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Conard High takes on a new look and mission A major renovation project and new principal are contributing.to a renewed spirit of learning.
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_Conard High takes on a new look and mission
by Mark Jahne
As Alphonse "Chuck" Landroche leads a visitor on a tour of the newly renovated Conard High School, he effortlessly bends to pick up a piece of litter from the floor. After all the money that was smut to bring the school into fOsition for the next ?nillennium, no detail is too small to be overlooked. Mr. Landroche is settling in as the principal, a position he accepted at the end of the last school year. He's a man who relishes a challenge and he's on a mission to make Conard the equal of crosstown rival Hall High School in every way. "It's a good place; a lot of challenges," he said when asked to assess his first half-year on the job. The school has 1,270 students, approximately 100 more than Rockville High School in Vernon, where he was the principal prior to accepting this position. "I've been in Conard prior to the renovations" and knew the tired and worn condition of many parts of the building, he said. Now he can see the results of the town's commitment to make the school a more appealing center of learning, even as workers complete the finishing touches on tasks which he wishes were done last summer.
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"We're still accommodating things we would like fixed. There's still work going on," he said. "Every single room has been touched, at least with new windows," Mr. Landroche added. "Our physics labs and biology labs have all been retrofitted." Major work was also done to-bring the language lab up to state-of-the-art technical standards.-There is a spacious and bright new media center, a new mathematics wipg, a new auxiliary gymnasium and a new administrative and guidance wing. Exterior ventilation equipment was brought up
to date. Walls were painted and new floors featuring the school's colors were installed. Space was established for a television studio, but there is no equipment for it as yet. , , Mr. Landroche is pleased with both the faculty and students. "We do have an excellent staff, a lot of good teachers here," he said. "The students„for the most part, are respectful, and they certainly can handle adversity. They've been extremely receptive to me." Conard, page 42
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One town, one school system, one welcome place for all
Alphonse "Chuck" Landroche is a quick learner. Just thothers that the only place to buy was in the north half-way through his first year as principal at Conard end of town, because that is where the nicest homes High School, he is quickly becoming familiar with and the best schools are located. The new principal nearly blew a fuse. While it is the faculty, student body, public school system and true that there are fine schools and many nice homes town in general. He is pleased he made the decision to come to north of Farmington Avenue, the south end of town Conard and to one of the most respected school need not feel second class in any way. It, too, has districts in the state. He also is enjoying the chal- nice homes and quality public schools. This north-south nonsense, sometimes overt but lenge of the sense of competition which exists be- more often swept under the rug, has gone on for tween Conard and Hall. One thing he has also quickly learned is the sense too many years. This is a fine community, each and of divisiveness which sometimes exists between the every neighborhood. The wide variety of housing north and south ends of town. It is something which stock, increasing cultural and ethnic diversity and annoys him no end, as well it should. thriving business community are among many posiMr. Landroche recalled eating lunch one recent tive attributes. The Town Council, Board of Education and their day in an Elmwood restaurant and overhearing the people at the next table discussing local real estate. respective administrators truly represent the entire One person—he wonders if it was a Realtor—told community, and are sensitive to the needs of all. They have heard it all before and they, too, are tired of the silliness. That's why several million dollars are being spent on a major upgrade of Park Road. That's why so much money was invested in renovating Conard High School. That's why new neighborhood zoning was adopted in Elmwood. That's also why money will soon be invested in Hall High School to renovate that facility and why town 'officials are working to help fill vacant business sites at Bishop's Corner and in West Hartford Center. This community has the unique distinction of being a cross between a large town and a small city, with the benefits of each. It's time to tear down the invisible Berlin Wall that sometimes separates us, at least psychologically, from one another. —Mark Jahne
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To the Editor: Last Tuesday evening (February 9) I attended and spoke at the Town Council meeting, my first in many years. My interest at the meeting was the Cornerstone Pool fee issues. I was asked by Mr. Michael Antisdale and Mr. Mark Melanson to speak in support of revising the existing fees, and readily agreed. As I approached the podium I began to feel nervous, but I quickly reminded myself that this was my home town, the town I'd grown up in, and that I should feel at ease here. I read the council nameplates before me and, for the first time, looked into the eyes of the men and women who I had put my faith in many months before while voting. . As I spoke I felt amazingly surprised to find the council quite attentive. Encouraged, I finished my speech and returned to my seat, feeling pleased that I had come and optimistic that my passion as a citizen in support of equal rights would be rewarded. I listened as three of the council member respectfully and succinctly attached value to my request. These three members spoke in support for the residents of our town who were waiting anxiously in their seats for a sign of acceptance and representa- disregard for all present that came from this young ,mayor, a man I had held in high regard at one time. tion. Three of our elected officials has listened and The citizens of West Hartford who were present sat agreed that the residents of West Hartford who were wide-eyed and incredulous. I watched while feelings making a request for equality were deserving of their of humiliation, frustration, and fierce disappointment engulfed me. time. I was thrilled. I do not consider myself either a Democrat or a What happened next, I would never had believed Republican. I vote for the best person for the job. I had I not been present. Four of the remaining council members began a saw Tuesday evening that I had made some very poor heated, and at times angry, dispute. Strongly stating choices when voting for Rob Bouvier, Kevin that they did not want to be held responsible and Connors, Al Turco and Carl Donatelli. It is not their disagreeing with me that angers me, did not want to waste time, they pushed a vote to it is the hostility with which they disagreed, and their pass the task on to lawyers to muddle through. These council members, almost all of whom I lack of respect, not only for their town's residents, helped to elect, sat before me aggressively insulting but for the fellow council members whose views diftheir fellow council members.who voiced any dif- fered from their own. I thought that I had voted for those who were fering opinion, and in doing so, insulted their audimost courageous, .those who'd best represent our ence. The lack of professionalistridisplayed began with town, and those who would listen. I was very wrong. I commend the fair-mindedness and equal repreour mayor. A hot temper, combined with angry accusations flew from Mr. Bouvier swiftly and point- sentation of Patrick McCabe, Jim O'Brienand John Shulansky. The diplomacy with which they handled edly. It was offensive to witness; and I felt a deep dis- themselves, their angry fellow council members, and appointment in the lack of respect and the blatant this delicate issue was inspiring. Though it is with deep regret that I write of this experience, I will continue to stand before this council in the future, if need be, in order to strive for lair White Publishing, LLC rights and equality for all in West Hartford. 106 South Street Paula M. Merritt West Hartford 19 Ltmay Street
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Pool fee debate resurfaces, schools present musicals
by Mark Jahne
The windmill portion of the old Dutcbland Farms Dairy remains today as the centerpiece of the grounds at Gledhill Nursery on Mountain Road. Photo courtesy of Robert P. Powell
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Debate over fees at the town's swimming pools returned to Council Chambers, with some residents pressing for action while the corporation counsel advised officials to await the outcome of human rights complaints before the state. Vivian Zoe was hired to lead the Noah Webster House and Mu*otTm of West Hartford History into the next century.
Detective Goodwin honored
Det. David Goodwin was honored for his work as a member of the Connecticut Regional Auto Theft Task Force. West Hartford was one of 12 communities which contributed local detectives to serve with State Police detectives on the combined effort. The task force was formed in 1995 after more than 20,000 cars were reported stolen statewide the previous year. Detective Goodwin-and his colleagues executed 51 search warrants, seized 143 stolen cars valued at $1.6 million and made 68 felony arrests. Roundup, page 6
Windmill from history plays a role in the present
To the Editor: The recent picture and story about the Dutchland Farms Dairy at Bishop's Corner in the February 1999 issue of West Hartford Life was a pleasant surprise. It was the first time I had seen an actual photo of the building with the windmill entrance in its original setting. • A piece of this history still lives at Gledhill Nursery. Just a mile from its original setting, the windmill sits in a landscaped setting alongside a pond. Albert H. Gledhill acquired the windmill portion of the building when it was scheduled to be demolished. He moved the heavy masonry structure to his nursery grounds. The structure became the focal point of the nursery and has served as its symbol and logo ever since. I thought it was always a part of Gledhill Nursery when I purchased the business from Mr. Gledhill in 1976, but customers began to comment on remembering it as part of Dutchland Farms. It's nice to have a piece of West Hartford history preserved.
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Roundup/5 Pop culture series at library
"Popular Culture: Stars, Artists and American Values" will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in Webster Hall at the main West Hartford Public Library.Topics for discussion will include the Titanic, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne and Jackie Robinson. Books for this series are available at the circulation desk. The series will be led by Jordon Pecile, a .professor of humanities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London.
Det. David Goodwin (right) of the West Hartford Police Department received a citation honoring his work as part of the Connecticut Regional Auto Theft Task Force. With him are Police Chief James Strillacci (left) and State hike Sgt. James Castonguay.
Police unveil new crime van
The latest addition to the police department is a high-tech crime scene van. It contains equipment to collect and preserve evidence, as well as a communications center. The van will be used to gather evidence associated with serious crimes and motor vehicle accidents, process large amounts of evidence seized under search warrants and in other ways as needed. The cost was $73,000, which was under the $85,000 the town budgeted for the vehicle.
plots. These are available to residents only and cost $15 or $7.50 for the season, depending upon size. Garden plots are offered in three locations: Buena Vista Recreation Complex, Westmoor Park and Wolcott Park. Registration information is available by calling 232-1134.
the lower grades. Each fifth grader wrote a biographical poem about his or her special athlete. Many dressed in uniforms appropriate to the person whom they represented.
Sedgwick presents 'Guys and Dolls'
More than 150 students, staff and parents are involved in the upcoming Sedgwick Middle School roduction of "Guys and Dolls." Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 19, 20, 26 and 27, as well as a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, March 21. A free matinee for senior citizens is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. March 24. Community sponsors willing
Smith blends sports, reading
Pupils at Smith School mixed sports with reading in a scavenger hunt to celebrate February as Black History and Women in Sports month. Fifth graders studied their favorite African-American or female athletes and then were interviewed by students in
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Conard High School will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Carousel" at 8 p.m. March 18-20 in the school auditorium. For tickets call Beverly Jackson at 521-1350 ext. 1650. Roundup, page 8
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Roundup/ 7 Park Road honors pair
The Park Road Business Association last night honored two people for their contributions to the neigh- . borhood. Longtime nursery operator Richard Patrissi was named the association's business person of the year. Rob Rowlson, the town's business development officer, was designated the most valuable person of the year. This is the fifth year the association has presented awards to those who worked to improve the neighborhood.
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Pool fee issue realms
Debate over whether the town should revise its fees to swim in municipal pools resumed this month when Mayor Rob Bouvier—acting upon the advice of legal counsel—suggested delaying any review of the matter until discrimination complaints pending before the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities are resolved. Proponents of changing the fee _schedule don't want any further delay. They expect the council to keep its promise to review the fees as part of its upcoming deliberations on the 1999-2000 municipal budget.
Tbe police department's new crime scene van provides the latest technology to assist in collecting and processing many types of evidence. It features a data communication center and a refrigerator to preserve evidence which would otherwise degrade under normal conditions.
toric Preservation Awards program. The goal is to honor those property owners who make improvements while preserving the historical character and setting of their homes or buildings. Nominations are due by March 16 and forms may be picked up at the town clerk's office at Town Hall and all three locations of the West Hartford Public Library. The awards will be presented during National Historic Preservation Week which begins on May JO.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will help prepare the most frequently filed state and federal tax forms. Volunteers will be on hand every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning through April IO. To make an appointment call 523-3275.
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Assisted living complex approved
The Town Council granted zoning approval to a new assisted living community planned off Simsbury Road by the Hebrew Home & Hospital and Valle Group Inc. The Village at University Park will feature a IO2-unit complex and 64 condominiums for senior citizens. Approval was granted after the council was convinced that the developers and residents of nearby Steeplechase condominiums had worked out concerns over flooding, lighting and landscaping. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.
Soumerai has her day
Eve Soumerai, a former Conard High School faculty member who has dedicated her life to cultural diversity and understanding, was honored on February 7. Gov. John Rowland proclaimed that day Eve Soumerai Day throughout the state. That same day, Mrs. Soumerai coordinated a presentation at die West Hartford Public Library in tribute to Harriet Tubman. The program featured students from both high schools, Sedgwick Middle School and Whiting Lane School.
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Members of the firefighters u nion, Local 1241, purchased hu ndreds of dollars worth of toys for needy children for the recent holidays. They are represented by (from left) Capt. Kenneth Roback, Firefighters Scott Fredsbo and Kevin McAllister, and Motor Pump Operator Dave Ratz.
His wife, Cindy Chazan, will also be leaving her post as executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Together the couple has given more than 35 years of service to these two organizations.
Zoe heads Webster house
Vivian F. Zoe has been named executive director of the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History, replacing Sally Whipple, who resigned to accept a job as education director of the Mark Twain House. Ms. Zoe, 47, comes from a position as development director of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society in Hartford. The new executive director once served as executive director of the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford. She also held that position with the Lutz Museum in Manchester, among other leadership posts.
ing nominees for its annual Noah Webster Awards for exceptional commitment to the community. Anyone who lives or works in town is eligible. Nomination forms are available by calling 5212300. The deadline for nominations is March IS.
for pre-kindergarten students and another two classrooms for special education pupils. Emphasis was placed on linking the new and old sections of the building and on providing bright natural lighting in classrooms and corridors.
School design wins praise
The design for the September 1997 expansion of Whiting Lane School was recently cited as outstanding in an article in AS&U, an architecture trade publication.The $6 million project involved renovating 80,,000 square feet of space and adding another 25,000 square feet. The addition was built to provide six classrooms
Jewish leaders moving on
Two prominent leaders of the local Jewish community will be leaving the area for a new home in the New York area. Jay Leipzig, executive director of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, has accepted a new position as senior vice president of the American Committee of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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The American School for the Deaf will offer sign language classes for all children ages 7-14 for eight weeks beginning March 2. The cost is $35. Adult sign language classes ranging from the beginner to advanced intermediate levels are also being offered. The cost is $65 plus materials.. Call 570-2391 to register. WNL
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Audio books are a favorite of local literati
by Linda Case You've recently finished "David Copperfield." You're half way through a biography of Winston Churchill. Last weekend you sampled five Agatha Christie mystery stories. Yet all the while you didn't turn a page. If that's the case, it's because you,read with your ears, rather than your eyes. During the past few years, the books-on-tape phenomenon has really taken off here. The main branch of the public library stocks some 1,200 titles. At any one time, fully half of them are loaned out. The collection, most of which are unabridged narrations, covers a host of subjects, ranging from history to philosophy to young adult fiction. You'll find everything from Homer's "Iliad" to TomWolfe's "Bonfire of the Vanities" to Twain's "Huckleberry Finn." They last from one hour, all the way to 15 or 20. The person who chooses all such items for the main branch is audio visual/reference librarian Gerry MolyneauX: A native of the Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1980, following work as a music librarian at St. John's University in Long Island. The West Hartford Public Library has changed a lot since he first arrived. Back then it did have some music cassettes and records, but they took a back
seat to printed matter. Today, the audio section includes music on compact disks, foreign language courses, as well as the wide assortment of recorded books. As someone who majored in literature and philosophy, Mr. Molyneaux is passionate about the written word. An avid reader, it is he who leads monthly book discussions at the library on selected Thursdays at noon and again at 7:30 p.m. He is also equally enthusiastic about books on tape. He makes it a point to say "audio books," because Books on Tape is the name of the first company to formally market such works. "When you think about it, literature wa'k all about the spoken word," he said. "That's the way story telling began. It's primeval." Many books lend themselves to being read aloud: Greek myths, the Bible, writings of Henry James, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, to name a few. Many authors craft their words with an ear to cadence, rhythm, and flow. They make all the more impact when they are recited, especially by a good narrator. Mr. Molyneaux has heard the argument that hearing a book on tape isn't really "reading." The critics imply that listening is somehow a lesser experience than decoding words on paper. He disagrees. He doesn't think it is lesser, sitriply different. "When I read, for instance, I become self-involved. After I finish a book, I want to be by thyself, quiet," he said. In contrast, "when I finish something on tape, I'm all animated. I pick up the animation of the narrator. I feel like telling my wife about it. It's a much more social feeling. Sometimes the librarian- will explore the same book, first in one mode, then the other. Take "Roughing It," for example, by Mark Twain. "When I read it aloud, all the talea and adventures seemed vivid to me.They stuck. "When I read it, I had more understanding about the complexity of Mark Twain," he said. The author came across as reporter, humOrist, and teller of his own chronicle. When Mr. Molyneaux first started shaping the audio collection, he focused on elderly patrons. "I thought audio books would be good for senior citizens," he said. They don't tax the eyes. Plus,_ the seeming presence of the narrator tends to combat any possible . feelings of isolation. Most important, they would serve as sources of intellectual stimulation. The librarian found that older people indeed liked the medium, but they weren't the only ones. All sorts
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Her boundless enthusiasm sets her apart as a leader
the student body came through once school was back It was all her idea. She came up with a concept, pre- in session. Jessica was first introduced to Jonathan's Dream sented it to the necessary people, organized and coltwo years ago when she was responsible for creating lected. And it all happened in oae week. Fourteen-year-old Jessica Bennett, an eighth grade a television news story on the unique playground student at King Philip Middle School, blushes when for the Fox 61 Kids News. Since then she has worked closely with the family she hears others praise her which commissioned the for her efforts. In her modbuilding of the playground, est manner, Jessica said she "Everyone thinks they are just wanted to help. including giving tours of so different. They are not. Whit she did was ask her Jonathans Dream. They all have such vivid fellow students to look Most recently, Jessica personalities." Jessica through their book bags, gave a tour of the playcoat pockets and wallets for ground to group of people Bennett visiting from Israel. spare change. At the end of the Week she collected their She has also been appointed to the Boundless Playground Junior Advinickels, dimes, pennies and quarters, added them up, and gave more than $600 to the local Boundless sory Board, a committee of children ages 6-15 who Playgrounds organization. help tell the story of why the first Boundless PlayThe organization is a national foundation that ground was built, and who also assist with designassists communities throughout the country in build- ing new playgrounds. ing playgrounds, similar to the nearby Jonathan's Her idea was to hold a fundraiser with the proDream, that allow children with disabilities the op- ceeds to assist Boundless Playgrounds. She apportunity to enjoy a great day at the playground the proached Amy Barzach, the organization's executive same as non-disabled children. director. Jessica also pitched her idea to her school "I had no idea what we could come up with," said principal and once given the go-ahead, she acted. Jessica about her school and those who contributed. Each morning she would make a brief announce"I was amazed at the results. There are some events that the kids don't get involved with," she added, but thi clearly was one they embraced. 252 TRUMBULL STREET She said many students also gave her their change HARTFORD inowntown directi■ from their lunch money. Despite having two snow & PORTRAIT across from the Civic Center) days during the week the fundraiser was being held,
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Jessica counts some of the coins donated by her fellow students to support the Boundless Playgrounds organization.
ment to the school over the public address system and offered encouragement and educational facts about Boundless Playgrounds and why they are built. Jes,sica gave the students added incentive by organizing her fundraiser as a contest. The two homerooms that raised the most money would receive prizes. Jessica solicited local businesses to do-
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Business .Everything from tofu to dishwashing liquid
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by Linda Case Some stuff they made ahead of time at home. Sesame cookies, lemon grass, blue crab, green tea, The rest would be prepared on the spot. "It was so hard to work in winter," Mrs. Tran remarinated duck, gilded urns ... these are but a few members. "My fingers would be freezing." of the exotic offerings at A Dong Supermarket. After working all day, they would do still more The emporium, located at 160 Shield Street, is largest of its kind between Boston and New York. It work in the evenings at a relative's restaurant on the features hundreds upon hundreds of products from East Hartford/Glastonbury line. Mr. Tran was so busy cooking, he hardly got to the Far East, ranging from vegetables to kitchenware, see any of his patrons. It was at this point,that they sandals to tofu. On any given weekend, throngs of shoppers. are decided to open a grocery store "so we can know on hand at the store, which has the air of a lively people," as the wife puts it. In 1989 they opened A Dong in a small 2,500festival marketplace. The store is owned by a young married couple, square-foot space at Shield Street Plaza. Since then Khiem and Phuong Tran of West Hartford. Refu- they have expanded and relocated twice at the same gees from Vietnam. some 20 years ago they arrived center, first in 1993, when they moved to 5,000 in this country with nothing. Today they are the square-foot quarters; and again in 1998, when they operators of the thriving, 32,000 square-foot busi- moved to their present quarters, formerly occupied by a Salvation Army Thrift Store. ness. It took eight months to re-outfit the place, the Theirs is the classic immigrant success story. True to form, it is about relentless hard work, family loy- Trans report. Today it is a sprawling, brightly lit, Khiem Tran tends to a bin of blue crabs at A mercantile wonderland. alty and reinvestment of profits. Dong Supermarket. He owns the store with his A new specially designed tank features live fish wife, Phuong. "My father had $50 in his pocket when he came to America," said Mrs. Tran, the young woman. Be- for sale. Ducks, chickens, and pork roast on spigots. cause of political turmoil, he had lost everything he Fresh Oriental vegetables—types not usually avail- the state and beyond. "People from New York and Springfield and New able here—are stacked along one aisle. had built up over 30 years. Another section features bakery . items and hot Haven know about us. But some people right around We had to start over." She and her husband-to-be were from the same take-out treats. A pork sandwich on roll with Chi- 1.; the corner don't yet know we're here," said Mrs. Tran. Many of those who already shop at the establishtown. Both came with their respective families. While nese vegetables, for example, costs $2. Dry goods line other aisles. Most of the items ment are immigrants from the Far East who miss she attended Hartford State Technical College, she worked part time as a waitress at the Golden Chop- have elaborate wrappings with striking graphics.The familiar products from their homeoountries. But many of the offerings also have appeal to a broader aggregate effect is colorful and sparkling. stick restaurant. Giftware and ornaments are featured in another base; those who study Oriental cooking, for example, For a time both worked together there after she area. They include giant urns, potted plants and or- or those who follow health-conscious nutrition regiand Mr. Tran were married in ,1984. mens. Then, for about a year, they worked at another namental lanterns. On hand, along with the rice-noodles and pepBecause of its vast assortment, the store attracts restaurant, the China Garden at Bishop's Corner. Still per saute, are such in-demand items as tofu, green later .they .operated a lunch wagon called "China -Asiln and Asian-American shoppers from all over Express" in downtown Hartford. There was a lot ,of f competition to get a good parking spot. Each morning at 5:30, Mr. Iran's father would go out to stake a place and hold it for the couple, who would arrive at 10:30. One time he slipped on the ice, injuring himself badly.
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by Joyce Rossignol gling balls, balancing poles, dance sticks out of parts Talk about a couple of clowns. from Home Depot and Joann Fabrics. We'd go to Keith Hughes, who was a local elementary school craft fairs and it turned out that people enjoyed teacher, and his wife Mary Joy Moriarty, an attor- learning from us as much as they did buying the ney, gave up their "real" jobs to juggle rubber chick- items. They'd ask, 'How do you juggle? How do you ens, ride unicycles blindfolded, get run through with yo-yo? How do you balance?' ,, So they packed up their balance poles, scarves, swords in a magic box, and generally joke around in a magic way. juggling balls and such and went out to recreation Living many a child's dream, particularly theirs, centers, libraries, after-school programs, continuing has become a most enjoyable grown-up life. Mary education courses and now even colleges, teaching Joy (M.J.) said, The worst day doing this is better circus arts such as juggling, magic, theater, stilt walkthan the best day doing anything else. Whatever hap- ing, unicycle, comedy, improvisation, clown makeup-and mime. pens we can laugh about it, The other half of their and we are together. " business, which is called They have been together "I am amazed at how Juggle & Joy Vaudeville as a couple since their 10th creative the kids are, at Clowning, is performing, reunion (Wethersfield High what they come up with. which they do at "libraries, School class of 1980) when It's wonde rful to see schools, company picnics, they met again and talked through the night. A decade festivals, fairs, First Nights, that."—Mary Joy birthday parties with a vaafter high school, Mary Joy Moriarty riety of shows, tailored for was finishing law school in the audience. Washington, D.C. She had come home to take the Connecticut Bar exam. Keith "Middle school kids like shocking stuff. Fire Hughes was teaching school. eating. Knife juggling," Mr. Hughes said. Little kids like clown make-up and balloons. EvThey were both drawn to performing. In 1984 he "ran away to join the circus" traveling through erybody likes jokes. They write their own material, 35 states as a juggler, unicyclist and clown with the tailoring it to whatever audience they are entertainRoyal Liechtenstein. When he came home he per- ing and teaching. They do street performances at fairs and festiformed around the region with the Spaghetti Brothers. M.J., meanwhile, pursed her own interest in vals, including Riverfest in Hartford and Harborfest acting at Holy Cross and at the Folger Shakespeare in New Haven. Though they will create characters Theater in Washington. to suit a situation, they generally appear as Felicity When the attorney and the teacher got married Fuss and Bother and Tabasco Pepper, which they say in 1992, because of their two careers, Mr. Hughes are extensions of themselves. Ms. Moriarty said says her husband's clown charsaid, "we didn't get to see a lot of each other so they decided to find a way to work together out of acter is "a bit of _a braggart, willing to try anything, like I am. Loves to talk. Like me, but more so." their West Hartford home. From the beginning their parents and friends have "We started a circus crafts business, making jug. ................
been supportive, thotigh, -Ms. Moriarty said, they are sometimes amazed that "you're able to make a living doing this?" • Yes they are, combining a busy performing schedule and teaching circus arts; they work pretty much all the time. They will soon teach acting courses for children at the Elmwood Commtmity Center on Saturday morning. They also teach at the Watkinson School and in Middletown, New Haven and at Eastern Connecticut State University. Ms. Moriarty said: "I like to teach people things they can be successful with immediately." . For example, how to take your thumb apart. She bends one thumb down and the other up with the nail showing, sticks that one on top of the other covering the seam with her forefinger, thus creating what looks like one full thumb. Then she pulls them apart, which looks like she is removing the top of her thumb. Grandparents like to learn this trick to knock the socks off their grandchildren. The couple goes far beyond that in their performances. In one trick, Ms. Moriarty lies down in a box and Mr. Hughes sticks JO magic poles through it. They do not tell the secrets of these tricks. She said that "ruins the fun." "Magic is all about the mystery," Mr. Hughes said. "And, it's the story that goes with it. At Christmas time M.J. may tell the audience, 'I am going to the North Pole because I love Santa Claus, so she gets in the big magic box and as I put each pole in she is getting closer; she is at the U.S. border, she is in northern Canada, etc. and then when all ten poles are in, I prove to the audience she's gone by pouring in a bucket of water. "And when I turn to the audience up comes this fountain of water from inside the box_and I say `-oh my gosh, she's sprung a leak.' We pull her out and
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West Hartford LIFE MAR 99
Neighbors Faenza believes deeply in community involvement
by Mark Jahne Angelo Faenza Sr. believes that giVtiig back to one's i community is more than just a commendable idea. It's a civic responsibility, a way of life. Almost from the day he moved here from Hartford in 1957, the veteran restaurateur has shown.his gratitude to a supportive community by charging headlong into every opportunity for community involvement. If he's not busy overseeing operations at the two family-run eateries, he's probably involved in a volunteer project, working the phones, calling the movers and shakers. Mr. Faenza followed his father into the restaurant business, first at the Prospect Cafe, which is still owned by his family. Most days he can be found at Faenza's on Main, formerly the Rockledge Restaurant, at the town-operated public golf course on South Main Street. The name was recently changed to reflect the family's involvement and to help advertise the fact that both the golf club and restaurant are open to the general public. He said a day rarely went by when someone didn't remark that they thought it was a private dining establishment open only to members. When the town went searching for a new operator for Rockledge in 1995, he negotiated the lease and worked with officials to convert the building from a clubhouse facility into a modern restaurant. Mr. Faenza was one of the initial forces behind the formation of the Park Road Association, a business and landlord collaborative which formed some six years ago to stem some of the urban problems which were beginning to spill over into the multicultural neighborhood. He was quickly elected president, a position he still holds. Before an association could be formed, it was important to survey the various business interests and determine if they would participate.That meant getting input from more than 100 businesses. "I walked to every business on the street. I think it took me three days," he said. "I got a lot of positive feedback." The association was quickly formed. It now boasts
Angelo Faenza Sr (right) operates Faenza's on Main, formerly the Rockledge Restaurant, along with his wife, Tani, and son, Angelo Jr
some 80 members. Their unity of .vision and purpose is the envy of other business districts in town. When gang violence was a problem and some of these criminals tried to infiltrate the neighborhood, the association raised the alarm. This resulted in the formation of the police Community Intervention Team, which remains in action today to protect the eastern and southern parts of town from gang activity, narcotics trafficking and other serious crimes. The association also succeeded in getting a beat officer assigned to Park Road. Members worked to help the officer get to know the neighborhood and to encourage police, health and zoning officials, and other town staff to work together on problems to benefit the neighborhood as a whole. Det. Paul Melanson was the first "beat cop" assigned to Park Road after the association was formed. He quickly learned that a united business community could be of great assistance in his work and gave a lot of the credit for that to Mr. Faenza. "I enjoy working with him. He used to be Any first stop every morning," Detective Melanson said. He called Mr. Faenza "a driving force behind getting Park Road renovated and bringing it into the 21st century?' Mr. Faenza dedicates a great deal of time to the Celebrate! West Hartford festival, which draws an estimated 30,000 people to the Center for a twoday celebration of community each June. He came aboard as food chairman of the event in 1989 and was asked to serve as overall chairman the next year. He found it to be such a fulfilling experience that he has chaired every festival since. This will be his 10th year in that role; no one else did it more than
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once. Everyone involved agrees it takes a great deal of planning and preparation to pull off an event of this magnitude. "It was the first opportunity I had to get out of my own restaurant and meet people from the other restaurants in town," he said. "It was such a rewarding experience. To this day I still enjoy the whole thing: He loves Celebrate! West Hartford because it offers a wide variety of attractions and entertainment for people of all ages. Mr. Faenza is quick to point out that he oversees a committee of volunteers who help plan and administer the event, but they will tell you that he does a great amount of the work himself, along with event coordinator Dolbec. "It's the one time of year I get to see 30,000 residents and relatives and friends in this town. You see that many people at one time having so much fun," he said. Even the 1998 festival, which was plagued by heavy rain, was a success. The arts and crafts exhibitors reported strong sales and it seemed that hundreds of people appeared out of the woodwork every time the weather broke for even a few minutes. "He cares deeply about this community. He can't do enough for this town," Mrs. Dolbec said. "He's the kind of guy who rolls up his sleeves and really gets into it." She praised Mr. Faenza's skill at raising money and working with all the different food vendors who participate in the event. She added that he visits many of the event sponsors in person. She called him a tireless worker combined with the nature of someone who can't sit still.
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Once upon a time, Sister Helen Dowd, director Counsel, a summer Catholic chapel which serves them money in the beginning—he won't say how of the Intensive Education Academy for children shoreline residents, was in need of a face-lift, he much—and is proud to proclaim that they paid him back in full. To him, it's just offering a helping hand with learning challenges, was Mr. Faenza's baby-sit- would serve on that building committee, too. ter. She must have made quite an impression, beIt was no small task. The volunteer committee to those who are •willing to work to achieve the cause he has been helping her out ever since. members raised more than $500,000 for the exten- American dream. "I wish I had his energy. I have never seen anyone The academy, which for many years was located sive work needed to bring new life to the chapel. in the convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph across Mr: Faenza is a member of the board of direc- work like that," said Patrick Daly of Daly's Corner the street from the Prospect Cafe, could always count tors of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, an Package on Park Road. "He obviously cares very on Mr. Faenza for his support. When it came time appointee to the Connecticut Tourism Council, vice much about the town." Mr. Daly, vice president of the Park Road Assoto move the program out of the convent's basement, president of the local chapter of UNICO and treahe served on the building committee which relocated t' surer of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. ciation, praised Mr. Faenza his for long-term thinking and understanding that sometimes one must the school to the former United Synagogues of He also is a member of the Rotary Club. He was honored by the chamber in 1992 with endure a short-term setback for a long-term gain. Greater Hartford on North Main Street. "He's got a whole network of people in town (gov"What makes him so special is his continuing one of its Noah Webster Awards for exceptional ernment) talking to each other" who often operated reaching out to others. I don't think he has a self- commitment to the community. centered bone in his body," Sister Helen said. His latest project is the proposed Park Road Play- independently before, Mr. Daly added. He also "He has reached out to immigrants and found house, which is planned for former garage space at praised Mr. Faenza as someone who doesn't just talk them rents. He supported all of our activities. He A.C. Petersen Farms. The hope is to have high-qual- a good game, but follows through on his promises. "Angelo says it, and then does it:' was always looking out for any problem that might ity repertory theater performed there, but first a good Another long-time Park Road neighborhood busiexist:: so that a solution could be found, she added. deal of money needs to be raised to renovate the old nessman, Richard Patrissi, agrees. !`He never thinks anything is beneath him. I cer- - garage into suitable performing space. "He could just sit back and be successful!" in the -t-ainly recognize him as one of my dearest friends," Mr. Faenza is using all of his skills and contacts to recruit volunteers and secure funds so that the restaurant business, Mr.,P4orissi said, but Mr. Faenza she said. Mr. Faenza doesn't rest, even during his summer playhouse can be the next step in the new vitality can't do that because "he is a very community-oriented person:' vacation. The family own a beach home in Old Lyme, Park Road has enjoyed in recent years. Mr. Patrissi lauded him as someone who is alLess known is his involvement in helping a Peruso it was only natural that when Our Lady of Good vian family immigrate to ways looking to help others. Its just the way he is. Angelo doesn't get frusthe United States. It all began with a man who trated, he just keeps on working. We're very fortuknocked on the door of nate to have someone like that in town." "He's just a very caring kind of individual, but the Prospect Cafe looking for a job fresh upon he doesn't flaunt it," added S. Brita Tate, a local Rearrival from South altor and long-time friend. "fie has a strong work America. "The Park Road association would never have "He was a good worker, and I said I gotten off the ground" without the energy and mowould go to bat for him," tivation of Mr. Faenza, said Linda French, executive director of the chamber of commerce. "He's done Mr. Faenza said. The,Physicians.and Staff are pleased to announce Shah= Hussain, MD He did just that, help- an awful lot to help a lot of other businesses, inwill be ng Grove Hill Medical Center effective February 1, 1999. ing to bring the man's cluding restaurants.' We welcome Dr. Hussain and her patients to the new Grove Hill facility One of Mr. Faenza's favorite activities is to wife and other family work" the tables at his restaurants, swapping stomembers to town, assistat 18 Cedar Street in Newington ing them with finances ries and telling jokes. He is a font of knowledge and employment, and about the activities and people in the community. Internal Medicine When asked to reflect upon his community inproviding lodging in the apartments above his res- volvement, Mr. Faenza prefers a humble, simple apMaryanna Gozun, MD (860) 666.5252 taurant. He also helped proach. 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by Linda Case The February issue of Runner's World profiles the women's athletic store Fleet Feet. Located at 1003B Farmington Avenue, the shop was opened in May 1997 by Afiee- Gold of Wethersfield. A former psychology professor and middle manager at the Travelers Insurance Co., she decided to go out on my own." The idea of a store devoted to women came to her when one of her two daughters was a young girl and was first active in sports. Whenever they would shop for athletic outfits, everything was purple and pink," the mother recalled. The garb seemed frilly—not at all the kind of stuff the daughter wanted. And boys' wear tended to be too big for her small frame. The Fleet Feet franchise was founded some 20 years ago in California. Ms. Gold calls it a "do-yourown-thing" enterprise. When she bought into it, she was able to convince the principals to let her particular shop be geared to women only. They let her experiment with the concept. It seems to be filling a need. For various reasons, running and fitness have become very big among women in our area of Connecticut,'' she told Runner's World, a national magazine. It is this base of active females that the store is tapping into. She delineates two main types of customers: women in their 30s and 40s who were exposed to sports in their youth, took time off to have families, and are now getting back to an active lifestyle; and older women, mostly walkers, who are getting fit for the first time. For newcomer and veteran alike, the store is a welcoming place. The oblong-shaped, I,000-square foot shop is located next to Harry's Pizza. It sells all manner of athletic shoes, togs, underwear and related items. All of the popular name brands are represented, including Saucony, Nike and Reebok. What makes the place unique, Ms. Gold said, is
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how if feels on the pavement. Our next door neighbors are 'amused," she said. As for her own exercise, Ms. Gold runs in the mornings near her home in Old Wethersfield. Also she regularly runs on Saturday mornings with a group from the Hartford Track Club. Her 'husband, Hartford attorney Gary Gold, is supportive of her venture, "except, he thinks I'm here too much."The couple has two daughters, one, 25, a teacher in New York, and the other, 20, a student at Williams College. It is the latter who was the athletic little girl in quest for dashing sports clothes. Today she is a member of Williams' lacrosse team. Recently they were in town to play Trinity. The whole Williams team showed up to visit the Fleet Feet shop. In mid-February Ms. Gold traveled to Atlanta to attend a franchise meeting. There are some 30 stores
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located throughout the country. The local outlet is the only such store in New England. The 30 fellow owners exchange tips, information and other communication by e-mail. Sometimes, if one can't find a particular model or size in an item, they turn to one another to provide it. Occasionally, the West Hartford Center store holds programs right on the premises, including talks by a chiropractor and a foot doctor. Ms. Gold told Runner's World she feels a special bond with women who are getting fit for the first time. "I grew up before Title IX and was shut out of sports. Now I'm a fitness runner and I play soccer. Therefore I have a lot of empathy for the women who shop here. We're new athletes and we're enthusiastic about it. They put a lot of faith in the advice
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Community Street Ministry celebrates silver anniversary of outreach to youth
by Mark Jahne Sometimes it takes an unconventional approach to bring morals and a positive spirit into the lives of young people. Churches and synagogues do their best, but not everyone attends services, and even some of those who do are not responsive to the message. That's what helped spark the creation of the Street Ministry of West Hartford in 1973. Civic leaders concerned about what they saw as a growing disinterest among youth in established religion, and a general decline in moral values, stepped forward and took action. The initial inspiration came from Probate Judge John Berman, Hans Deutsch, Jewell Westerman and Courtney Bourns. Along with a few others, they met for coffee at the judge's home and decided the most effective approach would be a program which was small, ecumenical and administered by a qualified and dedicated individual. The Rev. Frederick "Rick" Lanz had worked as a temporary street minister for the West Hartford Cooperative Ministry and became the first street minister. Reverend Lanz had recently graduated from the Hartford Seminary. All congregations were invited to join in forming the Street Ministry, but there were issues related to financial support and the job description for the new street minister. First Baptist Church, Covenant Congregational, St. James's Episcopal Church and the First Church of Christ, Congregational, agreed to provide the necessary support. Today there are 23 churches and synagogues which are active supporters of the program. Reverend Lanz quickly set out to work with teenagers wherever they could be found—schools, the Goodman Green, and countless other Locales. He became a familiar sight as he traversed the community on his bicycle. _ His practice of visiting the middle and high schools continues with the staff today. The Street Ministry has always felt that to be most effective, its counselors needed to be easily accessible and meet with teenagers on their own turf. In the early years, the ministry sponsored a teenoperated coffee house, hiking trips and summer programs. Its NET program provided shelter and counseling for teenagers who ran away from home. Temporary housing is still offered to troubled adolescents. As the caseload increased, it became apparent that more skills were needed on the staff Frank Hill was hired and continues to serve as a substance abuse counselor and family therapist. Substance abuse, as viewed by the ministry,is often a symptom of crushing despair and emptiness caused by the lack of true connection with others-in_ authentic relationships. The Street Ministry's outreach even goes behind bars. Reverend Lanz helped create a chaplain program at the Greater Hartford Detention Center for juvenile offenders and served as co-leader of biweekly juvenile probation meetings. The goal then, as it is now, is to bring a spiritual outlook to the rehabilitative process. These meetings are now facilitated by Cruger Phillips, director of the Street Ministry of West Hartford, and Cynthia Brown of the state Juvenile Probation Department. Ms. Phillips has been with the program since 1987. She served as a counselor and developer of community education programs before being named director of the ministry two years ago. She earned a master's degree in counseling from Antioch College and is a licensed professional counselor. She is currently enrolled in a spiritual directors internship program at the Spiritual Life Center ' in Bloomfield. She spoke of the many troubled youths the Street Ministry has helped over the years. "The people who changed substantially changed their relationship with God," said Ms. Phillips. "They want to feel alive,. they want to feel their life has some meaning and significance." . She said most of the ministry's referrals come from schools and churches. The majority of the youth they counsel are between the ages of 12 and I 6. "The spiritual foundations are reallydeeply meaningful to all of us" who work in or assist the program, Ms. Phillips said. "We all have at least master's degrees in counseling or social work. I think our presence in this town is important." She said the ecumenical nature of the Street Ministry is one of its strengths. So is the fact that it doesn't place labels on people or categorize them by the nature of their problems. Another achievement is that the program has remained financially solvent for so long without ever seeking or accepting government assistance. "It's quite remarkable that we have been in the black for 25 years," said Ms. Phillips. "It really is a walk of faith.' She added it is important to realize that the problems of a troubled youth are not restricted to the boy or girl in question. "We're all social beings. 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The staff of the Street Ministry of West Hartford consists of (back, from left) Judy Siena, Ken Sleight and Joan Spargo; (front,from left) Cruger Phillips and Frank Hill.
adapt to American culture. In working with them she is experiencing new and fastinating religious beliefs. "You learn about religion and you learn that it is a wisdom tradition," she said. Ms. Phillips was asked to assess the problems facing today's teenager. "There is a profound loneliness that exists in some kids. I think kids are more likely to be raising each other" in an era in which it is common for both parents to work to pay the bills. "There are more single parents now" than there
were a decade or two ago, she added. Most do the best they can, but they do not have the financial or emotional support of a spouse to assist them. "Involvement in communities of faith and youth groups is very positive for kids,' she said. This is important to provide solid cultural underpinnings. She said young people are exposed to an abundance of violence in motion pictures and on television and it is impacting their behavior. "The extremes that some of these kids are going to is really appalling," said Ms. Phillips. "Kids are concerned about what's going on in Washington
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He said it is important to treat As time went on we involved parents more and troubled youth with respect and be available for them venile Review Board and Juvenile Probation group. This year they began a new art and meditation group developed working relationships with the Courts, as needed. "You can't just help from 9 to 5,"_he said. "We for teenagers based upon the belief that young people schools and police. Over the years the caseload has continued to in- always try to treat a young person as a person, not a crave hope, peace and creativity. In addition to the juvenile probation meetings, crease. Ken Sleight joined the staff in 1997 as a category, not a set of symptoms." appointments are also made with individuals, famiMarie Allan has worked in conjunction with the counselor and this year he was joined by a former Street Ministry since 1991 through her job as a lies, school and church groups. intern, Joan Spargo, who serves as a counselor in a Workshops are offered for town and school emConard High School psychologist. part-time capacity. Now she also serves as the president of its board ployees. While times have changed, the mission of the Ministry representatives serve on the town SubStreet Ministry of West Hartford remains the same. of directors. "We have many, many children whose parents have stance Abuse Commission and the Healthy ChilIncreased violence, alcohol and drug abuse among teenagers means more work than ever for this dedi- no insurance" and have nowhere else to turn for dren/Healthy Communities initiative. They counseling and mental health services, she said. "The accomplish all of this without any form of governcated crew. Reverend Lanz said that most of his early clients Street Ministry is invaluable" because it continues ment funding. Offices of the Street Ministry of West Hartford were "counter-cultural kids" and there was much less to be available and assist troubled youth during school vacation periods. are located in space donated by the First Baptist racial and ethnic diversity than in today's caseload. Ms. Allan said that Ms. Phillips and the other Church. He also watched family support decline over the A volunteer board of directors with representayears, a disturbing trend which he said is beginning counselors visit the schools on a regular basis but tives of many religions raises money and performs • to -reverse itself and head back in a more positive do not pull students out of classes. She added that no one is forced into counseling, all clerical duties, allowing 96 cents of every dodirection. "The population of th e" town changed" over the either. There must be a desire to participate in the nated dollar to go directly to client services. Funding comes from contributions made by inyears, he added. "I felt like toward the end I was process. Her praise for the Street Ministry continued, dividuals, foundations and religious communities. working at the United Nations." Reverend Lanz noted that when the Street Min- pointing out that its staff, despite their busy sched- This is considered vital in maintaining financial inistry first started working with youth and substance ules, can be counted on to respond at night, over dependence and the ministry's role as an objective, unbiased intermediary. abuse issues, most of the problems stemmed from the weekend, and sometimes on short notice. "It's unique that they're so visible here in the Clients are invited, but not required, to make a marijuana and a few other drugs of choice. Although schools," she said. 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Konover Management Corporation recently leased 30,000 square feet of office space at 342 North Main Street to Association Resources Inc. The entire space will be renovated to meet the tenant's needs. Konover Management is an affiliate of Konover & Associates. The company has developed and owns more ithan 16 million square feet of retail, office, hotel and multi-family residential properties. Konover Mana,getnent Corporation recently leased 30,000 square feet at 342 North Main-Street. basing team members are (from left) Will Lorenz, Doug Taylor,. M. Suzanne Berry, Peter j Berry, Benjamin Terry and Bill Crosskrey. dent with a master's degree in education from the cruitment and obtaining local suppliers when it University of Massachusetts and seven years of ex opened in the Center last year. perience teaching English and study skills.The Study Center is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 231-7749.
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Harry and David, a gourmet food, gift catalogue doing business since 1934, opened its first full-line retail store in the nation at Westfarms. The store offers everything sold through the catalogue, and more. The Harry and David at Westfarms features a chocolate shop, walk-in cooler with gift-quality fruit, upscale snack department, a table-top area featuring seasonal foods and decorations, and specialty foods including the company's signature fruitcake, lauded as best in America by Consumer Reports.
