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Local shop makes old furniture new again By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
The “Last Person Standing,” Lance Reed, of Preston, holds the plaque that Ragged Cut of Berlin created specifically for the race. Reed set out on Saturday morning and finished late Sunday afternoon after completing 105.4 miles.
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Rugged runners tackle Ragged Mountain race By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
It started as a scorching and humid Saturday morning, but that didn’t stop runners from competing in the third annual Run Ragged Last Person Standing race throughout Ragged Mountain.
Each runner must complete a 5K, which is 3.1 miles, to continue every hour. If they miss the hour mark, they’re disqualified. “Most runners are determined to hit that 100-mile mark,” said Race
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Stephanie Sibille of Granby, left, Fred Hawran of Windsor, center, and Brian Vanderheidan of Bethel participated in the Run Ragged Last Person Standing Race that took place on a course through Ragged Mountain in Berlin.
Dorothy Korzinski has a passion for turning not-so-perfect pieces of furniture into things any homeowner would be proud to display. She started out rehabbing furniture at her home. Now she an official storefront.
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The Run Ragged Last Person Standing Race started Saturday morning and didn’t finish until Sunday evening. The final three runners were, from left, Lance Reed, Tony Didomizio and Michael Portanova. Reed was the winner. Photo provided by Karen Prado
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The Run Ragged Last Person Standing race is put on by CT Trailmixers. “There were 31 runners who signed up for the race, but only 29 showed up this year,” Prado said. “We limit this to 50 because this is in a neighborhood, and to keep the noise down.” Prado also noted this isn’t a trail meant for over 50 runners. “The guys and girls here are in it to win it,” she said. Participants received medals hand-made by Ragged Cuts, with the winner receiving a special plaque created by the local business.
regularly respond out here for lost hikers, cliff divers, cliff jumps, and decided that we would place some of our apparatus for ease and quickness,” Hrubiec said. The last person standing at this year’s race was Lance Reed, finishing with a total of 105.4 miles. The race started at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, and Reed completed his last loop at about 4:56 p.m. Sunday evening. Last year’s winner was Justin Kousky from Westport, who finished at around 5 p.m. on that Sunday with 105 miles. “The proceeds go to organizations that directly and indirectly support us throughout the year,” Race Director Stacey Clark said. “Connecticut Forest and Park Association is a big beneficiary.”
South Kensington Fire Department was on site to provide medical care if needed. Chief Andy Hrubiec attendReporter Nicole Zappone can ed with his young sons, and be reached at nzappone@ they enjoyed walking around record-journal.com. the trail themselves. “We Executive VP & Publisher — Liz White Notarangelo News Editor — Nick Carroll Assistant News Editor — Olivia Lawrence News reporter — Nicole Zappone Senior VP and Editor — Ralph Tomaselli Vice President of Advertising — Jim Mizener
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For veterans, every day is Memorial Day By Joseph Reagan
On Memorial Day, 1945, Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott voiced remarks at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy. Turning his back on the assembled VIP’s he faced the rows upon rows of headstones and apologized to the 20,000 fallen Americans who had been laid to rest far from home. He was quoted as saying, “All over the world our soldiers sleep beneath the crosses. It is a challenge to us – all allied nations – to ensure that they do not and have not died in vain.”
them solve tough problems. In subsequent wars, such as Korea and Vietnam, veterans did not experience the same level of understanding and thus turned their voice inward or used it to fight for one another regarding Agent Orange, PTSD, and other once-silent conditions.
The Greatest Generation understood war. At home they experienced rationing, schoolchildren collected scrap, and women took up factory jobs, while overseas troops endured combat and were witness to some of the most brutal atrocities in the modern age.
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Berlin’s Memorial Day parade will take place Monday, May 30. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Peck Street and will travel down Farmington Avenue, turning left onto Massirio Drive, and passing VFW Post 10732. From there, the parade will turn left onto Veterans Way and end at Veterans Memorial Park, where a ceremony will take place from 9:45 to 10:05.
