More than 1.2 million Americans have been killed during war time, with some 600,000 of those casualties coming in our bloody Civil War.
The number of Americans lost in battle also includes 405,399 in World War II, 90,220 in Vietnam and nearly 7,000 in the ongoing War on Terror.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, we remember the men and women who did not return from war; Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. The
By Nicole Zappone Record-Journal staff
The sun was shining, and it was windy, but that didn’t stop over 70 cyclists who came out of Berlin High School on Sunday, May 21,
to participate in the first annual “Chase’s Ride.”
The ride was held in honor of Chase Anderson, a 15year-old who was killed while riding a bicycle near the Mobile gas station at
2005 Berlin Turnpike when his bike and a motor vehicle collided early Saturday morning.
According to Chase’s mom, Lynn Swanson, the vehicle’s
Joseph Campbell quote “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” comes to mind.
Decades after Memorial Day was declared a national holiday, in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was established by Congress. Wherever Americans are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, we are asked to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute.
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In a recent social media post, Berlin High School announced that Michael Lanteri is the Class of 2023’s valedictorian and Laura Munch is salutatorian. The post states:
Michael has challenged himself academically during his high school tenure. He has been named an AP Scholar with Distinction, a
CAS Scholar Leader, earned the RIT Computing Medal and Excellence in AP Computer Science Award, and achieved high honors status throughout his four years at Berlin High. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Coding Club, is a house leader in the Upbeat See BHS, A23
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This year’s Memorial Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, at St. Paul’s Church on Peck Street, Kensington. There will be a flyover by the Connecticut Air National Guard during the parade.
The parade route will go down Farmington Avenue turning left onto Massirio Drive, passing the Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732, then a left onto Veterans Way and end at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park, where a Memorial Day
Ceremony will take place between 9:45 and 10:05 a.m.
There will be an Invocation by Clifford P. Cote, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Father Joseph Benicewicz, from St. Paul’s Church, will do the benediction. The Berlin High School Madrigal Singers, directed by Tyler Boyle, will sing the “National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”
The Berlin High School Saxophone Quartet will play an “Armed Forces Medley,” directed by Christopher Dresko.
There will be a rifle volley by the joint members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732, and members of the American Legion Post 68, followed by Taps played by Berlin High School trumpeters Evan Paone and Peyton Miller.
This year’s guest speaker is Matt McNally, chief of police of the Berlin Police Department.
In the event of rain, the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732, 152 Massirio Drive at 9 a.m.
Given the incidents that have been happening across the country as well as in neighboring towns, the Board of Education and I believe this letter may be helpful in reminding all of us about gun safety.
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. As parents, we want to make sure that our children are never in the home of a friend or relative where a gun is not properly secured.
The recommended safety experts, including the ATF, recommend storing all
If you are aware of the inevitability of a fall, you can at least prepare properly. Join this virtual class Wednesday, May 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Presented by Mitchell Nyser, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare,
firearms locked and unloaded, with ammunition also locked in a secure location away from the firearms. Our vigilance when it comes to gun storage will help our students stay safe.
Hiding firearms is not enough. Children often know where their parents’ guns are kept and cannot always tell the difference between real and toy guns. In Connecticut, firearms must be securely stored if:
1. A minor under the age of 18 living in or visiting the home is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child’s
GoodLife Fitness, the class will teach how to fall the correct way – forwards or backwards – and all the details on how to do it safely to reduce the risk or lessen the severity of injury. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
parent;
2. If a resident in the home is ineligible to possess a firearm; or
3. If a resident poses a risk of imminent harm to self and others.
Our goal is to prevent further incidents from occurring and to continue to provide our students and staff a safe school environment by ensuring that ammunition and firearms are safely secured in all households.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Benigni Superintendent of SchoolsLooking for a safe space? Every Friday, 2 to 3 p.m., talk to a professional about questions and concerns you may have regarding dementia. Call 1-646-876-9923 (Meeting ID 92408181873#).
driver had been drunk. Anderson would have been a sophomore at the high school that coming fall.