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Jacaranda Imports and Ten Thousand Villages both sell international home decor in West Hartford Center, but they are mit competitors in the traditional business sense. As members of the Fair Trade Federation, they both support eeonomic justice and social responsibility in the developing world by marketing crafts made by artisans from those lands. Ten Thousand Villages, the largest member of the federation, chose not to compete with Jacaranda's major product lines, including Kenyan jewelry and India textiles. In return, Jacaranda Imports advised the larger store on such issues as start-up, staff re, ;
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Th.eStudy Center, a new privately owned business designed-to help students in grades 7-12 achieve their academic goals, recently opened at 846 Farmington Avenue, Its focus is on the development of study skills through rigorous, consistent practice while completing daily school work demands. Owner/director Kim Hendricks is a town -
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Ever since she was a little girl, Estelle Jones Triarhos has loved to dance. She made it her vocation, and for the past 40 years has shared that joy with aspiring young dancers enrolled in the Estelle Jones School of Dance. It is a true family business. "Miss Estelle", as she is known to her students and their parents, is the director, assisted by her daughter, Cathy Triarhos. Both are certified instructors by Dance Masters of America. Lessons cover ballet, pointe, jazz and tap dancing at all levels. Thousands of young girls and boys have passed through the school over the past four decades. gic The instructors have tried to not only teach them to dance, but to instill such qualities as self-discipline, self-esteem, patience and consideration for others. "Our students are from ages three to adult," Miss Estelle said. "I've been teaching for 43 years. The time just passes so quickly. A longtime town resident and daughter of Greek immigrants, Miss Estelle received extensive training in classical ballet from some of the world's leading dancers at the American Ballet Theatre School in New York. They included Ludmilla Schollar, Bronislava Nijinski, William Dollar, Edward Caton, Leon Danielian and Alexandra Danilova. She auditioned for several Broadway shows, learning something from the experience each time. Miss Estelle's family came to town in 1942. For many years, her father operated the old James Diner at the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Park Road. She attended the former Whiting Lane Junior High School and was graduated from Hall High School. Then came serious classical ballet study With the late Mary Angelo of Hartford. After that, she moved on to New York and, in addition to the American
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Ballet Theatre School, she performed in summer stock. This was followed by marriage and brief relocation to Louisiana. While there Miss Estelle taught dance in both a private studio and at McKneese State College before returning to Connecticut in 1957. On her return to Hartford she was hired as a ballet instructor by the Helyn Flanagan Dance Studio. It was a dance supply salesman who encouraged her to start her own business. The Estelle Jones School of Ballet opened its doors in 1958 on Talcott Road. It later moved to
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it makes me happy. Because it is a part of me like group in Hartford for many years," she said. Jones School of Dance for the past I I years. Miss Estelle's Greek heritage is important to her, She and three other veteran dancers, all Hall High my hands are a part of me. I dance because I am a so she was thrilled with the opportunity in 1974 to School students, love the program and can't imagine dancer ... join a faculty of dance "Teachers and students alike share a common life without it after graduateachers for a summer tion. They became emotional bond because we love the art of dance. Our other"I want to teach these kids dance program in Athat the mere thought of leav- wise separate worlds are brought together over the what I was taught, and the ens. ing Miss Estelle and her les- hours spent practicing, the days spent rehearsing, the end-of-the-year pizza parties and sleep-overs, the The entire family sons and recitals. way I was taught. I try to came along and they got "I love ballet. It's so beau- times we need to laugh or cry, the secrets we need to give them that real classical to spend time with relatiful," said Amylin Nagel, a tell, this love we need to share. ballet background." "We have become more than girls who dance totives still living In I3-year student of dance. Estelle Jones Triarhos „Greece. _-They're here to help us," not gether; we are a family ... Her students have "Dance is a constant in my ever-changing life. We Criticize, she said of her inconsistently placed high structors, with whom they still play music on a record player, the exact same records we danced to 10 years ago. in the tri-state "Dance Capers" competition and were have formed close personal relationships. "We have our own spots on the barre, places on the first to ever record a perfect score in that event. "There is discipline and structure, but it's also They have also won state competitions sponsored fun," added Philippa Duncan, who has been danc- the floor, corners in each other's hearts. I have by the Dance Masters of America. ing at the school for four years. "I dance because it's learned so much that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. "I want to teach these kids what I was taught, fun. "We may not all be and the way I was taught," she said. "I try to give "It's something you don't amazing ballerinas, but we them that real classical ballet background.' find anywhere else," said are just as beautiful to She believes all of her students, particularly the Alexandra Book. She has "There is discipline and watch, because we dance youngest ones, should be encouraged to develop "a been With Miss Estelle for structure, but it's also from our hearts." love for their dance. I've loved seeing them grow from a decade'. Estelle Jones Triarhos is little girls to adolescents." Lauren Leikin, another fun." Philippa Duncan a wife, mother of three and Some of her students have landed careers as pro- student, summed up the grandmother of two. fessional dancers or instructors. She is now seeing feelings of many young Even though she is now a senior citizen, she has the second generation of some families in her classes, dancers in a letter to Miss Estelle and Miss Cathy: both boys and girls. "I am not an amazing dancer, but I've finally fig- no intention of giving up her career as a dance in"I have discipline that I wouldn't get anywhere ured out that it doesn't matter. I don't dance be- structor—especially now that her 10-year-old grandelse," said Jane Fitzgerald, a student of the Estelle cause I'm good at it. I dance because I love it. Because daughter is among her students. WHL
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by Kelly Callaghan The world is full of different religions, and students and scholars have written their versions on a variety of religious subjects. A generous donation years ago to the John P. WebstefiV1emorial Library, located in the First Church of Christ, Congregational, has enabled it to keep current the library's choices of books, videos, audio tapes and periodicals. Materials are available on all religions, and they are available to people of all religions. The library has stepped into the 20th century with the categorizing ofinore than 8,000 books and 700 videos onto a computer file, a slow process that took two years. Now with the swipe of a bar code, patrons can borrow books on all types of religion as well as children's books, some that are not even associated with religion. Patrons can even come in and look for that hardto-find answer. And there are not fees for late books. The library, built in the lower level of the church in a renovated Sunday School room, is sandwiched between different levels of the building. Comfortable chairs provide browsers with a place to sit and read in solitude, while a smaller area offers children's books on many subjects and those which are part of the library's joint partnership with the First Church Nursery School, called Our Diverse World. Here, children can visit the library and sit in smaller chairs while they look over their colorful books, or play with some of the ethnic and diverse dolls that are part of the combined program. In 1963, the First Church celebrated its 250th anniversary and that same year, Florence Crofut decided she would help Pastor John Webster with his library collection. According to Library Director the Rev. Lee Ellenwood, she donated as much as $1,000 each year to the church to buy library materials. Ms. Crofut surprised church officials upon her death in 1974 when they found that her estate had left $25,000 to the congregation for use in obtaining library materials. With their new-found funding, the Executive Council of the church established the Ad Hoc Committee on the Florence S. M. Crofut bequest and charged the group with handling Ms. Crofut's will. The committee eventually recommend the creation of a permanent Library Board. A legal opinion determined that Ms. Crofut's will did not specify that the money be use 4 for the construction of new library facilities. After: kngthy legal proceedings, the church finally renovo.ted -the space in the lower right side of the church. k - •
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brings forth an interesting and different challenge. "That's part of the joy of working here for me. I don't know from day to day what's going to be asked. It's a great adventure every day." He calls working within the walls of the library one of the pluses of the job.— "My learning is never stagnant," he said. Helping students also helps him. "I learn from that." Raised in Oklahoma and schooled in Arkansas and Chicago, Reverend Ellenwood was hired as library director in 1977 and has a master of divinity degree from McCormick Theological Semthary and a master of library science degree from Rosary College. He previously served as assistant librarian at the Hartford Seminary Fatndation. He attributes the success of the library over recent years to "remarkable lay people and great support people." The library, he added while sitting in a soft chair surrounded by books and a bonsai tree on the windowsill, is a serendipitous kind of place. "People like to come here. We want to make them comfortable here. " Walk-ins frequent the library, and Reverend Ellenwood believes that the church library and public library next door enjoy a symbiotic relationship because of the historical connection between the two, The John P. Webster Memorial Library iiTone of
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many religious libraries in the area, a list which includes the Hartford Seminary, Saint Joseph College, Congregation Beth Israel and Trinity College. "I have met a whole lot of people over the years," he said. "The library has impacted a lot of churches across the state and in southern Massachusetts." His knowledge of religious books and periodicals, and where to find them in the area, has also helped many. Eventually, he would like to help oth-
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Timothy Wilkins was promoted to operations manager at ProCourier Inc. He previously served as operations supervisor. • L. Thomas Benoit Jr., president of the Flame Treating & Engineering Company, was elected president of the Metal Treating Institute. He is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and completed -the management development program at RPI's Hartford Graduate Center. Laura R. Estes will chair the 1999 Metropolitan Sustaining Membership Campaign of the Greater Hartford YMCA. She is a business investor and consultant. Richard Liljedahl, senior vice president of Konover Capital Advisors, was named president of the Hartford chapter of the Real Estate Finance Association. He manages capital market transactions for Konover & Associates. The following new faculty and administrative appointments of local residents were made for the 1998-99 academic year at Central Connecticut State University: Karen Beyard, professor in the Educational Leadership Department, School of Education and Professional Studies; Nancy Hoffman, associate professor in the Teacher Education Department, School of Education and Professional Studies; Michael Davis, a ssistant professor in the Biological Sciences Department, School of Arts and Sciences; Trevor Johnson, assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, School of Arts and Sciences; Angela Morales, assistant professor in the Modern
Languages Department, School of Arts and Sciences; Helen Myers, assistant professor in the Music Department, School of Arts and Sciences; Robbin Smith, assistant professor in the Political Science .Department, School of Arts and Sciences; Matthew Warshauer, assistant professor in the History Department, School of Arts and Sciences; Partab Makhijani, assistant professor in the Management Information System Department, School of Business; Laura Boynton-Hauerwas, assistant professor in the Special Education Department, School of Education and Professional Studies; Sharon Castle, assistant professor in the Educational Leadership and Teacher Education departments, School of Education and Professional Studies; and Mae Williams, assistant professor in the Special Education Department, School of Education and Professional Studies. Tim Btennan of Blue Ridge Lane, Eban Lowe of Treeborough Drive, Nick Stedman of Forest Road, Matt Procaccini of Concord Street and Elizabeth Haberlandt of Cherryfield Drive appeared in the Kingswood-Oxford School production of "Arsenic and Old Lace." Northwest Catholic High School graduates Maureen Murphy and Kathleen Halloran were named Advanced Placement Scholars. Maureen, a freshman at the University of Texas, is the daughter of M. Patricia and Daniel Murphy Jr. Kathleen, a freshman at Boston College, is the daughter of Mary and Michael Halloran. John Ford, a Conard High School graduate and Art Department head at Renbrook School, recently
exhibited his paintings at Paesaggio Gallery. Adam Veneziano, the son of Dianna Rafferty and Robert Veneziano, is one of four semifinalists from Northwest Catholic High School in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Mary Kate Sitarz, the daughter of Margaret and John Sitarz, is a Cornmended Scholar. Kristin O'Donoghue, the daughter of Brendan and Maria Ana °Donoghue, was named a National Hispanic Scholar. Rick Way, a ninth grader, appeared in the Renbrook School production of 'Once On This Island." Susan M. Hild, a faculty member at Renbrook School, helped coordinate its recent Colonial Day. Samuel D. Kassow, a history professor at Trinity College, was selected by Indiana University to deliver the Helen and Martin Schwartz Lectures in Jewish Studies. He is the first Schwartz lecturer to be chosen from a liberal arts college. Local residents Patrick Brennan, Julie Rog, Tripp Hyde, Kevin Dougherty and Jonas-Divine, all se- niors at Kingswood-Oxford School, participated in a class led by visiting author and poet Donald Hall. Tyler Polk of Sycamore Road, a senior at..,` Kingswood-Oxford School, was selected to play in the Connecticut Senior Bowl soccer game. He was also named a Western New England and New England All Star and received the M.W. Jacobus Soccer Award. Sara Chase of Rushleigh Road, a junior at Kingswood-Oxford School, was elected co-captain of the girls varsity field hockey team for 1999. Jared Grise of Stratford Road, a senior at
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25 years. Soon to rise right next door to Seth's oneResting today in museum and private collections are acre pottery was his sons substantial Greek Revival examples of what was once a thriving local pottery home. Thomas Goodwin remade his father's small shop industry. Operated by the Goodwin family for more than a century from 1796-1908, it was located in to meet the demands of the growing business. We have evidence of this today the Elmwood section of because of a 1978 archaeotown where New Britain logical excavation of the Avenue crosses under the To help stretch the precious property. railroad tracks. stoneware clay, archaeological Spurred on by pottery From the Goodwin potfindings on a dig at die Sateries—for as long as alevidence suggests that Thomas rah Whitman Hooker most anyone in town could Goodwin mixed it with the less House (near the intersecremember—came useful expensive and more brittle tion of New Britain Avenue wares that made life easier, redware, experimenting to get and South Main Street) the and sometimes prettier. archaeologists wanted to This all began in 1795 just the right mix. find out more about the when Seth Goodwin 1796-1847 period of Seth (1772-1828) bought four acres near clay pits that had been used for making and Thomas Goodwin. In particular, they were looking for clues as to bricks during the American Revolution. The following year he began using the clay to make redware how the Goodwins adapted to meet the changing market. They unearthed and studied more than pottery. Seth Goodwin worked here with probably only 26,000 pieces of pottery—or sherds—which came one or two other people and, later, with his son from items that the potters broke or threw away. Thomas Goodwin diversified by manufacturing Thomas 0. Goodwin. They produced milk pans, pudding pans, jugs, jars and pots. stoneware, a material To diversify, they made redware water pipes, fancy more durable and costly plates with notched edges, and pieces glazed with than redware. Stoneware, dark brown and black. covered with an imperWhen Seth Goodwin started out in the I790s, meable and_ shiny glaze, ConnecticnesThiher major pottery manufacturers was in great demand for were located in the shore towns of New Haven, storing and preserving Stonington and Norwich. food. Clearly, there was a good share of the inland marJugs and bottles made ket open to this industrious young man. From the out of stoneware held West Hartford pottery, salesmen filled wagons with beer, vinegar, whiskey, local redware and went out to sell throughout the water and molasses. region, as far as Vermont. Goodwin was seemIn 1821, Seth Goodwin sold Thomas three of ingly keeping a sharp-eye his four acres at the pottery, but kept the one acre on beating the competiwhere the pottery building was located. tion, which included EnPlans were evidently pnder way for Thomas to glish Staffordshire and carry on his father's business, now in operation for Chinese blue-and-white
These are samples of the wares produced and sold by the Goodwin potteriis.—Photos courtesy of the Noah Webster House and Museum
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The Goodwin Brothers Pottery Company was located in Elmwood near what is now the intersection of New Britain and New Park avenues. ters, gallon pots, preserve pots, gallon jars, chamber Connecticut River and by wagons from Hartford. Thomas also had to rebuild or replace the kiln in pots, porringers, pitchers, mold dishes, and flower order to successfully fire the more demanding stone- pots, with or without handles. Archaeological evidence also showed that he sold ware at a higher temperature than redware. To help stretch the precious stoneware clay, ar- butter churns. Also from archaeological evidence, it appears that chaeological evidence suggests that Thomas Goodwin mixed it with the less expensive and more most of his pieces were plain, not decorated with brittle redware, experimenting to get just the right the striking cobalt blue pictures and designs so prized by stoneware collectors today. He marked his potmix. One of the pottery's price lists for "Earthen Ware tery with "T.O. Goodwin/Hartford." Thomas Manufactured in West Hartford Conn." (1834) lists Goodwin stayed in business for about 25 years until items that Goodwin sold by the dozen and in a mul- fire destroyed the pottery around 1847. Other family memtitude of sizes, including: milk pans, bowls, plat-
bers were in the same line of work. Thomas Goodwin's brother, Horace, owned a pottery on Front Street in Hartford. The pottery of Horace Goodwin and Mack Webster operated from 1831 until about 1840 and marked its wares "Goodwin & Webster/Hartford." Thomas Goodwin's cousin, Harvey Goodwin, established a West Hartford pottery nearby to Thomas' around 1832. It operated until it, too, was destroyed by fire in 1867. Harvey's sons Burdette, Wilbur and Newell then took over the ruined business and established it again as the Goodwin Brothers Pottery Company. Located near the new railway station for the New York, New Haven and Hartford train (today the south side of New Britain Avenue, west of the railroad tracks) it was well positioned to thrive and more easily reach its market of the entire eastern United States. The pottery grew to include additional buildings on about 10 acres. The Connecticut Courant reported in April 1880 that "the frame for the new building for Goodwin Brothers manufactory is nearly up and ready for the covering. When completed, it will be the most extensive establishment of the kind in the country." The business burned down about 40 years later in 1908, the third fire to wipe out a Goodwin pottery. And that is where, after 112 years f the Goodwins making pottery in Elmwood, o story ends. WNL
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wanting to do 1 ve11, he said. The principal added that the differences between the schools are not "night and day" but added, "there's a lot of pressure, that's been very clear to me," to bring Conard up to an equal footing with Hall. But he knew that coming in and it's another reason why this job appeals to him. "That's going to take a little bit of time. Some people would expect those things to happen immediately," he said. "I think it's fair for this community to expect equity in academic quality." Mr. Landroche has already learned about the sometimes divisive, north-south attitudes which exist in town. He believes it's time to put them out to pasture. "I would like to think that when someone moves into West Hartford, regardless of where they live, they would believe that their children would get an excellent high school education," he said. A lot of the hope for that falls squarely on his shoulders, and he knows it. But that's another one of those challenges which make it fun for him to be a professional educator. While Hall has had only two principals for almost half a century—Robert Dunn served for nearly four decades, and Elaine Bessette has been there ever since—Conard has had four principals in the past 10 years alone. The Board of Education and administration are counting on Mr. Landroche to provide a sense of
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Dr. Sklarz praised the job Mr. Landroche has done stability and continuity that Conard desperately needs. So far they seem pleased with the results. thus far. "I think he's the perfect person in the right place "Conard High School has undergone its own rebirth internally," said Superintendent of Schools at the right time," he said. "There's been enough turmoil. He has them foDavid Sklarz. "It's a school of the 21st century." In addition to a new principal, there are also new cused on what are the important priorities at Conard faculty, department heads and other staff. Atten- High School." "We're hearing good things" about Conard, and dance is up and disciplinary problems are down. Sedgwick, too, said Joseph Dr. Sklarz said this imDeLucco, chairman of the provement is an ongoing Board of Education. He process that starts with the "I think he's the perfect said that when the board elementary schools and person in the right place at visited Mr. Landroche in Sedgwick Middle School, the right time. There's been Rockville during the interwhich feed students to enough turmoil. He has them view process, he was imConard as they progress through the grades. He pressed that students, focused on what are the added that he, too, is tired parents and faculty were all important priorities at of the north-south controconsistent in their praise of Conard High School." the principal. versy. Superintendent of Mr. DeLucco said it is "We need to debunk that important to *prove the myth that there are two disSchools David Sklarz morale at Conard, a probtinct high school districts in lem caused in recent years this town" of differing quality, the superintendent said. He used college ad- by the many changes of principals. He is already vanced placement courses as an example of educa- seeing improvement. The chairman also talked about the changes to tional excellence at both schools. "Conard and Hall are always in the top 10 in SAT the physical plant, which in the end will cost around $18 million. He noted that the new main entry and (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and AP scores," he said. Together, they are the top high school district in atrium, for the first time, give the school a focal point the state for AP scores. Further, he said students of access., enrolled in AP courses at both schools perform to "The renovation and expansion was really long the same high standards. overdue," he said. "It's a huge improvement." WHL
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What does the $137 million budget mean to you?
by Mark Jahne The details are compiled in multiple books, thick enough to cause serious injury if dropped on one's foot. The annual rite of late winter and early spring means elected and appointed government and school officials are planning the community's tax and spending plan for the next fiscal year. • For the first time in town history, the town manager and superintendent of schools presented their proposed budget plans at the same time earlier this month at a joint meeting of the Town Council and Board of Education. That's all well and good; it wasn't that many years ago that council and school board members barely spoke to one another. It also reinforces, as noted by Town Manager Barry Feldman, that while town government services and public education are distinct areas of focus, it's all part of the same tax dollars. So what does it mean to you as a taxpayer? Perhaps the best measurement is the impact it would have on the typical homeowner. A house worth $180,000 on the real estate market (and assessed at $126,000) would get a tax bill for $98 more than was paid in the current fiscal year. That means property taxes would increase by 2.6 percent to a total of nearly $3,900 annually for that home. Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz is asking for $77.2 million for the next budget year, an increase of /.5 percent for public education. Mr. Feldman is requesting another $49 million for town government, which amounts to a 1.8 percent increase in spending over the current year on that side of the municipal house. He is also requesting $10.8 million in the Capital Improvement Program for major infrastructure projects. It all adds up to $137.1 million. That compares to the 1998-99 adopted budget of $132.2 million, and the bottom line is a spending hike of nearly $4.9 million, or a 3.7 percent overall increase. Their combined proposed budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 means that 56 cents of every dollar you pay in taxes will be spent on public education. This is not unusual; the school system employs hundreds of people and operates 15 school buildings plus the Education Center and the summer school and adult education programs, among others. It wasn't always that way, but nowadays most Connecticut communities spend more than half of their municipal budgets on education. The remainder of your tax dollar is divided into 36 cents for municipal services and 8 cents for those capital improvement projects. Mr. Feldman said there has been a steady trend over the past 20 years of shifting more municipal
spending into public education and capital improvements, such as building renovations and major road projects. This 1999-2000 budget proposal was constructed with an emphasis on three areas: public education, public safety and the physical appearance of the community. A look over the past two decades shows more spending for education and less for other municipal services. Back in 1981 it was 46 percent of the budget for town services and 51 percent for education. The fiscal year 1986 budget saw the same amount for town services, but a reduction to 48 percent for schools as more money was committed to capital financing. This decade has seen a consistent decline in the town side of the budget and a consistent rise on the school side. The town's share was 45 percent in 1991, 39 percent in 1996 and the proposed 36 percent Budget, page 14
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The Soap Box Editorials Council decision unlikely to make pool fee issue go away
After months of public debate, the Town Council decided to resolve the contentious issue of the fee schedule for Cornerstone Aquatics Center. The matter in question centers around family memberships and who qualifies as a family. That definition has been challenged by same-sex couples, some of whom have initiated legal proceedings before the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. They believe they are being discriminated against in terms of public policy. But the issue does not affect only gay and lesbian couples. It also affects married, heterosexual couples without children, or married couples with adult children who have moved away. It affects people who are roommates, but not lovers, and siblings who may share a home, such as an adult brother and sister, or two elderly women who share a residence. It doesn't help grandparents, either. Reduced rates are available for senior citizens age 65 and over, but the pool policy specifically states that "children cannot be included as part of any senior membership." The current policy as written encourages children to learn how to swim. We're all for that. But the deeper issue here is what qualifies as a family and government's role in defining that. For the record, here is how the present membership agreement reads as it pertains to this issue: 'Cornerstone's 'family' memberships are available only to families permanently residing in the same household. A family is defined as two married (as defined by Conriecticut state law) adult parents or a single parent or legal guardian with dependent children under age 21 (if any). 'Three-adult' memberships are available for families with a third related adult residing in the same household:' This definition certainly represents the traditional American nuclear family. But is it sufficient in 1999? Family structure has changed dramatically over the past 30 or so years. Many same-sex couples would marry if they could, but the state at present does not officially recognize such relationships. We would instead suggest a reviied fee structure based simply upon the number of individuals who want to use the facility. That would not only provide a greater sense of fairness, but it would get government out of the business of defining what is and is not a family. Why not charge a certain amount for each adult and a certain amount for each child who wants to utilize the pool, a simple user's fee approach? Registering for pool passes could be as simple as buying movie tickets: "one adult and two children, please"; two seniors and one child, please. Quick, simple, easy to understand—and town government removes itself from residents' bedrooms. Provision could be made for a reduced rate or sliding-scale fee structure so that families with multiple children can swim without going broke. The senior citizen discount could remain as is. While the council may be comfortable with its decision, and may even win out in its legal challenges—a premise which is far from certain—it is clear that this matter of "family" will not go away, whether it is over swimming pool rates or other issues. We as a community promote tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. We make highly public efforts to celebrate that diversity in our schools. But it means much more than merely eliminating tasteless jokes or ethnic, cultural and lifestyle slurs. It means adjusting one's thinking to make sure everyone feels a part of the community. It's not always an easy task, but it's the right thing to do. Only then will matters such as the Cornerstone Aquatics Center fee debate no longer become contentious public policy issues. Mark jahne
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You'll have to pardon the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz if they appear a bit smug. It's not every day the local public school system wins a prestigious national honor. But that's exactly what happened a few weeks ago when the American School Board Journal announced its 1999 Magna Awards, a distinction coveted by public school districts throughout all 50 states. There at the top of the list for all to see was the West Hartford Public School District, honored with the grand prize for its "Excellence Without Exception: Extended Learning Opportunities K-5" program. This program is a significant and ongoing effort to make a difference in the lives of students who come from families which do not enjoy the financial means to provide computers, private tutors and other additional learning opportunities outside the classroom. The belief is that we shouldn't immediately condemn children of lower-income families to an expectation of lower academic performance. How often has that been done in the past? Does our society not do exactly that today with students in the inner city? The award-winning program reaches out not only to students, but to their parents, too. It also undertakes an effort to bring educational resources to them in their own neighborhoods, if needed. Administrators, with the backing of the school board, formed a network of extended-day programs and used novel ways to fund these activities with local, state and federal funds to extend the school day beyond the afternoon dismissal bell. The goal is to identify and assist students who are at risk of falling behind the scholastic performance of their classmates. The Hillcrest Community 1,earning Center was established in a low-income apartment complex in the extreme southeast corner of town. Teachers, support staff and a counselor visit the center to help students with homework and expose them to computers and curriculum-related software. Programs are also held in this center for parents. At least three mothers have witnessed the enthusiasm of their children and become.inotivated enough to go back to school and earn their high school equivalency diplomas. This, in turn, helped them secure meaningful employment. Supervised homework centers were opened in select elementary schools including the Charter Oak Academy for Global Studies. The Saturday Academy provides additional and intensive instructional time in which teachers help students improve their writing and reading skills. There is also the Summer Academy, offered in addition to the traditional summer school program. Some 570 pupils enrolled in the I2-session program last summer for intensive instruction in reading and writing to help them build momentum for the start of the new school year. The result of all this is an increase in local Mastery Test scores to their highest levels ever for grades four, six and eight. Improvement was recorded in every school, regardless of the socio-economic or other characteristics of its student body. This award is proof that our community is dedicated to providing the best possible education to all of its children, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background, where they live, or which school they attend. Hats off to Dr. Sklarz and all seven members of the Board of Education for their hard work and foresight in reaching out to, and believing in, those children who too often in our nation's history have been left behind. —Mark Jaime
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by Christopher White Spending a long winter weekend in the Windy City isn't always the brightest thing to do, unless of course you're an Eskimo, a baby seal, or you have really good connections. In this case, which happened about a year ago, my friend Francine's parents were given free tickets to a Chicago Bulls game. Would I brave a cold Canadian air mass to go see the game, she asked. Well ... no. "The tickets say 'Penthouse Sky Box' on them. Is that good?" Well ... OK. We didn't wait outside the United Center with all the poor fools who actually paid $25 for their seats. We were whisked into the penthouse suite elevator and met by a concierge who led us to our box, after stamping our hand with an invisible ultra-violet stamp which can only be detected with a little machine that emits a purple light. If Orwell knew about this technology, he certainly would have incorporated it into "1984." How better to separate the haves from the have-nots than by invisible branding? I assume the stamp they used just washes off, but I really have no way of knowing. My eyes only see regular-violet hand stamps. Unfortunately, we missed ihe first half of the game. We weren't late to the stadium; we were simply so excited by the trappings of power that we forgot to watch. Nestled between boxes owned by
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in the impeccably clean private bathrooms. A sheet hung on the door for the attendant to sign after he inspects the bathroom every half an hour; each entry was carefully initialed "MJ." For all the money he got, I was pleased to learn Michael Jordan also had to clean the toilets. WNL
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To the Editor: Many towns talk about "community," but we have evidence of real community spirit here in West Hartford Center. Three busy chefs from our three busiest restaurants generously donated their time and talent to the West Hartford Public Library to warm up some cold winter nights. Christiane Gehami of Arugula, Billy Grant of Bricco and Sully Nepomuceno of the Elbow Room each transformed the library's Webster Hall into a kitchen for the night as they gave free cooking demonstrations and free samples to library patrons. We are fortunate to have such successful, talented and generous business people in our community
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Schools win national honor, council holds fast on pool
by Mark Jaime In an attempt to settle the controversy over family rate fees at Cornerstone Aquatics Center, the Town Council instructed the administration to more closely interpret the policy as presently written, effectively limiting the nut() families with children. School officials were thrilled when informed that the local -district won a prestigious national prize for its efforts to provide extra learning opportunities for elementary school pupils who might otherwise fall behind their classmates in academic achievement.
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Council irked at MDC plan
Officials in this town and other member communities of the Metropolitan District are upset over a proposal to provide health insurance benefits to the district's 29 volunteer commissioners. Officials at the government-chartered water and sewer utility want to do this in lieu of compensation. The cost of this insurance would be born by the district's ratepayers, including local homeowners and businesses. This town's ratepayers are already paying 7.3 percent more in sewer charges than they were in 1997 and some Town Council members are already advocating for cost reductions, not additional charges, from the district.
Solisti hosts Irish orchestra
I Giovani Solisti, a 21-member string ensemble featuring students from both Conard and Hall high schools, will host the Ryan School of Music Youth Orchestra fromTipperary, Ireland, the week of April 5. They will perform at both high schools, Smith School and Squadron Line School in Simsbury. A special performance co-sponsored by the Friends of the West Hartford Public Library is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 7 in the Town Hall - auditorium. Traditional Irish music, dancing and poetry will be featured.
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Council defines pool policy
The Town Council decided to end the ongoing debate over rites at Cornerstone Aquatics Center by instructing the town administration to implement the existing policy as originally written. That means only adult parents or legal guardians with one or more children qualify for the reduced family rate. Advocates for gay and lesbian couples and other child-less households are not satisfied with this decision. Several have challenged the policy in legal actions before the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, claiming it is discriminatory.
Amy Barzach of West Hartford and actor Jeff Bridges were among the winners of Parenting Leader awards from Parenting magazine. Mrs. Barzacb was honored for her work with the Boundless Playgrounds program.
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The I I th annual MS Walk to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will begin at 9 a.m. April I 8 at the University of Connecticut campus on Asylum Avenue. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling diseases which attacks the central nervous system and is most often diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 40. Money raised from the event will be used to fund research and provide programs for people affected by the disease. For more information call 953WALK.
loom-quality silhouettes at a fundraiser for the Quaker Lane Cooperative Nursery School located at 144 South Quaker Lane. The event is scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. April 6 and from 12:30 to 7 p.m. April 7. Original silhouettes are priced at $15, with $5 for each additional copy. For more information call Paula Smyth at 231-1667 or Mary Stauffer at 2331532.
Life," week from April 5-1 I featuring positive activities for people of all ages. Parents are invited to learn the facts about drug recognitionilid awareness and the Looking-In Teen Theater will perform skits warning about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Other features include bingo, a coffee house, family fun night, family dance party, readathon and a fun run and nature walk at the MDC reservoir on
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Family sues over drowning
The family of a six-year-old boy who drowned while on a town-sponsored swim outing last summer has filed a lawsuit against the town, claiming Joshua Silver's death was avoidable. He was one of nearly 50 children who traveled to Black Rock State Park in Watertown last August from the day camp program at Westmoor Park. A total of 21 complaints against the town are lodged in the lawsuit. Among them are charges that the town failed to establish adequate supervision and failed to 'establish an adequate "buddy system" in which youngsters could help keep track of one another while swimming.
More than 1,300 people are expected to participate in the 11tb annual MS Walk at the local University of Connecticut campus on April 18. Their goal is to raise well in excess of $100,000.
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The Town Plan and Zoning Commission granted approval for an expansion of Westminster Presbyterian Church, but only after concession were made to concerned neighbors. They cited traffic, noise and parking lot lights as issues. With the approval, the church, located at the intersection of Boulevard and Ridgewood Road, will proceed to build its 3,900 square foot addition. While neighbors also complained of on-street parking and litter issues. church officials noted that they have opened their building over the years for use by many community organizations. Roundup, page 10
Styron highlights library ,k)eek
The West Hartford Public Library will celebrate National Library Week from April II-17. A special feature will be a local appearance at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the main library by Pulitzer-Prize winning author William Styron, who wrote "Sophie's Choice:' A Readers Review Gala will kick off the festivities from 5 to 7 p.m. April II at the Faxon Branch Library. Local author Lisa Marks will speak about
Sisterhood plans fashion show
"Real Fashions for Real Women," a fashion show for women of all ages, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 4 at the Emanuel Synagogue. This annual Emanuel Sisterhood event will feature clothes from Tara's Touch, Garnets & Garnets Plus, and Fleet Feet. A portion of this year's proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation in its "Race for the Cure" for breast cancer. Reservations are required by April 20; for further information contact Michelle Parker at 313-0899.
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Roundup/ 9 Sponsorships neededfor festival
Business spb risOrship opportunities remain available for the I 3th annual Celebrate! West Hartford festival scheduled for June 5-6. The annual event attracts an estimated 30,000 people to the Center and is financed entirely by private funds. Several tents and activities remain open for interested sponsors; businesses, civic groups and individual can also help by making financial contributions, large or small. For more information on sponsoring a Celebrate! West Hartford activity contact Chairman ,Angelo Faenza at Faenza's on Main or coordinator Terri Dolbec at 523-3226.
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Rob Rowlson and Richard Patrissi were honored by the Park Road Business Association _for their , contributions to the neighborhood. Mr Rowlson is the town's business development officer and Mr. Patrissi is a veteran local businessman who owned the Patrissi Garden Center
Rapoport starts Democracy Works
Miles Rapoport, former state representative and secretary of the state, has formed and will serve as executive director of a new non-profit advocacy center called Democracy Works. He said the center will advocate for policies to make government work in the best, most vibrant, inclusive and just ways. He cited such issues as campaign finance reform, reduced numbers of young people participating in the political process, and the need to promote an inclusive, diverse and multi-racial society. Mr. Rapoport said the center will advocate for measures to ease the tax burden on "working poor" families.
Architect will study rink
Looking for Ways to renovate the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, the town hired Ken Wieber of the Design Forum Architects to study the 3I-yearold facility. Problems include a large crack in the concrete floor beneath the ice and an outdated cooling system. • Town officials say recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of the rink for figure skating and youth hoCkey programs. Ice time is at a premium and the undersized hockey surface needs to be addressed in some manner.
Three firefighters promoted
Three town firefighters were recently promoted to the rank of apparatus operators. They were among the first graduates of the fire department's new 96hour apparatus operator course. The three are Kimberly Peckham-Cox, Troy Norman and Louie Grinfeld. They have a combined 23 years of experience in professional fire service.
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to cOnitruct a large retail building along New Britain Avenue near the AstronautVillage neighborhood are back to try again. The original plans called for establishing a Babiei R Us store. Newington-West Farms TMC, LLC, has filed a revised application seeking a zone change and special development district designation for the land. The new proposal features a building of 29,8 60 square feet, a 25 percent reduction in size from 'the previously denied application.
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rently director of the Upper School at Greenwich Academy. Ms. Hansen previously served Kingswood-Oxford as an English teacher, chairwoman of the English Department and director of public relations. She is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Commission on Professional Development.
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Program aids adoption search
A four-session workshop for adoptive parents of late adolescent and adult children will be offered by Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford. Sessions are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. April 12, 19, 26 and May 3. This workshop is for adoptive parents and their children who may have completed, or are interested in undertaking, a search for their biological parents. The sessions will be led by Barbara Mason and Mali Wiener, both with the agency's adoption program.
Barzach wins national honor
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Laura Hansen is returning to the staff of Kingswood-Oxford School to serve as director of its Upper School (high school grades). She is cur-
Students write for Rotary
Twelve sixth graders at King Philip and Sedgwick middle schools presented their papers as part of a writing program established by the West Hartford Rotary Club. Now in its fifth year, its purpose is to encourage writing and critical thinking skills. Six hundred students participated in the project as part of their general curriculum. The topics of their papers are based on this year's theme of children, how they can make a difference, what they are like around the world, and more.
Teachers' union promotes reading
The West Hartford Education Association joined with state and national groups to promote "Read Across America." The goal is to emphasize the importance of reading and the value of reading at home and other places in addition to the classroom. WHEA members are also involved in a local program called "Read Early, Read Often."They are collecting new preschool-level books for donation to area health clinics which serve children between the ages of six months and five years.
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Roundup / 11 Leon Bates coming to K-0
Classical musician Leon Bates will visit KingswoodOxford School on April 9 to perform and conduct workshops with music students. Part of his itinerary includes meeting with a master class in which he will critique the performances of student pianists. He is also scheduled to perform with four students at an all-school assembly. In addition to being an accomplished musician, Mr. Bates is also a bodybuilder and can bench press 350 pounds.
37, of 72 Washington Circle was arrested on a warrant under the law, which took effect this year. Megan's Law requires anyone convicted of a sex offense since 1988 to register his or her address with local police. According to police, the suspect had registered in December at a Hartford address, but apparently moved to town without updating his registration here.
St. Thomas supports shelter
Students and staff at St. Thomas the Apostle School raised $1,300 to benefit My Sister's Place, a Hartford homeless shelter. The money was raised in a penny drive during Catholic Schools Week. The donations filled 43 two-liter bottles and weighed in at 756 pounds worth of pennies. Officials say the fund-raising effort was part of the school's ongoing mission to encourage personal responsibility and respect for others.
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The Noah Webster House will host "Samantha's Ice Cream Social, an American Girls Event," at noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m. April IO. All three sessions will be held in the Town Hall auditorium. Girls are encouraged to come in costume and can plan to learn how to make homemade ice cream with._ State Sen. Kevin Sullivan war &guest reader& an old-fashioned freezer. Admission is $18 for memWebster Hill School during Read ACrOSS Atiserica bers of the Noah Webster House and $20 for non- The Friends of the West Hartford Public Library Day. The annual event is sponsetikby he Namembers; families which purchase a new $40 family will hold a special spring book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 tional Education Association to promote reading. membership by April 2 will receive two free tickets. p.m. April 3 at the main library, 20 South Main Street. It will include all the features of the Friends' way to Canton. Residents of side streets, particuannual book sale, scheduled for June .4-6. larly Flagg Road, are concerned that some of the A wide variety of used in books in good condi- proposed remedies would dump more cars onto their tion will be available, many priced at $1 or less. The roads and add to those vehicles which already use Our Diverse World Resource Center will host a fam- sale will be conducted in the library'sWebster Hall. them as shortcuts. ily fair from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 3D at the church, 12 South Main Street. Entertainment will include klezmer music, a dulcimer band and folk dancing. Children will be able to try international games and dance, meet dogs trained to assist the disabled, The intersection of North Main Street and Albany.. The local public school district has won several create crafts and more.The resource center was cre- Avenue at Bishop's Corner has long been one of the awarlls from the Connecticut Association of Boards ated by the First Churcll Nursery School and J.P. most congested traffic rot:nes in town. Finding a way of Education for various materials used to commuWebster Library to provide anti-bias materials, toys, to reduce that problem is proving to be as difficult- ;--nicate the district's programs.Ttris-rown 'competed and more to help teach children about diversity. as making the traffic light during rush hour. against school districts with stoat/It populations in The Capitol Region Council of Governments is • excessjof 5,000. studying ways to improve traffic flow along Albany Awards were presented for the school district's Avenue from Hartford, through town, and all the budget, program, as well as the student handbooks
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Police previously had been plagued by "dead zones" in various parts of town in which radio transmissions were garbled or not functional. The new system will also allow police to communicate directly during emergencies with staff from the fire, public works and public school departments.
Computers donated to center
Security-Connecticut Life Insurance CompanyReliaStar has donated 30 computers for use at the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center. An additional 15 computers were provided by the town Department or Administrative Services. Retired librarian Michelle Duffy is volunteering her time to upgrade these computers for use by families in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Adults can use them for updating resumes, and children will do school projects in the center's after-school homework program, which operates four days a week.
Roger Vann, president of the Connecticia NAACP, was one of the speakers at the town's annual recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More than 300 people attended the event in the Town Hall auditorium. from both high schools. Honorable mention was received for the newsletter "Dialogue With Our Schools," the LifeLearn winter/spring 1998 catalog and the Life Learn and Summer Options web site.
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Library awarded foundation grant
The West Hartford Public Library has been awarded a grant for $118,750 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to support the library's Teen Outreach Project. The library hopes to encourage more teenagers to take advantage of its books, videos, compact discs, CD-ROM collections, programs, computer resources, on-line catalog and Internet. This grant will support the implementation and promotion of a three-year outreach effort. Improved services will be offered in the main library's Teen Room. Computer equipment available in this room will help the many teenagers who do not have access to personal computers at home.
Handbell Choir wins top honors
Students from Hartford Christian Academy High School recently participated in the week-long Invitational High School Music Festival at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. The Handbell Choir, directed by Pastor Michael Healan, placed first in that category. The students performed "Jubilance" by Kevin McChesney and "Spirit Wind" by John Bartsch. Among the members of the group are town residents Nathan and Philip Petersen.
Konover supports IDF Walk
A team of volunteers from Konover & Associates raised $22,740 in a recent walk to benefit the Greater Hartford Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. More than 200 employees participated, continuing a tradition begun in 1995. The team received a platinum award for its efforts and a plaque for being the most improved team. A creation by Vice President Jim McDonald won second place in the T-shirt design contest. Will
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this year. By comparison, 51 percent of the budget went to education in 1991, 55 percent in 1996 and the proposed 56 percent this year. Over that same time frame the amount set aside for capital financing has increased from 3 percent in 1981 to the proposed 8 percent this year. While many towns have reduced the size of their work force in other areas, they have needed to add teachers and other school personnel to meet the demand of rising student enrollments. Just eight years ago the town government (exclusive of the schools) employed 661 people.That number has been reduced annually to the current work force of 480. Area communities have also placed more emphasis on capital financing as they recognize the importance of maintaining and upgrading roads, municipal buildings, parks and other public property. The current Park Road street reconstruction project is one local example of this, as are the renovation projects at both Conard and Hall high schools. "It's really a maintenance of effort budget," Mr. Feldman said of the proposed 1999-2000 fiscal plan, with na significant new programs or initiatives. "We have a net decrease (on the town side) of seven positions." He wants additional funding for the fall leaf collection effort. The annual program, featuring a new private' contractor, went much better in 1998 than in previous years, but he noted it benefited from unusually mild weather. The town manager wants to provide additional resources so that more can be accomplished in the early weeks of the program. He cited cost of living increases, greater payments to the Metropolitan District (the regional water and sewer utility), more money for public safety radio system maintenance and the transfer of school legal
services to the corporation counsel's office as factors which drove the proposed increase in the town government budget. Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz also has three areas of focus for his spending plan. One is to maintain the educational excellence already evident in the system. Other priorities are to support and extend ongoing goals, and to support initiatives which improve teaching and learning. He said it is important to keep promises and maintain commitments to the community, such As the plan to eventually offer all-day kindergarten in all II elementity schoolc That is also true for following class size guidelines. We dOn't have goals dit jour," he added. "School boards (in general) are famous for that." Dr. Sklarz proposes adding five additional staff members in regular education to meet increased student enrollment and three additional staff members in special education for the same reason. He said 84 percent of the education budget is spent directly in the school buildings. He added that more money is needed to maintain current excellence because of increased costs in salaries and benefits, inflation, and a townwide enrollment growth of 123 students. The superinten-
dent andachool board plan to proiklivall 7 day cletgarten in three additional schd4Ais fill and also want to hire more certified teachers to work with gifted and talented youngsters. "We reallfRiok for efficienties“..Whelp control budget costs, said Dr. Sklarz. really sharpened our 014e He Cited as OtaMples seekinipiiit new sources of grants and OtheenOti-Or revenue,:#ducing the number of out-of-district placements for special education and increasing the number of shared services with the town gover *new. "You've got to invest in edidcation at a reasonable amount** get what rittWaiglitArettirur Dr. Sklarz said. "004.407essesiihavebeinlieg :: , He is conOdencglit residents wift poit'tke proposed level OficliOol g#1 they are ., seeing tangibrt4eatikiiii'Srudint pericIma*e.' Both Mr. Feldman and Dr. Sklarz eakci4hat Grand List growth (more than $1.1*MilliCin), increased state aid, more non-tax revenue and property tax chang*will.;4duce the nee4.A0 further raise taxes. It ikestiniated 414 more-41'au. 120 : million will come in through nostItax rernueit . ing SI I 7.1 million to be finanCed:by t4ea'ait real estate, business and motor vehicles. lin
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Sleeping tags, books and avid readers filled the room when Ren brook School hosted an overnight read-in for fifth graders.
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Neighbors Sixth grader achieves black belt in Tae Kwon Do
by Linda Case She's I I years old and a sixth grade student at King Philip Middle School. And she also happens to be the holder of a black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Jennifer Alvarez was awarded the prized distinction in November 1998 by her teacher, Grand Master Moo Young Lee. For some 25 years he has run his own school, United Tae Kwon Do in East Hartford. One recent evening we caught up with Jennifer in action at the school. Along with a group of some dozen other children, she was being drilled in the demanding art. She attends hour-long classes three times a week. Gathered in the white, oblong studio with its mirrored walls, the youngsters respectfully greeted their instructor before beginning tht class. Mr. Lee has earned a reputation as. a firm, but kind, taskmaster. He believes that Tae Kwon Do fosters good character, along with athletic excellence. "Higher. Higher," he exhorted, prodding one boy to lift his knee into the air. "You can do it. You can do anything." At one point, during a particularly demanding routine, another little boy burst into tears. "No crying! No crying!" Mr. Lee said emphatically. He was stern with the child, but never humiliating. Within a moment or two, the student was doing the move correctly. The master praised him. It was obvious that the group of children was totally into the experience, They were attentive, earnest and responsive. They were as well- behaved as
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Their kicks were energetic, their punches bold. They vocalized with enthusiasm. At the right times, they shouted out prescribed Korean chants, meant to focus concentration. Because of Jennifer's rank, she sometimes assists the teacher during the preliminary warm -up period. She is a strong girl with a brown pony tail and blue eyes. Along with everyone else, the was dressed in the required pajama-like white uniforms. Her feet were bare. Tae Kwon Do literally means "the way of the hand and foot." Famous for the quality and number of its kicks, it is an Olympic sport. This is one of many classic martial arts that stem from the Far East. They have become popular here as a means of building self confidence, along with fitness. Jennifer began studying dance movement when she was two years old. She started Tae Kwon Do when she was five and she's been at it ever since. Only a few of her fellow students at King Philip are aware that she is so proficient in this sport. When asked what skills are necessary, she said that more than anything else, it requires flexibility. It also requires an ability memorize the exact, detailed, prescribed series of moves. Being physically fit is essential. Jennifer has been strongly encouraged by,her family in her quest. Mr. Lee's- approach does not stress combat of any sort, yet itstill imparts a feeling of self protection. If she is ever in a th &Jennifer
believes her ould .cjn.in handy. Having. successfully dealt withso diallenges in class,. she said she would be _etitr-incl centered. The vigor she has gained allows her to participate in other activities as well, such as hiking up the White Mountains, swimming a,nd roller skatisAg. A well-rounded student, she plaYi the violin andr -gets good marks in her academic subjects. As with - all martial aril', theft are a series of levels of proficiency that each student tnitsf go through. The student gets to wear a belt of a given color, signifyingrhe level. Ilefori the iiiack belt is awarded, the teacher must test the pupil, then report the findings to an authoritiriti Korea. Only then is the prized designatithilwarded. Jennifer's belt is embroidered in gold with he following credentials. It has her name, and the name of her teacher and his degree:---ninth level black belt. "It's an admirable achievement. And I'm proud to be her teacher," Mr. Lee said. It's rare for an I Iyear-old to have a black belt, he added. "It's not that easy. To reacher level of achievement, it was necessary that she started at five. And she had to devote years to improving, little by little. As for her future in the discipline, Jennifer said,
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Ms. Bolduc appreciates the way the grand master relentlessly urges the children on. He is tough, but also respectful, she said. She willingly takes on the task of driving her daughter to the class across the river a couple of times a week. For one hour she sits at the edge of the studio watching the students in action. Several years ago she herself took classes. At Aetna ,where she is employed, she now participates in a kick boxing class. "All this background in Tae Kwon Do really helps me there," she said. She is proud of Jennifer and can't say enough about the good things that have come about as a result of her daughter's serious pursuit. WHL
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by Nick Lacy "I -want to go as far as I can go. That means she has years of study before her during which she will perfect the increasingly intricate forms required. She takes part in competitions with children from other schools. Some time back, she was among a group which gave demonstrations at the Hartford Civic Center. The sequences that practitioners engage in are known as poomse. Another aspect is sparring. During that activity, students wear protective gear. All of the various martial arts bear some similarities to each other. Yet each also has distinct requirements and characteristics. Some of the other modes, besides Tae Kwon Do, include Judo, Karate and Kung Fu. They originated in Japan, China and Korea. Jennifer's mother, Colette Bolduc, strongly believes that practicing these arts helps to shape a youngster in positive ways. The United Tae Kwon Do school encourages both children and adults to push themselves to new limits, she added.
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Education Bricks pave way for Hall arts, academics, athletics
by Mark Jahne ders from King Philip Middle School and the elHall High School is already in the midst of Project ementary schools which are the "feeder" schools in 21, a massive construction and renovation effort the Hall district. Students, faculty and other staff are purchasing designed to address structural problems and enlarge bricks. So are alumni and even pupils who are not the school. A new addition on the east side of the building will allow for creation of an outdoor am- scheduled to graduate for more than a decade, including the class of 2011 phitheater which will be (currently in first grade). used for performances and "Our largest order was a variety of other events. "Slightly more than half of five (bricks) for a family," Po_rents and friends of Ms. Joy added. our committee is made up the school have launched Now 'the committee is the "Pick-A-Brick Camof parents whose children spreading the word far and paign" to line this amphiare no longer in high school. wide through the news ine 7_ theater with engraved We're getting an interesting dia and other meani. bricks. Funds from the sale WHC-TV is running proresponse. Initially it was of these bricks will be used motional announcements to cover the cost of items onlyfrom the Hall on its community message which were cut from the community." Ann Joy crawl. original project budget. Their goal is to sell as Money from this fundmany as 4,000 bricks, raiser is expected to provide: which would raise $200,000. That will not only • lighting, audio equipment and seating for a new theater classroom designed to serve as a black box cover the work listed above, but also the installation and engraving costs. theater; "It's expensive to furnish the lecture hall," said • adequate seating and acoustics for a new lecMs. Pasciucco, citing one reason why they are seekture room; and • upgraded space and equipment for the fitness ing that figure. A glass showcase in the room. The campaign is being co-chaired by Ann Joy and main hallway just outside 'Pam Pasciucco, whose youngest children were gradu- the main office and au- ated from Hall last year. They are being assisted by ditorium provides_ a look at some of the bricks •a committee of parents of past and present students bought and engraved "Slightly more than half of our committee . • , • • made up of parents whose children are no longer in thus far:It was filled in high school," Ms. Joy said. "We're getting an inter- time to catch the eyes of esting response. Initially it was only from the Hall the large crowds which attended the recent Pops community." "We got an order from France" from a former 'n' Jazz performances. Both women give exchange student, said Ms. Pasciucco, as well as or-
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Co-Chairwomen Pam Pasciucco and Ann Joy join Hall High School Principal Elaine Bessette in front of the display case promoting a fundraiser which offers people the opportunity to purchase engraved bricks for the new outdoor amphitheatet.
any commercial or business interests. The committee opted for a slightly more expensive product because it promises to last much longer in the oft-harsh New England weather than bricks which are simply engraved. The Hall bricks will be not only engraved, but protected with epoxy. "They should last a long time," said Ms. Pasciucco. "These are a much more durable brick," added Ms. Joy. "The parents have done a superlative job of or-ganizing thit. I can't say enough about the parents," Dr. Bessettetsaid. " We're very eager for the warm mother to c Idtnt tdwe can start laying some of these t
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entire school, Internet access, new lighting, painting, improved handicapped accessibility and more. Construction continues on a new addition which will house art, technology, mathematics, social studies and science classrooms. A total of 14 rooms are being added to the school. In addition to Ms. Joy and Ms. Pasciucco, the other Pick-A-Brick Committee members include: Dr. Bessette, Barbara Cloonan, Peggy Genovesi, Patricia Genser, Linda Goldman, Barbara Green, Penni and Rich Grigoraitis, Judy Highmark, Marie and Mark Levine, Geri Mandell, Ki Miller, Cindy Oleyer, Carolyn Robinson, Karen Rowntree, Ellen Sayers, Judy and Barry Siegal, Elyse Slitt, Roberta Slitt, and Peter and Arlene Wallach. Bricks are priced at $50 and inscriptions may include a maximum of 45 characters. The deadline to purchase a brick is May 15, although there likely will be additional opportunities in the future. The school reserves the right to approve all of the inscriptions. For more information about this campaign, check the Hall High School portion of the public school system's website at www.whps.org . Forms for the inscription of choice are available from the school. Checks should be made out to the "Hall Pick-ABrick Campaign" and sent to Barbara Heneghan, Hall High School, 975 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117. Wilt
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Sports Golf's her game, but Liz janangelo excels in multiple sports
by Kelly Callaghan your friends during the summer," she said. Liz began playing in tournaments between the Elizabeth "Liz" Janangelo gets around in sports. The I 5-year-old freshman at Conard High School started ages of JO and 13. At age 13, her father signed her her high school career as a member of the varsity up for a tournament and everything fell into place. "I just figured, 'Oh well, this is going to be really soccer and basketball teams. Come summer, she will participate in Connecticut State Women's Amateur flin'," she said. The first competition was held at Simsbury Farms Golf Championship for the third year in a row. and last year at the Golf Club of Avon. She admitFor the past two years, she has won the tournament. This year's event is scheduled to be played at ted that she was nervous about making the cut the Rockledge Country Club and Liz is already looking first year but believes she got lucky and won first place trophies both years. She plans on signing up ahead to the competition. "That's where I play, so it should be fun," she for this year's tournament. The winner of quite a few trophies, Liz is modsaid, noting that she is also interested in trying out est when it comes to discussing her skill. Strong for the school's golf team this spring. To take a closer look at her love for golf, one points of her game include driving and distance. must take a closer look back in time. At the age of There is room for improvement in her short game 3, Liz was swinging clubs with her father and brother. and course management. "That comes from experience," she said. "We would play chip and putt and do those things This year, her love of sports has her competing together," she said. Liz kept at the sport for years and the family has basically all year long. During the fall, it was soccer continued to play together all the time." Her love that kept her traveling around the area. Playing soccer "just as long as I've been playing for golf has kept her playing during the summer and golf," Liz recalled that she began playing on a real offers a way to see her friends. "I liked it so much that I just wanted to do it team around age 5 when she got involved with the more and try to be better. It's really fun playing with town leagues. She played through the fourth grade and then eventually switched to play on the travel soccer circuit, which she has done until now. This is her first year playing varsity soccer at the high school and the Cherryfield Drive resident said she enjoys it much more than playing with the travel soccer league. "It's the first time you really get to play with all of your friends," she said. "On the town teams, you played with kids from all the different schools.' This past fall, the girls on the high school soccer team "were really close. We would always be together," said :Liz. She is planning to play soccer again in the fall. This winter, Liz is playing varsity basketball and is busy with practices and games. Why so many sports? "I just like to play. It keeps me in shape," she said, noting that playing such a variety of sports helps her with cross-training. Being involved in sports has also branched off into her spare time. Liz was scheduled to be involved in a Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference symposium panel at the University of Hartford in January, but an storm canceled the event. Despite the cancellation, she was still excited about being able to participate in the symposium. "All sorts of women's sports ... elite and professional athletes were scheduled to speak to junior and senior high school students," she said.
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Nick Lacy Nancy Lopez, a mem er of the Ladies Professional Golf Associ ation, and Yale University golf coach Heather Daily D'Onofrio are two of Liz's golf idols. I just like Nancy Lopez because she's a good role model and she does a lot for kids in golf; she said. Her respect for Ms. D'Onofrio is evident in Liz's manner of speaking. "I know her and she's such a nice lady. She works so hard and perseveres to be a good golfer." Last year Liz and her mother helped coordinate a golf tournament for the March of Dimes. Held at Blue Fox Run in Avon last year, the organization is special in the hearts of the Janangelo family. When Liz was born, she weighed only 2 pounds. Keeping up with her busy schedule has not been a challenge. "It's not as much a problem now," she said. "When I was in the fifth grade and I played baseball and soccer'' it was hard. But she still wants to continue playing sports through the rest of her high school years and would eventually like to attend Duke University "because
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The Imaging Center of West Hartford is one of the first ultrasound practices to receive accreditation in abdominal/general and gynecological ultrasound from the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine's Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Commission. It is located at 1216 Farmington Avenue. The facility also offers pelvic, abdominal, obstetric, thyroid, breast and vascular-venous and carotid Doppler exams. Other services include mammography, general diagnostic X-rays, osteoporosis testing and Helical CT scanning.
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Konover secures two leases
Konover & Associates of recently secured leases for two properties on North Main Street.iThe combined space is nearly 6,000 square feet. - Jefferson X-Ray Group will occupy space at 345 North Main. Larger space was leased by West Hartford Family Dentistry at 342 North Main Street, featuring Drs. Mestel, Shakun and Rosenberg.
Dental practice changes hands
Dr. Bryan Wilson has taken over the dental practice of Dr. Charles A. Bleich, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service to local residents. The office will still be located at 836 Farmington Avenue in the Armory Professional Building. Dr. Wilson is a graduate Of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He won
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JoanWalden Enterprises was honored with a Mercury Award from the Connecticut Valley chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Together with Laura Soil Public Relations of Windsor, the local firm conducted and promoted "Rise to the Occasion," an event that raised $700,000 to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. WNL
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Dr. Harvey Lederman was inducted as a distinguished practitioner member of the National Academies of Practice in Podiatric Medicine. Selection by the NAP is awarded to those who have made significant and-enduring contributions to the advancement of professional practice. Scott Olmstead and Abigail Rosenberger of Conard High School were named National Merit Finalists and are now eligible for National Merit Scholarship awards. Rebecca Belzer, Daniela Cohen, Michael Golden, Eric Kolovson, Katelyn McCabe, Jeffrey Mellen, David Schweidel, Jagat Shetty, Abraham Walker and Courtney Yuen of Hall High School were named National Merit Finalists and are now eligible for National Merit Scholarship awards. Mike Schutzer, an eighth grade pupil at Renbrook School, was part of a team which placed third in
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by Linda Case A "contemporary mud hut in West Hartford."That's how Leona Gwaz-Dembele jokingly refers to her two-year-old gift shop, Jacaranda Imports. With its mushroom-colored walls, its grass cloth coverings and profusion of hand-made goods, the place does evoke the mood of an exotic, earthy marketplace far from Caldor, Crossroads Plaza, or Nordstrom. The entrepreneur is earnest about her calling. "I'm more a social worker than a cut-throat business person," she said. She has a mission to teach Americans to be aware of other parts of the world and to support those who carry out the labor. Every item she carries was made by an artisan in a developing country. Before she orders any piece of merchandise, she always asks: "Who made it? What were the working conditions?" Her store is a paean to social consciousness. But it also is an outlet for snazzy stuff. Recently, readers of The Hartford Advocate named Jacaranda "Best Gift Shop" in its annual Best of Hartford survey. "Nothing is plastic. Nothing has a bar code," the owner said. "I have to inventory everything myself." The 600-square-foot store is located behind the Central Mall at 958 1/2 Farmington Avenue, set in a courtyard -across from Michaele's Coffee & Tea Company. The overall environment has a relaxed, human-scale feeling to it. Thus, it has become a popular hangout for people taking breaks from busy shops and office buildings. For overforty years, Jacaranda plus a cup Avery Heights has of coffee provides a been at the forefront pleasant escape from the of healthy aging. hurly burly life of Farmington Avenue. Its array of artifacts come developed in 1991 across- as being well made, hand crafted, and as an expansion of enduring. According to the Avery Heights
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the owner, each object "has a story to tell." Ms. Gwaz-Dembele is a former Peace Corps volunteer who served for two years in Kenya. She also served another stint as a United Nations agency volunteer in Sudan. She recently presented a program about Kenya to first grade classes at Webster Hill School. She brought along a host of native musical instruments. The assortment featured various rattling drums, hammers, tambourines and other implements made out of wood, metal, seeds and string. "There's no waste in Kenya. People make use of everything," she told the children. She read them a folk tale, calling upon the youngsters to chime in, when appropriate, with the buzz, rattle and clunk of the music makers. Ms. Gwaz-Dembele's son Xavier, 6, is a student at the school. Her four-year-old daughter Mariam sat on her knee during the presentation._ Both children "definitely want to be in the Peace Corps when they grow up," said their mother. An auburn-haired, blue-eyed, down-to-earth woman, she grew up in the South End of Hartford. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she majored in community recreation. Ms. Gwaz-Dembele served in the Peace Corps from 1981-83. At first she Worked with women in
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by Linda Case Uthgenannt, one of the owners of Boogers clothing They say they "just threw something on." They re- store at 997 Farmington Avenue. "It could be the fer to "this old thing." But whatever the disclaimers, club scene, the rave scene, TV, something that hap" these young people know how to look cool. pens. It's a mystery. Whatever its source, the phenomThey put together shirt, pants and whatever, with a certain beguiling flair. It could even be called an enon usually is short- lived. "Six months, maximum," she said. art, the way they assemble the parts before present- That's how long a craze lasts. Wide-bottom pants, - ing themselves to the world outside. In this case, the arena is West Hartford Center. cargo pockets, shimmery shirts, clamps for the hair— these are some of the things The time is a recent Satur- that are popular this very day afternoon. I "Who knows what creates instant. Winter is hanging on. Yet, those people with hut barely. The sun is 1 trends?"—Shana the most pizzazz go beyond bright, the air clear. Uthgenannt of Boogers formulas. They probe their People amble along the sidewalks. Aromas of cot - • own souls to discover fee, soup, bagels and other delectables waft out from "what's really me." Then they put on various duds here and there. to express it. What they choose can be a new item with a deThis scene is one which well shows off the Center's special ambiance: its beckoning shops, its signer label. Or it could be an old hand-me-down nooks, its fragrances. Architects note its "humarL:Aannel shirt. This is paired with that. That goes underneath scale." Social commentators find it "traditional," at least in the sense of being a real place in contrast to something else. What counts is the way the mix adds up. a generic strip somewhere. Rachel Salm, 10, is a fifth grade student at Aiken This stage then provides the backdrop for an impromptu teenage and pre-teen fashion show. West School. Rachel and her mother, Diane, enjoy a snack Hartford Life has its eye out for young people who, at Bruegger's Bagels. "We love it. It's our in keeping with the attractive setting, exhibit paweekly ritual," said Mrs. nache. The intent simply is to spotlight youthful vital- Salm. They get together ity. Secondly, it is to explore the methods the young- like this every Saturday sters use to achieve such a studiously "casual" image. afternoon, following "Who knows what creates trends?" said Shana Rachel's class at the
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by Mark Jahne If all goes as planned, two currently vacant and sizeable properties could be redeveloped, bringing new life to Bishop's Corner and Elmwood. One is a change from a proposed supermarket which was never built to senior housing and smaller retail shops, while the second is a change in the other direction— from retail to a supermarket.
