, it’s how great your heart is.” For more information on the CCTC or for a tournament entry form, email Donl7533@aol.com. — Press Release
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Kane takes top honors in Hurricane golf tour Berlin resident Jack Kane took home first place in the Boys 15-18 age division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour event that took place the weekend of July 18 and 19. The competition – named the Connecticut Summer Classic – was held at Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington. Kane really expressed his talent on the putting green. Outputting his competition on almost every hole all weekend, he ended the tournament just nine strokes over par. Saturday was a great day of golf for Kane as he ended the round in first place, and with a score of 76, four strokes over par. On Sunday, Kane made it interesting as he finished the second round shooting a 77. That day, his card featured two birdies, which helped him finish in the top spot. Kane had a total of five birdies on the weekend.
Kane’s victory earned him an automatic bid to the Tour Championship, set to take place at the end of the 2015 calendar year. The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2008 with the intent of providing junior golfers between the ages of 11-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. Golfers who participate on the tour will compete in one of five age divisions: Boys 1518, Boys 13-14, Boys 11-12, Girls 15-18, and Girls 11-14. Based out of Jacksonville, the HJGT administers events all across the nation, with stops in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Louisiana, Connecticut and Massachusetts. — Press Release
Flag football just around the corner Flag football for youngsters in pre-K, K, first and second grade will begin Saturday, Sept. 12 and run for six consecutive Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The program will conclude on Saturday, Oct. 17. The flag football program will be run by Berlin High School football coaches and players. To register or for more information, contact coach John Capodice at Capodice@comcast.net.
June 18 Michael Yester, 37, 220 New Britain Road, third-degree assault, 2:24 a.m. Joseph H. Alberti, 55, 201 Crater Lane, violation of probation, 2:55 p.m. June 28 Angel Ruiz, no age given, no address given, operating under the influence of drugs/ alcohol, 1 a.m. June 30 Slawomir Dobrowolski, 51, 187 Tree hill Road, interfering with emergency calls, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation, 10:15 p.m. July 1 Edwin Padgett, Jr., 49, 24 6 Wo o d h o u s e Av e . , Wallingford, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 3:10 p.m. Kayla Gover, 19, 147 Main St., East Berlin, third degree criminal mischief, 1:21 p.m. July 4 Darren Ziegler, 26, 118 Broad St., Plainville, second-degree failure to appear, disorderly conduct by intimidation, second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault, second-degree burglary, 1:58 p.m. July 8 Kyle Wolak, no age given, no address given, fourth-degree larceny, 10 a.m.
July 9 John C. Mancarella, 26, 839 Four Rod Road, third-degree strangulation, disorderly conduct by intimidation, 11:45 p.m. Carmen M. Lugo, 34, 839 Four Rod Road, violation of protective order/non threat/ non family, 11:43 p.m. Francisco Mendez, 35, 139 Allen St., Waterbury, f o u r t h - d e g r e e l a r c e ny, third-degree burglary, 6 a.m. July 10 Giovanni Nappi, 37, 401 Plains Road, Haddam, second-degree threatening, 11:51 a.m. Carmen M. Lugo, 34, 839 Four Rod Road, violation of protective order/non threat/ family, 12:53 a.m. July 12 John Mancarella, 26, 839 Four Rod Road, engaging in police pursuit, disobeying the signal of an officer, violation of protective order/threatening/trespass, 7:53 a.m. Lisa Reed, 46, 141 Alling St., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation, 9:10 p.m.
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Berlin resident Jack Kane took home top honors in the 1518 age division at a recent HJGT event held in Farmington.
The following have been charged by police: June 4 Catherine Ayala, 41, 2089 Berlin Turnpike, fifth-degree larceny, 6:14 a.m. June 5 Carmen M. Lugo, 34, 839 Four Rod Road, second-degree failure to appear, 1:39 p.m. June 7 Kelsey Rae Lindner, 26, 87 Robin Court, Middletown, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 2:15 a.m. Carlos A. Castro, Jr., 25, 180 Christian Lane, disorderly conduct by intimidation, 5:43 p.m. Patrick Jenkinson, 27, 84 Lamentation Drive, fifth-degree larceny, 6:32 p.m. June 13 Ryan Dauphin, 30, 26 Chestnut Lane, East Berlin, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 4:15 a.m. June 14 Jasmine J. Szostek, 29, 57 Front St., Middletown, third-degree assault, 11:37 p.m. June 16 Anthony Louis Sasso, 18, 155 Overhill Drive, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct by intimidation, 8:16 p.m.
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Business Psychological traps that investors should avoid By Jeff Jolly Investing in the stock market has its ups and downs. And it’s not just because the stock market is unpredictable. It’s easy for individual investors to get tripped up by the psychology of investing. Investors need to be aware of these four common behaviors and plan accordingly: 1. Eternal optimism.
