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Volume 38, No.37 Southington’s only locally produced newspaper Fairy village returns to the Apple Harvest Festival, Page 2 Friday, September 20, 2013 Tombstone makes a final journey to YMCA Camp Sloper, Page 3 Apple picking season Blue Knights avenge postseason loss to Glastonbury Page 40 Schools offer new enrichment program Like Learners to offer new opportunities By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the lost of the SOAR program last May due to budget cuts, the Southington School District decided to devote its time over the summer to creating a new enrichment opportunity for gifted and talented students in all eight elementary schools and the two middle schools. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Erardi said the new proposal stems from parental concern about the lost of the SOAR program and the hope of providing students with a new one. TAMMI NAUDUS Now is a good time to get out to the local orchards to pick yourself some fresh fruit. Above, Bill and Carol Brown, of Bristol, pick some apple at Rogers Orchards. Affordable Care Act brings changes to coverage in state By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” come changes to Connecticut’s health insurance system, starting October 1. Connecticut has a new health insurance marketplace, or exchange, called, “Access Health CT,” which provides health care coverage options for individuals, families and small employers. Access Health CT is the only marketplace in the state “where individuals and smalls businesses can seek help with their health insurance costs,” according to a press release from the Connecticut General Assembly, House of Democrats. All residents in Connecticut, despite any pre-existing conditions, can have access to health coverage. “Accesshealthct.com is going to be a place where people can go online, answer all their personal information…and then the exchange will allow them to comparison shop among the private insurance companies that sell insurance through the exchange,” said broker Michael Leone of Associated Insurance Benefits, LLC during a recent ACA workshop presented by the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Although the state encourages residents to apply for coverage through the insurance exchange, Leone said they can still obtain health coverage through the insurance companies directly. “These companies can sell through the exchange and/or they can sell outside of the exchange,” Leone said. “You can go to these companies directly and buy a silver level plan without going through this See ACA, page 15 “Our focus during the summertime was to recapture the immediate costs,” Dr. Erardi said last week during a Board of Education meeting. Under the new “Like Learners” program, students will have a variety of opportunities to pursue their interests inside and outside the classroom on weekdays as well as weekends. One program would serve as collaboration between each elementary school and the Talcott Mountain Science Center in Avon. On weekdays, “like learners” will have the opportunity to interact with Talcott Mountain scientists during 30-minute “free” block of learning without losing time in the classroom. “It is an opportunity for students to experience Talcott Mountain Science Center activities and modules without having to actually be on site [there],” said Jonathon Cop, a special education teacher at Thalberg Elementary School who helped present the proposal during last See PROGRAM, page 15 Drive-in wraps up its summer season By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the fall nearly in full-swing, the Southington Drive-in has started to wrap-up its fourth season. Dawn Miceli, a member of the Drive-in Committee, reported that during the summer, the committee raised $1,250 for each civic group that hosted a movie night. She said a total of 13 different civic groups from Southington will benefit from the drivein, and the amount of money raised this year is an increase from last year. “We really are focused on increasing the amount each year,” Miceli said. Miceli also reported that nearly 3,000 car loads and 349 walk-ins filled the Drive-in this past summer. Half of these attendees were not residents of Southington. “We are also attracting our neighbors into our community,” Miceli said. “This is truly unique to Southington.” The Drive-in will conclude its fourth season with the Halloween Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. The Halloween Festival will feature a double bill of See DRIVE-IN, page 25 FILE PHOTO The Southington Drive-in created a family friendly atmosphere and drew in 3,000 carloads of movie watchers. Above, Bailey Michaud, Brianna DeMorais, and Mason Michaud eat before a movie begins. 2 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Garden club to sponsor fairy village at Apple Harvest Festival By ED HARRIS Editor The Orchard Valley Garden Club will once again host a fairy village on the ground of the Barnes Museum during the Apple Harvest Festival. This is the second year the garden club has spon- SUBMITTED A fairy house that will be on display during the Apple Harvest Festival sored the village and visitors will be given fairy bracelets to warn the fairies of their entrance and the opportunity to make fairy wands, wizard hats and fairy houses, among other items. Various fairy themed items will also be for sale and a fairy house and two baskets will be raffled off. The activities, geared for a younger audience, will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fairy houses, designed by members of the garden club, will be available for viewing all weekend. “This year we intend to set up a station in the barn where materials will be available if children would like to make their own fairy houses,” said Marge Muzycka, president of the Orchard Valley Garden Club. “If they like they can gather up the materials they are interested in and take them home with them as making a fairy house can be somewhat time consuming depending on how involved or complicated the design is.” All money raised through the raffles or from the sale of the fairy related items will be donated to the Barnes Museum. 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Periodicals postage paid at Southington, CT and additional offices. Free by request to local residents. Postmaster: Send changes of address to Southington The Observer: 213 Spring St, Southington, CT 06489 Friday, September 20, 2013 •Police Log.........page 5 •Healthy Living.........page 10 •Good Times........page 16 Our Town Tombstone with Sloper ties found in Meriden By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER LISA CAPOBIANCO Tony Palmieri, Southington YMCA director of operations wraps the Sloper tombstone in a protective blanket. What started out as a cleanup day in a basement turned into an excavation site for Meriden resident Shawn Hard. About four years ago, Hard was cleaning up the basement of his home on Reservoir Avenue one day when he came across a tombstone with a name familiar to Southington: Cornelia Sloper. Hard found the tombstone hidden in a dark corner of his basement. As he dusted off the 400-pound tombstone, Hard read the inscription: “Cornelia, wife of David R. Sloper, died Feb. 4, 1837.” Underneath, he read another inscription that said their daughter, also named Cornelia, died in May that same year. “That’s pretty wild,” Hard said. “We had no clue how it got here or how long it was there for.” Hard and his wife Kelley Ingram said they wanted to find the rightful owners of the headstone, but did not know about the history of the Sloper family. They called Eddie Siebert, a constituent worker from Mayor Michael Rohde’s office. When Siebert inspected the tombstone, he recognized the name, and had a feeling it was connected to the Southington YMCA. “This is neat,” Siebert said. “This is certainly the most unique—dealing with the afterlife.” When John Myers, the executive director of the YMCA, heard about the headstone, he shook his head saying, “Was that our Cornelia?” Myers knew there had to be a connection to Southington, so he figured out the mystery based on the history of the Sloper family. Cornelia Sloper was the first wife of David R. 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Rosemary DeFeo, who oversees the fashion show, said she enjoys devoting her time and effort for a great cause. “I had such a great time modeling for a couple of years in a row, that I decided I really wanted to remain an integral part of it in some way,” DeFeo said. “I am looking forward to [September] 30 when I can enjoy a great evening with both our models as well as our attendees.” Besides the fashion show, attendees of the event will have the opportunity to enter two major raffles donated by sponsors. The first raffle offers a 42-inch flat-screen TV while the second raffle offers a baker’s dream package, filled with the baking essentials. Adriana Asciuto, the chairperson for the event, said more than 400 people attended the Fashion Gala last year, and she hopes more people will come this year. “It was quite successful,” Asciuto said. “We were very happy with it.” During this year’s fashion gala, the Auxiliary will raise money for the last payment of the new ultrasound machine for the Bradley Memorial campus. But the Auxiliary hopes to raise more money for the hospital’s new cancer center. “It is a wonderful cause,” Asciuto said. “We are invested in this cancer center, and the whole community will benefit.” The new 70,000 sq. foot cancer center at The Hospital of Central Connecticut will include all cancer services into one location. From radiation therapy to genetic counseling and testing to nutrition programs and support care, Asciuto said the new cancer center will provide all levels of support for cancer patients to make their experience “less painful.” “It is going to be convenient for the patients and their families,” she said. Anyone interested in attending the event can purchase tickets for $50 at the Bradley Memorial gift shop, located at 81 Meriden Ave. Friday, September 20, 2013 Advertise in the...... Real Estate Section Send us your letters! We welcome letters to the editor from all of our readers. Send your letter to editor Ed Harris at [email protected]. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for the following week’s edition. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters for length or grammar. Gift Cards Available A New You: 15% Off Your Second Venus Freeze Package. Bringing out your Beauty: 15% Off Your MicroLaserPeel with the purchase of a ProFractional. 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Bond was set at $25,075 with a Sept. 5 court date. Tammie King, 41, of 30 Darling St., was charged on August 30 with disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $500 with a Sept. 9 court date. Carmen M. Colon, 42, of 26 Darling St., was charged on Sept. 5 with disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 6 court date. Angel Colon, 39, of 26 Darling St., was charged on Sept. 5 with disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 6 court date. Scott Allen Ryan, 42, of 40 Cornerstone Ct., was charged on Sept. 5 with breach of peace. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 16 court date. Jack Tine Jr., 50, of 4 Lena Ave., Plainville, was charged on Sept. 5 with second degree breach of peace. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 16 court date. Krysta Torelli, 20, of 120 Rahlene Dr., was charged on Sept. 6 with DUI, possession of less than half an oz. of marijuana and failure to maintain a lane. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 16 court date. Stacey Dubowsky, 33, of 8 Cornelius Way, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 6 with sixth degree larceny. Bond was set at $500 with a Sept. 16 court date. Brandon Pack, 18, of 48 George St., was charged on Sept. 7 with two counts of second degree burglary and sixth degree larceny. Bond was set at $500 with a Sept. 16 court date. Andrew C. Pelto, 22, of 63 Homesdale Ave., was charged on August 24 with second degree breach of peace. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 9 court date. James E. Boudreau, 25, of 55 Merriman St., Bristol, was charged on August 24 with second degree breach of peace. Bond was set at $1,000 with a Sept. 9 court date. Nilda Diaz, 37, of 17 Carter St., Meriden, was charged on Sept. 9 with second degree failure to attend. Bond was set at $2,500 with a Sept. 23 court date. Margaret M. Sokolowski, 37, of 45 Janet Dr., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 5 with sixth degree larceny. Bond was set at $500 with a Sept. 16 court date. Rafly Santiago, 24, of 169 Grove St., Meriden, was charged on Sept. 10 with risk of injury, interfering with an officer, DUI, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, failure to maintain a lane and second degree failure to appear. Bond was set at $10,150 with a Sept. 11 court date. Southington’s History With the aid of the Southington Library’s online archive of historic Southington papers, we will give you a look back at some of the town’s history this week. 75 years ago this week… Severest Wind Storm In Years Ties Up Town Southington residents began late Wednesday night to clear away the debris left near their homes by the worst wind and rain storm to strike here. Old residents cannot recall a storm of such raging ferocity. -The Southington News 50 years ago this week… Oxley Drug Plans Major Renovation A complete remodeling of the Oxley Building at the intersection of Main and Center Streets, beginning within 10 days and have to be completed within eight weeks was announced today by William C. Zilly, president of Oxley’s Drug Store, Incorporated. -The Southington News 25 years ago this week… School board debates field trips abroad For the past three years, Southington schools officials have made it a policy to discourage travel overseas because students could become embroiled in the foreign political climate. There was a stir in the boardroom when this year’s trips were once again brought forward for authorization by the Board of Education last Thursday. Superintendent of Schools told the board that he supports the educational intent of all the trips, but that he can only recommend the approval of trips within the United States. -The Southington Observer SHRUB TRIMMING BRUSH CUTTING & CHIPPING LAWN MOWING BARK MULCH yd. $ + Tax 2500 & up per Dyed Black, Red & Brown $3000 Playchips $3500 • Hemlock $4200 Native Wood Chips $1200 PICK UP AT: 50 MASTRIANNI PLACE Delivery & Spreading Available SEASONED FIREWOOD 20 & UP $ 00 860-621-6332 OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE PAUL R. MASTRIANNI Advertise here! You’re reading it. Your customers are too! Call The Observer/Step Saver (860) 628-9645 State DOT to replace traffic signal lights through October The Connecticut Department of Transp-ortation is replacing traffic signal LED’s at various intersections within southington. An Alternating One Way Traffic Pattern Using Traffic Control Will Be Utilized On A Daily Basis To Perform The Construction Work. The Contractor Will Not Be Allowed To Interfere With Traffic Between 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday And Sunday. Work is anticipated to occur between September 1, and October 15, at the following locations: Route 10 at Sr 509 (Clark St.) Rte 322 at Rte 10 Connector & Old Tpke Rd. Rte 10 (Mainst. & South Main St.) at West Main St. Rte 10 at Old Tpke Rd. (North Jct.) Rte 10 at Rte 120 and School Drive Rte 10 (Main St.) at Columbus Ave. & Berlin Ave. Rte 10 at Center St. & Riccio Way Rte 10 at High St. and Merrill Ave. Rte 10 at Curtiss St. & Shopping Ctr. Drive Rte 10 at I-84 S.B. Ramps Rte 10 at I-84 W.B. Ramps Rte 10 at Southington Plaza Drive & Interstate Park Drive Rte 10 at Southington Plaza Drive & Randy’s Restaurant Rte 10 at Aircraft Rd. Rte 10 at River St. & Patton Brook Plaza Rte 322 at Rte 120 & Pratt St. Rte 322 at Canal St. and Shopping Ctr. Drive Rte 322 (Meriden-Waterbury Tpke) at Sr 509 (Clarke St.) & Clark St. Ext. Rte 10 Loper St. & Shopping Ctr. Drive Rte 10 (South Main St.) at Sr 597 and Mulberry St. Rte 229 at West Queen St. Rte 322 at South End Rd. Rte 10 at Walmart Shopping Plaza Rte 10 at Hobart St. Rte 322 at I691 W.B. Off Ramp Rte 10 at West Queen St. Rte 322 at Knotter Rd. & Drive To Truck Stop Rte 10 at Queen Bee Plaza Rte 10 at Flanders St. & Drive To Cemetary Rte 120 at Savage Rd. Rte 322 at I-84 W.B. Ramps A & B Rte 322 at I-84 E.B. Ramps C & D and Ruggles Row Rte 229 (West St.) at Executive Blvd. North Rte 229 at Spring St. Rte 10 at Oldturnpike Rd. (South Jct.) Rte 229 at Welch Rd. Rte 229 at West St. #1 Rte 322 at Theater Drive & Home Depot Drive Rte 10 at Mill St. Marion Ave. at I-84 W.B. Exit 30 Ramps Marion Ave. at Water St. & I-84 E.B. Exit 30 On Ramp Rte 229 (West St.) at Curtiss St. Us Rte 229 (West St.) at Ridgeview Estates Driveway. Meriden man charged in late July crash that injured two kids A Meriden man was arrested and charged in a late July accident that sent two young children to the hospital with injuries. Rafly Santiago, 24, of Meriden was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, risk of injury to a minor, interfering with officers, operating a motor vehicle under suspension and failure to maintain a lane. He was held on a $10,000 bond with an August 11 court date. The arrest stems from an investigation into a single vehicle accident involving a utility pole in the area of 743 Meriden Ave. on July 30. According to police, Santiago was operating his vehicle northbound on Meriden Avenue, when it drifted off of the travel portion of the roadway and struck a utility pole. At the time of the accident there were two children, ages 4 and 6, in the rear seats of the vehicle. Santiago and both children suffered injuries and were transported from the scene to Hartford Hospital for treatment. During the course of the investigation Santiago provided officers with a different first name and police learned that his operator’s license was suspended at the time of the accident. Officers also developed probable cause to show that Santiago was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the accident. Applications available for upcoming fall CERT classes The Southington Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is accepting applications in anticipation of commencing a PIANO LESSONS VOICE LESSONS Piano - Beginner to Intermediate Voice - All levels training class in late fall of 2013. Applications can be picked up at Southington Fire Headquarters at 310 North Main Street. 25+ Years of Teaching Experience Do you have news you want in the paper? Email it to [email protected]. 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Earlier this month, there was an open house for the SRSNE Superfund Site at 90 Lazy Lane, across the street from the police station. The open house included EPA and CT DEEP officials and representatives of the potentially responsible parties’ group. Each group presented information and answered questions about the upcoming in-situ thermal remediation, and the wide variety of other cleanup activities going on at the site, which, according to a press release from the state, include investigating the extent of solvents in groundwater, preventing further migration of contaminated groundwater by pumping and treating the water using UV/oxidation, and monitoring on-going bioremediation of solvents in groundwater by naturally occurring bacteria. According to the state’s website on superfund sites, this site covers approx. 14 acres. The site is contaminated due to faulty operations from Solvent Recovery Services, which occupied the space from 1955 to 1991. The company reprocessed millions of gallons of spent solvents and waste petroleum fuels. The SRSNE Site was first placed on EPA’s National Priorities List of Superfund Sites in 1983. The site closed in 1991, and has been in active investigation and remediation since then, with about $50 million spent to date, according to a state press release. Southington has another superfund site, the Old Southington Landfill, on Old Turnpike Road. According to the state’s website, this site encompasses 13 acres and falls within the Quinnipiac River Basin. The old landfill land is contaminated because it took in both domestic and industrial waste between 1920 and 1967. A very significant phase of the remediation at the SRSNE site is under construction right now, according to officials and will become operational later this year. This phase of the work is called “in-situ thermal remediation”, which is expected to remove approximately 1,000,0000 pounds of solvent from the soil under two acres of the site. According to a state press release, this will be the largest treatment project of its sort to date in the world. This process will use electrical heaters bring about 50,000 cubic yards of soil at the site to the boiling point, evaporate the solvents, then capture them with a vacuum system and thermally oxidize them prior to release to the atmosphere. Hopefully now town officials can begin looking at possible future uses for the superfund sites. One such possibility, fuel cells, was recently presented by Southington High School senior Jack McCarthy. On his own accord, McCarthy prepared and presented a report on fuel cells to the Environmental Energy Commission a few weeks ago. McCarthy listed several positive reasons to utilize fuel cells and town officials seemed encouraged with the possibility. Town Manager Garry Brumback has stated that the town is looking into reusing the superfund sites, with ideas that could include clean energy uses. More research is needed, but this could be a great reuse of the two sites. My wife April is a very talented singer. Of course I am arguably a bit biased, but she is classically trained and for a short time was looking to sing for a band. For the better part of a decade I have been trying to get her to try out for the various singing shows and Connecticut Icon. But, for various reasons, she has always declined. American Idol was just starting and beginning to take off back when we were in college, shortly after we began to date. It is highly debatable whether she could have won the whole thing, but I always thought she could put in a respectable showing. For a few years I did everything I could think of to get her to give it a try. I begged. I pleaded. I even offered to tryout with her. Now, for anyone that knows my singing ability (or lack thereof) you are laughing your butts off right now. My “singing” is something of a mix between the hissing sounds cats make when they fight, nails on a chalkboard and an Alvin and the Chipmunks tape played on fast forward. Simply put, I have absolutely no singing ability. As my wife likes to put it, I could not carry a tune with a bucket. But here was my plan. I figured we would get featured on the auditions shows as the couple chasing our Ed Harris Thoughts around town dreams together. I thought I would go first, embarrass myself on national television and make her follow up effort look like a Grammy award winning performance in the process. But this idea never came to fruition and it is likely better off that way. She has had thoughts of auditioning for Connecticut Icon, but in years past we had been away for our wedding anniversary when the auditions were held. However, we will be in the state this year during the auditions, so I have spent the last few days bugging her about giving it a go. She has not yet made a decision, but, if she does, she would join a worthwhile cast of aspiring Icons. Auditions for Connecticut Icon are tomorrow at Derynoski School, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twelve finalists will be selected. All auditions will be in A cappella. This is the fifth year of the singing competition, which is open to state residents ages 9 and up. The Connecticut Icon performances for 2013 will be held during Southington’s 45th Annual Apple Harvest Festival. Finalists will then go on to compete on multiple days during the Festival. Based on audience voting and the judges input, contestants are eliminated until the winner is declared on the last day of the festival. The Connecticut Icon winner will receive $1,000 cash, the opportunity to professionally record at Onyx Soundlab Recording Studio, in Manchester, with the possibility that the recordings will be submitted to several record companies. Winners will also receive the chance to sing at various venues or restaurants. To reserve a spot and audition earlier, pre-register online at www.connecticuticon.com If you have any questions, contact Melissa Ericksen-Salmon at 860-276-1966, or contact her at [email protected]. http://www.connecticuticon.com. Best of luck to all that audition tomorrow. I look forward to seeing who is crowned Connecticut Icon in a few short weeks. Communication: high-tech or Amish? Despite what you may have heard, I am not Amish. I don’t look good with a beard and a straw hat, and if I had to build my own home and grow my own food, I’d be dead in a week. Some people suspect I might be Amish because I’ve recently made it known that I prefer some ancient technologies rather than the modern, high-tech marvels that are available nowadays. For example, I prefer to read a real newspaper rather than get my news on the Internet. Also, I’d much rather hold an actual book in my hands than read a novel using an e-reader tablet, such as a Kindle or iPad. Finally, I really like listening to the radio, and often choose to turn the TV off and listen to music or news or the Red Sox broadcast on Mr. Marconi’s invention. So if that makes me a dinosaur or a Luddite or a closet Amish, I guess I’m guilty as charged. It’s not that I’m unfamiliar with modern technology. I’ve used computers and the internet for years. I own two Kindles and an iPad. And I’ve been watching TV since I was a toddler. It’s just that after using these high-tech gizmos, and appreciating the remarkable things they’re able to do, I still think the old-fashioned methods of communicating offer special intangibles that flashy video screens cannot provide. Someone might say that I prefer newspapers to the Iinternet only because I write for a newspaper. Bill Dunn Laugh or Death That’s true, but I also post this column, and much more, on various websites. I’ve been able to reach people around the globe who don’t have access to this newspaper, unless the circulation area has been expanded recently to include, for example, the Philippines and Scotland. Someone might claim I prefer printed books to e-books only because I recently published a paperback edition of a collection of humor columns. (See www.boomertrek.com for details!) Or they might say I prefer books because a dropped book never results in a cracked touch-screen. My poor iPad still works, but that was a sad day. A few years ago I began publishing multiple books for Kindle download on Amazon.com, which is a lot easier and more flexible than getting a book printed, and it has the potential to reach far more peo- ple. (A potential not yet realized, but one can always dream, right?) Possibly someone will say that I prefer radio to television only because I do a weekly feature segment for WJMJ, the radio station for the Hartford Archdiocese. OK, in this case, I am not involved in television, the high-tech alternative to radio. If you’ve noticed the updated photo that accompanies this column, you realize I have what is known in the business as “the perfect face for radio.” And if you’ve heard me on the radio, you may suspect I also have what is known as “the perfect voice for newspapers.” The only time you see someone with a mug like mine on TV is when a perfectly coiffed pixie with a journalism degree shoves a microphone in his face and asks, “So how do you feel about your house burning down?” So my preference for newspapers, books, and radio is not due to the fact I’m involved in all three old-fashioned mediums. I simply enjoy them. And there’s less strain on the eyes compared to staring at a glowing video screen for hours on end. If some people want to wrongly accuse me of being Amish, that’s their problem. I’d like to stay and chat some more, but I have to hitch up the buggy. Now where’d I put my straw hat? Bill Dunn is a freelance writer who resides in Torrington. He can be reached at [email protected]. Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 7 Your Views Southington says Are you sad to see the summer come to an end? "I love all four seasons. I lived in Florida for a while, but Connecticut is my forte. I am looking forward to the fall season." Photos by Tammi Naudus Charles Atashian Southington "I love the fall. After all my name is Autumn!" Autumn Skwiot Southington "I am not disappointed. It was too hot, I prefer the spring and fall." Carrieann Unger Southington "Yes, I am very sad. I wanted to get to use my pool more than I did.” "Of course I am sadIt is going to be cold very soon. We will be shoveling the snow before you know it." Laurie Roy Thomaston Steve Schilling Southington Southington Chamber to host Town Southington Library will celebrate Council candidate debate Tuesday the freedom to read with event The Southington Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual candidate debate forum on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Calendar House, starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to participate with an open forum with candidates for the town council. Each of the 12 candidates will have an opportunity to speak and meet members of the public. The event is hosted by the Chamber’s legislative committee. For more information contact the Chamber at (860) 628-8036. By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Southington Public Library welcomes the local community to join them in celebration of Banned Books Week during its second annual Freedom to Read Event. Although Banned Books Week runs from September 22 to September 28, Freedom to Read will take place in the library’s cafe Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature Southington notables including Town Manager Garry Brumback, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Erardi, Library Board President Mary Ellen D’Angelo and many others. They will read selections from their favorite banned or challenged books including “Catcher in the Rye,” “Call of the Wild,” “Ann Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and others. Library Director Sue Smayda said the Library of Congress has included these books in its exhibit called, “Books that Shaped America,” which explores books that have “had a profound effect on American Life.” According to the American Library Association (ALA), parents, schools and libraries may ban books to “protect” children, from controversial ideas and information.” “While not every book is right for each reader, every reader has the right to choose reading materials for themselves…and should be able to find those materials in libraries, classrooms and bookstores,” said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, the deputy director of the ALA’s office for intellectual freedom. “Our goal is to protect one of our most precious fundamental rights—our freedom to read.” Anyone interested in seeing a complete list of banned or challenged books can visit the following link from the ALA’s website at: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/ frequentlychallengedbooks/t op10. Calendar House Notes Photo courtesy of KAREN E. BUTLER Cycling to fight MS Michael Ahern, of Southington, interviews with Fox CT reporter Michael Magnoli just before the start of the 2013 Bike MS: Cardio Express Ride, held Sunday, Sept. 8, at the historic Boathouse at Riverside Park in Hartford. Mangoli, who grew up in Southington, spent four years covering news in Louisiana before returning to Connecticut and Fox CT. Ahern, 47, rode 25 miles in support of the fight against MS. A longtime supporter of the National MS Society, Ahern rode for Team Cardio Express, which to date has raised more than $50,000 toward a $100,000 goal. Team captain, Peter Rusconi, owner and operator of Cardio Express Fitness Centers, including a fitness center in Southington, was diagnosed with MS in 2005. This year’s Bike MS attracted more than 240 participants, spectators and volunteers. Cyclists traveled through nine towns and over three bridges, the Founders, Arrigoni and Charter Oak, to raise, to date, almost $80,000. The following events will take place at the Calendar House in the coming weeks. Enrichment & Fitness Classes begin the week of September 23-27. Computer Club meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m. Review any and all computer related topics, take part in building or upgrading computers, learning in the process how each component works. A Mini Health Fair New fall church hours The fall worship hours for Faith Baptist Church, 243 Laning Street, are as follows:Morning worship service is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children’s Sunday school, up to sixth grade, is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is also a morning Adult Bible Study at 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. October 2 from 9-11:30 a.m., Central Connecticut Health Services, Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging and The Hospital of Central Connecticut are planning another special event to bring us screenings and information to improve our health. A shopping trip to Westfield Mall (Meriden Square) has been scheduled for Thursday, October 3, departing from the Calendar House. Limited to first sixteen passengers that sign up. Call 860-621-3014. For more information copies of the new Calendar House newsletter “Calendar House Active Lifestyles” are available at the office or online at http://www.calendarhouse.org/schedule.html. www.SouthingtonObserver.com EasyAccess O•N•L•I•N•E Now Available Through Web Site www.SouthingtonObserver.com 8 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Sports concussions and Connecticut law Tony Sheffy Off The Record The exciting fall sports season at Southington High School is underway. During the season is not uncommon for one of our student athletes to suffer an injury. While most injuries can be easily detected and treated, head injuries can often go unnoticed. An untreated head injury can have catastrophic affects. It is reported that every year some 400,000 high school athletes across the country sustain a traumatic brain injury in the form of a concussion. In response to this stunning statistic, Connecticut has been a leader in brain injury prevention. Connecticut law requires coaches to be trained to recognize concussions. Coaches are required to undergo instruction on taking affirmative action when they suspect that a student has suffered a concussion. Specifically, high school coaches learn the means of obtaining proper medical care for students following a head injury, and the danger and risk of allowing a student to continue to return to play after suffering from a concussion. Diagnosing a potential concussion is vitally important. A student with an undiagnosed concussion is exposed to what is called secondary impact syndrome. Secondary impact syndrome is a condition in which the brain swells rapidly after a person suffers a second concussion and before symptoms from an earlier injury have subsided. This second concussion can lead to catastrophic physical injury or death. Coaches of student athletes suspected of suffering a concussion are required by law to immediately remove the student from play. The coach may not permit the student to return to a game or to practice until a licensed health care provider, trained in the evaluation and management of concussions, gives the student clearance. Signs of a concussion are often subtle. Statistics show that a student may not always report a head injury to the coach. Therefore, parents of athletes should be on the lookout for complaints of headaches, double vision, fogginess, confusion and clumsiness. Southington High School is proactive when it comes to protecting its student athletes. Southington High uses a well-accepted computerized test at the beginning of the season to establish a baseline for testing memory and reaction time. If a student is suspected of having suffered a concussion, taking the test again gives coaches some feedback on the healing of the brain and the brains return to normal function. It is reassuring to know that Connecticut and schools like Southington High School take concussions seriously. It may give parents a level of comfort, as they watch their sons and daughters excel during the exciting fall sports season. Tony Sheffy is a personal injury lawyer in Southington. He has recently been named to the list of Connecticut Super Lawyers for the second straight year. 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T.A.G offers teens ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to share ideas about activities, materials and improvements to help transform the library into a better place for young adults. The group is also a way for students to fulfill community service requirements, which enhances resumes and college applications. Teen Librarian Julie Rio said the goal of T.A.G. is to create a more “welcoming place for teens” by learning more about their interests. “As library users, they should want to have a say in what goes on,” Rio said. “I want them to have a voice.” Rio reported that about five teens have already committed to the new group, and hopes to receive more sign-ups soon. Sue Smayda, the executive director of the library, said T.A.G. is “long overdue,” especially since other libraries already have programs like these for local teenagers. She said she feels excited to give teens an opportunity to play a role in the decision-making process for library programs and activities. “Teens are a group we always want to reach,” Smayda said. “We really want them to get involved.” Any teens interested in becoming members of T.A.G. can contact Julie Rio at (860) 628-0947 or at [email protected]. Y Cup returns to Apple road race By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Southington’s 45th annual Apple Harvest Festival plans to continue one of its new additions to the road race for youngTAMMI NAUDUS sters: the Y Cup. The Y Cup is a relay David Lombardo for fourth and fifth graders of all eight elementary schools to particEach week we interview a ‘regular person’ like you for ipate in the 5 K (3.1 miles) our Faces in the Crowd. This week we meet retired pro- race on Sunday, October 6. Students will be divided grammer David Lombardo. in boy and girl teams with How long have you been Hudson movie “Giant.” There separate fourth and fifth are so many great stars in the grade divisions. The winconnected to Southington? film. All of my life. What is the best piece of What do you like about advice that you have ever the town? received? I like to spend time at Connecticut’s 2013 USA I guess it would have to the Italian Club for relaxation. Extravaganza Pageant will be be “Think before you speak.” I like to play gin rummy and hosted by 2012 Miss Teen If you could meet anypachinko. Max, my dog, and I USA, Logan West on one in the world, who would like to walk three to four Saturday, Sept. 21 at John C. you like to meet? miles a day around town.I Daniels School in New Paul Newman has also love Music on the Green. Haven and both girls and always been a favorite of What is your favorite boys are invited to partake in mine. It would be interesting movie? the competition. to meet him. I love that old Rock A Southington native, West, was the first state resident who ever won the Miss Teen USA competition. The 5’7, 19-year old hopes to use the forum to raise awareness and funds to support her national educational foundation – “Unite Against Bullies Today.” The mission of the Connecticut USA Think before you speak ning team receives the Y Cup award, which they can keep in their school for a year. All participants receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. John Myers, the executive director of the YMCA, said the Y Cup is a great way to give children an opportunity to get involved in the Apple Harvest Road Race. “It promotes healthy living,” Myers said. “It does not take a lot to keep active.” Last year 12 teams participated in the relay, and Myers said he hopes to have between 25 and 30 teams this year. Plantsville Elementary School won the Y Cup last year, and Myers presented students the trophy during a school assembly. He said that moment brought “a lot of pride” and “excitement” to the entire school. Principal Patricia Corvello of Plantsville Elementary School agreed. “We could not have been prouder of the kids,” Corvello said. “We look forward to defending the Y Cup this coming year.” Local schools have provided the registration forms, and each team pays $30 in checks to the YMCA. Participating teams must complete the registration forms with all parent waivers signed by Monday, Sept. 30. All teams will meet at the YMCA between 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at the Y’s Learning Center on 30 High St. Logan West to host pageant in New Haven Extravaganza Pageant is to help both girls and boys develop self-confidence, poise, public speaking and interview skills, a sense of fashion, modeling experience, develop a special talent, and get an appreciation for community service. 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Expires 12/31/13 (860) 621-6987 • [email protected] 10 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Friday, September 20, 2013 Our Healthy Lifestyles Some tips for a safe heating season Now that summer has come to an end and the many great events of the fall season are upon us, there is no better time to prepare for this winter’s heating season than now. Here are some tips for a safe heating season. Always have your furnace or boiler serviced prior to using the system. If you have oil heat it is crucial to have the system inspected, serviced and cleaned. At a minimum the unit should have the nozzle replaced, the oil filters changed and the baffles brushed and vacuumed out. Your technician will then inspect the unit and perform various tests and adjustments to ensure that your heating unit is running at maximum efficiency. Another area of great importance is the condition of your chimney or vent. Most homeowners are unaware of the vital role ney. Paul Bissonnette Southington YMCA your chimney plays in venting all of the bad gasses leaving you furnace until it’s too late. Every year we read about some loss of life or illness related to carbon monoxide poisoning. These are usually related to either a heating system in poor condition, a chimney that has deteriorated or one that has never been cleaned. Let’s look at the common problems of a neglected chim- Cleaning your chimney every year should be obvious, right? Many times I’ve asked a homeowner when was the last time they had their chimney inspected or cleaned. Ninety percent of the time they answer that they didn’t know it was supposed to be cleaned or that their boiler tech just serviced the furnace. The truth is that the service tech almost never cleans the chimney. Their focus and expertise is servicing the heating unit. The National Fire Protection Association {NFPA} recommends that chimneys be inspected at least annually by a certified chimney sweep and there is good reason for this. Inside your chimney is a clay lining that keeps gasses from entering your house and vents them to the outside. Every time your furnace starts noxious, poisonous fumes are omitted to the outside by way of your chimney lining or flue. These fumes also carry carbon residue which sticks to the chimney lining. Unless this debris is swept down and removed from the chimney, the liner begins to deteriorate and break down the clay. Once this happens, small cracks start to form on the clay and eventually pieces of clay begin to fall apart, rendering the lining useless. So what you have now are some gasses venting to the outside and some gasses entering your home. These gasses, called carbon monoxide {o2} are entering your home without your knowledge because they are odorless. In fact, some chimneys were built well before liners existed so it would be a good idea to be sure that your chimney is lined. For the relatively low cost of a chimney sweep, it’s worth the peace of mind to know that your chimney is venting properly. Anyone who has a fireplace or wood burning stove should certainly have their chimney swept every year. Chimneys that serve as vents for fireplaces and other wood burning appliances should be cleaned for different reasons than that of the furnace flue. When burning wood, the smoke from the fire condensates in the flue as it hits the cold lining leaving a film of high combustible creosote. If left un-cleaned the creosote and ash will build up and can reduce the efficiency of your stove or appliance and cause clogging of the flue which eventually can cause a chimney fire. Chimney fires can cause extensive damage to not only the chimney but to your home as well. Ash and creosote can also leave an un-pleasant burnt wood smell in you home particularly during moist days. If you have this smell in your home then certainly you are due for a cleaning. Another thing that I recommend be done that most people overlook is installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home. These detectors can alert you to a potential problem within your heating system. If your detector does go off you should immediately leave the home and call for help. Most people who have suffered from carbon monoxide in the home were not equipped with a detector. Lastly, be sure to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. The best way to remember this easy task is to change them two times a year during the regional time change. Add these things to your fall to do list and have a safe, warm winter. Paul Bissonnette is the YMCA facilities manager. Taking a look at niacin and controlling cholesterol I am always looking for topics to write about and a wonderful patient of mine suggested a discussion about niacin and its role in controlling cholesterol problems. Many people are taking significant cholesterol lowering drugs with many side effects. The patient of mine is interested in a more natural and safer way to achieve the same. As you probably know, too much cholesterol floating around in your blood stream will cause health issues including hardening of the arteries, strokes and heart attacks to name a few. Your overall cholesterol level should be around 200 but that number isn’t terribly significant. The more Dr. Carol Grant Alternatively Speaking important number is the amount of HDL (high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol) vs the amount of LDL (low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol). That ratio is very important, as it determines your risk factor for heart disease. You want a high number for the HDL and a low number for the LDL. Most of the Cholesterol lowering drugs on the market work to lower the LDL levels. Lately there has been increased interest in medications that will raise the HDL level and that is where niacin comes in. HDL is good because it picks up excess bad cholesterol in your blood and takes it back to your liver for elimination. For men, a level less than 40 mg is increased risk for heart disease and for women, levels under 50 is a problem. Ideally, keeping your level above 60 is great. Your total cholesterol level is deter- mined by adding the HDL level and LDL level together. Therefore, the higher your HDL level the potentially higher your total cholesterol number may be, but the lower your risk will be. Niacin is a B vitamin, B3, and it is used by your body to convert carbohydrates into sugar which your body uses for energy. Niacin and the rest of the Bs are important to keep your nervous system, skin, hair and eyes healthy. It is part of a multi vitamin but is also found in dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, nuts and eggs. Some foods have niacin added to it so check your labels. And while niacin in a multivitamin is important, in order to have Hazardous waste collection set On September 21, residents of Southington and other towns in the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (TROC) region will have the opportunity bring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to any of the four fall 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. The first HHW collection will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Southington Town Garage on 1 Della Bitta Drive, which is off Mulberry Street, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Town Manager Garry Brumback said, “Connecticut residents now have permanent locations to drop off unwanted household paint for recycling.” Participating paint retail- ers partner with the new PaintCare paint recycling program. While the Southington HHW event handles household hazardous materials, residents will no longer have to store paint products for the next HHW collection event. The PaintCare program is already working to reduce waste, increase recycling and save municipalities money. Residents of Southington, Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, and Wolcott may bring their household haz- ardous waste to the collection site free of charge. Identification will be required as proof of residency. No waste from businesses will be accepted. Items to be accepted include: pesticides and poisons, herbicides and weedkillers, oil-based paint, paint thinners, varnish, household batteries, hobby and photographic chemicals, pool chemicals, household cleaners and disinfectants, antifreeze, waste oil, kerosene, gasoline, fertilizers, fluorescent bulbs and mercu- ry-containing thermostats. Items that cannot be accepted include: propane tanks, tires, computers and electronic equipment, explosives, flares, smoke detectors, medicines and drugs, fire extinguishers, empty containers — and waste from any businesses. Additional fall Household Hazardous Waste collections sponsored by TROC will be held on September 28 in Prospect, October 5 in Bristol, and October 19 in New Britain/Berlin. Send us your letters! We welcome letters to the editor from all of our readers. Send your letter to editor Ed Harris at [email protected]. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for the following week’s edition. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters for length or grammar. an effect on cholesterol you will have to take high doses. And just like medications, high doses of Niacin will have side effects so you want to work with your medical doctor, naturopath or chiropractor to monitor those side effects. Some common side effects to high doses of niacin are flushing (redness, itching, warmth and redness), night sweats, palpitations, cardiac fibrillations or other arrhythmias, decreased glucose tolerance, migraines and skin hyper pigmentation. Other side effects may include blurred vision, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn or bloating. These symptoms typically disappear over a week or so as your body adjusts but it is important to keep your health care provider informed so the symptoms can be monitored. But remember not everyone will have these side effects. Niacin is usually given with the statin medication which lowers the bad cholesterol. The combination is a great way to quickly make a difference. Combining natural ways with the big medicine is a great team approach to a common problem. Dr. Carol Grant, a local chiropractor, does not intend this column to substitute for medical advice. She urges you to always consult with your personal physician before changing any current program. Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 11 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Politicians and officials gather at Crocodile Club By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Politicians, local and state officials, and anyone interested in a lamb dinner and good laugh attended the annual end of summer event at the Lake Compounce ballroom last week. The Crocodile Club held its annual meeting last Friday, bringing in politicians from both sides of the aisle, to come together to socialize and be part of a friendly afternoon atmosphere. The speeches throughout the day are not supposed to contain any serious political debates or discussions, but are meant to be light-hearted, like a roast. “I applaud the fact that TAMMI NAUDUS Southington Council Chairman John Dobbins spoke. we have a day like today,” Bristol Mayor Art Ward said, and added that at the annual event brings together “people from across the aisle who have the same wants, needs and desires.” It was the last time for someas town or city officials at the event, such as Ward and Southington Town Council Chair John Dobbins, who thanked the mayor for hosting the event in Bristol, and also said he has enjoyed working with the mayor over the last several years. The club was formed 131 years ago, in 1875, by former legislator Gad Norton, who created the Crocodile Club as an effort to thank fellow state legislators for the passing of the statute which moved the Our Milestones O’Connor weds Johnson Allison O’Connor, of Southington, and Eric Johnson, of Natick MA, were married on July 5, 2013 on the beach at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. Allison is the daughter of Susan and Daniel O’Connor of Southington and Eric is the son of Jeanne Whetstone and Warren Johnson of Natick. The bride graduated from Western Connecticut State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is employed as a tax consultant at Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLP. The groom owns his own company and works as a contractor. After a two week honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the couple now resides in Boston MA. Eric and Allison Johnson Caseres to wed Semmelrock Mark and Brenda Semmelrock, of Southington, have announced the engagement of their son Matthew to Kathryn Caseres, of New York City. Kathryn is the daughter of Patricia and Jose Caseres of New York City. She is a graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy in 2007 and Seton Hall University in 2011. She is employed as an orthopedic nurse at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood New Jersey. Matthew is a graduate of Kingswood Oxford School in 2005 and from Seton Hall University in 2009. He works at the fixed income derivate desk at Barclays in New York City. A June 2014 wedding is planned in New York. Matthew Semmelrock will marry Kathryn Caseres in June town line of Southington and Bristol. The line was moved because Lake Compounce was originally in Southington and Gad Norton, who opened up Lake Compounce in 1846, wanted to be able to put his farmhouse in Bristol, where he knew more people and could vote and do all of his trading. In 2010, was the first year the annual dinner was held in seven years. Gad Norton’s son, and former Bristol mayor, J. Harwood “Stretch” Norton used to run the event, until he became ill and could no longer host it. Louise DeMars, executive director of the New England Carousel Museum went to the Norton family in 2010 to ask if she could start the tradition up again. The annual picnic is full of food, drinks and conversation and laughter. Per Norton’s orders, there are no serious political discussions allowed at the event, “just pleasant sociability, good fun, and good food.” Republican leader of the state Senate, John McKinney, said the event brings together “lots of fun and good friends.” McKinney is running for governor in 2014, and he said people have been asking him if he is prepared to possibly take on Governor Dannel Malloy. “I say I’m raising three teenagers, two of them are girls,” McKinney said, getting laughs from the crowd. On a more serious note, McKinney said politicians fight hard on the issues that matter to them, and many politicians won’t agree with each other, but “when the day is done, it isn’t personal.” United States Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) was at the event, and said he feels right at home when he is at Lake Compounce, and at the annual Crocodile Club event. “It feels like the Senate, we sit around for hours and at the end of the day we’ve done nothing,” Blumenthal joked. “Washington (D.C.) is like the carousel, it goes round, and round and round.” The annual dinner is catered by Nuchies and includes lamb, corn, potatoes, and watermelon for dessert. Many say it is a friendly way to end the summer, just before election time goes into full gear. Advertise here! You’re reading it. Your customers are too! Call The Observer/Step Saver (860) 628-9645 TAMMI NAUDUS A crowd gathered at Lake Compounce last week to take part in the Crocodile Club meeting. 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Winners will be contacted by phone. 12 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, September 20, 2013 Obituaries Mary Johnson, worked as a special education teacher Mary Lea Johnson, 82, of Southington, and Venice, FL, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Summit of Plantsville. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Johnson Sr. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Smyth) Webb. Johnson was an Elementary and special education teacher for the Meriden and Southington school systems. She was a long-time advocate for the disabled, spending countless hours fighting for their rights. She was an active member of both the Southington and Venice Grace United Churches. She is survived by a daughter Pamela Lebel and her husband Norman of Southington, a son Jeffrey E. Johnson of Johnson Durham, two granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Lebel. She was predeceased by a son Joseph F. Johnson Jr. and a brother Norman Webb In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St. Southington or the Grace United Methodist Church, Organ Fund, 400 Eastfield Ave. Venice, FL 34285. Doris Decker, was a longtime member of St. Dominic Church Doris (Ritchie) Decker, 85, of Southington, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her girls, on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Born in New Britain on June 21, 1928, she was the youngest of six children to the late Frank J. and Odna M. (Lagassey) Ritchie. Raised in Plainville, she was a 1946 graduate of Plainville High School, and married Robert J. Barbier shortly after in 1947, with whom she raised four daughters. After his death in 1962, she went to work for Parsons Buick Company for 26 years, where she met John F. “Jack” Decker, and retired in 1992. She and Jack were married in 1976, sharing 27 years together until his passing in 2002. A longtime member of St. Dominic Church, she led a full and active life. She loved to go to a movie, bake, sew, knit, golf, work on puzzles, and especially enjoyed spending time at West Hill Lake with her family. She also enjoyed her many trips with her friends from the NADA Buick Dealer 20 Group throughout the U.S., Australia, and Paris. While Decker in Paris, she was able to take a side trip to Holland where she was able to visit the grave of her brother, William, who died during World War II. She is survived by her four daughters, Donna Salsbury, Nancy Barbier, Beth Bussett (Mike), and Carol Misbach; six grandchildren, Corey Barbier, Kelly Misbach Osterling (Christer), Audra D’Agostino, Mallory D’Agostino, Spencer D’Agostino, and Griffin D’Agostino, and her greatgrandson, Jack Osterling. She also leaves her sister, Helene Arel, and Sisters-inlaw, Alice O’Hala and Ruth Johnson, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, William, Robert, and Francis Ritchie, and her sister, Irene Varhol. In lieu of flowers, Doris may be remembered with contributions to Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 200, East Hartford, CT 06108. Helen Luedke, longtime resident and a member of Red Hat Society Helen Lucille (Kendrick) Luedke, 86, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday Sept. 9, at the Summit at Plantsville. She had been the loving wife of the late Donald A. Luedke for 65 years. She was born on September 3, 1927 in Barneveld, Wisconsin. She had been a longtime Southington resident. Luedke enjoyed playing bridge, she was an animal lover and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her son Tom Luedke and Luedke his wife Joyce of Plantsville. She was predeceased by her son Donald A. Luedke II and her sister Marie Greene. Funeral services will be held privately. Carmen Giammatteo, served in WW II Carmen J. “Red” Giammatteo, 96, of Southington, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, at Home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Carmel (Alia) Giammatteo. He was born in Southington on Aug. 30, 1917, the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Feola) Giammatteo. Giammatteo was a US Army Veteran of WWII. Giammatteo Prior to his retirement he was president of Southington Oil Co. Carmen was a member and founder of Southington’s Grit-Iron Club. He loved playing cards especially cribbage and he was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan. He is survived by his lov- ing and devoted daughter Carol Ann Giammatteo, a sister Hope Coletto both of Southington, many nieces, nephews ,great nieces and nephews and two great-great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Marco, Rocco, Dominic and Joseph, and Sisters Henrietta Sgrillo and Sabina Zaino. Mary Shugg, enjoyed gardening and birds Mary Ellen Shugg, 64, of Brooklyn, MI, passed away on August 31, at home while surrounded by loving family. She was born on April 17, 1949 in Southington, to Charles and Helen Uznanski. She married Russell Shugg on February 1, 1969 in Southington. She is survived by her husband, Russell, mother, Helen (Leitz) Uznanski, daughter Kathleen ShuggHileman, Sons Christopher (Julie) Shugg and Bradley (Melissa) Shugg; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Shugg was preceded in death by her father, Charles Uznanski. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the loves of her life. She also enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and backgammon. The family will receive friends from 3-4:30p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Gene Davis Banquet Hall in Vandercook Lake, MI. A Celebration of Life and then dinner will immediately follow. Considerations for memorial contributions are: Wallingford Land Trust in Wallingford, CT; The CJD Foundation, Inc; the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center. Julia Patla, was a member of the SACA Julia (Juda) Patla, 93, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, Aug. 10. She was born in North Walpole, NH the daughter of the late Simon and Julia (Kopacz) Patla. She was the loving wife of the late Adam V. Patla. Patla was a loving mother, sister, and daughter. She was a strong independent artist who loved to share the beauty she saw around her. She loved to paint, do needlework, and garden. She was a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association, where at one time she won artist of the year. Patla is survived by her daughters Mary Pat and her husband H. Curtis Knowlton of Southington, and Susan Brereton of Simsbury, grandchildren Hillary and husband Robert Patz Jr. of Newington, Adam Knowlton and wife Rachel of Hampstead, NH, Kate and husband Mark Oxton of Avon, Stephen Christopher Patla of Bloomfield; great grandchildren Peyton, Piper and Parker Knowlton; Addison Oxton, Easton, Hudson and Caden Patz, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son Stephen Patla, four brothers and two sisters. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington, CT 06489. Maria Marcuccio, loved to garden and bake Maria (Secondo) Marcuccio, 74, wife of the late Francesco Marcuccio, passed away on September 12. Born in Castel Campagnano, Italy on December 23, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmalinda (Perfetto) Secondo. She retired from Johnson & Johnson. She loved gardening and baking. She was also a member of St. Thomas Church. Marcuccio is survived by her children Antonio Marcuccio and his wife Diane of Oneco ,CT, Carmen Marcuccio and his wife Rilla of Southington, Joanne Fasano and her husband Joseph of Waterbury, Rose Fasano and her husband Raymond of Wolcott, Anna Boisvert and her husband Joseph of Bristol, and Alfonsina Zolynski and her husband Gerry of Auburn, PA, her stepmother Beatrice Secondo of Southington, a brother Dominic Secondo and his wife Charlene, a sister Graziella Cimmino and her husband Dominic, and a step-sister Joanne Specyalski and her husband Robert all of Southington, 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Giuseppe Marcuccio. Gracemarie Hayner, worked as a teacher’s aid Gracemarie (Harley) Hayner, beloved wife of Richard J. Hayner and daughter of the late Clifton and Grace (Thomas) Harley, passed away on Wednesday Sept. 11, at the age of 80. She grew up in Bloomfield, and graduated from Bloomfield High School as one of 50 students in the year 1950; they were known as the “Nifty Fifty.” She met her husbandto-be on a blind date arranged by mutual friends, Jean and Paul Berger, and went to dinner and dancing. She began Ballet dancing at age five and she and her husband danced their way through life doing square dancing, country western, polka, Cajun, swing, and ballroom until just months before she passed away. A special dancing memory they shared was dancing the Blue Danube Waltz to Hayner the music of a Romanian band on a Bulgarian boat cruising on the Blue Danube River between Vienna and Budapest. Hayner worked as a teacher’s aid in Southington, after her children graduated from high school, where she became interested in sign language. Upon learning the language, she volunteered at the American School for the Deaf, after which she was hired to work with the deaf and disabled children for ten plus years. After retirement, she and her husband volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, helping build houses in the Hartford area for another 10 years. She leaves behind her beloved husband Richard Hayner after 58 wonderful years of marriage; three devoted children, Anne E. Hayner of North Attleboro, MA, Mark R. Hayner and his wife Cathleen (Dowler) Hayner of Bedford, NH, John C. Hayner and his wife Laura (Watts) Hayner of Bristol, and five remarkable grandchildren, Kady Hayner, Kristie Hayner, Nikki Hayner, Jason Dobbins and Justin Dobbins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Beacon Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, first Floor #102 East Hartford, CT 06108 or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 22, at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Wonx Spring Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Plantsville Funeral Home. In n Loving g Memoryy of Mom Lena Plourde March 24, 1932 - September 17, 2011 You are in our thoughts and in our hearts each day. We will never forget your love, your voice, your loving smile, and your unselfish ways. These we remember with Great Fondness. We Miss You Very Much. Love you Forever Your Loving Family Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 13 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Falling into autumn around the home Sarah Johnson A Place of Our Own There’s really nothing like those first crisp, feelgood days of fall in Connecticut. Those kinds of days where the humidity magically floats away and wood fires start burning in yards and fireplaces. The sky is a shade of blue against the warming colors on the trees that I have tried to photograph and even paint, but can’t quite capture. And, oh, those colors! One of the primary reasons I moved back to Connecticut from the south was because I so deeply missed fall foliage. Walking in to the grocery store, you smell the cinnamon brooms… you know the ones I mean, and there’s a riot at the candle store for baked apple pie and sugar cookie votives. Even Starbucks has learned to play up their pumpkin spice lattes to a fever pitch. I, on top of the sensory overload, love the fall around here because so many people close to me celebrate birthdays, including myself this week. The fall signifies going back to school (which I loved as a kid and actually miss in my special nerdy way). Harvest festivals are everywhere and full of beautiful, delicious and fun things to bring warmth and seasonal swag to the home. In my own little home space, I like the seasonal candles, without a doubt. I find it not only useful but also refreshing to open all the windows and do a good fall cleaning, knowing everything will be closed up and recirculating through the heating system in a matter of weeks. Scrubbing the floors and wiping down the walls feels mighty good. Decorative table throws and welcome mats and wreaths go up and apple-cinnamon tea gets brewed almost daily. I happen to have many crafty and creative friends who share my sentiments and a one of them HK PHOTOGRAPHY Some of the decorations from last year's fall wedding at Trisha Jacques's home. talked with me about their fall preparations around the home. Trisha Jacques of Bristol has been a source of envy and awe for years in our circle of friends. I met her daughter in high school and we’ve been close since. Her house is a wonder to behold in the fall and last year around this time it was even more clear when I attended a wedding there. Every decoration was made by hand and placed around the house and yard. It saved money and made the event super-personal. Trisha had the yard already geared up and landscaped before extra decoration began for the wedding. “Planting for fall starts in the spring,” she explained. “I plant marigolds because they last through October, almost until Halloween and they come in rich fall colors. You can compliment them easily with mums and pumpkins too.” “Hydrangea is another one that’s beautiful in the fall, the blooms can be cut and dried and brought in the house, they turn darker colors in the fall and look great against long wispy grasses and hay.” Trisha started her landscaping and decorating traditions 15 years ago. “It’s a calming activity for me to be outside and with nature. I’ve always just liked flowers and think they’re pretty. I learned everything I know now by trial and error.” For the wedding decorations, Trisha hollowed out pumpkins and placed a mum planter in each. She also says that inexpensive baskets work, especially complimented with small, assorted gourds. “Something else I did for the wedding was I glue gunned small apples onto a grapevine wreath,” Trisha said. “That was cute and easy. The glue gun is your best friend as far as decorations!” Another easy and pretty craft for the fall that Trisha creates is wreathes. “I bought a Styrofoam braid and wrapped it around and around with fall-colored yarn. The kind I found gradually changed in color from mustard to deep orange to cranberry. I glue gunned some sunflowers and a little scarecrow to the front and it’s very unique. Another wreath I did is a nut wreath. I use the glue gun a bag full of in-shell nuts on a foam wreath accented with brown ribbon. “ Are you in need of some tips on shopping for all this decoration goodness? Trisha recommends waiting until the end of the season for clearance items at JoAnn Fabrics in Bristol or AC Moore in Plainville. Of course, fall wouldn’t be the same without all the baked goods. Trisha has a sweet spot of one particular type of treat. “I love apple crisp, I make it every year… all the time,” she laughed. “I’m going to make pumpkin soup for the first time this week too. I’ve never made it but it seems hearty and good. It takes veggies, vegetable broth and pumpkin mix. I’m actually preparing it for a food exchange my husband and I are doing with other couple. It’s really a fun idea for the fall because we get to try new recipes and there’s the social aspect too. I think everyone should try doing one.” Each office is independently owned and operated BRISTOL BRISTOL BURLINGTON JUST LISTED! 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Townhouse Condo with many upgrades. Hardwood floors on main floor, New carpeting 2010, Central vac, Newer appliances, New roof, Private backyard w/ oversized deck PRICE REDUCTION! 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Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Cape, with 4th bedroom on lower level, Hardwood floors, New roof, New vinyl, New kitchen flooring, New well pump & tank, Possible inlaw, Walk out basement, Plenty of room to expand $199,900 14 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, September 20, 2013 Miscellaneous listings FRIDAY SEPT 20 LOCAL FALLFEST FUNDRAISER. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 27 Judd St., Bristol. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church. Tag sale with venodrs, baked goods, live music and more. SATURDAY SEPT 21 SOUTHINGTON TOWN WIDE TAG SALE. Sponsored by the Arc of Southington. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 22. Tag sale open to local residents, held at their individual locations. A listing of the tag sales is available for $1 from iDEALS, Surplus Outlet, Price Chopper, The Little Red Store and Tops Market. To participate, contact Arc at 860-628-9220 x 100. SOUTHINGTON ORCHARDS TAG SALE. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St. All proceeds to benefit Bread for Life. SUNDAY SEPT 22 SOUTHINGTON BUS TRIP TO NYC. Sponsored by the Sons of Italy. Bus leaves Sons parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and NYC at 5 p.m. $30 per person, due at sign up. See bartender for more information. TUESDAY SEPT 24 SOUTHINGTON SOUTHINGTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING. 7:30 p.m. in The Orchards community room, 34 Hobart St. WEDNESDAY SEPT 25 SOUTHINGTON HANDMADE ARTISTS BOOKS. 6:30 p.m. at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St.Sponsored by Southington Arts and Crafts Assocoation. Books by Carol Fraser. For more info call 860-628-9104. WEDNESDAY SEPT 27 SOUTHINGTON BEER AND WINE TASTING. 7 to 10 p.m. at Hawks Landing. Sponsored by the Southington Republican Town Committee. Meet and greet with the party’s slate of candidates for November. $30 per person, $50 per couple. THURSDAY SEPT 28 PLAINVILLE HOLISTIC FAIR. Noon to 4 p.m. at RockWells Dance Hall, 161-B Woodford Ave., Plainville. HOsted by the Sunflower Bungalow of Southington. the event is to raise money for the Plainville Food Pantry and the Connecticut Humane Society. SOUTHINGTON MOVIE NIGHT. 6:30 p.m. at Parks and Rec to offer arts classes The Southington Parks & Recreation Department is offering Arts & Crafts classes for individuals with special needs (they must be accompanied by an adult). A total of six classes will be held in the Derynoski Elementary School Cafeteria on Thursday evenings, Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, and Jan. 2 BRISTOL-THIS LOVELY CENTER hall Colonial that has been lovingly cared for through the years boasts 4 BRs, 3.5 baths, FDR, a front to back LR w/FP & insert, remodeled eat-in kitchen, 1st fl laundry & den, mud room, hardwood floors throughout, a finished fireplaced FR in the LL w/walk-out, a gorgeous sunroom and lge deck overlooking a private yard, workshop, newer roof, windows, furnace & so much more. Call for the details. 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Bus leaves Riccio Way at 1 p.m. and the Mohegan Casino at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available by calling 860-628-7535 or 860-621-4200. BINGO. 6:45 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt Street. Thursdays nights. Two WTA, 1 progressive. For more info contac the church at 276-9208. BRIDGE CLUB. 1:30 p.m. at The Orchards every Monday. For more info contact Edesa Ciscar at 6285656. SATURDAY NOV 29 SOUTHINGTON SHS CLASS OF 1993 REUNION. For more information go to the group’s Facebook page, Southington HS-Classs of ‘93-20th reunion-11/29/13 or email southingtonhsclassof93@ya hoo.com. FRIDAY NOV 29 SOUTHINGTON CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE. 8 a.m. to noon at Rec Park, 25 Maxwell Drive. Sponsored by Junior Miss Southington Haley Derwin, in association with the Junior Miss Southington Scholarship Organization. All proceeds will benefit Southington Community Services and Connecticut Children’s Hospital. TOWN WIDE TAG SALE. Sponsored by the Arc of Southington. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 22. Tag sale open to local residents, held at their individual locations. A listing of the tag sales is available for $1 from iDEALS, Surplus Outlet, Price Chopper, The Little Red Store and Tops Market. To participate, contact Arc at 860-628-9220 x 100. SUNDAY NOV. 3 ONGOING Church is set to install new pastor The Rev. Sharon R. Holt, pastor of First Baptist Church of Southington, will be formally installed on Sunday, Sept. 22. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and be held at the church, located at 581 Meriden Ave. A Service of Installation is an event that celebrates a new pastor’s call to leadership of a church. Community and religious leaders will be involved in the celebration including the Rev. Dr. Judy Allbee, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut; the Rev. Katherine Fagerburg, chaplain of Connecticut Baptist Homes in Meriden; and other local church leaders. Rev. Holt, a native of Massachusetts, holds degrees from Gordon College and Harvard University. Before coming to Southington, she served churches in Somerville, Taunton, Hingham and Methuen, Mass. before accepting the call to serve at the First Baptist Church of Southington. She took the local pastorate on April 1. The public is welcome. For more information, call First Baptist Church of Southington, (860) 628-8121. Selected home offerings from: Southington, Bristol, Plainville Hot Properties 146 Moore Hill Drive, Southington, CT Price: $329,000 Agency: Prudential CT Realty Contact: Cynthia Lombardo (860 919-9262) Features: NEW TO MARKET! Magnificent Location & Land! 3BR/2BA Colonial; 2012 NEW Windows, Siding, Gutters & Driveway; Roof 4 yrs old; HW Flrs Thru-out; Front-to-Back LR w/FP; Great Size BR’s; Fenced Yard; Corner Lot on Cul-De-Sac; Fantastic Flat & Open Lot – G661660 & 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. There is a $50 fee to participate. Pre-registration and payment is required. For more information or to register, call the Parks & Recreation office at 860276-6219. 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Brought to you by: BRISTOL-A LITTLE TLC will go a long way in this 2003 Raised Ranch home w/3 BRs, 3 baths, rec. room in lower level w/kitchen & bath, gas utilities plus c/air, large shed, 2 car garage and possible in-law set up. REDUCED TO $189,900. 09/20/13 213 Spring St., Southington, CT To feature a home in Hot Properties, call our Advertising Dept., 860-628-9645 www.SouthingtonObserver.com • www.StepSaver.com • www.BristolObserver.com Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 15 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Program: Partnerships help students learn From page 1 week’s meeting. Cop said students will have the opportunity to engage in web-based conversations with scientists on weekdays and weekends. They will also have access to a program called Canvas, which has similar attributes to Blackboard, but with an improved navigation system. “This is a re-branding of Talcott Mountain Science Center,” Dr. Erardi said during the meeting. “We are very pleased to be a part of it, and every building will be unique in the way that it is delivered to the students.” Another opportunity involves a partnership with Middlesex Community College in Meriden, where gifted students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades can attend Saturday classes for two sessions per year, according to Kim Kalat, a social studies teacher of DePaolo Middle School and Mark Hughes, the president of Meriden’s Board of Education. Gifted and talented students of the Meriden school district already for two grants: a $250,000 grant for an enrichment program at the YMCA and a $24,000 grant to have a resident artist at all eight elementary schools for third graders. These grants have yet to receive approval from the state. In addition to these grants, Dr. Erardi said students from all eight elementary schools will be included in the interven- started these classes last year. “It is hands-on learning,” Hughes said. “[The classes] are very engaging as they align with the Common Core and STEM, and they promote higher thinking.” Besides the enrichment programs at Middlesex College and Talcott Mountain Science Center, the proposal calls tion convention, and all fourth graders will still have the opportunity to participate in the STEM based program at the YMCA’s Camp Sloper. “I believe we have trumped what we lost,” Erardi said. “Our enrichment teachers are excited about the program, and they are going to do whatever it takes for enrichment.” ACA: Chamber event helps explain changes From page 1 exchange.” Connecticut will undergo changes because the ACA requires all states to have a marketplace by January 1, 2014. Here is a basic summary of how the Affordable Care Act will affect the state, according to Associate Insurance Benefits, LLC. By January 1, 2014, all Americans must have health insurance. If they do not have health insurance by this date, they must pay a penalty of 1 percent of their income, and this penalty will rise to 2.5 percent in 2015. Private insurance companies will sell insurance products through Access Health CT, and will offer enrollments online at http://www.accesshealthct. com. The enrollment period for health coverage starts October 1 and will end March 31, 2014. Coverage is effective January 1. State residents can choose from semi-standardized plans including Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum plans. Employers who have less than 50 employees may stop offering health insurance as a benefit when they determine the rate savings in individual plans. Employers who have less than 50 full-time equivalent employees will not pay a penalty. Large employers will not pay a penalty until 2015. The state has approved individual exchange rates for 2014. These new rates are 30 percent less than the 2014 group plans with similar benefits. They are about 50 percent lower than the current 2013 group rates for three to nine employees. Residents with a household income below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level qualify for a premium subsidy tax credit, which is only available when people purchase coverage through the exchange. This means that the cost of health insurance will not exceed 9.5 percent of their household income. Anyone who has questions or wants more information about health coverage under the ACA can contact the toll-free call center of daughter also named Cornelia. David and Augusta’s daughter, Cornelia Sloper Neal, left the Southington property to the YMCA, which is now known as “Camp Sloper.” The town once referred to Cornelia Sloper Neal as “Nellie.” Last week, Myers and Siebert, along with YMCA Director of Operations Tony Palmieri, worked together at Hard’s home to lift the tombstone out of the base- ment. Myers decided to place the tombstone at Camp Sloper’s Memorial Forest where members, friends and family of the YMCA can keep the memory of their loved ones alive with plants, benches and trees. The forest is located in the southwest corner of Camp Sloper’s outdoor center. Myers said adding this new piece of history at http://www.c21agold.com SOUTHINGTON JUST REDUCED $ 20,000k FOR QUICK SALE.!!!! 2-family home with separate utilities and gas heat. Laundry hookups in both units. Newer siding and windows. Excellent, long-term tenants. Lots of off-street parking. Level lot. House Pays for expenses and puts income in the bank. 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PUTNAM AGENCY REAL ESTATE, LLC Southington Commons, 963 Queen Street, Southington 860-628-5691 • Serving Your Real Estate Needs for Over 50 Years • Fax 860-621-7054 email: [email protected] Visit our Website: putnamagencyrealestate.com 16 Friday, September 20, 2013 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 •Observing the Arts........page 17 •Apple Harvest Info.......page 18 •Miss America............page 19 Our Night on the Town Open Air Stereo bounces back from too much, too soon By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Legendary punk band The New York Dolls dubbed their final album, “Too Much Too Soon.” It was an allusion to the band’s history of burning brightly and then burning out. It’s a title that pretty much sums up the career of Open Air Stereo. The Southern California band’s lead singer Chase Johnson found himself and his bandmate become part of the storyline of the MTV reality series, “Laguna Beach.” The series ended with the band selling out the Roxy in Los Angeles. The slot on the high profile show earned the band a recording contract. But then things began to fall apart. Faced with writing and recording a new album, according to press materials, the group was unable to follow through on their initial promise. Subsequently, they went their separate ways to do their own thing. Then in 2011, they reconnected. And began the process of pulling together the album, “Primates,” which was released earlier this year. Now, the band is out on the road with Hinder and Candlebox. The tour brings the band to Hartford’s Webster Theater on Sept. 25. “We hit a creative roadblock,” explained Chase in a phone interview from his home in Southern California. “We were too young for some of the stuff coming to us, especially after the success of ‘Laguna Beach.’” The television show, Chase explained, “took us away from our love of music…. We had to get back to what we loved.” The band was no newcomer to music when “Laguna Beach” came its way. The band by now has been around for 11 years. But the band—which is Chase, Nick Gross (drums), Scott Pounds (guitars), Evan Smith (bass)- were still young at least in years lived. And the years apart from each other, said Chase, allowed for the band members “to grow up as individuals.” The opportunity to do their own thing during the three year sabbatical helped churn up the songwriting, explained Chase. JONATHAN WEINER Open Air Stereo comes to Hartford Sept. 25. “We lived a lot of life.” Along the way, they did some songwriting for other artists. And, he said, “Sometimes we had too much fun.” But, in the end, it was all beneficial for the creative process. The overall sound on Open Air Stereo’s “Primates” definitely veers into the majestic side of rock. At times, with its swelling crescendos, it is reminiscent of 30 Seconds to Mars or U2. When the echoes of U2 in Open Air Stereo’s sound was mentioned to Chase, he was pleased by the observation. “You hit the nail on the head,” said Chase. “U2 left a big impression on us.” Sometimes, Chase noted, in other bands, members will bring different influences into the mix. But for OAS, every single member is a fan of the legendary Irish band. “We all love U2.” In fact, Chase has dubbed Open Air Stereo’s guitarist Scott as the group’s “Edge, Jr.” Chase said, “We joke about it all the time. Both shave their bald heads and wear a beard and have hats on all the time.” But the similarity goes further than mere appearances, Chase said. Both guitarists bring a distinct musicality to their respective bands’ sounds. Also, Chase said 30 Seconds to Mars is indeed a band favorite. The band also is drawn to the Beatles, some pop punk groups, and Incubus. Open Air Stereo finds itself on a bill with two high energy and hard hitting bands, Hinder and Candlebox. But OAS’s sound, although not “soft rock” by any means, is definitely more melodic and full of hooks then their fellow tour mates. That’s just fine with the lead singer. Chase said he sees Open Air Stereo as a “breath of fresh air” on the night’s proceedings. That’s not to say Open Air Stereo can’t rock hard on stage, said Chase. There is definitely more of an edge to the group in concert. “We rock harder live then on the CD,” said Chase. The band also knows how to put on a show, explained the lead singer. “We were kids who studied YouTube and live DVDs… trying to figure out how to put on a show.” Open Air Stereo began the process of pulling together “Primates” in 2011. Two years later, Chase said the band is beginning the process of preparing a follow-up. “We’ve already written eight songs on the road.” And what happens in terms of touring after Open Air Stereo says farewell to Hinder and Candlebox? Chase said details aren’t ready to be revealed but he said Open Air Stereo is in discussions to tour Canada. Europe is also a possibility. Open Air Stereo opens for Hinder and Candlebox at the Webster Theater in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Devour the Day is also on the bill. For more information, go to WebsterTheater.com or OpenAirStereo.com. Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 17 Quilting some warmth for the horses; Beer on tap Kellie Lambert McGuire Observing The Arts Carousels and quilts are not a likely combination. But The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol will show how its horses stay warm this fall with a special, new exhibit. With the help of Building Blocks Together Quilt Guild, the carousel horses in the main gallery will be cloaked in the guild’s exceptional quilts starting this weekend. The event kicks off Saturday with a special daylong event. Members of the guild will demonstrate aspects of the quilting process and answer questions about quilting. Also, several members quilts and quilt-related items will be for sale. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 2 p.m. Sunday, a special family event will draw visitors to the special exhibit. A quilt artist will help visitors create a square of their own design. The event is $5 per child, $6 per adult, with children under one year old and members free. The New England Carousel Museum is located at 95 Riverside Ave. in Bristol. Call (860) 585-5411 or visit www.thecarouselmuseum.org. FUNDRAISER: The 2nd Annual Beer Garden at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford will be Saturday, sponsored by Parkview Wine and Spirits. This year, the event features more than 30 microbrews from around the region, along with tons of food, entertainment and prizes. This year’s entertainer will be Sarah Barrios of Torrington, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter who won Infinity Hall’s First BIG Stage Open Mic Competition. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford. The event will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, and can be purchased The Mark Twain House and Museum’s major fall exhibition, “An Inglorious Peace or a Dishonorable War: Mark Twain’s Views on Conflict,” opens Oct. 3 in Hartford. through either Playhouse on Park at (860) 525-5900 ext. 10 or Parkview Wine and Spirits at (860) 9047755. For more information, visit www.playhouseonpark.org. NEW SHOWS: Jay Z will bring his “Magna Carter” World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on Nov. 30. Tickets are $149 and $119 at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, or via phone at 800-745-3000. Trace Adkins will bring “The Christmas Show” to Wallingford’s Oakdale Theatre on Nov. 30. Tickets are $50.50 and $40.50 at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800745-3000. Throughout The Christmas Show, Trace will alternate between fireside story-telling and performances of classic carols like “We Three Kings,” “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and more with a 12 piece ensemble, female vocalists and a range of traditional instruments. ART EVENT: Carol Fraser will discuss “Handmade Artists’ Books” on Wednesday following the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Southington Arts & Crafts Association. The local artist and calligrapher will discuss and display her amazing collection of handmade artists’ books, book pins and journals, along with carousel and tunnel books created by her and other artists. The demonstration and meeting is open to the public at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. For more information, call (860) 628-9104. BOOK DISCUSSION: “A Moveable Feast” by Ernest Hemingway will be the topic for the next meeting of the Friends of the Plainville Public Library Book Discussion Group on Wednesday. The book features sketches of the author’s life in Paris in the 1920s, with stories about his rag-tag circle of artists and writers, some who found fame and some who did not. The free program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library. New members are welcome and the library has extra copies of the book. The Plainville Public Library is located at 56 East Main St., Plainville. TWAIN AND WAR: The Mark Twain House and Museum’s major fall exhibition, “An Inglorious Peace or a Dishonorable War: Mark Twain’s Views on Conflict,” opens Oct. 3 with a free public reception at 5:30. The event includes a performance of Mark Twain’s scathing short antiwar piece, “The War Prayer.” The exhibit examines Twain’s very brief Civil War career but also his late-life views on war, including his active involvement in the anti-imperialist movement. It will explore the various events and people who influenced his views, including the Rev. Joseph Twichell, a Union Army chaplain and the long-term pastor of Hartford’s Asylum Hill Congregational Church, and President Ulysses S. Grant, who memoirs Clemens’ published. Various artifacts related to this time will be include. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 31, and will be open through regular museum hours at the center for special $5 museum-only admission, or free when you purchase a ticket to tour the Mark Twain House. The Mark Twain House & Museum is located at 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford. Visit www.marktwainhouse.org, or call (860) 247-0998. Send your entertainment news and arts happenings to [email protected]. How do you design the perfect breast health program? Ask a survivor. Joyce, Susan and Mary Opening October 2013: The new Beekley Center for Breast Health & Wellness A state-of-the-art breast health center with the comforts of a high-end spa. Offering the most advanced screening, diagnostics and treatment options. All within a convenient, compassionate and healing environment designed for women by women, right here in Bristol. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Free mammograms available if you qualify. To schedule your annual mammogram, please call 860.585.3999. bristolhospital.org/BreastHealth 18 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, September 20, 2013 Festival odds and ends The Apple Harvest Festival is two weeks away and here is how things are shaping up for the annual festival. Officials are still accepting entries for the apple pie baking contest. The entry form is available at www.southington.org. Officials are also currently accepting pre-registration for the pie eating and fritter eating contests. Please call (860) 276-8461 to pre-register or simply stop by the stage the day of the contests for any available spots. Finally, officials are still accepting applications for our annual “Bed Race” which will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 12:30 p.m. on Center Street. Officials have also announced the sponsors for the festival. Friends:Ali’s Nursery & Lewis Farms, First Congregational Church, New Britain Transportation Co., Rogers Orchards and Shop Rite Plaza. Bronze: Awards of Elegance, Farmington Bank and Newfield Construction. Silver: American Eagle Federal Credit Union, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, HQ Dumpsters & Recycling, Just 4 Kidz Dentistry, TD Bank, UCONN Health Center, Waste Material Trucking Co. and Wells Fargo. Gold: AMR, Coca-Cola, Parsons Buick, Lincoln College and Price Chopper. Platinum: Ben & Jerry’s, Liberty Bank and Pack Tracks Country Club. The annual festival gala will be held at the Aqua Turf on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (860) 276-8461. This event officially kicks off the festival. This year’s queen will be named at the gala. Festival Hours Information The Apple Harvest Festival website can be found at the town’s website, Southington.org. The link is on the right hand side of the site. The festival also has its own email address, [email protected]. The Apple Harvest Festival runs from October 4-6 and October 11-13. 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SS Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 19 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Miss Connecticut reaches semifinals By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Miss Connecticut Kaitlyn Tarpey introduces herself at the opening of the third night of preliminary competition Sept. 12 at Miss America. She placed in the top 10. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.— For pageant aficionados, the final night of competition of Miss America is the Super Bowl of pageants. And Kaitlyn Tarpey, the former Miss Southington and the reigning Miss Connecticut, showed she could hang with the best contestants on Sunday from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Tarpey, 21, was the first Miss Connecticut in many years to reach the top 10 out of 53 contestants at the annual scholarship pageant. Tarpey fell short of achieving the crown, which was won by Miss New York Nina Davulini. But Tarpey appeared on national television on ABC competing in swimsuit, evening gown, and talent portions of the evening. The only finals competition she missed was on-stage interview, which was given to the top 5. Before the finals, Tarpey went through the gauntlet of three nights of preliminary competitions in Atlantic City, which was hosting the pageant for the first time since 2005. On the first night, Sept. 10, Tarpey was put through the onstage interview. The second night, Sept. 11, found her in swimsuit and evening gown. And on Sept. 12, the lastl night of preliminaries, she rocked the judges with her Irish step dance. As a top 10 finalist, Tarpey received a $7,000 MIKE CHAIKEN scholarship. C o m m e n t s ? E m a i l Miss Connecticut Kaitlyn Tarpey, the former Miss Southington, performs in the mchaiken@BristolObserver. opening number for the Miss America preliminary competition in Atlantic City com. on Sept. 11. MIKE CHAIKEN MIKE CHAIKEN Miss New York Nina Davulini is the 2014 Miss America. She is seen here introducing herself at the Sept. 11 preliminary competition in Atlantic City. 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Many sports and recreational activities are enjoyed in the fall including football, soccer, and fall ball. I encourage all readers to make sure their families are involved in active programs this fall. It is important to know that sports and recreation can produce long lasting personal and community benefits. Individual benefits to participating in sports and recreational activities include improved physical well-being. With the national obesity numbers rising it is so important to stay active at all stages of life. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention more than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese and many will suffer obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death. Becoming involved in sports and recreational activities can greatly reduce these conditions. Becoming involved in youth sport and recreational activities at early ages can lead to better habits in adulthood. In addition to improved physical wellbeing active participation in sports and recreational activities can improve selfesteem, respect and tolerance of others, and improved confidence. There are many life skills and social benefits that youths can gain from participating in sports and recreation programs. Many of these activities help develop communication skills, self-discipline, new opportunities and new friendships. It is never too late to start becoming active and get into shape. You owe it to yourself to discover a recreation activity that you enjoy and that promotes health and well-being. Contact your town’s parks and recreation department to find out what sports and recreation programs are available to you and your family this fall. In addition to all of the personal benefits one can reap from participating in sports and recreation programs, the community benefits as well. These programs can build strong family connections, a safe community, close friendships and low levels of anti-social behaviors. Many sports and recreation programs can lead to community pride, health budget reduction and community unity. Remember the beautiful thing about recreation is that there is something for every ability, every interest and at all stages of life. You owe it to yourself to get involved this fall for yourself, your family, and your community. Feel free to contact Joshua Medeiros for additional information on the benefits of recreation and opportunities to get involved in your community. Remember to feel great…Recreate. Joshua T. Medeiros, MS, CPRP is recreation coordinator for the City of Bristol Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, go to www. bristolrec.com, or contact Medeiros at (860)5846161 or joshuamedeiros@ci. bristol.ct.us. Woman finds her own way to weight loss and health By ELLYN COUVILLION THE ADVOCATE BATON ROUGE, La.— People who have worked for years with Monica Esnault passed her in the hallway, at first not recognizing her new, slimmer profile. Others have introduced themselves and asked how she lost weight, because they want to do it, too. Esnault, 46, lost 160 pounds over the last two years after she methodically changed her lifestyle. From her highest weight of 343 pounds, she now weighs close to 180 pounds and is deciding where she’d like the scale to settle. “The promise I made myself was to do it in a way I could live with the rest of my life,” said Esnault, an assistant director with LSU’s office of bursar operations. Esnault said she struggled with weight all her life, but had gotten it under control with diet and exercise in college and into her mid20s. But, at some point, she began to feel she was losing the battle. She enjoyed eating out with friends and, early in her career, she traveled enough to throw off an exercise routine. Over the next two decades, she’d have some success with dieting and exercising, but it wouldn’t last. “It just seemed, in my mid-20s, when I started gaining, I couldn’t get things back on track,” Esnault said. “It’s sad in a way. You don’t want to be overweight. Sometimes you feel like you can’t get control again.” Her turning point came a few years ago, when Esnault learned she was pre-diabetic. “It was like a jolt,” she recalled. Esnault had seen her beloved grandmother, who Dr. Erickson’s DENTAL GROUP 13 Collins Road • Bristol, CT PHONE 860-589-4577 FAX 860-584-9601 [email protected] Esnault’s cousin Charlesetta Nganga of Macon, Ga., encouraged Esnault to share her story with others. Nganga, who has Type 2 diabetes and is trying to lose weight, said that, as Esnault has worked to lose weight, she has reached out and supported others on that path. “She’s my `she-ro,”’ Nganga said. “It can be a lonely journey at times,” said Esnault, adding that her faith helped her through the challenging moments of changing her life. “I just encourage everyone (trying to lose weight) to do it in a way they can live See WEIGHT LOSS, page 21 At Colite Family Dentistry we are dedicated to patient comfort, offering painless state of the art dental procedures to all ages. For over 33 years Colite Family Dentistry has been focused on restoring smiles in the Southington community. Welcoming New Patients of All Ages In network with most dental insurance companies Financial Options Evening Hours For Free Consultations Please Call was diabetic, have to go on dialysis at age 88, in the final years of her life. Today, Esnault has turned her health around. She is no longer borderline diabetic. 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Esnault tailored her own diet, incorporating “only things I like because you can live with that.” On previous weightloss programs that focused on high-protein, low-fat or low-sugar diets, Esnault found that eating the same foods all the time (foods she didn’t much like anyway) didn’t last and she regained the pounds. Among her “likes” are low-sodium, turkey-bacon sandwiches with fat-free cheese on wheat bread; fresh and canned fruit; frozen low-calorie meals; lean beef; red beans and turkey wraps. “I build enjoyment into my meals,” Esnault said. Esnault avoids fried foods and sweets. She doesn’t often eat between meals, but if she’s very hungry, she’ll enjoy something like a handful of cashews. DINE IN, NOT OUT Cut back on eating out. Esnault, who used to go out for most meals, now dines out just once or twice a week. Her friends at work have begun bringing their lunches, too one of them sets up a card table in an office, and they visit and enjoy lunch together. IT’S OK TO EAT Allow for flexibility. “If it’s somebody’s birthday, I eat cake,” Esnault said. And, if she gets a craving for her favorite candy, Hot Tamales, “then, it’s on,” she said. STEP IT UP Exercise five to six days a week. Esnault began exercising a couple of years ago by going to a local gym and walking on the outdoor track. The first time she went to a gym, she said, she told herself, “I’m going to come every day and walk around one time, if it’s all I can do.” Before long, she was lapping the track several times to make a mile. Today, Esnault works out at two different gyms, using weight-training machines twice a week at one gym, and doing cardio work on the treadmill, elliptical and bike on the other days. Her exercise plan has built up and evolved over time, she said. JUST DO IT ANYWAY “I promised myself no excuses” to miss workouts, Esnault said, no matter how little time she had on any given day. “If I had only 20 minutes, if I had 15 minutes, I went,” she said. “I refuse to let circumstances limit what I can do.” ALL IN YOUR MIND Take one step at a time. Esnault said she, “never said in my mind” how much weight she wanted to lose. “I could not allow myself to think about it,” she said, “even though I knew I needed to lose 150 pounds.” That would have been overwhelming. Instead, Esnault said, she “always set 5- to 10-pound goals for myself.” For example, she’d plan to lose a few pounds before a vacation trip or by the time an LSU football season kicked off. “Then you get to enjoy success along the way,” she said. “That was key for me.” Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com. We would like to Welcome to our Practice A Louisiana woman is sharing her weight loss tips based on her own experiences. 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SELL BUILD INSTALL WARRANTY Call our 48 Hour Price Quote line: 866-222-5474 YourBestConnecticutWindow.com Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer Tasty Bites... Second Helping A brief encounter with restaurants that previously had been featured in ‘Tasty Bites’ few tables for dine-in customers. The mint green walls are decorated with artwork and black and white photographs. Appetizers, soups, chow mein, lo mein, sweet and sour, chicken dishes, seafood, beef dishes, Cantonese dishes, Szechuan specialties, vegetarian dishes, and a special health and diet menu. Appetizers start at $1.30. Combination plates include an egg roll and roast pork fried rice. They start at $7.50. Cantonese dishes start at $9.75. Health and diet dishes start at $7.90. By STACEY MCCARTHY CORRESPONDENT Thai Kitchen 4 Dine-in, take-out, and catering. Open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday. Open on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. 181 Main St., Southington (860)863-5994 www.thaikitchen4.com Thai cuisine. Traditional ingredients include: lemon grass, galangal (relative of ginger), krachai root, peppers, coconut milk, and basil. Customer favorites such as: spicy eggplant (stir fried basil, bell pepper, onion, and fresh eggplant with a garlic sauce), Ocean plate (stir fried mixed seafood and assorted vegetables with basil and mixed fresh spices) and Tamarine Duck (crispy marinated duck with a tamarine sauce.) Appetizers start at $4.95. Lunches start at $8.95. Dinners start at $11.95. One Fifty Central Dine-in and take-out. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to STACEY MCCARTHY An Italian combo at Simply Sweet Bakeshop and Café, 83 Queen St., Southington. (860) 426-1439. www.facebook.com/SimplySweetBakeshopCafe 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. 150 Central St., Bristol Phone: (860)261-7009 www.onefiftycentral.co m Owner, Gary Santorso managed The Silo Restaurant in Farmington for 40 years before opening One Fifty Central on May 20. All of the wines on the menu are served by the glass or by the bottle. Specialty martini menu. American cuisine with an Italian influence. Chefcreated specials (risotto, pasta, fish, chicken, and beef) every day using seasonal ingredients. 23 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Appetizers start at $7.75. Pasta dishes range from $10.25. Sandwiches start at $4.50. Entrees range start at $10.25. for the past 12 years. They have won numerous awards including: Best American and Best Fine Dining by the Southington Observer Full service bar. Eight beers on tap that rotate seasonally. Wood-fired, grilled steaks, burgers, and seafood, house specialties (cranberry chicken, Yankee pot roast, and shrimp jambalaya with rice), sandwiches, and salads. Appetizers start at $7.50. House specialties range from $9 to $22. Wood fired specialties with a vegetable, choice of potato, and choice of garden or Caesar salad start at $18. Burgers served with french fries start at $8.50. Anthony Jacks Dine-in, take-out, curbside pickup, private parties, catering, and outdoor dining. Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday. Dinner is from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. 30 Center St., Southington Phone: (860)426-1487 www.anthonyjacksrestaurant.com Anthony Jacks has been family-owned and operated Zheng’s Dine-in and take-out. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 9:30 p.m. 2211 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Marion Phone: (860)426-9929 and (860)426-2889 www.zhengsfood.com Take-out counter and a The Hot Spot Take-out. Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1032 Meriden Waterbury Rd., Southington (diagonally across from Southington Drive-in) 860-335-4555 One of the only places in Connecticut that serves the Canadian side dish, Poutine (fresh cut French fries covered in gravy and cheese curd.) Soda, iced tea, and water. Hummel hotdogs, Hummel Red Hots (spicy sausage type hotdog) chili cheese dogs, Philly Steaks, Philly Chicken, Poutine, sausage and peppers, and hamburgers. Burgers start at $4. Philly steaks and Philly chicken are $7. Sausage and pepper grinders are $5. Hot dogs start at $3. Poutine is $6. Spiga D’Oro Dine-in, take-out, and catering. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. 25 Middle St., Bristol Phone: (860)583-3354 Specialty pizzas, calzones, stuffed breads, soup, salad, wraps, grinders, pasta, vegetable dishes, chicken, veal, steak, and seafood. The soups and sauces are all made from scratch. The menu has classic Italian/American dishes such as: penne carbonara, penne ala vodka, chicken picatta, veal saltimbocca, and shrimp fra diavolo. Appetizers start at $3.50. Pasta dishes start at $9.95. Steak ranges starts at $17.95. Dinners start at $12.95. Pizza ranges start at $7. Dining listings FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 SOUTHINGTON BEER AND WINE TASTING. Held by Flanders School PTO in conjunction with Worldwide Wine and Spirits. Tastings hors d’oeuvres, desserts donated by GIO Foods and Sweet Mia’s. Silent auction. Raffles. Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Dr., Southington. Adults only. $25 per person. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 OTHER 2ND ANNUAL BEER GARDEN AT PLAYHOUSE ON PARK. 7 to 9:30 p.m. 30 micro brews from around the region, food, entertainment, prizes. Sarah Barrios of Torrington will perform. Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford. $30 per person. (860) 523-5900 ext. 10, (860) 904-7755. PlayhouseonPark.org BARLEY VINE. German food and specials along with beer tastings at 7 p.m. from Relic Brewing (Sept. 25), Berkshire Brewing Company (Sept. 26), Firefly Hollow Brewing (Sept. 27), Shebeen Breen (Oct. 2) and Cavalry Brewing (Oct. 3). “Pints for Paws,” a fund raiser for Animal Rescue Foundation on Sept. 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a pint of Last Chance IPA, a beer created by Weyerbacher Brewing. Buy a beer for $15 and keep the pint glass. Refills of any draft beer for $5. Food, wine, and drink specials. Silent auction. Barley Vine, 182 Main St., Bristol. SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 BRISTOL DAV PASTA DINNER. To honor John Carbone. 1 to 5 p.m. 191 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 589-4710. of stuffed fish, choice of soup or salad, potato, vegetable, bread and butter, coffee or tea and dessert. 126 South St., Bristol. $8. All inclusive. ket auction. $12 for adults, $6 for children. 4 and under free. Reservations strongly suggested. (860) 747-2328. SUNDAY, OCT. 6 SOUTHINGTON SATURDAY, OCT. 5 BRISTOL THE LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 7:30 to 11 a.m. Giving Back Girls will hold bake sale to raise funds for a community person who suffered injuries following a car accident. Monetary donations will go back to pay medical bills. Baked goods can be dropped at the Calendar House Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Calendar House, Pleasant Street, Southington. ‘RAISE YOUR GLASS.’ Fund raiser for the Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. of Bristol. 6 to 9 p.m. Wine, beer, spirits, appetizers, taste samplings, and live jazz. Benefits the Conecticut Burn Center at Bristol Hospital. Waverly Inn, 286 Maple Ave., Cheshire. $35. CharityCyclingChallenge.com PLAINVILLE ROAST PORK DINNER. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Glazed roast pork with fresh potatoes, vegetable, assorted breads, and apple crisp for dessrt. Silent gift bas- 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION/ OKTOBERFEST AT Crab Rangoon or Spring Roll With Dinner Order. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 10-15-13 MIN. $12 714 West Street • Southington, CT 06489 www.giovannissouthington.com • GIOVANNI’S MEAL DEAL One Ex-Large Cheese Pizza One Large Chef Salad 12 Buffalo Wings • (1) 2 Ltr Soda 25.95 $ Only + tax $ 3.00 OFF 5.00 OFF Orders $3500 Or More Must Mention Coupon Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. When Ordering. Coupons may not be combined with Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/30/13 any other offer. Expires 9/30/13 Voted “Best Pizza in Bristol” by Bristol Residents and “Best Pizza in Town” by Bristol Press Readers 5 off Order of $35 or More Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 10-15-13 181 1 Main n Streett • Southington,, CT T 06489 www.thaikitchen4.com m • 860-863-5994 On the Town Green Italian Restaurant in Bristol THIN OR THICK CRUST BRICK OVEN PIZZA • Seafood • Steaks • Chops • Pasta Catering & Private Party Room Available www.sabinosrestaurantct.com • Closed Mondays 50% OFF LUNCH OR DINNER 2 LARGE PIZZAS 1 ITEM With This Coupon • Dine In or Take Out • Food Only Buy 1 Lunch or Dinner & Receive the Second of Equal or Lesser Value at 50% Off. Entrees Only. Not Valid with Other Offers. Expires 9/27/13 Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Expires 9/27/13 PICK UP ONLY 17 New Fall/Winter Hours coming October 1st, 2013 VOTED BEST 240 Park St. (Rte 72) Bristol • 860-582-5766 $ Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/30/13 98 Main Street Southington $2.00 Budweiser Bottle During Happy Hour Bar Only BRISTOL ELKS FAMILY DINNER. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Roast beef $ PIZZA FREE GET A SMALL CHEESE PIZZA $ Like Mom Used to Make! Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials 860-621-2299 BUY ONE XL SPECIALITY Orders $2500 Or More – Or – Homestyle Italian Cooking... Chef Song Appetizer: FREE DELIVERY PLAINVILLE LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 8 a.m. to noon. Our Lady of OUR ENTIRE DINNER MENU IS AVAILABLE FOR TAKE-OUT! free SATURDAY, OCT. 12 BRISTOL DAV BBQ AND PIG ROAST WITH D.J. AL. 1 to 7 p.m. 191 Riverside Ave., Bristol. Tickets available at DAV canteen or at the door. Facebook.com, DAV chapter Bristol. PLAINVILLE THURDAY, SEPT. 26 BRISTOL SEPT. 21 to OCT. 5 BRISTOL Mercy Parish Hall, 19 South Canal St., Plainville. Prizes. Visit from Rocky The Rockcat. $6. Children under 7 free 95 500 OFF $ ANY PURCHASE OVER $25 With This Coupon • Dine In or Take Out • Food Only Not Valid with Other Offers. Expires 9/27/13 2 Join Us for Happy Hour 3 Voted Best Italian FIRST PLACE 2012 & 2013 Tuesday- Saturday 4-6pm Sunday 12-6pm Voted Best PIZZA FIRST PLACE 2013-2014 Southington Chamber Pizza Fest Contest LUNCH • DINNER • TAKE-OUT INQUIRE ABOUT OUR PRIVATE WINE ROOM www.bonterraitalianbistro.com 860.426.2620 24 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, September 20, 2013 Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 25 Drive-in: Double bill is set for Halloween From page 1 “Monsters, Inc.” and the 1979 version of “Amityville Horror.” This is the third annual special Halloween screening for the Drive-in Committee. An unexpected winter storm canceled the double showings two years ago when the drive-in reopened. Volunteers of The Southington Town wide Effort to Promote Success (STEPS) group will host the festival. The civic group will take tickets and run the concession stands as well as help plan activities including the haunted hayride. “It is an unbelievable value for a family,” Miceli said. STEPS coordinator Kelly Lepard said four community groups have already volunteered to help with the hayride, and she hopes six more groups will step up too. “I hope the drive-in gets a good turnout,” Leppard said. “It’s the grand finale for them.” Six to ten volunteers will each have a station along the hayride, and they must create their own ideas and props. Any groups interested in volunteering can contact Leppard at [email protected] om. Comments? Email [email protected]. Area miscellaneous listings SEPT. 20, 21 BRISTOL ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH HOME OF MEALS FOR THE NEEDY FALLFEST FUND RAISER. Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tag sale with vendors, baked goods, hot dogs, live music, raffle. Donations of furniture and useable items for tag sale are welcome. Be sure items are clean and in working order when given. No electronics or stuffed animals. Items can be dropped off at 27 Judd St. Additionally, appointments may be made for pick up by calling Shirley at (860)589-7744. SEPT.20, 21 OTHER THE 8TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL. Opens Friday at 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Food, music, more. $5 on Friday and $10 Saturday for those 13 and older. Two day pass for $13. The Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion behind the Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., Milford, Milford. MilfordIrishFest.com SEPT. 20-OCT. 20 OTHER THE 15TH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT RENAISSANCE FAIRE. Weekends, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Ave., Norwich. Free parking. $17, general admission. $10 for youths 7 to 15. Free admission for children 6 and under. CTFaire.com, (860) 4785954. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 PLAINVILLE FUND RAISER AND DANCE TO HELP RESCUE ABUSED, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED PETS. 6 to 11 p.m. The music will be provided by the DJ Swazae and the doo wop group The Crown Imperials. There will be many gift baskets and certificates to be raffled, including a 30 minute flight for up to three in a small plane, 18 holes of golf for two people, riding lessons, hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, generous donations from jewelers, florists, and many restaurants. Soft drinks, snacks, and bakery items will be available or BYOB. $10. VFW Hall on Northwest Drive, Plainville. (860) 747-1067. TAG SALE. Held by AARP Chapter 4146. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 CONNECTICUT’s 2013 USA EXTRAVAGANZA PAGEANT. Hosted by 2012 Miss Teen USA Logan West. John C. Daniels School in New Haven. CT. Special educational workshop and pageant rehearsal included on Sept. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. [email protected], (860) 620-4662, [email protected], (203) 645-9657. CTUSAExtravaganzapageant.m oonfruit.com THE 2013 DISCOVER HARTFORD BICYCLE TOUR. Checkin and register, 7 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 8:45 a.m., Ride leave at 9 a.m. Take 10, 25, or 40 mile routes. Leave Bushnell Park, Hartford. $45. $10 for youths under 18. www.BikeWalkct.org/discoverhartford.html SECOND ANNUAL ENVISIONFEST HARTFORD. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opportunity to discover and celebrate the capital city’s transformation through a daylong free festival of music, walking, biking, tours, innovation and discovery. At 6:30 p.m., the band They Might Be Giants will perform at Bushnell Park. EnvisionFestHartford.com SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 OTHER FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL. Fund raiser for Partners in Caring. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hay rides, train rides, petting zoo, face painting. Live music by Fist Fulla Change. Bishop Farms of Cheshire, 50 South Meriden Rd., Cheshire. MONDAY, SEPT. 23 OTHER SQUARE DANCING. 7 p.m. Central Valley Squares. Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Farmington. (860) 620-4691. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 SOUTHINGTON SOUTHINGTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIEY OPEN FORUM. 7:30 p.m. Richard Eppler, Ph.D. will speak about how to maximize usage of the National Archive records, New York’s state censu records, and other helpful genealogical tools. The AVALONE CONTRACTORS • INTERIOR • EXTERIOR ROOFING SIDING REP. WINDOWS GUTTER ADDITIONS TOTAL REMODELING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR • House Painting Packages • Power Washing Calll Ed d (860)) 621-9160 License # 611109 Lic. # 514976 ALUMINUM M SIDING RESPRAYED D LIKE E NEW 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE BOOKS AND BAGELS. 10:30 a.m. Library staff member Pat Carlisle reviews best books in the library , old and new. Discuss. Bagels and other things will be served. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. No charge. Registration requested. (860) 584-7790. OTHER PAINTING Free Estimates • Fully Insured (860) 583-1274. p.m. Tables are $20. Reservations can be made by calling Sally, (860)747-1732. Tag sale at 28 East Maple St., Plainville. Donations for the AARP table are appreciated. In business for a blessed 26 years (860) 582-0712 PO Box 9656, Bristol, CT Fully Ins. Worker’s Comp. & Liability FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 OTHER GOLDEN KIELBASA VETERANS OPEN. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. Stanley Golf Course, New Britain. $125 per player. GoldenKielbasa.org PLAINVILLE Sarah Barrios performs at the 2nd annual Beer Garden at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford on Saturday. Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonGenealogicalSociet [email protected], SouthingtonGenealogicalSociet y.org SEPT. 24, 25 BRISTOL REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM. Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Crime prevention and personal safety seminar. Receive information on “The Psychology of the Criminal Mind,” “Home and Phone Security,” “Automobile and Travel Security,” “Personal and Technological Security,” “SelfDefense Tools and Training Options,” “Medical Safety and More.” 80-page book provided. Course is not “hands-on.” Fire arm training is excluded but complements concealed carry status. Receive a certificate of completion. Presented by Michael Ptaszynski, MD, certified facilitator, Regional Training Counselor. Bristol Hospital, Level E Classroom, Brewster Road, Bristol. $30 per student. Pre-register. (860) 582-4388. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Sincee 1780 SOUTHINGTON‘HANDMADE ARTISTS’ BOOKS” BY CAROL FRASER. Presented by Southington Arts & Crafts Association. Local artist and calligrapher will discuss and display her collection of handmade artists’ books, book pins and journals along with carousel and tunnel books created by her and other artists. The demo follows a brief 6:30 pm members’ meeting. The demonstration and meeting is open to the public. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. (860)628-9104. OTHER A CT YANKEE IN THE IMPERIAL PALACE OF BEIJING. Part of the Director’s College series. 7 p.m. Dr. Charles Burstone will speak. Advance registration required. Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr., Farmington. (860) 673-6791. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 BRISTOL BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1946 67TH YEAR REUNION. Noon to 4 p.m. Oasis Restaurant 72 Pine St., Forestville. Separate checks provided. Catch up with news of classmates and have lunch. Your Fall Decorating Headquarters MUMS AREE IN! • Bakery • Cider Donuts • Scarecrows • Wreaths • Candles •Spinners • Flags • and so much more! 7 DAYS A WEEK 384 Belleview Ave., Southington, CT • 860-628-9736 Open 8am-5pm all week • Find us on Facebook THE FRIENDS OF THE PLAINVILLE LIBRARY SEMIANNUAL BOOK SALE. Friday, 6 to 8 p.m for a $3 entry fee. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free with a 2 to 3 p.m. bag of books sale. Large selection of hardcover and paperbacks. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Bristol. SEPT. 27-28 OTHER Designs, and Modern Formals of Southington. Makeup by Mary Kay. Proceeds benefit Bradley Memorial campus’s new medical equipment and the Hospital of Central Connecticut’s new cancer center. Aqua Turf, Mullberry Street, Plantsville. $50 for dinner and show. Tickets available at the Bradley gift shop, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington. [email protected], [email protected] SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER BRISTOL MUMS FOR SALE. Fall colors and dozens of varieties for sale. The Growing Center at Bristol Adult Resource Center, 621 Jerome Ave., Bristol. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 BRISTOL BRISTOL MAYOR’S TASK FORCE ON HIV/AIDS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL. 6 p.m. Federal Hill Green, Bristol. [email protected], (860) 589-6433. FRIDAY, OCT. 4 BRISTOL 44TH RUNNING OF THE MUM-A-THON. 7 a.m., Race day registration. 8:15 a.m., Kids’ Fun Run. 8:30 a.m., 5K Road Race and 5K Fitness Walk. Immanuel Lutheran School, 154 Meadows St., Bristol. $18 registration in advance. $20 after Sept. 21 and race day. Kids Fun Run is $5. CTMumAThon.com BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1943 70TH REUNION. Information sought on Betty Jane Hannon Jerome, Dorothy Cook Johnson, Leon Horne, Florence Bechard DiVenere, Marjorie Shultz Warzorko, Mariam Cari Blum, Natalie Case Blumhardt, Carlton Anderson, Carl Jesson, Marcella Rowen Stevenson, Margaret Harris Atashian, Samuel Hogeman, Rodger Johnson, Eleanor Kirschner Beland, Marjorie Lyon Busse, Mary MacDonnell, Janet Masterson, June Moquin Coons, Bruce Towlsey, Clyde Vose. Chippanee Country Club, Marsh Road, Bristol. Call Angie Baher (860) 582-4651 or Charles Aldieri (860) 582-5553. MONDAY, SEPT. 30 SOUTHINGTON SATURDAY, OCT. 5 BRISTOL THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT BRADLEY MEMORIAL CAMPUS AUXILIARY’S ANNUAL FASHION GALA. 6 p.m. Residents and hospital staff will model clothes from Chico’s, Kathy Faber GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH FREE TAG SALE. 9 a.m. to noon. Multiple families with books, toys, household items, clothes. All items are free. Grace Baptist Church, 736 King St., Bristol. (860) 582-3840. COMBINED REUNION OF 1963 GRADUATES OF ALL NEW BRITAIN SCHOOLS. Pat Wysocki Anderson, (860) 2294536, Jane Reynolds Pallokat, (860) 485-1501. 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Did you do the right thing? That was the case for the creative center of the band Egypt Central. Joey “Chicago” Walser (bass, backing vocals, songwriter) and Blake Allison (lead vocals, guitars, drums, producer, co-songwriter) were the driving force behind that band. And they were responsible for the bulk (if not all of the material) of the band. But even good things don’t last. And Egypt Central as an entity splintered. However, Joe and Blake hung together and launched Devour the Day, which comes to Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with Hinder, Candlebox, and Open Air Stereo. Blake, calling from the “middle of nowhere,” was asked what was going through his mind as he left a band that he and Joe called home for a decade to start a new venture, which recently released its first album, “Time & Pressure.” “The fear of failure,” said Blake. To start something new, change vocalists, but Devour the Day comes to Hartford next Wednesdays. keep the same general sound, there was the concern “what if the fans don’t like it,” said Blake. “What if they hate the vocals… What if we suck?” “I think we’re still trying to answer those questions,” said Blake. But, “people are responding positively. They’re proud of us.” However, the fans are only part of the equation, said Blake. “We still have lots to prove to ourselves,” said Blake. “It’s exciting and scary (taking on this new adventure),” said Blake. But, he said, “I’m extremely fortunate to have my best friend (Joey) with me.” Although Joey and Blake were the creative center of Egypt Central, and the musical genetics of Devour the Day draw from their previous effort, Blake said their music is evolving. “Joey and I are moving in a different direction… more mature, more educat- ed.” The sound is becoming more about what they originally wanted before Egypt Central took shape, said Blake. Asked about musical influences of Devour the Day, Blake said, “We all have our personal idols.” As for himself, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine were at the top of his list. As a unit, said Blake, Devour the Day also is influenced by what is happening now in hard rock and pop music. “You really can’t put a finger on our influences,” Blake said. As for inspiration for their songwriting, Blake said, “Lyrically, we try to write from our heart…. Musically, we’re in the process of trying to find ourselves.” ‘We still have a have a very innocent youthful sound and we’re delving into a much more mature sound,” said Blake. On stage, Blake said Connecticut fans can expect a “good rock show” from Devour the Day. And for this tour with Hinder and Candlebox, Blake said, “We don’t sound anything like (them).” For fans, the diversity gives them more bang for their ticket buck. Beyond the current tour, Blake said the band has not plans to rest on any laurels. There will be no break in their touring schedule till close to the end of the year. “Then we’ll go home, take a nap, wash some clothes, and go right back out,” said Blake. “We’re goung to tour until the wheels come off.” This first year of any band is “crucial” if you’re going to break through and reach the fans, said Blake. All of this touring may be a lot of work, said Blake. “But we’re having so much fun.” “We miss our homes, our families and our bed… But, this is a dream come true.” Devour the Day comes to the Webster Theater in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 25 with headliners Hinder and Candlebox. Open Air Stereo is also on the bill. For more information, go to WebsterTheater.com or DevourTheDay.com Music listings FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 BRISTOL Audience and judges will vote. All auditions a capella. Derynoski School, 240 Main St., Southington. Register. ConnecticutIcon.com, (860) 276-1966. THE PATRONES. 9 p.m. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 516-4601. DIAMONDBACK. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. PLAINVILLE OTHER DJ AFROJACK. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Shrine Asian Kitchen, Lounge, and Nightclub, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $40. ShrineMGMFoxwoods.com, (860)312-8888. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT ICON. Auditions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12 finalists selected. For ages 9 and up. Part of the Apple Harvest Festival. Finalists will compete during the festival. KALEIDOS. 7:30 p.m. Taiwanese multi-percussionist Sayun Chang and Puerto Rican classical guitarist Yovianna Garcia. Church of Our Saviour, 115 West Main St., Plainville. BRISTOL CHRIS TOFIELD AND TRAVIS. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 516-4601. CAJUN RAY. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. OTHER RADIO GIANTS. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Scorpion Bar, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. (860) 312-5201, [email protected], 21-plus. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 OTHER THE RICH BADOWSKI BAND. With special guest Steve Balkun. 9 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $12. 41BridgeStreet.com WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 OTHER THE MACHINE. 8 p.m. Unplugged. Infinity Hall, Route 44, Norfolk. $39, and $59. InfinityHall.com SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 BRISTOL KARAOKE WITH DJ CHRIS AND JT. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 OTHER JIMMY CLIFF. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield. SARAH BRIGHTMAN. 8 p.m. “Dreamchaser: In Concert.” The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Bushnell.org BRISTOL KARAOKE WITH JENNI B. Send us your letters! We welcome letters to the editor from all of our readers. Send your letter to editor Ed Harris at [email protected]. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for the following week’s edition. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters for length or grammar. Ceiling Surgeon Specializing in: *Spray Textures *Repairs of stains, cracks, holes, etc. *New replacement ceilings *Mold & mildew treatment Over 25 years of ceiling experience Bristol & Surrounding Communities (860) 261-4071 Reg. No. 544128 -------Ask For Jim ------- J&R FULLY INSURED ULTIMATE CONSTRUCTION ROOFS FOR LESS For Free Estimate Call Rafal • ROOFING • SIDING •& GUTTERS • ROOF SNOW REMOVAL Cell: (860) 402-7116 Office: (860) 826-1253 HIC # 0607969 BLACK JOE LEWIS. 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CHEVY '04 Cavalier, 4cyl. 5sp. PS/PB/AC 2dr. sporty Looks, runs gr. $1,650. 203-518-1548 CHRYSLER '04 PT Cruiser, 4cyl. AT/AC. 87,000 mi. Exc. cond. $2,950. 203-5181548 CORVETTE '03 45,000 mi. 6 spd. fully loaded. $21,500. 203-228-2497 CORVETTE 1999, black on black, fully eqpt, 6 spd. Ready to drive. $23,000. 203 591-8227. HONDA 01 Civic EX 106K 2dr cpe AT, AC, new wtr pump, tim belt. $2600. 203-982-8780 HONDA 96 Accord LX Loaded. High mi, runs great. Snow tires w/extra rims, asking $2100. After 5, 203-7556718 JEEP '08 GRAND CHEROKEE, fully loaded. 65,000 mi. New tires. $16,000. 203-2282497. MERCURY 04 Sable 54K mi., great cond. Elderly owned. $5000/best. 203-262-1460 PORSCHE 88 944, blk on blk, 4 cyl, 5spd, loaded, very clean runs exc. $2850. 203-217-2676. SUBARU '01 Forester Wgn 158k AT/AWD New wtr pump/tim blt $2600. 203-982-8780 SUBARU 03 Outbk wgn, AWD, AT, all pwr, 113k, nw wtr pmp, tim. blt. $4800. 203-982-8780 SUBARU '06 L.L. Bean Edition. awd. 48k mi. Orig. owner. $12,000. 203768-6404. TOYOTA 02 Camry SE V6, loaded, good shape, 1 owner. $4500 Call 203560-7948 TOYOTA 99 Camry CE. 4cyl, 5sp PS PB AC PW PDL, looks/runs exc. $2850. 203-518-1548 Motorcycles Motor Bikes HARLEY '03 fat boy, Anniv., silv-blk, new tires,batt., 12K Extras, $10,400. 203-723-9282 Sport utility JEEP 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd, red, 6cyl AT, all power 4x4, AC, like new $3500. 203-217-2676 Trucks & vans The Step Saver/ The Observer Healthcare PART TIME Mental Health WorkerFri,Sat,Sun overnight- 11p-7a(24 hrs/wk), weekend am & pm medication run, Per Diem-Mental Health Worker- Weekend coverage-every other weekend for: supervised apartment program. Fax resume:203-7592094 or send SELF, Inc 19 Fourth St., Wtby, CT 06708 ATTN:M.A. Parts & Repair BLADE Fisher plow blade 8' off '93 F350, best offer. Call 203-893-3053 PCAs & HHAs 8-12 hour shifts. Wtby & Seymour. Start immed . Exp. & car needed. 203-891-8243 TIRES (4) and rims. Different sizes. $25. each. Call 203-828-7001. Help wanted Automotive wanted CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We pay more! Running or not, sell your car or truck today. Free towing. Instant Offer: 1-800-8710654. WE PAY CASH Wanted: Junk cars, trucks, trailers & equipment Riverside Auto Salvage 203-910-5222 As always.... prompt, careful removal Recreational Vehicles Airplanes & services Boats & accessories Campers & trailers Snowmobiles Campers & trailers BRACKENRIDGE 03 40' Park Model Trailer, Niantic. Compl. furn'd, 8x40 screened in porch Immac. move in cond. $20,000. 860-689-4133 Healthcare GMC 01 Jimmy Blazer 4dr, V6, AT, loaded 4x4, AC, like new $2700. 203217-2676. GMC 02 Envoy SLE 4.2L I6 4D 4WD AT all power AC ABS tow package 56K mi. immac $7495/best. 860-205-8170. COOKS Full time, needed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every other weekend. Exp. a plus, benefits. Jim, 860283-8208. Help wanted Help wanted NEED SOME EXTRA MONEY? Don't Wait Too Late To Start Saving For Christmas Give Us A Call Are you tired of that same old job? How would you like to make up to $14 per hour? If you said yes to any of the above, then we need you! Our call center is looking for 8 individuals All hours available Call to set up an interview 800-494-2680 CDL-A DRIVERS: Hiring experienced company drivers and owner operators. Solo and teams. Competitive pay package. Sign-on incentives. Call 888-705-3217 or apply online at www.drivenctrans.com COSMETOLOGISTS kids spa looking for licensed cosmetologists, floor, party room staff and entertainers. Training available for Waterbury and Milford location. Apply in person Tuesday, Sept. 17th, 1-5pm. at Sundae Spa, 2457 East Main St. Wtby. No phone calls. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST family practice in Wtby seeks personable customer service oriented individual with prior dental exp. Fax resume 203-263-6010 DRIVER Yard/CDL (Class B) Cornwall Bridge, CT A lumber dealer, with three locations in Western CT, is looking for a full time CDL Class B Truck Driver for their Cornwall Bridge location. Must have a clean driving record. Heavy lifting involved. Pre-screen drug test required. Full benefit package available. Paul 860-672-4004 ext 1525 DRIVERS CDL A,T/T Home Wkly w/Truck $1000+/Wk Assigned Trucks 1-800-726-6111 DRIVERS "F" Endorsement with exp. Yellow Cab. Must be responsible, reliable, dependable, knowledge of area. Apply 10am-3pm 77 Store Ave., WTBY DRIVERS P/T PSL w/STV endorsement req. Drive school children. Good pay 203-879-6221 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR / CDL Part Time (eve/weekends) Class "A" for top CT driving school 3 yr min driving exp req. 203-922-8252 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE Minimum 3 to 4 yrs. only experience needed. Do not apply if less than 3 yrs. exp. Need to know residential & commercial work, be presentable & responsible. Must have own hand tools. Contact: [email protected] or fax: 203-755-0852 ELECTRICAN immed opening. E2 or 3 or 4 yr apprentice. Long term project. Brian, 203-509-7582 ELECTRICIAN E-1 or E-2 COMMERICAL and residential FT must be energetic, self motivated, and able to run own jobs. Email resume to: [email protected] or fax: 203-755-0852. Greens Keeper Wanted Farmingbury Hills Golf Course, a Town of Wolcott facility is seeking a qualified person for the position of Grounds Keeper at the nine hole municipal golf course. This is a full time position. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Someone capable of performing all golf course duties when required or necessary and being capable of running and maintaining any equipment the golf course has. This person must be proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools of any type. The person must have 5 years experience as a Greens keeper. The person must have sufficient knowledge and experience to lead a crew in the day to day operation of the golf course. Please forward your resumes to: Wolcott Town Hall Attn: FHGC 10 Kenea Ave. Wolcott, CT 06716 HAIRSTYLIST Great loc, staff, facility, marketing. Skills to build req. inquiries kept confidential www.DefiningMomentsCT.com EXP. REEFER DRIVERS GREAT PAY/Freight Lanes from Presque Isle, ME, Boston-Lehigh PA. 800-2770212 or primeinc.com HAIRSTYLISTS with following and exp for Southbury salon. Call 203-444-2610 ask for Corina EYELET TOOLMAKER 2nd Shift Accounts Receivable Specialist WATERBURY # We currently have an immediate fulltime opening for an individual with Accounts Receivable experience. ·Opening Mail and operating mail machine, data entry, research issues and filing ·Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic math ·Ability to be flexible and prioritize ·Additional duties will be assigned Qualified candidates should send their resumes and salary requirements to [email protected] DIETARY AIDES NEEDED Evening shifts and weekend shifts available. Please apply in person at the Summit at Plantsville 261 Summit Street Plantsville, CT ### ALARM SERVICE TECH L6 4 yrs exp . City Alarm, PO Box 502, Plantsiville, Ct. 06479 ASPHALT PAVING Rakers. Experienced only. Call for details 860-274-3978 AUTO TECH - B Level Must be exp. in brakes, tune up, and Front End Parts Installation. Apply in person Zeller Tire. 616 Main St. Torrington DRIVER CDL-B wanted. Full time w/full benefits, uniforms and more. Ability to drive various CDL trucks. (tanker ,box, rack ). 3 yrs min. exp. Clean driving, drug, and background a must. Serious hardworking only! ContactJoe-203-819-6844 6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. M-F DRIVER Curtin Transportation currently seeks morning drivers from 6a-10a and other drivers for its afternoon shifts 1p-4p. Apply in person. 77 Store Ave., Waterbury. Questions, ask for John, 203-753-4191. Seniors & others urged to apply. EARN $500 A DAY, Insurance Agents needed, Leads, No Cold Calls, Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Training; Health & Dental Insurance; Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020. Please fax or email resume fax: 203-757-2205 or [email protected] Eyelet Toolmaker EDUCATION SECURITY & SCHOOL SAFETY COORDINATOR (12 month position) # Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual will oversee and coordinate the planning, development and implementation of security and emergency management programs for the Waterbury School District. A Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years’ experience in the field law enforcement, school security, or safety management are required. School security management experience in an urban school district and/or a multicultural environment preferred. Salary $70,000 - $90,000 Three-year contract/WMAA This position is funded through a grant, and is funded as long as grant funds are available. CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2013 DRIVER Exp'd front load and roll-off drivers. Min. 3 yrs. exp. Clean valid CDL Class B lic. Apply in person. 12 Sperry St. Waterbury. Apply via our website on Applitrack: AUTOBODY SHOP looking for 3 techs: Painter, Painter's Asst & Body Tech. Interview by appt only. Call Darrell at Blasius Chevrolet Cadillac: 203-437-9294 DRIVER exp oil driver for local Woodbury full service oil/propane co. Seasonal FT. Must have Class B CDL, with Hazmat & tanker endorsement. Fax resume 203263-6385 or email: [email protected] Quaalified applicants should address cover letter and resume to: AUTOBODY TECH Exp. req'd. DETAILER also needed. Benefits. Apply within, Durable Radiator and Autobody, 393 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury CT. 203.753.0067 DRIVER, HOME WEEKLY 7 BI-WEEKLY EARN $900-$1200/wk bc?bs Med. & Major Benefits No Canada, HAZMAT or NYC! SMITH TRANSPORTATION 877-705-9261 Careers Sport utility Help wanted 27 Call Center DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Well estab. general dental practice in Terryvile, CT. seeks an energetic, friendly receptionist to join our team. Position requires scheduling, financial arrangements, and insurance management. Dental experience helpful but will train the right person. We are looking for a 3½ days a week with Friday off! Email [email protected] CHEVROLET 05 Silverado 79K, painter truck, ladder rack. Orig. owner. $4000/best. 203-758-1027 FORD 07 F150 crew cab, 4WD. 6-1/2' bed, 84k, great shape. $15,000 203266-6840. Help wanted To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 http://www.applitrak.com/ waterbury/onlineapp/ default.aspx Dr. Shauna Tucker Talent & professional Development Supervisor Department of Education - Human Resources 236 Grand Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702 ### First shift to setup and maintain production on both U.S. Baird and Waterbury Farrel transfer presses. Consistent overtime, 401K, profit sharing, life and long term care insurance, dental and more. Please call to arrange an interview at (860) 2746209 Extension 320, email resume to [email protected] or stop by Demsey Mfg., 78 New Wood Road Watertown, CT. Fleet Mechanic Experienced fleet mechanic needed. Must have own tools. Competitive wage and benefit package. Contact Andy in Personnel. Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. 7 Federal Road Danbury, CT 06810 Tel: (203) 744-0600 Fax: (203) 743-7978 Email: [email protected] HOME HEALTH CARE Needed. (Southington). 860-402-8020 email: [email protected] Homemaker days and evenings, weekends required, clean, meals, laundry & errands. Car/driver lic. Background check. Apply 10am to 3pm Extra Hand, Inc. 10 Old Schoolhouse Rd. Prospect AA/EOE HVAC TECH FT/PT for Waterbury co. Must have state lic. Exp. in oil, gas, AC. Call 203-756-5040 MACHINIST local parts mfr. is looking for FT screw machine operator, familiar with old school machinery. Must be able to work with Bechler and maintain very tight parts specifications. Also must be able to learn and work with custom machinery to manufacture specialty parts. Should have experience in maintaing and making parts for mfg. equipment. EOE. Reply to: [email protected] We’re losing our long-time receptionist, Joan . . . HELP! If you: • Are a “people person” • Are organized & flexible • Have dental experience • Would enjoy an informal and friendly workplace Please call us! 860-621-4455 or email: [email protected] 28 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Help wanted MANUFACTURING Click Bond, Inc. is hiring! # MAINTENANCE MACHINIST FULL TIME 1ST SHIFT: Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. Will be providing repairs and rebuilding Baird presses, eyelet machines and tool room equipment with minimum supervision. High School Diploma or GED plus 5 or more year of related exp. preferred. MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN FULL TIME 1ST SHIFT: Under general supervision, perform journey-level work in the design, installation, construction, modification, repair, and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment, and systems. Will also assist in repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling systems, have working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic drawings. HS Diploma or GED, PLUS state issued E-1 electrician license. EYELET PRESS OPERATOR FULL TIME 2ND SHIFT: Set up and operate eyelet presses with minimum supervision. High School Diploma or GED plus 1 or more year of vocational training is preferred. Offering competitive wage & benefits package, great working environment, and room for advancement. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, 401(k) & Profit Sharing. More information at www.clickbond.com under “Careers” EEO M/F/ADA/V FAX resume to : 860-274-6907 OR email to [email protected] OR mail to 18 Park Road, Watertown, CT 06795 Articles for sale Help wanted Help wanted RN/ LPN/ MDS COORDINATOR- Grove Manor Nursing Home, a 60 bed facility, is looking for an experienced, dependable, thorough person. Point Click Care E.H.R. in use.. 32 hours a week. Please fax resume to Janet Aliciene at 203-753-6177 WELDER; Entry Level and Exp'd Welder Fabricator needed for local welding/truck Up-Fitter Shop. Experienced in general tools and mechanical knowledge needed. 401K, vacation. Apply in person at Universal Body & Equipment, 17 DiNunzio Rd., Oakville, CT SALES P/T position to mark salon and spa services. Send resume [email protected] Wellness Director School Bus Drivers All-Star Transportation Hiring NOW PROSPECT ### Immediate openings for school bus drivers. Paid training starting now to get your school bus license. NO experience necessary. 20 to 30 hours per week on average. Clean driving record required. Perfect attendance bonus, dental, life insurance and 401 K available. Torrington YMCA is looking for an energetic, motivated and organized team player with strong health & wellness background to lead wellness and member sales & service efforts. BS in health related field with 3 yrs experience and certs. in group exercise and personal training required. Nutrition education and sales experience preferred. Full benefits and retirement. $38-45K. Contact: [email protected] DOORS 32x80 & 36X80 $75 each or best. Sink $55. $75/best. 203-5652025, 203-805-4294 Schools & instruction FACTORY PARTS & ELECTRICAL Too many items to list. Best offer 203758-4327 Please apply in Person # Grammar Avenue Prospect 203-758-5989 School Bus Drivers All-Star Transportation Hiring NOW AVIATION MAINTENANCE Training, financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call National Aviation Academy Today! FAA approved. Classes starting soon. 1-800-2923228 or NAA.edu Merchandise PROSPECT ### Immediate openings for school bus drivers. Paid training starting now to get your school bus license. NO experience necessary. 20 to 30 hours per week on average. Clean driving record required. Perfect attendance bonus, dental, life insurance and 401 K available. Appliances CHEF MATE REFRIGERATOR 3 cubic feet, white, no freezer, $50. 