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Volume 38, No.39 

Southington’s only locally produced newspaper 

Friday, October 4, 2013 

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Harvest Festival gala last week, hugs her mother Patricia shortly after the coronation. 

Council creates Beecher Street subcommittee 

By LISA CAPOBIANCO 

STAFF WRITER 

In response to the public 

outcries against the proposed 

selling of the Beecher 

Street property during a 

public hearing last month, 

the Southington Town 

Council created a bi-partisan 

“ad hoc” subcommittee 

to obtain additional information 

before making a 

final decision on the former 

home of the school system’s 

administrative offices. 

The ad hoc Beecher 

Street Use Subcommittee 

will consist of four voting 

members: two sitting members 

from the Town 

Council—one from each 

party and two sitting members 

from the Planning and 

Zoning Commission—one 

from each party. They will 

recommend and analyze all 

issues of 49 Beecher St., 

including remediation, 

additions, demolition and 

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The Department of 

Energy and Environmental 

Protection (DEEP) met with 

Southington Town Manager 

Garry Brumback and other 

municipal water pollution 

control authorities of surrounding 

communities on 

Monday to take the next 

step in reducing phosphorus 

levels of non-tidal surface 

waters from municipal 

wastewater treatment plant 

discharges. 

This collaborative 

approach stems from 

Public Act 12-155, which 

calls for the collaboration 

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Working on the phosphorus issue 

Brumback chairs coordinating committee 

between DEEP and chief 

elected officials of 

Southington, Danbury, 

Meriden, Wallingford, 

Waterbury and Cheshire to 

evaluate and make guidelines 

for the reduction of 

phosphorus in accordance 

with United States 

Environmental Protection 

Agency (USEPA) standards. 

According to the DEEP, 

phosphorus becomes a 

threat to water safety in the 

state because excess 

amounts can lead to a 

reduction in water clarity, 

and even depletion of oxygen 

as well as fish kills. 

In response to the 

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Public Act, the DEEP has 

developed a Coordinating 

Committee co-chaired by 

Brumback, along with 

Macky McCleary, the 

Deputy Commissioner of 

Environmental Quality at 

DEEP. Both Brumback and 

McCleary plan to guide 

three established workgroups 

to discuss three 

major elements of the issue 

at hand, including the 

state-wide response to 

address phosphorus nonpoint 

source pollution, 

methods to measure cur- 

School board against BFL proposal 

By ED HARRIS 

Editor 

Citing safety concerns, 

the Board of 

Education has gone on 

record against the Bread 

for Life proposal to establish 

a new home next to 

Derynoski Elementary 

School. 

“We do not support 

the proposal,” Board of 

Education Chairman Brian 

Goralski said at last week’s 

school board meeting. 

“Our priority will always be 

the safety of students and 

the schools.” 

Goralski said the 

school board supported 

Bread for Life’s efforts, but 

not this particular proposal. 

The school board 

chairman said Planning 

and Zoning Commission 

Chairman Michael 

DelSanto had emailed him 

asking for the board’s 

stance on the issue. 

“ Our priority will 

always be the safety 

of our 

students and the 

schools 

“ 

Brian Goralski 

Board of Education Chairman 

Goralski told the school 

board that he would 

respond to DelSanto’s 

inquiry with details in the 

near future. 

Bread for Life is a nonprofit 

organization that 

helps provide food to the 

needy in town. The organization 

is seeking to utilize 

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a 3,200 sq. foot building on 

296 Main St., next to the 

school. 

Parents have come out 

against the proposal, 

expressing safety concerns. 

In a press release on 

its website, Bread for Life 

Executive Director Eldon 

Hafford said the organization 

was open to hearing 

people’s concerns. 

“We have a tremendous 

relationship with the 

Southington School 

System, including recently 

launching the successful 

breakfast program,” 

Hafford said in the press 

release. “We know this relationship 

will grow in the 

future and have begun to 

talk about ways to deepen 

the bond.” 

Residents will have an 

opportunity to voice their 

views on the Bread for Life 

proposal at a Planning and 

Zoning Commission public 

hearing on October 15. 

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Bobcats sighted around Southington 

By ED HARRIS 

Editor 

Several residents have 

reported seeing a bobcat 

prowling around town the 

last few weeks. 

Michelle Allaire was 

on the phone with her sister 

when she noticed the 

animal sitting in the garden 

at her Lazy Lane 

home. 

“The bobcat was just 

sitting there, blending right 

in as if it belonged there,” 

Allaire said. “It looked like 

some African jungle safari. 

I told my sister on the 

phone that I had a lion in 

my yard because it looked 

so big. It just didn’t look 

real.” 

Allaire said the bobcat 

sat in the garden for about 

ten minutes before it 

walked off into the nearby 

woods. Allaire said this was 

not the first time she has 

seen a bobcat in her backyard, 

but the animal was 

never as big as the present 

sighting. 

A week or so prior to 

the sighting at the Allaire 

residence, Greg Godston 

and his family came across 

one on their way home 

from church. 

The family stopped 

the car and watched the 

large cat stalk a woodchuck. 

The woodchuck 

escaped into a nearby hole, 

while the bobcat waited 

about ten minutes in front 

of the hole before leaving. 

It is not clear if the two 

families spotted the same 

bobcat. 

Southington Animal 

Control Officer Dave 

Ireland believes there are 

multiple bobcats in town. 

He said that he has seen a 

couple of them himself. 

Ireland said that bobcats 

generally eat smaller 

animals, though noting 

that it is more likely that a 

coyote would attack and 

kill small household pets, 

like cats. 

“They’re not known to 

go after people,” Ireland 

said of the bobcat. 

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Southington High 

School will soon induct 

four local individuals from 

different walks of life into 

its Wall of Honor. 

Two of the honorees 

are Rosemary and James 

Champagne, who remain 

active in local community 

service projects including 

Relay for Life. 

When the Champagnes 

found out that the Wall of 

Honor chose them this 

year, the honorees said 

they felt surprised and 

honored at the same time. 

“Once we learned 

more about the wall, we 

were more proud to be a 

part of it,” Jim said. “I am 

extremely honored,” 

Rosemary said. 

As organizers of Relay 

for Life, the Champagnes 

said the event is always 

“close” to their hearts. 

Rosemary said she has 

been a cancer survivor for 

over 20 years, and she finds 

joy in bringing the community 

together during the 

event. 

“My goal was to teach 

people that you can live 

with cancer,” she said. 

Rosemary also recalls 

that as a student, she had 

no idea how she would 

make a positive impact on 

the community in the 

future. 

“When you are in 

school, you never know 

what you will accomplish 

as an adult,” she said. 

Other honorees 

include Christopher Jones, 

a biomedical research 

chemist and Karl Pytlik, an 

environmental activist who 

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Relay for Life every year,” 

said Bob Brown, the Wall of 

Honor chairman at the 

high school. “Both Chris 

and Karl have an impact 

that goes far beyond our 

community.” 

He also said the ceremony 

marks a special 

moment for the town that 

reminds students how they 

can make a difference in 

the future. 

“Many significant and 

well-known townspeople 

have been put on our wall, 

from veterans to famous people 

to professors to inventors 

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what they do, but this shows 

them bright, positive possibilities,” 

he said. 

The ceremony will take 

place Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 

p.m. in front of the high 

school auditorium. 

Michelle Allaire snapped this photo of a bobcat in her 

garden last month. Another resident has also reported 

seeing a bobcat in town a few weeks earlier. 

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Chamber hosts Town Council candidate debate 


STAFF WRITER 

Republicans and 

Democrats running for Town 

Council came face-to-face 

last week during the first 

Q&A session, hosted by the 

Southington Chamber of 

Commerce. 

Both parties addressed 

key issues of the town, 

including property taxes, 

open space and the environmental 

cleanup of superfund 

sites. However, Republican 

and Democratic candidates 

shared opposing visions on 

the solutions to these issues. 

Democrats said the 

most significant issue of 

Southington today is the 

“continuing reliance on 

property taxes.” 

“Eighty percent of our 

general revenue is generated 

by property tax from homeowners, 

and that is a major 

issue that has to be 

addressed,” said Democratic 

Town Councilor and running 

incumbent John Barry. “We 

are also at a seven-year high 

in our mill rate, and with a 

high mill rate, it affects your 

car taxes.” 

Chris Kelley, a 

Southington native and the 

youngest candidate on the 

Democratic slate, said his 

vision of the town in the next 

two years involves reducing 

the mill rate “as low as possible.” 

“What we need to do for 

Southington is work across 

party lines, taking the best of 

both worlds,” Kelley said. 

“We really need to come 

together.” 

Republican candidate 

Michael Riccio, the current 

chairman of the Parking 

Authority who served eight 

years on the council, said the 

town should develop more 

commercial land to take the 

burden off residential taxpayers. 

“We can’t keep putting 

the burden on the residential 

homeowners,” Riccio said. 

“We have hundreds and 

hundreds acres of undeveloped 

commercial 

land…[and] we need to focus 

on getting that land developed, 

getting the businesses 

in there…and take a look at 

how to grow that tax base, so 

we can continue to provide 

the services to our residents.” 

While both parties 

agreed that Southington’s 

biggest asset include its centralized 

location filled with 

businesses and spirit of volunteerism, 

they disagreed on 

the town’s biggest burden. 

Republicans said the town 

should examine vacant 

buildings and improve infrastructure. 

“When infrastructure 

collapses, so does the economy,” 

said Republican candidate 

Paul Champagne, who 

currently serves on the 

Planning and Zoning 

Commission. “We have to 

keep up with the economic 

development team, and raise 

the tax base of commercial 

buildings—not put the burden 

only on residences.” 

Meanwhile, Democrats 

expressed their concern 

about the cleanups of superfund 

sites in town. 

“We need to secure 

money not only from the 

state but also from the federal 

government,” said 

Democratic candidate David 

Rinaldi, who previously 

served eight years as an 

alderman in Waterbury. “We 

need to get that cleaned up, 

and once we do that, we will 

be in much better shape.” 

Republican and 

Democratic candidates also 

shared several goals if their 

party becomes the majority 

in November. Cheryl 

Lounsbury, a running 

incumbent from the 

Republican Party, said she 

would like to see the council 

continue enhancing economic 

development in order 

to downsize taxes and leveraging 

spending. 

“In order to do that we 

need to develop a town-wide 

strategy,” Lounsbury said. 

“You do not know where you 

are going unless you plan for 

it.” 

In contrast, Democrats 

said their goals would 

involve preserving open 

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“We need to focus on is 

trying to preserve the community 

that we have, and 

promote sustainable development 

that comes in, so we 

don’t have abandoned buildings 

that are taking up valuable 

real estate here,” Kelley 

said. “We also need to focus 

on…bringing foreign language 

down to the elementary 

school levels.” 

Later in the week, 

Republicans held a press 

conference to address their 

list of accomplishments they 

have achieved in the past 

four years. Town Committee 

Chairman Brian Callahan 

addressed these accomplishments 

in response to reported 

“misinformation” about 

certain Republicans running 

for office. Although he did 

not say where this misinformation 

came from or what it 

entailed, Callahan said the 

Republican party will “run an 

election campaign focused 

on issues, ideas, plans and 

strategies based on reliable 

facts.” 

The Republican slate 

also includes running 

incumbent Stephanie Urillo, 

along with Victoria Triano 

and Thomas Lombardi. The 

Democratic slate also features 

a mixture of new and 

old faces, including running 

incumbents Dawn Miceli 

and Chris Palmieri, along 

with Dennis Conroy who 

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Apple Valley AARP named 2013 Chapter of the Year 


STAFF WRITER 

From collecting donations 

for the Rocky Hill 

Veterans Home and troops 

overseas to donating used 

books to the American 

Legion Auxiliary to funding 

two annual $500 scholarships 

for local graduating 

seniors, the Apple Valley 

Southington Chapter of 

AARP Connecticut has 

served all members of the 

community, young and 

old. 

The chapter’s involvement 

in a variety of community 

service projects 

served as a key factor for 

the AARP to choose Apple 

Valley as the winner of the 

2013 Chapter of the Year 

Award, according to Nora 

Duncan, the state director 

of AARP Connecticut. 

“Their ability to keep 

235 members actively 

engaged is really impressive,” 

Duncan said. “It is 

about taking care of people 

right here at home.” 

Last week AARP 

Connecticut awarded the 

chapter with a plaque during 

a ceremony, where 

State Senator Joseph 

Markley, State 

Representative David Zoni 

and State Representative Al 

Adinolfi also recognized 

the chapter’s contributions 

to the entire community. 

Josephine Theriault, 

the new volunteer president 

of the chapter, said 

she feels proud that the 

AARP chose her chapter 

out of all 34 chapters that 

applied for the award. 

“It is really exciting to 

be singled out as doing a 

good job,” Theriault said. 

“Our motto is to serve and 

not to be served, and the 

group lives up to that every 

day.” 

Every year an AARP 

Connecticut Chapter 

receives an award in recognition 

of its community 

service and advocacy and 

its participation in activities 

that fulfill the lives of 

older individuals. Other 

service projects of Apple 

Valley include saving box 

tops and labels for the 

town’s schools, supporting 

Bread for Life through a 

$400 donation for food and 

providing Christmas gifts 

for 40 senior citizens. 

Volunteers have also provided 

a free will donation 

to victims of the Sandy 

Hook tragedy through 

United Way and donating 

$200 toward the high 

school’s all-night graduation 

party. 

Rachel Wache, the former 

volunteer president of 

the chapter, applied for the 

annual award this year. 

Calling the award an 

“honor,” Wache said the 

chapter won this yearly 

award for the first time, 

and she feels proud of the 

impact that her chapter 

has made on all members 

of the community. 

“Whatever we do here 

affects everyone,” Wache 

said. “We touch all of those 

lives.” 

Wache also said she 

hopes that all volunteers of 

the chapter will continue 

serving the needs of people 

throughout the town 

and the state. 

“I hope that for the 

future, they continue to 

grow, to continue to be 

active in the community,” 

Wache said. 

Besides participating 

in community service projects, 

Chapter volunteers 

also meet with local legislators 

to support issues 

that matter to 

Connecticut’s elderly population 

in Hartford. 

Anyone over age 50 interested 

in becoming a member 

of AARP can call toll 

free at (866) 295-7279. 


lcapobianco@southingtono 

bserver.com. 

Bread for Life to host Soup Nite 

Soup Nite, a major 

fundraiser for Bread for Life, 

is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 

from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at 

Southington High School. 

The event has grown over 

the years thanks to the 

donations of soup, breads 

and donations from various 

local restaurants and eateries. 

There will also be raffles 

and a silent auction. Tickets 

can be purchased at the 

door. “It is a wonderful community 

event and we look 

forward to seeing many of 

our supporters there,” said 

Eldon Hafford, Bread for Life 

executive director. 

For more information, 

visit the website 

www.southingtonbreadforlife.org 

or call the office at 

(860) 276-8389. 

LISA CAPOBIANCO 

Southington’s Apple ValleY AARP was recently named the 2013 Chapter of the 

Year. 

Pictured, Volunteer President of AARP Connecticut Laura Green poses with 

Rachel Wache, the former volunteer president of the Southington Apple Valley 

Chapter and Josephine Theriault, the current volunteer president of the chapter. 

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Local man charged with stealing a car and going for a joyride 

A local man surrendered 

to police following an arrest 

warrant stemming from a 

stolen car that was taken for a 

joyride. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 

Domenic Luongo, 18, of 

Southington, surrendered to 

police. He was charged with 

first degree larceny, third 

The Southington Police 

Department has reported the 

following arrests. 

Jesse R. Nealon, 38, of 68 

Walnut St., was charged on 

Sept. 17 with violation of a 

restraining order. Bond was 

set at $10,000 with a Sept. 17 

court date. 

Kimberly Bouchard, 28, 

of 307 Stonegate Road, was 

charged on Sept. 17 with disorderly 

conduct. Bond was 

set at $500 with a Sept. 18 

court date. 

Sharone Patterson, 27, 

of 20 Quaker Lane, Bristol, 

was charged on Sept. 17 with 

violation of a protective 

order. Bond was set at $2,500 

with a Sept. 18 court date. 

Emily A. Seeley, 23, of 27 

Leominster Rd., Bristol, was 

degree burglary, using a 

motor vehicle without the 

owner’s permission, second 

degree criminal trover, interfering 

with an officer, evading 

responsibility, operating a 

motor vehicle without a 

license and failure to drive in 

a proper lane. He was held on 

a $5,000 bond with an Oct. 7 

court date. 

The warrant stems from 

an investigation into an accident 

that took place on Sept. 

12, at approx. 12:30 a.m. in the 

area of 300 West St. A police 

investigation revealed that 

earlier in the evening Luongo 

stole a vehicle from the area of 

Round Hill Road. after finding 

Police Blotter 

charged on Sept. 18 with third 

degree larceny. Bond was set 

at $5,000 with a Sept. 18 court 

date. 

Timothy Ribolla, 30, of 

92 Eden Ave., was charged on 

Sept. 16 with disorderly conduct, 

interfering with an officer 

and first degree criminal 

trespass. Bond was set at 

$5,000 with a Sept. 17 court 

date. 

Jesse Julia, 31, of 35 

Darling St., was charged on 

Sept. 18 with DUI and failure 

to drive right. Bond was set at 


date. 

Justin R. Weber, 33, of 

191 Queen St., was charged 

on Sept. 19 with disorderly 

conduct. Bond was set at 


date. 

Heather Landrie, 31, of 

191 Queen St., was charged 




date. 

Adam R. Madore, 26, of 

90 Cherrybrook Rd., Canton, 


DUI and operating an unregistered 

motor vehicle. Bond 

was set at $500 with a Sept. 30 

court date. 

John Lindsey, 50, of 3610 

Yacht Club Dr., Adventura, 

FL, was charged on Sept. 13 

with first degree larceny and 

possession of less than an oz. 

of marijuana. Bond was set at 


date. 

Vincent Glorisos, 66, of 

Southington’s History 

With the aid of the 

Southington Library’s 

online archive of historic 

Southington papers, we 

will give you a look back 

at some of the town’s history 

this week. 

75 years ago this 

week… 

Fire Prevention Week 

Will Be Observed Here 

“Fire Prevention 

Week will be observed 

here from Oct. 9 to 15 as 

it will in all other parts of 

the United States,” Fire 

Chief Thomas J. Murphy 

stated here today. He 

announced that the 

Southington Fire 

Department will be glad 

to answer any and all 

questions concerning 

proper procedure for 

observation of the week. 

-The 

News 

Southington 


week… 

SHS Newspaper 

Calls On Student Body To 

Beat Problem Of 

‘Overcrowding’ 

The Emblem, school 

newspaper 

at 

Southington high School, 

called on students this 

week to use their “will” to 

try to adjust to overcrowding 

in the classrooms. 

The newspaper 

said overcrowding is 

threatening the quality of 

education. 

-The 

News 

Southington 


week… 

Forum raises athletic 

issues 

An open forum held 

last week on a report of 

the Athletic Review Task 

Force drew a small contingent 

of Southington 

parents and coaches prepared 

to wage battle for 

their booster clubs and 

athletic programs. 

The comments of the 

parents and coaches 

Wednesday night were 

most often directed at the 

task force, but at times 

skirmishes broke out 

among members of the 

forum audience over the 

issues of athletic program 

funding and 

staffing and the participation 

of athletes in gym 

class during their respective 

team’s season. 

-The Southington 

Observer 

the keys on the front seat of 

the vehicle. Luongo drove the 

vehicle around the town and 

while driving on West Street, 

he lost control of the vehicle. 

The vehicle struck two utility 

poles and ultimately flipped 

on its side. After the crashing 

the vehicle, Luongo fled the 

scene. 

157 Burritt St., Plantsville, was 

charged on Sept. 18 with DUI 

and two counts of illegal possession 

of narcotics. Bond 

was set at $1,500 with a Sept. 

30 court date. 

Allyson Algarin, 18, of 

257 Columbus Ave., Meriden, 


third degree criminal mischief. 

Bond was set at $500 

with an Oct. 7 court date. 

Justin DelBuono, 24, of 

60 Merrell Ave., was charged 




date. 

Betsy Fisher, 26, of 15 

Sherman St., Old Saybrook, 


disorderly conduct. Bond 

was set at $2,500 with a Sept. 

23 court date. 

Jason C. Monahan, 37 of 

973 Flanders Rd., was 

charged on Sept. 22 with DUI, 

operating a motor vehicle 

under suspension and failure 

to obey a traffic signal. Bond 

was se tat $500 with a Sept. 30 

court date. 

James Labbe, 21, of 170 

Miller St., Meriden, was 

charged on Sept. 22 with sixth 

degree larceny and conspiracy 

to commit sixth degree larceny. 



Brian Labbe, 24, of 170 

Miller St., Meriden, was 

charged on Sept. 22 with sixth 

degree larceny and conspiracy 

to commit sixth degree larceny. 



Marcin P. Szwedo, 25, of 

63 Terrace Lane, Meriden, 


second degree breach of 

peace and third degree 

assault. Bond was set at 

$1,500 with an Oct. 7 court 

date. 

As the vehicle was being 

removed from the scene, 

police found identification 

within the debris linking 

Luongo to the vehicle. When 

he was initially interviewed 

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Luongo denied any involvement 

with the theft of the 

vehicle or the accident. 

Luongo later admitted to 

being involved in this incident. 

Police investigating 

a purse snatching 

Southington police 

are investigating a purse 

snatching that occurred at 

the Cumberland Farms on 

Queen Street late last 

month. 

Police were called to 

the Cumberland Farms on 

909 Queen St. on 

Wednesday, Sept. 25 for a 

reported purse snatching. 

According to police, the 

63-year-old female victim 

exited the store and was 

walking towards her vehicle 

when she was 

approached by the suspect. 

The suspect grabbed 

the victim’s purse and a 

struggle ensued. 

The suspect was able 

to get the victim’s purse 

and then he fled the area 

on foot in a southeasterly 

direction towards Ruby 

Tuesday’s and TJ Maxx. A 

Police K-9 unit followed 

the suspect to 

Rethal Street area and surrounding 

neighborhoods. 

The suspect is 

described as a black male, 

about six feet tall with a 

slender build wearing all 

black clothing including a 

black ski mask. It is 

believed the black male 

suspect may live and/or 

frequent the northeastern 

section of Southington 

because he appeared to 

have knowledge of the area 

when he fled the scene. 

The female victim sustained 

a dislocated left 

shoulder and a fractured 

left arm, among other 

injuries as a result of this 

incident. 

Anyone with information 

is asked to contact 

Detective Kyle Dobratz of 

the Southington Police 

Department (860) 378- 

1654. 

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Creating a harvest 

full of memories 

We are asking that you tell your neighbors and 

friends to tell their neighbors and friends and everyone 

else that they know from out of town about this weekend’s 

Apple Harvest Festival. The ever popular event has 

no problem drawing in local residents, but we would like 

to share the early fall classic that is the Apple Harvest 

Festival with everyone in the state and beyond. 

The festival kicks off this evening, Friday, Oct. 4. It 

runs, through Sunday and next weekend, Oct. 11-13. 

See our special insert in this week’s Observer for 

information on times and events for the festivities. 

The festival has become synonymous with 

Southington. The festival is known for attracting anywhere 

from 75,000 to 100,000 people, depending on the 

weather. 

The events and activities featured during the festival 

have taken on a life of their own. 

There are the bed races, which draws a substantial 

crowd every year. Each year, residents dress in somewhat 

outlandish costumes and push each other down 

the street in a bed. 

Then there are the apple themed eating contests. Be 

it apple pies or other apple based items, residents line 

up to bite into the fruity goodness. 

Also, do not forget the fritters. It would not be an 

Apple Harvest Festival without the fritters. The long, 

long lines are there for a reason. Due in large part to 

popularity, the fritter booth is the only one open during 

the week. 

There is also the annual parade, which always draws 

a big crowd as families gather to watch the floats and 

marchers passed by along the parade route. 

The ever popular fireworks are also making a return 

this year. The fireworks will blast off Saturday evening. 

Though it can no longer be considered a new addition 

to the festival, the annual Harvest the Arts event has 

created a name for itself. The Harvest the Arts event will 

play out during the second weekend (Oct. 11-13) of the 

festival. 

Harvest the Arts is now placed under the umbrella 

of the Apple Harvest, but the event was conceived independently 

of the festival. Originally spearheaded by local 

artist Mary DeCroce, this year’s parade grand marshal 

(we’re hoping she rides in style in the Batmobile) it is a 

partnership between several downtown businesses and 

those hoping to put their creativity on display. 

Another popular returning event is Connecticut 

Icon. The competition is the brainchild of Melissa 

Ericksen, sponsorship coordinator of this year’s festival. 

Auditions were held at Derynoski Elementary School 

on Saturday, Sept. 21. The 12 finalists were recently 

announced. 

Competitions will be held on each of the six days of 

the festival, with the group of contestants narrowed 

down after each day. By the time, the festival is over, the 

fourth “Connecticut Icon” will be chosen. 

This year the Apple Harvest Festival celebrates its 

45th anniversary. Over the years festival goers have definitely 

created a harvest full of memories. We think more 

will be made this year. 

The Apple Harvest Festival has a lot to offer. We look 

forward to seeing you down there the next two weekends. 

Our Views 


Welcome home to our soldiers 

Recently, Madison Howes and 

awaiting her that night. Shortly after 

Jasmyne Engman had the surprises 

being presented the award and giving 

a few remarks, Wache was told 

of their young lives, thanks to a 

returning Staff Sergeant Michael 

that there was one more person that 

Howes. 

wanted to congratulate her. 

Mike had recently returned to 

In walked Augelli, with a bouquet 

of flowers for his grandmother. 

Southington following his fourth 

tour of duty in Djibouti, Africa. He 

This was the first time that Wache 

had been stationed at Camp 

had seen her grandson since his 

Lemonnier since last November. 

return from Afghanistan. 

Along with the help of his wife 

“This completes the most wonderful 

and memorable night of my 

Isabela and the staff at Flanders Ed Harris 

Elementary School and Southington 

life,” Wache said after composing 

High School, Mike was able to surprise 

both his daughter and step- 

story on the tear filled reunion. 

Thoughts around town herself, according to an Observer 

daughter and provide moments that 

Back in June 2009, a then 

none of them will ever forget. 

After all eight veterans were Southington High School graduate 

Madison had started the day lined up in front of the class Howes received a very special graduation 

like any other, taking part in a reading 

celebration at Flanders. A 

him over to give him a hug. 

United States Marine. 

walked in. Jasmyne nearly bowled present: the return of her brother, a 

teacher asked Madison to read her Southington has had its fair 

Shortly after receiving her 

book aloud to her fellow third grade share of surprise returns over the diploma, Jennifer Policki was surprised 

by her brother Andy, who 

classmates, when her father walked years. 

through the doors of the gymnasium. 

Rachel Wache was surprised by her lier that day. Andy, in his full uni- 

Last February, local volunteer had returned from Afghanistan ear- 

Madison sprung from her chair grandson Staff Sergeant Nicholas form, had waited patiently behind 

and jumped into the waiting arms Augelli, who had just completed a members of the school’s faculty. 

of her father. She even brought the tour of duty in Afghanistan. 

Andy had been stationed in 

book she was reading aloud with 

In late 2011, Wache was given Afghanistan for several months. 

her, in her excitement. 

the Southington YMCA’s Unsung However, a vehicle he was driving in 

Earlier that day Howes had surprised 

his stepdaughter Jasmyne at and other awards was held at the his injuries were minor, Andy was 

Hero award. The banquet for this ran over a roadside bomb. Though 

Southington High School. Eight veterans 

were brought in as cover, 

Wache, who said she was sur- 

Jennifer’s family had been try- 

Aqua Turf this past February. 

sent home. 

there pretending to take part in a prised by the YMCA honor, did not 

lecture. 

know she had another surprise 

See COLUMN, page 14 

Will helpline help? I wouldn’t bet on it 

Bill Dunn 

Laugh or Death 

In recent years politicians in 

Ohio approved the construction of 

new gambling casinos and horse 

tracks. Anticipating a surge in gambling-related 

problems, the state also 

set up a phone service known as the 

“Gambling Helpline.” However, 

instead of seeking help for gambling 

addiction, most of the calls to the 

helpline went something like this: 

Operator: “Gambling Helpline.” 

Caller: “Yeah, I need help with 

gambling.” 

Operator: “That’s why we’re here. 

What is the nature of your problem?” 

Caller: “Well, you see, I keep losing 

money at the blackjack table, and 

I need some help. If I have 15, and 

the dealer has a four showing, should 

I take another card, or should I 

stand?” 

Operator: “What are you, stupid?! 

Of course you don’t take another 

card! Oh, wait a minute. I’m sorry. 

This is not a gambling advice line. It’s 

a helpline, for people who are addicted 

to gambling and want to quit.” 

Caller: “Quit? I don’t wanna quit. 

I just wanna win some money once 

in a while.” 

Other callers to the Gambling 

Helpline wanted to know who was 

performing in the casino lounge and 

what was being served at the buffet. I 

guess leaving the words “addiction” 

or “problem” out of the Gambling 

Helpline title kind of made the mission 

of the phone service somewhat 

ambiguous. 

Does anyone besides me 

remember a time in the not-too-distant 

past when gambling was considered 

a vice, and government policies 

focused on preventing people from 

gambling at all, rather than treating 

gambling as a cash cow that can fill 

the state’s coffers? Instead of seeking 

needed revenue from gambling, why 

doesn’t the state raise the income 

tax, the sales tax, the cigarette tax, 

and the gasoline tax? Oh wait, never 

mind. Here in Connecticut they 

raised all those taxes, plus all the 

money from the casinos and the lottery, 

and they’re still hemorrhaging 

red ink in Hartford. 

I admit I’m probably not in a 

position to judge, since I recently 

wrote a column describing my 

monthly poker game with friends 

from church.(As the Gospel of John 

says, “Let he who is without sin cast 

the first poker chip.”) 

Gambling is one of the few 

things to which my addictive personality 

has not been attracted. On the 

other hand, booze and drugs and 

donuts and TV and baseball and a 

bunch of other stuff are, well, let’s 

put it this way: I think I might be 

addicted to 12-step groups, too. 

But gambling has never interested 

me. Even with the monthly poker 

games, I attend mostly for the camaraderie 

and the snacks. Losing a 

bunch of nickels and dimes during 

the actual poker playing, in my view, 

is simply the cover charge. 

So a monthly low-stakes poker 

game where you might lose ten or 

twenty dollars is one thing; while 

state-sanctioned gambling, where 

people routinely lose their entire 

weekly paychecks in a few hours, is, I 

do believe, quite a different thing. But 

officials have set up a helpline phone 

service, and at the end of each glitzy 

lottery commercial the announcer 

says, “Please play responsibly,” so 

apparently that washes state leaders’ 

hands of any culpability when gambling 

addiction causes countless people 

lose their jobs and marriages and 

homes and will-to-live. 

There’s an old expression: “You 

can’t legislate morality.” People are 

going to screw up their lives regardless 

of whether it’s illegal. True, but 

do we really want the government 

actively promoting and profiting 

from the self-destructive behavior of 

citizens? 

Of course, what the heck do I 

know? With a 15 in my hand and the 

dealer showing a four, I’d probably 

take another card. 

Bill Dunn is a freelance writer 

who resides in Torrington. He can be 

reached at 

MerryCatholic@gmail.com.



Southington says 

Your Views 

7 

What are 

you looking 

forward to 

the most 

about the 

Apple 

Harvest 

Festival? 

“Walking around 

downtown to see 

all of the people 

that I know.” 

“The apple fritters.” 

“I love to see all 

of my old friends 

in town.” 

