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Planning officials spar over solar farm By Jesse Buchanan

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend the town allow the two-acre solar farm, Two members of the Planning and which received final approval from Zoning Commission are at odds over the Town Council. Neighbors have filed a lawsuit arthe panel’s recommendation in favor of a solar farm in a meadow behind guing that the town circumvented the approval process for the solar project. Hatton School. Special to The Citizen

Commission alternate member Steve Leggett supported that position in a letter that recently appeared on the Record-Journal editorial page . Commission Chairman Michael DelSanto defended the approval of the solar project. He believes state statute allowed the town to avoid the

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places, said Rich Correia of RM Bradley in Hartford, who sold the property for the FloA vacant industrial build- rian family. According to a description ing more than a century old was sold Aug. 13 to a buyer found on National Register who intends to renovate it as of Historic Places written in 1976, the building has three a distillery. Jon Rondeau bought the parts, a red brick, two-story former H.D. Smith Co. office office block, a one-story red and factory building at 24 brick factory wing with a West St. for $350,000 from the two-story side tower, and a Florian family and intends to one-story concrete block adrehabilitate it to distill high- dition attached to the rear of end whiskey and bourbon, the factory wing. Parts one according to Scott Nardozzi, and two were erected around an agent with Cavanaugh and 1882, part three, which is not visible from the street was Co. of Middletown. The building was origi- built in 1960. “The little altered office nally used to manufacture hardware. The Smith Co. was block and factory wing are a renowned for its “Perfect picturesquely massed groupHandle” tools. The building ing with pleasing details,” the is listed on the state and national registers of historic See Distillery / Page A4 Special to The Citizen

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Historic building to become distillery By Mary Ellen Godin

Southington High School Band Camp practice sessions were held last week and this week with a preview performance scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20, for friends and family. This year’s production is “The Coven” based on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” See more band camp photos page 26. | Stephen Cieslewski / For The Citizen

process used when a private developer comes before the commission. The project was approved under state general statute 8-24, known as an 8-24 referral. The statute allows the Town Council to approve some

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Executors for the estate of a girl killed in a fire started by a firecracker are suing a local teen, the town, the fire department and the apartment owners and management company. Kristen Milano, 19, died of smoke inhalation in June 2014 after Eric Morelli, The Southington 19, threw a The Southington firecracker into an open w i n d ow at Your Town, Your News Your Town, Your News the teen’s apartment. The fire de- Mary Milano, left, holds a picture of her daughter, Kristen, outside of New Britain Superior Court earlier this year. partment, Morelli t h e b u i l d - Attorney Hugh Keefe, right, represents the family. ing’s owners and the build| Lauren Sievert / For The Citizen ing’s property management in the suit are company didn’t inspect the TheNamed Southington The Southington building, failed to perform Flanders East Rehab Assomaintenance and failed to ciates, a Hamden company keep smoke detectors work- that owns the buildings on ing, according to the lawsuit. Darling Street where MiISSN 1559-0526 1559-0526 ISSN ISSN 1559-0526 The suit alleges Morelli lano lived with her family. USPS 023-115 USPS 023-115 USPS 023-115 failed to alert occupants to The company failed to install the possibility of a fire after sprinklers, maintain smoke Published Published weekly Published weekly weeklybyby by he threw a firecracker and did detectors and keep screens Record-Journal Record-Journal Record-Journal at in the windows, according to not call 911. At Street, at1111Crown Crown Street, L a s t m o n t h , M o re l l i the suit. MCR Property Man11 Crown St., Meriden, CT. Meriden, CT 06450 pleaded guilty to first-de- agement was sued for the Meriden, CT 06450 gree manslaughter and was same reasons. Periodicals PeriodicalsPostage postagePaid paidat Periodicals postage paid Morelli threw the firesentenced to seven years in Meriden and additional at Meriden, CT and at prison in a plea agreement cracker through an open winAt Meriden, CT and at additional mailing offices. additional mailing offices. between the defense and the dow without a screen. offices. P Omailing STMA STER: The suit also alleges that prosecution. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to POSTMASTER: The lawsuit was filed in the town and the fire departSend address changes The Southington Citizen, Send address changes toto New Britain Superior Court Record-Journal Inc. P.O. Box 246, Southington, in June. See Milano / Page A9 Record-Journal Inc. PO. Box 915 PO. Box 915 CT 06489. Meriden, CT 1265820 3.11.2015 3.11.2015

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Coordinator Lou Perillo told the Record-Journal in April. Over the past two years, the town received several calls from people looking to start up a craft brewery. The town wants to accommodate new businesses, Perillo said, but it’s also looking to get some of its long-vacant industrial buildings into use. “We’re very pleased that we were able to attract a distillery in town with the abatement the Town Council approved,” Perillo said Aug. 14. The tax break applies only to breweries and distilleries looking to locate in industrial zone buildings that have been vacant or more than half vacant for 10 years or more. The program offers a 100 percent abatement for first the three years, 75 percent the next and 50 percent in the final year.

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Judge lets lawsuit vs. town, solar co. proceed By Jesse Buchanan

Attorneys for the town and Greenskies, a Middletown solar energy company, filed A New Britain Superior a motion to dismiss the lawCourt judge declined to throw suit filed by neighbors lookout a lawsuit against the town ing to prevent a solar farm and a solar energy company planned for a field behind Aug. 11, saying neighbors op- Hatton School on Spring Lake posed to a solar project had Road. In the motion, attornot missed appeal deadlines. neys argued that neighbors The decision allows the had missed the deadline for appeal as set in local zoning case to continue. Special to The Citizen

regulations. In a written decision, Judge James Abrams said that because the town approved the solar project under a state statute for municipal improvements, the neighbors had no ability to appeal through the normal local zoning process. The Town Council made the final decision to approve

the solar farm, Abrams wrote, rather than the Planning and Zoning Commission. The plaintiffs then shouldn’t be held to zoning deadlines since the commission only gave an advisory opinion. The neighbors’ lawsuit argues that the solar farm project should have gone through the town’s zoning approval process, which includes a

public hearing, environmental impact reports and engineering studies. The solar farm was approved under a state law that allows the town to make municipal improvements without going through the Planning and Zoning Commission process. David Rosenberg, an attor-

site plan. Greenskies, a Middletown energy company, will build, own and operate the solar farm and sell power to the town at a reduced rate. The solar panels take up about half of a town-owned field behind Hatton School. Neighbors argue that the field is valuable undeveloped land and that a solar farm would be an eyesore. State statutes allow use of the 8-24 referral for “municipal improvements.” Hatton School neighbors have sued the town over the solar farm,

arguing the construction of a solar farm privately owned and operated doesn’t meet the definition of a municipal improvement. There is no requirement for a public hearing on 8-24 referrals. DelSanto said he allowed public comment during a commission meeting on the solar project. DelSanto said there were modifications to the plans, such as the fence height. It was also tabled three times to allow neighbors and Greenskies to address concerns.

DelSanto criticized Leggett for not asking questions during any of the meetings with Greenskies. “He can speak up, he can ask questions,” DelSanto said. “He didn’t do so.” DelSanto said Leggett, who is running for Town Council, is using the issue to gain votes. “I don’t make decisions on the PZC based on who’s going to vote for me,” DelSanto said. Last week, Leggett said he didn’t want to respond to DelSanto’s “personal jabs.”

