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‘Exemplary’ BHS scholar-athletes left their mark Patrons of the 71st Berlin Fair enjoy a pendulum ride on the last day of the three-day event, Sept. 15, 2019. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

Fair plans September return By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

After a year without the Berlin Fair, the Berlin Lions Club is excited the event will be returning for its 72nd year in September. The fair, canceled last year because of the pandemic, includes agriculture, entertainment, vendors and food booths manned by local charities. Assistant Entertainment Director Lenny Tubbs said the fair is a major fundraiser for charitable organizations. “Ninety-five percent of our food vendors are local churches, volunteer fire deJen and Emma Paradis, left, and Jill and Brooke Larson zip partments, Boys Scouts, Girl down a slide at the Berlin Fair on Sept. 13, 2019. Scouts, things like the VFW, the American Legion,” Tubbs “What’s going on now isn’t The Berlin Fair used to take said. going to be happening in place in October, but was Fair President Gary Schmidt September,” Schmidt said. moved to September five said that since COVID-19 “It’s hard to plan. We’re not years ago because of weathguidelines continue to making that judgment call er concerns. This year’s fair change, organizers will be until then. We’re going to is slated for Sept. 17-19. prepared to follow any rules plan for the worst and hope that apply. for the best.” See Fair, A16

Each year, two seniors from each member high school are selected as Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes. Berlin High School is proud to announce that Jacob Lindsay and Jenna Zup are this year’s selections. Both are exemplary students and athletes who maintain a healthy, productive balance between academics and extracurricular activities. Selection criteria for Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes include exemplary academic and athletic careers; personal standards and achievements that are a model to others; and high levels of integrity, selfdiscipline, and courage. The Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference is the governing body for secondary school athletics and other interscholastic competition in the state of Connecticut. The scholar-athlete program is one of the longest running CAS-CIAC events, honoring standout senior student athletes since 1984. See Scholar-athletes, A19

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Open Choice scholarship winner

The Mary Carroll-Kennedy Scholarship provides financial assistance to Hartford Region Open Choice students attending a two- or four-year college or university. The scholarship was established in 2002 in honor of Mary Carroll-Kennedy, the Open Choice Program’s founding director.

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The Berlin Lions Club has openings for individuals interested in joining one of the premier community organizations in Central Connecticut. A Lions’ press release states, “We understand the demands on today's families, and have adapted the process of becoming a Lion. Start by volunteering, with opportunities at our many community events and the Berlin Fair, and when the time is right, apply for full membership. Join us for an open house at the fairgrounds tentatively scheduled for late June. There will be a short talk by selected Fair and Community Event chairs, followed by a tour of the fairgrounds. The open house will conclude with a social hour and dinner with members.” Email mzkdad717@comcast.net to secure a place at the open house.

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A Gold Star sister, Leslie Manselle, will sing the National Anthem at the May 22 groundbreaking ceremony. Speakers will include Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Gold Star mother Helen Keiser-Pedersen, State Veterans Commissioner Thomas Saadi, and Medal of Honor recipient Paul “Buddy” Bucha. A musical rendition of U.S. military service songs will be performed by the Berlin High School Saxophone Quartet, and two Berlin High trumpeters will play Taps. A seven-man Funeral Honors Rifle Squad from the MCL Hardware City Detachment also will be part of the ceremony.

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Alphonso has been actively involved in a wide variety of extracurricular and community activities during her time at BHS, including multiple sports (basketball, track, cross country), the Student Art League, Science Club, Unity Club, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Student Council, peer tutor-

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Purchase of Hunter’s Ambulance approved State regulators have approved a deal allowing Hartford HealthCare to buy Hunter’s Ambulance Service Inc., making it the first ambulance service owned by the health care network. The proposed agreement didn’t require a public hearing, according to a letter from the state dated Friday. The approval paves the way for a stock acquisition for Hunter’s licenses, primary service area responsibilities, contracts and more, said David Lowell, chief operating officer and Hunter’s vice president.

retaining its 340 employees. The company sold off its student transportation service in an earlier deal with New Britain Transportation. Hunter’s has been providing levels of certification and education programs for its EMTs, and paramedics, in areas such as advanced cardiac life support, CPR, first aid, emergency vehicle operations and more. See Hunter’s, A4

Berlin Lions host vaccine clinic Beacon Prescriptions in New Britain held a drivethru vaccine clinic at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds May 15 and 16. The clinic was geared towards reaching young people who are newly-eligible to be vaccinated. In a press release announcing the drive-thru event, Beacon Prescriptions owner and pharmacist Todd DeGroff stated, “The clinic will provide an opportunity for families who wish to have their children vac-

In a letter to parents, Erin McGurk, assistant superintendent of Berlin Public Schools, stated, “We are grateful for the collaboration that created this opportunity for our community.” See Clinic, A6

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“It will continue to be operated as Hunter’s Ambulance Service under changed ownership,” Lowell said. “The buildings, the people, the ambulances, the mechanics, the dispatch center. It’s seamless to the community.”

