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Food bank need rising, stock low By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Food stores are low at the Berlin Food Bank, which is housed at the town hall, and need is higher than ever according to director of social services Doug Truitt. Truitt said that the food bank typically assists 55 to 60 households each month, which steadily increased from 45 to 50 over the last several years. This month, however, there has been a sudden spike to 68 households, and during a time when food bank stores are low. The Berlin Food Bank gives food assistance to See Food / Page 4
New senior housing regulations approved By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
A new senior housing project may be one step closer to being built after the Planning and Zoning regulation changes requested by the Housing Authority for Senior Housing were approved at the meeting Aug. 28 at Town Hall. No site plan has yet been filed for a specific project. Planning and Zoning Chair Bruce Moore said there was a very active public hearing last month regarding the changes. “In my mind, at least what we are See Housing / Page 5
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A concept drawing of the new police station. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
Police station referendum official By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
It’s official: Berlin citizens gathered and submitted enough signatures to trigger a referendum on an ordinance bonding $21 million for the construction of a new police station on property the council previously purchased for
that purpose at a cost of approximately $2 million. The Town Council was to vote to schedule the referendum, expected to be held on Election Day this November, at its Sept. 2 meeting, which occurred after press time. The referendum is to concern bonding in the amount of $21 million for the con-
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As the debate over the new police station continues, William Brighenti, the founder of the Berlin Property Owners Association has been calling for the downsizing of the department and some of its equipment. Local officials have disputed Brighenti’s claim that the police department has become “militarized,” saying that all equipment held by the police department is in widespread usage and that items such as bullet-proof vests are a necessary precaution. The last time Berlin police officers were fired upon was in 2012. Citing events in Ferguson, Missouri, Brighenti said in a statement that the police department is “militarized” with unnecessary equipment, including chemical gear and body armor, and that the department is unnecessarily large. Brighenti was critical of statements police made regarding security concerns at the current station. The police chief and the civilian records department work in offices with large glass windows that provide lots of visibility and little protection to them. Brighenti said that Berlin is a peaceful community and that residents pay taxes that fund “generous compensation and fringe benefits” of police staff. “They are not the enemy,” Brighenti said in a statement, “A ‘Taj Mahal’ Fort Bragg would be an overkill in Berlin.” “Public awareness of the current state of our police force and their facility is a top priority as we head towards the Nov. 5 referendum,” said Mayor Rachel Rochette by email. Rochette encouraged citizens with concerns about the new station to attend an information session to be held Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at the town hall. Brighenti was critical of Rochette in connection with coverage by another media outlet. “It is the opinion of the BPOA that the Berlin Police Department should reduce
staff size as well as dispose of storage-consuming ‘military equipment,’ including body armor, riot helmets, chemical equipment, swat rifles, and bullet proof vests,” Brighenti said in a statement, adding that “Berlin is not Kabul, Afghanistan, and its citizens are not the Taliban.” “There are some in Berlin who would have the public believe that our police force is the height of militarization. Fortunately, the facts don’t support their claims,” Rochette said, adding that as the town has grown, times have changed, as have expectations of police. In a phone interview, police Chief Paul Fitzgerald disputed the claim that the department is militarized, explaining that the equipment used by Berlin police is com-
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dealing with is the concern of the immediately adjacent neighbors,” Moore said. “Then I look at the community as a whole and I see the need for this type of housing very clearly.” Some at the public hearing spoke in favor of the change, with one attendee saying it was “time to stand up for seniors.” Others said that the waiting list for senior housing opens rarely and that lifelong Berlin residents are being forced to leave town to find affordable housing. Some neighbors of the Knights of Columbus property who were opposed to a potential senior housing complex built near their homes spoke against the change in zoning regulations at the hearing. They argued that the increase in a height limit from
35 feet to 40 feet would allow the housing authority to create an unsightly “monstrosity,” as a preliminary concept of a three-story apartment complex was described by several present. Moore said that he recognizes neighbors’ concerns “relative to the height” but that all Berlin residents, including those who spoke, seemed to recognize “senior housing is important to us as a community.” Moore said that the Berlin Housing Authority provides seniors with a very positive, cost-effective environment. The commission discussed concerns that the change in regulations would permit the housing authority to construct other projects of similar height. Moore said this was a concern, but added that it was highly unlikely the change would open flood-
gates for additional projects, given the difficulty the Housing Authority has in funding new constructions. Housing Authority Chair
Joseph Bajorski previously that there are no current stated in a phone interview plans to construct housing at that he knows of no other any location other than the sites under consideration by the Housing Authority and See Housing / Page 6
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allow private developers the From Page 5 same privilege. Depot Crossing, the town’s former Knights of Columbus property on Percival Avenue, first mixed-used building, is also three stories, but it is lowhich the town owns. Director of Development cated in a commercial zone, Services Hellyn Riggins said not a residential zone. The commission approved during the meeting that the town is mandated to increase the changes subject to a few its senior housing. Riggins slight clarifications that, acalso clarified that the regu- cording to Riggins, do not lations would only permit substantially alter the intent the housing authority to con- of the regulations, such as lanstruct buildings to the height guage that clarifies that ramps limit of 40 feet and would not must be ADA compliant.
