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TheJuniorCitizenThe Newsletter of the Connecticut Junior Republic Holiday 2006A Century of Caring for Youth

Photo: Francine SpencerCJR Board Elects New Officers and Directors at Annual MeetingCharles E. “Chip” Roraback of Goshen wasrecently elected as President of the CJR Boardof Directors.The Connecticut Junior Republic’sBoard of Directors held its annualmeeting on September 15. CharlesE. “Chip” Roraback of Goshen was electedPresident. A member of the CJR Boardof Directors since 1994, Mr. Roraback is anattorney in the Torrington, Connecticutbasedfirm of Roraback and Roraback. Mr.Roraback knows the organization extremelywell, having grown up next door to theJunior Republic. He succeeds Gregory S.Oneglia of Litchfield as President.At the annual meeting, CJR ExecutiveDirector John F. Boyd thanked Mr. Onegliafor his service as President. He noted thatMr. Oneglia guided the Connecticut JuniorRepublic through three years of accomplishmentincluding the opening of severalnew programs and facilities, such as theMichael P. Mortara Family Center and theLitchfield Aid Student Services Center onCJR’s Litchfield campus, and the Center forAssessment, Respite and Enrichment(CARE) program for girls at CJR’s Waterburyfacility.Mr. Boyd also cited Mr. Oneglia’s otherimportant contributions as a member of theCJR Board of Directors, including the establishmentof the CJR Invitational golfbenefit in 1996, and his service as chairmanof the event for 10 years.“Greg Oneglia’s commitment to theJunior Republic and the leadership that hehas provided through his contacts and involvementas a member of our Board since1995, have been invaluable,” stated Mr.Boyd. “We are pleased that Mr. Onegliawill remain on the Board of Directors andwill continue to play an important role inthe success of our golf event,” he said.Anne J. Fitzgerald of Watertown waselected Vice President. Mrs. Fitzgerald servesas Program Director of the F. & P. DeRosaMemorial Fund, a New Jersey-based foundationproviding scholarships to inner-citymiddle school and high school studentsin New York and New Jersey. She also servesas a part-time cataloger for the WatertownLibrary Association.Joseph J. Greco of Litchfield was electedTreasurer. Mr. Greco is President of theFirst National Bank of Litchfield.Carol G. Bramley of Litchfield was reelectedas Secretary. Ms. Bramley currentlyserves on the boards of The GreaterLitchfield Preservation Trust and ConnecticutPreservation Action, and is a memberof Litchfield’s Design Review AdvisoryCommittee. She serves as assistant treasurerof the Litchfield Aid of CJR, and is also apast president.New members of the CJR Board ofDirectors are Patrick J. Boland and J.Thomas Bouchard, both of Litchfield.Mr. Boland served as a ManagingDirector and Chief Operating Officer ofthe Global Credit Risk ManagementDepartment at Credit Suisse First Bostonin New York, before retiring in 2004. Priorto his eleven years with Credit Suisse, Mr.Boland was with Bankers Trust Company,and J.P. Morgan Company, both basedin New York. He currently serves on theboards of the First National Bank of Litchfield,Ashburn Hill Corporation and theWarner Theatre.Mr. Bouchard has held executive levelpositions within major American corpora-tions, including International BusinessMachines Corporation (IBM), UnitedTechnologies Corporation (UTC), and U.S.West, Inc. Most recently, he served as SeniorVice President of Human Resourcesfor IBM. He currently serves on the boardsof Nordstrom fsb, Manpower, Inc., andHealthNet of Connecticut, Inc.“It is an honor to have Pat Boland andTom Bouchard join our Board of Directors.I know that their wealth of experienceand interest in the Connecticut JuniorRepublic will serve our organization well,”said Mr. Roraback.HELP CJR THROUGH ESTATEPLANNINGIf you believe that the work of the JuniorRepublic is important, please considerincluding CJR in your estate plan. Yourlegacy will help ensure that the JuniorRepublic can continue to help troubled andat-risk youngsters become contributingmembers of society.Here are some suggestions to considerin leaving a legacy to a charitable organizationsuch as CJR:● See your legal or financial advisorabout your will or estate plan.● Prepare a will. If you don’t let peopleknow what you want done with your belongings,others will decide for you.