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Senior Center hosts drive-thru food drive By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Senior Center members rallied to support local pantries during the “Rocking into 2021 with Peace and Love” drivethru food drive in January.
Pathana Savannakhet and Bouangern Singkhamlon prepare food at The Pho Bar. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova, The Citizen
Thai/Vietnamese restaurant opens on Berlin Turnpike
“It’s a new year, and it was Martin Luther King Day last week. King was all about peace and love to all people, and that’s where I got the idea for the event,” said Senior Center Director Tina Doyle.
Rocks painted by the Rocking Berlin CT! group for the “Rocking into 2021 with Peace and Love” food drive.
The food drive, held Jan. 22, collected 13 bags and six boxes of non-perishable items that were delivered to the Berlin Food Pantry and St. Paul’s Food Pantry.
“Our senior population is very loyal, they are loyal to each other, they’re loyal to their community,” said Doyle.
With the help of her mother, Pathana Savannakhet, aunt Bouangern Singkhamlon, and other family members, Jessica Rodriguez opened a new dining spot in town. The Pho Bar, 224 Berlin Turnpike, specializes in traditional Thai and Vietnamese dishes, such as pho — a clear soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and either beef, chicken, seafood or veggies. Other menu items include egg rolls, dumplings, chicken wings, customizable fried rice and stir-fried noodle bowls, as well as seven bubJessica Rodriguez serves pho soup at the 224 Berlin See Pho Bar, A11 Turnpike restaurant.
A total of 56 seniors participated.
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For some local restaurateurs, food is a family affair.
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Human trafficking seen ‘across the state’ By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Town officials issued a proclamation recognizing January 2021 as a Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery, where victims are forced to work in various forms of labor exploitation including, but not limited to, commercial sex acts and other services that are induced through force or coercion, the proclamation stated.
Most underage human trafficking victims live at home with their parents or guardians while they are being exploited, according to Police Commissioner Melissa Urrunaga, who spoke at a recent Town Council meeting. “It’s happening in every county across the state, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, education level – we are seeing it in every community,” Urrunaga said. “I think there is a misnomer out there See Trafficking, A12
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Those who do cut their own firewood each seem to have their own way of doing it. They readily offer tips and It’s amazing how many peo- More recently, Fowler built a techniques that serve them fire pit in his yard and had a well. “I highly recommend a ple do cut their own wood. Whether or not you consider bunch of branches and trees splitting ax rather than a down from various storms, it a chore, it is a task that’s maul,” said Cheshire’s Steve so he started cutting and undertaken by both men Nadeau. “Fiskars makes a and women. Cheshire wom- splitting. “I was also recover- great one at a very reasoning from a broken collar en who have cut their fireable price. I split several wood at one time or another bone so swinging the ax was cords a year by hand.” good physical therapy. include Fiona Pearson and When COVID cancelled evSafety is of the utmost imPatty Niezgorski. Tracey erything, Troy started splitportance and it extends to Harrington fondly recalls chopping firewood with her ting with me for exercise,” he the movement of firewood. said. This is because of the emerstepfather. It’s also done by ald ash borer. This insect all ages. Corey Nash said his David Fowler offered a tale has decimated ash trees 70-year-young father cuts from his early wood cutting throughout the state, due in his own firewood. days. part from distribution of Cutting firewood seems to “One good story my dad told wood products: packaging, be a skill generally passed firewood, nursery stock and me was that when I was down within families, from firewood. pretty young and helping one generation to the next. him, he hit the wedge wrong To help keep EAB in check, Troy Fowler, 17, has been and it shot off into the there are regulations to govcutting firewood at the block woods. He looked for it in ern transport of firewood inthis winter, learning from his the leaves but couldn’t find father, David. “My son and I it. He said I grabbed another state and across state lines. It is suggested you use firelike to swing an ax, and yes wedge and started dragging wood at its point of origin, to the sledgehammer and it through the leaves. Before where you cut it. It is defiwedge for the big pieces. long we heard the clink of Love the sound and feel of a one wedge hitting the other nitely not a good idea to take firewood with you if clean split,” said the elder and the missing wedge was you head out camping. Fowler. “When I was a kid, found.” my dad split the wood and I See Ax, A3
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In Brief Building Permit Applications can now be submitted online, and payments can be paid online. A release from the Building Department states: "We pledge a continued effort to simplify and ease the process of permitting. Most applications can be completed this way with the ability to upload the proper documents and verifications needed. We encourage the use of the system. However, you can still submit via the drop box and/or any postal or courier service (during COVID restrictions) and in the office once we are back to normal operations."