The ride on Sunday morning began at 11 a.m. at Berlin High School, followed by a police escort to Dairy Queen and then back to the high school.
“We initially had about 50 riders who signed up ahead of time,” Swanson said. “We plan on doing this annually, and this is our first one, so we’re seeing where we can work out the kinks for next time.”
About 20 more signed up on the morning of the race.
Swanson said she was delighted with the turnout and hopes to continue with the ride each year.
The ride was about a few miles, and adults and children of all ages participated.
All event proceeds went to The Chase Anderson Memorial Scholarship, initiated by the Berlin High School RISE program, as that program, along with Unified Sports, was truly his passion.
All riders participating that day were eligible for a $1 cone at Dairy Queen. While the ride was free, a donation of $5 was suggested to help raise funds for the scholarship.
Nicole Carrasquillo, who is in charge of the RISE program at the high school, said that Chase’s mom and aunt had asked her about doing it.
“We had many more riders than we anticipated considering we had a two-week notice,” Carrasquillo said.
Swanson said that she was very thankful for all the businesses in the town who donated items for the raffles.
Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Kensington, will have a Summer VBS for children ages 4-12 on July 17-20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for checkin. This will be an exciting time of games, crafts, and activities. Snacks will be provided. Cost is $10/kid or $20 for 2 or more kids. Please register at www.wellspring.net by June 18.
“The donations were amazing, and I want to thank everyone for their generosity,” Swanson said.
Some raffle donations came from Dynasty Jewelers, Suburban Sports, Sage Energy, The Ave, and more. A resident donated gym bags with sport team designs, while Timberlin Golf Course donated a golf club.
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Saint Paul School families and friends followed the yellow brick road to see their students’ second annual drama production early this month.
Last year’s show “Frozen, Jr.” was a big hit! This year, the students and families were happy to see the program continue, showcasing the talent that has been emerg-
ing from our school community.
“Saint Paul School’s drama students showed off their talents again in the production of ‘The Wizard of Oz, Jr.’ on May 5 and May 6 at Berlin High School. Nearly 600 people were in attendance at the weekend shows. The director and choreography team of CCSU
theater students Cassidy Phelps and Aaron Peterson, as well as St. Paul Catholic High School Senior Maddie McAuliffe, stage manager, worked with 55 cast and crew, ranging from preschool through eighth grade.
An integral part of the production team was music teacher Janet Hampton, and school parents Pamela Miscia-Carlson and Patti Bourque, along with BHS siblings and SPS alumni Charlie (lighting and sound) and Ellie Henriques (backstage tech). The number of students involved in the dra-
ma program doubled this year and highlighted the young talent at Saint Paul’s.
We thank Berlin High for allowing us the use of their beautiful auditorium.” commented Mrs. Conaway, school principal.
We are truly blessed to have
the support from our school community to help make this program such a success!
For more information on Saint Paul School please contact Kelly Esposito, Admissions and Marketing Director at 860-828-4343 ext. 113 or admissions@ stpaulkensington.org.
The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain CT is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member.
The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances.
The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive.
For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-6146188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).
The Berlin Democratic Town Committee can be reached at berlindemocrats@ gmail.com or via P.O. Box 93, 62 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
Registered Berlin Republicans: Do you want to make a
difference in your community?
The Berlin Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on local boards, commissions and in elected offices.
If interested, send an email to info@berlingop.org.
The Berlin VFW’s fourth annual craft show is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 152 Massirio Drive. (Rain date: Sunday, June 4). More than 85 crafters have signed on.
The VFW will be selling picnic food and gourmet popcorn, with proceeds going to
scholarships for high school seniors and to veterans in need.
Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.
For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets all over the state.
For more information, visit preservationct.org.
Are you in the process of selling your home or thinking about selling? There are certain steps in the process that have to be navigated to ensure you reach the closing table.
Disclosing Issues: When selling your home, you will fill out a home disclosure statement. This includes things like the age of the roof and water heater, any major repairs or additions, and more serious concerns like asbestos and lead paint.