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construction and gives the planning commission an advisory role. DelSanto said the town sends the commission about a dozen 8-24 referrals per year. They are almost always sent back with a favorable recommendation. “It’s not a rubber stamp,” he said. “We don’t ever just fly through them.” Leggett criticized the use of a 8-24 referral on the Hatton School project because of the involvement of

Greenskies, a private company. In a letter to the editor, he voiced his opposition. “I voted against the solar initiative at Hatton (in one of two commission votes),” he wrote. “As a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I felt strongly, and still do, that the open process of government has been curtailed.” The 8-24 referral vote by the commission was unanimous. Leggett was not seated during that vote in May. He was the lone opposing vote on a later vote on the project

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ment failed to perform required inspections. Fire officials could not be reached for comment Aug. 11. According to an arrest warrant, Morelli drank beer and vodka at a party on June 22, 2014. Morelli and Jason Milano, Kristen Milano’s brother, planned to meet at the Milanos’ apartment after the party. When Morelli arrived, Jason Milano was asleep on a living room couch. Morelli got fireworks from the moped he rode to the

apartment, and threw them at the apartment in an attempt to wake Jason Milano, according to the warrant. The last firework Morelli lighted and threw at the apartment made it into a second-floor bedroom, starting a fire. The fire spread quickly. Jason Milano and his aunt got out of the apartment uninjured. Firefighters found Kristen Milano dead in a second-floor bedroom. Morelli said he never thought the firework would start a fire, and said his actions were “stupid.”

Music on the Green 2015 concert series The Southington Parks & Recreation Department has scheduled its 22nd annual “Music on the Green” concert series for Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., through Sept. 2

at the Town Green on Main Concert schedule Street. The rain date for concerts is Thursday. Call (860) Aug. 26: Darik and the 276-6219 or visit the website Funbags www.southington.org/motg. Sept. 2: The 42nd Street Band

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ney for the neighbors, said the ruling showed that the town hadn’t gone through the normal process. “This underscores why the injunction and the complaint was filed in the first place,” he said. A temporary injunction is in place keeping Greenskies from beginning construction.

At a hearing earlier this week, a lawyer representing the company said it was losing money due to delays. In an affidavit filed Aug. 10, Greenskies wrote a subcontractor demanded a $13,000 reimbursement for construction delays. Rosenberg said he’ll argue against Greenskies’ contention that it’s being harmed by the injunction.

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Bread for Life Breakfast Walk set for Aug. 23 Tickets for the Southington Bread for Life’s Breakfast Walk fundraiser are scheduled to be sold Sunday, Aug. 23 at Rogers’ Orchards, 36 Long Bottom Road and 2876 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike. The Breakfast Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 to 11 a.m., at Rogers Or-

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Calendar Saturday, Aug. 22 Tag sale - The First Congregational Church of Southington, 37 Main St., has scheduled a giant tag sale for Saturday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Memorial Hall. A variety of items including books, electronics, furniture, holiday items, household items, baby and youth items and toys. All are welcome.

Sunday, Sept. 6 Blessing of the animals - First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., has scheduled Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m., on the front lawn. All are welcome to bring pets, photos or stuffed animals. For more information, call (860) 628-9001.

Saturday, Sept. 12 Movie Night - Mount Southington Ski Patrol has scheduled its first annual movie night for Saturday, Sept. 12, at Mount Southington, 396 Mount Vernon Road. Fun and games begin at 6 p.m.; movie “The Continuum” at 7:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chair. For more information, call (860) 922-1988 or visit www.mtssp.wordpress.org.

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sociation has scheduled Connecticut Little Heart Hero Day for Sunday, Sept. 13, noon to 3 p.m., at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. This free event is open to families with a child effected by congenital heart defects and will include healthy snacks, fun activities, and more. For more information and to register, call (203) 303-3336 or contact angelina.stackpole@ heart.org.

Sunday, Sept. 20 Holistic Fair - The LOOP, 161-B Woodford Ave., has scheduled a holistic fair for Sunday, Sept. 20, noon to 4 p.m. Vendors, demonstrations and speakers are scheduled. Admission is free. Donations to the Plainville Food Pantry or CT Pet Food Pantry are requested. For more information, contact Shirley Bloethe at (860) 9890033 or YourHolisticEvents@ gmail.com.

On behalf of Olivia’s mom Lucinda and my entire family I wish to express our deepest most heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, support, gifts, and donations we received from all who came together to join us as we celebrated Olivia’s life. We remain without words to comprehend the unimaginable gathering of so many. The experience has profoundly affected us all, and has given us an incredible memory on which to begin our healing journey. Thank you all so much again for your tremendous compassion, and for coming together to carry our pain. You will forever be in our prayers. Sincerely, John P Fusco We extend our deepest gratitude to Father Kargul and the Parish of Mary Our Queen Church for a truly remarkable memorial service. Through Father the power of God and the spirit of Jesus united all of us as one on that unforgettable morning. He eased our sorrow, lifted our hearts, and reminded us to have faith. The spiritual connection was one that no member of our family will ever forget. Our most special thanks go out to David Della-Vecchia and his entire staff at Della-Vecchia Funeral Home. Their sincere accommodation, professionalism, and warmth provided enormous comfort and support at a time when all was so fragile. We are grateful beyond words. Joe Calvanese and the entire Calvanese family, along with the staff at The Aqua Turf Club. Their friendship, support of the community, and unending generosity made it possible for so many to gather together to celebrate the precious and extraordinary life of Olivia. There were memories shared, stories told, and words of her legacy spoken. A song was even heard that spoke for all who will miss our dearest Olivia. This was all made possible by the tireless efforts of The Aqua Turf. We are eternally grateful. We would also like to thank Police Chief Jack Daly and the Southington Police Department for their support. Southington Schools Superintendent Tim Connellan, Executive Assistant Deborah Albaitis, and the members of the Board of Education for their thoughtfulness, and assistance. They brought to life an unforgettable Vigil that provided the much needed hope to so very many of our young people that healing was possible. Nyrens of New England for the wonderful and amazing job they did with all of the flowers. Art Rich and his staff for their talents, swift efforts, and generosity. Hallmark Frame and Art for their quick work, supplies, and generosity. A personal thanks to Marcie Cleary for lending her beautiful voice to Olivia’s Mass. My dear friend John Skipper for helping me get 14 girls to the nail salon! Dale Zarrella for his friendship, inspiration, and generosity which brought to light Olivia’s own words for us all to cherish. Emma, Anna, Air, Kaili, Gabby, Julianna, Arianna, Janelle, Kaylee, Brooklyn, Ari, Tori, Lexi, and Vanessa for being “my” rock. Without you all I would truly be lost. Olivia loved all of you and now so do I.

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Police conducted extra patrols throughout the past week as a part of a distracted driving campaign funded by a state grant. Lt. Michael Baribault said the grant funded three extra patrols for four hours. The extra patrols took place three days last week. A total of 23 infraction tickets were issued over the three patrols for dis-

tracted driving, Baribault said. On assignment for The Citizen, a reporter rode along with Baribault during the enforcement patrol on Aug. 13 afternoon. Baribault conducted the final patrol with Sgt. Brian Leppard. Baribault was in an unmarked police car and Leppard was in a police Sport Utility Vehicle with discreet police markings. The enforcement started at 3:30 p.m. and went through

Lt. Michael Baribault talks to a motorist pulled over for distracted driving on MeridenWaterbury Turnpike last week.