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When you write a Will, you have control over how your assets are distributed after your death. However, if someone in your family disputes your Will, a probate court judge could end up deciding who gets your property.

Hartford HealthCare through MidState Medical Center and two former city hospitals, has been the medical director and control sponsor hospital for more than 40 years for Hunter’s.

Emotions run high when someone dies. If family members are not content with what they have received, or do not believe your wishes are being interpreted properly, they may contest your Will. Will contests can drag out for months or years, preventing your rightful and intended beneficiaries from getting the assets you wanted them to receive. As part of creating an estate plan, look for ways to reduce the possibility that someone could challenge your wishes. Here are some steps you can take to ward off a Will contest after your death:

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does not impact the choice of hospital by patients that are transported. “Patients have the right to choose their hospital and this will not change,” Lowell said. “In addition, there are clinical protocols that direct patient transport to specialty hospitals for certain types and severity of traumatic and medical events.”

Donna Hunter, whose father Vern Hunter founded the company with one ambulance in 1963, said last fall the decision to sell was bittersweet, but a valuable opportunity.

1. Start early. Make your estate plan while you are of sound mind. If you wait until your health is failing, or your mind is impacted by an accident or other reason, your Will becomes vulnerable to claims that you lacked sufficient mental capacity to draft it. 2. Prove competency. When you write your Will, you can ask a physician and/or your attorney to certify that you are mentally competent. A written report by an expert in determining competence could be vital. Make sure the report is drafted somewhat close in time to the execution of the estate plan. A video record at the time you sign the Will can also help demonstrate you acted with a clear head, of your own free will, and without outside interference.

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7. Include a no-contest clause. A no-contest clause stipulates that anyone who contests the Will, and then loses that contest in court, is disinherited from what they would have otherwise received. No-contest clauses are not enforceable in all states, and they’re only effective if you’re leaving your heirs enough value that they wouldn’t want to risk the challenge.

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“It was important for Hunter’s that the acquiring institution mirror the same core values and reputation within the industry,” she said. “Our mutual goal is to provide an integrated approach to improved access and quality of healthcare to each individual patient and as a result, the community, and to do this at the lowest possible cost.” Representatives from Hartford HealthCare could not be reached for comment, but the health care network will join Hunter’s Ambulance officials Tuesday to honor several Hunter’s emergency medical technicians.

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6. Share your intentions. Consider talking to your family about the intentions in your Will. Let your heirs know why you have designed it the way you have, or write an explanatory letter to accompany your Will. Generally, what you put in the letter will not have a legal effect on your Will, but it can help family members accept your choices.

Hospitals operating their own emergency services is a growing trend in the ambulance industry. In central Connecticut there are a number of ambulance services that are part of healthcare systems, including Bristol Hospital, Trinity Health, Middlesex Hospital, Windham Hospital, L & M Hospital and Nuvance, Lowell said.

“For a seamless transition, the operations of the company will continue to remain as they are, servicing the community at a high level,” Lowell added.

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DCP: Consumers should be mindful of ‘skimming’ devices The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding consumers to be cautious when paying at the pump, following a report of a skimming device at a gas station in the town of Plymouth. “People are driving more, and that means they’re filling up more, but the last thing many consumers are thinking about is whether or not their gas pump card reader is secure,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. “The easiest way to avoid a credit card skimmer is to pay in cash or to pay inside the gas station, but we understand most consumers prefer the convenience of paying at the pump. Still, consumers should keep track of when and where they’re stopping for gas, and regularly check their credit card statements for fraudulent activity.” “With more people hitting the road to go on summer vacations now that they’re vaccinated, it’s important to be vigilant of credit card skimming devices when

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Lawmakers propose changes to Lamont's plans for COVID funds

