Fire destroys Compounce ride - Southington Library and Museum
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EOBS<br />
Bradley Memorial child care center o )ens<br />
b B rbara Pierce<br />
for The Observer<br />
It may not be exactly "on-site" child<br />
care, but for the employees of Bradley<br />
l emorial Hospita, , ttle Wonders is<br />
the next best thing Located in the former<br />
Bradley Conference Center on<br />
IV ain Street, the new child care facility<br />
i, only a few blocks from the hospital<br />
*The parents are really excited,"<br />
s ted Mindy Jasmin, director of Little<br />
V onders "They can come down at<br />
lunch, see their children or nurse their<br />
babies, then go back to work "<br />
Last week..Little Wonders received<br />
ftt d state <strong>and</strong> local approvals to open<br />
the iacflity According to Jasmin, there<br />
we,re no problems with hcensing.<br />
" f'he state is quite pleased with the<br />
f cillty, especially the yard," Jasmin<br />
said. "We have double what the state<br />
r quires for an outdoor play area."<br />
The facility, inside <strong>and</strong> out, has<br />
undergone extensive renovation. The<br />
outdoor play area has a good-slzed<br />
grass:, spot which holds large play<br />
equipment donated by local business<br />
es, as well as a blacktop section where<br />
t1 e children can use riding toys,<br />
bounce bails or make chalk drawings<br />
The area Is situated behind the buildh<br />
.g <strong>and</strong> is enclosed for safety by a sixfoot,<br />
green coated chain llnk fence<br />
Inside• the spacious main room is<br />
divided into dfflerent sections, as determi<br />
ed by program age One side of the<br />
room will be used for infants <strong>and</strong> pre-<br />
Mindy Jasmin<br />
toddlers, while the opposite side will<br />
accommodate toddlers <strong>and</strong> preschoolers<br />
The areas will be separated by<br />
shelving <strong>and</strong> wall units no higher than<br />
three feet, to allow for easier teacher<br />
viewing at all times In addition, there<br />
is a smaller room for quiet time, a<br />
k,Jtchen with a specially designed window<br />
overlooking the main child care<br />
area Child-slzed bathroom facilltles<br />
have also been installed.<br />
Limited to the employees of Bradley<br />
Memorial, Little Wonders has a licensed<br />
capacity of 32 chil Iren Six are currently<br />
enrolled, plus three infants who<br />
are scheduled to join the center, probably<br />
in December. the child care center<br />
will eventually be open to the employees<br />
of the Southlngion Care Center,<br />
Bradley Memorial's extended care facility.<br />
due to open somemne next year.<br />
Jasmin. who comes to the center<br />
with a master's degree in psychology<br />
<strong>and</strong> family studies, loresees the program<br />
at Little Wonders as one which<br />
will promote the developmental skills of<br />
childhood in an environment of nurturing<br />
<strong>and</strong> caring. Her own role as director<br />
vail not be "behind an office door," as<br />
Jasmln stated in her introductory letter<br />
to parents, but *out on the floor," working<br />
with the other staff members <strong>and</strong><br />
the children<br />
Jasmln is enthusiastic about her<br />
staff at Little Wonders. Head Teacher<br />
Ma'ry Counlhan, Teacher Kathleen<br />
Mclntyre. <strong>and</strong> Teacher Assistant April<br />
Pastor. all have different combinations<br />
of related education <strong>and</strong> experience,<br />
<strong>and</strong> share, with Jasmin. a sincere love<br />
of children <strong>and</strong> the desire to help all<br />
children reach their .<br />
"if a child is happy <strong>and</strong> secure<br />
about themselves, there is no limit to<br />
the possibilities they can achieve," Jasmm<br />
sa d.<br />
An open house will be held at Little<br />
Wonders on Thursday, Aug. 3 I. from 9<br />
to 5 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 5. will be the<br />
center's first day of actual operation.<br />
Loc.al Scoutmaster knighted<br />
dur,ng camping trip in Quebec<br />