● Consider your assets carefully. Giftsto charity of stocks, bonds, real estate, certificatesof deposit, savings bonds and retirementfunds and other items of value mayprovide tax savings.● Use a life insurance policy for a gift.Name your favorite charity as the beneficiary.● Remember loved ones by makingmemorial or honorary bequests to charity.● Ask your professional advisor abouthow gifts tocharity (includingcharitable gift annuities)can reducetaxes to your estate.COVERCJR’s Waterbury Program conducted its 5th Annual Scholarship Dinner in June. Pictured with CJR Waterbury Program Supervisor Dan Rezendeis Jaynise, one of three scholarship recipients. She is using her award to attend Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury.Photo: José Rodriguez2THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006

Photo: Francine SpencerCJR Students Enjoy Culinary AdventuresStudents enjoy learning about food preparation and traditions in CJR’s culinary arts class. Picturedabove is instructor Emily Mullen making Thanksgiving pies with a group of students.CJR culinary arts instructor EmilyMullen has been teaching boyspractical skills in the kitchen formore than 20 years. During that time, shehas seen a number of her students return totheir homes, schools and communities, anduse the skills and interests they developed atthe Junior Republic to obtain after-schooland post-high school jobs in the hospitalityand restaurant industry. Some studentshave even gone on to further study at suchprestigious schools as the Culinary Instituteof America in Hyde Park, New York.While Ms. Mullen and her students taketheir work seriously, the holidays provideunique opportunities for creativity andamusement.At Halloween, Ms. Mullen spiced up themenu for her students by getting into theholiday spirit. What boy can resist makingand eating recipes like Squashed Frogs,(a Halloween-themed confection); DeadMan’s Meatloaf (a variation on the old standard- in the shape of a body); GnarledWitch’s Fingers (a novel version of bakedchicken breast); Strained Eyeballs (spookydeviled eggs), or Brain Dip and BleedingHeart Jelly? There is just enough of themacabre and grotesque for teenaged boys totake special glee in making, serving and eatingthese recipes.CJR students also explore the differencesand similarities in the ways people celebratemajor holidays, including Thanksgiving,Christmas and Hanukkah. “For Thanksgiving,”said Ms. Mullen, “we create a ‘mixup’meal, and prepare a variety of dishesthat might appear on a Thanksgiving table.We actually include a number of recipesthe boys bring from home,” she said. “Ifthey can not obtain a recipe for a particulardish, we find one,” she noted. As a partof the lesson, the boys use the internet tofind recipes and information about traditionalThanksgiving foods such as turkeyand pumpkin. “We also research the ethnicholiday traditions of each student andexplore the various foods that appear onthe Thanksgiving table of each group representedin the class,” she said.At Christmas, the boys have made a traditionalcodfish dish from Portugal, collardgreens and smoked turkey neck bones withFrank’s hot sauce (an African-American tradition),Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeonpeas, a Latin American dish), roastturkey and stuffing (an American custom)and General Tsou’s chicken.“Our boys learn how to make GeneralTsou’s chicken from scratch and it is verygood,” said Ms. Mullen. “For many of ourstudents, take-out food is a big part ofthe holiday tradition in their homes. Thisparticular dish is one that many of the boysassociate with the Christmas holiday,” sheexplained.In addition to learning how to preparetasty, nutritious menus and how to presentfood attractively, CJR students broadentheir appreciation of culinary traditionsand ingredients. Ms. Mullen also designsher classes to ensure that students learnlessons that are transferable to all their futureendeavors.“The culinary arts class teaches boysthe importance of teamwork, respectingothers, and that you get out of life whatyou put into it,” said Ms. Mullen. “If youinvest a lot of work into a culinary project,”she observed, “you get great results.”Much emphasis is placed on organizationalskills. “The very first thing my studentslearn is the concept of ‘mise enplace,’ which means ‘everything in itsplace’ in French,” stated Ms. Mullen.While learning to cook, boys begin toappreciate the importance of meetingdeadlines. “There are almost always timeparameters when you are cooking,” saidtheir teacher. The boys also develop asense of personal pride. “That’s a skill!”stated Ms. Mullen emphatically.In culinary arts boys learn to multitask,take responsibility, and share withothers. “Most of my students need tolearn not to be afraid of making a mistake,and how to build on that experience,” shesaid. According to Ms. Mullen, manyCJR students are afraid to let others seethat they have made an error. In theculinary arts class and throughout the CJRprogram, students discover the importanceof supporting one another.