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Youngster makes, distributes K-9 dog toys By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

With just some rope and lacrosse balls, a young girl is on a mission to create simple – but very welcome – toys for police canines across the state. Mia Phinney, of New Britain, started making the toys after meeting Berlin K-9 Officer Aimee Krzykowski at a Hartford Wolf Pack game, where

a fundraiser was being held for the officer’s cancer treatment. At first, Phinney brought some toys with her father and dropped them off at the department. The gesture was so well received that the youngster decided to make toys herself so she could keep coming back. Krzykowski suggested making the toys canine officers learn to create while in

training. As simple as they are, they’re perfect for the high-energy police dogs like her current partner, Casner, who will play tug-of-war and fetch with them. Casner was even able to show off his sniffing skills by finding one of the toys after Phinney hid it while he wasn’t watching. Since then, Phinney has created toys for around a dozen police canines statewide, including in Farmington, New Haven, Wilton and for state police dogs. Dogs are her favorite animal and have always been a major part of her life, Phinney said, and she’d love to be able to work with them when she grows up, possibly even as a police officer. “It would definitely take a lot of work and a lot of skills to be able to do that,” she said. Her father, Denney Phinney, said he’s proud to see his daughter finding a passion at such a young age, while seeing that police officers are just people and their canine partners aren’t so different from the dogs she has at home.

Dog toys created by Mia Phinney, of New Britain.

“All the officers we've met so far have been so welcoming

Mia Phinney, of New Britain, poses with Berlin Police Canine Casner. Phinney has created toys for police dogs across Connecticut. | Images courtesy of Denny Phinney

of what she’s doing,” he said. As for Casner, Krzykowski said he plays with his new toy every day. She hopes to see Phinney continue to bring toys to canines across the state. “To be able to help out these police dogs in so many communities – it’s a

great goal that she's come up with. I'm amazed with the interactions that she’s been able to have,” Krzykowski said. “It’s a good thing for children to be able to interact with police officers and see them in a positive light.” dleithyessian@ record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian

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AMERICA CELEBRATES

Presidential doings on the 4th You can view the whole timeline at nps.gov/articles/ what-did-the-presidents-doon-july-fourth.htm. We’ve picked items that strike us as especially interesting and have added a bit of commentary as we skip around on the timeline.

By the way, the NPS credits James Heintze, librarian emeritus, at Washington D.C.’s American University for compiling the information. Let’s start with President Taft whose activities present the only Connecticut reference in this timeline. In 1909, Taft is in residence at the new “summer White House” in Beverly, Mass. He attends church on Sunday, July 4. On the fifth, he observes the 250th anniversary of Norwich, Connecticut with a military parade and a public reception.

White House and reviews volunteer companies. At the Capitol, he listens to a reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a White House reception.

Now backtrack to George Washington, who in 1791 celebrated in Lancaster Pennsylvania with an address, fine cuisine, and a walk about town.

But not every July 4 is a formal occasion for our presidents. They like their R & R, too, and a few spent that time on the Jersey shore, which makes sense given its proximity to D. C.

In 1801, President Jefferson presided over the first July 4 public reception at the White House. In 1812, President Madison is at the Capitol to review a military parade, then entertains guests at the White house. In 1825, President John Q. Adams listens to the Marine Band at the

In 1855, President Pierce and the first lady took a beach vacation at Cape May, New Jersey. And in 1872, President Grant vacations at Long Beach, New Jersey with “a joyful backdrop of cannon fire, bell ringing, and a fireworks display.” In

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1891, President Harrison also takes a vacation in Cape May. Sometimes the festivities are quite historic as in 1848 when President Polk witnesses the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument, with future President Lincoln in attendance, followed by a military parade. Speaking of Lincoln, in 1863, ever the iconoclast, he delivers a “Fourth of July” speech – on July 7 – from a second floor window of the White House to an “immense” crowd. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Schenley Park, Pittsburgh where he speaks before 200,000 people. Amazingly, there is archival video of that address at the Library of Congress website.

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Now for some sad news. In 1850, President Taylor attends a Washington Monument tribute. After returning to the White House he consumes cherries and milk. He falls ill and dies on July 9. One of the grimmest of these holidays, was July 4, 1881 as President Garfield had been hit two days earlier by an assassin's bullet. The nation was uncharacteristically subdued on the holiday.

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As we celebrate the country’s birthday on this long July 4 weekend, let’s have a look at a timeline on the National Park Service website that outlines how the presidents have “fit Independence Day into their busy schedule over the years.”

