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Economic development at Webster Square By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Roller derby players, adoptable kittens, dancers, and vendors all came to the Webster Square plaza Oct. 31. The occasion was the grand re-opening of Ocean State Job Lot, which moved to a new building in Webster Square, less than 1,000 feet from the previous location. The new building is the former home of A&P Super Foodmart. The new location allows for a store about twice the size of the old location. Current employees were retained, and new employees are being hired for multiple positions. Job Lot purchased the property for approximately $3.3 million last December. Job Lot executives joined the Mayor, Town Manager, and several Town Council members to celebrate the
reopening and the company’s 36-year history in New England the morning of Oct. 31 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. According to Job Lot Marketing Head David Sarlitto, the chain places a lot of emphasis on being a “good neighbor” in their communities. The ribbon cutting took place in the shadow of a tractor-trailer stuffed full of 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food donations to support Foodshare, a Bloomfield-based group dedicated to ending hunger and alleviating poverty in the greater Hartford area. Job Lot also invited, among other organizations, the Friends of Berlin Animal Control to attend, raising Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars, John awareness about the needs Biedrzycki, greets area veterans at the Berlin VFW. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen of the non-profit, no-kill aniSee Development / Page 18
Police station: what happens now? By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
With the vote on the new police station settled, many in Berlin may be wondering what comes next. Although the election results will be posted on The Berlin Citizen website by the time these words are read, they came out after press time. If the number of “yes” votes on the police station exceeded the number of “no” votes the answer to what happens next is simple: A new police sta-
tion that meets the stated needs of the department will be built on the corner of Farmington Avenue. The project timeline proposed will lead to the new police station opening in 2016 to coincide with the opening of the Hartford Line. Although there are a wide number of factors that could affect the tax burden relative to the project, it is estimated by the Town Manager and the finance department that the cost of the project would See Station / Page 17
Young vets face tough issues, says VFW VIP By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
This generation’s veterans are facing a number of new challenges, according to the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars, John Biedrzycki. Those trials include problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs and predatory educational programs that take advantage of VA benefits. Biedrzycki recently visited six locations in Connecticut, including the Berlin VFW. The second in command of the national VFW leadership, Biedrzycki will likely become commander-in-chief, accord-
ing to tradition, explained Berlin VFW Post Commander Tom Uznanski. Uznanski said it was a great honor for such an important VFW leader to come to town. Biedrzycki spoke with local veterans on a number of topics, including the aging population of VFW membership. This is one reason, Uznanski and Biedrzycki agreed, the VFW should pay special attention to the issues faced by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. “The whole mission of the VFW is veterans helping veterans,” Uznanski said. “Each generation of veterans has different issues,” Biedrzycki said. Many of the
aging veterans, for example, were exposed to Agent Orange, including Biedrzycki himself. This next generation of veterans includes 12,000 amputees, Biedrzycki said, and more is being discovered about traumatic brain injury, and how it relates to PTSD. “These young men and women need help and guidance when they come back and we are an excellent organization for that,” Biedrzycki said. “The commitment to veterans doesn’t end when the battle is over. The true cost of service lasts a lifetime,” the senior vice comSee Vets / Page 19
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Self defense empowers survivors By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Domestic violence survivors can seek support in many ways, and one location in Berlin is providing them with a unique and empowering experience. Dozens, including Mayor Rochette and Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald, attended a free self-defense workshop and domestic violence awareness event at the Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy on Woodlawn Road recently. Sifu Dave
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Gallo, a retired police officer, worked with self-defense student, domestic violence counselor and domestic violence survivor Sarah Gallardo to hold the workshop, which was attended by staff from the Prudence Crandall Center, members of the Berlin Police Department, and more than 20 men and women. Gallardo is a survivor of an abusive relationship and the mother of a 6-year-old daughter. She first entered the Prudence Crandall Center seeking help. Now, she helps others as a counselor. Taking a self-defense class “really has been helpful for me,” Gallardo said, an experience she hoped to be able to share with other survivors. Gallardo said she would never forget “sitting in Sifu’s office explaining why (she had come to the academy)… I’ll never forget how much better I felt. He told me that we are family here and that we take care of each other.” Some parts of the class were triggering at first, Gallardo said, especially learning to defend against choking, which is something she experienced as a victim of domestic violence. Learning to “take the bull by the horns” by taking the class is an “empower-