7:30 p.m. Baribault started on West Street, and went through town, stopping on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for about an hour. Within minutes of approaching the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Baribault pulled over a woman driving a gray Toyota. The woman told Baribault she was calling her daycare provider to let them know she was on her way.

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Parks and Recreation Briefs nis lessons and a match play program for Southington residents, boys and girls, at the Panthorn Park tennis courts, Burritt Street, Plantsville. A fee is charged. Lessons are open to ages 4 to 11 years, 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for 8 weeks, Sept. 9 to Oct. 28. A smaller, lightweight racquet will be provided for all students. The match play program is open to students in grades 6

to 12. (Participants must supply their own racquets.) Class is scheduled for Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Sept. 8 to Oct. 31. Class sizes are limited. For more information and to register, call (860) 276-6219 or visit www.southington.org/ falltennis.

Softball The Southington Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for 2x2”and Fillerwomen’s Ad. men’s fall recreational softball leagues. All teams must register and submit full payment of league fees along with completed

rosters no later than Monday, Aug. 31. Checks should be made payable to “Town of Southington.” Photo ID copies will also be required for any individuals who did not participate in the 2015 summer league. Blank roster forms and league fees are available at www.southington.org/fallsoftball. Participants must be a town resident, own property in town or have graduated from Southington High. A maximum of three out-oftown players per team will be permitted, at an additional cost. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation office at (860) 276-6219.

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Warrant details alleged dentist fraud By Lauren Sievert

a public community, second-degree vendor fraud, and insurance fraud. DeH A RT FO R D — A Rienzo is a registered dentist Southington dentist repeat- who owns Plantsville Family edly overbilled Medicaid, Dental, 15 Cornerstone Court, performed unnecessary den- Plantsville. An investigation into Detal work and billed Medicaid for work that was never per- Rienzo began in June 2012 formed, according to a war- after a parent whose child is rant made available last week. a patient of DeRienzo conThomas DeRienzo, 58, of tacted the state Department 682 Buck Hill Road, South- of Social Services to file a bury, was arrested this week complaint. The parent, who and charged with first-de- remained anonymous, said gree larceny by defrauding DeRienzo performed “unnecSpecial to The Citizen

essary fillings and upgraded sealants” on the child by using a composite filling, the warrant stated. The department reviewed the dentist’s treatment records. It was noted he was issued a dentist license in 1988 and had no actions or pending charges against his license. A review of DeRienzo’s files by DSS showed 53 patients who received Medicaid for services. In 282 instances, the dental services claimed

by DeRienzo were not performed, or had been upcoded in the billing system, according to the warrant. Upcoding is a fraudulent practice of billing for a higher dollar value than the service actually performed. In 67 instances DeRienzo billed for undocumented services and in 193 instances there “appeared to be medically unnecessary services” from a review of patient X-rays, the warrant stated. It also noted DeRienzo ranked

fifth among state Medicaid dentists who claim a high number of tooth fillings for patients between 5 and 16 years old. The findings led to a UConn dentist performing examinations in 2014 on 18 of DeRienzo’s patients who have Medicaid and were billed for composite fillings. The UConn dentist determined there was fraud reported on the billing charges. See Dentist / Page A14

Drivers Within 15 minutes of patrolling, Baribault pulled over a woman driving a Nissan Rogue, who said she was calling her mother. Baribault said when the officers conduct the distracted driving patrols, most people do not deny using their phones, but usually say they were just checking it. The distracted driving infraction comes with a fine of $150 for firsttime offenders and $300 for a second offense.

“Ideally we wouldn’t get anyone,” Baribault said while watching passing cars. “Hopefully people get the message. We want you to be safe.” The third driver Baribault pulled over on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike was talking on her phone as she passed the cruiser and pulled into a gas station. The driver was still talking on her phone when Baribault walked up to the driver window. Once she saw Baribault, she dropped the phone, with the call still connected. Baribault issued her the infraction

ticket for distracted driving. Baribault went to Queen Street around 5 p.m. After driving and looking out for distracted driving, he parked near 1208 Queen Street and conducted surveillance. About 10 minutes after being parked, a man driving a blue Honda Accord passed in front of the unmarked police car and saw Baribault. The driver dropped the phone he was holding. Baribault pulled the car over and while checking the license plate, dispatch said the insurance was sus-

pended on the car. Baribault said the man gave a valid insurance card, but a call to the company revealed the policy was suspended. The car was towed from the scene a short time later. Baribault said the patrol officers are always on the lookout for distracted driving. The grant allows them to focus specifically on that issue during the extra patrols without taking resources away from the regular shift.

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Teen charged with Local man charged in convenience store break-in public indecency at Panthorn Park

A local man is charged with breaking into a convenience store and attempting to steal cigarettes. Police charged Dominic Hamm, 18, of 8 Berkley Court, with third-degree burglary, six-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny and second-degree criminal mischief. Hamm Just before 1 a.m. Aug. 12, officers were dispatched to Citgo Gas Station, 202 Main St., after neighbors reported seeing a man break in through the

front door. At the scene, officers noticed a hole in the glass door and found Hamm inside holding multiple packs of cigarettes, according to police. In total, Hamm attempted to steal $121 worth of items, police said. Hamm was held in lieu of $10,000 bond. He was expected to be arraigned in Bristol Superior Court Aug. 12 morning. — Andrew Ragali

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A town man charged with room with his shorts around public indecency and risk his knees, performing a lewd of injury to a minor had his act, the report said. Two coaches went to bond set at $31,000 during arspeak to Delaney, but raignment Aug. 11. he ran away. Timothy Delaney, When officers ar18, of 208 West Cenrested Delaney for the ter St., was arrested park incident, they Aug. 10 and charged learned there was a with public indewarrant charging him cency, risk of injury with sixth-degree larto a minor and breach ceny, the report said. of peace. He was Delaney is accused also charged with Delaney of stealing cash from sixth-degree larceny Stop & Shop on for a separate case. A woman was with her North Main Street, where he teenage son watching her was employed. Delaney pleaded not guilty teenage daughter practice lacrosse on Aug. 10 at about to the charges when arraigned 6:40 p.m. in Panthorn Park in Bristol Superior Court on on Burritt Street, accord- Aug. 11. Judge Robert Nastri ing to the arrest report. The set bond for $31,000 and conwoman said she saw Delaney tinued the case until Aug. 24. — Lauren Sievert standing by the park bath-

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He told investigators a dentist would not use resin-based composite for fillings like DeRienzo stated on claims because the fillings would fall out of the tooth within a couple of months, the warrant stated. The dentist added that resin-based composite fillings are more expensive and this could be a form of upcoding. In meeting with one of the parents, investigators determined DeRienzo lied about performing work on a child on a specific date, the warrant stated. Files indicated that DeRienzo performed 16 fillings on a Sunday when the office is closed. The parent also noted that although her child had two small cavities, she was not aware of any fillings being performed, the warrant continued. The mother said she always sits with her child during visits and has asked DeRienzo not to put sealants on her child’s teeth. Investigators also spoke with previous and current employees. An office manager from 2008 to 2011 said DeRienzo told her to inflate

co-pays and not to tell clients, according to the warrant. She also said DeRienzo “would get stressed” about lost patients and instructed her to bill Medicaid and non-Medicaid patients for late and missed appointment fees, the warrant continued. Those fees are not permitted by Medicaid. The investigators met with DeRienzo on April 15 at the practice. Initially DeRienzo denied any wrongdoing, but when told his patients were examined by other dentists, DeRienzo admitted the fraud, according to the warrant. DeRienzo admitted to billing Medicaid for procedures he didn’t provide for financial gain and apologized, the warrant said. The total value of the false claims is $7,213, according to the warrant. DeRienzo was due to be arraigned in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday. He posted $10,000 bond at the time of his arrest. An attorney from Silvester and Kappas filed an appearance and the case was continued until Sept. 10. No pleas were entered.