Berlin Animal Control will present “Living with Connecticut’s Wildlife,” Wednes- A flyover by the Connecticut day, June 15 at Berlin-Peck Air National Guard will take Memorial Library. Master place during the parade. Wildlife Conservationist Paul
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The New Britain High School Class of 1971 will hold its 50th reunion Sept. 17 at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington. Classmates should email nbhsclassof71.50yrs@gmail.com or call 860-798-3265.
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NAIL SALON WINNER P&P Nail & Spa RUNNER UP Elle Nail & Spa Nora bella salon .......................................................................
OPTOMETRIST WINNER Harvey & Lewis Opticians RUNNER UP Kensington Opticians Ratchford Eye Center .......................................................................
ORTHODONTIST WINNER Cohen Family Orthodontics RUNNER UP Advanced Dental - Berlin .......................................................................
PHARMACY WINNER Beacon Prescriptions
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......................................................... PODIATRIST WINNER Craig M. Kaufman, DPM RUNNER UP Deborah Waterman Dr. David M. Roccapriore
................................................................... THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WINNER Right Touch Therapeutic Massage RUNNER UP Select Physical Therapy The Right Touch Massage Therapies .......................................................................
URGENT CARE WINNER Hartford HealthCare - GoHealth Urgent Care RUNNER UP Trinity Health Of New England Urgent Care - Rocky Hill .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Uptown Consignment .......................................................................
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AMERICAN WINNER Joey B’s Restaurant RUNNER UP The Avenue Heroes LLC .......................................................................
BAGELS WINNER Whole Donut RUNNER UP Provision State Coffee Cafe Busy Bean .......................................................................
BAKERY WINNER Provision State Coffee RUNNER UP Neils Donuts Giovanni’s Bakery .......................................................................
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DERMATOLOGIST WINNER UConn Dermatology Associates
RUNNER UP Dr. Mark Pennington Glenn Gart MD .......................................................................
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RUNNER UP Bassett Hearing Aid Center .......................................................................
PEDIATRICIAN WINNER New Britain Pediatric Group
RUNNER UP Berlin Pediatric Associates Dr. Brian Lamoreaux .......................................................................
WEIGHT LOSS CENTER WINNER Grant’s Nutrition & Wellness
RUNNER UP SIN Fitness Fitness By Design .......................................................................
BBQ WINNER Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue RUNNER UP Smokin’ With Chris Joey B’s Restaurant .......................................................................
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CHINESE WINNER Great Taste Chinese Restaurant
BREAKFAST WINNER Joey B’s Restaurant
RUNNER UP Josie’s Corner Uncle D’s Diner .......................................................................
BREAKFAST SANDWICH WINNER Josie’s Corner RUNNER UP Joey B’s Restaurant Whole Donut
................................................................... BURGER WINNER Heroes LLC RUNNER UP Zack’s Burgers and Shakes The Boss Grill
................................................................... CATERER WINNER Box Bistro RUNNER UP Heroes LLC Joey Garlics’ Newington .......................................................................
CHICKEN WINGS WINNER Sliders Grill & Bar - Berlin, CT RUNNER UP J Timothy’s Taverne Heroes LLC .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Wa Wah Kitchen Happy Garden .......................................................................
COFFEE WINNER Cafe Busy Bean RUNNER UP Provision State Coffee Whole Donut .......................................................................
DELI WINNER Kensington Market RUNNER UP Nardelli’s Grinder Shoppe The Crown Market .......................................................................
DINER WINNER Uncle D’s Diner RUNNER UP Joey B’s Restaurant Bell City Diner .......................................................................
DOUGHNUTS WINNER Swiches RUNNER UP Whole Donut Neils Donuts .......................................................................
EARLY BIRD DINNER WINNER Cornerstone Restaurant
ICE CREAM WINNER Praline’s Ice Cream
RUNNER UP Sans-Souci Restaurant The Avenue .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Dairy Queen (Treat) Stew Leonard’s .......................................................................
FAMILY RESTAURANT WINNER The Avenue RUNNER UP Portofino’s Joey B’s Restaurant .......................................................................
FINE DINING WINNER Sans-Souci Restaurant RUNNER UP Portofino’s Cornerstone Restaurant .......................................................................