ing and confidence-boosting experience,” Gallardo said. Although her abuser was “unavailable for the moment, he won’t be forever,” Gallardo said, and the knowledge that she is now able to protect herself is an empowering thing. Fitzgerald said he was proud to support the event and a local business. “Any tools you can give people on how to protect themselves – it’s important,” the chief of police said. “I just think it’s a great cause,” said Rochette, who praised the way the event raised awareness and helped victims. Gallo told survivors and attendees that he had seen and heard “a lot of stories” and that his class offered “raw, no nonsense technique.” Training to defend against an attacker is only part of the experience, however: the emotional control and meditation aspect helps survivors learn to “process energy in a positive way,” as Gallo described it. Gallardo and Gallo said that it was bringing their contacts together that made the event’s turnout so successful. The workshop was See Defense / Page 7
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A new ‘spot’ for dates or families By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
A new hot spot for family-friendly fun has come to Berlin in the form of the Creative Clay Spot, a new business at Redcoat Square. It was the first time visiting the Creative Clay Spot for Kristen Werblow and her 5-year-old daughter Jade Nov. 1. Werblow said she came for a “nice bonding experience” with her daughter, and one that would leave them with a painted clay figurine as a memento. Werblow said her mother recommended the Creative Clay Spot. Owner Anthony Hernandez has been working with clay for 35 years. In college, he took a ceramics class “and that was it,” Hernandez said. Hernandez and other
instructors at the Creative Clay Spot are certified teachers, and Hernandez himself taught ceramics at New Britain High School for six years. Hernandez’s teaching experience also includes general art classes. “It’s something immediate, and you can feel it. It takes you to a different place, working on the wheel,” Hernandez said when asked what he enjoys about pottery. For Justin Gerace, an employee at the Creative Clay Spot and a certified K-12 teacher, it’s about “the shaping of the clay on the wheel.” Pottery is also very forgiving of mistakes, unlike other art forms, Hernandez explained, as it is easy to reshape clay on the wheel. Working with clay is an art that anyone can have success
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Crash fire claims two lives on Kensington Road By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Two individuals perished in a car accident along a rural Berlin road. According to Berlin police, an accident occurred on the 1400 block of Kensington Road at 3:44 in the morning Nov. 1, resulting in a
car fire. Kensington and Berlin Volunteer Fire Departments responded. Investigators determined that the vehicle crashed off the road. The names of the two occupants have not yet been released. Berlin police are requesting that anyone with information about the crash contact them.
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Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Kindles The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has a Kindle Fire tablet, a Kindle 4, and a Kindle Keyboard available for loaning to Berlin library cardholders. The Kindles come pre-loaded with 27 popular titles. Visit www.berlinpeck. org for a list of titles. Children’s program Play For All (all ages) Saturdays, Nov. 8, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. A monthly playgroup where children of all abilities can socialize and play with a variety of toys, games and sensory materials. No registration required. Terrific Toddlers (ages 1826 months). Monday, Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15 at 10:30 a.m. Parent/caregiver and child interact with books, fingerplays and music. No registration required. Little Ditties for Itty Bitties (ages birth to 18 months). Wednesday, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Parent/caregiver and babies with books, music, fun. No registration required. Mother Goose on the Loose (ages birth to 5). Fridays, Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. Music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments and books. No registration required. Play For All (all ages). Saturdays, Nov. 8, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Monthly playgroup with toys, games and sensory materials. No registration required. Children Department Open House, Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn what programs and resources are offered. Rock Trolls (grades K to 5). Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Make your own rock troll. Registration is required. Lego Construction Zone (grades K and up.) Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Drop in, no registration is required.
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School News Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sit and Knit, 6 p.m. No registration required. Wednesday, Nov. 12 - Investor’s Group, 1:30 p.m. No registration required. Thursday, Nov. 13 - Sit and Knit, 1:30 p.m. No registration required. Thursday, Nov. 13 - Linkedin 3.0, 6:30 p.m. Learn about Linkedin 3.0 Registration is required. Call (860) 828-7125. Friday, Nov. 14 - Movie, 1 p.m. “Jersey Boys” 1 p.m. Registration is required. Tuesday, Nov. 18 - Book discussion, 7 p.m. “Kitchen House” by Grissom. All welcome. Thursday, Nov. 20 - Sit and Knit, 6 p.m. No registration required.