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have 45 employees instead of the 55 officers and support staff currently employed in our police department,” Brighenti said in a statement. “The Berlin Police Department appears to be 34 percent larger than that of the Town of Farmington even though the population of Farmington is 27.5 percent larger than that of Berlin, while Farmington’s crime rate in 2012 was 46 percent higher than that in Berlin,” Brighenti said. Fitzgerald released a statement refuting these claims, saying that “The BPOA is wrong when they say Farmington PD is 34 percent smaller than the Berlin Police Department. Actually, Farmington has 60 employees as compared to Berlin’s 55.” Fitzgerald explained in an interview that these numbers are drawn from the 2012 state Department of Public Safety
Crime in Connecticut Report, which is the most recent report available. When the report was written, the total police staff including civilians was 56 in Berlin and 60 in Farmington. Farmington’s employee rate per 1,000 citizens was 2.36, while Berlin’s was 2.81. Both departments are under the average total rate, which is 2.85, according to the report. According to Fitzgerald, the lower crime rate in Berlin compared to Farmington is something that should be commended, and not regarded as evidence the department should be downsized, adding that Berlin has less crime per person than Farmington. According to the Connecticut Economic Resource Center’s town profiles, in 2013 Berlin had a crime rate of 1,914 weighted for each 100,000 residents, while
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Berlin will be the recipient of a $406,057 Brownfield grant to assist with the remediation of 889 Farmington Ave., according to Director of Economic Development Jim Mahoney. The town acquired 889 Farmington Ave. through foreclosure. The property lies near the site under debate as the location of a new police station. It is hoped that the plot could prove a valuable site for transit-oriented development. Part of the plan for the proposed police station involves paving a state funded access road to the train station that will also improve access to 889 Farmington Ave. “This funding will make a big difference for Berlin,” said House Majority Leader and Berlin state Rep. Joe Aresimowicz. “The remediation of 889 Farmington Ave. is an essential part of a long-term, multi-faceted effort to create a vibrant and lively commercial district in the center of town.” The grant will be used for capping and funding of passive ventilation systems under the new building slab, Aresimowicz said in a statement, adding that it is hoped these funds will increase the property’s value to a developer and the likelihood the redevelopment will be underway when service on the New Haven Hartford Spring-
vate developers to take on by themselves,” Malloy said in a statement. “That’s why my administration has not only allocated the funding necessary to return dozens of unused and blighted properties in every corner of the state to productive reuse, but also taken significant steps to attract private investment and increase participation in our Brownfield programs.”
