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LUMINARIES FOR VETERANS The Berlin Lions’ annual luminary display will light up Veterans Park and beyond Saturday, Nov. 13. This year, the Lions’ Luminaries for Veterans will stretch from Veterans Park to the monument on Worthington Ridge. Luminaries are $10 (three for $20) and can be purchased via the Berlin Lions website, berlinlions.org. Luminaries also may be purchased at Kensington Auto, or by sending payment to Berlin Lions Charities, P.O. Box 7284, Kensington, CT 06037. All proceeds will go directly to veterans in Berlin.
Local Veterans Day ceremony to feature decorated colonel Berlin’s Veterans Day ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way, 51 Lower Lane. The Berlin High School Madrigal Singers, directed by Tyler Boyle, will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful. Members of the BHS Saxophone Quartet, directed by Christopher Dresko, will perform a medley of military service songs, and trumpeters Michael See Veteran colonel, A3
Well-traveled librarian lands at Berlin-Peck By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has a new executive director. Kimberly McNally took her post in late June, replacing Helen Malinka, who retired in April after a decade at the library.
Originally from Florida, McNally has been a professional librarian for the last 10 years. She comes to Berlin from the Durham Public Library, where she served as assistant director beginning in 2018. Before relocating to Con-
necticut that year, McNally and her husband resided in Portland, Oregon.
an and would become branch manager, a position she held from 2013 to 2018.
While living in the Beaver State, McNally worked at the Battle Ground Community Library in nearby Vancouver, Washington. There, she started as a reference librari-
“Many people think working at the library is about books; and the collection is important. But my favorite part of working at the library is the people,” said McNally. “The
opportunity to understand a community, support library staff, and advocate on their behalf motivates me every day.” Before becoming a librarian, McNally spent nine years in See Librarian, A6
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Veteran colonel clude the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and he is entitled to wear the Air Assault Badge and the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge.
Damiana and Paul Kendrick will play Taps. Also, there will be a Joint Color Guard comprised of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732, and American Legion Post 68.
Connolly, who is an attorney, graduated from the U.S. Army War College in 2017 with a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies, and recently completed Army Reserve service as the Staff Judge Advocate with the 412th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Connolly was a Prosecutor and Brigade Legal Advisor with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky as well as in Kuwait and Iraq. Also, he has served as Assistant Legal Advisor
Colonel Sean M. Connolly, U.S. Army Reserve, will be the guest speaker at Berlin’s Veterans Day ceremony.
and Executive Officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The colonel’s military awards and decorations in-
Connolly received his undergraduate degree from Bryant University and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Connolly is married to Carol A. Connolly, Esq, and they have two boys; 15-year-old Sean, and Brendan, who is 12. The family is rounded out by Lucky, a rescue pup. The Connolly’s reside in Hebron, where the colonel is a member of American Legion
Veterans Day is a national holiday in which we show appreciation to those who have served their country in the armed forces. The holiday dates back to 1919. It was originally called Armistice Day and its date celebrates the German surrender that ended the First
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Curbside leaf collection is underway The Berlin Public Works Department’s curbside leaf collection began Monday, Nov. 1. Leaves will be picked up during the weeks of Nov. 1 to 5, Nov. 15 to 19, and Nov. 29 to Dec. 3. Residents wishing
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In Brief Information session Klingberg Family Centers is hosting a Foster and Adoptive Parent Information Session Thursday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., via Zoom. This is a no-obligation information session. To register, contact Nicolin: nicolin.carr@klingberg.com, 860-817-3918. For more information, visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.
Packaging event Boxes to Boots is looking to recruit volunteers for a packaging event on Saturday, Nov. 6 at New Britain Bees stadium. Visit boxestoboots.org, email boxestoboots@ gmail.com or call 860348-3130.
Wall of Honor The Berlin Veterans Commission is looking for military families with at least one family member who has lived in Berlin to be immortalized on the Veterans Digital Wall of Honor. For more information, contact Peter Galgano: petergalgano@comcast.net, 860-604-7258.