When money is involved, it’s tough to keep feelings in check. It’s completely normal — even expected — to believe your stock will go up in value even if it’s heading Jolly in the other direction. The problem is that wishful thinking can keep you in the game when you may want to be calling it quits. 2. Herd instincts. Individual investors tend to
follow the crowd, buying popular stocks (perhaps influenced by a mention in the news or a friend’s recommendation) and selling when they see others cutting loose. The wise investor bases decisions on sound research, not crowd mentality. 3. Fear of failure. No one likes to lose, so investors often delay the sale of a losing stock and instead sell winners (thinking they’re smart to turn a profit). Savvier investors know how to turn a losing stock into an
advantage by selling it to offset gains and reduce their net tax bill. 4. Super ego. If you think you can beat the market, think again. Timing the market is a strategy that doesn’t work well over time. Even if you do get lucky once in a while, it’s pretty unlikely you will get better overall results buying and selling stocks than the institutions that employ sophisticated software models, closely monitor market trends and have entire departments devoted
to stock market analysis. The bottom line? Forget about outsmarting the market and resist the urge to do it all yourself. Instead, seek advice when it’s time to invest. Focus on making investment decisions that are aligned with your longterm goals and are backed by experience, research and insight. Jolly is a financial advisor and senior vice president of Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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Tony Bennett is one of very few musicians who can boast a career spanning more than 40 years, and that is one reason why The Connecticut Cabaret Theater in Berlin is celebrating his music with performances of “I Left My Heart: A salute to the music of Tony Bennett.” “What I think makes Tony Bennett such an icon is that he stands the test of time,” director Kris McMurray said. He pointed out that Bennett’s music appeals to both young and old, with the 2014 album
“Cheek to Cheek” the result of Bennett teaming up with pop singer Lady Gaga. “He’s still in the spotlight,” McMurray said. Naturally, the show features Bennett’s iconic “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” as well as “Stranger In Paradise,” “Top Hat, White Tie And Tails,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “The Good Life,” and “Rags To Riches.” McMurray said the show runs the gamut of different styles over Bennett’s career. The show features one of McMurray’s favorite Bennett songs, “Fly Me to The Moon,” famously performed by Frank
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Liberty Bank is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. The award is given to an individual who has made a significant and ongoing contribution to the cause of promoting and celebrating diversity in the communities served by Liberty Bank. The bank is looking to the public to nominate local residents who are leaders in building positive relationships between different people, whether those differences be of race, economic status, culture, religion, or any other aspect of diversity. Nomination information and forms are available in all 48 Liberty Bank offices throughout central, eastern, and shoreline Connecticut, as well as on the bank’s web site, www.liberty-bank.com. Nominations must be received by Friday, Sept. 4, to be considered. For more information about the award, call (860) 638-2961. — Press Release
tered and packaged for sale while still maintaining comparable quality to new paints. Any paints that are considered unusable are made into products that are used for the manufacturing of cement. This means that 100 percent of the paint that you bring in has been recycled. Recycled paints are environmentally preferable to the use of new paints. So the next time you are in the store to buy paint look for the recycle symbol on the can. There are several locations where latex paint can brought. Paint recycling is paid for by deposits placed on cans of paint by manufacturers. These deposits are non-refundable and used for recycling, transportation, disposal, staff, and public education. For more information on paint recycling or drop off locations, visit www.paintcare. org or email plvrecycle@aol. com. FUN FACT: Did you know that when you recycle one gallon of paint you save 13 gallons of water. — Submitted by the Plainville Recycle & Solid Waste Commission
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vided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purposes of determining eligibility and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. The district may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. This information may also be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. For up to 30 operating days into the new school year, eligibility from the previous
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Berlin Public Schools announced the policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs or free milk served under the Special Milk Program. Local school officials have adopted the United States Department of Agriculture’s Income Eligibility Guidelines following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. Income guidelines will be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, for determining eligibility of participants for free and reduced price meals and free milk in the Child Nutrition
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bility and their children will be provided free benefits unless the household notifies the determining official that it chooses to decline benefits. If any child(ren) was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the district or school to have free meal benefits extended to that child(ren). If any child was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the district or school to have free meal benefits extended to that child. Households receiving SNAP benefits or TFA for their children should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by Sept. 16. If a child is not directly certified, the household should complete a free and reduced price meal application form. The application for the SNAP or TFA households require the SNAP or TFA case number. The signature of an adult household member is also required. Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Send an application or contact the determining official for more information. When known to the district/school, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is “Other Source Categorically Eligible” because the child is categorized as either: Homeless, runaway as defined by law, or enrolled in an eligible Head Start, Even Start or pre-kindergarten class as defined by law. Households with children who are categorically eligible under Other Source Categorically Eligible Program should complete an application and check-off the relevant box. Questions should be directed to the determining official. For any child not listed on the eligibility notice, the households should contact the district or school about any child also eligible under one of these programs or should submit an income application for other children. Households notified of See Guidelines / Page 19