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Sedell Gold, an Elmwood property owner, and Ken Goldberg, a town native who works for a property management company, have formed a partnership called 999 South Quaker Lane Associates LLC. Together they hope to turn the eyesore which is the former Talcott Junior High School into a 10.5 acre, tree-lined development. Senior citizen housing and retail/office space is proposed in their plans, which are still in the draft stage. This old school also served as corporate headquarters for Coleco Industries and Ames Department Stores, but has been vacant for several years. The Shaw's chain owns the land and has twice tried to acquire zoning approval to erect a supermarket on the site, but was thwarted by neighborhood opposition. Many feared traffic gridlock at the market's driveway access onto South Quaker Lane, near its congested intersection with New Britain Avenue. Mr. Goldberg said he and Mrs. Gold now hold an option to purchase the site. Our game plan is to develop it into a mixed use project, senior housing and ancillary commercial. The focus is on the residential," said Mr. Goldberg. "We'd like to get about 150 to 200 units of residential (housing) on the site. We knew that a large supermarket wasn't going to work there." The partners want to renovate the part of the old school which faces South Quaker Lane, razing the auditorium, gymnasium and extended wings. They would utilize an existing driveway which is located directly across the street from the north
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driveway of the Elm Theatre's parking lot. Mr. Goldberg said their plans also call for a perimeter road running through the property to alleviate some of the pressure on South Quaker Lane. This road would be built to town specifications. It would start at the other driveway onto the Talcott property, run west along its border with Beachland Park, then turn and exit onto New Britain Avenue between Tapas restaurant and the large parking lot alongside the Puppy Center. Mr. Goldberg said 999 South Quaker Lane Associates also holds a right-of-way running behind Tapas and connecting with Mayflower Street. They have an option to purchase the house closest to the restaurant there, which he said is owned by Shaw's. Construction of this road would entail acquiring a small parcel of park land from the town. This land is currently the site of the park's tennis courts. Mr. Goldberg expects that the developers will make formal zoning application during the month of April to seek the necessary approval, which involves both a special development district and the new traditional neighborhood design overlay adopted by the council last year for the Elmwood area. He said he realizes that the Elmwood plan calls
for vertical integration of mixed use (residential units atop stores and other businesses), but believes the Talcott property is not suited for such development. MT. Goldberg hopes the council and neighbors will see their proposal as meeting the desired' mixed-use development in a horizontal manner. As currently planned, 164 apartments for senior citizens would be located to the rear of the property. They would be built in a three-story, G-shaped building with a central courtyard and tree-lined walkway extending to South Quaker Lane. Also proposed for the site would be a small food market, free-standing bank, and small buildings containing 10 to 15 small retail and professional businesses. Mr. Goldberg said the shops would be an attraction to both the senior housing residents and community at large. He wants to attract medical professionals to the office space. Again, the intention is to serve both the residents and neighbors. Mr. Goldberg said the proposed housing would create an alternative for older residents, who no longer ' have the desire or energy to maintain a 'house and yard, but who still want to live in Elmwood. Current site plans call for parking for more t.,han
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This is what the former school looks like at present, boarded up and vacant.
Theformer Service Merchandise store at Bishop's Corner now sits as an empty shell. It may soon become home to a Wld Oats Market.
500 vehicles. The food market is planned for an area in the middle of the parcel and behind the large Epstein Brothers retail building to screen the sights Wild Oats Markets Inc., is proposing a food marand sounds of delivery trucks. ket in the former Service Merchandise store at 340 "We tried to create a quasi-new urbanism plan," North Main Street on the southeast quadrant of Mr. Goldberg said. "We've (already) met with sev- Bishop's Corner. Representatives of the store are eral neighborhood groups." ° wending their way through the process of amending The project, if approved would be called Trout the current special development district zoning to Brook Commons.: He said plans call for construc- allow them to occupy this building. tion styles and materials which would make these According to documentation presented before the buildings fit into the look of the surrounding neigh- Town Council, Wild Oats Markets is the second largborhood. est natural foods store chain in the United States. It Both he and Mrs. Gold attended many of the currently owns and operates 65 stores in 18 states meetings held during the charrette process a few years and British Columbia in Canada. agp,rhat discussed the future of the Elmwood neighThe proposed community market would be a fullborhood. They are also active with the Elmwood service grocery store featuring natural and gourmet Business Association. groceries, a complete deli with hot and cold dishes,
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Education Second graders bond with senior citizens
by Alicia B. Smith They come from different generations and yet they share a common bond. They all like to have fun, and together, there is'just more fun to be had. Second graders at Aiken School have been visiting and corresponding with residents at the Holiday Retirement Home, 39 Highland Avenue, in a program known as "Young Hearts, Inc:' "I have always believed in community-based service programs," said Karen Fine, a second grade teacher at Aiken and coordinator of the pr9gram. "I believe it is best to start at a young age," she added. Ms. Fine began the program four years ago and has witnessed nothing but success. Throughout the school year she and her students work on a number of different service-oriented projects within the community. In addition, students work on improving their own interaction with their fellow classmates. "My favorite part of Young Hearts is helping people in the community," said Emily Siegel, 7. "I help them get better and better. It makes me feel good inside because I am making their life better," she said. Both in and out of the classroom, Ms. Fine has noticed the changes in her students' behavior as they show more involvement in becoming better members of their community. Their parents have also commented to her that they have seen a change in their children as they have become more aware of the need to help others. "The most significant experience for our students
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students have done to help others. The youngsters have also created "kindness bags" in which they write positive notes to their classmates and put them in the bags for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, the Young Hearts group holds weekly meetings in which they discuss problems they are having with fellow classmates and how they can work towards a positive resolution. "For our Young Hearts meeting, we go over new business and old business," said student Andy Belt, 8. "Then we have compliment time, where we compliment people. He said some of the compliments include telling classmates that they are really nice friends. "They get so involved in it," said Ms. Fine. At the various events, each student wears a specialYoung Hearts pin. Once the students have moved on to higher grades their experience in the program remains with them. "They always remember the Young Hearts program," said Ms. Fine. "They feel so good about what they are doing." "It makes me feel proud," said Anna Elson, 7. "We gave poor children toys. I think that made them really happy. The program also incorporates educational lessons involving math activities such as addition, subtraction, problem solving, graphing and measuring place value. Writing is also an important aspect of the program enabling the second graders to create descriptive pieces, letters and newspaper articles. Group leaders also incorporate reading into the program by having the students read biographies on famous Americans, including Harriet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. "It is a _project that begins with the heart," said
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by Linda Case You walk into Alex Antonovsky's office. Your shoulder blades feel like vices.Your jaw is clenched. There's tension between your eyes. • Now, for the "after. As you walk out one hour later, you feel like a different being. All those hard, cramped muscles now seem as relaxed as soft kid gloves. Mr. Antonovsky, who came to town nine years ago from the former Soviet Union, runs his own sports medicine and massage practice at 660 Prospect Avenue. He's been involved in the field for some 30 years. From 1975 to 1987 he served as trainer/massage therapist to the Soviet Olympic wrestling team. It was his job to inspire athletes to rally, recover, and get back into action. In 1989 he arrived here with his wife, Irena, and young daughter Anna. Though he brought little in material terms, he had a well-hewn skill. Early on, after getting the necessary licensing, he worked on Hartford Whalers hockey team members. After becoming more established, he opened his own practice. Today his clientele features many local movers and shakers, including doctors, attorneys, and CEOs. Knowing of his reputation, some can arrive at his office exhibiting an-attitude almost of defiance. "I hear you're good. But let's see if you can do something for me," they say. The intense Mr. Antonovsky soon sets them straight. In order to achieve the best results, there must be cooperation between practitioner and client, not confrontation. A dark-eyed, gray-haired man, he resembles in appearance Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'. Skilled massage, he believes, can lead
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he's seen how emotions, thoughts, and patterns of movement all can become structured into pain. He does not volunteer commentary. Yet many clients automatically open up to him in philosophical conversation. The environment is a hospitable one as he kneads muscles, pounds backs, stretches toes and' otherwise works out tensions. "Hands on, you're the best," actress Cloris Leachman wrote, autographing a photo she gave to him. She had a number of sessions with Antonovsky when she was in town performing "Showboat" at the Bushnell.The theater sends many
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Nick Lacy celebrities his way. "They are used to getting massages. It's nothing new to them," said Mr. Antonovsky.• Hartford is not yet as attuned to the treatment as some other cities are, he added. He has shaped his ideas about mind-body interconnection from his earliest days in Moscow. Always athletic, he began wrestling at a young age. At 16 he graduated from a vocational medical school. After that, Mr. Antonovsky worked as a medic with an ambulance company. That experience first taught him how to deal with emergencies, keep a
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cool head, and provide immediate comfort. During his college years, though he majored in economics, he took it upon himself to audit many courses in science and medicine. He worked with brain-damaged youngsters at a neurological children's hospital. After serving in the Soviet Army, he became affiliated with the 30-member Olympic wrestling team. In a totalitarian state, the government tends to give star treatment to it sports figures, Mr. Antonovsky said. It as if they are using them to prove how good their political system is.
Wrestling has a long history in the Soviet Union, now Russia and other independent states. Champions were powerful, intellectual and attractive. During his years with the team he became soul-mates with many of his fellow sportsmen. Though his own position was a glamorous one, it was limited because of his Jewish background. In 1979 Mr. _Antonovsky first began the process of trying to immigrate to the United States, an arduous, bureaucratic ordeal that took nine years. Finally in 1989 he was allowed to exit the Soviet state. The fact that he had an acquaintance who had settled in the Hartford area enabled him to get the necessary approval to come here. Mr. and Mrs. Antonovsky own a home in West Hartford. Their daughter, now 24, is a student in physical therapy at American International College. His Prospect Avenue office is furnished with sofa, chairs and bookcase. In the center, at an angle, is the massage table. When a client arrives, he or she has a few moments to get comfortable. Mr. Antonovsky then steps in and begins his unique treatment process. He uses a light oil. If the client wants it, soft music plays in the background. On slippered feet he steps lightly around the table. His hand never loses contact with the person. He moves from head to toe, or toe to head, gearing the particular sequence to the recipient's physical state. Sports massage is a kind of "passive aerobic exercise," said Mr. Antonovsky. It affects strength, flexibility and circulation. Among his clients are senior citizens who ski, dance, and carry out other active pastimes. Seeing that kind of vigor inspires him to continually lobby for more widespread, official acceptance of the clinical benefits of therapeutic massage. Will
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by Mark Jahne room. Table service is part of the deal and special First it was an all-girls Catholic high school. Then dietary needs are accommodated by the staff: All came a second life as an insurance company's train- food and beverages meet Marriott standards. ing and conference center. Now the old building People living at Brighton Gardens maintain their which sits atop Hamilton Heights off Fern Street is relationships with doctors and home health care enjoying a third use, born anew as an assisted living professionals.They can move into the facility with a community for senior citizens and the disabled. home health referral for skilled services already in Brighton Gardens of West Hartford by Marriott place. is operated by the Marriott corporation, and has a Each apartment is equipped with a 24-hour emerlook befitting the famous hotel chain. It features 106 gency response system in case of medical emergency. assisted living units and 17 special care beds for Weekly housekeeping and other services are also people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory offered. disorders. Amenities include all utilities except telephone, Each resident enjoys a basic cable television procustom-tailored wellness gramming, landscaped "Socializing is a key and care program, allowing courtyards, library, music each to pay only for that component to health and room, arts studio and pricare which they require. vate dining room for enterwellness for anyone, Quarterly assessments are taining. Local regardless of age." conducted to make sure the transportation can be Randy Phillips individual is receiving the scheduled. care needed. Walking through the Assisted living at Brighton Gardens provides aid building, it is somewhat hard to believe that it once for individuals in such areas as daily medication su- was full of teenage girls and teaching nuns. Its first pervision, bathing and dressing, redirection and re- use was from 1905-78 as Mount St. Joseph Acadassurance for those with minor cognitive emy, an all-girls Catholic high school. impairments, assistance with manageable incontiThe building sat dormant after the school closed, nence, dietary guidance and preparation of balanced but then was purchased in 1980 by The Hartford, meals, depression and loneliness, difficulty walking, which converted it-to a conference and training centransportation problems and therapy while recover- ter for employees from thrOughout the United States . ing from illness, injury or functional decline. That lasted for 15 years from 1980-95. Socialization is strongly encouraged and there are Then came another:plenty of group activities available. Residents are period of dormancy beinvited to fuinish their apartments with items from fore the Marriott came their previous home to make it feel more familiar into the picture. The and welcome. company has taken care Meals are served in a bright and spacious dining to maintain the architec.
General Manager Randy Phillips rela*es in one of the units at Brighton Gardens.
ture and stature of the building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "Marriott felt that West Hartford would be an ideal market) for what we offer—senior living services," said General Manager Randy Phillips. 'This is an ideal site:' The company acquired the property and, after extensive renovations, accepted its first resident in May of 1998. Mr. Phillips said that based upon today's prices it would be prohibitive to construct such a stately and ornate building. Brighton Gardens offers a village green area with postal service, a gift shop, hair salon and bank. There is also a community playhouse which features live theater and movies. The former chapel, a centerpiece of t Mount St. Joseph days, now serves as a stately club room. It features a grand piano, library and chandeliers. The original stained glass windows from its days as a Parochial school remain in place for art lovers yr-wx "
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Brighton Gardens of West Hartford by Marriott, ;nu _a Catholic high school for girls, is enjoying a new lift as an assisted-living community for the elderly.
to admire. The room is available for use by community groups. "We need to maintain the integrity ol the building and its era," said Mr. Phillips. "We're excited to be part of the history of this building and be part of the history of West Hartford. The
grounds are lovely. We had a wedding on the front steps." Women who attended the old high school returned for a visit to celebrate the 50th reunion of the class of 1948. Mr. Phillips said they were delighted with what they saw.
"We've got such a lovely community that we want to share it with people," he said. "We're a social model, we're not a medical model, he added. "Socializing is a key component to health and wellness for anyone, regardless of age.' Two registered nurses are part of the staff. One serves as assisted living manager and the other is in charge of health and wellness. All staff members enjoy pleasant working conditions and the satisfaction of helping those in need. "We have five different levels of wellness," Mr. Phillips said. "Some people need more assistance than others." Over the past IS years, Marriott has opened some 90 senior living communities nationwide. Other new Brighton Gardens assisted living facilities are located in such places as Cincinnati, Ohio; Danvers, Mass.; Greensboro, N.C.; Memphis, Tenn.; Northville, Mich.; Saddle River, N.J. and Wheaton, Ill. lin
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by Erin Garvey For students at Smith School, math, science and technology are the focal points of the magnet school program. But their lessons also continually reinforce other important life and learning skills. The focus this year, under the direction of early intervention teacher Barbara Molyneaux and media specialist Luci Leone, is reading. Though it is not what either would define as an official program, it is an ongoing process which includes many annual and new activities intended to ex,cite young readers, as well as to unite them with their parents in forming the habit of reading. "We have always done things to enhance the reading program," Ms. Molyneaux said. But the focus is new. This year, six monthly or bimonthly themes highlighting different types of books will span the school year. In addition to these themes, a multitude of both internal and external activities have been put toiether. Recently, the school held its annual family readin. About 200 people gathered in the library, some dressed in pajamas and many armed with a pillow and a book, for this hour-long event. Ms. Leone
Samantha Nicotera and Juanita Davis lean on each other for support as they are captivated by their books at the Smith School family read-in.
smiled as she recalled the evening of milk, cookies and family reading. - "It's a school-wide effort," said Principal Karen List. "Everybody is committed to it and (the readin) was a perfect example." Smith families also participated in "Turn Off TV" week once again this year. This is usually done in conjunction with the national TV tune-out week, but this year that observance fell during a break in the school calendar, so the schedule was changed. A fairly new event begun last year is the Readers Breakfast Club. Members gather before school for
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about the cultures each grade studies at different points during the year. Each classroom received a multi-cultural backpack of books that was passed around to each student to take home for a few days. The pack also included a log book for students' comments. Beth Love, an early intervention intern who headed up this project, said the comments to the open-ended questions in the log book were extremely positive. She said that parents often would respond with their child, which gave her "a feel for what was going on at home," Ms. Love added that many of the comments noted how a lot of discussion between parent and child was sparked by the subject matter. The current theme is "Who's Who." Children are
getting the answers to many questions by reading the biographies of history makers. Because the theme began in February, a month annually dedicated, to black history and women, the focus has centered more on the lives of famous females and AfricanAmericans. Smith School's focus for April and May will move on to something more in line with what the magnet school knows best—science. "Out of This World" will bring students through the world of books on science and science fiction. Ms. Molyneaux said there will be a science night of study and fun through hands-On work and a special presentation by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia. Both she and Ms. Leone noted the school's web page was originally considered as a part of this theme, but will not likely materialize during this school year. The year will end with "Music to Your Ears," a focus upon poetry, both silly and serious. Plans for an anthology of student works are on the agenda. To get all of these themes and ideas together and working, a Reading Incentive Committee made up of teachers, parents and others met to brainstorm and divide the responsibilities. Ms. Leone said everyone agreed that parental involvement was the key. We would like to see it continue and to build on it," she said. Ms. Molyneaux added that in the past the readin was a huge production and one of only a few reading-oriented events. The recent decision to "spread it out into a year-long focus was to give the students some consistency. The commitment is what is making it work, and I believe the results will be there," Dr. List said. WHL
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by Mark Jahne
When Swedish immigrants came to Hartford in large numbers early this century, they quickly set about ensuring that their faith and culture would endure. One of the results was the construction of Emanuel Lutheran Church on Capitol Avenue, across the street from the State Capitol. The venerable church remains a vibrant part of the lives of nearly 200 West Hartford families of Swedish-American ancestry, close to 40 percent of its overall membership. The original members ran low on funds when the church was initially built and their descendants are pledging to complete the work. Over the years, the twin masonry towers of the church have deteriorated significantly. A Towers Renovation Committee chaired by town resident Jane Wunder was formed to determine the extent of the damage and seek a solution. During their study they discovered that the original plans for the church called for steeples atop the towers. But most of the immigrants were of modest means, so due to alarksif funding the steeples were omitted when the building was completed in 1924. The congregation then decided to undertake "Lift High the Cross," an $875,000 capital fund campaign earmarked primarily to restore the existing towers and install a pair of prefabricated steeples atop them. ' One steeple will be 46 feet tail and the other ine_a sures 36 feet. "We've been spending a lot of money on the towers for years," said town resident Gil Liljedahl, a member of the committee. He added that pieces of cement have come loose and fallen to the ground from the effects of the weather, compromising not only the integrity of the structure but the safety of people below. Despite their best efforts at repair, the problem seems to recur every three or four years. Mr. Liljedahl said the towers were once topped by spikes, but these were destroyed by ongoing exposure to New England weather. Many of the original members of the church lived in the Frog Hollow and Parkville neighborhoods and worked at such places as the Underwood and Royal typewriter factories, Pratt &Whitney Machine and Colt Firearms. "The church was built in two parts. The bottom was built first," said David Carlson, a town resident who serves as president of the church council. He said the work was hampered by a lack of construction materials brought on by defense needs during World War I. As he sees it, today's members are completing the job begun by their forebears. "My great-grandparents attended that church in 1893; Mr. Carlson said. Now six generations of
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"We're a suburban church in the city," Mr. Carlson said. He said the large number of members who live in town should come as no surprise because "West Hartford has more second-generation Swedes than any (other) town in Connecticut." "The steeples were in the original plans and people probably had forgotten about it," said Ms. Wunder, who discovered that fact when she researched the church's history. She added that Emanuel Lutheran was constructed in a manner to copy the Swedish Lutheran Church in Monmouth, III., which has steeples. "We've been doing repairs on the towers for 25, 30 years," she added. Engineering studies determined that "remedial repairs were no longer appropriate, or possible." Ms. Wunder said "the work is scheduled to begin as soon as the weather permits. With any luck, we should have steeples on by the end of July. Nearly $500,000 has been raised toward this goal. It is expected that the steeples will not only dramatically change the appearance of the church, but reduce further maintenance costs as they more effectively shed ice, snow and rain. Construction is expected to start in the spring. The Joseph Gnazzo Company Inc., of Vernon is the contractor and Martin A. Benassi of Hamden is project architect. This town has always been an integral part of the city church. It is home to Senior Pastor John Corgan and Assistant Pastor Jill Doherty, as well as Ms. Wunder and Richard Martin, who serves as treasurer. The Rev. Dr. Stanley Sandberg and the Rev. Dr. John Stadtlander, who both hold the title pastor emeritus, also reside here. "It's a challenge for the congregation" to raise the necessary funds for the project," said Pastor Corgan,
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An early milk delivery wagon passes by Phelps Tavern on Albany Avenue, which was located to the west and south of Mountain Roa d.— Photos courtesy of the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History five to six pounds a year. Deane included plans for building a barn for cows to keep them safe from "the cold north wind." He noted, however, that farmers n eeeded little "teaching concerning these apartments as they have been so long acquainted with them." Deane wrote that dairy farming—with its precise rules for the safe and successful handling of milk products— was too "ticklish a business to be trusted to servants." He described a good cow as having a "broad forehead, a large deep belly, thick thighs, round legs with short joints, and a long body." Farmers had an even better dairy manual with the arrival in 1796 of the first book published in America solely on dairy farming, "Dairying Exemplified," by Josiah Twamley. First published in gland, it contained the latest and most scientific information on processing dairy products. Within the next hundred years, according to local historian Nelson Burr, this community became one of the nation's top dairy towns." The reason for this was the huge and hungry markets of Hartford and its suburbs.
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some routes, as the milkman stopped house to house. Using a tin can with a spout, he poured milk into whatever he found waiting for him on the back porch or step. This might have been a pail, a pitcher, or a bowl.. He knew how much to pour out, either by habit or because he found a ticket with the day's order on each container. Some milkmen sold their own milk and others bought it from other farms, including farms in Avon over the Albany Turnpike. D.D. Monroe delivered milk from Sunset Farm for 28 years. Willis M. Glass had a dairy farm at the west end of Flagg Road; nearby was John Ellsworth on Mountain Road. Both men delivekd milk like clockwork for 30 years. . In 1866, Connecticut established the state Board of Agriculture to improve agricultural methods and to exchange scientific information. Eleven years later, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station was established to promote "agriculture by scientific investigation and experiments." One of its programs
was to find a fair way to pay dairymen for cream by measuring the butterfat content. About 1890, local dairy farming began to center on two creameries which prepared and sold the milk, cream, butter and cheese. The first was the Highland Creamery on the west side of Mountain Road, just south of Albany. Avenue. The second was the Vine Hill Farm's Elmwood Creamery, on the west side of South Quaker Lane. This is the current location of Beachland Park. Vine Hill Farm was owned by the Charles M. Beach family and the farm was managed by his son, Charles E. Beach. Assisting the young man was dairy farming specialist Frank Stadtmueller. They stocked the dairy with high-quality cows and soon established a large milk and cream route in Hartford and the surrounding area. Charles M. Beach was one of the first to introduce Jersey stock to the U.S. and in the 1880s he had one of the most valuable herds of pure-bred cows in the state. Frank Stadtmueller, an exceptional dairyman, wiorked at Vine Hill Farm from 1885 until his death in 1918. He was president of the Hartford County League and Farm Bureau, president of the Connecticut State Dairymen's Association, president of the Connecticut Sheep Breeders' Association, secretary of the Connecticut Forestry Association and state dairy commissioner from 1907-1918. Stadtmueller helped establish standards for pure and safe food around the nation and the world. His interests also extended to town affairs. He served as selectman, trial justice, health officer, and vestryman of St. James's Episcopal Church. In the early 1900s, dairy farming was still going full steam. Glass bottles and bottling machines had been available since about the mid-1880s. With heavy demand from Hartford and other cities, the dairy industry earned more money in 1919 for state farmers than any other form of agriculture. A 1931 .article in the Woman's Home Companion magazine stated that any woman who does not appreciate the importance of milk in the diet should be prohibited by law from planning meals." WHL
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by Mark Jahne Boosted by a committed board of trustees, a new strategic plan and an enthusiastic new executive director, the Noah Webster House is going places. No, they aren't planning to uproot the colonial home Of the town's most famous son, but they do plan to take a more aggressive role in promoting its many benefits to the community. "We are trying to define ourselves as both a museum of local history and a museum which symbolizes Noah Webster and what he did for the United States," said John Lemega, president of the trustees. "His dictionary was an essential (ingredient) in unifying this country: He called the strategic plan "more that just a road map to where we want to proceed in the future:' It will focus on the town for the next five years until its sesquicentennial observation in 2004 and then on Mr. Webster for the following four years, culminating in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of his birth in 2008. "One of the primary goals and objectives of the strategic plan is to broaden the population that has been covered by the historical society,'' said Vivian Zoe, the new executive director. The society is part of the house and museum, which is officially called the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History. She noted that this town is one of the few in Connecticut still experiencing an influx of immigrants from other nations. They all have a story to tell and backgrounds which will become part of the overall community.
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"The fabric of this community is now a mosaic," said Mr. Lemega. Adopted last September, the strategic .. plan calls for broader application of the staff's expertise in hands-on, interactive learning. Other goals include documenting and sharing town history and interpreting it in the context of the region, preserving— and promoting the legacy of Noah Webster, and making appropriate use of new technologies. "We are not just a museum of West Hartford history back in colonial days," he added, but of history up to and including 1999. "We are looking for artifacts, objects, documentation, that relate to life in West Hartford up to the present time," Ms. Zoe said. She brings to her position a track record of experience with securing grant funds and making the most of limited budgets. These are factors which Mr. Lemega said helped the trustees select Ms. Zoe to be the new executive clirkcior and should be of great benefit to the house and its aspirations. "We accomplish a great deal educationally in this community" on a limited budget, he said. "We need to have a much larger endowment, but how do we get there?'' Mr. Lemega's goal is to achieve a $2 million endowment fund. That's vital because part of the present endowment is being used to fund ongoing operations. The house is in no danger of financial crisis, he said, but drawing down on the endowment is something that should not continue indefinitely. "There is not the breadth of community support that this organization deserves," he said. Tye been
here when the kids come in, and it's really exciting. "We want to enhance and increase the degree to which the citizens of the community support this ,.— museum. We are the only home-grown museum in this town" and will be the only museum of substantial size when the Science Center of Connecticut eventually moves to new quarters in East Hartford. Board members are limited to a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. While this has cost the services of some talented people, it also means a regular infusion of new energy and ideas. Mr. Lemega sees that as a positive development. Among those trustees are Town Historian Miriam Butterworth and Tracey Wilson, an exper ton local history and teacher at Conard High School. "The times they have changed, this organization has changed.There's a sense of excitement about the future of the Noah Webster House," Mr. Lemega said. He wants to increase the number of off-site community programs, educate adults as well as youths, and add both staff and parking spaces. "I would like to see the orientation exhibit and the exhibit of West Hartford history improved and expanded," Ms. Zoe said. She was attracted to the job for many reasons, including "the current programming, particularly the hands-on (activities) with kids. I would encourage any teacher to come and observe the living history here:' Children who visit the house can spin wool, cook and eat a colonial meal. She also found appealing the fact that the historical society is located on site.
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until his departure to study at Yale University. Public access to the house began in 1965. Back in 1970, the museum merged with the West Hartford Historical Society. Museum programs educate an estimated 15,000 people a year with tours, hands-on programs for school and scout groups, artifact-based educational activities, off-site programs and a summer camp which recreates the life of a colonial child. Noah Webster was a patriot, one of this nation's founding fathers and author of the "Blue-Backed Speller" and "American Dictionary of the English Language." He was also a confidant to the Constitutional Convention, an early advocate of universal public education, and promoted civic improvement and abolition of slavery.
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Ms. Zoe comes to the Noah Webster House from the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society in Hartford, where she served as director of development. She previously served as executive director of the Lutz Museum in Manchester and the Craftsman Farms Foundation in Parsipanny, N.J. Her other Hartford posts include executive director of the Charter Oak Cultural Center and director of cultural affairs for the city government. Ms. Zoe holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Connecticut and, after studies at State University of New York, earned M.A. and MFA degrees from Ohio State University. Will
Photo by Nick Lacy "We're blessed having Vivian," Mr. Lemega said. He praised trustee John Davison for creating a detailed and time-consuming plan to hire a new executive director and called the selection process an exciting and affirming activity. Ms. Zoe was also impressed with the process. "That in and of itself spoke volumes about the commitment of this organization," she said. Programs for children include a sampler of early American life, colonial education, colonial home, a day of living history and the Hartford town meeting. Programs offered in school classrooms include reading artifacts, colonial amusements, colonial dance, discovering paper trails, and reading, writing and ciphering. Girl Scout badge and patch programs are offered as well. The Noah Webster Foundation was founded in 1962 with the goal of restoring the mid-I 8th century farmhouse at 227 South Main Street where this town's most famous son lived from his birth in 1758
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by Mark Jahne When Dave Cavedon and Joe Verrengia joined the police department, they never expected to become Police Officers Joe television stars. But the two officers who work in Virrengia (left) and the Community Relations Division are using the Dave Cavedon are the power of the tube to educate the public about safety hosts of a new show issues and the role of the police in today's everabout public safety on changing world. community access "WHPD-A Closer Look" debuted in November television. on WHC-TV, the town's community access channel. The first show was about the Tactical, or SWAT, cameras" and how to edit the raw videotape, he Team and the positive reception from viewers has added. Both said they never realized how important and time-consuming the rifotivated the officers to editing process can be; continue with their efforts. "We go out, we shoot "The purpose of this "Our job is to educate our own footage, we come show is to bring the police people and get them to up with our own shows," department and the corncomply with the law." said Officer Verrengia. "We munity closer together," do our own editing, write Officer Verrengia said. Police Chief James our own scripts." "It's a different way to Strillacci They agreed that it is reach people," said Officer important for the public to Cavedon. "We're looking to highlight different specialized divisions, let the pub- see the good side of police work. For many people, the only interaction is when they receive a ticket or lic see what goes on here." "They've (WHC) trained us on how to use the are involved in an accident, quite unpleasant situa-
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If you never have dreams, they'll never come true. That may well be the case for the future of West Hartford Center, and the dreams revealed recently delighted many of those who heard them. Taller buildings, condominiums, an expanded Goodman Green, increased pedestrian access and safety, more retail shops and better use of the small Veterans Park at the intersection of North Main Street and Farmington Avenue are just some of the suggestions proposed by Robert Orr. A professional architect hired by the town to design a conceptual plan for the future of its central business district, Mr. Orr unveiled his ideas at an early morning meeting of some 75 government leaders, merchants, property owners and others. . Mr. Orr listed eight goals for the Center: • Maximize pedestrian-friendly improvements. His suggestions include sidewalk "bump-outs" at crosswalks, better visual emphasis for crosswalks, widening sidewalks where feasible, upgrading the appearance of the former Sage-Allen parking lot, encouraging businesses to provide rear access to that lot, and adding benches, flowers, lighting and safety improvements, • Enhance the Center's relationship with its surrounding residential neighborhoods. Mr. Orr proposes buffering the Brace Road municipal parking lot with residential development— perhaps condominiums—as well as undertaking actions which would strengthen the value of living near the Center and strengthen the landscape buffer between residential and commercial uses. • Maximize on-street parking. The slides and sketches presented by Mr. Orr suggest replacing some of the current parallel parking with diagonal parking. He also proposes expanding parking along street areas where it does not now exist. • Maximize off-street parking. The vision would consider parking decks and" garagesin places where they can be screened from neighborhoods. He would also propose a new surface lot connection to the existing Town Center garage and improved signs and access to other existing lots. • Strengthen green spaces. One of the primary changes suggested in Mr. Orr's presentation would be an extension of the present Goodman Green on South Main Street. He would also propose better use of Veterans Park— the small park area across the street from Fleet Some buildings in tbe Center already have multiple floors. This is the southwest corner of Bank—and add flowers and trees where possible.
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The Soap Box Editorials There is no place at school board table for personal animosity
Ever since the last election, there has been an undercurrent of unrest within the Board of Education. Debate has often been divisive, critical and, in some cases, personal as well. The whole thing makes educators, parents and anyone else with an interest in how the board conducts the business of running the school district uncomfortable. What has kept it from becoming a major issue is the fact that the economy is good— which eliminates serious budget issues—and the schools are on the upswing in terms of student performance. That keeps parents and taxpayers generally content. AL few weeks ago this unrest bubbled to the surface once again, this time over the seemingly minor issue of who gets to travel to California to accept a national award on behalf of the entire seven-member board. The. primary protagonists, as is often the case, were Joseph DeLucco, a Republican and chairman of the board, and Nancy Rion, a Democrat and past chair. Mr. DeLucco held firm that he, as chairman, should be the one to go accept the award. Mrs. Rion wants in on the glory, too, and even offered to pay her own way, offering to combine the award event with a trip to visit family on the West Coast. What.happened was predictable. Neither person backed down and their respective parties fell in line behind them. The school board has a recent history of party-line votes, so that in and of itself was of little surprise. Democrats have claimed for months that the Republican majority on the board cuts them out from debate and the decision-making process. The Republicans counter that the Democrats are upset that, after several years as the majority party, they are now in the minority, and have responded by taking a negative spin on anything the Republicans say. Both claims, to some extent, are true. And both, to some extent, are exaggerated. It is clear that Mr. DeLucco and Mrs. Rion don't particularly like each other. That may be true for other board members as well. They don't have to be friends, but they should try to leave their differences outside the room when they come to do the public's business. A letter to the editor from Alan Francis (page 5) states it in more direct terms. Mr. Francis is president of the West Hartford Education Association, the union which represents public school teachers. He, too, is tired of the board's infighting. The fact that there is disagreement on the Board of Education is not the issue. One of the reasons our system of government features two major political parties is to allow the opportunity to air different points of view. Sometimes the end result will be consensus; sometimes it won't. But when so many votes are cast along party lines, it does raise some cause for concern. To the board's credit, it did approve by unanimous vote a school budget for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. That proves they can cooperate if they choose to do so. Boards of education, in the same way as town councils, are political bodies and by nature consist of politicians. That's why elections are held to determine who serves in these roles. But perhaps it's time to tone down the politics a bit and refocus on the common ground all seven board members share—setting policy for a public school district that places the needs of our children before personal differences or any other issues. —Mark Jahne
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The Land of Steady Habits, stone walls, and town 'lines is changing. New habits are replacing old ones, stone walls are crumbling, and the town lines are . blurring. Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are no longer islands unto themselves (if they ever were); - our interconnectedness is becoming more and more apparent. The suburbs depend on Hartford for jobs, medical care, and entertainment, and the city depends on the suburbs for financial support. The economic stability of the communities which ornPrise Greater Hartford is predicated on the back and forth of commerce between the city and the suburbs. People travel to Hartford to support city businesses which employ suburbanites, who then in turn contribute to their local economies. And city residents visit the suburbs to buy the goods and services they can't find at home. In the early '90s, when the overall economy was in recession, Hartford suffered along with its neighbors. Jobs were lost throughout the region, forcing people to sell their homes and forego large purchases. The real estate market suffered, shops closed, and many fled the state in search of, work. All our small town economies are tied to the fortunes of Aetna, Travelers, Hartford Steam Boiler, fleet Bank and the other large Hartford employers. The city must remain viable if these major businesses are to stay. And as long as they remain, they provide small city businesses with a steady source of customers, many of whom live in the suburbs. One cannot successfully exist without the other.
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understand their homework in after-school sessions, not board members. Teachers visit the Stevens Street neighborhood and work with students and parents after hours, not board members. Teachers work in sweat-box classrooms during July and August with Summer Academy students, not board members. While we are proud of being chosen by the National School Boards Association, teachers are too busy working with students to worry about who should be in the spotlight, and too busy working with students to travel across the country to accept the award. Ship the award to teachers via UPS ground while we continue to work for West Hartford's future. Alan Francis President, West Hartford Education Association 1 0 1 0 Farmington Avenue
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To the Editor: To say that the Board of Education exhibited disappointing behavior Tuesday, March I 6, may be an understatement. The Magna, Award from the National School Board Association seems to have brought out the worst in partisan politics from members of the board. The elementary program of the West Hartford Public Schools was Selected for the award. The board chair, Joe DeLucco, supported by board members of the majority party, feels that he should be the only board member to attend ceremonies with Dr. David Sklarz (superintendent of schools) in California to accept the award. Nancy Rion and the minority party wanted to participate as well. Mrs. Rion will be in California visiting her daughter then, so there would be no cost to the board, even for expenses. Emotions ran high: and no compromise was found during a regular meeting that was broadcast live on WHC-TV. Board members displayed an uncharacteristic lack of cooperation, an uncharacteristic misplaced sense of priority, and an uncharacteristic desire to occupy the spotlight. The board also ignored those really responsible for the achievements of the West Hartford Public Schools, the teachers. Most of these award-winning programs were the creative ideas of teachers. Teachers help students to
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To the Editor: I was reading West Hartford Life April '99 and Tvant to address several components of peoples' cornments. Hopefully readers will see the connection. A real community is when the store owner of Jacaranda Imports does not have to deal with some ignorant fool who implies that she must make the place "more West Hartford." What does it actually mean to be more West Hartford? Did they mean to act rudely and impolitely, like they did? What made that person think that being more West Hartford was an ideal aspiration? Isn't what Ms. Gwaz-Dembele is doing within/outside
the community really the "upscale" thing fo do? Being part of a real community is when you can walk or drive your car 'within West Hartford and not have to deal with rudeness, impatience and generally a lack of hospitality. It is when your neighbor behaves neighborly and respectfully. A real community is when a Town Council behaves ethically and changes the policy at Cornerstone Aquatics Center to include all humans. In other words, to make all the citizens of West Hartford feel welcome. It is an oxymoron to even imply that we have a sense of community in this town. How can we have a sense of community when we intentionally ostracize people? How can we be higher-minded people when we only have one definition of what a family is? Or how a store should look? How can we be human ourselves when we blatantly disregard a community of people? How can we be ethical people and have such narrow views of how things should be? Do we have such little self respect that we cannot be respectful, accepting and compassionate towards
.others? To be a duplicitous person lacks not only integrity, but character. It is amazing how many people think they are in the "know" of the important things in life and then they act like a bunch of judgmental, rude, ostracizing, moralistic fools.There is a connection with these attitudes and how history repeats itself, and is repeating itself. Have we learned anything ... yet?
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by Mark Jahne Spring is fully in bloom, with numerous activities upcoming all over town. "Elmwood Day in May" will be held May 2 and the end of the month will bring a classic car cruise to the Center. The Board of Education adopted a $77.2 million budget and Solomon Schechter Day School unveiled plans for a major expansion to meet rising student enrollment.
Link appointed WHAI, director
Margaret Link, a town resident, was appointed managing director of the West Hartford Art League. In this part-time position she will oversee its art school and gallery programs. Ms. Link served as associate director of development at Wesleyan University for the past nine years. She is a docent at the Wadsworth Atheneum and part of its membership council, a member of the New England Museum Association and a board member of the New England Development Research Association.
R. Michael Curran (right), a town resident, receives the Robert C. Knox Jr YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award from Chandler Howard, chairman of the board of the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford.--Photo
by Douglas Penhall 40 students left school before graduating. It is now up to the Board of Education to decide whether to adopt this program. Approval would require adding two teachers to the 1999-2000 school budget and two more teachers, plus support staff, the following school year.
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Elmwood Day set for May 2
The 3rd annual "Elmwood Day in May" festival is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. May 2. There will be games, food, dancing, music and more. All ac-
to the Puppy Center). Many Elmwood businesses and organizations are expected to have display tables with information about their products and services. Parking will be available at the east end of the Epstein lot (closest to South Quaker Lane) and where permitted on local streets.
Curran honored by YMCA
R. Michael Curran of West Hartford received the
Helping troubled, students
School administrators are asking for a new alternative high school program designed to target troubled teenagers and 'Keen them in school. The goal is to reduce the number of high school dropouts. par:, ticularly:at Conard High School. where in 1997 some
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he Faenza family's struggle to change public perception is almost three years old now and the end might finally be in sight. After taking over restaurant operations at the Rockledge Country Club in West Hartford in July 1996, the new owners grappled with the common misconception that the restaurant wasn't open to the public. "Even before we went in, we had concerns that there was a huge 'private country club' perception," said Angelo Faenza Jr., whose family also owns the Prospect Cafe in West Hartford. "But it was very clear from the day we opened that our fears were true." Faenza estimates on main 4 that the restaurant 289 South Note Street • we Hanford, CT 06107 received about 100 to 200 calls a month from people who wanted to know if they needed to be a member . of the country club to dine at the newly renovated restaurant. "It was shocking," he says. It didn't help that the restaurant initially elected to keep the name Rockledge Restaurant, fathering the "members only" impression. So the family got busy to turn thing5 around. In 1997, they asked the West Hartford Town Council if they could change the name to Faenzz's on Main. In December, the name was officially changed and new signs at the entrances to the golf club were installed. Lettering on the building itself, however, continues to read Rockledge Restaurant. When that gets . changed, so much the better. Faenza says the response to the name change has been overwhelmingly positive and the increase in customer . 'traffic is welcome. "We hear customers say, 'Oh, gosh,
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we always wanted to come here,' " he says. "Everyone thinks it's no longer priyate. Well, we never were. But we're having fun with it." If you're among those who thought that the restaurant was members-only, maybe it's about time to check out Faenza's. The dining room seats 120 (80 more on the outdoor deck during the warmer months) and the tavern 50. The menu, under the guidance of chef Hank Shepski, has a lot of new items. For lunch, new kids on the block include bruschetta with fresh basil and tomatoes; skewered shrimp with Thai peanut sauce; Rockledge sAllid with field greens, tomatoes, grilled portobello niiihrooms and Gorgonzola; and panini of the day. New dinner options include penne with sweet sausage, escarole and white beans; grilled rosemary chicken with sun-dried tomto risotto; and medallions of veal sautéed with shallots, capers and artichokes in a lemon/white wine sauce. These items are in addition to the full menu of pastas, veal, seafood, steaks, chicken, salads, sandwiches and starters such as lobster corn chowder, chicken egg roll, roasted clams, crab cakes and vegetable quesadilla. Faenza also reports that Prospect Cafe is getting a new look. For starters, the patio — one of the area's primo al fresco dining spots — has more than doubled in size, extending around the corner. The inside is also getting a face lift, with new walls, ceiling, flooring, tables and chairs. The work should be completed by the end of April. As far as Faenza's on Main is concerned, patience, it seems, does have its rewards. Greg Morago
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School board adopts spending plan
The Board of Education, by unanimous vote, adopted a $77.2 million budget for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. The package was then forwarded to the Town Council for inclusion in the overall municipal budget. The school portion of the budget represents a 4.5 percent increase in spending for public education, some $3.3 million more than its current spending plan. New initiatives in the next budget include more teachers for gifted and talented pupils in the
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West Hartford Vision, a townwide group, is beginning its fifth year with ra series of community activities. Members plan to participate in both the May I clean-up at the Wolcott Children's Forest and the May 2 Elmwood Day in May festivities. The group also elected officers for 1999. They are: John Maloney, president; Mary Keenan, first vice president; Larry Stahl, second vice president; Carmela Gleed, secretaey; Leon Elston, treasurer and Bob Carbonneau, facilitator. The West Hartford Exchange Club honored Cheryl Billow as its firefighter of the year at its annual public safety night appreciation dinner. Flanking Firefighter Billow are club President Rich Babcock and Fire Chief William Austin, dedication to the community. This year's winners are Sister Helen Dowd, Harold Kraus and Ilze Krisst. 'Sister Helen is director of the Intensive Education Academy for speciai-needs -children on North * Main Street. Mr. Kraus has served on numerous town boards, committees, and civic groups, as has Ms. Krisst. A special student award will be presented to Amylin Nagel, a Hall High School pupil. This year's awards dinner will be held May 13 at the parish center of St. Peter Claver Church. Call 521-2300 for information and reservations.
Cohen breaks record for—breaking
Scott Cohen, a town resident, set a new world record by breaking 99 boards of wood in a one-minute period. A crowd of some 300 people witnessed Tips By the event at the Sheraton Rick Hotel at Bradley Interna* tional Airport. (The cat) • t. Each board was one foot long and 775=in cli Dear Rick, My older sister "Pookie" thick. The 26-year-old hunts and eats anything she man holds black belts in can find. Yuch! Then she several self-defense discileaves the remains around the plines and has been a stuyard and house and snacks on dent of the martial arts them for a few days. Double Yuck!! Then she vomits.Triple since age 5.
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A newspaper personal ad in the Hartford Advocate brought a local woman more than she bargained for. Her invitation for gentlemen to call her for a discreet rendezvous resulted in an undercover detective arresting her on a prostitution charge. Police said they seized records containing the names of other alleged prostitutes and several hundred clients from the woman's Farmington Avenue apartment. They also charged her with possession of drug paraphernalia after reportedly finding needles in her home.
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Classic cars will cruise the Center
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and Center Business Association will sponsor a "cruise night" of antique. cars from 5 p.m. to dark on May 27. Street rods, custom cars and vehicles built in 1973 or earlier will be featured by the Over the Hill Gang. An estimated 200 cars are expected for this event. There will be music by two bands and a drawing to benefit the American Red Cross Yugoslavia/Kosovo Relief Fund.
Buena Vista sets plant sale
The Buena Vista Garden Club will hold its 42nd annual plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. May I at 102 Selden Hill Drive. Geraniums, annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants will be available for purchase. All proceeds from this sale will be contributed to town beautification projects. These . include, Westmoor Park, the West Hartford Art League and Fellowship Housing.
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The West Hartford Exchange Club honored Tracey Cove as its police officer of the year at its annual public safety night appreciation dinner. Flanking Officer Cove are club President Rich Babcock and Police
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Renbrook School launched a new outreach program to serve both the public and professional educators. A series of on-campus programs called "Renbrook Plus" will be offered to share resources and form more connections with the wider community. Plans call for "Super Saturday" events for children, parents, grandparents and friends featuring classes ranging from math and science to ballroom dancing and cookie making. Renbrook also plans to offer professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Garden club hosts plant mart
The West Hartford Garden Club will conduct its semi-annual plant mart from 8 a.m. to noon May 8 at Saint James's Episcopal Church on Farmington Avenue in the Center. There will be a wide selection of annuals, perennials, geraniums, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees and more. Club members conduct garden therapy at the Brookview Health Care Facility and also present gardening programs for scout troops. Civic projects include the installation of gardens at both middle schools and renovation and care of the historic garden at the Butler-McCook homestead in Hartford.
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The Elmwood COmmunity Center will offer a series of four free financial seminars in conjunction with Paragon Financial Group. They will be held May 5 and 19 and June 3 and 16. Topics will include the five keys to wealth, teaching children about money, the taxpayer relief act and how to allocate assets to improve your investment performance. For more information call 233-6676.
Teen party leads to arrest
One teenager 'was arrested and 16 others held for
retrieval by their parents after a party at a Mountain Road residence on April 17 which police say got out of hand. More than 50 local teenagers from both Conard and Hall high schools were allegedly at the event, which was unsupervised because the host teenager's parents were reportedly on a brief Florida vacation. Police charged the 15-year-old host of the party with possession of less than four ounces of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, procuring liquor by a minor and possession of a hallucinogen, so-called "magic mushrooms." Only the host was charged because police were unable to determine which teenagers provided the illegal items and substances.
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Alan Francis, president of the West Hartford Education Association, stands alongside boxes containing approximately 400 books collected by local teachers to benefit the pediatric clinic at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. The books will be given to children in the elementary and primary grades to encourage reading.
Roundup/ 9 Schechter plans major expansion
Solomon Schechter Day School, a Jewish parochial school on Buena Vista Road, is hoping to more than double the Size of its building to meet growing student enrollment, A public hearing on the plans will be held at 6 p.m. May 26 in Council Chambers at Town Hall. The proposal calls for a 44,000-square-foot addition cOntaining five new classrooms, a larger gymnasium, expanded library, computer classroom and more. This would allow the school, which serves grades K-8, to increase enrollment from 275 to 400.
Three police officers promoted
John Bannan Jr., John SIlano and Paula Senyk were all promoted, effective April 18, to higher ranks in the West Hartford Police Department. Lieutenant Bannan, an I8-year veteran, is once again assigned to the Patrol Division. Sergeant Silano, who joined the department in 1982, is also assigned to patrol. Detective Senyk, a
six-year member, is with the Detective Division.
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Saint Joseph College will award honorary degrees to three men at commencement exercises scheduled
for May 16. Among them is Robert Fiondella, chairman, ptimielent and chief executive Officer of Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company, a benefactor of the college. John Flannery will be honored for his work as chairman of the Trustee Building Committee which
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by Christopher White Animated and energetic, Mayor Mike Peters sits behind his cluttered desk, selling his heart out. He could surely talk for hours about the city where he grew up, the city he has tried to bring back to life after what most agree were dark times. He has been Hartford's tireless one-man cheering section since he took office in 1993, and he's so close to achieving his vision that he can almost taste it. The New England Patriots. Adriaen's Landing. Riverfront Recapture. A thriving arts community. The seeds have been planted, but now he needs West Hartford's help. "We have a city that you can be proud of. We're not quite there yet, but we need your help to get there. We're damn proud of Hartford, and you're always welcome here. The doors are always open. This is your city as much as it is ours," he said. He wants your time and energy, he wants you to become his city's cheerleaders as well, but more than anything else, he wants your money. "It's OK to come in here once in a while. Have dinner, see a show. The healthier we are, the healthier you are. It's a no-brainer. You've gotta be a part of Why should you care? If you don't work in the city, and you visit rarely, why should you really care what happens in Hartford? "Mayor Mike" insists we're all in this together. "We're vital to the health and success of the region. It's obvious. If you get sick, Where do you go? We have two hospitals ranked in the top 100 nationally. One hundred thousand people come in here every day to work at Travelers or Aetna, or at the state or city. If you need to do business with the state, (or go to the theater, restaurants, stores, sporting events ...) everybody uses the city," he said. "If we do better,the region does better.The more jobs we provide, (the more we positively affect) the housing market. Simsbury is dependent upon the success of the city of Hartford. When the city lost 25 percent of its jobs in the early 1990's the guy in Simsbury saw a dramatic decline in his real estate prices," he added. Mayor Rob Bouvier agrees that the fortunes of this town and its neighboring city are linked. "West Hartford is an inner-ring suburb. We have the largest border with Hartford" of any of the contiguous suburbs, he said. Mayor Bouvier said the town is working with Hartford and Bloomfield to have the New England Patriots select the University of Hartford for their training facility. He hopes some of the players and team staff will elect to live in town. His parents were born in Hartford. He enjoys going to dine in the city and takes his son to Wolfpack hockey games. "I love driving down Asylum Avenue into the city' said Mayor Bouvier. He added that Hartford's economic vitality is absolutely critical" to the continued economic stability of West Hartford. "The residents of West Hartford have a disproportionate hand in helping Hartford than other communities," the mayor said. Arts groups, Riverfront Recapture, soup kitchens and many other agencies benefit from local residents who give of their time, energy and money to make the city a better place. This town has long worked in cooperation with the city on public safety issues. The police and fire departments back each other up through mutual aid as needed. "There's a lot of stuff that we do to support Hartford. It's in our interest that Hartford succeeds," said Mayor Bouvier. More than just caring about Hartford's future, Mayor Peters believes suburbanites have a responsibility to help the city. "If you went door-to-door in (many of) the suburbs, 75 percent of_the people there have some ties to the city of Hartford. Their parents or grandparents lived here, they went to school here.
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on difficult times, but we're turning that around. By 2002-2003 the system will be turned around and people will come back again and take a ie w look at the city of Hartford. "The city has gone through difficult times, and it's left a bad taste in people's mouths. They weren't happy when they were living here, there was no pride, and we've changed that. In '89 people were saying 'I'm outta here: We've had a lot of work to do,' he added, One of the keys to the long-term success of the city is bringing back some of those residents who left for the greener suburbs or those who fled when times got tough.
got to create a city that's safe, clean and caring with proper services seo that people-willittant to live here," he said. And Mayor Peters reports his city is already safer. Hartford was recently named the 'fourth best city in the country at reducing the crime rate. It's dropped more than 40 percent. It's a very safe city." In 1991-93 there were serious gang problems, and the fear many felt in those days still lingers, but "we like to think we're changing that perception. It is OK to walk downtown and not have a fear of getting mugged. Times have changed," he said. One of the biggest problems facing Hartford, apart from the struggling school system, is an issue _familiar to most American cities—poverty. "Any urban area normally harbors the poor. We
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Selling his city: Mayor Mike Peters believes suburbanites have a responsibility to assist Hartford by visiting city shops, restaurants, museums, attractions and sports and arts Photos by Lisa Brisson venues. "It's okay to come in here once in a while. Have dinner, see a show. The healthier we are, the healthier you are. You've gotta be a part of it."
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"We're dealing with it. No city can turn itself around overnight. There's no magic wand. This is a process that's going to take JO years, and we're five years into it already. In five years, come back here, and you'll get a story that's very optimistic:' said Mayor Peters. The city has also taken a number of steps to reduce the signs of poverty. "We've knocked down 180 buildings in two years, and done landscaping, (and those areas have been) set aside until development comes along. Now, if you drive around, there's little graffiti, you don't see much litter, there are new streetscapes, green areas and plantings," he added. "We're sprucing it up. When you sell your car you don't leave it dirty—you wash it, wax it, make it run right."
Hartford is trying to sell itself in the same way. Like New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor Peters is focusing on quality of life issues to make visiting and living in the city more pleasant. Hartford has one of only two full-time community courts in the country designed to deal exclusively with nuisance complaints like loud music, drinking in public and graffiti. If youths are caught and convicted, they might do time cleaning the streets. "It gets those kids before they make more serious mistakes," he said. Mike Peters is -proud of his city's accomplishments, but he is even more excited about its future. Riverfront Recapture, Adriaen's Landing and a new football stadium, the future home of the New England Patriots, will be jewels in Hartford's crown. He believes the entire state will benefit. "It's not just a city thing, it's a state thing. It gives a sense of pride being on TV every week. It brings
people into the city with money in their pockets, but everybody can benefit from this. We have the perfect site font, and it will benefit all of us in the region," he said. Mayor Peters firmly believes Adriaen's Landing and the stadium are worth the expenditure. of taxpayer dollars. "I'd rather spend $3 a month to create 4,0005,000 jobs, a convention center, new infrastructure ... The tax dollars we spend now, we'll get back. We'll all be better off. We can't just be a city and state that lets everything go by us." A National Football League franchise and vibrant city will make those in the suburbs proud, which is exactly what they should be already, he insists. "When you go on vacation to Italy and someone asks you where you're from, you probably say 'Hartford: If it's OK to say it there, it's OK to say it here."
