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The Berlin High School Marching Band makes its way down Farmington Avenue during the town's 2019 Memorial Day parade. File photo
Parades canceled but plans for recognition march on By Everett Bishop The Citizen
Memorial Day parades have fallen victim to the COVID19 pandemic. Communities across the state have announced parade cancellations. However, officials remain committed to providing recognition for those who died in military services.
Bob Francis, Durham’s Memorial Day Parade chairman and commander of American Legion Post 184, said “it is possible that a small, limited participation ceremony will take place” in Durham depending on the state’s progress managing the virus. Francis said any update will be announced by Friday.
Roberts got in touch with George J. Bikakis of Central Pizza and they came up with a plan to support local essential workers.
Two local businesses have combined to give back to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 “George said he was willing to donate five pizzas a pandemic. day to local retirement Wayne Roberts, owner of homes and people like Premier Limousine, said that,” Roberts said. “We althat he was looking at so want to deliver five or ways to help the commuso pizzas to New Britain nity since business had General Hospital for slowed during the panNurse’s Week.” demic. See Workers, A18
Middlefield, which typically joins in Durham’s parade, is planning its traditional Memorial Day ceremony on the town green, according to First Selectman Edward Bailey. “We usually have a pretty small group show up,” he said. “And the event is outside so people will be able See Parades, A18
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Rather than just a single day, mothers in town will be celebrated for the entire month of May.
“Mother’s Day is really going to be a wash. Everybody is going to be in their houses and moms may get flowers. Likely they’ll get a meal from kids and dad that they may not even want to eat,” Edge quipped. For the month of May, local businesses will be offering specials as part of the campaign. These includes free
Edge said that the Month of Mom effort was inspired by the success of the Eat Local – Win Local campaign. According to Edge, the EDC received receipts totaling over $10,000 from residents during the month of April. Month of Mom will run the same as Eat Local – Win Local. Residents need to spend at least $15 at two different participating businesses. A copy of the receipts should be sent to edcoffice@ town.berlin.ct.us and participants will be entered in a raffle to win one of 10 $25 gift cards. However, this campaign comes with an added twist.
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According to Wayne Roberts of Premier Limousine, the opportunity to be the grand prize for the Month of Mom is just another chance for him to support the community. “I’m just happy to jump in and help whenever I can,” he said. Also, the grand prize winner will receive a necklace with a Swarovski crystal from Dynasty Jewelers, two “Works Packages” from TASCA Ford, and a $25 gift card. For a comprehensive list of Month of Mom deals and participating businesses, visit the Berlin EDC’s web page.
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Tom O’Rourke, president of the Military Experience Museum in Wallingford, has plans to create an even more interactive military experience in Berlin. On Thursday, May 7, Berlin’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion to learn more about O’Rourke’s plans for development and use of 77 acres near 2590 Chamberlain Highway. “The overall concept is to create an outdoor recreational location that’s also a
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museum or what we call a museum experience,” O’Rourke said. “One of the things that we’ve found is in static museums people go once, they see the exhibits and then they don’t go back.” O’Rourke said that the focus of this recreation site is to “get people involved.” “If you get people to participate in an activity, you’re more likely to get people interested in it. Then, hopefully, what they’ll do is go out on their own and learn about history,” he said.
In order to get people involved in learning more about the military lifestyle, O’Rourke said the site will include an orienteering course where visitors will learn how to use a compass to direct themselves. Additionally, the site will include a military-style obstacle course and bunkers that would be replicas from World War II as well as the Vietnam, Korean and Iraq wars.
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The CIAC Board of Control agreed. “The feeling was, if we didn’t allow this, there was a chance you might have spring coaches who wouldn’t have direct contact with their kids for 12 months,” said Cookson. Under normal circumstances, the CIAC does not allow high school coaches to coach or instruct players outside of the high school season. There are exceptions. For example: if a coach runs a non-school program out of season, such as American Legion baseball, he can have a few of his high school players on the team, though no more than a set number that varies by sport. There will be no such limit on numbers if spring coaches and players get a chance to gather this summer. However, there will be restrictions. Technically, any summer practice will be considered a non-school ac-
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Community Champions The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded three Champion Awards for 2020. The CFGNB established their Champion Awards in order to celebrate and recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, civic groups and others who have supported the activities of the foundation in a manner that allowed it to fulfill its mission even more effectively and efficiently. This year, the foundation has named Andrea Tarantino and Napcon Communications of Southington, Five Churches Brewing of New Britain, and Jason Howey and OKAY Industries of New
tivity. That means they’ll likely have to be held at facilities off school grounds. Also, participation can not be mandatory. “You can’t couch it in, ‘OK, this is an official Maloney practice,’” Cookson said by way of example. “It has to be voluntary, for one thing, and non-affiliated with the school. The coach can’t sell it as, ‘This is required if you want to be part of the Maloney baseball team.’” The CIAC Board of Control last Thursday also eased two other rules because of the pandemic’s interruption of the school year. Both are for one year only. n Academic eligibility: When determining eligibility for fall sports, any incomplete grades will be considered a passing grade until the end of the first marking period. n Transfers:
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Hall of Fame update The Board of Directors of the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame decided to cancel this year's induction dinner due to the present concerns with the COVID-19 virus. The dinner is tentatively planned to take place next year on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. See Briefs, A12
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In America, we know our veterans are still serving and rising to meet the challenges of this uncertain time. We also recognize the families of our veterans who have served in WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, etc. and we would like to honor these veterans and their immediate family members who have served, or who are currently serving, on the Berlin Veterans Wall of Honor.