Deadlines: There are deadlines to respond to offers and for completing home inspections and appraisals. To ensure a smooth process, stay organized and stay in contact with your agent.
Indecision: As a seller, it is common to want to wait and see if a better offer gets presented. Be mindful of your timeline and do not let indecisiveness cost you your best offer.
Appraisals: If the buyers are seeking financing, the mortgage lender will require an appraisal to ensure it is worth the amount that the bank is lending. A low appraisal means the buyer will have to produce the difference, a new offer must be negotiated, or the offer may fall apart.
Getting to the closing table of a home sale is not always easy. Rely on the advice of trusted professionals, including the lawyer who will handle the closing
Do you care for someone diagnosed with dementia? This virtual support group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8
p.m. The group is facilitated by Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to Hartford-
HealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
Join this dementia caregiver support group the third
Monday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in-person or online. Facilitated by a Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Dementia Specialist. Call 1-855-442-
4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. The in-person meeting will take place at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
KENSINGTON - Dorothy June (Tyler) Breski, of Kensington, died peacefully at Chestelm Health and Rehab, in Moodus, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
WETHERSFIELDPhillip F. Perretta, 80, of Wethersfield, died after a short illness on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Dorothy was born in Bristol, CT, on June 26, 1926, the daughter of Harry Collins Tyler and Ethel (Peace) Tyler. Before her retirement in 1985, Dottie was employed by AT&T (SNET) for 38 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Breski and her brother Bernard Tyler. She was also predeceased by her longtime best friend, Albert C Pollard. Dottie is survived by several nieces and her (almost) step daughters Catherine Pollard of Middlefield and Lois Foley of Portland.
WETHERSFIELD Phillip F. Perretta, 80,of Wethersfield,diedafterashortillness onWednesday, May17, 2023.
Phil leavesbehind hiswife of 30years CarolSitler, his sisterEmily Perrettaandher partner Nancy, his son, Curt Perretta and his wife Kathy, his grandsonBrandon Perretta andhis fiancéPooja Nair,and hisgranddaughter
Phil leaves behind his wife of 30 years Carol Sitler, his sister Emily Perretta and her partner Nancy, his son, Curt Perretta and his wife Kathy, his grandson
Brandon Perretta and his fiancé Pooja Nair, and his granddaughter Alyssa Nelson and her husband
Ron and his greatgrandson (AKA the little guy) Connor, his daughter
Heather Wichrowski and her husband Al, his granddaughters Raven Green and her husband
Dottie was a woman of many talents including, knitting, crocheting, growing roses, raising dogs, decorating Christmas cookies, planning trips to the casino and traveling with the Model A Club. She had a keen wit and a stubbornness that kept all who knew her on their toes.
Branden and his greatgranddaughter Gemma, and his granddaughter
Alyssa Nelsonand herhusbandRon andhisgreatgrandson (AKAthe littleguy) Connor, his daughter Heather Wichrowski and her husbandAl,hisgranddaughters Raven Green and her husbandBranden andhis greatgranddaughter Gemma, and his granddaughter Brittany Nance. Phil also leaves behind his daughterin-law Lorie Perretta and hisgrandchildrenShanePerretta and hiswife Amelia, his greatgrandsons Giovanni and Jacob, his granddaughter Amber Perretta and his great-granddaughter Liliana,
his grandsonNick Perretta and hiswife Victoriaand his greatgrandchildren Noah and Leah andhis grandson Dylan Perretta. Phil also leaves behind his stepchildrenKyle Sitler,MartySitler, Brian Sitler and his wife Liz, and ChrisSitler andhis wife Briana, aswell asgrandchildren Aidan,Ethan, Brittany, Jessica, Killian,and Kayla Sitler.