“I’ve been part of the volunteer 

crew for the festival 

for 31 years now. I 

love being social and 

seeing my friends and 

meeting new ones.” 

“Being with friends plus 

I know it is probably the 

generic answer, but I 

would have to say the 

apple fritters.” 

Photos by 

Tammi Naudus 

Judy Miceli 

Southington 

Ana Aquino 

Southington 

Letters 

BFL proposal is supported 

To the Editor, 

It was with dismay that I 

read about the worries 

voiced by some residents 

concerning a permanent 

location for our community 

services food program 

known as Bread for Life. 

I felt the same emotion 

of fear of the unknown when 

my own daughters attended 

North Center Elementary 

School. Transients would 

walk the tracks during the 

day while school was in session 

and traffic coming off 

Hobart Street onto North 

Main was another concern 

as the children had recess 

very close to the road and 

there had been previous 

“close calls” with out of control 

autos. Strangers would 

walk by the school during 

the day as well. 

Now they are young 

adults and I have lived in 

town for many years. Nothing 

terrible happened to them 

despite my hand wringing. 

Of course, we live in an 

increasingly violent society, 

with lots of desperate souls 

around. I respect the concerns 

of the parents and residents 

who have come forward. 

I respect the large 

community that continues to 

support our most at risk and 

homeless population. Bread 

for Life and our local community 

services agency, in 

conjunction with partnerships 

with non-governmental 

agencies and our state 

social services department, 

are doing a superb job with 

minimal paid staff and 

increasingly complex caseloads. 

These community agencies 

serve the elderly, at risk 

families and individuals that 

have problems with substance 

abuse and joblessness. 

The list could go on. 

Our local police department 

uses a community policing 

model which enhances their 

ability to interact with the 

entire community so they 

know where the problem 

areas in town exist. The 

Board of Education and the 

local school administration 

are very receptive to the concerns 

of parents and residents. 

Planning and zoning 

welcomes diverse discussion 

prior to controversial votes. I 

am happy parents and residents 

will be able to express 

themselves. I hope they 

come prepared to offer constructive 

criticism and be 

willing to compromise on 

the issue of the new facility 

for Bread for Life. 

Personally, as long as 

safety concerns are adequately 

addressed and the 

local law enforcement plan 

includes extra vigilance of 

the area before, during and 

after lunch activities, I do not 

think the decision to place 

the facility in the chosen 

locale will be a detriment to 

the school children or their 

environment. 

I would like to see our 

local faith communities 

more visible and involved in 

the conversation as well. 

What is the opinion of the 

Clergy Association? 

How about STEPS and 

the YMCA weighing in on the 

controversy developing? The 


Commerce, where are your 

comments? 

The most important 

action parents and residents 

can take is to visit the Bread 

for Life program during the 

day, sit and have a meal, 

break bread with fellow 

human beings and look them 

in the eyes. Only then will 

you be able to make a decision 

based on the true facts 

of what the new location will 

mean for the beautiful children 

of our community. We 

all need to operate from a 

position of concern and love 

for our fellow travelers. As the 

“Lutheran Book of Prayer” 

encourages in a portion of 

one of its prayers, “Help us to 

see the needs of the people 

on our street, in our community 

and throughout the 

world. Kindle in our hearts a 

love that radiates sympathy, 

kindness, concern and generosity 

to all humanity.” 

Jacqueline Willametz 

Southington 

Let’s have a campaign on the issues 

To the Editor, 

We have had four years 

of progress lead by people 

of strong conviction and 

strong integrity. We have 

seen improvements to our 

infrastructure, schools, senior 

center and much more, 

all while lowering our taxes. 

Please do not fall victim to 

a character assassination 

campaign with false innuendo 

and rhetoric. 

Examples of this have 

already begun with people 

making accusations but not 

including all of the facts. 

This is the worst form of 

negative politics for it tries 

to unfairly and untruthfully 

affect a person’s reputation. 

Let’s have a campaign 

based on issues and each 

party’s plans for the next two 

years. Let’s keep Southington 

moving forward. 

Deborah Leonard 

Southington 

Patricia Tellerico 

Southington 

Kathie Stevens 

Southington 

Danielle David 

Southington 

Aresimowicz demands NU 

tells public if its outsourcing 

House Majority Leader 

Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin & 

Southington), Deputy 

Majority Leaders Sandy Nafis 

(D-Newington) and Russ 

Morin (D-Wethersfield), and 

Energy Committee Co-Chair 

Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) 

joined with other state lawmakers 

today to demand 

that Northeast Utilities (NU) 

tell the public if they are 

going to outsource hundreds 

of information technology 

jobs. 

Aresimowicz, who represents 

Berlin where the 

electric company is headquartered, 

met with NU 

twice in the past two weeks 

to discuss reports that the 

company plans to send hundreds 

of Connecticut jobs 

offshore. However, NU has 

refused to publicly confirm if 

they are outsourcing 

Connecticut jobs. 

The Majority Leader 

said that it is simply unacceptable 

that NU refuses to 

publicly disclose their plans 

immediately and that the 

state’s utilities should be fully 

The Southington 

Parks & Recreation 

Department is offering 

beginner and intermediate 

ballroom dance lessons 

for the fall of 2013. 

These eight classes will be 

held on Wednesday 

evenings, Oct. 9, 16, 23 

transparent. He noted the 

company’s already atrocious 

record on storm response. 

“Sacrificing middle-class 

jobs to increase pay for CEOs 

is shameful. We are increasingly 

becoming a society 

where ‘business as usual’ 

means laying off workers 

while executives cash in— 

and while it may benefit the 

‘one-percenters,’ what does 

that mean for the rest of us 

who go to work every day to 

build a better life for our children?” 

said Aresimowicz. 

Aresimowicz added, 

“Shipping these good-paying 

jobs away will not just hurt 

Connecticut’s economy, but 

it could also pose a serious 

security threat. How would 

outsourcing jobs—possibly 

to foreign countries—help 

better protect our electric 

grid against cyber-attacks?” 

asked Rep. Aresimowicz. 

“There are numerous questions 

that need answering, 

but first and foremost is NU 

outsourcing jobs? 

Connecticut citizens have a 

right to know and they must 

and Nov. 13 and 30, from 

6:30-7:30 p.m. in the 

Plantsville Elementary 

School cafeteria, 70 

Church St., Plantsville. 

A $50 fee is charged 

per couple. Class size is 

limited. Pre-registration 

and payment is required. 

tell us.” 

This is not a new fight 

for Rep. Aresimowicz. In his 

first term he introduced legislation 

requiring companies 

seeking to do business with 

the state to identify whether 

services would be performed 

outside the United States. 

The legislation which passed 

the House, was never taken 

up for a vote in the Senate. If 

it had been approved, it 

would have also given preference 

to contractors with supplies, 

materials and equipment 

produced, assembled 

or manufactured in the 

Connecticut or United States 

and to services originating 

and provided in the state or 

United States. 

“When NU and 

NorthStar first talked merger, 

top executives promised that 

any downsizing of the workforce 

would come through 

attrition and retirements, not 

layoffs,” said Rep. Reed. “This 

is not the first complaint 

lodged that claims violation 

of that agreement. NU needs 

to live up to their word.” 

Parks and Rec Dept. to host 

ballroom dance lessons 

Please contact the Parks & 

Recreation Dept. at 860- 

276-6219 to register or for 

more information. 

Program details and 

online registration are 

also available on the 

department’s webpage at 

www.southington.org. 

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Tailgate and fundraise at the SEF gala 


STAFF WRITER 

The Southington 

Education Foundation welcomes 

the public to its fifth 

annual Fan of the 

Foundation Gala on Friday, 

Oct. 25. 

With a theme of 

“Tailgate at the Turf,” the 

event gives attendees an 

opportunity to dress in their 

favorite sports gear and 

apparel while eating tailgate-style 

appetizers and 

entrees. The gala will also 

feature the new STEM 

University Lounge, a dormstyle 

reclining area that has 

a pinball game and a professional 

photographer to take 

photos of all attendees. 

“It is a fun, informal 

evening,” said SEF Chair 

Dawn Miceli. “Every year we 

have some different things 

going on.” 

Besides the new STEM 

University Lounge, the 

event will feature live entertainment 

from local DJ 

Butch Gray along with open 

bar and silent auctions. 

Miceli said the auction 

items are “unique,” and 

include student artwork, 

principal and gym teacher 

for the day opportunities, 

Graduation 2013 seating 

and more. 

Tickets cost $75 each, 

and all proceeds will benefit 

the Southington public 

schools. Currently, the SEF 

has warded nearly $100,000 

to local classroom initiatives 

that increase educational 

opportunities. The SEF has 

also started a new initiative 

with its long-term commitment 

to advancing STEM 

education within the entire 

school district. 

Miceli said the community’s 

presence at the gala 

will play a role in these new 

classroom initiatives. 

“The education budget 

Former governor to speak at Chamber breakfast 

Art Secondo 

Second Look 

When the Chamber of 

Commerce schedules its 

lineup of speakers for our 

series of Celebrity 

Breakfasts, the intention 

is to provide a speaker 

who can keep attendees 

interested in their subject 

matter for a minimum of 

30 minutes. 

Over the years we 

have selected speakers 

from the state government, 

state police, presidents 

of large corporations, 

utility company 

leaders and others. Now 

we return to a former 

Chamber speaker who 

was eloquent and informative. 

His name is John G. 

Rowland. 

We asked John to 

return as our “Celebrity 

Speaker” at our next 

breakfast on Wednesday, 

Oct. 9 at the Manor Inn. 

Rowland is still touting his 

political quips and opinions 

on WTIC-AM drivetime 

radio. He’s as knowledgeable 

about state government 

as any former 

governor. 

John was the 86th 

governor, from 1995 to 

2004. He resigned from 

office during a corruption 

investigation. He served 

his time and paid his 

dues. 

Since then, Rowland 

has become a highly successful 

commentator and 

speaker, which is always, 

was as Governor. The 

Waterbury native has 

The Southington Education Foundation gala mixes fundraising with tailgating. 

can only do so much,” she 

said. “Our teachers want 

innovative programming for 

the students.” 

Superintendent Dr. 

Joseph Erardi said he feels 

appreciative of the work 

that SEF puts into the entire 

school, and hopes to see 

members of the community 

changed his life. His 10 

months in prison seven 

years ago opened him to a 

new awakening on what 

really is important in life. 

Even his sharpest critics 

will attest to Rowland’s 

sharp wit and understanding 

of human 

nature. Due to his extension 

political background, 

Rowland has shuffled 

through a maze of jealousy, 

personal attacks and 

some vicious enemies. 

Yet, this writer does not 

condone his actions when 

he overstepped his 

authority as Governor and 

was found guilty of several 

serious tax, mail and 

fraud. 

Those who followed 

his career from 1980 when 

he was elected to the State 

House of Representatives 

at age 23 and then to 

Congress in 1984, point to 

his uncanny ability as a 

public speaker. He seldom 

used notes and was 

able to provide a mix of 

seriousness and gentle 

waves of political jabs 

when necessary. 

Rowland refused to go 

away and now his talk 

show during the day has 

impressed even some of 

his critics who say he has 

mastered a fresh 

approach to what he sees 

as the inefficiency of government. 

The noted 

Republican has bounced 

back from earlier criticism 

that he was using his 

radio seat to endorse his 

chosen candidate in the 

Fifth Congressional 

District. 

Rowland’s personal 

website glares of his 

accomplishments. “His 

exceptional public service 

career resulted in a renaissance 

throughout the 

cities of Connecticut. 

Rowland’s vision made 

technology, education and 

attend the event. 

“I am hoping the community 

recognizes just how 

hard this group works,” 

Erardi said. “I look forward 

quality of life issues driving 

forces to meet the 

challenges of the new millennium. 

John Rowland’s 

leadership can inspire and 

motivate those who 

attend leadership forums, 

corporate meetings and 

educational roundtables,” 

one remark reads. 

Anyone, politician or 

not, who can inspire others 

to think out-of-the-box 

gets my attention. Anyone 

who does wrong and pays 

the price of that wrong 

deserves another chance. 

And, anyone who can 

fight through personal 

setbacks to find solace in 

maintaining his previous 

talents and skills gets my 

attention. 

Putting politics aside 

and Rowland’s previous 

problems, I like others, 

should look forward to 

welcoming the former 

Governor to Southington 

and prepare to hear his 

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to being there.” 

Anyone interested in 

buying tickets or sponsoring 

the event can contact Dawn 

Miceli at (860) 681-8006. 

remarks with an open 

mind. I’ve heard John 

Rowland speak many 

times, and never has he 

bored me or insulted my 

own intelligence. 

Once again, 

Wednesday morning Oct. 

9 at the Manor Inn. 

Arrival time is 8 a.m. with 

breakfast at 8:15 a.m., followed 

by Rowland’s talk. 

Thank you to Curtis 

Robinson of C&R 

Development for being a 

co-sponsor. Curtis is an 

excellent judge of character 

and has supported 

Rowland as a good 

Christian and friend. 

Tickets are $15 for 

Chamber members and 

$20 for guests. 

Art Secondo is the 

president/CEO of the 


Commerce. The opinions 

expressed do not necessarily 

reflect those of the membership. 

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Faces in the Crowd 

How long have you 

been connected to 

Southington? 

My grandparents and 

great grandparents on one 

side of my family are from 

town. 

What do you like 

about the town? 

I feel very safe here. It 

is also a very pretty town. 

What is your favorite 

movie? 

“Wizard of Waverly 

Place, The Movie.” I love 

Lillyanna Miceli 

Be yourself 

TAMMI NAUDUS 

Each week we interview a ‘regular person’ like you for 

our Faces in the Crowd. This week we meet DePaolo student 

Lillyanna Miceli. 

Selena Gomez, she is my 

role model. 

What is the best piece 

of advice that you have? 

Be yourself, no one 

should judge you. 

If you could meet anyone 

in the world, who 

would you like to meet? 

Like I said before, 

Selena Gomez is my role 

model- so I would love to 

meet her. I admire her 

confidence in what she 

does. 

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Taking the backpack challenge 

The Giving Back Girls present Marsha Jordan 

from Dr. Carol Grant’s practice with an award for 

“The Backpack Challenge.” Dr. Grant and her 

staff donated several filled backpacks for the 

Smart Start Program that helps children in 

Southington who are in need. This year The 

Giving Back Girls filled and handed out 352 backpacks. 

Our Friends 

•Sports............Page 36 

Southington’s Winterberry Garden 

helps Bristol Adult Resource Center 

A memorial garden 

that was planted several 

years ago in honor of a 

client of the Bristol Adult 

Resource Center recently 

received new life when a 

Winterberry Garden crew, 

from Southington, provided 

some much-needed tender 

loving care. BARC provides 

services and programs for 

individuals with disabilities, 

helping them to maximize 

independence and achieve 

inclusion in the community. 

Larry’s Park is an integral 

part of one of the agency’s 

home locations. “It is an 

amazing setting for our 

clients to take a peaceful 

stroll, get some exercise on a 

bike, play an outdoor game, 

or relax and enjoy the outdoors,” 

said Ivonne Daigle, 

BARC director of day services. 

Winterberry Landscape 

and Garden Center, located 

at 2070 West St. in 

Southington, had originally 

designed and installed 

Larry’s Park. During the last 

few seasons the park had 

become overgrown and 

unusable. 

A Winterberry Garden crew relaxes after revitalizing Larry’s Garden for the 

Bristol Adult Resource Center.Winterberry Garden, a Southington landscape and 

nursery business, originally designed and planted the memorial park. 

“We had been discussing 

how we could 

approach the huge undertaking 

of weeding all the 

flower beds, and trimming 

the shrubs and trees. We 

were anticipating it taking 

weeks and requiring lots of 

manpower,” Daigle said. 

Then the organization 

received a call from Scott 

Leavitt, co-owner of 

Winterberry Garden, offering 

to donate the services to 

clean up Larry’s Park. “We 

were thrilled,” she said. 

“When we realized that 

clients at BARC were no 

longer able to use Larry’s 

Park for outdoor activities 

because of how overgrown it 

had become, we knew we 

needed to get involved and 

bring the beauty and functionality 

back to this muchneeded 

space,” Leavitt said. 

Photo courtesy of Winterberry Garden 

It took eight Winterberry 

Garden professionals 

to clean the grounds and 

flower beds, trim shrubs 

and trees, and plant dozens 

of beautiful geraniums, 

which they donated to the 

project. 

“We love our refreshed, 

revived park and our clients 

are definitely taking every 

opportunity to enjoy some 

time outside,” Daigle said. 

Dick Clark tribute set at Aqua Turf 

Plantsville welcomes 

the extraordinary Latshaw 

Pops Orchestra concert and 

tribute to the Legendary TV 

and Radio icon Dick Clark 

with “American Bandstand- A 

Tribute To Dick Clark” coming 

to Plantsville Monday 

Oct. 7, from 12 p.m. to 3:45 

p.m. for a lunch and show. 

It will be held at Aqua 

Turf- 556 Mulberry 

St.,Plantsville. Tickets are $57 

and can be purchased by 

calling Latshaw Productions 

at 1-800-528-7429. 

Some of the songs 

included in this tribute 

show include: “Run Around 

Sue,” “ Why Must I Be A 

Teenager In Love,” “ Twist,” 

Put Your Head On My 

Shoulders,” “ These Boots 

Were Made For Walking,” “ 

Mrs. Brown You Have a 

Lovely Daughter,” 

“Kokomo,” “Spooky,” 

“Unchained Melody” and 

many more. 

The Latshaw Pop 

Orchestra, singers, and 

dancers will take listners 

through the ages of time with 

favorite America Bandstand 

Group seeks those that served 

in the 3rd Marine Division 

The Third Marine 

Division Association 

invites anyone who served 

with/ or in direct support 

of the 3rd Marine Division 

at any time to join the 

The Latshaw Pop Orchestra, singers, and dancers will take listners through the 

era of bandstand music. 

group. 

For a membership 

application or more information, 

contact Ray Kelley 

at (508) 459-9937 or 

mgkm60@yahoo.com. 

music that never grows old. 

They have performed in the 

U.S. and Canada, headlining 

at the Tropicana in Atlantic 

Photo courtesy of Latshaw Productions 

City. The Orchestra features 

30 professional musicians, 

singers and dancers in a two 

hour show. 


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Our Healthy Lifestyles 

I’m all in. How about you? Are you in? 

I have had the pleasure 

and honor to be involved 

with STEPS since the beginning. 

Our community had 

been tragically awakened in 

a short period of time when 

a number of our young people 

in the community took 

their own lives. We had two 

simple choices: We could 

continue on and rationalize 

that we’re no different than 

other communities and this 

happens everywhere. Or, 

we could say no, not in our 

community. We chose the 

latter and forged forward 

on a relentless mission to 

nurture and help protect 

our local children. 

I think this is an appropriate 

time to provide some 

info about STEPS. STEPS 

(Southington’s Town-wide 

Effort to Promote Success) 

is a community coalition 

located right here in 

Southington. We are an 

asset based prevention 

coalition that is following 

the Search Institutes 40 

Developmental Asset 

Model. 

We are made up of 

leaders from every sector of 

the Southington community, 

all with the same intentions 

of ensuring our youth 

grow up to be caring, competent 

and successful individuals. 

Our members 

come from the following 

sectors: Substance 

Prevention programs, our 

local media, the 

Southington Board of 

Education and school system, 

our local government 

and Town Council, healthcare 

professionals, several 

civic and volunteer groups, 

the United Way of 

Southington, religious and 

fraternal organizations, the 

Have you ever heard 

stories of people who lose a 

leg but still feel that leg? It 

is called phantom pain and 

occurs because the person’s 

brain doesn’t realize that 

their limb is gone and still 

imagines it is there. I think 

this is a great topic and 

should be explored further. 

If I asked you how you 

feel cold or what you see 

with or how you hear, you 

would probably answer, I 

feel cold with my hands, I 

see with my eyes and hear 

with my ears. In reality, 

however, those answers are 

wrong. We actually feel, see 

and hear along with every 

other sensation with our 

brains. Well, how does that 

work? 

Our nervous system is 

like a highway. We have 

northbound and southbound 

traffic. The northbound 

traffic starts at our 

extremities or organs or 

John Myers 

Southington 

YMCA 

Southington Police and Fire 

Departments, 

the 

Southington YMCA, 

Southington Youth Services, 

the Southington Chamber 

of Commerce, parents, PTO 

groups and most importantly, 

our youth. 

We are all very dedicated 

to work together to make 

Southington a better place 

for youth. 

I would like to personally 

and publically thank 

the following for serving on 

our STEPS Advisory Board. 

Heather Barley, Garry 

Brumback, Nancy Chiero, 

Chief Buddy Clark, Chief 

Jack Daly, Kaye Dave, Rev. 

Jim Debner, Kelly 

DelDebbio, John Dobbins, 

Dr Joseph Erardi, Mihaela 

Fodor, Richard Fortunato, 

Tom Gallo, Jim Garstang, 

Brian Goralski, Justine 

Griffin (student) Kristen 

Guida, Trish Kenefick, Sarah 

Lamb (student) Shane 

Lockwood, Chris Palmieri, 

Trevor Rogers (student), 

Sue Saucier, Jackie St. John, 

Victoria Triano, and Rachel 

Wache. Of course a big 

shout out and thank you to 

our Youth Prevention 

Coordinator Kelly Leppard 

end units. The receptors, 

for example in our fingertips 

travel through our 

hands up our arms up our 

neck to our brains where 

the brain then interprets 

what we just touched. The 

brain then send impulses 

southbound back to the 

receptors to make what 

ever adjustments need to 

be made. 

For example, you touch 

who is assisted by Evelyn 

Ciaburri. 

Together this dynamic, 

passionate, and talented 

group help fulfill our STEPS 

mission with the following 

expected outcomes: 

Prevent and reduce substance 

abuse in the 

Southington Community, 

youth will build core competencies, 

youth will 

engage in healthy activities 

and our community will 

offer safe outlets for recreation. 

Through the support of 

the Town of Southington 

and from funds through the 

Drug Free Community 

Grant we have been able to 

develop a foundation and 

framework that keep this 

movement of protecting 

our children sustainable for 

future generations. But our 

work is far from over. In fact 

we need more help and the 

good news is that helping or 

being part is not hard at all! 

Let’s take a look on how 

folks can help support our 

children by building assets 

in our children through regular 

every day interactions 

in their neighborhood. 

A neighborhood is 

more than a place where 

people sleep or grab a bite 

to eat. A neighborhood can 

and should be an important 

community in which people 

of all ages feel cared for 

and secure. This kind of 

neighborhood isn’t the 

norm in most communities, 

but with a focus on asset 

building it could be. Two of 

the 40 Developmental 

Assets (#4: caring neighborhood; 

and #13: neighborhood 

boundaries) focus 

specifically on the important 

role neighbors have in 

a hot iron. The heat is 

sensed by the heat receptors 

in your fingers, quickly 

traves up to the brain by the 

pathway I described, the 

brain interprets heat as a 

bad thing and quickly sends 

impulses down the southbound 

path way to cause 

you to move the hand away. 

And this happens in fractions 

of seconds. 

Another example 

would be if a friend was 

calling to you. And that 

friend is on your right. The 

hearing receptors in the ear 

send the sound to the auditory 

part of the brain which 

interprets that the sound is 

coming from the right and 

the brain sends impulses to 

the muscles in your neck to 

cause you to turn your 

head to the right. 

But just like in real 

highway life, traffic jams 

can occur and traffic can 

slowdown or stop. Certain 

building assets. Here are 

ideas on how neighbors can 

build assets. And we have 

learned through ‘tons of 

data’ that the more assets 

our kids have the better 

chance they have for success. 

Individuals: Learn the 

names of kids who live 

around you. Find out what 

interests them. 

Treat neighbors of all 

ages with respect and courtesy; 

expect them to treat 

you with respect and courtesy 

too. 

If you live in an apartment 

or condominium, 

spend time in gathering 

places, such as front steps, 

courtyards, meeting rooms, 

pools, laundry rooms, and 

lobbies. Greet and talk with 

others there. If you have a 

front yard, hang out there 

once in awhile. 

Take personal responsibility 

for building neighborhood 

boundaries. When 

you see someone in the 

neighborhood doing something 

you think is inappropriate, 

talk to her or him 

about why it bothers you. 

Find other neighbors 

who want to make a longterm 

commitment to asset 

building. Begin developing 

strategies for working 

together to build assets in 

your neighborhood. 

Take time to play or 

just be with the young people 

on your block or in your 

building. Encourage them 

to talk and then listen to 

what they have to say: 

Invite neighbors (especially 

those with children and 

teenagers) to your home. 

Get to know each other and 

find out what you have in 

common. 

diseases like Multiple 

Sclerosis causes damage to 

the nerves themselves and 

cause the transmission of 

impulses to slow and stop. 

Interference of nerve 

impulses can also occur 

with trauma, such as 

whiplash. If anything 

occurs to irritate the 

nerves, that will change the 

ability of the sensation to 

transmit to and from the 

brain. So if your head is 

whipped back and forth, 

the vertebrae can get twisted 

or tilted and that can 

irritate the joints and 

nerves. So, while the receptors 

will pick up the information 

and send it up the 

northbound highway, as 

soon as it gets to the intersection 

in the neck, a traffic 

jam can occur. 

Then the brain is not 

getting the correct input, so 

it cannot send out the correct 

output. And various 

results can happen. 

Maybe pain will be 

sensed, maybe tingling or 

numbness. Maybe ringing 

in the ears or constipation 

will be felt. Maybe muscle 

spasm or muscle weakness 

will be noticed. The interference 

needs to be 

removed for the body to 

Once in a while, leave 

messages (with chalk on 

sidewalks or by hanging 

notes on doors) saying how 

much you appreciate a certain 

neighbor. Do this for 

neighbors of all ages. 

If you have children, 

talk to other parents about 

the boundaries and expectations 

they have for their 

children. Discuss how you 

can support and respect 

each other. 

Figure out what you can 

provide for young people in 

your neighborhood. Can you 

set up a basketball hoop? 

Can you offer some space for 

a neighborhood garden? Can 

you give one hour of your 

time on weekends to shoot 

baskets with young people 

who live near you? 

If you have concerns 

about your neighborhood, 

talk with other neighbors 

about your feelings. If others 

share your concerns, 

gather a group to work on 

addressing them. Even if 

you don’t solve all of the 

problems, you’ll strengthen 

your neighborhood 

through the process. 

Attend a game, play, or 

event that a neighborhood 

child or teenager is involved 

in. Congratulate the young 

person after the event. 

Be aware of graduations 

and other major 

events in the lives of children. 

Once you know your 

neighbors, find out more 

about their extended family 

and friends. Some elderly 

people have grandchildren 

who visit. Or parents may 

have custody of their children 

on certain days of the 

week. Get to know these 

young people who periodically 

visit. 

Pay attention whenever 

you see a young person. 

Take time to smile and say 

hello. If you have a few 

moments, stop and visit. Do 

this while you’re walking, 

waiting for a bus, or waiting 

in line somewhere. 

Groups: Start a neighborhood 

group. Focus on 

safety, neighborhood 

improvement, or just having 

fun. 

Organize a neighborhood 

book swap. Ask neighbors 

to donate books 

they’ve already read and 

have everyone come to find 

new books. 

Start a neighborhood 

check-in program. Form 

small clusters and check in 

with each other on a regular 

basis. If someone needs help 

or support, gather a group to 

pitch in and help out. 

If you have problems 

with crime or safety in your 

neighborhood, regularly 

talk with your local police 

department to find out what 

is being done to address the 

issues. Ask them what you 

and other neighbors can do 

to make a difference. 

See? That’s not too hard 

at all!! If you can help out with 

any of the ideas above – you’re 

in. On behalf our STERPS 

Advisory Board and staff 

thanks for being part our 

STEPS Coalition. If you are 

interested in becoming more 

involved in STEPS, please 

contact Kelly Leppard at 860- 

275-6285. If you’d like more 

information on what’s going 

on at the Southington 

Community YMCA please 

contact John Myers, YMCAs 

Executive Director at 860- 

621-8737 or jmyers@sccymca.org. 

We feel, see, hear and touch through our brains 

Dr. Carol Grant 

Alternatively 

Speaking 

work correctly. And that is 

what a chiropractor does. 

Dr. Carol Grant, a local 

chiropractor, does not 

intend this column to substitute 

for medical advice. 

She urges you to always 

consult with your personal 

physician before changing 

any current program. 


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11 

Local woman battles ‘rhino horn poachers’ in South Africa 

By KAITLYN NAPLES 

STAFF WRITER 

In South Africa last 

year, 618 rhinoceroses lost 

their lives after being the 

victims of the act of “rhino 

horn poaching,” or having 

their horns cut off to be 

sold on the black market or 

for Asian medicinal purposes. 

Southington resident, 

formerly from Bristol, 

Patricia Futoma had the 

opportunity to recently 

meet a rhino that had been 

poached, and survived. As 

a fourth year veterinary 

student at Iowa State 

University, with a bachelor’s 

degree from the 

University of Connecticut 

in Animal Science, Futoma, 

26, had the opportunity to 

participate in a study 

abroad program this summer 

called “Vets Go Wild,” 

held in the Amakhala 

Game Reserve in South 

Africa, East of Port 

Elizabeth. 

The program allowed 

veterinary professionals 

from around the world to 

attend the program that 

was put on by veterinarian 

William Fowlds, Futoma 

said in an email interview. 

It is a program designed to 

educate students about 

wildlife medicine topics. 

Futoma said, on the 

trip, the students witnessed, 

firsthand, the result 

of rhino horn poaching and 

its impact on South Africa 

and the rhinos. In particular, 

they learned how it 

Patricia Futoma, of Southington, spent two weeks in South Africa this summer 

working with rhinos who are potential victims of poaching. 

affected a rhino named 

“Thandi.” 

“After working with 

Thandi, a recent poaching 

victim, we were inspired to 

make a difference,” Futoma 

said, adding that she and 

her peers started a fund 

raising group to raise 

awareness about rhino 

horn poaching. 

Futoma said rhinos are 

poached for their horns 

because they are worth 

their weight in gold on the 

black market. 

“They are commonly 

used in traditional Asian 

medicine despite the fact 

that they offer no medicinal 

value (and its use is illegal),” 

she said. “Sadly, most 

rhinos that are poached 

eventually die and have a 

slow, painful death,” she 

said, because they suffer 

massive blood loss. 

“The value of the horn 

has increased, and it may 

bring in as much as 

$100,000 per kilogram,” she 

said. Poachers are often 

linked with highly organized 

crime. 

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Her fundraising group 

is called “One Rhino” and 

can be found at 

www.gofundme.com/onerhino. 

Futoma said the proceeds 

will benefit the 

Reserve Protection Agency, 

which is a group that uses 

military-grade technology 

to monitor and survey the 

rhinos to prevent poaching, 

and also will benefit 

the Interjection Fund, a 

group that provides medications 

to rhinos that have 

survived. She said she is 

also hoping to have $20 

Tunxis to raise awareness on 

National Depression Screening Day 


STAFF WRITER 

An estimated one in 

10 adults in the U.S. has 

reported feeling 

depressed, according to 

the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention 

(CDC). 

Of the 19 million 

Americans who suffer from 

depression each year, 

many experience their first 

symptoms just before or 

during college, the 

University of Michigan 

Depression Center reported. 

In response to this 

mental health issue, Tunxis 

Community College in 

Farmington plans to hold 

its National Depression 

Screening Day on 

Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free 

mental health check-up, 

along with anonymous 

informational screenings 

for depression and other 

mood disorders including 

anxiety, bipolar disorder, 

and post traumatic stress 

disorder (PTSD). 

