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The Friends of Berlin Animal Control spend much time helping homeless animals, and their most recent effort was in trying to help such animals find homes at an adoption event Saturday, March 15 at the Plainville PetSmart. Turnout for the event was surprisingly high, considering kitten season has not yet arrived. “It was crazy,” said FOBAC president Lynn Frigault. “We love it when the adults find homes.” Frigault hopes that one older cat, who the shelter named Eggroll, will soon find a home. Eggroll was rescued from a feral cat colony when someone recognized his friendly attitude, thinking he was an abanSee Animals / Page 2
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“Rock ‘n’ Roll writer” Joe Clifford drew a crowd of more than 100 to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library March 13. Clifford, a Berlin native writer and musician who draws on his history as a recovered drug addict to inform the gritty texture in his
Tapping sugar maples a delicious hobby By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
quel,” Clifford said of his latest work. When it came time to negotiate with the publisher for a second book, however, Clifford found the planning process brought new challenges. Though he always thought it was “goofy” when authors talk about caring about their characters, Clifford was surprised
Spring is finally coming, and for some Berlin residents, that means it’s time to tap the trees. Adam Valedaserra developed an interest in tapping trees for homemade maple syrup last year, a hobby he shares with another Berlin resident, MaryBeth Uryga. “It’s definitely a fun hobby,” but one that requires a great deal of patience said Uryga, who shares the fun with her husband, David. Valedaserra realized two months before moving that his then-residence had two sugar maple trees. This year, he has a total of 20 taps spread out between trees owned by his friends in town, and trees at his new residence on Kensington Road where he and his family run a tree farm. Uryga has tapped the trees of her friends as well. “Most people are up for it,” she said. Both syrup enthusiasts offer syrup to their friends and neighbors to thank them for allowing their trees to be tapped. Temperatures must be below
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writing, read from his new book “Lamentation” and told the audience that the book will be the first of a series, with the working title of his sequel being “December Boys.” So many people attended the event, library staff needed to bring in chairs from the Community Center, Head of Adult Services Carrie Tyszka said. “I left clues in there for a se-
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Many came to the Plainville PetSmart Saturday, March 15 for the Friends of Berlin Animal Control’s adoption event.
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work. One pet even needed a limb amputated. “Our goal is to do everything we can to help them,” said Frigault, who finds it especially gratifying when animals with special needs are adopted. “People have such big hearts.” The shelter receives some support from veterinarians at the Animal Hospital of Berlin and Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital. “They have been generous to us,” Frigault said. The shelter’s second-biggest need is in supplies of cat food and litter. “FOBAC is strictly a no kill shelter… they’re very dedicated and I’ve never seen them turn an animal away,” said Al Borkowski of New Britain, who currently fosters four cats for the organization. Adult animals are often more challenging to care for, especially when they have health issues. This makes it extremely gratifying to see them adopted, he said. FOBAC was founded in 1999 with the mission of assisting the Berlin municipal animal shelter by taking in homeless animals.
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doned pet. Eggroll had suffered from substantial tooth decay, but after being treated at Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital of Plainville, he recovered and can now eat both canned and bagged cat food. At a previous adoption event, Frigault said, an elderly man approached the cat and began to cry with relief. He called out the name “Jake,”
and the cat responded. As it turned out, the gentleman had lost Jake when his wife, who suffers from dementia, let the house cat outside for the first time in his life. Although the man could not take him home, for fear he might be let out again, he was enormously relieved to learn the cat was alive and well, and, in gratitude, he made a donation of $500 to the shelter. Frigault said there was some interest in Jake at the Plainville adoption event, and it is hoped he may find a permanent home soon. Finances for FOBAC have been “pretty good,” according to Frigault, who said the organization is working on two big fundraisers at the moment. The shelter is partnering with PartyLite to sell candles that support the group’s efforts to care for homeless animals. For more information, visit www.fobac.org. “Our big need right now is money, and our biggest expense is in medical care,” Frigault said. FOBAC’s foster homes have recently taken in quite a few strays with injuries, some of whom needed costly dental
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monkeys” were a way of hiding from the truth of his experiences, and that he had to write the novel, which took 10 years of work, with more gritty realism. “It’s nice seeing Berlin through his eyes, it brings back so many memories,” said Joe Campbell, who said he was “friends with (Clifford’s) brother Joshua. We used to play a little football.” Campbell said “Lamentation” “brings back those memories of when this was a small town. It was a rough town, but it was a great town … It’s a special place, and I’m glad there’s a book about it.”