by MarJorie Low Montreal touring the Notre Dame <strong>and</strong> doughnuts to passing motorists.<br />
for The Observer Cathedral, Old Montreal <strong>and</strong> the Tips or donations are collected this<br />
famous flea market on the St. Lawrence way. An annual Easter plant sale<br />
Eric Johnson has been dubbed a River They went by Montreal's subway involves Scouts taking orders from<br />
Knight <strong>and</strong> his lady. Pat, is extremely to an amusement park called Man <strong>and</strong> friends, family <strong>and</strong> neighbors. A c<strong>and</strong>y<br />
proud.<br />
His World for a fun afternoon before sale is another fund-raiser <strong>and</strong> the M<br />
During a recent stay at a Boy Scout returning to camp. Another point of <strong>and</strong> R or Tom Watt Kit is another. The<br />
reserve in Quebec, Canada. Scoutmas- interest was the Scouts Center in Mon- kits have a selection of Christmas<br />
ter Johnson of <strong>Southington</strong> was<br />
inducted into the Honorable Society of<br />
the Knights of Tamara. He Is one of the<br />
treal with a museum filled with Scouts<br />
memorabilia, stuffed animals <strong>and</strong><br />
Scout documents.<br />
items, stationery, toys <strong>and</strong> kitchen<br />
items.<br />
The Lions Club sponsors Troop 32<br />
f w Americans to receive this honor.<br />
Pat Johnson said.<br />
Eric Johnson has been actively<br />
Summer camp is the time when<br />
Scouts have free time to earn merit<br />
badges towards a higher rank. It<br />
<strong>and</strong> supplies their meeting place at the<br />
First Congregational Church. Ken Cole,<br />
who is liaison for the troop <strong>and</strong> the<br />
involved in Boy Scouts for 40 years,<br />
while his wife Pat got involved 26 years<br />
ago with Cub Scouts during their four<br />
requires 21 merit badges, of which I I<br />
are m<strong>and</strong>atory, to become an Eagle<br />
Scout. Swin'uming. canoeing, llfe-saving,<br />
Lions Club. approves fund-raisers <strong>and</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong>les adult applications for the community-minded<br />
who desire to be lead-<br />
sons' early years. Johnson <strong>and</strong> his archery, cooking <strong>and</strong> rifle <strong>and</strong> shotgun ers. As Assistant Scoutmaster, Cole<br />
sons are now Eagle Scouts, the highest training are some of the ways to earn a helps individual Scouts in their efforts<br />
'<br />
honor of achievement in this 79-yearold<br />
institution<br />
Johnson is Scoutmaster for Troop<br />
32. which is celebrating its 25th year<br />
with a banquet this fall He is also District<br />
Chairman for the Central Connecticut<br />
District, leading a staff of five<br />
other chairmen<br />
On July 15. Troop 32 departed for<br />
Camp Tamaracouta Scout Reserve in<br />
Quebec. Canada. with 19 Scouts <strong>and</strong><br />
merit badge<br />
Pat Johnson. in speaking of the<br />
training, says "It is invaluable discipline<br />
, or a boy to learn the dangers<br />
involved when using a rifle or shotgun<br />
for target practice, It creates an awareness<br />
<strong>and</strong> respect for a weapon."<br />
Camping trips such as the weeklong<br />
stay in Canada is funded by the<br />
team efforts of Scouts <strong>and</strong> leaders during<br />
the year. The boys <strong>and</strong> adults work<br />
towards becoming an Eagle Scout<br />
Both Pat <strong>and</strong> Eric Johnson have<br />
been recipients of many awards. In<br />
1973, the Archbishop of Hartford<br />
awarded the Bronze Pelican to Eric for<br />
the development <strong>and</strong> spiritual growth<br />
of Catholic Youth. In 1977, both Johnsons<br />
received the Silver Beaver from<br />
the Council <strong>and</strong> the District award of<br />
merit. This is the highest award that<br />
can be achieved in the Scouts.<br />
• nine leaders They spent one day in at a rest stop on 1-84 to serve coffee<br />
:KITCHEN: Auto<br />
School Time I: & BATH<br />
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"INTERDIGITAL CORNS" Xll<br />
Ohen m s[aken or wa s, mterd 8 la# corns are a very common <strong>and</strong> o en in[ul<br />
cond,tion.<br />