The public will have 

the opportunity to take a 

five-minute questionnaire 

that addresses mood disorders 

as well as to speak 

with a counselor and 

screeners. Vivian Craven, a 

counselor at Tunxis who 

helps coordinate the 

event, said the screening 

has helped so many people 

since it started at the 

college ten years ago. 

“We decided that it 

was worth the funding,” 

Craven said. “These disorders 

are treatable, usually 

with a combination of 

therapy and medication.” 

Dr. Frances O’Neil, a 

psychologist at Tunxis who 

helps recruit volunteers to 

help out with the event, 

encourages people to 

undergo the screening so 

they can become aware of 

the symptoms they may 

experience. 

“Many people may be 

experiencing listlessness, 

lack of energy and enthusiasm…and 

interpret the 

symptoms as due to physical 

or maybe even economic 

problems,” Dr. 

O’Neil said. “Yet these can 

be just a few of the indicators 

of depression.” 

Dr. O’Neil also said 

that with the onset of the 

fall and winter, residents 

in the northern climate 

may experience Seasonal 

Affective Disorder. 

“The lack of sunlight 

may cause them to sleep 

more, put on weight and 

feel blue,” she said. “This 

condition can be remedied.” 

According to the CDC, 

an individual who feels 

depressed may exhibit 

sadness or anxiety for 

weeks at a time. Other 

signs of depression include 

feelings of hopelessness 

and guilt, irritability, loss 

of appetite or overeating, 

insomnia, fatigue and 

decreased energy, persistent 

aches or pains, 

headaches, digestive problems 

that do not improve, 

lost of interest in activities 

that were once enjoyable 

and thoughts of suicide. 

Craven said everyone 

may experience these 

signs at certain points in 

their lives, especially when 

they lose a loved one or a 

job. But she reported that 

these signs become serious 

when they interfere 

with everyday activities for 

a long period of time. 

“Everyone will go 

through situations,” 

Craven said. “It [becomes 

serious] when it goes 

beyond a certain period of 

time, when it is affecting 

your life.” 

National Depression 

Screening Day takes place 

annually in October to 

spread awareness of 

depression and other mental 

health disorders, and to 

inform the public about 

treatments and symptoms. 


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Rhino Force bracelets be 

brought to the United 

States to raise more awareness 

about poaching. Right 

now the bracelets are not 

available in the U.S., and 

are locally made in South 

Africa. 

When she arrived in 

South Africa, Futoma said 

she never knew anything 

about rhino horn poaching. 

After meeting Thandi 

and working with her, 

Futoma said she wanted to 

raise awareness for others 

who probably don’t know 

what it is. 

“Although rhinos have 

a ‘tough’ exterior, they are 

gentle creatures at heart,” 

she added. 

Thandi was poached in 

March of 2012, and Futoma 

said she is still in recovery 

mode, especially since her 

face was re-injured by a 

male rhino that she was 

being re-introduced to. 

Futoma said the experience 

showed her what 

these rhinos, who survive, 

go through and introduced 

her to “many compassionate 

people that are working 

to save her (Thandi) and 

other rhinos.” 

“Overall, I saw the 

worst side of humanity, 

and then the best side of it. 

It gives me hope that things 

will get better,” she added. 

Being a veterinarian is 

something Futoma said she 

always wanted to do, and 

would bring home any animal 

she could when she 

was younger. She worked at 

the humane society in 

Meriden, and became 

involved in animal rescue. 

She is enrolled in the Iowa 

State, College of Veterinary 

Medicine, as a Connecticut 

contract student, which is a 

program out of University 

of Connecticut. 

In the future, she said 

she wants to stay involved 

in nonprofit groups, 

because it is what she is 

passionate about. 

“I love animal rescue, 

low cost spay and neuter, 

and now conservation 

medicine. I would actually 

love to do international 

relief work if the opportunity 

came up,” she added. 


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National Guard unit led by 

local man returns home 

HARTFORD, Conn. 

(AP)-An aviation unit of 

the Connecticut Army 

National Guard returned 

recently, after a yearlong 

deployment to 

Afghanistan. 

Some 60 soldiers from 

the 2nd Battalion, 104th 

Aviation Regiment of 

Windsor Locks arrived on a 

recent Saturday afternoon 

at the Army Aviation 

Support Facility in Windsor 

Locks. 

The unit uses Chinook 

helicopters to move supplies 

and personnel for the military. 

It deployed previously 

to Afghanistan in 2003 and 

to Iraq in 2009. 

The unit is led by 

Capt. Evan Lock of 

Southington. 

The Connecticut 

National Guard now has 

more than 70 soldiers and 

airmen deployed in support 

of operations in 

Afghanistan. 

An aviation unit from the Connecticut Army 

National Guard, commanded by Capt. Evan Lock of 

Southington, recently returned home. 

Above, a welcome home poster hangs on Lock’s 

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Obituaries 

Diane Porter, will be missed by those who knew her 

Diane (Korczyk) 

Porter, 54, of Southington, 

passed away after a courageous 

battle with cancer 

on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 

the Masonic Home & 

Hospital in Wallingford. 

She was born on Oct. 

24, 1958 in Chicago, IL, 

the daughter of the late 

Lester L. Pierson Jr., 48, 

of Southington passed away 

on Sunday, Sept.29, at 

Home, surrounded by his 

loving family after a courageous 

battle with cancer. 

He was the husband of 

Violet (Depa) Pierson. 

He was born on Nov. 

30, 1965, in Waterbury, and 

was the son of Rita (Drouin) 

LaChance of Waterbury and 

the late Lester L. Pierson Sr. 

He was an account 

manager for Cartus in 

Danbury and will be 

remembered by his many 

friends he made there. He 

was a soccer coach for various 

Southington Youth 

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and nephews, Nicholas, 

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Home is among the orchards 

Sarah Johnson 

A Place 

of Our Own 

Last week was my 29th 

birthday. I know… how exciting! 

But really, my birthday is 

not the highlight of the season 

for me, it just happens to 

correlate with all the fun 

autumn stuff going on. So, as 

I’ve done for every birthday 

since the dawn of (my) time, 

I headed off to Rogers 

Orchards in Southington for 

various apple-related treats. 

I’ve always gone to the store 

on the New Britain side of 

town, having grown up in 

that area. While there, lovingly 

petting the local bunnies 

near the big rock, I thought 

that if this place felt so much 

like home and warm memories 

for me, it must certainly 

hold some for the family who 

Southington 

Southington 

has run the orchard for 

decades. 

Peter Rogers is the son 

of the current family owners, 

running the farm, stores and 

orchards with his mother, 

father, sister, and brother-inlaw. 

He is currently one of 

two vice presidents of the 

local company. 

“My great, five times 

back, grandfather Chauncey 

Merriman started planting 

Baldwin apple trees on 

Merriman Farm over 200 

years ago,” Peter said, sharing 

some history of the orchards. 

“For three generations, there 

were only daughters born to 

the Merriman family until 

finally, Sarah Merriman married 

Elijah Rogers, who 

owned nearby Lakeview 

Farm and started what we 

now know as Rogers 

Orchards. My father is the 

seventh generation of Rogers 

to run it.” 

Peter shares vice president 

responsibilities with 

Greg Parzych, who has a science 

background to complement 

Peter’s business background. 

“We work well 

together,” Peter said. “Greg 

works on plant science and 

production. I handle wholesale, 

retail and accounting.” 

Peter attended school in 

Southington then went on to 

Trinity College in Hartford, 

where he studied economics 

then briefly worked in that 

industry before returning to 

the family business. 

The Rogers family themselves 

aren’t the only generational 

group involved in 

operations around the 

orchard. According to Peter, 

many Southington families 

have had members going 

back decades working in the 

fields and in the stores. 

Families like the Huttons, of 

which father Rick is the general 

manager as well as the 

Smedbergs from town, have 

kids who come back to work 

on vacations and visit regularly. 

In peak harvest season, 

See REAL PEOPLE, 

page 14 

SARAH JOHNSON 

Rogers Orchards’s general manager Rick Hutton and 

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SATURDAY OCT 5 

SOUTHINGTON 

CLASS OF 1983 REUNION. 

At Hawk’s Landing. 

Addresses of classmates 

needed. Email shs1983classreunion@gmail.com 

with 

information. 


SOUTHINGTON 

CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE. 8 

a.m. to noon at Rec Park, 25 

Maxwell Drive. Sponsored by 

Junior Miss Southington 

Haley Derwin, in association 

with the Junior Miss 

Southington Scholarship 

Organization. All proceeds 

will benefit Southington 

Community Services and 

Connecticut Children’s 

Hospital. 

MONDAY OCT 14 

SOUTHINGTON 

SHS CHEER CLINIC. 8:45 

a.m. to 3 p.m. $40 per child, 

includes shirt, lunch and a 

snack. For grades 1-8, no 

experience necessary. For 

more info contact Lisa Mueller 

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SOUTHINGTON 

ITALIAN NIGHT DINNER. 6:30 

p.m. at St. Thomas School 

cafeteria, 99 Bristol St. 

Sponosored by the St. Thomas 

Ladies Guild. Five course dinner. 

$30 tickets. Contact Kathy 

at 203-439-0105 or Jean at 

860-628-7913. 

Miscellaneous listings 

SOUTHINGTON 

CAR FIT. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 

the Calendar House, 288 

Pleasant St. Trained volunteers 

will help senior drivers 

find the best fit for their personal 

vehicles. 

SOUTHINGTON 

BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE. 9 

a.m. to noon at Grace 

Nursery School, 121 Pleasant 

St. 

SUNDAY OCT 20 

SOUTHINGTON 

CLASS OF 1950 REUNION. 

Noon to 4 p.m. at the Back 

Nine Restaurant, 150 Savage 

Street at the Southington 

Country Club. 

TUESDAY OCT 22 

SOUTHINGTON 

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT. 7 

p.m. at the Southington High 

School auditorium. Carolyn 

Karno, of Education Funding 

Strategies, will present. 

Aimed at grade 12 students 

and parents, but all parents 

and students of SHS welcome 

to attend. 

SOUTHINGTON 

GENEALOGICAL SOCEITY 

MEETING. 7:30 p.m. at The 

Orchards in Southington, 34 

Hobart St. Maryanne LeGrow, 

of the French-Canadian 

Genealogical Society of 

Connecticut, will have brief 

remarks. 

WEDNESDAY OCT 23 

SOUTHINGTON 

TRAVEL TALK PRESENTA- 

TION. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Benefit 

for Bread for Life. 

Presentation by Bill Lynch 

from Largay Travels presents 

Travel Talk. Even is held at 

Cork and Brew Banquet 

Facility, 26 Norht Main St. $5 

donation. TO reserve a space 

or for questions call 860-877- 

4248 or emial bill@largaytravel.com, 

no later than Oct. 16. 

SUNDAY NOV. 3 

SOUTHINGTON 

MOHEGAN BUS TRIP. 

Sponsored by the Wonx Tribe 

#28. Bus leaves Riccio Way at 

1 p.m. and the Mohegan 

Casino at 7:30 p.m. Tickets 

available by calling 860-628- 

7535 or 860-621-4200. 

SATURDAY NOV 29 

SOUTHINGTON 

SHS CLASS OF 1993 

REUNION. For more information 

go to the group’s 

Facebook page, Southington 

HS-Classs of ‘93-20th reunion- 

11/29/13 or email southingtonhsclassof93@yahoo.com. 

SATURDAY DEC. 7 

SOUTHINGTON 

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE. 9 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church. 

Holiday and general themed 

items. Crafters are needed. 

Contact the church at 860- 

628-8486. 

Real People: Life amongst the orchards 

From page 13 

Rogers Orchards employees 

90 to 100 locals. “We work 

with the Vo-Ag School in 

town to find kids interested 

in farming and plant science,” 

Peter explained. 

“They are strong employees 

with an interest in what we 

do. People who live around 

here always know the time 

of year to come down and 

get applications. In fact, this 

weekend is a good example 

of our busiest time. The varieties 

and fall favorites as well 

as late season sweet peaches 

are all ready.” 

Keeping employment 

local isn’t the only thing 

Rogers does in this way. “We 

are huge advocates of buying 

local,” Peter said. “We 

practice what we preach. If 

you can buy it local, you 

should and many of our customers 

do. We buy other 

farms’ produce that we don’t 

grow and have many partnerships 

in and around 

Southington where we turn 

Free collage workshop for kids 

There will be a free children’s 

Collage Workshop 

sponsored by Southington 

Arts and Crafts Association 

on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 

10:30 a.m. to noon. The 

event will be given by Joan 

Shackford and held at the 

Orchards Community Room, 

34 Hobart Street, 

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Life on an orchard in 

the fall was always busy for 

Peter and his siblings. “The 

work we do in the fall represents 

the whole year,” Peter 

said. “We always have to 

make sure that we’re picking 

at the right times. As a little 

kid, coming up here with 

everyone we had to observe 

how things worked. Even 

when we were young on 

school vacations, we learned 

how to do what was needed 

around the farm and store.” 

Being all grown up now 

and able to look back and 

reflect on his own happy 

memories of the orchards, 

Peter appreciates hearing 

everyone’s positive associations. 

“When I’m in the store 

it’s great to hear about others’ 

traditions. They always 

talk about coming in for 

whatever it is they love… 

cider, donuts, petting the 

bunnies… The traditions of 

coming to Rogers Orchards 

has been in their families for 

Southington. 

Using materials such as 

torn or cut paper, children 

will have fun creating their 

own colorful images without 

worrying about having 

drawing skills. Participants 

are welcomed and encouraged 

to bring some favorite 

cut out images or copies of 

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decades much like mine and 

people can recall coming 

down with their grandparents.: 

My personal tradition 

was always to leave church 

in the fall in New Britain and 

drive to the orchard for a 

bag of apples and a cup of 

cider from the machine, 

which was perilously guarded 

by honey bees. 

Around the home, Peter 

said the family has heard all 

the recipes and tried them 

too. “There are always people 

trying new things,” he 

said. “It’s constantly open for 

debate which apples make 

the best pastries and pies. 

It’s fun to interact with customers 

and experiment. My 

favorite apple is the Macoun 

because of the flavor and 

great crisp snap when you 

bite into it.” 

Neighbors of the 

orchards have largely lived 

there for generations as well 

and raised their families in 

the countryside areas of 

town. The open air spaces 

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Wear old clothes or bring a 

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the surprise reunion. 

Here at The Observer 

we are thankful for the 

chance to cover the 

reunions and thank the 

families for allowing us to 

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Great price on this six room Cape with a 

beautifully groomed back yard, this home is 

filled with fabulous features, gorgeous fully 

applianced kitchen, four bedrooms, central air, 

large deck with pergola and hardwood floors, 

one car garage. $200,000 

draw families, Peter said. 

“The area is really beautiful.” 

And good neighbors are 

important, as sometimes 

normal homestead activity 

can take a back seat to the 

orchard operations. “You 

know it’s busy season when 

the grass on the front lawn 

goes unkept,” Peter said, 

laughing. “But it’s overlooked 

in favor of the beautiful 

fall foliage and special 

feeling around the 

orchards.” 

The neighborly feeling 

extends outside the immediate 

reach of the orchard too. 

There are restaurants in the 

area that use Rogers’ apples 

in their cooking and apple 

wood to flavor in their 

ovens. Schools from all 

around take advantage of 

the learning opportunities 

on Friday field trips to pick 

apples in the fall. 

In the many decades 

Rogers has been in operation, 

not a lot has changed 

aside from some technological 

conveniences. “It’s a real 

hats off to the older generations 

who started this business,” 

Peter said. “They 

taught us to be cautious, 

especially in leaner years, so 

that we can withstand. It’s a 

great model. We hope each 

season that there’s no huge 

surprises, but you can’t predict 

the weather. Regardless, 

we’ve withstood economic 

hazards. We stick to the varieties 

we know and feel that 

being conservative, traditional 

will keep us going 

strong like it has for over 200 

years.” 

After working 70 to 80 

hours a week in the peak fall 

season, Peter said it’s a huge 

sigh of relief to pick and 

store that last apple. “Fall is 

full of long days for everyone 

here,” he said. “It’s really nice 

to accomplish all the hard 

work and have many varieties 

stored late into the season 

for people to enjoy 

later.” 

Current fall favorites 

like Macoun, Empire, Red 

and Golden Delicious and 

Granny Smith are coming 

out now. Picking is available 

at both locations on Fridays 

and weekends and both 

orchards have a store and 

bakery on site. If by some 

chance you haven’t made 

memories at Rogers 

Orchards, like Peter and 

myself and so many others, 

make sure you get there this 

fall. (And no, I’m not a paid 

spokesperson for the 

orchard, I just truly love it 

that much.) Happy picking! 

Visit 

RogersOrchards.com or one 

of two locations in 

Southington: 336 Long 

Bottom Rd., Southington 

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FRIDAY, OCT. 4 

BRISTOL 

THE JOHN E. TAVERA BIRTH- 

DAY CELEBRATION. 5 p.m. 

Scholarship fund raiser. Rain or 

shine and includes a picnic buffet, 

free draft beer, a cash bar, 

raffle prizes and live entertainment. 

The pavilion at the St. 

Joseph’s Polish Society, East 

Main Street, Forestville. Tickets 

are $25 per person and will be 

available at the door, or by contacting 

Joseph Tavera at 

(860)582-2878, 

Joe.Tavera@comcast.net, Frank 

Tavera at Ftavera@snet.net or 

Lee Santorso at 150 Central 

St., downtown Forestville. 

Donations to the John E. Tavera 

Memorial Fund can be mailed 

to: P.O. Box 1262, Bristol CT, 

Committee: To look at options for Beecher Street property 

From page 1 

sale of the property, 

according to a news 

release from Town 

Manager Garry Brumback. 

“It became very clear 

after the September 9 

meeting that there needs 

to be more bipartisan discretion 

on this,” said 

Council Chairman John 

Dobbins during Monday’s 

Town Council meeting. 

During the meeting, 

the Democratic Party 

agreed on the establishment 

of the subcommittee, 

but expressed concerns 

with it. Minority 

Leader Chris Palmieri said 

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PARISH EUCHARISTIC ADO- 

RATION. Part of the 40 Days for 

Life Campaign. Join between 9 

a.m. and 7 p.m. Nocturnal 

Adoration from 7 to 8 p.m. St. 

Anthony Church, 11 School St., 

Bristol. 

‘FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE.’ 

Following the noon Mass and 

will continue to midnight. St. 

Stanislaus Church will participate 

in the international prayer 

movement, praying for the end 

to abortion. St. Stanislaus 

Church, 510 West St., Bristol. 

Public welcome. 

OCT. 4, 11, 17, 18, 19, 

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his party knows a local 

resident who qualifies to 

serve on the subcommittee. 

“They have a great 

sense of community down 

there, and we think it 

would be a valuable component 

of this committee 

to have a resident be a 

part of it, and that is not 

included here,” Palmieri 

said during the meeting. 

Palmieri and his party 

also expressed their concern 

about serving as 

members on the subcommittee. 

“I also communicated 

directly…that the three of 

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Mark Twain House, 351 

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for adults, $16 for members, 

$13 for children 16 and under. 

(Recommended for ages 10 

and up.) Reservations required. 

(860) 280-3130. 

OCT. 4 to NOV. 3 

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THE WITCH’S DUNGEON 

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Fridays to Sundays. Weekend 

evenings, 7 to 10 p.m. 47th 

year. Longest running 

Halloween attraction in the 

country. Tribute to the actors 

and makeup artists from classic 

us, on behalf of my caucus 

are not able to serve on 

this committee,” Palmieri 

said. 

Dobbins agreed to 

add the resident as a 

horror, science fiction, and fantasy 

films. Not recommended 

for children under 6. Not handicapped 

accessible. Non-profit 

museum. 90 Battle St., Bristol. 

$2 donation all ages. 

PreserveHollywood.org. (860) 

583-8306. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 5 

BRISTOL 

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 

FREE TAG SALE. 9 a.m. to 

noon. Multiple families with 

books, toys, household items, 

clothes. All items are free. 

Grace Baptist Church, 736 King 

St., Bristol. (860) 582-3840. 

THE 13TH MEMORIAL HELEN 

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50+ active adult rental community. 

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Each office is 

independently owned 

and operated 

Chili cook-off. Norton Park, 

Plainville. Download a team 

registration at 

PlainvilleARC.org. (860) 747- 

0316, 

PARC.Plainville@gmail.com 

‘DESTINED TO BECOME 

GLORIA DEI.’ 1 p.m. Bristol 

Historical Society President 

Tom Dickau will make a multimedia 

presentation about the 

found of the Bethesda Lutheran 

and Lebanon Lutheran 

Churches of Bristol, the influences 

of the Swedish culture, 

and how world events affected 

their growth. The two churches 

merged to become Gloria Dei 

Lutheran Church. Part of the 50 

year celebration of the church 

on Camp Street. Free. Bristol 

member of the subcommittee, 

but disagreed with 

Palmieri’s second concern. 

“I agree with you on 

the resident…I’ll make it 

an ex-officio as a nonvoting 

member, but this truly 

has to be a bipartisan 

board,” Dobbins said. 

“The criteria have always 

been a sitting council 

member. 

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Historical Society, 98 Summer 

St., Bristol. 

A WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 

AND WELLNESS FIELD DAY. 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presenters 

from various backgrounds and 

expertise will share various 

wilderness-related skills. Indian 

Rock Nature Preserve, 501 

Wolcott Rd., Bristol. $5 

entrance fee. Family friendly 

event. 

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SHOP. 1 to 4 p.m. Mark Twain 

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Hartford. $40. Register. (860) 

280-3130. 

Dobbins said the Town 

Council would determine 

who would serve as members 

of the subcommittee 

during a regular meeting 

later this month. 

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•Observing the Arts.........page 17 

•Tasty Bites..........pages 19, 20 

Our Night on the Town 

•SHS Sports............page 36 

Stills from some of the films at the New England 

Underground Film Festival. From the left, ‘Hangdog,’ 

‘My Brother Jack,’ and ‘Common Misconception.’ All 

three films are part of the New England Underground 

Film Festival on Saturday. 

Up from the underground and onto a Nutmeg screen 

By MIKE CHAIKEN 

EDITIONS EDITOR 

The underground of 

cinema is opening up in 

Connecticut this Saturday. 

And locally-generated 

filmmakers are making 

some noise. 

Meriden-based Jared 

Marmitt, Middletownbased 

Kelly DiMauro, New 

Haven-based Stephen Dest, 

and Woodbury native 

Kieran Valla (currently in 

California) are among the 

underground filmmakers 

showcasing their work at 

the New England 

Underground Film Festival 

to be held Saturday from 

noon to 6 p.m. at the 

University of Hartford. 

Jared will be showing 

“Common Misconception.” 

Kelly will be showing 

“Protector of the Kingdom.” 

Stephen will be showing 

“My Brother Jack.” And 

Kieran is represented with 

“Hangdog.” 

What exactly do filmmakers 

mean when they 

say they are “underground?” 

Jared explained in an 

email interview, 

“Underground films may 

not be mainstream or high 

budget. But, like many 

indie films, I think that they 

can be just as good or even 

better, and they show a 

more unique, personal 

point of view.” 

“I feel the term ‘underground 

filmmaking’ can be 

interpreted in a multitude 

of ways,” said Kieran via 

email. “My best definition 

would be anything that is of 

a non-traditional nature. 

Whether that means in the 

way it’s made or the actual 

content itself.” 

“An underground film 

is often defined as being 

against the mainstream,” 

said Stephen in an emailed 

interview, “but it’s a term 

that in many ways doesn’t 

apply all that much anymore, 

with all the creative 

filmmakers out there and 

more importantly creative 

audiences that are looking 

for something ‘different.’ 

But in one very important 

regard the term ‘underground’ 

still holds very true 

today and that is in (terms 

of limited) finances/ budget.” 

Kelly said, “I would 

define an ‘underground’ 

film as a film that does not 

reflect the technical values 

that say a medium or large 

budget film might reflect. 

Not that it doesn’t strive for 

those values. But realistically, 

it cannot achieve those 

heights. On the other hand, 

from a story telling perspective, 

an underground 

film can be just as relevant 

socially, politically, and 

emotionally as any film out 

there. 

The filmmakers were 

asked, given their own definition 

of an “underground” 

film to explain how their 

own work reflects that 

term. 

“(In) the case of 

‘Protector Of The Kingdom,’ 

there was no budget,” said 

Kelly. “There was virtually 

no ‘crew’ to speak of. There 

was no formal lighting and 

sound. Aside from the editing 

facilities, it was a raw 

production.” 

The small budget also 

helps define his own work 

as underground, added 

Stephen. 

“It was shot locally 

with a small crew,” said 

Jared, “without big budgets 

or Hollywood influences. 

Everyone who was involved 

is a friend of mine.” 

Kieran said, “I think my 

film would fit this definition 

in the sense that the 

content is polarizing. It 

doesn’t have a ‘traditional 

ending.’” 

For two of the filmmakers, 

being raised in 

Connecticut, had an influence 

on his filmmaking 

either by inspiring content 

or by providing the 

machinery to make it happen. 

For another, the state 

had less of an impact. 

“I think Connecticut 

has influenced me as a 

filmmaker in a variety of 

ways,” said Kieran. “My 

subject matter is often 

inspired by people I grew 

up with or interacted with 

while living in Connecticut 

and the backdrops of my 

films are generally set in 

rural areas that match the 

landscape I was raised in. 

Also, the social dichotomy 

of the community I grew up 

in is represented in many of 

my films.” 

“Connecticut also provided 

a wonderful place to 

let my imagination flourish,” 

continued Kieran. “I 

grew up on 18 acres of land 

where I could run around 

and play make-believe all 

day long. There wasn’t a lot 

going on so I had to make 

up stories.” 

Stephen’s presence in 

Connecticut also provided 

the structural support for 

his effort. “From the very 

beginning, in the early 

stages of pre-production, I 

got the state and more 

importantly for me, the city 

of New Haven involved. 

Reaching to local businesses 

and media, I was able to 

build a strong support 

group for the film, hosting 

events (kickstarter launches, 

art exhibits, concerts) 

that all linked to the film. 

This is something I don’t 

think I would have been 

able to do in a larger city. I 

was even awarded ‘Artist of 

the Year’ by the Arts 

Council of Greater New 

Haven. So needless to say 

the city and the community 

certainly help foster the 

making of my film.” 

However, Kelly said, “I 

am still developing my 

approach to film making. 

And I am not sure that my 

approach would be any different 

if I was working in 

any other part of the country.” 

Like Stephen, Kelly 

explained, “All of the 

resources that are at my 

disposal for film making are 

rooted here in Connecticut. 

I am primarily a stage 

actor/director/producer. 

And the pool of talent and 

expertise that are at my disposal 

come from that background.” 

“That being said, both 

Caroline V. McGraw (the 

screenwriter) and Mariah 

Sage (Rini, in ‘Protector”) 

are from Cleveland originally 

(just coincidentally). 

But their ties to 

Connecticut are strong. 

Caroline is a Yale graduate, 

having just competed her 

master’s in playwriting and 

has taught playwriting at 

Wesleyan University. And 

Mariah is a theater educator 

in Connecticut, having 

taught at Hartford Stage 

Company (where I met 

her), Fairfield University. 

and as a freelance acting 

and performance coach. 

She is also a founding 

member of Theatre 4 of 

New Haven... Our editor, 

Colin Stevenson, is a 

Connecticut native and has 

now edited two of my films. 

The company he worked 

for at the time the editing 

was done, Anderson 

Productions, is based out of 

Bristol, and provides a lot 

of the editing work for 

ESPN.” 

Just like many industries, 

the rise of the internet 

has had its impact on the 

film business… for good 

and bad. YouTube and 

other streaming video services 

have changed how 

films are consumed. The 

filmmakers if the changes 

have had an impact on 

them. 

“Video outlet sources 

like YouTube or Vimeo… 

are great for filmmakers like 

me,” said Jared. “Its an easy 

platform to release our 

work. In most cases, it’s our 

only option to get our work 

known without the tremendous 

amount of capital 

needed for a DVD release.” 

“If anything it has 

solidified my approach 

towards filmmaking,” said 

Stephen. “Tell a good story 

and let the world know 

about it. 

Kieran, however, was 

less enthused. “It has obviously 

changed the way people 

see content for better 

and for worse. More access, 

less theatrical distribution. 

You lose that amazing feeling 

of seeing movies 

together. You lose a certain 

sense of wonder that you 

get in the cinema.” 

“But a good story will 

always be a good story,” 

said Kieran. Also there are 

more careers geared 

towards producing online 

content and fewer careers 

in making cinema. Many 

indie film directors now 

make web content to supplement 

their income.” 

“To be honest,” said 

Kelly, “(the new technology) 

has been somewhat disappointing. 

Oh, I guess that 

the internet affords me the 

ability as a filmmaker to 

reach a larger demographic 

and increase the audience 

base that might be interested 

in my work. And there is 

the convenience of timely 

access to films that I may 

want to see at any given 

moment.” 

“But I am also finding 

that the films I grew up 

on— and truly love to 

watch over and over 

again— are almost completely 

inaccessible in the 

world of streaming on-line 

access,” said Kelly. “I mean, 

I haven’t been able to find 

‘The Sand Pebbles,’ one of 

my all-time favorites, since 

the demise of the video 

store industry. 

“Finally,” explained 

Kelly. “there is nothing like 

watching a movie on the 

big screen, in a big theater, 

with all of the whistles and 

bells that come with a theater 

(ambiance, popcorn, 

crowds and their reactions, 

etc.). I guess maybe I’m an 

old school traditionalist 

when it comes to performance, 

whether it is on 

screen or on stage.” 

“And I must say that I 

am so looking forward to 

sitting in the Wilde 

Auditorium at The 

University of Hartford, in 

the dark, with my peers and 

watching the light from 

‘Protector Of The Kingdom’ 

fill the screen for their 

enjoyment … and criticism,” 

said Kelly. 

The Wilde Auditorium 

is one of the reasons why 

the New England 


is back for another year. Its 

previous venue in Hartford 

shuttered earlier this year, 

leaving the festival without 

a location. 

“Rather than cancel the 

event, I did a quick search 

and was able to secure the 

Wilde Auditorium at the 

University of Hartford’s 

Gray Conference Center - it 

is a handsome venue and I 

am happy that our festival 

has its new home in this 

setting,” said Phil Hall, the 

festival’s organizer. 

With the roadblock to 

the festival’s return, why 

was it important for Hall to 

ensure “the show goes on?” 

“Underground cinema 

represents both a pool for 

new talent and an ocean for 

iconoclastic considerations 

See FILM, page 18



Local singing stars compete to become ‘Icons’ 

Kellie Lambert 

McGuire 

Observing 

The Arts 

Local singer superstars 

will enter the final 

round of competition this 

weekend at the Apple 

Harvest Festival in 

Southington. 

The finalists of The 

CT ICON competition will 

start squaring off on 

Saturday. A dozen finalists 

were selected from more 

than 100 competitors. The 

final 12 include 

Jacqueline Legere of 

Bethlehem; Nodjela Cole- 

Stefco of Wolcott; Erin 

Gibney and Autumn Eliza 

Sheffy, both of 

Southington; Joey 

Antonios of Thomaston; 

Taina Echevarria of 

Meriden; Katelyn Sneed, 

and Tracy Coit, both of 

Waterbury; Mira Lena of 

Danbury; Amanda Lee 

Brenkus of New Britain; 

Jessica Giannone of 

Madison; and Alexandra 

Hernandez of Naugatuck. 

The final competition 

takes place during the 

Apple Harvest Festival in 

Southington, from 5:15 to 

6:45 p.m. Saturday; 4 to 

5:30 p.m. Sunday; 6:30 to 

7:30 p.m. Oct. 11; and 

1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 12. 