“Lamentation” is set in a fictional town that Clifford said is “really Berlin,” transplanted north, to New Hampshire, for a “colder, more arctic, brutal winter,” Clifford said. Clifford morphed many true experiences into the fictional world of the novel, including one character’s complaints about working for a phone company, inspired by a real-life friend. “The Peck reading is the highlight of any of these tours I do,” said Clifford, who found the massive turnout “an honor, and humbling … ‘Lamentation’ is my love letter to
my hometown of Berlin.” Clifford was impressed by the enthusiastic readers asking “insightful, intriguing questions. I often get nervous before readings, but at Peck I was totally, completely relaxed. Because more than simply reading to fans, I was reading to friends.” “It’s home, it’s a great place to be,” said Richard Rice, a friend of Clifford’s for decades who joined him for the trip home and now lives in the same area of California as the writer. Clifford hopes to return to the library again when “December Boys” is released.
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health threatened that helped him put his life back together, feeling that she deserved to see him in a better place. “When you stop doing drugs, all the things that made you do drugs are still there,” Clifford said. One still has all that “twisted gnarly nastiness inside of you.” Once on the road to recovery, professors and fellow students at Central Connecticut State University helped keep him on the path. Clifford recalled spending every free moment of his time on campus at times, battling feeling “so insecure about my ability to offer anything to this world.” Diving into the craft of writing is something that helped fill Clifford’s waking hours. After all, there are only so many episodes of Law and Order: SVU, the author quipped. “I’ve seen them all.” When Clifford first started writing “Junkie Love” the book’s characters were mouse-sized monkeys, a move inspired by Kurt Vonnegut. Clifford ultimately realized that his “funny little
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the only expense is in purchasing bottles to hold the syrup. “It’s practically free,� MaryBeth Uryga said. She and her husband enjoy the “natural part of it. We don’t add a thing.� Many people are surprised that sugar isn’t added to the syrup, Valedaserra agreed. “People have no
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Bethany Covenant Church Holy week schedule at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. March 29 - Palm Sunday, worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Life Together classes for all at 9:45 a.m. Childcare provided. April 2 - Maundy Thursday worship, 7 p.m. Childcare provided. April 3 - Good Friday worship, 7 p.m. Childcare provided. April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Open to all children 1 to 8. Bring a basket. RSVP to (860) 828-3637. April 5 - Easter Sunday, worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Proof of Life.” Childcare provided. Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
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Lenten potluck suppers Friday, March 20, 6 p.m. Getting to know God in different ways. Easter week Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday meal in the upper room. Easter Sunday Sunday, April 5 - Sunrise service, 6:30 a.m., at Hall’s Farm, 282 Southington Road, followed by pancake breakfast in the church parish hall. Easter worship, 10 a.m. in the church. No Sunday school; crib room is open for all ages. Parent/Child Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. The group meets weekly, on a drop-in basis, in the Reeves Educational Center, 185 Sheldon St. Playgroup is open to all who care for children, from infants to preschoolers. Bible study - Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Festival on the Hill - The second annual Festival on the Hill is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the church grounds. The event features lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake, live music, a variety of artisan vendors and family entertainment. Rain or shine. For more information, visit www.kensingtoncong.org.
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Obituaries Doris Crooks
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ris (Bolles) Crooks, 89, of Kensington, entered into eternal rest with her loved ones at her side at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on Friday, March 13, 2015. Born on March 2, 1926, she was the wife of the late Myles Crooks and the daughter of the late Laura (Rakowski) Bolles andn Edward Bolles. She was raised in Berlin, attended local schools and retired from the Travelers Insurance Company. Doris was a dancer and gymnast in the youth and performed in many shows locally. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Deuson and her husband, Thomas Deuson, of Henderson, N.Y.; a sister, Judith Morrell and her husband, Frederick Morrell, of Newport News, Va.; a brother, Robert Bolles, of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Lorrain Rakowski and Lois Radavich, of Kensington, and Lillian Agostini, of Niantic. Doris also leaves many nieces, nephews; and cousins; as well as a very dear friend,
was predeceased by a daughter, Jean Bergeron, of Southington; a brother, William Bolles, of Kensington; and a sister, Patricia Bolles, of Norwich. Doris was a woman of great faith, a devout Catholic and a member of St. Paul Church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, crafts and gardening. She and her husband, Myles, lived for 14 years in Florida before returning to Kensington. In Hudson, Fla., they had many friends and enjoyed good times. Doris was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Michael and Denise (Blinkman) Deuson, of Chicago, Ill., Mark Bergeron and his wife, Donna,of Medical Lake, Wash., Michael Bergeron, of Southington, and Paul Bergeron, of Andover, Mass. She also leaves two great-grandchildren, Jared Bergeron and Amber Leigh Bergeron, who were the joy of her life. The funeral was held Monday, March 16, at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling St., Kensington. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the St. Paul KGS Fund for the Memorial Garden, 467 Alling St., Kensington, CT 06037.
