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Timberlin golfers tee it up in Feb. for the first time By Everett Bishop The Citizen

For the first time in its 50year history, Timberlin Golf Course opened in February. Mild winter temperatures allowed the municipal course to open from Feb. 22 to 26. According to head golf professional Marc Bayram, the course had never opened before March. Timberlin’s official opening day is slated for Saturday, March 7, with a ceremony at 10 a.m.

Dry course conditions also contributed to the early opening, Bayram noted. A report on Golf.com states that golfers from “Ohio to New York” were able to play as early as December. “We sent an email out, put it on social media that we were opening and we sold out within 24 hours,” Bayram said. “We had 144 players … I had a wait list of 10 groups that I couldn’t do anything with.” See Timberlin, A17

A golfer takes a swing at Timberlin on Feb. 22, the earliest the municipal course has ever opened. Timberlin/Facebook

The newest members of the Berlin High School chapter of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.

Social studies scholars honored By Jack Carroll Special to The Citizen

tinction, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 on the 4.0 scale in their soLast month, a new group of cial studies courses. In adBerlin High School studition, students have to dents was inducted into maintain an overall GPA of the BHS chapter of the Rho 3.0 and must complete a Kappa National Social total of six semesters in the Studies Honor Society. social studies. As stated in its mission statement, “Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of social studies.” In order to earn this dis-

The newest members of BHS’s Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society are: Marissa Barile, Julia Bennett, Molly Brett, Tori Cascone, Kelly Chmielewski, Tyler Cloutier, Briana Dastoli, Sophia Ferraguto, Ting Fischer, Shannon Flaherty, Makayla Gorski, Luke Impelluso, Emma

Johnson, Kelly Kozlowski, Erica Lavoie, Timothy Lewis, Jacob T. Lindsay, Ryan McGowan, Julia Oakes, Maddie Palmese, Victoria Pietrucha, Noah Matthew Reed, Izabela Rockhill, Benjamin W. Roe, Daria Szarwacki, Matthew Tierney, Emily Wisniewski, Susan Wisniewski and Jenna Zup. As well as excelling in the classroom, the new inductees are also civicminded. At their induction ceremony, BHS Rho Kappa president Alexander Yeung See Scholars, A6

Annunziata leaves Police Commission, new member appointed By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

The Town Council recently appointed Melissa Urrunaga to fill a vacancy on the Police Commission. The vote to appoint Urrunaga, a Democrat, was unani-

mous. Councilor Michael Urrunaga, her husband, abstained. The new appointee replaces Democrat Joseph Annunziata, who resigned on Jan. 17 after some 15 years on the commission.

Urrunaga’s term runs until the next municipal election in 2021. She was not available for comment. Councilor JoAnn AngelicoStetson said she was happy to nominate Urrunaga, partly to bring diversity to the

all-male Police Commission. “She’s very well qualified, she’s a social worker with the Department of Children and Families, she serves with the court as a co-liaison. She’s well versed in respect to areas of criminal

justice and she’s got extensive experience in that field,” Stetson said. Police Commission Chairperson Paul Eshoo agreed. “She knows stuff about law so that’s good. She can be an asset,” he said.


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Dinner fundraiser The public is invited to an all-you-can-eat pasta supper Saturday, March 7, 5 to 8 p.m., at St. Paul School, 461 Alling St. The dinner benefits Boy Scout Troop 44. Dinner prices: adults $10, children age 3 to 8 $5. For more information, call 860881-8143.

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Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., will present an afternoon with Ted Yoder and his creative rendering of contemporary and classical music on the dulcimer Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will follow the concert. Child care will be available.

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The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2020. The Hall of Fame inductees are: Steve Baccaro (Class of VFW Craft Show 1947), Phil Perretta (Class of The VFW Craft Show will 1961), John Steurer (Class of take place Saturday, April 25, 1980), Cynthia Gozzo Das10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 152 toli (Class of 1990), Robert Massirio Drive. Shop handmade crafts, coffee, baked See Briefs, A3 goods, and more. Admission is free.

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A special thanks to volunteer firefighters Last month, the Berlin Veterans Commission made a presentation of a plaque to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department in recognition of the department’s support for local veterans. Inscribed on the plaque is: “With Special Thanks for Recognizing, Supporting,

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Thursday Make and Take Part One: March 5, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: March 5, 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Sit & Knit: March 5, 6 p.m. Knitting club. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

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said, “This appreciation for the unique aspects of the individualities surrounding our great community here in Berlin, truly encapsulates the spirit of Rho Kappa.” Rho Kappa secretary Hailey Nardelli told the new inductees, “Your work demonstrates your character and your promise.” Also in attendance at the induction ceremony was Board of Education president Richard Aroian, who spoke about the importance of social studies. He said, “Social studies is the study of humanity of where we are, who we are, where we came from, how we go forward.”

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Letters to the Editor Finding Nero Editor : Negative headlines seem to dominate the news. However, this is a story about appreciation and gratitude to the Berlin Police Department and to the strangers who assisted in the search for my friend’s dog.

of Candi’s voice, and all I kept thinking was how was I going to make this right?