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New Deal adds fish market
New Deal Steak Place on South Quaker Lane has expanded into the, take-out seafood business. Coowner Steve Carr said West End Seafood is now located in an 800-square-foot area in what was a back banquet room. The seafood operaiion features a full-size lobster tank, fresh fish showcase, frozen shellfish and prepared seafood items ready to take home and cook. West End Seafood's hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m Tuesday through Saturday.
restaurant on New Britain Avenue in Elmwood, are planning to open two new eateries. One is proposed for a building at the intersection of New Britain and New Park avenues which once housed Teddy's Lunch and the Corner Pub. Mr. Vetter said the 2,500-square-foot restaurant will be an old-fashioned neighborhood pub featuring basic, inexpensive fare. The partners' other venture is Tapas on Ann, a downtown Hartford eatery located on Ann Street which will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also will feature jazz music.
A basket was placed at the front 'Of customers were invited to contribute canned goods for the shelter. Shoppers, in return, received a 10 percent discount on their purchases and the store donated 10 percent of the resulting sale to the charitable cause.
Prudential Connecticut honored
The West Hartford office of Prudential Connecticut Realty received two Roundtable Awards for outstanding performance in the northern region. It also won two top office awards. This office was also recognized by the company for closing 924 transactions and taking 552 listings. It placed 47th among Prudential's 1,518 offices nationwide as a top office.
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Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC, has formed a business alliance with TRI Associates Inc.The move was designed to afford clients more expertise in reimbursements and other areas related to Medicare. Kostin, Ruffkess, with offices at 345 North Main Street and in New London, is a certified public accounting firm. TRI Associates in a long-term care consulting firm.
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Dr. Mary Markow and Dr. Eric Secor, naturopathic physicians, have opened a medical office at 777 Farmington Avenue. Their practice treats the entire person, not merely the symptoms of an illness, Dr. Markow said. Naturopaths work with herbs, supplements, homeopathy, nutrition and life style counseling. Both doctors are also licensed to treat their patients with acupuncture.
Konover hired for Schechter work
Konover Construction Corporation was selected to perform planned renovations and expansion at-Solomon Schechter Day School. The school is located on Buena Vista Road. The project includes major renovations and a new addition including classrooms, a gymnasium and other uses. Pending zoning approval, groundbreaking is planned for June with a target completion date of fall 2000. WNL
Ten Thousand Villages aids shelter
The Ten Thousand Villages store in the Center donated more than $900 to Hartford Interval House. The money was raised as part of a food drive during the holiday shopping season.
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Here's an early scene from the movie, "Shall We Dance"—a slim, tense, successful businessman peers into the window of a Tokyo ballroom studio. What draws him in is the idea of grace. In contrast, he himself is driven, uptight. Another scene—a fat, awkward fellow takes part in a beginners' class. Stiff-leggedly he tries to do a box step: 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3. Some later images from the same movie—both the businessman and the former "loser" have somehow been transformed. Each glides across the floor as they lead their woman partners in a foxtrot. Both guys look great. Stories like this take place every day at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Elmwood. In the evenings, newcomers show up at the storefront establishment, located near the Elm Theater at 1128-A New Britain Avenue. Many express predictable fears. "Somebody could have a great job. Have a great family. Be successful in every other part of their life. Yet when they first get on the floor, they can actually shake," said Kim Haidinger. For the past five years she and her husband, Jan
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Damjkaer, have owned the local studio. It is part of a national and international franchise. The staff is trained to deal with such nervousness. It's old hat to them. Their job is to assuage those fears, slowly building up a person's confidence. The aim is to enable the student to see the pure joys that eventually come with ballroom dancing. "Can you imagine? We get to deal with people at the `funnese part of their day," Ms. Haidinger said. An animated, dark-haired woman with vibrant blue eyes, she has been involved with movement ever since she did Irish step dancing when she was a child
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at the stuAii hese Whar collars is the ability to get out there and around the floor. To anyone at the street front lookire the people who I e Ongoing private lessOns, move. ing in, they seem to rotate like a fanciful merry go group classes and practice sessions. The core group includes a retired teacher, an en- round. Sixty or so people fall gineer, an insurance middle As people grow more and more accomplished, into the latter category. manager, a factory supervi- they become more and more attractive, whatever their "Somebody could have a They form strong bonds sor. "statistics." It's just like in the Japanese movie. great job. Have a great with their teachers, each In short, they come from Or as one Bette Midler song had it, recently played other, and the studio. Some every walk of life. at a Friday night party, "I'm beautiful, damn it." family. Be successful in enter demanding competiMany show up for the Some of this enthusiasm is stirred up by the Fred every other part of their tions that are held around weekly practice parties, held Astaire staff. They announce what events are cornlife. Yet when they first get the country several times a Friday nights from 9 to ing up. They exhort students to take part in compeon the floor, they can year. 10:30. Studio lights are titions, and otherwise invite people to give it all These students range in dimmed. Music plays. they've got. actually shake." Kim age from 18 to 80 or so. Participants enjoy a sucAbout half way through the evening, a traditional Haidinger They are plump, skinny, cession of dances, every- imixer is held, in which "ladies line up on this side, tall, short, white haired, thing from waltz to hustle, men on this side." blonde and all permutations in between. A 20-year- fox trot to cha cha. The two main ballroom types In this fashion, one is randomly paired up with a old man could partner with a 75-year-old woman. are known as smooth and rhythm. partner of the opposite sex. Each couple dances once And vice .versa. There's a festive air, as couples glide together Dancing, page 18
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around the hall. Then it's back to the line, and on to the next. Encountering a new person with an unknown style can impart momentary anxiety. But participants become used to that challenge. Being able to size each other up, tune into the other, and lead or follow, as required, is part and parcel of the dance experience. The virtues of ballroom are being discovered today by young people. After decades of do-your-own thing dancing, the notion of man/woman communication is catching on again. "You learn confidence. You learn etiquette. It's romantic," said Ms. Haidinger. As for the dancing itself, it all boils down for four key skills, she said: balance, control, rhythm and coordination. "Anybody who's done sports knows these principles. You have to practice. You have to give yourself time," she said. She added that Fred Astaire himself said there's -no such thing as a "born dancer." What it takes to become good is practice. The local studio is one of some 150 in the franchise. There is a set curriculum. Also, guides on how to run every aspect of the business. Ms. Haidinger first started teaching here seven years ago after graduation fiam-Quinnipiac College. Some time later that she met Mr. Damjkaer when he showed up at the studio.
Mary Dougherty and her instructor, Steven Power, practice a swing dance move.—Photos by Nick Lacy
He came into the room just as Ms. Haidinger A native of Denmark, he had been doing corn- petitive dance in England. He had recently separated was finishing teaching one private student and about to begin the next. from his professional dance partner.
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She liked his blond hair, his 'mitt, and his warm Each mai is certified in the Fred Astaire method. ber demeanor. Also, each brings other related skills and back"That's the man I'm going to marry, "she said to grounds they apply in their work. herself. The teachers are: Steven Powell, a competitive And that she did. Five dancer from England; years ago the couple purCourtenay Knox, who has "You learn confi dente. You chased the business from a master's degree in English learn etiquette. It's romantic." the previous owner. Today and background in ballMs. Haidinger serves as an room and aerobics; Bruce Kim Haidi nger on-site manager, while her Baltovick, who worked forhusband does most of the merly with Fred Astaire in other related work for the enterprise. Florida; Alexie Lovkin, who as a child was a com"We love what we do," the wife said. petitive dancer in Ukraine; Clemens Lengenfelder, a The two have built up a loyal six-person staff. competitive dancer from Austria; and Jessica
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by Alicia B. Smith What motivated Jean Cormier to become an active volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci'ety was her ill neighbor. What keeps her going is her fiance. "One of the reasons I do what I do is because I love Phil so much," said Ms. Cormier about Phil Gripp, the plan she plans to marry. He was diagnosed with M.S. She dedicates her time to raise money for the national organization which dedicates itself to bringing attention and funding for research to aid those afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis. Because of her work through the years, Ms. Cormier has helped raise more than $100,000 for the cause. It's an effort that got her elected into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fund Raising Hall of Fame. She was one of 20 volunteers out of 8 people from around the country who were selected to receive the award. "I am very honored to receive this award," said Ms. Cormier. "Just to be recognized for what I did is wonderful." "Her outstanding participation in our fund-raising events and service programs have had a dramatic
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MS is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. Ultimately it affects the coating on an person's nerves by causing the nerves to scar. Because of that nerve damage, electrical impulses from the brain are unable to pass through the nerves. An person with M.S. could loose the function of different parts of their body. Numbness, paralysis and blindness are some of the long-term effects. Victims can have an attack at any time, without any warning and without any knowledge of how long the attack will last. The disease is apt to strike people between the ages of 20 to 40. The name multiple sclerosis means "many scars" and has effected as many as 350,000 people. Some people may have just one attack," said Ms. Cormier, but that's rare." In addition, many older people who are diagnosed with M.S. sometimes remember having symptoms of the disease, such as blurred vision, at a younger age that were never diagnosed. Although Mr. Gripp has been helped with drug treatments, Ms. Cormier knows that what worked for him may not have the same positive effects on someone else because the disease affects each person differently. When the two first met, he was in a wheelchair. Today he walks with the assistance of a cane. They met at an MS Vacation Camp Dance. "I lectured him, if you don't use it you loose it," joked Ms. Cormier. "You feel so helpless with this
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by Karen May Mr. Capodiece tops his list of improvements that Wouldn't it be nice to have a job where you got up Mr. Crowe began with the clinics which are "setting in the morning and couldn't wait to go to work? If the model for other courses. He's a strong ally of your name is Richard Crowe, it's an every-day oc- the community, as well as the golf course. He oversees a staff that provides 27 holes between Buena currence. "I'm fortunate to get up every day and do what I Vista and Rockledge. "He has worked with inner city kids' programs enjoy doing for a living," Mr. Crowe said. His smile belies the truth in his words.The town's to expose them to golf. In fact, he was awarded the (chamber of commerce) golf pro is at the beginning Noah Webster Award in of the busy golf season, yet "I've worked with a lot of great 1997 which is given annuhe agreed to take time out people over the years." ally for those making sig- • of his schedule for an internificant contributions to Richard Crowe view. He was clearly uncomthe town," he added. fortable at discussing The unassuming nature himself. "This ought to take about 30 seconds. Make me of Mr Crowe finds that award on a wall in his office, along with a 1995 Junior Golf Leader Award look good," he joked. Actually, the talk around town is nothing but and a 1994 PGA Merchandiser of the Year—Public positive about Mr. Crowe; from his employer to his "for excellence and superior skills as a merchandiser in the promotion of the game of the golf." employees, there were nothing but kind words. He feels that "when people comets my work Last September the Town Council issued a resolution that acknowledged Mr. Crowe's work since place, its for their enjoyment:' The more telling wall in Mr. Crowe's office is over arriving here in 1985 and authorized the town manager to renew his contract as the local golf profes- his desk, where pictures of his family are hung. "They all work here. Rockledge is a family affair. sional. The business is crazy in the summer; we spend time Director of Leisure Services Jim Capodiece echtogether in winter but during the season, we see each oed these sentiments. "Since Rich has been other here," he sad. His children are Michelle, just turned 19; Jenniin town, we've had great success in a variety of fer, almost 17 and I2-year-old Michael. "I'm originally from Farmington; my wife Sandy areas. He's a strong supporter of junior golf and is from Avon," the native New Englander said. "Except for 1984, when we spent one season at Sawgrass ...public golf," he said. in Florida, the TPC course where Freddie Couples won that year," the Crowe. family has always been in this area. • "I actually began my golf career at Farmington Country Club, working for John Murphy. I caddied, repaired golf carts, whatever needed to be done," Mr. Crowe recalled. "John was instrumental and paved my way into the golf business. I've always been a golf pro. It's what I really had aspirations to do- 44 He's been a member of the PGA'Sinc41977. He was the youngest golf pro in this regionrwhen the Piersons hired me for Edgewoodin Cronwell. I was there for seven years, then the one season n Florida;
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Happiness is a smooth swing for Richard Crowe, the town's golf pro.—Photo by Nick Lacy then Ernie St. Jacques hired me and 15 years later, here I am." The late Mr. St. Jacques was the previous director of leisure services. "I've worked with a lot of great people over the years," Mr. Crowe said, giving the credit to others a
lot for his success. "The Inner City Youth program gave us a chance to reach over 650 kids in the winter time. I have a working relationship with so many people who have helped me build the program up. A measure of his success is the number of local golf pros in the area who got their start working with him. "Jeff Swanson's gone on to Cedar Knob, Jimmy Tennant at Westwood, John Verrengia at Simsbury Farms were all co-pros here in town. Working with the Department of Leisure Services who helps coordinate and sign up people is so helpful. I'm truly blessed to have Al Adaskavey as the golf course superintendent here. Andrew Killoran and Mike Belanger are my eyes and ears on site," said Mr. Crowe. Mr. Belanger, assistant pro in his fourth year, said, "Rich is a super guy. He s done so much for me. I was fortunate to fall into a spot here:' He finds the Inner City program in the off-season "a great way to try to get more kids interested in golf.". Two-year pro shop veteran Chris Martindale describes the experience of working at Rockledge as awesome. Starter Kevin Cavanagh, who greets everyone by the pro shop door, is in his sixth year. He called Mr. Crowe "people-oriented. He treats all the golfers who play here and all the people who work here very well. He promotes and gets a good sense of team on staff. His primary goal is customei service and he instills that in us all."
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by Alicia B. Smith children, contending with the effects of divorce and Margaret Hann grew up watching her grandmother step families. The non-profit agency was established in 1970 and ever since then has continued to grow. participate in a variety of social service activities. This past fall the agency completed a new misShe was a real social advocate," she said. Ms. Hann grew up to become the executive di- sion statement. "Now we've grown, and where do we go now? It rector of The Bridge Family Center, a position that reflects the lessons learned from her grandmothers (mission statement) has given us a road map, or a clear vision of the future, she said. involvement with her community. "The direction I would like to see The Bridge go "I always had a feeling I wanted to help people," in is to deepen our prosaid Ms. Hann. grams," Ms. Hann added. Located at 1022 "I think every kid can "I think every kid can benFarmington Avenue, the efit from our services at agency does just that. Conbenefit from our services some level. Part of The centrating on children, at some level. Part of The Bridge is to strengthen youth and families, The Bridge is to strengthen families and not do that in Bridge works through interfamilies and not do that in a judgmental way. vention, prevention, educaThe executive director tion, resources and referrals a judgmental way." said in the future she would to provide opportunities Margaret Hann for youth and families. It like to see the agency inalso serves as the town's crease its presence in the youth services bureau. schools. Our job is to help families with whatever crisis However, she added that its work is driven by a comes up, said Ms. Hann. need dictated by the community. Assistance can include working on the relation"I see us as an agency that has to fluctuate with ships between parents and their children, getting help community needs," said Ms. Hann. "First there has for young people involved in substance abuse, and to be a need.'' providing counseling services. The Bridge also plans to support the drive for a The 'Bridge also assists youths and families with town teen center. issues such as eating disorders, terminal illnesses and "I am hoping this year will be a big turning point," sibling conflict. said Ms. Hann. "We are trying to get it off the Another important avenue of support offered by ground. The support is there, but has been slow in The Bridge is to assist families, both parents and coming. We are not going to give up on that."
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A crowd quickly gathered in wonder at the dedication of the new computer lab at the West Hartford Senior Center. Many older residents are sbowing a keen interest in courses about personal computers and the Internet.
a town-wide survey of senior citizens asking them to prioritize the 196 activities offered to them by the town. "Even back then, computer education came in as the number two choice," Mr. Skinnon said, with only physical fitness classes scoring more points. Based upon that information, the town began an introductory computer course in its computer training room at Town Hall. That worked fine until increasing technology in the municipal work place meant more use of the room by town employees and cut into the amount of time available for the seniors. Mr. Skinnon said a former Conard High School teacher then volunteered her services and Conard's
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by Mark Jahne When Robert LaPerla looks out the window of his store, LaPerla Ltd. at 971 Farmington Avenue in the heart of the Center, he feels good about the panorama before him. Shoppers and diners crowd the streets and cash registers are ringing. As president of the West Hartford Center Merchants Association, that sense of vibrancy is important to him. Over the years the Center has seen its up and downs, its survival from the most bleak of times when Westfarms first opened its doors. Some would decry the recent shift of business from retail to finance. But he knows that the marketplace has a way of balancing things out. Change is inevitable; the key is to enable it to occur while at the same time protecting those interests which are vital to the central business district. "I believe there is a synergy created having the infrastructure that we have here," he said. Taking a page from his own business, he called the Center "a unique jewel." As president of the merchants' association he is the leader of more than 140 shops and other businesses which make up the central business district. Those who own and manage those businesses often have varying opinions. Its challenging because our greatest strength is our greatest weakness," said Mr. LaPerla. That's because the diversity and number of businesses is a strength, but pulling so many divergent interests together to achieve a common goal is difficult, he explained. There is also no sense of urgency because the district is enjoying an economic upswing. "Everyone seems to be very successful at what they do: he said. Mr. LaPerla sees countless opportunities to make the Center a better and more thriving marketplace. But that requires change. "What we need to do is form a consensus with the merchants in the Center as to the direction we want the Center to go in," he said. "Building consensus is an overwhelming challenge" because there are no guarantees. Mr. LaPerla said the top issue facing the association is the hours of operation of the retail businesses. There is increasing pressure to stay open in the evening to take advantage of the growing numbers of people dining in nearby restaurants. At present, many of the stores are closed in the evening. To remain open has financial and other implications, but Mr. LaPerla believes the end result would be a better marketplace for everyone. "I can't go to my neighbors and tell them what hours to be open," he said, adding "we need to be here when the customers are here:' He noted that there are 10 restaurants and three coffee shops—with more of both on the way—in the Center. Mr. LaPerla has polled their owners and discovered that many times one table will "turn over as many as three times in an evening. "It doesn't. make any sense that this isn't Northampton, this isn't Georgetown," where businesses match hours of operation more closely. At a minimum, he would like to see stores remain open Thursday and Friday evenings. He understands the objections being voiced by his fellow merchants and said he, too, would be impacted. "In the long run, the marketplace is going to determine who's going to be here and who's not," he said. Mr. LaPerla suggested that the options before local merchants are to lead, follow, or get out of the way. Yet he added that he has high respect for his fellow business men and women, including the other jewelry stores which are his competitors. Its a fabulous business environment:' he said. "The fact is, things get done." He was asked about public concerns over the_reduced number of stores and increasing number of financial and other service-related businesses locating in the Center. He sees this as a cyclical trend. "We live in a free economy and a free marketplace and ultimately the market is going to dictate
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Photo by Nick Lacy what happens," he said. "The landlords here in the Center are keenly aware of the mix (of uses) that the Center needs to survive," added Mr. LaPerla. "The town fathers are very keenly aware of West Hartford Center as a marketplace ... West Hartford Center is the flagship of the town of West Hartford." He said the district deserves special attention because "by strengthening its core, you strengthen the outlying areas as well." Mr. LaPerla is a firm believer that the consumer can get a better value and better service from merchants in the Center than anywhere else. At his own store he said he makes it a point to listen to his customers and get an idea of what feeling they want to express in a piece of fine jewelry. LaPerla, Ltd., specializes in custom-designed pieces. The store was recently honored in a design competition sponsored by the Jewelers of America. Mr: LaPerla, who has been in the business for more than 20 years, won first place in the $1,000$3,000 category for his unique triple strand, pink-
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Traffic makes its way around the Goodman Green on South Main Street. The Education Center can be seen in the distance. — Photos by Nick Lacy charged Mr. Orr with creating a set of possibilities for how the Center could evolve over the first two or three decades of the next century. At the heart of this conceptual study was the belief thae while the Center is already the crown jewel of the community, the area could be improved in both its appearance and functionality. This would enhance its image as a unique destination shopping and entertainment district. Town Manager Barry Feldman indicated "the need to form a collaborative with business owners, property owners and town government" before any of the proposals can become reality. He also said it was not his intention to merely commission a study which would fill a large binder and do nothing but collect dust on a bookshelf.
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The Hall High School concert jazz band practices under the baton of John Mastrianni. The school has a gained national reputation for excellence in its jazz program.
cert jazz band has taken that division 17 times. The (jazz) combo has won every year they've entered, since 1991, when I got here. He taught music at King Philip Middle School and elsewhere in town before moving up to Hall. He added that the Berklee festival emphasizes modern, contemporary jazz. Drew Sayers, who plays tenor saxophone, was named best musician this year at Berklee. Mr. Shahverdian said he currently has two trombonists, a junior and a sophomore, whom he believes have the ability to achieve similar honors. "Three kids won on the next tier down," he
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atmosphere ooigernaIjt we year in tge gtOtifestival.The competition is even did a film for a Ken Btirns documentary" on the tougher because last year it was open to high school history of jazz which will be shown on PBS. "They bands from 26 eastern states, but this year all SO rented a studio for us and had a film crew there." states can apply. Some of the concert jazz band members have now Mr. Shahverdian said the greatest competition played at Lincoln Center four times during their high comes from magnet art schools in big cities, which school careers. They've also enjoyed the opportu- have the ability to recruit the best musicians from a nity to perform with the Woody Herman and Count huge pool of talent. Basie orchestras. 'Houston Magnet Arts draws from 100,000 "They've played at the White House, they've gone kids," he said. That's more than 100 times the size to Europe twice," he said of the seniors. 'They've of the student body at Hall. had an experience that would be tough to duplicate This year's Pops 'n' Jazz show was, as always, a somewhere else. huge success. Mr. Shahverdian said the program is The Hall performers are finalists once again this one of the few in the country which combines three
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"It's the strength of so many kids, so many talented students," he said. "It's not just the performers who try to stay on the edge" of always pushing themselves to improve. "The self-motivation to improve is very strong. The pace has been so frantic, so intense," Mr. Shahverdian added. He is also proud that this level of commitment and discipline extends beyond the stage into the classroom, where Hall's jazz musicians are among the best in academic performance as well. Mr. Shahverdian said the only danger is in meeting consistently high expectations. He knows they can't expect to win every competition, yet failure to do so might be deemed by some as a crisis. But not for him. His goal is to help each musician individually, and the band collectively, fulfill their maximur,n potential, and more. The fun of music is seeing just how far one can go into new and more challenging territory. "If you go in knowing you've done everything you
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The Bridge also has a strong presence in the family resource center at Charter Oak Academy for Global Studies; the center is staffed by personnel from The Bridge. Other school-related programs include working with families in the English as a second language program. Beginning in 1978, the agency opened a shelter for children ages I I - I 7. The Bridge Youth Shelter provides temporary shelter for teenagers and can manage up to eight individuals. Residents at the shelter receive support from counselors who work to establish goals with the youths staying there. These goals can range from something as ordinary as brushing their teeth three times a day to more important concerns, such as once a week making a phone call to a parent. Residents also participate in
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This town entered the business of organizing activities and sports for the public in 1940 with the establishment of a department of recreation. Today its successor is the Department of Leisure Services and in an average year it offers programs, sports, classes and special events to about 300,000 participants. This year, Leisure Services celebrates the 75th anniversary of Rockledge Country Club, the 50th anniversary of the Youth Baseball League and the 20th anniversary of the Elmwood Community Center. Back in the 1930s the town was suffering through the Depression, with widespread unemployment and money spread thin. Recreational opportunities were dwindling as the playgrounds of the past—the fields, streams and trees—were replaced by housing and roads. It seemed to many that the hard times were causing local boys to become more troublesome. Town Councilor Michael Manternach believed that "the devil finds work for idle hands." Mr. Manternach set out to solve what he called the community's "boy problem." He was the right person for that job; he had been the founder of the Charter Oak Council of the Boy Scouts of Hart-
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Administrators, police and teenagers talk about school violence
by Mark Jahne
An entire nation remains stunned following the Columbine high school murders in Littleton, Colo., in which two heavily armed teenagers shot their fellow students. The question isn't so much whether it could happen here—the Colorado tragedy is stark evidence that it could, and does, happen anywhere— but what can be done to prevent such violence and loss of life. West Hartford Life talked with school administrators, police, youth service agencies and a panel of teenagers to probe the likelihood of violence in our community. Of prime concern was not to become an alarmist, to seek out ways to take preventive action. "We're in a better place than many other school districts because we have been talking about these issues for the past 18 months," said Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz. "Teachers know what to look for to identify a potentially violent youth. The superintendent said the schools brought in a consultant last year and established three homeschool liaison positions. These are staffed by people whose job it is to work with students who are deemed at risk of violence or dropping out of school. "When a flag goes up, they intervene, and they intervene quickly, he said. By coincidence, a "lock down'' was conducted at Hall High School only days after the Colorado shootings. Dr. Sklarz said it had been scheduled weeks in advance, but its proximity to the Columbine incident gave it a more serious feel for faculty and students alike. Dr. Sklarz said the Colorado incident, as well as other shootings at schools in recent years, is going to change the culture of some of our schools." That means restricted access, even for parents, because he readily admits no school district or community can guarantee safety. "The only guarantee we have of maximum security is a maximum security prison," he said. That's not what a school or town should be, he added. Yet the superintendent is confident because he feels there is now "a greater awareness than ever before. I fecl good about the balance we have" between appropriate safety meastires and reasonable access and operations. Another benefit cited by Dr. Sklarz is the close working relationship between the school district and
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Colorado shootings show we are not immune from school violence
The message following the shooting deaths at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., is clear. It's not a question of whether or not violence could occur in local schools, but rather what steps we can take to prevent it from happening here. Littleton is not a gang-ravaged inner city, but an upscale suburb not unlike West Hartford or our neighboring Farmington Valley towns. Teenagers there are not hurting for material goods, let alone
their next meal. They seem to have everything they could possibly want. So why, then, did two of them go on a shooting rampage? We may never know all of the answers, but part Of it can be attributed to the age-old prob-
sons of self-esteem and safety at all grade levels. We have The Bridge Family Center, the Street Ministry of West Hartford, and more recently, Healthy Community, Healthy Children. All of them provide valuable resot _otes and expertise. The schools themselves are proactive in this area. They have enacted new security drills and procedures. Home-school liaison professionals were hired to help identify troubled teenagers early on and to take immediate action to help them before They become isolated and angry. Teenagers today are all too aware that they live in c,. take drastic action.. Bullying, harsh words and osiracisni'of those who don't fit in with the "cool" kids or the 'athletes has been a part of teenage culture for much .too long. But the gravity of their response to this has magnifled in recent years. In the old days, students who *didn't get . along might settle their differences with their fists. Now they show up with knives and guns. That's not to promote fisticuffs; any level of physical violence is abhorrent in'ang&dOlAut it's easier to walk away from a punch in the face than from a
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lem of cliques, outcasts and generally cruel behavior so common in high schools throughout this land for decades now. We are blessed in this town with a wealth of resources to help troubled students and their fami-
an often-violent society. They fear violence in the schools, fear those classmates Who are upset and may
The answer to this Complex issue is not a simple one. But one important step every adult can take is to listen to the concerns of teenagers and younger ,children. We need to give them the gift of our time and understanding, not material objects. Too many families are hustling to and fro, trying to cram every possible activity into every day. Sports, scouts, music lessons, dance—the list goes on and on. But the answer to the problem of violence is not merely in keeping ourselves and our children too busy to have time to think. Everyone has a responsibility to help raise the future of this nation, our young. The primary role belongs to the parent; but schools, churches and synagogues, civic groups and the community at large can all play vital roles: School violence could happen here just as easily, and unexpectedly, as 'it happened in LittletOn. Are we ready to act before it's too late?
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lies. Thdse resources are all reviewing their roles and procedures in the wake of the Colorado killings to make sure they are working closely together for the ADieiliefitibf-th.0!tOmibunity. Thcl:policetiepartrnent and school administration share an unusually close relationship. It's not uncommon to see uniformed officers in the schools because they have been there for years, teaching les- bullet in the same location.
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When Ringling Bros. marched their elephants through downtown Hartford earlier this month, I decided to go again. •I called, the Civic center for tickets, assuming they'd cost an arm and a leg. Good seats went for $18. How much were they 18 years ago, and why couldn't we get them then? I soon learned why.Lala was no dummy. Once inside the arena, visitors are assaulted by hawkers selling banners, flashlights, T-shirts, programs, stuffed animals, coloring books, cotton candy and soda. She outfoxed the Nazis, withstood the London blitz, and emigrated to America surviving on sheer determination, but when she was with her grandson, she just couldn't say no. And I wasn't a cheap date. I wanted everything. But this time, I was paying, and I didn't buy anything except good tickets. I don't know how much the circus, or tseerkoos" as Lala used to pronounce it, has changed in the last 18 years, but I know I have. I didn't watch with wide-eyed wonder, and I didn't watch as Lala surely did—one eye on the stage and one eye on me. I watched it as an adult would. A bit cynically. Twirling 30 feet in the--air held only by your hair,
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DeLucco merits praise:fir success of schools
To the Editor: The time is long overdue for a "thank you" to Joseph DeLucco, chairman of the West Hartford school board. West Hartford and its public schools are in the midst of a renaissance. State test scores that measure mastery in reading, writing and mathematics are the highest in the town's history. The real estate market is booming as parents of young children once again have confidence in West Hartford's public schools—and the school board. Things haven't always been as rosy as they are now. As recently as 1994, the West Hartford school board was controlled by individuals who focused more on social engineering than education. Their misguided policy decisions tore at the fabric of the town, drove families away and scared off potential home buyers. Test scores and rankings plummeted and along with them, property values. Since winning the 1995 election, I have watched Mr. DeLucco doggedly stick to his promise to put the board's focus back on education and to restore West Hartford's standing among the educational elite. The turn-around in our schools' measurable academic achievement has been both remarkable and SW ift. Since being elected chairman in 1997, Mr. DeLucco has brought a much-needed professional demeanor to board meetings. I have admired his desire and ability to follow appropriate parliamentary procedures and to run effective meetings. I shake my head when I see editorials accusing Mr. DeLucco of occasional "nastiness" during board
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containing all the information to each council member, and included the mayor. It has been almost a year now and we have not heard a word from any of the council members. We never got a phone call, a note, not any response. I consider myself a good citizen and contributing member of our community. I have resided in West Hartford for 64 years and have volunteered for many town events and organizations, such as scoutmaster for three years for a local troop, and being involved in that troop in other ways. I served for seven years on the board of the Street Ministry and was president for two years of that local organization. I am very involved in our church in West Hartford in social action and in the Men's Club. Additionally, in Hartford I am a volunteer at a men's shelter and have been going there on Monday evenings for 12 years. I am not writing this to get any credit, but rather to look back and realize that I made a huge mistake. I never got involved in politics. I believe now that's why I have been ignored by town officials. Being a good citizen, and dependable, and keeptads unresponsive to non-political folks ing my world when I promise, doesn't count. I had To the Editor: the wrong relationships. It seems the average citizen deserves better. We Instead, I should have made friends with the coun(neighbors) have a serious, life-threatening situation cil members and politicians who have the influence regarding a problem in West Hartford and felt the in this town. best place to address this problem would be through, The taxpayer has no representation, just our town officials. I therefore submitted d package s _a lot off promises at election time. We have no one o
meetings. Frankly, after witnessing Nancy Rion's passive-aggressive posturing, the strident hostility of Diane Randall and the inarticulate ramblings of Tim Buckley, it's easy to understand how anyone could become frustrated. Perhaps Mr. DeLucco is a bit too human for some editorial writers. The Magna Award recently given to the West Hartford school board recognized the active and vigorous support of increasing student achievement that this board has demonstrated over the last two years. It is no coincidence that the board became Republican two years ago, with Mr. DeLucco assuming a leadership role. The personal attacks against Mr. DeLucco are desperate attempts to obfuscate the outstanding record of improvement and achievement that West Hartford's school system has enjoyed under his leadership. Mr. DeLucco deserves better. He deserves the gratitude of the parents and homeowners of West Hartford. David Saccente 99 Knollwood Road
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DeLucco is victim of personal attacks
To the Editor: The time has come to publicly thank West Hartford Board of Education Chairman Joseph DeLucco for the unprecedented level of optimism and tangible success that pervades our school system, and to alert town residents of his political opponents' strategy of personally attacking him in the absence Qf any substantive issues in order to regain control of the board. Test scores have never been higher, a fiscally responsible budget was just passed that maintains excellence and includes new initiatives, and our school district and our students continue to rack up awards across the state and even nationally. Mr. DeLucco runs the board meetings with dignity and restraint, and the meetings themselves are more effectively conducted than ever. I am grateful for the long hours that he volunteers his time and the strength of his commitment to our schools. Speaking of strength, few officials are as apt to
demonstrate the courage of conviction and adherence to principal like Joe DeLucco. Nevertheless, the Democrats on the 'board are determined to discredit Mr. DeLucco as they wage one personal attack after another against him. With an election around the corner, the Democrats are clearly frustrated by the fabulous state of our school system, compared with the temper of pessimism that took hold when the Democrats were last in the majority. With no glaring issues to go after, the Democrats are trying to sew controversy wherever possible and are relentfess in their attempts at leveling personal attacks on Mr. DeLucco's style and distorting even minor issues. The Democrats' recent challenge to Chairman DeLucco's representing the school board in receiving the national Magna Award contrasts with the fact that back when Mr. DeLucco sat on the board as a member of the minority, he never dreamed of questioning any of the Democrats' extensive out-ofstate travel. We are fortunate that the West Hartford's school system has had the leadership of Chairman Joe DeLucco. I appreciate his dedicated service to our schools and am offended by the Democrats' incessant personal attacks against him to divert attention away from the outstanding turn for the better that our school system has made under his watch. Carol Quish 20 Farm Hill Road
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Government must do more for women, kids
To the Editor: As I celebrated Mother's Day, I was reminded that millions of women with young children, many of them with jobs, have been left out of the economic boom. May also marked the 25th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC is a highly effective program that provides coupons for certain high-nutrition foods, nutrition counseling, and health care referrals to low-income pregnant women, nursing mothers, and infants and young children. WIC is not a welfare program, but a nutrition program and a preventive health program. U.S. Department of Agriculture research shows that every dollar we spend on the-WIC program saves us about $3 in future health care costs by improving the health and nutrition of low-income children. According to Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, without WIC, 22 percent of the four million children entering high school this year would have significant health and learning problems due
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would have died at birth in the last 25 years. The cost of providing a pregnant woman with a WIC food package is about $650 to $700. On the other hand, it costs $15,000 to $22,000 to raise the Weight of a baby born at 3.5 pounds to seven pounds. What a difference a small investment in WIC can make. WIC is not an entitlement program, however, which means that when the budget amount is set for a year, then only that number of women, infants and children can be served. It also means that WIC is on the budget chopping block during every budget cycle in Congress. Every year more than one million eligible women, infants and children are unable to participate in the WIC program because of a lack of funds. Despite the budget surplus, Congress has not provided enough money to allow WIC to serve more eligible participants. This year, President Clinton has pioposed a $4.1 billion budget for WIC, which would allow an estimated 7.5 million eligible participants. I urge Rep. John Larson, Sen. Christopher Dodd and Sen. Joseph Lieberman to support a fiscal year
2000 increase of at least $181 million for the WIC program. That would allow an additional 100,000 eligible, but currently unserved, women, infants and children to participate in this vital health and nutrition program. Through my involvement with Foodshare, I am acutely aware of how many women and children right here in our community do not have enough to eat. As successful as Foodshare has been, distributing more than five million pounds of food last year, it is still not enough. It is not enough, both because it is not always the right mix of nutritious foods for a healthy diet, and because that five million pounds of food is distributed to 100,000 hungry people here in Greater Hartford. That works out to only 50 pounds of food per person, per year. While the private sector can do a lot and do it more effectively and efficiently, we cannot solve the problem of hunger ourselves. That will take the involvement of government and full funding for programs like WIC. Christine O'Rourke 96 Ar le Avenue
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To the Editor: All too soon, this spring will rush into summer and, as parents'of seniors in high school, time seems to be traveling too fast. Whether college, work, or military service is being explored as the next step for a senior, a major change is about to take place that affects many of us in this West Hartford cornmunity. Plans are being made to celebrate the graduates of the class of 1999. A tradition that has been honored for more than 15 years in the West Hartford high schools is the substance-free, post-graduation party. Largely parent funded, this party provides a safe and free night of entertainment, food and fun for about 300 graduates at each of the town's high schools. The West Hartford schools, businesses and private sectors have been supportive in the past, and we ask for their continued support. We look to the community for help through monetary or prize donations. With community support, we can insure that this night will be safe, inclusive and special for every graduate in the class of 1999. Leslie and Don Weeks Co-Chairpersons 18 Castlewood Road (Editor's note: Judi Duquette is also a co-chairperson of this event)
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More than $3 million needed to expand schools
by Mark Jahne Town officials expect it will cost at least $3 million to construct building additions at both middle schools to meet growing student enrollment. A proposed retail development near Astronaut Village, twice shot down, was finally approved on a smaller scale.
Rotary donates for Showmobile
The West Hartford Rotary Club presented $15,000 to the Town Council to purchase a new Showmobile for outdoor concerts and events. It will replace the current Showmobile, also purchased with Rotary funds, which is now more than 30 years old. Club members raised the money over a three-year period. The new 32-foot long stage is being constructed by the Century Company of Indiana.
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Sedgwick middle schools. In addition to the need to update these facilities, school officials are also facing increasing student enrollment. The project would erect a I5,000-square-foot addition at King Philip, adding seven full-size classrooms and four smaller rooms. At Sedgwick, work is proposed to renovate and expand the library by 1,500 square feet. •
Masquers take Godspell on road
The West Hartford-based Mark Twain Masquers will present "Godspell" June 18-20 and 25-26 at the East Hartford Cultural Community Center. Local residents Beth Brigham and Jeff Vida are producing the event.
The Dancing Dads (and daughters) from the Alyce Carella Dance Centre captivated the audience with their performance at Elmwood Day in May celebration.
Class o ered for contractors
A class for home improvement and painting contractors will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 21 and 28 as part of the West Hartford Continuing Education program. It will pertain to the latest lead paint and asbestos regulations. Both classes will be held at Sedgwick Middle School. Call the continuing education office at 5233535 to register.
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Foundation awards $26,000
The Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools will hold its second award presentation to teachers and other faculty members on June 9. A total of $26,586 will be presented through 41 grants. Funding will be provided to those programs which demonstrate creatively, directly affect students, and enhance their overall learning experience. The grant will range in use from sponsoring a poet in residence to collecting artifacts in Mexico.
Children's forest spruced up
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Hall band raises $5,800 for MS
The Hall High School band raised more than $5,800 in its annual ."playathon" to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each year the band plays for 15 hours and collects pledges to benefit charity. Fifty-two Hall students raised more than $100 apiece. Celia Meyer and Emily Wilson were the two leading individual fundraisers, each topping $300 in contributions.
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St. James's Episcopal Church will hold its annual spring rummage sale and boutique from 9 to II:15 a.m. June 3 at the church, 1018 Farmington Avenue. There will be a $10 bag sale all morning and a $5 bag sale from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The boutique will feature "ently used" items and attic treasures. Admission is free.
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Kelli Cauffman come known as the Wolcott Children's Forest. The area will be used to create an indoor/outdoor environmental education facility. It features forest, pond and marsh ecosystems that will enable students from throughout town to study the essential science curriculum in a natural setting. Included in the plans are a child-researched nature trail, wildflower garden, and a garden showcasing plants which are indigenous to Connecticut.
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by Karen May Rachel Feingold's mother is calling her a "warrior" these days. It's all because of the Rattet family's passion for martial arts and their West Hartford School of Tae Kwon-Do in Bishop's Corner. "This is the first time in my life that I've been involved in public athletics," Mrs. Feingold said. "Two years ago, I brought my daughter Gabriella here; with scheduling around my family which includes husband David, the medical director of Mount Sinai Hospital's rehabilitation programs, and four children, it was getting difficult to get here regularly. "But I found we couldn't quit. Ken (Rattet) told me 'you belong here.' I had started doing tae kwondo, also because of their approach to teaching and how they deal with their students." Mrs. Feingold is rightfully proud of gaining her blue belt in the past year and a half. "I lost 40 pounds and I gained a lot of strength,
self-respect and confidence. I gave a birthday present tion aspect, which is important to the adults as well of classes to my husband and my older son Jacob, as the kids here." The success of the program can be seen by ninewho is 5, began coming, too. I've started the kickboxing class as well; it's a combination of grace and year-old Jared Schmidt, who has been studying at fierceness, choreography and warrior qualities." the school for about three years. His mother tells She's aiming for a black belt in tae kwon-do and the story of how "Jared was able to protect himself enjoys the work-out offered by kick boxing. from harassment by another kid on the school bus "My son, Seth, developed the program," said Mr. who had been bullying him. When the bully got him Rattet, who teaches some of the tae kwon-do classes in a head lock and was forcing him under the seat, as does wife, Marie. "We call it cardio - karate, though Jared was able to break away and keep his distance." Mrs. Schmidt is proud, though skittish still, about it's based on some of the stuff from the taebo tapes." The 2 I -year-old Seth was part of the 1995 the physical aspect of the sparring which was taking United States Junior Team that won the national place on the other side of the window. The sparring championships. He just returned from the nation- takes place with helmets, chest protectors and body als held in Odessa, Texas, where he was selected as padding of feet and hands which glances the blows. "We got the school situation resolved with the an alternate for the world team. "It's designed for women, especially, who are afraid principal. Jared feels safer because of his skills," she of physical contact. It's a combination of aerobics, said. tae kwon-do andlick boxing; it captures the whole "Tae kwon do was founded by a Korean Army cardiovascular work-out. There's no testing, break- General Choi in 1948," Mr. Rattet said about the ing or hitting involved; it's a gradual learning of history of the sport. "There's Seth and myself with martial arts techniques so the mental aspect of gain- him; he's the little guy in the middle." He points to one of the many pictures hanging ing confidence in oneself is part of it," he said. around the school of students in competition, winA computer science major at Eastern Connecticut State University, Seth started teaching at the ning awards. "It was a way for smaller people to defend themHebrew Academy as part of "an after-school enlightenment series. The balance between physical and selves with movements, skills and techniques," he mental is something most of the students had never added. The Rattet family's enthusiasm for martial arts experienced." Though the program has ended because of his drives the school as they all work "day jobs. Marie own college schedule, "many of the students have works at ITT; Seth is a full time student and I'm a continued to come here to keep developing. There's .real estate appraiser and on the road during the day." Monday through Thursday evenings, they offer a an attitude that they learn, as well as the socializa-
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Chris Carson's face shows his determination during a recent kick boxing session at the West Hartford School of Tae Kwon-Do.—Photo by Nick Lacy full schedule of 'martial arts classes for various ages, as well as morning classes on Saturdays. "The interest in kick boxing again has had us adding what we're calling "Kardio Karate" on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. All three of us are doing it, because it's a fun way to end the night to put on our sweats and get the kinks out," said Mr. Rattet.
It's done to music. Seth and a friend have put together a "techno-beat with a touch of street music" that sets the tone. Maryet Ghokasiyan, whose sons Shant and Artin were just finishing up their tae kwon-do class one Wednesday evening, is enthusiastic about the "hard work-out. It's challenging and makes me feel good." Fitness magazines report that cardiovascular workouts like this are effective ways of burning calories, toning muscles, reducing stress, enhancing endurance and fighting fat. "It's also learning basic self-defense and having fun," said Seth. "Dad and I tend to get in there and show people the right way to kick as well, so that it ends up being more than just a work-out." Julie Janiszewski, who works in Farmington and lives in Hartford, stops on her way hom e . "My I2-year-old daughter, who will be going to Watkinson School in the fall, does tae kwon-do from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If she doesn't have too much homework, I stick around for the kick boxing. I love that it's not a non-judgmental, teaching atmosphere," she said. "The family atmosphere" is what keeps Mrs. Ghokasiyan bringing herself and her sons here. "It's very good for self-defense as well, but it's the people here," she said. "The Rattets make you feel like you belong here. They engender self respect and confidence, which is just so important at any age," Mrs. Feingold said. "My wife didn't start doing tae kwon-do until she was in her 40s. Five years later, those are her gold medals hanging over there," said Mr. Ratter. Again, he points to the wall and through the glass, the vision of a dynamic teacher working with the children is Marie Rattet in action. He talks about a class of "20 women from ITT who have been doing martial arts with my wife. So
many of them were abused. I'm really amazed at how many, but it's helped them so much to learn how to handle the physical contact. People don't know what to expect when they come through the door of a martial arts place:' What you see entering this school at Crossroads Plaza is a viewing room with a window where parents or potential participants can watch the classes going on. Those classes take place in a large carpeted room; there's a smaller work-out room with a specially designed piece of equipment that is used for board training. There are changing rooms, two showcase display cabinets of martial arts equipment, and the aforementioned myriad of pictures of competitions. "We have no contracts here, no long-term commitments," said Mr. Rattet. "It's $40 a month to belong to the school and you can take whatever classes you want as often as you want. We offer a summer program designed for kids. We're experts at motivation and personal development." Seth recounted the story of one six-year-old who was originally signed up at the Hebrew Academy by his mother for six weeks. "The next six weeks, she signed him up again. Then he wanted to come back himself. That's him out there now," he said, pointing to the other side of the glass where a blue-belted child is aggressively sparring with a larger youngster. When he first started, he was so uncoordinated and unfocused that he couldn't even tie his own shoes. You saw him get his gear on for sparring and just look at him." "It's for all ages," said Mr. Rattct. "Martial arts is really about the important things in life: respect, courtesy, honor, self-defense . and leadership. What other activity_can give you O'r your child this kind Of advantage?" Will
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One can tell that painter Hilary Kenyon loves what she creates. A member of the West Hartford Art League since 1975, Ms. Kenyon traveled to Mexico on vacation and enrolled in a painting class. The standard classroom approach for painting a still life arrangement was not for her. Since then she has used her travels around the globe for her inspiration, and her mind, sight and brush as her tools. Now some 20 years later, her love of painting and her artistic talent is on view to the world as her work is presently on exhibit in the gallery of the West Hartford Art League. The varied scenes tinged with the blended hues and vibrant colors document her travels, and under the soft lights of the Saltbox Gallery indicate her commitment to her art. "Another member got a hold of me,” she said with a chuckle, recalling how she joined the organization that is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. You have friends in it and it's a true test of your friendship." The original goal of the league, which was formed in 1934 and incorporated in 1939, was to bring together artists and art-loving people to create and ° foster an interest in the arts within the community. That belief still holds true today. Classes are offered to both the general public and members, but the affects of the art league are more far reaching than the two founders could ever imagine for the organization based on Buena Vista and Mountain roads. Some 400 members annually support the art league through membership dues and volunteer work. They come from down the street to as far away as Clinton, Torrington and Gayles Ferry. Membership fees range from $15 for those ages 18 and under to a lifetime membership for $600. Membership benefits include a bimonthly newsletter, invitations to art league shows, discounts for classes and special events, and the opportunity to become involved in league activities. Formed by sculptress and painter Rebecca Field Jones and portrait painter and art teacher Gertrude Patterson, the league was originally housed in a studio the two shared at 14 North Main Street. The pair started classes in the studio and eventually had to move to a larger location. League officials approached the town manager to see if the town had any unused space. The West School, known today as the Little Red Schoolhouse on Mountain Road, was one of three sites offered and the league took it. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the new home of the art league served as a place where
Carolyn Tertes works on a collage at the art league's Litte Red Schoolhouse. aspiring and advanced artists could gather and exhibit their work. Classes were offered and members
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Ann Howard ends retail operation
The owners of Ann Howard Cookery have decided to focus their efforts on their growing catering business and expanded Apricots Restaurant in Farmington. They will no longer serve food to walkin customers at their locations in West Hartford Center and Farmington. Joe Howard III said they hope to enhance their presence in the Center, but the derails are yet to be determined. He cited the changing nature of the food industry and the company's "explosive growth" over the past few years as reasons for the decision to concentrate on their catering and restaurant operations.
Nancy Byrne receives $200 in West Hartford Center gift certificates as the winner of a drawing from DeWolfe Real Estate and Marcia Fine, manager of the La Salle Road office. They are joined by sales associate Jonathan Seymour and Mrs. Byrne's children: Tommy, Christopher, Sarah, Allison and Conor—Photo by Mark Jahne
Wesffarms schedules job fair
Westfarms Mall will hold a summer job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4-5. Applicants can interview in the spot for dozens of summer, year-round and part-time positions in retail business. Many of the more than 150 stores at Westfarms will participate in this job fair. The event will be
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The Bookworm at 968 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center will host a series of author events during the month of June. The first is with Derrick F. Woodbury, who will be at the store from noon to p.m. on June 5. Richard Adam Carey is scheduled to visit from noon to I p.m. June 12, followed by Stephen Kendrick from I I a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 19. Barbara Lazear Ascher is tentatively scheduled for June 24 and the series will end with James Prosek from noon to 1 p.m. June 26. Kindermusik, a program for children ages 18 months through six years, is now being offered in town by local resident Joy Rothschild. The program's structured curriculum is designed to nurture the development of the whole child through speaking, listening, movement and instrument play. Classes meet weekly at the Elmwood Community Church, 26 Newington Road. Registration is currently taking place for the fall. For details about course offerings, schedules and costs, call Ms. Rothschild at 521-1011.
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by Alicia B. Smith It was one collective "ooh" and "aah" as students looked up and saw twinkling stars, planets and constellations. The strange thing was that it was only nine in the morning and the class was indoors. But the odd conditions did not seem to upset students at Morley School. They were having too much fun in a place that was out of this world. "My teacher told us we were going to Starlab and I was, like, what is that?" said fifth grader Kelsey LeBuffe, II. Starlab happens to be a portable planetarium, large enough to display the entire universe and fit an entire class of children inside its inflatable walls. "When you walked in, it was like a whole different world," said third grader Brian Remes, 9. For one week the large gray dome was set up in the auditorium where Holly Garavelle, a Morley parent and part-time astronomer, introduced students to the stars and planets surrounding Earth. Mrs. Garavelle, a fourth grade teacher at Anna Reynolds School in Newington, was awarded the Christie McAuliffe Fellowship, a grant presented to one teacher in every state. She is on a one-year sabbatical and has been traveling throughout the state with Starlab teaching students about the sky. By the time the school year ends, she will have visited 33 schools. "I took a course at Wesleyan and I trained in Starlab. I fell in love with it," said Mrs. Garavelle. She was part of the Project to Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS), a state-run organization for teachers. One of the appealing aspects of the program was the fact that it is something that can be shared with any grade level, a concept the teacher used to write her grant for the program. A brochure created by the teacher was sent to every school in the state. Mrs. Garavelle said the response she received was overwhelming. "By the end of October I had the whole year booked," she said. So many schools were interested in having Starlab make an appearance that Mrs. Garavelle had to create a waiting list in case one of the schools canceled.
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Holly Garavelle points out the phases of the moon to third grade students at. Morley School. Students later bad an opportunity to crawl into Starlab, the gray dome in the background, to view what the night sky looks like.
"You learned a lot of interesting facts," said Kelsey. "It was really great," added Brian. "She showed us what the Indians thought about the stars. That was pretty cool. We saw what the Native Americans looked at and what we do.'' Fifth grader Jesse Goodman, 10, said one of his favorite parts was when Mrs. Garavelle showed the students a book of stars with lines that connected the different constellations and formed "f)ictures." "There are a lot of constellations you can learn," said Brian. "I always wanted to know if there are other galaxies out there:' Occasionally he and his father will go outdoors after dark to look at what can be seen in the sky. During the time Starlab was at Morley, there was a full moon in the sky. Mrs. Garavelle explained how and why the sky changes as the seasons change. This
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"It seen* like. twist kids like to hear the stories I teli of the Greek mythologies," added Mrs. Garavelle. Another popular star is the one called "Beetlejuice, - an orange star located just above Orion's belt. The scale of the universe was also explained. In relation to one another, the Earth would be about the size of someone's head, while the sun would appear to be as large as Starlab. Mrs. Garavelle explained it in such a way that it would take a million stars to fit into the sun. "She showed us what you would see in different parts of the Earth," said Kelsey. "In the south, the North Star would be near the horizon."
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Diane A. (Dalenta) Rice and John J. Rice of 28 Calvin Road are the parents of a daughter, Aleksandra Marianna Rice, born April 7 at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Patrick Rockefeller, a junior at Kingswood-Oxford School, was named feature editor of the K-0 News. • Dr. Stuart Genser, an internist with offices at 45 South Main Street, was named one of the best
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Sherri Englebart, a dental hygiene student at Tunxis Community-Technical College, received a $1,000 scholarship from the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
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Upwards of 30,000 people will descend upon Town Hall Common the first weekend in June for the annual Celebrate! West Hartford festival. Now in its 13th year, the two-day event, which runs June 5-6, will feature entertainment in five venues a food court filled with ethnic delights. Children can enjoy rides and inflatable attractions. The juried arts and crafts show will feature the works of more than ISO artists and crafters. -- There will be games and activities for all ages and a 5K road race for recreational and serious runners alike. As always, many civic groups and community organizations will have booths offering information and services. The Celebrate! West Hartford committee, consisting of volunteers assisted by professional event coordinator Terri Dolbec, is responsible for organizing the event. Angelo Faenza of Faenza's on Main / and the P tospect Cafe is serving as chairman for the I 0th consecutive year. The event will be held rain or shine. Last year, despite heavy rain at times and even some thunder.
showers, many people still came to enjoy the festivities. Special attractions this year will include a virtual reality 3-D roller coaster, a replica of Bill Elliott's NASCAR Winston Cup stock car, and performances by "Madcapp Mutts," a canine review. A horse-drawn trolley, pony rides and a petting farm will allow people to see animals up close and personal. The Action Arena will feature dance, gym nastics and more. There will be plenty of music as well. Student performing groups from both public high schools and both middle schools are scheduled to perform. Other musical performers will range from Celtic sounds to tunes from the Andes region of South America. If you like reggae, zydeco, or calypso and salsa, you can find that on the World Stage. The Festival Stage will present skiffle, jazz and bluegrass performers. The Disney Party van will be on hand and miniature golf will return for another year. There will be
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ceramics, crafts and painting with water colors. "I never thought I could do anything like this. I'm so excited," Elvira Colangelo said. "I look forward to it. I count the days" until the next class. Mrs. Colangelo was busy poring over art books, looking for just the right inspiration to create a special painting for her eldest daughter. She took up painting at Brookview two years ago at the youthful age of 87. Prior to that, she said she had only expressed her creative interests by baking cookies over the years for weddings and other family events. Most of these artists paint still life, seascapes or landscapes, but some branch out into other terri-
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Neighbors Author publishes new book of poetry
Maria Sassi finds beauty of expression in the magic of words
"On the Beach Road," one of the poems from her Poetic verses drizzle slowly from Maria Sassi's lips, new book "Rooted In Stars," was created from her like honey served from a spoon. Each line she reads father's stories down the roadthe traveling about to swirls on her tongue before beach. But that is just the she serves it. Sometimes beginning. she'll suspend a word in "To be a poet is to be so Her poems sift through mid-air before it slithers a myriad of emotions. It cognizant of life around you smoothly onto the listener's seems everything she and life within you, to have palette. touches, and everything that the ability to communicate Her works are a taste of has touched her, becomes a her life experiences with that life with language and poetic feast. emotions that range from "To be a poet is to be so with art." Maria Sassi sweet to spicy, from sultry cognizant of life around to bittersweet. Anyone with you and life within you, to a love for words will await every serving of herivorks, have the ability to communicate that life with lansalivating with anticipation and savoring every last guage and with art," she said. drop. Ms. Sassi has had a love for language since childA native of New York, Ms. Sassi settled here many hood. Her publishing career began in her late teens. years ago, and she may be one of the best kept se- She was editor of her high school newspaper and crets in town. She was born on the tip of the Bronx. had her first poem about Ten years later her family moved to Dutchess County, love and eternity pubwhere her inspiration began. lished iL.i a magazine. "A lot of my writing stems back to that period During her senior year when I was 10," she said, adding she would often in high school she met listen to her father's stories about New York. William V. Sassi, the man by Maureen O'Connell
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Maria Sassi relaxes outdoors as she contemplates her love of poetry.