The finale will be from 

12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Oct. 13. 

Past CT ICON winners 

and finalists will 

come back for the last 

competition. 

This is the fifth year 

of the singing competition, 

which is for state 

residents ages 9 years and 

older. Contestants are 

eliminated based on audience 

voting and judges’ 

input, until the winner is 

announced on the last day 

of the fest. 

The CT Icon winner 

will receive $1,000 cash 

and the opportunity to 

record at Onyx Soundlab 

Recording Studio in 

Manchester with the possibility 

of recording submitted 

to several record 

companies. Winners also 

receive the chance to sing 

at various venues or 

Cher is coming to the 

Mohegan Sun in April 

2014 for her ‘Dressed to 

Kill’ tour. 

restaurants. 


contact Melissa Ericksen- 

Salmon at (860) 276-1966, 

or e-mail info@connecticuticon.com, 

or visit 

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PHOTOS IN TWAIN’S 

HOUSE: A rare opportunity 

to have a family portrait 

taken in Hartford’s 

Mark Twain House has 

opened up. The Mark 

Twain House & Museum 

has invited 100 families to 

have a professional family 

portrait taken on the 

Grand Staircase in the 

entry hall, which could be 

a perfect setting for a holiday 

family photo. 

Cost is $500 for a 20- 

minute session with up to 

eight subjects; families 

receive a DVD within on 

week of the results. 

Hunter Neal Photography 

will take the shots. 

Proceeds from this event 

will support the restoration 

of Samuel Clemens’ 

actual sleigh. 

Only 100 families will 

be allowed this unique 

opportunity. Sessions can 

be booked on specific 

days throughout October 

and November. To book a 

sitting, call Lynn Gregor at 

(860) 280-3104. 

CHER, REVEALED: 

Cher is heading back on 

the road for a 49-city 

“Dressed to Kill” tour, 

which stops at Mohegan 

Sun Arena in Uncasville at 

8 p.m. April 5. 

Tickets are $154.75 

and $124.75 and go on 

sale Oct. 11 at all 

Ticketmaster outlets, 

charge-by-phone at (800) 

745-3000, or any 

Ticketmaster outlet. 


visit Cher.com or 

MoheganSun.com, or call 

888-226-7711 ext. 27163. 

MORE TSO: Trans- 

Siberian Orchestra just 

announced another show 

in the state in addition to 

its Dec. 19 performance at 

Mohegan Sun Arena. The 

group will also perform at 

the XL Center on Nov. 16. 

Tickets are $33, $41, $51 

and $71 and are available 

at www.XLCenter.com, by 

calling 877-522-8499, or 

by visiting the Public 

Power Ticket Office. 

Tickets are still on 

sale for the Dec. 19 

Mohegan Sun Arena show. 

Tickets are $70 and $50. 

Visit any Ticketmaster 

outlet, call (800) 745-3000 

or www.ticketmaster.com. 

DOME SHOW: Third 

Eye Blind will perform at 

7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at The 

Dome at the Oakdale 

Theatre in Wallingford. All 

tickets are $37 and are 

general admission; $40 

day of show. Visit any 

Ticketmaster outlet or 

ticketmaster.com. 

FARMER’S MARKET: 

Hill-Stead Museum’s 

Farmers Market will finish 

up its season this 

month, from 11 a.m. to 2 

p.m. Sundays through 

Oct. 20 at the museum, 35 

17 

Mountain Road, 

Farmington. 

The market features 

locally-sourced food, live 

music, special events and 

family fun. On Sunday, 

live music will be provided 

by Dr. Charles Kaplan 

and Dick Blick will be on 

hand to host a free art 

project. 

Guitarist/singer Chris 

Sheehan performs Oct. 

13; Dave Donaldson Jr., a 

local coffeehouse musician, 

will provide tunes on 

Oct. 20. 


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call (860) 677-4787 ext 

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music photographer 

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two signings for his book 

“Till Death... A Guide to 

Love and Loss” on Oct. 12 

at Monte Cristo Bookshop 

in New London and Oct. 

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Shock in Worcester, Mass. 


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Phosphorus: Committee to submit a report 

From page 1 

rent phosphorus levels 

and municipal options to 

meet water quality standards. 

Each workgroup 

consists of co-chairs: an 

elected official of one participating 

community and 

a DEEP official. 

“We are trying to take 

a step back a little bit, and 

not only stop the focus on 

just one element, but also 

to look at the entire 

watershed, and define 

what success is for a 

healthy watershed,” 

Southington Community Theatre schedules auditions next week 

Auditions for Sout-hington 

Community Theatre’s 

November production of 

David’s Ives collection of oneacts, 

“All in the Timing,” will 

take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 

and Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7 

to 9 p.m. at Southington 

From page 1 

of what filmmaking should 

represent,” said Hall. “If 

you want shoot-’em-ups 

and vulgar slapstick, the 

multiplex can keep you 

busy. But if you want films 

that challenge and provoke 

your intellect, and 

which dare to look and 

sound different from the 

Hollywood cookie cutter 

machinery, then this event 

is for you.” 

The filmmakers agree 

the festival is important 

for the region. 

Kieran said, 

Brumback said during the 

meeting. 

Denise Ruzicka, the 

director of Bureau of 

Water Protection and 

Land Reuse said the 

establishment of the three 

workgroups serves as a 

“logical next step” to 

address the issue of phosphorus 

levels. 

“We can come up 

with a collaborative 

approach that comes from 

both sides of the equation,” 

Ruzicka said. 

During the meeting, 

McCleary, Brumback and 

Community Theatre Hall, 

1237 Marion Ave. (the old 

Marion Firehouse), Marion. 

Those who audition should 

come prepared to read from 

the script. Parts are available 

for ages 25 and up. 

The production will be 

“Connecticut needs something 

like this festival 

because Nutmeggers are 

wonderful patrons of the 

arts. There’s no better way 

for people to come together 

than sitting in a theater 

watching films together 

and discussing them afterwards.” 

“Film festivals play a 

vital part in the growth 

and awareness of independent 

films,” said 

Stephen. “Without ‘marquee’ 

names above and 

below the line, it’s an 

extremely difficult process 

getting your film seen and 

for that matter even taken 

seriously. Film festivals 

help with all of that. But 

honestly, the most important 

reason to have film 

directed and produced by 

Amanda Savio Guay, Heidi 

Bass Lamberto, and Peter E. 

Pristic. The show will run Nov. 

21 to 23. 

The world according to 

David Ives is a very odd place, 

and his plays constitute a virtual 

stress test of the English 

language — and of the audience’s 

capacity for disorientation 

and delight. Ives’s characters 

plunge into black holes 

called “Philadelphias,” where 

the simplest desires are hilariously 

thwarted. Chimps 

festivals here in 

Connecticut and elsewhere 

is to provide the 

storytellers with an audience.” 

“A few years ago, 

Connecticut offered huge 

tax incentives for film makers 

to make their films 

here,” said Kelly. “That generated 

a lot of activity in the 

Ruzicka presented an 

overview of each workgroup 

and its desired 

goals. The first workgroup 

serves as a state-wide 

response to phosphorus 

nonpoint source solution, 

according to Ruzicka. 

The second workgroup 

evaluates and 

quantifies the role of 

phosphorus in stream 

impairment and to determine 

phosphorus reductions 

as needed. 

The third workgroup 

will develop a technology 

assessment of new stateof-the-art 

resources to 

find possible treatments 

of phosphorus reductions. 

Calling the establishment 

of these workgroups 

a “huge step,” Brumback 

said working with other 

local communities and 

DEEP will “yield better 

results” altogether. 

“It means a lot,” 

Brumback said. “We are 

embarking upon a new 

way of doing business 

that takes into consideration 

all aspects of the 

decision-making process.” 

Throughout the decision-making 

process, the 

Coordinating Committee 

will also communicate 

with EPA, and will hold 

quarterly meetings with 

the co-chairs of each 

workgroup. 

According to 

McCleary, each co-chair is 

responsible for schedules, 

organization and meeting 

agendas. 

“I am excited to move 

this process forward,” 

McCleary said during the 

meeting. “I think we can 

continue to provide a 

model for the nation.” 

named Milton, Swift, and 

Kafka are locked in a room 

and made to re-create 

“Hamlet.” And a con man 

peddles courses in a dubious 

language in which “hello” 

translates as “velcro” and 

“fraud” comes out as “freud.” 

industry within the 

Connecticut borders and 

more and more film artists 

began producing films 

here. It would only be fitting 

for those films to have 

a local outlet for screening.” 

The New England 


will be held Saturday, Oct. 

5 at the Wilde Auditorium 

The committee must 

submit a report on the 

committee’s progress to 

the legislature by October 

1, 2014. 

Earlier this year, 

Southington, Meriden, 

and Wallingford, whose 

sewage plants discharge 

into the Quinnipiac River, 

won a negotiation with 

DEEP for a higher phosphorus 

discharge limit in 

the next five years, bringing 

the limit up to .7-milligram-per-liter 

and cutting 

millions of dollars in 

capital costs. 

SCT will present an evening of 

comedies that combines wit, 

intellect, satire, and just plain 

fun. For more information, 

visit www.southingtoncommunitytheatre.org 

or email 

southingtoncommunitytheatre@gmail.com. 

Film: New England Underground Film Festival is this Saturday 

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in the University of 

Hartford’s Gray 

Conference Center, 200 

Bloomfield Ave, West 

Hartford from noon to 6. 

General admission is $10 

and students with school 

ID can pay $5. 

The full festival schedule 

is online at newenglanduff.webs.com. 

FREE RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD 

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19 

Tasty Bites 

Photos 

and text by 

Stacey McCarthy 

Pesto’s Pizzeria 

Each week, The 

Observer hits up the local 

restaurant scene, offering 

you an inside look at the 

culinary delights in central 

Connecticut. 

The Basics 

Pesto’s Pizzeria 

Open Tuesday 

through Thursday from 

11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 

Friday and Saturday from 

FRIDAY, OCT. 4 

BRISTOL 

ANNUAL WINE TASTING. 6 to 

8:30 p.m. Benefit for Bristol 

Community Organization’s Dial- 

A-Ride program. Includes silent 

auction, Italian table, hors 

d’oeuvres. Nuchie’s Restaurant, 

Central Street, Forestville. $25 

in advance, $30 at the door. 

(860) 584-2725. 

PLAINVILLE 

PIZZA PARTY FUND RAISER. 

For the Plainville Democratic 

Town Committee. A variety of 

pizzas, salad, dessert, soda, 

and coffee. Capri Restaurant, 

161 Woodford Ave., Plainville. 

PlainvilleDTC@gmail.com, 

(860) 402-3873. 

OCT. 4, 5 

OTHER 

SUN BREWFEST. Tasting session 

1, Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. 

in Uncas Ballroom. Tasting session 

2, Saturday from 7 to 11 

p.m. in the Uncas Ballroom. 

BrewBunch, Sunday from 11 

a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sunburst 

Buffet. Live entertainment. 

Home brew demonstrations, 

interactive games. $25 for each 

tasting, $75 for BrewBrunch. 

Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. 

MoheganSun.com, 

A chicken pesto pizza in Pesto’s Pizzeria. 

11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 

Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. 

Dine-in, take-out, and free 

delivery within Plainville. 

5 Stillwell Dr., 

Plainville 

Phone: (860)747-5333 

www.pestospizzeria. 

com 

The Buzz 

The former owners of 

Fiore IV recently opened 

Sunbrewfest.com 


BRISTOL 

‘RAISE YOUR GLASS.’ Fund 

raiser for the Charity Cycling 

Challenge, Inc. of Bristol. 6 to 9 

p.m. Wine, beer, spirits, appetizers, 

taste samplings, and live 

jazz. Benefits the Connecticut 

Burn Center at Bristol Hospital. 

Waverly Inn, 286 Maple Ave., 

Cheshire. $35. 

CharityCyclingChallenge.com 

PASTA DINNER AND YOUTH 

SERVICE AUCTION FUND 

RAISER. 5:30 p.m. Fund raiser 

for the Youth Mission Trip 2014 

for Asbury United Methodist 

Church. Pasta with sauce, 

meatballs, salad, bread, 

dessert and beverages. Youth 

Service auction begins immediately 

following dinner. $10 per 

person. Children 4 to 10, $5. 3 

and under free. Asbury United 

Methodist Church, 90 Church 

Ave., Forestville. (860) 584- 

0529. 

PLAINVILLE 

ROAST PORK DINNER. 4:30 

to 7 p.m. Glazed roast pork with 

fresh potatoes, vegetable, 

assorted breads, and apple 

crisp for dessert. Silent gift basket 

auction. Plainville United 

Bishop Farms 

500 South Meriden Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 

• Hay Rides 

• Train Rides 

Weekends 

Call for Times 

8” Hardy Mums 

3 for $11.99 

• Apple Cider 

• Field Trips • Donuts 

(203) 272-8243 

www.bishopfarmsofcheshireconnecticut.com 

Pesto’s Pizzeria. Pesto’s 

Pizzeria has two every day 

specials: buy three 

grinders and get the fourth 

free and four large pizzas 

and get the fifth free. They 

have an additional special 

on Sunday: buy two large 

pizzas and get a free 

cheese pizza. 

The Scene 

The dining area is 

Methodist Church, 56 Red 

Stone Hill Rd., Plainville. $12 

for adults, $6 for children. 4 and 

under free. Reservations 

strongly suggested. (860) 747- 

2328. 

SUNDAY, OCT. 6 

SOUTHINGTON 

THE LIONS CLUB PANCAKE 

BREAKFAST. 7:30 to 11 a.m. 

Giving Back Girls will hold bake 

sale to raise funds for a community 

person who suffered 

injuries following a car accident. 

Monetary donations will go 

back to pay medical bills. Baked 

goods can be dropped at the 

Calendar House Friday, Oct. 4 

decorated with sports 

memorabilia. There are a 

few tables and a counter 

area. Customers can also 

sit at the outdoor patio. 

In Your Glass 

Pepsi products and 

water. 

Dining listings 

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Calendar 

House, Pleasant Street, 

Southington. 

PLAINVILLE 

PLAINVILLE LIONS CLUB 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 8 

a.m. to noon. Our Lady of 

Mercy Parish Hall, 19 South 

Canal St., Plainville. Prizes. 

Visit from Rocky The Rockcat. 

$6. Children under 7 free 

AMERICAN LEGION 

WOMAN’S AUXILIARY POST 

33 BBQ CHICKEN DINNER. 

12 to 4 p.m. Tossed salad, 

three types of cold salads, 

baked beans, corn on the cob, 

714 West Street • Southington, CT 06489 

www.giovannissouthington.com • 860-621-2299 

GIOVANNI’S MEAL DEAL $ 

3.00 OFF 

BUY ONE XL SPECIALITY 

Orders $ 25 00 Or More PIZZA GET A 

– Or – 

SMALL CHEESE PIZZA 

One Ex-Large Cheese Pizza 

One Large Chef Salad 

12 Buffalo Wings • (1) 2 Ltr Soda 

Only $ 26.95 + tax 

Must Mention Coupon 

When Ordering. 

Coupons may not be combined with 

any other offer. Expires 10-31-13 

free Appetizer: 

Crab Rangoon or Spring Roll 

With Dinner Order. Not to be combined 

with any other offer. Expires 10-15-13 

$ 

5.00 OFF 

Orders $ 35 00 Or More 





Chef Song 

A tomato and broccoli pizza at Pesto’s Pizzeria. 

FREE 

DELIVERY 

MIN. $12 

FREE 





$ 

5 off Order 

of $35 

or More 

Not to be combined with any other offer. 

Expires 10-15-13 

181 Main Street • Southington, CT 06489 

www.thaikitchen4.com • 860-863-5994 

On Your Plate 

Pizza (Italian style 

with a thin crust), appetizers, 

hot and cold grinders, 

calzones, salads, and 

Italian dishes. The dough 

is made fresh daily and the 

sauces are made from 

scratch. 

Your Wallet 

Appetizers start at 

$3.50 for garlic bread with 

cheese and go up to $7.95 

for 10 Buffalo wings. 

Pizzas range from $8 

desserts. 50/50 raffle. 7 Race 

Ave., Plainville. $7. Tickets sold 

in advance or at the door. 

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 

BRISTOL 

BRISTOL ELKS FAMILY 

NIGHT DINNER. 5 to 6:30 p.m. 

Chicken masala or stuffed fish. 

Soup or salad, potato, vegetable, 

bread and butter, coffee 

or tea and dessert. Bristol Elks 

for a small cheese pizza to 

$17 for a large Meatlover’s 

pizza (sausage, bacon, 

meatballs, and pepperoni.) 

Dinners start at $12.95 

for chicken Parmigiana 

and go up to $13.95 for 

eggplant rollatini. 

If you’re interested in 

being featured in a future 

“Tasty Bites,” email 

mchaiken@BristolObserver. 

com. 

Club, 126 South St., Bristol. $8 

per person, all inclusive. Call 

ahead for fish, (860) 583-3350. 


BRISTOL 

DAV BBQ AND PIG ROAST 

WITH D.J. AL. 1 to 7 p.m. 191 

Riverside Ave., Bristol. Tickets 

available at DAV canteen or at 

the door. Facebook.com, DAV 

chapter Bristol. 

Bishop Farms 

500 South Meriden Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 

• Hay Rides 

• Train Rides 

Weekends 

Call for Times 

8” Hardy Mums 

3 for $11.99 

• Apple Cider 

• Field Trips • Donuts 

(203) 272-8243 

www.bishopfarmsofcheshireconnecticut.com 

Voted 

“Best Pizza in Bristol” 

by Bristol Residents 

and 

“Best Pizza in Town” 

by Bristol Press Readers 

Daily 

Lunch & Dinner 

Specials 

240 Park St. (Rte 72) 

Bristol • 860-582-5766 

Homestyle Italian Cooking... 

Like Mom Used to Make! 

VOTED BEST 

Italian Restaurant in Bristol 

THIN OR THICK CRUST 

BRICK OVEN PIZZA 

• Seafood • Steaks 

• Chops • Pasta 

OUR ENTIRE DINNER MENU IS AVAILABLE FOR TAKE-OUT! 

50% OFF 

LUNCH OR DINNER 

With This Coupon • Dine In or 

Take Out • Food Only 

Buy 1 Lunch or Dinner & Receive 

the Second of Equal or Lesser Value 

at 50% Off. Entrees Only. Not Valid 

with Other Offers. Expires 10/11/13 

PICK UP ONLY 

2 LARGE PIZZAS 

1 ITEM 

$ 

17 95 

Cannot be combined with any 

other offers or discounts. 


$2.00 Budweiser Bottle 

During Happy Hour 

Bar Only 

Catering 

& Private Party 

Room Available 

www.sabinosrestaurantct.com • Closed Mondays 

$ 

5 00 OFF 

ANY PURCHASE 

OVER $25 

With This Coupon • Dine In or 

Take Out • Food Only 

Not Valid with Other Offers. 

Expires 10/11/13




Tasty Bites... Second Helping 

By STACEY MCCARTHY 

CORRESPONDENT 

Cottage Restaurant and 

Café 

Open for lunch 

Tuesday through Friday 

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 

for dinner seatings, Tuesday 

through Saturday from 5 

p.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in and 

catering. Large parties are 

welcome. 

427 Farmington Ave., 

Plainville 

Phone- (860)793-8888 

www.cottagerestaurantandcafe.com 

Full service bar. Wine 

by the bottle and by the 

glass. They are known for 

their Manhattan and 

Martini list created by coowner, 

Dave Queen. 

Executive chef and coowner, 

Patty Queen, puts 

her signature on the menu 

by combining classic dishes 

with seasonal ingredients 

to create contemporary, 

one-of-a-kind dishes. 

Appetizers start at $7. 

Dinner entrees range from 

$18 to $28. 

Thai Kitchen 4 

Dine-in, take-out, and 

catering. Open for lunch 

Monday through Friday 

from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Dinner is from 4:30 to 9:30 

p.m. on Monday through 

Thursday and 4:30 to 10 

p.m. on Friday. Open on 

Saturday from noon to 10 

p.m. 

181 Main St., 

Southington 

(860)863-5994 

www.thaikitchen4.com 

Thai cuisine. 

Traditional ingredients 

include: lemon grass, 

galangal (relative of ginger), 

krachai root, peppers, 

coconut milk, and basil. 

Customer favorites such as: 

spicy eggplant (stir fried 

basil, bell pepper, onion, 

and fresh eggplant with a 

garlic sauce), Ocean plate 

(stir fried mixed seafood 

and assorted vegetables 

with basil and mixed fresh 

spices) and Tamarine Duck 

(crispy marinated duck 

with a tamarine sauce.) 


$4.95. 

Lunches start at $8.95. 

Dinners start at $11.95. 

One Fifty Central 

Dine-in and take-out. 

Open for lunch Monday 

through Saturday from 

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Dinner is from 5 to 9 p.m. 

Monday through Thursday 

and 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday 

and Saturday. Reservations 

accepted for parties of five 

or more. 

150 Central St., Bristol 

Phone: (860)261-7009 

www.onefiftycentral.co 

m 

Owner, Gary Santorso 

managed The Silo 

Restaurant in Farmington 

for 40 years before opening 

One Fifty Central on May 

20. 

All of the wines on the 

menu are served by the 

glass or by the bottle. 

Specialty martini menu. 

American cuisine with 

an Italian influence. Chefcreated 

specials (risotto, 

pasta, fish, chicken, and 

beef) every day using seasonal 

ingredients. 


$7.75. 

Pasta dishes range 

from $10.25. 

Sandwiches start at 

$4.50. 

Entrees range start at 

$10.25. 

Zheng’s 

Dine-in and take-out. 

Open Tuesday through 

Thursday from 11 a.m. to 

9:30 p.m., Friday and 

Saturday from 11 a.m. to 

10:30 p.m. and Sunday 

from 12 to 9:30 p.m. 

2211 Meriden- 

Waterbury Turnpike, 

Marion 

Phone: (860)426-9929 

and (860)426-2889 

www.zhengsfood.com 

Take-out counter and a 

few tables for dine-in customers. 

The mint green 

walls are decorated with 

artwork and black and 

white photographs. 

Appetizers, soups, 

chow mein, lo mein, sweet 

and sour, chicken dishes, 

seafood, beef dishes, 

Cantonese dishes, 

Szechuan specialties, vegetarian 

dishes, and a special 

health and diet menu. 


$1.30. 

Combination plates 

include an egg roll and 

roast pork fried rice. They 

start at $7.50. 

Cantonese dishes start 

at $9.75. 

Health and diet dishes 

start at $7.90. 

Anthony Jacks 

Dine-in, take-out, 

curbside pickup, private 

parties, catering, and outdoor 

dining. Open for 

lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 

p.m. on Monday and 

Wednesday through 

Saturday. Dinner is from 4 

to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, 

Wednesday, and Thursday, 

from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday 

and Saturday, and 4 to 9 

p.m. on Sunday. 

30 Center St., 

Southington 

Phone: (860)426-1487 

www.anthonyjacksrestaurant.com 

Anthony Jacks has 

been family-owned and 

operated for the past 12 

years. They have won 

numerous awards including: 

Best American and Best 

Fine Dining by the 

Southington Observer 

Full service bar. Eight 

beers on tap that rotate 

seasonally. 

Wood-fired, grilled 

steaks, burgers, and 

seafood, house specialties 

(cranberry chicken, Yankee 

pot roast, and shrimp jambalaya 

with rice), sandwiches, 

and salads. 


$7.50. 

House specialties range 

from $9 to $22. 

Wood fired specialties 

with a vegetable, choice of 

potato, and choice of garden 

or Caesar salad start at 

$18. 

Burgers served with 

french fries start at $8.50. 

The Hot Spot 

Take-out. Open 

Monday through Friday 

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

1032 Meriden 

Waterbury Rd., Southington 

(diagonally across from 

Southington Drive-in) 

860-335-4555 

One of the only places 

in Connecticut that serves 

the Canadian side dish, 

Poutine (fresh cut French 

fries covered in gravy and 

cheese curd.) 

A brief encounter with restaurants that previously had been featured in ‘Tasty Bites’ 

STACEY MCCARTHY 

An Ocean Plate at Thai Kitchen 4, 181 Main St., Southington. (860) 863-5994. www.thaikitchen4.com 

Soda, iced tea, and 

water. 

Hummel hotdogs, 

Hummel Red Hots (spicy 

sausage type hotdog) chili 

cheese dogs, Philly Steaks, 

Philly Chicken, Poutine, 

sausage and peppers, and 

hamburgers. 

Burgers start at $4. 

Philly steaks and Philly 

chicken are $7. 

Sausage and pepper 

grinders are $5. 

Hot dogs start at $3. 

Poutine is $6. 

Spiga D’Oro 

Dine-in, take-out, and 

catering. Open Tuesday 

through Thursday from 11 

a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and 

Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 

p.m., and Sunday from 

noon to 9 p.m. 

25 Middle St., Bristol 

Phone: (860)583-3354 

Specialty pizzas, calzones, 

stuffed breads, soup, 

salad, wraps, grinders, 

pasta, vegetable dishes, 

chicken, veal, steak, and 

seafood. The soups and 

sauces are all made from 

scratch. The menu has classic 

Italian/American dishes 

such as: penne carbonara, 

penne ala vodka, chicken 

picatta, veal saltimbocca, 

and shrimp fra diavolo. 


$3.50. 

Pasta dishes start at 

$9.95. 

Steak ranges starts at 

$17.95. 

Dinners start at $12.95. 

Pizza ranges start at $7. 

Parker’s 

Take-out.Open 

Monday through Saturday 

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

109 East Main St., 

Plainville (parking lot of 

flea market) 

Phone: (860)485-5117 

Burgers, hotdogs, 

Philly steak and cheese, 

grilled cheese, alligator 

sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, 

seafood sandwiches, 

seafood baskets, New 

England clam chowder, salads, 

hush puppies, corn 

dogs, onion rings, fried 

pickles, coleslaw, Cajun 

fries, French fries, chili 

cheese fries, and garlic 

parmesan fries. The food at 

Parker’s is prepared to 

order. Many of the items 

are made from scratch 

including: freshly battered 

clam strips, New England 

clam chowder, hush puppies, 

onion rings, fried 

pickles, coleslaw, tartar 

sauce and cocktail sauce. 

Southington/Plantsville 

Farmer’s Market 

Open Fridays from 3 to 

6 p.m. from now through 

Oct. 25. 

The Town Green- 1003 

South Main St., 

Southington 

Freshly picked fruits 

and vegetables from 

Southington’s Lewis Farms, 

Gresczyk Farms in New 

Hartford, and other 

Connecticut farms. 

Gresczyk Farms has a 

Community Supported 

Agriculture program (CSA). 

Customers can join the CSA 

by purchasing a share of 

the farm. Each week, they 

receive a prepackaged box 

of vegetables, fruit, and 

eggs. Bradley Mountain 

Soap Company sells handcrafted 

soaps. 

Baked goods, eggs, and 

just picked fruits, vegetables, 

and herbs. Lewis 

Farms is growing many 

varieties of vegetables 

including: 10 of squash, 10 

of eggplant, 40 of peppers, 

and several of heirloom 

tomatoes. Each week, they 

bring fruit, vegetables, 

herbs, and baked goods to 

the market. Gresczyk Farms 

sells: fruits, vegetables, 

herbs, eggs, and shares of 

their CSA. Better Baking by 

Beth sells: stuffed breads, 

artisanal breads, cupcakes, 

cookies, pastries, fruit pies, 

and pot pies. 

Market price for fruits 

and vegetables can vary. 

The Farmer’s Market of 

Plainville is located on the 

lawn of Plainville High 

School on Fridays from 3 to 

6 p.m. now through 

Sept.13. 

The Bristol Farmer’s 

Market is located at 99 

Farmington Ave., Bristol. 

They are open now through 

Oct. 26 on Wednesdays 

from 3 to 6 p.m. and 

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 

p.m. 

Christina’s Gourmet 

Cookies, Classes and 

Parties 

Open to the public 

Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 

p.m. and Saturday from 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. Call any day 

to place a special order for 

all types of events. 

35 North Main St., 

Southington. (860)426-9499 

www.cg-cookies.com 

Over 40 varieties of 

cookies for special events, 

client gifts, party trays and 

party favors. Several flavors 

of cookies including: 

peanut butter bliss, dark 

chocolate chip and pecan, 

caramel pecan turtle and 

season flavors such as: 

lemon drop, chocolate covered 

banana, white chocolate 

apricot oat, and campfire 

delight. Gourmet cookies 

are $2 each, $11 for a 

half dozen, and $21 for a 

dozen. 

The Super Natural 

Market and Deli 

Counter service, takeout, 

party platters, and 

catering. Open Monday to 

Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 

p.m., and Saturday from 9 

a.m. to 5 p.m. 

430 North Main St., 

Bristol 

Phone: (860)582-1663 

www.supernaturalmarket.com 

The Super Natural 

Market and Deli is a familyowned 

business that has 

been open since 1980. 

All of the hot food, salads, 

soups, and baked 

goods are made from 

scratch on the premises. 

Breakfast sandwiches are 

served until 10:30 a.m. 

Other house-made breakfast 

options include: Greek 

yogurt parfaits, muffins, 

bagels, and scones. 

Sandwiches are available 

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 

can be made on a hard roll, 

bread, wrap, or French roll. 

Steamed cheeseburgers 

and their famous macaroni 

and cheese is available 

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 

hot meal specials are 

updated daily. 

Breakfast items start at 

85 cents for a bagel. 

Sandwiches start from 

$3.95.



21




Transportation 

Sport utility 

Healthcare 

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Auto for sale 

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Good cond. 167,000 miles. $5,300, 

leather int. well maint. 860-621-2467. 

BMW 00 740IL 4 dr, V8, AT, all power, 

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nav, silv/bl, mint. $10,900/BO. 203- 

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owner. Very good condition. $4,500 

or best offer. 860-302-3231. 

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w/plow. $2,500 or BO. Call 860-945- 

0359. 

CHRYSLER 03 PT Cruiser 4cyl, AT, 79K 

very clean, runs/looks exc. $3500. 

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Runs, needs work. $1,500 or best offer. 

Call 860-426-8087 for more info. 

SUBARU 02 Forester wgn AWD, 4cyl, 

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$3995. 203-232-5270 

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wtr pump, tim. belt, AT, AC $2350. 

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Max XT, asking $6,600. 2003 Skidoo, 

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Parts & Repair 

BED LINER Hi Cap Windows Ford 

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For parts. Asking $600 obo. 203-509- 

5325. 

Automotive 

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or Year. We pay more! Running or 

not, sell your car or truck today. Free 

towing. Instant Offer: 1-800-871- 

0654. 

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Airplanes & services 

Boats & accessories 

Campers & trailers 

Snowmobiles 

Boats & 

accessories 

BOAT/CAR STORAGE Inside, dry & 

secure. $375. Now through June 1, 2014. 

Call 860-567-8562 

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Healthcare 

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PT, Access Rehab Centers, an evergrowing 

therapy company based in 

Waterbury, is seeking an energetic staff 

Physical Therapist to fill a FT position. 

Rich benefit pkg. includes generous 

paid time off, insurances, 401k and 

Educ. Reimb. Access is affiliated with 

Waterbury Hosp. and Easter Seals, has 

an excellent reputation, and is CARF 

accredited. We offer a supportive 

environment, do-able benchmarks, and 

a competitive salary. Please call Karen 

at (203) 598-0500 ext. #15 or send 

resume to 

kpicard@ 

accessrehabcenters.com EOE 

RN SUPERVISOR Grove Manor Nursing 

Home, a 60 bed facility, is looking for 

an exp'd dependable, 7-3 wknd 

Supervisor. Fax resume to: Janet 

Alicience @ 203-753-6177 

Help wanted 

AUTO MASTER TECH Also A&B Tech 

immed. start. Top pay $3000 sign-on 

bonus. 914-715-5558. 

