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living Couadl to me t The Southington Arts Council, Inc., Will hold a meettng on Thursday. Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. in the lower level of 239 Main St., at the corner of Meriden Avenue and Main Street. The agenda will include plans for the fall. Anyone interested in becoming involved is welcome to attend. ltro ol lcal Society to s event The Astronomical Society of Greater ,l' rfford will present. "Meet the Stars," a'speelal event in which the public will let to see. throi gh the use of telegopes, the craters of the moon, the of Saturn and the wonders of the The event will be held on Friday, ptember I, 8 p.m. at YMCA Camp . ,'per on East Street. Children must accompanied by an adult, according Richard Benton. club president. gg ancy and body ._ oss lect - to tm held •, . Terry Pearson, RPT. of Plantsville . ysical Therapy. will sponsor a onepur lecture on pregnancy and body wareness on Wed.. Sept. 6. at 7 p.m. "I e class will instruct mothers-to-be 11 how to avoid unnecessary muscu- .l .keletal discomforts__ r to pregrh ncy and safe guidelines for exercise. The program is offered free. To register " obtain irfformatlon, call 276-0369. de ly health tostlag l ted The Elderly Health Screening Serelee will visit Southington on Monday, Sept. I I. The service offers preventive health screening and health education and referrals to persons aged 60 and o,v.er on an annual basis. Screening will include blood tests ( CBC and chemistry), electrocardiogram. glaucoma test. urinalysis, blood pressure, and measurement of helght/weight, health history, test for Visual acuity, and a test to detect the presence of blood in the stool. A nurse pCactitioner will be in attendance to offer breast examinations and pap tests for women, and a prostate examination for men. There is a suggested donation. For more information or appoint- ,ments, 621-3014. or Elderly Health ',So-e ning Service in Waterbury, at 753- 9284. A, tenUon 8HB Class of 1984 : Members of the Southington High .School graduating Class of 1984 are being sought to join in on the fifth year class reunion. Anyone who has not received an invitation or who wishes to attend the reunion should contact one of the following: Jen at 628-6207, Amy at 628-0807, or Elaine at 628-2410. Replies will only be accepted until Sept. I. RESTAURANT 59 We Center , Sc J mgt 628-2075 Open 7 Days A Week LUNCH AND DINNER Bre Idast is on Sunday ooly. Remember Our Wednesday Night "SFAFOOD BUFFET Closed Sunda 3rd and Monday Sept. 4th WE CAN MAKE:t:: YOUR MO TH WATERf , ,APPLES BARTLETT PEARS • PURPLE PLUUS NECTARINES .'BUTTER & SUGAR. SILVER QUEEN CORN FRESH BAKED PIES . , APPLE QDER DONUTS ,, , OPEN DAILY 8 AM to 8 PM 229-4240 87 1206 Y alors talte note Notice all Y Seniors: There will be no meeting on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. The next meeting wtil be held on Sept. II at 12:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church Hail. Y Seniors will be traveling to New York to see the Broadway hit "Camelot" at the Fiesta Dinner Theatre on Sept. 21. Seniors who attend will also have a sit-down dinner. Members interested in going on the trip call Jiggy at 628- 6708. r CA O1 nu ry h l The Southington YMCA has begun a nursery school for children who are 3 years old. According to a spokesman, the school is a state licensed program that meeLs Tuesdays e_nd Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. For further information, contact the Y. blood pr um •e ealag offered Bradley Memorial Hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from I0 a.m. to I I a.m. in the hospital lobby at 81 Meriden Ave. No appointment necesss y - just waLk inl For more information, call 276-5099. to hold ualon The Lewis High School Class of 1934 will hold its 55th year reunion on Oct. I I at the Elks Club in Southington, 114 Main Street. The buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Henrietta AIdi at 621- 8711. H mudous waste may be d/sposed of on collection day Dr. Arthur Blumer. director of health, has announced that the annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day is being slated for Saturday, September 9 at the National Guard Armory. Dr. Blumer has advised residents to keep hazardous materials, such as paints, cleaners, pesticides and solvents and bring those items to the armory on collection day. Latex {water) base paint may be disposed of in regular trash pickup, according to Dr. Blumer. H ve cholesterol ned Bradley Memorial Hospital will offer cholesterol screenings on Sat.. Sept. 9. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital in Conference Room A. No appointment is necessary -- Just walk inl No fasting or other special preparation is requtred: test results are available within minutes. There is a fee. For more information, call 276-5099. Women's club to hold luncheon and bake fle The Farmington Valley Christian Women's Club will hold its Happy Birthday Luncheon and Bake Sale on Thurs., Sept. 7. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, at the Golf Club of Avon. A special feature will be a cake decorating demonstration by Judy Moyer. Guest speaker will be Barbara Weatherbee of Bolton, Mass. Music will be provided by mezzo soprano Rose Mills Beilo. Reservations for luncheon and nursery should be made by 8 p.m. on Sept. 3 by calling Joarme at 673-8647 or Peg at 62S-6638 There is a coat for the luncheon but the nursery care is free. Bring a friend - she'll be glad you did[ Computer coupes offered at Ttmxis The Computer Center, an activity of the Community Services/Continuing Education Division of Tunxls Community College offers a variety of nonc edit courses in several different forms for those seeking knowledge of computers, computer systems and programs. Workshops and aemlnara offer handson experience. Classes are offered both on a one-a-week and twice-a-week "basis, Friday evening specials and day- 10ng semlnars to aecomodate all needs. Registration for computer and nonc 'edlt courses can be done in person at the Community Services Office, Fisher Hall, on Aug. 31 from 1-8 p.m. and Sept. I from I0 a.m to 4 p.m., and starting Sept. 6. Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, I0 a.m. to 4 p m. For more information, call 677-7701, ext. 37. Suppo group offered for pa ntm of die.bled cl ld n Newlngton Children's Hospital is inviting parents of children with disabilities to participate in a support group and educational course beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hospital. This course provides parents the opportunity to learn positive parenting techniques within a group structure. and to gain support from other parents of children with disabilities. The course la limited to 12 participants. For more information, please contact the Social Services Department at the hospital, 667-5350 Volunteers wanted for Thresholds program Volunteers from the Southington area are need to work with inmates at both the Manson Youth Institution and the Cheshire Correctional Center, as part of the Thresholds program. Thresholds emphasizes dectsionmaking and problem-solving skills. Helping inmates to learn to take Family Optometrist DR. VERNON TOMPKINS • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Pediatric Vision Analysis • Contact Lens Specialty 621-3344 BC/BS, CHN and Medicare coverage Convenient Location and Hours 772 South Mmn Street, South,ngton (PLANTSVILLE CENTER) COMPLETE FAMILY DENTISTRY Y YOUR DR. WILLIAM COLITE 33 Menden Avenue, South ngton, CT 06489 BONDING Disfigured and broken teeth can be restored by bonding enamel colored ac hc to the tooth. Since this material ts bonded to the enamel, there s often no need to cut nto the tooth. This technique does,have ts hm tations and badly fractured or decayed teeth should be restored w th porcelain crowns. EARLY MORNING, EVENING & SAT. HOURS Call for youP FREE Smile Analysis Todayl 621-5040 • 621-26tl ; The Observer, Thursday, August 31, 1989 responsibility tot their actions and to make decisions about their lives are two major goals of the program. Thresholds needs people from the community who are willing to give one or two hours of their time per week to counsel inmates on a one-to-one baals or in a group setting. No previous experience is necessary, however, volunteers must be over 21 years of age and must attend two training sessions. Volunteers will be trained at MY] on Sept. 16. from 9 a.m. to 5 p,m. and Sept. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. There is a $5.00 charge for training. Attendance does not obligate anyone to counsel. For more information, write Thresholds, P.O. Box 504. Cheshire, CT 06410 or call Rosalie at 753-0914. C r os omen for special oompeUtiaa The Wom 's c of e G t Southlngton Chambe of Commerce r prd o men in e South gton commu while supporting the achievements and ac mp s ents d g mm ons s. The event, called The Women's Council s off, held on Monday, pt. 25, be at 6 p.m.. at the Chm r of Co erce, 51 No M St. to J e y, one of e o . e o y t a at e s e m pl or de Sout gton. e topic ll be "Your C * at, t d ." Topi t to3to5 ut le . Deadl e for appHca on is day, Sept, 1. Selected applicants ll be no by t. 11. To d out mo i o a on, c e r at 6 - 36. Br/stol Hospital to hold aibllng class A program for siblings will be held at Bristol Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 2, in the Towie Conference R om, Level D of the Hospital, Brewater Road, Bristol. Sept. 5. The first rehearsal will take place at 8 p.m. at Plainville High School. Begirmlng Sept. I I, the regular rehearsal schedule will resume at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. 