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Delay 

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council 

By CHRIS FORTIER 

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. With a look of 9 told you so in his 

eyes, Town Councilor Leonard Marcheselle 

listened as his colleagues discussed 

the status of the West Center Street 

bridge replacement project Monday 

'igIlt Having repeatedly stated throughout 

the summer that the project wom-* 

611 behind schedule because of what he 

saw as g lack of man power on the job 

site, the councilor was adamant against 

allbwing the contractor overseeing the 

cogstruction, MIG Corp., an extension 

rtquested by the firm last month. 

-- Although-some on-thacouncil agrep,1 

-4-A Marcheselle Chairnian Andrew 

Beade said it maybe best tomake a final 

decision once the October 15 deadline is 

ithin view. If it appears the project will 

overlap into the early 811, the council 

Ji#V impofg a $1,000 2 day fine for ench 

-extm day the companywol 

- 5 'Ibwn Engineer Anthony Tranquillo 

said he has been on the job site 10 times 

within the last two weeks and has stressed 

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Portable stage a hit, deries wraps up 

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By RUTH K. WAGNER 

StaffWnter 

·Southington's Parks and 

Recreation Department ·wrapped 

up its Concert On the Green 

music series last Wednesday with 

the dedication of a new portablf 

bandstand, funded by a number of -' 4 

local organizations and individuall 

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Jerry Limmer and his No- 

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Name Band provided the 

evening's musical entertainment >..9 

8 p. 

whihhilidieds ofpe*ple gathered-- -- -around 

to enjoy the final episode f 

ofwhathas been a rousing success 

story for the Wednesday evenings 

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concert series held throughout the 

summer on the Southington Town 

Green. 

More than a year ago, 

Rotarian John Kennedy came up 

with the idea of building a bandshell 

in one of Southington's 

parks, replicating the same concept 

that can be found at the 

Walnut Hill Park in New Britain 

and in Meriden g Hubbard Park. 

At that time, the Rotary Club wis 

interested in a way in which to Jerry Ummer and the No-Name Band was the first mu;ic#1 act io.utilize ibe-new bancfsitell lastie e 

commemorate id 50211 anniversary night for the final Music On the Green concert. 0-ear*F-r 

as an institution in Southington. 

"It started out with the from the business community and recendy donated $20,000 to the Britain, and his 2-1/2-year-old 

Rotary Club wanting to give everybody got behind it It was effort, $3,000 is still needed to son, Dominick, strolled the green, 

something to honor our 50th great. Today is the culmination of cover the final costs.Qf the project enjgying the music. "We're origianniversary 

of starting the club. a yeark work. It is nice to see that Town resident Al DeEuco of nally from New Britain and this is 

We brainstormed and one of my it happened," said Kennedy. Curtiss Street thought the band- the first time weve' been down- 

ideas was to have 6 bandshell like 'I]le eltern eL. s..a-mebile--stand-wee-werthwhile-addition,to-town-(or·the·conceKtr i9·i9·gres4- 

New Britain. We brought it to the bandshell, which, according to one the City of Progress.,9 tbink it is we love it. It is the nicest thing in 

town and they said that it would be park department official, only an awfully nice project I like the the summerdme to listen to music 

a good idea but we hive this alter- takes two people and 10 minutes bandstand and it is something. the outside. I am a musician and I 

native you might consider. Instead to Set Up. It took the Rotary Club town has needed for a long time." want my son to get a feel for 

of having it at a park like more than a year to raise the Sun Valley Drive resident music. Growind up, we were 

Panthorn, we could use it for $75,000 needed to purchase the Dominick Palmisano was driving always at the park, listening to the 

keeping the music downtown. portable bandsmnd, with contri- by tile Green lasf-Wednesday end- music,-Pnimiets681CL 

UWe adopted thatand formed a -butions from many local -business- heed-the music. After parking his - 'Ille'b ndstand'is -expected-to 

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Board votes to relinquish school 

ByPEG DONOHUE David Derynoski and Nicholab mentag schools. 

i Conoibuting Writer DePaola expressed reservations 

; L Ilte Board of Education vot- about returning the North Center OTHER BUSINESS , 

, ed %646 Thursday night to give building and property to the town, Although only one week into 

' North Center Elementary School both noting that the board has the new school year, Superinten- 

| back to, the town, at 

, an,un pecified date in 

Lthe il,ture. once its , 

d ofs pre closed to 

students. 

1,Tlle board voted 

.la it,yqar to close 

North Center at the 

co'qdqsion of the first 

pbase qf a expansion 

and rbnovation project. 

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many physical space dent of Schools Dr. Louis Saloom 

needs. Included reported to the board that, 

among their conrprns system-wide, there are already 40 

are the administrative new students in Southington 

% building on Beecher schools. He noted that the new 

4 Street, which is students are evenly distributed 

2 cramped and not throughout schools and grades, 

1 handicapped accessi- and therefore not causing a major 

ble, as well as an ag- increase in population in any one 

1 ing maintenance area. 

t building, located be- Saloom also updated the 

hind Walter A. board on,the budgetary impact of 

Derynoski Elemen- the recent addition of sevan -ele- 

:and Thalberg ele- 'We are in a situation tary School, which mentary teachers, stating, "We are 

1:t;1::el' 't,t where we have no a new roof ::og oet :t5;1,11 tea ills ind, 

1 Center students will more options,' Board Chair- per-teacher update in October. 

-William Del>colo 

Ibe. redistricted to woman Joyce Kogut The board's vote to also fund 

: other schools, leaving ' acknowledged the an interim .2 reading position at 

: construction of a new police sta- North Main Street lower than $21,000 in ' 

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By RUTH K. WAGNER tive meeting, to planning, to supervis- PART believes is different than sacrificing men. 

StaffWriter ing, to counseling, to praying, to trou- one's whole life to a demanding and The call process between Pi;tbi 

aergy are e*ected to run their con- 036 bleshooting, to budgeting, to audio sys- sometimes thankless vocation. For Pas- Pam and her new Southington congre:- 

gregations with ease and e#iciency. Tbey tems, to meditation, to worship prepara- TWO tor Pam, serving God is a way of life, gation went smoothly: she wanted to be 

and their families are to be tbe pc,fect peo- tion, to newsletter, to staff problems, to and not her entire life. She is not only a here and they wanted her here.'Last 

ple and tbe pe,jeafamilies. Ideally, tbey are mission projects, to conflict manage- The Rev. Pamela Hanson Hunter, full-time pastor but also a full-time wife October, the Hunter family changed its, 

to be above reproach and beyond human fat- ment, to community leadershTp, to pastor of the First Evangelical Lutheran and mother. "The one thing that is a address from Rochester, N.,Y

Tlia Obse-Mr, Thursday, September 16, 1999 

OBITUARIIRS 

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Angelo ter, Vt. brother and sister-in-law, Joseph He was a veteran of World Wanda 73, of Snllwell Dr., died Sunday, 

She was born April 17, 1933, and Emily Gubala of Meriden; a War II, serving in the U.S. Army Sept. 21 at Bradley Memorial 

D'Agostino daughter of the late Joseph Gar- sister and brother-in-law, Eliza- as a master sergeant. He graduat- Skorubski Hospital. Married to Janet Traling-and 

Mary Bezio Aldi. She beth andJoscph Basinct of Put- ed from Teachers College in New vcrs for 31 years, he was a 

Workedfor Peck, Stow was a recently retired registered nam; a brother and sister-in-law, Britain. Mr. Mucci was the direc- Fafhir employee Southington resident for most of 

- nurse after 38 years on the OBformesly 

':'ngelo of 500 R D'Agostino, Pleasant St., died 88, GYN floor at Bristol Hospital. 