After a year at Vassar College, she got married. She bore two sons, William C. Sassi, who lives with his wife in West Hartford, and John Joseph, whom they lost to leukemia at an early age.
As an artist, Ms. Sassi knows how to depict her American laureate is and what they do." Perhaps it is her students at Hartford College for reactions to her life's experiences and her love of art Women who reap the biggest rewards of her talent. with emotion and imagination. Not only does she create a perfect blend of po- In her classes, they study all forms of poetry. She etic works, but she also nourishes her readers' souls shows them the talent they have and how to develop by writing about experiences that others have shared it. "You can't teach poetry," Ms. Sassi explained, "you with her. When someone else is moved by her poetry, she can only present it. You need to write every day just to get the muscle r ing— believes that she also reaps the writing muscle. the rewards. At a poetry Her 1 o_vt_ for poetry is reading at Hartford College "It really pleases me when • best summarized by her adfor Women, someone came someone comes up to me vice to aspiring poets. up to her and told her how after a reading, because you "Write about everyher poem, "The Sign of a are touching the people you thing—don't hold back. Natural Role," moved her. The only way to write is to "It really affected her read to. A lot of what get it all down. To be anybecause she had just sufyou've done is between the thing, you have to step fered a loss," said Ms. Sassi. covers in the book." aside—get out of your own It really pleases me when someone comes up to me way. "To wait for an inspiration to happen, you will after a reading, because you are touching the people never be a poet. You need to mix the outer world you read to. A lot of what you've done is between with the inner world." the covers in the book." There is something for everyone to learn through Maria Sassi also reports on poetry experts through her involvement in the Favorite Poem Project, cen- experiencing her poetry. She creates heaping servings of words that please the palette, touch the soul tered in the Library of Congress. She researches and interviews a poet laureate and and makes words tasty enough to go back for plenty gives lectures on laureates and their accomplish- of servings. "Rooted in Stars" can be purchased at the Bookments. worm on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford According to Ms. Sassi, the project and her nine ter or at the University of Hartford Bookshop.CenMIL years of involvement "brings to the fore who the
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by Alicia B. Smith As traffic passes by and pedestrians peruse stores along South Main Street, there is no way of knowing that there is a group of young women dancing just below street level. Clad in black leotards and pink tights, they dance in synchronized motions, gently moving to music, trying to get every step just right. They are an elite group of dancers at the Studio of Dance who have been invited to perform with the school's newly organized ballet company, the Ballet Theatre Company. Rehearsing in a dance studio in the basement of the Masonic Temple, the company is preparing for its first public performance. On this evening, Artistic Director Bette-Ann Libin is seated in a chair next to a compact disc player. Selecting specific tracks, she clicks the "play" button and the melody starts. Within moments three dancers, hearing their cue, begin a routine of kicks, turns and jumps that move them across the studio floor. Waiting patiently are two more students who will follow and repeat the motions of the first group of dancers. When all the dancers have completed the routine, Ms. Libin gets up and demonstrates a new set of moves for them to try, warning them to pay attention to the timing of the music.
ing their ballet techniques. It is a rigorous program that could leave the dancer tired, but with a complete understanding of the art of ballet.
The young women are in the process of review.
After an hour, Ms. Libin hands the reins over to her choreographer, who Will have the dancers go through a number of different pieces for the performance. With one eye on her dancers, she takes a moment to talk about her dreamof starting her own ballet training program and her own ballet company. "This is uncharted territory for me and for them. It's a natural progression of their training." Six years ago Ms. Libin created the Studio of Dance. Using her own training and teaching experience, she instructs more than 130 dancers ranging in age from three to adult. The new company's first group of dancers is of 11 of her pupils. "The easy part is the training," said Ms. Libin, who is a graduate of the School of Hartford Ballet Teacher Training Program. She has worked as head of the dance department at Watkinson School and has taught at the Hartford School of Ballet and the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. The training element of these dancers' lives is critical not only to their success as dancers, but also to the success of their performance. • "The training here is what is distinctly different,"
said Ms. Libin. "It is a pre-professional rogram for dance literacy. The young women in the ballet company areedicated to their art. For the upcoming performkce they can expect to be in class at least 16 hours,a week. This includes a one-and-a-half-hour techniqa, class_ before rehearsal. "While the Studio of Dance has put on an annual spring performance in the past, the business is taking what they do one step further with the creation of the company by offering its first professional performance. One of the driving forces behind the creation of the company is to contribute_ to the arts. "I am overwhelmed with the amount of kids who want to do this," said the director as she watched her dancers skillfully work through a Bach piece. "They are pretty amazing. This is sophisticated choreography. "It was just sort of a natural growth," said dancer Kama Giedra as to why she joined the company. She
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Bette-Ann Libin (in sweater) leads Breanne Davidson, Nicole Ennis and Sbayna Roberge through their pares at the Studio of Dance.—Photo by
Nick Lacy "I dance because I love it," said company dancer Lauren Duffe as she watched fellow dancers perform a piece. "Dancing is something that comes from within. That's why I stay with it.' The new ballet company began with the distribution of a letter inviting dancers to join. Ms. Libin made it clear that in order to be a part of this select company, the expectations would be high. Dancers were invited to join as a trainee, an apprentice or a full company member. As a member, the dancer would be expected to make dance their priority, next to their school work. In addition, all dancers would be expected to attend rehearsals and continue with their regular training schedules. And each dancer must recognize their limitations and work hard to improve and correct their techniques. "The expectation is high and demanding. It is not easy," said Ms. Libin. "Every day you are learning something new and are:taking little steps forward," said Lauren. "Since I've been with Bette I've grown so much, not only in the technical aspect as a dancer, but as a person!' She said that her dedication to her art has helped her to be more disciplined in other areas of life. Many of the dancers have been working with Ms. Libin since she first opened her studio with a focus on classical ballet. Offering a variety of styles, such as creative movement, creative dance, pre-ballet, ballet, pointe, modern dance, jazz, repertory and dance
fitness, she has managed to attract students in a variety of different ages and abilities. We give a lot of love," she said, noting that the closeness of her staff creates a family like atmosphere that makes being affiliated with her studio that much more comfortable. "We've become really good friends," said Ms. Giedra. "I enjoy being with a.small group. It's like family." Tonight, for the first time, they are dancing the piece with costumes. Ms. Libin has seen it before, but she watches again, particularly looking to see how the costumes work with the dancers' movement and the mood of the piece. The upcoming-performance will offer the audience a variety of dance styles and energy levels, ranging from classical to contemporary, from jazz to liturgical. "It's going to be a very diverse performance," promised Ms. Libin. "To think we are going to be performing on a stage ... said Lauren, smiling, as she watched her fellow dancers. The Ballet Theatre Company will hold its premiere performance at 8 p.m. June 12 at the Dear Rick, Greater Hartford Jewish Whenever I come home after Community Center, 335 being at the vets. I have this Bloomfield Avenue. For problem. My roommate, Clyde, attacks me!! He beats ticket reservations call me up and chases me around 242-11 44. NIL
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The Woman's Literary Club of \Vest Hartford was established in 1897 and women flocked to join right in. Formed at a time when middle-class women were looking for self-improvement and recreation. the group lasted for almost 80 years. The founders stated their purpose in the club's constitution: "We the ladies of West Hartford do hereby associate ourselves-- together for the purpose of extending our knowledge in history and literature:' The club began with II charter members and within a year the membership grew to 28 women. For 50 cents in dues annually, they stretched their minds and nurtured lifelong friendships. Early on there was maximum of 30 members, but the club soon grew to 50. Every other Wednesday between October and May, the members met in one another's homes. A woman got into the club through social connections. She had to have the recommendation of a member and then be voted into the club. In addition, she had to be willing to do some work. The constitution laid down the rule that no one shall be eligible for membership unless willing to take part in literary exercises. Any lady having a topic assigned to her will be held responsible for said topic
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The Woman's Literary Club sometimes met in Webster Hall at the Webster Memorial Library (right); a building which was
erected in 1917 and still stands at 7 North Main Street. Town Hall was located in the former congregational meeting house (left) until that building was demolished in 1957.—
Photo courtesy of the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History unless excused by the chairman." In a year that became consumed with aie Spanish-American War, the ladies of the club in 1898 turned their studies and discussions to their prearranged topic of colonial America. They prepared papers to share on Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims and the Puritans, and the history of Virginia. In 1919, the club was still booming. There were 12 women on the waiting list and some meetings spilled over into Webster Hall._ The horrifying memory of World War I was still on everyone's mind and the founding in June 1919 of the League of Nations to promote international peace and security was of pressing interest and hope. . Having recently visited Geneva, Switzerland, a Mrs. Bugbee spoke in November on "Geneva and the League of Nations." It was an educational afternoon examining an international issue, with the down-home touch of women in Swiss costume serving chocolates and cakes. They concluded that in choosing Geneva, the League of Nations had an ideal spot." Other programs in 1919-20 were the Bible in music, lantern slides of England'sj,ake District, and
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new books to read. The club also studied the poetry of William Wordsworth, hearing that three lines from his poem, "The Solitary Reaper," were considered "the very essence of poetry. In describing the song of a Highland girl, Wordsworth had written, "Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow/ For old, unhappy, far-off things/ And battles long ago:' The minutes recorded that Mrs. A.R. Thompson's paper on "the poet of nature" brought the club members closer to him. The club held its Christmas party in Webster Hall and for a good laugh they brought their husbands. Dressed in fanciful hats, the men vied with eackother for the best creation.
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Year after year, the club encouraged the study of history and literature. In 1972 members extended their enthusiasm to the West Hartford Public Library. With a gift from the club of $500, the library purchased books on history, fiction, children's literature, and works by Walt Whitman, Charles Dickens, Sylvia Plath and Mark Twain. The Woman's Literary Club, down to only 11 active members in 1976, finally shut down. The remaining members donated the club records to the Noah Webster House. The final entry, by Secretary Edith Alvord, was, "These are the last minutes of a West Hartford Woman's Literary Club meeting. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience for
79 years in information and in friendships." In its parting words, the club acknowledged that friendship..Again and again, members reached out to one another. They sent sympathy notes for deaths and notes of good wishes for speedy recoveries. The club also sent cut flowers and flowering plants to members. Rather incredibly by today's standards, women even sent notes expressing sympathy when a member simply did not attend a meeting. Will
(West• Hartford Life thanks Town Historian Miriam Butterworth for allowing us to use excerpts from her as-yet unpublished sesquicentennial pictorial history of the town in last month's "Life In . ." story).
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by Stephen L. Purdy Thanks to a new grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford is offering needy Holocaust survivors modest extra financial help. Geared to those living at home, the grant reimburses care giving and home repair, visits to adult day care and counseling, and provides up-front emergency assistance in such areas as medical care and rent. Recipients share in the cost and include those paying federally subsidized rent. Many of them already live in complexes designed for the elderly. "It is a little bit of help at home, which they could not otherwise afford," said Project Coordinator Joan Margolis. She added the aid could even help some determine whether they Stay in their homes or not, a touchy issue to survivors. "Their entire culture, not just their home, once disappeared," she said. The funds, distributed by institutions and not directly to individuals, result primarily from the sale of property in the former East Germany. So far they've been used in 40 communities throughout North America, according to Greg Schneider, director of allocations for the program, commonly called the Claims Conference. "This is Jewish money that we're bringing back to the Jewish people," he said. With $30,000 received this year, IFS is looking forward to added funding as it locates eligible reVicki Konover and Joan Margolis are involved in a new program administered by Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford which provides financial aid to needy survivors of the Holocaust.— Photo by Nick Lacy
cipients. With help from a closely-knit community of survivors, letters to every rabbi and synagogue president, and a mailing to area survivors coordinated with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., the agency admits it has only begun identifying those in Greater Hartford who qualify for this help. Ms. Margolis adds that, although the West-Hartford based JFS is focusing on the Hartford area for recipients, they will not automatically turn down an applicant who lives farther away. `I don't really care where you're living in Connecticut," she said. If I can help you with this program, I will certainly try:' • Committed to tactful verification of need, the
agency also believes in a broad definition of "survivor." This includes anyone who lived through Nazi occupation, whether in concentration camps, through hiding, or escape to countries which became part of the Soviet Union. Care-giving services, the most popular of the four categories offered, includes cleaning and laundry, plus transportation to stores, doctors or friends. These are reimbursed at up to $12 an hour and five hours a week. Ms. Margolis said recipients usually receive their payment within about a week. Coverage for attendance at an adult day care facility once a week can also provide the socialization and supervision a physically healthy, but isolated, survivor needs. Plus, funding for counseling can help
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the elderly who are hird-pressed to pay what isn't covered by Medicare. .JFS itself offers counselors trained both in social work and geriatrics. Another compensation for home repair is limited to those not in complexes with superintendent services. Work can be reimbursed twice a year anii cover plumbing and electric jobs, gutter cleaning', even carpet repair or light bulb changes. "A small thing like that can make a difference in living safely in your home," Mr. Margolis explained. The grant also provido for sudden emergency assistance in areas such as housing and medical equipment, provided these needs are not covered in some other way by Medicare or other insurance. Recipients, whether they use the reimbursable services or not, are eligible for up to $1,500 a year. "We have already helped three clients with this assistance program, Ms. Margolis said, "and I think
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She emphasized that the token amount recipients are expected to pay for any of these services assures survivors who have worked and provided all their lives that they are continuing to play a key role in their care. The conference also requires cooperating agencies to form advisory committees including survivors. Although these consultants generally don't need the actual services provided for the needy, they help the agency shape and guide them. This is especially useful, Mr. Schneider explained, in locating eligible recipients.who are mistrustful of authority. "Unless it's another survivor in the outreach," he said of those who are reluctant to seek help, "they won't ever come forward to IFS or a social worker." Members of the agency's advisory committee agree this matter is sensitive. Retired dry cleaning busi-
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Jewish Community Center. "It's great to go there and swim with your friends. Maybe you talk a little about how it was, maybe you never do. But you know that the person swimming next to you was in Auschwitz, just like you were." With a perspective on another sensitive area that touches any elderly person in need, Hartford live-in care giver Sandra Bramwell said her most basic task is establishing trust with someone who has always been independent. All your life, you've been doing things for yourself and, all of a sudden, you can't," she said in describing the common frustration, compounded by a fear of falling. She adds that repetition and cornforting words are, the key. Although Jewish Family Service will not release the names of grant recipients for proprietary reasons, several area survivors have expressed support for its programs. Samuel Lubka thinks his own income is too high to qualify, but wonders whether his recent costs for a serious hospital treatment could eventually cut into his ability to care for his house. For others, especially those whose depression and insomnia have stayed with them for life, he expects the need for funds is immediate. "I would presume there are people in need, and they would appreciate the support," Mr. Lubka said. Indeed, it's certain mental barriers that set Holocaust survivors apart from other elderly, added Roman Luftglas, who came through the occupation and went on to a Hartford's business, the Camera Bar, for 40 years. He added that recurring psychological problems are particular to those who were in concentration camps. Although his own personality is upbeat and
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humorous, he explained how he still takes daily medication to function. "As much as you're trying to be normal, there's a subcurrent that is always present," he said. Overall, Mr. Luftglas doesn't think this grant will do much to help survivors. Still, he admits it's worthy to those in dire need. To others," he suggests the symbolic value, "it's a form of satisfaction. Although many survivors cope with the difficulty of asking for help, for others it's a question of identity. While some consider 20 percent of the survivor community to have fled to eastern Europe, many who did don't see themselves as survivors. "One woman said to me that she fluctuates between calling herself a refugee and a survivor," Ms. Margolis said. The woman, she added emphatically, was not unscathed and qualifies for help. She said that, regardless of the survivors' experiences, many are only trying to resolve them now. "This is a last chance," she said. "When you're in your 70s or 80s, it is common for many people to experience a review of their lives:' Another universal concern touches widows who have never held their own jobs and need counseling to manage their late partner's Social Security benefits Or pensions. "The issue of ability to afford private help is across the board," said Ms. Margolis, "something many older adults face unless they're quite well-off' With the Claims Conference requiring any agency that uses its grants to raise supplementary funds, JFS draws broadly from the area. One of several helping agencies is the Endowment Foun-
dation of the Jewish Federation,. Greater Hartford, whose coordinator, Doreen ! diller-Zweig, confirms that $3,000 was added to the grant through "donor adviser" funds. Included in this transaction's donors were Alan Mendelson, a venture capital investor, and his wife, Peggy. "Anyone who has lived through (the Holocaust) deserves all the support they can get ," Mr. Mendelson said of his decision. Ms. Margolis added that the Hebrew Home and Hospital has agreed to assess clients whomifFS refers to them, in an effort to find funding for a Second day per week of adult day care paid in part by funds from the conference grant. Mr. Schneider said West Hartford's sense of scratching the surface of survivors' needs is cornmon, but cautions that increased awareness of funding and the Jewish experience-in general may lead some to expect more compensation than is available. Since the property generating the grants will eventually run out, he said the conference requirement for matching allocations will be fundamental in instilling the needed collective consciousness on survivor issues for the future. "I want to express how pleased we are that JFS is partnering with us, and say how desperately these services are needed, in Hartford as well as everywhere else," he said. He summed up what seems to be everyone's basic motto: "It's a sacred responsibility to care for these survivors." WHL
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Roger Dinius, a Sedgwick Middle School sixth grader, won the school-level National Geographic Society Geography Bee. With him are social studies teacher Beth Berrien and his parents, Susan and John Din ius.
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Photographs of local homes will become part of the next real estate revaluation. Town officials plan to including digital photo images in their real estate data baw-as-parr of the process of assessing property for tax purposes. Employees of Appraisal Resource Group, a Coventry firm hired by the town. will be working throughout the community' until the end of the summer taking photos for this purpose. They are expected to carry photo identification cards and drive cars bearing the town's logo.
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by Karen May How many people have been able to see their childhood dreams come true? Libby Brassil Spinella is one of them. "All my life I've wanted a horse like Francesca," the local resident said about the mare she rescued just a year and a half ago. "Riding this throw-away horse in the Fairfield County Hunt Club show and winning a ribbon was a Cinderella story come true for me. "My sister Ellen (Brassil-Horak) and I grew up here in town and back then Westmoor Park was a breeding farm for thoroughbreds called Hunter Farm," she remembered. "We would hang around there on the fences just watching those horses.When we were just 7 and 9, a friend of ours started to take riding lessons at Simsbury's River Farm and we wanted to join her out there in the worst way. She recalled that their mother "wasn't interested in driving out Route 10, so one day we just rode our bikes all the way out there ourselves. That convinced Mom that we were really serious. "Young girls and horses are almost a cliche," she said. "Life went on. I went into nursing for a career, got married, had two boys who were very into hockey and outdoors stuff. As they were getting more involved, I got back into horses out at the Farmington
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tots. "I've always been attracted to hard cases. I was a nurse at Newington Children's Hospital for seven years. I'm an animal person. I've rescued dogs, too. I called my other sister in London and asked her 'what's a good Italian woman's name?' My husband's Italian and the Irish horses had broken my heart. Francesca is a mare with an attitude," she said. "I started working with two younger women in their mid-20s, who are the ages of many of my competitors. I board Franny at Windsor Show stables in East Windsor. The grooms love her, but these are major internationally known horses stabled there. I mean, the horses have their own passports. And here's this little horse with a huge ego," said Mrs. Spinella. "It's really a discipline. It's physical work. You go into the ring with a specific plan and the rider has to be the guts for the horse and establish complete communication and trust." She said "last year Holly Stanley helped me and this year, I'm working with Kelly Merry. And Francesca is so amazing; she's turned from a scared, skittish animal to a performer whose relaxed and brave. "I never expected that we would start winning classes last year. Then we began accumulating champion ribbons, all building up to her shining moment,"
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she said. Spinella added. "I showed her down in Fairfield County, one of "We won a second place in our age group and those all-trappings with horses that cost more than then a third ribbon against the whole field. It's a five times what I spent for her. It's a very intimidat- :special kick to win against riders who are half my ing scene at the Fairfield Valley Hunt Club," Mrs. age."
She gives most of the credit to her horse. "Francesca was poetry in motion. It was such a chemistry between us," said Mrs. Spinella. "This year, I'm concentrating on some of the bigger shows. No one could pay me any amount of money for her now. My sons were initially upset when I retired Murphy and that I got a mare. They are totally proud of her now that she's winning," she said. The ribbons from other prestigious events including a third from the Connecticut Hunters and Jumpers Club. An enlarged photo of the picture that accompanies this story hangs in her living room. "Ellen took the picture and Hugh told me to get a large copy of it so that when I'm 80, I can look at it and know I did that," she said. Mrs. Spinella foresees "working with handicapped kids and riding horses. I've been involved with that kind of program in the past and I'd love to see more of it available in the area. "Riding gives kids with spina bifada, cerebral palsy and other conditions mobility. It combines my love of horses, nursing and children all in one package. Whatever our age, there is something so therapeutic about animals," she said. And making childhood dreams come true. WM-
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among the safest places of any publicbuildings in through 12th grade. We have nine violence awarethe country. That's because they have a no-weapons ness, violence prevention-type programs," said Ofpolicy and routinely screen all visitors at the door. ficer Joe Verrengia, one of the community relations Like the old days when a Conflict was sometimes officers who regularly visit local classrooms. settled With fisticuffs, he said the reality is that guns He can often be found at. Hall. His partner, Ofare both more effective and less personally involved. ficer Dave Cavedon, serves in the same role at Conard There is no personal connection in shooting some- High School. one from many yards away, no need to get bloody or "Everybody's focusing on the high school level to expend energy.' (because of Colorado) and we need to focus on the He sees guns and vioentire school system. These lence as wider societal isproblems start before high sues which are more "It's a big responsibility school," Officer Cavedon prominent than ever and said. to have kids. Being a draw a correspondingly They promote self-reparent is not always high level of attention from spect and self-esteem. being a friend." the news media. Those Are issues which "In this society, violence Officer Dave Cavedon must be addressed long bedefines status. I think fore an adolescent enters (guns) are very easy to get. high school, he added. Gun availability is a problem," he said. "You have to "We not only talk about the consequences of viohave a reason not to sell someone a gun. It should lent behavior from a police standpoint, but also albe the other way around?' ternatives to violence," said Officer Verrengia. "The video games and the movies desensitize "Statistically, violence in schools (nationwide) has people. Violence isn't shocking any more," the chief decreased 50 percent since 1992-93." added. Their violence prevention programs don't start "We went to a call last week where there was a at the high school level, but for pupils in the third guy with a high-powered rifle," the chief said. When grade.That's in part because children today are growpolice captured the man and disarmed him, he be- ing up in a violent society, one in which guns are came agitated and claimed they were unfairly deny- playing more prominent a role. ing him of his constitutional right to bear arms. "We're not going to tolerate any sort of violence " Our entire curriculum covers kindergarten in our schools, (including) verbal or written," Of.
ficer Verrengia said. "The kids know there will be consequences" if they bring a weapon to school or commit a violent act against another person. "The parents need an active involvement in what their kids are doing," added Officer Cavedon, himself a parent. "It's a big responsibility to have kids. Being a parent is not always being a friend," but someone who sets certain standards of behavior for a child and enacts appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. "I think the message is pretty clear ... look at ways we can help our young people from feeling alienated," said Conard Principal Alphonse "Chuck" Landroche. "We certainly are taking what happened in Columbine very seriously." That means constant vigilance, acknowledging the students as human beings and dealing with issues quickly and efficiently. "We have a pretty good picture of our kids as individuals," he said. "I receive many heads-ups" from teachers, parents and other students when there is some potential for trouble. There are four security people at Conard who also help. 'They're very proactive in picking up on things," said Mr. Landroche. "Students feel that there are numerous adults around here who care about them." Conard students know that "if you come to school with a weapon, you're going to be expelled" under state law, he added. That goes for fake, but realisticViolence, page 46
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But there are also many who don't and that means "there's a lot of finger pointing going on right now" as parents and children seek to place the blame everywhere but upon themselves. "We do live in the generation of the blame game," she said. "Everybody has a piece of this. All of us share the responsibility of raising children," Ms. Hann added. "Littleton, in its horrible, horrible ,gravity, has raised our consciousness." She is concerned that teenagers who dress differently will now be singled out in a knee-jerk reaction as potential murderers. Teenagers have always used
clothing, hair styles and such to assert their drive toward personal independence, and that alone should not be reason to brand them as dangerous. Ms. Hann said that times have changed and the stakes are higher, not just for violence, but for other forms of dangerous youth behavior. "When I was in school, if somebody brought a six-pack (of beer) to a party, it was a big thing. Now they bring kegs." Cruger Phillips, director of the Street Ministry of West Hartford, is similarly concerned about both violence and over-reaction to young people who look or act differently. She and Ms. Hann agreed that
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"We're running from ourselves," said Donald. "There's no way that any society is not going to have violence," John said. "It wouldn't surprise me if something like that happened here." He added that if one looks at how our society historically deals with issues, it waits for a problem to occur and then reacts,-rather than taking preventive measures. The key is to have respect for other people and to work to reduce the opportunities for violent behavior. The students had differing opinions on whether or not they feel safe while in school. "I think it would be helpful in school if they talked about anger management," said Anna. "That's hard,
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Special police unit nips criminal activity in bud
by Nark jahne An expired emissions sticker. An outdated registration tag on a license plate. People clustered around a drive-up pay telephone. These may not sound like major problems to the average citizen. But to police officers assigned to the Community Interaction Team (CIT), they may be the tip of an iceberg that can lead to a criminal arrest. A special four-man unit within the Patrol Division, the CIT was formed in January 1995 in response to requests by business owners and landlords along Park Road for increased police vigilance. Gang activity and violence was prevalent in Hartford at the time and it was beginning to cross over the line into the eastern parts of this town. Although the gang problem has decreased, CIT remains in force, working as a crime suppression unit to ferret out potential problems and help solve those which have already occurred. Its members work closely with the patrol and detective divisions, as well as special investigations detectives. Sgt. Brian Royce is the third man to command this special unit. He was preceded by Jack Bannan and Jack Casey, both of whom earned promotions
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Officer Jeffrey Ede of the Community Interaction Team searches a car while Patrol Officer Joe Verrengia questions a man who was stopped by police on Flatbusb Avenue. The man was allowed to leave after no evidence of suspected narcotics was found in his
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to lieutenant in no small part because of their aggressive anti-crime work while heading CIT. Sergeant Royce explained that his team—which includes Officers Greg Palmquist, Jeffrey Rose and Tracey Gove—is different from detective units in that its members patrol in full uniform, albeit in unmarked cars. He believes it is an excellent training ground for those interested in pursuing the rank of detective as well as a valuable community resource. "When gangs were really hot in Hartford, some of it spilled over into West Hartford," he said. "The Park Road Business Association was a main factor
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The Soap Box Editorial Is volunteer service facing extinction?
For more than 200 years, this nation has thrived in large part because of the efforts of people who volunteered their time and energy for a worthwhile cause.They didn't get paid and rarely received glory. But they did it because it was the right thing to do and because the feeling of satisfaction that comes from giving of oneself is one of the greatest feelings of all. Nowadays, though, it appears that the volunteer is going the way of the trolley car, home milk delivery or someone who can do long division without a calculator. Too many clubs and organizations are dwindling in numbers, with the core group growing progressively older and, sadly, dying off. This is not happening across the board, but too many clubs and organizations are feeling the pinch of shrinking membership. Today's busy lifestyle makes it hard for many pe ople to find time to breathe, let alone volunteer. As we learned from experts interviewed on the topic of youth violence in last month's issue, its hard enough for today's parents to find the time to listen to the concerns of their children. And those children are constantly on the go. Even senior citizens are busier than ever before. American society is in such a rush. No wonder
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Wheels always needs more drivers. And speaking of drivers, how about the American Cancer Society's "Road to Recovery" program, in which volunteers transport cancer patients to and from their medical treatments? Help someone learn to read through LiteracyVolunteers. Raise funds for any number of charitable causes. Join a garden club, the junior women, or any of the fine service clubs which contribute so much to the town. A fine example of volunteerism was on display earlier this month when thogsands of people once again enjoyed the annual Cerebrate! West Hartford festival. Much of the organization, as well as staffing for the two-day event, is provided by a committee of volunteers. A volunteer's pay is non-existent, but the feeling one gets from doing a good deed for others is priceless. Won't you consider becoming a volunteer? —Mark jahne
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' Teachers must share Magna Award glory with school board
To the Editor: The May issue contained an editorial and a letter, by the president of the West Hartford Education Association (WHEA), on the Board of Education. First of all to the editorial.,.Political and whatever personal differences there might be among board members is nothing new. That is not to say that the specter of policy differences does not loom larger than before, simply because of the new board majority's presence and the apparent inability of the former majority to reconcile themselves to that fact. I would further suggest that the level of frustration felt by the former board majority at times becomes obtrusive and gets picked up by the press, but that is another matter. Board partisan divides, which reflect fundamental educational and philosophical differences, should come as no surprise. I would submit that the incidence of votes cast along party—more accurately, philosophical—lines is pretty much the same as it was before and that this is no cause for concern, contrary to what the editorial stated. Most votes, in fact, are cast unanimously. The procedure-s—for inclusion of input (discussion and debate) from all board members include meetings and workshops, and remain the same for this board as for earlier boards, and are observed scrupulously. But input is not the same as decision making. Decision making, above all when it reflects fundamental approaches to matters, necessarily will fall in the direction of the votes of whatever majority party is present. Consequently, I am a little skeptical of the former majority party's claim that it is being cut out from debate and the decision-making process. And now to the WHEA president's letter on the Magna Award flap. As a teacher myself, I heartily commend him for reminding the public that it is the teachers who are in the trenches and perform arduous labors of which most of us are unaware. But it is also true that the focus and priorities established by this new Board of Education majority have paved the way for great accomplishments and recognition, such as the Magna Award. Peter B. Brown 115 Walden Street
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Praises Randall for school board service
To the Editor: As I ponder how I will thank my childrens' teachers for another year of service, I realize that there is one individual who I have never formally thanked during her four years of service on the Board of Education. That individual is Diane Randall. Diane has been a Board of Education member since November 1995. During her tenure, she has been a part of manyamazing things that have developed in our West Hartford schools. She supported the development of the Summer Academy in 1996 when it was chartered in a few of our elementary schools and has since developed on a grander scale during the last four years. She continually supports grants such as those written for the Family Resource Center, the Hillcrest .Homework Center, and the reading and School Readiness 1 Grants which enhance the educational process here town. She committed herself to the development of the magnet schools (which fostered enhancements in math, science, technology and language programs at the elementary level). She supports the development of the middle school changes and she pushed for the proper ratio of teacher to students in the high schools. She also has been a leader in the development of the alternative high school. She wants our children to graduate and be able to be contributing members
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of our society in whatever capacity. they choose. Diane realizes the needs in some of the less-affluent areas of town. She knows that economics has everything to do with a child's educational welfare. She also realizes that there are children who may need more than what the base curriculum has to offer. This year, she supported the implementation of full-time teachers (verstrS internship students) in the gifted and talented program. She works diligently to assure that every child gets what they need within the economic constraints of our town's education budget. What I like most about her style is that although she must operate within a political arena, she does not base her sound decisions on politics or individual agendas. Every decision is knowledge based. She has teaching experience, which has great weight in my mind. I think having an individual on our board who has worked as a teacher, knows what can be expected, and has an amazing amount of understanding and experience, which transitions into great power in her role as a board member. Diane is also a very approachable individual. She listens. She inquires. She has the compassion to understand the other's perspective before she makes a decision. I don't know what more can be asked of anyone. I find her to be composed and professional and I don't
know any better way to thank her than by writing this letter and announcing my gratefulness. We need more individuals like her. Theresa Lerner 30 Osage Road
Teachers appreciate recognition
To the Editor: On May 28 the Board of Education provided the teachers of the with a coffee hour in recognition of the teachers' contribution in moving our schools forward, improving test scores and enabling the district to receive awards such as the Magna Award. The teachers of the West Hartford Education Association are appreciative of your recognition. It has often been said that education is a one student/one teacher at a time process, but there are many occasions when teachers fail to receive proper credit and respect. Your recognition of our efforts will go a long way to developing an even closer partnership between the board and the teachers. On behalf of the teachers of the West Hartford Education Association, thank you for the refreshments, thank you for the recognition, thank you for helping us to maintain the long tradition of educational excellence in West Hartford. Alan Francis President, West Harybrd Education Association 1 0 1 0 Farmington Avenue
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Schools rake in the honors,
by Mark Jahne
As the 1998-99 school year came to a close, school officials traveled to San Francisco to accept their national Magna Award. Hall High pupils dominated a state chemistry meet for advanced placement students and math students at King Philip Middle School tied for the top spot in a national contest.
Board of Education mfmber Nancy Rion, Chairman Joseph DeLucco and Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz proudly display the Magna Award the public school district earned for its innovative educational programs.
Assisted living gets nod
The Town Council approved plans for a 76-unit assisted living community at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Simsbury Road. But that only came ,after a review of traffic studies and vocal opposition from neighbors of the nearly six-acre parcel. Sunrise Development Corp. received clearance to construct the Victorian-style complex despite opposition from the Hartford Golf Club. Also opposed was the Hebrew Home & Hospital, which recently was granted town approval to construct 102 assisted living units of its own just down the street.
Hall shines in chemistry meet
Five Hall High School advanced placement chemistry students participated in the statewide Chemathon at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Senior David Schweidel won first place overall, as well as first place in the large school division. Senior Courtney Yuen tied for second overall and finished second in the same division. Juniors Jon
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town Department of Leisure Services developed the "Swim 2000" program. It is hoped the program will encourage children not only to swim well, but to participate in more than one session of swimming lessons this summer. Families which choose to participate in the program at any of -the town's outdoor pools will be able to enroll their children in a second consecutive session of lessons at no additional cost.
An estimated 2,000 people came out to view dozens of classic cars on cruise night along La Salle Road. The event was sponsored by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Center merchants.
York coming to Saint Joseph
Actor Michael York will present a dramatic reading at I1:30 a.m. June 27 outside McDonough Hall at Saint Joseph College. He will deliver a dramatic reading of selected works from the classic plays of Wilham Shakespeare. His appearance is part of "Homecoming 99, a Celebration of Dramatic Arts" at the college. Tickets cost $35 and include brunch; call 231-6796 ext. 363 for reservations.
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Council'of Teachers of English. Thirteen pupils were finalists or semi-finalists. in the "Letters About Literature '99" national essay. contest.
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The seventh grade team of math students from King Philip Middle School tied for first place nationally in the Continental Math League. The competition is based upon the art of problem solving. In addition, Francis Kim and Emma TattenbaumFine were named winners of the Promising Young Writers competition sponsored by the National
Funeral homes help tornado victims
Three local funeral homes are among more than 200 such businesses statewide which are sending aid to recent tornado victims in the Midwest. Cash donations, as well as infant and household products, are
of Veterans Memorial Skating Rink over to a private operation. Similar action was taken several years ago with the Cornerstone Aquatics Center, located across the street. The hockey rink is undersized by today's standards and badly in need of repair and renovation. Estimates place the cost of replacing the cooling system and making other repairs at about $1 million.
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Brosmith, Benios lead the way
William Brosmith of West Hartford and Thania Benios of Farmington were the overall male and female winners, respectively, in the 5K race held as part of the Celebrate! West Hartford festival. More than 500 runners participated in the event. Male winners in various age groups were Nick Auyeung, Patrick Rafferty, 'Anthony Ryba, Gary Heslin, Hector Rodriguez and Tom Butterfind. Female winners in variOus age groups were Abby Crowley, Amy Griffin, Jean Kucinskas, Patricia Ryan, Megan Goldstein and Barbara Falkin.
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Nine people who took action to help police solve crimes or otherwise protect the public safety were honored at the recent annual police memorial day ceremonies. Roberto Baez, Ronald Cedeno, Andrea Ducey, Michael Forbes, Carlos Gonzalez, Barbara Gordon, Joshua O'Connor, Michael Sarnese and Michael Terelmes all received the Police Citizen Award. Roundup, page 10
Solomon coaches 300th victory
Jim Solomon, boys tennis coach at Halll-ligh School, coached his 300th career victory in a 7-0 win over Bristol Central High School. He has been at Hall for 25 years and boasts a 300-36 record.
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Sgt. Dean Kulpanowski received the Distinguished Service Medal and Officers Robert Magao and Richard Gesualdi were given a Departmental Citation. Sixteen other officers received Police Merit Awards for incidents in which they displayed high levels of professionalism and skill.
Reservoir barrier draws ire
Town officials are fighting plans to install a concrete highway barrier along the border of the scenic MDC Reservoir on Farmington Avenue. The area is currently protected by a guardrail and allows a clear view of the water, evergreens and wildlife. The state Department of Transportation wants to replace the guardrail with the barrier to improve safety for cars passing those pulling into an assisted living community planned across the street from the reservoir. The state Traffic Commission has final say on the matter.
The West Hartford Rotary Club donated $15,000 toward the purchase of a new Showmobile for town functions to replace the current 30-year-old mobile stage. Leisure Services Director James Capodiece (second from left) accepts the check from Rotary leaders (from left) Linda French, Betty Basil and Morton Blum.
Rotary aids many groups
The Rotary Club of West Hartford supported 28 community organizations with funds during its 1998-99 program year. Among the recipients were youth sports leagues,
high school scholarships, Special Olympics, the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center and the Park Road Playhouse. Money was also given to school and communitybased non-profit organizations. Major Rotary fundraisers include refreshment sales at Celebrate! West Hartford and the Fall Festival, Christmas wreath sales and an annual silent auction of goods and services.
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The town clerk's office mailed postcard reminders to more than 3,000 dog owners in recent weeks urging them to keep their pets legal. Every year the town makes a concerted effort to remind pet owners that state law requires any dog over six months of age to be registered annually with the local municipality.
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Democrats honored former US. Rep. Barbara Kennelly at their annual dinner at Wampanoas Country With the guest of honor are (from left) Town Council Minority Leader Patrick McCabe, state Rep. Andrew Fleiscbmann, Democratic Town Chairman j Lawrence Price and state Rep. David McCluskey.
"Team Tobati" raised more than $1,100 in one night on January 28 at a potluck dinner and raffle. All proceeds from that event will go to provide vaccinations for the children of Tobati.
Schools honored for vision
The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education selected the local Board of Education for inclusion in a report before the Education Commission of the States. The local board was selected in the category of establishing a successful learning environment that supports its vision. As noted by Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz, the board has established specific performance expectations that encompass the entire school district. The Board of Education also set parameters to ensure that all of its policy decisions, budget priorities and resource allocation will be directly related to its stated goals and key performance expectations. WHL
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Everyone leaves singing and dancing Wolcott School town meeting ends week each Friday on a high note
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Even the most dedicated young students can't be blamed if their minds begin to drift by the end of a busy week of learning. But rather than simply fade into the weekend, the children at Wolcott School conclude their week with an educational bang. For 45 minutes every Friday afternoon, leading up to dismissal for the week, a school-wide town meeting is held to celebrate the accomplishments of these young pupils. Regular features include music, a "world premiere" song or dance, the writer's spotlight, art attack, and honors for the writers and artists of the week. Students in the classroom of the week win the honor of sitting on the auditorium stage. The Data Rangers demonstrate how math can be both fun and practical, and everybody's favorite game show, "Quiz 0 Matic," lends an educational challenge to the proceedings with curriculum-based questions for the lucky contestants. The quiz show is a thrill for the children and a test of nerve for their teachers. Success in answering the questions garners praise and honor, but failure means that their teacher will have to clean the fac, ulty refrigerator, a most
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"When I first came here (as principal), the first question everybody asked me was whether we would still do principal's recess," he said. "I thought there was a better way to use that time. It (town meeting)
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was an instant success." Principal's recess was an extra 45-minute recess period on Friday afternoon awarded to students if they had achieved their cademic goals for the week. Math is the focus of the Data Rangers, who conduct a survey every week. The latest was a compilation of household pets among the school population. "At the end of the year, using the data, they are going to create the composite Wolcott child," the principal said. "We do a lot of sign language, too." Each week, 38 pupils are selected to be "employees" of the town meeting. They perform various tasks such as moving music stands, operating the overhead projector, distributing agendas and more. Not only is the auditorium full of pupils, but Wolcott, page 46
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by Karen May Dan Doyle is constantly on the go. He's involved in multiple endeavors as director of the University of Rhode Island's Institute for International Sport, founder of Kingswood-Oxford School's innovative Camp Renaissance, writer and avid fitness buff. "We're opening a $4 million Hall of Fame for Scholar/Athletes and the first 20 people will be inducted at the end of the month. I've just Often back officials from Tel Aviv finalizing a partnership with — of the university to make Renaissance Education a staple program ... at schools in Israel. Five individuals representing Tel Aviv University will spend a week at Kingswood-Oxford School observing Camp Renaissance in July;r4said Mr. Doyle. His involvement in international sports has both inaugurated and cemented a number of friendships, which allows him the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in the world. He's particularly excited about the Israeli connection. "My friend Ilan Kowalski is a renowned basketball coach who has been instrumental in the UConn programs acquiring Naday Henefeld and Doron Sheffer as well as Limor Mizrachi, the Israeli female player who played on the now-defunct New England Blizzard's team. My successor as basketball coach at Trinity College, Stan Ogrodnik, will be working with There's a minimum of six sports events and six arts. me at the Skills Development Basketball Clinic." "A pilot program has been used at eight high His conversation is laced with names that could schools in Rhode Island. We've clone it with college students at Bates College, including 29 colleges from fill a sports Who's Who. "We're inducting 20 people into the Scholar/ six countries as well as a school in Northern Ireland Athlete Hall of Fame including my good friend With 120 kids, half Protestant and half Catholic." The concept incorporates his passions, which are Donna Lopiano, executive director of the Women's Sports Foundation; Bill Bradley (former U.S. sena- reflected in his career and education choices. tor and New York Knicks basketball star), U.S. Jus"I coached and taught here in West Hartford aftice Byron White and the grandson of James ter graduating from Bates College in_Maine. I have Naismith, the inventor of the game of basketball." a master's from Fletcher School of Law and DiploHe developed the idea for the renaissance con- macy at Tufts. I've coached basketball at Trinity . cept . six years ago, "after the World Scholar/Ath- College and was at Brown University when their athlete games were held. Unlike the Olympics, there letic department was hit with the Title IX suit," he were no national teams; we had JO kids from 10 -said. different countries on the . basketball teams and 16 "I've had offers to coach at the Division I level as different countries represented on the soccer teams." well as the NBA but since 1986, I've been at the He expanded on this initial idea by "taking it to University of Rhode Island's Institute for Internaanother level where we could integrate scholarly tional Sports, which offers nine different programs pursuits and athletic accomplishment ... a kid who as well as an MBA (degree program) which cornis a brilliant poet doesn't get the same attention as bines diplomacy and sports." This renaissance man is also a novelist who hopes the football team hero." Mr. Doyle added, "Team Athens competes with to follow up a 1989 release with another novel, "PaTeam Sparta with scoring for everything from spell- rading the Ghosts," which is an Irish expression for ing bees to road races, speech-making to soccer, cul- looking over one's life by the fire at the end of your minating in a last day that has Final Four intensity. time, by the end of this year.
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Dan Doyle pauses amid the buildings at Kingswood- Oxford School; where he founded Camp Renaissance. He has also been instrumental in the establishment of a hall
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"It's taken me eight years of early morning writing to get this one done. I'm also writing a nonfiction book, 'Raising a Child Who Loves Sports,' which includes a chapter with extensive surveys of both Division I and III athletes ,about sports specialization as well as chapters on the odds of winning college scholarships." Once again, two of his interests are blended. "It's so important that the academic side of a child's life be stressed as well as the athletic side," said Mr. Doyle. , Which brings him to the Renaissance concept. "We're working on some major grants for a na-
tional program. We include Alan Hassenfeld, CEO of Hasbro Toys, who has been instrumental in the Scholar/Athlete Games and Russell Hogg, CEO of Mastercard. Duke University has an elementary/ middle school on their campus that use it:' Mr:Doyle added, "It's competition in the proper sense. It helps that kid that feels a little disengaged from others." He mentions "a kid who was a writer and had never been on a team and wrote about what it meant to be accepted as
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Community Children's forest is both a legend and a reality
by Alicia B. Smith "1 wasn't going to let that happen," he said. Legend has it that there is a key hidden in the forr Together with other Wolcott parents and school est, and if found, it could unleash the magic that is officials, the town wali presented with an organized there. While the forest was left to become overgrow, group of protesters who did not want the tower. It the community stepped forward to offer new life to_ would have required an access road, a fence and lights the woods and rekindle the magic of the legend, R) illuminate the towers Arambles, weeds and dead trees had overtaken a "We fought it and we won," he said. "The Town patch of land located next to Wolcott School, To Council got the message from enough peoples" day the forest has new life because it has been recov, With the town's approval, plans were set in place ered by the school, its students and parents who have to create what will Neollie An outdoor classroom discovered what a wonderful opportunity W3S for littidentOi from thrOtieOUt the town in the place cared right next door. now known as Wolcott Children's Forest, It took some time, but with the community's help, "We want to develop it into a passive recreation the Wolcott Children's Forest is now filled with clear area that does not require Hindi Milint mance by the paths, a clean pond and plans for future gardens to town, said Mr. Condon, enhance its natural beauty. In May. more than 80 children and parents gath"lt's a project in progress," said parent Paul ered near the corner of Wolcott Road and New Britgoes right, it will never end," ain Avenue to clear out t he forest. The were joined C:ondon. "If everything The land had been selected by the town a$i the by Roy Scout David Mancuso. a Hall High School perfect place to put a Cellular phone tower, That junior who is working toward his Eagle Scout rank. captured the attention of the neighborhood, "Reline the community helped. I had worked on
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The Kadima Youth Group of Emanuel Synagogue donated part of the funds raisedfrom its annual car wash to 1 e Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Assistant Executive Director/ Campaign Jaime Seltzer accepts the gift from students Lila Weingast and Jason Ledbetter and Director Ira Hen owitz.
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Nicol° Pizzoferrato, a seventh grader at Renbrook School, and eighth grader Adam Zaniewski participated in the national Mathcounts Greater Hartford Chapter competition. Phoebe Sloane, an eighth grader at Renbrook School, was selected by the Connecticut Music Educators Association to participate in the Northern Region Middle School Festival. Mollie Abend, John Lepore and Mary Lee 'McCarthy of the local Prudential Connecticut Realty office earned the Chairmans Circle designation for 1998. Bill Andrian, Ursula Marx, Lyn Miller, Rena
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Community Elmwood Community Center celebrates 20 years
by Mark Jahne From tag sales in the parking lot to an increasing variety of activities for senior citizens, the Elmwood Community Center is a busy place, a focal point of the southern end of town. For the past 20 years, the former Elmwood Elementary School has been the pulse of the community. "We've grown in the number of activities we offer," said Robin Collins, facility manager for the past 16 \'cars. "We've (also) got between 650 to 700 rentals a year." Gina Marino, program coordinator of the Elmwood Senior Center for more than a decade, continues to supervise that operation. In recent years she has taken on an expanded role and now oversees all programming including that for senior citizens, special needs individuals, sports, fitness and other in-house course offerings. They are assisted by a small, but dedicated, staff of mostly part-time or contract help, including veterans Lynn Cipolla, an art instructor for two decades, and Dean Houle, facilities supervisor who came to the building shortly after it was reopened as a community facility. Ms. Collins smiled and recalled the days when the community center's schedule fit on a single sheet of paper. Today it is published in a full-sized catalog, part of the overall town Department of Leisure Services programming. "Wellness has been a big push in all areas," Ms. Marino said of the changing course offerings. "Our preschool program is very strong, as is our adult fitness right now." "All of our programs and accounts are supposed to be self-supporting. We're run more like a business than years ago," added Ms. Collins. But this remains a building intended for use by the entire community, so scholarships are available to residents in financial need to allow them to enjoy the many programs as well. Part of the reason for its ongping success is that the Elmwood Community Center has changed with changing times. Ms. Marino said a dance fitness studio and wellness suite (featuring therapeutic massage) are among the recent additions. So is the Little Boutique, which has brought in a profit- of some $2,000. "It's a store staffed by volunteers and all the items are donated," she said. The community center now has a greater focus on trips," primarily of the singleday variety. The two women thanked state Sen. Kevin Sullivan for securing a $25,000 grant toward the purchase of a van for use by the center. This will enable them to offer more trips to more people. The remaining cost of the van will be paid through privately donated funds. Yet certain things remain the same. The Teddy Bear picnic is a long-running annual event. So are character brunches for children and the cultural series which brings performers and small theater groups to the building. The school was built in 1928 and was closed during the 1970s as a result of declining enrollment. Town officials decided to use federal Community
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After a long life as a public elementary school, the Elmwood Community Center this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a multi-purpose facility serving residents of all ages.
Development Block Grant funds to renovate the building for use as a community center. Once that was done, on of the first things they did was move the Elmwood Senior Center over from its previous home at Beachland Park. Senior activities were limited to the' second floor of the building. That has long since changed. "We're probably in every part of the building throughout the day with senior programs, said Ms. Marino. The senior center has approximately 1,600 members and in the last few years it began acceptfng paid memberships from residents of other towns. They come for such attractions as dances, bus trips to the casinos, hearing clinics and foot care programs. "We have health things we didn't have when I first started," Ms. Marino added. "We've also had a strong push for empowerment" with many committees and seniors who are empowered to make decisions which affect the programs at their facility. Ms. Collins noted that because of the thriving activity level at the senior center, many people da not realize all of the other programs and classes which take place in the building. It is a true community center, serving people of all ages. "We're running 300 courses a semester," she said. "We're trying to be more customer friendly" while still growing and changing, Ms. Marino added.
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She noted that people used to have to register for classes and activities in person. and staff would arrive to find residents lined up outside the door as early as 7 a.m. The community center now accepts credit cards for payment. We get a lot more people registering by phone or fax," Ms. Collins said. Only a few dozen programs were offered in the early years. That number increased to. nearly 400 a decade ago; today more than 850 classes, trips and special events are offered for resident § .0.P all ages throughout the year. Those early classes included tap dancing, piano lessons and bridge. A visitor to the modern-day Elmwood Community Center might witness Irish step dancing, yoga, computer classes, kick boxing, cardiovascular wellness activities, theater, pottery, safe boating and dog obedience programs, among many others. More than 6,000 program registrations are processed each year by the building's staff which, as was the case 20 years ago, is supervised by a facility manager and senior center coordinator and only one other full-time employee., The building is open and utilizad seven days a week. Business meeting, private parties, even Sunday worship services by small church groups are all part of the ongoing activities. Other common uses are for political conventions, civic club and youth
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by Alicia B. Smith Walls were knocked down and wires re-routed'at 305 North Main Street to make room for additional office space to meet the demands of the accounting industry. Dealing with growth and change has become the norm for Kostin, Ruffkess and Company. "For many years we've been a traditional accounting firm, said Managing Member Richard Kretz. "For the last five years, more and more of our clients have been asking for more.” The firm began 50 years ago with three accountants. Today it boasts 105 employees. Kostin, Ruffkess is one of 350 such companies throughout the country that has more than 25 certified public accountants on staff, with 45 CPAs in its two offices. Accounting is not just for taxes any more. Kostin, Rufficess and Company has taken on a number of business and tax-related issues. The firm has created teams of specialists relating to such areas as high-tech companies, manufacturing, real
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Richard Kretz, CPA and managing member of Kostin, Ruffkess and Company, LLC, stands in his company's office building that is currently undergoing some renovations. The reconstruction is representative of the many changes that are taking place in the • accounting industry.
have decided that you go to a national company fore* mat or they build it themselves." He added that many independent firms arc saying they are unable to compete with larger firms that have the ability to offer clients a number of different services. But he is confident that his firm can provide the same level of service provided by a national firm. It has joined with 20 other CPA firms throughout the country that have all agreed not to sell out to larger national companies. "It's exciting we have 20 other firms that think alike," said Mr. Kretz. "We can now provide nationwide services." The agency has built itself up to an extent that it has moved away from contending with individual tax accounts and has begun to work more with larger, commercial businesses. "We have to keep growing if we are going to attract the people," said Mr. Kretz. Four years ago the firm acquired an accounting agency in New London and it has since become the largest in that area of the state. The next step for the agency is to merge with a firm in Fairfield County. As the accounting business grows, it may grow beyond my capability of managing" said Mr. Kretz.