130 West Main St., plalnviUe. Any interested adult is invited to Join as are former members who wish to participate in the anniverssry celebration. All voice parts are needed. No auditions are required. In conjunction with the 20th anniversary celebration, the society Is preparing a souvenir program and is looking for any black and white photos that could be loaned to the group for use in the program. For more details regarding rehearsals or the souvenir program, contact Sue Beckius, president, st 1123 Pleasant St., Southington, (621- 4612) or Dot Sparmer, membership chairperson, at 48 Glennwood Dr., PIainville, (747-6457). Gx up lookh for '.n:lors The search is on for people who are over 70 and better than ever. Five people will be honored for Successful Aging during the upcoming annual meeting of Connecticut Community Care Inc. This is the first time such honors will be Poopl rom broughaut Connecticut may submit nominations. Entries will be Judged on l e long accomplishments, contmning service to business, the community and inspiration to people of all ages. To nominate someone, write 250 words or less describe the person and the accomplishments. Include their name, age. address, phone number and send it to Successful Aging Awards, Connecticut Community care inc., 719 Middle St., Bristol 06010. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 8. l nvflt daace mlatad The Greater Southington Jewish Congregation Will sponsor a dance, "From Yesterday to Today." on Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight, at the S uthlngton Armory. Future brothers and sisters ages 3 Tickets are available by ealling 628to .I I are invited to participate in this 9025 or 628-9536. There is a charge to one hour class starting at 10:30 a.m ,"attend this fundralscr. Children will learn basic baby care, participate in play activities and take a tour of where their mommy will stay while in the hospital. Children should bring a doll or teddy bear to class. The program will be held the first Saturday of each month. Pre-registrat.lon is required. Call 585-3478 to slgn up. The program is flee of charge. Pl lawllle Ch r l i ty l gi r h al The Plainville Choral Society Will mark the beginning of its 20th anniversary season when rehearsals begin A new Tough Love training group for parents troubled by their teenager's behavior is forming at Wheeler Clinic to begin Sept. I I. Training will be hdd on flw consecutive Monday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The training group, which will be limited to 20 people, will meet at the clinic, 91 Northwest Drive, PlainviIle. Ire-registration is required. For more information, call Button Searrift or Lori Tatsapaugh at Wheeler Clin- Ic, 747-6801 or 527-1644. To register for the training, carl Soarritt. ISEND THEM BACK TO COLLEGE COU GE SUBSCRIPTION ,10oo ,1200 SEPTEMBER YI-IROUGH MAY Help your favontc college students keep up tth ever) event that occurs in Soutltmgton by sending fl c Observer away to sch xfl tl them It's s,mplc Just send their name, campus address, city, s ate and zip code, along w h your check to The Observer Circulation DepL P.0 Ikgx 648 Southlngton, CT 06489 The Observer
y Frank J. Poirot ed/tor in chief THE OBSERVER, THURSDAY, AUGUST . 1, 1989 SP S Page Blue Knights prepare for 1989 football season With the opening game of the 1989 football season three weeks off. SHS Blue Knights Head Coach Jude KeLly is staying close to the thread which runs through his training program - take it one step at a time, and "take care of the little things, the wins and losses will take care of themselves." This will be Kelly's second year at the helm of the high school's football teams, yet his first season to fully incorporate his own program. Some SHS fans are looking for a transition from the Blue Knights' 4-6 season last year Predictions for the coming season are premature, but one thing is certain - there will be change. Kelly described his football program as rungs on a ladder the players take one at a time and it transcends the practice field of the high school, It starts with teaching fundamentals in the flag and midget