“After safety,” said Ms. Mullen, “this iswhat I look at most closely when I grademy students -how supportive are they oftheir peers? You cannot learn in an environmentif you’re not feeling safe, andany one of my boys can tell you this,” shesaid.In Emily Mullen’s eyes, cooking is agreat confidence builder. “The boys getresults almost immediately and they loveit when they can share food with theirfriends. All the kids on campus know wehave labs in culinary on Thursdays,” shechuckled. “My students get mobbed bythe other kids and staff when they leaveclass with their leftovers.” Beaming, shesaid, “Of course, my boys just love the attention!”THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006 3

Litchfield Aid Contributes More Than $83,000 to CJRPhoto: Francine SpencerEllen Reiley Ebbs, President of the Litchfield Aid of CJR, presented checks totaling more than$83,000 to Executive Director John Boyd at the Aid’s annual meeting in October.The Litchfield Aid of CJR recentlyheld its annual meeting at theConnecticut Junior Republic(CJR). President Ellen Reiley Ebbspresented checks totaling more than$83,000 to CJR Executive Director JohnF. Boyd, representing proceeds fromthe Aid’s 59th Annual Open House DayTour, as well as member contributionsand funds from the Aid’s endowment.Approximately $80,000 will be usedto purchase equipment for CJR’s vocationaleducation classes and to supportcapital and program improvements.More than $3,000 of the Aid’s gift willfund scholarships for alumni and $200will be used to purchase books for theCJR library in memory of Mary JeanDelauney, Joy D. Dorvel and Shirley B.Torbert, members of the Litchfield Aidwho passed away over the past year.Officers of the Litchfield Aid for the2006-07 fiscal year are: Ellen ReileyEbbs, President; Doreen Hampton, FirstVice President; Tamera Moritz, Second VicePresident; Marie Wallace, Recording Secretary;Nancy Schuler, Corresponding Secretary;Janet Magnifico, Treasurer; andCarol Bramley, Assistant Treasurer. All ofthe officers reside in Litchfield.Mrs. Ebbs expressed particular gratitudeto Arethusa Farm, the site of the Preview Party,and to House Tour donors of gifts valuedat $1,000 or more in support of the event:● Angie and Ed Doyle/MicrowaveResearch Instrument Company● Homes and Land Magazine● Hunter’s Chase● E. J. Murphy Realty● Mr. and Mrs. William O’Shaughnessy● WalmartCharles E. Roraback, President of theConnecticut Junior Republic’s Board of Directors,expressed gratitude to Mrs. Ebbs andthe members of the Litchfield Aid for theirefforts on behalf of the Junior Republic. “TheAid has been the Junior Republic’s oldest andmost steadfast friend for more than 95 years,”he stated.CJR Executive Director John Boyd underscoredthe important role that membersof the Litchfield Aid fulfill in the communityas goodwill ambassadors for the JuniorRepublic and its students. He noted that thevalue of the Aid’s annual house tour far exceedsthe amount of funds raised on the dayof the benefit. “This event has introducedCJR to scores of individuals who have becomefriends and loyal supporters after learningabout our programs through Open HousePhoto: Francine SpencerFrom left: Litchfield Aid President Ellen ReileyEbbs and 2006 Preview Party Co-ChairmenCamilla Crist and Wendy Kuhne accept a $1,000contribution from Walmart.Day,” he explained.Mr. Boyd expressed particular appreciationto Mrs. Ebbs for her leadershipand dedication over the first year of hertwo-year term as president. “We continueto hear outstanding comments aboutthe 2006 House Tour and Preview Partyand this year’s proceeds represent a recordannual contribution from the LitchfieldAid,” he stated.A voluntary organization of more than160 members, the Litchfield Aid wasestablished in 1911 by 12 women in thecommunity for the sole purpose of supportingCJR programs and facilities. Itsannual Litchfield house tour is one ofthe oldest events of its kind in the country.Since its formation, the Aid has raisedmillions of dollars to benefit the JuniorRepublic and to improve the quality of lifefor CJR students. Over the past 10 years,the Litchfield Aid has made leadership giftsto CJR’s building project for a new schooland, most recently, to the new and renovatedstudent services center, dedicated inOctober, 2003.SAVE THE DATE2007 Open House Events:Preview Tour and PartyFriday, July 1360 th Annual Open House Day TourSaturday, July 144THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006