She was a parishioner of St. Aloy- 

MoAday, September 6 at Bradley 

sius Church and a member of the 

Memorial Hospital. He was pre- 

Humane Society of the United 

deceased by his beloved wife of 

States. She devoted most of her 

5'8 'years, Mary (Carofino) time · to the love and care of her 

I)'Ago$tino. husband, dhildren, grandchildren, 

Thomas and Anne Dudek of 

Meriden; and several nieces and 

nephews. He was predeceased by 

9 brother, the Rev. Father 

Theodore Gubala, pastor of Immaculate 

Conception Church. 

Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home 

in Meriden was in charge of 

tor of the Southington Continuing 

Education for many years and 

was a member of the Connecticut 

Association of Retiredlbachers 

He was a former member of 

the Knights of Columbus and a 

parishioner of St. Thomas 

Church. He was an avid tennis 

his life. 

Wanda Adamowicz, 91, of After enlisting in the U.S. 

Pondview Drive, formerly of Navy at age 17, he became a 

Slater Road in New Britain, died 

plank owner of the U.S.S. Mt. 

Wednesday, September 8 at 

McKinley and later served aboard 

home. She was the wife of the 

lateJohn Skorubski. an aircraft carrier in World War 

II. He was a well-known accom- 

Born in New Britain October 

31,1907, daughter of the late An- plished second-generation stone 

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He was born in the village of 

E $quill in the province of Caser- 

ta, Italy, on Oct. 1,1910, the son 

of dle late Joseph and Rose (Aldi) 

and many friends. Her loving 

guidance will be missed by all. 

She is survived by her loving 

arrangements. Burial was made in 

Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions 

in his memory may be 

player and member of the Farmington 

Farms Racquet Club and 

had competed in many town 

drew and Valerie (Dougvillo) 

Adamowia, she had been a lifelong 

New Britain resident before 

mason contractor who still enjoyed 

his trade. He was a member 

and skilled debater of the 

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D'Agostino. husband, Dale R Gemmell of made to the Educational Mission tournaments, most recently in se- moving to Southington a short Southington Sons of Italy. 2 

Prior to his retirement, he 

was employed by Peck, Stow and 

Wilcox for more than 40 years 

Milldale; her son, Kevin and 

daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Gemmell, 

of Plantsville; her daughter, 

Lisa Ann and son-in-law, Lowell 

of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 

Parish, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden, 

Conn., 06451. 

nior tournaments. 

He is survited by a son and 

daughter-in-law, Lawrence J. and 

time ago. Wanda was a communt- 

cant of Sacred Heart Church in 

New Britain. 

Besides his wife, he leaves 

seven children, Atea Angeleone of 

Southington, Scarlett-St. Ger- 

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and Allied Control for 12 years, Mary S. Mucci; a daughter and She had worked at Fafnir main of Terryville, Aaron Travers 

wh6re he worked on many speci l 

DePalma, of Southington; four 

grandchildren, Nina and Wade 

Julian C. son-in-law, Elaine M. and Bearing during World War II. of Piainville, Matthew Pipke of 

painting projects for the U. Depalma, Kevin Gemmell Jr., Thomas Alagna, all of Southing- She is survived by a beloved Terryville, David Holmquist of ' 

space programs. In recent years, and Alyssa Gemmell and her lov- Kapscady ton; a brother and sister-in-law, niece, Gladys Langton and her San Francisco, Calif., Sean 

he spent much time doing ab- ing pet Hershey; also g brother, Workedfor Prudential 

Dr. Joseph and Maiy B. Mucci of children. Williams of Portland, and 

4,tract paintings. Many of his Edward Garling of Wells, N.Y.; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; a sister and Funeral services were Charles Tmvers of Avon, a third- 

works are on display at the and three nephews. Julian C. Kapscady, 84, of brothbr-in-law, Mary and John arranged by Plantsville Memorial generation mason contractor; two 

Alzheimer Resource Center and DellaVecchia Funeral Home Summit Street, died Wednesday, Gentile of Southington; three Funeral Home. Burial was made sisters, Josephine Travers of 4 

in other areas around the state. pas Ln charge of arrgniements. Sept. 8 at Biedley Memorial Hos- grandchildren, Kenneth R. in South End Cemetery. Dona- Southington, and Atea Gold- f 

He will also-be remembered- for Burial was made in St. Thomas pital-aft 254r a long illiiess. He was Wilcox, Jr., Lawrelide S.-7 Iucci, dons-lii-mentory of-Wdiidd-miy schmidt of Scottsdaie, -ArIz.;-15 - -' 

is singing of many old Italian Cemetery. Donations may be the husband of the late Evelyn and Laura S. Mucci; a sister-in- be made to the Hospice of Cell- grandchildren, many nieces, 

©ngs. He was a parishioner of St. made in her memory to the Fami- (AlbrechO Kapscady. law, Vera Zercie and her husband, tral Connecticut, 205 West Main nephews, and friends. 

ominic Church. ly Care Unit, Bristol Hospital, Mr. Kapscady was born Nov. Martin; a brother-in-law, Richard St, RO. Box 1327, New Britain, DellaVecchia Funeral Home : 

He is survived by a son, An- the Humane Society, or St. 3,1914 in Irvington, NJ; the son k Grimaldi; and several nieces Conn., 06050-1327. was in charge of arrangements. 

elo R. D'Agostino end his wife, Thomas School. of the late Charles and Julia Kap- and nephews. Burial was made in South End 

Susan bf Oxford; a daughter, Bar- scady. He lived in Connecticut DellaVecchia Funeral Home Leo Travers Burying Ground. Memorial do- 

Sara Boudread and friend, Steve for the past 20 years after retinng was in charge of arrangements. Member ofsons_ef-ItaiL---er, nations m amay charity be mede o in his mem- 

Kerelejza of Pl:lntsville; two J .COh A. u, a ,(Luilly sua: J-for the Pru Buridl wam :i:ade iii St. 'Fl*vi1la3 Fthe-donor's--------- 

rothers, Anthony D'Agostino Gubda dential Insurance Co. in NewJer- Cemetery Leo (Spider) Ernest Travers, choice. 

ind his wife, Lucille, of Bristol, sey after 18 years of service. 4 - .- 

4nd Philip and his wife, Annette, Brother of late priest He leaves a daughter, Mrs . Fjollifitia*j:Ar.rente 

9f Marion; three sisters, Palma 

pardi and her husband, John, MERIDEN - Jacob 

Carol K. O'Toole of Cheshire· 

A. two sisters, Gertrude Milford of 1- ·.- -· · 7.'-- tl 33,, 

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Mar Serafino of Southington, Gubala, 83, husband of Angela A. Whiting, NJ., and Helen Keller ByCHRIS'FORtI*.R times," she said, tdding that Theriault was in tl 115*81 fd 

ind Josephine Forcella of Fama Gubala, of Parker Avenue, of Washington, NJ.; two grand_ FA#*F,0.3 - 7- - ----Tlieriault knew lia*.td fix any- a prayer was saidQ.torlinn. ' 

Plainville; four grandchildren, died unexpectedly Siturday, Sept children; and one great-grand- · +1'-A ji©*00r·more.6,111-1-*lng... : 31ofhis yamat cancer st the 

Church begins new season thdgchool. °He. 46·part of the. age of 47. 