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field rail line in 2016. “Berlin is thrilled to be the recipient of this grant,” Berlin Mayor Rachel Rochette said in a statement. “This funding will allow us to complete a major downtown project without impacting residents’ taxes. We are so thankful for Majority Leader Aresimowicz and our other state legislators who continue to work hard and deliver for all Berlin citizens.” Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a total of $27 million in brownfield grants earlier this month. “Many of Connecticut’s Brownfield sites have been abandoned or under-utilized for decades because the costs of redeveloping these properties are too expensive for municipalities or pri-
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Church: Annual fall tag sale -- Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Rental space is available. Must supply own table. Breakfast and lunch available or purchase. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Berlin Congregational Church: Tot time -- Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 11. Free program includes play, crafts, snacks. Drop-in. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Kensington United Methodist Church: Taize service -- Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Special Taize/healing music service on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Kensington Congregational: Bible study -- Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
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Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 9:30 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, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 7 p.m.; Youth groups, 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. (860) 828-3822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.;
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Pagan Pride is coming to the Berlin VFW this Saturday, Sept. 6. Organizer Wendy Hagen explained that the event will provide workshops and vendors for attendees who fall under the pagan “umbrella,” which Hagen said includes members of diverse religious faiths, including Wiccans, Christians, Druids, and adherents of the Ásatrú faith. Pagan is a term that describes a broad base of belief, just as the term “Christian” may refer to Catholics, Protestants, and Mormons, Hagen said. Pagan Pride is an international event that seeks to educate the public about what Paganism is about, as well as busting myths about the group. One of those myths, Hagen explained, is that Pagans are somehow dangerous, evil or worship Satan. On the contrary, Hagen said, most pagans place an emphasis on being positive members of their communities. “And we don’t fly,” Hagen laughed. According to Hagen, though beliefs vary greatly within this umbrella, most practitioners share a reverence for nature as well as a belief that energy put into the universe comes back to the individual. “We believe that honoring the areas where we live and work is important and that providing compassion and care for our fellow beings is important too, whether four-legged or two-legged,” Hagen said, adding that the majority of pagans she
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Sacred Heart Church: Forever Young Club -- Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, followed by business meeting. Mary Lou Parker is scheduled to speak about Forty Days for Life. Berlin Congregational Church: Homecoming concert -- Sunday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. Free, live music. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. Kensington Congregational Church: Rally Sunday -- Sept. 14, 10 a.m. Kensington Congregational Church: Church picnic -Sept. 14, 4 p.m. Food games at Reeves Center parking lot. All are welcome. Kensington Congregational Church: Grief support group -- Sept. 15, 7 p.m. For those who have experienced a recent loss of any kind. All are welcome. Berlin Congregational
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Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Main St., is open Saturdays, Troop 24 is scheduled to 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits inmeet Thursday, 6:30 to clude Boy Scouting in Berlin, 8:30 p.m., at the Commua permanent toy collection, nity Center, 230 Kensington a retrospective celebratRoad. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) ing the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin, Berlin bricks, Ber828-3611. lin Iron bridge, the LeatherBoy Scouts - Boy Scout man, Simeon North’s Mill and Troop 41 is scheduled to more. Free admission. For meet Thursday, 7 p.m., at more information, call (860) Bethany Covenant Church, 828-5114. 785 Mill St. For more inforTag sale - The New Britain mation, call Scoutmaster K.C. Youth Museum at Hungerford Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Park, 191 Farmington Ave. has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 Saturday, Sept. 6 a.m. to 1p.m., rain or shine; free admission. A preview BBQ - The East Berlin sale is scheduled for Friday, Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled its annual Old Sept. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged for the preview Fashioned Chicken BBQ for Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 to 7 p.m., sale. For more information, at the firehouse, 80 Main St., call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuEast Berlin. Rain or shine. A seum.org. fee is charged. Take out proOctoberfest - Berlin Livided. Tickets are available ons Charities has scheduled from EBVFD members or at its 3rd annual Octoberfest the door. Tasting for Saturday, Sept. Farmers Market - The 6, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Farmers Market is schedfairgrounds. A fee is charged. uled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Entertainment by the Burt 1 p.m., in the A.S. Labieneic Teague Band. Proceeds benparking lot, 817 Farmington efit Berlin Lions Charities. For Ave.
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more information, call Ron Bosco at (860) 306-0244. Craft show - Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St., Wethersfield, has scheduled a juried craft show for Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Central CT Feed My Starving Children Mobilepack event, scheduled for November. For more information, visit www.CentralCTmobilepack.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 9 Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 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., at Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. For more information, call Betty Water at (860) 635-7020. Boys soccer - BHS vs. Conard at Conard HS Stadium, 3:45 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Cross country - BHS vs. Bristol Central, Bulkeley at home, 3:45 p.m. Girls swimming - BHS vs. Holy Cross, away. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 6:15 p.m.