Brittany Nance. Phil also leaves behind his daughterin-law Lorie Perretta and his grandchildren
Shane Perretta and his wife Amelia, his greatgrandsons Giovanni and Jacob, his granddaughter
Calling hours were from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd at the EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington. Burial service was private. Donations may be made in Dottie’s name to the Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive, Berlin. Please share a memory of Dorothy in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
Amber Perretta and his great-granddaughter
Liliana, his grandson
Nick Perretta and his wife
Victoria and his greatgrandchildren Noah and Leah and his grandson
Dylan Perretta. Phil also leaves behind his stepchildren Kyle Sitler, Marty Sitler, Brian Sitler and his wife Liz, and Chris Sitler and his wife Briana, as well as grandchildren
Aidan, Ethan, Brittany, Jessica, Killian, and Kayla Sitler.
Phil was predeceased by his parents, Phil and Lena, at a young age, and also
Ken,who raisedhim astheir ownafterthedeathofhisparents. Philwas alsopredeceased by his son Damien Perretta.
Phil retiredfrom New Britain CandyCo., wherehe enjoyed along careeras an account rep. Inthat role, he gottoknowcountlesscorporatepurchasingagents,merchants,and smallbusiness ownersin theGreaterHartford area. In his early retirement, he enjoyed working parttimeat PuritanFurniture inWethersfield.
Phil was raised in Berlin, CTandgraduatedfromBerlin HighSchoolin theClassof 1961.Hewasafour-yearvarsity athletein bothfootball and basketball.He wascaptain of the football team his senioryear,whenhereceived theBabeRuthAwardforbest
athleteinthe class.In2020, Phil “Fudgy”Perretta was inducted into The Berlin High SchoolAthleticHallofFame.
corporate purchasing agents, merchants, and small business owners in the Greater Hartford area. In his early retirement, he enjoyed working parttime at Puritan Furniture in Wethersfield.
Phil’s interestin athleticsbegan in1954 asa pitcheron the Cubs with Berlin Little League. That year, the team went 7-1and wonthe town championship. Perretta later competedin theAlumni LeagueandtheHartfordTwilightLeague.Heenjoyedcollecting sports memorabilia, fine dining,and traveling. One of his fondest memories was when hedined with Jesse Owens, one of the greatestathletesofalltime. Funeralserviceswillbeprivate. In lieu of flowers please make adonation inPhil’s name tothe BerlinHigh School AthleticDepartment, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT06037
Philwas predeceasedby his parents, Philand Lena, at ayoungage, andalsohis brotherJimmyandbyhislovingaunts ConnieAustinand her husband Al, and Ann Gormley andher husband
Phil was raised in Berlin, CT and graduated from Berlin High School in the Class of 1961. He was a four-year varsity athlete in both football and basketball. He was captain of the football team his senior year, when he received the Babe Ruth Award for best athlete in the class. In 2020, Phil “Fudgy” Perretta was inducted into The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Phil’s interest in athletics began in 1954 as a pitcher on the Cubs with Berlin Little League. That year, the team went 7-1 and won the town championship. Perretta later competed in the Alumni League and the Hartford Twilight League. He enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia, fine dining, and traveling. One
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The 2023 CIAC state baseball tournament will be dedicated to Bristol police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte, who was killed in the line of duty in the fall of 2022.
Each year, the CIAC dedicates its baseball state tournament in honor of an individual closely connected to high school baseball in the state.
DeMonte settled in North Haven, but came of age in Middletown.
He was a catcher and pitcher on the Middletown High School baseball team, graduating MHS in 2005.
A writeup on the CIAC website states, “Coaches and friends recall Dustin as a quiet leader, who led by example.”
DeMonte’s uniform number in high school was 51, and the Middletown High baseball team honored the former player this season by wearing No. 51 patches on their jerseys.
The CIAC baseball state finals will be played at Middletown’s Palmer Field on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.
A brief pregame ceremony will take place on June 10 to formally honor DeMonte and his family.