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Plantsville Pizza opens on South Main Street By Jesse Buchanan Special to The Citizen

Plantsville Pizza Restaurant owner Lorenc Pergjoni dashed around his new business Aug. 12, delivering drinks and greeting customers. Since opening on Aug. 10, Pergjoni said his Plantsville shop has served mostly, but not exclusively, Southington residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some out-of-towners, too, Cheshire, Bristol,â&#x20AC;? he said. Plantsville Pizza is one of two businesses in the 848 S. Main St. building formerly occupied by Napoli Imports. Pergjoni and his brother, George Pergjoni, bought the building and renovated it. The pizza shop takes up half the building and Pergjoni Family Jewel-

Hilario Martinez makes a plate of tacos at Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Grill in Southington on Aug. 11. A second Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Grill is slated to open next month at 2211 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Marion (seen below). | Photos by Dave Zajac / For The Citizen

Chef Tiku Blliku gives the dough a spin while making a primavera pizza at Plantsville Pizza, a new restaurant on South Main Street in Plantsville, on Aug. 11. | Dave Zajac / For The Citizen

ers, owned by George Pergjoni, takes up the other half. The jewelry shop moved from a few doors away to the new location. Vincent Guarda, a Bristol

resident, had lunch on Aug. 12 at the new restaurant. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come expecting Napoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and ordered a slice of See Pizza / Page A17

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Baskets of warm, homemade tortilla chips, a variety of salsas, three kinds of rice, and different grilled meats filled a glass display case at Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Grill Aug. 11 afternoon. The aroma from tacos and burritos filled the tiny restaurant, which seats about 15 people at four tables. There are also a few picnic tables outside. On Aug. 11, lunch customers occupied three of the four tables. Owner Leon Lopez said that the restaurant, located at 1143 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, can get really packed during lunch and dinner so he decided to open a larger location about three

miles down the road. In September, a second Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Grill is slated to open at 2211 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had in the past, a couple of people (with) parties of 8 or 7 and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oh my god, where am I going to sit all these people?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Lopez, a Plainville resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things that made me take the other place.â&#x20AC;? The new location will seat about 100. It will have a full-service bar and a more elaborate menu, including vegetarian options and organic dishes. Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Grill menu now offers salads, soups and appetizers. There are also a variety of burritos, tacos, tortas, and empanada See Salsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s / Page A17

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A primavera pizza freshly baked at Plantsville Pizza. | Dave Zajac / For The Citizen

cheese pizza. Guarda, a native of the same south Italian town as the former Napoli’s owners, gave the pizza high marks. The crust was crispy on the bottom and it had good flavor. “I hope they make out,” he said. Lorenc Pergjoni said they offer a number of specialty pizzas such as the Plantsville, topped with sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and peppers. Top

sellers include primavera and buffalo chicken pizzas. “Everybody’s going crazy for it. My top selling pizza is the buffalo chicken,” Lorenc Pergjoni said. The menu also includes salmon, chicken parmigiana, grinders, calzones and pasta dishes. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Right now Lorenc Pergjoni said he’s busy enough, but he’s considering an all-you-can-

eat pizza day on Wednesday and a similar pasta special on Thursdays. Other Plantsville business owners, such as Plantsville Pharmacy owner James Potrepka, said he’s glad to see more restaurants start up in the area to draw more traffic. Another restaurant, Greens and Beans, moved to the downtown area from Queen Street.

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open for takeout. “I was happy to hear they won’t close this location because it’s so cute and quaint,” said Corriveau, who was snacking on a basket of tortilla chips and salsa during her lunch break. “I think people, they know who we are and they’re going to follow us, especially now that we can have the seating for it,” Lopez said.

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Central Baptist Church, 1505 West St., Sunday – 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. services; Sunday school - 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday – 7 p.m. service. (860) 621-6701. Faith Baptist Church, 243 Laning St., Summer hours: Sunday worship – 10 a.m.; Sunday school up to the sixth grade - 10 a.m. (860) 628-8147. First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Ave., Sunday – 10 a.m. service. First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Sunday – 8 a.m. chapel communion; 9:30

a.m.-Traditional worship and church school; 11:15 a.m. Contemporary worship and church school; 7 p.m. Contemplative worship meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. (860) 628-6958. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., Sunday – 9:30 a.m. service; Sunday camp, 9 a.m. (860) 628-9001. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Summer hours: Sunday – 9:30 worship service. (860) 628-6996. Immaculate Conception

6 LOCATIONS • Age Appropriate MERIDEN (203) 235-8461 Programs for Ages 6 K I. Weeks ---- to 9HYears D K. 6:14 186 Pomeroy Ave., (E. Main St. Exit Off I-91) • Nursery School with CHESHIRE (203) 272-1637 Certified Teacher No tickets sold at the door. 1311 Highland Avenue (Rt. 10) • Before & After School on Page A28 Take out available. Proceeds See puzzle’s solution SOUTHINGTON (860) 276-1031 programs with 1348 Church, West Street benefit scholarship fund. Mary Our Queen (Exit 31 Off I-84) Transportation 248 Savage St.,ROCKY has scheduled Provided HILL • HARTFORD its annual chicken(860) and/or ribs 563-9096 • State Licensed Staff 558 Cromwell Ave., Barbecue for Saturday, Sept. • Child and Parent (Rt. 3 Exit 23 Off I-91) 6 LOCATIONS Register Consultations 12, 6 pm. Tickets on sale after GLASTONBURY (860) 659-3002 Tag sale - First CongregaMERIDEN (203) 235-8461 Now! 586 New London Tnpk., tional Church of Southington, • Open Door Policy all masses Aug. 29 and 30 and 186 Pomeroy Ave.,

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Obituaries

Foundation gives $1,000 donations to town charities

Anna Lowrey Bowman OAKLAND, Calif. — Anna Estelle Lowrey Bowman, 101, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Sunrise of Oakland, in Oakland, Calif. She was the daughter of Addie Louise Yale Lowrey and Edward Whittlesey Lowrey. Born in Southington, Conn. on Feb. 27, 1914, she attended the Southington public schools and received music training at Yale University. She played the church organ in the Plantsville Congregational Church and held secretarial positions in Southington and San Francisco, Calif. Most of her life was spent in San Francisco, Calif. and later, Walnut Creek, Calif. She married Dr. Karl Murdock Bowman M.D. in 1959, lived in Thailand and Anchorage, Alaska where he set up clinics and taught. She continued to play the organ for church services into her 90’s. She leaves behind Patricia Sanvidge Bowman,

In Brief Youth services program planned Southington Youth Services has scheduled “When I’m in Charge” for youth in grades four, five and six, for Thursday, Sept. 24, 5 to 6:45 p.m., at the Southington Youth Services, 196 N. Main St. A fee is charged. The class is intended to teach youth how to keep safe when they are left at home on their own. To register, call (860) 276-6281.