Esther (Sayles) Scapellati KENSINGTON — Esther (Sayles) Scapellati, of Kensington, wife of Albert Scapellati for 61 years, returned to the waiting arms of our Lord on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. Esther was born in Forest Park, R.I., on June 3, 1927. At a young age, her family moved to East Douglas, Mass., where she attended all the local schools. After high school and a brief career as a telephone operator, she and her mother moved to Connecticut to be with her sisters. Esther then took a position with American Hardware as an instructor, where she taught other women the skills necessary for assembling padlocks and lock cylinders. It was here that she met her future husband, Albert Scapellati. Esther eventually retired from the auditing department of Sears in West Hartford, Conn. Albert and Esther were
married in 1953 and soon had two sons, Gary and Mark. Gary lives with his wife, Kristine, in Huntington Beach, Calif., and Mark lives with his wife, Lynette, in New Britain, Conn. Esther also leaves her grandson, Matthew, and his wife, Anastazia; and her granddaughter, Laura, and her fiancé, Ryan Delgado; all of New Britain; her sisters-in-law, Anita Morgen, of Plainville, Conn.; and Dorothy Scapellati, of Kensington, Conn.; in addition to many nieces and nephews. Being the youngest of seven children, Esther was predeceased by all of her siblings, Warner, Ruth, Harry, Frank, Marion, and Gwen, and their spouses. In addition, Esther was also predeceased by her daughter in law, Susan Scapellati; and her grandson, Nicholas Scapellati. Services were held at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rocky Hill, Conn., on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Anyone wishing to can make donations in Esther’s name to a charity of their choice.
Services From Page 8 Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., 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.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church,8 Main St., East Berlin, 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 10 a.m. Sunday School, stgabrielseastberlinct.org (860) 828-3735. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9 ,10:30 a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661.
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Opinion Letters to the editor agent and people looking for a home have said “not Berlin” because the taxes are going to go out of sight. Also, we all know that the amount is going to be more than $21 million. A concerned retired tax payer, Richard A. Glidden Kensington
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To the editor: My walks in the neighborhood of Grove Hill, Alling Street and Peck Street have become much more interesting these past few weeks. I met many people gathered by the KGS and former BHS site. We gathered over the fence and reminisced about the “good old days” in Kensington. Although it was sad to see this historic brick building being demolished, the time has come for a new chapter to begin. Generations of my family attended the once vibrant school. We were taught to read and write there and walked those halls for may years. Thank you for the timeless, unforgettable memories. Best wishes and good luck to St. Paul for their beautiful new project and venture. Laurie Pulito Kensington
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To the editor: I read with interest and saw the picture of the new proposed police station on Farmington Avenue in Berlin in last week’s Berlin Citizen. I can not believe Berlin, with less than 20,000 people, needs a building that is as big as the Department of Transportation on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington. There must be alternatives such as the empty Knights of Columbus building, the Pistol Creek golf course, and the furniture building on Farmington Avenue that the town of Berlin owns. If you own a home and it needs a new roof, you do not buy a new home, you repair the roof. There must be somewhere we could relocate the Board of Education and move the police department downstairs and give them half the Town Hall. I am a real estate
To the editor: Since the 1950’s, the Berlin Police Department had been located in a variety of locations. These include a oneroom shack on Farmington Avenue, the basement of the old Town Hall on Worthington Ridge, a single family house on Mattabasset Street and its current location in the lower level of Town Hall. Over all these years, our town leaders and residents realized that with increased population, crime, traffic and calls for service, our police department needed adequate space to perform their duties. The time has come once again to provide our police force with adequate space. It is unacceptable for interview rooms to be adjacent to the prisoner lock-up, especially when dealing with juveniles. Applicant and various permit fingerprinting is also done in this area. Lack of See Letters / Page 15
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Southington: Treasure hunting gone urban In the fourth part of this series, reporter Charles Kreutzkamp visits towns served by Record-Journal Weeklies to search for Geocaches. SPOILER ALERT: specific details Charles Kreutzkamp ahead. For last week’s story, visit http://tinyurl.com/RJCache3. Southington is by far the largest town that the weeklies cover, so it seems fitting that I, YFNReporter (“Your Friendly Neighborhood Reporter”), and my fiancée HisGirlFriday, sought after caches in urban settings, hidden in parking lots and community parks. One of the caches we encountered is by far the cleverest I have seen. At a parking lot of a shopping center, we looked in all the usual places when seeking after this cache: under the skirt of a light pole, and the ever-popular spot nestled behind the post of a guardrail, which is where you often find caches hidden in magnetic key containers. When we were looking for this cache, naturally we
overlooked the outlet box near the coordinates. It was only when this outlet box was touched we realized that it was a fake, very cleverly placed to look innocuous where it hides in plain sight. “I feel like we’re real Geocachers now!” my girl Friday (Kate) said after finding this clever hide. Kate said that she was surprised at all the urban Geocaches, hidden in places “people go every day.” We even realized there is one hidden at the grocery store that we frequent – and most impressively of all, this one was large enough to contain Geocaching swag. Most urban caches, it should be noted, are placed with the permission of property owners and store managers. The Geocaching guidelines specify that permission should be sought, and many caches specifically mention that permission was obtained. It’s not hard to see why: Geocaching does draw traffic near to the business. Another one of the best parts of caching is being brought to a place you otherwise would never have known existed. Such was See Treasure / Page 11
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the case with the Southington Recreation Park, a park jam-packed with the community drive-in theater, tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, the community pool, an elementary school and the kicker – the local water pollution control facility. “I bet the kids tour pretty often,” Kate said. One cache, named “The Bog of Eternal Stench” was located right behind the water control facility. The neighboring soccer fields give a decent view into some of the equipment. This is one of the cases where false advertising is a good thing: despite the title, the search for the cache did not involve smelling any sewage. Walking directly past the facility, the smell is not unlike that of a chlorinated pool. Kate said she wasn’t surprised: she has toured water control plants, and knows that the part that smells bad generally lies underground. Southington is also home to quite a few puzzle caches, including some rated with the maximum level of difficulty: five stars. While regular caches provide you with coordinates to follow, puzzle caches require you to solve a puzzle in order to determine what the coordinates are.
