04-05-2013 The Southington Citizen

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Southington educators frustrated by finance board cuts

By Farrah Duffany Special to The Citizen

The Board of Education and school administrators expressed frustration and disappointment April 1 about the Board of Finance’s recommendation to cut their proposed budget by $1.1 million.

The Town Council will

make the final decision on the amount given to schools in the 2013-14 budget. If the council doesn’t add money to the finance board’s recommendation, programs or staffing will have to be cut, school officials said.

School Superintendent Joseph V. Erardi Jr. has asked the members of the Board of Finance to sit down

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with him so he can understand how they worked to get to their number, a figure they voted to adopt last week. Although Erardi said he is thankful for their hard work to reach that number, he felt it is important to understand the process.

See Frustrated, page 11

Longtime former town manager John Weichsel dies

By Richie Rathsack and Eric Vo Special to The Citizen

Friends, family and numerous acquaintances are mourning a man who was an

institution in town for more than 40 years. Former Town Manager John Weichsel died Friday night. He was 80.

Hired in 1966 when the town switched to a managercouncil form of government,

Weichsel held the job for almost 45 years until retiring in January 2011. Many believe he was the longest-serving town manager in the country.

He also served for a time as the president of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.

When he retired, Weichsel joked that the retirement age of 65 was obsolete. He went See Weichsel, page 25 File photo

Newly hired Town Manager John Weichsel makes his first visit to Southington, as seen in the Sept.

17, 1966 edition of the Meriden Journal.

Photo by Christopher Zajac

A pygmy goat has been in temporary residence at the Southington Dog Pound since March 29 after being picked up by Animal Control Officer David Ireland. If no one claims the goat, Ireland has plans to find it a good home on a local farm.

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Historical society celebrates library history

The Southington Historical Society will celebrate the lengthy history of the former public library building at 239 Main St. that now houses the archives and collection of the historical organization.

The building was erected in 1902 with a $5,000 challenge grant from entrepreneur Lucius V. Walkley. A wealthy businessman, Walkley owned of Pultz & Walkley, manufacturers of square-bottomed paper bags in downtown Plantsville. He donated $5,000 for the library with the stipulation that the town raise $5,000 of its own

for the erection of the building.

A bronze plaque with Walkley’s name on it is affixed above the door facing Main Street. The public library flourished for many years before an addition was built, thanks to philanthropist Emma Bradley Yeomans Newell, who died in 1917. In her will, Newell paid for an addition and had it named in honor of her mother, Sylvia Bradley. Bradley was the wife of Amon Bradley and grandmother of Bradley Barnes, who lived in the large home at 85 N. Main St. that eventually became

Residential burglaries A string of residential burglaries was reported to police on April 1 to homes on Charles Street, Lynn Avenue, and Zwicks Farm Road. A loaded handgun was reported stolen from a home on Charles Street, and a digital camera, cash, jewelry, and military medals. A witness told police a man was in the area selling roofing services and was seen in several backyards of homes in the area, possibly taking pictures. He was described as white, between 20 and 30 years old, average height with thin build, short hair, and clean shaven. Another witness reported a black pickup truck in the area. Anyone with any information should call Southington police at (860) 621-0101.

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Correction In last week’s edition, we incorrectly labeled the headshots of Vinny Nanfito and Jon Stairs. We apologize for the mix-up. Shown are the properly labeled headshots.

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Fire crews responded to an incident on March 31 where a car drove into a home at 119 Berlin Ave. at approximately 6:30 p.m. There were no injuries and damage was done to an exterior stairway.

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local officials and former officials of the library have been invited to attend the ceremony, including Town Manager Garry Brumback, Town Council Chairman John Dobbins, state Sen. Joe Markley, and former library directors Audrey Brown and Jay Johnston. Arthur Secondo, president of the Southington Chamber of Commerce, who serves on the board of directors of the

See Celebrates, page 7

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historical society will kick off its exhibit, “A Page in Library History.” The program will focus on the groups and individuals that helped make the 1902 library building possible. Earlier versions of a library were located inside the former Southington Town Hall and in Plantsville. A private reading room also was located on North Main Street.

The historical society hopes to rededicate the building at 239 Main St. Current

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In Yeoman Newell’s will, she declared the Sylvia Bradley Memorial addition to the public library always be used for historic purposes. When the historical society was established in 1965, it met in the Sylvia Bradley Room and began amassing books, documents, and artifacts. When the old library building became obsolete in the mid-1970s and a new library building was opened in 1974 at 255 Main St., the historical society was given use of the old library building.

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The Southington Citizen — Friday, April 5, 2013

Hatton learns of different lands

By Julie Sopchak The Southington Citizen

Students at Hatton Elementary School celebrated cultural awareness throughout the month of March, leading to the culmination of what they’ve learned in an assembly presented by the Southington High School Diversity Club on March 28.

The club explores and celebrates traditions of different cultures and showed up at Hatton wearing the traditional garb from different corners of the globe: Italy, Greece, Pakistan, India, and Korea and showed how some cultures speak, dance, and play music.

Club advisor Antoinette Delfino was dressed in traditional Italian clothing, and explained that even though people in Italy dress accord-

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Members of the Southington High School Diversity Club stand on stage at Hatton Elementary School dressed in traditional clothing from their respective countries of Italy, Pakistan, India, Korea, and Greece.

ing to modern fashions, the vintage threads still hold significance.

“It’s still special to remember because it talks about

our history,” Delfino said.

Nishi Desai, who represented India along with Jhanvi Shah and Avi Ghandi, said she enjoys the oppor-

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Hatton’s month-long cultural endeavor was done as part of the Southington Town-wide Effort to Promote Success framework, as cultural competence is one of the organization’s internal assets. Over the month, students participated in a wide range of cultural activities.

Each morning during announcements, students learned how to say “hello” and “goodbye” in a different language, and learned a fact about that respective country.

Kristina Bolovis and Katina Tsangarides demonstrated a 10-step Greek dance.

With the help of Delfino and a few students from the audience, they joined hands and processed in a circular path onstage to Greek music.

When students heard that Elizabeth DelBuono and Paolo Candra were about to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the crowd, gasps of delight filled the room, until they started reading it in Italian, which left most students unable to understand the story.

Sisters Aleena Tanveer and Sana Khan, a senior and freshman, respectively, both represented their native country of Pakistan with their mother, Samina Tanveer. The three all wore a different version of traditional Pakistani outfits that tell a little bit about the culture.

Aleena said she joined the club to recognize her own diversity.

“I’m diverse, why not join the diversity club?” she said.

Samina Tanveer said she enjoyed the assembly, and was happy to see the club take proactive steps in spreading cultural awareness.

See Diversity, page 15

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Bicycle trail park finds early support in committee

By Eric Heredia Special to The Citizen

Plans are afoot for a bicycle trail park on the Novick open space parcel off of Flanders Road.

Resident Glenn Prushinski, a member of the New England Mountain Bike Association and the Southington Land Trust, made the proposal to the Open Space and Land Acquisition Committee earlier this month.

The park would include 5 to 10 miles of narrow, sustainable trails throughout the parcel, according to the minutes of the committee’s March 14 meeting.

“The construction would be low-impact and favor going around trees rather than removing them,” the minutes say.

The committee voted unanimously on March 14 to approve the concept of use, but Prushinski said Friday that he still has to present a final plan. Town Councilor Dawn Miceli said the committee members liked the use, but parking is a concern moving forward.

“The residents and visitors who use that park are going to have to park somewhere,” she said.

Southington Land Trust President Bonnie Sica said

the parcel already accommodates five parking spaces, walking trails and horse riding.

“I don’t think it’ll be much of a parking issue,” she said, adding that no major events would be held there.

The Southington Land Trust is looking for volunteers to serve on a new committee and help develop, build and maintain the trail — in partnership with STEPS and Activate Southington to promote outdoor activity — if the plan moves forward. Sica said she already has 10 committed volunteers and would welcome more.

cel, but also people from out of town would come to have a lunch” and support local businesses.

She said motorcycles and ATVs would not be allowed.

If the committee approves the plan, it would go before the Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council and possibly the Board of Parks Commissioners because members may have dealt with such a proposal before, Miceli said.

To get involved with the new committee, email Prushinski at southingtontrails@gmail.com or attend the land trust’s meeting Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at

Prushinski gathered 150 signatures from local people interested in seeing the trail built. He is on the Mountain Bike Search and Rescue Team, part of the town’s Community Emergency Rescue Team, Sica said.

She said the trail is in its “infancy planning stage” and a more detailed plan would be ready in about a month.

“The trails would be very narrow, only the width of the handle bars” and include twists and turns, Sica said.

“These bike parks are very popular and my hope is that not only would it bring recreation to the open space par-

Dinner dance The Arc of Southington will hold its 21st annual dinner dance on Saturday, April 13, at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The evening consists of hors d’ oeuvres, sit down dinner, open bar, disc jockey, dancing, and raffles/silent auction items.

There is a ticket price to attend.

Senator Joe Markley will be on hand to present awards to Judy Roberge, ARC of Southington recreation director and Kevin Bleau, who saved the life of Maureen Jahne, ARC of Southington recreation assistant.

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Bicycle trail park committee The Southington Land Trust is forming a committee to build a bicycle trail park. The group is looking for committed volunteers to develop, build and maintain the park; pulling together partnerships with STEPS and Activate Southington. If interested, contact Glenn at southingtontrails@gmail.com or attend the meeting on Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Southington Land Trust office, 76 N. Main St.

Backgammon/chess tournament The Connecticut state backgammon championships will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 Laning St. The top-performing Connecticut resident will win the Connecticut champion title and trophy. A free tournament for beginners will begin at 2 p.m. First place prize is a backgammon board. General public invited. For more information, visit connecticutbackgammon.blogspot.com.

The U.S. Chess Federation will hold a chess tournament on Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 Laning St. Three divisions: advanced, intermediate, and junior will compete. A free chess tournament for beginners will be at 1 p.m. First place prize is a one-year membership to the U.S. Chess Federation with subscription to Chess Life Magazine. For more information, visit connecticutchess.blogspot.com or call Rob Roy at (860) 8875052.

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More than 1,800 high school students from across New England took part in the two-day event at the Connecticut Convention Center.

Erick Luise, 17, a senior on the Southington High School team, was excited about the win and said that the last eight weeks of hard work paid off.

“It’s rewarding and surreal at the moment,” Luise said “It feels really good.”

Students have worked since January building a 100-pound robot that had to precisely aim Frisbees and climb pyramids on a 27-by-54-foot field.

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The Southington Genealogical Society is a nonprofit organization located in central Connecticut that promotes the accurate recording, research and preservation of family history. The society regularly meets at 7:30 p.m., on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except December. Contact by writing to Southington Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 698, Plantsville, CT 06479-0698 or e-mail southingtongenealogicalsociety@gmail.com.

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Friday, April 5, 2013 — The Southington Citizen

Charter work doesn’t always address initial issue

By Farrah Duffany Special to The Citizen

Town Council Chairman John Dobbins hopes the newly-formed Charter Revision Commission will have a narrow focus, concentrating on a change that would have the boards of police and fire commissioners report to the town manager.

It was Dobbins’ idea to reopen the charter. Opponents of forming the commission, which the council did last week, have pointed out that once the charter is open, any-

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owned a building in Plantsville that had ties to the Plantsville library.

Markley’s sister, Christina Duffy, helped establish and operate the genealogy library that was located in the Church of Latter-Day Saints in town. Markley’s family also subsequently lived in the former Plantsville home that earlier was known as the L.V. Walkley Mansion. And Markley’s aunt, Julia Grinnell, was an employee and official at Southington Public Library before her death.

Steve Courtney, longtime journalist, editor, historian and author, will give a talk May 19, 1 to 3 p.m., on the life of the Rev. Joseph Twichell,

who was a headmaster and teacher in Southington.

Courtney wrote a book on Twichell, who was friends with authors Mark Twain and Jesse Olney. He will lecture and be available to sign his book, Joseph Hopkins Twichell: The Life and Times of Mark Twain’s Closest Friend. Courtney worked many years at The Hartford Courant and is currently publicist and publications editor at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. Copies of the book will sold at the event.

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commission in 2006 and a former Town Council chairwoman, said that when the charter was opened there wasn’t a set agenda.

“We looked at how everything works,” Triano said. “If we just start picking one area, we don’t have a real sense of the impact that the one area will make.”