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their children’s eligibility must contact the LEA or school if it chooses to decline the free meal benefits. If households/children are not notified by the district/school of their free meal benefits and they receive benefits under Assistance Programs or under Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs, the parent/guardian should contact the determining official of their school. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. A foster parent does not have to complete a free/reduced meal application if they can submit a copy of the legal document or legal court order showing that the child is a foster children. Additionally, a foster child is categorically eligible for free meals and may be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits. If the foster family is not eligible for free or reduced price bene-
Food Service Director, at (860) 828-6581, ext. 5002 or email tprosinski@berlinschools.org. If he/she wishes to make a formal appeal, a request either orally or in writing may be made to the Superintendent, David Erwin, 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school and the central office of the school district have a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by an interested party. If a household member becomes unemployed or if household size changes at any time, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price meals, free meals, or free milk, if the family income falls at or below the levels indicated. For income guidelines, contact the Board of Education at (860) 828-6581. — Press Release
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fits, it does not prevent a foster child from receiving free meal benefits. Note however, that a foster child’s free eligibility does not automatically extend to all students in the household. Application forms for all other households require a statement of total household income, household size and names of all household members. The last four digits of the social security number of an adult household member must be included or a statement that the household does not have one. The adult household member must also sign the application certifying that the information provided is correct. Under the provisions of the policy for determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals, the Food Service Director will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, he/she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Contact Tim Prosinski,
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Analysis: Berlin high on traffic stops list Motorists driving through Wallingford at 8 p.m. on a Friday will want to make sure their taillights are working and their cell phones are out of reach. In Berlin, drivers on back roads don’t want to exceed the speed limit. In Meriden, there is less chance of getting pulled over, but greater odds of getting ticketed. Out of 96 departments, Wallingford and B erlin placed in the top 10 for traffic stops per officer from October 2013 to September 2014, according to a recent report by The Connecticut Mirror’s TrendCT.org. While the report identified Newtown and Ridgefield police as having the most traffic stops per officer, Wallingford came in close behind with 9,178 stops — 139 per officer — for the year. The stops yielded 4,155 tickets and 5,023 warnings. Berlin police pulled over 6,644 motorists
— 162 stops per officer — and wrote 2,840 tickets. Cities in general had fewer motor vehicle stops than suburban and rural police departments for a number of reasons, said Putnam Police Chief Rick Hayes, president of the Connecticut Police Chief Association. “In cities, the traffic volume is heavier and slower,” Hayes said. “In suburbs, officers have a longer and clear sight view of vehicles that allows for radar detection.” Meriden police made 3,209 traffic stops — only 27.66 per officer — but issued tickets to 2,664 motorists or 83 percent of those stopped. Only Danbury had a higher stopto-ticket ratio at 87 percent. The top reasons for pulling motorists over in Meriden were speeding and running a stop sign. Police departments often identify trouble spots through officer reports and resident complaints, and say they don’t have quotas. Many departments, such as
Wallingford, identify problem roads by accident reports and complaints. “We have a vigorous selection enforcement program,” said Wallingford Deputy Police Chief Marc Mikulski. “We issue a list once a week and instruct officers, when not on other calls, to hit those areas. That is a priority for us, and we believe we are making an impact in keeping our roadways safe for the motoring public, pedestrians and children in the area.” Wallingford officers make reports of areas covered, how many motorists are stopped and the result of each stop, Mikulski said. The top reasons cited for stopping motorists in Wallingford, according to the CT Trends data, are defective lights and cell phone use. Southington police pulled over 5,378 drivers — 79 stops per officer — with speeding and cell phone use cited as the top reasons. Like other departments, it participates in speeding enforcement, Click
it or Ticket campaigns, and distracted driving programs. Berlin police recently joined the state Department of Transportation’s 2014 High Risk Rural Road Speed Enforcement Grant Program, which will provide federal funds for increased patrols and education, and two radar speed detectors. Berlin police have identified the following problem areas: Four Rod Road, Chamberlain Highway, Southington Road, Norton Road, Kensington Road, Farmington Avenue, Berlin Street, Percival Avenue, Beckley Road, Mill Street and Spruce Brook Road. During the first week of the program, Berlin police issued 74 speeding tickets, 12 speeding warnings, and seven unregistered vehicle infractions. In Cheshire, the leading complaint from residents is also speeding on secondary roads such as Mountain Road. The highest number of stops, as in Southington and Berlin occurs on Fridays at noon,
according to the study. Of 4,749 stops, Cheshire police issued 1,361 tickets and 3,388 warnings. “We have directed speed enforcement targeting those secondary roads,” said Cheshire police spokesman Lt. Brian Pichnarcik. “We do speed studies targeting those times and areas. Officers issue three to four times as many written warnings to every ticket.”
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