Other notable historic July 4 events include the following. In 1868, President Johnson executes a Third Amnesty See Presidential, A9

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Obituaries Dorothy DeGiorgi

Catherine I. Lord

KENSINGTON- Dorothy (Blaschik) DeGiorgi, 86, of Kensington, widow of Leonard J. DeGiorgi, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2019. Born in Moodus, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann (Platek) Blaschik. Dorothy moved to Kensington in July of 1968. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church and worked as an administrative assistant at the CPA firm Mugford & Radziewicz in New Britain from 1980-1997. She enjoyed many family vacations on Martha’s Vineyard including trips to Bermuda with her husband. Dorothy spent the last 16 months of her life after her husband’s passing saying prayers for God to keep him in his loving care. She missed him terribly, but is now at peace, freed from her physical disabilities and reunited with him in heaven. Dorothy is survived by her three children and their spouses, Deborah and Alan Sala of Rocky Hill, Lisa and Nicholas Sarra of Niceville, FL and David DeGiorgi of Hull, MA; four grandchildren, Amanda and Erik DeGiorgi and

BERLINCatherine I. (Beamish) Lord, 92, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the HOCC at Bradley. She was the loving wife of the late Hubert Root Lord for 45 years. Born on Feb. 10, 1927 in Ontario, Canada to the late Esmond and Eva (Spice) Beamish, she had been a longtime Berlin resident. Catherine was lovely and kind. She was gracious and always welcomed family and friends into her home. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Bouchard and her husband, Danny, of Southington; daughter, Donna Fager and her husband, Jack, of Plantsville; and son, David Lord and his wife, Kimberly, of Vernon, daughter-in-law, Deborah Lord, of Meriden; six grandchildren: Melissa and Andrew Lord, Jeffrey and James Perry, and Jeremy and Shannon Lord; and one great-granddaughter, Grace Perry. In addition to her husband, Hubert, she

Kimberly and Nicholas Sarra; and two greatgrandchildren, Fischer Reid Sarra and Ronan DeGiorgi. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 1st at St. Paul’s Church. Burial was held in St. Bridget’s Church Cemetery, Moodus, CT. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Church, 467 Alling St., Kensington, CT 06037. EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Dorothy with the family in the online guest book at www. e r i c ks o n h a n s e n b e r lin. com.

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Connecticut is being invaded. Everywhere you look — abandoned backlots, street corners, or alongside a highway or side street — you will see non-native invasive plant life. If you know what to look for.

was predeceased by her son, Gary Lord. Catherine’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Mulberry Gardens, especially her caretaker, Jola, for their compassion and excellent care. Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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Post 72 grabs the inside track in zone race By Ryan Marks Special to the Record-Journal

Southington improved to 62. Berlin dipped to 5-3.

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SOUTHINGTON — The Southington American Legion baseball team extended its win streak to six games after holding on to beat Berlin 4-3 in a Zone 1 showdown Thursday night, June 27 at Fontana Field.

On this Thursday night, the hitting was established early. Kyle Leifert doubled to deep left field in the bottom of the first inning with two outs and came in to score on an error on a ball driven to center field by Aneesh Avancha.

Berlin was able to turn things around in the top of the fourth.

With the win, Post 72 overtook Berlin in the Zone’s Eastern Division standings.

In the second inning, Brandon Kohl brought in Jake Romano with a fielder’s

Justin Piskorski drove in a run and Daniel Veleas brought in two to put Berlin on top 3-2. After knocking on the door later that inning, Southington retook the lead in the bottom of the sixth on a sac-

rifice fly to deep right center by Jeremy Mercier. It stood as the winning run. Mercier’s sacrifice fly made a winner of starting pitcher Jason Krar, who worked six innings. Ryan Henderson locked down the save in the seventh. Krar gave up three runs off seven hits while walking four and striking out six; Henderson gave up one hit and struck out two.

The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group defines invasive plants as “non-native plants that are disruptive in a way that causes environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health.” Suzanne Simone, environmental planner for the town of Cheshire said one thing she wanted to impress on people is “to try to prevent further invasions by being aware of what invasives look like, and to monitor their yards.” You might recognize a few of the names: mugwort, Japanese knotweed, barberry, garlic mustard, bittersweet, autumn olive and multi-flora rose. On the CIPWG’s website (cipwg.uconn.ed) help is given to identify invasive plants with plentiful information in the way of photos and factsheets that list plant description, habitat, region, look-a-likes, ecological threat and more. As Cheshire’s environmental planner, Simone knows that one important strategy is to educate residents about non-native invasive plants and to encourage people to address invasive issues on their properties. The town is a resource to provide See Weeds, A11

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Proclamation that exonerates all who participated in the Confederate Rebellion. In 1914, President Wilson, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, interprets the meaning of the Declaration and speaks the memorable line, “Our country, right or wrong.” In 1926, President Coolidge is in southern New Jersey for the opening of the Delaware River bridge. He plants a willow tree, similar to the one at Washington's grave, to mark the 150th anniversary of the Declaration.