Triano said that, although Dobbins has made a suggestion about what the commission should focus on this time around, any councilor, commissioner, or member of the public can make a suggestion on other areas to look at.

“It’s not a misuse of power, he’s giving his impression,” Triano said of Dobbins. “But still the people need to vote.”

Dennis Conroy, who served on charter commissions in 2006 and 2008 and

was named to the current one, as well, said public input on possible changes is key to the process. But caution is also important, he said.

“The charter is not something you look at or you change or you mess with too often,” he said. “To me, when I go on these commissions my first reaction is ‘OK, what’s broken about it? Tell me what’s wrong with way things are set up now, and then we have to improve it.’ ” Conroy also said he’s a little worried about the twomonth timeframe that Dobbins has set to have recommendations made to the council. He’s worried that the commission will have to rush its work.

“It’s going to be tough,” Conroy said. “Not that it can’t be done, but it will be tough.”

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In 2006, a townwide referendum on the budget was also on the initial commission agenda, as was giving the power to set the tax rate to the Town Council rather than the Board of Finance.

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Curator of the Barnes Museum Marie Secondo, Art’s wife, is scheduled to mention how the Bradley and Barnes families were instrumental in the process. Items on loan from the Barnes Museum will be on display, including photos and memorabilia.

Fern Wildman Schrier, president of the historical society, said the organization and the town have begun the process of applying for grants to restore the windows of 239 Main St. As part of the grant process, the historical society will raise money to help in the windowrestoration effort. The building, owned by the town, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

On April 21, 1 to 3 p.m., at 239 Main St., Elizabeth Kopec, former president of the historical society, will talk about her two pictorial histories, Southington and Southington The War Years.

She will be available to sign copies of her books, which will be for sale.

On May 5, 1 to 3 p.m., at the historical society, Markley, who previously served on the library board of trustees, will talk about his family’s long association with the library.

His grandfather, Clarence A. Cowles, formerly

thing can be discussed. And recent history shows that the issue that prompted the opening of the charter is not always addressed when the commission completes its work.

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SEF partners with local company for grant funds

Southington’s own HQ Dumpsters & Recycling has partnered with the Southington Education Foundation to help fund creative educational programming in the community’s classrooms.

The business will donate $50 to the SEF for each new residential account it acquires over the next six months – up to $25,000. In addition, homeowners will receive one month of free weekly trash and recycling service for signing up with the company for one year.

The SEF will also benefit

from new commercial accounts as HQ has agreed to donate 4 percent of the company’s yearly fee for trash service.

HQ Dumpsters is a family-owned and operated company. Owners Kurt Holyst and Jack Perry are eager to give back to the community in which both were educated and out of which they now operate their business.

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Grant funds ‘Age Three to Grade Three’ program in Southington

By Farrah Duffany Special to The Citizen

The Southington school district was among eight in the state to receive a $4,000 grant to conduct research to promote early childhood experiences and help children become lifelong learners.

The grant, called “The Age Three to Grade Three Institute,” was made available by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

Eighteen Connecticut school districts applied. Southington was awarded $4,000 and created a committee of

teachers, community members, and early childhood educators to conduct research.

For the next year, Assistant Superintendent Karen Smith said, the committee will study ways to reach children, students and their parents in the community.

“We want to create a system where new parents are made aware of the resources in our community,” Smith said.

One of the first steps is recognizing the places in town besides schools that offer programs for preschool children. Day cares, home

care providers, nursery schools, physician offices, the library and preschools are just a few of the locations Smith hopes to look into.

“What we’re looking at is how to prepare our kids and how to get them to where they need to be by the time they hit the third grade,” said Colleen Clark, a member of the committee and the Board of Education. “So what do you do for little kids, kindergartners, thirdgraders, to get them where they need to be?”

The committee is looking at two objectives since the first meeting in March: es-

tablishing more programs during the day or evening on early literacy for parents and their children, and developing a relationship among the parents, students and the schools at an early age.

Smith said she hopes preschool-age children and their parents become familiar with their neighborhood schools so the children are comfortable with the building, staff, playground, and classrooms. It will make it easier for the students to acclimate and learn, she said.

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lies, the better,” Smith said.

Smith said there is an idea of creating a brochure for parents with a list of the services in town and in the schools that are offered for preschool children up through the third grade.

Clark, who is also a nursery school teacher, said the committee is working to make opportunities available to every child in Southington.

“Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a child go to nursery school, it’s expensive,” Clark said. “We have to make sure every child gets what they need.”

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“It’s much more finite on the town side because of the line digression,” Erardi said.

“The issue with me is that I am absolutely certain that every dollar that was requested is a dollar that is justified in a district that is doing real good things for students.”

The school board had asked for $2.89 million more than the spending plan for the current budget year. The finance board approved an increase of $1.79 million.

Within the school board’s proposed budget is $396,000 to implement a full-day kindergarten program in the fall and $115,000 for professional

development to meet the needs of a new teacher evaluation system and the state assessment program.

The budget for health insurance proposed by Erardi in January called for a 7 percent increase to $860,060.

Erardi is concerned about parents of incoming kindergartners that are neutral about having a full-day kindergarten program because the decision to implement won’t be made until the budget process is finished.

Erardi hopes to have the program in place for the fall but needs to reconsider all programs with the school board if the budget is reduced.

“There is just nowhere near the funding necessary for that right now,” David

Derynoski, a school board member, said of full-day kindergarten. “The board has not made a final determination, but once we go through the process sometime in May or June, we will need to do some analyzing.”

Other school board members expressed confusion about the reduction by the finance board and were concerned about what to do next.

“I’m just puzzled,” said school board member Colleen Clark. “I haven’t spoken with any Board of Finance members and I respect the work that they have done, but I’m still wondering why.”

School board member Terry Lombardi shared a similar opinion.

“The children don’t deserve status quo,” Lombardi said. “The state doesn’t expect status quo; in fact, they keep putting more mandates on.”

Patricia Queen, another member of the school board, said the budget for education is an investment in the children and the town.

“So many pieces are in place, but we need funding that goes beyond simply maintaining services,” Queen said. “That is not good enough and will hold us back as a school system.”

Town Councilor Cheryl Lounsbury said that, despite the cuts recommended by the Board of Finance, the overall budget for the town is still increasing.

The school board and town manager’s budget proposals originally totaled $131.2 million, up from $127.7 million in the current fiscal year. On Wednesday, the finance board unanimously approved a recommendation of $129.33 million, $1.87 million less than what was proposed.

“I think we’ve added to both budgets,” Lounsbury said. “We’re very cognizant that we’re in a very bad economy right now. We’ve given everyone enough money to continue what they’re doing and fulfill contractual obligations with what they have.”

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Hope Springs Eternal at Calvanese gala

By E. Richard Fortunato Special to The Citizen

Hope Springs Eternal is the theme of the Calvanese Foundation’s Spring Green & White Gala event, which will be held Saturday evening, April 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club.

It’s the foundation’s 15th annual gala, and in view of the nature of this year’s theme, and tribute to Newtown, the gala promises to be grand, drawing interest from

around the state and beyond.

Joe and Kaye Calvanese Foundation Treasurer, Kathy Reinhard, can hardly hold her excitement and anticipation.

For the people of Newtown and those who have shown such great compassion from everywhere, the organizers expect a successful evening.

Reinhard said the generosity of people is so fulfilling and gratifying. Thus far, she indicated, items such as

the food, the entertainment, floral arrangements, photo favors and invitations have all been donated. The goal is to have everything donated.

That would mean the full revenue from ticket prices and monetary gifts from sponsors could be donated to the “Town of Newtown Private Purpose Fund,” Reinhard said.

Meanwhile, as for the live auction, funds raised will remain in Southington and will be go towards The

Pasta dinner Southington Elks Lodge No. 1669, Valhalla MC, and the Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial will host a pasta dinner fundraiser at the Southington Elks Lodge No. 1669, 114 Main St., on Saturday, April 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature special guests, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial, to be built in Veterans’ Memorial Park, on Newfield Court in Middletown. The memorial will honor and remember the 64 Connecticut men and women who served in the military, deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, and made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. The memorial is for the entire state of Connecticut and will encompass a designed space that will include a tree planted with a personalized plaque next to the soldiers who gave their lives serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. For more information or to request tickets, call John Scanlon at (860) 550-0831 or Ben Grainger at (860) 543-1335.

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Origami workshop On Saturday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m., there will be a free Origami Children’s Workshop (ages 7 to 12) with Peggy Smith at The Orchards community room, 34 Hobart St. The ancient Japanese art of paper folding has been shown to aid relaxation, concentration, and hand eye co-ordination and memory. Supplies will be provided free of charge.

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Nicholas is the son Brian and Shelly Ragozzine, Nick is an honor roll student and a member of the band, cross country team, Book Club, and MATHCOUNTS. He plays golf, volunteers at Thalberg School, fresh water fishing, and rollerblading, and reading.

Eighth grade students of the month are Megan Burke, Madelyn Nichols, Morgan Raymond, and Michelle Woodruff. Megan, the daughter of Howard and Bonnie Burke, is the eighth grade World Language student of the month. She is an honor roll student who plays softball for the CT Titans, Girl Scout, and a YMCA Junior Leader. She enjoys skiing and spending time with her friends.

The daughter of Eugene and Nicole Nichols, Madelyn is a member of the Drama Club and National Junior Honor Society. She volunteers for STEPS and enjoys reading and theatre.

Morgan is the daughter of David and Noelle Raymond.

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She plays town lacrosse and CT Juniors volleyball and volunteers at Southington Youth Services.

She enjoys skiing and spending time with her friends and family.

Michelle, the daughter of Dean and Cheri Woodruff, is a member of the colorguard, cheerleading, band, honor roll, and softball team. She plays basketball, does gymnastics, and is a member of the Giving Back Girls.

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The Kiwanis Club of Southington is sponsoring a wine and beer tasting event on Friday, April 19, from 7 to10 p.m. at Hawks Landing, 201 Pattonwood Drive. Wine and beer will be provided by WorldWide Wine & Spirits. While tasting the beverages, at no additional cost to the taster, appropriate finger foods will be provided. There is a cost to attend. All proceeds for this event will go to the Southington Kiwanis Civic Projects.

For ticket information, contact WorldWide Wine & Spirits at (860) 276-5801.

The Kennedy and DePaolo middle school Drama Clubs will present Annie on April 5, 6, 10, and 12 at 7 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School, 1071 S. Main St. There is a cost to attend. Tickets can be purchased through any cast or crew member or at DePaolo Middle School. Proceeds will go towards defraying production expenses.

Annie is based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” and includes a cast of over 100 students. The story is about an orphan girl who lives in an orphanage run by Miss Hannigan. She is then selected to spend a short period of time at the residence of Oliver Warbucks, a wealthy industrialist. Warbucks offers to help Annie find her parents by offering a reward, but Miss Hannigan and her brother, Rooster, plan to impersonate Annie’s parents to get the reward for themselves.

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According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the Caucasian population represents about 95 percent of the town.

“I think it’s important to know there are [differences],” said Jihae O, who represented her native Korea.

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“We’re hoping to break down some of those stereotypes so when they get to the high school, they better accept the differences,” Delfino said, “because that’s a problem, a lot of kids don’t know any better.”

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Dinner with the Doc — Dinner with the Doc will be held Monday, April 8, 5 to 7 p.m., Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. to discuss mental health. To register, call Southington Care Center, (860) 621-9559.

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Spa day — Southington Relay for Life team Foxy’s Paws for a Cause will hold a fundraiser, “Mommy and Me Spa Day,” on Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 76 Main St. There is a cost.

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Dinner dance — The Arc of Southington will hold its 21st annual dinner dance on Saturday, April 13, at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive, from 6 p.m. to midnight. There is a cost to attend. For more information, call (860) 628-9220 ext. 100.

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Invasive species cleanup — The Southington Land Conservation Trust will hold an event to remove Japanese Knotweed at Rails to Trails on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. on the trail near Zingarella’s Restaurant, 83 W. Main St. Bring gloves and pruning shears. For more information, contact Carol Langley at (860) 621-2860.

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Parks and Recreation Briefs

The Southington Parks and Recreation Department is located in the town hall at 75 Main St., on the second floor. To make reservations, register or for more information, call the office at (860) 276-6219. Program details and mail-in registration forms are also available on the department’s webpage at www.southington.org.

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Southington Knights travel football and cheerleading will hold registration sessions for the 2013 season at the Memorial Park field

house on Woodruff St. Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 15, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to register. Southington residents only. Register online at www.southingtonmfl.com.