GREEK WINNER Central Pizza RUNNER UP Bill’s Farmington Ave Pizza Mykonos Mediterranean Restaurant .......................................................................
HOT DOG WINNER Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet RUNNER UP Capitol Lunch Heroes LLC .......................................................................
INDIAN WINNERS Himalaya Restaurant Portofino’s
MUFFINS WINNER Provision State Coffee RUNNER UP Whole Donut Swiches .......................................................................
OUTDOOR DINING WINNER Provision State Coffee
RUNNER UP The Avenue .......................................................................
ITALIAN WINNER Vito’s
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JAPANESE WINNER East Tokyo Restaurant RUNNER UP Bonsai Japanese Restaurant .......................................................................
LUNCH SPOT WINNER The Avenue RUNNER UP Joey B’s Restaurant Heroes LLC .......................................................................
MEXICAN WINNER Puerto Vallarta Newington RUNNER UP Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant Moe’s Southwest Grill .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Wood-n-Tap - Farmington Bill’s Seafood Restaurant .......................................................................
PASTRY WINNER Giovanni’s Bakery RUNNER UP Mozzicato De Pasquale Bakery And Pastry Shop Elmwood Pastry Shop Inc. .......................................................................
PIZZA WINNER Vito’s Pizza
RUNNER UP Kensington Pizza Central Pizza .......................................................................
POLISH WINNER Baltic Restaurant RUNNER UP Belvedere Cafe and Restaurant .......................................................................
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ROMANTIC RESTAURANT WINNER Sans-Souci Restaurant RUNNER UP Portofino’s Cornerstone Restaurant .......................................................................
SALAD BAR WINNER Ruby Tuesday
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SEAFOOD WINNER Blue Lobster RUNNER UP San Souci, Meriden U.S.S. Chowder Pot IV .......................................................................
STEAKHOUSE WINNER Sans-Souci Restaurant RUNNER UP J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Chuck’s Steak House .......................................................................
SUSHI WINNER Mizzu Asian Bistro & Hibachi
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THAI WINNER Seven Moons Thai cuisine RUNNER UP Sirinan’s Thai & Japanese Restaurant Thai Gardens Restaurant
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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE BOWLING WINNER Callahan’s Bowl-O-Rama
RUNNER UP Lessard Lanes .......................................................................
DIY ART STUDIO WINNER Rocking Berlin CT
KARAOKE BAR WINNER Heroes LLC
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WINNER Jerome Home & Arbor Rose
HOME CONTRACTOR WINNER Performance Builders
RUNNER UP Tavern on the Trax Zen Bar .......................................................................
BANK WINNER Webster Bank
RUNNER UP M S Contracting & Electric LA Rich .......................................................................
LIVE MUSIC WINNER Heroes LLC RUNNER UP Casa Mia at the Hawthorne Pine Loft Pizzeria & Cafe .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Art of Touch
................................................................... DJ WINNER Heroes LLC RUNNER UP KWB Live Heroes Grill & Bar .......................................................................
HAPPY HOUR WINNER Heroes LLC RUNNER UP The Avenue Tavern on the Trax .......................................................................
HAPPY HOUR - LATE NIGHT WINNER Tavern on the Trax
RUNNER UP Heroes LLC .......................................................................
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SPORTS BAR WINNER Tavern on the Trax RUNNER UP Sliders Grill & Bar - Plainville, CT Heroes Grill and Bar .......................................................................
HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT WINNER Accounts Management Inc
RUNNER UP Mugford & DiBella, LLC Frank Cassese .......................................................................
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RUNNER UP TD Bank Kern Mortgage Co., Inc. .......................................................................
CREDIT UNION WINNER UBI Federal Credit Union RUNNER UP Dutch Point Credit Union Achieve Financial Credit Union .......................................................................
ELECTRICIAN WINNER Accelerated electrical RUNNER UP Santoro Electric Co Gagliardi Electric .......................................................................
FLOORING COMPANY WINNER Matson Rugs Inc RUNNER UP Bela’s Hardwood Flooring .......................................................................
HOME BUILDER WINNER Earl Wicklund Berlin RUNNER UP Goldshield Phil Marquis, Berlin .......................................................................