Photo: Karen Sperry Photo: Brian StewartCJR Invitational Raises Record ProceedsThe 11th Annual CJR Invitationalwas held on Monday, June 5, andraised record proceeds of more than$77,000, thanks to the efforts of Chairman,Robert G. Phelan, Founding ChairmanGregory S. Oneglia, and a hard workingvolunteer committee.Mr. Phelan, who is Chairman and CEOof Litchfield Insurance Group and a memberof the Connecticut Junior Republic’sBoard of Directors, assumed chairmanshipof the event this year. Mr. Oneglia,ViceChairman of O & G Industries and immediatepast president of CJR’s Board ofDirectors, established the event in 1996, andserved as Chairman for 10 years.A full field of 144 golfers from throughoutConnecticut participated in the benefit.“The forecast is always a concern, butwe have had 11 years of outstanding weath-Photo: Karen SperryClockwise from top left: CJR Invitational Chairman, Robert Phelan; Founding Chairman,Gregory Oneglia, and NBC - 30 news anchor Gerry Brooks, with David Pelletier of Sovereign Bank.er,” said Mr. Phelan. Funds raised exceededthe previous record of $70,000 by ten percent.Mr. Phelan attributed this success tothe loyal support of event participants anddonors, the majority of whom have sponsoredthe benefit for many years.“The golf planning committee workeddiligently throughout the year to ensurethe success of this event,” said Mr. Phelan.He thanked the following individuals fortheir service as vice chairmen:● Bill Dranginis of Litchfield, Golf● Susan A. Levine of Litchfield,Publicity and Media Productions● Jennifer Parsons of Litchfield, Prizes● Karen M. Sperry of Truro, MA, Prizes● Susan Sweetman of Litchfield,Volunteers“The importance of volunteer leadershipin the success of an event like this cannotbe overemphasized,” stated CJR ExecutiveDirector John F. Boyd. “Bob Phelan,Greg Oneglia and the PlanningCommittee vice chairs are the heart andsoul of this event. It would never succeedwithout their dedicated involvement,” hestated.In addition, Mr. Boyd expressed gratitudeto NBC-30 news anchor GerryBrooks, reporter Brad Drazen, meteorologistBob Maxon, and reporter and politicalanalyst Tom Monahan, for theirannual participation as event celebrities.CJR students and staff also helped out atthe benefit. “It’s a great opportunity for theboys to work with the public,” said Mr. Boyd.The New Britain-based AmericanSavings Foundation was the PremierSponsor of the event. The LitchfieldInsurance Group and RBS GreenwichCapital Markets were Emerald Sponsors.American Airlines and Sanditz Travel sponsoredthe Grand Prize for the event, whichincluded airfare for two to the Caribbeanand a luxurious, all-inclusive stay at theBody Holiday Le Sport, in St. Lucia. Anadditional featured prize included a threenight,all-inclusive stay for two at Le GrandCourlan Resort and Spa on Tobago, donatedby Sanditz Travel and Aird &Wojcik Resort Marketing.Hole-in-One prizes included a BMWautomobile, courtesy of County LineBMW of Watertown and a Saab automobile,courtesy of Mitchell Auto Group, withdealerships in the Farmington Valley andTorrington.Proceeds from the event will be appliedtoward campus improvements and equipmentpurchases at CJR’s residentialprogram in Litchfield and WaterburyCommunity program.Since its establishment 11 years ago, theCJR Invitational has raised more than$650,000 to benefit the Junior Republic.SAVE THE DATE12th AnnualCJR InvitationalMonday, June 18, 2007Please contact the CJRDevelopment office formore information:(860) 567-9423.THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006 5