Basketball camp St. Thomas School will hold the Bret Nichols “YouGottaBelieve” basketball camp July 8-12, 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Thomas School, 133 Bristol St. To register, visit www.st-thomasschool. org, or www.yougotta-

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Registration for the Southington Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Playground Program will be held Thursday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 8, 6 to 8 p.m. at Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St. The program will be held at South End Elementary School and Recreation Park, rain or shine, and is open to Southington residents entering grades 1-6 in the fall.

The Southington Parks and Recreation Department offers adult fitness classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 9, 11, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, and June 4. Classes will be held at the Kennedy Middle School gymnasium and will consist of low/high aerobics and strength training with free weights. Program is open to Southington residents only. Pre-registration and payment is re-

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‘Garden Earth’ lecture

Southington Youth Summer Theater The Southington Youth Summer Theater workshop will offer three programs for Southington residents entering grades 3-12.

Students entering grades 3-6 are eligible for the Junior program, a two-week workshop with a performance on July 12. Students entering grades 7-9 are eligible for the Footlights program, with a performance of The Little Mermaid on July 26 and 27. Students entering grades 9-12 are eligible for the Spotlights program, presenting The Wiz on July 19 and 20.

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The Southington Citizen Friday, April 5, 2013

Temple Beth David events

Central Baptist Church hosts weekend of hoops Sarah Foster Special to The Citizen Central Baptist Church on West Street brought some of its own March Madness to Southington recently with its 12th annual men’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament and kids’ skills clinic. The tournament and clinic provided basketball instruction and excitement to hundreds of participants and spectators.

“We wanted to provide a quality tournament,” stated organizer Scott Matney, “while making the activities accessible to players and children of all levels.

We are pleased with the results this year.”

The weekend started off with the basketball skills clinic for kids. The children were taught dribbling, shooting and passing through the use of stations.

Each station focused on one skill. With the sound of the buzzer, groups moved to a new station, spending time at each.

The clinic concluded with a full court basketball game in which the kids put into practice their new skills.

“I liked the running drills,” stated 8 year old Joey Farina of Plainville.

“My coaches said I was really fast.”

“I learned that I need to keep on practicing if I want to improve,” said Spencer Li of Southington.

“We want to provide a fun environment for these kids to learn some basic basketball skills,” coach Sarah Matney said. “The kids are eager to learn and are so enthusiastic. We just love what we do.”

“It was so much fun learning the drills,” stated Zach McGuirt. “But I loved playing in the game at the

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Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire, will host the following events. All events will take place at the temple unless otherwise noted: Old Rabbis Telling Jokes with Rabbi Josh Whinston will be held Wednesdays, April 10, and 17, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss how the Sages wrote about and conceived God. Shabbat morning service with Rabbi Josh Whinston will be held Saturday, April 6 and 20, at 9 a.m.

A lecture on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War will be held Sunday, April 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. TBD Civil War expert Bruce Brumberger will lead the session over breakfast. There is a cost to attend.

Tuning Torah Yoga with Rabbi Josh Whinston will be Saturday, April 13, from 9 to 10 a.m.

Coffee, Conversation & Current Events will be held Thursday, April 25, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Traditional Torah study will be Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m.

First Congregational Church The First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., has scheduled a Pancake Breakfast for Saturday, May 4, 8 to 10:30 a.m., in Memorial Hall.

Proceeds will support the girls of the Fundacion Sor Dominga Bocca in Guayaquil, Ecudaor. Proceeds help pay for school, registration, medications for the girls as well as repairs to the aging building. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverage. Children 5-years-old and under are free and tickets will be sold at the door.

Spiritual Renewal Weekend at the church with the Rev. Dr. Mary Luti, who is currently visiting professor of Christian history and worship at Andover Newton Theological School, on Sat-

urday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a fee to attend and includes lunch.

For tickets or information call the church at (860) 6286958.

New pastor

The Rev. Sharon Holt will begin serving this week as the permanent pastor of First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave. She is taking the pastoral position replacing the Rev. Jerrie S. Matney who has led the church as interim pastor for the past 3 years.

Rev. Holt was most recently the pastor of First Baptist Church of Methuen, Mass.

She was ordained as an American Baptist Church minister in September 2003.

She also worked at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. for more than 20 years.

She will lead her first worship service at First Baptist of Southington on Sunday, April 7, 10 a.m. The public is always welcome.

A formal installation for Rev. Holt will be held later this spring. For more information, call the church at (860) 628-8121.

‘Preaching Hour’

Preaching Hour is a weekly show that airs Mondays, 7 p.m., on Public Access Cox Cable Channel 15. The show presents a contemporary and challenging biblical faith perspective. The season’s topics include: “First Steps In Faith,” “Dating and Marriage,” “Wake Up American Faithful,” and “Knowing God As He Is.” The show is produced by Br. Tobin Hitt, of Cheshire, founder of Zion Pentecost Mission. For more information, visit www.tobinhitt.com.

Spud night and silent auction

Spud Night will be held Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave. Proceeds will sponsor a medical clinic in the Dominican Republic

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Weichsel Continued from page 1

Continued from page 24 this summer and the church.

Baked potatoes will be provided with a variety of toppings along with salad, dessert and beverage. Soup will be available for those who do not want a potato.

Silent auction items include gift baskets, merchant gift cards and services including yard work, babysitting, painting, running errands, providing a meal, etc.

There is a charge to attend and children 5 and younger are free. Tickets are available at the door.

For more information or to reserve a ticket, call the

There will be a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theater, Pennsylvania, to see Noah the Musical on Thursday, April 18. Go to maryourqueensouthington.org and click on the “Noah” link for more information or call Barbara Roberts at (860) 6288555.

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Bus trip

Bus will depart from the church parking lot, 581 Meriden Ave., on Friday, April 19, at 7 a.m., and return Saturday, April 20. After dinner at Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant, the group will see Noah at Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre. Night will be spent at The Country Inn of Lancaster. On day two, the group will have a guided tour of the Amish farmlands, Amish Quilt & Craft Shop, and the Farmer’s Market for lunch and shopping. For more information and reservations, call the church office at (860) 628-8121 or Bev (860) 6213024.

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‘The Pied Piper’ Weichsel was born in Germany and came to this country in 1934, as a 1-year-old, according to a 1998 interview with The New York Times. He earned a master’s degree in government and worked in Kalamazoo, Mich., before arriving in the small village of Ellenville, in New York’s Ulster County, where he earned the nickname “The Pied Piper of Ellenville” for his handling of a rat infestation problem the town had due to improper trash handling.

Weichsel was hired as the first town manager in Southington on Oct. 11, 1966, at a salary of $13,500 a year.

In 2011, Weichsel joked that his legacy was mostly garbage — from fixing the trash problem in Ellenville, to fighting with the federal government over Superfund regulations, to his work getting the trash-to-energy plant operational in Bristol. A large picture of that energy plant used to hang on the wall of his Town Hall office.

In 1966, Secondo was a young sportswriter who had a basketball team sponsored by his father. Weichsel, who was

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on to work as interim town manager in East Hampton in June 2011.

Town Manager Garry Brumback, who took over after Weichsel retired, said he was saddened when he heard the news. He remembers a man “who was instrumental in creating the community as it is today.” Brumback said Weichsel had a rare quality of professionalism.

“The idea that he would welcome and embrace his successor with professionalism and dignity is just a reflection of the kind of tremendous man that he was,” Brumback said. “He was there for me whenever I needed him, but at the same time, he backed away and allowed me to be my own town manager. That’s a level of professionalism that you don’t always find.”

Art Secondo, president of the Southington Chamber of Commerce, remembers when Weichsel came to Southington. He was one of the first residents to befriend Weichsel, he said, and their friendship would remain intact over the decades.

“I am going to miss him. I just sat there looking at the screen when I got the email this morning,” Secondo said.

“I would hope his legacy will live on for a long time. People like myself, that have been around to watch him from Day 1, know the things we enjoy today are really due to him. Boy, we were lucky to have him.”

Former Town Engineer Anthony Tranquillo, who worked with Weichsel for 38 years, said he was also surprised to learn of Weichsel’s death. He considered Weichsel a mentor and kept in touch even after they both had stopped working for the town.

“He was obviously very professional and a great human being,” Tranquillo said.

“The best boss I ever had. I consider him a friend and he was an excellent mentor.”

With similar feelings about Weichsel was Town Council Chairman John Dobbins.

While he knew him for only four years, Dobbins said Weichsel was his mentor during

his early involvement in town government.

“It’s a sad day for Southington. Anyone who knew John, whether it was a Republican or Democrat, they respected him immensely,” Dobbins said. “In the short time I did know John, he was a mentor for all of us.”

Remembering his friend, former Town Councilor Andrew Meade said he admired Weichsel for being a “man of integrity and honesty.” While the town has progressed over the years, Weichsel “had a rough road in the beginning,” Meade said.

“John had to fight for everything he got,” he said.

“He led this town with the council very, very well. He certainly did his profession with honor.”

Weichsel’s wife, Delores “Dee” Stanton-Weichsel, was unable to return a call for comment Saturday. The family gathered at her home in Southington and her nephew, FoxCT reporter Tony Terzi, said the family is doing well.

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Hazardous ramps To the editor: Tragedy can strike at any moment, any time of the day or night- even after a day of shopping with your daughter just before Christmas and with last thoughts filled with the excitement of the upcoming annual family celebration.

Nothing can ever take away the heartache and the emptiness that comes with an untimely death. Nothing.

It’s a black hole. The pain is compounded each day as we await a state police report on the obvious that has been months in the making since that fateful night.

We did find some relief when the town recently added a second wrong way sign to the exit ramp that became an entrance ramp that night. We are grateful to town manager, Garry Brumback, for his quick action in recognizing and helping to improve a bad situation.

We remain concerned that a larger fundamental problem exits. Exit ramps constructed right next to entrance ramps remain a hazard.

John Salerno and family Southington

Government Meetings

Monday, April 8 Town Council, Municipal Center Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 7 p.m.

Library Board, Southington Public Library lower level, 255 Main St., 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9 Middle Schools Building Committee, DePaolo Middle School, 385 Pleasant St., 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Municipal Center, Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10 Board of finance, Municipal Center, Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 Board of police commission-

ers, Southington Police Department Community Room, 69 Lazy Lane, 6 p.m.

Board of Education, Municipal Center Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16 Middle Schools Building Committee, DePaolo Middle School, 385 Pleasant St., 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Municipal Center, Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 Open Space Committee, Municipal Center Public Assembly Room, 196 N. Main St., 4 p.m.

Weichsel Continued from page 25 quite an athlete, joined the team. His aggressive, New York style of play caused some consternation among the other players, Secondo said. Secondo would have to explain to the other players who the new guy on the court was.

Weichsel was regularly in the newspapers over the years, not just for his work with the town, but also for winning tennis tournaments, basketball games and other sporting events. In one newspaper report, Weichsel shared a story of how, when he was in college in 1951, his University of Pennsylvania basketball team played a twominute scrimmage against the then-Minnesota Lakers.

His third-string team beat the Lakers 6-2.

Secondo didn’t think Weichsel would stay around long in Southington; he thought Weichsel was too smart and would move on to bigger things.

DAR meeting The Hannah Woodruff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host as speaker, the Honorable Matthew Jalowiec, Probate Judge of Southington and Cheshire.

The topic for the meeting will be “Your Local Probate Court.” The meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church, Meriden Avenue, Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m.

The Southington Citizen Friday, April 5, 2013 “The training to get into this field was very intense and, mostly, I’ve enjoyed the work. I felt like I am accomplishing something for the town,” Weichsel said in a 2011 interview while sitting at his desk on his last day as town manager. “On the federal level, you are just a spot on the wall. At the local level, you can really see the impact you have, or one resident can have, on local government.”

That long career Asked by The Times how he had managed to last so long in the job — even in 1998 his tenure was considered remarkable — Weichsel replied: “At the risk of being more immodest than usual, I think intelligence is pretty important. You’ve got to be pretty smart, otherwise you’re going to be crushed. ...

“And I think my personality was probably helpful. You can’t be a Casper Milquetoast if you’re the first manager. If you’re too soft, you’re going to go nowhere. ...”

Both Tranquillo and Secondo spoke of Weichsel’s straight-to-the point demeanor, which sometimes irritated some people. Secondo said that when he was with the Southington Observer, he would coach reporters before interviews on how to speak to Weichsel.