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RUNNER UP
BrightPath Berlin
MARTIAL ARTS
WINNER
Valentin Karate Berlin
RUNNER UP
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Warriors Breath Martial Arts
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WINNER
Musical Expressions
PRIVATE SCHOOL
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Little Blessings Preschool
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St Paul’s School
Xavier High School
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EVENT VENUE
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Berlin Fair Grounds
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The Truck Bar – Berlin, CT
Baltic Restaurant
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS WINNER
The Avenue
RUNNER UP
Cortney’s Modern Dipper
Tavern on the Trax
HOTEL WINNER
Best Western Plus
ORCHARD WINNER
Rogers Orchards - Shuttle Meadow
Kensington
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HEATING & A/C SERVICE
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Miele Mechanical Services
RUNNER UP
Douglas Mechanical Services, Inc
Superior Heating & Cooling Inc
INDEPENDENT LIVING
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Orchard Ridge
MOBILE / PHONE STORE
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Verizon
RUNNER UP
T-Mobile Newington
PAINTER
WINNER
Keith’s Painting, Power Washing & Scrap Removal
RUNNER UP
Brush Mark’s Painting
4A Painting
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
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Dombrowski Law Group, LLC
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Berlin Law Offices, LLC
PEST CONTROL
WINNER
AC Exterminating
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Fox Pest Control
PET GROOMER
WINNER
Dirty Dog DIY Pet Wash & Pawstry Shop LLC
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Top Dog Pet Services
Cuddlesudz Pet Salon
PHOTOGRAPHER
WINNER
Cinematic Images
RUNNER UP
Steve Adams Photography
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WINNER
JMB Plumbing LLC
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Robert Derosher
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American Embroidery
SELF STORAGE COMPANY
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Public Storage
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917INK Tattoo & Piercing
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Perkins Travel Corporation
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Cruiseone, -Berlin
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Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital
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Animal Hospital of Berlin Silver Lake Animal Hospital
SHOPPING
ANTIQUE STORE
WINNER
Turnpike Antiques & Vintage
APPLIANCE STORE
WINNER
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Turnpike Antiques & Vintage
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WINNER
Mariella Creations
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WINNER
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WINNER
Matson Rugs Inc
FLORIST
WINNER
Brierley Johnson Florist
RUNNER UP
Sharon Elizabeth’s Floral Designs L.L.C.
Marzi Florist
FORMAL WEAR WINNER
Bridal Bells LLC
FURNITURE WINNER
Bungalow on the Ave
RUNNER UP
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La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
GARDEN CENTER
WINNER
Cold Spring Brook Farm Inc
RUNNER UP
Stonehedge Ldscpg And Garden Center
Berger Nursery & Garden
GIFT STORE
WINNER
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RUNNER UP
Good Cause Gifts
Cortney’s Modern Dipper
GROCERY
WINNER
Stew Leonard’s
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Kensington Market
Cortney’s Modern Dipper
HARDWARE STORE
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Rutkowski Paint and Hardware
JEWELRY STORE
WINNER
Dynasty Jewelry
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Dragonfly Home & Gift
MATTRESS STORE
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Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store
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Kensington Market
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Stew Leonard’s Baretta Provision
MUSIC STORE
WINNER
Musical Expressions
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WINNER
UPS Access Point location
RUNNER UP
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
PAINT STORE WINNER
The Home Depot
PAWN SHOP WINNER
Platinum Pawn Shop
PET SUPPLIES WINNER
Dirty Dog DIY Pet Wash & Pawstry
Shop llc
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PetSmart
PRINT SHOP WINNER
Academy Printing Services
SEAFOOD MARKET
WINNER
Stew Leonard’s
RUNNER UP
Blue Lobster Restaurant
SPORTING GOODS WINNER
Suburban Sports RUNNER UP
DICK’S Sporting Goods
TUXEDO STORE WINNER
Bridal Bells LLC
VAPE SHOP
WINNER
Berlin Smoke & Vape Shop
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
WINNER
Kohl’s
RUNNER UP
Good Cause Gifts
Mickey Finn’s
SPIRITS
LIQUOR STORE
WINNER
Berlin Spirits
RUNNER UP
C & C Wines and Spirits
M & M Discount Wines & Liquors
SPORTS, FITNESS & EXERCISE
BICYCLE STORE
WINNER
Suburban Sports RUNNER UP
Cutting Edge
FITNESS CENTER/GYM
WINNER
SIN Fitness
RUNNER UP
Fitness By Design
Powerhouse Super Gym
GOLF COURSE WINNER
Timberlin Golf Course
RUNNER UP
Shuttle Meadow Country Club
PILATES
WINNER
Fitness By Design
RUNNER UP
Sudor Taino Group Fitness Studio
POOL / SPA STORE & SUPPLIES
WINNER
Rizzo Pools
YOGA STUDIO WINNER
SIN Fitness
RUNNER UP
Fitness By Design
Be Wild Yoga
VEHICLES DEALERS & SERVICES
AUTO BODY/COLLISION
WINNER
Kenwood Auto Body & Sales, LLC
RUNNER UP
Stanley Street Auto Body Inc
AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT.