Photo: Carol VeronesiThe Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center Named in Honor of Historic GiftMason Cable pictured with Manny, the CJR student who presented her with flowers at the namingceremony for The Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center.On June 7, staff, students andfriends gathered at CJR’sLitchfield campus to celebratethe naming of The Cable Academic andVocational Education Center. The namingceremony honored Peter R. andMiriam Mason Cable for their gift ofmore than $908,000 to the JuniorRepublic, made through the will ofPeter Cable.The Cables’ contribution is the largestgift of record to CJR, and is the result ofmuch thought and careful management.A number of years ago, Mrs. Cable fundeda charitable remainder trust as part ofthe couple’s estate planning. Throughprudent investments, Mr. Cable substantiallyincreased the amount of thetrust, and CJR was a beneficiary. TheCables’ gift to CJR has been designatedby the Board for the endowment.Opened in 1997, the newly namedschool houses all of CJR’s academic, andthe majority of its vocational classrooms.The building was made possible by a $5million capital campaign which was supportedby hundreds of CJR friends, includingMr. and Mrs. Cable.Addressing the nearly 100 guests who attendedthe June naming ceremony, Mrs.Cable said, “It is a great honor to be here today,and I feel that Peter’s spirit must be heretoo. It is a wonderful way to carry on hisname.”Mrs. Cable, who is a member of CJR’sAdvisory Council, noted the value of teachingyouth to be productive and responsiblecitizens. “Being prepared to lead a worthwhileand happy life is of untold human worth,”she stated. “I met a CJR student the otherday interested in agriculture, who now plansto attend UConn and become a veterinarian’sassistant. I doubt he would have thought ofsuch a thing before coming to CJR,” sheobserved.Mrs. Cable praised CJR’s education programand described the qualities that she andMr. Cable found of particular interest.“One of the features that attracted Peterand me to CJR initially was the farm,” she recalled.“I believe that working with animalsand the earth is invaluable in the lives of youngPhoto: Carol Veronesipeople. To have other creatures depend onone’s care and to see things growing firsthand is an important lesson missing fromtoo many lives today, and I believe it canbe a catalyst to start confused youth towardstraight thinking,” she explained.“With this building,” continued Mrs.Cable, “I think CJR has facilities that comparefavorably with a small prep school. Ireally wish all of Connecticut’s schools hadthese advantages.”“Thank you all, Board, staff and students,for this wonderful memorial to a caringand unpretentious man,” she said.“Never before has the Junior Republicreceived such a large contribution,” statedCJR Executive Director, John Boyd. “Weare deeply honored that Peter and MasonCable selected CJR to be the recipient ofthis magnificent legacy,” he said.State Senator Andrew Roraback, whogrew up next door to CJR, and presentlyserves on the Advisory Council, summarizedthe importance of the Cables’ support.“The ultimate beneficiaries of thiswonderful gift from Mr. and Mrs. Cableare the youngsters who come from communitiesthroughout Connecticut to behelped at the Junior Republic,” he said.Nate, a member of the Student AdvisoryCouncil, expressed appreciation on behalf ofthe boys and staff for the Cables’ support.6THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006

Photo: Carol VeronesiFrom left: Past Presidents of the Litchfield Aid of CJR: Joan Dignacco,Ingely Forbes and Carol Bramley with Malcolm Forbes.Photo: Francine SpencerPictured from left: CJR Executive Director John Boyd, Mason Cable,Immediate Past President of the CJR Board of Directors Gregory Onegliaand State Senator Andrew Roraback.Photo: Carol VeronesiPictured above: Nan FrostPhoto: Carol VeronesiFrom left: Diane Dodge, Hughand Ronnie Schoelzel.Photo: Carol VeronesiStephen Haskell chats with Bette Jane Zavatsky (center) and Mary Owen.Photo: Francine SpencerFrom left: Mary Owen, pictured with Stephen Haskell and his mother,Mason Cable.Photo: Carol VeronesiDeborah Leavy with VocationalInstructor John Shackett.Photo: Carol VeronesiCJR Board Secretary Carol Bramleychats with President Charles E. “Chip”Roraback.Photo: Francine SpencerCJR Executive Director John Boyd thanks Mason Cable and her husbandPeter, who died in July of 2005, for their support of the Junior Republic.Photo: Carol VeronesiCharles W. Roraback (left) and CJR Vocational Agriculture Instructor andFarm Manager Eric Elwell.THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006 7