HOME REMODELING WINNER Phoenician Home Improvement RUNNER UP Central Connecticut Building and Remodeling LA Rich .......................................................................
INSURANCE AGENT WINNER Kensington Insurance, Ltd RUNNER UP Bogden Insurance Agency PMG Insurance & Financial Services .......................................................................
INVESTMENT FIRM WINNER Christopher Coppola - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC RUNNER UP Kern Mortgage Co., Inc. PMG Insurance & Financial Services .......................................................................
LANDSCAPING WINNER JM Landscaping RUNNER UP Central CT Lawn Service Joe’s Landscaping & Design
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................................................................... LAWN CARE WINNER Central Ct Lawn Services RUNNER UP Shemeth Landscaping LLC JM Landscaping .......................................................................
REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER Mary Gurrieri RUNNER UP Mary Jean Agostini, RE/MAX Right Choice Chris Benson Rose .......................................................................
REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER SalCal Real Estate Connections RUNNER UP Cornerstone Real Estate LLC Kern Mortgage Co., Inc. .......................................................................
ROOFING WINNER Jamie Dubuc Berlin RUNNER UP Phil Marquis Kramer Restoration .......................................................................
SIDING WINNER Hold shield construction Berlin
LEARNING CENTER/TUTOR WINNER Little Blessings Preschool
RUNNER UP Turner & Sons Roofing & Siding LLC .......................................................................
RUNNER UP St Paul’s .......................................................................
TREE SURGEON WINNER Schmitt Tree Service and Landscaping RUNNER UP Rogers, Tree Service Tree Wise Guys llc .......................................................................
KIDS & EDUCATION DANCE SCHOOL WINNER Dance Step
RUNNER UP Dance Legacy LLC .......................................................................
DAY CAMP WINNER St Paul’s School RUNNER UP Little Blessings Preschool Valentin Karate Berlin .......................................................................
DAY CARE WINNER Little Blessings Preschool RUNNER UP St Paul’s School Discovery Center Preschool Inc.
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Martial Arts WINNER Valentin Karate Berlin
RUNNER UP Yousef Tae Kwon DO School Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy .......................................................................
PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER St Paul’s School RUNNER UP Little Blessings Preschool The Goddard School of Newington .......................................................................
PEOPLE & PLACES EVENT VENUE WINNER Aqua Turf Club
RUNNER UP Shuttle Meadow Country Club Connecticut Convention Center .......................................................................
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS WINNER Valentin Karate Berlin RUNNER UP Bella’s Ristorante Central Pizza .......................................................................
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ORCHARD WINNER Rogers Orchards - Shuttle Meadow Farm Store RUNNER UP Karabin Farms .......................................................................
PLACE TO WORSHIP WINNER St. Pauls Church RUNNER UP Christian Life Church Kensington Methodist Church .......................................................................
WEDDING VENUE WINNER Shuttle Meadow Country Club RUNNER UP Titanium Theatre Event Hall Fox Hill Inn .......................................................................
SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING WINNER Professional Carpet Systems RUNNER UP The Carpet Doctor Ameri-Best Carpet Cleaning .......................................................................
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE WINNER Bogden Insurance Agency
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DRY CLEANER WINNER Kensington Cleaners RUNNER UP Esquire Cleaners .......................................................................
FUEL & OIL CO. WINNER Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service RUNNER UP LAVORGNA Fuel Oil Services Automatic TLC Energy .......................................................................
FUNERAL HOME WINNER Farrell Funeral Home RUNNER UP Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home Carlson Funeral Home .......................................................................
CAR WASH WINNER Water Works
RUNNER UP Russell Speeder’s Car Wash of Avon .......................................................................
HEATING & A/C SERVICE WINNER LAVORGNA FUEL SERVICES RUNNER UP Miele Mechnical Services Riley Plumbing and Heating
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INDEPENDENT LIVING WINNER Jerome Home & Arbor Rose RUNNER UP Covenant Living of Cromwell .......................................................................
LOCKSMITH WINNER Amity Safe & Lock Co.