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decided to mark its anniversary by giving out “surprise” $1,000 donations to 20 local charities. The Bristol-based foundation also funds organizations in Southington, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Wolcott. Bread for Life, Arc of Southington, United Way

of Southington and the Margaret Griffin Child Development Center of Southington each received $1,000 in a ceremony at Town Hall. Eldon Hafford, Bread for Life executive director, said the money will be used to buy food, including eggs, milk and butter. — Lauren Sievert

Ave., has scheduled day trips as follows: First Lutheran Church Wednesday, Sept. 23 - The Big E. Wednesday, Oct. 7 - A TribFirst Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., has scheduled ute to the Rat Pack at FoxBlessing of the Animals for woods Casino. For more information, call Sunday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m., on the front lawn. All are wel- Bev at (860) 621-3024 or Shacome to bring, pets, pho- ron at (860) 770-1557. tos or stuffed Animals. For more information, call (860) Plantsville 628-9001. Congregational

uled for Sundays at 9 a.m. Summer off ice hours are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursd ay, 9 a . m . to 1 p. m . Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a tion, call (860) 628-5595.

The Main Street Community Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary by giving $1,000 donations to charities, including Bread for Life and the United Way of Southington. Susan Sadecki, president and chief executive officer, said the foundation

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The Preaching Hour airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on PATV Cox cable 15 and is hosted by Cheshire resiFirst Baptist Church Summer worship ser- dent Br. Tobin Hitt, founder vices at Plantsville Con- of Zion Pentecost Mission. Trips - First Baptist Church gregational Church, 109 Visit tobinhitt.com or call of Southington, 581 Meriden Church St., are sched- (203) 200-9177.

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wife of the late Walter Bowman and their five children, Leslie Bowman, Shannon Bowman, Carson Bowman, Jamie Pat Bowman and Cameron Bowman. She also leaves behind the children of two deceased sons, Richard (Thomas E. Bowman IV, and Ellen Bowman) and Tom Bowman (Judy Bowman, Susie Bowman, Laurin Beckhausen, husband of the late Kathy Bowman) and her brother Allen’s children, Charlotte Louise Yale Provost, Dr. Allen Rice Yale Jr. PhD, Vickie Yale, widow of David Yale, and Marjory Yale Stitt and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Karl Bowman; and her brother, Allen Rice Yale. She enjoyed a long and healthy life, the large extended family of Bowman and Yale children and grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren on both sides of the family and was a gracious hostess and friend.

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Ready for Day One of a new school year

A tasty night on the town By Dick Fortunato Special to The Citizen

They came from near and far on a beautiful Wednesday evening in August. Hundreds at a time crowded the path to the vendor tents at the 14th annual Taste of Southington sponsored by the Barnes Museum. A dozen local restaurants proffered their specialties as people congregated everywhere on the museum Sullivan grounds to relax, socialize and enjoy the variety of delectable foods, enjoying every minute. The Citizen asked a few of the attendees: “What do you think of the Taste of Southington?” John Guzuk Meriden

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the ribs. It’s wonderful how many people come and thoroughly enjoy it. Susan Locks Southington I’m having some tasty corned beef fritters made by Hmm. This is great pizza! Get Your “Irish” On. Seems like more people come ev(from Paradise Pizza) ery year. And what perfect Christie Sullivan weather today. Berlin Pearl Roberts Excellent ribs. We’ve never Southington been to Smokin’ with Chris I’ve been comes to the but we must go soon. Taste of Southington for 12 Diana Maria Diego years and I always enjoy it. So Southington via Colombia, South America many people seeing friends. I enjoyed the meatball sliders of Gino’s Grille and also See Seen / Page A21

School doors will open in Southington next Thursday, Aug. 27. The new Southington Catholic School will kick off its first school year after months of organizing, hiring teachers and staff, upgrading and furnishing the facility, planning curriculum, activities and taking enrollments for its pre-K through eighth grade students. A ribbon-cutting and blessing, officiated by the Most Rev. Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 on school grounds at 133 Bristol St. “Southington Catholic represents a merger of the finest in Catholic educational achievements, carrying forward the Christian teachings, traditions and history of its predecessor schools: St. Dominic Elementary School and St. Thomas School,” said a joint-statement by pastors Rev. Ronald May and Rev. Nicholas Melo. “We thank the steering committee, teachers, staff, volunteers, and parents who worked with the leadership of the Office of Catholic Schools to bring this moment of opportunity to reality for the educational and spiritual development of our children.” Visit the school office or call (860) 628-2485 for enrollment information. Meanwhile this summer, Southington public school administrators have been working to develop and finalize its comprehensive curriculum, programs and activities while the modernization of its two middle schools drew to completion. Classrooms are ready for upwards of 6,500 students from K through 12th grade as they are greeted by teachers,

peers and new friends. The community owes a great big smiling emoji to our teachers, administrators, board of education and the Town of Southington who work together to bring our community a standard of education that ranks No. 35 among 193 Connecticut high schools according to this year’s US News & World Report Education Rankings. Southington is in the top 18 percent in the state in education. Nationally, Southington is ranked No. 1,382 out of more than 21,000 public schools which places it impressively in the top 6.5 percent of the nation with proficiency in mathematics at 4.0 and reading at 3.9. But an excellent education system is not up to our schools alone. It depends on the vibrant nurturing involvement of parents in their kids’ lives. Starting with groups such as the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, the STEPS coalition, our community is engaged in the future of our kids. These, and others, inspire positive activities, healthy study habits, sports, and respect for family and social values. I’m proud of Southington, the kind of community that can continue to raise its standards, preparing our children for leadership roles in society’s future. Today’s Appleseed represents an “apple for every teacher,” with special recognition to this year’s Southington Public School Teacher of the Year, Christopher Richter, social studies, Kennedy Middle School. Email Dick Fortunato at dick617@gmail.com

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Aresimowicz elected to executive committee At the recent National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2015 Legislative Summit in Seattle, lawmakers from around the country elected House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin / Southington) to serve on the 2015-2016 NCSL Executive Committee. The NCSL Executive Committee is the governing body of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Comprised of 63 elected members, the Executive Committee drives the organization by supervising and controlling the affairs of the Conference, its committees, and publications, as well as deciding the organization’s ultimate positions on matters of public policy. The Executive Committee meets four times a year to oversee the development and implementation of NCSL policies. Aresimowicz has been an active member of the Na-

tional Conference of State Legislatures throughout his tenure as a state legislator and the organization has benefited from his expertise and pragmatism over the years. The National Conference of State Legislatures is the bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staff of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system. Aresimowicz is serving his sixth term representing the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he is House Majority Leader. — Press Release

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ARC AID At center, Kristine Kelly, account manager from Enterprise Fleet Management, presents a check for $1,500 from Enterprise Holdings to Sandy Amato, CEO of The Arc of Southington, at left, and Ron Pape, Business Manager of The Arc of Southington.