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BERLINEric W. Ferguson, 51, of Berlin, husband of Donna (Vallera) Ferguson, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 15, 2021. Born in New Britain, Eric grew up in Cheshire and graduated from Cheshire High School, class of 1989. After high school, he enlisted and proudly served his country honorably in the US Army during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. After the war, Eric attended and graduated from Connecticut Culinary Institute where he followed his dream of becoming a chef. Eric was employed as a chef for several area private schools as well as UConn. Eric was a loving husband and father. He spent several years as a stay-athome dad and loved being a part of his children’s lives through coaching sports or cheering from the sidelines. Eric was always the first to volunteer for school or sports activities and also gave his time to support fellow Veterans at the VA in Newington. Many who knew Eric, knew he had an affinity and love of music; it was a big part of his life. He enjoyed recording music and playing bass in bands with his brother and friends at local venues. Besides his wife Donna, Eric is survived by his children, Malcolm and
WESTON, CT- Mary Elizabeth (Fagan) Bova, age 72, of Weston, CT, died peacefully at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by family on October 24, 2021. She was the loving wife for 48 years of Thomas H. Bova. Mary was born November 16, 1948 in Kensington, CT, daughter of the late Richard and Jane (Munson) Fagan and has lived in Weston for the past 36 years. She was a graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy High School and Central Connecticut State University where she received degrees in French and Education. Mary ran her own business, Bova Advertising Specialties, for over 35 years until her recent retirement. She was a former member of the Weston Young Women’s Club. An avid crocheter, Mary knitted thousands of scarves for homeless shelters in recent years. She was an avid Yankee fan, lover of Broadway, and enjoyed travels up the New England coast. Most of all she deeply loved her family and friends. To her grandchildren, she
Lanie Ferguson of Berlin; his father, Robert A. Ferguson and his wife Sheri of Wallingford; his brother, Rob Ferguson and his wife Molly of Muncie, Indiana; two nieces and one nephew; many aunts, uncles, cousins and inlaws. Funeral services and burial for Eric were private and at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life for his friends, coworkers and family will be held from 3-7pm November 7, 2021 at Taphouse 150 in Cromwell, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com.
was an adoring “Mema”. Mary’s smile would light up a room and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband Tom, Mary is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Bova and Kathryn Bova, her son Thomas Bova and his wife Kimberly Bova, grandchildren Ellie Bova and Max Bova, her sisters Kathleen Fagan, Patricia Singarella, and Noreen Fagan, her brothers Richard Fagan and Christopher Fagan and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. Francis of Assissi Church in Weston, private by Mary’s request. Entombment followed at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to The Weston EMS (www.westonems. com/donate) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf. org/other-ways-give). To leave her family an online condolence, please go to www. magnerfuneralhome.com.
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CROMWELLSarah Margaret Byrnes, 30, of Cromwell, passed away after an unexpected illness on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was a long time Kensington resident before moving to Cromwell in 2014. Sarah was employed in data management, currently working for PPD in North Carolina. She loved her many trips to Aruba, volunteering at the CT Humane Society, and spending time with her family at Oak Grove Beach in Niantic. Sarah enjoyed basketball and the New England Patriots. She was a member of Kensington Congregational Church. Surviving are her parents, Patti Byrnes and Michael Byrnes; her sister, Kelly Byrnes; her boyfriend, George Thomson; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her dog, Tucker. She was predeceased by her grandparents, John and Margaret Byrnes, and Jack and Barbara Knaus. Funeral services were held on Oct. 19, 2021 at 10 AM at Kensington Congregational Church. To watch the funeral service online, visit Kensington
BERLINROSE F. SCHEER, age 96, passed away on 10/23/2021 at home surrounded by her family. Rose was born on July 28, 1925. She was the wife of the late Kenneth P. Scheer, the love of her life. Rose was predeceased by her son, Kurt Scheer. She is survived by her four children; Ken Scheer and his wife Betsy, Kris Scheer, Kathy Corcoran and her husband Jerry, and Karrie Phillips and her husband Bernie. Rose is also survived by her grandchildren; Matthew Scheer and his wife Morgan, Zachary Scheer, Kathryn Scheer, Conor and Cole Phillips and Madison and Ryan Corcoran. Rose was a beloved teacher’s aide at Griswold School for many years and would frequently be stopped in public by adults who fondly remembered her. Rose enjoyed oil painting, playing tennis, baking delicious apple pies and cookies for her family and friends, and watching UCONN Women’s basketball. She also enjoyed going out each morning for coffee with her friends. One of Rose’s greatest pleasures was spending time with her grandchildren and playing her favorite
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Congregational Church’s Facebook page. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours were held at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porters. The family expresses their deep gratitude for the support and comfort the community has provided during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave. Kensington, CT 06037 or to the Connecticut Humane Society (In support of Ella’s Eats), 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. Please share a memory of Sarah with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
game, RummiKub. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Catherine Holmes for her devotion to Rose. We also extend our deepest love and appreciation to Veralyn Hayes for the wonderful care that she gave to Rose for the past two years. We are forever grateful. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc., P.O. Box 248, Shelton, CT 06484. Please share a memory of Rose in the online guestbook at www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
Health Support group Are you a caregiver and feeling overburdened? An online support group meets 10 to 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month. The group is facilitated by Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to HHCHealth. org/VirtualClasses.
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GoodLife Fitness GoodLife Fitness, a program of Hartford HealthCare, is geared toward the older adult to build energy, strength and endurance for an active lifestyle. An exercise physiologist works oneto-one with each person to improve muscular strength, balance, cardiovascular health and self-esteem, while reducing the risk of falls and injuries. To learn
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Book sale The East Berlin Library, located at 80 Main St., hosts an ongoing used book sale, Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
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Donations may be sent to: The Berlin Children's Fund, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Room 12, Kensington, CT 06037.