“He was an intense man whose time was very valuable. He didn’t get involved in small talk unless you mentioned sports,” Secondo said.

“Then he would show his

gap-toothed smile and talk about the New York teams.”

Secondo said a key to Weichsel’s success in working with several incarnations of town councils through the years was to stay out of politics and the headlines.

Weichsel often said there was no Democratic or Republican way to build infrastructure. He let Town Council chairmen serve as the spokesmen for the town in the news and at public events.

Part of that attitude may have contributed to why people had a hard time pronouncing his name throughout his career. In 2011, he quipped that after 44 years, people would still pronounce it incorrectly (it’s pronounced “WIKE-SELL”).

Under his tenure, the town’s population grew from 27,000 to about 42,000, and that increase has come with constant needs for infrastructure upgrades.

Interviews on his last day as town manager, Weichsel said highlights of his career included two major upgrades to the sewer plant, upkeep on roads to accommodate the growing town, finding structures to house town departments, and the Calendar House senior center.

Weichsel once cited a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting dealing with a landfill on DePaolo Drive that went until 3:15 a.m. as one of the most difficult meetings of his time in the town. Afterward, an unofficial “Weichsel Rule” went into effect that ends public meetings at midnight.

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Knight bricks

The Southington Turf Field Advisory Committee is offering past and present Blue Knight backers an opportunity to display support of the school and community with an engraved brick paver. Knight Bricks – Pavers for Posterity is a fundraiser to support the newly- installed synthetic field at Southington High School.

Each brick can be engraved with three lines of type with 14 characters per line. Limited quantities will be sold.

The pavers will be displayed along a walkway on the interior of the turf complex.

Order forms can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Department, 75 Main St.; Southington High School Athletic Department, 720 Pleasant St.; the Southington Chamber of Commerce, 1 Factory Square, Suite 201; or e-mail jndmiceli@aol.com.

Parents 4 a Change

Parents 4 a Change will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St. Meeting will be support only, no speakers. For parents with an opiate addicted child, this is an opportunity to spend some quality time talking and sharing with other parents, giving and getting support. There is never a fee for admission, and refreshments are provided. For more information, e-mail parents4achange@yahoo. com.

‘Sportsapalooza’

St. Thomas School and the Home and School Association will host its annual gala, themed “Sportsapalooza,” on Friday, April 5, at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., from 6 p.m. to midnight. Live auction includes numerous sports-related items, Taylor Swift autographed guitar, framed autographed sheet music by Justin Bieber, and more. Former professional basketball player Bret Nichols will emcee the

evening, and ESPN personality Jon Coachman will make a guest appearance. There is a cost for tickets, which will be sold at the door. For more information, call the school at (860) 628-2485.

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The application deadline is Friday, April 19, or until 3,000 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Winners will be announced this summer. A total of 40 college scholarships will be awarded to U.S. residents who are 16-years of age or older and are attending or accepted to a federally accredited four-year college, university or graduate program and who have been active in community service.

Citizens Bank will award 40 college scholarships totaling $50,000. One winner will receive $5,000; four winners each will receive $2,500; and 35 winners each will receive $1,000. Applicants are asked to submit an essay of no more than 250 words or a video up to 60 seconds long that describes their community volunteerism and leadership. They must also provide two references that are directly connected to their community involvement.

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Academic honors The following students have received academic honors at their respective schools: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. – David Desrochers and Trent Williamson, both of Southington, and Andrew Turci, of Plantsville, were named to the Dean’s List for the winter ’13 session.

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Kristen Craven, Chandni Patel, Madison Whillock, Sammy Steeves, Michael Balaoing, Michael Freeman, and Jordan Silva represented DePaolo Middle School at the first Model United Nations Conference held at Kingswood Oxford School, March 23. Students participated in a simulated UN conference representing Japan, Morocco, and France and discussed current issues and proposed solutions to global problems with other middle school students.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y. – Kylie Harrington, of Marion; Christina Ciamarra, Matthew Saucier, James Stylinski, Micaila Dean, all of Southington, were named to the dean’s list.

Johnson and Wales University, Providence, R.I. – Blair Casserino made the dean’s list.

Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor – Olivia Fischer, a sophomore from Southington, was named to the honor roll for the winter term.

Cheshire Academy, Cheshire – John Coyle, a junior, of Plantsville, received Second Honors; Derek Drozd, a freshman, of Southington, received First Honors; Marissa Sisco, a sophomore, of Plantsville, received Second Honors; and Lupeng Wang, a sophomore, of Southington, received Second Honors for the third quarter of the 2012-13 year.

Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford – Ryan Conlan, of Southington, was named to the winter term’s dean list.

Wall of Honor Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., is seeking applications for its Wall of Honor. Nominees must be graduates of Southington High School who have done at least one of the following: outstanding community service, lifetime achievement, career accomplishments, or humanitarian work. Applications can be found on the SHS web page under student life, by e-mailing Bob Brown at Chopin7777@aol.com, or at the SHS main office. Application deadline is Wednesday, May ,1 and must be returned to Bob Brown at the high school. Those selected will be honored next October.

Reunions St. Thomas Aquinas, New Britain, Class of 1963, 50th Reunion, Oct. 5, 2013 more information is available on the website www.aquinas1963.myevent.c om.

Wilby High School, Waterbury, Class of 1958, is planning a 55th Reunion,

Saturday, Sept. 7, at Amalfi’s Restaurant. For information call Marie at (203) 758-2591.

Anonymous tip line

The Southington Board of Education has an anonymous safety tip line to continue to provide a safe environment for all. The phone number is (860) 637-2006.

Website aids families, pupils

Family Connection from Naviance is a web-based service designed especially for students and families to help them make decisions about courses, colleges and careers.

To access Family Connection, a personal access code was provided to Southington High School students. The code can be used to register for a personal Family Connection account. More information is available through the Ninth Grade Academy website http://www. southingtonschools.org/pag e.cfm?p=9082.

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Saint Louis/Avanti Restaurant

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CitizenSeniors

The Calendar House, located at 388 Pleasant St., is Southington’s senior center.

For more information or to view the newsletter, visit www.calendarhouse.org or call the office, (860) 621-3014.

Summer computer session

Registration for the Summer 2013 Computer Session is scheduled for Monday, April 8 and 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m., in the Perry Room at Calendar House. Classes offered are computer basics, intro to computers, files and folders, LibreOffice word processing, iPad basics, and practical web use.

Ice cream social

The Summit at Plantsville, 261 Summit St., celebrates

the arrival of spring with an ice cream social Friday, April 12, at 1 p.m. followed by the weekly Bingo. For reservations call (860) 621-3014.

Special interest clubs Special interest clubs meet monthly on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Perry Room. No fees, experience, or membership is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

The Financial Investments Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month (April 10), led by Constance C. Proll, CFP. The club discusses stocks, bonds, CD’s, money market, mutual funds, retirement healthcare, social security, and estate planning, among others.

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The Digital Photography Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month (April 17) 1 p.m., and discusses camera equipment, latest software, photo editing, and field trips to practice taking pictures. Led by Peter Freeman, who teaches digital photography at the University of Connecticut. Bring a camera.

The Computer Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (April 24) to discuss computer fundamentals, tablets, smartphones, hardware, software, and anything else computerrelated. Led by Mark White, assistant manager of the Computer Learning Center.

Registration for the Summer 2013 Computer Session is scheduled for Monday, April 8 and 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Perry Room at Calendar House.

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The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., offers a weekly bridge club each Monday beginning at 1:30 p.m. Individuals and teams are welcome. To reserve a space, contact Edesa Ciscar, retirement counselor, at (860) 628-5656.

Visit online at www.south ingtonorchards.org.

Friendship Club Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., offers Friendship Club, a free, monthly club for seniors. Activities, fitness, games, music, arts and crafts, coffee socials and more are offered. The club includes

Photo courtesy of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services

Mulberry Gardens celebrated Katharina Scheck’s 104th birthday on March 27. Scheck is pictured with her daughter Irene Hoffman. lunch and transportation.

Seating is limited. Call Marie Terzak at (860) 276-1020 if interested. The club meets every third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mulberry Gardens. For more information, visit www.mulberrygardens.org.

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Dinner with the Doc

Cancer survivor workshops The Hospital of Central Connecticut will hold a series of free workshops in April for cancer survivors who have completed treatment in the past two years and to those receiving maintenance or hormonal adjuvant therapy. “Your Life After Treatment” will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Britain General campus, 100 Grand Ave., New Britain, on April 9, 16, 23, and 30. Registration is required and can be made by contacting Marcia at (860) 224-5299, or manderson@thocc.org.

Bereavement lectures The Hospital of Central Connecticut will hold a free lecture series on bereavement, “A Guided Tour Through Grief and Loss,” on Wednesdays, April 10, 17, and 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. Lectures will be led by social worker Karen Caplan, LCSW, and hospital chaplain Rev. Ron Smith. Registration is required and can be made by calling (860) 224-5900, ext.

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Lecture schedule is as follows: April 10 – “What’s Happening? Lost and Off the Map” with Caplan and Smith.

April 17 – “Is There a Spiritual Path?” with Smith. April 24 – “The Hills and Valleys: Steps to Healing” with Caplan.

Caregiver symposium

National Alcohol Screening Day will be held at Tunxis Community College, 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, on Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anonymous self-assessment will ask about drinking habits and if behaviors have changed as a result of drinking.

For more information about events, call (860) 2553548, or e-mail vcraven@ tunxis.edu.

Free screening

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Saturday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. The cancer center invites caregivers and members of the community to attend this free and informative program and learn about tips, strategies and support for the family caregiver. This program will be held at MidState Medical Center, in the Horwitz Conference Center on the second floor of the hospital. A continental breakfast will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register call (203) 694-8631.

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Dinner with the Doc will be held Monday, April 8, 5 to 7 p.m., Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. Complimentary dinner will be served and mental health the topic of discussion including learning the differences between grief and depression and the danger signs that indicate the need for professional help, types of adult abuse ranging from physical abuse to neglect, misuse of prescribed medications, caregiver exhaustion, and how to tell the difference between dementia, delirium, and depression in loved ones.

Questions are welcome at the end of the presentation. To register, call Southington Care Center, (860) 621-9559.

free cancer screening for the head and neck on Tuesday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Palladino Family Cancer Center’s radiation therapy office. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call (203) 6948631.

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dents information about the concierge services available.

Volunteers are needed Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., flexible hours. If interested, fill out a volunteer application at the front desk.

For more information, contact Antoinette Ouellette at OuelletteA@southingtoncare.org or (860) 621-9559.

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“It was extremely competitive this year,” stated particiContinued from page 24 pant Daniel Urey. “I lost, but I had a lot of fun.” end the best.”

Team WePham finished The game is an important first in the tournament for part of the clinic for both the the second year in a row. kids and the coaches.

“It was a great day,” stated “We want to give the kids a Matney, “we are already chance to practice their planning and looking forskills,” said Matney. “You can ward to next year.” really see how much they During one of the breaks, learned in that setting.”

Pastor Jim Townsley, While the kids’ clinic pro- founder and pastor of Cenvided instruction and fun, tral Baptist Church, shared the highlight of the weekend with the crowd the role that is the men’s 3-on-3 tourna- basketball played in his life ment, which provided a high- to lead him to God. light reel of buzzer-beaters, “Basketball literally dunks and intense competi- changed my life,” he said, extion. plaining how he decided to Over 30 teams participated go to a Christian college in the all-day, double-elimina- based on its basketball program. tion tournament.

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“Now, that is probably not the best reason to choose a college,” he admitted.

Townsley then explained how that decision put him in the environment where he would ultimately accept Christ, and surrender to become a pastor. “All of this here [referring to the church, academy, and college at Central Baptist Church] is a result God’s working through that decision made over 40 years ago.”

Townsley concluded by asking players and spectators to consider Christ’s role in their life.

Central Baptist Church can be reached at (860) 6219981. Visit the church’s website at www.centralbaptistchurch.net.

“My kids feel I made the right choice. I know I did.”

Joan ~ resident since 2008

The Southington Apple Valley Chapter AARP No. 4943 will open its next trip to the public. The Newport Playhouse will present Spreading it Around, a comedy on Wednesday, April 24. There will be a buffet before the show, and Cabaret Show after the play. For more information, call Esther at (860) 628-0063.

Parks Continued from page 18 St., Thursday, May 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration and payment is required.

For more information or to register, call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 2766219 or visit www.southington.org.