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Monster Bash winners The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department announced the winners of the recent annual Monster Bash/Pumpkin Decorating Contest. P umpkin decorating winners Pre-school/Kindergarten Most Frightening, first place – Caoimhe Noyes. Most Creative, first place – Madden DiMauro. First and second grade Most Creative, first place Julian Meyers; second place – Chloe Felder; third place –
Isabella Gagnon. Most Amusing, first place – Joshua Uliasz; second place – Rhiannon Reinhardt. Most Frightening, first place – Saoirse Noyes. Third, fourth and fifth grade Most Amusing, first place – Caleb Uliasz; second place – Jessica Petit; third place – Meghan Riedel; honorable mention – Kiera Riedel, Mason Michaud. Most Creative, first place – Beverlyann McGill; second place – Chloe Loehr; third
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Donations sought - The Berlin Free Library is looking for gently used puzzles, books, novelty cake pans and DVDs for its collection and bers of the community on the victims to know they can From Page 2 seek help, but also for a vic- first Monday of each month weekly book sale. Donations may be dropped also attended by Southington tim’s friends and family mem- for all three class periods as author Casey Morley, whose bers to know warning signs well as another self-defense off at the library Mondays book “Crawling Out” chron- to look for, Bibisi said. Be- seminar for survivors every and Fridays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; icles her journey coming to haviors such as attempts to three months, with the next Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. terms with abuse. Morley control what a partner wears event scheduled for Saturday, said she hoped that sharing or does, excessive texting, Jan. 10. her story could help other and threats can all be warning signs, as can physical evisurvivors. 79 “I started seven and a half dence of abuse. -17 9 2 The Wing Chun Kung Fu years ago sitting at the kitchen 0-8 T 86 table,” Morley said, describ- Academy is offering a free C , Call Dave Cyr IN ing the writing of her book as self defense class to memERL (860)CT828-9953 EB K I Lic# S-4240 a “cathartic” experience. NP TUR Prudence Crandall DevelN I L R opment Director Suzan Bibisi 4 BE 268 • Certified Emissions Repair Facility said that Gallardo played a • Complete Computer Diagnostics big part in a recent campaign • ASE Certified Master Mechanics Check out our at dozens of Berlin area busi• Experts in All General Repairs • Heavy Duty Truck Repairs website: nesses. Flyers were displayed • Heavy Duty Equipment Repairs with warning signs of domeswww.lakeviewautoct.com • Diesel Engine Repairs • Specializing in Commercial Fleet Service tic violence, and Prudence • 24 Hour Towing Crandall’s 24-hour hotline, • REPAIR • NEW INSTALLATIONS Expire11/30/14 6/30/13 Expires 1-888-774-2900. “You can call us and just • REMODEL • HEATING OIL CHANGE talk about whatever you are CT. LICENSE SPECIAL Senior Citizen thinking about,” Bibisi said. JIM PICCOLI HEATING LIC. 307282 *Most cars, up to 5 qts. of standard oil with filter. It’s important not only for DISCOUNT President PHONE 828-4070 PLUMBING LIC. 202753 Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
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Faith Services Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. (860) 828-6586. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Call for more information. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 10 a.m., Main Sanctuary. Small group Bible study for adults, youth and hearing impaired at 9 a.m. Children’s ministries at 9 a.m. Nursery care available for birth to age three. (860) 828-5105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s service,
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Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Saturdays, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 828-0519.
Berlin Congregational Church: Concert - Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Elisabeth von Trapp is scheduled to Kensington Congregational perform at the church, 878 Church, 312 Percival Ave., Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Worthington Ridge. TickSunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) Church, 8 Main St., East Berlin, ets are required, in advance, 828-4511. 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 10 as a free-will donation. For a.m. Sunday School, stgaKensington United Methodmore information, call (860) brielseastberlinct.org (860) ist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., 828-6586. 828-3735. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Kensington Congregational Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Church: Parent/Child Play828-4222. group - Tuesdays, 9:30 to Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil 11:15 a.m. The group meets Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9,10:30 Prince of Peace Lutheran weekly, on a drop-in basis, Church, 1103 Chamberlain High- a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. in the Reeves Educational way., Sunday worship, 10:15 Center, 185 Sheldon St. Playa.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. United Methodist Church, 139 group is open to all who care (860) 828-5079. Main St., East Berlin. Sunday for children, from infants to worship, 10 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cotpreschoolers. tage St., East Berlin, Mass: Bethany Covenant: Fall Wellspring Church, 222 LinSaturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. schedule - Worship at 8:30 coln St., Sunday Services at 9 Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Life Together” and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m.,
The Kensington Berlin Sunrise Club and Good Cause Gifts have partnered to support the Liberty Bank/Rotary Club Thanksgiving Dinner Drive. Good Cause Gifts, 384 Main St., plans to donate a
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Calendar Thursday, Nov. 6 Talent Show - McGee Middle School has scheduled its talent show for Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m., in the school auditorium. The show features singers, dancers, a karate demonstration and piano players. Admission is a monetary donation or a non-perishable food item to benefit the food pantry. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.
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Saturday, Nov. 8 Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibits include Boy Scouting in Berlin, a permanent toy collection, a retrospective celebrating the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin and bricks, Berlin iron bridge, the Leatherman, Simeon North’s Mill and more. Free admission. For more information, call (860) 828-5114.
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Obituaries ation for many years. She J a n e t ( C a r l s o n ) Phil. Besides her husband enjoyed gardening, sewing Quedens
BERLIN - Janet (Carlson) Quedens, 83, of Berlin, beloved wife of 57 years to Phillipp Quedens, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain on Pasta supper - American Dec. 6, 1930, she was the Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta sup- daughter of the late Robert per for every Tuesday, 5:30 to and Winifred (Gordon) Carlson. Janet graduated from 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The New Britain High School, public is welcome. For more class of 1948 and from the information, call (860) 828Hartford Hospital School of 9102 after 5 p.m. Nursing in 1951. She was a Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts registered nurse at Hartford Troop 256, chartered by the Hospital and Pratt & WhitKensington Volunteer Fire ney in East Hartford where Department, is scheduled to she met the love of her life, 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. Women’s Club - The Suburban Women’s Club of New Britain is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:45 p.m., at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, 50 Pulaski St., New Britain. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Teresa Rook at (860) 635-7020.
