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News of a horrific bullying incident in Bridgeport has prompted many to rally behind the 6-year-old victim. The boy, who is named Dominick, suffered serious burns to his face and legs after being hit with a burning See Bullying, A9
Breaking down barriers By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
American Eagle Financial Credit Union announced the top vote recipients for its latest round of Cash Back to the Community effort, and Berlin-based Boxes to Boots made the top three, along with the Hartford County 4-H Camp (Marlborough) and the Free Center (Middletown). Each of the non-profits will receive $8,376 from American Eagle. Boxes to Boots works throughout the year to raise funds and create care packages for deployed U.S. military personnel serving overseas. In November 2021, the organization sent 1,200 care packages to Connecticut National Guard soldiers stationed in Africa, Poland, Kuwait and Kosovo. Pictured: National Guard servicemen stationed in Africa received 600 care packages from Boxes to Boots during the 2021 holiday season.
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ST. GABRIEL’S CHURCH ANNUAL PLANT SALE Large array of hanging baskets, patio pots, and annuals will be available in time for Mother’s Day gift giving. The sale will begin Friday, May 6th and continue through Saturday and Sunday.
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Held annually, the Central Connecticut Adult Workshop aims to give adult mentors the tools to discuss difficult topics with young people. The “Live a Life Worth Talking About” workshop started with a dinner and a keynote address by personal development coach Shaun Derik. “I chose Shaun because of his Instagram page and how I was fascinated by him,” said Doug Truitt, director of Berlin Social & Youth Services. “He is a really interesting guy.”
Berlin Upbeat director Sheel Patel and Shaun Derik, keynote speaker at the Central Connecticut Adult Workshop “Live a Life Worth Talking About.”
Carrie Tyszka and Ashley Ewert presented on the importance of meaningful famTaking from his background ily discussions. Other speakin the arts, faith and finance, ers included life coach Blaze Schwaller and Marla Dakin, Derik spoke on connecting owner and clinical director with the youth of today. “You just have to be there for of Farmington Valley Counseling Center. them and be someone who listens,” he said. “We don’t Sheel Patel has been inknow where everyone is volved with the Berlin Upcoming from and just need beat program for more than to take the time to listen.” 14 years; four as a Berlin High School student and 10 The next day, following breakfast, breakout sessions as an alumni volunteer. This is her first year as director of with various speakers were the program. held. Ana Gopoian, founder and director of TriCircle, shared her journey with addiction and recovery; and librarians
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At the Central Connecticut Adult Workshop, “I step in wherever I am most needed,” Patel said.
This year, she assisted in recruiting workshop attendees from Berlin schools and promoting the event on social media. “We’ve done workshops discussing the opioid epidemic, sexual violence, youth mental health, overall drug usage,” Patel said. “The main purpose of these workshops is to educate people in our communities of the risk factors facing our youth and how we can best support and guide them to make good choices.”
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Bill attempts to stop catalytic converter thefts
The thieves, they said, have been slipping under vehicles, often in the middle of the night, and quickly removing the toxic gas and emissions-reducing devices from engines of school buses, vans used by nonprofit
agencies and senior centers, private vehicles, contractors’ trucks, and RVs. Bandits are lured by a possible bounty of about $1,000 to $1,500 per converter, which contain precious metals. The legislation cleared the House of Representatives unanimously Monday and now heads to Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. It attempts to make it more
challenging to steal and sell catalytic converters. In general, the bill prohibits motor vehicle recyclers from accepting a catalytic converter unless it’s attached to a vehicle. They’re also prevented from selling or transferring the converter unless a stock number is added, and they’re required to create a written record of the converters they sell or transfer.
The bill also includes new restrictions and recordkeeping rules for scrap metal processors, junk dealers and junk yard owners if they receive a catalytic converters not attached to a vehicle, including documenting the seller’s name, address and identity, including with photographs.
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The BHS Athletic Booster Association will host a Bingo Night fundraiser Saturday, May 14, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Berlin Lions fairgrounds pavilion.
The Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar St., will host its 15th Annual Spring Open Juried Show Friday, May 13 to Sunday, June 5.
A Shred-It fundraiser hosted by the BHS Athletic Booster Association will take place Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. to noon, at the high school.
The show is open to artists age 18 and over.
A $10-per-box donation is requested. Get rid of old documents you have stored while supporting studentathletes.
For details, email contact@ alnb.org or call/text 860-8773839.
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In Brief Amazing insects How do tiny insects survive in a world full of challenges? Author and naturalist John
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All are welcome. Attendees will pray for our nation, families, military, first responders and more. The annual Day of Prayer was signed into law by President Truman in 1952 and President Reagan set the first Thursday of May as its permanent date.
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The Berlin Congregational Church will host a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 5, 6 to 7 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park (across from Stop & Shop).
The Central Connecticut Health District’s 7th annual walking competition – Walk This May – stepped off May 1 and continues through the end of the month. The CCHD challenges residents
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In Brief Legion raffle The Berlin American Legion Auxiliary is holding a raffle to benefit the Post 68 Building Fund. Tickets are $5. The drawing will be held Friday, May 13. Prizes include a $500 Visa Gift Card, an Oculus Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset, a HP Chromebook HD Laptop, and more. Call Andra (860670-5131) or Barbara (860770-8516) for tickets.
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Book sale The East Berlin Library, located at 80 Main St. (in the firehouse building), hosts an
Volunteer opportunities throughout the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s four-town service area — Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington — will be publicized from time to time and foundation staff will act as liaison to
connect community members with local agencies. Volunteer opportunities can be found at cfgnb.org. For more information, contact Joeline Wruck at jwruck@cfgnb.org or 860-229-6018 ext. 307.
Children’s fund The Berlin Children’s Fund, managed by community vol-
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Residents approve town, school budgets By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
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In a sparsely-attended refer- “Our hope is to have a good endum held April 26, Berlin turnout for every referenvoters approved of a nearly $100 million budget. The $47.5 million government budget passed 294 to 265, and the $49.82 million Board of Education budget was okayed by voters 293 to 252. Residents were asked whether or not to adopt each of the budgets, and if the answer was “no”, voters could say if they felt the budgets were “too high” or “too low.” Berlin’s finance director Kevin Delaney said only 3.67
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Berlin police chief honors key teammate This year, National Administrative Professionals Day was celebrated on April 27, and the Berlin Police Department took this opportunity to shine a light on the work done by its administrative pro, Marlene Kastner. Chief of Police Matthew McNally wrote on social media:
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DEELEY SCHOLARSHIPS The Thomas and Elsie Deeley Foundation awarded scholarships to St. Paul Catholic High School students Madeline Kurnik (Kensington), Nathan Stellmach (Waterbury) and Gillian Smith (Southington). The Deeley scholarships are based on the belief that personal involvement with recipients creates a tangible bond between the student and the donor. Thus, each recipient is assigned at least one former scholarship earner as their mentor throughout college and beyond.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
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