Members of the Democraticcontrolled Appropriations Committee voted unanimously for the retooled plan, despite some Republicans wanting more of the historic financial assistance from Washington spent on paying down the $725 million the state had to borrow from the federal government during the pandemic to ensure unemployment claims were covered. Such loans are typically repaid by an increased tax on employers. While Lamont’s plan dedicated $50 million from the state’s share of the $1.9 trillion federal COVID relief legislation, known as the American Rescue Plan,

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A May 13 post to the Berlin Police Department Facebook page states: "Today, current and former members of the Berlin Police Department gathered briefly to lay a wreath and pay tribute to Officer Jeffery Casner who lost his life in service to the Town of Berlin on Feb. 2, 1985. They were joined by members of the Casner family as well as the general public and we are humbled that so many took time out of their day to remember our fallen brother. This is an annual ceremony held every May during National Police Week, a time when police across the country acknowledge and remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice."

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Obituaries Ernest Caron NEW BRITAIN- Ernest Caron, 93, widower of his beloved wife Florine (Martin) Caron, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his daughter Rachel’s home, surrounded by his family. Born on June 4, 1927 in Fort Kent, ME, he was the son of the late Theophile and Amanda (Pelletier) Caron. Ernie was a hardworking man, the owner of Caron Pipe Jacking, Inc., for 55 years, he loved to reinvent and was the Jack of all trades. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He was a parishioner of St. Jerome Church in New Britain and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. Jean the Baptiste and the French Model Club. Ernie was a proud WWII veteran of the US Army Air Corps and was stationed in Japan. Ernie’s first love was his family and friends. He loved to have a good time, loved country music, loved to dance, play the spoons with the fiddlers, and more than anything he loved to go to Sinclaire, Maine, with his family. He lived life to the fullest....Everyday! He shared this gift with us all. Ernest is survived by his five children; Daniel Caron of Berlin, David Caron and his wife Lisa of Plainville, Jacqueline Mals and her husband Jerry of Plainville, Alan Caron of New Britain, and Rachel Caron Sekoll and her husband Rob of Berlin. He is also survived by his twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who were the lights of his life. He is also survived by his sister Amanda Jalbert of Maine and also his companion Theresa Martin and by many

nieces, nephews and cousins. Ernie had a large family and was predeceased by the following; his son Michael Caron, his three sisters, Theresa Saucier, Odile Collins and Ida Toussaint and also by his five brothers, Armand Caron, Patrick Pelletier, Daniel Pelletier, Fidele Pelletier and Raoul Pelletier. He is also predeceased by the “Paradis step-brothers”, Antoine, Romeo, Rene, Benoit, Lucien, Ivan Aurele and Gerard and also by his step-sisters Victoria Theriault, Lillian Theriault and Lucille Parent. Aspecial thank you to Rachel (his daughter), Rob, Jaden and Elysia for taking such good care of our dad/pepere. The Caron Family would like to thank the staff at MidState Medical Oncology Office for all the support, love and kindness they have given to our family. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ernie was held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:30 AM from the New Britain Memorial/Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Avenue, New Britain and at 10:00 AM in St. Jerome Church, located at 1010 Slater Road in New Britain. Burial with military honors followed in Rose Hill Cemetery, 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT. Calling hours for Ernie were held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Should friends desire, contributions in Ernie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022.

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BERLIN- Hilda Papandrea (Stockman), 93, formerly of Meriden passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut after a long, hard fought battle with bladder cancer. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Papandrea, Sr., (Ninnie) for 73 years. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Haman) Stockman. She leaves behind three heartbroken children, Larry, Anthony, Jr., and Sherry; her beloved grand dogs, Brady and Tanner, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her three sisters and five brothers. Hilda was an amazing strong person with a kind, thoughtful and caring heart. She was always sending cards, making phone calls, giving gifts, or knitting her special Christmas stockings for others. She was a very talented knitter and crafter, making many beautiful afghans and sweaters. She loved bowling and continued to play in a league until the start of the Covid pandemic last year. She loved socializing with her bowling friends as well as needlepoint, reading, sitting outside, and most of all she loved time spent with her family and her beloved grand

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dogs, “my babies” as she called them. She was a very special mother and person, and she will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4-7 PM on Thursday, May 20th at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT. Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday, May 21st at 9:15 AM from the funeral home and at 10 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Mt. Carmel Campus, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden CT. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden immediately following the mass. Due to the current pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.