Seen Many did so much to make this event a success: Now, I’m enjoying a delicious the restaurant vendors and hot dog with chili, onions and 20 volunteers setting up, dieverything on it from Saint’s recting visitors, tours of the museum, trash removal, and Restaurant Marie Secondo (no photo) tearing down and clean up. Thanks to ‘Sign Pro’ for the Southington Barnes Museum director publicity and a special thanks to TD Bank for providing the and event organizer From Page A20

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Tips for getting the contoured makeup look By Farrah Duffany

Special to The Citizen

Thousands of videos popping up on social media outlets depict makeup tutorials of women covered in dark and light lines all over their faces and then, almost magically, blended in to reveal a clean and crisp look. This contour makeup trend appears to be growing. Kim Kardashian gets credited for

popularizing the trend, said Lauren Page, a Wallingford makeup artist and owner of Lauren Anne Page makeup. “It seems people idolize the type of makeup looks that the Kardashians do because they have very put together makeup that is a bit more dramatic than usual but looks really good,” Page said. “I think that started people to get on bandwagon.” If you haven’t heard of it

yet, here are five things to know about contouring.

What is contouring? “Contouring is about enhancing somebody’s natural bone structure,” said Jennifer Giuliani, a Southington makeup artist, owner of All Dolled Up, and freelance makeup artist at Catherine & Co. Salon & Day Spa in Meriden.

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Griffo — Summa Frank and Barbara Griffo, of Berlin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ann Griffo to Pasquale David Summa, Jr., son of Pasquale and Heidi Summa, of Southington. The brideto-be attended Berlin High School and Central Connecticut State University, where she earned h e r ba c h e lor of science degree in elementary education and her master’s degree in educational technology. She is employed as a third grade school teacher at Lake Garda Elementary School in Burlington. Her fiancé attended Southington High School and Eastern Connecticut State University, where he earned his bachelor of arts in sociology and applied social relations. He is employed as a home services specialist at the Bank of America in Farmington. A June 2016 wedding is planned.

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Penny pinching? Back-to-school savings tips from the IRS If you, your spouse or a dependent are heading off to college in the fall, some of your costs may save you money at tax time. You may be able to claim a tax credit on your federal tax return. Here are some key IRS tips that you should know about education tax credits: American Opportunity Tax Credit. The AOTC is worth up to $2,500 per year for an eligible student. You may claim this credit only for the first four years of higher education. Forty percent of the AOTC is refundable. That means if you are eligible, you can get up to $1,000 of the credit as a refund, even if you do not owe any taxes. Lifetime Learning Credit. The LLC is worth up to $2,000 on your tax return. There is no limit on the number of years that you can claim the LLC for an eligible student. One credit per student. You can claim only one type of education credit per student on your tax return each year. If more than one student qualifies for a credit in the same year, you can claim a different credit for each student. For instance, you can claim the AOTC for one student, and

claim the LLC for the other. Qualified expenses. You may use qualified expenses to figure your credit. These include the costs you pay for tuition, fees and other related expenses for an eligible student. Refer to IRS.gov for more on the rules that apply to each credit. Eligible educational institutions. Eligible schools are those that offer education beyond high school. This includes most colleges and universities. Vocational schools or other postsecondary schools may also qualify. If you aren’t sure if your school is eligible, ask your school if it is an eligible educational institution or see if your school is on the U.S. Department of Education’s Accreditation database. Form 1098-T. In most cases, you should receive Form 1098T, Tuition Statement, from your school by Feb. 1, 2016. This form reports your qualified expenses to the IRS and to you. The amounts shown on the form may be different than the amounts you actually paid. That might happen because some of your related costs may not appear on the form. For instance, the cost of your text-

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such as slimming a nose. It helps to sculpt the face. The technique often gets used on models and for photo shoots, but as videos of contouring began to surface, many people started trying it out for themselves, according to an article by Phillip Picardi in Teen Vogue. A triangle shape using a light highlight color is used under the eye to create a light look, remove any darkness and make the eyes pop. “I think makeup in general, it helps boost up confidence in women, contouring especially, you can create cheekbones, a defined chin line, especially for people that are overweight it can take away double-chin,” said Amber Collins, a licensed makeup artist from Meriden. “It helps bring out your features.”

Cream or powder? The contoured look can be achieved by using creambased makeup or powder, or a combination of the two. Powder makes for a lighter look, while cream can be more dramatic, depending on the amount used. “I have to teach them (my clients) the difference between a lighter contour and a heavier contour,” Page said. “(Heavy contouring) is more for when you are going out or getting pictures taken or have some big event.” Look for gray or cool-toned makeup to create the shadows on the face, not makeup with orange or yellow tints to it, explained Giuliani. Contour cream and powders can be found at stores such as Ulta, Sephora, Macy’s and other beauty stores, but Page suggests trying a local drug store to purchase makeup to start out. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a good product,” she said.

makeup sponges is essential. The point is to give the face shadows in some areas and more definition in others, without making it obvious that makeup was used. “You don’t want an abrupt line,” Page said. “You don’t want it to look like makeup.” Also, start light. Use powder at first to understand the shape of your face, Giuliani said. Select a contour technique that works with your face, not with someone else’s. “I think with contouring, a lot of people like to follow celebrities and celebrity’s faces, but everyone has a different face shape,” Collins said. “Kim Kardashian is very popular and everyone wants the Kim Kardashian makeup look, but people need to keep in mind because her face is different, you need a contour that fits your face.”

Downfalls to the technique You can look as if you’re wearing a lot of makeup if it’s not done right or if the makeup is applied too heavily. Don’t go overboard — subtle is the best route. The whole point of contouring is to make it an illusion and not to let people see the makeup lines. “It can make or break makeup look,” Collins said.

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Health Briefs Blood pressure screenings Hartford HealthCare has scheduled free blood pressure screenings as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., 10 to 11 a.m. Tu e s d a y, S e p t . 1 Southington YMCA, 29 High St., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 - Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., 11 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Sept. 8 - ShopRite, 750 Queen St., 11 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., 10 to 11 a.m.

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UNICO OFFICERS

Above left: Southington UNICO President Dave Zoni, left, passes the gavel to his successor, Antonio Cusano, who will serve as president of the organization for the 2015-2016 year. Zoni now becomes chairman of the Board of Directors. Above right: Southington UNICO slate of officers for the 2015-2016 year, from left, Sergeant of Arms Ron Ingriselli, Treasurer Ralph Ciaburri, Secretary Bob Moffo and Vice President Victoria Triano.

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The Parent Information Series of Southington Youth Services has scheduled “Using Language Our Kids Really Hear” for Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., at 196 North Main St. Lisa Crofton plans to discuss how to use words that children will hear and tips to being the parent that children listen to and trust. The prog rams is for Southington residents only. Admission is free. Space is limited. For more information and reservations, call (860) 276-6281.