Local HR star honored The Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut recently presented the 2014 Service Award to Berlin resident Andrea Thiede, a consultant at KardasLarson, a statewide human resources consulting firm. The distinguished Service Award recognizes excellence in the human resources profession, and was presented to Thiede recently by HRACC chapter president Anne Peabody-Brostek. Thiede is involved in all aspects of human resources, including benefits, employee relations, 401(k) and pension administration, recruitment,
onboarding, training, HR audits, pay practices, leaves of absence, and HR compliance. She sits on the board of HRACC, and serves in leadership positions for three other HR organizations throughout Connecticut and Southern New England. Thiede holds two HR certifications: SPHR certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute, and SHRM-SCP certif ication through the Society for Human Resource Management.
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KENSINGTON — Shei- come an angel to her three BERLIN — Lillian Ida la (Bentz) Marzi, 75, dedi- grandchildren, her grand(Maino) D’Amato, 90, of cated wife, loving mother, daughter, Kathryn Anne East Berlin, loving wife of grandmother and friend, Phillips, and her soon-toFiore “Sam” D’Amato for of Kensington, was carried be grandson-in-law, Deme66 years, died Tuesday, by angels on Wednesday, trios Psarofagis, of TrumMarch 10, March 11, bull; her granddaughter, 2015 with 2015, after a Sarah Elizabeth Phillips, of her family at brief illness. Wappinger Falls, N.Y.; and her side. She mar- her grandson, James NichB o r n ried the love olas Marzi, of Kensington. in Berlin, of her life, She is also survived by the daughter of James Ed- father of her granddaughthe late Rico ward Mar- ters, Charles Phillips; the and the late zi, on Oct. mother of her grandson, Ida (Occhi) 11, 1958, in Jill Xiarhos; her only sister, Maino, she was a member Manchester. Sheila was a Kathleen (Bentz) Fay and of Sacred Heart Church wonderful example of love, her brother-in-law, Hank Fay, of Tolland; her brotherin East Berlin, and loved faith and charity. cooking for her family, garBorn on Jan. 29, 1940, in in-law, Louis Marzi, Jr.; and dening, and spending time Hartford, to the late Cath- several nieces and nephwith her grandchildren. erine (Hyland) Bentz and ews. She was predeceased In addition to her hus- William Bentz, she resid- by her in-laws, Louis and band, she is survived by a ed in Newington for many Elsie Marzi; and her sisterson and daughter-in-law, years before moving to in-law, Lorraine Firetto. Her funeral service beTom and Mary D’Amato, a Kensington. Jim won her daughter and son-in-law, heart at the ages of 14 and gan on Monday, March 16, _ _ _ _ _a _ 15 _ _by _ purchasing _ _ _ _ _ _ _her _ a _10 _ , at _ _the _ Newington __ Memorial Pat and George _Young, brother and sister-in-law, A Z BYC J V cent DW R Good Z BY KHumor EC DWtoastN R , Funeral ZR D FGHome, 20 Bonair Henry and Liz Maino, a ed almond ice cream bar Ave., Newington, followed _ _ _ _all _ _of_ _at _the _ _ movies _ _ _ _ on _ Point _ _ _ _.O’_ by _ _ a_ _Mass __ of Christian sister, Ruth Petrossi, Burial at Berlin; four grandchildren, Woods Beach, and for the D BA R DW RY RS D B Z WCG PI N R . C G B FAW DSt. Paul Church, Michael D’Amato and his next 61 years they were Kensington. She was laid to _ _ _ _ _ _soulmates. _ _ _ _ _ _The_ _traditions _ _ _ _ _ _ _rest _ on _ _ _Tuesday, March 17, longtime friend, Catherine, Jenna D’Amato, Erin Point DWShea R Z BYofK summers I PK W Rspent I PG at ERY R K NatR Point I PK O’ Woods Cemand her husband, Tim, and O’ Woods beach and win- etery, Connecticut Road, Matthew Young and _ _ _ _his_ _ ters _ _ _ in _St. _ Martin _ _ _ _ with _ _ _their _ _ _S._ _Lyme. _ _. Sheila is the wife of a florist and flowers are wife, Jamie; a great-grandfriends who became family, K R ZCU RY R K N R J Y B N IZ Z N V J RI YG . son, Timmy Shea; and are memories that will last encouraged. To share your sorrow, please visit us at many nieces and nephews. forever. — _ _ _ _ _ 34 www.newingtonmemorial. Funeral services will be She—is Osurvived by her G I Z N 34 Friday at 10 a.m. from Por- beloved daughter, Lori com. ter’s Funeral Home, 111 Marzi Bosco, and her sonthe Puzzle Chamberlain Highway, Solve in-law, Brian Henry Bosco, Obituary fee Kensington, with a funeral of Essex; and her cherished Clue: A = G Answer on Page 9 liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at Sa- son, James Willam Marzi, The Berlin Citizen charges cred Heart Church, 66 Cot- of Kensington. She has be- $50 for an 8-inch obituary, tage St., East Berlin. Burial and $5 for each additional will follow in Fairview Ceminch. To place an obituary, etery, New Britain. Friends Religion Puzzle call (203) 317-2240. and relatives are invited to Answer call at the funeral home on Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations Scripture Bits may be made to St. JuWe all miss you Solution de’s Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, Glorify the Lord with me, let 7/4/1958 to 3/24/2014 P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, us together extol his name. Scott, you are always in our thoughts Memphis, TN 38101-9908. I sought the Lord and he and forever in our hearts. Directions to the funeranswered me and delivered Love, everyone at al home can be found at: me from all my fears. ACE ADVANCE PAPER www.portersfuneral.com. — Psalm 34