Beware of utility scams Some Eversource customers have reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from Eversource and using a real employee’s name offering a discount on their electric bill. Others have reported receiving an email that contains the Eversource logo. These are new deceptive tactics scammers are using to steal someone’s money and sensitive personal information. Never provide personal financial or account information to any unsolicited person on the phone, at the door or online, even if they seem legitimate. Eversource urges anyone who believes they are a target of improper solicitation to immediately contact local law enforcement. Customers are also encouraged to contact the energy company, at 1-800-286-2000.

A Facebook group specifically for caregivers of older adults, including those with dementia, is available, facilitated by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Concerns might include behavior changes, transition of care to assisted living, home healthcare, community services or end-of-life planning. Facebook Live sessions on important topics are also presented regularly. Hartford HealthCare professionals provide helpful answers and resources to support users in their caregiving roles. For more information, call 877424-4641 or search “Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Support Group” on Facebook and request to join.

Memory Café Memory Café, a free socialization group for people with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, meets virtually Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A dementia specialist with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging leads the group. One-time registration is required; call 1-855442-4373 or visit HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses.

Movement disorders The Chase Family Movement Disorders Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging offer a caregiver support group for individuals who care for people with movement disorders and other neurodegenerative conditions. This free support group is offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call Amanda Brill at 860-696-4653, or Jennifer McCaughey at 860-6964623.

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The Lady Niners golf league is accepting members. The group plays nine holes Thursdays through September. Contact Shiela at shielak@comcast.net.

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) recently approved their first round of grants and awarded more than $260,000 to a wide variety of community programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. A second round of grant applications will be accepted this summer. Letters of Intent are due July 1. If your organization is invited to submit a full application, the deadline is Aug. 1. For more information, visit cfgnb.org.

Special exhibition See some of the objects that gave New Britain the title "The Hardware City of the World" on display at the former New Britain National Bank, 55 West Main St. The exhibition runs through Saturday, June 26. Tickets are available via bit.ly/nbimanvil.

Journey of Hope This summer, local college student Matthew Lavoie, along with his Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers, will tackle the elements and bike from San Francisco to Washington D.C. in the 2021 Journey of Hope. The team will spread awareness of disabled youth through local media events and stops at partner organizations. To sponsor Lavoie, visit the Go Fund Me page, gofundme.com/f/help-mattwith-his-journey-of-hope/ donations.

Autism walk, festival Autism Services and Resources Connecticut (ASRC), the first exclusive Connecticut autism advocacy organization for individuals and families, will hold the 24th Annual Walk and Festival for Autism Sunday, May 23 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. The event will include a short walk with three staggered start times, food trucks, a classic car show, raffle and other socially-distanced entertainment. For more information, visit ctasrc.org.

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

CASA of Northern Connecticut, based in East Berlin, advocates for abused and neglected children. Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information, visit casanorthernconnecticut.org.

Municipal business Town Hall is open by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to conduct business by phone, mail, email or drop box. Town Hall phone directory: Assessor 860-828-7039, Buildings 860-828-7012, Economic Development 860-828-700, Finance 860-828-7041, Fire Marshal 860-828-7053, HR 860-828-7115, IT 860-8287015, P&Z 860-828-7060, Public Works 860-828-7022, Registrar 860-828-7020, Revenue Collections 860-8287107, Social, youth services 860-828-7059, Town Clerk 860-828-7036, Town Manager 860-828-7003.

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Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., hosts food drives the second Saturday of the month, 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds go to local food pantries.

American Legion Post 68 in Berlin hosts "Grab & Go" Pasta Dinners every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Crash reports The Berlin Police Department Records Bureau now offers citizens the ability to download and pay for crash reports online via policereports.lexisnexis.com. There is also a link to this service at berlinpd.org. If you do not have the report number, contact Alicia Boncek, 860-828-7190, aboncek@ berlinpd.org; or Tracey Lentini, 860-828-7087, tracey.lentini@berlinpd.org.

Garden club The Kensington Garden Club operates on a nonprofit basis for charitable and educational purposes, and for the well-being of the community. New members are welcome. Contact the club via Facebook or kensingtongardenclub.net.

Meals are served in special containers from the kitchen door to your vehicle. Call 860-828-4000.

Energy monitoring Eversource is making it possible for customers to monitor their energy use with the Kill A Watt electricity usage meter. Along with the meter, each kit contains an instructional booklet that explains how to measure and record the amount of electricity being used and offers tips to reduce energy use and costs. The Kill A Watt kits are available for borrowing from nearly 200 libraries around the state. A list of participating libraries can be found at eversource.com. Customers can also take advantage of the Green Button – an online tool that allows customers to download their energy usage data so they can easily share it with energy-efficiency experts to make home improvements.