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A day to thank veterans for their sacrifices Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is
what an apostrophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed.
It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.
Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day.
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. A lot of Americans get this However, the fighting ended confused, and we’ll be hon- about seven months before est — it can be a little anthat when the Allies and noying to all of the living Germany put into effect an veterans out there. Memorial armistice on the eleventh Day is a time to remember hour of the eleventh day of those who gave their lives the eleventh month. for our country, particularly For that reason, Nov. 11, in battle or from wounds they suffered in battle. Veter- 1918, was largely considered ans Day honors all of those the end of “the war to end who have served the country all wars” and dubbed in war or peace — dead or Armistice Day. In 1926, alive — although it’s largely Congress officially recogintended to thank living vet- nized it as the end of the war, and in 1938, it became erans for their sacrifices. an official holiday, primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. But then World War II and the Korean War happened, so on June 1, 1954, at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress
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implement, but not surprisingly, there was a lot of confusion about the change, and many states were unhappy, choosing to continue to recognize the day as they previously had — in November. Within a few years, it became pretty apparent that most U.S. citizens wanted to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, since it was a matter of historic and patriotic significance. So on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed another law (Public Law 94-97), which returned the annual observance to its original date starting in 1978. Other countries celebrate it, too, in their own ways. World War I was a multinational effort, so it makes
sense that our allies also wanted to celebrate their veterans on Nov. 11. The name of the day and the types of commemorations differ, however. Canada and Australia both call Nov. 11 “Remembrance Day.” Canada’s observance is pretty similar to our own, except many of its citizens wear red poppy flowers to honor their war dead. In Australia, the day is more akin to our Memorial Day. Great Britain calls it “Remembrance Day,” too, but observes it on the Sunday closest to Nov. 11 with parades, services and two minutes of silence in London to honor those who lost their lives in war.
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Report: Your smoke alarm may not rouse young family members
In Brief Preserving history Berlin Historical Society has long been an advocate for promoting, preserving, and sharing local history. The museum at 305 Main St. has reopened to the public. Admission is free. For more information, call 860-828-5114 or email berlincthistorical@ gmail.com.
The Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio conducted a study to determine the most effective ways to awaken children and families during a house fire.
As part of the 2020 study, research indicated that high-frequency tone alarms awaken only 56 percent of children and prompt 55 percent to “escape” from the bedroom, as opposed to female voice, male voice
and hybrid voice-tone alarms that awakened 85to-89 percent of children and prompted 84-to-89 percent to “escape.” Due to the extended period of time that pre-teens
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No blanket waiver for unemployment overpayments By Susan Haigh Associated Press
The interim Department of Labor commissioner informed Connecticut legislators Monday that her agency is barred by state and federal law from granting a blanket waiver to thousands of workers who are now being billed for overpayment of their unemployment compensation benefits during the pandemic. Danté Bartolomeo told members of the General Assembly’s Appropriations and Labor Committees that her agency is required by the U.S. Department of Labor to review all overpayments on a case-by-case basis and recover the money. Connecticut law, however, does allow people with certain extenuating circumstances to seek an individual waiver from the state, which she urged affected claimants to do.
expected to grow as the agency continues reviewing the more than 1.5 million unemployment claims filed since March 13, 2020 for state, federal and extended benefits. In September, when this issue first came up, lawmakers suggested it would cost about $6 million to $10 million to cover the overpayments. However, according to the state Department of Labor, that is a rolling average and the cost is at least $30 million, a figure that’s
A spokesperson for the agency said it could take as long as six to eight years to finally sort out the repayment issue, given opportunities for appeals and lengthy repayment plans. Some workers who were overpaid during the recession of 2008 are still paying back their unemployment overpayments.
Bartolomeo said overpayments occurred this time for a number of reasons. While there have been cases of fraud, she said there were also cases of non-fraudulent overpayments, such as when an employer may have appealed a claim for unemployment after the worker was already paid. She said there have also been instances of people making an error when they filed their application, or of a Department of Labor agent improperly inputting data.
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“The problem is, it’s a federal issue the feds and the federal delegation could change, if they so chose, what we’re allowed to do and not,” she said. “But unfortunately, it doesn’t lie at the state level. We’re not able to make those changes.”
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Many Connecticut legislators have called on the agency to somehow waive the overpayments that are being billed to workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic, arguing it’s unfair to demand money from people who did not commit fraud and continue to struggle financially.
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“This was something that was being built and designed for an unusual circumstance. We were trying to keep people above water,” said Rep. Toni Walker, DNew Haven, co-chair of the Appropriations Committee. “Then we’re going back and saying, ‘We shouldn’t have given you that money.” But people were trying to survive.”
So far, the agency has determined that about 2% of the claims, which represent roughly 13,000 individuals, are overpayments in state unemployment, extended benefits and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation programs. Those numbers are expected
to grow as more claims are reviewed and after the state receives reports from other benefits programs for the unemployed.
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