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Obituaries George E. O’Brien, Jr. BERLIN — George E. O’Brien, Jr., 93, of Berlin, husband of Shirley (Rush) O’Brien, passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2015, at Ledgecrest Health Care in Berlin. A native and longtime New Britain resident, George was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1940, was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and had resided in Berlin since 2008. He co-owned Plainville Machine & Tool for over 30 years, retiring in 1990. George was a member of Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin; and was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church in New Britain as well as the St. Joseph’s Men’s Club. He was the son of Edith (Troesch) and George O’Brien. Besides his wife, Shirley of 71 years, he will be dearly missed by his three daughters, Cheryl O’Connor and her husband, Daniel, of Edison, N.J.; Susan O’Brien, of Middletown, and Jill Parkin and her husband, Donald Barthelmy, of Arlington, Mass.; a sister, Audrey Russo, of Wallingford; six beloved grandchildren, Owen O’Connor, Colin, Molly and Mackenzie Felth, Rachel and Susan-
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nah Parkin; several nieces and nephews; and family friend, Claudia Perez. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Joyce. George was a first class tool & die maker. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, on the LST 48. The ship was active on DDay in the invasion at Utah Beach and in the invasion of southern France. George had a great sense of humor. He loved his family with all his heart, his church, his neighbors from Glen Street, a good golf game, Syracuse football and basketball teams and the New York Yankees. He will be missed by all who loved him. Calling hours were Friday, March 13, at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Funeral services were at Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin on Saturday, March 14. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Donations may be made to the Stuttering Foundation of America, P.O. Box 11749, Memphis, TN 38111-0749. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com.
When I meet someone new and mention that I’m a librarian, I might get one of these two responses: “Wow, that must be a relaxing job!” or “It must be great to be paid to read all day.” While I love my job, neither of these statements are the reality. Working in
a public library is never boring and is actually quite rewarding. On a daily basis, we are helping our patrons get access to the information they need. A recent interaction with a library patron reinforced my belief in the value and relevance of libraries in today’s world. A few weeks ago, a man came into the library to get
his first library card and stopped by the information desk to ask for some help. His wife, who had always paid all of their bills online, was starting to show signs of dementia. He had never used a computer before but needed to learn so that he could help take over this See Library / Page 11
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Master Wildlife Conservationist Felicia Ortner recently presented a program, “Return of Black Bears in Connecticut,” at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The program was sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust.
Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Spring book sale • Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled its spring book sale bonanza for Thursday, April 9, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday, April 10, 12:30 to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, April 11, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Cash only. For more information, call (860) 828-7125.
Programs • AARP Tax Aide - Tuesday afternoons, by appointment only. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860)
828-7126. • Sit and Knit - Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m. No registration required. • Movie matinée - Friday, March 20, 1 p.m. “St. Vincent” Rated PG-13. Reservations requested at (860) 828-7125. • Vegetable gardening - Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m. Vegetable gardening & seeds: Starting with success. Presented by Kristopher Ellison. • Book discussion - Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. “Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henriquez. All are welcome. • Senior Center Book Discussion Wednesday, March 25, 1:30 p.m. “The Bird Sisters” by Rebecca Rasmussen. The group
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The library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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• Book sale - Berlin Free Library has received a large donation of newer books and CDs for its book sale, scheduled for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome. • Library Tea • The Berlin Free Library has scheduled the third annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 25, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3344.