Dog obedience The Southington Parks and Recreation Department will offer dog obedience classes at The Summit at Plantsville, 261 Summit St. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15 p.m., until May 2. Participants will be asked to select preferred class day upon registration. Dogs must be at least 3 months old by the first class in order to partici-

pate. Pre-registration, signed waiver, and payment are required.

For more information or to register, call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 2766219. Program details and mail-in registration form are available at www.southington.org.

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The Southington Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following bus trips: Bronx Zoo, Saturday, April 13; New York City “On Your Own,” Saturday, April 27; Portsmouth and the seacoast, Saturday, May 18.

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YMCA Briefs

Spring program registration

Registration for the Spring 2 program session at the Southington Community YMCA for full members has begun. The session runs from April 22 through June 16. Registration for current members is available online at www.sccymca.org or at the Y main facility, 29 High St. For more information, con-

tact Membership Services Director Lynette Ferguson at (860) 426-9522, or lferguson@sccymca.org.

Creative Child Southington Community YMCA, 29 High St., announces registration for Creative Child for the 2013-14 school year. Creative Child is an enrichment program for children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Children will participate in daily swimming, arts and crafts, songs, theme days, and group activities.

Classes run Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Children are also provided a morning snack.

Families must have a completed registration packet including registration and health forms. All documents are available online and at

the YMCA Learning Center.

For more information or questions regarding the YMCA Creative Child Program, call (860) 426-9541 or visit at www.sccymca.org.

Space available The Southington Community YMCA Learning Center, 29 High St., opened an additional 3 –year-old classroom.

Spaces are currently avail-

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On Monday, April 15, to Thursday, April 18, the Southington Community YMCA will run the YMCA SPLASH program and will include components on boating safety, backyard pool safety and beach safety. The program is designed for school aged children over 5 years old. Registration is open to Southington and Cheshire residents and is now in progress. YMCA membership not required to participate. There is a cost per person. Registration must be done in person at the YMCA. For more information, call Barbara Glaude at (860) 4269553 or e-mail bglaude@sccymca.org.

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Families must have a completed registration packet including registration and health forms. All documents are available online and at the YMCA Learning Center.

For more information or questions regarding the YMCA Preschool Program, call (860) 426-9542 or visit at www.sccymca.org.

The Southington Community YMCA will offer Livestrong at the YMCA, a free, 12-week fitness program designed for adult cancer survivors. YMCA membership is not required. Program will begin the week of April 1 and end the week of June 21. The program is designed to help survivors regain strength, endurance, and function lost through treatment, as well as emotional support and selfesteem. Format consists of cardio, strength, and flexibil-

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ity. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, call Linda Prus at (860) 4269531, or visit www.sccymca. org.

April vacation at Camp Sloper

YMCA Camp Sloper, 1000 East St., will run an April vacation camp from April 15-19 and feature art, horseback riding, rocket science, building block, and traditional camps. Art and rocket science camps are for grades 2-5, building block and horseback riding camps are for grades 26, and traditional camp is for

grades K-3. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Horseback riding will be at Hayes Equestrian Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration packets are available at the Southington Community YMCA, 29 High St., or at www.ymcacampsloper.org. Membership is not required. No bus transportation provided during the week of camp. For more information, call Linda Roy at (860) 621-8194 ext. 305, or email lroy@southingtoncheshireymca.org.

Camp Sloper registration Registration for YMCA Camp Sloper day camp has begun. Priority registration

for 2012 campers and full members of the Southington and Cheshire Community YMCAs will be accessible through the online registration page by linking from www.ymcacampsloper.org.

The Y encourages families with campers who will be doing a specialty camp this summer to register that day if they qualify to do so. Fullmembership and/or attendance at camp in 2012 will be verified before the registrations are confirmed.

Membership is not required to attend YMCA Camp Sloper. Every child who is registered is considered a program member, unless they have a full membership to the Southington or Cheshire YMCA. The 2013

season will feature new specialty camp programs including Eco Camp and Track and Field Camp for children entering grades 3-5, and Survivor Camp and Triathlon Camp for those entering grades 6 to 9.

YMCA Camp Sloper offers four consecutive, two-week sessions from July 1 to Aug. 23. There is also a one-week preview that will be held June 24 to June 28. The Wanderers program, for 3-to-5year-old campers, will be offered in one-week sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all summer. The day camp program for campers entering kindergarten to 10th grade will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended camp care available

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before and after camp if needed for an additional cost. Bus transportation is provided in Southington, Cheshire, Berlin/Kensington, and New Britain. There is no bus service for Wanderers. Bus schedules will be posted on the website at www.ymcacampsloper.org.

Financial assistance is available for qualified families who live in Southington and Cheshire.

Payment Plans can also be arranged to spread the cost of camp over an extended period of time.

Contact Lynn Palmieri at the Southington Community YMCA at (860) 426-9515 or Karen Thuerk at the Cheshire Community YMCA at (203) 272-3150 for more information.

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SHS Spring Sports Preview

Baseball

Coach: Charlie Lembo (3rd season).

2012 record: 15-9 overall, lost to South Windsor in semifinals of Class LL tournament.

Captains: Sr. 2B/P Matt DiNello (Merrimack), sr. SS Ted Shaw (Sacred Heart), sr.

3B Matt Sirois (Norwich), sr.

P/1B Brett Susi (CCSU).

Key losses: P Craig Frobel (WCSU), P Justin Robarge (Hartford), 1B Ben Nichols, OF Jordan Gray. Key returnees: DiNello (All-CCC South), Shaw, Sirois, Susi, sr. C Dave Palladino (ECSU), sr. OF Justin Rose, sr. OF/P Joe Rivera, sr. OF Junior Nichols Promising newcomers: Sr. OF Chris Bunko, sr. P/1B Andrew Goralski, sr. P Joe Hayes, sr.

DH Steve Mierzejewski, sr. P Nick Sciota, jr. UTL Nick Calabrese, jr. P Kyle Cole, so. OF Brett Shaw, so. C Zach Susi, sr. P Adam Coonan.

Outlook: Lembo returns seven starters, including five who have committed to college programs.

“I’m cautiously optimistic,” Lembo said. “We have the potential to be pretty good. We have a lot of experienced guys coming back from last year, but experience is only good if you’ve learned something from it. I think we’re going to be competitive every game.”

Brett Susi (6-2 last season) will be at the front end of a ro-

tation that could include Hayes, Rivera, DiNello, Cole and Coonan.

“As always, we want to win eight games as quickly as possible to qualify for the state tournament, win the CCC West and hope that our schedule prepares us to go as far as we possibly can in the state tournament.”

Softball Coach: John Bores (12th season).

2012 record: 22-3 overall, lost to Amity in finals of Class LL state tournament.

Captains: Sr. P Jordyn Moquin (21-3, All-CCC West, AllState, .404, 24 RBIs), sr. C Rachel Harvey (All-CCC West, .429, 23 RBIs).

Key losses: 2B Nicole Rossitto (All-State two years, All-CCC West four years), 3B Alyssa Dumphy (All-CCC West, ECSU).

Key returnees: Moquin, Harvey, jr. SS Sydney Ferrante (.453, 46 RBIs), sr. CF Sarah Corangelo (.455), so.

2B Kaitlin Paterson (.447), so.

3B Lauren Zazzaro (.412), sr.

LF Caitlin Downes (.333).

Outlook: “We only lost two players,” Bores said. “I think we’re going to be very good. I think we’re going to be the team to beat in our conference. I’m hoping Jordyn can duplicate what she did last year. The kids are working really hard and seem motivated and focused. They can’t wait to get going.”

Boys golf Coach: Jim DiNello.

2012 record: 6-10 overall, 4-10 CCC West, 19th Division I. Home course: Hawks Landing Country Club.

Key graduation loss: Jared DeGumbia.

Key returnees: Jr. Dave Valentukonis, jr. Brandon Wheeler, jr. Eric Flood, jr. Tom Fischer, jr. Joey Fazzino.

Outlook: The Blue Knights have qualified for the state tournament for four years running. That’s a testament to the consistent quality of their team.

And yet they’ve done it despite posting a winning record in any of the four years, a testament to the quality of the CCC West. In the mix with Farmington, Simsbury, Newington, New Britain and the three West Hartford schools, the Blue Knights have shot well enough to reach the state tournament, yet not well

enough to contend for the division championship.

Perhaps the latter part of the equation will change this spring. While the Blue Knights are young - not one senior is on the roster - they return virtually intact, led by a solid junior class that has already learned the varsity ropes.

“This is one group I’m not afraid to say to these guys, ‘Why not set our sights on winning the West?’ That’s a great goal for these guys,” said coach DiNello. “Even though they’re young, they’re experienced.”

Valentukonis leads the way.

By the end of last season, he was often sharing top honors with the lone senior, DeGumbia (they played together in the two-man Chappa Tournament).

Most of the other returnees also took a turn at the low end of the card, including Wheeler, who shot a team-best 78 at the Division I tournament.

“They all have the capability of doing that,” said DiNello.

“The question is, can we do that on a consistent basis like the top teams do?”

Girls tennis Coach: Robin Thompson.

2012 record: 11-4 overall; 3-4 CCC West; Class L qualifier (beat Conard qualifying round, lost to Newtown first round).

Key graduation losses:

No. 1 singles Alejandra Gimenez, No. 2 singles Courtney Race, Jessica Topper, Annette Kaminski, Andrea Rasimas, Sarah Hodder.

Key returnees: So. singles Caroline Rodman, so. singles Alex Barmore, so. singles/doubles Cassidy Race, jr. doubles Susan Murphy, jr. doubles Taylor Grucza.

Promising newcomers: Fr. singles Angela Balaoing.

Outlook: The Blue Knights suffered heavy graduation losses. They do have a core of returning underclassmen, but the girls are young and they will be pressed into key roles, led by the sophomores Rodman and Barmore at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.

Murphy and Grucza will team at No. 1 doubles. Cassidy Race, a doubles player last year as a freshman, will likely move to singles. Balaoing is also expected to crack the singles lineup.

Overall, this team that counts 12 sophomores and seven freshmen on its 24-girl roster, will likely take root this year and blossom in springs to come.

“I think we’re capable of qualifying for the state tournament. Going deep? No,” assessed coach Thompson.

“The (CCC West) division? I don’t think we’re in contention, but I think we’ll compete. Give us a year, maybe we’ll be a contender.”

Romano opens season in Class A Dayton

By John Pettit Special to The Citizen

Sal Romano’s fastball topped out at 95 mph during spring training, but it wasn’t velocity that earned the Cincinnati Reds farmhand a spot on the Low-A Dayton Dragons’ roster.

“You get outs, you get called up,” he Romano said. “It’s all about getting people out. I got a ton of ground-ball outs in spring training. Even though my velocity did increase, I was getting outs, which they wanted.”

Southington’s Romano arrived

in Dayton, Ohio on Easter Sunday.

He will make his first start for the Dragons this coming Sunday on the road against the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Detroit Tigers’ Midwest League affiliate. His first home start is scheduled for April 12.

“Dayton was my goal coming into spring training,” Romano said.

“I’m very happy. I came into camp ready to go. It was a big offseason for me and I came in in shape and came back as a better pitcher. I had great spring training. (The Reds) were very impressed with me. My goal was to make Dayton and I did.”

Romano, the Reds’ No. 9-ranked prospect, will play for manager Jose Nieves and pitching coach Tony Fossas. He and close friend Robert

Stephenson, Cincy’s top pitching prospect, will live with host parents Brian and Missy Jones and their two young children.

“I’m happy to be here,” Romano said. “Dayton is one of the best places to play in the minor leagues.

They get 10,000 fans per game.”

The 6-foot-5 right-hander spent last summer pitching for the Billings (Mont.) Mustangs of the advanced rookie Pioneer League.

He went 5-6 with a 5.32 ERA for Billings, leading the team in wins and innings (64.1) and tying for the team lead in starts with 15.

In starting 2013 in the Midwest League, Romano moves one step up Cincinnati’s minor league chain.

“I’m only 19 years old,” Romano

said. “You’ve got to be patient in this business. They’re moving me up one step every year. Dayton was my first goal of the year. My new goal is to pitch well. The guys in the front office want me to dominate.

Maybe I can finish the year in HighA (Bakersfield, Calif.), but first I’ve got to do what I need to do in Dayton.”

The Southington High graduate was selected in the 23rd round (715th overall) of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft by the Reds.

Romano’s family plans to be in the stands at the Dragons’ Fifth Third Field for his first home start.

