The Berlin Citizen May 27, 2021 by Record Journal

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Beauty clinic opens next to lot planned for apartments By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen

A new full-service beauty clinic recently opened in town.

The Town of Berlin and QA+M Architecture have developed plans for a new Community and Senior Center. Photos courtesy of QA+M Architecture

Town unveils design for new community/senior center By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen

A conceptual design for a new town Community and Senior Center across from the high school has been completed and public forums on the initiative will be scheduled, according to town documents. The new facility will offer meals and services to senior citizens, as well as public recreation space for residents of all ages. The two-story building will be approximately 70,000 square feet. Four potential sites — Patterson Way, Berlin Turnpike, Kensington Road, and Spruce Brook Road — were examined for viability. The Patterson Way property was

determined to have the most favorable conditions. The town has partnered with QA+M Architecture on the project. A formal project cost has yet to be determined via professional cost estimating. However, it is approximated to be at $25 to $30 million, according to the project website. According to the official site evaluation, each side of the building will have an abundance of sunlight exposure. The center will be located directly across the street from Berlin High School, which will allow for intergenerational programming, with access to Farmington Avenue to the rear.

Lava, located at 900 Farmington Ave., specializes in skincare and medical aesthetics but also provides beauty services like nail and hair treatments. Customers can receive professional non-surgical cosmetic treatments and skincare, such as laser photo rejuvenation, facials and more. The salon has stylists, nail technicians, massage therapists, nurses, and a neurosurgical doctor.

Lava salon owner Dominika Rose. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova

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Parade set for Saturday After being called off in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Berlin Memorial Day Parade returns Saturday, May 29. The parade will start at 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Peck Street and continue down Farmington Avenue, turning left onto Massirio Drive, and passing

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The community broke ground on a monument to Gold Star Families on May 22 at Veterans Memorial Park. The monument will honor those whose relatives have died while in service to the U.S. military and is

The Berlin Veterans Commission hosted the event. “Today we are presented with a perfect opportunity to build this memorial to honor our veterans who have honored us by making the ultimate sacrifice to their

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By establishing this monument locally, Berlin becomes part of a nationwide project led by 97-year-old Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Marine from World War II to wear the Medal of Honor. Initially, the goal of The Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation was to establish a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in William’s home state of West Virginia, according to the foundation’s website. Once that monument was complete, a new mission became clear to Williams and others with the foundation: to establish these monuments in as many communities as possible in all 50 states. Since 2013, the foundation has established 76 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States and 74 more are underway. The monument in Berlin’s Veterans Memorial Park will be the first one in the state of Connecticut.

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The Berlin Veterans Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 22.

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EDITORIAL: Honoring those who didn’t return from war

More than 1.2 million Americans have been killed during war time, with some 600,000 of those casualties coming in our bloody Civil War. The number of Americans lost in battle also includes 405,399 in World War II, 90,220 in Vietnam and nearly 7,000 in the ongoing War on Terror.

Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1971. And decades later, in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was established by Congress. Wherever Americans are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, we are asked to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The Moment of Remembrance is a nice gesture, and an important one. Because the truth is, most Americans don't spend a lot of time

thinking about warfare and carnage on Memorial Day. While many observe the holiday by visiting cemeteries or attending patriotic ceremonies, for the majority of us, Memorial Day is not a solemn occasion at all; it's a cause for celebration. After all, the day is recognized as the unofficial start of summer. Parades are held, families get together for barbecues and revelry. Certainly, we should enjoy some relaxation today, but let's also take time to ponder the meaning

behind the holiday; perhaps at 3 p.m., the National Moment of Remembrance. It's the least we can do.

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Along with members of the Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 68, and other local veterans’ organizations, nearly a dozen Gold Star families attended the groundbreaking ceremony, including Helen Keiser-Pedersen, president of Connecticut’s chapter of Gold Star Mothers. Her son, U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel, was killed in battle in Afghanistan in 2013, just before his 29th birthday.

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The back of the monument will show representative images for each pillar of the Woody Williams Foundation: homeland, family, patriot, and sacrifice. And, within the center of this tribute, is a silhouette of a saluting service member surrounded by the pillars and the legacy they left behind. The monument will be surrounded by four benches. Connecticut Gold Star Families Monument Committee Co-Chair Gary Roy said the total cost of the monument

will be about $60,000. So far, the committee has raised half of that amount and continues to collect donations in hopes of completing the monument on time. A $7,772 grant from the American Eagle Financial Credit Union in April helped to launch the project.

Honor Foundation at woodywilliams.org/monuments/ctmonument.html. Donations To help get the Gold Star must be designated for the Families Memorial MonuConnecticut Memorial or ment built in Berlin make a they will not be applied to donation through the Hershel this project. Woody William Medal of loved ones that they have lost,” Roy said.