203-2727269. Please apply in Person MECHANIC Small Engine 4 cycle, 2 cycle. Experience preferred. Schmidts & Serafines, 237 East Aurora S. Waterbury. Apply in person. # Grammar Avenue Prospect 203-758-5989 MOBILITY TRAINER Exciting Career Opportunity! Provide direct travel training and community safety education programs for people with disabilities. Develop curriculum to safely access public transportation. Interpret maps, timetables and other transit materials for route planning. One year experience working with persons with disabilities in community education programs. Associates Degree in Human Services or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Please email resume to: [email protected] or fax: 203 3711479 EOE Nursery Field Foreman: Wholesale nursery seeks working foreman for B&B nursery operations. The successful candidate will work closely with our field manager to complete all harvesting, loading, planting, fertilizing, mowing and weed control activities. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience working in a horticultural operation. Bi-lingual helpful. (860) 945-6588 or dgoodwin@ planterschoice.com PART TIME position, must be able to work flexible hours (evenings & wkends) some heavy lifting. Apply at: Fran's Cans & Bart's Bottles, 115 Main St., Oakville CT. 06779 Simple Home Care Solutions LLC SCHOOL NURSE Wolcott Public Schools is seeking a Registered Nurse for Alcott Elementary School, Start ASAP. Salary is $31,379.00 annually. Benefits per contract. Employee works 190 days each year (folows school calendar). Apply online at www.wolcottps.org SECURITY OFFICER in Kent. FT. Overnight. Call R&R Protective Services 860-3505130 SNOW SUBS wanted to plow local areas. Up to $60 per hr. Send contact info to: Landscaping, PO Box 4879, Waterbury, CT. 06704 STOP DREAMING AND START EARNING, Earning Potential $80,000$410,000 Plus. Basic Business Knowledge a Must. Interesting, Challenging, Rewarding. Seeking Two Associates. We Train/Mentor for your Success. NO Experience Necessary 1-855-522-5627 TIRE TECHS Exp'd or trainee. Apply in person Town Fair Tire, 491 Lakewood Rd., Wtby. TRUCK DRIVER CDL Class A Fedex Ground contract, PT, $600/wk FT $1000/wk home daily 1 yr exp dbl Hazmat, clean, lic. 203-410-2752 Articles for sale FRAMING MATERIAL used. Clean and sound dug fir. 2x3,4,6,10 & 6x6 timbers. 976 linear feet, best offer. 203-758-9508 KNIVES (3) case knives (USA) new $100. Call 203-753-1506 leave message. LEAF SHREDDER and wood chipper, Troy-Built 8 HP, reduces 6 bushels of leaves to 1, price incl. extra bags, like new $475. Call 860-628-9564. PAPER END ROLLS Starting at $4.00 up. Various sizes and weights. Great for packing, wrapping, children's art projects etc. Available at Step Saver, 213 Spring Street, Southington. Mon.Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm. PATIO white wrought iron table, 4 chairs for sale $100. Call 860-628-0601 PRO FORM XP, Tread Mill, like new rarely used - multiple settings folds up $300 obo. Call 203-439-0765. RCA TV, 26" Excellent Condition. $150. obo. Also 37" RCA TV home theater. Ex. Cond. $250. Call 203-439-0765. ROYAL DOULTON, English China, delicate pattern made in England. w/servicing pieces. Best Offer. 203439-0765. FURNACE Coal/wood Harman SF150 like factory new $1800. Call 203-5607861. STOVE Gas & gas, on 3rd floor. You take apart. Good condition $400 FIRM. 860-945-3516. GE WASHER Maytag dryer $99 ea. Brio train table, 2 dressers $75. ea. Mini Fridge, 3 bicycles $50 ea. 203525-6634. STOVES Like new. Electric. $150, Dishwasher $100, Bolends rider mower 12.5HP for parts. Kent comm rug vac $100, stove hood vent $25. 27" TV $50. 203-755-9973 HOT TUB/SPA: 2013 Model, 5-6 person, 46 jets, Waterfall, LED Lighting. Ozonator, All options w/cover. Brand new still in package, never hooked up. Full Warranty. Original Cost $7,000 Sacrifice $2,950.00. Can Deliver (203) 232-8778. Got Smarts? 1. What 1977 song became Dolly Parton's first gold single? 1. What gem "is forever"' according to its ad slogan? 2. What did Al Capp call "the only page in a newspaper you can trust anymore"? 3. What movie did Dustin Hoffman prepare for by studying autistic people? 4. Who was Vice President of the U.S. in 1964? 5. What was Tom Clancy's first bestselling book? 6. What nickname reflects Reggie Jackson's World Series heroics? 7. What exployer discovered chili pepper while in the New World? 8. Whats worn out on a NASCAR driver if he's riding "barefoot"? 9. What's the alligator pear better known as? 10. What does a human body have 639 of? Look inside The Classifieds every week for Uncle Ted’s Trivia Find answers in these Classifieds. TV 56" Projection TV. Works Great. $400 Call 203-910-6839 9/20/13 WHEELCHAIR Only 3 mons. old. Cost: $5,521. Selling for $600. 860-628-5111. BEDROOM 7pc. queen, asking $200. Club Weider weight sys. asking $200. 860-274-5115 CABINETS Solid oak and counter tops. Complete kitchen. $1200. 203758-4327 CHAINSAW 18 inch Polan Model 2155 $75. Call 860-585-9150 CHEST PROTECTORS Thor MotorCross new youth size 60-100lbs $25 ea. 203-910-1095 COIN 1883 CC in GSA Package ''Graded" MS64. $450/best offer. 203-7531506 leave mess COIN 1912 2½ Dollar Gold Indian XF/AU $340/best (nice luster) 203753-1506 leave mess. COIN Princess Diana Royal Wedding 1 crown coin ('81) $75/best 203-7531506 lv msg COMPUTER, Complete w/mouse, keyboard, monitor, speaker system, printer. $40. 860-677-6809. DART STORE CLOSING inventory Shafts, flights, tips, score boards, cases and access. 203-758-0751 PLUMBER Journeyman P2 and experienced apprentice. 2 yrs. Full time. Call 203-757-1955 RESTAURANT Exp'd cooks for busy kitchen. Pay based on exp. Apply in person or email. [email protected] RESTAURANT P/T line cook, P/T dishwasher & P/T waitstaff. Apply in person after 5pm. See Dom-Dom's Brickhouse, 50 Waterbury Rd, Prospect. RESTAURANT- sev. positions avail. Apply in person Domenic & Vinnie's Pizza, 1655 Straits Tpke, Mdlbry Wed-Sun aft. 3:30 Apply: Chase RESTAURANT Waitstaff & Bartender needed FT/PT Apply in person Tiramisu Restaurant, 3670 E. Main St., Wtby. FOOTBALL QUARTER BACK TRAINER New-original $100. - now $25. Used golf clubs $50. for all. Golf cart, 1-1/2 yrs old $15. 860-747-5694. KENMORE WASHER front loading with pedestal $300. Peach Tree sliding glass door with frame for 2x6 $300. Call 860-620-2340. TTeedd’’ss e e l l c c UUnn ANGEL LAMP $50. Call 860-584-1488. Currently looking for PART TIME COMPANIONS/HOMEMAKERS Must be able to work weekend schedule and possible overnight stays. Will be subject to criminal background check and motor vehicle check. Experienced only. Please call: 860-944-2770 RESTAURANT WAITSTAFF Spartans Restaurant, 970 Parkway, Wtby. No calls DINING ROOM SET Pecan. Table seats 6, opens to 72". Hutch and buffet. 2 lamps. $1,000. 203 754 7349 after 1pm. Articles for sale Friday, September 20, 2013 9/20/13 CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Clothes storage area 1. Character (abbr.) 2. "__and her Sisters" 4. Animal companions 3. Revolve 8. A country in SE Asia 4. One who makes puns 10. Of Carthage 5. Inspire with love 11. On top of 6. Chronograph 12. Boater hat 7. Look over quickly 13. Eat rapidly (slang) 9. French philosopher 15. Paddlers Georges 16. Food consumer 17. Aeronaut 18. Tonto's Kemosabe 21. Division of geological time 22. Hill (Celtic) 23. Towing boat 24. Clatter 25. Trees of the genus Abies 26. Deprive by deceit 27. Decomposed 34. Nail & hair protein 35. A citizen of Iran 36. Whitish edible root vegetable 37. Actress Winger 38. Lessens in intensity 39. Afrikaans 40. Connected spirals 41. Accordingly 42. Competently 43. Angle (abbr.) 10. A peerless example 12. Picture done in oils 14. To and ___ movement 15. Egg cells 17. Macaws 19. Nerve inflammation 20. Energy unit 23. Herbal infusions 24. Female deer 25. Before anything else 26. Cotangent (abbr.) 27. Run off the tracks 28. A small drink of liquor 29. Get free of 30. A sharp narrow mountain ridge 31. Knight's tunic 32. Infuriate 33. Lines in a drama 34. Skewered meat 36. Ground dwelling rodent Friday, September 20, 2013 Auctions VERMONT AUCTIONS, 3 BR/3BA Home on 4.7 + ac. or 10+ ac. Bld Lot Sun., Oct 6 @ 12pm 85 Meadow Ln., Fayston, VT. THCAuction.com 800634-7653 WANTED TO PURCHASE Antiques & Fine Art, 1 item or entire Estate or Collection, Gold, Silver, Coins, Jewelry, Toys, Oriental Glass, China, Lamps, Books. Textiles, Paintings, Prints, almost anything old. Evergreen Auctions 973-818-1100. Email [email protected] Bicycles TREK 800 Sport 21" single track series. Like new. Asking $295. Call 860628-9989. Feed & fertilizer Musical merchandise DRUM Snare drum by CB with stand & sticks. Only $100. 203-634-0809 VIOLIN, FLUTE, CLARINET, TRUMPET Trombone, amplifier, Fender guitar $69 each. Cello, upright bass, Saxophone, French horn, drums $185 each. Tuba, Baritone horn. Hammond organ, others 4 sale. 1-516-377-7907. Seeds, plants, flowers PRIVACY HEDGE BLOW OUT Arborvitae's reg. $129, now $59. Free installation/ delivery. Also liquidating 4 foot maple, birch, lilacs $14.95 delivered 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com Limited Supply Tag/estate sales The Step Saver/ The Observer Wearing apparel SNOWBOARD BOOTS "Flow" size 9. $75. Call 203-879-3155. Wood & fuel FIREWOOD Hand split. $200/cord, delivered. $175 pickup. Call 203-5659845 JENSEN WOOD FURNACE Hot water $500. Call 860-589-7778. Pets & Animals Household pets Apartments for rent BRISTOL: 2 fam. off King St. 1 BR, kit, stove, W/D hkups, dining area, LR, office, enc. porch. No pets. Nonsmoking. $675./mo. 860-583-2788. Furniture FREE LIVING-ROOM COUCH and matching chair, very good cond. Better quality items. You must be able to remove. Call Dave 860-5832251. ASK FOR Your free "TAG SALE KIT" which includes Balloons, Tag Sale Signs, Pencils, Tip Sheet and Inventory Sheet when you place your Tag Sale Ad in the Step Saver/Observer reaching nearly 98,000 readers in Southington, Plainville, Bristol! Call today! 860-628-9645. BRISTOL: 115 Brentwood Dr. Saturday, Sept. 21th, 8am-3pm. Neighborhood tag sale. BRISTOL 14 El Toro Dr, Sept. 27 & 28, 9am - 1pm. Houseware, linens, furn. Wilton cake dec., books, costumes, golf, toys, holiday, collectable Hot Wheels & Matchbox. LIVING ROOM SET 4 pc. Very good cond. Less than 2 yrs. old. Orig price $3,999. Asking $900. 860-808-4656. BRISTOL: 41 Fourth St. Sat. & Sun. Sept. 21st & 22nd, 9am-2pm. Household & furniture. LOVE SEAT Blue & white specks $60. Kitchen table, 4 chairs w/rollers $55. White cabinet for clothes $40. TV cabinet & end table $15. each. Call 860-747-4415. BRISTOL 71 Butternut Lane, Sept. 21, 10am-3pm. Furniture, household, kitchen items. Raindate Sept. 22. NICHOLS & STONE, Cherry Entertainment Center w/2 side cabinets w/shelves & lover storage. Perfect Cond. Must See. Ctr cab is 42Wx24Dx66H Side cabs are 21W x 20D x 64H $600 obo. Call 203-4390765 NORTH CAROLINA Full size four post bed, dresser w/mirror, man's chest $350. 860-538-5494. SOFABED & LOVESEAT Fabric blue & white stripe. $400 or best offer. 860620-0549. STENCILED HITCHCOCK Small coffee table. Black, pedestal. $90. 860-5832566. Machinery & tools SAWMILLS from only $4897-MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill-Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800578-1363 ext. 300-N VACCUUM CLEANER Bissell Powerforce Bagless Turbo Model 6585 $20. 860-628-8811 PLAINVILLE: 2 Families. Fri 9/20, Sat. 9/21, 8:30am to 3pm. Rain or shine. Pinnacle Rd off Cooke St. 1st left to Eastwood Drive #16 & #17. PLANTSVILLE 215 Pacer Lane, Sept. 21, 9am-1pm. Bench press, household items, furniture stands & more. SOUTHINGTON 19 Arlington Dr. GIGANTIC. Sat. & Sun. Sept. 21 & 22, 95pm. Household, furniture, CDs, Boyd's Bears, clothes. Something for everyone. Rain date Sept. 28. SOUTHINGTON 33 Rustlewood Dr, Sept. 20 & 21, 8am - 3pm. Estate Sale, furniture, kitchenware, linens, tools, lawn mowers, car, etc. SOUTHINGTON 44 Cathy Dr, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22, 9am-2pm. Leather sofa recliner, day bed, solid wood kitchen set, and much more. SOUTHINGTON: "Get rid of it all" All types of items. Big Dollar section. 269 Hart St. Sat. & Sun., Sept. 21 & 22, 9-12. Wanted to buy WANTED Diabetic Test Strips, Cash paid up to $10/box. Will pick up. Call Don 203-733-8234 LAB PUPPIES AKC registered, 1st shots, brown & yellow $600. Call 860-496-8558 PUPPIES Chihuahua. male, 4 mos old. All first shots. $250-$500. 860 4805697. Real Estate For Rent BRISTOL: 1 BR - appl. incl. W/D. No pets. 1 mo. sec. & refs. Tenant pays credit ck. $750/mo. 860-302-5594. BRISTOL: 2 Units. 3 bd. each. with W/D hookup. Off street parking. NO DOGS. Deposit & credit check required. $1000 mo. 860-404-0304. . WATERBURY 2BR 2nd fl Remod. very good area, safe, quiet, off st prkg. $800 203-879-3796 BRISTOL CONDO CHESHIRE 1 BR great location. Off-street parking, private $650. Call 860-305-4361 WATERBURY 2BR 2nd Flr N.End WD incl, prkg.,nice area, $850. No pet/smoke Sec 8 (203) 982-3834 NAUGATUCK 1BR, 2nd flr. lg brite sun rm, w/d hkup, off st. pkg, yd, Exc area No pets 1 yr lease. $725+sec 203-217-8817 NAUGATUCK 2/3 BR, appls., W/D hkup, electric heat, small yard, cr. chk. Sect 8 ok. 203-513-0601 NAUGATUCK 2bd. 1st.fl. w/d hkup. 2 family Nice area, off st. prk, no pets. $850.203-695-9901 NAUGATUCK 3BR remod all HW flr, WD hkup off st pkg storage Bill Burns 203-720-2077 OAKVILLE 2nd flr, 2BR 2 bth, c/air, garage, no pets cr. ck $1100+sec Vito 860-274-4586 after 6. OAKVILLE 5RM 2BR, appl, carp., 2nd fl $750+util. Cr ck 1st,sec No pets. 203205-6816 OAKVILLE/WATERTOWN remod. 2rm efficy. appls., included. Off st prkg. $600/mo. Call 203-537-3151 PLAINVILLE quiet 1 bedroom (4) rm. apt. inc. utilities, ht/HW, W/D hkup, non-smoking. $850.00 (860)747-9842 Apartments for rent PLANTSVILLE 3rd flr. 1 BR apt., excellent cond, heat & HW incl., great location next to walking trail & I-84, $750/mo. 860-919-7816. SOUTHINGTON THOMASTON- 1 BR, downtown, $575/mo + sec. Cred. check req. 860-283-7496 LEASE CHARMING 2ND FL, 2 BR Hardwood floors all rooms Including kitchen. Stove & refrigerator, sitting porch, laundry room. Efficient gas heat, new windows. Convenient location to all highways $1,000 per month plus utilities. Available October 1st No Pets, no smoking. 860-621-1642 FOR RENT BRISTOL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS • SECURE BUILDING • FULLY APPLIANCED AND CARPETED • 700 SQ. FT. $700/MONTH THOMASTON 1BR & effc country setting. appl, no pet 860-618-0230 days, 860-5670648 eves/wknd TORRINGTON 2BR, Heat, hot water, gas range 3rd flr $650. Call 860-738-9516 TORRINGTON DUPLEX 3BR 1ba mo rent/mo sec Sect 8 welcome. $1000 util not incl 516-376-2870. WATERBURY 1, 2, 3, 4 BR Apts & Houses available NEWLY RENOVATED Agent 203-565-9639 WATERBURY 1½ BR 2nd flr, quiet bldg, close Rt. 8. $675. 3BR N.Main across from new school, Lead abated. Beautl! $750. 860-305-4361 WATERBURY 1BR exceptional clean, quiet, near Montoe Pk. Good cr $695 203755-1001 WATERBURY (2) 2brs appls, WD hkup, near dwntn. $800-$850. NO utils. 1 mo. sec. 203-509-2035 or 203-596-1320, Owner onsite WATERBURY 2 Bd. 1 ½ bath. $825 mon. Security deposit + 1st mon. 203-2060912 ACCESS TO ROUTE 72 & I-84 WATERBURY 2 BR 1st flr, handicap access., gas heat, prkg, $800. Sec. & 1 mo. rent. 203-209-8367 EXT. 210 WATERBURY 2 BR 2nd flr, newly renov, Sect. 8 welcome $725 neg. 917-494-1085 or 860-906-8433. 860-584-2800 Condos for rent WATERBURY 2 rm studio priv entry, appl, non-smk/pets $525 1st/last 203-4372440/527-2229 OAKVILLE 2 BR apt, 2nd flr, appl incl., $625/mo. Call 203-537-3151 SCREENED TOPSOIL Loaded day to night. $18 yd. 1045 Thomaston Rd. Watertown. Apartments for rent WATERBURY 2BR condo heat & HW incl. $950; 1BR heat & HW incl $750. 203-5096978; 203-768-4911 WATERBURY 2br condo Mark La. 2 & 3BR apts. avail. $775-$850. 203-805-8537 WATERBURY 2br lg kit WD jac. deck yard. lg porch. basic prop. maint. $950 incl util 203-668-3005 WATERBURY 3BR, 1st Floor. Newly renovated, 1 car garage. W/D hkup, new kitchen. 203-574-5812 WATERBURY 3br, 1st flr., 72 Orange ST. WD hkup, no pets. Sect. 8 ok. $850. Call 203-597-7033 WATERBURY 2 BEDROOMS WITH LOFT 1.5 BATHS; EASY ACCESS TO ROUTES 72 & 84 FORESTVILLE $1,100/MONTH ALL APPLIANCES 860-584-2800 NAUGATUCK cute 1BR, 2nd fl efcy kit., lg. LR, deck, $750. 203-910-5865 Cathy, Ct Condo Connection NAUGATUCK Mint 3 BR, 1.5 bath, twnhse, no pets/smoke. $975. Owner/agent 203736-4896 U.S. Dept. of HUD subsidized apts is accepting applications 2,3,4BR (short waiting list) 283 Colonial Av 9-4 wkdays. Call 203-755-2693 EHO WATERBURY Bradley Gardens, Town Plot. newly renov. $750 mo Call after 6pm, 203-888-6406 WATERTOWN Highgate 1BR, 2nd flr., $900. incl H/HW No pets/smk 1 mo. rent and 1 m o. sec. Good cr. needed. 203-982-5801 WATERBURY Town Plot 2BR lg 5RM 3rd flr immac, carp. appl WD hkup $825+sec. 860-620-2853 WATERBURY Town Plot xlg studio w/full ba. & kit. plenty of storage. $150/wk. incl. utils. 203-558-0191 WATERBURY Upper Congress Av 2nd fl 2BR appl, prkg, sec 8 No pets $750 203509-7564 WATERBURY Wolcott St 2BR 1st Fl $800 w/d hkup off-st prk, clean, new paint, Sec 8 ok 203-706-9626 WOLCOTT 1 br. appl. H/HW, No pets. $700 to $750 + sec FF, 1 parking. Ex. loc. 203-879-6043 WOLCOTT 1 BR, LR, Kit, W/D hk-up. $700 +util. Avail 10/1. Call 203-206-7360 WOLCOTT 1br with lake rights. WD, off st prkg. $650. 1st., last, sec. Refs. credit. 203-879-0710 Vacation rentals WARM WEATHER is year around in Aruba. The water is safe and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: [email protected] for more information. Real Estate For Sale Houses WATERBURY By owner, Town Plot. 1 fam, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, FP, garage, full basement. $200K Call 203 753-4006. Lots for sale FOR SALE BETHLEHEM 3BR, 2BA, W/D, sunroom, Lawn / snow rem incl. pets neg. $1500/mo. 203-266-7817 BRISTOL Approved building lot Pine Street City water/city sewer. –AND– Lot North Street WOLCOTT overlooking Cedar Lake. 860-583-3344 OAKVILLE 3br, 2 bath, priv. deck, WD hkups. No pets. $1250/mo. Call 203-768-7979. WATERBURY SYLVAN AVENUE 203-758-8308 WTBY/WOLCOTT twnh. 5 rms, flex 3BR 2 BA, free h/hw. New appl, near all. $1160 203-441-4130 Houses for rent WATERBURY Sect. 8 OK-2br 1-1/2 bath appls, prkg., WD hkup, $750 Avail 10/1 neg. 203-912-1030 WATERBURY Town Plot 2BR 2nd floor $850 H&HW incl. WD & DW. No pets. No Sect. 8. 203-233-7153 WATERBURY Rm. bed, micro, refrig., all utilities, cable, clean safe nghb. $125/wk. 203-668-3005 EXT. 210 WATERBURY Bradley Av. 1.5BR 1.5 BA appl incl., off-st prk. No dogs. $725. Text/call 203-232-8695 WATERBU URY/OAKVILLE line. Nice 3br 2nd flr., appls., quiet, dead end. No pets. sec. & cr. ck. $850/mo. 203-8799536 Rooms FOR RENT TOWN HOUSE CONDO Country Village Apts WATERBURY East Side *Large bright* *2BR, 5 rm apt, 1st flr in priv house. Quiet neighborhood, front porch, big yard, street pkg, close to hwys and park. $750/mo + sec. No pets, no smokg. Cred/ref call 203-574-1840 29 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 TERRYVILLE Colonial 3 BR, 1.5 BA, appl, 1st flr laundry, det. garage, lrg yard. Lease, sec, cred. check. $1395/mo. Call 860-459-9193 TORRINGTON 3/4 br. FR, 2 ba, dbl gar, water included. no pet & smoke cr sec $1200 860-417-0646 WATERBURY 1 family 4br, 1.5 ba 122 Chestnut Ave. $1150. Call 203-982-3885 Se habla espanol WATERBURY lrge 2 & 3 BRs. Condo, Duplex Fully appl w/WD $825-$1345.+ sec. No pets.203-879-4126, 203-577-7516 WATERBURY single fam, 4br home Bunker Hill T.Plot Columbia $1200-$1350 203-510-6177 WATERTOWN 3br, near Taft School. on 1 ac. off st prkg, nice nghbrhd. $1050 4BR Col. Oakville $1395 Sol, 203-574-1166 (Mon-Fri. 9-5). or 203-993-5655 Out-of-state properties BERKSHIRES, 6 Acres with pond only $59,900. beautiful wooded property located close to 1000's of acres of State Land, hunt, hike, snowmobile and x-country ski, new survey recent perc, bank financing available owner 413-743-0741 MADISONVILLE, TN. Lot .82 ac. City water, perk tested, 4 bedrooms. $25,000. Title searched. Email: [email protected] PREMIERE LUXURY 15 ROOM INN., Three Buildings with a Total of 13,100+sf; 138+ Acres,; Auction: October 3. For details and terms, visit www.tranzon.com/AP13063. Tranzon Auction Properties; 866-5031212; Thomas W. Saturley; VT AUC Lic. #057-0002223 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Commercial Property PROSPECT 780 sf office/retail, Crosspointe Plaza, 50 Wtby Rd. $650. 203-758-5180. www.agiprospect.com Service Directory Asphalt paving Announcements Masonry FATHER & SON Masonry 203.768.7325 all masonry work & repair free est #615751. Ins. Plumbing Absolutely free BUNNIES brother & sister looking for loving home to be together in. Call only if interested for family oriented reasons 860-877-1690 CHRIS SHEPPARD PLUMBING- 15+ years exp. Small jobs welcomed. P1283570/ Ins. Call 203-305-0072 Roofing DIDONATO ROOFING Remodeling & Siding. Reasonable rates. Sr. discount. #563098. 203-509-2773 POOL 15' x 30' x 52" above ground pool with ladder, filter & all cleaning equipment. You disassemble & take away. Call (203) 250-0667 in Cheshire WOODEN PALLETS Assorted sizes. You pick up anytime at Step Saver/Observer, 213 Spring Street, Southington. R.P. DALTON INC. Legals/ public notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Joseph F. Iacobelli, Southington (11-0078) NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Mary D. Frace, Nashua, NH (13-0501) The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge of the Court of Probate, CheshireSouthington Probate District, by decree dated September 10, 2013, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claims may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge of the Court of Probate, CheshireSouthington Probate District, by decree dated September 10, 2013, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claims may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Margherita Bergstrand Chief Clerk Margherita Bergstrand Chief Clerk The fiduciary is: The fiduciary is: Diane Iacobelli c/o Valerie A. DePaolo, Esq. Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris 166 North Main Street Southington, CT 06489 Gail T. Frace c/o Michael V. Vollono, Esq. Thompson & Vollono, LLC, 49 Broad Street P.O. Drawer 190 Plainville, CT 06062-0190 The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge of the Court of Probate, CheshireSouthington Probate District, by decree dated September 12, 2013, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claims may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. THEPURPLEPAVERS.COM One call for all your pavement needs! Visit us online to learn the 7 secrets for choosing a paving contractor CT# 612743. Call 860-945-0873 Visit Deziel Paving on Facebook to view our current project. Margherita Bergstrand Chief Clerk Carpentry Child care DANA'S HOME DAYCARE Wolcott fully lic. & insured. Mon.-Fri. 7-5pm. 2 full time spots open. call 203-910-4662 Chimney sweeping MTM MASONRY Chimney service, repair, caps, liners. 203-720-7954/ 860-620-7791 #602420 www.magicmasonrycom NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Patricia J. Burgess, Southington (13-0512) NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Josie T. Wyatt, Southington (13-0504) Paving, seal coat & hot crack fill. Over 60 yrs. of serv. rpdalton.com CT# 515588 ¯¯¯ 203-753-3621 ALAN LANOUETTE Carpentry LLC New, remodel, siding, kit & baths Ins. Lic# 579598. 203-592-8631 Legals/ public notices The fiduciary is: Mary Rose Wyatt c/o Mary Ann Santacroce, Esq. 271 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010 Legals Tree care The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge of the Court of Probate, CheshireSouthington Probate District, by decree dated September 16, 2013, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claims may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Margherita Bergstrand Chief Clerk Legals/ public notices SOUTHINGTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE At their Regular Meeting of September 10, 2013, the Southington Zoning Board of Appeals voted to take the following actions: A. APPROVED WITH STIPULATION – APPEAL #6015A, Application of Keith Gray for special exception approval to allow the annual Church Holiday Craft Fair on November 9, 2013 under Sections 3-01.31A & 15-05 of the Zoning Regulations, 232 Bristol Street, property of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in an R-12 zone. B. APPROVED WITH STIPULATION – APPEAL #6016A, Application of Brooks Rebuilt LLC for a 13.9’ side yard setback variance to 1.1’ where 15’ is required to add a second story to an existing structure under Sections 7A-00 & 15-04 of the Zoning Regulations, 34 Brooks Street, property of Brooks Rebuilt LLC in an R-12 zone. C. APPROVED WITH STIPULATION APPEAL #6013A, Application of Marek & Urszula Dura for a 9’ side yard setback variance to 21’ where 30’ is required to construct a new deck under Sections 7A-00 & 15-04 of the Zoning Regulations, 47 Ledge Road, property of Marek P. & Urszula Dura in an R-80 zone. Dated this 11th Day of September, 2013 Advertise in the...... Real Estate Section Reach over 118,000 readers by placing your ad in all 3 of our editions: Southington - Bristol - Plainville. This is a great way to reach hometodaybuyers! Callpotential Patty Conway to place your real estate ad 860-628-9645 Ext. 226 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Robert Salka, Chairman The fiduciary is: Brian Burgess c/o Louis J. Martocchio, Esq., Martocchio & Oliveira LLC 191 Main Street Southington, CT 06489 www.Stepsaver.com Point & Click Read it all on the Web. AAA HOME TREE REMOVAL Lowest Price, 20 yrs exp., sr disc., free est. Fully ins'd 860-249-3094 Legal public notice www.Stepsaver.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Anne Marie Sisco, Southington, (13-0484) ALL SEASONSS TREE REMOVAL Bucket & chip. serv. 24hr strm dam. Est, Ins'd. 860-945-0001 ED THE TREE MAN LLC Large Takedown Specialist, 75' Bucket truck, Stump grinding, Tree Fertilization & Pesticide Management. Chipper & 24 Hr Emergency Serv CT Lic. Arborist #S-5765 Bus. Reg: B-2358 Free Est./Ins. (203) 758-0261 The Hon. Matthew J. Jalowiec, Judge of the Court of Probate, CheshireSouthington Probate District, by decree dated September 9, 2013, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claims may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Margherita Bergstrand Chief Clerk 9/20/13 Commercial For Sale, Rent or Lease Friday, September 20, 2013 ANSWER: 30 The fiduciary is: Garage doors TAYLOR MORGAN DOOR CO. AFFORDABLE RATES Garage door/opener service, sales, installs, CT#621402. 203-619-2643 Hauling services ALL ABOUT SERVICE S&P CARTING trash & cleanup 2-30 yard roll off containers. Same day svc. Ins V/MC 203-755-4656 Home improvement AE BUILDING & REMODELING Roofs, siding, decks and more Free est. Call Josh 203-982-1593 MR. REFINISH Bathtub & tile reglazing. Don't pay thousands to replace! Refinish! Lic. #630547 www.mrrefinish.com Landscaping & lawns ALBERT'S LAWN CARE For all your landscaping needs Call 203-228-9312 HIC lic #0637347 RC Landscaping & Masonry Walks, patios, retaining walls, stone, brick & pavers. Free est. HIC 0637511 203525-7859 SCREENED LOAM DARK, RICH FARM LOAM. PICKED UP OR DELIVERED. 203879-2731 Anthony Sisco c/o Valerie A. DePaolo, Esq. Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris 166 North Main Street Southington, CT 06489 Correction for Crossword Puzzle September 13, 2013 PUZZLE SOLUTION Joe Orsini Electrical Contractor Electrical Work ~ Reasonable Call 203-509-3726 ~ lic. 103816 # P.F.D. LLC # Tree remov., chipper, stump grinding, 24 hr serv., Sr. Disc. Free Est. CALL 860-274-5094 9/13/13 PUZZLE SOLUTION Electrical 9/20/13 eedd’’ss T T e e l l UUnncc Got Smarts? 1. A diamond 2. The comics 3. Rain man 4. No One 5. The Hunt for Red October 6. Mr. October 7. Christopher Columbus 8. The Tires 9. The Avocado 10. Muscles Look inside The Classifieds every week for Uncle Ted’s Trivia Find answers in these Classifieds. 9/20/13 Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 31 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Scoreboard Southington High School Boys Soccer Southington 4, Middletown 0 Tuesday, Sept. 10 At Middletown Southington 13—4 Middletown 00—0 First half—1, Mike Aylett, SHS, 5:41. Second half—2, Eric Schneider (Ian Powell, Jared DeFeo), SHS, 35:34 3, Sean Conway (DeFeo), SHS, 24:36; 4, Ryan Burrill, SHS, 0:44. Shots—SHS, 16. MHS, 7. Saves—Brian Falco, SHS, 7. Greg Brock, MHS, 12. Corners—SHS, 7. MHS, 5. Records—SHS, 1-0. MHS, 0-1. Conard 3, Southington 2 Friday, Sept. 12 At West Hartford Southington 02—2 Conard 12—3 First half—1, Matheus Souza, CHS, 20:33. Second half—2, Sean Conway (Jared DeFeo), SHS, 35:18; 3, Souza, CHS, 33:29; 4, Souza, CHS, 27:10; 5, Mike Aylett, SHS, 17:59. Shots—SHS, 7. CHS, 17. Saves—Brian Falco, SHS, 7; Brian Topper, SHS, 7; Brian Baker, CHS, 5. Corners—SHS, 5. CHS, 11. Records—CHS, 2-0 (1-0). SHS, 1-1 (0-1). Girls Soccer Southington 2, Platt 1 Tuesday, Sept. 10 At Southington Platt 10—1 Southington 02—2 Goals—PHS (1): Rachel Leaverton. SHS (2): Sarah Palko (2). Assists—PHS: none. SHS (1): Emily Lippincott. Shots—PHS, 11. SHS, 13. Saves—Marquia Grundy, PHS, 9; Margaret Mellitt, SHS, 2; Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 2. Corners—PHS, 1. SHS, 3. Records—PHS, 0-1. SHS, 1-0. Southington 2, Conard 1 The Blue Out Game Friday, Sept. 13 At Southington Conard 10—1 Southington 20—2 Goals—CHS (1): Kate Gosselin. SHS (2): Megan Power, Jessica Goralski. Assists—CHS: none. SHS (1): Erin Angellilo, Megan Power. Shots—SHS, 15. CHS, 9. Saves—Margaret Mellitt and Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 5. Sarah Whitney, CHS, 7. Corners—SHS, 4. CHS, 3. Records—SHS, 2-0. Field Hockey Glastonbury 3, Southington 0 Tuesday, Sept. 10 At Glastonbury Southington 00—0 Glastonbury 12—3 First half—1, Emily Cunnigham, GHS. Second half—2, Christina Rotondo, GHS; 3, Emily Cunningham, GHS. Shots—SHS, 2. GHS, 18. Saves—Becca Hadsfield, GHS, 2. Val Szmurlo, SHS, 15. Corners—SHS, 2. GHS, 14. Records—SHS, 0-1. GHS, 1-0. Southington 1, Newington 0 Friday, Sept. 13 At Newington Southington 01—1 Newington 00—0 First half—no scoring. Second half—1, Lauren Zazzaro, SHS, 2:00. Shots—SHS, 10. NHS, 3. Saves—Val Szmurlo, SHS, 1. Kayla Guest, NHS, 11. Corners—SHS, 17. NHS, 1. Records—SHS, 1-1. NHS, 0-1. Girls Volleyball Southington 3, Conard 1 (25-27, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23) Tuesday, Sept. 10 At West Hartford HIGHLIGHTS— Southington: Kateri Downes, 11-for-14 serving, 1 ace, 3 attacks, 7 digs; Maryssa Romano, 7-for-9 serving, 2 aces, 37 attacks, 8 kills, 11 digs; Morgan McCarthy, 14-for-18 serving, 1 ace, Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. At Southington High School The Blue Knight football team invites all fans wear blue at the home opener against Manchester. 