School files The Berlin Public Schools procedures relative to Confidentiality of Education Records require that students' confidential records be destroyed when the data are no longer relevant.

The confidential records of students who were, at any time, members of the graduating class of 2013 will be destroyed on July 31. Upon receipt of a written re-

Often, the presidents opt for some “me time.” For instance: In 1928, President Coolidge enjoys time trout fishing in Superior, Wisconsin. In 1930, President Hoover vacations on the Rapidan River in Virginia. In 1934, President Roosevelt spends the holiday in the Bahamas. In 1946, President Truman retreats to Roosevelt’s Shangri-La in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. In the “no surprise here” category, we find that, in 1953 and 1954 President

Eisenhower is at Camp David. He plays golf at a nearby course. In 1956, he goes to his Gettysburg farm for the holiday. In 1961, President Kennedy is at Hyannis Port, Mass. for sailing and fireworks. In 1964 and 1965 President Johnson is at his ranch in Texas. President Nixon is in Key Biscayne, Florida, in 1969, for the holiday and in 1970, he’s at the Western White House in San Clemente, California wher he meets with Vietnam peace talks representative David K. E. Bruce. Later that evening, the President’s taped July 4 message is played on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Can’t

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In 1976, for the country’s bicentennial anniversary, President Ford travels to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He signs legislation that transfers management of the park to the National Park Service. 1977 - President Carter returns from Camp David and views fireworks from the White House balcony. 1983 President Reagan is in Santa Barbara, California, at Rancho Cielo.1989 - President G. H. W. Bush is in Kennebunkport, Maine. That brings us up to more

current times when in 1999, the Clintons watched the fireworks from the Truman balcony. In 2004, President G. W. Bush goes to Charleston, West Virginia to praise troops in Iraq and the National Guard. In 2010, President Obama held a barbeque for 1,200 U.S. Armed Forces, on the south lawn of the White House. And in 2017, President Trump tweeted “Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a big crowd at the White House. Happy 4th to everyone. Our country will grow and prosper!” Added commentary by weeklies Assistant Editor Olivia L. Lawrence.

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In 2008, President G. W. Bush hosts a naturalization ceremony for 72 new U.S. citizens from 30 countries.

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Troop 41 embraces difficult trek

Local named treasurer The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) has elected Brian P. Reilly, CPA, of Kensington, to serve as treasurer for the organization’s 2019-2020 activity year. His election took place at the CTCPA Annual Meeting held recently at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.

Troop 41 scouts and scout leaders along the Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Front row, from left: Mason Asklar, Colin Asklar (adult leader), Tyler Barber, Jayson Hoyt, Ray Foster, Aidan Arcila, Drew Demers, Ethan Nelson and Cameron Nelson. Back row: Todd Barber (ASM), Andrew Demers (hike guide), Don Roski (ASM), KC Jones (SM) and Lee Roski (ASM).

VFW Auxiliary meeting The Auxiliary of Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732 will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 6 p.m., at the Post Home on Massirio Drive. Refreshments will be served. All members are invited.

The scouts and scout leaders from Troop 41 recently concluded their scout season with a three-day, twonight hike along the Franconia Ridge portion of the Appalachian Trail in the White mountains of New Hampshire.

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A steep, rocky climb led the troop above the tree line where the Ridge trail continued for about six miles, providing incredible views that stretched out to the distant horizon in every direction.

Scattered showers in the area did not impact Troop 41's hike on Franconia Ridge.

There are new titles on the shelves at the East Berlin Library: “Willing to Die ” – Lisa Jackson, “The 18th Abduction” – James Patterson, “Blessing in Disguise” – Danielle Steel, “The Road Home” – Richard Paul Evans, “Tightrope” – Amanda Quick, “The Never Game” – Jeffery Deaver, “Resistance Women” – Jennifer Chiaverini, “Queen Bee” – Dorothea Benton Frank, “Unsolved” – James Patterson, “Skin Game” – Stuart Woods, “Mrs. Everything” – Jennifer Weiner, “Summer of ‘69” – Elin Hilderbrand, “Lost and Found” – Danielle Steel, “Paranoid” – Lisa Jackson, “Surfside Sisters” – Nancy Thayer.

While on the Ridge, the troop scaled four peaks with elevations in excess of 4,000 feet: Little Haystack Mt. (4,780), Mt. Lincoln (5,089), Mt. Lafayette (5,260) and Mt. Garfield (4501). In addition to the rough terrain, the troop had to contend with the wind. Sustained at 40- 55-miles-per-hour, there were gusts up to 70 MPH which, at times. The Franconia Ridge trail. Troop 41 ASM Todd Barber can be seen – just barely – using his hiking poles to navigate the trail.