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In Brief Looking for Lions 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.

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A gymnasium is planned for the new facility.

The design also includes tree buffers between the center and neighborhoods to the west and the east. An advisory committee will most likely be created to guide the community outreach and review the project. There will be several public forums. To learn more about the project and to view a video of the proposed Berlin Community and Senior Center go to qamarc.wixsite.com/ An aquatic center is also planned. berlin.

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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. This is intended to be a welcoming place for individuals and their families with a shared experience. A dementia specialist leads the group. One-time registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or visit HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses.

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Rose consults with clients to decide on the treatment that will deliver the best results. She also is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment. “After working in this industry for years, I learned that in many salons, you get a feeling that you are judged the second you come in. And the more expensive the place, the worse it gets. You don’t get that feeling here,”

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VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click on https://portal.ct.gov/ Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.

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Yale New Haven Health: Yale New Haven Hospital has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the New Haven area. To make an appointment using this system, go to https:// www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/ vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx Walgreens: Walgreens is currently

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What’s the best vaccine you can get? The one you can get today. Yale New Haven Health: El Hospital If you’re eligible, don’t wait! Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

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COVID numbers continue to dip As of May 23, the total of laboratory-confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 346,711. One hundred twenty-seven patients were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. There has been 8,219 COVID-19-associated deaths in the state.

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Getting vaccinated To schedule a vaccination: VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments. Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Call 877-918-2224.

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Comcast employee and Berlin resident Vicki Gallo is a veteran Big Sister (adult mentor) in the Beyond School Walls site-based youth mentoring program at Comcast’s Western New England headquarters in Berlin. The program – now in its 12th year – is sponsored by Comcast, staffed by Comcast employees and managed by Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. Mentors and mentees have been meeting online since March of 2020, but hope to return to in-person get-togethers once it’s safe to do so. Pictured with Vicki Gallo in this photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is Little Sister (mentee) Amynhas, a student at Lincoln Elementary School in New Britain.

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BERLIN- Maureen P. Stankiewicz, age 69 of Berlin, loving wife of John M. Stankiewicz, entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2020 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, in the comfort of her husband, John. Maureen was born July 20, 1951 in Providence, R.I.; the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin H. Pettis & Lara (Laurina G. Quarters) Pettis. She grew up in West Hartford, CT and attended Hall High School. Maureen later moved to Berlin, CT, where she resided for 39 years. Maureen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a hard worker who had a variety of jobs throughout her life including: Food Mart in Berlin for 16 years, Your Store in Newington for 10 years; and New Britain Transportation for 25 years until her retirement. Maureen enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, who she loved with all her heart. She will be missed deeply by all who had the honor of knowing her. Along with her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her sister, Melissa Matson of Alamogordo, NM. In addition to her husband John; Maureen is survived by her: daughter, Rachel Ann Stankiewicz; son, Dennis

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Conn. House approves sports betting deal with tribes The legislation, which passed Thursday, May 20 on a 122 to 21 vote and now awaits action in the Senate, directs the governor to amend the state’s compacts

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with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that govern gambling, allowing both to offer sports betting, online gambling and online fantasy contests in return for providing the state a share of the revenue generated. If the legislation passes in the Senate, as expected, the amended compacts will ultimately need federal approval. “This bill that we see tonight is the culmination of many, many years of work heading in many directions in Connecticut,” said Rep. Maria Horn, D-Salisbury, co-chair of the General Assembly’s Public Safety Committee.

Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot tribe, said in a statement he was pleased state lawmakers were finally voting on a

sports betting and internet gambling deal, something he has been urging the General Assembly to pass for years. “For our Tribe, gaming is about much more than business; it is a means by which we rebuild our nation, educate our children, and take care of our elders,” he said. “Passage of this legislation will enable us to do just that, and more, for generations to come.”

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The Healing Meals Community Project, located in Bloomfield, provides freshlyprepared organic meals and Nourishing Broth to members of the community who are recovering from health crises. The Petit grant will support the launch of their youth gardening program, “Growing in Service.” It will be an expansion of their Youth Development Program which is centered on volunteer service in their kitchen. The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer-Hawke Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. The foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illness; and to support the efforts to help and protect those affected by violence. — Press Release

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What options are available for housebound residents and others who can’t make it to a vaccination clinic?