WINNER
Kensington Auto Service, Ltd.
RUNNER UP
Schaller Subaru
Absolute Auto Center
AUTO DETAILING
WINNER
Spotless Auto Detailing
AUTO REPAIR- INDEPENDENT
WINNER
Kensington Auto Service, Ltd.
RUNNER UP
Ron’s Automotive Repair Inc Black Rock Services Inc
CAR SALESMAN WINNER
Absolute Auto Center
RUNNER UP
John Senick Columbia Ford KIA
NEW CAR DEALER WINNER
Acura of Berlin
TIRE CENTER WINNER
Connecticut Tire
RUNNER UP
Kensington Auto Service, Ltd.
USED CAR DEALER WINNER
Absolute Auto Center RUNNER UP
Kensington Auto Service, Ltd.
Schaller Subaru
Press release
Armed Forces Day is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and is part of Armed Forces Week.
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish Armed Forces Day. The idea was for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
The one-day celebration then stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. It was on August 31, 1949, that Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Coast Guard Days.
The Berlin Veterans Commission not only pays tribute to all these men and women, but also honors and remembers all of the town’s veterans who have passed. Every year on Armed Forces Day, the Veterans Commission distributes over 1,150 new American flags to its members and volunteers to be placed at the graves of all Berlin’s deceased veterans in the 11 cemeteries in town.
This year, the Berlin Veterans Commission met with over 30 Berlin Boy Scouts
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The Fire Administrator’s Office for the Town of Berlin reports the following incidents for the week of May 14.
May 14: 300 block of Main Street, East Berlin: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4
May 14: 000 block of High Road: Motor vehicle accident – Company 2 and 4
May 16: 200 block of Kensington Road: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4
May 16: 700 block of Four Rod Road: Fire alarm –Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4
May 16: High Road and Alling Street: Motor vehicle accident – Compa-
nies 2, 3 and 4
May 17: Mutual aid rendered to Southington FD – Company 2
May 18: 700 block of Southington Road: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4
May 18: 200 block of Deming Road: Gas leak – Companies
1, 2, 3 and 4
May 20: 200 block of New Park Drive: Brush fire –Companies 1 and 3
May 20: 200 block of Kensington Road: Fire alarm –Companies 2, 3 and 4
Fire Company Designations:
1. East Berlin 2. Kensington
3. Berlin 4. South Kensington
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Or, you can call us at 203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Berlin Citizen to your home or business, will end.
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peer leadership program, and serves as a STEM Academy tutor for math and computer science.
Michael is co-president of Tech xPerts; a director, producer and newscaster on the Redcoat Rundown studentled school news broadcast; and is a videographer with the Broadcast Club.
Michael is employed as an IT Assistant with the Berlin Public Schools. He plans to study Computer Science at the University of Connecticut.
Laura has taken advantage of extensive AP and UConn ECE courses and earned numerous academic awards in a variety of courses, high honors status all four years, and has received the Harvard Book Award.
Laura’s extracurricular activities include Upbeat, National Honor Society – where she serves as secretary – and Interact Club. She has been heavily involved with BHS school musicals, fall plays, and the Madrigals acapella ensemble. She has volunteered her time as a math tutor, and with the Bethlehem Fair, and has mentored an elementary school stu-
dent on a weekly basis.