and knitting. Janet loved taking cruises with her family, and always looked forward to planning the next one. At her request, the funeral and burial are private. There are no calling hours. Her family wishes to thank the staff at Hartford Hospital, especially the 11th floor MICU for the support and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
Leaf collections set The Berlin Public Works Department has scheduled curbside leaf collection dates. Leaves will be picked up on regular trash day during the weeks Nov. 10 through 14 and Dec. 1 through 5. Leaves must put in biodegradable brown paper bags and left at the curb on regular trash day during the specified weeks. Trash barrels or other containers may also be used. The containers will be emptied and put back at the curb. Purchased leaf bags and alternate leaf containers must be clearly marked “leaves.” Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags
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Phillipp, she is survived by two daughters, Christine Quedens, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Cara Case and her husband, Mark, of Southington; her son, Phillipp Quedens, III and his wife, Nancy, of Berlin. Nana will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Sarah and Christa Case, of Southington and Brett Hellman, of Virginia Beach, Va. Janet was a devoted wife and mother. She was a gentle soul, who loved animals. She had the ability to strike up a conversation with everyone she met. She loved to cook for her family and was famous for her plum cake and apple pie. Janet volunteered as an RN at the Red Cross Blood Bank and was formerly active in the Berlin Congregational Church Women’s Feder-
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Football - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m. Pasta supper - A pasta supper, to benefit Wreaths Across America, is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., at the VFW, 41 Veterans Drive, New Britain. Every ticket purchased buys one wreath. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 6 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
scheduled a turkey shoot for Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hike - Connecticut Forest & Park Association and the Town of Berlin Conservation Commission have scheduled a free hike at the Hatchery Brook Conservation Area for Sunday, Nov. 9, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.ctwoodlands.org/ events.
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STUDENTS MIX IT UP AT LUNCH
Letters to the Editor Kudos to town crews To the editor: My street was recently part of an upgrade of repaving and new curbs, and I would like to thank the Berlin Public Works Department and specifically, Mr. Art Simonian, for a job well done with very little inconvenience to the residents. The crews methodically completed each portion of the work over several weeks and the result is beautiful. What a pleasure to finally be able to enter my street without worrying about the
suspension on my car. I only hope Mother Nature is kind to us this winter. Elaine Borselle Berlin
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To the editor: The Berlin Republican Town Committee has challenged our citizens to help provide non-perishable food items for our local food pantry. The Kensington Garden Club has accepted this
“challenge” by making a $500 donation to the Berlin Food Pantry. We encourage other town groups, if they have not already done so, to consider this cause. The need for non-perishable food items for the food pantry, or monetary donations for purchasing items as needed, remains great at this time. Kathy Stefanowicz Corresponding Secretary Kensington Garden Club
Government meetings Thursday, Nov. 6 Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 Berlin VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.
Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30
p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Students at Hubbard Elementary School joined more than one million students across the country to break down social and racial barriers by participating in the 12th annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day. The event encourages students to sit with someone new in the cafeteria for just one day. Cafeterias are the focus of Mix It Up because that is where a school’s social boundaries are most obvious.
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AARP tax-aide volunteers The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, which provides free tax return preparation services for low to moderate income taxpayers, is looking for volunteers. Prior tax preparation experience is helpful, but not required.
Volunteers are trained and use professional tax preparation software. Only a one- to two-day commitment during the winter months is required. For more information call Wendy Kingsbury at (860) 828-3656 or visit www.aarp.org/tavolunteer.
Wind ensemble Veterans Day concert planned The Plainville Wind Ensemble has scheduled the 10th annual Veterans Day Concert, for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m., in Welte Hall of Central Connecticut State University. Sponsored by the university’s Veterans Affair Department, the concert is dedicated to all veterans and those presently serving in the military. The concert will benefit the local Marines’ “Toys for Tots” program with Ma-
rines from the Naval and Marine Center of Plainville, Sea Cadets, Hardware City Detachment Marine Corps League and members of the Veteran’s Affair of CCSU present to accept donations of a new toy at the door. Toys are needed for infants to teens. The concert is free and family oriented. For more information on the Plainville Wind Ensemble, visit www.plainvillewindensemble.com.
Marjorie Moore grant applications Bank of America, N.A., Trustee of The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation, is accepting grant applications to the foundation. Application deadline is Dec. 1. The fund’s purpose is to support charitable projects of a public nature benefiting the Berlin /Kensington community. Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, whose purpose it is to provide
health, human services, education and other charitable programs benefiting the people of Berlin and/or Kensington are encouraged to apply. The online application form is available on the bank’s website at www.bankofamerica.com/ grantmaking. For more information, contact Kate Kerchaert, V.P. at (860) 244-4871 or kate.kerchaert@ustrust. com.
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Health & Wellness Senior Menu of Veterans Day. Wednesday, Nov. 12: Hearty vegetable soup, eggplant roulette with meat sauce, ziti, green beans, oatmeal bread, ice cream. Th u r s d ay, Nov. 1 3 : Chicken patty, French fires, coleslaw, banana. Friday, Nov. 14: Eye of the Round with beef gravy, egg noodles, broccoli, whole wheat bread, citrus selections.