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What about athletics? Wilton, CT public schools changed their school schedules 11 years ago, so older students started school latest, and maintained topranked athletic, extra-curricular, and academic programs. I talked with the principal of Wilton High, who said there was no change in extra-curricular participation rates and no question of being dropped from their athletic conference, which sent a letter of support to competitor schools asking for cooperation in scheduling games. Having lit fields and a central location helps. Occasionally athletes will miss a school period for an away game, but this has never been problematic. Logically, more sleep benefits athletes, and later pick-up/game times might work well for some families. Is there a cost? Studies report cost-neutrality if bus routes aren’t changed; only the schedule is flipped. “Younger children shouldn’t be waiting for the bus in the dark.” Frankly no one should. Wilton moved its entire schedule later so no student got on a bus before 7 a.m. But if logistics demand that someone has to get on a bus in the six o’clock hour, then might it be safer for younger students accompanied by parents and likely waiting protected in a car rather than for preteens/teenagers waiting alone on a likely sidewalk-less public street See Sleep / Page 13
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Sleep babysitter can leave home earlier if their younger student starts earlier. If the focus is on the students, namely trying to advantage the older students without disadvantaging the younger students, and if the focus is on the community’s health and safety as a whole, then maybe it’s worth some instances of inconvenience? I can’t take any more change I hear you. But more change is coming regardless and we could consider this one at the same time. When there is a nationwide movement that has proven results in public health, public safety, and academics in addition to being low-cost, logical, and recommended by respected institutions, then might it be worth discussing?
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in semi-darkness? What about after-school jobs, like babysitting younger siblings? A matter of priorities. If a student’s priority is to be the best student he/she can be, then more sleep is probably more valuable than babysitting. Studies have shown no changes in after-school job participation rates. Won’t kids just go to bed later? Studies have shown not. Will teachers/parents like it? A zero-sum game. For every teacher/parent who is inconvenienced there can be one who benefits. Even the same person may feel both impacts: the parent who loses an after-school
At least “sleep on it” Wilton High School principal Bob O’Donnell reviewed this and commented “I think you can add that anecdotal observations from Wilton staff after the change indicated that students were better rested, less irritable, and more ready to engage in the school day. Also, survey feedback from students indicated that they were indeed getting more sleep and accumulating less sleep debt throughout the week after the change to a later start.” Julienne Cassarino is a mother of school-age children and lives in Durham.
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space is also evident with the volume of evidence collected, as well as interviewing both victim and suspect. It is important for Berlin residents to know, that patrol activity is critical for the protection of our citizens. It is also important for all to realize that the unseen police activity within headquarters is equally as crucial for our safety and security. Please join me in supporting a new police facility, as well as the men and women who serve and protect to make our community a better place to live. John J. Baccaro Berlin Police Department, retired
A true referendum?