Laura has been employed as a camp counselor with Berlin Parks & Recreation the past couple of summers. She plans to study Secondary Education for chemistry at the University of Connecticut.
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Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
from the new combined Troop 441 and their parents, who volunteered to help the commission, on Friday, May 19, at the Maple Cemetery. This is normally done on Saturday Armed Forces Day, but because of rain in the forecast for Saturday, it was rescheduled for early Friday evening.
Maple Cemetery is a classic New England rural cemetery
with graves dating back to the 18th century and has about half of all the town’s veterans’ graves.
We placed the flags at over 550 grave sites and the Boy Scouts got to see and learn about the many wars our veterans have fought in for the freedoms we enjoy today, as well as learning the meaning of Armed Forces Day.
The Berlin Veterans Commission would like to recognize and thank Scoutmaster Tony deRito, the Scout lead-
ers, and the Boy Scouts of Troop 441. Without their help, it would have taken two to three hours longer to place these flags.
If any veteran’s grave was missed, please contact the Veterans Commission by mail at Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
To learn more about the history of the wars and see how many military men and women lost their lives, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today, come to the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park and take a stroll around the “America’s Wars Walkway. ” America is Free, Because of the Brave. God Bless America!
ment of Veteran Affairs’ fact sheet, the inspiration for the National Moment of Remembrance came from a group of children who were touring Washington, D.C. When they were asked what Memorial Day meant to them, they replied, “That’s the day the pools open!”
Those youngsters can be forgiven for not understanding the true meaning behind the holiday, a May 2000 Gallup poll revealed that only 28 percent of Americans actually did.
Originally known as Decoration Day, what would be known as Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil
War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held throughout the nation. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars.
In his 1914 Memorial Day address, President Woodrow Wilson said of fallen soldiers, “They do not need our praise. They do not need that our admiration should sustain them. There is no immortality that is safer than theirs. We come not for their sakes but for our own, in order that we may drink at the same springs of inspiration from which they themselves drank.”
Wilson continued, “Therefore this peculiar thing comes about, that we can stand here and praise the memory of these soldiers in the interest of peace. They set us the example of selfsacrifice, which if followed in peace will make it unnecessary that men should follow war any more.”
While many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or attending patriotic ceremonies, for the majority of us, the holiday is not a solemn occasion; it’s just a day off, a cause for revelry.
Certainly, we should enjoy some relaxation Monday, but let’s also take time to ponder the meaning behind the holiday, perhaps at 3 p.m., the National Moment of Remembrance.
Think about the 1.2 million Americans who went off to war and never came home. It’s the least we can do to honor their memory.
Town departments will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no trash/ recycling pick-up on May 29. Trash/recycling will be picked up one day later.
Berlin's Memorial Day parade sets off at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29 and will travel down Farmington Avenue and turn left onto Massirio Drive, passing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732.
The parade will then turn left onto Veterans Way and end at Veterans Memorial Park.
A flyover by the Connecticut Air National Guard will occur during the parade.
A ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park ceremony will take place from 9:45 to 10:05 a.m.
Matthew McNally, Berlin’s
chief of police and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, will be the guest speaker.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732, 152 Massirio Drive.
The Theatre Guild of Berlin’s first presentation, “The Best of Broadway,” is scheduled
to take place in July. Auditions, open to singers age 16 and up, will be held in June. The group can be reached at tgb.2023@gmail.com.
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Connecticut’s 12 community colleges will finish merging in July to become Connecticut State Community College (CT State). The new school will be eligible to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI. Prior to the merger, Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley and Norwalk Community College were designated as HSIs.
So, what is a Hispanic-Serving Institution? As defined by the US Department of Education, an HSI is a college or university whose enrollment comprises more than 25% Hispanic/Latino students. In the US, there are currently more than two million Hispanic students enrolled in 451 HSIs across 24 states. So while only 19% of all higher education institutions qualify, 62% of all Latino undergraduates are enrolled in HSIs.