Business forum set for Sept. 15 The Southington Economic Development Department, in conjunction with the Southington Chamber of Commerce, has scheduled a business forum for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The Ridge Club at North Ridge Golf Club, 300 Welch Road. Registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; presentation at 8 a.m. A fee is charged. The forum, featuring Duane Cashin, will discuss tips that can be immediately implemented by business owners, CEOs, sales managers and sales professionals

to help drive revenue and Class of 1965 reunion achieve sales. To RSVP, call (860) 276-6246 or kellyc@ Southington High School southington.org. Class of 1965’s reunion is

set for Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 to 11 p.m., at Testa’s Restaurant, 26 S Center St. Contact Joanne (Casale) Salerno at

(860) 620-3221, Putinontheritz@aol.com or Jean (Wolak) Amenta at (860) 225-0526, jean.amenta@gmail.com.

Book store at library The Friends of Southington Library Book Store is scheduled to be open Monday and Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Book sale proceeds benefit the needs of the library operating budget and student scholarships. The library is closed on Saturdays in August.

5K set for Sept. 5 The R.E. Thalberg Elementary School PTO has scheduled a 5K Family Walk and Run fundraiser for Saturday, Sept. 5, rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the school’s playground project. Registration is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.; 5 mile run at 8 a.m.; 5K walk at 8:15 a.m.; one mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. Parking is available at the Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St. Shuttle to Thalberg Elementary School runs through the entire event. For more information, email Thalbergevents@ gmail.com.

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Health: Get cooking and start losing By Jane Grant

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If you are trying to lose some weight, I’ve got some really exciting news for you. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal suggests that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily, and only 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons) which is much less than the 22 teaspoons per day consumed by the average adult. This means that you can

drop some pounds without going on another rigid diet that leaves you feeling aggravated, hungry, and weighing the same - or more. All you have to do is start cooking at home more often! While it can be a challenge for most people to cook at home daily, the good news of the study was that cooking at home just 2-3 days per week was associated with decreased calorie consumption and improved diet quality - less sugar, fat and salt. The tricky part is translating these findings into action.

Many people need to overcome some very real barriers of regular home cooking including lack of time and cooking skills. These 5 simple steps will help you (and your kitchen) get ready for preparing home cooked meals. 1. If you don’t usually cook, start gradually. Make it a goal to cook once a week and work up to cooking more often. 2. Be more efficient and make better food choices by planning ahead. Use a meal planner and prepare an organized grocery list every week. Be sure to always have healthy staples on hand, such

as brown rice, frozen vegetables and frozen seafood. 3. Go grocery shopping once a week and don’t forget to take along your grocery list. This is less stressful and time-consuming than attempting to navigate through the grocery aisles and then wait on the check-out line night after night on your way home from work. And you will never again have to stare into your fridge wondering, “What’s for dinner?” or resort to fast food take-out. 4. Prep meals the night before or in the morning. Cutting up veggies for the salad or side dish can help save time

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after work. Also try cooking a big meal on the weekend and serve it as leftovers during the week or freeze it for another time. 5. Experiment with new recipes so you don’t get bored; and look for ways to make your old standby recipes healthier. For example, use spices and herbs to add more flavor instead of adding salt or fat. If you’re really pressed for time, convenient produce items, such as pre-cut veggies, can help you get dinner on the table quickly you’ll wonder what you ever saw in take-out!

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Sports Rock Cats to host charity game NEW BRITAIN — Hall of Fame pitchers Rollie Fingers and Ferguson Jenkins, former New York Yankees Jim Leyritz and Rick Cerone, and one-time Red Sox pitcher Mike Torrez will participate in the Greatest Save Youth Baseball Clinic and Hall of Fame Celebrity Softball Game at New Britain Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 30. The clinic, free for kids ages 6-15, runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The softball game follows that afternoon’s 1:35 p.m. game between the host New Britain Rock Cats and the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A

affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Both events benefit The Greatest Save, which helps protect children and teens from sexual exploitation and abduction. There will be some heavy hitters at the softball game. Among them are George Foster and Darrell Evans. Darren Bragg, Frank Catalanato and Brian Looney are also playing. Tickets for the Rock Cats game and Hall of Fame Celebrity Softball Game can be purchased on-line at rockcats.com/greatestsave or by calling (860) 224-8383.

Bristol Blues fall in Futures final BRISTOL — A two-run triple in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Worcester Bravehearts to a 6-4 Around victory at the Horn Muzzy Field Sunday evening over the host Bristol Blues in the decisive third

game of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League championship series. The Blues had forced the finale by beating Worcester 1-0 in Game 2 behind Dominic LoBrutto’s two-hitter. The Blues went 36-25 in the first year in the FCBL and won the West Division.

Season passes now available Southington High School’s 2015-16 Sports Season Family Passes and Senior Gold Cards are now available in the Athletic Director’s Office at Southington High School, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Family Pass costs $110 and covers admission for immediate family members to volleyball (boys and girls), football, basketball (girls and boys), wrestling, and any night games starting at 5 p.m. and later on the turf field. Each member of the family will get a card; high school age and up. Younger children will be on the parent’s card. Family Passes may

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Pal’s Power Washing women’s softball team recently completed a perfect season, finishing 18-0 on the year. The team was comprised of, front, from left, Kim Swarts, Steph Kowalec, Michele Lucas, Brandy Celella; back, from left, Maggie Moniz, Philein Griffin, Deb Schwarz, Liz Collins, Julie Sopchak, Liz Piper, Denise Henninger, Shawna Baron, Danielle Cranin, Chris Robarge, Laura Barnard, and Donna Theriault. Kelly Stuper (not pictured) was also a member of Pal’s Power Washing.

First tryouts around the corner C R O S S C O U N T RY (Coach Dachelet) First practice will be on Thursday Aug. 27 at 2:45. Meet on the track for a time trial. Bring a water bottle, appropriate running shoes, hat and/or sunscreen. FIELD HOCKEY (Coach Luddy) Grades 10-12: Try-outs will begin on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. on the grass field. Freshman will first meet on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria with Coach Aylward, then will go outside for practice. Bring water, shin guards, mouthguards, sneakers, cleats, and stick. BOYS SOCCER (Coach

Yanosy) Varsity, JV and Freshman: First practice will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3:30 on the soccer field. Bring water, shinguards, and cleats. GIRLS SOCCER (Coach Linehan) First practice/tryout will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 3:00 - 4:30 on the turf field. The second and final practice/tryout will be on Friday, Aug. 28 from 4:30 - 6:00 on the turf field. Please wear white socks/shin guards, black shorts, cleats, a blue SHS soccer shirt, and bring plenty of water. GIRLS SWIM & DIVE (Coach Tuttle) First practice

will be at Memorial Pool on Thursday, Aug. 27. Bus will be at the high school at 2:30. Bring yellow card, bathing suit, water, towel, goggles, etc. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Coach Heitz) Conditioning will be on Wednesday, August 26 from 5-8 p.m. in the West Gym. First practice will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 after school from 3 - 7 in both the West and East gyms. Bring water bottles and sneakers. CHEER (Coach Allenback) First practice will be on the track/turf starting on Aug. 21 at 5 p.m.