“I’m humbled to be doing what I love for a living,” Romano said.

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Snow Views

Time to hang up the skis and dust off the lawn mower

By Dave Mongillo Special to The Citizen

Spring is in the air, the magical time when winter grudgingly retreats and summer tries to advance across the landscape. But skiers are a hearty lot and will resist the change until summer is victorious.

We have entered the mysterious period of spring skiing; when morning corn turns to noon’s mush, then back to silky smooth crystals before the sun sets. To skiers, spring conditions are a state of mind, a time to enjoy long, warm days on the mountain, and resist the arrival of summer.

For racers, the traditional end of the competition rush is the Sugar Slaloms. The annual spring bash was held last weekend at Stowe, Vermont and several local racers went to the party.

In the junior classes the Mount Southington

race team had three racers and three good finishes. Ben Emerson ended the two runs in fifth overall among the 125 boys and fourth in U-14 class.

John Emerson came in 27th and 14th in U-12 boys.

On the girls course, Mount Southington’s Ashley Spreng finished 40th out of 95 racers and fourth in U-10 class.

On the big boys course, Finn McNamara finished fifth among 146 racers and captured the gold for U-18 racers. Southington High alumnus, Austin Florian finished seventh overall and won the silver maple sugar jug for U-21 class.

All and all it’s been a great season for local snowboarders and skiers, recreational and racers alike. After a slow start, the snows were deep and smooth, punctuated by an occasional rain drop.

Mount Southington enjoyed one of its longest runs in several seasons. Now it’s time to store the snowboards and skis and break out the lawn mower.

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For a baseball-lover, a trip to remember

By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

bunk with the upper bunk just a couple feet above his head was like an overnight MRI. But he persevered.

Heroic of him.

The baseball was fun.

We saw the Yankees host the Minnesota Twins at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The place was sold out as are all Yankee training games. The park is larger than most spring training venues, but small enough so that there’s a spring training feel to the place.

The game was unremarkable except for one thing: Mariano Rivera pitched an inning. The ageless one came in for his inning of work in the fifth. The PA blared his trademark song, “Enter Sandman.” He gave up a base hit, then proceeded to strike out the side. The Greatest Closer Of All Time was cheered wildly. After his inning, a lot of folks went home.

The next day we took in the Braves at the Phillies at Bright House Field in Clearwater. It was a glorious Florida day — sunny, 77 degrees. This place was also sold out. It’s a very different looking park than Steinbrenner Field. One deck from foul pole to foul pole. A bar and rows of bar seating in

parents’ ears off. Good day.

Got to to 83 that day. Nice.

We then spent four nights in Orlando and caught the Mutts ... err, Mets ... play the Braves at Champions Field at Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World. Nicest stadium of the bunch. Disney does everything first class. The stadium holds 10,000 and yeah, like the others, it was full. We had great seats in the second deck right near the plate on the first base side.

It was cooler — 70 — but wall-to-wall sunshine. B.J. Upton, late of the Tampa Bay Rays, hit a home run for the Braves that traveled halfway to Fantasyland. We were serenaded by a fourman outfit called the Atlanta Braves Symphonic Saxophone Band. The Anthem was sung by a pro, someone whose name I forgot who works for Disney World.

Specialty beers were $10.

Made me think I was at Yankee Stadium. But when I saw the sign that said if you bring the cup back, refills are $5, I knew I wasn’t in da Bronx. Half-priced refills are about as likely as ARod be-

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We had berm “seats.” Got some sun. Both teams started many of their regulars, so it wasn’t a day in which we needed a scorecard. The Braves are going to be good, by the way.

Day three was a journey to Lakeland to see the Tigers host the Yankees. Both clubs brought some regulars.

Andy Pettitte pitched six and third for the Yanks, Kevin Youkilis had a home run taken away by a leaping catch at the fence by Torii Hunter, and the old park was jammed.

When the Yankees go on the road, tickets are hard to come by. There were scalpers all over the place.

We had berm seats. We traded up. Hey, for $15 extra bucks, we had chairs upon which to park ourselves. A family from Michigan sat in front of us. Turns out Lou overheard them talking softball. The two teenage girls play softball. Lou talked the

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Spring Training doesn’t count. The scores of the games mean nothing, the performances of players mean nothing, the teams’ records mean nothing.

But it’s wonderful.

That’s because the fans get to see players up close and personal, the stadiums are small and intimate and it’s no bulletin that Florida weather in March beats Connecticut’s March weather in just about every way imaginable. So in a snow/sleet/freezing rain storm on March 19, I set out — along with a good friend who is as much of a nut-case Yankee fan as I am — on a trip to the Sunshine State and Spring Training.

I travel Amtrak. I get a sleeper. It’s the only way to fly.

Boarded a connecting train in Berlin, we did, then boarded the Silver Star to Florida. The train pulled out of Penn Station in New York on time at precisely 11:02 a.m. We settled in our room, which was small, but a minor marvel in space utilization. There are two seats facing each other, a sink that folds down from the wall with hot and cold water — and ice water to drink — and a toilet that is covered and looks like a chair.

A table pulls out from the wall under the windows and some of the views on the journey are pretty cool. The skylines of Newark, Philadelphia and Baltimore are all in view. The bridges over rivers such as the Susquehanna and the James are high and spectacular.

The views of Chesapeake and Delaware Bays are pretty cool.

The meals are included and sitting in the dining car ordering off a menu — the food is surprisingly good — at 80 to 100 MPH is, well, fun.

At night, the sleeping car attendant makes up the beds. The two facing seats fold into a lower berth and the upper berth comes down from the ceiling. Tight? Yes. While these are a tad more narrow than a queen bed, it’s cool to sleep as the train rocks and rolls its way south.

There is a shower in each sleeper car. It’s an interesting feat to shower as the train rocks you from side to side. But never fear, the shower is about three feet across and you’re fully enclosed, so no chance you’ll fall on the floor.

My buddy — Lou Milardo, the retired winningest softball coach in Connecticut history at Hale-Ray High in East Haddam — is not a train guy. But he knows that flying terrifies me — spare me the lecture, I know it’s the safest means of travel. I hate it. So he agreed to take the train.

Lou has this dry sense of humor. He called the train ride like going camping. He hates camping. He also said that riding in the lower

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Baseball

Men’s Basketball

Crystal Restoration 47, Thomson Financial 44: John Evjen scored 13 points and Cesar Garcia added 12 as Crystal Restoration repeated as the Over 35 League champions.

Todd Martin led Thomson Financial with 18 points.

The same two teams met in the championship games last season, with the result being the same.

S.P.N.E. 55, Monstars 52 (overtime): Brandon Moss scored 18 points and Matt Dutilly added 14 as S.P.N.E. claimed the Under 35 League title.

Zach Mosley and T.J. Meehan scored 16 points apiece and Dave Nichols added 11 in a losing effort.

Thompson Financial 60, Dairy Queen 42: Todd Martin

scored 23 points, Kevin Meier 13, Mike Kliggerman 11 and Tom Szandrocha 10 as Thomson Financial defeated Dairy Queen.

Todd Lentini (12), Doug Napoli (10) and Mark Rocha (10) led DQ. Crystal Restoration 71, Southington Generals 15: Cesar Garcia scored 18 points and Rick O’Neil and John Evjen had 17 apiece as Crystal Restoration defeated the Southington Generals 71-15.

Joe Micelli led the Generals.

Domenick’s & Vinnie’s 59, Brown & Wimler 42: Mike Mazzatta scored 14 points, Tom Horanzy 12 and Brian Solomon 11 as Domenick’s & Vinnie’s defeated Brown & Wimler.

Marcel Crisp scored 16 points in defeat.

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Pat Mulholland paced the Generals with 11.

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Brian Solomon with 15 points and Phil Lamb and Nike Middendorf with 13 apiece paced Domenic’s and Vinnie’s.

Haman’s 66, BMW 54: Josh Angelillo scored 25 points, and Corey Brown and Matt Angelillo added 13 and 10 respectively as Haman’s defeated BMW. P.J. Meade with 27 and Mike O’Brien with 17 led BMW. S.P.D. 66, S.P.N.E. 55: Mike June scored 23 points and Jim Burns added 13 as S.P.D. defeated S.P.N.E. Brandon Moss with 19 points and Art Ververis with 12 led S.P.N.E. S.P.N.E. 81, Monstars 71: Jay Wilson scored 20 points, Brandon Moss 16, Steve Wright 15, Rob Marshall 13 and Art Ververis 11 as S.P.N.E. defeated the Monstars.

Chris Waiks with 23 points, Zach Mosley with 16, Dave Nichols with 14 and T.J. Meehan with 12 led the Monstars.

S.P.D. 67, BMW 66: Walt Kustra scored 19 points, Phil Lamb 17, Mike June 14 and Paul Carubba 11 as S.P.D. defeated BMW. Mike O’Brien with 23 points, Joe Mongillo with 17 and Garey Coles with 15 paced BMW.

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Dayna Eaton scored 18 points and Josh Angelillo 14 in defeat.

S.P.N.E. 75, S.P.D. 61: Brandon Moss scored 24 points, Rob Marshall 16 and Jay Wilson 12 as S.P.N.E. defeated S.P.D. Mike June with 20 points, Jim Burns with 13 and Gary Everhart with 12 led S.P.D. Dairy Queen 61, Southington Generals 41: Todd Lentini scored 20 points, Eric Carr 15 and Jeff Mascicotte 11 to lead the victors.

Allan Jagos with 12 and Pat Mulholland with 11 paced the Southington Generals.

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The Mets won and Dillon Gee pitched a terrific game.

But it meant nothing, I know. After the game, the Braves starting pitcher was on the concourse visiting a concession stand. Like that would ever happen at a real game.

We left before the ninth inning of every game. You can do that in spring training. I never do that at a real game.

Well, I did once when the Yankees were losing 22-1 to the Cleveland Indians one night, but that doesn’t count.

Best hot dog deal? A foot long dog at Steinbrenner Field for $5.50. Best tasting dog wasn’t at a ballpark. It was at a dog track and was lathered with peppers and onions. $2.75. A steal.

See, Florida has dog tracks. I like the dogs. I never win, but we went to Derby Lane in St. Pete and to a track just north of Orlando in Longwood, a joint called the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. I did my bit for the economy by losing $20 in each place. Lou won in both places. That’s just the way it is.

I tried everything. I studied the racing form. I might as well have read the comics.

I bet my family’s birthdays. Didn’t work.

I closed my eyes and stabbed the program with my pen. Those dogs are still running.

We ate well. Raglan Road in Downtown Disney is off the charts. Get the mixed grill. Bahama Breeze in Tampa and Orlando is terrific. Two great sports bars/restaurants in Orlando — the Miller Ale House and the Brick House — are top of the line joints. The folks at the Brick House worked long and hard to get the basketball game on the TV that we wanted. They earned a good tip.

But the baseball is the thing and you know, in this year where the potential exists for the Yankees and the Red Sox to be dreadful (although I think both will be better than people think) I

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Commentary

Many gun reform proposals worth enacting

By Kyle Swartz Special to The Citizen

Many gun reform proposals now before General Assembly are worth passing.

Although state Democrats and Republicans remain in opposition on certain issues — banning extended clips, what constitutes an assault weapon — their legislative areas of agreement are quality ideas capable of enhancing public safety.

This includes universal background checks for all firearms sales. Recent attackers such as the would-be assassin of Gabby Giffords and the Aurora shooter had checkered, troubled pasts which should have set off

red flags in any pre-transaction investigations by vendors. By mandating detailed background examinations on buyers prior purchase, more guns can be kept out of ownership by mentally unwell and/or violent individuals.

For comparable reasons, also worth implementation is a statewide registry of offenders convicted of crimes with a deadly weapon. The more information examined by retailers before handing over guns, the better chances vendors will make correct choices about with whom to do business. Discovery of a person’s criminal past related to dangerous arms should prompt immediate denial of

transaction.

However, both plans are limited by the same drawback. Neither likely would have stopped Adam Lanza from assaulting Sandy Hook Elementary School, the alarming tragedy which propelled the latest wave of gun debates. Before killing her and 26 people at Sandy Hook, 20-year-old Lanza stole firearms from his mother’s personal collection. She

probably would have passed any rigorous background checks now proposed. Consequently, her weapons still would have been available for theft by her mentally unhealthy son.

Which is why another reform with bipartisan support merits legalization.

Stricter rules for firearms storage could have prevented Lanza from so facilely accessing his mother’s arsenal.