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Berlin High Hall of Fame Entering the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year will be Ryan DiPietro (Class of 2002, baseball), Katelyn Zarotney (Class of 2010, basketball and volleyball), Max DeLorenzo (Class of 2011, football and basketball) and Cliff Landry (football and basketball coach 1954-61.)
The induction ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Aqua Turf. The Class of 2020 also will be inducted at the ceremony. The Class of 2020 is Steve Baccaro (Class of 1947), Phil Perretta (Class of 1961), John Steurer (Class of 1980), Cynthia Gozzo Dastoli (Class of 1990), Robert Manzo (Class of 1990), Allison Murphy Semenuk (Class of 2002), Matt Carasiti (Class of 2009), and the 1999 and 2000 BHS state championship wrestling teams. Stay updated by visiting the Hall of Fame online, bhshalloffame.org.
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Local restaurants ready for kickoff and a huge night By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
The biggest night in football is going to look very different this year due to COVID guidelines on gathering. However, fewer large parties at home doesn’t mean the normal menu has to change. J Timothy’s Tavern, 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville, is very busy during Super Bowl weekend, according to Nikki Vinci, the restaurant’s marketing director.
“We will probably make between 12 to 13 tons of wings throughout the weekend,” Vinci said. “Since Monday (Jan. 25), over 500 orders have already been placed.” Each bucket contains 35 to 40 wings and costs $46.50. Customers can choose the flavor they want. “It’s going to be a little different this year,” Vinci said. “We’re going to get more orders probably because people are staying home to watch the game. We think we’ll probably be booked
Paul Gregory’s Bistro Cafe – 148 Center St. Southington – Offering free delivery for the game. The Super Bowl menu consists of a variety of dips, wings and stuffed bread. Call 860-621-9999 to place your order. Orders can also be picked up by 2 p.m. on Feb. 7.
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Schools Locals in college Becker College, Worcester, Mass., named Olivia Sherwood to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., named the following students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: Joseph Leary, Nicholas DiPietro, Evan Greenwald, Muzayna Pulatova, Jared Beeatman, Michael Greenwald, Nicole Xiarhos.
Also, Xiarhos was named to the president’s list. Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., named Jake Holmes to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., named Zachary Carlone and Patrick Ladas to its dean’s list for the fall semester.
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University of Delaware, Newark, Del., named Calli Beatman to its dean’s list for the fall semester. University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., named Matthew Morelli and Rebecca Soderburg to its dean’s list for the fall semester.
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146 new COVID-19 cases reported locally Berlin, and nearly every other Connecticut municipality, remains in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.
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According to the CDC, “People with COVID-19 can have mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms can appear two to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms can include: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, As of Jan. 31, the total of lab- sore throat, headache, nauoratory-confirmed and sea or vomiting, diarrhea, probable COVID-19 cases runny nose or stuffy nose, reported among Connecticut fatigue, and recent loss of residents was 253,954, intaste or smell.”
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The state’s most recent report, issued Jan. 28, showed 146 positive cases in Berlin. That works out to an average of 51 daily cases per 100,000 people. In the previous report, 183 positive cases were reported in Berlin.
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Rodriguez first got a taste of the restaurant industry when she began helping her mother run her two Thai Cuisine eateries, one in Canton and another in Rocky Hill. After her mother sold both eateries, Rodriguez decided to open up her own place.
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Snow removal reminder Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into or across a public street. Residents are advised that they are responsible to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk fronting along their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel.
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Help prevent vehicle theft With vehicle thefts on the rise, Berlin Police Department Chief John Klett advises residents to park inside a garage if possible, install outdoor security cameras, and obtain a GPS vehicle tracker. To stay informed about criminal activity, Crime Prevention Officer Cathy Griffin suggests joining local Facebook groups and downloading the free Neighbors App. Also, if residents are interested in starting an in-person Neighborhood Watch, they should visit the National Neighborhood Watch website, which will teach how to recruit and organize the vigil as well as develop communication and action plans.
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