To the editor: After looking at The Berlin Citizen this past week, I saw the conceptual drawing of the new proposed police station. I told my wife “Oh, the high school is coming along nicely.” I was shocked when she told me to read under the picture and saw it was the police station instead. Living in Berlin all my life, I shouldn’t have been surprised or shocked. Did anyone consider a police annex instead? It would be a lot less money. The extra money saved could fix up the
Town Hall and existing police station that the building department has not kept up. Maybe move the Berlin Education department to Worthington Ridge in the building that isn’t being used. Then you could use the extra space vacated to expand the police department. Good luck on the referendum. We know how that will turn out. The people of Berlin know it’s a done deal, like it or not. Dave Contino Berlin
Vote to approve new station To the editor: I suggest that all Berlin residents learn about the town’s plans for a new police department headquarters, attend the Sept. 16 council informational session and vote to approve the bonding for a new station on Nov. 4. A tour of the woefully inadequate facility in the Town Hall basement confirms the pressing need for new working space. Tours are available Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m., by calling headquarters at (860) 828-7080. The town’s website contains a thorough, factual explanation of the proposed project, including the space needs for all of the
functions of the department, an analysis of the expenses, a comparison of the 2008 costs and the present costs, photographs and renderings of the present and proposed site and buildings, all of which are helpful in understanding the need for and scope of the project. Our public safety needs have outgrown the present location. During the past seven years the Police Commission, the Town Council, the Public Building Commission and other Town Departments have been working together to create a feasible and cost-effective facility to house the police department. More than 16 sites were studied by the town before selecting Farmington Avenue. The architectural firm of Jacunski Humes has designed more than 40 police facilities and helped determine the space needs for the department. The preeminent construction company, Downes Construction Co. lnc., calculated the cost estimates. In 2009, the town acquired title to 889 Farmington Ave. by tax foreclosure. This property is part of the police station site. The town has secured state grants of more than $1.3 million to remediation this site for the project. In 2011 the council unanimously approved the acquisition of 903-913 Farmington Ave. (Kensington Furniture/Kraft Foods) and
authorized $2 million for the purchase and site preparation for the new police station. The town has secured state grants of more than $1.3 million to help fund this project. Stephen J. Anderson East Berlin
Disrespectful to law enforcement To the editor: William Brighenti’s recent statements regarding his solution to resolve the overcrowded police headquarters are disrespectful to the men and women of the Berlin Police Department. These officers put their life on the line every day. Every domestic violence call, every traffic stop has the potential for a violent outcome. The following are some of his most disturbing and outlandish statements: Brighenti: “Department overstaffed.” There are 40 police officers. Two are school resource officers. Berlin has 107 miles of road and 380-plus streets to patrol 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Crimes and motor vehicle accidents have to be investigated, and the list goes on and on. Overstaffed? Ridiculous! Brighenti: “Unnecessary military equipment.” That equipment includes bullet proof vests, rifles, chemical
equipment, riot helmets and body armor. Brighenti: “Some of it should be disposed of.” Is Mr. Brighenti suggesting that we should trade off the safety of police officers for financial considerations? I would hope that every citizen of Berlin vigorously rejects this idea. Brighenti: “Berlin requires peace keepers who protect and serve. It does not require soldiers who shoot to kill.” Mr. Brighenti’s statement is sheer lunacy to suggest that our police officers use violence to enforce the law and protect our citizens. Brighenti: “Berlin is not Kabul, Afghanistan.” You are right, Mr. Brighenti, Berlin is not Kabul. Sandy Hook was not Kabul, but violence came anyway. I believe that the citizens of Berlin will not sell out their police department for financial consideration; your approach to this issue. The Republican members of the council have stood shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Brighenti. Councilor David Evans stated that these ideas “are something to explore.” Let’s hope that Berlin citizens recognize and reject these draconian ideas and move forward with the construction of a new police station. Robert J. Dacey Former councilor
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Parks & Recreation The Berlin Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall programs. A complete brochure is available at the Berlin Parks & Recreation Office or at www.town. berlin.ct.us. All classes are scheduled at the Community Center unless noted. A fee is charged. Youth programs Fit Toddlers– For 2-3 year olds. Parachute games, obstacle courses, games and more. Parents are welcome to participate with the children. Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., starting Sept. 23 or Fridays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Sept. 26 for eight-weeks classes. Exploring Dance – Children aged 3-5. Ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Fridays, 4 to 4:30 p.m., for eight weeks beginning Sept. 19. Dance Elements - Children aged 4-7. Ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Saturdays, 9 to 9:40 a.m., for eight weeks, beginning Sept. 20. Dance Beginnings – Children aged 5-7. Ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Fridays, 4:30 to 5 p.m., for eight weeks beginning Sept. 19. Karate – Little Ninja’s, ages 4-6. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:45-5:30 p.m., eight weeks, beginning Sept. 30. Karate – Beginners, ages 7-12. Mondays 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:45 to 5:30 p.m., eight weeks, beginning Sept. 29. (Karate programs are held at First Class Martial Arts and Fitness, 158 Mill St. Prior registrants not eligible to register.) Adult programs Rockin’ the Retro - Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., Sept. 30 through Dec. 18. Introduction to yoga series - For new students, Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., for 11 weeks, beginning Sept. 25. Power yoga - Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., for 11 weeks, beginning, Sept. 23.