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The Franconia Ridge is a world renown hiking destination known for its difficult terrain and incredible views of the New England countryside. Troop 41 can attest to both through their sweat, determination and the visual memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

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Class reunion New Britain High School 50th class reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 to 11 p.m., at The Back Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Road, New Britain. For more information, contact Joyce Gagnon McAloon, joycemac24@cox.net.

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assistance with plant identification and management options. A few years ago, Simone compiled an invasive plant management handout to give homeowners an understanding of the plants. It includes a seasonal chart and disposal plans from the CT Invasive Plant Working Group. “The town addresses invasive plants on town-owned open space in areas that make the most sense to address. It is no longer practical to believe that we can remove invasives from the landscape entirely, but we can manage them in the most sensitive areas or work to prevent their establishment,” she said

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property manager, may make an impressive duo against invasives and yet even they are stymied by some of the plants. “We lose sleep over Japanese knotweed,” she said, calling knotweed “monstrously bad.” Japanese knotweed forms clumps, spreads by underground rhizome and by seed. CIPWG states that “the plant spreads rapidly to form dense thickets that can alter natural ecosystems or interfere with landscaping.” Whatever was there last year comes back bigger each year, warns Shari Guarino. “It’s a very, very serious problem,” she said. If it’s a small amount in your yard, you can do something, but when you see it along the roadside, a quarter-mile of it, said Guarino, with a tone of defeat, “No herbicide is known to kill it.”

Advanced Master Gardener Shari Guarino, with husband Val Guarino has been fightVal, Southington Land Trust ing it on one of the South-

ington Land Trust properties. “All properties have the same major invasives. There’s a little patch of knotweed I’ve been trying to eradicate for five years,” he said. Guarino has mainly cut it to “starve” the plant. However, he said the plant seems to be “very resilient.” CIPWG advises cutting and to then use a chemical component. However, knotweed needs constant oversight, as it will regrow. Mugwort is another tough invasive. Many advise not to till it under, said Shari Guarino. “You are turning up monsters under soil. Don’t let it go to seed. Cut off the tops. It spreads by rhizome as well and each plant has a zillion seeds,” she said. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is in the daisy family. It is an herbaceous plant with filigree leaves. Garlic mustard also creates

problems for the natural habitat. Garlic mustard grows in sun or shade and has allelopathic properties that suppress germination or growth of other plants. Plants with alleopathic properties “outcompete” native plants and effectively push them out of their home turf. Guarino suggests you pull it, and bag it before it goes to seed. Fighting non-native invasives with “native” plants is Val Guarino’s latest strategy. That includes planting Joe Pye weed to stave off mugwort and golden ragwort to battle garlic mustard. Staghorn sumac, Guarino recently heard, can help to

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crowd out knotweed. Simone gave an example of an invasive that made its way into her life. She’d brought a plant home, and noticed the following year that her plant was thriving but so, too, was a hitchhiker.

“Being aware of what mugwort looks like, I was able to identify it and pull it out when the plants were very young. Now, three years later I find one mugwort plant every now and again, but imagine what the area would look like if I hadn’t noticed and reacted when the plant was just getting established,” she said.

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Nutmeg Book Club: July 10, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

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Walking Book Club: July 10, 12:15 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

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All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Kensington Fire District are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2018 are due and payable on July 1, 2019. Taxes need to be paid by August 1, 2019 or said taxes become delinquent if not paid or postmarked on or before August 1, 2019. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2019 on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2019, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2018 Grand List taxes. Any person liable for these taxes who does not receive a bill or bills should contact the Kensington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860.828.1782 or in person at 947 Farmington Avenue (Rear), as failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of his/her responsibility for the payment of taxes or delinquent charges. Collection Place: Tax Collector’s Office Kensington Fire District 947 Farmington Avenue (Rear) Kensington, CT 06037 Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays Karen Stockno, CCMC Tax Collector Kensington Fire District R217632

All persons liable to pay taxes on 1st Installment Real Estate, and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2018, are due July 1, 2019 and payable in full by August 1, 2019. Real Estate tax bills over $100 are now split into two installments due July 1, and January 1. 1st Installment Real Estate and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicle taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before August 1, 2019. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2019, on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2019, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2018 Grand List taxes. Any person liable for these taxes, who does not receive their bill or bill(s), should contact the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, Room 22. Per Sec. 12130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment. Office: Revenue Collector, Room 22, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Thursdays, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm; Fridays, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Mail Payments to: Town of Berlin, P.O. Box 150410, Hartford, CT 06115-0410 Apartments For Furniture Rent Deborah Swan CCMC Revenue Collector MAPLE DESK - W/detached hutch and chair, Town of Berlin MER - 3rd fl, 1 BR, renexcellent condition, R217139 ov’d, $575, sep. util., no Automobiles

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