Senior Bowling Strikette bowling from Oct. 7: Irene Willametz, 157. Strikette bowling from Oct. 21: Jo Panico, 169. Strikette bowling from Oct. 28: Marie Kasczynski, 191; Sue Rogers, 153. Senior bowling from
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Sports Lady Redcoats earn No. 4 seed
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Medal and trophy winners from McGee Middle School who placed in the top 20 at the 23rd Annual McGee Cross Country Invitational held at Sage Park on Oct. 18. Front row: Gianni Fanelli 4th place, 8th grade boys race; Megan Perotta 2nd place, 6th grade girls. Back row: Jonathan Trevethan, Holden Murphy, Nate Tracy, Nicole Baedor 6th place, 8th grade girls; Madison Monroe 10th place, 8th grade; Gabby Pattavina 7th place, 8th grade girls, Alexa Monroe 11th place, 6th grade girls, Sarah Perotta 13th place, 6th grade girls. Missing from photo: Michael Parzych 18th place, 7th grade boys and Molly Brett 15th place, sixth grade girls.
’Coats Notes: Football bests Platt, moves to 8-0 By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
FOOTBALL The Redcoats continued their perfect season thanks in part to an imperfect play that allowed them to come away with a hard-fought 12-7 win over the Platt Panthers on Friday night. Down 7-6 with under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Redcoat senior kicker Paul Fontes lined up for a short field goal to take the lead in a battle of defensive juggernauts. Platt blocked the attempt,
leading many to believe that Berlin’s chances were over. But senior Jeremy Eliadas didn’t have the same train of thought. The usual defensive standout provided some offensive fireworks, as Eliadas picked up the blocked kick – which was still a live ball – and ran it three yards for the eventual winning score. The score helped cap off a strong game from Eliadas, who recorded seven tackles (one sack) in the contest, as Berlin’s defense once again kept foes off the scoreboard. Junior Owen Taylor led the defensive charge with
11 tackles for the Redcoats, while senior Anthony Sisti provided nine, senior Jack Strafstrom eight, senior Michael Jukonski seven, and junior Kris Schreiner and senior Johnathan Platosz six each. Sisti, Platosz, and Schreiner all added one sack each while senior lineman Joe Inturri added two. Sisti also recorded an interception that was returned 63 yards. Despite the well known mantra that “defense wins championships,” it was Platosz’ lone play on offense that helped the Redcoats win. See Notes / Page 15
The Berlin girls soccer team was set to compete in the first round of the Class M State tournament Tuesday afternoon after deadline. Following a stellar regular season, the Lady Redcoats (12-2-2) were granted the fourth overall seed in the bracket and were slated to face 29th seeded Griswold (6-9-1) in Round 1. Should chalk rule in the first round matchup, Berlin will face the winner of the 13th-seeded Watertown and 20th-seeded East Catholic winner Thursday, Nov.
6. The contest would be a home game for Berlin, as the locals would be the highest seeded team. Berlin has performed well throughout the season, receiving great play and leadership from seniors Sarah Bosco, Cara Johnson, Erin Goodwin and Olivia Jacques. Junior goalkeeper Michaela Dehm posted eight regular season shutouts and has received plenty of help from her defensive line: senior Danielle Asklar, senior Maya McCann, senior Ally Schultz, and juniors Kelli Salimeno and Alexis Cabral, among others, have proved pesky and hard to solve for opposing offenses.
BHS athletics among 17 exemplary programs CHESHIRE – Seventeen high school athletic programs have been selected as CIAC Michaels Achievement Cup exemplary programs recognizing their outstanding achievement as overall athletics programs for the 2013-14 academic year. Berlin, Bloomfield, Bunnell, Cheshire, East Catholic, Fairfield Ludlowe, Gilbert, Haddam-Killingworth, Joel Barlow, Lyman Memorial, Ledyard, LymeOld Lyme, Newtown, Simsbury, Staples, Weston, and Wilton are the schools honored as exemplary athletic programs. The 17 schools represent all six classifications and are selected based on achievement in seven distinct areas which are sportsmanship, participation, athletic scholarship, athletic personnel, equity, chemical free initiatives and athletic achievement.