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MOBILE / PHONE STORE WINNER AT&T Store RUNNER UP T-Mobile .......................................................................
PAINTER WINNER Keith’s Painting, Scrap & Junk Removal RUNNER UP 4A Painting Mazza Home Services .......................................................................
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WINNER Pavano & Dombrowski Law Firm
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PEST CONTROL WINNER AC Exterminating Company, LLC RUNNER UP Ed Lavery & Sons Pest Control Central Ct Lawn Services .......................................................................
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PET GROOMER WINNER Top Dog Pet Service
VETERINARIAN WINNER Animal Hospital of Berlin
FINE JEWELRY WINNER Dynasty Jewelry
GROCERY WINNER Stew Leonard’s
RUNNER UP Dirty Dog DIY Pet Wash & Pawstry Shop Doggie Depot, llc .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Connecticut Veterinary Center .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Turgeon Jewelers Craig Jewelers .......................................................................
RUNNER UP ShopRite of Cromwell Big Y World Class Market .......................................................................
PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER JANEL MELNIK RUNNER UP Danleigh Videography Cinematic Images .......................................................................
PLUMBER WINNER JMB Plumbing LLC RUNNER UP Matt’s Pro Plumbing LLC Ciaffaglione Plumbing LLC .......................................................................
SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY WINNER American Embroidery
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SELF STORAGE COMPANY WINNER U-Haul southington
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TRAVEL AGENT WINNER Cruise One (Susan Sayer) ..................................................................
SHOPPING ANTIQUE STORE WINNER Turnpike Antiques & Vintage RUNNER UP Cindy’s Unique Shop .......................................................................
APPLIANCE STORE WINNER S.K. Lavery Appliance RUNNER UP Best Buy Foucault’s Furniture Appliance .......................................................................
BRIDAL STORE WINNER Bridal Bells LLC by appointment only RUNNER UP Blush Bridesmaid .......................................................................
CHILDREN’S STORE WINNER Good Cause Gifts RUNNER UP
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RUNNER UP Pristus .......................................................................
FLOOR COVERING STORE WINNER Matson Rugs Inc
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FLORIST WINNER Brierley Johnson Florist RUNNER UP Sharon Elizabeth’s Floral Designs L.L.C. Scott’s Flowers Inc .......................................................................
FURNITURE WINNER Bungalow on the Ave RUNNER UP Klotter Farms .......................................................................
GARDEN CENTER WINNER Cold Spring Brook Farm Inc RUNNER UP Stonehedge Ldscpg And Garden Center Agway .......................................................................
GIFT STORE WINNER Dragonfly Home & Gift RUNNER UP Good Cause Gifts Cortney’s Dips & Sauces .......................................................................
HARDWARE STORE WINNER R W Hine Ace Hardware RUNNER UP Home Depot City Hardware .......................................................................
JEWELRY STORE WINNER Dynasty Jewelry RUNNER UP Good Cause Gifts Turgeon Jewelers .......................................................................
MATTRESS STORE WINNER Jordan’s Furniture New Haven RUNNER UP Select Comfort .......................................................................
MEAT MARKET WINNER Kensington Market RUNNER UP Meadow Meat Co Stew Leonard’s .......................................................................
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MUSIC STORE WINNER Musical Expressions RUNNER UP Martel Music Store .......................................................................
PACKING & SHIPPING STORE WINNER FedEx Ground Middletown .......................................................................
PAINT STORE WINNER John Boyle Decorating Center RUNNER UP Sherwin-Williams Paint Store Home Depot .......................................................................
PET SUPPLIES WINNER Smithland Pet & Garden Center RUNNER UP Pet Smart .......................................................................
PRINT SHOP WINNER Academy Printing Services RUNNER UP American embroidery .......................................................................
SEAFOOD MARKET WINNER Stew Leonard’s ..................................................................
SPORTING GOODS WINNER Cabella’s .................................................................. WOMEN’S CLOTHING WINNER Good Cause Gifts
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SPIRITS
LIQUOR STORE WINNER Berlin Spirits RUNNER UP C & C Wines and Spirits Connecticut Beverage Mart .......................................................................