Pilates classes The Berlin Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall Pilates classes. A fee is charged. Bring a mat, water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Core Blast Pilates - co-ed, 18 year old and older, beginner through intermediate. Class is scheduled for Mondays, Sept. 8 through Dec. 15, 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center. Barre Physique Bar Class - Class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Sept. 10 through Dec. 17, 6:15 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information, call (860) 828-7009.
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Proposed new Connecticut utility rate draws fight a year regardless of how much electricity is used, which critics say would undermine enHARTFORD — Con- ergy conservation. William Dornbos, sesumer advocates and state officials are lining up against nior attorney at Environa request by Connecticut’s ment Northeast, an advocacy largest utility to raise $232 group, called the rate request million from a rate increase a “flawed proposal” that that would be used to up- would make it harder for congrade equipment follow- sumers to save electricity and ing destructive storms and money with energy-efficient toughen systems to prevent appliances, rooftop solar panels and other flexible was to outages in the future. Customers would pay an buy cheaper electricity. “It conflicts with the many average $150 more a year, up about 6 percent, if regu- good things we’re trying to lators side with Connecticut do here in Connecticut to Light & Power. The bulk of help electricity customers the increase would be higher get control over their bills,” monthly charges totaling $114 he said.
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as much as possible,” Hagen said. Historically, the term pagan referred to the peasants underneath the wealthy who worked the land, Hagen said. “We take that to another level by saying we honor and revere nature and use that as our religious belief.” For more information on Pagan Pride, visit the group’s Facebook page.
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Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its third annual Octoberfest Tasting for Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds. A fee is charged. The event features a variety of selections to taste and musical entertainment by the Burt Teague Band. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Berlin Lions Charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Berlin Spirits, 118 Main St.; Rogers Marketplace, 45 Chamberlain Hwy., or from any Lions Club member. For more information, call Ron Bosco at (860) 306-0244.
Military news Brett A. Boissonneault, a student at Eastern Connecticut State University, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming Army officers. College students experience and examine the Army without incurring an obligation to serve, and are eligible to receive two-year college scholarship offers and attend the ROTC Advanced Course at their colleges. Boissonneault is the son of Robert C. and Ana M. Boissonneault of East Berlin. He is a 2011 graduate of Xavier High School, Middletown.
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on gun violence prevention, mental health and school safety. Connecticut has funded over $43 million for school security since 2013. “Providing safe learning environments for our students and educators is a basic responsibility of state and local governments,” said Gov. Dannel Malloy. “Last year, we secured $21 million to support grant requests for security upgrades at 604 schools in 111 districts -- every school that applied. With this additional funding, we will have made $43 million available to improve school security in just over a year. Connecticut has made significant strides in our effort to provide safe learning environments for our students. This next round of funding will allow us to get the resources out to communities that need to modernize their school security infrastructure to help keep stu-
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The Record-Journal Publishing Company, the leading local multimedia company in Central Connecticut as well as Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut is growing and looking for a talented promotions specialist to join our management team. The Promotions Manager will create and manage all online promotions, including contests, ecommerce promotions and ballots for The Record-Journal and The Westerly Sun. He/she will be involved from inception to deployment while working closely with our sales and marketing teams to implement successful promotions. A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal and 6 community weeklies & websites in Central Connecticut, along with The Westerly Sun and 4 weeklies in Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. Our products deliver the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. If you are have 2-3 years of digital advertising sales experience and are passionate about creating results driven solution for advertisers, believe in the power of promotions and are motivated to succeed, then we should talk about you joining our team! We offer a competitive salary plus incentive program, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing Company is an EOE
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STORE MANAGER: Produce & Specialty Foods`Experienced person, quality fresh produce, domestic and imported specialty foods. Excellent communication skills. Growth opportunity, salary DOE, Tel: 860-349-2090 or 860-5738884; leave message. Strictest of confidence.
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Medical Help Wanted Part-time & Per Diem CNA’s All Shifts Long Term Care exper. req’d Apply in person - Twin Maples 809R New Haven Road, Durham, CT
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Mobile Homes For Sale 2 Bedroom Mobile Home For Sale. 14x60, A/C & Heat, w/ excellent porch. Asking $20,000. Taxed at over $26 K (830)343-2754.