“Having a well-rounded athletics program that demonstrates success on the field and demonstrates actions consistent with the mission of the CIAC in all areas is no easy feat, but these 17 schools have done exactly that,” said CAS-CIAC Executive Director Karissa Niehoff. “A tremendous number of schools have made great commitments to administering education-based athletics programs and it gets harder and harder each year to choose the honorees. These schools are serving as a model for how beneficial a comprehensive athletics program can be for students and the community, and we hope schools continue striving to reach this level.” All CIAC member schools are asked to submit information via a survey for consideration for recognition, and a mathematical formula is See Athletics / Page 15
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While Berlin’s defense in fact sealed the victory and kept the Panthers offense at bay and off the scoreboard, Platosz was busy on the offensive end hauling in a second quarter pass from senior quarterback Alec Norton for a 12yard touchdown that put the Redcoats up 6-0. That score remained the same until early in the fourth quarter when Platt broke through for its first score of the game. Berlin’s usually potent offense was stifled for much of the contest. Norton completed only 3-of-7 passes for 44 yards. Taylor and Sisti, Berlin’s two power tailbacks, combined to rush for 27 yards on 12 carries, while senior Eric Garcia recorded 44 yards on 12 carries. Sisti also recorded one catch for 38 yards. The win, which helped Berlin improve to 8-0, clinched the CCC III East Division title for the Redcoats, who, with the victory over Platt, completed a sweep of their division foes. The Redcoats will look to keep their winning ways alive in a home contest against the Rocky Hill Terriers (4-4) Friday night at Sage Park. The game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Kajzer recorded three saves in the first round loss. The defeat marked Berlin’s The Redcoats’ season came OCS Homecare by Na- Compare. Out of 9,996 agento an end Monday night in the quickest exit from the tourna- tional Research Corporation cies considered, 2,501 are first round of the Class L state ment in the last five years. announced the 2014 Home- elite. In Connecticut 17 agentournament at the hands of Care Elite recognition of the cies were recognized and familiar foe Maloney. The lotop-performing home health Berlin VNA was one of them. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL In its ninth year, HomeCare cal boys fell to the Spartans agencies in the United States. in penalty kicks, 4-3, that alWinners are ranked by an Elite identifies the top 25 perThe Lady Redcoats fell to lowed their CCC South Divi- East Haven in five sets Mon- analysis of publicly available cent of all Medicare-certified sion counterparts to advance day night and were bounced performance measures in agencies and this is the first to the second round. from the Class M state tour- quality outcomes, best prac- time the Berlin VNA has been The Redcoats used a strong nament. The set scores were tices implementation, patient recognized. The program is final week of play just to make 25-23, 25-20, 25-27, 14-25, 15-8. experience, quality improve- unique in that it is a service the postseason. Berlin swept Despite the loss, Berlin en- ment and consistency, and fi- to the home health profesits final three games of the reg- joyed quite the bounce back nancial performance. In order sion and completely comular season, which included year during the regular season to be considered, an agency plimentary recognition for home wins over division jug- to make the playoffs. must be Medicare-certified agencies, which is not linked gernauts Middletown (1-0) Following last year’s 7-11 and have data for at least one to any proprietary vendor daand Plainville (2-1, 2OT), as record that left the girls just outcome in Home Health tabase to be considered. well as a 4-3 victory over Bris- short of the required .400 tol Central to help propel the winning percentage, the Lady Redcoats to the playoffs. Redcoats improved to 9-9 this Berlin finished its regular season to punch their ticket to season 6-6-4. the tournament. The Redcoats were given selves to efforts that The BHS girls overcame a Tim Freeland, the 26th seed in the Class L difficult 2-4 start this fall, as owner of Freeland strengthen the resibracket and were lined up with well as a midseason 5-7 swoon, Bros Construction dential construction Maloney, the seventh seed. industry and improve to finish their regular season in East Berlin, was Although Berlin lost, the on a 4-2 tear. the quality of life for named the 2014 Relatest contest was by far their their clients. Freeland The Lady Redcoats were modeler of the Year best against the Spartans awarded the 18th seed in the by the Home Builders was also named the during the 2014 campaign. In tourney and earned a first- & Remodelers AssoNAHB Remodeler the two teams’ first meeting round matchup with the 15th ciation of Central of the Month in July Freeland of the year, Maloney crushed seeded Yellowjackets. East Connecticut. Each 2014. the Redcoats 4-0, and de- Haven advanced to face Wil- year the HBRA recFreeland Bros Confeated Berlin 2-0 in their next cox Tech, the second overall ognizes those members that struction, 324 Berlin St., is a matchup. seed in Class M, in the second are doing exceptional work full service remodeling comSenior goalkeeper Wojciech round. in their business, in the com- pany, with projects that range munity, and for the HBRA. from kitchens and baths to The award recognizes those full additions and exterior individuals who have con- patio and stone work. sistently dedicated themon Nov. 20. The Michaels letic programs. The program Achievement Cup program recognized yearly winners was created in the early 1980s since that time, and then in as the brainchild of Roy Mi- 2008 transitioned directly to chaels, the owner of Mi- CIAC administration of the , LLC chaels Jewelry, in an effort to program. “Owner Operated Since 1999” – Press Release recognize outstanding ath-
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VFW - The Berlin VFW Post 10732 monthly memSaturday, Nov. 15 bership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7 Football - BHS vs. East p.m., 152 Massirio Drive. All Catholic at Cheney Vocamembers are urged to attend. tional Technical School, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 13 Garden Club - The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled Cadabra and Hocus are beautiful, sweet 12-week-old kittens that were left at the municipal shelter. They are in need of nurturing homes to build their confidence as they scare easily, but will outgrow it quickly in a loving environment. Hocus is a pretty girl with big, deep amber eyes that are especially unique, while Cadabra is a symmetrical handsome tuxedo. Find an online application and view all of the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.