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' If ever a perfect day were to throughout the ages has been Many families brought pic- tofthe kids and he took.a,lotof what stands out I. , · 

be ordered from the heavens displayed in the dramatic form of nic blenkets and chairs as they pridein cleaningthebuilding for most was that 

alloyes last Sunday was the day. fire: the burning bush, the cloud enjoyed the hot afternoon sun, thekids." , .

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THE OBSERVER, 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1999 

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Growing older, getting better : 

Last week I received a photograph in surdving children both live on the oppo- 

the mail that confinned one of my worst IT MATTERS TO ME site coast and she chooses to remein.4 

childhood fears: I had become my Aunt ----- the chilly Michigan Upper Penipseli 

Joyce. ,LAURA A. MARSALA town of her husband's family, where sle 

In the picture, taken earlier this sum- has no relatives of her own. She c,arries 

mer, my sister and I are standing on the fresh wounds and ones from very long, 

sidewalk of our parents' house. I am (It was the worst I have ever had, and I ago. She has terrible days and some ogt , 

ready to begin the long car journey back am from a fpmily of fruitcake lovers.) so terrible. 

home to Connecticut and am dressed in When our families would gather at my As I gaze into the photograph my·sis- 

loose and comfortable clothes to accom- grandmother's for some holiday or anoth- ter has sent me, I see the physical similarmodate 

that fact. My sister- just arisen er, she dominated conversations with her ities between my aunt and me, not only in, 

in order to see me off and shed her usual non-stop chatter about nothing. She liked family characteristics but in manner of, 

parting tears - has thrown on whatever to cow my father's other sister, the style as well. I also care little for physical I 

was on the floor from the night before. youngest in the family. And she was for- appearances and usually have no particu- , 

Both of us wear the pallor of sleep - ever trying to run the show, controlling lar aim to getting dressed other than to. 

puffy eyes, unkempt hair, and a pillow everybody and everything. I was slightly cover myself and be comfortable. I used , 

impression or two on the softer,parts of intimidated by her. I did not understand to be afraid of acquiring that attitude, the. , 

our skin. The sun is unkindly revealing her and therefore I did not appreciate one my ount always held, but looking at, 

all that this implies. her. the photo I don't see us as two dumpy, i 

To a stranger looking at this photo, In her body movements and manner women. I see us as vessels, each carrying,. 

there is nothing extraordinary in its of speech there was some sort of state- our own life experiences but inextricable, 

framei_just fwd dumpy-looking women mentofin-effort being-mad*in-all-she__from_thosed_all our familylmembers.r 

smiling into the lens. To me, it represents did, but at a young age I was unable to .Illeir joys are ours; their pain is our . It, , 

the culmination of some 40 years of define that; it is only vecently that I have is the clay ofour forms. 

learning to understand a complex person: begun to understand that for my Aunt AuntJoyce always knew this. I reoog- 

my AuntJoyce. Joyce, the very living of life is an effort nize - of my own accord and by my, 

When I was growing up, Aunt Joyce, I won't go into the personal stories of mother's keen sense of observation - , 

my father's older sister, appeared to me as her disappointments, failures, losses, and some of her idiosyncrasies within myself,: , 

an odd sort. She and her family lived insecurities. They are not mine to share. but instead of being horrified by them, as. , 

halfway across the country from our But I will say that, as an adult, I have I always thought I would be when I was a , 

home and even rhbugh I was young and funned a gue affecdon for her atid have child, I am rather pleased. In a *11,0, I it 

many of them needed and all of them welcomed. With hundreds didn't see her often, I sensed something come to gather some insight into the have become Auntjoyce '.) 

of an anomaly in her on those occasions things with which she has struggled As I struggle to fill to role of aunt 1, 

of people expected to fill downtown Southington for the Apple when I did. throughout her life. Yes, she may be com- within my generation, I wonder how I am i , 

She care'd little for physical appear- pulsive in many behaviors, but she is also perceived by my nephews and niece. Do , 

Harvest Festival next month, beautification efforts in the area will ances, reflected in her careless, dated as kind as they come. And generous. And they think of me as an odd sort? Are the 036 

dress and no-fuss hairstyles that made her funny. She has an undiminished desire to little things I send them strange? Do I in- i 

be appreciated by many. look dowdy and older than she was. She keep learning, and is always wil|ing to try timidate them? These questions seem , 

sent us strange little presents at Christ- something new. She loves her family rather unimportant. The main thing is 1, 

Although not on the usual route to downtown, the school at mas: pencils, book markers, trinkets, and deeply and struggles to express that in a that they know I love them, which I am., C 

her famous fruitcake that consisted most- way her psyche will allow. sure was Aunt Joyce's philosophy. And 036 

the corner of West and Spring streets has begun the efforts with a ly of Brazil nuts and green candied fruit, My Aunt Joyce has lost her husband; that she loved me is one thing I have nev- 

newly assembled stone sign on the corner. While today's society is 

and was as dry as the whole Sahara desert. a daughter-in-law; her youngest son. Her er questioned. , 

often focused on quickness and convenience, two men worked Representative battles Defense over vaccine ' ' 

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through almost every afternoon this summer to build something C 1 

United States Rep. Nancy Johnson . I. tional Health Care Humanitarian Awar i.1 

that may have taken longer, but is certainly much nicer than the urged tile Defense Department recently for her outstanding support of patient is- -, 

to end its practice of dishonorably dis- ' '- sues. The award was presented to John- 036 

prefabricated version. What a great lesson for those schoolchild- charging service members for declining AT THE son for her patient-friendly legislative r> 

to subject themselves to the potentially CAPITOL - positions and her focus in increasing pa- ·, 

ren to see the fruits of those two laborers pay off in a beautiful harmfulanthrax vaccine. b tient access. to care.. 1. 4 'IO 

In· a ·strongly:.worded:letter, sent to' · NANCY ,: '1-· ..4Nancy,Johnson·oharedterfikh therT. 

tribute to their school. Defense Secretary William Cohen,John- JOHNSON *i ' nobility of those whochallenge thestatus,9 

son wrote, "I am writing to express my quo," said Nancy Davenport-Ennis, " 

Plantsville can also expect a huge beautification effort in the concern with the Department of De- founding executive director of the foun-· 

ferset Anthrax Vaccination Program and dation. '*She is effectively working to im- .1 

coming months when the old Tiffany House site is transformed my vehement opposition to dishonorably prove our health care delivery system 

discharging service members who leave "Clearly more research is necessary one vote at a time and is truly t national,.i 

into the new home for the Victoria Rose antiques shop. William becausi: they fear the health conse- about the vaccine's long-term effects," leader in improving health care. 1.it 