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“That’s our goal every year, this year especially ... a lot more family shows,” Tubbs said. There will also be bands. On Friday, the Parkway Diner Band, who perform Billy Joel songs; and Rubber City Band, who play pop, jazz, funk and rhythm & blues; are scheduled to perform. On Saturday, a Bad Company tribute band will open for a Tom Petty tribute band. On Sunday, KC Sisters, a group of five sisters from Connecticut, will open for Presley & Taylor, who are from Middlefield. Presley & Taylor “are quickly becoming a national act but they’re coming back for a second time,” Tubbs said. “We had them five years ago when they were first starting out. Now they are out in Nashville making records and signed with a record company.” The fair is hoping to use digital ticketing and credit cards instead of cash, Schmidt said. “We’re going to have an upgraded system for ticketing and we will encourage everybody to use it,” he said. “We’re going to have a QR code in all our advertising to push everybody to online ticketing. Tickets will be available at the gate but we encourage everybody to do the opposite.” See Fair, A20

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Jacob Lindsay and Jenna Zup, Berlin High School’s 2021 Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete award winners.

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Zup gives back to her community and contributes her Jenna Zup is a high honors athletic skills by volunteering student who has participated to coach and facilitate annuin soccer and softball since al clinics and camps. Also, middle school. As a BHS var- she helps manage the T Cop sity soccer player, she earned fundraising organization, All-Academic, All-Confervolunteers at the local food ence and All-State honors. pantry, and is a member of As a BHS varsity softball the Interact Club, Rho Kappa player, she has been named Social Studies Honor Socito the All-Academic team ety and National Honor Sociand was recognized as a ety. Hartford Courant Athlete of Zup’s post-secondary plans the Week. include playing soccer and Zup captained both the soc- softball at the University of Saint Joseph while pursuing cer and softball teams, and was the first sophomore cap- a degree in pharmacy. tain in the history of the BHS softball program. See Scholar-athletes, A20

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From A19

Jacob Lindsay Jacob Lindsay is a high honors student who played varsity golf all four years at BHS, serving as captain his senior year. He bested the field at the Stan Pisk Memorial Championship, placed among the top golfers at the Division II state tournament and All State Championship, and has been named AllAcademic, All-Conference, All-State and All-New England. Lindsay is a member of the National Honor Society, a Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society officer, a Model UN Club officer, a member of the Upbeat and Interact Club, and a Writing Center tutor. Lindsay and a few of his classmates developed the Centers for Technology Education, a non-profit whose primary goal is to provide technology assistance to the community.

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Lindsay plans to pursue a degree in chemical engineering while continuing his passion for golf at the collegiate level.

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“People come from across the country to come back that weekend to see old classmates that they don’t get to see,” Schmidt said. “It’s a big event. It’s a premier event in central Connecticut. To be able to have a big agricultural fair where everything is in one place and you get to see things you don’t get to see all year long. It’s the people that make the fair.”

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In addition to golf, Lindsay has played tennis through Shuttle Meadow Country Club, competing in several events and tournaments. Also, he contributes his athletic talents as a mentor at Shuttle Meadow.

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Away from Berlin High, Lindsay has achieved many more golfing accolades. He was a two-time Junior Club Champion at Shuttle Meadow Country Club and won the Challenge CupCape Cod Junior Class, which earned him a spot in the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship.

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Thursday, May 20, 2021 Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE Voters of the Worthington Fire District are hereby warned and notified, of an Annual Meeting of the Worthington Fire District. The nature of this Annual Meeting is that a Public Hearing will be conducted for each agenda item during which residents and taxpayers of the District may ask questions and provide comments for each agenda item, followed by a District vote of each agenda item. This Annual Meeting will be held outside of the Worthington Fire District Office, 1400 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, Connecticut, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm for the purposes of the following agenda items:

Worthington Fire District Committee Arthur B. Powers Peter Fliss Stanley Pajor IV

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Election of one Committee member for a term of three (3) years To act upon reports of: a. Collector b. District Committee c. Auditor (June 30, 2020) To adopt a Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 To lay the Annual Tax upon the Grand List To amend Section 3.1 of the District Bylaws to require the Annual Meeting be held in May each year instead of June. To authorize Worthington Fire District be permitted to borrow no more than $875,000 for 10 years at a rate of approximately 4% for the Webster Heights project and I/I research. And for no other purpose.

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