Station ulations regarding dealing with juvenile offenders, inrepresent $35 on a $250,000 adequate interview facilities home in 2016 and 2017, and for crime victims, the suicide $134 dollars in 2018 when risk of the bars used in the the first principal payment is holding area, and a cramped made. According to this es- dispatch facility. In any case, property along timate, in 2018 the combined cost of the police station Farmington Avenue will be and the high school project transformed as the Hartford would be $437 in 2018 out of Line comes to town, with an approximately $5,000 tax service beginning in 2016. A new access road to the bill. If the number of “no” votes train station will be built reon the police station exceeds the number of “yes” votes, the question of what happens next is more complicated. Although a yes vote is easy to interpret, Letters for the Editor and statements from elected officials indicate that a “no” vote could be due to many reasons. Some have suggested that the property on Farmington Avenue should be sold to a developer rather than used for a police station. Others simply oppose an increase in property taxes needed to fund the new police station. Some agree that a new station is needed, but object to the cost of the project. Although the fate of the police station would be uncertain if the referendum was rejected, the Police Department’s lack of space would continue to be an issue. Prominent among concerns cited by officials are a lack of space to comply with regFrom Page 1
gardless of the outcome of the referendum, with access to 889 Farmington Avenue as well as two other townowned sites, 903 and 913 Farmington Avenue, which is the site proposed for the police station. 889 Fa r m i n gton Ave nue was the subject of recent grants for remediation that will allow the site to be capped and then marketed to a developer.
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Development including food and cleaning supplies. To end animal homelessmal shelter. Job Lot arranged Job Lot cuts the ribbon Nov. 1. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen for the group to have a table ness, “our main goal is to get as well as a collection bin all animals spayed and neufor donations to support the tered,” said Mary Blier, asshelter. The group is in need sistant fundraising chair for of tax-deductible donations, FOBAC. The event also featured a demonstration from the Creative Clay Spot and another from the Hartford Area Roller Derby. Several members attended in full roller derby regalia, including skates. HARD Lic. #303265 member Amanda DaCosta GORDON WICKE said that the roller derby Servicing all major brands of central heating systems, LICENSED OPTICIAN group takes pride in giving boilers, central a/c systems & window units!!! back to the community, and Call Today to Schedule & Save!!! 7 WEBSTER SQUARE RD many of them live in the area. BERLIN, CT 06037 “Their cause is our cause,” Fax: (860) 828-1467 DaCosta said. National championship dancers from Backstage Academy of Dance in NewFREE BUTTON REPLACEMENT ington performed a variety ◆ FREE STORAGE of hip hop and jazz dances o r f J s u nk ate ALL GENERAL APPLIANCES in the middle of the store, m LAWN & EXERCISE EQUIPMENT including two new routines BOILERS • AC UNITS & MUCH MORE that had never been previously performed for an auCALL FOR APPOINTMENTS dience, according to artistic 860-829-5226 director Kim Larson. Danc• Dry Cleaning • Shirt Laundering Services •Tailoring & Alterations ers from the academy have • Rugs & Leather • Drapes, Quilts & Blankets • Waterproofing CT Lic.# 0637925 placed sixth in a world championship competition, Larson said. Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce President Furniture, paintings, Oriental rugs, hooked Timothy Stewart and Ber“Quality Service You Can Count On” lin Mayor Rachel Rochette rugs, quilts, sterling, pottery, glassware, post praised the positive ecocards, old toys, dolls & Berlin, CT items. nomic development. Job Lot L announced earlier this year CAL Y A CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED that it intends to make imTOD provements to the Webster 174 Main St., East Berlin, CT 06023 From Page 1
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mander added. Among the challenges veterans face when returning home are things that can be addressed by state laws. Biedrzycki spoke with local legislators, including House Majority Leader Aresimowicz and Southington state Rep. Dave Zoni, about some of these challenges. Some veterans, for example, are exploited by insurance companies upon returning home, Biedrzycki argued. After having car insurance lapsed while overseas, veterans are given the much higher introductory insurance rates upon their return. “We need consideration at the state level,” Biedrzycki said, to agreement from legislators present. On the national level, Biedrzycki said the VFW is very concerned about the Veterans Administration and VA funding. “Every year we go and testify (before Congress) and hear the same thing, time after time,” Biedrzycki said. “Veterans need more timely and effective care.” Healthcare isn’t the only issue affecting young vets, however, according to Biedrzycki. The VFW has established a hotline for veterans because so many are having trouble with their educational benefits. “These young men and women need to watch out for fly-by-night schools,” Biedrzycki added. “Veterans are given false promises of career success and then leave the programs no better off,” Biedrzycki said. Some for-profit educational programs, according to Biedrzycki, target veterans because of their educational benefits. As Alexandera Rice reported for The Huffington Post, a loophole exists regarding for-profit colleges and veterans benefits in the 90-10 rule. The rule normally requires for-profit colleges to receive no more than 90 percent of their income from federal student aid sources, including grants or loans, and at least 10 percent should come from students or par-
ents directly. In effect, this means that tuition cost versus the value of the education has to be at a level such that students as a whole (though not as individuals) are willing and able to pay 10 percent. The veterans loophole allows colleges to count benefits through the New GI Bill as part of the 10 percent of the 90-10 rule. As a result, some for-profit colleges are incentivized to recruit as many veterans as possible, as they offer a way to help balance their books, Rice reported. “I’ve seen too much of it,” Biedrzycki said of the predatory educational programs. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin released a report in 2012 following a two-year investigation of for-profit colleges. In a statement released to The New York Times, Harkin reported finding “overwhelming documentation of exorbitant tuition, aggressive recruiting practices, abysmal student outcomes, taxpayer dollars spent on marketing and pocketed as profit, and regulatory evasion and manipulation.” Not all the discussion was grave at the VFW, however. Upon greeting some Army veterans, Biedrzycki, an Army vet himself, joked “I knew there was something I liked about you.”