Photo: Robert F. HouserPhoto: Sharon FossExciting News from the CJR FarmEric Elwell, far right, teaches his students how to raise, condition and train beef cattle for competitionat fairs and expositions.2006 has been an exciting year for theJunior Republic’s Vocational AgricultureProgram. In Spring, CJR receiveda grant of $75,000 from the David, Helenand Marian Woodward Fund to support theconstruction of a new, multi-purpose steelbarn to provide shelter for animals, as wellas storage space for the organization’s farmEric Elwell, named Agriculture in the ClassroomTeacher of the Year receives his awardfrom Eleanore Provencal of the ConnecticutAgricultural Education Foundation.equipment and hay crop. The new structurewill replace a shed-like building thatwas moved to the Junior Republic morethan 30 years ago, and was recently deemedunsuitable for sheltering livestock or use bystaff and students due to safety concerns.“This structure was already ‘well-used’when we acquired it in the 1970’s andmoved it to our campus,” stated CJRExecutive Director, John Boyd. “Over theyears, it has been maintained and adaptedbut we finally reached the point wherea new barn was really needed,” he continued.Mr. Boyd indicated that the new barnwill be a vast improvement in meeting theanimal care, shelter and storage needs ofthe current vocational agriculture curriculum.“We have significantly modernizedour farm operations since the old barn wasinstalled,” he stated. “The support of theDavid, Helen and Marian WoodwardFund will enable us to demolish the existingthree-sided barn and to erect a newsteel I-beam structure that can accommodatethe current educational needs ofour students and the care requirements ofCJR’s herd of 25 Angus, Polled Herefordand Crossbred beef cattle.”The education program celebrated moregood news this summer when Eric Elwell,CJR’s animal science instructor and farmmanager, was named Agriculture in theClassroom Teacher of the Year by theConnecticut Agricultural Education Foundation,a private, charitable organizationthat raises funds to increase agriculturalliteracy.The Agriculture in the ClassroomTeacher of the Year award is made annuallyto honor a teacher who incorporatesagriculture into their daily lesson plans,while improving educational opportunitiesfor their students. Mr. Elwell was presentedwith this award at the Agriculturein the Classroom National Conference inAtlantic City at the end of June. Theaward included a gift of educational softwaresponsored by the United States Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) tosupplement CJR’s vocational agricultureand science curriculums.Mr. Elwell has been an instructor andfarm manager at the Junior Republic since1992. His animal science class is one ofeight vocational areas that boys can electto study at CJR in addition to their academicclasses.Mr. Elwell admits to having somethingof a bias in terms of the benefits that hefeels can be imparted to youngstersthrough agricultural studies, but is modestabout his role in the transformationthat takes place in his students.“The farm experience builds better people,”Mr. Elwell said recently. “It can beespecially valuable with our boys,” he continued,“as it develops compassion and acapacity for caring that you don’t see initially,”he noted. “Farming enables ourstudents to develop into people they neverthought they could be,” he reflected.Mr. Elwell uses the farm program toteach boys the importance of trust, respectand teamwork, commitment, work ethicand responsibility. He believes that caringfor animals and plants helps studentsdiscover these qualities in themselves. AtCJR, the vocational agriculture programis divided between animal science andlandscape maintenance and plant science,taught by John Shackett.CJR Director of Education James K.Obst stated, “Eric Elwell is a mentor toour students as well as to his colleagues.”THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006 9