Michel's plan to replace the old building was called tione of the 

quences of the mandatory anthrax vac- 

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Johnson said. "I've co-sponsored legislation 

to impose a moratorium on the vac- 

Davenport-Ennis cited. Johnson's ··' 

Cancer Clinical Trials bill and her legis.: { 

best things to happen to Plantsville in a long time" by one Plan- 

In December 1997, the secretary of 

defense announced that all United States 

cine program until further reviews can be 

done by the National Instiwtes of 

lation to make insurance premiums tax 

deductible for the self-insured and for - 

ning and Zoning commissioner, and most people would have to forces would be inoculated against the Health. those purchasing long-term care insur, 042, 042 

potential use of anthrax on the battle- In testimony before the House Sub- ance as examples of her leadership in 

agree. Although some people may be more excited about the an- field. 70 date, no studies have been done committee on National Security, Veter- helplog patients. *,' 

to determine the optimum number of ans Affairs and International Relations, Rep. Johnson understands patients' · ' 

tiques inside the building than the structure itself, travelers doses of the vaccine, nor has the long- Lt. Richard Rovet, Health Care integra- suffering and the isolation serious ilines 

term safety of the vaccine been deter- tOr for the Flight Medicine Clinic at brings to our lives and thFlinancial bur=, ' 

through Plantsville will certainly appreciate the anticipated bright, mined, according to the General Ac- Dover Air Force Base, stated that some den and uncertainty that is inherent in 1 

counting Office. of the reported symptoms of exposure to our battles to recover wellness," Dav61. ·: 

new facade over the former faded brick exterior. "Every soldier is well aware of the vaccine include joint pain, memory irn- port-Ennis said. "She is a gentle gitint., 

dangers that come with serving in the pairment, 'greyouts,' and cardiac prob- who reaches out to her constituentb for 

Town officials and business owners have joined in the effort military,"Johnson said, "but I doubt they lems. support and direction." 

ever expected their government would "Forcing our men and women in Johnson expressed gratitude for the,n 

through the work of the Greater Southington Chamber of Com- force them tO take a vaccine that has un- uniform to. choose between this vaccine award and thanked the foundation for its · 

known long-term effects." and their careers fosters distrust and leadership in enhancing patient educ - 

merce and the Renaissance Committee. Those entering down- As of July 14, 1999, more than erodes morale," Johnson said. "We tion and for promoting quality health · 

300,000 service members had received at shouldn't continue down this path until care., 

--town are welcomed by bright tubs of flowers placed along the least one dose of the vaccine. we have more conclusive evidence. " «It is a great honor to be recognized · 

sidewalk by the chamber. Even though a lot of work needs to be 

After vaccinating 150,000 Gulf War 

troops, the Defense Department had a RECEIVES HONOR 

by the foundation for my work to expand ' 

access to health care,n Johnson said., :' 

done downtown, these bright spots along North Main Street do unique pool of subjects to study, but due The Patient Advocate Foundation, a UThe Patient Advocate Foundation has 

to poor record keeping no large scale re- national network for health care reform, been a strong leader and ally in our ef- 042 < 

more to exemplify the charm and character of the area than a search has been conducted. recently awarded Johnson with its Na- forts to promote patient-related issues: , L 

thousand press releases 

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Rack-to-school tax package offers relief J1 

t: 

The new mobile band- = &74 r *s m 

Every parent with children in school which now stands around $11 billion. 10 

knows how quickly the expenses add up REPORT FROM HARTFORD At a time when the state is projecting c 

stand, purchased with dona- .. this time of year. There are clothing, yet another budget surplus, we can enact·1*. 

ti6ns from hundreds of indi- school supplies, student activities, and, if ANN DANDROW these tax cuts with no problem: Not only jU' 

the child is in college, you pay for the will we be reducing the tax burden yet,2.i' 

vid t:tls and businesses (and textbooks as well. again, but we will also be assisting fami- 

That is why I am joining with other $225 per student for students at least lies in pursuing the highest educadan po-:> 

$20,000 worth of taxpayers' Republican members of tile House of half-time and up to $150 for snidents en- tential for their children. 164 

Representatives in formulating a package rolled less than half-time. On another topic, I am pleased to re- 7, 

money), has already proved of tax reductions that would provide tax The sales tax changes would include port that the town planner of Berlin, Bri- 11 

relief specifi cally geared to education repeal of the tax on texts sold at college an J. Miller, has been appointed to the W 

6 its value in bringing the Il costs. bookstores. In addition, all clothing items state's newly created Blue Ribbon Com- ,v, 

.V Although the General Assembly will costing up to $200 would be exempt from mission to Study Affordable Housing. As ,o 

community together at its not convene its next regular session until the tax during the week before Labor you know, the 30th District which I rep- ;,1 

February, we are working on this legisia- Day next year. resent, includes most of Berlin and the 

debut Concert held last week. tton now so that it can be offered at the Anyone who has ever outfitteil a northeastern section of Southington. 4 

outset of the new session. child for school knows how quickly the The General Assembly created the rl, 

This symbol of Southing- The *back-to-school tax package' en- bill adds up. The same goes for anyone Blue Ribbon Commission to review the lf, 

visions tax credits for college mition, the who has priced college tatbooks these effectiveness of Connecticut's laws to t , 

ton will provide a place for , repeal of the sales tax on textbooks sold at days. promote affordable housing. This com- 

11 . Of, 

dollege bookstores, and a tax-free week Of course, the 6 percent sales tax mission will report its findings and rec- ,& 

busy family and friends to 

for most clothing sales before school adds up, too, but in terms of the state ommendations to the General Assembly

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big thing? 

Il came as no surprise to me when 

he Arincipal of our school banned Pokenon 

cards from the premises mere days 

ifter school began. 

Thank God. 

' Not only was it a 

ON THErelief 

that my 

younger son was for- 

bidden to carry this 

recently acquired ob- 

iession into yet an- 

ither arena of his life, 

but the sight of fiverear-olds 

behaving 

like commodities 

HOMEFRONT 

traders is discomfiting, to put it mildly. .11 1 

Not that I disapprove of capitalism, but 

iticast-Ict-thcm dcalin- and-cheat-one 

inother at- something that has actual · - 

value. 

There is also something a little dis- 

concerting to me about indulging (i.e., 

taking the children to the store so that 

they can spend their allowances on the 115 - , 

little packets) a hobby that frankly, has - 

no appeal for me. Whereas in the past. 

their interests have always seemed un- 

derstandable (frogs are slimy but I know 

that amphibians are our friends; making 

chocolate chip cookies has an intrinsic 

interest for me that requires no ratio- 

nale). I suppose I should thank God that 

intrinsic worth to the cards other than 

whnt tbe m9ni,6rt,irpr mantifnrnirpQ. Tt's 

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like buying a pack of playing cards, eight 

at a time at three bucks a shot, and it In Southington 1 have found most 

takes you at least 10 packs until you people identify themselves by their hermanage 

to get all 52. Buying baseball itage or ethnicity, i.e., I tell people I 

cards like that made sense. At least when come from a mixture of Italian and 

we bought those cards, the value of one's German lineage. Typically, Americans 

other 

sports 

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other story. 