AUTO PARTS delivery driver PT. clean 

DMR. Apply LoStocco Auto Parts, 2558 

E.Main St., Wtby 

AUTO TECH Experienced PT/FT. Excellent 

wages & benefits. Call 203-284-8989 or 

fax 203-269-1114 

AUTOBODY TECH Exp'd in all aspects of 

the job, but all will be considered. Pd. 

holidays, vac, & med. bens offered. 

Apply Quality Autobody, 516 Oxford Rd., 

Oxford 203-888-0297 

banking 

PART TIME – 

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT– 

MORTGAGE SERVICING 

Torrington Savings Bank has an immediate 

need to fill a part time customer 

service support position in our very 

busy and fast paced mortgage servicing 

department. Ideal candidate will 

have experience dealing with customer 

over the phone and in person, 

basic computer skills, analytical abilities 

and an aptitude for figures. 

Interested parties may send a resume 

to HR@torringtonsavings.com or they 

can fill out an application on our website 

www.torringtonsavings.com. 

Torrington Savings Bank is an equal 

opportunity employer and a drug free 

workplace 

CARPENTER - LEAD 

own tools and transp. 

Call 203-237-0350 9am-3pm 

City of Waterbury 

Accepting applications for: 

➤ HUMAN RESOURCES 

GENERALIST 

➤ HUMAN RESOURCES 

GENERALIST-EDUCATION 

Accepting Applications: Civil Service 

Office, Chase Municipal Bldg,236 

Grand St., Wtby, CT 06702. EOE 

M/F/H/V 

Visit our website at 

www.waterburyct.org 

for detail copy of this posting 

CNC MACHINIST 

Established, growing manufacturer of 

Precision Parts has openings on day 

and night shifts for full/part time 

experienced Machinists capable of 

setting and operating CNC lathes. 

Applicants must be able to work independently, 

read blueprints and all 

measuring devices. Only qualified 

applicants will be considered. 

We offer the following: 

Excellent Starting Wages 

401K Retirement Plan 

Co.Paid Med & Dental (100%) 

Modern Air Conditioned Plant 

Uniforms Supplied 

11 Paid Holidays 

Apply in person only 

(No Phone Calls) to: 

Precision Aerospace, Inc. 

88 Cogwheel Lane 

Silvermine Industrial Park 

Seymour, CT. 06483 

EOE 

DENTAL ASSISTANT 

Specialty Practice seeking experienced 

assistant 4 days per wk. Requires skills 

to manage surgical patients and 

procedures in a fast paced and caring 

environment. Must be able to multi 

task. Immediate holiday and vacation 

pay. Rate commensurate with exp. If 

you would like to become a member of 

our team, Call 203-596-7788 

DENTAL ORTHO ASST PT/FT prior 

ortho exp pref. Resume to: dentaljobct31@gmail.com 

DRIVER Looking for Class B CDL Hazmat 

Driver for nights & seasonal. Call Joe 

203-755-7400. 

DRIVER Quality Vending is seeking a 

driver to service a vending route. Some 

mechanical ability helpful. Company 

will train. Starting time is 3:30 am. Full 

time position, vacation & other fringe 

benefits. Apply 645 Emmett St. Bristol 1- 

800-254-2649. 

E2 for immediate opening. Licenced 

Only. 

Call 203-879-6367 

Education 

The Glenholme School, a specialized 

therapeutic boarding school for 

students with special needs ages 10 -21, 

is expanding and seeks enthusiastic 

and engaging individuals for the 

following positions: 

*Boarding Faculty: 7a-4p, 3-11 and 11p -7a 

shifts 

*CT Certified Math Teacher or Long Term 

Sub 

*CT Certified Technology Teacher or 

Long Term Sub 

*Robotics Instructor 

*Transitional Life Coach (p/t) 

*Director of Milieu Treatment 

*BCBA Behavior Specialist 

*RN & LPN (full and part time) 

*Food Service p/t 

To apply go to jobs.devereux.org or 

contact Mary Beth Peacock in 

Human Resources at 

mpeacock@devereux.org 

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug 

screen and pre-employment physical 

required. EOE 

Place Your 

Classified Ad 

Online 

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Help Wanted: Office assistant looking to work School 

Hours. Local Painting Company looking for overqualified 

individual looking for flexibility in a workplace, should 

have bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks, Data 

entry, CRM, but must have excellent phone skills. 

Knowledge of Social Media and some marketing skills are 

a plus. Ability to establish priorities, work independently 

and proceed with objectives without supervision. 25-30 

hours work week. Must be able to pass full background 

check and drug test. Starting pay is $14-$16 per hour 

depending upon experience. 

Please respond with resume to 

southingtonpainting@gmail.com include phone number. 

All applicants will receive a return call. 

Electrical 

Maintenance Technician 

Specialty Minerals Inc., a division of 

Minerals Technologies Inc., a globally 

recognized, manufacturing leader 

seeks motivated individual to join our 

team as an Electrical Maintenance 

Technician at our Canaan, CT location. 

Resp. include troubleshooting & repair 

of complex process & motor controls 

and installation/repair of new electrical 

systems & components of typically 

480v, leading major electrical 

projects & more. PC skills is required 

to perform mechanical skills such as 

welding, rigging, and the use of pipe 

threading machines, etc. 

HS diploma or equivalent, formal electrical 

trade training & electrical 

license are required. At least five yrs 

exp in an industrial environment with 

knowledge of equipment such as: 

PLC’s, variable speed drives, DC 

drives, motors, controls, generators, 

induction heating equipment, fire 

alarms and high voltage are required. 

The successful candidate must be 

highly motivated self-starter, display 

integrity, have outstanding interpersonal 

skills, be a team player, be 

results oriented and extremely 

dependable. Strong leadership traits 

desired. Exp w/electronic instrumentation, 

programmable controllers, 

electronic test equipment & 

control theory/modes preferred. 

Lean manufacturing exp is a +. 

We offer a variety of benefits, including 

med/dental/vision, life/AD&D 

insurance, 401(k) & more. Email 

resume to 

trinh.huynh@ 

mineralstech.com, 

fax 610 882-1385 or mail to Trinh Huynh 

– Shared Services Dept., Specialty 

Minerals Inc., 1 Highland Ave, 

Bethlehem, PA 18017. No phone calls 

please. Only those meeting our 

requirements will be contacted. 

www.mineralstech.com 

EOE/M/F/D/V 

No Phone Calls Please 

ELECTRICIAN E-2 to work full time on 

commercial and residential projects. 

Competitive wages. Fax resume to 203- 

759-0987 

ELECTRICIAN E-2 to work full time on 

commercial and residential projects. 

Competitive wages. Fax resume to 203- 

759-0987 

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER for elderly 

nutrition program. Must have knowledge 

& experience with quantity cooking, 

ordering, inventory control and staff 

supervision. Cornucopia Food Service 

call Joe 860-489-5446. 

HAIRSTYLIST exp'd only with clientele. 

FT/PT. 2 chairs avail. 

A Cut Above, 203-525-6275 

HELPER WANTED to build shelves for 

handicapped woman. Call 860-261- 

5567. 

Homemaker days and evenings, 

weekends required, clean, meals, 

laundry & errands. Car/driver lic. 

Background check. Apply 10am to 3pm 

Extra Hand, Inc. 10 Old Schoolhouse Rd. 

Prospect AA/EOE 

Homemakers/ 

Companions/ 

PCAs Wanted 

Greater Bristol Area 

Flexible Hours 

To apply, call: 

FAV Home Care LLC 

860-314-1653 

HCA # 0000125 

HVAC 

Service Tech w/S2 lic. 

Tune-up Tech w/S2 lic. 

Installation Tech w/S2 lic. 

Sales Comfort Specialist 

We are a residential light commercial 

service and installation company. For 

application materials please respond 

to: 860-283-0316 or 

gary@pelletierms.com 

Maintenance Supervisor 

Full time 

❖❖❖❖ 

Non-profit agency in the Torrington area 

is looking for a maintenance supervisor 

for our 30+ group homes. Primary 

duties: supervise/coordinate 

maintenance /upkeep of homes, 

evaluate and prioritize immed. 

maintenance issues as well as long term 

capital needs. Work with contractors, in 

terms of developing work specs, 

bidding and project management. The 

candidate should have several years of 

similar experience, good timemngt/organizational 

skills and ability to 

use computers. This is a full time 

position with excellent benefits. 

If interested please complete an 

application on-line at 

Communitysystems.org and specify 

MAINTENANCE in the “applied for” field. 

Resumes may also be faxed to 860-482- 

2678. CSI is an EEO, Affir. Action 

employer supporting workplace 

diversity. 

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/SCHEDULER 

FT front desk position available, experience required. 

Busy, 2 doctor, practice located in Bristol. Looking for 

a dedicated, organized and energetic person to join 

our team. VERY competitive rate of pay for a qualified 

candidate along with medical benefits, vacation time 

and 401K plan. Applicants should be experienced in 

scheduling/confirming appointments along with 

other duties. Knowledge of Dentrix a plus. The right 

candidate must be a self-starter, team player and be 

able to deliver excellent customer service. Please 

email resumes and references to: dciquera@snet.net



Help wanted 

MANUFACTURING 

★★★★ 

Microbest has experienced continued 

growth year over year which has resulted 

in an opening in our Manufacturing 

Engineering Dept. 

We seek a highly qualified individual 

with a can do attitude who is willing to 

share their expertise as we share our 

expertise with them. 

The successful candidate will enjoy 

working in an open, challenging, 

rewarding, and fast paced environment. 

Career Experience Requirements: 

·Minimum 5 yrs hands on experience in 

high level CNC milling and CNC lathe 

trouble shooting.. 

·Good understanding of G and M code 

CNC program structure, creation and 

editing. 

·Experience utilizing and implementing 

“Lean” concepts in a high volume manufacturing 

environment.. 

·Extensive experience creating and 

implementing 

Continuous 

Improvement initiatives. 

·Highly developed computer skills 

including MS Office products and 

CAD/CAM products, Surfcam exp. a 

plus.. 

·Gage and fixture design exp. 

·Understanding of and exp. with QA 

requirements and Document Control 

processes utilized in World Class manufacturing 

environments. 

Compensation based on exp. 

Team environment, Competitive Salary 

and Benefits. 

Please apply in person or 

fax resume to 

Microbest, Inc. 

670 Captain Neville Dr 

Waterbury, Ct 06705 

tclukey@microbest.com 

Fax: 203 597-0655 or call Teresa @ 

(203) 597-0355 ext. 225 EOE 

MANUFACTURING 

PRESS DEPT. 

FOREPERSON 

Bridgeport Fittings, in business 88 

years, is an industry leader in the 

manufacture of conduit and cable fittings. 

You will manage and supervise 

overall press operations. Able to lift 

up to 50 lbs; read basic blueprints. 

Duties include: policy/procedure 

instructions; schedule/assign work; 

machine check maintenance; set 

up/troubleshoot experience with 

progressive dies; stamping machine 

experience; maintain die card system; 

write work orders, keep production 

and quality records; train 

employees, etc. H.S. 

Diploma/Equivalency; and must have 

good interpersonal skills. Contact: 

Jim Connor, Director, HR, Bridgeport 

Fittings, 705 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, 

CT 06615, Fax: 203-378-9818, E-mail: 

jimc@bptfittings.com 

EOE 

MECHANIC Small Engine 4 cycle, 2 cycle. 

Experience preferred. Schmidts & 

Serafines, 237 East Aurora S. Waterbury. 

Apply in person. 

NAIL TECH up to 32 hrs for experienced 

nail 

tech. 

www.DefiningMomentsCT.com 

Newspaper Home Delivery 

PCF, Inc. is seeking Delivery Service 

Providers (DSPs) for routes in Beacon 

Falls, Naugatuck and Oxford. Mon- 

Sun. 2-3 hours daily, starting around 

3am. $400-$500/bi-weekly. No $$ 

collections. Must be 18+. DSPs are 

independently contracted. 

Call 1-800-515-8000 

PARALEGAL MEDICAID/TITLE 19 

Experienced; sought for small, busy New 

Milford law firm. Benefits avail. Salary 

commensurate with experience. Fax 

resume to 860-350-1118. 

Part Time Sales & Market 

Research Analyst Assistant 

Primary Duties Include 

but are not limited to: 

*Market identification for compressed 

gas cylinder 

requalification 

*Identify companies needing periodic 

requalification. 

Identification and follow-up of info 

obtained from trade publications, 

Thomasnet, web directories, & 

DOT/TC listings. 

*Setup database to identify co. that 

use our products 

*Setup & monitor social media programs 

to help expand market presence 

for Cyl-Sonic Ultrasonic 

Evaluation Equip. 

*Entry Level, Approximately 20 hours 

per week 

Email resume to: 

hrnordco@gmail.com 

Part-Time 

Service Representative 

A Waterbury credit union has opportunity 

for individual to join our team as 

a service representative working 15- 

20 hours a week in the afternoon, 

with additional hours as needed and 

Saturday mornings. Primary responsibilities 

include processing 

deposits, withdrawals and loan payments, 

along with promoting our 

products and services. If you have an 

outgoing personality with cash-handling 

experience, and strong math 

and sales skills, we would like to talk 

to you. Many of our members are 

bilingual, so speaking Spanish is a 

plus. Forward résumé and wage 

requirements to 

hr@fdcommunityfcu.org 

Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Help wanted 

PET GROOMER 5 year exp. Hand 

scissoring. Weekends a must. 

Call 203-263-5128 

Plant Process 

Maintenance Engineer 

A leading manufacturer of building 

products designed for energy conservation 

is actively seeking a hands-on, 

innovative, and detail oriented individual 

to lead our plant engineering 

function. Key responsibilities include 

maintaining operation at peak efficiencies, 

developing and implementing 

automation, & leading improvement 

efforts to increase productivity 

& reliability of plant resources. A 

bachelor’s degree in electronics, 

electrical or mechanical engineering 

or similar discipline, along with 3-5 

years of experience is required. 

Interested candidates can view further 

information about this position, 

as well as company benefits information 

and application instructions at 

www.polarcentral.com\jobs 

Regional Planner Starting salary 

$42,000–$46,000 depending on qualifications. 

The Council of Governments of 

the Central Naugatuck Valley, a regional 

planning organization serving the 

greater Waterbury, CT, area (pop. 

288,000), is seeking a self-motivated, 

clear-thinking individual to develop 

plans, studies, and analyses under 

COGCNV’s regional planning and transportation 

planning programs. Exp. with 

land use policies, local zoning regulations, 

and comprehensive plans is pref. 

Position may also include work in 

transp. planning, environmental planning, 

and emergency planning. Exc. 

analytical, report writing, and communication 

abilities, and proficiency in 

personal computer applications are 

essential. GIS, data visualization, 

and/or graphic design capabilities are 

desirable. Requires a Master’s degree in 

city or regional planning or related field 

and one year of planning exp., or a 

Bachelor’s degree in city or regional 

planning or related field and three years 

of planning exp. Valid driver’s license 

and own transportation also required. 

Send resume to Executive Director, 

Council of Governments of the Central 

Naugatuck Valley, 49 Leavenworth 

Street, Suite 303, Waterbury, CT 06702. 

Email: lrizzo@cogcnv.org 

EOE 

REST line cook, exp. FT/PT. comp. pay, 

busy Southington rest. Fri. & Sat. PM a 

must. 860-919-9434 

RESTAURANT WAITSTAFF exp FT & PT. 

Flex. Apply Fairways Tavern @ Heritage 

Village Country Club, 137 East Hill Rd., 

Stby 

SALES CLERK must be avail some Thurs 

nite & Sat day, good w/computers, 

math & people. Entry level w/pot. 203- 

573-9898 

SALES 

EARN THE MONEY YOU DESERVE 

Looking to add a Comfort Specialist to 

our outside Sales team. This 

commission based position includes 

residential HVAC Sales presentations 

with our prospective clients. HVAC 

experience is not required. For 

application materials 860-283-0316 or 

gary@pelletierms.com 

SALESPERSON 

Excellent Opportunity 

Will train qualified person. Requires 

occ. travel. College educ. preferred. 

Good phone & computer skills a must. 

Fax or Email (see below) Or better, 

apply in person. 

SWISS SCREW MACHINE 

Operator/Setup Person 

On cam style Bechler mach. 

Min. 5 yrs exp. M-F 7a-3p 

Good benefits. EOE 

APPLY IN PERSON: 

Devon Precision Industries 

251 Munson Rd., Wolcott, CT 

EOE. 

yvondes@aldn.com 

Fax: 203-879-5556 

Help wanted 

School Age Programs: 

Site Coordinator, Head Teacher, 

Asst.Teacher, Subs: After school prog 

@ local pub schl sites. Degree &/or 

exp. w/ children req. Send resume to 

pesce@ 

educationconnection.org 

or EDUCATION CONNECTION #19 -14, 

P.O. Box 909, Litchfield, CT 06759. 

EOE/AA 

School Bus Drivers 

All-Star Transportation 

Hiring NOW 

BURLINGTON-TORRINGTON 

★★★ 

Immediate openings for school bus 

drivers. Paid training starting now to 

get your school bus license. NO 

experience necessary. 20 to 30 hours 

per week on average. Clean driving 

record required. Perfect attendance 

bonus, dental, life insurance and 401 

K available. 

Please apply in Person 

★ 

268 Technology Park Drive 

Torrington 

860-489-3444 

227 Spielman Highway 

Burlington 

860-673-0272 

Section 8 Certification Specialist 

The Waterbury Housing Authority has 

an immediate opening for a full-time 

specialist to assist in the administration 

of the Section 8 Housing Choice 

Voucher Program. The position will 

include processing annual recertification’s, 

interim recertification’s, 

determination of client eligibility, 

maintain computerized records, prepare 

reports, and other related work 

as required. Bi-lingual is preferred 

but not necessary. Excellent 

Benefits. Equal Opportunity 

Employer M/F/V. Position is open 

until filled. Qualified applicants send 

resume with cover letter to: Kathleen 

Noble, Housing Authority of the City 

of Waterbury, 2 Lakewood Road, 

Waterbury, CT 06704. 

No phone calls please. 

TELEPHONE SALES / DISPATCHER Hivolume 

logistics company seeking 

telephone sales dispatcher. Salary plus 

commission. Reply to 

info@ 

valuelinetransportation.com 

Place Your 

Classified Ad 

Online 

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10/04/13 

Help wanted 

The Town of Bethlehem is accepting 

applications for a full-time 

maintainer for the Public Works 

Department. 

Duties: Responsible for the general 

maintenance of the Town’s roads, 

drainage, bridges, land, buildings, 

and equipment as directed by the 

Public Works Director. 

Requirements: High school graduate 

or trade school graduate, valid Class 

A CDL Connecticut drivers license. 

Requires the ability to operate safely 

and proficiently Town vehicles and 

equipment, including dump truck for 

plowing and salting roads, front-end 

loader, mini excavator, tractor, roadside 

mower, chipper, chain saws, 

hand saws, other small tools, and 

powered weed cutters. Must be 

capable of working in arduous 

weather conditions at all hours as 

needed. 

Please send application and resume 

to: 

Mark Piccirillo, 

Director of Public Works 

36 Main Street South, 

PO Box 160 

Bethlehem, CT 06751-0160 

Applications are available from the 

Selectmen’s Office or Public Works 

Department, and will be accepted 

through Friday, October 11, 2013 at 

12:00 noon. 

TRUCK DRIVER CDL Class A Fedex Ground 

contract, PT, $600/wk FT $1000/wk 

home daily 1 yr exp dbl Hazmat, clean, 

lic. 203-410-2752 

WANTED: Personal Care Assistant(s) 

for man with quadriplegia. Three 

positions: Monday through Friday 

8:30p to 9:30p; Sat. & Sun. 8:30p to 

9:30p; Sat. & Sun. 7:00a to 10:00a. $13 

hr. Must have strength, humor, optimism. 

Please be local to 

Unionville/Farmington. Call Scott 

860-675-9331. 

CLUES ACROSS 

1. Most favorables 

7. 23rd Greek letter 

10. Rated higher 

12. Immature herring 

13. Malignant skin 

neoplasm 

14. Orange-red spinel 

15. Hunted beings 

16. Be obedient to 

17. Excavate with 

a shovel 

18. = to 100 cauris 

19. Lose hold of 

21. Highest card 

22. Western Union 

message 

27. The "Show Me" state 

28. Early photo process 

33. A public promotion 

34. A group of statues 

36. A single thing 

37. Ireland 

38. A raised speaking 

platform 

39. Leavened bread 

40. Farm animal shelter 

41. Oral polio vaccine 

44. Chinese fine silk 

silver 

45. Chocolate-colored 

acidic pulp pod 

Schools & 

instruction 

AVIATION MAINTENANCE Training, 

financial aid if qualified. Job placement 

assistance. Call National Aviation 

Academy Today! FAA approved. 

Classes starting soon. 1-800-292- 

3228 or NAA.edu 

Situations 

wanted 

PCA CAREGIVER I'm available on 

weekends with personal care, 

cleaning and companionship. Also 

avail. afternoons, 3pm-7pm weekdays. 

860-585-9818. Nancy. 

Financial 

Business 

opportunities 

BREAD ROUTE Premium Bread Route for 

Sale $140,000. Contact: 

breadroute4sale@gmail.com 

WATERBURY Barber Shop/Beauty 

Parlor w/all chairs incl, $500/mo. call 

203-479-2218 

Merchandise 

Articles 

for sale 

ART and articles for sale. Call for appointment, 

860-567-2167 

48. ____ off 

49. Hagiographa 

50. Manuscripts, abbr. 

51. Over the sea 

CLUES DOWN 

1. Stare impertinently 

2. Address a deity 

3. Converts hide into 

leather 

4. Matrimonial response 

5. 13th Hebrew letter 

6. Dentist's organization 

Uncle Ted’s 

1. What state is nicknamed the Pelican 

State? 

2. What is alloyed with steel to make it 

stainless? 

3. Who was the subject of the 1968 

biography Always On Sunday? 

4. In WWII American army slang, what was 

a GI Moe? 

5. How long did the Battle of Waterloo last? 

6. James Brown was called the "Godfather " 

of what? 

7. Which golfer said "Grey hair is great, 

Ask anyone who's bald"? 

8. Who was Sir Galahad's father? 

9. Who won an Academy Award for his 

performance in "The African Queen"? 

10. What is the softest mineral known? 

Look inside The Classifieds every week for Uncle Ted’s Trivia 

Find answers in these Classifieds. 

7. Fleshy fungus caps 

8. Kill violently 

9. License & passport 

10. Refereed 

11. Arbor framework 

12. Luxuriant dark 

brown fur 

14. Group purchasing 

protest 

17. Insecticide 

18. An island group of 

the S Pacific 

20. A wooden hole plug 

23. A purine base found 

in DNA and RNA 

24. Spanish park 

25. Atomic #18 

26. Married woman 

29. And, Latin 

Got Smarts? 

10/04/13 

23 

30. Cantonese dialect 

31. Causing physical 

hurt 

32. Short trips or tasks 

35. Small craving 

36. Paddled 

38. Leuciscus leuciscus' 

40. Parting phrases: 

good-____ 

41. Figure skater Yuka 

42. Opera song 

43. Create social or 

emotional ties 

44. Opposite of LTM 

45. Icahn's airline 

46. Air Reserve base 

(abbr.) 

47. Russian manned 

space station




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BALL CANNING JARS, 45, all sizes, extra 

lids and covers. Quilted jam jars, 

new/used, 45 cent a jar. 860-583- 

9632. 

BEDDING SET queen pillowtop 

new must sell $150 call-txt 860- 

402-8007 

BEIGE WAFFLE BLIND Inside mount 

50"x99 3/4", can also mount on outside 

of frame. Exc. cond. $90. 860- 

582-6298. 

BROWN JORDAN Outdoor furniture. 

Tamiami style. 8 pcs. $450. Call 860- 

621-3362. 

BUNK BED Maple w/drawers & dresser, 

mirror, $200. Maple desk w/shelf, 

$100. Rocking chair, $25. OBO 203- 

232-8192. 

CABINETS Solid oak and counter 

tops. Complete kitchen. $1200. 203- 

758-4327 

CABINETS Solid oak and counter 

tops. Complete kitchen. $800. 203- 

758-4327 

CAMERA Pentax K1000 35mm camera 

w/bag, flash, zoom lens $100. 

860-276-8823 noon to 6 pm. 

CELL PHONE Motorola Android 

MB520 ATT w/case, charger, manual, 

exc. cond. $25. 860-314-1211 

COAT RACK Ethan Allen 78" high 

x 40 wide. $600. Call 203-723- 

2433 

DESK Glass top mahog. desk 60x30 

$135. Unique vintage din rm set, early 

1900s, 6 chrs, leafs and pads. $500. 

203-527-9605 

DINING RM SET Dark pine. Trestle 

table, 2 lvs, 6 chairs, hutch. $375 

203-263 8549 

FRANCO BELGE COAL STOVE $500. 

Very orante. Call 203-525-5204 

FURNACE Coal/wood Harman SF150 

like factory new $1800. Call 203-560- 

7861. 

GLASS 5 GALLON CARBOYS, good 

condition, $13. each. Call 860-747- 

8371. 

GUITAR (YOUTH) 33 inches long. Plus 

guitar stand. Both $40. Great Xmas 

gift. Call 860-966-6466. 

HOT TUB 5 person, thermal spa. Concord 

Elite. 57 jets, 3 pumps, used 

one season. Stored indoors up to 

last year. Comes with cover and 

stairs. Mint cond. $3,000 or BO. 860- 

276-7831. 

JASON ALEXANDER TICKETS Comedian 

(George from Seinfeld) @ 

Bushnell, Fri., Oct 4th. 2 Tix only $85! 

860-716-4377 

KEURIG Programmable brewing system 

black $65.00 

860-747-4390 

KITCHEN SET Oak table with 4 chairs 

$60/best offer. 203-879-5675 after 6pm. 

wkdays; anytime wknds; cell (203) 217- 

5259 

LOVESEAT Dark blue fabric 

material, never used $125 or best 

offer. Call 203-879-5675 after 6pm. 

wkdays; anytime weeknds; cell 

(203) 217-5259 

MOST ITEMS LIKE NEW! Flat top elec. 

range $200. 7 pc patio set w/umbrella 

$200. Century fire safe, cube style 

$175. Assorted tools, 30 ft. ext. alum. 

ladder. Oil paintings & artwork. Mini 

fridge $75. Much more. Best offer on 

all. Call after 5pm. 860-846-0569. 

MOWER John Deere LT 155 Lawn 

tractor. Exc. cond. $1,000. 860-582- 

5887. 

PAPER END ROLLS 

Starting at $4.00 up. Various sizes 

and weights. Great for packing, 

wrapping, children's art projects 

etc. Available at Step Saver, 213 

Spring Street, Southington. Mon.- 

Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm. 

PATIO SET Glass top table, 6 

chairs, with pads plus swivel 

rocker. $120. 203-723-2433 

PATIO SET Wooden Patio set-2 fold 

up tables & 4 chairs. Stainable $100 

203-707-6589 

PICNIC TABLE, 38"x 60" with 4 chairs, 

white resin, great condition. $60. 

860-677-6809. 

POOL PUMP 3 pool covers, solar 

blanket for 28 round pool. $25. 860- 

620-3824. 

REFRIGERATOR Kenmore 24CF. 

Sidexside w/water/ice dispenser 

$350. 203-879-0325 

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS (2), 

36Wx34H - 32Wx46H, asking $150. 

for both. Call 860-997-2649. 

SOFA BED $250; Oak TV/storage armoire 

$200 Noritake (Lorene) 12pc 

setting $150; All in good cond 203- 

266-4131 

SOFA,LOVESEAT AND ELECTRIC RE- 

CLINER $350.00 OR BEST OFFER, 203- 

578-6403 

STEREO JVC Compact Stereo, MP3 

Playback, 3 CD, Quality Sound! Only 

$45. 860-716-4377 

TOYS Harwinton Small Barn 

filled with used toys. Under 

$500. 860-485-1844 

TREADMILL excellent condition, $300 

or best offer. 

Call 203-758-5107 

WOOD STOVE All Nighter w/half cord 

of wood. $450. 203-509 6177 

Building materials 

DUMP TRUCK Sand, Fill, Stone, Loam, 

Process Gravel, Pool sand, Stonedust, 

Mulch. 203-758-3057 

Furniture 

BEDROOM SET $500, 5 piece solid 

pine. 860-351-5641. 

BUFFET HUTCH Excellent condition. 

Light to medium pine. 

63wx21dx84h. $500 or BO. 860-845- 

2660 or 860-329-3040. 

BUNKBEDS, light pine, excellent condition, 

will deliver $135. Call 860-384- 

2097. 

FRAME Full size bed frame w/head 

and foot boards $100. Beautiful condition. 

860-276-8823 noon to 6 p.m. 

MUST SELL 2 light oak 30" bar stools 

w/cushions. Orig. price $125 each. 

now both for $100. In very good 

cond. Hardly used. 860-681-6923. 

OFFICE DESK $50. Solid wood top, 

29"H x 30"D x 60"W, 1 file drawer, 4 

side. Top drawer locks all. Pick up 

only. 860-747-5238. 

TABLE 36" round table w/11.5" leaf, lt. 

oak, no chairs, $60 great condition. 

860-276-8823 12 to 6 pm. 

Household 

Goods 

HEATER Welbilt portable electric 

heater RW700, 1500 watts. $10. 

860-793-2083 

Musical 

merchandise 

VIOLIN, FLUTE, CLARINET, TRUMPET 

Trombone, amplifier, Fender guitar 

$69 each. Cello, upright bass, Saxophone, 

French horn, drums $185 

each. Tuba, Baritone horn. Hammond 

organ, others 4 sale. 

1-516-377-7907. 

Tag/estate 

sales 

ASK FOR Your free "TAG SALE KIT" 

which includes Balloons, Tag Sale 

Signs, Pencils, Tip Sheet and Inventory 

Sheet when you place your Tag 

Sale Ad in the Step Saver/Observer 

reaching nearly 98,000 readers in 

Southington, Plainville, Bristol! Call 

today! 860-628-9645. 

PLAINVILLE 53 Maple Street, Sat 10/5 

from 9am-3pm. Steam radiators, 

furniture & misc items. 

PLAINVILLE Moving Estate Sale: 16 

Black Birch Rd, Oct. 4th, 4-8pm, Oct. 

5th, 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. 

Fridge, stove, furniture, clothing, 

books, household/kitchen items. 

Any questions call 860-874-2887. 

SOUTHINGTON, 15 Belleview Ave. 

10/5, 10/6. 8 -3pm. Hshold, furn, 

tools, hockey net, skis & more. 

SOUTHINGTON: Multi-family, 

Shweky Lane and Scarano Rd. Sat. 

Oct. 5th, 8am-2pm. Raindate 

Oct.12th. Household items, books, 

Beanie babies, tools, furniture, dog 

carrier and much more. 

SOUTHINGTON Neighborhood Sale, 

Oct. 4 & 5, 9-3. Rain-shine. Strawberry 

& Blueberry Lane. off Meriden 

Ave. Some neigbors will do 2 days, 

others 1 day. Tons of stuff at #33 

Blueberry. Remainder of parents Estate-antiques-furniture, 

old fishing 

stuff, old toys etc. 