"We may have to find a chief operating officer to manage the business end of the business.' The firm has almost outgrown its office space. Parts of the office are being renovated to accommodate more people. Although Mr. Kretz considers the growth of the industry to be exciting, he also finds it a challenge to keep up with the demand. "Our tax department has grown significantly throughout the years," said Mr. Nick. "I like to think we are a reference tool for our clients and our accountants." Many staff are spending time working outside of the office to the extent that the firm is considering converting to a hotel-like system, where employees would have to reserve desk space for the day. "It's the most exciting time I've seen to bc in this career," said Mr. Kretz. "Things are changing so fast. It has taught us to be very flexible and to keep our eyes open. With the increase in popularity of electronic cornmerce, Mr. Kretz said the firm has to develop ways to utilize that technology. The accounting profession has always been a report on historical results," said Mr. Kretz. "People can now look at the end of the day and see how they did for the day." Before, the industry would compile financial statistics and would report the results two to three months after the fact. "We are no longer historians," he said. "The challenge is,so get information as quick as possible. The clients want it right away." WHL
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by Linda Case Dr. Robert Silverstein wants you to fall into bed at night and sleep as well as a "peasant" after a hard day's plowing in the field. This image is more than a picture of speech. Literally, he wants you to "work your butt off" Also, to move, breathe, drink water, and eat thehearty, simple fare that once was commonplace in "pre-engme times. you I he pay-off, if do this, is that you'll _feel great. nat's the core of the messag,c for this p hysician, who's been practicing in the Hartford area for some 30 years. His office is based at the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center complex . A resident of West Hartford, has a show on local cable television. He often gives talks about his preventive medicine approach. A lean, sandy-haired, bearded and ebullient man, he said he knows he has an intense personality. He comes on strong. He'll hit you with facts, figures, and a printed sheaf of materials outlining his method to achieve wellness. He has the added clout of being a trained physician, as well as "a physicist. It's all about physics," he said. He holds up a ballpoint' pen. "If I drop
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this, it will fall on the floor." Such cause and effect operate in the human organism, he believes. • As a scientist, he recognizes the importance of double-blind studies and proofs. He understands human foibles and failings. "I'm as normal as they come," he said. He loves tasty foods. As a boy he was so pudgy he was nicknamed "Bob the Slob." Like almost everybody else in American culture, he lived on fatty meats, French fries, pizzas, the works. Before he reformed his ways, his cholesterol was
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entirely after having followed Dr. Silverstein's method. Due to the increasing ptklic acceptance of holistic medicine, Saint Francis and other mainstream hospitals have developed new outreach programs. They run programs on ,formerly far-out subjects ranging from yoga to humor. Yet, in some circles, the approach is controversial. Many regular physicians still shun the idea. If carried out on a wider scale, "I'd put McDonald's out of business," Dr. Silverstein said. In other words, what he poses is at odds with the prevailing commercial culture, when it comes to style of life. Lobsters, fatty meat, fast foods, processed stuff—such items have become fixtures in the diet. We have become addicted to them, the doctor believes. They give us a "high, "much as cocaine or heroine does. Despite how well prepared, a bean dish can never be as sensually tasty as the other stuff. He acknowledges that. But wholesome food is what the body needs to feel good. And that feeling good is a powerful motivator for 1 lim and for his patients. No matter how committed they may he, people deviate in various ways fro"), the prescribed formula. And that's OK. If somebody ate the beans and such for six days a week-1 don't care what you eat on the other day, you're still going to be OK,." he said. That means. everything from cheese to martinis. What Dr. Silverstein rails against is the constant, pervasive, devitalized menu that many Americans have. To him, it's a crime. The very notion that processors .strip all the vitamins away, and then add them back artificially, is anathema. There arc so many subtle things the body needs. Those things can The Ileights is a rental retirement community with no entry ke a highly modern be obtained from real residence of 132 individual apartments set on 43 acres atop scenic Cedar Mountain. Olir foods, unadulterated, he residents enjoy a lifestyle of' convenience, with ample amenities such as holisekeepiiig and added. As a, purist, he even transportation, meals and finds fault with the U.S. recreation facilities. The Ileights government-recomholds endless opportunities to live mended food pyramid r. actively; socializing with friends, and the diet recomdining, field trips, gardening or • tEr WI WO in 1 7; 7 mended by the American attending educational seminars. Heart Association. He spends a lot of With the satisfaction Of living money (thc equivalent of and growing older independently two vacations to Hawaii also come day-to-day challenges that many of us take for granted. a year") to buy the Our continuum of care" affords residents the security of knowing PT-6per fare and have it their health requirements 'will be taken care of as they change, prepared. while our accreditation by the Continuing Care Accreditation There are more eco7 y Commission assures a Tialit residence. nomical ways to go about it.The program, in short, Few retirement communities can offer does take effort. It's not the wealth of independent lifestyle options and easy. But it has untold care as The Ileights at Avery Ileights. For more rewards for the subinformation, contact us by phone,.or visit our kriber. .org website: www.averyheights Among other things, it means that he or she could have vigor of a 550 Avery Heights 19th century peasant I lartfiird, Connecticut farmer, rather-than all 06106 the chronic complaints Phone: (860) 953-1201 of a life 20th century Fax: (860) 953-5239 computer revboard -puncher. Will
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by Nora Howard Edith Beach was an energetic and generous woman who used her talents during World War I to support the war effort and this town's 359 servicemen. Her work is worth remembering. One of five children of Charles M. and Frances Beach, Edith was born in 1856. Her father sold dyes and chemicals, farmed, and was prominent in town. In 1859, Charles Beach purchased and enlarged a house on South Main Street and New Britain Avenue which became their beloved Vine Hill Farm (today's Beachland Park). The Beach family was active in many aspects of local life and according to the late Town Historian Nelson Burr were "pillars of St. James's Church." They were a close and civic-minded family and the three Beach sisters never married. The census in 1880 and again in 1890 listed Edith's occupation as simply at home." Edith lived at the farm all her life with her sisters Frances (born in 1852) and Mary (1858). Their . brother Charles E. Beach (1862) lived there also, managing the farm and its pasteurized milk business. Charles' wife died in childbirth in 1899 and Edith helped raise her young nephews. It was a busy household which also included two servants: Anna from Ireland and Augusta from Germany. During World War I, Edith's brother Charles was president of the War Bureau and she became a member on October 22, 1918. Edith and her family had a personal interest in the war, as her nephew Charles F. Beach, whom she raised, went to France in September 1917 with the Naval Air Service. He returned safely home in 1918 on the day after Christmas. During a Red Cross fund drive in 1918, two months before nephew Charles returned, Edith Beach helped raise $11,600.. She waS'Captain of a fundraising automobile unit, qualifying for the rank be-
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cause she owned a car. She had learned to drive in I905, recording in her diary that a man had "brought Father out on an electric carriage and gave me my first lesson driving it." On November 3, 1905, she wrote that she "drove Frank and Tom (her nephews) to school in the electric and then went to see Bishop Brewster." Another of her funds-raising efforts in 1918 was the French Market. Held in October, it raised $1,400 for the \Vest Hartford Women's Fourth Liberty Loan Committee, of which she was the chairwoman. Portions of the proceeds went to the Food for France Fund and to West' Hartford's Combined Drive which raised money for the War Camp Community Fund, Jewish Relief, library, Salvation Army, YMCA, YWCA and the Knights of Columbus. The-War Bureau minutes report that Edith Beach and 60 others 'organized the French Market. They visited every family in town asking for donations for the fair. The minutes noted that "a splendid collection of articles was contributed by the citizens of the town." The event was held at Vine Hill Farm and admission was 25 cents. The French Market featured a recreatintra French street markets and the attendance reached almost 1,200. A motor car transfer service
helped boost attendance, operating between the farm and the Center. The shuttle service also raised $19 for the cause. "The Globe" reported on October 13 that "the paunds of the farm were beautifully decorated" and the articles for sale were attractive and useful. There were French baskets and toys, artistic arrangements, music, a dollhouse, fresh produce and an auction. One popular attraction was a woman dressed as Joan of Arc. In addition, "Sergeant Holly and Captam Gow made speeches and told of their experiences over there." Edith Beach and her family tried to do their part during the war. She must have been overjoyed at the celebration of Flag Day, June 14, 1919, when the town gave a welcome home reception for the local men and women who served in the world war. There was music by Colt's Band, dancing in the old Town Hall and a supper. Veterans present included those from the Civil War and Spanish-American War. It must have been really something that night when they all sang the National Anthem. WHL Author's note: This story ls based in part on an exhibit produced by Tracey Wilson for the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Conference entitled, "Edith Beach—A Public Woman in the Early Twentieth Century."
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Checking out the arts and crafts at Celebrate! West Hartford are(from left) Kara Lane, Katie Broad, Lis
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Peter and Devlin McMorris relax and enjoy the music at Celebrate! West Hartford.
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Lynnea Thody and Sarah Lloyd promote Three Dog Bakery, a West Hartford Center business, at the Farmington Police Department's recent dog fair.
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Catholic high school students study the horrors of the Holocaust
by Mark Jahne
The history and horror of the coldly systematic killing of millions of Jews and other people by German dictator Adolf Hitler is often taught within the Jewish community, a community which has pledged to never forget those atrocities—lest they occur again. Its less common for these same lessons to be taught in a Catholic school. But that's just what took place at Northwesx Catholic High School, believed to be the only Catholic school in the state to undertake a Holocaust study of such magnitude. This wasn't a two-hour seminar, but rather a comprehensive effort conducted throughout the recently ended third quarter of the school year. Northwest students researched the suffering of Holocaust victims and survivors. They completed related projects in all academic disciplines, ranging from fine arts to math, sciences and foreign languages. Those-enrolled in the "Honors Institute for Leadership in Life" class traveled to Germany in April, in part to visit the site of a former Nazi concentration camp. Back on May I, Northwest students presented a reading and dance interpretation of their original Holocaust poetry at the Barnes & Noble store at Bishop's Corner.
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The focus of this initiative is to explore the preju- an "amazingly wonderful, uplifting event. Northdice that is born of ignorance, racism and social inwest Catholic deserves great credit for making this justice. Guest speakers invited to address the students a major focus of their curriculum. included Eve Soumerai, a former Northwest Catholic It was a privilege to participate. It sets an exand Conard High School faculty member, who lost ample many other schools can follow," he added. her entire family to these Margaret Williamson, evil practices during World vice principal for academ"We are confident that this War II. ics, was the project leader. project, which is so clearly Others speakers included She created the initiative related to our mission as local resident Joseph after attending a presentaKorzenik and other Holotion by the Shoah Visual Catholic educators, will help caust survivors; CooHistory Foundation, and students understand that each per, an Army veteran whose believes that a Catholic individual must make human unit liberated Dachau and school is an ideal forum for rights and human dignity a saw the horror first hand; these studies because peace and Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, and social justice are already personal priority." Margaret spiritual leader of Congreintegral parts of the curWilliamson gation Beth Israel. riculum. Rabbi Fuchs praised the "We are confident that Northwest program, as a continuing sign that the this project, which is so clearly related to our mischurch is making a serious commitment to overcome sion as Catholic educators, will help students unnearly 2,000 years of official antipathy by Catholics derstand that each individual must make human against Jews. "Itteally represents the stunning turn- rights and human dignity a personal priority," Ms. around" in the church's official teachings and ecu- Williamson said. menical outreach to Jews which began some 30 years She believes that Catholic schools are an ideal ago with the Second Vatican Council, he said. setting for education on the Holocaust because The rabbi called the intensive program of studies "we're the type of schools that can teach morals and
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Gathered on Speaker's Day at Northwest Catholic High School, were (from left) Rabbi Stephen Fuchs -.of Congregation Beth Israel; Ben Cooper, whose Army unit liberated the Dachau conoentration camp; Vice Principal Margaret Williamson; Fred Jacobs and Joseph Korzenik, Holocaust survivors. values and ethics. I felt personally and professionally challenged to put this curriculum in place." Ms. Williamson said this town offers a wealth of resources for such a project, including people who survived the concentration camps and are willing to share their stories. The program of studies was several months in the planning before it was launched in January. All students created black butterflies with a white stripe bearing the names of Holocaust victims. The Jewish "kaddish" memorial prayer is printed on the back. . Colorful inserts were added to express the theme of resurrection during the Holy Week leading up to Easter. The butterflies were exhibited at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. English and religion classes delved into the topic through literature. Math students studied Anne Frank's living space, compared it to their own homes, and performed statistical analyses of the events of that era. Science classes reviewed ethical issues involving gas chamber executions and genetic engineering. Foreign language classes researched biographies of victims from materials available at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. They then wrote original poems in Spanish and French. Language arts classes researched the origins and celebration of Hanukkah. Even the physical education classes were included. Students here experienced
simulated concentration camp roll calls to get a feel for imprisonment and inhumane treatment. "You don't get an opportunity to do something very often that everyone's involved in,'' Ms. Williamson said. She noted that parents were supportive of the project and many wished they could have been more involved with the program and planning. "The more we learn about it (the Holocaust), the more we try" to understand how such a massive tragedy could have occurred, said Brian DeConti, a junior. "It made an impact on me." He added that even with all of the lessons, the events of the 1930s and 1940s were so horrendous that it's hard to grasp the magnitude of them without having lived in those times. He recalled a memorial service which students and faculty attended at the State Capitol "remembering all the lives that were lost and how special they were." Senior Courtney Jason was one of the students who went to Germany. She said she didn't want to visit Dachau at first, but decided to go after hearing Mrs. Soumerai speak at the school. "It was difficult to walk (through the camp) ... every step I took, I felt like someone had died right where I was standing," she said. "It was interesting to watch other people's reactions as well," Courtney said, especially as they viewed such areas as the solitary confinement cells and crematorium. Ms. Williamson expects this project will lead to further studies on issues of human rights. WHL
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He praised, all of the officers who have served in this unit for their ambition and proactive approach to public safety, adding that their impact reaches far beyond Park Road. "They've done a hell of a job on New Britain Avenue, a great job on New Park Avenue," he said. In return, Mr. Faenza said the association has worked with the police to help secure grants for equipment or other public safety purposes. Many grant applications require this kind of support from community groups and his is happy to oblige.
Interacting with community
Sergeant Royce or one of his officers gives a-neighborhood crime and safety report at the association's monthly meetings. This helps fulfill another part of their mission, which is to interact with the community, promoting police-citizen linkages and gaining valuable feedback. He said the emphasis is on the eastern side of town, particularly from the Park Road area south into-Elmwood, because of its proximity to the city and because "the population density is so much higher" in that area. CIT officers are able to freelance and are not asked to respond to normal patrol calls unlessThirother available units are busy. Unlike other patrol officers, CIT personnel work
in two-man teams whenever possible. He sees that as a distinct advantage. "They can see a lot more. They can work the computers," Sergeant Royce said. Today's police cars are equipped with lap-top computers containing special police software. Officers can quickly run checks on motor vehicle operator licenses, registrations and such without having to radio headquarters and wait for the information. "We average 20 to 25 criminal arrests a month," the sergeant added. "We do a lot of motor vehicle work and they often come up with wanted people and drug arrests, mainly people from the suburbs who come into Hartford to buy their drugs" and pass through town on their way home, sometimes impaired by drug abuse. A profitable are-ti–for suppression of narcotics is the Albany Avenue corridor. That's because most of those suburban drug buyers are residents of the Farmington Valley, Torrington, or other points west. Part of CIT's mission is to respond to any trends in criminal activity. It may be narcotics, gang activity, auto theft, or any number of other crimes. The current emphasis is on locating people who are the subject of outstanding arrest warrants. Sergeant Royce said that if th,ere is a proillein in-a particular neighborhood or business district, "we'll Just flood that area for a week" with CIT officers. The goals of the Community Interaction Team include the maintenance of aggressive daily patrols in their assigned areas. Members are expected to in-
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other people and another car near a drive-up pay telephone. Such phones are particularly popular in the narcotics trade: The man was from Willimantic and insisted that he is a law-abiding citizen who drove all the way to this town just to buy a bottle of juice. He stuck to his story and, despite the faint odor of marijuana on his clothing, he was released when no evidence of drugs were found in a search of his vehicle. Officer Rose isn't disappointed. He doesn't buy the juice story, but leaves knowing that he may have prevented a narcotics transaction. The other vehicle had hurriedly departed in another direction before additional police units arrived. "It's a personal pride thing. We like our job," he said. "You really have to work together, Everyone looks out for everyone else." Even though he is without a partner this evening, he is not alone. At various times he is backed up during motor vehicles stops by either the district patrol car or a special investigations detective who is also working the area. He returns the favor when a patrol officer stops a suspected drunken driver on New Britain Avenue. The man is field-tested for sobriety and allowed to depart with a verbal warning after it is determined that he is not intoxicated—just a poor driver. There will be no major rresis evening ,15fir when the shift ends Officer Rose and his partners complete their case reports and head home, content in the knowledge that they have helped keep the town safe for another day. wit
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Volunteers ., 1 Foster parents prov ide Loving care for kittens, puppies
by Stephen L. Purdy dependent on their mothers. 'It's very common to get boxes in of orphaned When local resident David Lester was convalescing last summer, he saw a TV ad fo'r' the Connecticut infants," Ms. Biella said. Like human infants, they need to be kept warm Humane Society's Foster Parent program. At first surprised and delighted to learn such a service ex- and dry, with physical touch and geniTeThandling. isted, he soon thought fostering would be ideal to Foster parents learn to hand-feed them every two to help him get moving again. four hours during the first weeks, plus stimulate the "I thought it was a wonderful opportunity," this kitten's bladders with a warm wash cloth, a process normally done by the mother's tongue. animal lover said. Within weeks he and his wife had a new foster Kittens aged about four to seven weeks are confamily, a mother and her litter of six infant kittens. sidered more self-sufficient. Able to eat on their own It would be the first of three sets of charges from and use a litter box, they need foster parents more the program over the past year. It brought him the for food, continued affection and care of the holdjoy he'd expected—and a lot of work. ing area. Pregnant cats, or moms with litters at varying Despite a long-standing foster parent program at the humane society, many people share Mr. Lester's stages, make up another category, especially in sumsurprise at its existence. But it's becoming increas- mer. "That really helps out a lot," said Ms. Biella, "to ingly known, perhaps because of the overpopulation and growing abuse of animals, and the growing get the whole family out of the kennel." The last principal category, and difficult to find shelter's publicity of the program. Susan Biella, public relations spokeswoman for help for, covers animals needing long-term foster the society, said they urgently need more foster par- care. She described such need arising for various reaents. With about 70 registered recently, she said they sons, such as an animal being particularly sick or David Lester pets Pumpkin, one of the _cats which need about 100 more to help them get through the belonging to a family in trouble. came under his care through the Connecticut For instance, Ms. Biella was recently trying to Humane Society's foster care program, busy summer season. Ms. Biella explained the program works mostly place a Siberian Husky whose family had been with cats, and helps the shelter in three ways. First, burned out of its home and whose temporary ac- must keep some emotional distance from their charges for the good of both sides, some do decide it temporarily places animals under eight weeks old, commodations wouldn't accept pets. At the point foster parents are matched to their to adopt when the animals are old enough. Mr. too young to be vaccinated and adopted, in a home --setting without cages. Second, the program reduces charges, they're given medical information and know Lester, who had his own cat when getting his first charges, was clear about the foster parent's role. the population at the shelter, allowing it to handle they can call or bring in their charge any time. "The main mission is to socialize the kittens," he "There's support here-24 hours a day," Ms. Biella the daily influx. said, adding they discourage foster parents from --said. He learned techniques such as getting drops down making health decisions affecting the animals on throats of the sick, and was surprised at the diffitheir own. culties in coping with fleas in infan_tskeeping a General rules include placing only one pet or lit"On a nice summer day," she said, "you can get about ter at at time, and the best effort to keep the place- super clean room, using no commercial flea prod40 or 50 cats, just in the Newington shelter." ment as small as possible. Animals are required to ucts and combing the animals every day. Plus, the "krvice helps them control disease and Margaret Benner, a I4-year-old student at live in an area of the home separate from any of the contagion, a particular problem with infant animals. household pets. Most volunteers usually have a "fos- Sedgwick Middle School and-foster parent, bottle"Being in a community of other cats here," she fed three-week-old kittens, one of two sets of charges ter room" they create. added, "it's very easy to pick up a little -virus or in"It's a huge risk to expose the animals to each she has had over the last year. fection." "That was a challenge," she said, "but we got so other," Ms. Biella said, "for social as well as health Training for volunteers, she explained, begins with ft . . 'attached I loved doing it." . • reasons. the interview which emphasizes the work is not about She had a lot of comforting to do, with some of In addition to sharing an obvious love for the life adoption, but to help pets have a second chance in of needy animals, foster parents seem to share quali- the kittens appearing to have been beaten before arlife." ties such as patience,_thligence and a touch of hu- riving,ar the shelter. At this point the shelter tries its best to match "They were very scared of people," she said. "By mor. All have learned new tasks and medical the prospective foster parent with one or all of the information, found unexpected challenges, and en- the time we gave them back, they'd come to trust four categories in which it places its needy animals. people, and that was a very rewarding experience. countered a few surprises. The most demanding catevry is for orphaned Meg also coped with medical problems. 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Patches flies tbrougb the air with abandon as it chases a featbetbe end of a wire, a popular cat toy. Exercise and socialization are important
factors for foster pets.—Photos by Nick Lacy ten developed an abscess.' "We were afraid for his-life,"-she said. But she took him to the shelter, and after surgery he came back a week later for more rehabilitation. Perhaps inevitably, Mr. Lester grew attached to a particular pair of motherless charges, a tortoiseshell female named Pumpkin and a white male with black patches named Patches. Found in a field at three weeks old, they arrived last fall in his home with a few remaining fleas and in need of bottle-feeding. "You really do get attached when you feed them like that," he said, "because you're the substitute parent at that point." After nurturing the duo back to health, Mr. Lester ,adopted them at eight weeks old. It seernTthat cooperation, and a touch of humor, are basic in households related to foster pt atents. Sarah Macdonald, who just graduated this spring
Hall High chool and works at the local pet supply shop Reigning Cats and Dogs, discussed foster care with all members of her family before trying it. She said a brother and sister gave up space in a bathroom and bedroom while she tended two groups, a litter of four kittens and two puppies, over the past year. Everyone in the house agreed, Sarah added, that the charges were temporary. "Then my mother had trouble giving them up," she said with a smile. Mr. Lester suggested that, although his wife pretended to try removing the kittens he vvas , going to adopt, she's a nurse and couldn't resist involvement. "She had a pretty gopd idea about human babies, and I got a lot of advice from her," he chuckled. He told how his adult daughter, who was between jobs, helped love the first set of kittens. "But she left the cleaning and the feeding to me, he said with a laugh, adding it was she who cried when they took them back. Considered the central animal shelter in the state; the Connecticut Humane Society is also the_ main contact for those interested in pet foster care. A private non-profit organization that operates on donations and endowments, it accepts no state or federal funding. • Although donations of $30 are suggested to drop off-a pet, Ms.-Biella said this is negotiable. While Mr. Lester said that many people still think the humane society is funded by the state, there's another misconception that they quickly euthanize an "They've kept cats that were hard to adopt for a year or more," he said. Gail Fine, who owns Reigning Cats & Dogs, said that she's encouraged the shelter now avoids putting. animals to sleep, although until now she has usually referred customers with orphaned pets to Animal Friends of Connecticut, with offices in West Hartford and a shelter in New Britain. "I think it's a wonderful thing," she said of the foster program.
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by Mark Jahne Who says students from Conard and Hall high schools can't get along? Quite the opposite is true, and one shining example is the ongoing success of I Giovani Solisti, a string ensemble which features top musicians from both schools. Only the most gifted and committed string players are admitted to this elite group. Begun in 1983 by Edwin deGroat, it was conceived with the intention of providing these talented teenagers with an opportunity to perform music designed for a 21piece ensemble. The name I Giovani Solisti means "The Young Soloists" and was the brainchild of the first members back in 1983. This group consists of six first violins, six second violins, four violas, four violincellos and one double bass. When he first proposed the idea of such an ensemble to the public school Department of Music and Fine Arts, Mr. deGroat had no idea it would become such a prominent part of the music program at the high school level. It just made sense to him to combine the talented students he worked With at both schools into a top-quality performing group. "It was purely an idea I had because I was assigned to both high school orchestras," he said. "I had a real strong affection for small chamber ensembles, particularly string ensembles:' Within 10 minutes, "we all knew we had something special," he recalled. I Giovani Solisti remains one of the few programs combining the two public high schools in any manner. The only other example Mr. deGroat could think of is foreign language classes, in which the teacher is located at one school and students at the other participate via television: in a videoAeleconference. Mr. deGroat noted that this is part of the academic program and students receive credit for their participation in Solisti, as do those in other groupssuch as the Conard Solo Choir or Hall Concert Jazz Band. And while it helps break down some of the north end vs. south end stereotypes which exist in some minds, that positive spin-off effect is not important to the conductor. "It's just a bunch of kids together who are talented," he said. "A lot of kids want to do it." Admission into Solisti is limited and depends upon how many openings exist in a given year. Some years there are only four, others perhaps a dozen,
Members of I Giovani Solisti concentrate on the music before them during a concert at Wolcott School. The ensemble combines the best string players from both public high schools.
depending upon how many members graduate that year. Anyone from freshmen through seniors is welcome to apply. - "If they are accepted, they are accepted for the remainder of their time in high school," Mr. deGroat said. The acceptance process involves not only an audition, but an interview by the existing members of the ensemble. This empowers the students by making them part of the decision-making process and also helps ensure that there will be not only musical chemistry, but social chemistry, among all the musicians. A string player may still be admitted if the other musicians express some reservations, but this will be done on a conditional basis until he or she has demonstrated the qualities and personal character required to be listed among this elite group of performers. Mr. deGroat noted that over the years everyone who was admitted on this conditional basis eventually became a full-fledged member of the group. "Meeting new people from other schools (whom) you wouldn't see normally and playing more difficult music" is what attracted Conard junior Melody Ko to I Giovani Solisti. She,has been a member since her freshman year. Melody enjoyed the tour of England and Ireland she participated in that first year. She has been playing the violin since age 5. "It's really awesome," she said of the opportunities afforded to her by being a member of the ensemble.
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fourth and final year in the group. A viola player, he followed in the footsteps of his older sister, Emily, in performing with I Giovani Solisti. "I had heard about it as the elite orchestra'' while still a student in middle school, he said. Bryan enjoys "playing with other great musicians and, of cour e, going on the tour." H has also enjoyed the exchanges in which the ensemble visits elementary schools to promote interest in music by youngsters. They recently performed in a concert at Wolcott School along with its choir. "One of the great parts about playing is playing (music) with the little kids," he added. I Giovani Solisti members recently returned from their eighth international tour. On alternate years they invite world-renowned soloists to perform with them, providing a musical experience available in few public school systems in this state or nation. Gary Karr (double bass), Eugenia Zukerman (flute), David Kim (violin), Peter Winograd (violin), Arthur Winograd (conductor), Curt Blood (clarinet) and Armando Ghitalla (trumpet) have all performed with these high school string players. The ensemble debuted at Carnegie Hall in New York City in July 1992. "Just to perform on that stage is an incredible part of my life as an adult musician," Mr. deGroat said. . Their overseas tours have taken them to England, Ireland and France. Solisti has performed on live television, on Irish national radio and for the lord mayor of Dublin. English concerts have been held in such locations as the Barbican Centre, Westminster
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Cathedral, and 'Bristol and Wells cathedrals. Mr. deGroat said it is always "an emotional high to see how the kids respond" to performing in cathedral settings with their marvelous acoustics and before audiences which are intimately familiar with classical music. The recent trip blended hotel accommodations and home stays with local families. "We have become very, very good friends with some folks in a town called Swords" which is near Dublin, Mr. deGroat said. The ensemble has performed for fledgling ensembles there and recently hosted a visit to West Hartford by the Ryan School of Music Youth Orchestra from Tipperary. "Next year, there's the possibility that we will be involved in a performance on a set of instruments that were hand made by a guy in New Jersey," said Mr. deGroat. The man did that to celebrate the year 2000 as the 500th anniversary of the creation of 'the first violin. Mr. deGroat noted that the instrument has changed little over those five centuries. During the academic year these students perform here at home for receptions, schools, church services and senior citizens. Last year they received a grant from "Meet the Composer" and used the opportunity to work with aspiring young choir members at Betances Elementary School in Hartford. "We go into an elementary school eve ty year...and combine with those kids" to help promote an interest in music at an early age, Mr. deGroat said. This year they worked with students from Wolcott School. The ensemble hosted the Women in the Arts Fes-
tival in 1996 which featured female visual artists, writers, musicians and theater artists. It has been selected to perform at the High School Poets Evening of the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival, scheduled for August 4 at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington. Mr. deGroat was recently honored as a 1999 distinguished arts educator in music by the Connecticut Alliance for Arts in Education. I Giovani Solisti was named'winner of the 1996 High School Classical Music Instrumental Chamber ensemble by Down Beat magazine, part of the 20th annual "Down Beat" Music Awards. The ensemble recently learned it has won the award once again. Lily Francis, co-concert mistress, was the Down Beat winner in the high school classical instrumentalist category. She also won the Hartford Symphony Orchestra's 25th Annual Young Artists Competition in which-she performed the first movement of Saint Saens' Violin Concerto No.3 in B-Minor. Mr. deGroat said he maintains a data base of all ensemble members, past and present, and they all stay in touch with him. Many have gone on to impressive professional careers and a few have even pursued music as their vocation. Others are active in music as a part of their lives, though not their work, participating in community orchestras. • "They carry it througiv but not necessarily Is professionals," he said. Members of I Giovani Solisti tend to excel not only in music but in academics and other areas of life. Several are involved
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advertising technology, marketing and education as a base to market children's issues," added Ms. Maciel. Born and raised in Iowa, she earned a bachelor of fine arts degree at Iowa State University and completed work towards a master's degree at the University of Iowa. She came to Connecticut 12 years ago to make my fortune as an illustrator." She has two children, Kate, 18, and Joe, 14, and is married to George Maciel. Her husband, who owns Maciel Advertising Agency and is a pre-press manager at Data Mail in Newington, was responsible for the design of "Katie's Plight." Jane Waterbury Maciel Ms. Maciel decided to illustrate Ms. Jackson's and Carla Jackson book because "Carla had this great idea, the book, review some of the the words. Her idea and her personality were so artwork from their powerful that_I knew the idea was worthwhile and newly published book. something I could believe in." Together with her husband, "we helped to transI . spot," said Ms. Jackson. "My grandmother said I Ms. Jackson is currently occupied promoting late Carla's voice and design. had the traveling bug. I knew I had to go to Eu- "Katie's Plight" on the Internet, in local schools, The book speaks to surviving hard things, embook stores and libraries. In her book, she acknowl- bracing them and defining yourself by the positive. rope:' Her quest led her first to New York City, then to edged the Farmington Library for putting up with That's what we wish for ourselves. It's a long jourEurope to seek her fortune. While living abroad, she me for months." ney, she said. taught dance, studied opera and pursued a career in When she had com"I've bonded with the pleted the manuscript, she message and Carla's mission singing. "People limit themselves way too much," said Ms. then went in search of an ilto overcome what's hard to "Carla had this great idea, the lustrator who could "take overcome to become Jackson. book, the watch. Her idea and people. Like Katie, the butterfly, who has a beautiful sing- my ideas and put them on her personality were so Ms. Jackson has written ing voice, Ms. Jackson is a singer who has performed, paper:' powerful that I knew the idea all of a series of eight books recorded and published her music professionally She foufid such a person about Katie and Spike, betinder the name "Dharma." She co-owns Haight in Ms. Maciel, as well as was worthwhile and something ginning with ".Katie's Ashbury Publishers BM' and owns Raven Sons Pub- someone she could work I could believe in."—Jane Plight." with, someone she could lishing Co. Waterbury Maciel "This is the first," she She describes her music as "bluesy, funky hard trust. said. "They're about a but"I told her what I rock with an edge." terfly and a spider that have traveled around the _ Ms. Jackson also works as a waitress in a Hart- wanted," Ms. Jackson said of IA s. Maciel. "She made everything colorful for me. Everything U.S.A. It's a dynamic duo. I'm having a very good ford restaurant. She volunteers her time to read, talk and sing to children in area hospitals, including the is not rosy and pink. Jane's a pillar of strength for time right now. It's very chaotic." She is busy marketing a "Katie's Plight" audio Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Bridgeport me." Ms. Maciel, formerly Jane Machowski, is a tape, posters, bookmarks, stickers, sweatshirts and Hospital and Burn Unit, and Ronald McDonald freelance illustrator and a full-time college student T-shirts. She is also creating a chat room that will House. enable children to converse with the book's charac"Kids .have,_ a hard time accepting their bodies," at Central Connecticut State University. She left her prior position with the Lucy Robbins ters. she said. She is also completing .a second book entitled Welles Library in Newington in November "Look in the Mirror," which deals with living with of 1998 to "pursue burn scars, healing, and forgiving yourself and othLess than a year old & already Open Sunday higher education, to be ers. July 4th "I avoided looking at one side of my body in the certified as •an art teacher, and to beef up mirror," said Ms. Jackson. Now yousan enjoy Truly Authentic North & South Indian Cuisine For further information about "Katie's. Plight," my illustration portfo....at the OW * Restaurant in New England serving truly authentic you may contact, Ms. Jackson by e-mail at ho," she said. Mughlai, North & South Indian food. Exceptional dishes not found else"I want to become a Carla@beajo.com or write to her at P.O. Box 26, where make this a must-visit restaurant child's advocate and in- Unionville, CT 06085. The book may also be ordered on the Internet corporate children's isCourtesy is the byword, - *** - Northeast Magazine sues through using via amazon.com .
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It's satisfying to know that purchases support the arts. Plus, she added, "You won't find anything like this at Nordstrom's or Lord & Taylor's—not that there's anything wrong with those stores. But the Ex ange is unique. I f there is extra money at the end of the year, after operating expenses have been deducted, the group makes a donation to a worthy cause, such as My Sister's Place or Interval House. In a cyberspace era, the spot is cozy, old-fashioned and definitely hands-on. You can almost feel the spirit that went into making the various items. During the holiday season, some 300 craftspeople from throughout the state are represented. At other times of year, it's about 150 to 200. As conSignees, they receive 70 per cent of - the sale price. "Look at this," said Manager Christine Lanier. She held up a quilt made out of 100 per cent cot-
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parents and grandparents as well. Many come armed with still cameras and camcoiders to capture the event for future enjoyment. It is not uncommon for more than 100 parents to attend, even though the town meeting occurs in the middle of the afternoon. "This is great. I wish we had this when I was a kid," said Paul Condon, the father of three Wolcott students. "The biggest thing they get out of it is to learn discipline and respect," he added. "They really get a lot of self-confidence out of this." "This is my 10th year with this school (as a parent). I think it's wonderful," said Carmela Moylan. She said the town meeting is a fun way for the children to learn. It also provides a sense of community and allows parents to meet one another. And what do•the children think? "I like how it's a surprise—who's going .to be the classroom of the week and who's going to be on Quiz 0 Matic," said Max Langevin, a third grader in teacher Kelly Cabell's class. Her class was featured on this particular week. The children answered all of the questions correctly and saved their teacher from the dreaded refrigerator duty.
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by Alicia B. Smith Having a school building locked up for the summer may seem like the norm in some places. But not in this town. It's August and Conard High School and Sedgwick Middle School, among others, are busy with activity. Once again they are offering students an opportunity to improve themselves and increase their knowledge. Called Summer Options '99, it allows pupils who need to retake courses to do so and those who want to get ahead in their studies are also taking advantage of what the town has to offer. Students took classes in two different sessions, each running 16 days. 'The West Hartford summer programs are to West Hartford as the Empire State Building is to New York," said Newton Clark, director of continuing and summer education for the West Hartford Public Schools. "Over the decades as the programs evolved to meet the needs of students, the program offerings have been diversified," said Dr. Clark. The idea behind the summer school program is to offer students who have failed a course an opporSewing teacher Margrete Olsen said many women these days do not have time to sew, but this group of girls enjoys the craft. Summer students (from left) Melanie Feigenbaum, Lauren DeConti, Jessica Hung, Hannah Dim, Elyse Hall, and Christine Hsieh made a purse out of fabric and a stuffed dinosaur.
tunity to to repeat it and earn a passing grad, and to offer students the opportunity to take a course for 'credit now, rather than trying to fit it into their fall schedule. At least one-third of the program's 600 students are in summer school because they failed a course, while the remaining two-thirds are there to get ahead in their courses. "Another unique feature of this program, as far
back as I can remember, is that West Hartford has always welcomed non-residents for a slightly higher tuition fee," added Dr. Clark. Students from surrounding towns including Bloomfield, Hartford, Avon and East Hartford are able to enjoy what the program has to offer. "The presence of these non-residents has enabled Summer school, page 46
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There is a certain group of people who are often regarded as pariahs by the rest of society.They don't wear white hoods, or live in leper colonies, but they are shunned just the same. Retailers don't want them in front of their stores and others avoid, even fear, them. They are called teenagers. Young people between the ages of 13 and 19 have for too long been victimized by a bad rap against their generation, as if no one of any other age ever dresses in outrageous fashion or gets into trouble. They're caught in that awkward no-man's land called growing up, struggling to deal with hormones, school and increasingly complex lives. The teen years are the most challenging of many individual's lives. 'nese folks are too old to be considered children any more, but still working on becoming adults. They're not as cute and accommodating as when they were toddlers and, like teenagers for generations before them, they are busy trying to discover their own individuality, often by adopting their own unique hair styles and attire. We as a society always wag our heads at those among them who are more rebellious and those who get into trouble. But how frequently do yv give praise in fair share to those who perform well in school and athletics, those who become talented musicians or artists, those who devote time to others and volunteer in their church, synagogue or community? The answer, sadly, is not often enough. Just like any other age group, it helps if teenagers have activities which occupy thei time, a place to gather and call their own. Idle time lead to trouble for any person, not just the young. Our senior citizens are blessed with two wonderful seniors centers. Why can't we have a teen center, too? There was such a facility once upon a time, but nothing exists at present. Data compiled and analyzed by police community relations officers indicates that when this center closed, youth incidents which required a police response increased. That should come as no surprise. But before we jump to criticism or conclusions, let's take a look at the situation. As noted above, many merchants don't like to see teenagers hanging out near their stores, particularly those dressed in a counterculture fashion. They allegedly scare away customers. So what can they claincread? They used to be able to go to the movies, but both the Central Theatre and movies at Westfarms closed a long time ago. The Elm Theatre is the only movie house left. The bowling alley which used to be on La Salle Road is part of history, too. There are numerous opportunities in athletics and music, but not everyone is interested in those two areas. So what are we to do? We need to provide our adolescents and young adults with a safe place where they can gather, talk, relax and be among friends without adults looking over their shoulder. We need to honor their accomplishments at least as much as we criticize their mistakes. Society is quick to criticize teenagers when they misbehave, suggesting they should act like adults. If that's the case, then we need to treat them as such. Unless, of course, we want to set an example of hypocrisy. Then again, maybe we already have. —Mark jahne
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Rink merits upgrade to first-rate facility
To the Editor: one slight change to your ,comment that "a A top-notch town like West Hartford deserves a volunteer's pay is non-existent." Local psychologists have developed Volunteers In top-notch facility for the various recreational and developmental skating activities which take place Psychotherapy, a nonprofit organization that does here. To keep pace with not just demand, but excel- pay back volunteers for their efforts. lence in our town, we need to update our existing Volunteers who want psychotherapy can get it for Veteran's Memorial Rink as several studies have no fee from VIP in exchange for work they independently provide for the organization of their choice pointed out in reCent years. The Champions group, which is a contender for in the community. We psychologists know that under current insurthe private-public partnership West Hartford seeks in its commitment for high standards, would be a ance (managed care) requirements, therapy is no winner for the town. My youngest son currently longer private. Participating therapists are required to send inskates for a regional hockey team in the Champi- surers information about their clients' private lives ons' facility in Cromwell. This rink is not only state of the art in. terms of and discussions. physical plant, but offers the highest standards for Therapy is also strictly rationed for the proat of young people with a desire to reach the highest level the insurer. VIP was devised so that people could get truly in their sport. The recreation and fun remains a large confidential therapy (discussions of their personal part of all other programs, along with hockey. Hockey players, figure skaters and recreational or family problems) irk_exchange for privately 'doing skaters deserthe opportunity to enjoy a first-rate volunteer work for the charitable agency of their facility in "Mst Hartford. The professionalism of a choice. In this way, everyone contributes to the common group:such as Champions would be a natural fit in good, with multiple benefits to the volunteer and our town. Most towns that offer eompetitive or respectable the community, as your editorial noted. VIP psychologists also contribute to the common skating programs have long ago established partner- ships with groups like Champions. Let's not look a good by working for fees well below the local avergift horse in the mouth and pass up a unique op- age and donating their administrative work. No in-. portunity to combine with a top-flight skating op- surer is involved, so that people's confidentiality is eration which at the same time has West Hartford's maintained, and no external rationing of therapy takes place. best interest at heart. VIP, is supported by tax-deductible charitable Lib B. Spinella contributions and grants fsom charitable founda43 Castlewood bad tions. VIP offers volunteer psychotherapy Thanks again to West Hartford Life for your supTo the Editor: port of volunteerism. Thanks for your July editorial, "Is Volunteer SerRichard Shulman, Ph.D, vice Facing Extinction?" which accurately portrayed Director both the need for community volunteers and Volunteers in Psychotherapy, Inc. volunteerism's benefits to participants. I'll offer only 7 South Main Street
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by Mark Jahne Even though the summer heat was breaking records, Town Council members were more concerned with the ice and physical plant at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, Residents along 1-84 will finally see the construction of a long-awaited noise barrier rand Hall High School Principal Elaine Bessette tendered her resignation to accept a position in Greenwich.
Gov. Joint Rowland signs a proclamation honoring the accomplishments of the West Hartford Board of Education and its recent Magna Award. Looking on are (from left) board Chairman Joseph DeLucco,board member Thomas Fiorentino and Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz.
Council visits skating rink
Members of the Town Council toured the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink to take a look at repair needs for the 31-year-old facility. Heavy use has led to large floor cracks beneath the skating surface, the cooling system is showing its age, and the building is not accessible to people with disabilities. Add all this to increased demands by hockey players and figure skaters and the cost to repair the rink .comes to $500,000. An architect suggested that to make all the repairs and also bring the building up to modern ice rink standards, the town would have to spend as much as $2.5 millio-n.
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In response to complaints from neighborhood residents, the state Department of Transportation has reconsidered its earlier denial and agreed to construct a traffic noise barrier along a portion of 1-84 under reconstruction here in town. The noise barrier will extend approximately 2,000 feet in the vicinity of Dermont Lane, Elmhurst Street and Dwight Road.
Trees along the property line of several homes were removed and replaced with an earthen berm (West Hartford Life, January 1999) that residents said did little to protect them from the noise of the nearby highway or cars and trucks which might crash through the guardrail, State Sen. Kevin Sullivan, president pro tempore of the Senate, intervened on their behalf and announced the DOT's change of plans. Roundup, page 6
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Roundup / 5 Sklarz gets extension, raise
Pleased with the continuing improvement in test scores and the town's public school district overall, the Board of Education voted to _extend the contract of Superintendent of Schools David Sklarz for another year. That wilLtake it through 2002. Dr. Sklarz will also receive a 3 percent pay raise and $13,200 bonus. He will receive more than $126,000 a year in salary and also now enjoys a greater contribution to his retirement account.
The seven dwarfs gather around a fallen Snow White during their presentation of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Webster Hill School. Pupils in Mary Keenan's first grade class acted out the play for grandparents and other special visitors.
Feldman's work praised, too
The Town Council rewarded I4-year veteran Town Manager Barry Feldman, with a laudatory performance review, including a 10 percent raise in salary to $132,000. He also received a $10,000 bonus; Mayor Rob Bouvier said it has been three years since the council awarded Mr. Feldman a raise. He was praised for keeping taxes under control, redesigning the capital improvements program, developing long-range plans for several neighborhoods and making controlling retiree health care costs.
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Town and state officials are investigating a complaint filed by two fire lieutenants against Fire Chief Wilham Austin. The men accused him of allegedly making derogatory, sexist and racist remarks during a department officers' training session and on other occasions. Town Manager Barry Feldman said a thorough internal investigation will be conducted. One of the lieutenants also asked the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to look into the matter. Cantor Sanford Cohn will begin his new duties at Emanuel Synagogue on August 1.
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property owners to take a close look at shrubs and other vegetation near the street and to trim or remove any growth from corners, curves and sidewalks. Two recent motor vehicle accidents within a few days of each other were attributed to overgrown shrubbery on a street corner. Both accidents involved a bicycle and a car. A local zoning ordinance requires that no hedge, bush, tree or other growth, or any fence, shall be maintained or planted which obstructs a clear view of drivers on a curve or intersection.
Bessette leaves for Greenwich
After nine years as principal of Hall High School, Elaine Bessette has resigned to take a higher-paying position as headmistress, or principal, of Greenwich High School, which has a larger student enrollment. Superintendent of Schools David Skiarz said a national search is underway to find a qualified replacement, whom he hopes to have in place by the start of the second semester in January. Veteran assistant principal Jerry Copsinis will serve as interim principal until Dr. Bessette's successor arrives.
Welcome to the orangutan jungle playground. Pupils at the Charter Oak Academy of Global Studies presented their adaptation of The Jungle Book' to the delight of fellow students and their families. now pay a $1 fee. The charge was initiated earlier this month based upon a suggestion by the town Department of Public Works as a means of raising money to pay for the maintenance of the lot. The fee will be waived for people doing business at the police station. Parking has been a problem there since the state added traffic court operations to the Superior Court complex last year, resulting in many more people coming to court each day. officers and directors for 1999-2000. They are: MarkTamac_eio, president; Dr. Robert Claflin, president-eiect ;" Mark Milligan, vice president; Peter Kovalevich, secretary; David Jones, treasurer; Deborah Buckley, sergeant at arms; Elizabeth Basil, immediate past president; and Eileen Rau and David Mangs, directors. Mr. Mangs and Fred Farber were honored for their outstanding contributions to the club over the past program year. Morton Blum and Breck Clark were made Paul Harris Fellows, a designation awarded to those who exemplify the Rotary mission of service above self.
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"From the Heart," an exhibit of the color photographs of Priscilla Hodges, will be held in the gallery of the main library on South main Street during the month of August. Viewing hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and I to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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The town is seeking donations for its emergency food pantry. Food items most needed now are spaghetti sauce, canned beef stew, crackers, mayonnaise, and regular boxes of cereal. Items donated to the food pantry are given away to low-income residents in need of emergency food assistance. Donations may be dropped off in the main lobby of Town Hall. Groups interested in organizing a food drive to help. the food bank should call Sally Nolen at 523-3250.
People living in the Morley School neighborhood are asking the town to do something to combat speeding traffic on Fern Street, which passes by the school. They are concerned about the safety of children and others who cross the busy street. A two-car accident in June prompted residents to ask the town for either a stop sign or traffic signal near the school. Town officials pledged to study the traffic patterns in the area.
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Pebbles,lnd Betty, but no Barn-Barn. Television-themed names are also popular. There's Cosmo Kramer the lab and Jerry the Beagle, but surprisingly no George or Elaine. One wonders if Ernie the Yorkie and Bert the Airedale know each other. There's even a "Star Wars" group: Chewbacca the German shepherd, Vader the lab, Yoda the Welsh corgi, and five dogs named Lillie. There are also multiple Matthews, Marks and Johns, so "Luke" could be Biblical rather than inter-galactic. Moses the golden retriever and Noah the Afghan hound are easier to categorize. Many residents obviously treat their dogs like royalty. There are I I Princes, eight Princesses, two Queens, three Kings, 13 Dukes, four Duchesses, one Baron (German, of course); there's an Earl, a Czar and Czarina, and there's even a shepherd named Nicholas the Second. There's Fergie, Diana, Charles, and even Camilla the lab, who will simply never be accepted by the London tabloids. There are Anglophile dog owners who chose not to go quite as far as naming their pets after the royal family. They picked: Sir Arthur, Sir Duffy and Sir Edward. There's a General, Major, Captain and Sergeant, but no Private First Class, Swab, Midshipman or Grunt. Once again, unrealistically high expectations. Still others chose place names: Asia, Aspen, Cozumel (the German shepherd?), Montana, Geneva, Genoa, Indiana, Phoenix, Yukon, Houston and Dallas. I'm sure many will be curious to discover why one dog was named Hoboken. Were Waterbury and
Yonkers taken? There are great doggie love affairs all over town. There's Hercules the Great Dane and Xena the shepherd, and Caesar the Chow who has multiple Cleos and not a single Anthony to compete with. And what would Sampson the Great Dane and Delilah the pug's puppies look like? And how would ... never mind. Stranger still are the those who name their dogs after other animals. There are 14 Bears, one Panda,____ a Wolf, Buffalo, - Moose and two Crickets. One . family even crossed breeds and named their Sheltie "Westie." Car names: Beemer, Lexus, Mercedes and Peugeot. No Yugo, Kia Sportage or Honda Civic in the bunch. More delusions of grandeur. (Except this author named his family's West Highland terrier Bentley, but that's different. He's an extraordinarily classy dog, and he can pull it off.) There are golfers in town, as well as golf-loving dogs: Bogey, Divot, Eagle, Callaway and Mulligan. There are also alcohol lovers; there are 22 dogs named Brandy and three named Guinness, there's Hennessey the bulldog, Molson the cocker spaniel, Chablis the Yorkie and Chardonnay the Shih Tzu. There's no Chateau-Lafitte Rothschild '73, but let's face it, a dog that valuable would never be allowed out of the cellar anyway. Food names are immensely popular. There's a Biscuit, Brownie, Butterscotch, Candy, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Snickers, Cocoa Puff, Cupcake, Ginger, Jelly Bean, Licorice, Peaches, Peanuts, Pepper, Popcorn, Dogs, page 50
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Education Montessori lets children learn in their own style
by Mark Jahne As the cover of its handbook states, the Montessori -Sclaool of Greater Hartford simply provides the keys. It is the children who use them to open the doors to education and life. Located in three buildings on the campus of the American School for the Deaf on North Main Street, the local Montessori program serves children from preschool age through the completion of the elementary grades. Its first two graduates will be heading on to middle school programs in the fall. Unlike public schools or most private and parochial schools, a multi-age system is used in which children ages 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 are grouped together. These grouping were designed to take into account similarities in a child's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development during these periods of life. There is less competition because it is understood that in such groupings all students will not exhibi t the same skills and performance. It also allows older children to take leadership roles and younger children to join in more complex activities than they could initiate on their own. There are 145 youngsters enrolled in the program, with the majority in the preschool classes. They are served by a staff of 22.
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"We have a teacher and two assistants in each classroom," said administrator Una Barry. Their goal is not to lead as much as follow the flow of each child's individual learning style and pace. The students are encouraged to think independently and work in small teams. Lesson plans are prepared, but not always followed as in a more .traditional classroom setting. Teaching children to concentrate is important, Ms. Barry said, and concentration on study will not be interrupted to meet the demands of a clock or written plan. "The whole emphasis is on independence, motivation, taking responsibility for what you do," she added. "Children naturally are interested in process, rather than product." The entire program is based upon the method developed by Maria Montessori, who once ran a day care center for children ages 3-7 in San Lorenzo, a suburb of Rome. She was renowned as an educator and anthropologist and was the first woman to be granted a medical degree in Italy. She observed that children have a love for order and repetition and a large capacity for concentration. She also noted they achieve a great deal of selfsatisfaction with the successful completion of a task. A Montessori education follows five key concepts
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The produce from those gardens is- used to make salads: Each classroom also has a live pet of 0 e kind, be it a dog, fish, gerbil or frogs. di These play a role not aritirrerination Children who are agitated or who act up in class are encouraged to spend sOme quiet ein:ie with the classroom pet as a way to calm them down, while at the same time learning more abbut animals. "There's always free movement in the= class," Ms. Barry added. Books, puzzles and other learning tools are stored in various parts of the classroom to encourage such movement. There are no orderly rows of desks, just various work stations. A "movable alphabet" helps teach early writing skills before the use of pencil and paper. Susan Lathrop, a Concrete exercises precede the teaching of abstract primary teacher, ideas. Ms. Barry said the curriculum is open-ended traces the body by design. silhouette of Caleb "The mantra of Montessori is to follow the child," Pulda Rifilin in she added. "What makes us really unique is total preparation for a commitment to the individual child, allowing the drawing exercise. child to show us the way" he or she is best suited to • The individual is considered as a whole. The develop and learn. physical, emotional, aesthetic and cognitive needs "We allow each child to be a unique individual. are inseparable and equally important. We honor every learning style," she said. "The tra• Respectfor oneself, others, the environment and ditional (classroom) is very teacher-centered and life is necessary to develop a caring attitude toward we're very child-centered." all people and the planet.That is a radical dep_a_rture from the more corn"Every classroom has their own garden," Ms. Barry mon teacher-driven classroom. There -are -also no said. It s important (for children) to be in touch tests, although older students are exposed to the with nature." experience because they will eventually face testing when they leave Montessori and move on to middle school in a public, piivate or parochial environment. Another significant difference is that there are no formal grades. This is done to eliminate competition and encourage cooperative learning. Teachers Montessori, page 14
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do, however, compile copious notes and reports td closely track the development and progress of each child. , 7The school recently celebrate/d the graduation of the first two students, ever to io through the entire nine-year program from pro,chool through the equivalent of sixth grade. Ms. Barry said that families also play an important role, becau se to be successful the less ons_ of Montessori must be reinforced at home. "We're committed very much to the family. Montessori does not stop at the classroom door," she said. "We do a lot of parent education" to make sure there is a consistency of message at school and home. The school is governed by a board of trustees and benefits from the involvement of an active Parent Association. The Montessori School of Greater Hartford was ; founded in 1964,after a group of parents held an organizational meeting in the Catholic Bookstore on Market Street in downtown Hartford. By-laws were written and a teacher was hired from a training center in Greenwich. The school then began a somewhat nomadic existence. In 1968 local programs were housed at Temple Beth David on Dover Road and at the Rawson Elementary School in Hartford. For a brief time in 1969, a class was offered on Park Avenue in Bloomfield. Also that year, another class opened at
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the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent on Park Road. By 1975 the school was operating a satellite class at Ethel Walker School in Simsbury. These classes eventually branched off to become their own school and the local classes moved from Beth David to Congregation Beth Israel on Farmington Avenue. The Parents Association was formed in 1987; The Montessori school moved to Smith School on St. James Street in 1991 and was accredited the next year by the National Academy of Early Child hood Programs. It remained at Smith until 1994. — All this time, morning and afternoon classes were a standard part of the program. That changed in 1997 when an all-day Montessori program was implemented. The program is dominated by children who live in town, but it also serves families from other communities throughout Hartford County. Ms. Barry is proud of its cultural and ethnic diversity; more than 30 percent of the students are black, Hispanic, or otherwise representative of a minority culture. In order to teach in' Montessori school, faculty must be trained at an Association of Montessori International college. The local staff features teachers who completed their AMI training in the United States, England, Ireland and Sri Lanka. The Montessori School of Greater Hartford is a private, non-profit school. Scholarship money is available to assist families who cannot afford the full cost of tuition, which ranges from approximately $4,000 to approximately $8,000 an academic year depending upon grade level and whether the child
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is enrolled in a full-thy or,half-day program. Ms. Barry said the only requirettrents for these young children are that they are ready for group activity, able to take a little direction, and have completed toilet training. In addition to the September through June academic year, Montessori also offers summer and after-school elementary programs: She smiled as she related that some educators see this as a "new wave" of educational thought. In reality, Maria Montessori began doing this nearly a century ago. It has just taken some time for her seemingly radical ideas to become more acceptable to the education establishment, Ms. Barry said. Kimberly Daly is secretary of the Parents Association and its representative to the school's board of trustees. She likes the lack of grading and the fact that the Montessori approach provides motivation and sensitivity which carry over into the home. "The children really become lifelong learners. They really want to learn. They get very excited when they master new things," Mrs. Daly said. "There's a lot of nutturing that goes on, they're able to relate to kids of other ages. The other thing that I really like is that it's self-directed," she said. John Thomas Murray II is now 11 years old and headed toward middle school at Kingswood-Oxford School. He is confident that the instruction he received in mathematics will help him at K-0. "There is a lot of freedom at this Montessori School," he wrote. "We get to choose topics we want to study and-the people who we want to work with. I learned how to work with other people." WHL
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Lawn mower cuts 12yitself
John Butler of Butler Power Equipment on Park Road is testing the new Husqvarna Auto Mower, a popular item in Europe just now beginning to be sold in the United States. The quiet machine is fully automatic and operates without direct human involvement. The mower follows guide wires and can be programmed to cut the grass even if no one is home and to stop and turn at the edge of a street, flower bed or sidewalk. It is also designed to bounce back from any objects it may strike. When its power supply runs low, it simply follows the wires back to its battery recharging unit. Mr. Butler said the mower will be available next year for $1,800 plus an installation fee.