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The Berlin Veterans Commission created the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor that is set up in Town Hall and is also available to see online for families and friends of our veterans who don’t live in town. You can find the latest updated online link via the town’s website on the Berlin Veterans Commission’s page.
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Berlin Police Department Until further notice the following measures will be implemented by the police department :
program at police headquarters. The collection box in our lobby has been taken out of service.
• We will be suspending all public fingerprinting services. Any questions related to fingerprinting can be directed to Officer Cathy Griffin at 860-828-7185 or cgriffin@berlinpd.org.
• We are requesting that citizens who would like to obtain copies of police reports or have any questions pertaining to our Records Division, to contact us by phone, fax or email.
• We will be suspending our prescription drug take back
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Obituaries Ralph J. Muli Jr.
Randolph “Randy” Maitz MADISON - Randolph (Randy) Maitz, 56, formerly of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Yale-New Haven Hospital from COVID-19, just one week after the passing of his mother. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Valentine and Barbara (Sabino) Maitz. Randy was a long time Berlin resident before moving to Madison in 2004. Randy had an infectious laugh, and could always put a smile on peoples’ faces. Everyone who knew Randy, knew he loved to help others. He could often be found walking through the neighborhood collecting cans and bottles and helping people with their everyday tasks. Randy made friends wherever he went and never let his struggles stop him from enjoying the most out of life. He loved all animals, music and community bingo. In recent years he took up painting. Surviving are his sisters and brother; Stacie and Tuoc Phan of South Carolina, Sandra and Thomas Nichols of Andover; Richard Maitz of New Britain; six nieces and nephews, Brandon Phan, Tyler Phan, Kylie Nichols, Tamer Nichols, Jake Nichols, and Cristian
Maitz; and a great-niece, Everleigh Nichols. The family would like to thank DaVaul and LaTonya Amin and the staff at Apple rehabilitation in Guilford for their years of wonderful care and support in helping Randy lead a fulfilling and happy life. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Randy with the family in the online guest book @ www. e r i c ks o n h a n s e n b e r lin. com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Haven Community House Association, Inc., 227 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516 or Sarah, Inc., 1620 Boston Post Road, Suite 200, Westbrook, CT 06498.
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BERLINSurrounded in prayer by friends and family, Ralph J. Muli Jr. passed from this world on May 5th, 2020 after a valiant battle with a brief illness. Ralph was born March 18th, 1942, the son of Ralph (Ray) Muli and Sally Muli (both deceased) of Meriden. Ralph grew up, began his married life and started his family in Meriden, Connecticut and throughout his life exhibited a continued love of his hometown; a Platt Panther through and through! Ralph was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, and celebrated his service to his country, having served overseas in Germany and in the Army Reserves. Ralph moved to Berlin, Connecticut in 1972. He worked as a construction foreman and member of the Laborer’s Union for over fifty years to provide for his family. He had a hand in constructing and repairing most of the Interstate Highways in New England and painting numerous homes in Central Connecticut. Ralph was a proud manproud of his family, his work, his heritage, and the life he had built with his wife of 53 years, Patricia (McLoughlin) Muli. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by three children and their families who were the light of his life: Col. Ralph J. Muli III (USAF Ret.), his wife Angela (Mascoutah, IL)
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and their children Connor, Griffin and wife Morgan, and Bridget Muli; Lisa Veleas and her husband Peter (Berlin, CT) and their sons Zachary, Joshua and Daniel; and Christopher Muli and his wife Keri (Hackettstown, NJ) and their children Quinn and Kaelynn. Ralph is also survived by his sister, Rae Carol Tobin and her husband James Tobin Jr., and numerous cherished brothers and sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ralph was predeceased by a very special aunt, Florence Kesil. All who knew or met with Ralph were greeted with a ready smile, a firm handshake, and a bright and certain enthusiasm. His greatest joy came from watching his grandchildren pursue their goals and passions, whether on a football, baseball or soccer field, a wrestling mat, a performance stage For those who have already paid for dinners or advertisements for this year's banquet, you can ask either for a full refund, or apply your payments to next year's event. Refer to the Hall of Fame's web site, bhshalloffame.org, for more details.