NEWS BRIEFSPhoto: Sharon CrosbyCJR Director of Education James Obst congratulates a student on hisdiploma at the 2006 Achievement Night ceremony in June. Two CJR studentsearned high school diplomas and three alumni received approximately$10,000 in scholarship awards ranging from $3,000 - $4,000 each.Photo: Gerald MaherBoys enjoyed snorkeling adventures in local ponds and waterways duringthe summer as part of the Campus Activities program.Photo: Sharon CrosbyAchievement night speakers Clifford Skolnick ‘69 and Shamell Stroman’98pictured above.Photo: José RodriguezThree scholarships were presented at the 5th Annual CJR Waterbury ScholarshipDinner in June. Pictured from left are Nicole, winner of the KevinElliott Scholarship, who is attending Naugatuck Valley CommunityCollege; Christian, winner of the Alex Blondet Scholarship, who is attendingSouthern Connecticut State University; and Jaynise, winner of theCourtney Dickson Scholarship, who attends Sacred Heart High School. Thisyear’s pasta dinner raised record proceeds of almost $4,500 for scholarshipsto benefit students who have participated in CJR’s Waterbury Program.Photo: Sharon CrosbyCJR students celebrated individualand team accomplishmentsin a variety ofsports, special interest clubsand recreational activitiesat the semi-annual CampusActivities Awards Assemblyin June. At left, a studentproudly accepts a trophy recognizinghis success.10THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006

Photo: Francine SpencerAlcoa Foundation Awarded $40,000 Grant to CJRIn October, CJR received a grant of $40,000 from Alcoa Foundation of Pittsburgh, PA. This grantwas presented to CJR Executive Director John Boyd (center), by Laurie Roy, Human Resources Managerand Dwain Snow, Plant Manager of Howmet Castings in Winsted. The $40,000 award willfund extensive staff training in Positive Peer Culture and is the result of officials from Alcoa’sWinsted and Branford-based Howmet Castings plants and Beacon Falls-based Baker’s Choice plant,recommending the Junior Republic for a community grant from Alcoa Foundation.The Connecticut Junior Republic hasreceived a grant of $40,000 from thePittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based AlcoaFoundation. Supplemented by a $10,000award from the Litchfield Aid of CJR, thisgrant will enable the Junior Republic to implementan intensive $50,000 staff trainingproject to strengthen the effectiveness of itsPositive Peer Culture (PPC) treatment program.Training will be provided by consultantsfrom the Starr Commonwealth Schoolof Albion, Michigan. This highly regardedmulti-service agency serves children and families,and is one of the first organizations inthe United States to use Positive Peer Cultureto change the behavior of troubled and delinquentteenagers.“Positive Peer Culture is widely acknowledgedby experts in the fields of juvenile justiceand social work to be a highly effectivemethod of helping troubled adolescentschange their behavior and become socially responsible,”said CJR Executive Director, JohnF. Boyd. “CJR has been successfully usingPPC for approximately 30 years,” he noted.“However, like most organizations involvedin treating at-risk and troubled youngsters,”he explained, “we need to strengthen andadapt our program to provide more intensiveservices within shorter time framesand with measurable outcomes. The stafftraining made possible by the grants fromAlcoa Foundation and the Litchfield Aidwill help us maximize the effectiveness ofour treatment,” said Mr. Boyd.Alcoa is the world’s leading producer ofprimary aluminum, fabricated aluminumand alumina, and is active in all major aspectsof the industry. Established in 1952,Alcoa Foundation is a global resource thatactively invests in improving the quality oflife in more than 29 countries around theworld where Alcoa operates. The Foundation’sgrants address global and local needin Areas of Excellence that include: Conservationand Sustainability, Global Educationand Workplace Skills, Business andCommunity Partnerships, and Safe andHealthy Children and Families. In additionto the grant commitment to CJR,Alcoa Foundation awarded grants totalingmore than $100,000 in 2006 to organizationsin the Beacon Falls, Branford andWinsted communities where it operates.Photo: José RodriguezMore Grant NewsStudents enrolled in the video productionclass associated with CJR’s TeenPregnancy Prevention Program enjoyeda summer curriculum funded by theAmerican Savings Foundation and theConnecticut Department of Social Services.Projects included the creation of weather reports,public service announcements,DVD’s and posters. The boys and girls participatingin the class also produced AMusical Flashback, a DVD of a theaterperformance that was the culmination ofthe summer creative arts program offeredfor girls enrolled in CJR’s Center for Assessment,Respite and Enrichment (CARE).CARE is funded by the Court Support ServicesDivision of the Judicial Branch(CSSD). The summer creative arts programfor the CARE girls was made possible bygenerous grants from the Frederick W.Marzahl Memorial Fund, Bank of America,Trustee, and by The Leever Foundation.CJR received a $5,000 grant commitmentfrom the ConnecticutCommunity Foundation, a $2,500commitment from the Community Foundationof Northwest Connecticut, and$10,000 from the Litchfield Aid of CJR tocreate a new computer lab in The CableAcademic and Vocational EducationCenter. The lab will be used by CJR’s academicand vocational education classes.THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006 11