30 assists, 2 attacks, 3 digs; Samantha Lohneiss, 14-for-16 serving, 2 aces, 16 assists, 2 attacks, 1 kill, 5 digs; Michelle Stublarec, 16 attacks, 4 kills, 1 block, 1 dig; Sylwia Lewkowicz, 3-for-3 serving, 1 assist, 24 attacks, 8 kills, 3 blocks, 3 digs; Julia Tinyszin, 10-for-14 serving, 2 aces, 24 attacks, 12 kills, 1 block, 2 digs; Caroline Barry, 21-for-22 serving, 3 aces, 21 attacks, 8 kills, 1 block, 6 digs; Danielle David, 1-for-4 serving, 1 dig; Kelsea Allen, 29 attacks, 8 kills, 2 digs; Allie McCormick, 12 attacks, 5 kills, 26 digs. Conard: No stats available. Records—SHS, 1-0 (1-0). CHS, 0-1 (0-1). Lewis Mills 3, Southington 2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-22, 14-25, 15-11) Wednesday, Sept. 11 At Burlington HIGHLIGHTS— Southington: Kateri Downes, 19-for-20 serving, 3 aces, 11 attacks, 11 digs; Maryssa Romano, 8-for-8 serving, 35 attacks, 12 kills, 6 digs; Morgan McCarthy, 12-for-13 serving, 1 ace, 2 attacks, 1 kill, 8 digs, 26 assists; Samantha Lohneiss, 17-for-18 serving, 5 aces, 4 digs, 4 assists; Michelle Stublarec, 12 attacks, 2 kills, 5 blocks; Nicole Groll, 3-for-3 serving, 4 digs; Sylwia Lewkowicz, 5 attacks, 1 kill, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Julia Tinyszin, 3-for-3 serving, 22 attacks, 8 kills, 2 blocks; Caroline Barry, 22-for-23 serving, 7 aces, 16 attacks, 5 kills, 7 blocks, 5 digs, 1 assist; Kelsea Allen, 14 attacks, 2 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Allie McCormick, 13 attacks, 3 kills, 32 digs, 2 assists. Lewis Mills: Tori Kryzwick 15 kills; 10 digs; Teagan Dunn 10 kills, 8 digs, 5 blocks; Mollie Quinn 10 digs, 5 kills. Records—SHS, 1-1. LMHS, 20. Southington 3, Woodstock 2 (27-25, 10-25, 18-25, Outdoor Living Space 27-25, 15-10) Friday, Sept. 13 At Woodstock HIGHLIGHTS— Southington: Kateri Downes, 16-for-16 serving, 1 ace, 3 attacks, 15 digs; Maryssa Romano, 6-for-9 serving, 3 aces, 33 attacks, 7 kills, 16 digs; Morgan McCarthy, 12-for-13 serving, 8 attacks, 31 assists, 1 kill, 1 block, 12 digs; Samanatha Lohneiss, 12-for-14 serving, 1 ace, 4 assists, 5 digs; Michelle Stublarec, 14 attacks, 4 kills; Sylwia Lewkowicz, 17 attacks, 5 kills, 5 blocks, 2 digs; Julia Tinyszin, 6-for-8 serving, 1 ace, 21 attacks, 7 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Caroline Barry, 22-for-24 serving, 3 aces, 21 attacks, 11 kills, 5 blocks, 5 digs; Danielle David, 0-for-1 serving; Kelsea Allen, 15 attacks, 3 kills, 2 digs; Allison McCormick, 5-for-6 serving, 2 aces, 1 assist, 14 attacks, 3 kills, 19 digs. Woodstock: no stats available. Records—SHS, 2-1. WHS, 0-3. 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Diving—1, Tia Jones, SHS, 135.2; 2, Marena Marciano, SHS; 3, DeJunae Carpenter, SHS. 100 fly—1, Matthews, SHS, 1:12.0; 2, Sagnella, SHS; 3, Farmer, PHS; 4, Kristen Loose, SHS; 5, Emma CT License #615344 Fully Insured for Every Budget! 860.201.6273 www. anthonys-masonry.com Football Southington 16, Glastonbury 9 Friday, Sept. 13 At Glastonbury Southington 03 00 02 11 — 16 Glastonbury 00 03 00 06 — 09 First Quarter SHS—Kyle Smick 35 FG, 0:02.2. Second Quarter GHS—Nicholas 0:00.0. Hobert 26 FG, Third Quarter SHS—Safety, 11:44. SHS—Smick 32 FG, 7:07. Fourth Quarter GHS—Anthony Asimov 70 pass from Jalen Ollie (run failed), 5:57. SHS—Tyler Hyde 57 run (Jasen Rose pass from Stephen Barmore), 5:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Southington (32162): Tyler Hyde, 16-128; Stephen Barmore, 14-34; Zach Jamele, 1-2; Alex Jamele, 1-(-2). Glastonbury (2527): Jalen Ollie, 11-15; Romelle Jack, 9-17; Kyran McKinney-Crudden, 3-2; Anthony Anisimov, 2-(-7). PASSING—Stephen Barmore, SHS, 10-21-0 96 yards; Jalen Ollie, GHS, 17-25-0 215 yards. RECEIVING— Southington (10-96): Alex Jamele, 5-53; Joe Daigle, 4-34; Jasen Rose, 1-9. Glastonbury (17-215): Anthony Anisimov, 7-122; Ethan Ericson, 452; Donevin O'Reilly, 3-21; Kyran McKinney-Crudden, 2-16; Romelle Jack, 1-4. MISSED FG—Kyle Smick, SHS, 34. Records—SHS, 1-0. GHS, 0-1. Stafford Motor Speedway SK Light Division Lincoln Tech 80 Friday, Sept. 13 20 Laps at Stafford Motor Speedway Race 17 of 18 1, Chase Dowling, S&S Asphalt Paving, Chevrolet; 2, Glenn Griswold, Kimmer Racing, Chevrolet; 3, Troy Talman, Digital Federal Credit Union, Chevrolet; 4, Tony Membrino, Jr., CWPM/ Equipment Services, Cadillac; 5, Tyler Hines, Hines Motorsports, Chevrolet; 6, Jay Goff, Goff Motorsports, Chevrolet; 7, Wesley Prucker, Prucker Motorsports, Chevrolet; 8, Joey Ferrigno, Brothers Pool, Oldsmobile; 9, Rich Hammann, Tolland NAPA, Chevrolet; 10, Todd Douillard, Flamingo Motorsports, Ford; 11, Rit Dulac, RDM Motorsports, Chevrolet; 12, Pete Lopuch, Lopuch Motorsports, Chevrolet; 13, Bob Charland, Shark Cycle, Pontiac; 14, Geoff Boisjolie, Industrial Heating Systems, Chevrolet; 15, Dylan Campbell, Campbell Racing, Chevrolet; 16, Payton Henry, Johnson Motorsports, Chevrolet; 17, Dylan Menditto, Darrin's Electrical Services, Chevrolet; 18, Ronnie Williams, Advice One, Chevrolet; 19, Tony Santangelo, Jake's Way Back Burgers, Chevrolet. SK Light Standings As of Friday, Sept. 13 Driver Pts 1, Chase Dowling 734 2, Tony Membrino, Jr. 730 3, Troy Talman 674 4, Jay Goff 632 5, Robert Charland 604 6, Ronnie Williams 602 7, Joseph Ferrigno 560 8, Payton Henry 536 9, Rich Hammann 518 10, Dylan Menditto 516 11, Glenn Griswold 456 12, Tyler Hines 432 13, Geoffrey Boisjolie 424 14, Wesley Prucker 346 15, Fred Nees, Jr. 342 16, Dylan Campbell 338 17, Rick Williams 312 18, Todd Douillard 298 19, Tony Santangelo 194 20, Jason Lafayette 194 21, Keith McDermott 130 22, Richard Dyer 126 23, Pete Lopuch 122 24, Shayne Prucker 120 25, Rit Dulac 102 26, Nicholas Salva 96 27, Mike Parolo 80 28, Robert Palmer 64 29, John Studley 46 30, Victoria Bergenty 24 +/+4 -4 -60 -102 -130 -132 -174 -198 -216 -218 -278 -302 -310 -388 -392 -396 -422 -436 -540 -540 -604 -608 -612 -614 -632 -638 -654 -670 -688 -710 *50 points are awarded for first place, and points decrease by 2 points per position. 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(860) 793-9237 www.roostoragetoo.com Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 33 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Sports Calendar APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES All races are sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA and the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce. Forms are available for pre-registration (by Sept. 27) at the YMCA membership desk or online at www.sccymca.org. All pre-registered applicants receive a free tshirt. Plenty of refreshments for athletes with music on the course. Race day registration from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. Babysitting is available at the YMCA (need to pre-register). Pre-race packages will be available on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m.6 p.m. at the YMCA. Contact: Southington YMCA, (860) 6218737. 5 MILE ROAD RACE—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on Columbus Blvd. Race divisions: 10 to 15; 16 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; 80 & over. Awards will be presented for the first Southington male and female (Dave Gworek Memorial Award) and the first SHS soccer player (Chris Sanchez Memorial Award). Cost is $20 ($25 on race day). 5K ROAD RACE—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on Columbus Blvd. Sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA and the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce. Race divisions: 6 to 7; 8 to 10; 11 to 13; 14 to 16; 17 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; 80 & over. Cost is $20 ($25 on race day). 2 MILE WALK—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., on the Southington rail trail. Cost is $10 ($15 on race day). LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS— Sunday, Oct. 6, immediately following the road race, at the Town Green. Variety of kids races run around the town green. Cost is $10 ($15 on race day). TOURNAMENTS 20TH ANNUAL SOUTHINGTON CHAMBER CUP CLASSIC— Wednesday, Oct. 2, registration at 9 a.m. with a shot gun start at 10:30 a.m., at Hawks Landing CC. Cost is $750 for a foursome. Join former Red Sox players Luis Tiant, Rick Miller, Bill Campbell, Eric Solderholm, Steve Braun, Tom Burgmeier, Steve Crawford, and Lee Stange, along with celebrity emcee Rich Coppola from Fox 61. Proceeds benefit the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Contact: (860) 6289696. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT—Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-7:30 a.m. registration with an 8 a.m. shotgun start, at Hawks Landing CC. Cost is $90 and includes continental breakfast lunch buffet, and awards. Cost is $40 for buffet with no golf. Sponsorships ($75) are available. Contact: Pete Montana, (860) 757-3118 or (860) 634-4258. YMCA Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Community YMCA Member-ship Services Desk at (860) 628-5597 or online at www. southingtoncheshireymca.org. OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOPENIA FITNESS CLASSES—Southington Community YMCA is offering classes for people with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. Classes are for all fitness levels and help improve balance, build strength, and lengthen the spine. Classes follow the Meeks Method, a safe and effective method which emphasizes the reversal of postural change. YMCA trainers work in conjunction with Community Physical Therapy. Early afternoon, evening, and weekend classes are available. For more information, please call Janice Freeman, (860) 628-5597, ext 368. PARKS & REC Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Parks & Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. To learn more check out the activity schedule at www.southington.org. ADULT BEGINNER’S YOGA— Tuesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., in the Strong Elementary School gym. Cost is $50, and class size is limited. Pre-registration and payment is required. HOOP IT UP—Wednesdays from Oct. 9-30, 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. (girls) and 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. (boys) at Kelley Elementary School. Program is open to boys and girls in grades 1 and 2 (Southington residents only). Cost is $30 and class size is lim- ited. Pre-registration and payment is required. REGISTRATION NFL PUNT, PASS, KICK COMPETITION (FREE)—Sunday, Sept. 22, 12:30 p.m., at Recreation Park. The competition is free for boys and girls aged 615. Athletes will compete in five age groups based on their age as of Dec. 31, 2013 (6-7, 8-9, 1011, 12-13, and 14-15). Only sneakers are allowed. Visit www.nflppk.com for more information. Top finishers in each age group will advance to sectional competitions. MISCELLANEOUS SHS INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & SENIOR GOLD CARD PASSES—Available at the SHS Athletic office, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family passes for regular season contests cost $110 and includes immediate family members for boys/girls volleyball, football with the exception of the Thanksgiving game, boys/girls basketball, wrestling, and night baseball. Individual passes cost $45 ($30 for students). Senior gold cards are free for Southington residents ages 62 and over and are good for all regular season home games. Those who already have gold cards do not need new ones. Contact: SHS Athletic Office, (860) 628-3229 x 425. SOUTHINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER—Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville. The Southington Sports Hall of Fame will induct 10 athletes, one coach, one press member, two teams, and a posthumous member into the Class of 2013. Inductees include Athletes include Ernie Blue (Basketball), Kristy Dougan (Gymnastics, Diving), Ryan Glasper (Football, Basketball), Paige Kopcza (Softball), Scott Mackie (Baseball), Megan McNicholas (Soccer, Basketball, Softball), Scott Otis (Football, Track), Michael Ryan (CrossCountry, Track, NFL Trainer), Brian Solomon (Wrestling), Joseph Testa (Soccer), Coach Bob Wittneben (Wrestling), former sports writer and radio announcer Jim Senich, the 1978 SHS wrestling team, and the 2005 SHS gymnastics team. Cost is $50. Contact: Jim Verderame, (860) 621-1841. If you would like to your event announced in The Observer, please e-mail information to [email protected] . The Observer reserves the right to edit for content and space. Sports Briefs Southington Youth Soccer Julia Baldwin and Olivia Allen anchored the defense with Stephanie Starrs protecting the net. B-Division Stingers 1, Blazers 1 SEPT 15—Stingers: Maile Bourget, Elle Everhart, and Lauren Nadeau paced the attack, and Alyssa Bowker scored. McKenna Dunna Dunne and Sova Turner anchored the defense. Goalies Megan Kashuba and Amanda Hagan teamed up for the tie. Blazers: Ashlyn Desaulniers scored. Romi Bagdasarian and Mikayla Morris marshaled the attack. Spurs 1, Stingers 0 SEPT 15—Spurs: Lilly Doran and Lindsey Catlin led the attack. Lilly Kenefik and Alyssa Heitz anchored the defense. Brianna Lanci and Amanda Hagan combined for the shutout victory. Aztecs 1, Spurs 1 SEPT 15—Aztecs: Monika Kryzanski scored. Kiley Cristman protected the net. Rebecca Conforto paced the attack, and Mallory Carlson led the defense. Capital 3, Blazers 0 SEPT 15—Blazers: Lauren Brennan and Kayleigh O’Connor anchored the defense with Allison Baretta in goal. Allie Baldwin paced the offense. Earthquakes 4, Surfers 2 SEPT 15—Earthquakes: Matthew Whittaker scored three times, and Andy Higley added another. Charles Kaufmann and Tyler Michaud paced the attack. Andrew Brino anchored the defense. Kyle Martin and Nathan Smole combined for the win. Surfers: Nolan Byrne and Jake Lowell scored. Dan Semmell and Jack Galvin anchored the defense. Matt LaRoche led the attack, and Charles Klein protected the net. Aztecs 1, Blazers 1 SEPT 15—Aztecs: Micaela Potamis scored, and Olivia Conforto paced the attack. Emma Ruccio anchored the defense, and Cara St.John earned the tie in the net. Pumas 4, Cosmos 0 SEPT 15—Pumas: Tyler Lombardo, Cole Marek, Ben Gorr and Evan Kristopik scored. Daniel Messner and Charlie Alfano paced the attack. Blue Storm Baseball The CT Blue Storm 16U baseball team opened their fourth season with three victories in the Greater New Haven Baseball League’s fall baseball program. Blue Storm 14, Meriden 7 SEPT 7—(Game One) Shawn Brunoli earned the victory on opening day as the Storm rallied for 14 runs. Blue Storm 9, Meriden 1 SEPT 7—(Game Two) Austin Bumbera and Ryan DeAngelo allowed just one run on three hits to complete the double header. Blue Storm 1, Berlin 0 SEPT 8—Kyle Cole allowed just one hit to record a complete game shutout on the Southington West Little League field. Cole faced just 24 batters and scattered 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Pinch runner Austin Bumbera stole second and scored on a hit by Keegan Leheay in the sixth inning. Volleyball: Lady Knights survive opening week From page 38 scored five as the Lady Knights rallied for 95.7 percent serving (88-for-92). “I wasn’t too happy against Conard when we missed 19 serves, but the other two games were great,” said Heitz. “We’re serving tough, taking teams out of system, and this could be one of our best serving teams ever.” In the middle the Knights continued to dominate with Barry rallying for seven blocks and Michelle Stublarec securing five blocks. But Southington struggled at times from the outside. Romano led the way with 12 kills, and Tinyszin added eight, but the Lady Knights committed 25 hitting errors at the net. McCarthy finished with 26 assists. Lewis Mills won game one (25-20) and three (2522). Southington answered with wins in game two (2520) and game four (25-14), but the Spartans clinched the series with a 15-11 win in game five. Woodstock win in 5 Southington answered two days later with their second straight five game series. This time, it resulted in a win. McCormick scrambled for 19 of the team’s 77 digs. Romano (16), Kateri Downes (15), and McCarthy (12) scored double digit digs as the Knights scrambled to answer Woodstock’s net attack. “Woodstock may have the best player in the state with Sara Swenson,” said Heitz. “She’s an all-state player, but we blocked her a couple of times. That took them out of their game a little bit, but she's still the best player I’ve seen in a while.” Lewkowicz and Barry anchored the defense at the net with five blocks apiece. 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CALL 628-9645 34 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, September 20, 2013 Our Athletes Football: win at Glastonbury A look ahead From page 40 vs Manchester Southington Record: 0-1 Record: 1-0 Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. at Southington High School Behind the numbers... LAST SEASON Southington beat Manchester, 13-12. Last week’s highlights Windsor, 18-25 (L-OT) Glastonbury, 16-9 (W) Junior Vasquez: Passed for 185 yds, 3 TDs, and ran for 50 yards. Jaime Vega: 40 yd TD reception, 9 yd TD reception. Miles Thomas: 20 yd TD reception. Stephen Barmore: 10-for-21 passing, 96 yds, 14 carries, 34 yards. Tyler Hyde: 16 carries, 128 yds, TD. Alex Jamele: 5 catches, 53 yds, 12 tackles. Jalen Ollie. Ollie managed to complete 17 passes for 215 yards, including a 70yard pass in the fourth quarter to give the Tomahawks their only lead of the game, but Southington’s defense held four Glastonbury runners to just 27 yards on the ground. Maxwell said that the defense embraced the challenge. “This feels really good,” he said. “Losing to them at home last year was a bummer, but I just wanted to start my senior season off right by it, taking it to this team in their house.” The first turning point of the contest came on the first play from scrimmage in the second half. Glastonbury took the field without their quarterback in a well-designed trick play, but Southington shifted into their wildcat defense and swarmed a bad snap to score two points with a safety. “We’re always pleased with a win at the end of the day, but there are definitely a lot of things that we can improve on and we’ll definitely improve on them this coming week,” said Barmore, one of a handful of Knights to play both ways for the Southington squad, “ We gutted it out, and we have to be pleased with the victory.” Offensively, the Knights did enough to win, but Southington struggled at times to finish long drives. A 60-yard drive to open the game stalled just outside Glastonbury’s red zone. The next one stalled outside the 10, but Southington took the lead with Kyle Smick’s 35 yard field goal. Southington was forced to punt in three of their next four possessions. Smick missed one field goal attempt, made another (32 yards), and with the safety the Knights eked an 8-3 lead before Glastonbury took the lead with a 70-yard play. Still, it was the offense that Southington turned to for the win. “The offensive line got it done today,” said Hyde. “They were the offensive MVP, just like on Thanksgiving [last year]. They did a great job blocking against the linemen and at the secondary level. So did the receivers. They all did a wonderful job.” Hyde regained the lead, scrambling 57 yards for a score that quieted the Glastonbury fans. Then, the defense did the rest. Glastonbury turned the ball over on downs on their next possession, and Jamele recovered a fumble in the final minute that ended the Tomahawk’s chance for a comeback. “Each week is tough, week in and week out, but we knew that this one was going to be one of our toughest right off the bat,” said Drury. “We knew that we had to come into this game in great condition and physical shape, and we did. Getting that W was huge for getting our season going.” Now, the Knights will try to carry the momentum into their home opener this Friday against Manchester. The Indians are looking to avenge last season’s loss on the final play of the game, so the Knights will have no time to celebrate the Glastonbury victory. “We know that it’s not going to be a team that we just have to go out, have a good game, and beat. We have to practice the right way and prepare the right way. We need to get out and show up on Friday night,” said Drury. “We can’t look ahead. We can’t take a single opponent lightly. If we do that, it will bite us.” Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the Knights are urging fans to dress in blue for the homecoming contest. To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ southingtonobserver.com. Scott Otis: 2013 Southington Sports Hall of Fame From page 35 Otis to make a decision to play another postition, transfer, or ride the bench. Otis wanted to be a quarterback. “At that time, it wasn’t about having any aspirations to play NFL football. I had just put in the time and the work. I just wanted to play on Saturdays,” he said. “I just wanted to see the fruits of my labor from my time commitment. I wanted to see if my abilities truly were what I thought they were.” He considered returning home to play at UConn as they made the transition to NCAA Division I-A, but he settled into a small West Virginia school that was making the transition from a NAIA program to an NCAA division II team. Glennville State College had a young coach that shared Otis’ excitement about the passing game. Rich Rodriguez is now coaching at the University of Arizona, but he got his start molding Otis into a professional prospect. Once again, Otis took a chance with a team in transition. This time, it paid off. “It was the best decision that I could have made,” he said. “It gave me a chance to learn a wide-open spread offense. Rich had an unbelievable mind for the game and all the little nuances that were all brand new to me. I was sort of learning it all on the fly and picking it up as fast as I could. Each week was a learning experience.” In his first season, he completed a pass to Chris George that broke Jerry Rice’s all-time collegiate reception record. Otis went on to shatter school records and draw the attention of NFL scouts. Twice, Otis completed six touchdown passes in a game. He threw for 5,986 yards in two seasons with the Pioneers and still ranks in the top three at the school in career offense and touchdown passes (34) even though he only played for two seasons. He ranks fourth on the all-time list with a 575 yard passing performance in one game and ranks fifth in school history with a 569 yard game. He still ranks as the most efficient passer in WVIAC conference history LOW DISCOUNT PRICES Call us: 860-276-9932 Visit us: www.QualityOil.net HOD #0000781 621 Jerome Avenue Brisol, CT BARC 860 582-9102 All Natural BITES ext 128 DOG BISCUITS $ 4 75 lb. Dogs Love Them The DINING ROOM The GROWING VENDORS NEEDED Terryville Congregational Church 233 Main Street, Terryville CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat. November 9 th from 10:00am to 3:00pm Contact the church at: 860.589.0182 M-F 10am-2pm for application and/or more information Open Mon-Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm 860-584-0043 Special of the Week MEATBALL GRINDER 6 $ 25 SOUPS Mon. Vegetable Lentil Tues. Sausage Florentine Wed. 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He only lasted one year, but he made it. It’s no surprise that the Southington Sports Hall of Fame selection committee nominated Otis in their fourth class, but it still surprises the former Blue Knight. “When I look at some of the names that have already been inducted, they all had great high school careers that stand out on their own,” he said. “I realize that my body of work came a little later, and it’s nice to see that they look at the whole picture. I’m truly honored and thankful to the committee and the community.” On Thursday, Nov. 14, Otis will be honored in an induction ceremony at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. To reserve tickets, contact Jim Verderame at (860) 628-7335. To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ southingtonobserver.com. Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer 35 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Hall of Fame Passing the test Southington Sports Hall of Fame Scott Otis defied the odds to make the NFL Inside the Numbers By JOHN GORALSKI SPORTS WRITER SHS Football S cott Otis felt a twinge of satisfaction as he stood in the shadow of Fontana Field while track officials scrambled to measure his javelin throw at a cold spring meet in 1991. For three years of varsity football, he maintained that his arm could beat most teams. This throw certainly proved it. Former Blue Knight track coach Pete Sepko remembers that day because the record-setting throw should have been even farther. Officials had to reach up the hill at the edge of the soccer field because Otis had stuck the javelin into the hill like a dart in a bullseye. •93.0 career quarterback rating •133.0 quarterback rating in 1990 •Scored 40 career points (1988-1990) •Captain (1990) RUSHING STATISTICS Year 1988 1989 1990 Career Yards 76 18 166 260 Avg. 2.9 0.4 3.3 2.1 Long 14 15 37 37 TD 3 0 3 6 TD 1 3 8 12 INT 3 7 2 12 PASSING STATISTICS Year Comp 1988 7 1989 41 1990 25 Career 73 Att 23 107 65 195 PCT 30.4 38.3 38.5 37.4 Yds 87 553 465 1105 SHS Track (Javelin) Hall of Fame “I was going to throw the whole area back about 20 feet or so because I felt that Scott was going to start launching big ones pretty soon,” said Sepko. “Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to do that. The throw was 221 feet, 10 inches, but it landed part way up the bank for that upper soccer field. It would have probably gone about 230 feet if I had moved the mark.” Don’t feel too badly for Otis. After more than 20 years, his throw still ranks as the best by a Knight. Southington boasts just a handful of 200-foot throwers, but Otis beat them all by more than 10 feet. “He had a lot of natural talent. He has a great arm, great size, and good leaping abilities,” said Sepko. “He never played baseball, so he didn’t have any poor delivery problems that we had to correct when he was a sophomore, and then he got bigger and stronger as years went by.” With an arm like that, how come he didn’t set state records under Jude Kelly’s coaching? Why didn’t Otis shatter passing records in Kelly’s air raid attack? How does a guy that can throw a javelin with precision over 200 feet manage just 12 touchdowns in three varsity seasons? One word: Timing. The air raid attack didn’t hatch until after Otis went on to college. In his early years, Kelly was focused on running the ball. “As we progressed to a spread style attack, he certainly would have been one of the top quarterbacks,” said Kelly, “but I had Scott in my first years at Southington, and we were running the wishbone, which is a system that I used before. We knew he had a strong arm, but we probably only threw 35 passes per game and ran the rest of the time. He was a big, strong quarterback, and he did okay, but we didn’t end up throwing the ball until after he left.” That was a theme that ran through Otis’ entire career. He was the go-to guy when teams were in transition. It hurt him in high school and as an underclassman in college, but it prepared him for two breakout seasons that shattered records, swung the spotlight toward a small, West Virginia No. 26 50 50 126 •Holds the SHS javelin record (221’10”) •New England Championship (1989) •All-conference (1989, 1990, 1991) •Golden West Invitational in Sacramento, California (1991). West Virginia Univ. Football •Earned Division I scholarsip to West Virginia University (1991-1993) Glenville State College Football PHOTO COURTESY OF GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE Scott Otis didn’t turn heads with his high school statistics, but his work at Glennville State College led to a postition in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. school, and landed the Southington native smack dab in the NFL. It’s one of the most unlikely paths to the professional leagues that anyone has ever taken. “I don’t really talk about it that much. It takes some urging or egging on just to get me talking about some of these things,” Otis said as he shifted in his seat at a local coffee shop. “I sort of keep it close. I know in the back of my mind how much work I put into it. Sure, the ultimate goal is to get to the NFL, but with every little baby step I felt like I was getting close.” Otis wasn’t bred to be a professional quarterback. He wasn’t shipped around the country for high priced camps or high profile contests. Otis was just a local kid with a toughness that was fostered in the midget football leagues. He never considered himself a superstar until a growth spurt hit him in junior high school and he tried out for the Kennedy team. “All of a sudden, I was this 6’2” or 6’3” skinny kid with a decent arm,” he said. “I always had some athletic ability when it came to sports, but I always thought that it would be basketball that I would play. As I began to progress with football, we found that I was able to throw the ball, and it came pretty natural to me.” Otis rose quickly through the ranks, but he still wasn’t the obvious choice for quarterback when he arrived at the high school, but the Blue Knights were in transition. Long-time coach Dom D’Angelo retired, and Kelly arrived with his wishbone attack. Otis earned his quarterback position when the top thrower shifted to running back. “I was athletic, but we had a kid named Dave Green that was a much better fit for the position,” said Otis. “I was tall and the center was only like 5’9”, so it was almost like my butt was touching the ground when I took the snap. But because of the wishbone, we ended up utilizing Dave more as running back. That was good for me.” Otis never had a chance to showcase his abilities in a varsity game. It wasn’t until Kelly brought some players to a UConn football camp