The board would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may create, but the decision was made with the utmost caution regarding the safety of everyone traveling to, and attending, the Volunteer award event, those working to plan the dinner and those workThe UpBeat Community ing at the dinner venue. Team requests applications
or at a graduation. Ralph’s most cherished memories came from celebrating the lives of those he loved, at birthday celebrations, weddings, and during the holidays sharing the simple traditions of laughter, food and family gathering. If you stood along an outfield fence, sat in the bleachers, or in the local Dunkin Donuts (one of his favorite places on Earth) with him, Ralph was never at a loss for words. He’d regale you with stories of a job he had done on a construction crew, a house he had recently painted, a joyfully detailed account of a recent accomplishment by one of his children or grandchildren or a joke or quote from a favorite film. He exuded love and demonstrated his commitment to his family in his actions every day of his life. He will be missed desperately. Private burial, with military honors, will be in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting military and veteran families by donation to The Fisher House Foundation at www.fisherhouse.org or The American Legion, Post 68 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Ralph with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen. com for the annual Richard N. Peronace Sr. Volunteer Appreciation Award. This award is intended to recognize a Berlin resident who is committed to serving the youth of our community. Organizations and individuals are asked to submit recommendations for the award. For more information or a nomination form, call 860-828-6577. See Briefs, A15
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Due to the pandemic, Riley Plumbing and Heating has seen less demand for its services. So the Kensington company has focused on other projects. One of their projects was making 50 bird feeders to share with customers and friends. The business still has quite a few bird feeders left to give away. For more information, call Nancy Riley at 860-225-1534 or email nancyrileynb@ gmail.com.
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BERLINWalter Smoluk, 83, of Berlin, husband of Joyce (Nickolas) Smoluk, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He marched to a different drummer and was my lifelong love. My soulmate. Rest now, free from pain. Funeral services are private. Burial was held in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There were no calling hours. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain assisted with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome. com
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Military reenactments would also be hosted at the site on a monthly basis.
great for the fact that it could bring people to town. Knowing that Berlin is a very active community, I think this could be a tremendous asset to us,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge. Currently, the site will be used on weekends and any holidays that do not fall on a weekend day such as Memorial Day. During the summer, O’Rourke said there would be the opportunity for groups to rent out areas of
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Tom O'Rourke, president of the Military Experience Museum in Wallingford, is planning on creating a military experience recreation site in Berlin off of Chamberlain Highway. Above is a field layout of where O'Rourke plans to build sites that replicate what soldiers would have seen during World War II as well as the Vietnam, Korean and Iraq wars.
“I think the proposal is very interesting. I think we’d have to get a lot of clarity in respect to the reenactments and how that would impact surrounding properties,” said Commissioner Diane Jorsey. Chairwoman Joan Veley agreed with Jorsey, saying that the commission would need to look into how the recreation area would fit into town regulations.
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On Wednesday, May 6, funeral directors Karen Sagarino and Peter Hansen from EricksonHansen Funeral Home, in New Britain and Berlin, delivered lunch to the staff at the Medical Examiner’s Office in Farmington in appreciation for their hard work during the pandemic. Lunch was prepared by Joe Tropea of Angelo’s Market in New Britain.
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TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
Home Improvements AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping
JIMMY’S MASONRY IF YOU Mention Over 28 years of exp. This Ad Stonewalls, patios, SPRING Yard sidewalks, chimneys, Clean-Ups pool areas, fireplaces, Brush, branches, leaves, fire pit steps, all types of storm damage masonry work. Free est. **JUNK REMOVAL** (860) 274-4893. Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to Find litters of critters 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES in Classifieds. Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry JT’S LANDSCAPING CT License #626708 LLC - Spring Clean- (203) 235-4139 Ups, we specialize in weeding all types Moving and Storage of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
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GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
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Local listings online! SPRING CLEAN-UPS Mulch, Brush & Tree Removal, Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, hedge trimming. 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783. Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
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ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
A-1 Quality Powerwashing Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
Yalesville Construction Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Re- Specializing in all phases of residential & pair. Flashing. #0649808 commercial roofing. 203.510.3830. lmmasonSenior citizen discount ryconstruction.com Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
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Masonry GET 20% OFF! If you sign for the year w/ Affordable Lawncare. Reasonable. Reliable. 860.406.2771.
Power Washing
ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS When quality Counts 5 Year Guarantee Meriden, CT . Fully Ins. Lic.#575852
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