Wanted 

to buy 

Antiques/Collectibles/Old Items 

Jwlry, Art, Signs, Toys, Slvr, Gold Call 

about anything 203-828-8129 

Wood & 

fuel 

FIREWOOD 3½ cords. 

Oak, Cherry and Maple. $550 

Call 203-597-9134 

FIREWOOD All oak seasoned 16-18 

months Cut, split, del. $250/cord; 

$140/½ cord. 860-283-0350 

FIREWOOD all seasoned hardwood 

$225/one cord; $425/two cords. Rich 203- 

305-5842. 

HEATING COAL 10-5 gal. pails $2.00 

each. Call 860-589-7778. 

Pets & 

Animals 

Accessories/ 

services 

WANTED: FREE AQUARIUM or 

terrarium, 20 gallons or larger, 

will pick up. 

Call 860-826-5242 lv. msg. 

Household pets 

LAB MIX Tan, n/m. 10 wks. angora kitten, 

3 mo. peach. Pit bull mix, 2yrs. f/s. 203- 

233-9912 

Real Estate 

For Rent 


rent 

BEACON FALLS lg. 1BR, quiet area, off-st. 

prkg, sec, ref, crdt chk lease $800 incl 

heat. 860-464-0138 

FOR RENT 

BRISTOL 

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 

• SECURE BUILDING 

• FULLY APPLIANCED AND 

CARPETED 

• 700 SQ. FT. 

$700/MONTH 

ACCESS TO ROUTE 72 & I-84 

860-584-2800 

EXT. 210 

BRISTOL: 1300 sq. ft. 2BR apt., 9 ft. 

ceilings, ceiling fans, gleaming 

hardwood floors, brand new carpeting 

& paint, new kitchen & baths 

(1.5 baths), new ceramic tile, washer/dryer 

hkups, stove & refrigerator, 

large living-room, huge bedrooms 

w/walk-in closets, economical gas 

heat, garage, Federal Hill, no dogs, 

nonsmoking, 995./mo. 860-810-3452. 

MIDDLEBURY 3br, 1 bath, nice unit, yard, 

and location, garage. $1375. Call 203- 

560-4401. 

NAUGATUCK 14 Neagle St. Modern 1st flr. 

2 BR, W&D, appls., quiet area, no pets, 

$700. 860-945-3479. 

NAUGATUCK 1BR, 2nd flr. lg brite sun rm, 

w/d hkup, off st. pkg, yd, Exc area No 

pets 1 yr lease. $725+sec 203-217-8817 

NAUGATUCK 2 bedroom 1st foor, just 

remodeled, nice area, no pets. 

$950/month. 203-525-7871. 

NAUGATUCK 3BR, 2nd FL. newly remod., 

w/w carpet, off str prkg, yard, No Pets, 

Sec 8 OK, $975 + Deposit call 203-758- 

0039 

NAUGATUCK 4RMs, 2nd flr, appl, W/D 

hkup, inside prkg, $750/mo. sec. & refs. 

203-720-1278 

NEW BRITAIN 3BR 1st flr. $1200, 3BR 2nd 

flr. $1125. EIK, pantry, storage, off st 

prkg. 860-997-0284 

PLYMOUTH Main St. Country, 2 

family, 2bdrm, 2nd flr. $800. 

203-729-2266, 203-805-1680 

THOMASTON- 1 BR, downtown, $575/mo 

+ sec. Cred. check req. 

860-283-7496 

WATERBURY 1,2,3&4BR avail immed. $50 

cash back October special won't last! 

203-510-0125 

WATERBURY 2/3br, $750. Near Reed 

School North End. Section 8 ok. No pets. 

203-525-6005 

WATERBURY 2 BR, 2nd flr, East End. appls, 

H&HW, no pets, $800 1st, last & 1 mo. 

sec. 203-758-3363 

WATERBURY 2BR, 1st flr., w/d hk/up, 

off str. prkg, Sec 8 OK, $700/mo. No 

Pets. 203-568-5115 

WATERBURY 2nd flr. 3BR, Near school, 

Newly renov., Must see! $800 Sec 8 ok 

203-725-5339 

WATERBURY 

3/4BR 

860-930-0393. 

WATERBURY 616 Washington Ave, Town 

Plot, 5RM, 2BR, 3rd flr., $700/mo. Call 

203-228-1166 

WATERBURY 861 Baldwin 2nd flr., 3br 

$675 & 34 Hickory 2nd fl 3rm. $550. 203- 

228-0131, 475-235-7020 

WATERBURY cozy studio apt. Utils. incl. 

$600/mo. 1 mo. sec. req'd. Sect. 8 

accepted. 203-754-0261 

NAUGATUCK- 4th flr, off st. parking, 1 

BR, no pets. $580/mo., 1 mo. sec. Call 

203-206-9139 WATERBURY East End 3 rms, 1BR, 

fridge/stove, carport, clean & quiet. no 

OAKVILLE Upper Buckingham, lg 1br, 1st 

flr., w/w carp, appls. clean, WD hkup. 

$650/mo gar. avail. Nice loc. 860-274- 

9922 

PROSPECT 2nd flr, 2 BR, WD hkup, no 

pets/smoke No utils. $900/mo 203-758- 

4923, 203-768-9012 

TERRYVILLE 2BR 2nd flr., sm. pets ok. 

$800/mo. + sec. Avail. immed. 203-430- 

7561 

TERRYVILLE 3 BR/1BA, Off Street, Yard, 

Rcnt Update, 1st Flr, Quiet Nghbrhd, 

$925/mo; 203-417-2022 

WATERBURY 23 Plaza Ave. 2 apts., 3BR, 

LR< DR, & kit. $700-$850. Heat & hot 

water incl. Sect. 8 ok. 718-974-9925 

WATERBURY 2BR $750, Town Plot bus 

line. No pets. Ready to move in! Call 

617-461-7332 

WATERBURY 2BR great location, private 

deck, heat/hot water included $850 

.203-757-1911 

WATERBURY 3 BR 199 Chestnut Av 2nd flr, 

LR, Kit, DR $700 +dep. No pets. 203-565- 

4083, 310-936-9460 

WATERBURY Baldwin St. large 2 BR, W/D, 

prkg, 1 mo. rent/1 mo. sec. $775. Call Ed 

914-433-2818 

WATERBURY East End. 2 bdrm. Appl. 

H&HW incl. 2 car tandem garage, no 

pets. $900 mo. coin laundry. Call 

Mary 203-232-9564. 

dogs, no utils, $550 ref & sec. 860-384- 

2418/ 860-621-9518 

WATERBURY East Side *Large bright* 

*2BR, 5 rm apt, 1st flr in priv house. 

Quiet neighborhood, front porch, big 

yard, street pkg, close to hwys and 

park. $700/mo + sec. No pets, no smokg. 

Cred/ref call 203-574-1840 

WATERBURY Efficiency. Appls., utilities 

included. 2nd floor. $600/month. Call 

203-537-3149 

WATERBURY Hopeville section. clean, 

updated & renovated. (2) 1 BR's $600 

& $620. (2) 2 BR's $795 & $925 incl. util. 

secure bldg., off st prkg. 

East End 1 BR $725 

203-729-2266, 203-805-1860 

WATERBURY Thomaston Ave 3rd flr. 

studio $500. Waterville 2nd flr. 3br $825. 

3rd flr, 2BR $600. Johnson St. 1.5 BRs, 2nd 

flr., $650. heat incl. 203-510-9583 

WATERBURY Town Plot 3RM, 1BR, 2nd flr., 

appls., heat & utils. incl. no pets 800+sec 

203-510-5682 

WATERTOWN 163½ Echo Lake Rd. 

studio apt. 1st flr., off st prkg. $550. 203- 

768-8218 

WATERTOWN 68 Main St. 1st flr., 2br, off 

st prkg., storage, close to town hall. 

$895. Mon-Fri., 9-5. 203-574-1166, or 203- 

993-5655 

WATERTOWN 860-483-1482 eff., Utils 

included, furnished, appl'd. 

washer/dryer, off st prkg. $550/mo 

WATERTOWN duplex, 3br, off st prkg., 

no pets lease Sec. $900. 

Call 203-217-0551. 

WATERTOWN lower price, $1200 

Renovated 2BR, 1.5BA,Heat/HW incl. 

Nancy Stokes, Prudential CT, 203-206- 

0138 

WEST SIDE 1st fl. 1 bd. Very spacious. 

Appliances. Washer & dryer hookup. 

Call 203-723-1386 

WOLCOTT 3BR, appls., WD hkup, 

beautiful 2nd flr.. $950/mo. 

Sec. & refs. No Pets. 203-525-6773 

WOLCOTT lrg apt incl. all utils. $950/mo. 

203-879-9092 Email 

wcountryrentals@gmail.com 

WOLCOTT private inlaw with seperate 

entr. Off st prkg. Avail. 10/1. Refs. $700. 

203-879-2560 

Condos for rent 

BRISTOL 2BR, 1 bath, ranch, $875. 

Twnhse 2br.1.5 ba., fin. bsmt. $1100. 

917-346-3594 

BRISTOL CONDO 

FOR RENT 

TOWN HOUSE CONDO 

2 BEDROOMS WITH LOFT 

1.5 BATHS; EASY ACCESS 

TO ROUTES 72 & 84 

FORESTVILLE 

$1,100/MONTH 

ALL APPLIANCES 

860-584-2800 

EXT. 210 

PLAINVILLE Newly rebuilt 5 rm, 2BR 

1-1/2 bath townhouse. 20 unit complex. 

Carport Nov. 1. $1,300. 2 mos. 

sec. 860-919-9903. 

WATERBURY 2 br 1.5 ba w/d hkups, 

parking space. Mark Lane. Call 917- 

399-1362. 

WATERBURY 2 story, 2 BR, 1½ bath, close 

to shopping, min. to Rt. 8/84, no pets, 

non-smoking, $780/mo. 1st & last mo. 

sec. 203-417-1012 

WATERBURY 2BR good loc. town plot. 

462 Highland Av. 2nd flr. $875 +sec 203- 

887-9498; 203-597-1884 

LADIES SPORTO BOOTS, brand new, 

size 9, asking $20. Call 860-384-1183 

local cell number. 

SHINGLE BACKER Board, 17 pieces 

3/8" x 15" x 48" $25 for all or $2 each. 

860-589-0865. Ask for John 

SOUTHINGTON, 71 Beechwood Dr, 

Sat. Oct. 5, 9-3. Fishing equip. small 

boat & trailer, hshld & Xmas items. 

BEACON FALLS CUTE 2BR 1st fl WD Close 

to Rte8, I84 Eik yard $900- Cats ok 203- 

231-5333 Avail Now 

TERRYVILLE Heat & elec incl. 1bd. eff, 3rd 

fl. no pets. $695. Litchfield RE 860-459- 

9193 Sec.& lease. 

WATERBURY- Town Plot 2 BR, 2nd Fl. $700. 

W/D hk-up. Nr school, bank, park. Harry 

203-597-0328 

WATERBURY twnhse 2br , 1.5 ba., WD, 

patio, Wolcott line. $1300. all included. 

860-845-7174



Garages 

for rent 

WATERBURY 1 car garage, dry storage 

only, East end, $120/ month. 

Call 203-758-3363 

Houses 

for rent 

OAKVILLE 4BR Colonial. $1395 

WATERTOWN 3br, near Taft School. on 1 

ac. off st prkg, nice nghbrhd. $1050 Sol, 

203-574-1166 (Mon-Fri. 9-5). or 203-993- 

5655 

PROSPECT 2br ranch, 23 Hydelor Av 

Avail now no pets.$1000 203-758-5180 

www.agiprospect.com 

SOUTHINGTON HOUSE: 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 

bath. cozy home, quiet st. $1250 mo. 

Sec. 8 accepted. Call 860-621-0008. 

TERRYVILLE 4 bd. 2 full baths. Formal 

Dining Rm. Breezeway. half of 2 car 

garage. C.A, oil heat, on half acre lot. 

1,800 sq. ft. Completely remodeled. 

1st mon + 1 mon sec. Reference req. 

& checked. Minimum 6 mon. lease. 

Avail Nov.1. $1,500 + util. 203-565- 

6776 

WATERBURY TOWNLINE 

Twhse, 5 rms, flex 3 BR 2 bath, free H/HW, 

near all $1160 203-441-4130 

WATERTOWN 3 bedroom, 1 bath, lg. 

fenced backyard, 2 car garage $1200. 

203-841-8565 

WOLCOTT Country charmer, 2 BR, w/ 

garage. $1300 

203-729-2266/203-805-1680 

Roommates 

ROOMMATE WANTED: Bristol, large 

bedroom in beautiful home. $500. 

mon + deposit. Util. incl. with washer 

& dryer hookup. 860-216-8749. 

WOLCOTT roomate to share house. $650. 

Everythingt included. 203-725-2393 

Rooms 

Vacation rentals 

Real Estate 

For Sale 

Service 

Directory 

Appliance Sales/Repair 

APPLIANCE REPAIR washers, dryers, 

stoves, refrigerators. Call John, 203- 

228-3750. 

Asphalt 

paving 

SPINO'S PAVING 

Comm'l and resid'l driveways, parking 

areas, plow damage repair and curbing 

replaced. Free estimates. Ct Lic #579761. 

203-574-2547 ★ 203-537-3151 

Chimney 

sweeping 

Cleaning 

services 

IF YOU DON’T 

HAVE TIME 

to clean your house, 

call me. I will do 

everything you wish 

for a good price. 

Good references. 

Fully insured. 

Call Renata 

860-538-7963 or email 

roniowa@wp.pl 

Domestic 

services 

WATERBURY rooms Town Plot start @ 

$135/wk H/HW, 2BR $750. Sec 8 203-223- 

2397 HOME CARE exp aide with flex schedule 

live-in avail housekeeping local ref. 

Christina in Woodbury 203-598-9123 

WARM WEATHER is year around in 

Aruba. The water is safe and the 

dining is fantastic. Walk out to the 

beach. 3-bedroom weeks available. 

Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: Carolaction@aol.com 

for more information. 

LOYALTY CHIMNEY Stainless reliner, 

cleaning, repair, flashing, cap. CT 

563100. 203-596-7935 

POLISH-ENGLISH SPEAKING WOMAN 

Can clean your house/office with 

care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Satisfaction 

guaranteed. Insured, bonded, 

references. 860-538-4885. 

Electrical 

CICCHETTI ELECTRIC 39 yr exp ins. No job 

too small/ Gen. Install. Lic E-1, 103809. 

203-754-2537 

Home 

improvement 

BARTLETT CONTRACTING LLC Remod, 

addition, carpentry, kitchens, windows, 

deck, bsmts, 203-558-1696 lic#83561 

Home 

improvement 

HOME IMPROVEMENT Electrical, 

Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry & 

Drywall. No job too small. Ask for 

Shawn 860-302-3350. Lic. # 103217. 

MR. REFINISH Bathtub & tile reglazing. 

Don't pay thousands to replace! 

Refinish! Lic. #630547. 203-574-2950. 

www.mrrefinish.com 

RICH'S HOME IMPROVEMENT 

Drywall, paint, trim, tiles, flrs, decks. 

Lic566055 Ins 203-757-1717 

T.A. PRONOVOST Remodeling Additions, 

Kitchens, BR's, Repairs 

#0626472 860-261-7414 

Landscaping 

& lawns 

ABILITY FALL CLEANUP trim hemlocks, 

mowing, sm trees, gutters cleaned, 

shrubs 203-753-2870 

Masonry 

A-1 JIMMY'S MASONRY #604550. Walls, 

brick/ blue stone, steps, sidewalks, 

repairs & more. Free est. 203-982- 

0145/860-628-0455 

Painting 

DEL'S PAINTING Room painted $50. Trim 

$50. Ceilings $50. #563174 

2 0 3 - 2 2 8 - 8 5 1 2 

ROCCO's PAINTING 

Res. Free est & cleanup. CT# 561112. 30+ 

yrs exp 203-574-1906 

Plumbing 

CAPINERA PLUMBING & HEATING 

Repairs, New install. MC/Visa OK. 

#202962. 203-575-1551/560-9680 

Roofing 

BUSYBEE ROOFING LLC 

Afford. Quality, Lic. & Ins, BBB 

visit: busybeeroofingllc.com 

203.206.6157 Lic. 0628690 

N & I ROOFING Complete roofing, repairs, 

chimneys, counter flas-hing 

etc. Reasonable prices. Free est. 

BBB, #603956. 203-725-2400 

Tree care 

ALLIED TREE REMOVAL 

Chipper Service ~ Stump Grinding. Call 

203-808-2695 

Wood 

refinishing 

KITCHEN CABINETS RESTORED TO NEW 

cond Chair repair-furn refin trim 

#563142 Gary 203-754-1092 

Absolutely free 

WOODEN PALLETS Assorted sizes. 

You pick up anytime at Step 

Saver/Observer, 213 Spring Street, 

Southington. 

Lost & 

found 

FOUND CD HOLDER with CD's found 

on Rt. 322 Southington 9/21/2013. 

Owner can identifyPat 860-637-7527 

Legals 

Legal - 

public notice 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

ESTATE OF Elsie B. Anctil, Southington 

(13-0513) 

The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge 

of the Court of Probate, Cheshire- 

Southington Probate District, by decree 

dated September 26, 2013, 

ordered that all claims must be presented 

to the fiduciary at the address 

below. Failure to promptly 

present any such claims may result 

in the loss of rights to recover on 

such claim. 

Margherita Bergstrand 

Chief Clerk 

The fiduciary is: 

Sheryl Hatheway 

c/o John F. Kania, Esq., Kelley, 

Crispino & Kania, LLP, 

133 Main Street, P.O. Box 71, 

Southington, CT 06489. 


ESTATE OF Harry J. Thies, Southington 

(13-0519) 










such claim. 


Chief Clerk 


Brian Thies 

c/o William F. Tynan, Esq., 

Tynan & Iannone, 

250 Wolcott Rd, 

Wolcott, CT 06716. 


ESTATE OF Helen Tessier, Southington, 

AKA Helen R. Tessier 

(13-0532) 










such claim. 


Chief Clerk 


Henry R. Tessier 

c/o Atty. Kenneth J. Laska, 

Segal & Laska, 

63 East Main St., Drawer A, 

Plainville, CT 06062. 

Legals/ 

public notices 


ESTATE OF Kathleen S. Martin, Plantsville 

(13-0529) 










such claim. 


Chief Clerk 


Margaret S. Barra 

c/o Michael D. Lynch, Esq., 

106 Upper Main Street 

P.O. Box 1776 

Sharon, CT 06069 


ESTATE OF Patricia E. Marrrone 

Southington 

(13-0522) 










such claim. 


Chief Clerk 


Susan Contri Skarvinko 

119 Rockwood Drive 

Southington, CT 06489 

SOUTHINGTON ZONING BOARD OF 

APPEALS 

LEGAL NOTICE 

At their Regular Meeting of September 

24, 2013, the Southington Zoning 

Board of Appeals voted to take the 

following actions: 

A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - AP- 

PEAL #6017A, Application of Timothy 

Sena for a 5' variance to allow an 

above ground pool 5' from the side 

property line in the rear yard under 

Section 2-01.A.6 of the Zoning Regulations, 

14 Jody Lane, property of 

Joseph A. & Dolores L. Faraone and 

Timothy M. & Deanna M. Sena in an 

R-20/25 zone. 

B. WITHDRAWN - APPEAL #6018A, 

Application of Donny Wirt for a variance 

to allow a 53 sq. ft. wall sign 

where 38 sq. ft. is allowed under Section 

13-07.A.1 of the Zoning Regulations, 

750 Queen Street, property of 

Southington/Route 10 Associates 

Limited Partnership c/o Cornerstone, 

in a B zone. 

C. APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS - 

APPEAL #6019A, Application of 

Daniel & Marzena Grabowski for special 

exception approval to allow the 

keeping of a family flock of chickens 

under Section 3-01.31.B of the Zoning 

Regulations, 560 Burritt Street, property 

of Daniel J. & Marzena K. 

Grabowski in an R-20/25 zone. 

D. APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS - 

APPEAL #6020A, Application of Jennifer 

DiLungo for special exception 

approval to allow the issuance of a 

liquor permit under Sections 4-01.32 

& 11-04 of the Zoning Regulations, 16 

Eden Avenue, property of Eden Ave. 

LLC in a CB zone. 

Dated this 25th Day of September, 

2013 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

Robert Salka, Chairman 

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AUCTION OCT.6 NOON 

Cute bungalow home on 1.3 acres 

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Commercial 

Property 

TORRINGTON 3000SF office and 

warehouse light mfg. 12x12 OH door, 16' 

ceil. add'l Mezzanine storage. $120,000 

or $1000/mo. 860-489-1456 ext. 104 

WOLCOTT 1400 sf comm'l space for 

lease $1250 incl. all utils 

203-509-8187 

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Southington 

High School 

Football 

Southington 38, 

Simsbury 0 

Friday, Sept. 27 

At Southington 

Simsbury 00 00 00 00 — 00 

Southington 00 14 21 03 — 38 

First Quarter 

No scoring. 

Second Quarter 

SoHS–Alex Jamele 12 pass 

from Stephen Barmore (Kyle Smick 

kick), 8:52. 

SoHS–Jasen Rose 11 pass 

from Barmore (Smick kick), 3:51. 

Third Quarter 

SoHS–Tyler Hyde 1 run (Smick 

kick), 9:18. 

SoHS–Kyle Borawski 42 pass 

from Barmore (Smick kick), 6:45. 

SoHS–Jamele 4 pass from 

Barmore (Smick kick), 0:00.0. 

Fourth Quarter 

SoHS–Smick 19 FG, 4:15. 

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 

RUSHING—Simsbury (35-52): 

Brad Helmkamp, 10-33; James 

Hermsen, 9-13; Nathan Craine, 7-2; 

Jacob Cassano, 6-5; Sam Collins, 1-0; 

James DeMaio, 2-(-1). Southington 

(24-109): Tyler Hyde, 13-54; Stephen 

Barmore, 8-43; Zach Maxwell, 1-0; 

Jasen Rose, 1-13; Team, 1-(-1). 

PASSING—James Hermensen, 

3-8-2 0 yards; Stephen Barmore, 

Southington, 25-38-1 329 yards. 

RECEIVING—Simsbury (3-0): 

Eric Bedson, 1-6; Nathan Craine 1-(- 

2); Brad Helmkamp 1-(-4). Southington 

(25-329): Alex Jamele, 10-114; Jasen 

Rose, 7-87; Kyle Borawski, 6-79; Joe 

Daigle, 2-49. 

Records—Simsbury, 1-2 (0-1). 

Southington, 3-0 (1-0). 

Girls Volleyball 

Simsbury 3, 

Southington 1 

(15-25, 25-20, 

25-20, 25-15) 

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HIGHLIGHTS—Southington: 

Kateri Downes, 6-for-8 serving, 1 ace, 

2 attacks, 4 digs; Maryssa Romano, 

14-for-14 serving, 3 aces, 31 attacks, 8 

kills, 7 digs; Morgan McCarthy, 12-for- 

15 serving, 2 aces, 23 assists, 5 

attacks, 1 kill, 1 block, 16 digs; 

Samantha Lohneiss, 7-for-10 serving, 

1 ace, 1 attack, 2 digs; Michelle 

Stublarec, 1 assist, 19 attacks, 7 kills, 1 

block, 1 dig; Sylwia Lewkowicz, 22 

attacks, 5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs; Julia 

Tinyszin, 15 attacks, 7 kills, 1 block, 4 

digs; Caroline Barry, 8-for-13 serving, 

3 aces, 1 assist, 24 attacks, 5 kills, 1 

block, 6 digs; Danielle David, 1 attack; 

Kelsea Allen, 2-for-3 serving, 1 ace, 1 

attack, 1 dig; Allison McCormick, 8-for- 

11 serving, 1 ace, 8 attacks, 2 kills, 19 

digs. Simsbury: no stats available. 

Records—SoHS, 4-3 (3-2). 

SiHS, 6-0 (5-0). 


Newington 1 

(25-22, 24-26, 

25-18, 25-13) 

Wednesday, Sept. 25 


HIGHLIGHTS—Southington: 

Kateri Downes, 8-for-10 serving, 1 

ace, 1 attack, 8 digs; Maryssa 

Romano, 15-for-16 serving, 1 ace, 33 

attacks, 11 kills, 1 block, 11 digs; 

Morgan McCarthy, 16-for-18 serving, 2 

aces, 32 assists, 3 attacks, 1 block, 17 

digs; Samantha Lohneiss, 26-for-26 

serving, 5 aces, 3 assists, 7 digs; 

Michelle Stublarec, 2 assists, 16 

attacks, 7 kills, 1 dig; Sylwia 

Lewkowicz, 3-for-3 serving, 1 assist, 

20 attacks, 4 kills, 3 digs; Julia 

Tinyszin, 1-for-1 serving, 21 attacks, 

11 kills, 1 block, 3 digs; Caroline Barry, 

3-for-4 serving, 9 attacks, 4 kills, 1 

block, 1 dig; Danielle David, 1-for-2 

serving; Kelsea Allen, 1-for-3 serving, 

19 attacks, 5 kills, 1 dig; Allison 

McCormick, 14-for-16 serving, 3 aces, 

16 attacks, 32 digs. Simsbury: Carly 

Wanner-Hyde, 2 aces, 18 assists, 7 

attacks, 2 kills, 1 block, 14 digs; Gabby 

Gratchev, 3 aces, 27 attacks, 8 kills, 1 

block, 16 digs; Amy Blair, 8 attacks, 2 

kills, 18 digs; Natalia Rozio, 4 attacks, 

1 kill, 1 block, 2 digs; Amanda Loffredo, 

5 attacks, 1 kill, 1 dig; Paulina 

Baclawska, 1 assist, 5 attacks, 1 block, 

2 digs; Lexi Souza, 1 ace, 26 attacks, 4 

kills, 3 blocks, 4 digs; Stasha 

Greenalch, 1 assist, 32 attacks, 5 kills, 

1 block, 18 digs, 

Records—SHS, 5-3 (4-2). NHS, 

4-4 (3-3). 

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Cross Country 

Boys Results 

Simsbury 15, 

Southington 50 

• • • 


Newington 47 

• • • 

Simsbury 15, 

Newington 50 

Tuesday, Sept. 24 

At Wallace MS, Newington 

1, Phillip Brown, Simsbury, 

17:30; 2, Conall Hughes, Simsbury, 

17:55; 3, Joe Adorno, Simsbury, 18:01; 

4, Andrew Gutierrez, Simsbury, 18:06; 

5, Daniel Schmetterling, Simsbury, 

18:13; 6, Tommy Durst, Simsbury, 

18:27; 7, John Sacala, Simsbury, 

18:31; 9, Colin Murphy, Southington, 

18:50; 12, Damiean Florian, 

Southington, 19:17; 14, Sean 

Garrison, Southington, 19:25; 15, Jack 

Myers, Southington, 19:26; 16, 

Newington, 19:27; 18, Kyle Summa, 

Southington, 20:04; 19, Dan Kane, 

Southington, 20:10; 20, Andrew 

Bielecki, Southington, 20:11; 26, Syed 

Asar, Newington, 20:27; 27, Josh 

Brown, Newington, 20:30; 29, 

Newington, 20:42. 

Records—SoHS, 2-2. 

Girls Results 

Simsbury 15, 


• • • 


Newington 50 

• • • 

Simsbury 15, 

Newington 50 


At Wallace MS, Newington 

1, Sarah Mattison, Simsbury, 

20:43; 2, Caroline Smith, Simsbury, 

20:44; 3, Abby Hotaling, Simsbury, 

21:32; 4, Abby Grasmus, Simsbury, 

21:32; 5, Sarah Soja, Simsbury, 22:11; 

6, Haley Denninger, Simsbury, 22:33; 

7, Amanda Hamel, Southington, 

22:33; 8, Lauren Perkowski, 

Southington, 22:34; 9, Callie Corbett, 

Simsbury, 22:35; Gabi Napoli, 

Southington, 22:57; 12, Catherine 

Myers, Southington, 22:57; 15, Raquel 

Romano, Southington, 23:48; 16, 

Margaret Meehan, Southington, 23:54; 

24, Mariah Mendes, Newington, 24:49; 

26, Tina Sawyer, Newington, 25:04; 

31, Laura Buonocore, Newington, 

25:31; 35, Selina Mendes, Newington, 

25:39; 40, Nicole Lacasse, Newington, 

25:54. 

Records—SoHS, 2-2. 

Co-Ed Results 

3rd Annual 

Sloper Relays 


At YMCA Camp Sloper 

Overall winners: Bristol Central (Josh 

Signore, Justin Zaino), 32:43. 

SELECTED 

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 

Two Girls Division—1, Bristol 

Central A, 39:03; 2, Southington A 

(Megan Albert, Amanda Hamel), 

41:20; 3, Bristol Central C, 41:38; 4, 

Bristol Central D, 43:05; 5, Newington 

A, 43:18; 6, Southington B (Julia Reilly, 

Christina Trovato), 43:31; 7, Newington 

C, 46:38; 8, Newington B, 47:05. Two 

Boys Division—1, Bristol Central A, 

32:43; 2, Southington A (Damiean 

Florian, Colin Murphy), 33:24; 3, 

Bristol Central B, 34:07; 4, Bristol 

Central C, 34:36; 5, Newington A, 

35:18; 6, Southington B (Brandon 

Bayron, Dan Kane), 35:24; 7, 

Newington B, 36:22; 8, Newington D, 

36:34; 9, Bristol Central H, 36:42; 10, 

Bristol Central, 36:44; 11, Terryville A, 

37:25 ; 12, Terryville B, 37:25; 13, 

Plainville B, 37:52; 14, Newington C, 

38:42; 15, Bristol Central E, 38:48; 16, 

Bristol Central, 39:13; 17, Southington 

C (Adam Cormier, Jon Tumolo), 40:20; 

18, Kennedy E, 43:15; 19, Newington 

F, 45:07. One Boy/One Girl 

Division—1, Bristol Central A, 36:17; 

2, Plainville A, 36:50; 3, Southington B 

(Andrew Bielecki, Catherine Myers), 

37:11; 4, Terryville A, 38:03; 5, 

Southington A (Matt Albrecht, Abby 

Guthrie), 38:38; 6, Southington C (Finn 

Gordon, Katherine Mellitt), 38:44; 7, 

Terryville B, 41:27; 8, Terryville C, 

42:14; 9, Bristol Central B, 43:02. Four 

Girls Division—1, Southington B 

(Nickolina Doran, Margaret Meehan, 

Alize Rodriguez-2 laps), 42:26; 2, 

Bristol Eastern A, 44:01; 3, 

Southington C (Lili Bernabe, Nicole 

Cova, Emily Csuka, Emily Sargent), 

45:15; 4, Southington D (Payton 

Chiaro, Lyndsey Giudice, Abby Heller, 

Gaby Zuk), 46:59; 5, Plainville B, 

47:02; 6, Plainville A, 47:09; 7, 

Wethersfield A, 48:04; 8, Southington 

A (Taylor Brown, Jenna Chubet, Casey 

Devin, Helen Dinnan), 48:47; 9, Bristol 

Central A, 49:27; 10, Southington E 

(Annelise D’Abramo, Victoria 

Donovan, Allie Hair, Morgan 

Maccione), 51:07; 11, Bristol Eastern 

B, 54:31. Four Boys Division—1, 

Cheshire C, 33:02; 2, Cheshire B, 

33:04; 3, Cheshire A, 33:28; 4, 

Plainville A, 35:22; 5, Northwest 

Catholic A, 35:29; 6, Bristol Eastern C, 

35:44; 7, Southington A (Ben Chasse, 

Jacob Chasse, Josh Makles, Kyle 

Summa), 36:10; 8, Newington B, 

38:18; 9, Bristol Eastern D, 38:19; 10, 

Southington B (Jake Aparo, Adam 

Kingsbury, Nathan Simard, Adam 

Theriault), 38:40; 11, Southington C 

(Michael Balaoing, Nicholas Benham, 

Dylan Breutzmann, Liam Guthrie), 

38:45; 12, Wethersfield A, 38:45; 13, 

Wethersfield C, 38:58; 14, Plainville C, 

39:43; 15, Southington D (Nick 

Mauriello, Luke Nichols, Gabe Papura, 

Brett Swanson), 40:15; 16, 

Wethersfield B, 40:34; 17, Newington 

C, 40:36; 18, Southington F (Jonathan 

Gray, Jack Hammersley, Joe Nocera, 

Jason Soltys), 40:40; 19, Newington A, 

41:25; 20, Bristol Eastern B, 42:24; 21, 

Newington D, 42:51; 22, Southington E 

(Anthony D’Abramo, Josh Miller, Joe 

Nocera, James Weil), 43:33; 23; Bristol 

Eastern A, 44:00; 24, Kennedy A, 

44:49; 25, Newington E, 45:54; 26, 

Kennedy B, 45:55. Co-Ed Four 

Person Division—1, Southington A 

(Sean Garrison, Jack Myers, Gabi 

Napoli, Lauren Perkowski), 35:01; 2, 

Wethersfield D, 35:43; 3, Northwest 

Catholic, 37:19; 4, Bristol Eastern A, 

37:22; 5, Southington B (Chris Falk, 

Faith Ritchie, Raquel Romano, Dylan 

Sperry), 37:35; 6, Wethersfield B, 

37:53; 7, Kennedy A, 38:22; 8, 

Wethersfield E, 39:09; 9, Kennedy B, 

39:40; 10, Southington D (Mark Murdy, 

Tom Murdy, Kim Stafko, Michelle 

Woodruff), 40:19; 11, Southington C 

(Jordan Corey, Kali Pliego, Jason 

Ross, Samantha Schiffer), 40:30; 12, 

Kennedy C, 41:17; 13, Wethersfield A, 

42:45; 14, Newington A, 44:33; 15, 

Kennedy D, 44:49; 16, Bristol Central 

B, 45:43; 17, Terryville B, 45:59; 18, 

Wethersfield C, 49:52; 19, Newington 

B, 50:55. 