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main entrance of Berlin High School. For more information, call Lisa DeGroff at (860) 329-3460. Dining for dollars event - The 2015 All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a dining for dollars fundrasier at Bertucci’s Restaurant for Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and at Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant on Tuesday, April 7. A All Night Graduation portion of sales will benefit the All Night Graduation Party events Party. For more information, Casino bus trip - The 2015 visit www.berlinschools.org All Night Graduation Party or email Lilly Philipon at wlhas scheduled a bus trip to 4phil@gmail.com. Graduation lawn signs Mohegan Sun for Saturday, March 28. Bus leaves BHS at - The 2015 All Night Gradu5 p.m. to return by midnight. ation Party is offering lawn A fee is charged. Reservations signs, with the graduates and payment due by Friday, name, for purchase. A fee is March 20. For more informa- charged. Deadline to order is Friday, May 15. For more intion, call (860) 966-7158. B utte r b ra i d /co o k i e formation, contact Kirsten dough - The 2015 All Night Cohen at (860) 828-6979 or G ra d u a t i o n Pa r ty B ut- mom2mc@aol.com. Reflective signs - The 2015 ter Braid /Cookie Dough fundraiser has scheduled pick All Night Graduation Party up for orders on Thursday, March 26, 5 to 7 p.m., at the See School / Page 12 The Berlin High School Band Parents Association is accepting final orders for Redcoat totes, made from retired marching band uniforms. Limited supplies are available. For more information, email bhsbandparents@ yahoo.com or visit the Band Parent Association page at www.berlinschools.org.
task. I found him a book on basic computer skills and encouraged him to schedule a one-on-one “Book-a-Librarian” appointment with one of us to get started. This man is now on his way to acquiring the skills he will need, and I’m so glad he thought of the library to get him there. In fact, he is just one of the thousands of people we help each year. Here is just a small sample of how our library services have made a difference in the community: A woman who attended our resume workshop was able to find a job. Several patrons who participated in our iPad classes now own their own iPads and use them daily. Students took advantage of our special extended study hours during mid-term exams. Parents and kids made new friendships while attending storytimes or just playing in the children’s section.
Homebound patrons were able to receive movies and books delivered through our homebound service. Free income tax assistance was offered for the public through AARP volunteers in the library. Thousands accessed ancestry.com to research their family history. A teen taught himself how to code by checking out several books on computer programming languages. A patron studied hard for her nursing exam with the use of our Wi-Fi and quiet study rooms. A man sought help in find-
ing reliable online resources and medical journal articles to research a newly-diagnosed illness. Children attended Playfor-All, a socialization playgroup for children of all abilities. We hope that the next time you need assistance, whether it’s downloading one of our free eBooks, locating the best websites for job searching or just finding a new author, you will think of us. We are here to help! The writer is Head of Adult and Reference Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
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fortune to keep child care on retainer. The Huffington Post reTo the editor: I write to you, respectfully, ports, America ranks 17th with a matter to consider for out of 40 developed countries in 2015 for education. upcoming school years. My three children are in two dif- This brings me straight to the question of why there ferent schools in the Berlin public school system. I work are so many planned half from home knowing that the days for the Berlin school system. If, at best, we are ever increasing number of average, shouldn’t we be takvacation days, half days and ing less than 14 planned half school breaks would cost a
days off each school year so that our children will be able to compete on a global scale later on? I was told that the half days are teacher-training days, but I question why and how much teacher training needs to occur during the school day at the expense of the children, as opposed to after school or during the shortened February break.
We have cut teaching cursive writing, and added in learning how to ace new standardized tests. Maybe if we weren’t teaching towards the test, and spent a full day in school, we could stop cutting things we claim are obsolete from the curriculum. Every Wednesday in March alone, is a half day for McGee students. How can the American education
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system be productive on a half day when the kids spend as much time on the bus as they would in a few half-day shortened classes? My hope is that, someone considers reducing the amount of half days before creating future school calendars over cutting more of the curriculum. Suzanne Helm Berlin
Spring Fling dance March 21 The Spring Fling dance is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at the East Berlin Fire House, 80 Main St., East Berlin. A fee is charged. Entertainment by “The Score” is planned. The event is bringyour-own-drinks, -snacks, etc. Ice and cups provided. Proceeds benefit firefighters and community projects. Tickets will be sold at the door, or contact Joanne Chicker at (860) 828-0760.