The cau s d r tly relaled Io toe pos t on. When o adjacent toes are align<br />
n sh gear, the prominent bony areas of each t may abut each o er causing<br />
s gniflcanl pressure between them. Th s unrelenting pressure leads to the<br />
devel menl of a corn which may be vew di bhng.<br />
Treatment of the condff=on can =nvolve trimming <strong>and</strong> pa in8 of the corn<br />
for tem raw rehel Permanent correct=on can be ach=w by sm thing<br />
off the prom,nent ne from the aff t toes.<br />
27 Menden Ave. (opp. the Dbraw) Southmgton • 276 140 /<br />
V ,<br />
THURSDAY, AUGUST31,1989<br />
WHO'S NEWS<br />
I.ocal girl to compete in pageant<br />
Editor's note: Who's News Is designed to honor residentsfor aJob well done,<br />
lYrtt[e aecornpllshments as well as large ones. The column runs pec dlcally In The<br />
Observer,<br />
Plantsvflle resident Claudia Cardinale, daughtei"<br />
of "Michael <strong>and</strong> Toni C rdinale, has been<br />
se .ected as a contestant in the America's Perfect<br />
Te l Pageant for the State of Connecticut. The<br />
,a_ eant will be held on Sept. 2 <strong>and</strong> 3, at the<br />
r tld--Bailroom of the Sheraton Lincoln Inn in<br />
Worthier, Mass. She was selected as an Entrant<br />
t _rge 8_rid will be cornpetLn_g with girls from all<br />
over the state for the tlfle.<br />
( ardinaie wilt be entering the ninth grade at<br />
Kermedy Junior High School this fail. She has<br />
participated in Chorus, Concert Choir. Swing<br />
Ch ir, Bowling Club. <strong>and</strong> has been named to the<br />
National Junior Honors Society. Her other activities<br />
include playing the saxophone, dancing (ballet<br />
& toe). reading <strong>and</strong> drawing.<br />
Cardinaie has taken part in several pageants Cl d:[ C<br />
<strong>and</strong> won many awards, including Miss Tiny Queen Connecticut/Connecticut<br />
Show Biz <strong>and</strong> Beauty Pageant, Miss Pee Wee Connecticut, Miss Little Connecticut/Sunshlne<br />
Girl pageant, Mini Miss Connecticut Photogenic <strong>and</strong> Miss Personallty<br />
Plus International Sunshine Girl pageant, Young Miss Connecticut<br />
,n h n P. 'rj lntPrn Hnn l. Sl e pageanL Da QI Sh[IY/casP [hQnDI-.<br />
able menUon), <strong>and</strong> Dance Capers (second place)<br />
Sponsors for Cardinaie include F&F Machine Shop of <strong>Southington</strong>.<br />
Moving of Cheshire, Krys" Plantavflle Pizza Restaurant, Dr. Robert Ce sldy.<br />
Cheshire, Fantastic Sam's - Haircutters, Milldale, Pro Video, Southln ton; Vernon<br />
R. Torapkir O.D,, Plantsvfl]e, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Patrick E Lker. <strong>Southington</strong>.<br />
Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Merton Taylor Jr.. Plantsvflle. <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Vai DePao[o,<br />
<strong>Southington</strong>.<br />
Couple celebrates 60th anniversary<br />
r. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Pasquale F. DePaolo of Southi cton 0eft photo. 1989, <strong>and</strong> right,<br />
in 1929) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 19 as guests<br />
at a dinner party given by their children. Merinda Depaolo <strong>and</strong> Dr. Joseph F.<br />
DePaolo. Sixth-five guests were in attendance at the party, held at the Cabin<br />
Restaurant in MeHden. The DePaolos were m rrled on Au . 19, 1929 in St.<br />
Thomas Church, 8outh/ngton, by the Rev. Will/am Kennedy. August 19 was<br />
also the birthday of M s. ePaolo.<br />
Mental illness support group being organized<br />
A support <strong>and</strong> education group for interested in this no fee group should<br />
families of persons with mental illness call Donna Wildman at 224-7234. The<br />
is being organized in the Southlngton group is being sponsored by the Cornarea.<br />
The program will meet for 20 con- munity Mental Health Affiliates.<br />
secutive weeks in September. Those<br />
xn your .ar a /<br />
are paying /<br />
much for /<br />
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d out why m y ' " ' "<br />
homeo e ,sw hing<br />
MIs It s easy<br />
J n Fm , ent<br />
76 No Ma,n St.<br />
South ngton<br />
628-0919 /<br />
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