I have become increasingly frustrated 

with the sports coverage in 'Ibe Observer 

and I and many of my fnends at the high 

A school have realtzed thai_if you_d nor 

play football or baseball, you can forget 

about getting a big write-up in your 

newspaper. I remember talking with one 

of my teachers who was tallang about one 

of her former students who was a big 

gymnastics star at SHS. Once The Observer 

wrote about the records she had 

broken; it was covered as if it were a minar 

Apot --- 

What is worthy of a front page sports 

story? 1 certainly think the story feature 

done on a possible liall of Fame should 

have been on page 2 in place of the 

Giroux brothers. I'his may be a huge 

sports town but I think Mr. Phillips needs 

Tamagotchis and Furbys were off their 

radar, and Lord knows 1 _hoarded-rny 

share of smiley-face buttons in the 1970s, 

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to realize there is more than football and 

baseball. People -are not as interested in 

following these athletes past SHS as he 

but there is something about the trading The woman m Ihts week's old photo was the first b swim in a municipal pool 31 years ago If you know who she,s or any of the believes. How about others who have 

nature of this latest trend that is irksome. admirers standing behind her, call The Observer at 621 -6751, ext. 323. achieved greatness off the field or dia- 

This is what annoys me: There is no 

mond? 

The Observer has increasingly done 

Part of the problem or the solution? *good job with covenng events * the 

high school that in years past have re- 

inequality toward any man, woman, or ceived no attention such as FBI 036A, Vo- 

child due to the color of their skin, due Ag, and other programs. As you can see 

PURPOSE, DRESSED to their gender, due to their age, due to on the wall outside our guidance office, 

IN OPINION their weight. due to their religion, due Observer coverage dominates over every 

to their class. other paper. 

collection was based on the performance traveling to different continents de- - By laughing at the gay tokes, by But the sports section leaves someof 

the actual human being represented scribe themselves as Americans; people 

keeping silent when racial remarks are thing to be desired. Let's see a little diveron 

the cards (and they came with bubble, ' dbreeiikualf dissect their etliniSS,·Out- 4 RUTH K. WAGNER made, by turning aw ay and preteniling sity, please 

Pin). Witir,Poketnong,· ihilip-torsdihe sille liF,h 254p it 1 titestgRU"Ll ..... S 3 ...., not to see or hear when others are being 

corporwn'ott- somewhvre,·rd 'deti 86· ' ' During a recent conversitidd *ith 

discriminated against iS being part of 

MarkJ. Smith 

whether Pikachut lightning (or whatev- my daughter's significant other, Donnie, 

the problem and not the solution. Southington 

er) powers are worth more or fewer I learned that he was recendy laid off NO one knows for 

points than Minkey's 'peek' powers. from his job. According to Donnie, it certain what makes 

Always interested in investigating a was due to his intolerance toward dis- 

get-rich-quick scheme, especially one crimination. Because of Donnie's another human being 

that combines a seemingly foolproof race/ethnicity, he was made to endure 

method to control my children, I am insulting and denigrating comments. tick. 

planning to create my own set of cards One day after walking into a restaurant - 

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Breadfor Life marks anniversary... 

(continued from page 1 ) For the Chnstmas holiday, who would bring the food to se- 

Curtiss Farms donates a Chnst- niors in the area and visit with 

questions of the people who come mas tree and patrons come in and them, fulfilling an emotional need 

to the door; they feel if there is decorate it so that it becomes as well as a physical one. The con- 

the need, individuals are always everyone's tree. People in the area cept is stilI the same, but today 

welcome They work hard to then put presents under the tree Bread for Life delivers the food to 

make their kitchen a family envi- so that those less fortunate not federally funded senior complexes 

ronment with an upbeat attltude only have their needs met, but al- on a rotting basis around 

where people carl feel comfortable so enioy the season of giving and Southington. 

and at ease. sharing On Ibggie Tuesday, farms in 

*61'm not saying we're perfect Bread For Life has grown the Hartford area donate food 

creatures, but we simply try not to considerably since area churches that is delivered to Bread forLife 

judge others. We follow the Bible and residents first saw a need to by Food Share. There are approxthat 

says to serve, and we serve," help the less fortunate. Today, imately four tO SiX Bread Angels 

said Steele. through the work of the Social who then deliver the food to fed- 

During the holidays a great Action Council, established pro- erally funded facilities in town. 

many people volunteer their time, grams such as The Food Ban14 Over the years Bread for Life 

and many businesses give mone- Bread Angel's, and Veggle Tues- has made a name for itself as one 

tarily and donate items such as day not only help the hungry, but of the areak most successful soup 

food and presenis also serve people who have special kitchens, but without the generos- 

In fact there are so many that needs. ity ot its many volunteers, none of 

give of themselves dunng the hol- The Food Bank was original- the success would have been pos- 

i(lays that on Thanksgiving Day ly run by the Visiting Nurses As- sible, Steele noted. 

there are enough volunteers for sociation, providing food ,gro- "It's another way of serving 

three separate shifts This way cenes for people who can not af- the community, which is what I've 

people can give of their time and ford to buy them, but has since pretty much been doing for years 

also spend time with their own bndged will Bread for Life. with other organizations as well," 

families. - - The Bread Angd -pregram Carbone-Maccagnon said. ""I 

'*Thanksgiving is the biggest was started years ago by a woman have always been happy to do lt" 

holiday for us and cer- 

tainly the most tiring, -MI-51-1 2,»,11-7-'. '.'11. 

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can stpnd back and say, .1...'. 

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that' They do table 

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cloth napkins, and on 12'2'1:*lf-,re,0 ='.»*. _,j . 

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Oshana seeks re-election... 

& t'=tt'PT 11-1 , 1 5 1 1 15D y u d - o m.ember and ' fh him he 

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The Observer, Thursday, September 16,1999 

4 

North Center site discussed... 

(continued from page 1 ) ters. conflict of interest. 

"Do you really want to tear Oakland Road resident 

If the council holds off any down a building worth over a Slicholas D'Emanuele asked the 

longer, the construction of a po- million dollars?" Delahunty asked council why it wouldn't coniider 

lice station for the recently de- the council, adding that it is the leaving North Center School 

feated $6 million may be a thing feeling of both the Permanent standing and utilize tIle b Idiag 

of the past. "I'd like to see the Building Committee and a major- as police headquarters. Be*ause, 

council make up its mind and de- ity of the Board of Police Com- Meade answered, current Keaddde 

what it wants to do," he said. missioners that the North Center quarters an Main Street i a con. 