Boys Soccer 


Simsbury 2 

(Overtime) 


At Simsbury 

Southington 0 2/0 — 2 

Simsbury 0 2/0 — 2 

First half—no scoring. 

Second half—1, Tom DelBuono 

(Kyle Sisco), SoHS, 36:23; 2, Spencer 

Ralphs, SiHS, 20:44; 3, Sisco, SoHS, 

19:20; 4, Jack Sullivan (Keegan Rice), 

15:03. 

First overtime—no scoring. 

Second overtime—no scoring. 

Shots—SoHS, 14. SiHS, 14. 

Saves—Brian Falco, SoHS, 12; 

Peter Sconzo, SiHS, 12. 

Corners—SoHS, 4. SiHS, 10. 

Records—SoHS, 3-2-1 (2-2-1). 

SiHS, 2-2-2 (1-2-2). 


Newington 0 

(Overtime) 



Newington 0 0/0 — 0 



Second half—no scoring. 



Shots—SHS, 9. NHS, 7. 

Saves—Brian Falco, SHS, 7; 

Long Du, NHS, 9. 

Corners—SHS, 5. NHS, 4. 

Records—NHS, 4-2-1 (3-2-1). 

SHS, 3-2-2 (2-2-2). 

Field Hockey 

Conard 4, 

Southington 0 


At West Hartford 

Southington 0 0 — 0 

Conard 2 2 — 4 

First half—1, Cassie Falvey, 

CHS, 13:51; 2, Lizzy Christensen, 

CHS, 10:34. 

Second half—3, Ali Abels, 

CHS, 18:43; 4, Maggie Falvey, CHS, 

15:07. 

Shots—SHS, 5. CHS, 13. 

Saves—Val Szmurlo, SHS, 10. 

Emma Everett, CHS, 4. 

Corners—SHS, 5. CHS, 14. 

Records—SHS, 1-3. CHS, 3- 

0-1. 

Farmington 3, 

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Our Athletes 

Membrino: 2013 SK Light points champion 

From page 36 

ing. With minor adjustments, 

Membrino climbed 

up to third place at the start 

of his heat race to earn a 

seventh place finish in the 

20-lap feature. They fixed a 

stearing issue in the practice 

rounds, made a few 

slight adjustments in the 

heat race, but Membrino 

needed to finish at least 

three spots ahead of Chase 

Dowling to catch up in the 

standings on the final race. 

Membrino said that he felt 

good about his chances at 

the starting line of the feature 

race. 

“Winning the race was 

my only objective,” he said. 

“I knew that the points 

would take care of themselves. 

I had a ton of people 

there to support me. My 

grandfather made his first 

appearance at the track this 

year, along with a bunch of 

family members and a ton 

of my friends. There were 

probably around 20 people 

just at our pit before the 

race started, let alone all the 

other family and friends 

that were in the stands for 

the race.” 

From the drop of the 

green flag, Membrino had 

his hands full. Going into 

Turn 3, the car in front of 

him made a three-wide 

move and tangled up into a 

melee right in front of 

Membrino. Luckily, he saw 

it unfold. Membrino 

squared his front bumper 

with the tangle ahead, stood 

on the gas, and pushed 

through it to claim fourth 

place as the caution flag fell. 

On the restart, it 

became a two-man race 

with Membrino and Tyler 

Hines as caution flags 

began to fall on the group 

behind them like a parade 

at the United Nations. Hines 

and Membrino survived the 

multiple restarts, including 

a 20-minute cleanup on lap 

13 that cooled the tires 

before the final push to the 

finish. Suddenly, 

Membrino’s steering issues 

returned. 

“There was just something 

I wasn’t liking with the 

right rear tire,” he said. “The 

car wasn’t sliding or pushing. 

It just felt like it wanted 

to take the wall down off the 

corners, but it was actually 

better with longer green flag 

laps than it was on restarts. 

So when it was time to go 

back to green with seven 

laps to go, with cooler tires 

and speedy dry all over the 

track, I didn’t know what to 

expect.” 

He was able to hold 

onto the lead as Hines continued 

to challenge him 

from behind. With two laps 

remaining, the two were 

locked in a dogfight at the 

front of the pack. Membrino 

protected the bottom of the 

track to try to force him to 

pass him on the top, and 

the gamble paid off. Hines 

tried to pass him on the 

right. The two raced sideby-side 

into the final two 

turns, but Membrino pulled 

away at the end to win by 

half a length. 

“It was one heck of a 

race, and one heck of a 

win—not an easy one by 

any means,” Membrino 

said. “Tyler kept me on my 

toes. He’s a hockey player 

and those guys go all out, so 

I knew he wasn’t going to 

make it easy on me.” 

It wasn’t until Dowling 

pulled up alongside him 

and flashed the thumbs-up 

sign that Membrino realized 

that he’d regained the 

points title. Dowling finished 

fifth overall. 

Membrino captured the 

checkered flag. When the 

dust settled, Membrino 

scored the points victory by 

a slim, four point margin. 

“It was just pandemonium 

from there. All those 

people that were at our pit 

earlier were all around me 

screaming, cheering, clapping, 

and throwing water all 

around,” he said. “It was 

unreal…It just overwhelmed 

me. I thought to 

myself, ‘All this for me?’ It’s a 

feeling I can’t describe, but I 

wish everyone could experience 

just once.” 

Although the Stafford 

season is finished, 

Membrino still has one 

more race before he hangs 

up his gloves. He’s currently 

ranked fifth in the NASCAR 

Whelen All-American Series 

Division III national standings, 

and he’s ranked second 

in the NASCAR Whelen 

All-American Series state 

standings. Now, Membrino 

will try to improve his overall 

rankings with a final 

regional race. 

“While we don’t know 

what lies ahead of us for 

next year just yet, we have 

one more stop in our schedule 

this year,” he said. 

“We’re going to try and wrap 

the year up with another 

win at the World Series of 

Speedway Racing at 

Thompson International 

Speedway on October 19.” 

For now, Membrino will 

celebrate his victory with 

his local sponsors: 

Equipment Services, 

CWPM, Richards 

Corporation, TD Homers, 

Napa Valley Auto Supply, Jay 

Pahl Auto, Steve Greer, JMW 

Construction, Embroidery 

Works, and Membrino 

Electric. 

To comment on this 

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Scoreboard 

From page 26 

Southington 2 

(Overtime) 



Farmington 1 1/1 — 3 


First half—1, Lauren Zazzaro, 

SHS, 26:22; 2, Jenny Bruzik (Caroline 

Berkowski), FHS, 16:39. 

Second half—3, Joan Bosma, 

FHS, 20:30; 4, Gaby Baker, SHS, 3:33. 

Overtime—5, Rachel Andreanna, 

FHS, 1:09. 

Shots—FHS, 11. SHS, 6. 

Saves—Emily Hogan, FHS, 4; 

Val Szmurlo, SHS, 8. 

Corners—FHS, 6. SHS, 10. 

Records—FHS, 6-0. SHS, 1-4- 

0-1. 

Girls Soccer 


Simsbury 0 

(Overtime) 


At Simsbury 


Simsbury 0 0/0 — 0 





Shots—SoHS, 9. SiHS, 16. 

Saves—Margaret Mellitt and 

Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 9. Carly 

Heintz, SiHS, 3. 

Corners—SoHS, 3. SiHS, 6. 

Records—SoHS, 2-3-1 (1-3-1). 

SiHS, 3-2-2 (2-2-2). 

Newington 1, 

Southington 0 


At Newington 

Southington 0 0 — 0 

Newington 1 0 — 1 

First half—1, Madison Lewicki, 

NHS, 30 mins. 


Shots—SHS, 3. NHS, 19. 

Saves—Margaret Mellitt and 

Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 16. Abby 

Benner, NHS, 3. 

Corners—none. 

Records—SHS, 2-4-1 (1-4-1). 

NHS, 5-2 (4-2). 

Girls Swimming 


Manchester 82 


At Manchester 

200 med relay—1, SHS (Aly 

Schroeder, Aly Baribault, Sam 

Sagnella, Laurel Dean), 2:05.13; 2, 

MHS; 3, SHS. 200 free—1, Rosie 

Mendynski, MHS, 2:07.5; 2, Marisa 

Matthews, SHS; 3, Bailey Potter, SHS; 

4, Ashley Christensen, SHS; 5, Sam 

Valentine, MHS. 200 IM—1, Dean, 

SHS, 2:27.7; 2, Alex Sanchez, MHS; 3, 

Kristen Loose, SHS; 4, Sagnella, SHS; 

5, Rachel Morris, MHS. 50 free—1, 

Schroeder, SHS, 28.32; 2, Jorgia 

Wittaker, MHS; 3, Bethany Greenlaw, 

SHS; 4, Lexi Segueira, MHS; 5, Joy 

Blanchet, SHS. 100 fly—1, 

Mendynski, MHS, 1:06.66; 2, 

Sagnella, SHS; 3, Loose, SHS; 4, 

Baribault, SHS; 5, Brenna Crockwell, 

MHS. 100 free—1, Matthews, SHS, 

59.82; 2, Whittaker, MHS; 3, Kerry 

Buchanon, SHS; 4, Christensen, SHS; 

5, Taylor McCoy, MHS. 500 free—1, 

Schroeder, SHS, 6:03.7; 2, Potter, 

SHS; 3, Sam Valentine, MHS; 4, 

Sheriden Meek, MHS; 5, Shannan Hill, 

MHS. 200 free relay—1, SHS 

(Matthews, Loose, Greenlaw, 

Baribault), 1:52.07; 2, MHS; 3, SHS 

(Tia Jones, Jen Monte, Becca 

Tsangarides, Sagnella). 100 back— 

exhibition. 100 breast—exhibition. 400 

free relay—exhibition. 

Record—SHS, 3-1. 

Stafford 

Motor 

Speedway 

SK Light Division 

Carquest Fall Final 

Saturday, Sept. 28 

20 Laps at Stafford Motor Speedway 

Race 18 of 18 

1, Tony Membrino, Jr., CWPM/ 

Equipment Services, Cadillac; 2, Tyler 

Hines, Hines Motorsports, Chevrolet; 

3, Glenn Griswold, Kimmer Racing, 

Chevrolet; 4, Bob Charland, Shark 

Cycle, Pontiac; 5, Chase Dowling, S&S 

Asphalt Paving, Chevrolet; 6, Ronnie 

Williams, Advice One, Chevrolet; 7, 

Jay Goff, Goff Motorsports, Chevrolet; 

8, Joey Ferrigno, Brothers Pool, 

Oldsmobile; 9, Rich Hammann, 

Tolland NAPA, Chevrolet; 10, Dave 

Nordman, Shark Cycle, Chevrolet; 11, 

Dylan Campbell, Campbell Racing, 

Chevrolet; 12, Wesley Prucker, 

Prucker Motorsports, Chevrolet; 13, 

Pete Lopuch, Lopuch Motorsports, 

Chevrolet; 14, Fred Nees, Jr., LaJoie’s 

Scrap Metal, Chevrolet; 15, Nick Salva, 

D&D Autoworks, Chevrolet; 16, Dylan 

Menditto, Darrin’s Electrical Services, 

Chevrolet; 17, Tony Santangelo, Jake’s 

Way Burgers, Chevrolet; 18, Payton 

Henry, Johnson Motorsports, 

Chevrolet; 19, Robert Palmer, Palmer 

Motorsports, Chevrolet; 20, Jason 

LaFayette, CT Hometown Realty, 

Chevrolet; 21, Rick Dyer, Dyer Racing, 

Pontiac; 22, Todd Douillard, Flamingo 

Motorsports, Ford; 23, Geoff Boisjolie, 

Industrial Heating Systems, Chevrolet; 

24, Troy Talman, Digital Federal Credit 

Union, Chevrolet. 

SK Light Final Standings 

Effective Saturday, Sept. 28 

Driver Pts +/- 

1, Tony Membrino, Jr. 780 — 

2, Chase Dowling 776 -4 

3, Troy Talman 678 -102 

4, Jay Goff 670 -110 

5, Bob Charland 648 -132 

6, Ronnie Williams 642 -138 

7, Joey Ferrigno 596 -184 

8, Payton Henry 552 -228 

9, Rich Hammann 552 -228 

10, Dylan Menditto 536 -244 

11, Glenn Griswold 502 -278 

12, Tyler Hines 480 -300 

13, Geoff Boisjolie 430 -350 

14, Wesley Prucker 374 -406 

15, Dylan Campbell 368 -412 

16, Fred Nees, Jr. 366 -414 

17, Rick Williams 312 -468 

18, Todd Douillard 306 -474 

19, Tony Santangelo 212 -568 

20, Jason Lafayette 206 -574 

21, Pete Lopuch 148 -632 

22, Rick Dyer 136 -644 

23, Cam McDermott 130 -650 

24, Shayne Prucker 120 -660 

25, Nick Salva 118 -662 

26, Rit Dulac 102 -678 

27, Mike Parolo 80 -700 

28, Robert Palmer 78 -702 

29, John Studley 46 -734 

30, Dave Nordman 32 -748 

31, Victoria Bergenty 24 -756 

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APPLE HARVEST 

ROAD RACES 

All races are sponsored by the 

Southington 

Community 

YMCA and the 

Greater 

Southington 

Chamber of 

Commerce. 

Forms are available for pre-registration 

(by Sept. 27) at the 

YMCA membership desk or 

online at www.sccymca.org. All 

pre-registered applicants 

receive a free t-shirt. Plenty of 

refreshments for athletes with 

music on the course. Race day 

registration from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. 

Babysitting is available at the 

YMCA (need to pre-register). 

Pre-race packages will be available 

on Friday, Oct. 4 and 

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m.-6 

p.m. at the YMCA. Contact: 

Southington YMCA, (860) 621- 

8737. 

5 MILE ROAD RACE—Sunday, 

Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on 

Columbus Blvd. Race divisions: 

10 to 15; 16 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 

to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 

69; 70 to 79; 80 & over. Awards 

will be presented for the first 

Southington male and femal 

(Dave Gworek Memorial Award) 

and the first SHS soccer player 

(Chris Sanchez Memorial 

Award). Cost is $20 ($25 on 

race day). 

5K ROAD RACE—Sunday, Oct. 

6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on 

Columbus Blvd. Sponsored by 

the Southington Community 

YMCA and the Greater 


Commerce. Race divisions: 6 to 

7; 8 to 10; 11 to 13; 14 to 16; 17 

to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 

49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; 

80 & over. Cost is $20 ($25 on 

race day). 

2 MILE WALK—Sunday, Oct. 6, 

8:30 a.m., on the Southington 

rail trail. Cost is $10 ($15 on 

race day). 

LITTLE FRITTER FUN 

RUNS—Sunday, Oct. 6, immediately 

following the road race, 

at the Town Green. Variety of 

kids races run around the town 

green. Cost is $10 ($15 on race 

day). 

MUSIC ON THE COURSE— 

Interested in providing music on 

the course for the athletes? 

Contact John Myers at the 

YMCA for details. 

Special Notice about the 

2013 Apple Harvest Road Race 

The Southington Police department will have several 

officers at strategic intersections 

of the course and the YMCA 

will supply over 60 other course 

volunteers to support these efforts. 

Residents living or traveling in and 

around the race course can expect 

some delays and/or detours on Sunday, Oct. 8. 

• The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Columbus Blvd (near the 

town green). 

• All runners continue through Berlin Ave. intersection. 

• All runners go left at the intersection of Berlin Avenue 

and Berlin Street 

• At Berlin and Pleasant Street: 

5K runners take a left onto Pleasant Street 

5 mile runners continue on Berlin Street 

• (5 mile) Runners take a left onto North Stone Gate. 

• (5 mile) Right onto Old State Road. 

• (5 mile) Left onto East Street. 

• (5 mile) Left onto Spring Lake Road. 

• (5 mile) Right onto Pleasant Street. 

• All runners take a left onto Woodruff Street. 

• All runners take a right onto Berlin Avenue 

• All runners take a right onto Main Street toward the 

finish line. 

Flyers will be distributed to residents along the course. 

Additional lawn signs will be put on the course informing 

drivers of upcoming race and race in progress. For 

questions, contact John Myers, (860) 919-1193. 

FUNDRAISERS 

BLUE KNIGHTS AT TD 

HOMERS—Wednesdays at TD 

Homer’s Sports Grill, Queen 

Street. Mention that you would 

like to support Southington 

Athletics. A portion of the proceeds 

will benefit the entire 

Southington High School 

Athletic Program. 

PAVERS FOR POSTERITY 

(BLUE KNIGHT BRICKS)— 

The Turf Committee is offering 

an opportunity 

to 

purchase 

bricks to 

help defray 

costs for 

the artificial 

turf field at Southington 

High School. Bricks cost $125 

and can be engraved with three 

lines of type (14 characters per 

line). Bricks will be displayed as 

part of a walkway and patio at 

the entrance to the turf field 

complex. Bricks can be purchased 

at the Southington 

Chamber of Commerce, the 

Parks & Rec Department, or at 

the Southington High School 

Athletic Department. 

SOUTHINGTON UNITED 

(BOYS SOCCER)—Friday, Oct. 

4, 6:30 p.m., at Fontana Field 

during the varsity 

boys soccer 

game against 

Windsor. Cost is 

$5 per person 

and proceeds will 

benefit the United 

Way of Southington. Fans are 

also asked to bring non-perishable 

food items to benefit the 

Southington Community 

Services Food Pantry. 

PINK NIGHT (FOOTBALL)— 

Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., at 

Fontana Field. 

The Blue Knights 

will be holding 

their ‘Pink Night’ 

fundraiser during 

the varsity football 

game against New Britain. 

Proceeds benefit breast cancer 

awareness. 

TOURNAMENTS 

MEMORIAL GOLF 

TOURNAMENT—Saturday, 

Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-7:30 a.m. registration 

with an 8 a.m. shotgun 

start, at Hawks Landing CC. 

Cost is $90 and includes continental 

breakfast lunch buffet, 

and awards. Cost is $40 for buffet 

with no golf. Sponsorships 

($75) are available. Contact: 

Pete Montana, (860) 757-3118 

or (860) 634-4258. 

SOUTHINGTON 

YMCA 

Registration for the following 

classes and programs, unless 

otherwise noted, can be made 

at the Southington Community 

Deadline for Display 

Advertising is now 

Fridays by 2pm 

Sports Calendar 

YMCA Membership Services 

Desk at (860) 

628-5597 or 

on-line at 

www. 

southingtoncheshireymca.org. 

OSTEOPOROSIS AND 

OSTEOPENIA FITNESS 

CLASSES—Southington 

Community YMCA is offering 

classes for people with 

Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. 

Classes are for all fitness levels 

and help improve balance, build 

strength, and lengthen the 

spine. Classes follow the Meeks 

Method, a safe and effective 

method which emphasizes the 

reversal of postural change. 

YMCA trainers work in conjunction 

with Community Physical 

Therapy. Early afternoon, 

evening, and weekend classes 

are available. For more information, 

please call Janice 

Freeman, (860) 628-5597, ext 

368. 

PRESCHOOL & YOUTH 

GYMNASTICS—For children 

ages 16 months and up in a 

state-of-the-art facility located 

at 26 Putnam Place, Plantsville. 

The programs are designed to 

enhance the child’s strength, 

flexibility, hand eye coordination, 

and social and listening 

skills. The YMCA also offers a 

competitive gymnastics program 

where participants compete 

in YMCA and USAG 

meets.YMCA instructors 

encourage and support children 

and serve as positive role models. 

Contact: Nancy Bauman, 

(203) 272-7688. 

PARKS & REC 

Registration for the following 

classes and programs, unless 

otherwise noted, can be made 

at the Southington Parks & 

Recreation Department at (860) 

276-6219. Checks should be 

payable to 

Town of 

Southington. 

To learn more 

check out the 

activity schedule 

at 

www.southington.org. 

SOUTHINGTON YOUTH 

BASKETBALL 

REGISTRATION—Tuesday, 

Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or 

Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.-8 

p.m., or Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 

a.m.-1 p.m., at Derynoski 

Elementary School. The program 

is open to Southington 

boys (grades 3-12) and 

Southington girls (grades 3-8). 

Cost is $60 per player ($125 

family maximum). Any player 

who is a member of a team that 

is sanctioned by the CIAC is 

ineligible to play in the Youth 

Basketball League. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

SHS INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & 

SENIOR GOLD CARD 

PASSES—Available at the SHS 

Athletic office, 10 

a.m.-3 p.m. 

Family passes 

for regular season 

contests 

cost $110 and 

includes immediate 

family members for 

boys/girls volleyball, football 

with the exception of the 

Thanksgiving game, boys/girls 

basketball, wrestling, and night 

baseball. Individual passes cost 

$45 ($30 for students). Senior 

gold cards are free for 

Southington residents ages 62 

and over and are good for all 

regular season home games. 

Those who already have gold 

cards do not need new ones. 

Contact: SHS Athletic Office, 

(860) 628-3229 x 425. 

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DINNER—Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 

p.m., at the Aqua Turf, 

Plantsville. 

The 

Southington 

Sports Hall of 

Fame will 

induct 10 athletes, 

one 

coach, one press member, two 

teams, and a posthumous 

member into the Class of 2013. 

Inductees include Athletes 

include Ernie Blue (Basketball), 

Kristy Dougan (Gymnastics, 

Diving), Ryan Glasper (Football, 

Basketball), Paige Kopcza 

(Softball), Scott Mackie 

(Baseball), Megan McNicholas 

(Soccer, Basketball, Softball), 

Scott Otis (Football, Track), 

Michael Ryan (Cross-Country, 

Track, NFL Trainer), Brian 

Solomon (Wrestling), Joseph 

Testa (Soccer), Coach Bob 

Wittneben (Wrestling), former 

sports writer and radio 

announcer Jim Senich, the 

1978 SHS wrestling team, and 

the 2005 SHS gymnastics 

team. Cost is $50. Contact: Jim 

Verderame, (860) 621-1841. 

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guests. Southington’s Gary 

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provides results from local 

tracks and periodic vintage historical 

shows. Call-ins: (203) 

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Cross 

Country: 

taking a 

break 

From page 36 

was shifted to her co-ed 

race, it caused Alize 

Rodriguez to run two legs 

of the four-girls division 

race, but she teamed with 

Nickolina Doran and 

Margaret Meehan to capture 

the division title 

(42:26). 

Niro said that the relay 

is a good way to create a 

competition for an off-day 

workout, and that should 

benefit everybody down 

the road. 

“To run one and a half 

miles is easier than any 

other race,” said the coach. 

“Even if you run two laps, 

it’s still shorter than a full 

5,000 meters. We use a flat 

course. It’s a beautiful 

place to run at a beautiful 

time of year. You really can’t 

lose.” 

Simsbury dominates 

Southington’s only varsity 

race was a mis-matched 

tri-team meet in Newington 

against powerhouse 

Simsbury and the 

Newington host team. 

Simsbury placed nine of the 

top 10 finishers in the boys 

race. The Trojans scored the 

top six finishers in the girls 

race. Southington crushed 

Newington in both competitions, 

15-50 (girls) and 16- 

47 (boys), but Simsbury 

swept everybody. 

“It was a meet of disparities,” 

said Niro. 

“Simsbury’s boys and girls 

are both top 10 teams, and 

we are just not quite there 

yet. We’re still a little young 

to compete with teams at 

that level right now, and we 

were able to beat 

Newington solidly. That 

enabled us to conserve our 

legs a little bit for the end of 

the season. They didn’t have 

to run quite as hard, but 

they still worked together to 

have a great workout. Down 

the road, when we’re looking 

at the end of the season, 

SKI SWAP 

I think this will be an 

important day for us.” 

With his ninth place 

finish, Colin Murphy (18:50) 

was the only boy to place in 

the top 10. Amanda Hamel 

(22:33) edged Perkowski 

(22:34) to claim seventh 

place in the girls race. 

Damiaen Florian 

(19:17), Garrison (19:25), 

Jack Myers (19:26), and Kyle 

Summa (20:04) scored for 

the boys. Catherine Myers 

(22:57), Raquel Romano 

(23:48) and Margaret 

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Meehan (23:54) scored for 

the girls. 

Both teams are holding 

their own at 2-2 overall. 






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Lady Knights have to fight for every point 

By JOHN GORALSKI 

SPORTS WRITER 

Margaret Mellitt and 

Janelle Mangassarian dove, 

elbowed, and fought for 

every one of their nine 

saves. Five Lady Knights 

used their bodies to deflect 

Simsbury shots. 

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 

Simbury’s offense sent wave 

after wave of players at the 

Southington net, but the 

Lady Knights spoiled each 

and every attempt. 

Girls Soccer 

“It was as good of a 

team performance as we've 

had over the last two years. 

When you talk about 

defending, it wasn't just 

with the back four. It was the 

whole team,” said Lady 

Knight soccer coach Sal 

Penta. “From the top forward 

to the last back, we 

defended great. Every time 

that they had a ball, we 

closed down the space. 

Every time they went to take 

a shot, our defenders got in 

the way.” 

For 90 minutes, the 

teams battled for a scoreless 

tie. Southington didn’t 

score, in either half or in 

overtime, but Penta was 

glad to get out of there with 

a tie. 

The Lady Knights are in 

the middle of a six-game 

road trip that would send 

shivers down the spine of 

the most experienced teams 

in the state. That’s why the 

tie was so important to 

Penta. Any time that you 

can secure a tie or a win on 

the road, it is huge. For the 

Knights, it broke a threegame 

losing streak. 

“Whenever you go into 

Simsbury and get a point, 

you tell the bus driver to 

hurry up and start the bus 

and let’s get out,” said Penta. 

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It was as good of a team 

performance as we’ve had 

over the last two years. 

When you talk about defending, 

it wasn't just with the back four. 

It was the whole team. 

“ 

Sal Penta, 

SHS girls soccer coach 

point closer, but because it 

builds confidence.” 

Penta points out that 

his young team is still gaining 

experience as they try to 

navigate their tough conference 

schedule. An extended 

road trip doesn’t help, so 

every point counts. 

On Friday, the Knight 

effort fell short in 

Newington. The Indians 

scored in the first 10 minutes 

and held on for a 1-0 

win. Once again, Mellitt and 

Mangassarian rallied at the 

net, collecting 16 saves to 

keep the Knights close, but 

Southington’s offensive 

struggles continued. 

“In the second half, we 

did everything but put it in,” 

said Penta. “It’s a little bit 

too bad. I thought we were 

past that-gettting out flat in 

a game-but on the other 

hand I was happy with the 

way we finished.” 

To make matters worse, 

Southington lost one of 

their most experienced 

scorers, Sarah Palko, to a 

head injury, and that’s 

another tough blow to the 

team’s inexperienced offensive 

unit. Since starting the 

season with four goals in 

their first two games, the 

Knights have failed to score 

in their next six contests. 

Sept. 24 (OT) 

Southington 0 

Simsbury 0 

Sept. 27 

Newington 1 

Southington 0 

“When you take away 

players like Haley Kolesnik 

and Sarah Palko from the 

front, it puts a lot of pressure 

on the other girls,” said 

Penta. “But no one’s going to 

feel sorry for us. We just 

have to keep going.” 

Penta said that he still 

wasn’t worried, and his 

team remains on track to 

meet his preseason expectations. 

To account for the 

injuries, coaches are modifying 

the offensive system, 

and that should help to 

aleve some pressure for the 

Knights’ young scorers as 

they continue to develop. 

“This doesn’t change 

anything at all,” said the 

coach. “I said at the beginning 

of the seaosn that this 

is going to be a team that 

continues to get better as we 

go along, and we’re already 

seeing it. Just compare this 

week to a few weeks ago. 

We’re getting better.” 

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SPORTS WRITER 

Conard swept past the 

Knights with two goals in 

each half. Farmington struggled 

against Southington’s 

defense, but finally broke 

through in overtime. 

Losses continue to pile 

up for the Lady Knight field 

hockey team, but Coach 

Erin Luddy isn’t worried. 

Her team is right on track. 

“We’ve still got a lot of 

games left, and we still have 

an opportunity to win our 

conference,” she said. “We 

play a lot of tough teams in 

the beginning, but that will 

only prepare us for down 

the stretch. It’s nothing but 

good things coming.” 

That’s why the overtime 

loss was so important for 

the young team. In field 

hockey, the losing team still 

gets a point for the tie in regulation. 

More importantly, 

the Knights proved again 

that they’re closing the gap 

on some of the better teams. 

Southington scored 

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SPORTS WRITER 

Winning isn’t everything. 

Ties can also get the 

job done. 

The Blue Knight soccer 

team took two more steps 

toward the playoffs last week 

with ties against Simsbury 

and Newington. At 3-2-2, 

Southington needs just five 

more points over the final 

nine contests to secure a 

return to the postseason. 

Boys Soccer 

“I’m really proud of 

them,” said Blue Knight 

coach Dave Yanosy. “They’re 

working really hard, and I’m 

getting really excited about 

our prospects.” 

Knights lose in overtime 

Field Hockey still on track for the postseason 

Field Hockey 

Sept. 24 

Conard 4 

Southington 0 

Sept. 27 (OT) 

Farmington 3 

Southington 2 

first. They pushed the game 

to overtime in the final minutes 

and in the extra period 

until a Farmington rush 

ended the chance for an 

upset. 

“Even though we lost, it 

was a definite motivation. 