In Brief Kielbasa Open golf tourney Sept. 13

Southington Polish Falcons has scheduled the 29th annual Kielbasa Open golf tournament for Sunday, Sept. 13, at Southington Country Club, 150 Savage St. A fee is charged. The event features a 8 a.m. shotgun start, lunch dinner and prizes. Proceeds benefit Polish Falcons ScholSee Passes / Page A30 arship Fund. For more infor-

mation, call Don Kopcza at DePaolo-Butkus. The event (860) 961-3373 or Jeff Jalow- includes lunch and a silent iecki at (860) 302-2792. auction. (Luncheon may be attended without golf.) ProRally for the Cure golf ceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure CT Aftournament Sept. 16 filiate for breast cancer reHawks Landing Ladies Golf search, screening education League has scheduled the and treatment. For more 15th annual Rally for the Cure information, contact Jangolf tournament for Wednes- ice Sanderford at (860) 583day, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m. A fee is 3984 or Grace Terry at (860) charged. The nine-hold tour- 628-5761. nament is in memory of Gail

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the 2015-16 school year, excluding CIAC tournament games or the Thanksgiving football game. Senior Gold Cards are issued free of charge to Southington residents age 62 and over with proof of age and residency. Those who already have received Gold Cards do not need new ones.

Gold Cards are good for all regular season home games. They cannot be used for tournament games or Thanksgiving football game. These will also be available for purchase at games. For any additional questions, please call the Athletic Office at 628-3229 x 425 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily or email: athletics@southingtonschools.org.

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The Plainville Fire Company hosts the 31st annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Aug. 28-30 at Norton Park, with activities beginning Friday evening, continuing all day Saturday and wrapping up Sunday morning. Jim Lenois, a safety officer, said 25 to 30 hot air balloons will be at the festival. Some may offer rides to spectators. The fire company said some balloonists will offer tethered rides on Friday night for a nominal fee and that flights can be obtained by prior arrangement through the balloon companies. Fireworks are scheduled for Friday night at 9:15. A crafts fair will be held all three days, with live music from area bands Friday night

Twenty-five to 30 hot air balloons will be featured at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. and all day Saturday. A car show will be held Saturday afternoon from noon to 4 p.m. Lenois said 100 to 150 cars will be on display. Parking at Norton Park will be difficult, so Lenois advises attendees to utilize a free shuttle bus service with parking at the G.E. lot on Wood-

ford Avenue and Hooker Street. Shuttle buses will operate Friday from 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The free festival begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Balloons will launch at 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The event touches down Sunday at 9 a.m.

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Petit, politicians react to death penalty ruling By Jesse Buchanan CHESHIRE — When the state legislature repealed the death penalty in 2012, it voted on a bill that allowed the execution of those already on death row. The Connecticut Supreme Court’s Thursday, Aug. 12 decision declaring the death penalty unconstitutional means those sentenced to die, including the two men convicted in the 2007 Cheshire home-invasion killings, will face imprisonment instead. “It takes the rug right out from under everything we tried to put in place,” said state Rep. Mary Fritz, D-Wallingford, a judiciary committee member and death penalty supporter. Opponents of state execution say rules on the death penalty should be universally applied. “When you work on a bill, you might have a recent horrific case in mind, but it has to apply in every case,” said state Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford. She voted in favor of repeal in 2012. The ruling affects 11 men on death row and stems from an appeal from Eduardo Santiago, whose attorneys had argued that any execution carried out after repeal would constitute cruel and unusual

“It takes the rug right out from under everything we tried to put in place.” — Rep. Mary Fritz, judiciary committee member

punishment. Santiago was convicted of a 2000 murder-for-hire killing in West Hartford. The court agreed with his position in a 4-3 ruling. Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky were both sentenced to death after the 2007 home invasion that took the lives of Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her two daughters, 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit. State Rep. Al Adinolfi, R-Cheshire, was a staunch death penalty supporter during the 2012 debate over the repeal bill. He hopes the legislature will reexamine the issue. “I’m very disappointed,” Adinolfi said. “It got me going.” Adinolfi and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District, faced each other multiple times in races for the 103rd District state seat. Esty, a Cheshire resident, opposes the death penalty and supported the Aug. 12 court decision. “I commend the Connecti-

State Brief AG proposes sale of Amistad schooner NEW LONDON — Connecticut’s attorney general has proposed selling the replica of a historic slave ship to a nonprofit in order to pay its $2.2 million debt. The Amistad, the state’s flagship for nearly 15 years, has been docked in New London since April. A judge Wednesday, Aug. 12 approved the cancellation of a trip to New Haven this fall and authorized the ship’s receiver to spend up to $4,000 for

repairs. Attorney General George Jepsen proposed selling the state-subsidized ship for $315,000 to Discovering Amistad Inc. in the hopes that it will preserve its educational mission. The replica of a 19th century slave ship seized by African captives is a symbol of America’s early anti-slavery movement. New London Mayor Daryl Finizio says he hopes the new owners will keep the vessel in the city. — Associated Press

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cut Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the death penalty once and for all,” she said. “I believe the harshest penalty is life imprisonment with no possibility of parole.” The court majority found that the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and that it no longer “comports with contemporary standards of decency.” The dissenting minority argued that the legislature was the best arbiter of current views on capital punishment. William Petit Jr., the only survivor of the Cheshire home invasion, has supported the death penalty. “The dissenting justices clearly state how the four members of the majority have disregarded keystones of our governmental structure such as the separation of powers and the role of judicial precedent to reach the decision they hand down today,” he

“When you work on a bill, you might have a recent horrific case in mind, but it has to apply in every case.” — Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford, who voted for repeal in 2012.

said in a statement. The state legislature approved the death penalty repeal in a mostly party-line vote, with Democrats supporting repeal and Republicans opposing it. Democratic legislators supporting the bill said it would likely withstand appeal, citing a similar situation in New Mexico after that state abolished the death penalty. “The people writing the bill thought they’d covered that eventuality. It looks like the court thought otherwise,” Mushinsky said. State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo, D - Me r i d e n , wh o s e d i strict includes Cheshire, said the decision is a “profound disappointment.” “The crimes committed by the men on death row have shaken Cheshire and other communities around Connecticut,” Bartolomeo said in a statement, noting she was

not a member of the legislature when the death penalty was repealed but would not have supported it. “These 11 men had been given the death penalty, a sentence they deserved, and it should not have been overturned.” State. Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello, D-Meriden, voted against repeal under former governor M. Jodi Rell. She vetoed attempts to abolish state executions. Altobello supported the abolition of the death penalty in 2012 “largely because we really don’t have an efficient way to carry out the death penalty,” he said. “We really don’t have an effective death penalty. The only person we’ve executed volunteered,” Altobello said. Connecticut has had just one execution since 1960. Serial killer Michael Ross was put to death in 2005 after winning a legal fight to end his appeals.

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The Town of Southington has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada. A letter to Southington Tow n M a n a g e r, G a r r y Brumback, from GFOA’s director of the Technical Services Center, Stephen J. Gauthier, stated: “This Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting; its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.” According to Gauthier, “The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.” GFOA is a nonprofit professional association with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals. Brumback said, “The award is a tribute to Emilia Portelinha, (director of finance), for her skills of leadership, and to her staff. They illustrate the teamwork and interdependency with all our department heads who meet regularly, synergizing their collective efforts.” Portelinha said, “This award is due to the combined efforts of the staff in every way, especially in the preparation of the detailed and

complex CAFR.” Board of Finance Chairman John Leary, said: “The entire town should take pride in the accomplishments of our Finance Department. For 24 consecutive years the Southington Finance Department has gone beyond the minimum requirements and provided the town with comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence transparency and full disclosure of our finances. Excellence has become the standard for Southington.”

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