Delahunty said the parcel on School site is not the proper loca- verted school (Marcus Hplcomb 

Lazy Lane, shot down in referen- tion for a new police station. The School) and the town wouldn't 

dum in April, is Uil nice level 3-acre parcel is not large enough want to relive problems thatllave 

piece" and would have supported for a building and an auxiliary been wimessed after converting a 

a police station well, but its loca- structure, Delahunty said, and building. 

tion just off Queen Street did not would not be conducive to allow- plus, Councilor and Police 

appeal to voters. The defensive ing. for the construction of an ad- Building Committee m#mber 

statement that a police station dition if necessary decades from Meg Maruzo added, offlcials 

should be in a downtown location now. from Kaestle Boos Associates, the 

is an antiquated one, Defahunty "I do know there's a question town'S main architectural firm, 

said, stating that towns such as of room there for future expan- have stated that renovating the 

Berlin and Madison have con- sion," Meade said, noting that school into police headquarters 

structed their police facilities at acreage a few hundred feet east o{ tvould carry a price tag higher 

substantial distances from the the school on Hobart Street wd than that of a new facility. 

centers of their communities. looked at for consideration last D'Emanuele said he under- 

The building committee chair- year. That site was taken out of stood but thought it would be im- 

man smd he logged a distance of the running when concerns sur- proper to demolish a building 

three miles from the center of faced over the property being that appears to be sound and in 

Madison to its police headquar- owned by Delahunty, a possible good structural shape. 

Bridge replacement faces delay... 

(continued from page 1 ) residents. I'm not pleased at all," Will take a stance once the imshe 

said. Triano added that a town posed deadline approaches. If it 

each day he visited the West Cen- councilor such as Marcheselle appears the deadline will pass 

-ter-gueeS-Gitwhere wprp nnly trun shrnild nnr he rn,inted on to keep without the iob being comp.leted, 

or three employees working, an eye on the project, when it is the council will either negotiate 

Tranquillo said he feels the rea- the responsibility ofthe engineer's with MIG or impose the $1,000- 

sons given by the firm in seeking office. a-day fine. 

an extension have legitimacy to Tranquillo told the vice chair Noting the presence ofWhisthem. 

he sent an initial letter in June to tle Stop Restaurant owner 

He refused to elaborate on MIG noting that the project was Richard Doty in the audience, 

the reasons ourside an executive falling behind schedule, but has Councilor William Depaolo said 

session, although --the company - no other way- to 254nforee -his feel- the establishments business has 

has Eonfirmed contaminated soil ings but in writing or words. A dropped off by 30 percent since 

has had to be removed, in addi- letter sent to the company August work began, but he would like to 

tion to unexpected utility and 30 requesting reasons for an ex- see the problem resolved in the 

drainage work. "We don't feel 44 tension has received 'a general re- best interest of the town and busi- 

days is appropriate, but we don't sponse," Tranquillo said, citing nesses in the West Center Street 

think zero-days is-appropriate-ei- the- numerous conversations he_ area. Lgth be_ppltiye about it. 

ther," Tranquillo said. has already had with MIG offi- let's get it done," he said. 

Marcheselle said it made no cials. Meade agreed. We are in the 

difference to him because "MIG . Although other members of simation we are in now," he said, 

is doing a number on us," stating the council did not comment on "but we want to bring it to the 

that the rnanpower on the site was the project, Meade said the town best possible conclusion. 

only increased to four employees 

Oshana explained. 9 d e projec- portant role m the school system? my minl at he has the ba - tended to 

don continues upward, and I hon- Just because you're superinten- terest of the school syi;tem at #They're not keeping up their 

estly believe it will, then we're go- dent doesn't mean you cannot lis- heart, no question. He has stated end 

of the program," the coun- 

ing to have to sit down and say, ten to parents," Oshana said. this on more than one occasion. cilor 

said, adding that even 

'Wait a minute, we have the *'What kind of a future does he or I'rn definitely happy with him," though 

traffic flow had been in- 

schools 211 completed, but what's. she see for Southington? What DePaola said. terrupted 

from the censer of town 

the population of the student are their short-term goals and **I don't think we've had any to West Street, those most hurt 

body?' Let's not have brand-new what are their long-term goals? major disagreements, but diver- by the project are the business 

structures, then start jamming the I'd like to see the kind of ide25 gence of opinion, periodically, owners 

in the area. "It isn't fair to . 

classrooms." they have on curriculum. What which is normal. I've never doubt- those 

people to extend it beyond 2- 

Oshana is also loolong for- would you do with the curriculum ed his sincerity and I've never 0ctober 

15," he said. 2 

ward to sitting on the board dur- if you thought it wasn't function- doubted the fact that whatever he Vice Chairperson Victoria 

ing a superintendent search. He ing correctly? How would they says, he really means and he's will- Tnano 

agreed, saying the town 

said he has participated in three get parents, students, teachers ing to back it up," DePaola said of engineer's 

office should have been 

superintendent searches in the working together?" his fellow Democrat. "When you going 

full force to keep tabs on 

past and three or four hunts for Oshana added, "I want he or really boil it down, there's nothing the 

construction. MIG has added 

assistant superintendents. Al- she to understand we have proba- like experience and he certainly the 

extra crew member now to 

though he willlook at the creden- bly one of the best staffs in central has had a ton and 2 half of it." catch 

up, Tnano said. UThose 

tials of the candidates, Oshana Connecticut - we really do - Oshana confirmed DePaolah businesses 

are taking a beating 

said he is especially concerned and give them the credit too. 036 sentiments. "My entire, 100 per- and 

we need to stand behind our 

about whet type of person is of- Nicholas DFPSola, who is cent responsibility is the youngfered 

the position. leaving the schobl board tO pUrSUe sters, period. I'm not running be- 

You have to look for those a seat on the Town Counal this cause I'm a politician, I'm not 

other things that iren't on paper, fail, has known Oshana for more running because I have an ego, or 

their personality Are they a peo- than 20 years and is pleased his running because I have an agen- 

ple person? Will they get involved colleague is looking to fill his da,- he said. -The only agenda I 

in the community, not just the post. "1 think he makes a great have is the students." 

Please bring these items. 

HOUSEHOLD 

042 Herbiades & weedkmers 

Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999 

042 insecticides & poisons 

042 Fertilizers & garden 

. HAZARDOUS 

chemicals 

042 Non-empty aerosol cans 

042 Household batteries 

042 Oil-based paint, varnishes, 

shellac, stains, thinners & 

paint strippers 

042 Pool, photo & hobby 

chemicals 

042 Auto fluids, cleaners & 

COLLECTION DAY 

waxes 

042 Waste oil 

042 Furniture, floor & metal 

polishes 

Laundry chemicals 

042 Oven, drain & household 

cleaners 

042 Mercury 

1 WASTE 

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Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Place: Highway Garage, 

Mulberry St., Southington 

For the towns of: 

042 Southington Meriden 042 

Berlin 042 Bristol 042 Burlington 042 

New 042 Britain Plainville 042 

Plymouth 042 Prospect 042 Wotcott 042 

Resident I.D. is required. No waste from businesses 

Upcoming HHW Collections: Prospect Sept. 25, 

New Britain Oct. 16, Bristol Oct. 30, Meriden Nov. 13 

Questions? Call your local Public Works or 

the Southington Health Dept. at 276-6275. 