One of these requirements before General Assembly is storing unloaded guns, separately from ammo, with locking devices installed. Moreover, politicians may mandate loaded weapons be kept inside a safe which passes specific, thorough security provisions. Any household which contains an occupant identi-

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Continued from page 46 In the spring, life begins have come to realize that the anew.

Florida baseball in March. game’s the thing.

Pretty cool.

On game day, it really Jim Bransfield is a longdoesn’t matter what the time contributor to Citizen team’s record is. It really publications. A retired doesn’t matter who is playteacher, Bransfield’s loves ining or not playing. It’s that clude road trips and writing game, that day, that counts. about Connecticut high Being in the park is the best school sports. thing. In the spring, every

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Southington Briefs ing daughter, Natalee, in Aruba in 2005, will be the special guest at the second annual “ENOUGH! Race to End Violence� on Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. The YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) has partnered with Central Connecticut State University and the Hartford Marathon Foundation to host the event. Registration for the 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will start at 10 a.m.

Proceeds from the event will allow SACS to continue to provide comfort and counseling to individuals affected by sexual assault and abuse in 46 towns within Hartford County, part of Tolland County, and Plymouth.

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A bus trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Pennsylvania to see Noah the Musical will take place Thursday, April 18. For more information, visit www.maryourqueensouthington.org, or call Barbara Roberts at (860) 628-8555.

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Jensen’s Activity club trips Jensen’s Activity Club presents Fiddler on the Roof Sunday matinee on June 23 with lunch at Salem Cross Inn Stageloft Theatre, located in downtown Sturbridge. The bus departs at 9:45 a.m.in the commuter lot in Southington across from the Alzheimer Center. Estimated return time is 6:15 p.m. Southington. Pre-show luncheon at Salem Cross Inn includes house salad, bread basket, old-fashioned chicken pot pie or Yankee pot roast with Jardinière sauce, seasonal vegetable and potato, ice cream cake ball with hot fudge, and beverage. There is a cost for the trip.

For reservations call Barbara Desrosiers (860) 621-1344.

Photo courtesy of St. Thomas School

The St. Thomas robotics team, the T.I.G.E.R.S., competed at the “Where is Wolcott” Lego Robotics Tournament. The team ran the robot they built and programmed, presented a research project and skit about their invention for the Senior Solutions challenge, and participated in the Core Values competition. Team members are Brandon Apicella, Dennis Cawley, Zachary Waskowicz, Kendra Apicella, Andrew Cawley, Emma Kief, Sydney Wagner, Adriana Shea, Zachary Oakes and intern Riley Wagner. Pictured are Kief and Dennis Cawley.

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Reasonable exceptions almost surely will include law officers, military personnel and any law-abiding citizen legally permitted to carry guns on their person. But those people should understand that weapons possessed properly can still be misappropriated and turned deadly by others who can gain access easily.

Divergent parties in General Assembly will deliberate about extended clips and an expanded assault weapon ban. However, accord reportedly exists for other concepts. These points of bipartisanship would benefit public safety through limiting situations in which firearms become obtained by dangerous individuals, and should be voted into law at first opportunity.

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Tunxis events

The public is invited to the following events at Tunxis Community College, 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington.

April 9 to 30: Gallery Exhibition: 34th annual Student Art Show, a juried show of works by Tunxis art students. Opening reception is Wednesday, April 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Wallace Barnes and Barbara Hackman Franklin Art Gallery.

Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail asimoes@tunxis.edu.

April 19 and 20: theater production Tunxis Stage, by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. will present Sarah Ruhl’s comedy Dead Man’s Cell Phone , directed

by Tunxis theater lecturer Michael Nowicki on April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Founders Hall Theater. Appropriate for teens and adults. There is a ticket price to attend and can be purchased in the administration building main lobby Monday through Thursday starting on April 8, or online at tunxisstage.brownpapertickets.com for a small service fee. Tickets may also be sold at the door if the performance is not sold out. For more information, call (860) 2553731 or e-mail gsebastiancoleman@tunxis.edu.

Women’s luncheon

YWCA New Britain will be hosting its 15th biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 15, at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St. The event will recognize women in central Connecticut who demonstrate exemplary leadership and outstanding achievements.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Gretchen Rubin.

She is the author of several books, including New York Times and international bestseller The Happiness Project, an account of the year she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the

Southington Briefs current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. On her blog, The Happiness Project, she reports on her daily adventures in the pursuit of happiness. In her next book, Happier at Home, she embarks on a new project to explore how to make home a happier place. Rubin dedicates a school year concentrating on the factors that matter most for home, such as possessions, marriage, time, parenthood, body, and neighborhood.

For more information on attending the luncheon or submitting an honoree nomination, contact Sarah Bernier at the YWCA, (860) 225-4681 ext.

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Tax reduction The Southington Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the elderly homeowners program which helps reduce property taxes.

Income limits are $33,500 for single residents and $40,900 for married couples. One spouse must be at least 65 years old as of last Dec. 31.

Those receiving Social Security disability benefits may apply regardless of age.

The office is also accepting applications for tax stabilization. Persons must be 70 years old as of last Dec. 31and, if married, the spouse must be at least 62 years old as of last Dec. 31. Income limits are $32,000 for single residents and $37,000 for married couples. Under this program, the deferred amount of taxes, with interest, will be liened against the property.

Applicants must file by May 15 and bring their federal income tax return and Social Security statements for 2012. For more information, call the assessor’s office at (860) 276-6205.

‘April in Paris’ The Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Board of Directors will present its annual wine dinner and auction fundraiser on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St.

Photo courtesy of Denise Rivera

Dance teams from Center Stage Entertainment Studios performed at the XL Center March 10 for the Big East basketball games. Led by choreographers and vocal coaches Denise and Rob Rivera, the company team has placed High Platinum at its first dance competition with a perfect score of 300.

This year’s theme is “April in Paris” and guests will be able to sample French wines, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert. Chris Berman of ESPN will emcee the event.

Musical performance by the Paul Gabriel Quartet, and live and silent auctions.

There is a cost for tickets.

For more information, call (203) 754-1164. Proceeds will benefit educational programs of LVGW.

‘Gatsby’s Green Light Gala’ Southington native Andrew Gutauskas, member of a New York-based jazz trio, will perform at a benefit party for CT Center for the Book – an organization that promotes reading, books, literacy, and libraries. The event will have a The Great Gatsby theme and will be held Friday, April 19, 6 to 9 p.m., at The Dirt Salon, 50 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford.

There is a cost to attend. To purchase tickets, visit cthumanities.org/register/c4bpa rty.

Kristen’s Kloset Kristen’s Kloset will be open through prom season on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 2:30 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is open to the public and students should bring school identification. Girls may bring in a gown in good condition to trade it for another gown and financial assistance is available. Southington Youth Services is also collecting gently used, up to date prom gowns for their Kristen’s Kloset prom program. For more information, contact Youth Services at (860) 276-6281.

Graduation party The all-night, substancefree graduation party will be held at Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Friday, June 21. Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 8:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. to 4 a.m. Volunteers should be at least 21 years old and four years removed from high school.

Duties include monitoring entrances, serving food, monitoring activity on inflatables, running carnival games, and other responsibilities.

Donations are also needed. For more information, email shsangp@gmail.com, or call (860) 302-8996.

Donations needed

People can make donations to Southington Salvation Army, 91 Norton St., Plantsville, CT 06479, throughout the year. To learn more about the various programs provided by Southington Community Services, contact Janet Mellon, at (860) 628-3761.

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Hyundai Sonata GLS 2012 Low Mileage, Remainder of Full Factory Warranties.

Stock# SL129 $19,990 Call Mike Russo Used Car Specialist

(203) 935-0863

Need A Car Loan? Bad Credit...

Good Credit... Bankruptcy...

Divorced.... No Problem!

Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682 Bchevynow.com

★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★

PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863.

203-706-9281

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured.

Reg #HIC577319

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stone Walls, Steps, Patios, Chimneys- all types. 27 yrs exp.

Licensed, Ins’d. Call for free est.

860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498 LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544

Gonzalez Construction

FREE GUTTERS With every March/April Signing (203) 284-0137 Reg #558927

$1000 OFF SPRING ROOF CONTRACTS Free Roof Repair Kit To The First 50 Callers!

(203) 284-0137 Reg #558927

FORD TAURUS 2003 FWD, 4 Door Sedan, Automatic. $4,988 Stock# 3168A

SERVICES OFFERED

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

Let Us Give You A Fresh Start

Cars Starting At $199 Down

PONTIAC G6 2008

24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Ask for Darrell

FWD, Automatic $12,988 Stock#1323

1 888 207-3682

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

203-237-2122

Edwin Cordero

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert.

Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 PAINTING Int/Ext. Local, Established, Reliable Craftsman.

Call (203) 537-2411 CT#614827

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350

CT Reg. #516790

TREE SERVICES

CT Reg. #516790

PAVING ROOFS R US LLC. All types Roofing, Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding. Since 1949.

100% financing, Credit Cards.

Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

SIDING

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

C&M CONSTRUCTION

MIDSTATE PAVING QUALITY Asphalt Driveways CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8

D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

*THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.

203-272-4216

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899

IN BUSINESS 31 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding.

Crane Service. Free Estimates.

Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

FORD TAURUS LX 2001 $3,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

MERCEDES BENZ C320 2003

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2009

AWD, Automatic $7,988 Stock# 9938B

4 Door, Automatic, FWD $12,488 Stock# 9942A

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AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

SUV’S

SUV’S

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. 2009 Honda 750 Arrow. 7200 Miles. Lots of Options. Very Good Condition. $4700 obo.

203-915-2610 or 203-269-7984 leave a message.

PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2000 Body excellent, interior excellent. No rust. Tires good. Transmission good. Engine- no good. $750 or best offer. Call John 203 265-4448. Leave Message.

CAMPER & TRAILERS

CAMPER 27’ 2006 PROWLER Slide out side. Sleeps six.

Queen Bed. (860) 426-2664

PETS & LIVESTOCK TRUCKS & VANS Contact Dan the “Five Star Auto Man” at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire at 203-250-5952 www.richardchevy.com

CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2012

Ford Edge SEL 2007

Hyundai Santa Fe 2008

AWD, Automatic $18,988 Stock#1336

Stock# 13287SA $13,750 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 ww w. r i c ha rd c he v y . c o m

Stock# 4104A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX $13,994 Loaded 4 Cyl ● Stock # 2719AAQ Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682 Bchevynow.com 100% Financing Available!

Apply Today - Drive Tomorrow!

Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence.

Minimum down payments may vary.

Must meet income requirements.

Subject to change without notice.

1 888 207-3682 Ask For Darrell

Bad Credit? We help out people with bad credit and no credit!

Please call Ryan at (203) 250-5949

LEXUS RX330 2004 FORD EXPLORER 2000 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 FWD, Automatic $16,988 Stock#1316

4WD, 4.0, Automatic $3,988 Stock# 3126B

Stock#18649A $13,750 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 w w w. r i c ha r dc h e v y . c o m

Spring Programs & Lessons Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600

www.richardchevy.com BUICK LACROSSE 2012 $24,998 6 TO CHOOSE FROM SAVE UP TO $11,000 of MSRP STK 27184AQ Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

Ask for Darrell

1 888 207-3682

Nissan Murano 2004 All Wheel Drive, CVT $12,988 Stock#1326

CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 FWD, Automatic $20,988 Stock#3206A

FORD FUSION 2011 4WD, Automatic $16,988 Stock#1315

Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 2002 $3,488 6 Cylinder, 4 Spd Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

$150 QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand Name Queen pillow top mattress and box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667

Call (203) 272-9574

Ask for Darrell

Stock# 13-675A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! Call 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT

Nissan Quest 2008 Stock# 18662 $11,650 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952

www.richardchevy.com

8’ YORK RAKE 3 pt hitch (for tractor). $250

Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

$250 KING MATTRESS SET Brand Name King pillow top mattress with box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667

1 888 207-3682

CHEVY IMPALA 2005

INTERNATIONAL 4900 Diesel 1990 16’ Dump Body. Trailer Hitch.

12 ton hoist. 5 Spd. 2 speed axle. Air brakes. Large behind-cab mechanic boxes. very solid, professionally $7,500 maintained.

EQUIPMENT TRAILER Bed 6’ 3” x 12’.