We questioned people on the street, and one of Candi's neighbors offered to drive while I searched for Nero. I went back to one of the places I frequently take the dogs and in the corner of my eye I saw a man walking What started out as a beauti- towards me asking if everything was okay. I explained ful sunny day quickly bewhat had happened and he came my worst nightmare, said he believed he saw Nero as my friend Candi’s dog, Nero, escaped during his af- by the Stop & Shop, six miles away. The man said he ternoon walk with me. seemed disoriented, and All I kept thinking was how I was wandering the road. However, he said a police ofwas going to tell Candi that the dog she rescued, the love ficer was following the canine. of her life, was missing, and it was my fault. I immediately contacted Candi, who was frantically I will never forget the shrill

searching for Nero, and put the gentleman on the phone. Within 30 minutes I received a call from Candi stating four Berlin officers were responsible for saving Nero and they transported him to the animal shelter. Based on where Nero was found, and other factors associated with the event, I can say with all sincerity that without the assistance of the Berlin police this story would have had a tragic ending.

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Hall of Fame inductees: John Steurer, Rob Manzo The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame will celebrate its Class of 2020 on Sunday, April 26 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The inductees are: 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 wrestling teams. For more information, visit bhshalloffame.org.

John Steurer, Class of 1982 Steurer was a three-year starter in baseball and basketball. In baseball, he was a team captain and an AllNorthwest Conference selection, and led the BHS pitching staff his senior year with a record of 6-2. Steurer led the Redcoats to their first Northwest Conference championship in 21 years. The NWC title was the first for Hall of Fame coach Paul Baretta.

In basketball, Steurer was a two-year captain and an AllNorthwest Conference selec-

In baseball, Steurer was a two-time captain and helped lead Western New England to its first NAIA District 5 championship and to a school record for wins in a season with 21.

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tion, and led the Redcoats in scoring as a senior. In 1979, Steurer scored 25 points to lead the Redcoats over Plainville in the St. Paul Christmas Tournament finals; Hall of Fame coach George Hall’s 100th career win. For his efforts, Steurer was named tournament MVP. As a junior, Steurer was invited to play in the Connecticut

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As a senior, he compiled a 53 record with a team-high 50 strikeouts and posted a 2.32 ERA. With Steurer leading the way, in 1982 and 1984, Western New England’s

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Some antivirals will help to alleviate the symptoms of coronavirus but prevention is best. At the very least take Vitamin C daily, as this is not an expensive precaution to take. It is imperative that you are prepared for the coronavirus. See your Naturopathic Physician for more advice..

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ologist Dr. Matthew Cartter said efforts by the U.S. to contain the virus will only slow it down, adding “it’s no good pretending it’s not going to come” and there is now a window of opportunity to prepare for possible transmission in the state.

“Like the old saying, better to prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Cartter While there have been no in- said. “And right now, it’s fections identified so far in time to prepare.” Connecticut, State Epidemi-

Asked about the potential number of cases Connecticut could expect, Cartter said a “reasonable planning target at the present time” would be a flu season with no vaccine or anti-virus. Each year, roughly 500 people die in Connecticut from the flu. Lamont held a media briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center in Hartford with Cartter, the state’s hospital association CEO,

Lawyer: Win over transgender runner shouldn't affect suit HARTFORD (AP) — Lawyers for three Connecticut high school runners suing to block the participation of transgender athletes in girls sports say recent victories on the track by one of their clients should have no bearing on the lawsuit. Chelsea Mitchell, of Canton High School, beat transgender runner Terry Miller, of Bloomfield High School, in the 55-meter dash last month in both the Connecticut State Class S indoor track

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“What Plaintiffs alleged — and what is true — is that due to physiological differences, female athletes cannot beat ‘comparably talented and trained’ males,” Mitchell’s attorneys wrote. “And if Chelsea beat Miller by a hair in a particular race, Miller nevertheless deprived one girl of the second-place title in that race, and pushed the third-fastest girl off the victory podium entirely.”

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been on this, not just today, but for weeks going forward,” said Lamont, noting that state emergency officials trained for a possible pandemic in August.

Lamont, a Democrat, said state Public Health Commissioner Renee D. ColemanMitchell was in Washington, D.C., meeting with other state health directors and federal officials about the situation and her office is taking the lead on Connecticut’s response.

Last Wednesday, Michael Spera, the Old Saybrook Police Chief and president of the Connecticut Emergency Management Association, raised concerns in a letter to Lamont about a lack of protective equipment for emergency responders.

He said his administration was working with the state’s congressional delegation on securing needed federal funds. Based on past grant allotments, Connecticut officials expect to receive about 1% of what the federal government ultimately dedicates to the virus. “This is not a call to make you nervous. It’s a call to give you confidence that we’re ready for what’s going forward here. Give you confidence that we’ve got the best people here in the state of Connecticut who have

Asked about the letter at the news conference, Lamont said “there’s a scramble” across the country for supplies such as face masks, but that the state’s hospitals have a supply and are currently working to secure additional protective equipment. Lamont urged the public to stay informed by checking the state’s website for continuous updates, including infectious disease planning information for schools and ways members of the public can protect themselves.

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Robert Manzo, Class of 1990 Manzo was a four-year member of the both the soccer and baseball team and graduated as BHS’s all-time leading scorer in soccer. In baseball, Manzo was the starting catcher on the 1989

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After graduating, Manzo transitioned from baseball player to coach. He served three years at Quinnipiac and seven at Wesleyan, and from 1998 to 2016 was the head coach and general manager of the Berlin American Legion baseball team.

Manzo moved on to Quinnipiac University, where he continued his baseball career. He was selected a member of the New Haven Diamond Club All-Star Team in 1991, and was QU’s captain his senior season when he earned All-Northeast-10 honors and was

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Jimmy Green, a Berlin resident, said playing Timberlin in February was “great.” “By opening up the course, it’s income that they never would have had,” he said.

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