School call Heidi Lupini at (860) 828-8975. Flamingos - The 2015 All has reflective address signs available for purchase. The Night Graduation Party Flareflective signs help emer- mingo Flocking fundraiser is gency responders locate available. For a fee, a flock of your address in the case of pink flamingos will appear on a lawn and will move along an emergency. For more information, in 48 hours. Anti-flocking insurance is available for a fee. For more information and to schedule a flocking, contact Judy Rozanski Schuler at (860) 538-0844, judyandthekids@comcast.net or Ron Lamontagne at (860) 8296025, kadesdad@comcast.net. From Page 11
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers several scholarships for graduating seniors and students already enrolled in higher education. Deadlines vary by scholarship and town. For more information, visit www.cfgnb.org. The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship through the American Savings Foundation is accepting applications. Deadline is Tuesday, March 31. Applications can be submitted at www.asfdn.org. For more information, call (860) 827-2556. The Knights of Colum-
bus offers two scholarships to any Berlin resident graduating from high school. Applications for the Monsignor Thomas L. Greyish Assembly Knights of Columbus Scholarship are available at Berlin High School or by calling Terry Lescoe at (860) 8289285. Deadline is Monday, April 20. The New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club plans to award four scholarships (including one award, in honor of Judith W. Brown, former chapter president) to area high school seniors who are New Britain-Berlin residents and will be attending college in the fall. Awards are based on community service, academic achievement, financial need and extracurricular activities during the student’s high school career. Applications for the scholarships are available in the high school guidance office or by sending a self-addressed, stamped, regular-sized envelope to: New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1794, New Britain, CT 06050-1794. The deadline is Friday, April 10. For more information contact, Michael Gorzoch at (860) 612-0305.
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Secrets of successful gardening at the library By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
With gardening becoming a more and more popular pastime, the Berlin Garden Club has arranged an upcoming library event. According to The Wall Street Journal and The Daily Press, rising food costs may have contributed to a boom in gardening since 2008. But for gardeners such as Johanna Meisterling, of Berlin, growing vegetables has had lifelong appeal. “I have always gardened, all my life,” said Meisterling, who enjoys the fresh air and exercise. “Gardening is one of the best relaxers.” Vegetables that have to travel a long way often “lose a lot of their goodness,” Meisterling said. She can taste the difference in her home-grown raspberries, basil and cherry tomatoes. Also, local gardeners can be certain that their own vegetables are grown without pesticides and “without any of this GMO business,” she said. The Berlin Garden Club invited Kris Ellison of the Kensington Garden Center to speak at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Saturday, March 21 “because Kris is so
knowledgeable and interesting,” club president Sharon Reckert said. “I thought it would be a wonderful idea for the town gardeners to learn from him.” The Berlin Garden Club has long enjoyed a good relationship with the garden center, which has for sale a charm bracelet that supports projects taken on by the club to enhance the town. Ellison will talk about propagating and germinating seeds, and will give a general overview of vegetable gardening as well as addressing questions from attendees. There are a lot of details when it comes to giving seeds an ideal growing environment, Ellison explained. Gardeners know how important light is, but are less aware of the importance of heat. “I’ve been working in horticulture for 15 years now,” Ellison said. “It gives me the opportunity to be outside and to get dirty and not have a regular 9 to 5 style job. It’s an enjoyable lifestyle.” All are welcome to attend Ellison’s presentation in the Delaney Room at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. A donation of a non-perishable food item for the town food pantry is suggested.
Become a firefighter The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and Medically supervised
Boy Scout Troop 31 visited Camp Pomperaug to work on the space exploration merit badge and try their hand at ice fishing on Lake Mashapaug. Scouts pictured are Conor Walsh, Josh Bois, Tyler Barber, Ryan Brokel, Kevin Brokel, EJ Lentz, Dan Desroches, Nathaniel Hansen, Connor Yorski and Don Roski.
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Sports Sanders just misses top 10 finish at states By Nate Brown
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Berlin High School diver James Sanders, a senior, competed in the CIAC Class M state meet on Wednesday, March 11 at Bulkeley, where he finished 11th overall. Sanders’ score of 267.85 left him just behind Alex Church of Torrington (268.90) for a
10th place finish. Tianya Zeng of Daniel Hand took home first place with a total score of 603.20. The Redcoat swimmers were set to take part in the Class M state championship meet on Tuesday, March 18 after The Citizen went to print. The team qualified 17 individuals and relay teams to
take part in the championship during the state qualifying meet held Saturday, March 14. Sophomore Kevin Klotz proved to be Berlin’s top performer at the qualifier. The young Redcoat star secured the third fastest preliminary time in the 200 individual medley and was the sixth fastest in the 100 backstroke. Klotz also helped two relay
teams finish in the top 10: the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay. The 200 medley relay was Berlin’s top foursome that day. The team, comprised of Klotz, senior Wojciech Kajzer, junior Adrian Wojtun and sophomore Thomas Wejda, finished sixth in the preliminaries with a time of 1:46.44.