Farmington always has a 

really strong program, so to 

compete with them for 

almost 70 minutes? To score 

two goals? It’s a shift of our 

momentum,” said Luddy. 

“We’ve had some blow-out 

games where we struggled 

to score. To score some 

goals here is definitely going 

to help us.” 

Lauren Zazzaro opened 

the scoring with 26:22 

remaining in the first half, 

and it took Farmington 

almost 10 minutes to return 

the favor. The Indians outshot 

the Knights, 11-6, in the 

contest, but Southington 

had multiple chances to 

score. 

With 3:33 remaining in 

the game, Southington sent 

a rush at the net and Gaby 

Baker scored on the 

rebound to force the extra 

period. The Knights 

embraced the 7-vs-7 format 

in the extra period. Ali 

Abacherli had two shots in 

the extra period. Meg Asklar 

nearly scored in overtime, 

but Farmington scored with 

1:09 remaining. 

“We kept the ball down 

on their side of the field for a 

long time,” said Luddy. 

“Even in the beginning of 

overtime, we kept it down 

there for a while. 

Unfortunately, the ball 

sometimes bounces your 

way but sometimes it doesn’t.” 

Southington dropped 

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Both teams managed 14 

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Athletes of the week 

Ally Schroeder 

kicked her way 

through a flurry 

of arms and legs to outtouch 

her opponent in the 

50 freestyle sprint. Later in 

the meet, she outlasted 

every Manchester swimmer 

with a victory in the 

500 freestyle race. 

Schroeder does it all. 

Against Manchester, she 

won a sprint and a distance 

event. The week 

before, she qualified for 

states in the backstroke. 

No matter where coaches 

put her in the meet, 

Schroeder is making 

waves. 

“I attribute that to her 

mentality and her drive 

and desire to improve at 

every practice aqnd every 

meet,” said Lady Knight 

swim coach Evan Tuttle. 

“That’s not something that 

you can teach or coach 

into kids. That’s something 

that has to come from 

within, and she’s got it.” 

As a sophomore, 

Schroeder has already 

earned her spot in the center 

of Southington’s lineup. 

She leads off relays and 

paces individual races. In just her second 

varsity season Schroeder has 

become a leader in the pool, but Tuttle 

said that her leadership continues long 

after the race has ended. 

“She’s a genuinely good natured kid 

that always works her tail off, and she’s 

never shy about helping others when 

TOP FEMALE PERFORMANCES 

• Laurel Dean, 

SHS girls swim team: 

Captured wins in the 200 IM (2:27.7) and 

the 100 backstroke (1:11.88) with wins in 

2 relays during a win over Manchester. 

Ally Schroeder 

Southington High School girls swimming 

Sophomore 

they need it,” said the coach. “She’s 

always there to help me, too. She picks 

up after practice. She’s always the first 

one here and the last to leave. That type 

of character helps a lot.” 

It certainly pays off in the pool. 

For her outstanding athletic accomplishments, 

Schroeder is our highlighted 

female athlete of the week. 

• Val Szmurlo, 

SHS field hockey team: 

Collected 18 saves over two games last 

week, including 8 saves against Farmington 

to push the game to overtime. 

Mike Rogalski 

zeroed in on 

the ball deep 

in Southington’s zone and 

sent it spinning out from the 

net. Newington regrouped 

for a second attack, but they 

never had a chance. Rogalski 

slid into the loose ball and 

broke up the play for the 

second time in 10 seconds. 

In a scoreless battle 

against Newington, Rogalski 

was an iron wall. 

“Mike is a really hardworking 

kid, and he gives 

you everything he has,” said 

Blue Knight coach Dave 

Yanosy. “He does whatever 

you want him to do and 

plays as hard as he can.” 

It’s hard to single out 

just one player in 

Southington’s steel curtain 

defense, but Rogalski is a 

great representative. He battles 

in the shadows, and he 

doesn’t look for credit. In 

Southington’s defense, it’s all 

for one and one for all. 

“It’s all those guys out 

back. I have to give credit to 

them all,” said Yanosy. 

“They’ve been lights out all 

year. They’ve all had games 

where they’ve been the 

unsung heroes. Defensemen don’t get a lot 

of those accolades, but as a unit I can’t say 

enough about them.” 

Against Newington, it was Rogalski’s 

turn to shine, but it was no surprise to 

Yanosy. He’s come to expect that from his 

senior defenseman. 

“He’s a smart player. He wins a lot of 

TOP MALE PERFORMANCES 

• Tony Membrino, Jr., 

Racecar driver: 

Scored a victory at the Carquest Fall Final 

on Sept. 27 to win the SK Light points 

title at Stafford Motor Speedway. 

The Week Ahead in Southington Sports 

Mike Rogalski 

Southington High School boys soccer 

Senior 

50-50 balls and a lot of headers,” he said. 

“He tracks players extremely well, and he 

always makes good decisions. He knows 

when he has to put his foot on the ball and 

clear it, and he knows when he has a little 

time. He does it all back there.” 

For his outstanding athletic accomplishments, 

Rogalski is our highlighted 

male athlete of the week. 

• Stephen Barmore, 

SHS football: 

Went 25-for-38 passing for 329 yards and 

4 touchdowns with 8 carries for 43 yards 

on the ground in a win over Simsbury. 

Fri 

6:00). 

Sat 

Boys Soccer vs. Windsor (JV-3:45, V-6:30). 

Field Hockey vs. Hall (V-3:45, JV-5:15). Girls 

Soccer at Windsor (JV-3:45). Girls Swimming 

vs. Hall (V/JV-4:00 @ Southington YMCA). Girls 

Volleyball vs. Bristol Eastern (JV-/FR5:00, V- 

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Boys Soccer vs. Conard (V/JV-3:45). Girls 

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at Northwest Catholic (JV/FR-5:00, V-6:00). 

Wed 

Thu 

Boys Soccer at Northwest Catholic (V/JV-3:45). 

Girls Soccer vs. Northwest Catholic (V/JV- 

3:45). Girls Volleyball vs. Farmington (JV-5:00, 

V-6:00). 

Football vs. New Britain (FR-3:45). Boys 

Soccer vs. Bristol Eastern (FR-3:45). Field 

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Boys Cross Country vs. New Britain (V/JV-4:00 

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vs. New Britain (V/JV-4:30 @ YMCA Camp 

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3:45, JV-5:15). Girls Swimming and Diving at 

Farmington (V/JV-7:00 @ Miss Porters School pool). 

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Our Athletes 

33 

Growing up 

Knights are still looking 

for the right combination 


SPORTS WRITER 

On Wednesday, Sept. 

25, the Knights were clinging 

to a 10-9 lead midway 

through game four, and 

finally it clicked. Morgan 

McCarthy served a 6-0 rally. 

Kelsea Allen scored another 

point, and Sylwia 

Lewkowicz scrambled off 

five straight points to set up 

a win. 

Southington struggled 

in a four-game stretch 

against Simsbury at the start 

of the week. The struggles 

continued into the middle 

contests during a four-game 

series against Newington, 

but a 15-4 rally at the end of 

the game could be a signal 

of things to come. 

Have the young Knights 

turned the corner? Is this 

the start of something new? 

Only time will tell. 

Volleyball 

“I think it’s a work in 

progress,” said Lady Knight 

coach Rich Heitz. “I’m trying 

to get them to compete 

day in and day out, and I 

think that you’ll see us compete 

by the end of the season. 

I’m really trying to get 

them to understand that, 

when somebody pushes 

you, you have to push back 

even harder. That’s what 

we’ve been trying to teach 

them. Tonight, I thought we 

did pretty well.” 

For the Lady Knights, 

regular season struggles are 

something new. But with 

just one senior player on the 

varsity lineup, Southington 

is still looking for the right 

combination. Heitz shuffled 

in four different lineups in 

four different games on 

Friday. At one point in the 

contest, Southington fielded 

a team of four sophomores 

as Heitz continues to 

tinker with different looks. 

“I thought it was a nice 

night for them,” he said 

about his underclassmen 

players. “It was a good 

chance to play them against 

a competitive team and give 

them a chance to be successful.” 

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Maryssa Romano scored 11 

kills, but newcomer Julia 

Tinyszin matched her with 

11 kills and a higher kill percentage 

(52.4). Sophomores 

Michelle Stublarec (7 kills) 

and Kelsey Allen (5 kills) 

contributed as the Knights 

scored 42 kills with just 28 

errors. 

McCarthy distributed 

the ball well with 32 assists 

and helped anchor the back 

row with 17 digs. Senior 

Libaro Allison McCormick 

scored 32 digs. Romano collected 

11, and newcomer 

Kateri Downes scored eight 

digs in the back row. 

Southington won the 

first game, 25-22, before letting 

the second one slip 

away, 26-24. Southington 

rebounded with a 25-18 win 

in game three and countered 

with a 25-13 game to 

clinch the series. 

That’s the competitiveness 

that Heitz is looking for 

from his young team, and it 

was a fight that was missing 

in a 3-1 loss in Simsbury at 

the start of the week. 

“The challenge has 

been to get them to compete 

rather than just to 

play,” said Heitz. “There is a 

difference, but we knew that 

we would have some growing 

pains during this 

process.” 

That showed against 

Simsbury on Monday. The 

senior-laden Trojans 

entered the game with a 

perfect, 5-0, record. Nobody 

has been able to win a single 

game as Simsbury collected 

five straight shutouts to 

start the season. 

Southington did a good 

job keeping the ball away 

from Simsbury hitter 

Caroline Hendershot, but 

the Knights seemed to kill 

their rallies with unforced 

errors. Romano led the hitters 

with eight kills, but 

Southington committed 29 

errors at the net with only 34 

kills. At the line, they committed 

more errors (17) than 

aces (12) as the team managed 

just 77 percent serving. 

Even in the back row, 

Southington struggled with 

13 serve receive errors in the 

series. 

The Lady Knights won 

the first game, 25-15, but fell 

in straight sets, 25-20, 25-20, 

and 25-15. 

“I felt that, truly, if we 

went out and played the 

way we are capable of, we 

could have taken the 

match,” said Heitz. “I know 

that they have a lot of seniors 

over there, but I felt that 

we had some good matchups. 

You have to compete 

for every point when you 

play against teams with seniors 

or teams as good as 

Simsbury. Momentum is so 

critical, but we really didn’t 

seize the opportunity and 

grab it when we had the 

chance.” 

Despite the growing 

pains, Southington remains 

at 5-3 overall, but the team 

is approaching October 

without a single shutout on 

their resume. Still, Heitz is 

enjoying the ride. With all 

their ups and downs, 

Southington continues to 

improve. 

“It’s been a very fun 

group to be associated 

with,” he said. “They’re 

eager. They want to play. We 

may have had a few more 

growing pains than we’re 

used to, but we’re having 

fun with this group.” 






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One by one, the Lady 

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Manchester pool. Aly 

Schroeder built a lead in her 

leg of the opening relay. Aly 

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Swimming 

The Southington foursome 

won the 200 medley 

relay by almost 10 seconds. 

Manchester won the next 

race but three Knights were 

right on her heels. 

Dean won the 200 IM by 

more than 15 seconds. 

Schroeder edged the Indians’ 

top sprinter to claim the title 

in the 50 freestyle. 

Southington entered the 

break with an 18-point lead, 

and Coach Evan Tuttle alread 

knew that his team had the 

win. Coming off a tight loss 

to Bristol Eastern, 

Southington wanted to quiet 

any critics. 

They did it before the 

break. 

“The girls wanted to 

come back with a vengeance 

after the loss at Bristol 

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swam well, but we still 

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Southington swept the 

relays. Marisa Matthews, 

Kristen Loose, Bethany 

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won the 200 freestyle race 

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Potter, Schroeder, and Dean 

combined for a win on the 

last race (4:15.09), winning 

by more than 15 seconds 

even though the contest had 

already turned to exhibition. 

Southington had something 

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double winner in the 200 IM 

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double winner in the 50 

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Matthews took first 

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a victory in the breastroke 

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Southington built a 49- 

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momentum carries into the 

conference opener against 

Hall this Friday. 

“We have to continue to 

find those little things that 

we need to improve and get 

better,” said Tuttle. “The season 

gets more and more difficult 

from here.” 

With the win, 

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Hall of Fame 

Just give me the ball, coach 

Lenny Clements raised the bar for scoring in the early 1960s 


SPORTS WRITER 

The year was 1962. The 

Southington High 

School football team 

was riding an 18-game winning 

streak, and Lenny Clements made 

a rare defensive mistake that 

allowed the Croft quarterback to 

complete a pass for a large gain. 

No matter how tough they 

might have been, the Croft linemen 

must have been nervous 

when they lined up for the next 

play. The quarterback must have 

felt Clements’ presence as he 

dropped back for the pass. That 

poor receiver was probably worried 

about getting hit when he 

stretched out for the ball… 

Clements was already returning 

the interception the length of 

the field. Lenny Clements rarely 

made a mistake on the gridiron. 

But when he did, he made you pay 

for it. 

Hall of Fame 

“We ended up 8-1 that year, 

but if he didn’t play for us we 

probably would have been 1-8,” 

said former Southington High 

School football coach Joe Orsene. 

“He was that good. He punted, 

and he received the punts. He 

kicked off, and he received the 

kickoffs. He played defense and 

offense for us. He led the state in 

scoring that year. He did everything.” 

The fact that Clements was 

good came as no surprise to 

Southington fans. After all, his 

father was an all-American player 

in Pennsylvania at the turn of the 

century. Clements was the 

youngest of seven brothers and his 

older brothers had already raised 

the bar for Southington football by 

the time that Lenny reached the 

high school. Football was in his 

blood, and Lenny was one of the 

best. 

“All you had to do with Lenny 

is tell him what you wanted to do, 

and he’d do it,” said Orsene. “I 

would work with the defensive 

ends for hours, but all I’d have to 

do is tell Lenny once. Then, forget 

everything else. They weren’t 

going around his end. That was it. 

That was the kind of guy that he 

was.” 

On both sides of the ball, 

Clements was dominant. He 

caught three interceptions in his 

senior season. He rushed for 1,022 

yards in nine games and averaged 

6.5 yards per carry. He caught 

seven passes and threw for three 

completions, including one for a 

touchdown. 

Clements scored 18 touchdowns 

in 1962, and he converted 

eight extra point plays. He led the 

state in scoring with 124 points. 

With his combined offense, 

defense, and special teams, 

Clements accounted for 1,559 allpurpose 

yards. His efforts earned 

him a first team selection for the 

Class B all-state football team, and 

he went on to score the winning 

touchdown in the 1962 East vs. 

West all-star football game. 

“He always gave 100 percent. 

He always gave everything that he 

had, and he never let anyone 

down,” said his older brother Jerry, 

a star on the 1953 hall of fame 

team. “He had such intestinal fortitude. 

Joe Orsene used to always 

say that he wished he had 11 guys 

Southington 

Sports Hall of Fame 

Inside the Numbers 

July 28, 1944 - December 23, 2008 

Football 

•4 Varsity Letters (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962) 

•Captain (1962) 

•Class B All-State (1962) 

•Led the state in scoring (124 points in 1962). 

•Scored the winning touchdown in the 1962 

East vs. West All-Star Football Game. 

1962—Rushed for 1,022 yards, 6.5 yds/carry, 

caught 7 passes, threw 3 passes, scored 18 

touchdowns, converted 8 extra point plays, 

and finished with 1,559 all-purpose yards. 

Basketball 

•4 Varsity letters (1959-60, 1960-61, 

1961-62, 1962-63) 

•Member of the 1961 conference 

championship team. 

Outdoor Track 

•1 Varsity letters (1963) 

Baseball 

•2 Varsity Letters (1960, 1963) 

1963 CHRONICLE YEARBOOK COURTESY OF THE SOUTHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Lenny Clements crashes through the defensive line during the 1962 season. 

like Lenny.” 

And why not? Clements was a 

top defender. He led the state in 

scoring, but he wasn’t just limited 

to football. He earned four varsity 

letters in basketball, two in baseball, 

and one in track. 

Former sports writer Art 

Secondo was Lenny’s teammate 

on the high school basketball 

team, and he still marvels at 

Clements’ competitiveness. 

Football was his primary sport, 

but Clements could make any 

team better. He wasn’t worried 

about looking good or collecting 

stats. Clements just wanted to win. 

“He didn’t possess the agility 

of a basketball player, but he was a 

tremendous rebounder. He was a 

key player in our league championship 

run in 1961,” said Secondo. 

“What you saw with Lenny 

Clements was an old-fashioned 

athlete who put sports ahead of 

just about everything else. He 

demonstrated an intense desire to 

always do his best even though 

there were times on the court that 

he looked like a fullback blasting 

through the line.” 

Clements was known for 

doing whatever he could to make 

his teams successful, and that carried 

into every season. Clements 

just loved to compete. 

“After his junior football season, 

he came up to me—I was the 

track coach at the time—and he 

told me if there was any way that 

he could help me in track to just 

let him know,” said Orsene. “That’s 

the type of guy that Lenny was. He 

was a great ballplayer and a great 

guy. Everybody loved him.” 

Clements earned a varsity letter 

for the track team as a statelevel 

sprinter but returned to 

baseball to earn another letter in 

his senior year. 

After graduation Clements carried 

his athleticism into a 35-year 

career with the Meriden Fire 

Department. He continued to play 

in town leagues and on firehouse 

teams, but he never pursued football 

at the collegiate level. Still, his 

competitive spirit made him an 

excellent fireman. 

“ 

He punted, and he 

received the punts. 

He kicked off, 

and he received 

the kickoffs. 

He played defense 

and offense for us. 

He led the state in 

scoring that year. 

He did everything. 

“ 

Joe Orsene, 

Former SHS football coach 

“He used to give 150 percent 

in everything that he did. If he 

couldn’t give 100 percent, he 

wouldn’t even try,” his brother 

Jerry said. “He would never complain. 

He was a fireman for 35 

years, and when he went into a 

house, he had no fear at all. If 

there was somebody in there, he’d 

go in and get him. There were stories 

about him in the fire department 

that were just unbelievable.” 

Clements passed away in 2008 

after a long battle with cancer, but 

his memory still lingers on local 

sports fields an in sports discussions 

by long-time Southington fans. He 

continues to be a measure for high 

school athletes, and it can be argued 

that his sports dominance in 1962 

has yet to be duplicated. 

Perhaps that’s why the 

Southington Sports Hall of Fame 

selection committee selected 

Clements to be inducted posthumously 

into the local sports hall of 

fame. According to Orsene, it is long 

overdue. 

“If he isn’t in the hall of fame, I 

don’t know who should be in it,” 

said Orsene, a member of the Class 

of 2010. “I’m really glad that he’s in. I 

think he would have loved this. If 

Coach [Walt] Lozoski was alive, he 

would tell you that he loved Lenny. 

We all did.” 

On Thursday, Nov. 14, 

Clements will be honored in an 

induction ceremony at the Aqua 

Turf in Plantsville. To reserve tickets, 

contact Jim Verderame at (860) 

628-7335. 

“I think it’s great that he’s 

finally getting the recognition. I’m 

sure that he would have loved 

this,” said his brother Jerry. “He 

deserves a spot in the hall of fame, 

and I’m sure that everyone that 

knew him would certainly agree. 

He was a heck of an athlete.”



Our Athletes 

35 

The shutout 

Knights hold Simsbury 

to 52 yards of offense 


SPORTS WRITER 

Southington was forced to 

punt on their first drive. The 

Knights’ second possession 

ended with a fumble. Moments 

after recovering an interception 

late in the second quarter, the 

Blue Knights coughed it back up. 

Quarterback Stephen Barmore 

left the game for one play with a 

sore knee, and penalties backed 

up the Knights on their first trip 

into the red zone. 

On Friday, Sept. 27, 

Southington’s offense committed 

just about every mistake in the 

book during the opening half, but 

the Blue Knight football team still 

entered the break with a 14-0 

lead. Why? Because offense is fun 

to watch, but defense wins 

games. 

Football 

Simsbury scrambled for 30 

yards of offense on their opening 

drive, but managed just 22 yards 

the rest of the game. 

Southington’s defense was just 

too good. Simsbury’s tripleoption 

offense can leave most 

teams scratching their heads. The 

Knights were ready. 

“We had to really pay attention 

to details. We had to be very 

disciplined with what we do. It’s a 

little bit different than the style 

that we do. We like to be more of 

an attacking style of defense by 

bringing pressure, but you really 

can’t do that as much with a team 

like this,” said Blue Knight coach 

Mike Drury. “We had to change 

our defense up for this week, and 

our kids responded. They were 

extremely disciplined with their 

reads. They tackled great, and it 

was a tremendous effort out 

there.” 

Simsbury converted just 

three passes in the game, but finished 

with no yardage when 

Knight defenders swarmed two of 

the three receivers behind the 

line of scrimmage. Six Simsbury 

runners combined for just 52 

yards on the ground as 

Southington’s defense held them 

to less than one yard per carry 

(0.67). 

Zak Jamele (9 tackles) and 

Zach Maxwell (8 tackles) led the 

blitz at the line of scrimmage. 

Steven Hamel finished with five 

tackles, while Matt Maxwell and 

Michael Lange scrambled for four 

tackles apiece. Matt Thomson 

recovered a fumble. Mike Lange 

and Peter Majchrzak intercepted 

passes. When the dust settled, 18 

defenders combined for 58 tackles, 

and Simsbury never knew 

what hit them. 

“We knew that they were running 

the triple option. It’s a tricky 

offense to stop, but it’s all about 

assignment defense,” said senior 

co-captain Zach Maxwell. “All 

week we focused on who would 

have which assignment, and 

“ 

We had to change 

our defense up 

for this week, and 

our kids responded. 

They were 

extremely 

disciplined with 

their reads. 

They tackled great, 

and it was a 

tremendous effort 

out there. 

“ 

Mike Drury, 

SHS football coach 

everybody was really good at 

keeping their assignment.” 

Offensively, the Knights finally 

settled into gear. Alex Jamele 

led the receivers with 10 passes 

for 114 yards and opened up the 

scoring with a 12-yard touchdown 

in the second quarter. Jasen 

Rose caught an 11 yard pass to 

give the Knights their halftime 

lead. Then, came the assault. 

Barmore completed 25 passes 

to four different receivers in 

the game as Southington 

receivers scrambled for 329 yards. 

Rose finished with seven catches 

for 87 yards. Kyle Borawski had six 

catches for 79 yards, and Joe 

Daigle averaged caught a pair of 

passes for 49 yards. 

Jamele scored twice. 

Boroawski scored once, and Tyler 

Hyde (13 carries, 54 yards) scrambled 

for a one yard score to open 

the second half. 

“There are definitely still 

some things that we need to tighten 

up on,” said Barmore. “If we 

want to continue winning, we 

can’t have as many penalties as 

we had tonight. We had a lot of 

minor setbacks that set us back in 

the first half, hence only scoring 

14 points, but I think once we 

minimized mistakes in the second 

half we showed that our 

offense s potent when it’s mistake-free.” 

Kyle Smick closed out the 

scoring with a 19 yard field goal in 

the fourth quarter, but the damage 

was already done. For the second 

week in a row, Southington’s 

varsity players left the field with a 

shutout, and the Knights held on 

for a 38-0 win. 

Once again, the battle was 

won in the trenches. 

Southington’s offensive line beat 

off Simsbury’s attack. The Trojans 

managed to recover a fumble 

down field and intercepted an 

errant pass in the first quarter, 

but Southington’s linemen dominated 

where it counted. 

“It all starts at the line of 

scrimmage. It all starts in the 

trenches, and we want to come 

out and just dominate the defensive 

line,” said senior lineman Jim 

Nardi. “We have four seniors on 

the offensive line right now. That’s 

obviously a big help, but it helps 

to have a quarterback that can 

scramble the way that Stephen 

does and a running back that can 

hit the hole like Hyde does.” 

With the victory, Southington 

improved to 3-0 and enters their 

bye week as one of six undefeated 

teams in the Class LL rankings. 

The Knights will return to action 

on Friday, Oct. 11 with a home 

contest against New Britain. The 

Hurricaines (1-1) are coming off 

of a 36-6 loss to Manchester, but 

will try to regroup against Conard 

this Friday. 

“It’s always a huge rivalry 

every year. They’re coming here, 

and they’re going to be fired up, 

coached up, and ready to go,” said 

Drury. “We’ve just got to do our 

thing and prepare the way we do 

to come out here and put a great 

effort onto the field.” 

JESSICA SCHRODER 

Kyle Borawski drags three Trojan defenders during a 38-0 win over Simsbury on Friday, 

Sept. 27. The Knights (3-0) head into their bye week as one of five undefeated teams in 

the Class LL rankings. 

Sept. 27 


Simsbury 0 

A look ahead 

New Britain 

Record: 1-1 

vs 

Southington 

Record: 3-0 

Friday, October 11, 7 p.m. 

at Southington High School 

Behind the numbers... 

LAST SEASON 

Southington beat New Britain in Week Two, 32-7. 

Manchester, 36-6 (W) 

Toby Taradeina: 

8-for-20 passing, 213 yards, 

4 interceptions, fumble. 

Kyle Anderson: 

55-yard TD reception. 

Team: 

New Britain’s offense 

committed 6 turnovers. 

Last week’s highlights 

Simsbury, 38-0 (W) 

Stephen Barmore: 

25-for-38 passing, 329 yards, 

4 TDs, 8 carries, 43 yards. 

Alex Jamele: 

10 catches, 114 yds, 2 TDs. 

Defense: 

Held Simsbury to 52 yards, 

1 fumble, 2 interceptions. 

Kick-off is scheduled for 7 

p.m. on Oct. 11. 

To comment on this story or to 

contact sports writer John 

Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ 

southingtonobserver.com.




Our Athletes 

•SHS Field Hockey, Soccer...pages 30-31 

•SHS Swimming, Volleyball...page 33 

•Hall of Fame - Lenny Clements...page 34 

•SHS Football Blanks Simsbury...page 35 

Capture the flag 

Membrino wins his 3rd checkered flag 

to claim the SK Light title at Stafford 

DRISCOLL MOTORSPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY 

Tony Membrino Jr. celebrates in the winners’ circle with 

a victory in the Carquest Fall Final that clinched the SK 

Light points title at Stafford Motor Speedway on Sept. 28. 


SPORTS WRITER 

Tony Membrino circled 

the track in a victory 

lap, drinking in the 

cheers from the grandstand at 

Stafford Motor Speedway. On 

Saturday, Sept. 28, a crowd spilled 

out of their seats to circle the 

black and purple car, and 

Membrino jumped onto the hood 

to get a better look through the 

mob. 

He scanned the crowd and 

zeroed in on his target. 

Car Racing 

Membrino brushed past celebrating 

fans. He pushed through 

the other drivers and race officials 

to find his father, Tony Membrino, 

Sr. The two embraced in a wild 

hug to celebrate their SK Light 

division title. The cheering faded 

into white noise, and the fatherson 

team drank in the moment. 

“Without him, I wouldn’t be 

here,” Membrino said. “We don’t 

have a lot of money or excessive 

sponsorship dollars behind us, so 

there’s a lot of penny pinching 

involved. For everything we do, 

“ 

For everything we do, 

and everything 

we go up against, 

to come out 

on top again is a 

million dollar feeling. 

“ 

Tony Membrino, Jr., 

Racecar driver 

and everything we go up against, 

to come out on top again is a million 

dollar feeling.” 

Membrino has a racing pedigree 

that reaches back three generations. 

He has short track legends 

offering advice in the pit and 

a growing fan base at the Stafford 

track, but car racing is a big-budget 

commitment with high-priced 

equipment, tires, and quick turnarounds 

for major repairs. Still, the 

father-son duo have been holding 

their own on a shoe-string budget. 

“He sacrifices so much just so 

we can go racing, and there aren’t 

enough words to describe my 

gratitude for everything he does,” 

Membrino said about his father’s 

commitment as his crew chief. 

The two work side-by-side all 

week in a garage and tinker with 

the racecar long into the night. 

“We put ourselves through the 

ringer so we can succeed, and 

sometimes it seems we’re in over 

our heads. I am beyond ecstatic 

that we can share this together.” 

Membrino’s victory at the 

CarQuest Fall Final was his third 

one this season at the Stafford 

Motor Speedway. The points title 

championship is his third one in 

the past five years in two different 

divisions. The local driver has captured 

17 top 10 finishes in 18 races 

this year. Twelve times, he’s finished 

in the top five, but his third 

victory didn’t come easily. 

The car handled well in the 

practice rounds on Friday morn- 

See MEMBRINO, page 28 

Blue Knights mix it up 

Cross Country shines at co-ed Sloper Relays 


SPORTS WRITER 

Parents and boosters 

huddle around gas grills at 

the edge of the pavilion, 

while groups of athletes stroll 

around the field in a wash of 

fall colors. On Friday, Sept. 

27, YMCA Camp Sloper 

looked more like a fall festival 

than a competitive racing 

meet, and that’s just what 

officials want at the 2013 

Sloper Relays. 

Cross Country 

The mid-season challenge 

has become an oasis 

for distance athletes, and it’s 

a chance for good-natured 

ribbing among teammates 

and across programs. The 

unique co-ed meet has 

swelled to 10 teams with 

almost 200 athletes competing 

across five divisions, and 

it has grown into a good 

team-building exercise in a 

sport that celebrates the individual. 

“The athletes say that 

they love to come out here 

because this is for fun,” said 

Blue Knight cross country 

coach Rich Niro. “It’s great to 

take the time to enjoy running 

for fun and racing just to 

see how good you are without 

having to worry about 

team scores. It’s a really nice 

change for a lot of these athletes 

with all the pressure 

that’s put on them during the 

season.” 

Don’t misunderstand. 

This is a fierce competition, 

but it’s unlike anything else 

on the cross-country schedule. 

Instead of herding teams 

of boys or girls onto 5K courses, 

the Sloper Relays consists 

of four 1.5-mile loops on a 

special flat-course designed 

for speed. 

Two and four-person 

teams challenge the course 

with boys and girls teaming 

up against all-boy teams or 

all-girls squads in a mad dash 

for supremacy. Niro said that 

there’s something for everybody, 

and it’s a good chance 

to pair up mis-matched athletes 

to see how they compete 

or load a relay team to 

try to dominate the field. 

Winners claim plates of 

cookies instead of trophies, 

and bragging rights become 

the biggest prize. 

“I really like the coed 

teams. When do you ever get 

to do that in high school?” 

said Niro. “It allows them to 

work with their teammates in 

a different way, and it’s sometimes 

teammates that you 

never get to work with.” 

Take senior co-captain 

Andrzej Bielecki and up-andcoming 

freshman Catherine 

Myers. When an illness 

scratched Bielecki’s teammate 

from the competition, 

Myers was thrust into an 

unlikely pairing, but the two 

rallied for a third place finish 

in the one boy-one girl division. 

Their time of 37 minutes, 

11 seconds came within 

30 seconds of the fastest 

time. 

Or look at the four person 

co-ed division. Niro 

stacked a relay with state 

level runners. Sean Garrison, 

Jack Myers, Gabi Napoli, and 

Lauren Perkowski finished 

their relay in 35:43 to set a 

new division record (35:01) 

and beat their nearest competitors 

by almost 45 seconds. 

Other programs did the 

same thing. Bristol Central 

stacked their two-boys team, 

and Josh Signore and Justin 

Zaino ran two legs apiece to 

post the best time of the day 

(32:43). Cheshire won the 

four boys division, and 

Bristol Central edged Megan 

Albert and Amanda Hamel 

(41:20) for the two girls division 

title. 

When Catherine Myers 

See X-COUNTRY, page 30 

At right, Colin Murphy 

races across the gravel 

surface at YMCA 

Camp Sloper during a 

recent Blue Knight 

race. 

JOHN GORALSKI

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