A Housebound is an individual who is unable to leave their home without difficulty. And due to this difficulty, they generally do not leave their home. It is usually due to advanced age, illness, or a disability. As part of the continued rollout of vaccinations in the State of Connecticut, the Wallingford Health Department has been designated the Homebound Coordinator for residents of Wallingford. The State of CT DPH has set up a website for those who are homebound and are seeking vaccination to register, which is as follows: https://dphsubmissions. ct.gov/homebound There are two criteria that are required to be met to qualify for a homebound vaccination. • Physically unable to go to a vaccination clinic or mass vaccination site with or without assistance. • No history of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction requiring the use of an epinephrine auto-injector (EPI pen). For residents who cannot register on the website for homebound vaccination can contact the Wallingford Health Department directly (203-294-2065) for registration on the town’s homebound vaccination program. The Wallingford Health Department will also, in the coming weeks, begin to set up mobile clinics in the community focusing on vulnerable populations and those who are uninsured/underinsured as more vaccination operators are available in town. Once the individual signs up with the Wallingford Health Department, we

¿Qué opciones tienen los residentes confinados y otros que no pueden llegar a una clinica de vacunacion?

give them a time and date for the homebound vaccination visit. • Two staff members go out, consisting of a nurse and a health educator. • The nurse goes over the consent form and medical history with the patient. • Once all documents are filled out – The nurse administers the vaccine Johnson and Johnson, also known as Una persona confinada es un individuo J&J • A nurse and a health educator wait for que no puede salir de su hogar sin dificultad. Debido a esta dificultad, about 15-30minutes after generalmente no sale de su the vaccination is adminishogar. Usualmente se debe a tered in case there are any edad avanzada, enfermedad, allergic reactions. o alguna incapacidad. The Wallingford Health Como parte del lanzamiento Department has been continuo de vacunaciones working closely with en el estado de ConnectiSCOW Spanish Communicut, el Departamento de ty of Wallingford to set up Salud de Wallingford ha mobile clinics. Aside from sido designado Coordinador our current mobile clinics de Confinados para los residentes de Wallingford. at scow, there are other El DPH del Estado de CT ha facilities within the town establecido una página web that are offering Covid19 Vanessa Bautista, para aquellas personas que vaccination. estén confinados y quieran The following are facilities BSc. , R.S. registrarse para recibir su that are offering Covid-19 Chief Sanitarian, vacunación, la cual es la vaccination within the Health Department, siguente: https://dphsubmistown: Town of Wallingford sions.ct.gov/homebound Hartford Healthcare at Para calificar para la vacuOakdale Clinic site https:// nación para confinados, hay hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellque cumplir los siguientes criterios. ness/covid-vaccine/schedule-your-vac- Físicamente incapaz de ir a una clínica de cine# vacunación o a un lugar de vacunación en Access Center at 860-827-7690 or tollmasa con o sin asistencia. free at 833-949-5721 to register Ningún historial de anafilaxia o reacción Walgreens Pharmacy, 284 South Colony alérgica severa que requiera el uso de un Road, Wallingford CT 06492 https:// autoinyector de epinefrina (EPI pen). www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccina- Los residentes que no se pueden registrar tion/covid-19 para la vacunación de residentes confinados en el sitio web pueden llamar al DeparVaccine Finder is a website that shows tamento de Salud de Wallingford directaall clinics with availability within a mente al (203-294-2065) para registrarse en geographic location of your choosing el programa de vacunación para residentes by zip code and directs individuals to confinados del pueblo. En las próximas the appropriate coordinating websites. semanas, el Departamento de Salud de https://vaccinefinder.org/search/ Wallingford comenzará a ofrecer clínicas The Health Department will continue to provide updates to the community as móviles en la comunidad, a medida que haya más operadores de vacunación disinformation becomes available. ponibles en el pueblo, con enfoque en las

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Library Spice It Up! kit. May’s kit includes a sample of lavender -- which is technically an herb rather than a spice -- as well as information sheets and a few recipes to try. Snap a picture of your finished recipe and share it and your thoughts via email, or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Reserve a kit at berlinpeck.org.

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The library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come for a quick (under an hour) visit, no appointment needed. Masks are required. The library continues to offer senior hours Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m., and curbside pickup.

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, named Max Weiss to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., named Michael Chase, Demis Christodlous, Dallas Lambert and Michelle Keane to its president’s list for the winter semester.

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Galgano has received many honors, including being inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, which recognizes veterans for both their direct service to the country and for making significant contributions to their local communities following their military service.

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the Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732 building. From there, the parade will turn left onto Veterans Way and end at Berlin Veterans Memorial Park, where a brief ceremony will take place at 9:45 a.m.

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Wishing you a beautiful Memorial Day weekend in honor of all the veterans as well active service members. Thank you for all you do.

Galgano is the Veterans Outreach Coordinator at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. In that role, he is committed to providing support services to ease the transition from military service to student. Also, he helps veterans with any problems they may have with their classes or with the Connecticut Veterans Administration.

A rain date has been set for Monday, May 31.

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Peter Galgano Jr., Berlin Veterans Commission secretary, will be the guest speaker at the Memorial Day rememberance.

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