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Bank files formal application
The organizers of West Hartford Bank &Trust ruled a formal application with the state Banking commissioner to establish a new commercial bank in town. They expect to open the bank early next year. Eugene F. Shugrue was named president of the new bank. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field and previously served as executive vice president and director of the Connecticut small business banking team at BankBoston.
Signal Electronics joins with Stark
Signal Electronic Supply of 589 New Park Avenue merged with Stark Wholesale Electronics of Manchester, N.H. Robert A. Williamee is vice president and CEO. Signal Electronics was founded in 1954 by the late Gilbert Edlin along with Alexander Cohen of Newington. The company stocks a comprehensive inventory of semiconductors and relays along with specialized test equipment and more. WIIL -•
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Community Park Road plans parade to mark construction's end
by Mark Jahne For the past year, merchants, property owners and residents along Park Road and its side streets have been forced to tolerate detours, construction noise, and everything involved with a major road reconstruction project. But now the work is winding down and they are getting ready to celebrate its completion with a flair. A festive parade is planned for 10:30 a.m. on September 18 that promises to be light-hearted, informal and fun for everyone. For example, one of the units likely to attend is a lawn mower drill team which does precision marching with—well, lawn
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lights and brick sidewalk pavers have beep-installed. Mrs. French said the organizers want the parade to be "slightly goofy," not unlike Hartfo'rd's annual Thomas Hooker Day Parade. She said the town hasn't hosted such a light-hearted celebration since the 1976 bicentennial Parade. "It's fun, it's a celebration, it's to show off Park Road," she said. "Many of the restaurants along the: street are already planning their food." The Showmobile will be in place outside Steben's auto body shop to serve as a reviewing stand. Parade participants thus far include fire engines,-the police bicycle squad and crime scene van, a Dixieland band, classic cars, bands from both high school's and
both middle schools, horses, and a bagpipe band. Also expected are a Civil War re-enactment group, fife and drum corps, and some marching hairdressers. Invitations have been extended to local politicians and Mayor Mike Peters of Hartford. It is also possible that Gov. John Rowland may participate, depending upon his schedule. Dan Kain of WFSB-TV 3, a town resident, will serve as grand marshal. The LifeStar helicopter is expected to land at A.C. Petersen Farms to be part of the festivities. The line of march will begin near the Prospect Avenue border with Hartford and head west toward the intersection of Park Road and South Quaker Lane.
The Park Road reconstruction project is expected to cost nearly $5 million, and it appears it will be completed both under budget and on time. The work involves relocating utilities, moving all of the utility poles to one side of the street—and reducing their number—and repaving a road beneath which they found evidence of old trolley tracks. Property owners along the street were invited to install brick pavers white the work was ongoing at a significant savings. Many opted to do so and some also took advantage of the temporary disruption to make improvements in their landscaping. Planning the event are: Ron Booth, Kimberly Daly, Margaret Christie, Madeline McKernan, Rich DeGrandis, Angelo Faenza, Linda French, Dana Hallenbeck, Cliff Hamilton, Howard Hirsch, Richard Patrissi, Allen Petersen, Rob Rowlson, Jay St. Jacques, David Steben and S. Brita Tate. Any group which wishes to sponsor a float or march in the parade may call Mr. Patrissi at 2332447 or the chamber at 521-2300. WM.
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Francesca Lefante, Rachel Sack and Judith Ann Verrengia were named to the dean's list for the fall
semester in the School of Family Studies at the University of Connecticut. Tara Lindsay Bernen was named to the dean's list for the fall semester in the School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut. Kinh-luan Duc Nguyen was named to the dean's list for the fall semester in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut. Elisabeth Pierce, a freshman at Kingswood-Oxford School, was one of four students selected to perform with visiting pianist Leon Bates at an allschool assembly. Martin Lewis was elected to the metropolitan board of directors of the Greater Hartford YMCA.
W. Marston Becker, Ronald D. Jarvis, Brewster B. Perkins and Daniel C. Tracy were elected to the
board of trustees of the Greater Hartford YMCA. James T. Betts, Richard J. Shima and Robert Simons were re-elected to the board of directors of the Greater Hartford YMCA. Leslie M. Dow, Thomas D. Gill and Stephen S. Witt were re-elected to the board of trustees of the Greater Hartford YMCA.
James T. Betts, Rhoda L. Chase, Tim Coppage, Laura Estes, Dario Quiros and Richard Shima were named vice chairmen of the board of directors of
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Robert Grant Irving of Wood Pond Road The Sarah Whitman Hooker Chapter DAR recently presented Good Citizens was named a Fellow of Awards to local high school students. Doris Kingsbury, award chairwoman, the John Simon congratulates Courtney Yuen of Hall High School and Erin Heath of Conard Guggenheim Memorial High School. Foundation. Anthony Rausche, an associate professor of at the Hartt School, University of Hartford, was ethnomusicology and music theory at Hillyer Col- awarded a Coffin grant to record six solo partitas lege, University of Hartford, was awarded a Coffin and sonatas by J.S. Bach over the next year in Sprague grant to research the linking of technology to eth- Hall at Yale University. nic roots and urban arts. Bharat Kolluri, a professor of economics, finance Cynthia Conrad, as assistant professor of man- and insurance at the Barney School of Business, agement and marketing at the Barney School of University of Hartford, was awarded a Coffin grant Business, University of Hartford, was awarded a to prepare the first draft of a manuscript that will Coffin grant to do research for a chapter in "The lead to completion of a textbook called "Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Business." Handbook of Health Economics and Finance." Howard Canistraro, as assistant professor of ar. Katie Lansdale, an assistant professor of violin
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by Mark Jahne The senior citizen of the 1990s is a new breed of older" person. They may be long in years, but they are far from what many people used to think of as "the elderly." That's because many folks in their 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s are more active than seniors of generations past. These people didn't retire from work and then prop up their feet on the front porch. They are constantly on the go. In fact, many of these "retired" folks really aren't all that retired. Some returned to work, or kept right oriWorking, as they achieved senior status. The labor pool of older workers is seen as a valuable one by many employers. Just ask Patricia Newton, executive director of the Seniors Job Bank. Her agency not only places older workers in jobs, but helps train thein'io be computer literate. A computer training course offered through a grant from and personal ethics. They show up on time, put in a solid day's work, and bring their maturity into the work place. "They get the job done right the first time," she said proudly. Ms. Newton said there is less age discrimination today than in the past and many employers have called her office multiple times seeking qualified older workers. The average age of her labor pool is 63 and it covers people ranging in age.from 55 to 85. Many of the calls come from senior citizens themselves, especially people looking for help in maintaining their home and property. It amounts to seniors helping seniors, a benefit for everyone. "We're constantly getting calls for handymen, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons,'' Ms. Newton said. "We've seen a really huge jump in that in
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(in extraordinary life is not a flight of fancy. Take the time to visit Duncaster and find a special rhyme to life. A rhythm we call gracious living. Here you'll fmd everything a modern life-care retirement community has to offer. Modern apartments. Fine Dining. Twenty-four hour security. Transportation service. A professional staff. And seventy-two countryside acres with windswept vistas. Quiet nooks. Reflective ponds. And, -sh ould the need ever arise, access to long-term health care is just steps away. Most importantly at Duncaster you'll find there's a flair for living that's more than services and amenities. It's a love of life and all its wonder, that adds a special touch of magic , to a full range of resident options and services. Call 1-800-545-5065 to arrange a tour or visit us at www.duncaster.org
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by Caroline Garside Isn't good health what we wish most for ourselves and for others? You've heard the frequent expression, "If you have good health, you have everything." But how to grab the elusive merry-go-round brass ring? We all know that there are problems with our health system today. But the good news is that there are lots of aspects of health which we can control. Life style, the way we live, day-by-day, is a key to help us reach and maintain the level of good health that we want. And luckily these days, we have a lot of choices about how to select a healthy life style and tons of information about how to achieve it. And better yet, people in the know say that it's never too late to make a change for better health. Much of it's up to us. It's in our own hands. There's lots of talk about "wellness," how to keep well and prevent serious, chronic illness; how to learn to manage an existing medical condition. Wellness helps us keep meeting the simple, but critical, challenges of buttoning our buttons and snapping our snaps. We may have an ache or a pain, but with a good state of wellness, we can still move about without discomfort and take part in a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities that provide a rich quality of life. "Living to the Max: New ideas about Fitness after 50," is the feature of the July-August 1999 issue of Modern Maturity, published by AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). It suggests that we can reverse the aging process by 15-25 years. It concludes, "the problem isn't aging but disuse." In other words, use it or lose it." Four cornerstones of fitness, things we can all do on a regular basis to improve and maintain wellness are: • Endurance:To increase your breathing and heart rate. Moderate endurance exercises include walking briskly, swimming, biking, scrubbing a floor and playing golf without a cart. Vigorous exercises include hiking or shoveling snow. Build up your endurance gradually, depending upon your fitness level. • Strength: You should aim for strength exercises (with weights) at least twice a week. Strength exercises will build muscles, increase metabolism and possibly prevent osteoporosis. Get advice first on what kind of a weight plan is right for you. • Balance: Good balance exercises are helpful for walking and moving around, climbing stairs and for preventing disabling falls. • Flexibility: Perform 20 minutes of stretching exercises at least three times a week. Do each stretch three to five times and hold it for JO to 30 seconds, stretching as far as you can without pain. What to think about: • Talk' to your doctor first. He or she may want to give you a physical exam and suggest the types of exercise that are right for you.
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by William C. French As we slide into the later years of our lives, we go from healthy workers to less-healthy retirees in the blink of an eye and wonder where the time has gone. So many imponderables face the individual in his or her 60s or 70s today that it can be overwhelming. To check all the items that need to be dealt with in order to have the satisfaction of knowing that you have done everything you can to deal successfully with the future requires a team approach. A check-up with your atthiney can be done quite painlessly. Many items may best be covered by your accountant, your broker or your insurance agent, but your attorney can show you which items these are and what issues need to be addressed. He or she can then review the rest with you to design a coherent plan. A list of the most common items might be: • Long-term care insurance; • Disability insurance; • Title XIX (Medicaid) eligibility; • A reverse annuity mortgage; • A will and possibly a trust; • A living will; • A statutory health care agent; • A power of attorney; • The appointment of a conservator; • An Irrevocable life insurance trust; • Planning for the care of a disabled dependant; • Probate expenses; • State succession taxes; • Federal succession taxes; • The spousal deduction; and • The unified credit For over forty years, and the gifting of assets. Avery Heights has It may appear that this been at the forefront list strays from the field of healthy aging. of law. Thirty years ago that might have been so. There was no common The Heights was area of" law own as "elkn developed in 1991 der law." as an expansion of Today some attorneys the Avery Heights do nothing else but specampus, to provide cialize in this fast-growseniors independent ing and ever-changing residence options area. They are the quarwith access to terbacks of a team of adour complete visors who can be called continuum of care. upon to contribute their expertise to design an overall plan to maximize the life style of the retired couple or individual using all resources available. For most people, some, but not all, of these items will be applicable. Most will already have been taken care of so the review will not require more than confirming that they do not apply or are current and not in need of change. Most matters can be divided into two categories: one for the disposition of assets after death -
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can spend more money trying to avoid probate than it would have cost to simply pay the costs. Avoiding probate should not be confused with avoiding taxes. Assets not includable in an estate for purposes of probate may be, and usually are, includable in your estate for state and federal estate tax purposes. Furthermore, with the phasing out of the Connecticut succession tax the emphasis on tax planning should be directed to minimizing the federal estate tax., Even this task is being made easier due to the increase in the unified credit. By 2006, a married• couple taking advantage of the marital deduction will not have to be concerned about federal estate taxes until their estate, coupled with taxable gifts, exceeds $2 million. Although the complexities of planning for the best use of your estate may seem a tangled web at times, the use of the proper professionals in an organized ma,pner will give you the best chance for success, not to mention the peace of mind you will have when done. MIL William C. French is an attorney and partner with the law
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Sports Former quarterback follows in Dad's footsteps
by Karen May "Some people didn't approve of a father coaching his son," said Frank Robinson Jr., retired coach of Hall High,School's football team. "I spent so much New Hall High School time with other people's sons, it seemed only natufootball coach Frank ral to coach my own boys:' Robinson III gets sip And now, Frank Robinson III will be coaching close to critique the other people's sonslack at his alma mater. Actually, techniques of two the younger Robinson has been head coach of the linemen who are boys' lacrosse team for the past two years, as well as engaged in a blocking an assistant football coach. drill.—Photos by "I wanted to teach back here in West Hartford," Nick Lacy said Coach Robinson. "After graduating from Springfield College, I was well. The key to the whole thing is that he loves a fitness director in Concord, Mass., as well as a working with kids." He continues to talk about his son's upcoming personal trainer. The past. three years, I've been at Braeburn Elementary School as well as coaching here season. "Coaching isio personal. He'll do his own thing (at HA). "It's almost overwhelming that I'll be both teach- and make his own footprints. Athletic Director Betty ing and head football coach Remigino-Knapp agrees beginning this fall. Not "Every coach con tributes their with the father's assessment many guys get to their longof his son. term goal jo'b; I'm living in own personality and s kills." "I'm excited that Frank's my old neighborhood and Frank Robinso n III -going to be a physical eduactually have a number of cation teacher at Hall High. old teammates on my He's a real motivator and it's nice to see his passion. coaching staff," he said. "It's unusual to have someone be a head coach "A lot of my players are West Hartford boys and now they're coaching with him," said the elder for two sports. He's a positive person and committed to his students lives." Robinson. It's a philosophy that the younger Robinson grew "It helps being a teacher in the high school ds
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Above: Natalya Sham is instructs as Susan Engwall practices her violin at the Elmwood Community Center. They have worked together for two years.
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On the player side, there's teaching time in groups and everyone from the freshman just starting out to the seniors give different pas that make the whole," he said. "Ultimately, they learn how to be close-knit team, working together. My dad always said football is a year-round sport. A Friday evening during what may be one of the hottest weeks of the summer finds a group of players working out on the field, as well as another group weight-training. While their coach is being interviewed, it's obvious that this is the Robinson way. "When I was at Braeburn, I was amazed to find out that the kids I was teaching were the kids of my dad's students," he said. "It's the same kind of pres'SUIT that I had when I was being the quarterback for my dad as my coach. I had to work harder and prove that I had earned the job." With typical athletic humility, he recalled, "I did r pretty_good as a civarterback fomy dad." lie defined pretty good as "in my senior year, 1986, we went I I-0. That was one of four undefeated seasons the elder Robinson's team experienced in his 39 years of Hall football. There were also 13 league championships in football and he also coached wrestling and track. . r One of his legacies is that he set up to 20 elective
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agers have changed over the years. "Outwardly they do, what they listen to or how they dress. But human nature doesn't change,'' he said. The son hasn't changed much from that humble quarterback who played for his father. "Dad always said that we were all his sons when we were in his care. The ultimate praise I can receive is that people compare me favorably to him," he said. "I had someone call the other night, wondering if, I was the original or the son. They went on to tell me how important my dad had been to their son when he played for him. It's phone calls like that that say it all." Wilt
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only two days. When she opened up the storein 1974 she was a stay-at-home mother with two young children. They grew up as the store did. For four years, her son, Tom, worked for the business. Today he is a recent law school graduate. Daughter Amy is employed by Ten-Speed Press in San Francisco. • Sarah Bedell is a graduatelof the College of New Rochelle. She has a degree in library science from Pratt Institute. As always, she is a champion of the written word. Proud of the enterprise, she said she loves what she's doing and "feels blessed." Whenasked how the store has lasted so long, she responded, "First of all, we're not quitters. She hasn't spent five minutes worrying about competitive forces that prevail today in her industry. "We just concentrate on what we've been doing," said Ms. Bedell. WHL
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Butterworth is preparing for town's 150th birthday
by Alicia B. Smith Much of the New Year hoopla has focused on Y2K r-issues and the fact that time is entering a new millennium. But the new century also brings into focus the fact that time is drawing closer to celebrating a special anniversary. Once the calendar oils over to2000 there will be only four more yt`ars before the town celebrates its sesquicentennial. It's never too early to start planning and that is just what the town has done to get ready for its I50th birthday. Assisting with the early preparations is Town Historian Miriam Butterworth, who is writing a pictorial history of the town.. History is right up her alley. Things like the American Revolution, the Great Depression and the Kennedy assassination are all familiar to this former history teacher. She taught history, usually with a focus on American history, at the Ethel Walker School and the former Chaffee School. Her attention now has a more local perspective. After all, figuratively speaking, she has come to know such local notables as Noah Webster, William H. Hall and Catherine Cox Reynolds. - Mrs. Butterworth has been gathering photos, sorting through archives and talking to anyone who will pay attention in order to find out all the information she can about this town and its past. "I couldn't refuse," said Mrs. Butterworth when she was asked by the Town Council a few years ago to work on the book. Her mission began with gathering other interested people brainstorm for ideas. She then went on to one of the most important aspects of the book— gathering photos. The book is now at the stage when it is ready to have some design work done on it. "We wanted to do a couple of things to whet people's appetite," said Mrs. Butterworth, since the celebration is a few years off. "We hope to get the book out a couple of year's ahead of time, then we could really concentrate on the celebration itself" "I've enjoyed it very much," added the author. "I tried to make it very although some of my liveliness has been toned down' she joked. Mrs. Butterworth found thativrt of her writing was made easier because of the effoitsof other residents who wrote their own local histOlits. Those earlier works focus on the town's earliest hisibry and take readers through much of the 19th century. She not only added her own information to theX earlier part of the town's history, but also included information relating to the 20th century. Her book will share with readers how the town's fire and police departments were developed. "I, for the first time, did mention the component of slavery in West Hartford and of women getting the vote and becoming a part of the structure of the town, said Mrs. Butterworth. "I was looking at what brings people to the town and what keeps them here." Two areas which she found did just that are the public school system and leisure services. "A lot of it was my own judgment as to what is important in the town, tempered with what other people have told me,'' said the author. "Mims has devoted several years to this book," said former mayor and town clerk Nan Glass. "In several ways its a picking up of where Nelson Burr and William H. Hall left off" said Ms. Glass, referring to two earlier histories. "I think she has done a good job in showing the development of the town from a suburban atmosphere to a small city," she added. ,"It's not a broad sweeping history, it's more of a personal recollection?' Ms. Glass is certain readers will enjoy the numerous pictures and appreciate the emphasis Mrs. Butterworth placed on the different neighborhoods. Never having been involved in a project of this
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Town Historian Miriam Butterworth is writing a pictorial history of the town in preparation for its 150th birthday in 2004.
magnitude, Mrs. Butterworth said she has tried to find photographs of the people and places around town that were unique and that most residents rave not seen before. "I've learned a lot," she said, admitting that learning was one of her favorite parts of teaching. "I learned a lot about what history is. I've tried to include the events, but also the developments, that have happened in town and many of the organizations." The history begins when the town was still a part of Hartford and was known as the city's West Diyision. The work continues highlighting residents' support to be free from Great Britain and how the town eventually became a separate municipality. Also contained in the book is an explanation of life here during the Civil War, how industry has become a part of local life, and how many religious groups have found homes within the town's borders.
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make history. It's where you put the emphasis," said Mrs. Butterworth. "What I get out of writing this and pulling it all together is how much I found I like West Hartford," she added. • She has lived here since she moved to town with her husband as a young bride in 1940. Over the years, Mrs. Butterworth has come to appreciate the way in which the town places an emphasis on such things as art and music, especially in the local schools. "The creativeness of the people and the 'care in which they looked at their government and how it should function" has also impressed her. "I think
the participation of so many people is the life of West Hartford." The author is an example of such participation. From 1981-85 she served on the Town Council. In an attempt to make the- history all inclusive, e9 the chapters are titled using the pronoun which represents the entire town. "I also hope I appeal to people who want to use the sweep of changes and the influence of the past on the present," said Mrs. Butterworth. "I think people will look at the pictures for fun. I hope they'll find themselves in it somewhere, either in the pictures or the text." WHL
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by Stephen L. Purdy Early in 1998, retired elementary school teacher and technical trainer Carolyn Quint Tertes was exploring a new avenuc in her lifelong avocation in the arts. She described a workshop she led in her home on mandalas, ancient Buddhist and Hindu circlesymbols standing for universal connection in art and healing. "We would do a visualization and meditation," said this West Hartford resident and mother of three grown sons, "then draw whatever was coming up from our unconscious. At the end of the morning, we would witness each other's works, ,and say what . we saw in there. At first, Mrs. Tertes dismissed those who said they saw cells in her renderings—until she was diagnosed a few weeks later with breast cancer. Reluctant to call this mystical, she still thought her mind may have been offering her a clue to her illness. "I know now that my body can tell me things," she said. "It knows what's going on at a cellular level." More important, though, the drawings gave her a deepening respect for her own interconnected use of painting and journals, a regimen she sensed would guide her through the tough year ahead. What she didn't know was that it would also lead her, along with roughly 100 other breast cancer survivors from Connecticut and other states, to apply as participants in this year's Art for the Cure exhibit, held in May at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The fourth annual such evenc2 it is one of several programs that has brought public awareness of the Dallas-based international Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and its Connecticut affiliate, Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure. That organization's main mission, according to co-chairwoman Joyce Bray, is "to eradicate breast cancer through advancing treatment and screening, education and research." At the same time, Art for the Cure specifically targets and celebrates the multi-faceted role of the creative process in achieving those goals. This year's exhibit showcased sculpture and painting, photography and prints, even poetry. Before Mrs. Tertes could get to the opening, she underwent surgery in June of 14$,year, chemotherapy in July and August, and radiation in September and October. Throughout, she worked in her two media of journils and paintings. "I used my meditation, writing, art—and chocolate," she said, explaining the combinatioh of seriousness and humor that may be keys to her craft. She added that the work helped most by taking her outside of herself. "Where the healing come," she said, "you're doing something in which you're so engrossed you're not aware of anything, certainly not of the fact you might be ill or of your mortality." She explained that, when her surgeon and pathologist saw her drawings' symbolic use of letters and words, plus renderings of her new kittens, they compared them with slides from her biopsies, finding resemblances to her pathology. "It was quite amazing," Mrs. Tertes said. "The pictures I had been drawing were my cancer in all its particulars." To make further sense of the images, she pulled them into one collage. "It seemed I wanted to move those pictures into one place, she said, "take lemons and make them into lemonade."
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Carolyn Quint Tents proudly shows off her works which were in Art for the Cure at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The exhibit featured the creative talents of breast cancer survivors.—Photo by Nick Lacy This is not about defying doctors' orders, she added, but realizing they're just one part of the process. It's OK to question medical directions, to be open to options or additional therapies. For those drawing on this strength when processing feelings after being diagnosed with cancer, she has three basic messages. The first is not to panic, to remember survival of breast cancer is a strong possibility. The second is to gather a system "that will sup-: port you in your choices." And the third is to get as Much information as you can. While medical procedures can be crucial, she said what works for one may not for another. Each pa. r—rr
tient needs to find her own answers with as little fear as possible. The creative process led me to know what was right for me," she said. Having found her own path, she now works as an arts consultant and conducts workshops in her home. As with Mrs. Tertes, Ms. Juros and Ms. Curtis, more and more survivors, plus their families and friends, are finding out about Art for the Cure. With publicity through women's and breast cancer groups, arts alliances and oncologists, libraries and art schools, the event has grown from exhibiting 25 pieces four years ago to 48 this year. "Anybody who's gone through the trauma of breast cancer, when you hear 25, years, that's incredible. It's wonderful to see the artists networki/ng, sharing experiences," Ms. Manning said. Mrs. Tertes suggested she avoids direct contact with viewers and prefers to let the work speak for itself. She said she slipped quietly into the cafeteria where the UConn exhibit was displayed and observed the observers. A lingering message is that, even if a guaranteed cure for breast cancer is found, Art for the Cure's energies will remain. Ms. Curtis will continue giving workshops on the creative process, and Mrs. Tertes will keep followart—in mandalas and any other form that works—as a way to find answers that logic doesn't provide. "Art for healing," Mrs. Tertes said. "I think this is the direction for me." WHL
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by David Aron Editor's note: For the past four years, the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History has awarded the annual Freeman and Mary Meyer Prize for Excellence in Hietoy to a local high school student. The prize is offeredfor the best research paper submitted by a student who lives or attends school in town. The students research a local topic, using primary documentsfrom a local repository such as the Connecticut Historical Society, Noah Webster House, churches and local businesses, and the West Hartford Public Library This month's history' column showcases the work of this year's award winner, sophomore David Aron. A home-schooled student, he prepared the following excerpt for publication. A visitor to West Hartford may notice a quiet stream winding its way through the town, half hidden under streets and through underground piping. One would never be able to tell that it helped launch the industry and commerce of a small suburban town. West Hartford has been blessed with many streams capable of powering large machinery. Water power was one of the town's early natural resources, along with timber and clay. Trout Brook, the main river of \Vest Hartford, was originally named the Noyes River, and before that, the Northwest River. One boy in 1840 called it "Mine River:' This was because its furious gushing washed away the sediment of a copper ore mine. It was also described as the same stream, forever young yet always flowing purposefully through the same channel." • Trout Brook is not the only river in the town. The north branch of the Park River can be seen from Bloomfield Avenue, near the fork of Simsbury Road. Piper Brook empties, with Trout Brook, into the south branch of the Park River. The part of Piper Brook that meets the Park River is buried underground and above it now stands the Piper Brook Restaurant, near Shield Street. Since all of this water power was available, it is obvious why settlers chose to set up mills all over town. Where were these mills built in West Hartford? Before that question is answered, one must realize
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In this old Hartford Courant photo copied by the Connecticut Historical Society, men are cutting blocks of ice on Trout Brook Pond near the Farmington Avenue bridge east of the Center This view is looking toward North Main Street (note ..::: houses at far right)..
that before 1854 West Hartford was part of the city of Hartford. It was referred to as the "West Division." Settlers in West Hartford were actually settling the rural areas of early Hartford. West Hartford's first settler and mill owner was Stiphen Hosmer. He was the son of Thomas Hosmer, who came over with "Mr. Hooker's Company" in 1635. Thomas Hosmer sent his son in 1679 to "run a sawmill for the pioneers." It was built on the northern bank of Trout Brook, near the crossing of what is now knotv'vn as North Main Street. Stephen did not really care for his property in the West Division and spent most of his time in his house in Hartford. When Stephen died in 1693, he left the property and the mill to his I8-year-old son Thomas. The land remained in the Hosmer family until the 1760s and 1770s.
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* .10*' Another notable mill was Henry Brace's.The combined saw and gristmill was the first gristmill in the West Division. It was on the west side of Trout Brook near current-day Farmington Avenue and Trouc t Brook Drive. The river was dimmed up and createda pond all the way to where present-day Asylum Avenue lies. It was described as wooden and was owned for more than 100 years by the Brace family until 1827. The Arnold family later purchased it. They converted the building into a garage for the Trout Brook Ice & Feed Company. Edward Stanley and John Thompson formed a partnership and built a combined grist and sawmill
The runner stone from his mill can still be seen today. It is being used as a doorstep at 175 North Main Street. The old grist mill can There was one carding mill in the West Divibe serf- along this sion. Samuel Talcott bought the property in curportiOn of South rent-day Beachland Park on South Quaker Lane, Quaker Lane, looking originally occupied by a gristmill, and in 1828 he toward Elmwood, in converted it into a carding mill. The mill was built this photo taken in of brick and included a fulling shop to shrink, 1926. The land on clean ind thicken cloth. which the mill was The property also included several storage located is now part of houses. Before opening the mill, Samuel Talcott Beachland Park.— had been a tailor. He and hi apprentice, Ashbel Photos courtesy of Stanley, had been in business since 1787. the Noah Webster The main reason why these mills were imporHouse and Museum tant to early settlers, was because they saved them of West Hartford time and produced for them a better quality prodHistory. uct than could be produced by hand. These seron an old road named "Albany Place." It was west vices were mostly done on a barter basis. of Mountain Road and north of Farmington AvOne would bring corn to be ground and, in reenue. It was destroyed in 1867 when the reservoir turn, the miller would obtain food from the farmer, dam broke. cloth from the other settlers, horseshoes from the Thomas Morgan owned a gristmill for many years blacksmith, or other items from other townsnear the site of Stephen Hosmer's original mill, where people. Trout Brook crosses North Main Street. When These water-powered mills were of important Morgan died in 1725, his son-in-law, Isaac Goodwin, •economic value. They provided jobs for new setwho was married to Morgan's daughter Hannah, in- tlers. They also helped develop the financial indeherited the land. pendence of the West Division, which may have It was passed on to Goodwin's son, Uriah helped to make it its own town. Goodwin, who operated it from 1767-1773. He sold All of this we owe to one river, a "silvery curit in 1778. The purchaser, Capt. Childs Goodman, tain of water flowing over the remnants of a waoperated it with his family for many years after 1824. ter-powered era. Will
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us to offer courses to students in West Hartford and surrounding towns that- ordinarily should have been canceled,' said Dr. Clark. "One of the intangible benefits is the opportunity to interact with students from many different towns.'' "Half of my kids are from out of town this year," said teacher Franc Oberhammer. "That is quite a change from the olds. days:' It is not only non-resident students who travel here to take advantage of the summer program, but teachers as well. They come from Newington, New Britain and Granby. "With the kindergarten through eighth program, I find its not so important what children are learning, it's the joy and enthusiasm in which they learn," said Dr. Clark. "In addition, children can check out and explore without the fear of failure and the pressure of a typical elementary school environment." This summer the lockers at Sedgwick Middle School were being replaced. Despite the construction going on in the hallways, classrooms throughout the entire building were busy with activity. • •In one room young students were learning sign language; in another they were making jewelry. Dance classes were being held and the cafeteria became a make-shift stage for the theater group. Other classrooms were filled with students lerning chemistry and biology and language arts. The building and all that was taking place inside its walls
exemplifies what the summer school program is all about. "At the kindergarten through eighth level the benefits are a wide variety of course offerings. Even the finicky kid can find something to study in the summer," said Dr. Clark. This summer, sixth grader Lauren DeConti is taking reading, math and sewing. "I like summer school, but sometimes it can be a little boring," Lauren said. "I am taking the reading to help me and I like math, so I decided to takg it, and I love sewing," she said. An added bonus is that she gets to see her friends. "It's not just like doing all this learning," said seventh graderjessica Hung. "You can do fun stuff. It's good to see your friends again." Jessica has attended summer school courses in the past and this year was taking algebra, problem solving and sewing. "The thing is learning is learning," said Walter Sargent, principal of summer school at Sedgwick. "You might see a third grader working with an eighth grader. The classes are set up with a student's interest in the subject." Mr. Sargent has been teaching summer school since 1970 and has served as principal for the past 13 years. He said one of the things he always recommends to stiMents and their parents is that they not sign up for all academic subjects; instead, he suggests enrolling in two academic areas and two recreational activities.
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ers at Sedgwick. "I love jewelry," said Ms. Morris. "I think students at this age like to work with different materials. I like to have the group try to do things they don't get to dO." Her class was creating paper beads out of colorful wrapping paper.Throughout the course students work on three projects and eventually make a jewelry box in which to store the jewelry they created. think it's a lot of fun," said Ms. Morris. "I think the staff has as much fun as the kids." The academic courses at the middle school level range from intermediate to advanced. Mr. Sargent notes that younger students can enroll in a reading center, where they focus on one or two skills, and students can also participate in an advanced reading program. The same applies for students interested in mathematics. "We feel that our success has been that we are not a remedial program," said Mr. Sargent. "The whole thing is to make learning fun." Floyd Campbell's students were busy writing a short paper on What they just read. They had seven minutes to complete the assignment. Mr. Campbell taught reading, an extension of his school year where
he teaches eighth grade English at Sedgwick. "It gives me the opportunity to incorporate new ideas:' he said. "I try them out in the summer and use the ideas in my regular teaching." Mr. Campbell has his students work on reading skills and different reading strategies in order for them to elevate their reading. Many students were attending sumnker school to improve_their writing skills. In Ginny Connors' writing class, children were working on writing persuasive pieces. "The kids who come to summer school are focused," said Ms. Connors. "A lot of kids still need to work on their writing skills:' Her students write between five and eight persuasive pieces. Each receives a packet of information outlining different ways he or she can elaborate on their writing. Ms. Connors reads their pieces, makes corrections and allows her students to rewrite them. She also spends time working with them on the technical aspect of writing, such as grammar. Across town, high school students were working on another type of writing. They had the opportunity to imiprove their creative writing skills74
"I *anted to get more experience in writing," said Heather Traficanti. "I'm doing this because the teacher I had last year did not give us much writing experience:' Avon High School student Melaney Case joined the creative writing class to earn credits for graduation. Melaney was short one English class and needed it to graduate with the class of 1999. She decided to take the course here, rather than in Avon, because she could complete it here in three weeks instead of the four required there. "I just don't like getting up early," admitted Melaney. But I love to write. I'm used to being in Avon where most of the classes are 18 people. Here there are seven and we still have a diverse class." like that it is small and we are able to share our work," added Timero Ahmed. "It gets really personal."
"Fifty percent of our students take a course for the first time for credit," said high school summer school Principal Robert Pease. "They want to g et ahead. That makes us fairly unique." The typical mind set we are trying to overcome is that summer school is for remediation," said Dr.
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costs consist of $110 per course for non-credit once. seek feedback from teachers and students. Just after classes. The number of credits can determine the One of the popular courses for middle school stu- the Thanksgiving holiday, he will begin to put tocost; for example, a quarter credit was $110, a half dents is rocketry, where they can build and launch gether material for next year's summer catalogue of credit $215 and one credit was $430. their own hand-made rockets. Wood shop is another courses. The registration fee for all grades was $15. Stu- popular course that many pupils take because they "Unlike the 184 days in the regular school year, dents from collaborative towns pay the resident fee. don't have an opportunity to make things elsewhere. the Office of Continuing and Summer Education is "There are many kids who can't afford it," said Chemistry is one of the more popular choices for always humming with activity," Dr. Clark said. WHL Mr. Sargent. "If we could get better funding, some high schoolers. of the kids would benefit more. I'd like to be able to "A lot of students like provide an opportunity for them to come!' to take it in the summer Dr. Clark refers to many of the parents and stu- because they are better 312. dents as customers. Often both groups will have able to be successful," suggestions as to which courses they would like to said Dr. Pease. have offered. At the high school, In addition, his office asks for input from the teachers receive a copy of teachers. Each year he sends a survey around asking ....the-West Hartford curif the staff has any recommendations as to what riculum from Dr. Pease. courses they would like to pro-pose and possibly "My goal is to get teach. them to have the same There isn't one subject of legitimate interest that course they'd get during we can't find a course for," said Dr. Clark. the year," he said. Some courses have a following and have been "Preparing for and If you are an experienced popular for years, he said, noting that the cartooning delivering the summer class is one which has been in the program "for de- school program is a yearEditor or cades: round job," said Dr. Advertising Sales Representative Mr. Sargent has noticed that some courses are Clark. "Not a day goes looking for a Part-time or Full-time opportunity in the popular for a time and then interest will wane for a by that I don't spend newspaper business, please send or fax your resume to year or two. For example, over the last two summers time on the summer prothe-ceramics course has been filled. However, this gram. White Publishing year there were not enough interested students to 106 South St. Following on the West Hartford, CT 06110 have two sessions. completion of this year's But some students take the same course more than summer program, he will Fax: (860) 953-0455
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Raisin (either she's brown and wrinkly, or she used to be named Grape), Oreo, and five poor dogs who, every time they hear their name, think they're getting a treat: Cookie. Those who name their dogs after famous people are always taking a risk. Will Napoleon the Pekingese invade the neighbors?Will Houdini the Samoyed keep escaping from his crate?Will Einstein the sheep dog out-smart his owners? If Mozart the Maltese learns to sing, will he wake up the neighborhood with "Le Nozze de Figaro?" Will pictures of Monet the poodle come out, or will they just give a vague impression of what he looks like? 'Will Atilla the Doberman and Damien the rottweiller be as aggressive as one might _assume? Will Dante the rottweiller make your life hell? Will Sherpa the Tibetan terrier carry all your stuff when you go camping? Regardless of what local owners name their dogs, even the 54 people who racked their brains and came up with "Max," the most popular name in town, the bond with man's best friend is evident. Roger Howard, owner of the new upscale doggie store Three Dog Bakery on Farmington Avenue, said that
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Unique financing plan will pay for $3 million in renovation for Veterans Memorial Skating Rink.
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Thanks to a unique financing approach and the desire to maintain control over a tangible asset, Veterans Memorial Skating Rink will not be sold or turned over to private business operation. Town officials plan to spend as much as $3 million to renovate and upgrade the facility to meet the growing demands of the skating public. It was built in 1968. When it was first built, it was state of the art," said John Zullo, supervisor of the facility. "It's now near the end of its life expectancy. The pipes and other components of the refrigAn exterior view of Veterans Memorial Skating Rink does not reveal the need for repair and renovation within the facility.
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"It's well built. The structure itself will stay," said
James Capodiece, director of leisure services. This building has served this community very well." But pointing at the refrigeration system, he added, "It's time for this to be replaced. The new systems are safer and much more efficient?' "The team boxes are really antiquated," Mr. Zullo
eration system which keeps the ice from melting are rusted and showing their age. Angry cracks in the concrete base below the ice are clearly visible from the grandstand and run nearly the entire length of the 185-by-85-foot frozen surface. Mr. Zullo, who has worked there for 20 years, has kept a close watch on the growth of the cracks— first spotted some 15 years ago— and the decaying physical systems. He's also watched the facility grow in popularity and estimates as many as 125,000 people a year pass through its doors for a glide around the frozen water.
added. Mr. Capodiece said it's also time for the town to provide the amenities the skating public has come
to expect. That means a larger and better stocked pro shop, new dressing rooms and rest rooms, food concessions and better accessibility for people with disabilities. The lighting could stand some improvement, too.
While the building itself is accessible, there is no way for someone using a wheelchair to get into the grandstand. The only access to this seating is by climbing the stairs. "The design for the new building is going to have all the seating on one side," Mr. Zullo said. Mr. Capodiece said the plans call for maintaining the facility as a single-rink operation. He emphasized that all efforts will be made to update the facility without negatively impacting on the nearby Buena Vista neighborhood and said informational meetings will be held with nearby residents beginning in a few weeks. "What we do,n't want to do is change the characRink, page 44
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It's time to renovate the venerable Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
For more than 30 years, Veterans Memorial Skating Rink has served as a mecca for those who like to strap metal blades on their feet and enjoy the thrill of a spin around the ice.Young and old, they twirled, shot pucks or just enjoyed a gentle glide along the smooth frozen surface. But as happens with most things in life, the rink has grown old. It needs significant renovations to bring it into the next century if it is to continue to serve the thousands of people who skate there each year. The first thOught was .to do this with private money by selling the facility outright to a private concern. But there is no need to do that, and it appears that plan is no longer under consideration. Town officials are now talking about maintaining municipal ownership and control of the rink. They are also talking about investing $3 million to perform the needed repairs and modifications. Notable in-their plans is a unique financing plan 's which would pay for those renovations not with tax dollars, but user fees and a surcharge. That way those who use the facility pay for the improvements they will enjoy, and those who don't use it won't have to foot the bill. It all makes for sound public policy. The rink, along with the many parks, golf courses, swimming pools and other recreational facilities in town, is a significant asset. It deserves to be treated as such. When it was built in 1968 the demand for ice time was a mere shadow of what it is today. There was no need to stay open all year, so the systems were designed to work for several months and then be shut down twice a year for maintenance. That is a luxury which the town can no longer afford. Figure skating, ice hockey and recreational skating are showing increased popularity. These folks are interested in skating throughout the year, not just during the winter months. Modern rinks have been constructed in Simsbury and Newington to attract those people. They have nice locker rooms and rest rooms, food concessions, fully stocked pro shops, large ice surfaces and stateof-the-art lighting, all of which are of lesser quality at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Plans call for adding or expanding all of those services and facilities here. Officials would also like to increase the length of the ice by I 5 feet to bring it up to National Hockey League standards, a clear value for both hockey players and figure skaters. It would also provide foom for more lessons including the popular "Learn to Skate" program. The refrigeration system which keeps the ice frozen has more than its share of rust and patched-up connections. It is crammed in a crowded rear room, rather than underground, as is the current trend. It needs replacement. There is also the issue of the concrete base below the ice. Long cracks in this base can be clearly seen through the frozen surface and threaten the physical integrity of the entire operation. Add to all of this a pledge to keep the facility a single-rink operation, and a promise to keep the impact on the surrounding neighborhood to a minimum, and all the pieces fall nicely into place. This is in many ways a state-of-the-art town. Its people deserve a state-of-the-art skating rink.
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Skating rink needs to iimain a town-controlled facility
To the Editor: After hearing and reading about the possible privatization of the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, I would like to offer my concerns regarding this matter. I grew up in West Hartford and when the time came to start my own family, I chose to stay in town for several reasons. The excellent school system the high quality of services provided and the vast recreational opportunities offered were three deciding factors. The recreitioh department is surely a major draw for individuals and families to move into West Hartford. What other town can boast of an indoor skating rink, community center, nature center, four outdoor swimming pools, numerous playgrounds and athletic fields, two senior centers and two golf courses? We have been very fortunate to be able to participate in many of these activities because of their convenience and affordability. I cannot see any benefit to West Hartford residents if the skating rink is privately owned or operated. I and many of my friends have seen what has happened to Cornerstone Pool. • Cornerstone, to many. residents, is no longer a town facility. The costs to participate in programs have excluded a large number in the community. Unfortunately, our tax dollars are still working to maintain this facility, which many families cannot afford to enjoy.
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In the Mature Lifestyles section of the August issue, a photo caption incorrectly stated that dances are held at the West Hartford Senior Center every Friday. The West Hartford Senior Center holds its dances on Thursday; itis the Elmwood Senior Center which holds dances on Friday.
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It looks like the same situation is about to occur with the Veterans 'Rink, Making it into an exclusive club for only those who can afford it. As a child I enjoyed skating at the rink and now can share this experience with my children. The rink currently keeps affordable many sessions of open skating for families, teens, seniors, along with hockey and figure skating programs. The fact that the cost of these sessions is kept low makes them accessible to all residents of West Hartford. I have no doubt that if the rink is privatized in any way the cost to utilize its services will increase *substantially. Public facilities were.never created with the-intent to go private. They were created to ensure that everyone could participate in and enjoy the activities that they offer. Private rinks are commerce and are not concerned with this guiding principle. Their only guiding principle is money. This is cause for great concern if the town's decision making regarding our childrens opportunities to participate in sports such as ice skating is dictated by its profitability. Turning over our valuable rink asset into the hands of business people would not be in the best interest of our children and families, only detrimental to their ability to participate. Having used the rink over the year, I see that this is truly a community-oriented facility that cares about the needs of West Hartford residents.We have attended specially themed sessions over the past several years and my children had a great time. At some sessions free ice cream has been given to the children, Halloween sessions offer costume contests and candy, and the kids love the penguin mascot. The home town feel and personalized customer service is something that is sorely lacking from these huge want-to-be Olympic training grounds which are popping up all around us. Is this what West Hartford wants, or needs? I, for one, do not and I feel that I am not in the minority.
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I am not an uninterested and uninvolved resident. I have volunteered in my neighborhood, the schools, and have served on several town committees over the years. My interests are always for the betterment of West Hartford. The town should go forward with the muchneeded renovations of Veterans Rink and retain control of management. Rather than turning the profits over to a private interest, keep West Hartford dollars in town working for our community. The future of the town's recreational programs is a real concern. What next, Rockledge and Buena Vista golf courses becoming private country clubs to match the standards of the TPC in Cromwell, and ignoring the needs of the public? Janet Fournier 398 Oakwood Avenue
tice, even when the items are displayed in accordance with the rules and regulations at Fairview. It is heart breaking to lose a loved one. The items brought help us to feel connected to those we have lost. When I arrive at my boyfriend Joe's graNiesite, I am so often touched to-find that another friend has left something behind for Joe. It confirms for me, as well as for his family, that Joe has not been forgotten, that someone took the time from their busy day to visit Joe. I hope that the administrators at Fairview will stop buckling under the pressure of one person's opinion and allow us to leave these tokens of love for the people we love. Nicole Contos 118 Brunswick Avenue
cial space for teenagers in the library. We are expecting eight new computers with new furniture this fall, and the teen librarian has a whole roster of activities planned, from a lip sync competition to Nintendo tournaments. The Teen Room is monitored by special personnel who have been hired just to work with teens. I realize that this is not quite the teen center you were describing, but we want teens in West Hartford to know that the Teen Room of the library is a "safe place where they can gather, talk, relax and be among friends." Denis Lorenz Director, West Hartford Public Library
Media specialists thank town librarians
To the Editor: Every year, the West Hartford public librarians from the Children's Department write, produce and act out a wonderful program at the West Hartford public elementary schools to encourage students to read over the summer. Once again, an imaginative show was created and performed with high energy by our talented public librarians. We would like to thank them for their time and efforts in helping to make the summer reading program so successful each year. We are fortunate to have such dedicated staff in the public libraries who are constantly working to provide the best resources and services to the children of West Hartford. Kathy PaquetteLibrary Media Specialist, 'Wolcott School
Freedom to mourn at Fairview Cemetery
To the Editor: A number of mourners in a specific section of Fairview Cemetery are suffering, not only from the loss of a loved one, but from the loss of our rights. Every cemetery has rules regarding the size and type of mementos that can be displayed at a gravesite. Typical items displayed are balloons, flower pots, flags and small statuettes. It seems that at Fairview one woman has deemed these items to be offensive. Her "omplaints have forced administrators to remove mementos left by mourners from only one section of the cemetery. These items are being removed without prior no-
Library offers teenagers their own space
To the Editor: I appreciate your August editorial, "Teenagers need a place to call their own." You rightly bring attention to this group of people who seem to draw the community's attention only when tragedy strikes. Although the public library is charged with serving all members of the community, We have always had a special space for children, but-never a similar area for teens, although they use the library regularly. As you said, "teens are not as cute and accommodating as toddlers." Thanks to a generous grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, we now have a spe-
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Fires damage businesses, Pops will play on holiday
by Mark Jahne As the summer heat wore on, local firefighters were busy battling blazes as well as department management. One fire destroyed several stores in an Elmwood shopping plaza and a Washington Circle house was seriously damaged when two young men threw firebombs at it following an altercation in a bar.
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The Hartford Pops Band will perform a program of Hollywood hits, show tunes, patriotic marches and more in a special Labor Day concert. Show time is 5 p.m.,on September 6 outside the main entrance to Town Hall. This concert is .presented by the town Department of Leisure Services in cooperation with the American Federation of Musicians Local 400.
pick through the charred ruins of the Elmwood Pastry Shop following a fire that also damaged other stores in the New Britain Avenue plaza.
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the shopping plaza just west of South Quaker Lane. The Elmwood Pastry Shop, Elmwood Dental Group and Raymond Jewelers all fell victim to the blaze. Fire officials traced the cause to an electrical source which may have come in contact with water from a drain. The entire plaza was without power for some 48 hours and other stores sustained smoke damage.
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The Rev. Dr. Nicholas G. Davis was appointed to serve as the eighth pastor of Elmwood Community Church. He will begin his duties on September 1 and comes to town after serving as co-pastor of the
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Art league plans two shows
The West Hartford Art League will hold a pair of exhibitions from August 27 through September 12. The annual faculty show will be held in the Clubhouse Gallery and a Mary Roy memorial show is scheduled for the Saltbox Gallery: Both galleries are located on Buena Vista Road. Opening receptions will be held from I to 4 p.m. August 29 and open house is scheduled from I to 4 p.m. September 12.
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Fight leads to firebombing
A fist fight at a Newington bar led to a firebombing incident in which a duplex on Washington Circle was seriously damaged. Two perpetrators allegedly threw two flaming bottles of gasoline called "Molotov Cocktails" against the home. According to police, the suspects followed a 22year-old resident to the house after the barroom brawl. Both alleged bomb throwers were arrested and charged with arson, conspiracy and bomb manufacturing.
Deputy fire chief demoted
Neal Fisher, an I8-year veteran of the West Hartford Fire Department, was demoted from deputy chief to motor pump operator by Chief William Austin. He was criticized by the chief for ordering firefighters into a burning High Ridge Road home on July 17 and for alleged insubordination. The local firefighters union is. expected to file a grievance on Mr. Fisher's behalf. A separate grievance is already pending from an incident last year in which Chief Austin disciplined Mr. Fisher after the latter was arrested and fined for kicking in a glass door at State Police headquarters in Meriden.
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nities. He is claiming a pattern of bias and harassment since he first came.on the force. The complaint alleges that Assistant Chief Stephen Lovett has engaged in a constant pattern of harassment and humiliation of Officer Colon, a Hispanic, and that race is a factor in that alleged discrimination. The officer was disciplined in June following an incident in which he went to Hartford to pick up dinner at a Union Place pizza restaurant and his cruiser was involved in a collision with a Hartford police cruiser..
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Noah's house looking for volunteers
The Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History is looking for volunteers to greet people and lead them on tours of the historic home. Those age 14 and oltler, and paw4-child pairs, are welcome to apply,/ Available positions include historical interpreters and museum hosts and hostesses. An informational session for prospective volunteers will be held at the house at 7 p.m. September 13.
Food drive set for parade
A food drive to benefit the town's food bank will be conducted during the Park Road Parade on September 18. Those attending the parade are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to help those in need. Neighborhood resident Patrick Ladd said he decided to organize the effort after reading about the need to restock the food bank in the last issue of West Hartford Life. He will be assisted by volunteers from the Church of St. Mark the Evangelist.
Playground addition honors Glass
A new post office at the Jonathan's Dream playground was dedicated recently in memory of the late David Glass, a letter carrier who was killed last August in a motor vehicle accident on Simsbury Road. Police allege the driver who struck Mr. Glass' vehicle was legally intoxicated and operating in excess of 90 miles per hour. He was the son of Dr. Harvey Glass and Nan L. Glass, former mayor and longtime town clerk. The playground addition was funded with $15,000 contributed by family members, friends and others.
Past President Dorothy Howe (left) and President Eleanor Brazell are preparing for an open membership tea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the West Hartford Republican Women's Club from 3 to 5 p.m. on September 23. Call Mary Guiney at 232-1477 for the location and more details.
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Karen Pierson, local 'resident and author, will speak about her experience collecting oral histories on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean at 7 p.m. September 30. Her talk will be given at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern Street. Ms. Pierson wrote, "A Tale of Two Worcesters:
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Executive Director Patricia Newton (left) and Sandra Biloon, president of the board of directors, show off some of the items which Will be available in the Seniors Job Bank live and silent auction on September 26.
serve as the new pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church. His selection culminated a JO-month search and he began his duties there on 'August 2. Reverend Robinson most recently served as associate minister at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Penn. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with master's degrees in divinity andtheology.
Renbrook benefits medical center
Seventh graders from Renbrook School collected hand-crafted items for children at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. Among the gifts were "stuff boxes'' in which patients can store their toys, books and other personal items. The students also wrote pen pal letters, created
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DanceBasics comes to center
A new dance program for children ages three and elder called DanceBasics will be offered this fall at the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center. It will be directed by Suzanne Frain, a graduate of the Hartt School of Music/Hartford Ballet. Classes will include ballet, tap and jazz, as well special classes for preschoolers. For details call 2364571 ext. 328.
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WHIC seeking new director
The West Hartford Interfaith Coalition is searching for a new executive director to replace Ron Simpson, who left to pursue a master's of divinity degree at Yale University. It is hoped that his replacement will be on the job this fall. In the meantime, David Johnston, former executive director of The Bridge Family Center, is filling the vacant position on an interim basis. WHIC has created 38 units of affordable housing throughout the town over the years, with another three units in the works.
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stationery, colleted photo frames and miniatures for the young patients. The project was led by Jane Hoben, community connections coordinator.
-Officer Howard Shaw takes photos at the scene of an accident in which a bicyclist was struck by a van on New Britain Avenue, across from CVS. The cyclist, who police said suddenly entered the road from behind a parked bus, suffered a fractured skull.
Northwest gets SNET grant
Northwest Catholic High School received a $1,000 "Links to Learning" grant from Southern New England Telecorru-nunications. The money is part of the company's "Strike Up the Band" program to promote individual classroom projects. Nearly half the student body at Northwest participates in music programs, including advanced jazz, wind ensemble, string ensemble, orchestra, concert ba'n'd and music theory. The grant was secured by band teacher Mary Genlot, who also teaches at Saint Timothy Middle School.
Democrats selecting new members
The 7th District of the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee is in the process of selecting new members as part of a pranned expansion. All registered Democrats who'vote,at either Norfeldt School or Hall High School may submit their names for consideration. — Expansion of the town committee is scheduled to take affect in January. Interested people may call Harry Schaechter, district chairman, at 523-5946.
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Margolis heads Jewish center
Jed Margolis, who previously served as associate executive director of the Jewish Community Center in St. Louis, Mo., was appointed.gxecutive director of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center. He was selected for his background in fund raising, Jewish programs and new leadership development. Mr. Margolis was with the St. Louis center for 17 years and prior to that worked in Jewish community centers in Cleveland, Ohio, and Cherry Hill, N.J. He is vice president of the board of directors of the Maccabi USA Sitorts for 4rael. WHL
ASD services win accreditation
Adult vocational services offered by the American School for the Deaf recently received three-year accreditation from CARF, a rehabilitation accreditation commission. The ASD program was accredited in its employment, evaluation, training, support and community residential servicp. This is the fifth consecutive, three-year CARF
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Petersen promotes bicycle safety
A.C. Petersen Farms Family Restaurants wants children to be safe on their bicycles. In reeurn for various prizes, youngsters can sign up for the "Cycle Smart Challenge, which reinforces helmet use, rules of the road and more. Children ages 4-15 are invited to participate and four of thein will be the lucky winner of a new bicycle. Local police are partners in this project and will reward safe bikers with coupons for free ice cream cones.