“When the chips are down, we stick together, but it’s a great source of merriment and humor when we kid each other about our background,” Biedrzycki explained, recalling some recent jokes between him and some Navy veterans. Locally, the VFW has had great success cooperating with the Board of Education to send veterans into Berlin schools. The schools also help collect clothing and other items for drives that benefit homeless or jobless veterans. “The community has to understand us and we have to understand them,” Uznanski said. “It’s a legacy our children need to know,” Biedrzycki said.
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MERIDEN Molony Ave., 3 BR, 1 Fl., $1,100. mo. + 1 mo. rent + 1 mo. sec. Fenced in yard, off-st. prkg., no pets. Call 203-910-4313 or 203376-2160. MERIDEN- Rmdled 4 BR & 3 BR avail. Off st. prkg. New appls. Sec 8 approv. $1000$1100 mo. Walt (203) 464-1863 Meridenrooms.com
Clean.Safe.Incl.H.HW.EL KIT. Prv. E side.Off-stprkg.$130wk+sec. 12-8p.203.630.3823 Meridenrooms.com Furn. Apts. E. Side.Incl H.HW.EL.1BR.195wk; studio.715m+sec.203630-3823 12-8p MERIDEN- Small studio, 1st flr, private entrance, avail. now. $475 mo + 1 mo. sec. 646-345-2636
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This immaculate updated 3-4 BR Colonial boasts new windows, Vacation Properties updated baths, central air, newer furnace & FT. LAUDERDALE roof, 3 season porch & deck, new shed, hard- Remodeled Oceanfront unit. Sleeps 4. Weeks wood floors & more. Feb 21-28 or Feb 28Cul-de-sac location Mar 7. 203-250-8844 overlooking private woods & brook. Call Laura Bitondo Right 860-573-5475
Houses For Rent CHESHIRE Beautiful 4BR w/ Master suite, 2 1/2 Bath., 2 car att. garage, private lot on cul-de-sac. Newly remodeled w/ finished lower level. $2,200/mo. Avail. now. No Pets. (203) 577-8138 MERIDEN- 4 BR, 2 BA, Avail 12/1.Section 8 approved. Willow St. $1,400 + sec & utils. Bob 203-605-8553 MERIDEN- 4 BR, 2 BA, Avail 12/1.Section 8 approved. Willow St. $1,400 + sec & utils. Bob 203-605-8553
MERIDEN - Spacious 2 MERIDEN - 4BR. Avail. BR apts, 110 Colony Nov. No pets. Section St., off-st. prkg., appli. 8 approved, off st. incl., $800+sec. If inprkg. (860) 461-5722. terested call Judy at 203-927-8215. MERIDEN 4 BR w/master BR, 2 BA, Meriden - Wallingford newly remodeled, finLine, Large 2 BR Modished bsmt, off st. ern Condos. Laundry. prkg, no pets. Avail. No Pets. $900 + Utils. now. $1,400 mo. (203) 203-245-9493. 500-9080 or (203) 3403413. MER. West side 1 BR, 2nd flr, includes heat, hot water & elec. Oak Lots and Acreage flooring, w/d in apt $1062/mo + sec. Call 12pm-8pm 203-6343.56 ACRES 1195 Great business location /public utilities. Coffee PLANTSVILLE - 1 1/2 /grinder shop, bank, Rm Efficiency. Near Iauto parts, etc. 1025 84. $145/wk incl Heat, Broad St, Meriden. HW, AC & Appls. Se(203) 494-2171 niors & others wel9.44 ACRES come. Sec & Refs req. Residential, great views, 860 620-0025. build your dream home /farm or subdivide. WLFD- IN TOWN- 3rd Public utilites. 28 flr, 1 BR, new carpet, Woodycrest Rd, Mericlean, washer/dryer, den. (203) 494-2171 off st. prkg, $750 + sec & utils. No pets/smoke. Call 203-269-6391 Wlfd Studio, nicely updated, heat and HW included, No pets/smkg, $600/mo +sec, avail 12/1, (203) 626-2320.
Condos For Rent SOUTHINGTON - 2 BR condo, newly reno., W/D hkup., 2 car offst. prkg., pets ok. $950. mo.,+ 2 mo. sec. Call 860-384-3675.
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