Berlin RTC raffle returns

Contributed

The Berlin Republican Town Committee’s fifth annual raffle is underway. There are wonderful prizes this year, sure to please everyone.

First and second prizes are $500 Visa Gift Cards, third prize is a $300 restaurant gift card, fourth prize is a Samsung Galaxy Go

Chromebook, fifth prize are Beats earbuds, and sixth prize is a Ring Video Doorbell 4. The drawing will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass.

If you would like to purchase paper tickets, contact Andra (milleal@comcast.net, 860-670-5131) or Lecia (Leciajp@ comcast.net, 860-209-4199).

Letters Policy

Email letters to news@ theberlincitizen.com. Letters are limited to 300 words. The Citizen will print only one letter per person each month. We reserve the right to edit letters. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based nonprofit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organizations, visit boxestoboots.org.

Lineworkers

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut. The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

Textile recycling

Berlin has partnered with

AFAB Recycling LLC, a Connecticut-based textile recycling company. Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted clothing and shoes at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Volunteer award

The Robert B. Dornfried Sr. Lifetime Volunteerism Award is bestowed upon a resident “who is dedicated to a lifetime of community volunteerism, civic duty and extraordinary service.” Visit berlinvolunteerfund.com.

Legion Post 68

American Legion Post 68 has been serving Berlin veterans since 1947. For more information, email Post Commander Vin Trigila at v_trig@yahoo.com or send a message to Post 68 via Facebook.

To our valued existing and soon-to-be patients: Your health is very important to us. Your loyalty to us is reflected in our loyalty to you. We know your names and your needs because we are the community pharmacy.

We wouldn't be doing our job to the best of our ability if we were only available part of the time. We have two full time pharmacists on duty.

When you need a prescription filled or have a question, we're here for you. Always.