Commercial and Industrial LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Property corners/lines, staked maps, plot plans provided, estimates. CT Consulting Engineers 203-639-8636.
MERIDEN - 1 BR in 2 family house, great location, quiet dead-end st., W/D hookup., $750. (860) 502-5619, (860) 736-1169.
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WAFRD - LRG UNIQUE 1 BR., All appls inc. Near CTR of town. c/air. $975 mo.+sec. (203)623-8246.
WLFD- 2 BR, 1st Flr., Off St. Prkg., oversized 1 car garage, W/D hookups. Clifton St. $1050 mo. (203)980-3765.
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MERIDEN - Wallingford Line, Large 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $900 + Utils. 203-245-9493.
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Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
MUSIC MAX CITY - Now open. 18 So. Orchard St., Wallingford, CT. Over 40 guitars in stock, variety of amps. We buy,& sell, same day pay. Visit us today. 203-517-0561.
Furniture & Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 STOVE GE Electric - 42” with 2 Ovens. Great Condition. Gold. $50.00. 860-830-9601.
Miscellaneous For Sale King size waterbed frame, pump/other parts in good condition, $70, and sofa, brown and beige, $10. 203213-2917
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Hospital chair, blue, same as MidState, pristine cond., used twice. Can be manually reclined/upright. Very comfortable. Orig. $1,100, selling for $800. 203-235-5017.
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GARY Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.
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Cleaning Services CLEANING If you don’t have time to clean, call me I will do everything you wish for a good price. Good References. Fully insured. Renata 860538-7963 or email: roniowa@ gmail.com
Electrical Services All Pro Electrical Services LLC Electrical services, installs/ repairs. Free estimates. CT-E1 #193127. Dan Luft liscensed and insured. (203) 537-1610.
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struction, LLC. Roofing, siding, KIT’s, BAs, windows, doors , flooring, power washing. Ins. Free est. 203-535-2962. Lic#0631937.
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. discount. 203-634-0211
Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured. Reg#604200. Member BBB. (860) 645-8899.
House Cleaning Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
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GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted
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PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
Buying? Selling? Marketplace is the answer. W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
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FALL Yard Clean-Ups & Wallpapering Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage INTERIOR & Exterior Paint**JUNK REMOVAL** ing & Window Sill Repair Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, chrisresidentialpainting.com Debris, etc Chris Gosselin, Owner WE CAN REMOVE 860 214-6516 ANYTHING everything at our Market- CT# 625909 Entire house to 1 item Lic. Insured. Free Est. place. removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount Paving LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Any Questions? Call Ed (203) 494-1526
A&A MASONRY. 20yrs exp. We specialize in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces and much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! FREE EST! #HIC0616290
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D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058.
Plumbing CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395.
New England Duct Cleaning HVAC Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Fully Insured. Not to Exceed Pricing. Call 203-915-7714
Home Improvement All Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est. 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375. APPLIED HUES LLC Painting & home improvements. “You name it - we beat it!” Call (203) 589-3607.
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The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! (203) 631 - 3777 (860) 839 - 1000 Visit the powerwashingkings.com POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **FALL Yard Clean-ups.**
FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
JT’s Landscaping, LLC Lawn mowing & Full lawn maint. Comm/Res. Lic/ ins #616311. 203 213-6528. A & A LAWN CARE Mulch, attics, bsmnts cleaned. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina, 203 909-1099
Siding CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. CT#632415 203 634-6550
SIDING, ROOFING, WINDOWS, DECKS, REMODELING GUTTERS CT REG#570192 (203) 639-1634
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***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Specializing in residential roofing. Free est. Insured. 203-535-2962. Lic#0631937
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27 FT ABOVE GROUND POOL w/ filter & accessories. 3 yr old liner. Asking $600. You remove. (203)284-0766. evenings.
Top Soil, Sand & Fill BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846.
ROOFING & SIDING, INC, WINDOWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. CT#632415 203 634-6550
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Gary Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860 558-5430.
PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
Always a sale in Marketplace. T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
Masonry A&A LAWN MAINTENANCE Fall clean-ups, disc. on snow plowing for early sign-ups. All size jobs. 860-719-3953.
Roofing
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Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In business 34 years Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com Prof. Arborist #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. Call 203-2724216. PHC Techs! Pruning, stump grinding, spraying, fertilizing. License #S-4440. 203-265-4405
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