football leagues. It continues to a sub-program with [:flayeYs from the junior high and Offensive llne summer football clinics. Once in high school, training begins in the off-season with weights and conditioning to prepare for spring practice. Fall practice began in earnest Monday with field drills, classroom sessions and more conditioning spLit between weights and running. Emphasis under the new program is slightly "diffused" from the varsity squad, said Kelly. Practice games fielded by sophomores from the Junior varsity team give younger players a taste of the gridiron and learn what skills need sharpening in the months ahead This attention to the younger members on the bench. Kelly explains is the solution to wild talent swings from year to year and leaves the team less vulnerable to graduating the I I starters "We can graduate a large number of seniors every year," he said. under the program and not be left at a loss of talent. Last year 16 seniors were on the tealn. "Diffusing emphasis" to the younger players doesn't translate into forgetting the seniors. Kelly stressed Instead. the seniors will play a new role in the dynamics of the team. The new emphasis is on senior leadership among the underclassmen. Speaking of the senior players Kelly said: "This is your year We're counting on you guys to provide leadership to younger players " KeLly also recognizes the dLtes paid by the upperclassmen and said it works into the "try-to-get-the-best-I lplayers-on-the-field" base philosophy behind his coaching decisions. If the choice comes down to a younger or older player of equal ability. Kelly said he will pick the senior. "Other coaches do the reverse because the younger plaver will be around for a while." On the field,the one-step-at-a-tlme approach favors a pragmatic ground assault, scoring drives focused on ball control and first downs This year's first-string quarterback Scott Otis can deliver ground yardage, but also has a Practice run passing arm, said Kelly, and a receiver in split end Steve Matyczyk Both men are Juniors. In the weeks ahead Kelly and his staff Will be working on polishing the fundamentals of their game and "doing more team things " Personnel and strategy have been set since spring practice If pressed to pick I l starters this week, Kelly said he and the assistant coaches could do it in five min- Your Filipek on top of tennis game by Dwight Moore for The Observer He's been on top of his tennis game. And Michael Filipek has been able to prove Just that With some key tournament performances this year, Filipek has been in six tournaments having taken four of the first five. His most recent tourney occurred August 14 to 18 at the Yale Bowl in New Haven. He made it to the finals of the 14 and under age group in the New England Lawn Tennis Association. Fflipek was beaten in the event by Joshua Hausman of Massachusetts in a tough 7-6, 6-4 decision. "It was a very good match," Fflipek said. "It was on a different surface and he was much better on this one." There were 79 kids in FLlipek's group and 450 overall. "it was the best competition in New England." commented Filipek. "The first few rounds were more one-sided but the quarter-finals and the semifinals were a Little tougher." Filipek said he is playing only in the very important tournaments and noted he's played in more than six in a year. He explained the tournaments are National Qualifying Tournaments which will qualify competitors for national events. A ninth grader at Kennedy Junior High School, Fillpek is no stranger to the world of tennis tournaments He's been in tourneys for about six years and notes that there's a lot of traveling involved. But also he said comes the chance to see a lot of things and a lot of people. Michael Filipek Fllipek has been to Louisiana this year and also traveled to San Antonio. Texas and Fort Lauderdale. Florida. "There's more of an interest in the game and a lot more facfllties." he said. Flllpek plays the game all year round and admitted he's never grown tired of the sport. He tries to practice between one and a half to two hours a FLlipek feels h s serve and his backhand are the strongest points of his game. He added that although he sticks to singles competmon, he will play doubles once in a grcal while. Filipek has an upcoming tourna sent in mld-Seplember and admitted he's happy with h s performance thus far this year Busa chosen as interim athletic director Southington Public Schools has named Lois Busa, who heads the phys- Ical education department at Southlngton High School, to the post of interim athletic director. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Louis Saloom announced the appointment last week while a search goes on to fill the spot permanently. Saloom ealled Busa "highly respected and qual- Ified to step into the Job." "I cannot tell you if she is in the application pool this go-around," Saloom said of Buss, "but she was not among the applicants during the earlier utes Blue Knight goals and expectations for the season ahead include "concentrate on the little things, be consistent in our efforts and try to improve each week." said Kelly. The Sept. 23 opener is against Xavier. 1 30 p m at home. The season is starting a week later for the Blue Knights than the rest of the league because thetr 10 game schedule allows for a week off at some point in the sea- 11 son. Kelly did not want to interrupt any progress or momentum the team may have going during the season so he chose *.o take the early week. This Saturday the Blue Knights travel to Hall High School in West Hartford for four scrimmage games. They are expected to last from 9 a m to noon Soccer season dedicated to Califano " The Southington Youth Soccer Connecticut as an outstanding play- League will open its 1989 season er and coach who contributed con-" Sunday. Sept. I0 The season will be slderable time and energy to the dedicated to the memo 'y of Angelo growth of soccer in this area. Calffano. a former coach and found- The dedication ceremonies will ing member of the league, who begin at I0 a.m on opening day at passed away this spring the Central Elementary School soc- Califano has been a a former cer fields. All friends and former semi pro soccer player on teams in players of Mr Califano's are invited this area and in his native Italy He to attend wab recognized throughout central Western Baseball League Little Leaguers capture division title The Western Baseball League won defensive effort made by his team. Hi their division for boys ages 13 and 14 said all the games had low scores. _. in a state championship sponsored by The championship was among day with one day off. He practice "l'm having a ery good year I was the Cmmecticut Jay C's and The Hartalmost every day with his father and hoping I'd have a year like this and I ford Courant. it's from him that he got the interest in was really thinkin It was possible," FLI- Southington beat West Hartford 4 the game. Ipek said. tO 2 iN the final game of the tournameni played Aug on West Street 14 al their home filed The school board thought the search was over in early August when it voted unanimously to award the post to Manchester coach, Joseph Erardi. But two days after his appointment. Erardi called Saloom to decline the board's offer. "The Job posting closes this Friday." Saloom said of the latest search. "We'll be moving as quickly as possible to reach a decision on a candidate - hopefully we'll have an appointment by the middle of September." The search for a new athletic director began following the retirement of Dominic D'Angelo, who held the post The winning pitcher was Gary Sweezey Jr, who gave up three hits and farmed five batters. He was relieved for the past I0 yearS, and coached SIIS for the Last two innings by Brian Garv- football for 21 years. er Saloom said that because the athlet- Offense was led by a single hit by ic directorship is now considered an Kevin Salerno He stole second and administrative position, a physical edu scored on ti e next hlt cation teacher will be employed to take Teammate Bryan Carruba doubled over Busa's classrOom responsibilities and singled. Both batters scored in the during her interim appointment. first inning The athletic director is responsible Dave Danko began his trip to home for the interscholastic sports program base in the second with walk Sweczey mlng at SHS and at Southington's two hit a sacrifice bunt and Tony Chaplins- Junlor high schools, Kennedy and kl followed with a double. Brian Garret DePaolo. The position offers a salary of singled Chaplinski home and Garret $47.880 scored on an error. Manager Gary Sweezey praised the teams from across the state. "We wo three straight, South Windsor, McG ley/Crafa in Hart.ford and West Har _ ford The tearfi member photographed above are; Gary Sweezey Jr.. Jamle Leggett. Mike Flynn. Tony ChapinskL Mark Gladke, Kevin King, Joe Barmon., Mike Sorbello. Todd Glassman, Dave Danko. Nick Panarella. Skip Reed. Mike Carretta, Scott Messina, Cris Cassidx; Mike Marcinczyk. Brian Garver, Rya . Carruba and Kevin Salerno. The coaching staff are ; manager'. Gary Sweezey, Dave Massina and I Cassldy.
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