WINERY WINNER Gouveia Vineyards RUNNER UP Rosedale Farms & Vineyards .......................................................................
SPORTS, FITNESS & EXERCISE BICYCLE STORE WINNER Cutting Edge
FITNESS CENTER/GYM WINNER SIN Fitness
AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. WINNER Absolute Auto Center
TIRE CENTER WINNER Connecticut Tire
RUNNER UP Select Physical Therapy Fitness By Design .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Kensington Auto Service, Ltd. Kensington Family Auto Center LLC .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Town Fair Tire Columbia Ford, Inc. Service .......................................................................
GOLF COURSE WINNER Timberlin Golf Course RUNNER UP Shuttle Meadow Country Club .......................................................................
PILATES WINNER SIN Fitness
AUTO DETAILING WINNER The Enthusiasts Shine RUNNER UP Schaller Subaru .......................................................................
AUTO REPAIR- INDEPENDENT WINNER Kensington Auto Service, Ltd.
USED CAR DEALER WINNER Absolute Auto Center RUNNER UP Kensington Family Auto Center LLC Schaller Subaru .......................................................................
RUNNER UP Absolute Auto Center Ron’s Automotive Repair Inc .......................................................................
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BEST TRUCK DEALER WINNER Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
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As we gather as one nation this Memorial Day, my hope is that instead of directing shallow words of gratitude at each other, we do as Lt. Gen. Truscott did and direct our gratitude directly towards those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In both our words and actions, let us all commit ourselves to serve the country to which they gave their lives.
It’s often said that for those who have served “every day is Memorial Day”; a traditionally silent observance in the veteran’s mind. Usually, a moment of silence on this day is a welcomed and solemn way to honor the voices from our past. But for myself, after losing three former soldiers to suicide in the past few months, silence is no longer an option and the freedom to use our voice is the greatest gift that our veterans have to offer this Memorial Day.
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Town departments will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no trash/recycling collection May 30. Trash/recycling will be picked up one day later.
EAST BERLIN- Patricia (Bodach) Durity, 81, of East Berlin, CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Patricia was the daughter of the late Reynold and Grace (Sanford) Bodach. She was a graduate of Berlin High School class of ‘59. Patricia loved spending time doing crossword puzzles, watching the Game Show Channel, and always looked forward to the monthly luncheons with the Red Hats. Patricia retired from Aerospace Techniques, Inc., after 27 years. Patricia is predeceased by her husband of 49 years Arthur David Durity. She leaves four sons; Arthur and his wife Melissa Carr of Camden, Maine, David and his wife Janet Manthey Durity, Darryl, Cliff and his wife Carla of Berlin, CT, five grandchildren Brandi (who was more a daughter than a grandchild), Derrick, Daniel, Vivian and Alex. She also leaves behind a brother Ronald Bodach of Maine.
BERLIN- Irene Virginia (Pedemont) Timko, 104, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 with family at her side. She will be missed dearly and always remembered by her kind and gentle spirit, her fun loving attitude and her lifelong dedication to family and friends. Born in Berlin, CT, on October 2, 1917, she was a member of the first graduating class of Berlin High School. In addition to her role as mother and homemaker, she worked for many years in the office of Royal Typewriter from which she retired at the age of 69. Her unselfish commitment to the needs of her family was one of the hallmarks of her life. She provided extraordinary and loving care to her parents, Angelo and Rose Pedemont, her husband, Michael Timko and her two sisters, Emma Godlewski and Rita Simeone. They have welcomed her to be reunited with them in Heaven. Irene is survived by her adoring children, Elaine McCarthy of Berlin, with whom she made her home and Roger Timko and his wife Mary of Storm Lake, IA. Irene cherished her grandchildren, Timothy
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Voting 101 In November, Connecticut citizens will be voting on multiple races, both local and state-wide. On Thursday, June 9, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library will host a presentation led by Berlin’s Registrars of Voters and Town Clerk. The presenters will cover information on voting registration, polling locations, redistricting, and more. Registration is required. Visit berlinpeck.org. For more information, call 860-828-7126.