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DO NOT bring: 

042Empty aerosol cans 

042 La tex paint 

Ammunition 042 & other 

explosives 

042 Smoke detectors & other 

radioactive materials 

042 Propane tanks 

042 Biomedical or infectious 

waste 

042 Commerdal or 

industrial 

waste 

042 Tires 

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this past Monday and sometimes 

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, StaffWriter gymnast. They gre nimble entertainers per se in the guard; each athlete must 

Maybe you've noticed them and who combine modern dance with old- perform his or her role to near perfec- 

- · "riaybe you haven't. They are the ath- fashioned blpod, sweat, and tears. Their tion m order for the whole te.im tc ) per- 

./. lates of Southington High School that sometime flamboyant sport is called tht· form as a successful unit 

"f-pgrform their synchronized art when the sport of the arts and they are better As he grew older, 'I'rain, became a 

more recognizable football players leave known as the Southington High School flag runner. It was his 101 ) to retrieve the 

the field during half-time. Color Guard. flags, rifles, or sabers used by the guard 

They participate in local parades Philip Traint, one of only two males during a practice cir performance lie 

and national competitions, and have in the guard. is unusual not only m his was glorified go-fer. but as he ran from 

their own unique blend of followers and art but through the acceptance he has one member of the guard to the next, he 

admirers. They practic 254 as long and as gained with his talents and election to paid attention to the fc,rm 1 le nciticed 

hard as any mainstream contender. co-captain. how the flags became .in extension of a 

Their bodies receive some of the same When he was seven years old, Traini guard member's body Mentally, he 

kinds of injuries as a football or basket- was mesmerized as he watched his older threw a rifle in the air and timed 110 

, ball player - the bloodied fingers, the sister, Beth, perform as a member of the landing to coincide with a particular-iout 

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the torn cartilage. Band. The more he watched and ob- Philip's mother, Joan 'I'raint, re- 

The dexterity they must attain rivals served, the more he wanted to become a members her son practicing in the street 

any first string quarterback. The agility part of 0 team that relies heavily on co- in front of their Winter Park Road 

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home. ,\torcoeer, his passion for playing onships held at Giant Stadium in New 

color guard ercited many of the other York. To win the coveted first place tro- 

Litb In the nughburhood, and pretty phy meant a great deal to Traini and the 

scion [here wa< :in asembly of youths rest of his team members. "It was a great 

inarching up and down the ureet, mov- honor to Wln and we practiced very hard 

ing to music only a guard-member can=-te-get..thereil -he.saidi . 

hear Today, Trami is a high school junior 

When he .reaaetkbe eighth-grade. looking forward to many more years of 

'Iraint became a member of the SHS competition in the iunior and senior lev- 

I\'inter C;u.ird \\'inter (iuard members el corps. 

are the sallie athletes who perform dur- Fhis November, he is hoping to 

ing the fall tocithall season, except they compete for a coveted position with rho 

c.(Intinue to pertkirm during the winter- elite Connecticut Hurricanes, a lutitor 

time l'he color guard is the visual as- color guard corps. The Hurricanes gre 

pect of a iii.irching liand performance. nationally known for their precision 

I'raini 14 a inember of the SHS traming and award-winningstyle. 

,\larching liand and Color Guard team, Until then, it wont be an uncom- 

which in c ):tober of 1998. captured first mon sight to find the teenager in his 

place in it class at the United States backyard until dusk tossing his rifle into 

Scholastic Band Association champi- the air and perfecting h,s own style. 

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Lo@al,-donations aid in fight against rare disease 

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By RUTH K. WAGNER yeab before, was a thrilling event for the of the disease and there is no known 'That's it, we're going to start a founda- said Reed. 

Sta#114·iter entire Gordon family. He was the first- treatment or cure. tion for Sampson; said Reed. The mission of the Progeria Re- 

Samr:on Berns's lifc changed for the born grandchild and he earned the hopes Since there were no foundations in Two weeks ago, Leslie Gordon began search Foundation is to discover the 

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better last Friday with the help of six of the future for this close-knit family. existence to assist the families and sec- research work at Tufts University in cause, treatment, and cure for Hutchin- 

Sbuthington businessmen. Kurt Nichols Although Sampson's parents, Leslie ondary victims of this disease, Reed and Boston with the first grant monies raised son-Gilford Progeria Syndrome through 

of Ductworks Heating and Cooling, Gordon and Scott Berns, were both doc- Gordon became the founders of The b> 'I-he Progeria Research Foundation. research and education. 

Wayne Parent, a residential framer; Steve tors, nothing could prepare them for the Progeria Research Foundation. "There Gordon has now devoted her medical ca- One ofthe 12 board members ofThe 

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celebrating birthdays during the 

week ofSeptember 16-22. 

BEST WISHES 

#:1 Eric David,w, /2, 

f bon: Sept. 16, 1987. 

9 Ben Henderson, 8. 

fi born Sept. 17,1991. 

ittl Katberine S=01, 9, 

80:7: Sept. 17,1990. 

42 Marge Tarantmo, 84, 

born sept. 18,191i 

. mt . Al Salvaton, 81, 

' I born Sept. 18,1918. 

9 Ce,7 Ricb, 80, 

25 born Sept. 18,1919. 

.tilt . Muriel Mabaffy, 

1 born Sept. 18. 

e Pattie 'Princess' Locke, 38, 

born Sept. 18,1961. 

'i .*tt. Patd 1. Kulas, 

M bom Sept. 19. 

e Jas:ca Coh, 6, 

26 born Sept. 20,1993. 

11. :ft,4, Mm,Latrrie:,86, , 

111i born Sept. 21,1913. 

11 Helen Davicb, 85, 

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READER REMEMBERS WIFE: 

A bittersweet date 

BYJOE ALDIERI way, always looking ahead even our weekly meetings and was a 

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Specialto Tbe Obstrum though she may not be there. I true friend both to Doris and I and 

Well, here it is, August 20, guess she dared the cancer to hold to the group. He had beautiful 

raining and pouring. My two sons, off a little longer, just a little words for Doris' farewell for that ibmorrow (Friday),there dato from available monitoring ()ne frcim the (.(innecticut 

moiher to our four children. ed what seems to be such a short and kiss the wedding picture taken ers discussing the topic of con- other viurces are current per- I:und t too soon. It wasn't and wife. They say time heals all I effectikliess of the waste water discharges of toxic chemical. 111- (. inile,tic lit |)eparrilient (,f 

be here in our hearts. How dare a bad enough it struck you every hope not, because I never want to discharge permitting process. Eo the river Although the per- fn inminent.11 Pr ,te,ticin, and 

little rain stop us! year fur three years, it had you forget you. I go out every morning After 28 years of federal regula- mitted discharges are signifi- .1 repre entati#c ft 036,i, inili,%try 

Family love for each other cheat you one last time. All you to say hello tq you and tell yOu tion to reduce pollution from cantly lower than in the p.14t, 1 he V mtic,+i,im will lie held 

blinds us to obstacles and turned vsked for was one lousy break. One where I'm going and when I'll re- point sources, such as industries they still cau e concern clue ti, at the \\'hitne> | luitianiries 

that rainy clay to one of sunshine year, you said, one year was.all you turn. I tell you goodnight when and small businesses, the the rype cif contaminants. \\ith (.enter .it i 1 \\ hitne> ·\ enue, 