The HSI designation is more than a reflection of a school’s enrollment, however; it’s a commitment to equity for Hispanic/Latino students and advancing their success. On a large scale, this means having access to federal grant programs that enhance and strengthen HSIs.
At CT State, being an HSI means paying particular attention to the unique needs of the state’s Hispanic/Latino college students.
According to Dr. John Paul Chaisson-Cardena, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “Ourseeking the HSI and MSI (Minori-
ty-Serving Institution) status is consistent with our mission to serve all Connecticut residents. At CT State, we recognize that where you come from (e.g.: geography, culture, identity) is a strength that can be catalyzed to help our students feel that CT State is where they belong. In turn, that sense of belonging is what helps our students reach their goals.”
In 2020, Capital Community College received a five-year, $3 million grant to fund the Cultivating All-Inclusive Student Achievement (CASA) program. The program supports career and financial planning from enrollment through graduation. The program also aids faculty and staff in incorporating high-impact success strategies into their courses and student services. It assists students returning to college semester-to-semester and it increases the number of Hispanic students earning a degree or certificate. The program also has a cultural enrichment component, “Herencias Latinas,” that facilitates arts and humanities programming throughout the academic year.
There are more than half a million residents of Connecticut who are of Hispanic/Latino descent, and CT State is proud to serve more than 10,000 of them each semester. To learn more about CT State, visit CTState.edu.
Las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut completarán su unión en julio, cuando será llamada Connecticut State Community College (CT State). La nueva escuela será elegible para ser nombrada una Institución de Servicios para Hispanos (Hispanic-Serving Institutions), o HSI. Antes de la unión, Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley y Norwalk Community College estaban nombradas como instituciones HSI. ¿Así que, qué es una Institución de Servicios para Hispanos? Como lo define el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, un HSI es un colegio o universidad, donde más del 25% de sus estudiantes matriculados son hispanos/latinos. En los Estados Unidos, actualmente hay más de dos millones de estudiantes hispanos matriculados en 451 instituciones HSI en 24 estados. Así que, aunque solo el 19% de todas las universidades califican, el 62% de los estudiantes universitarios están matriculados en instituciones HSI.
Sin embargo, la designación de un HSI es más que solo una reflexión de la inscripción de la universidad; es un compromiso de equidad para los estudiantes hispanos/latinos y en el avance de su éxito. A mayor escala, esto significa el acceso a programas de subvenciones federales para mejorar y fortalecer las instituciones HSI.
En CT State, ser una institución HSI significa que se presta particular atención a las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes universitarios hispanos/latinos. Segun el Dr. John Paul Chaisson-Cardena, Vicepresidente de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión, “Nuestra intención en lograr el estatus como institución HSI o MSI
(Institución que Sirve a la Minoría) es consistente con nuestra misión de servir a todos los residentes de Connecticut. En CT State, reconocemos que de donde usted viene (ej. Geografía, cultura, identidad), es un punto fuerte, el cual puede ser el catalizador que le ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a sentir que CT State es el lugar donde pertenecen. Sucesivamente, ese espíritu de pertenencia es lo que ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a lograr sus metas.”
En 2020, Capital Community College recibió una subvención de $3 millones a lo largo de un periodo de cinco años, para financiar el programa Cultivating All-Inclusive Student Achievement (CASA). El programa apoya la planificación de carrera y financiera, desde la matrícula hasta la graduación. El programa también ayuda a los miembros de facultad y el personal a incorporar estrategias de éxito de gran impacto en sus cursos y en los servicios para los estudiantes. Ayuda a los estudiantes que regresan a la universidad semestre por semestre y aumenta el número de estudiantes hispanos obteniendo un título o certificado. El programa también tiene un factor de enriquecimiento cultural, “Herencias Latinas,” el cual facilita programación de artes y humanidades a través del año académico.
Hay más de medio millón de residentes de ascendencia hispana/ latina en Connecticut, y CT State está orgulloso de servir a más de 10,000 de estos residentes cada semestre. Para aprender más acerca de CT State, visite a CTState.edu.
After decades of helping to expand student horizons, we’re expanding ours.