Private funeral services were held with a private burial at Wilcox Cemetery in East Berlin. EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 265, East Berlin, CT 06023 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please share a memory with Patricia’s family in the online guestbook at www. e r i c ks o n h a n s e n b e r lin. com.
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“There were a lot of huge, big-ticket items that had to be negotiated” in the regular 2022 session that adjourned May 4, said Sen. Doug McCrory, D-Hartford, the education panel’s co-chair. “I think there’s a lot of interest in approaching this again.” At issue was a bill that would accelerate a 10-year plan crafted in 2017 to bolster the Education Cost Sharing program, the state’s major operating grant for local school districts. It also redistributed aid gradually, shifting resources from wealthier communities to poorer ones. But while that 2017 effort was focused more on aid for traditional schools, this bill — some education advo-
An original version of this bill would have increased education funding by $237 million starting in the 202425 fiscal year. An amendment would have bumped the increase to $277 million. The bill died on the House calendar because it was uncertain whether either had support to pass in the Senate, sources said.
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And while many in the Democratic-controlled legislature said the state could afford this investment and more in traditional legislation, given the unprecedented $4.8 billion surplus the state amassed this fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont urged caution. The state is relying on about $3 billion in emergency pandemic federal relief to help prop up its finances through the 202425 fiscal year and must be ready to function without it after that, he said.
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to kids in Hartford, kids in Bridgeport, kids in New Haven that we believe in you?” Gordon added. “Stop short-changing Black and brown children who have been asked to wait for their turn that never comes,” said Jamiliah Prince-Stewart, executive director of FaithActs for Education, a Bridgeport-based coalition of churches seeking education reform. Sen. Cathy Osten, DSprague, co-chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee and a strong advocate for the education funding bill, said she believes the state can afford to commit these dollars now and expand support for child care.
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“I would have voted for it,” said Osten, D-Sprague, who nonetheless conceded that its fate in the Senate this year was uncertain.
“Do we ignore that whole generation to fix that problem?” Osten added. “I think we can walk and chew gum at the same time.”
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In Brief Recovery initiative In response to the national opioid epidemic, the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, debuted its “How Can We Help?” initiative. The campaign employs a dual approach, seeking to assist both individuals suf-
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MERIDEN — The city has so far received more than $36.58 million in requests to fund projects with COVID-19 relief funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. That total already surpasses the close to $36.36 million in funding the city is scheduled to receive through the federal program. The more than three dozen funding applications that have been submitted to date include several requests from city departments for infrastructure repair and upgrades.
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Multiple city departments, including the Fire Department and the Department of Health & Human Services, have pending requests. So do several city nonprofit groups and small businesses. The city’s running list of funding requests only indicates whether the City
Maloney’s Kuron Wiggins forces Windsor’s quarterback Elijah Cromartie to fumble the ball during the first half. See more coverage inside on Page B1 and online at myrecordjournal. com/sports.
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WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting a short film in town this week. Crew members didn’t complain though, as they shot a funeral scene inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.
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Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford. Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REMEDIATION 2500 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT REM ID #11537 Pursuant to CGS 22a-134a(i) and RCSA 22a-133k-1(d), notice is being provided that remediation will occur at the above property under supervision of a Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional. The remediation will consist of the excavation and off-site disposal of soil impacted with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) pursuant to State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulations 22a-133k-1 through 22a-133k-3, and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). For information contact Rodd Dryfoos, Triton Environmental, Inc., 385 Church Street, Suite 201, Guilford, CT, 06437; 203.458.7200, rdryfoos@tritonenvironmental.com. Comments may be submitted via email or in writing to: Commissioner, DEEP, 79 Elm St., Hartford, CT, 06106 for 30 days after the publication date of this notice. R252024 Legal Notices
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CLERK TYPIST Performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties requiring excellent computer and interpersonal skills. This position requires 1 year of office work experience of a responsible nature and a H.S., GED, or business diploma. Wages: $21.83 to $26.43 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request form the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: (203) 294-2080 Fax: (203) 2942084. The closing date will be that date the 50th application form/resume is received or June 1, 2022 whichever occurs first. EOE
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