Berlin’s 400 freestyle relay finished with the ninth best qualifying time. That team is comprised of Klotz, Wojtun, Wejda, and senior Daniel Paszkowski. BHS seniors Kevin Kennure and John Long, junior Nick Baruffi, sophomores Joseph Leary and Steven Miano and freshman Andrew Leary also qualified.
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Katie Baccaro Katie Baccaro graduated from Berlin High in 1993 where she was a three-sport athlete. During her volleyball career at Berlin she was a Northwest Conference All-Academic selection, an All-Northwest Conference selection, and an honorable mention All-State member in 1992. Also in 1992, she was a tri-captain, received the Coaches Award, and the Ace Award, with a total of 109. She was also a member of the Northwest Conference championship team. Baccaro excelled in track, and in 1990, was the Northwest Conference champion in the high jump. During the 1991 season she was the Northwest Conference champion, again, in the high jump but also was the champ in 100 meter hurdles where she also captured the Class M state championship for that event. That same year, Baccaro was the Nutmeg Games silver medalist for the 100 meter hurdles. In 1993, she, again, won the 100 meter hurdles in the Northwest Conference and the Class M state championships, was an All-Northwest Conference selection and received the Coaches Award. Also, she participated in gymnastics from 1989-90. Baccaro graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in communications from the College of Liberal Arts. While at UConn, she was an assistant volleyball and track coach at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs. She went on to work a brief stint in New York City before moving
Katie Baccaro to Los Angeles and beginning her career in the television and movie industry, working as a production assistant on various TV pilots and commercials. She was a producer on the ABC Family Channel show “Greek” for the eight-year run of the show. Currently, she is working as a producer on several projects for MTV. In her spare time, Baccaro enjoys spending time with friends and is actively involved in physical fitness and hiking. The 2015 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for April 26. For more information and to RSVP, contact Marie Siegal at mvs7581@yahoo.com.
Scott Gentile Scott Gentile graduated from Berlin High in 1989. During his time at Berlin, he was a four-year starting third baseman on the baseball team and a three-year starter on the varsity football team. He played in three state championship games. He started both on offense and defense in the football team’s state final game in 1988 and was part of the 1989 state championship baseball team. He received All-State honorable mention as a linebacker in 1989 and the combined record of his two sports was 82-13. Gentile went to Western Connecticut State University where he played football and baseball. He credits coach Ken Capodice for having the courage to put him on the pitcher’s mound at Western. He went on to become among the NCAA leaders in ERA and broke the school record for saves and ended up striking out 130 in his 83 innings of pitching. He was invited to play in the prestigious Cape Cod baseball league for the Falmouth Commodores. While there, he broke the record for saves, was a Cape All-Star, and team MVP. He was a top 100 MLB prospect and was invited to try out for the USA Olympic baseball team. In 1992, he was selected in the fourth round, 99th pick, by the Montreal Expos and played seven pro seasons, also with the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles. While with Montreal, he made it to the Double A level and earned a spot on the 40-man roster where
Scott Gentile he was a top 10 prospect in their organization. Gentile was inducted into the Western Connecticut State University Hall of Fame in 2004 and is currently the highest draft pick from Berlin High and the only local player invited to try out for the Olympic team. He is married to Christianne Gentile and they have a daughter, Hannah. He works for Takeo Pharmaceuticals America as a senior sales professional and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, golfing, and attending University of Miami football games.
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Local officer takes shooting title
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This year’s Stock Service Revolver Division Title was seized by Berlin Police Officer Joe Linskey, who sped past his nearest competitor by more than 60 seconds at the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals in Springfield, Massachusetts. “It is great to see Joe return to the winner’s circle at the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals. Joe is an accomplished revolver shooter, as evidenced by his victory here in Springfield,” Joyce Wilson, executive director of IDPA, said in a statement on the IDPA website. Linskey is a returning victor, having taken the title in 2012 as well. His finishing time this year was 281.75 seconds, while shooting down 49 points. The latest competition drew more than 300 competitors from across the country. Winning the competition earned Linskey the title of Distinguished Master, a mon-
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iker shared by less than 30 Linskey is a 15-year veteran people worldwide, according of the department and a certo a statement from Deputy tified police firearms and paChief John Klett of the Berlin trol rifle instructor. Police Department.