TRIBUTESThe following tributes were receivedbetween May 24, 2006 andSeptember 7, 2006. These contributionshonor the memory of the departedand celebrate specialfriendships and occasions while helpingCJR make a difference in ayoung person’s life.IN MEMORY OF:Mr. Jerome M. BrooksMs. Elizabeth PatersonMr. Peter R. CableMr. and Mrs. Roger P. AskeMr. Allen W. CrosbyMs. Sharon M. CrosbyMrs. Robert (Jean) DelauneyMrs. S. Russell MinkMr. Earl R. ElliottMiss Joan B. DruryMr. Otto W. GoepfertMrs. Otto W. GoepfertDr. Donald G. HayMrs. Jane Wynn HayCJR COOKBOOK AVAILABLEMr. Henry T. O’BaraMrs. Anne O’BaraMs. Karen L. PeckMr. and Mrs. Peter B. CopelandMr. Gordon A. EvansMr. and Mrs. Charles H. MillerMs. Katharine C. MullenMisses Ann and Ellen TanofskyMr. and Mrs.Wayland S. WarrenMr. and Mrs. Tom WebbMrs. Magill (Jeannette) ShipmanMr. Magill ShipmanMr. Dennis ZappMr. Eric J. RealeIN HONOR OF:Mrs. Peter R. (Mason) CableMr. John W. SearsMr. Eric ElwellMr. Thomas TeardoMr. Harold F. WatermanMrs. Harold F. WatermanThe Cook Book contains over 400 recipes and comes attractivelywrapped and ready to give as a housewarming, shower or holidaygift. Order today for the holidays and gift-giving throughout theyear.Ordered by:Name: __________________________________________Address: _________________________________________City, State, Zip: ___________________________________Daytime Phone: (____)______________________________Ship to:Name: __________________________________________Address: _________________________________________City, State, Zip: ___________________________________Order:Total______The Cook Book at $ 17.95 each______Shipping and Handling at $ 4.95 each______SUBTOTAL ______CT Residents add 6% sales tax______TOTALPlease make checks payable and remit to:CJR Cookbook Fundc/o Connecticut Junior RepublicDevelopment OfficeP. O. Box 161, Litchfield, CT 06759______The Junior Citizen ispublished for friends ofthe Connecticut JuniorRepublic (CJR).A private, not-for-profitorganization, the JuniorRepublic provides care,treatment and educationfor troubled boysand girls from communitiesthroughoutConnecticut. CJR’scontinuum of care includesa residentialtreatment facility inLitchfield for boys, ages12-16; a group home inEast Hartford for boyswho do not have a familythey can return tofollowing residentialtreatment; and community-basedprogramsserving boys and girls inDanbury, Torrington,and Waterbury.Contributions fromindividuals, foundations,organizations andcorporations are criticalto the ConnecticutJunior Republic’s abilityto provide troubledyoungsters with the intensiveopportunitiesthey need to changetheir lives.Executive Director:John F. BoydDirector ofDevelopment andPublic Relations:Hedy L. BartonController:Gary B. BolducDirector of Programs:Nicholas GrippoDirector of HumanResources:Karen D. MolusisDirector of Education:James K. ObstThe Junior CitizenLayout & Production:Francine M. SpencerThe Connecticut JuniorRepublic’s annual reportis available upon request.Accredited by theCouncil on Accreditationof Services for Familiesand Children, theAssociation forExperiential Education,and a member of theChild Welfare League ofAmerica, Children’sLeague of Connecticut,and the NationalAssociation forChildren’s BehavioralHealth, the ConnecticutJunior Republic providesservices for children,youth and families of anyrace, color, and nationalor ethnic origin.The Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) is a private non-profit organization supported by charitable contributions from individuals, businessesand organizations. Primary public support for services is provided by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), the CourtSupport Services Division (CSSD) of the Judicial Branch and by Connecticut’s public schools.Goshen RoadP.O. Box 161Litchfield, CT 06759(860)567-9423www.ctjuniorrepublic.orgAddress Service RequestedNonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1512THE JUNIOR CITIZEN / HOLIDAY 2006