It's going to be beautiful: a water- asked for. the day ends. And, ofcourse, I still Quinnipiac River still has poor the regulattir focu tif state .ind \:cw 1 1.1, en, ir 036111 H 10 .1111 tc, 5 

fall rippling over to the lower I don't know how people with tell you I love you. water quality. federal gcnernnients ihiltmg pin 

pond. We dug out all the hard soil cancer overcome the hurdles, like I shall always be tile same per- Over the past year, the from p ,int sources of poillititill -lhe he.1 I th of the 

into the shape of a heart, filled it the \pay the support group we at- son I was, you wouldn't want me Center for Coastal and to non-point sources of pr,Hu- cluil,ilipi.il Riper affeitb the 

with good growing soil, and we're tended does. We laughed, we any other way. You never got mad Watershed Systems at Yale ticin. we should not lose +ight iii uell licinK, direit|> cir Indirectly, 

going to put in flowers. ioked, we teared up when we lost a st me when I ogled at the pretty University has been collecting the remaining Impact of lit,Ilit iiI c.lch Sinithingttin re lilint," 

It's now September 16, our close friend. They smile and laugh girls because you knew, deep in and synthesizing water quality source pollutlon " .aid Sni,th 

49th wedding anniversary. H'e had on the outside to hide the tears your heart, that I loved only you. 

plans for this day She was that and the fear of what lies ahead. But you never got mad at me. So, 

What is said at those you girls out there, when you see a Progeria battle aided. .. 

Pi·1 '.' ' 16 «» ' meetings is not to go guy in a red pick-up truck with 

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(continued on page 12) call the school at 621-5885. Thing' trip to New York City on Lighthouse Inn, the group will Beast" with orchestra seats at the parmesan, filet of sole, or cannel- 

Sept. 18 from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. tour the Mashantucket Pequot Place Theatre on Broadway and loni bolognese. 

Connecticut, Inc., is offering a CANCER EDUCATION The bus will leave the municipal Museum. lunch at the La Vet'anda Restau- For more information please 

seven-session volunteer training SUPPORT GROUP parking lot downtown. Th£re is a Oct. 27: "Beauty and The rant. Lunch choices are chicken call 628-4255 

program at 40 East St., on Mon- The Cancer Education Sup- charge. 

day, Sept. 20 from 6-9 p.m. port Group will meet on the first In addition, a trip to view the 241.1../,imd "-1, Pt:I. 2 m.' Elli 

For more information on the and third Wednesday of every fall fohage in Wilmington, Vt., is 

volunteer training program month from 2 to 3 p.m. at scheduled for October 2. Plans 

and/or to schedule an interview Bradley Memorial Flospital. are to travel to the Old Red Mill, 94 11.·3 , 61 -1 . 3. 

to pre-register for the upcoming Michelle Lopes will be the which is one of southern Ver- 8 1**-1 emkb '.···b. . i 

training program please call Ann facilitator of the group. For more mont's "fine taverns serving , I 1 · 1,1*r.irli#ILY*le# b.*31 : 

Bova at 793-3019. Class size is information or to register call hearty food." accordink to the 

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limited. 276-5039. Parks department. In addition, : i;-' 111. : 

there will also be an enjoyable '=-iR its , 036111- , P;' -i '*il. 

DIABETES EDUCATION LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS cruise on Lake Whitingham to . ./,I/:Z=i /"""T i wit e Wii F 

PROGRAM SEEK DRIVERS view the foliage and scenery. AL - T- 19. 

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p.m. A physician's referral is re- way the American Cancer Society formation or to make reservations ,-1.5: 

quired for this program. can mobilize caring people from call Parks and Recreation Depart- 

Topics for the program in- the local community to help can- ment at 276-6219. 1 11.11 , 31/A ,«,t ' - -l' *A *-' ' 

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'2:k' C; %.YtI 2ZI:%-t:n =t: t:ir Clt:;k &:2.: ti ki. "00-699- r.j:S'*Sr %%21 TAG- Baby k.=. household aer< 

mouna $100. Dishwasher for red.,=11 1203)759-319a 1 (kxn b Apm. Conloct Meredith al (860) A*., Briskl 01 ph and much more. Scnday. Sept 

with sink $400. Call 747·1111. 582-0599 or Janice al (860) 582-9794 19th. Son k, 2pm- 1010 Wd Moin St.. 

WAIE SALE: Gc,5 86. 616*xe, wa1Jr TAG SALES GARAGE SAlE bge voiely 01 niscelb Ne# Briklin. 

FOR SALE: Uprile wooden chest 22 er & *>er. rel, e,oBor, color TV, k.n - neous household items. 9-4 pm. Sept. 

10*mn $400. Upper part 01 hukh $50. mower, dning room set, et 18601 589- PETS TAG SALE: Mulli-family 36 Evergreen 17,18.19.78 Willis St, Bris,cl Rain. ' 

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By SARAHJ. SMITH, ing on the first day expecting this ica. Students who are interested how to reach the engineering noted. summers. The architects are in 

StaffWriter to be the best year we ever had. must apply at the end of eighth- courses to his students. Carpen- . Last year there were 1(1chil- the process of drawing up plans 

The children of Southington We had a few first-day glitches grade and be recommended by ter was taught how to use engi- dren bussedin from Hartford, for the buildings and it is hoped 

went back to school Sept. 1, that you always have with stu- their math and science teachers. neering equipment to servicethe and Southington's school system that the bidding will start in the 

making it clear that summer is dents A few kids had trouble '*The idea is to offer young- program that he will then teach hoped to gain another 10 this upcoming winter months, so that 

over and fall is on the way. The getting out to the bus on time sters who are interested in engi- the students to Utilize. year, but there were not enough the contractor who gets the job 

first few days of school went off and things like that, but basically neering an opportunity to get a The Hartford Choice Pro- students available. Coppola be- will begin work on the school in 

without any major problems, ac- it was pretty good," reported Au- good look at the profession so gram, which busses in 14 chil- lieveS this is because there are the spring. 

cording to school officials. Atten- clair. they get an idea of what engi- dren from Hartford, is going into not enough children whose par- Southington's elementary 

dance was up from the first day The 1999-2000 year will in- neenng is really like," Coppola its second year in the ents want their. children leaving schools are always abuzz with ex- 

last year, and those on the Board stitute new programs in the said. "As they work their way Southington Public their area and attending school citement on the first day of 

of Education predict there will schools that will further educate through high school there is ' School System. The our of town. However, when school and it was no different at 

be approximately 30 to 40 more Southington's students, including a sequence of five pre-engineer- ., children are all at the Sheffvs. O'Neil decision was the elementary level, said 

children in local schools this year three new special education pro- ing courses connected with 4 the el ementary handed down, the public school Derynoski Elementary Principal 

than there were last year. grams and Project Lead the Way, it. What these 15 freshman A school level, and al- systems throughout Connecticut Karen Smith. 'The first day went 

Assistant Superintendent of a new engineermg program be- will be doing this year is though the pro- had to demonstrate some effort very well. I think the children 

Schools Dr. Angelo Coppola said ing offered at the high school. their high school pro- _.* : 0 gram could be run to diversify, and the Hartford were glad to be back, the telich- 

that the first day back to school For the three special educa- gram that includes : ..... in the high school, it Choice Program was launclied. ers were glad to be back, nd 

went off without a hitch. "Typi- tion programs beginning this math, English, and sci- ' : '*1:A , ' ..# is easier to integrate The Board of Education does not some of the parents were glqd to 

cally the first day of school year, a new special education co- ence, but they'll also be tills,

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