Folding Ramps. 15” wheels. $450

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

CHEVY CRUZE LT 2012 Was 22,895 NOW 16,995 Save $4500 off MSRP Stock # 4811L12 DODGE RAM 3500 1999 Cummings 6 cyl Turbodiesel. 5 speed. 4WD. Hi-Lo range. HD-PKG. 12000 GVW. Iroquois H.D. Dump Body.

5 Ton Hoist. Trailer hitch.

Fisher 9’ electric hydraulic 4-way mini mount snowplow. 125,000 miles. Well maintained. 2011 Full Body Restoration -Fenders, cabcorners, rocker panels, new $12,750 paint.

YORKIE, Yorkie-Poo, Bulldogs Chihuahua, Boxers, Puggles, Bostons, Pugs, Rotties, German Shepherds, Labs, Bangle Kittens Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001.

CONTRACTOR Tools. Porter Cable Table Circular Saw’s, Hand Saw’s & Tools. 4 inch Pipe Cutter, Transit & Much More!

Call 203-235-0310

CHEVY CAVALIER 200 $2,788 4 Cylinder. Automatic.

30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

LOOKING for good home for Dog & Cat. Dog is King Charles Caviler, female, 1 year old. Car is Persian. Call 203-314-0004

Proof of Job, Proof of Address and Blasius Will Give You a Loan 100% Guaranteed

Mal Crédito?

Ayudamos personas sin crédito o con mal crédito! Favor de llamar a Ryan Montalvo (203) 250-5949

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes starting April 8 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Gianetti, Phil Huntington, & Kathy Queen - Instructors.

Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm.

After 6pm Call 203-235-4852.

Buying, selling Marketplace is the answer.

CARS Starting At $199 Down

It's all here!

Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953

24 Month/2400 Mile Warranty LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com 203-232-2600 Darrell

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

Cindy’s Unique Shop

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER 2005 13K Miles. Extras-Lift, Stock Pipes, Shocks, Seat, Luggage Rack, Saddle Bags. Owner’s Guide. $4500 or Best Offer. ( 2 03 ) 63 9- 7 33 9

HONDA PILOT 2004 190,000 Miles, New Tires, Runs Well, Windsheild Leak & Minor Body Dings. Asking $4,500 Call (203) 639-8491

2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 CC in Black. Saddle Bags, Windshield, Foot Boards, Back Rest, Luggage Rack. 9,000 Miles. Asking $4,700 Call 203238-1645 or Cell 203-631-1929

Find your dream home in Marketplace

CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3 TWO CHAIRS, one couch.

Good condition, $60/each OBO. More items. Call for info. 203-238-0585

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Friday, April 5, 2013 — The Southington Citizen MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com (203) 715-2779

WANTED TO BUY

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass.

Furniture. 50’s Items.

Whole Estates.

203-238-3499 AMERICAN GIRL Horse Accessories Including: Our Generation Horse Like new. Asking $40.

203-235-2784 BABY ITEMS: Baby Bjorn - $30 Baby Trend Universal Snap and Go - $30 City Mini Single Stroller- $100 All In Great Condition Call (860) 836-8216 DOG CRATES 2 Wire Fold-Up Slide-Out Tray. X-Large. $40 each. Call (203) 935-6081 EXECUTIVE DESK 30x60. 6 Drawers.

Good condition. $100 or Best Offer. 860 673-4145 RADIO FLYER Town and Country Wagon Like New. $100. 203-237-2783.

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT CLOSE OUT SALE. Seasoned Firewood. Delivered. Great price. (203) 272-4216 EXCELLENT QUALITY Seasoned Hardwood, Cut, Split and Delivered. $200/cord; $125/half cord. 203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

2ND Generation buys anything Napier. Costume jewelry, old dolls, classic Walt Disney figurines, old pottery. 1 item to entire estate. 203-639-1002 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc.

Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford.

203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools.

Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench Tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence.

Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! CALL 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

DEE’S ANTIQUES PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $110 Call 203-415-1144

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 WANTED TO BUY

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

203-237-3025 Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical.

Anything old & unusual.

Single item to an estate.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT EAST SIDE MERIDEN. 2nd Floor, 3 RM Apt. 1 BR, LR/DR Combo, Kitchen, Access to Washer, Off St. Parking, Utilities not included. No Smoking, No Animals. $600/mo., 1 months sec deposit. Credit Check & References Required.

Call 203-235-1858

Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv.

Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN Fully Furnished, Central Location. 1BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $675/ mo. Lease & Sec. Deposit Required. No pets. Call (203) 235-2372 SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $650/month.

HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Apt .Clean w/ New Carpet & Paint. No Smoking/Pets. Water & Garbage incl. $900-$950/mo. Refs & Credit Chk Req. 203-464-0766 WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor, 4 RM, 2 BR North Main St Victorian.

Credit Check Req. $1000/mo. + 2 month sec. No smoking. No pets. Avail 5/01. 203-269-5973

Performance & Instruction.

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate.

(203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Very Large 3 BR Home. LR, Dining Area, Kitchen w/Stove, Frig., Dish Washer.

Laundry RM, 2 BA. Huge Family RM, Lots of Closets, 2 Car Garage $1700 + utils, 2 mo. sec. dep. Agent R.E (203) 949-0500

FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD. The Towers, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, fully applianced, spectacular views. $1,200.00 per month. Quality Realty, LLC 203-235-1381

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Huge Apt ! 1 BR, Pvt Driveway, Fully Appl’d Kitch/Laundry. Easy access to hwys. Non Smoker. $875 + 2 mo sec. Avail Now (203) 439-1503

Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning.

It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home.

If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire -

Be the first to get on the list to contract a route Please call Record-Journal Circulation

WALLINGFORD Apts for Rent. 1 or 2BR. 1st Fl. Refrig, stove incld.

No Pets. Absolutely No Smoking. $850/mo. Sec & Refs. Avail 5/1 or sooner Paul 203-269-6348

MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $895 + utilities Call 203-745-6167 MERIDEN 1 BR. You will like the size & arrangement of this pleasant 3 RM. H, HW, Cooking Gas $750 Parking.

38 Lincoln St. 727-565-8362 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils.

No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv.

East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Room For Rent All Utilities included Share Kitchen, Bath & Living Rm. Washer & Dryer Off Street Parking $125 Per Week 2 Weeks Security $50 Key Deposit 203 605-8591

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91.

Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weey On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

(203) 634-3933

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91.

Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weey On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 B R A v a i l ab l e Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl.

Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016

Stove, heat & hot water incl.

Lease, sec & refs.

203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1st Fl - 3 BR, Kitchen, DR, 2 Full Baths. 2nd Fl 4 BR, Kit, LR, 2 Full Baths. 3rd Fl 2 BR, Kitchen, LR. All Remodeled. Refs.

Sec 8 Approved. (203) 537-9093 MERIDEN 2 Bedrooms, 3rd Fl. 5 Rooms, newly remodeled, off street parking, w/d hookups, no pets, $900 plus utilities, references. 203-671-9644 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor Large Apt. 38 Summer St. WD Hookup, Free Parking.

Hardwood Floors. $750/mo.

203-710-9474 or 203-685-2836 MERIDEN 2 BR/5 RM, 1st Flr. Off St. Park, W/D Hookup, New Appli, Stove & Refrig, New High Efficiency Gas Furnace. $850/mo + sec. 860-690-5555 MERIDEN 2 ROOM EFFICIENCY Porch included. $550 per month One month security. References.

203 213-8639 or 203 631-0105 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $525. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req.

No pets. Call 203-284-0597

MEDICAL CAREERS MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Seeking a high energy individual to manage patient reception & front desk duties in eyecare clinic. Desire strong people skills & organization. Bilingual helpful. Email resume to: eyecarejobs@att.net

SEASONAL CALL CENTER POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE Wallingford, CT Headquarters 20+ HOURS PER WEEK

Apply during our Open House April 3rd - April 18th at 95 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 9:00am – 4:00pm Or visit our Careers page at ediblearrangements.com HELP WANTED

NORTH HAVEN

SOUTHINGTON Rent a Room in a Home/Share Common Area in Southington or Surrounding Towns. No Smoking. Call Beth 860-888-4795

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR

Music By Roberta

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN - 2BR, 1st FLOOR Kitchen, LR, DR, Bath Fireplace.

Back Porch. Recently Remodeled.

Ready to move in.

203-237-9500 or 203-565-4719

CONDOMINIUMS

Looking for a friend?

Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

MERIDEN 2 BR Apartment.

Heat included. $950/mo.

Ready Immediately.

Call Mike 203-376-2160

Flanders West Apts

203-235-8431 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HELP WANTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Full time position for accounts payable clerk for produce company in south end of Hartford.

Applicants must be dependable, motivated and organized.

Computer and calculator skills a plus. Email resume to: Sanderson@juicegrape.com CASHIERS AND CASHIER ASSISTANTS: PT, 15-30 hrs week. Flexible hrs. Will train.

Great for Students & Moms.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS: Full-time/Part-time. FT benefits include Competitive Wages, Health Care plan, 401(k), Paid Vacation, Store Discounts & more. If you are outgoing, have a flair for fashion & would like to join our friendly staff please Apply at Uptown Consignment, 151 Queen St Southington.

No calls please!

CL INSIDE SALES/CSR for local Insurance Agency. Valid CT Ins Lic, Exp with multiple carrier rating, strong comp & comm skills req. Knowledge of Applied a plus. FT Position with benefits. Email res & sal req to: ddrescher@drescherins.com

HELP WANTED

Delivery Driver The Record-Journal Circulation Department Is in need of an early morning employee to assist in staging newspapers at our distribution depot and making deliveries to our customers.

Hours are 2:00am - 8:30am Wednesday through Sunday.

Reliable vehicle and ability to read a map needed Apply in person at Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT during normal business hours

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR seeking experienced FT Office Assistant. Duties include AR, AP, Payroll, Invoicing/AIA, Correspondence, Order & Track Material, Answer Phones.

Applicant must be Proficient in Microsoft Outlook & QuickBooks Pro, Strong Computer Skills, Ability to Multi-Task, Attention to Detail, Strong Communication & Problem Solving Skills. Experience in Electrical or Construction Field a plus. Hours M-F 8:00-4:30.

Email resume and salary req. to peter@beaconelec.com. No phone calls.

GRAND OPENING! All depts hiring in Southington and New Office in Meriden.

Full Company Training FT & PT WorkAvailable CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES SERVICE PACKING GENERAL LABOR ENTRY LEVEL WORK $240-$550/Week Start Immediately 860 329-0326 ctjobfair@gmail.com KinderCare Learning Center in Meriden looking for a experienced Toddler Teacher. We offer tuition reimbursment and benefits. Please call Steffanie or Melissa at 203-634-4465 or fax resume to 203-634-3876 LANDSCAPING - Fertilizing, Mowing, etc. Must have driver’s license. Experienced only apply.

Call 203 676-1121 LPN Full Time, 3-11 2 yrs experience. Includes EOW. PT CNA 11-7 EOW Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT 06479. EOE. PART TIME CHEMIST Established Company needs additional help. Email Resume to: dwalsh@uyemura.com PINE RIDGE Seeks motivated exp. individuals for landscaping, garden center, & labor positions.

Exc. Opportunity for Growth!

Drivers lic required. Call 203269-0177 or Email Resume to: info@pineridgeent.com

HELP WANTED PROPERTY MANAGER for apt. complex. 2 positions avail. One 15 hrs./wk in Meriden. One 35 hrs./wk in Plainville. Must have great people skills, administrative know how, a take charge personality. Rental housing or Section 8 experience a big plus.

(EOE/Sect 3 encouraged to apply) e-mail resume to: HRbox95@aol.com RECEPTIONIST PT. Two positions avail. Handle high volume sales calls. Customer service skills needed. Call 203 427-5523 RESTAURANT. Experienced Line Cook. Apply in person Tues-Sun. Time Out Taverne, 100 New Haven Rd, Durham.

SLIDERS GRILL & BAR Now Hiring Line Cooks Please apply online at: www.slidersgrillbar.com SOUTHINGTON CARE CENTER Provides exceptional skilled nursing care & rehabilitation services. The staff are specially trained to provide services that enhance quality of life while promoting maximum wellbeing. As a Planetree community focused on relationship-centered care, we partner with our residents & family members to identify & satisfy their individual needs & preferences.

This dynamic Five Star 130 Bed Skilled nursing/rehab facility with in excess of 600 rehab Admissions per year seeks parttime & full-time CNA’s for this fast paced environment. If interested, please apply in-person at: Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489

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