Berlin High School students of the ECE UConn Drawing Course are scheduled to be featured in an art show at the Berlin-Peck memorial Library. The opening reception is planned for Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The show continues through May 2. Back, from left: Abigail Underwood, Daniel Perez, Andrew Bosco, Rebecca Carriere, David Bordonaro, Matthew Barden, Briana Gorneault, Jake Harris, Kaileen Langlois, Jennifer Morales and Nathaniel Baretta.
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Math teachers celebrate once-a-century event This year’s Pi Day, the most significant this century (at least in terms of digits) was recognized by staff and students at Berlin High School. Students made decorations, including an elaborate wooden “Pi Shrine” complete with lights, to commemorate the occasion. Many students also received a special text message from their math teachers on the day, March 14. That morning and evening, when the clock read 9:26 and 53 seconds, the date matched the first 10 digits of Pi for the only time it will this century: 3/14/15, 9:26:53. The message was sent using Remind101, a free webbased service for teachers to communicate with students
and parents through text messages or email. Teachers also use the service to send out homework assignments, head of the Math Department, Eileen Thurston, said. “It’s a very handy little tool,” said the math teacher and swim team coach, who also uses it to communicate with team members and their parents. Students looked up facts See Pi / Page 18
Berlin High School faculty celebrated Pi day with a wide variety of pies.
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Michaels relocates to Brickyard Plaza By Charles Kreutzkamp
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Described as “great news” for economic development by Chris Edge, arts and crafts retailer Michaels celebrated the grand opening of its new Berlin store March 1, replacing its former location in Newington. “We are very excited about it,” said Edge, Berlin’s director of economic development. “It is a testament to the property owner who has made all these improvements” at the Brickyard Plaza, located on the Berlin Turnpike. This news follows an ex-
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A Durham resident is seeking to make the often painful process of divorce a little easier for Nutmeggers. Every library in the state of Connecticut will be receiving a copy of Attorney Renee Bauer’s “Divorce in Connecticut,” a book packed with practical advice using Bauer’s expertise as a matrimonial and family law attorney. “I hope to empower people to make sound, rational decisions throughout the course of their divorce,” Bauer said. “We all know not all advice is good advice. When people go through a divorce, they often turn to friends, the Internet, and various sources to get their numerous questions answered. Unfortunately, not everyone gives the right counsel. I have frequently witnessed the effect of bad advice on a divorce case.” Bauer pointed out that “Divorce in Connecticut” is not intended to replace the advice of an attorney, but the question-and-an-
Pi home-baked pies. “The faculty enjoyed all difabout Pi as part of a recent ferent kinds of pie,” Thurston lesson, explained Thurston. said, when the school had a Students learned, for exam- half day for parent-teacher ple, that Einstein was born on conferences. Each department is in Pi Day and that there are no charge of supplying food for zeros in the number. BHS faculty also commem- faculty meetings on different orated the occasion, with months, and the Math departFrom Page 17
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Monday, March 23 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, April 6 Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands & Water Courses Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7
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New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled events and programs as follows: Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for children up to 10 years old. Includes egg hunts. Bring your own basket. A fee is charged for non-members. April Vacation Time April 14 to 17, 9 a.m. to noon, for ages 6 to 8 years old. Meet Hungerford animals on Tuesday, explore the pond on Wednesday, walk the trails on Thursday and learn about plants on Friday. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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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 2,875 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, 2014 to December 31, 2014, 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. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Worthington Fire District has two tradesmen classified as Treatment Operators Class 3. 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
Haloacetic Acids = HAA5s (Disinfection By-Products)
0.06 mg/L
0.060 mg/L
Range ABSENT = 0 / 100 mL
Average ABSENT = 0 / 100 mL
<0.05 to 0.42 mg/L 0 to 5 units 7.7 to 9.4 0.13 to 0.96 NTU
0.17 mg/L 5 units 8.8 0.35 NTU 0.0025 to 0.0116 mg/L 0.0080 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes 0.080 mg/L 0.080 mg/L 0.0215 to 0.0534 mg/L 0.0341 mg/L Abbreviations Used in This Chart: = Less Than ug/ = micrograms per liter Lmg/L = milligrams per liter pCi/L = Picocuries per Liter
Results Certified by: Northeast Laboratories, Inc. 129 Mill Street Berlin, CT 06037 Lab Cert.: PH-0404 www.nelabsct.com Telephone: 860-828-9787 Toll Free (In State) 800-826-0105 (Out of State) 800-654-1230 Fax: 860-829-1050 CT Cert. #PH-0404 EPA Cert. #CT-024 USDA Cert. #0976 FDA Cert. #086650488 DEA Reg. Federal #RN0281852, CT #624
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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT POTABLE WATER CONFIDENCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014