that Otis began to turn heads. The next year, he was invited to Duke University where he began to show some promise for his throws. Otis considered transferring to a school like Xavier so that he could showcase his skills, but he wanted to compete with his friends. “I should have probably gone someplace else, but I didn’t want to,” he said. “I played my whole life in Southington. Growing up, I played with them or against them in the midget leagues. I was looking forward to playing at the high school.” So Otis settled into the running program and resigned himself to his role. Southington struggled •Transferred to Glenville State (1993-1995) • Most efficient passer in WVIAC history (147.8 quarterback rating) •Ranks 3rd in career offense (5,986 yards) •Ranks 3rd in career TD passes (56) •Ranks 3rd in single season TD passes (34) •Ranks 4th (575 yds) and 5th (569 yds) in single game passing. •Twice he threw 6 TD passes in a game. NFL (Baltimore Ravens) •Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens (1996) •Third string quarterback Coaching • Cheshire HS assistant track coach • Southington HS assistant track coach to a 4-6 record in his sophomore season. The following year they dropped to just three wins. As a senior Otis’ team rallied to an 8-2 record, but coaches didn’t come calling to see Otis’ arm. Kelly decided to try a less conventional way to showcase his young thrower. “Schools recruit athletes, and they can see things from the tapes. Very few colleges ever look at statistics. They want to see the strength of the arm, how they react under pressure, and things like that,” said Kelly. “We knew he had a strong arm, and we knew he had some college talent, so we videotaped our pre-game with him taking the snaps, the steps, and throwing all the different pass patterns that we had in our system. The wishbone showed that he had some toughness and some size to him, but they also had a chance to see the strength of his arm.” The gamble paid off. The University of West Virginia signed the Southington hopeful, but once again Otis found himself with a program in transition. The Mountaineers were coming off an undefeated season and a championship game in the Fiesta Bowl, but a new coaching staff wasn’t as committed to Otis as the ones that recruited him. “At the time, they hadn’t really recruited that truly athletic quarterback, so I thought that I had a chance to go there and compete,” he said. “Later, I found out that they signed five quarterbacks that year. They had a couple of incumbents, but after my red shirt year I actually ended up being the third string quarterback for my first couple of seasons.” Other quarterbacks from his freshman year switched to different positions or different schools, but Otis was determined to stay at quarterback. He had a good spring camp as a sophomore and was a top prospect in the program, but coaches approached him before summer to tell him that they were going with their younger recruits. See OTIS, page 34 36 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Friday, September 20, 2013 Athletes of the week J ulia Tinyszin seemed to place her shot with the precision of a sniper as she ricocheted a kill into the far corner of the court. With the series on the line, she leapt toward the net again. This time, she tipped the ball for an easy point in game five. The Lady Knights were locked in two five-game battles in their opening week, but it was the play of junior Julia Tinyszin that really shocked the Southington coach. He knew that she was good, but this good? “She’s been a pleasant surprise in the middle, and that has really allowed us to do some other things with some other people,” said Lady Knight coach Rich Heitz. “We’ve been able to move some people around into different spots to try to help us, and that’s because Julia has been so consistent. She worked really hard in the preseason, and she’s doing a nice job out there.” In the first week of the season, Tinyszin has been the one constant. In three games, she amassed 27 kills and five blocks. Net players don’t typically serve, but Tinyszin went 19-for-25 with three aces. “In our first week, she’s had the highest hitting percentage on the team. She was over .300, and that's a number you like to see,” said Heitz. “She was con- T Julia Tinyszin Southington High School girls volleyball Junior stantly staying aggressive and playing hard, and that makes good things happen.” There are many questions that still linger about this year’s young team, but Tinyszin’s abilities aren’t one of them. For her outstanding athletic accomplishments, Tinyszin is our highlighted female athlete of the week. yler Hyde slipped through the hole in the defense and followed his blockers into the open field. Then, in a blur, he left them all behind. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Knights were looking for a miracle in the final minutes of their opening game. With two field goals and a safety, the Knights had clawed their way to the lead only to see it vanish in a 70 yard Tomahawk chop. Hyde wasn’t about to go quietly. “I had a hole the size of a truck to go through,” he said. “The line blocked absolutely great. They got to the second level and blocked the linebackers. I hit the hole, saw the end zone, and got there.” It’s hard to believe that the Southington senior had played almost every snap on offense, defense, and special teams. Even on tired legs, he was able to out-run one of the fastest backfields in the state. “I told him when we were going into this year that we were going to lean heavily on him, offensively and defensively,” said Blue Knight coach Mike Drury. “He’s not going to get many rests. He’s on the field the entire game. To make the plays that he made defensively and still be able to have gas in his motor to break a play like that late in the game is what playmakers do.” Tyler Hyde Southington High School football Senior Hyde finished with 16 carries for 128 yards and five tackles. Even without his long touchdown run, he out-rushed the entire Glastonbury team. The Knights won, 16-9, and Hyde was the one that tipped the scales. For his outstanding athletic accomplishments, Hyde is our highlighted male athlete of the week. TOP FEMALE PERFORMANCES TOP MALE PERFORMANCES • Laurel Dean, SHS girls swimming team: Qualified for the state meet with victories in the 200 freestyle (2:08.53) and the 100 freestyle (58.33) in a win over Plainville. • Mike Aylett, SHS boys soccer teams: Scored goals in both of his games last week, including the game winner in the Knights’ 4-0 victory over Middletown. • Aly Baribault, SHS girls swimming team: Qualified for the state meet in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.39) in Southington’s opening meet against Plainville. • Alex Jamele, SHS football team: Had 5 catches for 53 yards and led the defense with 12 tackles, including a safety, during a 16-9 win over Glastonbury. The Week Ahead in Southington Sports Football vs. Manchester (V-7:00). Boys Soccer vs. Hall (V/JV-3:45). Field Hockey vs. Simsbury (V-3:45, JV-5:15). Girls Soccer at Hall (V/JV3:45). Girls Swimming and Diving at Bristol Eastern (V/JV-3:45 @ Malone Aquatic Center, Bristol). Girls Volleyball vs. Hall (JV/FR-5:00, V-6:00). Fri Boys Cross Country at Strattonbrook Invitational (FR-11:30, JV-12:30, V-1:50 at Strattonbrook Park, Simsbury). Girls Cross Country at Strattonbrook Invitational (FR-12:00, JV-1:05, V-2:25 at Strattonbrook Park, Simsbury). Football vs. Manchester (JV-10:00). Sat Sun Mon No games scheduled. Boys Soccer at Bristol Central (FR-3:45). Field Hockey vs. Simsbury (FR-3:45). Girls Soccer vs. Middletown (FR-3:45). Girls Volleyball at Simsbury (FR-4:00, JV-5:00, V-6:00). Cross Country at Newington and Simsbury (V/JV-4:00 @ Wallace MS, Newington). Boys Soccer at Simsbury (JV-3:45, V-5:00). Field Hockey at Conard (V-3:45, JV-5:15). Girls Soccer at Simsbury (V-7:00). Girls Soccer vs. Simsbury (JV-3:45). Girls Swimming and Diving at Manchester (V-3:45). Tue Wed Boys Soccer vs. Hall (FR-3:45). Girls Volleyball vs. Newington (JV/FR-5:00, V-6:00). Thu Football vs. Simsbury (FR-3:45). Field Hockey at Glastonbury (FR-3:45). Fans Forum Kenny Hill tennis tournament officials thankful for 12 years of local support We welcome letters to the editor from all of our readers. Send your sports letter to John Goralski at jgoralski@SouthingtonObserver. com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for the following week’s edition. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters for space and grammar. To the editor, We had another spectacular and fun filled weekend on what was, sadly, the last Kenny Hill Jr. Memorial Tennis Tournament. We have been blessed to have taken such a tragic event and turned it into what has become a very fulfilling part of our lives for the past 12 years. Although the time has come for us to move on, the scholarship will continue to live on in Kenny’s memory. Over the years we have raised over $85,000 and have given out over $26,000 in scholarships to Southington High School graduating tennis players and have made donations to various tennis related organizations. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our family, friends, old and new, participants, sponsors, contributors, and spectators who helped make all of the Kenny Hill Jr. Memorial Tennis Tournaments such a great success and an event that everyone looked forward to year after year. We will miss the challenge and excitement of running the tournament and watching all the players and spectators having such a great time. Our goal was to run a “fun”tournament that mirrored Kenny’s personality and life by putting a smile on everyone’s face, and we were able to accomplish that goal. Our dream of keeping Kenny’s memory alive has come true not only through the scholarship, but through the lasting memories from all of the tournaments throughout the years. Thanks to all for helping keep Kenny’s memory alive through your generous support. Sincerely, Ken, Laurie, and Allison Hill Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 37 Our Athletes Knights survive early test Soccer splits Field hockey challenges Glastonbury, beats Newington By JOHN GORALSKI “ Sept. 10 More than a dozen times, Glastonbury lined up for a penalty corner. Wave after wave of Tomahawk players charged Southington’s rookie goalie. Time after time, the home team tried to beat down their upstart competitor. But when the dust settled on the first half, the Lady Knights were trailing by just one goal. When officials whistled the end of regulation, Southington coach Erin Luddy was pleased with her team’s performance. Field Hockey Sure, the 3-0 loss would be no help in her team’s bid for a postseason berth, but to go toe-to-toe against a perennial power and stay competitive to the end? That’s a sure sign of things to come for Luddy’s Knights. “I hate to lose as much as anybody, but I can take a lot of positives from that loss,” said the coach. “I knew that it was going to be a hard game, but we needed to go in with a different atti- Glastonbury 3 Southington 0 We couldn’t just be happy to play. We had to want to compete, and I think we did that. Sept. 13 “ SPORTS WRITER Southington 1 Newington 0 tude than we had in the past. We couldn’t just be happy to play. We had to want to compete, and I think we did that.” Val Szmurlo held her own against Glastonbury’s relentless attack, collecting 15 saves in the loss. Southington’s offense still has a ways to go to match Glastonbury’s attack, but Luddy said that she was happy with the effort. “Their barrage of corners just wore down our defense,” she said. “We just couldn’t seem to get the ball up to our offense, and once our offense touched it, they were all over us.” On the other hand, it showed the the Knights could compete with anybody, and Luddy said that it showed on Friday when the team rebounded on the road in Newington. Erin Luddy, SHS field hockey coach For most of regulation, the Knights had a stranglehold on the Indians in a scoreless tie. Southington out-shot Newington, 10-3. The Knights earned 17 penalty corners compared to one for the Indians. With two minutes remaining, the hard work paid off. The Knights fed Lauren Zazzaro at the top of the circle on a penalty corner. Zazzaro made a move on one girl and drove a shot past the goalie for the gamewinner. The defense pinned the ball in Newington’s zone, and Southington came away with a 1-0 win. “It was so big. In my Starts Thursday, September 26 - 29, 2013 mind, I was already trying to prepare for overtime,” said Luddy. “To come away with the win was great. Knowing how strong we were defensively and how little they got it down to our end, it made me feel really good that we were able to finally put it in.” Now, the Knights will try to carry that momentum into this week’s home games against Nonnewaug and Simsbury. The Knights are scheduled to meet the the Trojans during a field hockey-football doubleheader on Friday. The Lady Knights will kick off the event with a 3:45 p.m. start against another state power. opening week The biggest question has been answered. This year, the Knights can score. With a lopsided win in Middletown and a hardfought loss at Conard, six different Knights have already contributed to the scoring. Last year, it took more than a month to score their sixth goal. This year, it took just two games. Soccer Middletown win Mike Aylett opened the scoring with five minutes left in the opening half. Eric Schneider and Sean Conway scored goals in the first minutes after the break. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Knights opened their season with a scoring barrage on the road. Jared DeFeo managed two assists. Ian Powell managed another, and Ryan Burrill capped the scoring with 44 seconds remaining. Brian Falco collected seven saves to record his first varsity shutout, and Southington walked away Sept. 10 Southington 4 Middletown 0 Sept. 12 Conard 3 Southington 2 with a 4-0 victory. Conard loss On Friday, the Knights opened their conference schedule in West Hartford with a battle against Conard. The Chieftains led, 1-0, at the half. Conard built a 31 lead early in the second half, but Southington had a chance to tie the game in teh final minutes in a hardfought, 3-2 loss. Conway tied the game in the first minutes of the second half. 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Membrino falls behind with one race to go By JOHN GORALSKI SPORTS WRITER The see saw battle continues in the SK Light division at Stafford Motor Speedway, and Southington’s driver has one more chance to make his bid as the top driver. On Sept. 6, Tony Membrino, Jr. regained the points lead with two races to go. On Friday, Sept. 13, the tables were turned. Chase Dowling scrambled for his seventh victory of the season in the 20-lap feature, while Membrino battled steering issues just to stay in the top five. With one race to go, Membrino trails by four points in the standings. Dowling has shown an ability to win races, but Membrino has proven to be the most consistent. How will it end? We’ll find out this soon. Car Racing “Our game plan doesn’t change,” said Membrino. “As soon as that green flag drops, my goal is to get to the front and win the race. A win will get us the most points, and ensure we did everything we possibly could to come home with the jackpot.” On Friday, Membrino never really challenged the lead. With the Valenti Modified Racing Series showcasing their 80-lap event as the featured race, the SK light racers had to adjust for the extra rubber on the track. In the practice rounds, Membrino seemed to have the answer. “The car seemed to turn on a dime and go whereever I wanted to,” he said. “The lap times weren’t blowing everyone away, but I knew I could race to the front with a car that JOHN GORALSKI handled like that.” Unfortunately, cooler temperatures at race time forced a number of early cautions. Membrino fell to the middle of the pack on the restarts but managed to battle into the top five by the midway point. He managed to pick off one of the leaders on the final lap, but had to settle for fourth place on the night. “At first, I was losing grip and couldn’t get any drive up off the corners. As the race went on, I was losing grip in the center of the corners too,” he said. “I tried searching around the track for a better line, but it wasn’t sticking anywhere. We were hanging with the leaders, we just couldn’t close in and make a move.” Membrino has one more chance to capture the points title. He’ll test his resolve at the 41st annual CarQuest Fall Final on the final weekend in September. Practice and heat races will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 with the feature race scheduled for a 4 p.m. start. “I feel very fortunate to be able to contend for a track championship for the second year in a row,” said Membrino. “Whether we close out the year with a championship or not, I am super proud of what we accomplished this season.” Swimming: Knights win From page 40 Plainville usually won the deciding race. “We turned the corner, and we’re starting to take on those teams and beat those teams that we never used to,” said Tuttle. “And we’re getting on top of them early.” In addition, the Knights showcased a strong group of newcomers. Melissa Matthews was a Volleyball Tony Membrino, Jr. needs to make up four points in his next race at Stafford Motor Speedway to clinch “Some of our nerves could be seen in the loss to the title in the SK Light division. double winner, clinching a postseason berth in the 50 freestyle (26.64) at her first varsity meet with another first place finish in the 100 butterfly (1:12). Allie Schroeder captured wins in the 200 IM (2:34.69) and placed second in the 100 backstroke (110.47). Southington relays captured the fastest time in every relay. “To pick one person that jumped off the page? I really don’t think I could do it because everybody performed so well today,” said Tuttle. “Now, we continue to improve. I asked them, ‘Are we satisfied?’ The answer is, ‘No.’ We’re not done yet. We’ve just started.” To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at [email protected]. Deadline for Display Advertising is now Fridays by 2pm Lewis Mills,” said Heitz. “On the other hand, we got to the same place on Friday and we had been there already. I definitely saw the different just a few nights later.” With an early schedule that would challenge a veteran team, Southington has survived their first week. The Lady Knights are 2-1, and the best is yet to come. Surviving Conard For the second time in as many years, Conard scratched out a win on the home court in the opening Sept. 10 Southington 3 Conard 1 Sept. 11 Lewis Mills 3 Southington 2 Sept. 13 Southington 3 Woodstock 2 game of the series. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Knights rallied for wins in the next three contests to win their opener, 3-1. “It could have certainly gone either way because we had those opening night jitters,” said Heitz. “But we were able to regroup. Even in those last two games, Conard fought us really hard, but we found a way to win.” Julia Tiniszyn powered the Knights with 12 kills in her varsity debut with just two hitting errors. Sylwia Lewkowicz (3 blocks), Caroline Barry, and Kelsea Allen had eight kills apiece, and Morgan McCarthy distributed 30 assists. Allie McCormick had 26 digs to anchor the defense. Southington lost the first game, 27-25, but rallied for three wins, 25-20, 25-23, and 25-23. Loss at Lewis Mills The Spartans are a favorite to win the Berckshire League, and they return a strong group of talented veterans, and that’s one reason why Heitz added them to the non-conference schedule. But on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the young Lady Knights battled them toe-to-toe in their first five game series of the season. Heitz never likes to lose, but he wasn’t too disappointed in the early season decision. “I think it was a good loss. This is early on, so we talked a lot about it,” he said. “One thing that stuck out for me is that, we lost in five, but going into that fifth game we had only missed one serve all night.” Once again, McCormick anchored the back line as she scored a career-best 32 digs over the five game series. At the line, Barry scored seven aces and Samantha Lohneiss See VOLLEYBALL, page 33 Friday, September 20, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 39 Our Athletes A work in progress Week 1 is a measuring stick for young Knights SPORTS WRITER Coach Sal Penta isn’t ready to rest on his team’s laurels, but he’ll take two wins in the opening week. Southington came back to beat a pesky Platt team in the season opener. They held off Conard in a conference game a few days later, but the Lady Knights are far from a finished project. Still, Penta hopes his team gains some confidence from scratching out two early wins. “We knew what we have coming the second week, so this was exactly what we needed,” said Penta. “These two games were big. At times, they weren’t too pretty, but our girls worked hard and deserved the wins.” Soccer In the first game, Penta liked his team’s aggressive play—even though it only resulted in two goals. Platt scored early in the first half, but Southington dominated the final minutes before the break. “I told the girls that the team I saw in practice this past week wasn’t the team that I saw today, but that’s beginning nerves and the physicality of Platt made us initially step back,” said Penta, “but as the first half progressed we started to get control. I knew the second half we’d get the first goal and control it from then on.” Southington manufactured a number of odd-man rushes and failed attempts, but with 36:08 remaining in “ It’s our hard work, our passion, and our ability to find the goal that’s going to be the difference. That's going to have to be the way we play this year. “ By JOHN GORALSKI Sal Penta, SHS girls soccer coach the second half, it finally paid off. Sarah Palko shrugged off two defenders at midfield and sprinted 30 yards for an open shot. She skipped the ball under the diving hands of the Panther goalie. With just over 21 minutes remaining in the game, Palko scored a second goal with a small, looping kick over the goaltender’s shoulder. “She’s our finisher right now. But I’ll tell you, what impressed me was the one that didn't go in—that ball that she sort of juggled and hit in the air that just missed,” said Penta. “We left four goals on the field. It shouldn't have been this close, but give Platt credit. They played hard and they fought till the end.” Penta used the tandem of Janelle Mangassarian and Margaret Mellitt to protect the net, and both goalies finished with two saves apiece. Southington only outshot Platt, 13-11, but dominated play in the second half. Down the stretch, the Knights out-shot the Panthers, 9-5. Penta said that he expects his team to be more of a possessionstyle offense than the opportunistic scoring they showed in the opener, but a win’s a win. “I think we’re still getting used to the pace of the turf. We like to play fast, but sometimes that ball's going faster than we're used to on the grass,” said the coach. “We’re going to practice more on the turf, and I think we’ll get used to it. I think that was also a factor in today’s game.” On Friday, the Knights used another hard-fought performance to net their first road victory, and Penta acknowledged that this may be the signature of his young team at the start of the season. Megan Power opened the scoring with a line drive from the top of the box. The second goal came on an opportunistic scramble won by Jessica Goralski in front Sept. 10 Southington 2 Platt 1 Sept. 13 Southington 2 Conard 1 of Conard’s net. Then, Southington switched gears and held off the Chieftains to improve to 2-0, but Penta said that the team is still a work in progress. “This is a team that's going to be a lot better at the end of the season than we are right now,” Penta said. “We’re still trying to find our way without Haley Kolesnik. She was our player that was going to be able to hold the ball well. She could do a lot. Sarah Palko moved into her spot, and she’s really doing well, but I think that we’re going to be able to score even more as we go along each week.” Now comes the real test as the young Southington team takes on some of the conference powers with games this week against NW Catholic, Farmington, and Hall. “It’s our hard work, our passion, and our ability to find the goal that’s going to be the difference,” he said. “That's going to have to be the way we play this year. Next week is going to be a good test.” To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ southingtonobserver.com. JOHN GORALSKI Sarah Palko looks for an open teammate during a 2-1 win over Platt in the season opener. Did you miss our Weddings 2013 section? Read it Online at .com It’s your resource to all the essentials for the perfect wedding... Connect to local businesses for everything you’ll need to create the perfect day. Go to: StepSaver.com for daily updates on all your local news, sports and entertainment! 40 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 Friday, September 20, 2013 •Hall of Fame - Scott Otis...page 35 •SHS Field Hockey, Boys Soccer...page 37 •SHS Girls Volleyball...page 38 •SHS Girls Soccer...page 39 Our Athletes Nowhere to Hyde 4th quarter run clinched the win in Week 1 Sept. 13 By JOHN GORALSKI Stephen Barmore slipped the ball into Tyler Hyde’s gut with the skill of a con man, and the Blue Knight quarterback drew one Glastonbury defender with a pantomimed pass play. Two linemen wedged through the Tomahawk front line and another crashed into a blitzing linebacker to make a hole for their senior co-captain. Hyde seemed to glide through the melee and into the open field. Then…it was off to the races. Football On Friday, Sept. 13, Southington’s small lead vanished when Glastonbury broke a long touchdown with less than six minutes to go in the game. Not even a minute had passed, and Hyde was returning the favor. Southington had nine months to dwell on last season’s loss to the Tomahawks in the opening round Southington 16 Glastonbury 9 of the Class L tournament. With a 57-yard run in the game’s final minutes, the Knights were able to return the favor. “The kids really circled this one during the off-season,” said Blue Knight coach Mike Drury. “I know that it was a sort of sour taste for them, but this is a battle every year in and year out. It’s two teams that both work incredibly hard in the off-season. We know that there’s got to be a winner and a loser, but these are always going to be tight ones. We were fortunate that we made a couple of extra plays and came out on top.” Once again, it was a see saw battle decided by a late score. Once again, it was anybody’s game until the final minutes. “We’re always confident going into our games when we prepare the right way,” said Drury. “They do it in the off-season. They had a tremendous preseason and a tremendous week in practice. This is the result of that.” Many of Southington’s preseason questions were answered in the week one battle, and Drury seemed relieved that his defense was able to contain Glastonbury’s torrid attack. With much of their defense lost to graduation, Southington held their own in a game that was tied, 3-3, at the half. “We had a lot of guys kind of filling shoes, but we really pride ourselves on our defense,” said the coach. “We like to say that we don’t rebuild. We’re trying to reload for the next year. The guys stepped up, filled those roles, and played a great game. They tackled great, and they played with intensity the whole game.” Alex Jamele led the way with 12 tackles in the middle. Zach Maxwell scored 12 tackles, including three sacks of Glastonbury quarterback See FOOTBALL, page 34 JOHN GORALSKI Tyler Hyde crashes through the line of scrimmage during a 16-9 victory over Glastonbury on Friday, Sept. 13. Swimmers off to fast start Dean, Baribault qualify for states at opening meet “ By JOHN GORALSKI SPORTS WRITER Laurel Dean captured two victories and qualified for the postseason in both races. Aly Baribault won twice and qualified in one event even though the meet had already gone to exhibition. Everything that I saw today was positive. Swimming On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Lady Knight swim team opened their season with an easy 98-77 win in Plainville, but Lady Knight coach Evan Tuttle was even more JOHN GORALSKI At left, Allie Schroeder swims the backstroke leg of the 200 individual medley during a win in Plainville. Sept. 11 Southington 98 Plainville 77 “ SPORTS WRITER Evan Tuttle, SHS swimming coach impressed with the effort. “Going into the first meet, there are always a lot of question marks,” said the coach. “Wins and losses are just one. It’s about how the kids are going to perform, how our kids are going to hold up in the distance events, and how their endurance is doing this early in the season. Everything that I saw today was positive.” With his returning swimmers Tuttle was looking for a strong start, and that’s what he got. Dean captured wins in the 200 freestyle (2:08.53) and the 100 freestyle (58.33). Tia Jones raised the bar with a victory in diving (135.2), and Baribault captured a victory in the 500 freestyle (5:56.35) that challenges a state qualifying time with a win in an exhibition race that claimed a state berth in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.39). But it was the strength Sept 20, 21 & 22 All Locations • All Tans • All Free • All Weekend This Fri, Sat & Sun. throughout his lineup that really impressed the coach. “We had some strong swims, and it was up and down the roster,” he said. “We had a lot of first and second finishes. Sometimes, we had 1-2-3. Other times, we were 1-2-4. There was only one event where we didn’t take first. To win 11 out of 12 in our first meet is a great start. I can only predict that we’ll improve from here.” If it’s any indication, the Knights are ahead of expectations. In recent years, Plainville has posed a good measuring stick for the Knights with a competition that was usually decided on the final race. This year, Southington clinched the contest with three races remaining. Until last season, See SWIMMING, page 38