Devcon Enterprises of 433 South Main Street re.. cently acquired the Westfield Shops, more than The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will hold 190,000 square feet of retail space in the heart of its 13th annual golf tournament on September 13 Westfield, Mass. at Wampanoag Country Club. It will be followed by The move continues the company's focus on the a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30 development and acquisition of newer grocery-anto 7:30. chored retail shopping centers. Included in the $160 cost are green fees, carts, a Major tenants of the shopping center include: tournament gift, chair massage, lunch and beverage Waldbaum's Foodmart, Dress Barn, Payless Shoes, tickets. For reservations call the chamber office at Friendly Ice Cream, H & R Block, CVS and 521-2300. Applebee's Restaurant. Also featured are Bob-Ton Department Stores, Better Bedding, Carroll Travel, SIS Bank, and several smaller local businineteen99/2thousand nesses.
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Konover Construction Corporation has established a new division called Konover Construction MidAtlantic to provide enhanced services to business clients and pursue new business opportunities in that region. Based in Maryland, it is an affiliate of Konover Construction Corporation, based in West Hartford. The new entity manages consytruction projects in eight states and the District of Columbia. It provides a single source for total cionstruction- management and among its current projects are two Lowe's Home Centers, both in Maryland.
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by Mark Jahne Lessons about nature, recycling and the environment - are not mere abstract topics taught in the classroom. They are subjects which can be seen, heard, smelled, touched and felt as students visit Webster Hill School's Living Courtyard. The central area, once little more than a repository for an old swing set and some overgrown plants, is now a carefully manicured nature's classroom. All classes from grades K-5 have a role in its operation and care, be it planting flowers, staffing the SchoolNet 8 weather station, or tending to the compost bins. But its focal point is the butterfly house, a special garden area covered by a thin mesh. This is where beautiful Monarch butterflies are raised and then released for their instinctive journey to Mexico. "We use the courtyard all the time," said Principal Birbara Peck, not only for nature studies but for reading time, or as a change of pace from the regular classroom. The butterfly house was constructed in June 1997 with the help of business and private donations of money, goods and tabor. At its peak in the fall, it will be home to about 125 of the orange-and-black
Webster Hill School pupils (from left) Brian Harries, Kenneth Cabe11 and Stephen Burger stand alongside a bin in which leaf and similar vegetative waste is converted into nutriettt-rich compost.
winged insects. Children can enter the house and walk or sit amid the butterflies as they live in their natural habitat. The youngsters learn to respect nature and are careful not to step on any Monarchs which may be resting on the grouncl, Mrs. Peck said. "We raise them from the caterpillar or chrysalis form in every classroom," she added.
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buildings have never looked better. It's a great place to send your kid to school." This year all kindergartners, for the first time, will be attending a full day at each of the elementary schools. Two things went into fulfilling this goal for the school district. The first was that the district made a commitment to start a full-day program, and the second was to take a close look at the quality of education a full-day program would provide. "The new kindergarten program is based on reSchools, next page
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search and the best practices," said Dr. Sklarz. "It's not just a full-day kindergarten, it is a full-day kindergarten that is state of the art. Kindergarten staff members have been trained in teaching a full-day program as well as being provided with new materials. "It's a truly enriched program," said Dr. Sklarz. "We know more about early childhood education then we ever did before?' The district has also paid close attention to class size and ensuring that each class remains relatively small and manageable. This year the district has managed to keep class sizes at an average of 20.3 students at the elementary level. "That's pretty remarkable," he said. The gifted and talented program will now be operated by full-time teachers, as opposed to interns. In addition, gifted and talented teaching strategies used exclusively in the program will be incorporated into the classrooms. In order to further assist exceptional mt ti students, the gifted and talented program will sponsor Math Quest. This will offer further opportunities
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�myself on being a professional. "It was a challenge for me to engage my students," he added, reflecting on his experience as a math and science teacher. "Having that as a challenge for me gave me reason enough to want to stick with that grade level." As an educator, he found that using a sense of humor and having a knowledge of the subject he was teaching are the things that any educator needs in order to be successful. Following graduation from Bulkeley High School, Mr. Monroe received his bachelor's degree in middle school science education from Hampton University and a master's from Norfolk State. He began his career as a teacher instructing sixth grade science. Eventually his teaching experience went on to include teaching English as a second language and working as an administrator in a magnet school with a math, science and technology theme. 'If I ever came back, I wanted to go somewhere that was progressive," said Mr. Monroe about returning to Connecticut. "I just hope there are things which I can bring to the table that will perfect the community and the school." The three things he would share with students is to have them understand why they are in school, how
to communicate with their peers and that they need to take advantage of the opportunities that come their way. It is a philosophy he has used in his own life. He had the opportunity to play trumpet with professional musicians, an opportunity he would have missed if he had chosen not to get involved. "With instruction and those three things, I think they will be successful in life," he said. The school district has been honored as a leader in the state for high school advanced placement courses. With that in mind, it has the goal of encouraging all students to challenge themselves academically by-taking at least one honors course or an advanced placement course. "Our program at the high school is richer than it has been," said Dr. Sklarz, referring to the A.P. program. The 1999-2000 academic year will be the inaugural year for a new type of school for high school students. This year at least 20 pupils will be enrolled in the alternative high school program. The program is offered at both Hall and Conard.
"This is for students at risk for dropping out of school," said Dr. Sklarz. The program will be held in a separate classroom from the regular high school curriculum at Conard. It was described by the superintendent as being a non-traditional classroom experience. It will allow for more individualized attention for students and more support for students from the guidance and counseling departments. The program will have two full-time teachers. ."It's a very personal program and was tailor made," said Dr. Sklarz. "If we did nothing they are at risk for dropping out of school. "This is a real preventive program:' Mary Hourdequirtusedknow her way through to the halls of Conard ,but now she will have to learn her way around all over again since the renovations were completed last year. For nine years Ms.
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1 lourdequIn_was a guidance counselor at the school. She left to pursue an assistant principal position at Farmington High School and later was principal of Bacon Academy in Colchester. "I really loved Conard and was reluctant to leave," she said, adding that she wanted to get involved in administration. 'When I saw the position at Conard, my heart just opened. 'It also has been very gratifying to me to receive a warm welcome. It makes me feel glad about my decision," she said. . "The district.is way ahead of mariy school systems—the diversity of West Hartford, test scores, the number of students in advanced placement courses, initiating the alternative high school program. I really admire that," she added. "I'm really looking forward to getting to know students and their parents," said Ms. Hourdequin. "As an administrator, I see my job is to facilitate the best possible environment." Throughout her educational experience, Ms. Hourdequin has developed a philosophy that she hopes will help each student reach his or her potential. Among her beliefs are treating each student and their families with respect, applying consistent school policies and expecting each student, teacher and ad.. minister to reach for the highest standards possible. "Pulling together we can achieve so much," she said. Conard students have adjusted to the many physizcal changes that have taken place within their building. This year it's Hall High School pupils who will have to adjust to changes to their build-
ing. According to the superintendent, Hall has a new wing and additional space is being created as part of the renovation project. "It's really exciting," said Dr. Sklarz. "We've said that much of Hall's renovations would not be visible, but they really are." Over the summer the school's media center was renovated, in addition to new wiring in order to update the school's technology. The building also has new language and computer labs. A search is currently underway to find a permanent principal to replace Elaine Bessette, who left in June after nine years at Hall. The superintendent estimates that a new principal will be in place by the start of the second semester. However, what he finds to be the most important element of finding a principal is not the time it takes to fill the position, but rather ensuring that the right individual is found for the job. "The high school principalship is one of the most important positions to be filled," said Dr. Sklarz. "I'm very optimistic we will have a strong candidate poor The district is working with a search consultant and is targeting candidates who have worked at blueribbon schools throughout the country. There are many new staff members who v,vill be starting throughout the district this,year.,In what Construction workers spent the summer he referred to as "unusual," the superintendent said completing major renovations at,Webstcr Hill that there are at least 100 new"staff coming on board. 'Scbool.—Photo by Nick Lacy He added that normally the district hires about 70 schoo4-year at Webster Hill, Braeburn and Bugbee. new employees. Dr. Sklarz said that when he first came to the Among the newly hired are five new curriculum district five years ago, the community was divided specialists at the elementary level. Three new spe- over redistricting. With that worked out and in the cialists will be stationed at Aiken, Whiting Lane and past, he has noticed a big difference in the attitude Wolcott. Others began half way through the last of the publit towards the schools. WHL
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Most of the educational attention in town is focused upon the public school system. But hundreds of residents study at the private and parochial schools in town. They also play a vital role in preparing young people for college, work and their adult lives. Residents also attend private schools in nearby towns including Watkinson School in Hartford, the Talcott Mountain Academy of Science and Mathematics in Avon, Avon Old Farms School and Miss Porter's School in Farmington, among others. Kingswood-Oxford School advertises itself as the largest independent day school in the Hartford area with a student body of 560 in its upper and middle schools. It boasts 74 faculty members, 52 of whom hold advanced degrees. That makes for a 7 to I student-teacher ratio. The average class size is 14 students. Teachers provide individualized attention, motivation for students to think independently, and serve as mentors in classroom, athletic and extracurricular activities. There are I 7 varsity-level sports offered at K-0 and both male and femafe students have many choices of athletic participation. A unique advising system keeps parents connected to the school and their child's progress. A total of 55 cities and towns are represented in the student body and 12 percent of them qualifies as racial or ethnic minorities. More than 160 courses make up the KingswoodOxford curriculum, including 17 advanced placement courses. Every senior is required to write a thesis and graduation requirements also include a minimum of 30 hours of community service. Northwest Catholic High School hosts pupils from more than 30 towns. Last year's enrollment was 594 and it is expected to top 600 this fall, if recent trends of 10 percent annual growth hold true. As part of its commitment to provide an educational program which is competitive with public and private schools, the school recently completed a $500,000 addition to provide new science laboratories. There are also five computer centers with Internet and web access. Northwest Catholic boasts a student-teacher ratio of .I2 to I and honors courses in English, languages, math, science, social studies and religious studies. There are also advanced placement courses in 13 topic areas. Students are encouraged to put their faith into practice in their daily lives. The can learn leadership skills in two programs: OARS (Outdoor Adventure, Recreation and Survival) and ACTS (A Chance To Serve). The latter focuses upon community service. Arts and athletics play a significant role in the overall school experience. Extracurricular activities include student publications, retreat programs, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Student Assistance Committee and Math Team. Another feature is the "College Now" program which provides students the opportunity to study at Saint Joseph College and the University of Hartford. The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford was established in 1971 and is housed in the fo riiier Bridlepath Elementary School, which is undergoing an expansion to meet growing enrollment demand. It covers grades prekindergarten through eight and is guided by the tenets of Conservative Judaism. The curriculum emphasizes strong academic skills in reading, writing, math and the arts. It fosters an appreciation and knowledge of Jewish tradition and sacred texts and teaches the skills to live a Jewish lifestyle and be a participant in the community. Computers and other learning tools are used to teach modern technology. There are music and drama programs, literature-centered language arts, outdoor environmental and conservation education and an arts program which encourages visual expression of feelings and ideas. Sports teams are formed without tryouts and compete against other independent schools. There are after-school sports, art and music programs, and extended day care is offered for nursery through kindergarten pupils. St. Brigid School promotes "an education in the
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School, was elected treasurer of its Community Assembly. Talbott Fucci, a junior at Kingswood-Oxford School, was selected to participate in the golf component of the inaugural United States Scholar-Athlete Games in Kingston, R.I. Molly Shima and Steven Branco, juniors at Kingswood-Oxford School, were selected to participate in the United Technologies/Trinity College Engineering initiative. Alison Sylvester of Conard High School won the Scholarship Award from the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Anne Parmiter, also of Conard, won its Travel Award.
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The Hall High School JETS team of Arun Abraham, Greg Bangser, Megan Sullivan, Jessica Thibodeau and Emily Wilson won first place in the junior varsity category of the Junior Engineering and Technical Society statewide competition. Melanie Papasian of Hall High School won the Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Award from the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Hall High School pupils Hans Cutiongco, Jacob Licht, George "Doug" Osborne and David Schweidel won first palce in the large school division of the Connecticut Association of Mathematics Leagues. Magda Erik-Soussi of Conard High School was selected to attend the Breadloaf Writer's Conference sponsored-by the New England Young Writers Conference. Rosemary Pecheone's fourth grade class at Aiken School ranked first in the state and ninth nationally in the News Bowl USA Scholastic Game 1999. A team from King Philip Middle School tied for first place nationally in a problem solving contest sponsored by the Continental Math League. Members are Olga Berlinsky, Ben Bronfman, Jessica Ceruzzi, james Chan, Yuriy May, Jacqueline Rogers, People, page 54
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close to expressing the man behind the work. "He's been very generous in his service to others," said Mr. Shallow. Perhaps because of his name, he was cleitined serve others. "I want to pay tribute to something we all see," said the Rev. Richard Griffis, representing the United Nations. "It is his gracefulness. He is a man of peace and a man of justice." 'Sholom is a complete man," added Rabbi Nathan Hirschfield. When the rabbi and his wife moved to town in 1956, the first person they contacted was Dr. Bloom. She wife had been a prisoner of war in the Philip-
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Sgt. Dean by Mark Jahne Kulpanowski proudly If you spot what appears to be a midget police cruiser displays his restored roaming the streets of town, don't be alarmed. The 1954 Nash lights and siren may work, but it's not on active duty. Metropolitan police The car is a 1954 Nash Metropolitan, lovingly car. The midget cruiser restored by Dean Kulpanowski, a town resident and captures a lot of 26-year member of the West 'Hartford Police Deattention wherever be partment. The emblem on the door reads "Dean goes and, yes, the lights County Chief" for his name, and its numerical desand siren are in full ignation, for those who remember the early 1960s working order. TV show of the same name, is Car 54. Not only is it the smallest car you're likely to see lot of parts, mainly brake parts. The brakes alone Penn. Mr. Doner, who specializes in restoring clason the road, it features one of the biggest drivers. cost me almost $1,000," he said. sic cars, did the rest. . "I've always loved them (old cars) since I was a Sergeant Kulpanowski stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall It was not designed to look like a police car, but and still carries the muscular frame that reflects back Sergeant Kulpanowski got the idea when he saw a kid," Sergeant Kulpanowski said. He previously owned a 1956 Cadillac, 1936 to his days as a football star at Conard High School. photo of a Nash cruiser in a calendar of classiq-cars. "I have-to put my leg in first and slide under the He took his special vehicle to Al Doner dr Dial Chevrolet Coupe and 1949 Wyllys Overland Auto Body on Chelton Avenue and showed him the Jeepster. His father still has the 1965 Rambler steering wheel," he said. There isn't much head room once Sergeant photo, asking if the same could be done with his Ambassador convertible which a teenage Dean drove Kulpanowski settles in behind the wheel, but he's newly acquired Nash. Mr. Doner assured him that when he was tested for his driver'; license. But the Nash Metropolitan_ is his clear favorite. perfectly comfortable. nonetheless. -it was possible and they set to the task, acquiring Even though it still needs upholstery and other in"I bought it in 1994 from an older gentleman parts and accessories. The red light came off a retired town fire engine side work, he has taken it to a variety of shows and who lives right here in town," said Sergeant , Kulpanowski. "The brakes I had to re-do totally,•, and was slated to be thrown in the trash. He bought competitions. "I've been to quite a few. I haven't won l anythiLig the front end had to be re-welded. I had to replace a the siren at a car rally and flea market in Hershey,
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Business Raphael Shed establishes unusual gallery at mall
by Linda Case The artwork features a dozen one-inch-tall ballerinas. Wry and spry, they are linked together in various dance poses. Together they add up to a unique piece of jewelry. Crafted out of I8-carat gold, the necklace cries out to be worn by a dancer. It could grace a cocktail dress or any other outfit that would show it off to best advantage. It would be the wearer s statement, symbolizing something that is close to her heart. Raphael Shai of West Hartford, the owner of a new jewelry shop at Westfarms Mall, talks about what goes into the making of such a piece. "First of all, you have material that's precious in itself: gold, platinum, diamonds, whatever.Then you have the element of design. You can have one without the other. But when you have both, it's explosive," he said. Mr. Shai, who does some of the designing himself, is a pilot, a former aircraft mechanic, and an all-around dramatic person who grew up outside Haifa, Israel. With his closely cropped, nearly shaved, head, he evokes Yul Brynner. He wears a sleek black sports jacket and pants. Underneath is a white T-shirt. A single diamond adorns one ear. Simple, but elegant, gold chains adorn his neck and wrist. The store is called Raphael's: The Gallery for Fine Art Jewelry. It will carry works by at least 18 noted designers For over forty years, at any one time. Avery Heights has The owner is on hand been at the forefront and the store is already ei healthy aging. operating, although the grand opening is schedThe Heights was uled for Sept. 12. By developed in 1991 then, the creations of all as an expansion of the 18 will be installed, each person's work set the Avery Heights . • _ off in a separate Case. campus, to provide '
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Raphael Sbai stands alongside one of the display cases at his unique jewelry store called Raphael's: The Gallery for Fine Art Jewelry. It is located in Westfarms Mall.—
Photo by Nick Lacy "People have been venturing in already," Mr. Shai said. "They say: 'It's like New York.' They are picking up that Acre's something special to this." His storOaated near the Nordstrom's wing, is essentially ovatin shape. The ceiling is 16 feet high, with strung lighting and exposed piping. That alone makes for an art-gallery kind of ambiance. Over the display cases high on the wall are six paintings of the human form. The work of Hartford artist Tao, they are done in muted blue tones. Carpeting and other effects are also in blues, grays, and warm wood. Altogether they make for a hideaway mood amidst the busy shopping mall. Getting into this business in the first place was fateful, as Mr. Shai describes it. He came to this country in 1973 and worked for two years at Kaman Aircraft in Bloomfield. Then he Was laid off. Finding himself with nothing to do, he returned to Israel for a visit. On his way back here, he stopped in a Jerusalem outdoor marketplace to shop for a gift for a girlfriend. There among ancient stone walls and nooks, he spotted aa old jeweler. Being a perfectionist, the craftsman kept discarding pieces he didn't like. He
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kept thiowing away the supposedly defective parts, dropping them into a box nearby. He asked if he could buy the cast-off stuff. The man agreed to let him have it for $50. Once home, Mr. Shai began working with the elements, placing them here and there and stringing them into various creations. This marked his own start as a designer. "I was expressing a completely different side of myself, an artistic side," he said. As a pilot and as a mechanic, he had always focused only on precision. As a designer, he had to let loose, be creative. In the beginning, he showed his works at flea markets. But that domain hardly turned out to be the right one. Friends convinced him to go to outlets that were more sophisticated. Thus he started making the rounds of crafts shows, first those rail by churches and so on, and later graduTting to more upscale settings. In the process he started meeting fellow designers in the field. All this happened in whirlwind time. Within six months, he opened his first jewelry store, the first of several oterprises he has owned over the past 25 years. Today he runs two boutighes: one in West Hartford Center called Earline and another in Martha's Vineyard . Westfarms represents a bold new
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step for him. 'Most of the stores here are corporations, chains," he said.. In contrast, he is an independent businessman. Also the ethos of the establishment will stand out, he maintains. He sees the operation as a cross between arts show and retail store. Customers will be able to get to know the artists behind the creations. They will also be able to order goods that are custom-made. If one likes the ballerina necklace, for example, one could have it made in platinum, rather than gold. In short, one could have virtually any piece of jewelry made, with one's own specific proportions and personal style in mind. It could be earrings, bracelets, pendants or other adornment. Prices range from several hundred dollars to $20,000. Some of the items are what Mr. Shai calls "outre"—bold, exotic, unusual. However, others can be deceptively simple. A designer with talent puts all kinds of nuance into a given work—the way one metal reflects another, the way a stone is set off just so, Mr. Shai
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said. The result can be quietly elegant, rich looking. The artists who will be featured at the grand opening are award-winning designers, goldsmiths, setters and sculptors from throughout the country. They include: Oscar Betz, Christopher C. Cates, Stephen Dixon, Fedra International, Elyse Fradkin, Anthony Gerard, Lydia Halebian, Jimmie Harrison, Susan Helmich, Aaron Henry and Janis Kerman. Also, J. Kennedy, Paul Lantuch, Oennis Lingo, Sam Lovato, Patricia Madeja, Mark Michael, Kyriakos Somos, Michael Sugarman and Aaron Toadlena. Some of his own works will be sold at the store, but they represent a small fraction of the stock. Situated as he is at a crossroads in Westfarms, the jeweler knows people from every walk of life will always be passing by. He wants to reach out to each person, pointing out that each is unique. That uniqueness, he believes, can well be captured in a piece of jewelry. Will
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Snorts Cahill sisters prove that ice hockey is for women too
by Karen May WhLn Nancy and Phil Cahill brought their sons Neal and Brendan to the ice rink, little did they know that it would be their daughters Meg and Katie who would still be playing the game in college. When asked about the girls accomplishments on the ice, Mrs. Cahill was quick to ask if some history of the women's game could be included. "Both of the girls are kind of shy about their hockey; it's so unusual for them to even get mentioned in the media," said the proud mother, who is a virtual walking historian of the game. Katieadded, "When my folks say that we play hockey, the first response from people usually is 'field hockey?' "I actually brought our oldest son, Neal, to a hockey sign-up. The younger kids that hung around the place were called rink rats" by the others," Mrs. Cahill said. • "There was one girl on Neal's team named Gretchen Ulion (from Marlborough, who went onto score the first goal for USA Women's Hockey inaugural gold cup run in 1998). Katie, particularly, loved it so much from the start. We were living in Wethersfield then and both of the girls played soccer as well, but hockey was their first love." The sisters began playing with the boys' teams, tering her senior year and will be hanging up her skates after this season. "Seven players on the Olympic team were from Providence College but after the Olympics, they ended up just coming back to school and not necessarily playing any more," said Mrs. Cahill. "It's unfortunate that the NCAA rules disallowed the scholarship athletes a chance to play any more after getting their faces on the Wheaties box and a few other endorsements. Laurie Baker wants to be a doctor and is still at school, but she can't play hockey."
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So far, winning the gold medal in tht 1998 Winter Olympic Games is the pinnacle event in national women's ice hockey. According to the official program of that team's pre-Olympic tour, "during the 1990 season, 5,573 female ice hockey players were registered with USA Hockey. Since then ... more than 23,000 registered girls and women play ice hockey across the United teams. Approximately half of all females registered with USA Hockey currently play on boys' or mens' teams." "We were big Whalers fans, season-ticket holders from the first," Mrs. Cahill said. "To this day, Katie's got a big poster of Pat Verbeek that he signed for her hanging in her room." Katie added, "It was a really sad day in this house when they left town. I was lucky enough to baby-sit for one of the player's kids and I miss them as well. Even though hockey's my favorite sport, there's no future in it for women." "My girls were on the cusp of the top prospects; Katie Cahill is a defensive stalwart for college programs had just started the recruiting pro- Providence Collese.—Photos courtesy of the cess," Mrs. Cahill said. Cahill family "I chose Providence partly because my coach went there and it's close enough to home," added Katie. • Meg said, "Since Katie's a defensive player and She was recruited by Northeastern University, the I'm on the ice the whole game, I've never' had to slap University of New Hampshire and St. Lawrence a shot of hers back." Taking over the goalie position at Dartmouth as College. Meg's "dream come true is that I'm the a freshman may have been a daunting task for some, goalie for Dartmouth's Big Green." Both Providence and Dartmouth are in the East- but Meaghan lived up to the challenge. "Sarah Teuting had left Dartmouth to play for ern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division I schools, so the sisters' teams have ended up play- the gold. It was really amazing when the USA team played an exhibition game and Meg had to face that ing each other. "In one sense, that was hard because one of them caliber of play as a freshman," said her mother. Clippings in the Cahill family scrapbook from a ended up losing, but it made it easier for my husband and I to be able to see them both," said Mrs. report in the Lebanon, N.H., Valley News of November 19, 1997 tell the story: "Despite the Cahill. "We play opposite roles on our teams, so we never gin of defeat, Meaghan Cahill, Dartmouth's freshman netminder, drew reactions from the crowd really faced each other," Katie added.
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This is a routine with which Mrs. Cahill is familiar, as Providence has had this kind of training for the four years that Katie's- been there. "Meg reports they're out on the stadium steps at 7 a.m., running 300 yards in 60 seconds is the goal, plus the skills and finesse of stick work on the rink," her mother said. Meg knows this will only improve her game. "With only a couple years left of my hockey career, I want to do the best I can," she said. "Eventually, I can see myself coaching at the high school level. I want to stay in the game somehow after my playing time is over." Both sisters were outstanding athletes at Kingswood-Oxford and in Wethersfield town leagues as well. Katie also has experience at goalie (in soccer) and played lacrosse and softball. She also enjoys "swimming as a hobby." Katie was MVP of the girls' hockey team at Kingswood-Oxford in 1994-95; Meg was MVP in 1996-97. Additionally, Meg was all-state in soccer and an all-star lacrosse player, where she played both goalie and forward. Katie is looking to go on to graduate school for marketing, probably sports marketing major." Unlike her sister, she doesn't want to coach. "It's kind of a dead-end sport," she said about hockey.'Though I can see myself working in either soccer or hockey organizations, especially at the professional team level." Last summer, she attended the Stick-Time camp held by former Whalers players in Simsbury, but "without Meg, I'm not sure if I want to do it and be the only girl this year." Their mother said "most of their boyfriends over the years have been good about their interest, though Katie did have an ex- who said it was pretty bad
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when your girlfriend plays hockey better than you." Both girls have found the sport all-consuming. ""The season begins in mid-October and runs almost until Afril," said Katie. "Between school and hockey, there s not a lot of time for much else." Being at school in New Hampshire, Meg says that "during free time, I really enjoy snowboarding. I've still got two years left to play here at Dartmouth." She doesn't see herself making the 2002 Olympic team. "They only look at six goalies," she said. "The Way the game has developed, they tend to go for size more. Her mother agreed. "The look of the women's game has changed even since the girls started playing. A lot of the finesse is being passed on for a more physical game. Size seems to be more important and the Olympic team make up for the next USA team will be a lot bigger than the 1998 team was," she said. The women's game does not allow body checking. A USA Today article that ran just before the 1998 Olympics called the "differences between the mens' and womens games subtle. There is more e.thphasis on passing, stickhandling and skating." • Tbe whole Cahill family is looking forward to the ECAC tournament next spring. "It will be held at Brown in Rhode Island and if it's anything like past years, we'll probably end up seeing both girls' teams competing against each other in the semi-finals and that will be it for Katie," said their mother. One of the proudest moments in the Cahill girls' hockey history is that Meg received the Gordie Howe/HartfordWhalers scholarship in 1997, which was the last one given before the team moved to Charlotte, N.C. Will.
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both better serve the public and hire quality employees. At the same time, the city of Hartford was conducting a "job-a-thon" to try to place 1,000 welfare recipients in gainful employment. Mr. DeSimone contacted Mayor Michael Peters, South End Community Services and other Mobil dealers and a collaboration was born. The results were mixed elsewhere, but not here at West Hartford Center Mobil, where the legend of the affable Mr. Martinez grows each day. "He's now an assistant manager ... this kid is dynamite," said Mr. DeSimone of his young understudy. "His values are phenomenal. He's a people person; he truly loves what he does."
Customers love Mr. Martinez and he is a tireless _ skills, but how to change oil an4 perform oilier techworker, the dealer added. That's particularly true of nical automotive tasks. The original training program involvecl ythe dealthe women, who seem to enjoy the young man's players paying the city residents $6 an hour,', With the ful flirting. But the truth is he fusses over everyone who pulls city picking up an idditional $3 in costs for tax into the station, making each person feel as if he or withholding and fringe benefits. Mobil Oil Corposhe is the most important customer of the day. All ration provided the training.. Although he was first hired more than o.years agree that his enthusiasm and joyous spirit are infectious. He hustles from car to car,.making sure no ago, Mr. Martinez is just 21 years old. One of five one is left out, thanking everyone for selecting West siblings, he left school and began looking for,work when he turned . 18 and his mother was about to Hartford Center Mobil for their motoring needs. "He's got his own customer base," Mr. DeSimone lose the general assistance money that the state provided her with to help raise him. said with a smile. He was too proud to go' on 'welfare. A social Mr. Martinez from his first day on the job was
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tious. He handles any problems that come up with the station.WheriI leave him in charge, there's nothing I have to worry about. 'He's made his mark here. He's pretty mechanically inclined, too. His greatest asset is his concern
for the customers," he added. Mr. Greenbaum hopes to own the gas sration some day. If that ever happens, he said his first mDve will be to hire Mr. Martinez as his manager. Luis Martinez was born in Bayamayo, Puerto
Rico, and came with his family to Hartford at age seven. He believes he is living proof that the negative stereotypes which some people harbor against Hispanics as workers are just plain wrong. Too often, he said, city residents—particulatly minorities—don't get a fair shake in employment opportunities. He applied for jobs at many places which didn't even have the courtesy to tell him he was rejected before hooking on with Mr. DeSimone. He said city residents just need a chance, an opportunity to improve their lives, such as the one he was offered. There may be some individuals who don't want to work, but that's no reason to paint everyone with the same brush, he added. Mr. Martinez attended Hartford Public High School before leaving to work full time. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is currently working toward his high school equivalency diploma and is also studying to qualify for a driver's license. In the meantime he's having the time of his life, earning a decent living, growing in self-esteem as well as the esteem of his managers and peers, and living the American dream.The only thing he doesn't seem able to do is to wipe the ever-present smile off his face. Then again, why should hi? WM.
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Does anybody believe a professional wrestler can win the 1st District Congressional seat from Connecticut, which is one of the top 10 most unbeatable Democratic offices in the United States Congress? One person does. It has been 42 years since the 1st District was represented -by a Republican (Ed May of Wethersfield) but Bob Baciclund, who has twice been wrestling champion of the world, is confident that he will meet this challenge, too. He's already on the campaign trail for this election that will take place in November 2000. His may be a household name only to wrestling fans, but they seem to be everywhere. Just walking in to Denny's for breakfast excites the staff. "You are Bob Backlund," the hostess gasps, amazed to be seating a famous performer. "My husband and sons love you," she said. He hasn't wrestled on American television for some time, but he believes this fan remembers him because "I am in her memory, in her heart." She is not the only one. And for those who don't know who Bob Backlund used to be, he's making sure they do now. Wherever a crowd gathers, he's there. His candidacy has been reported on page one of the New York Times and with a picture in USA Today. He has been interviewed on Good Morning America. The Today show is calling. His career as a wrestling star is well recorded on the Internet, where upwards of 150 sites respond to the input of his name. Here is his biography as it
appears on the Falcon WWF page: Real Name: Robert Backlund. Height: 6'1". Weight: 240 pounds Born: August 14, 1950. From: Princeton, Mimi. Nickname(s): the Golden Boy; Mr. Bob Backlund.
Favorite Move(s): Belly-to-back roll-up bridge; crossface chicken wing. WWF Titles Won: WWF Championship (2); WWF Tag Team Championship. Bob Backlund started wrestling in the amateur ranks at the age of IO. He attendedWaldorf Junior College in Iowa and moved on to North Dakota State University, earning a physical education degree. He was an amateur wrestling star in college. In 1973, he made his pro debut at the age of 23. "The Golden Boy," as he became known,.-once teamed with Pedro Morales to win the WWF tag titles from the Wild Samoans. But his big success came on February 20, 1978, when he defeated "Superstar Billy Graham" to capture the world title. That victory propelled Mr. Backlund into the company's biggest star. Fans came to the arenas in droves . And he always delivered high-quality matches as he defended the title against all corners. One of his most memorable matches was a cage match defense at Madison Square Garden against "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. His opponent missed a "Superfly Leap" from the top of the cage, and Mr. Backlund managed to get out the door to retain the belt. They say that all good things come to an end, and for Bob Backlund that day came in 1983 against the Iron Sheik.
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He had suffered an _injury to his back prior to tbe match. He put up A gallant Wort, but-us helpless as the sheik locked on his Camel Cl4t4move. Mr. Aacklund never gave up, but managek „Arnold Skaaland threw ip thetowel, ending the,inatch and his fiVe-year reign. Shortly after losing the title, Bob Backlund left the the WWF. He appeared occasionally Oli independent cards. In 1993 he returned and ar,,,ihe 1994 Survivor Series, he won the charripioiAi" again. -Three days -later in Madison Square Gar en, Mr. Backlund was defeated in- eight seconds by keviir "Diesel" Nash and lost the title. After that. seconct„losu.his time became devoted_ primarily to promotional work for the WWF. In his prime, Bob Backlund was a-sportsman, and the best technical wrestler of his time. Internationallyfamous inAltemsiging world, he is hardly a carpett;agger isathe, IiiMtrict.-He has lived in Glastonbury since 1977 and for a short time before that in Rocky Hill.The Backlunds moved to central Connecticut- because-it's easy to get-to the airport, unlikeloston or New-York, where p.1),e traffic adds two or three hours each way- to a trip to Japan, for example. His wife Corki, whom he met in college, is a physical education teacher at Bolton High School. Their
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be helping them in the upcoming municipal elections, West Hartford RepublicanTown Chairman Herb Shepardson said, "It s very exciting to see someone so engaged M the process this early. I think Bob's enthusiasm will give him a leg up for the nomination. "His name recognition is certainly helpful. That's one piece. Now people have to know what he stands for. I think one way to do that is to get engaged in the local campaigns this fall and learn the local is •
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Wrestling champion Bob Backlund wears a championship belt in his prime at Madison Square Garden. Now he wants to win election to the US. Senate.
daughter 'Carrie is in co114!'novi.:. Though "wrestling has been good to me," he said he is a rich tan Only because he lives simply. He campaigns in a 3 Toyota Camry that's got more than r I00,000 miles on It already, with many more to come. ..
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The odds may be long, but Mr. Shepardson thinks they can be overcome. "West Hartford is 2-I Democratic voters now, but we just won back the council and the board. The right candidate with the right message can do it. I like Bob," he said. But longtime Republican National Committeeman John Miller of Wethersfield doesn't hold out a lot of hope for any Republican candidate. "The 1st District is probably among the top 10 unbeatable Democratic districts in the country. Also, John Larson is going to run again, so you've got an incumbent to beat," Mr. Miller said. But "this guy will raise the money and some people in the party are talking him up. I wouldn't be surprised if (Minnesota governor and fellow wrestler) Jesse Ventura campaigned for him." Mr. Backlund is fairly sure that Governor Ventura will appear here on his behalf.
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`Gettin' together when you see a good thing
by Nora Howard America's first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882. Two years later, Congress made the first Monday in September a legal holiday and National Labor Day. Some time later, in 1943, this town managed to harness a huge pool of community spirit and put on its first Labor Day Fair. That summer the country was still in the depths of World War IL with American troops and their allies engaged in the South Pacific offensive. The town in 1943 was virtually a captive audience for any event. Tire and gas rationing kept most everyone close to home. Indeed, an estimated 10,000 people attended the Labor Day Country Fair on September 6. Fifty-eight town clubs and organizations pulled together to organize the fair under the leadership of the chairman, the Rev. Elden H. Mills of the First Church of Christ, Congregational. They kept expenses low and were able to donate the proceeds to the National War Fund,.. One by one, the piecek fell together. The five-cent advertising flyer and program was printed by T.B. Beach Jr. It included advertisements by local businesses under the heading, "These folks are good grounds, and there was fun for the whole family. people to buy things from," and included the There was plenty of food, induding five cent pop Wiremold Company of Elmwood, Carl 0. Pfau's (soda) and hot dogs. The papers advised parents to give the children some money because they would Center Hardware & Paint, and others. Getting the word out about the fair were the Hart- want to "buy stuff." The midway was open all ford Courant, Hartford day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Times, Metropolitan News, There was a Ferris wheel, a The town in 1943 was and radio stations WTIC, model camp by the Boy WNBC, WTHT and virtually a captive audience for Scouts, pony rides, a WDRC. In addition, the any event. Tire and gas "kiddie ride," dart games, Chamber of Commerce did rationing kept most everyone hit the milk bottle, fortunethe copying, or telling, horseshoe pitching, close to home. Indeed, an multigraphing,' of the and antique and modern handbill that %vent to every estimated 10,000 people farm implements on view. house. The Girl Scouts also attended the Labor Day A hunting and fishing. sold programs promoting Country fair. camp was pat on by the the fair. West HartfcM Fish and Excitement built around Game Club. The Women's town about the coming fair. The flyer noted "you better git there early and see Club from Saint Thomas the Apostle Church had a some of those fellers work the kinks out of there white elephant booth and the Congregational (sic) joints trying to play baseball ... the younguns Women's Guild provided ice cream and soft drinks. American Legion Auxiliary took charge of are goin' to shake a leg at the dances later in the the popcorn and candied apples. The West Hartday. The fair was held at Hall High School and on its ford League of Women Voters was on hand to dis-
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tribute voters literature. Activities continued throughout the day. There was a band concert by the Local Anti-Aircraft Band. The junior-baseball game was between the Bums and the Walnuts. There was an outdoor produce market, and iñiide the gym were displays of flowers, garden produce_ and cartoons by the famous "Believe it or Not's" Rtkert The South of-the Border Club'hild a pet show, followed by a dog show called "Love Me, Love My Dog." There were Polish dances by the Polish Dramatic Club, Russian dances by the Russian American National Home, and Greek and Scottish dances. The bandstand featured two concerts by the Noah Webster Fife and Drum Corps. The day culminated with the evening dance in the gym put on by the West Hartford. Exchange Club. Jimmy Smith and his Twelve Piece Orchestra played on and on, and the town crowned Miss West Hartford.
The following year's fair, in 1944, built on the momentum of the first one. Fresh in everyone's minds, however, was that summer's horrific Ringling Brothers circus tent fire in Hartford. Fire Chief Thomas H. Donnelly;extra vigilant, ordered the fair's Red Cross first aid exhibition tent taken down. For the 1945 Labor Day Fair, the crowd increased to an estimated 15,000 people and it was another success. There Were a few problems, however, that proved to be the undoing of the annual fair. The disgruntled Co,nnee icut State Guard complained that it h'ad too 1ttk. publicity and refused to perform. There was a mass of litter on the Hall High School fairgrounds and the hallways were a mess. Superintendent of Schools Lloyd Bugbee would not let the town use Hall Hig} -czain for the Labor Day Fair. The American Legion took over the fair in 1946, but that special country fair feeling was dying. In
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early 1940s? The Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History has no World War II-era photographs in its collection. Archivist Janet Murpl: v can be reached at 52 1-53 62 and she will be grateful for a, contributions to the growing collection of town history.
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"We are going to try to get a date to see if he will come up here. Very few people can beat him verbally. He's very quick witted with his words," he said. He has found the town committees supportive, "but a little bit down. I've raised them up a little bit. They will become more excited every day that goes 4.1 know it's an uphill battle; it's not going to be easy, but I'm used to coming from the bottom and going to the top. I'm going to get them spirited again. I am very good at energizing people." What about the overwhelmingly Democratic voter registration? "Yes, I know that very well. But there are a lot of people outside the parties who are starting to get energized. Their energy will build with mine," said Mr. Backlund. His own enthusiasm has brought him far from a Minnesota boyhood where he nearly dropped out of school in the eighth grade. He tries to pass on the life lessons he learned then. "The reason I .work with kids now is that somebody helped me. I was a troublemaker in junior high. They did me a big favor by talking me into not quitting school. If I had, I would not have been in Madison Square Garden. I would have been a quitter all my life," he said. Since he moved to Connecticut in 1977 he's been trying to help other young people make the most of their opportunities. He helped run an amateur wrestling program in Hartford at St. Augustine School. He coached at Rocky Hill High. Mr. Backlund regularly visits schools, talking to students about physical and mental fitness. He practices speed reading himself and gives the children a card which on one side has a picture of himself wear-
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ing his championship belt and on the other the pledge "I will increase my ability to read." He has visited senior citizens' exercise classes too, teaching them how they can exercise while sitting in a chair. He believes in fitness. "My college degree is in physical education. I've been exercising all my life. I believe that exercise and good food is the only fountain of youth we will have on this earth," Mr. Backlund said. He seems to have found that fountain. At 50, he said "I feel like a spring rooster. I wake up excited every day of my life, whether I am on my way to wrestle in Japan or to Washington, D.C.," where he went to meet ,til& Rep. Nancy Johnson and other Republican leaders whom he said were encouraging. Even if they had not been, he was confident that
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over time he will win them over which has been his attitude all his life. When he got into professional vvtestling, "I left home in a green 1968 Chevrolet Impala with $20 in my pocket and I drove from Minnesota to Baton Rouge, La., slept in the car, and that's where I had .my first wrestling match. I spent all the money I had on gas to get there." From the beginning, he wrestled under his own name. "My name is Bob Backlund. A lot of times you take a different name to protect your family and I have had threats. If I'd had a different stage name, this might not have happened. But I just wanted to be myself. "I was portrayed as the good guy. When you are
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by Mark Jaime Sometimes the old ways are still the best. Maybe that's why the police department's bicycle squad can trace its roots all the way back to the town's first constable, who nearly 80 years ago made his rounds . on one of those classic old bikes with the over-sized front wheel. Today's bicycle officers operate the latest in cycling technology: 24-gear Cannondale full-suspension mountain bikes with headlights, rear reflectors, an equipment pouch and a place to carry a plastic bottle of water. The current bicycle squad was formed in 1991. Led by Sgt. Michael Fusco, it now includes Officers Steve Estes, Marie Colangelo and Fred "Skip" Malona. They each have an assigned patrol area. Officer Estes works Elmwood and the southeast corner of town. Officer Colangelo covers Park Road and Officer Malona's district connects the two, with primary responsibility along New Park Avenue and the area around the Charter Oak Academy of Global Studies. "The principal goes back to community policing concepts, said Sergeant Fusco. Those concepts focus upon getting officers out of cruisers and into situations where they can more easily interact with the community they have pledged to serve and protect. And while patrol cars are certainly needed, not everybody has to drive one to be effective. Bicycle officers are in some ways more mobile than their car-based colleagues. They can go where cars can't, such as through parks, behind buildings and along narrow paths._ It's much easier for an officer on a bike to catch a fleeing suspect than for him or her to chase the per-
Children gather around for a visit when Officer Steve Estes makes his daily pass through the Hillcrest Avenue neighborhood. son on foot. And bicycles are smaller and quieter, making them less obvious to criminals. The squad has made several drug arrests in which officers literally pedaled right up to someone selling or using narcotics. Officer Colangelo said they have a natural advantage because they are at just the right height to peer through car windows while riding past and 'see if drugs or weapons are on the floor or seat. "I've gotten three Mils" (driving under the influence of alcohol), Officer Estes said. "One nearly hit me on Park Road" and another engaged him in a fight while being apprehended. Bicycles are less intimidating than a cruiser, with its bright fights and loud siren. That's important because a key ingredient of community policing is for officers to interact with people, to meet and get to know merchants and neighborhood residents, and to form partnerships with these people to promote public safety. People who fear, or are intimidated by, the police are less likely to help out in a criminal investigation. But their input can prove invaluable in solving a case or making an arrest, and a foot or bicycle patrol officer can more easily break the ice. "You get to be out more, meet more people. You get to use your senses more," said Officer Colangelo. 'I visit all the business owners'' and exchange information with them about potential problems along the street. Her record of arrests as a bicycle officer features a lot of drug use, drinking in the parks, motor vehicle violations and domestics," she said. In some cases police are able to respond beiere the call even comes in on 911 because they can hear the disturbance as they ride past the home. Officer Colangelo knows that a bicycle rider is the likely loser in any collision with a car or truck,
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Volunteers VIP psychotherapy program put clients before profits
by Stephen L. Purdy In the world of psychotherapy, a newly formed practice of four psychologists based in town is giving those who seek help for mental and emotional problems a new understanding of the term "VIP" It stands for Volunteers in Psychotherapy, a nonprofit organization that avoids the restrictions of managed health care with sessions paid for, all or in part, by its clients' work at charitable organizations of their own choice. In providing affordable help to those in need, VIP is determined to return the private process of psychotherapy to caregiver and client. With its therapists willing to work at reduced rates, VIP's clients can pay off one session through four hours of volunteering, or work fewer hours and pay partly out-of-pocket. In addition, they're not required to tell the organizations, like Foodshare, Habitat for Humanity or the American Red Cross, that-their work is being done to 13ay for therapy. VIP's practice, which was incorporated in March and whose therapists are now seeing clients, also employs two specialists who seek funding from other non-profits to run the operation. By all accounts so far, a long run is predicted—but most agree VIP needs to keep educating the public on its revolutionary options. Dr. Richard Shulrnan, a clinical psychologist who has worked at the Institute of Living, Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters and is on Hartford Hospital's institutional review board, is the key founder of VIP. He explained that the intrusions of managed care, which include required explanations by therapists for limited coverage, have eroded the trust between therapist and client. Dr. Shulman said that VIP is re-establishing that trust, at the heart of which is privacy. "People are cognizant when it isn't a private conversation. All human beings are very sensitive as to who is in on it when they choose to speak to somebody about the details of their personal life,." he said. VIP co-founder Dr. Mark Burrell of Hamden, a clinical psychologist who consults and teaches at the New School for Social Research in New York City,
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whettiveneone comes in Withlirair pro le:, or even if that person is demoralized and gets the label 'depressed: o Although both doctors said they believe most clients can resolve their troubles without medicine, they indicated they're free to use it if they wish. "I wouldexplore with them their feelings about medicatiott7 Dr. Burrell said, "but I would never say to someone, 'If you see me in therapy, you can't 13e on medication: Dr. Charles Mate-Kole, a professor of psychology at Central Connecticut State University, said there's room• for both types of treatment. While it's reasonable to assume that many types of depression can be treated with a non-medical approach called cognitive behavior therapy, he said medication is sometimes required. "There are small numbers of people who are in a severe depressive state where nothing can help them initially except starting with medical inteivention and following up with a more psychological approach," he said. Litchfield licensed psychologist and VIP board member Di. Rachel Sampson, who is also resident psychologist at Gaylord Rehabilitation Hospital in Wallingford and clinical associate at Greenwoods Counseling Services in Litchfield, 'suggests the medical debate is overblown and looks forward to its reci
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"My hope is that Sbmeday the dichotomy between biology and environment will diminish and cease to exist; it's more interactive, one influences the other.". Where VIP is concerned, Dr. Sampson is far more interested in supporting its goals of affordable therapy and volunteerism. She added that Greenwoods, an agency whose primary work is to refer troubled people to appropriate therapists, has a parallel mission' in its 'search for 'dignified options in cost. These include recommending therapists who work for reduced fees and partially subsidizing clients. "What's really nice about VIP," she said, "is the idea that you don't need to just give people services:'
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In Focus Housing authority serves residents of all ages
by Mark Jahne
When many people hear the words "housing authority," they may envision a sprawling urban complex such as Hartford's Stowe Village or Bellevue Square. But housing authorities exist in the suburbs, too, and their clients are not always located in such huge apartment buildings. Such is the case here. The West Hartford Housing Authority (WHHA) helps to put a roof over the heads of hundreds of local residents who need help based upon such criteria as income, age or disability. Some live in the two authority-owned complexes, Elmgrove in Elmwood and the Alfred E. Plant apartment building on Farmington Avenue. Others are in privately owned apartments subsidized by the federal Section 8 program and still more reside in scattered-site homes in various neighborhoods. A quasi-governmental agency, the housing authority has been around since 1942. Its mission is to create and preserve safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low-income residents and families throughout the community. Its 1998 annual report notes that the WHHA currently administers 549 Section 8 certificates and
The Alfred E. Plant housing complex on Farmington Avenue is borne to senior citizens and adults of all ages with disabilities.
vouchers, a program it first entered in 1974. Elmgrove was constructed in 1978 and the former Alfred E. Plant Junior High School, where WHHA offices are located, was renovated for housing in 1984. The total number of housing units either owned or administered by the authority is 694. Approximately $3 million is spent annually in payments to landlords, administrative costs and maintenance expenses. Funds are generated through rents, interest income, federal subsidies and Section 8 housing assistance payments from the U.S. De-
partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). WHHA policy is determined by a five-member board of commissioners appoint.e d by the Town Council and implemented by Executive Director Lynn Koroser and a staff of eight. The board is led by Chairwoman Ilze Krisst and its other members are Vice Chairwoman Karen Bachman, Domenico Genduso, \V. Herbert Reckmeyer and Lois Jainchill, a tenant representative. "I see all the programs that the horigifig authorWHHA, page 44
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The Soap Box Editorial Public safety labor problems are beginning to boil over
Issues between town management and municipal labor unions, particularly firefighters, have been simmering at, or below, the surface for some time. But they're beginning to boil over, and that's not good. The lightening rod at present is Fire Chief William Austin. He's a quiet, studious kind of leader, labelled aloof and uncaring by members of the local firefighters union. In July, one of his lieutenants filed a complaint against him, alleging that the chief made disparaging remarks about minorities during an officers' training session. That issue is being investigated by the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). That was quickly followed by a highly publicized incident in which Lt. Christopher Conlon, the officer who filed the complaint, alleged that he and other firefighters were ordered into a burning High Ridge home without a back-up team to protect them. The union believes this was an attempt by the chief to gain revenge for the civil rights complaint. Department management denies this was the case and said back-up support was ready if needed. At the same fire, Deputy Chief Neal Fisher and Assistant Chief Charles Hurley—one of Chief Austin's top assistants—reportedly clashed over the former's decision to order a search for people inside the burning home. Then there was an alleged argument over the wisdom of sending a fire engine back to its station. Mr. Fisher, who had a previous run-in with Chief Austin which led to disciplinary action last year, was disciplined again. He was demoted three ranks from deputy chief to motor pump operator, an action the union is challenging through the grievance process. More recently, Firefighter Linda Akerman filed a complaint with the CHRO alleging discrimination because she is pregnant. On the advice of her doctor, she asked for a desk job within the fire department upon return from sick leave, but instead was assigned a temporary, position in the Department of Leisure Services at a substantial reduction in pay. A fair criticism? We don't know. But the fire chief's job is to manage the 100-plus member department, not be every firefighter's friend. He has to make tough management decisions which, by nature, will sometimes rankle the troops. He is responsible to the Town Council, town manager and general public as well as to those employed by the fire department. As Town Manager Barry Feldman noted in a published report, fire departments are by design paramilitary-type organizations with a distinct command structure. As is the case in any such organization, people don't always like being fold what to do, but that's the way it is. The situation, however, is not hopeless. Assistant Chief Austin is receiving high marks from some firefighters. He joined union members for their annual 'Fill the Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Labor Day weekend, and may be able to play a valuable role in bridging the gap between the chief and the rank and file. The workers they oversee are dedicated public employees who are called upon at all hours to perform sometimes-dangerous tasks. Like their managers, they work under a public microscope and are quickly criticized for any mistakes or risky decisions. The concern here is not over the professionalism of management or labor. All are doing what they believe is right to protect and serve the community. What appears to be lacking is respect.The unions, particularly fire and police, have little for the leaders of their respective departments. Is management digging in its heels? Or is it just feeling defensive after being besieged with countless labor grievances, some perhaps filed more out of-, frustration and emotion than actual contract issues? In the end, these issues must be addressed before they spill out again at an emergency scene and place tiziwn employees or the public at risk. If someone gets hurt because of all this fuss, then the pot will really boil over.
—Mark jahne
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It should also be noted that this unrest is not unique to the fire department. Labor unhappiness in the police department has been a simmering issue as well in recent years. The police union has experienced uneven relations with Chief James Strillacci and his two assistant chiefs, Robert McCue and Steve Lovett And all three are longtime ;own residents who ad-1 vanced through the ranks. Grievances have been numerous. A Hispanic officer recently filed a civil rights complaint atainst Assistant Chief Lovett. Union and town negotiators have been unable to agree on a new contract; the last one expired more than a year ago. Let's not forget public works. Unionized workers in this department experienced the loss of leaf removal duties—a lingering sore spot With many of them—and significant down sizing in their ranks dating back to when the town laid off municipal trash collection employees and contracted witha private firm for refuse removal. They grumbled long- and loud when Dana Hallenback—a former police officer—was named their director. So is all this an issue of right and wrong? Is it a case in which someone needs to be blamed and corrective action taken? It's more complicated than that. All three groups of town employees enj8y decent 'pay and excellent benefits. Police officers and firefighters have the opportunity to work extra shifts on a regular basis to augment their income. Management's job is not to make people in its employ happy. It's to make sure they do their work, to keep costs within budget, and to be responsible to the community by providing the level of services we have come to expect. Mr. Feldman stands strongly behind Chief Austin, Chief Strillacci and Mr. Hallenbeck, all of them appointed during his tenure,as town manager. All of them are decent men; how one assesses their job performance is a matter of individual opinion.
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To put all this in perspective, many members of thefirefighters' union have a strong distaste for Chief Austin. He is a department outsider and came here from Florida, a "right to work" state in which organized labor has little clout. As far as they're concerned, he was brought here with the intended purpose to break their union. But this is the same union which clashed with the previous chief, Michael Parker, a town resident who came from within their own ranks. And they had little use for his predecessor, Robert Romanski. As more than one firefighter has noted, whatever issues they had with Chief Parker—now an assistant chief in Hartford—at least there was a sense that he cared about them and the department. These same firefighters suggested that Chief Austin wouldn't recognize most of the men and women in his command if they were 'out of uniform.
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Letters to the Editor
Town manager doesn't deserve pay increase
To the Editor: The Town Council saw fit to reward Town Manager Barry Feldman with a raise and bonus for his management of our town. This is a misappropria: tion of funds. The council is well aware that Mr. Feldman has and is allowing a dangerous and potentially expensive condition to exist. You may think that the Geneva Avenue situation affects only a few people who happen to be residents.Think again. By refusing to upgrade and maintain this public road, Mr. Feldman is putting all the citizens and taxpayers of West Hartford at great risk. We were all very fortunate that on September 19, 1997 a car carrying six teens thrill-seeking by driving a parent's car over the west end of Geneva Avenue at an excessive rate of speed were spared death or serious injury. They were saved by large bushes. The car hit the bushes, turned around, and went back through the bushes, stopping four feet from a house. Others may not be so lucky next time. The town is self-insured, therefore if it were found liable for an accident caused by its negligence, the taxpayers would be the ones to pay. Mr. Feldman is trying to convince everyone that 'the road is private. This is not what the facts reveal. Community Services Director Ronald Van Winkle stated in an article in the West Hartford News dated
November 22, 1989, regarding Geneva Avenue, "is a road which probably should have been accepted by the town many years ago." Mr. Van Winkle said that there was nothing in the individual deeds which would indicate that the road was private and that the owners might have maintenance responsibilities. We who have lived on this road foemore than 40 years remember when the town maintained and plowed this public road. It has always, and will always be, a road used by the public. Robert L. Strickland 62 Wettleson Avenue Eva Sceli 68 Wettleson Avenue Newt Alling 60 Wettleson Avenue
Disappointed with changes in church
To the Editor: , Just a reference to the agreement between the Lutheran and the Episcopal churches, mostly agreed, to fulfill the dwindling members of both churches. The known "historic episcopate" should not be a sticking point for the Lutheran clergy. The sticking point really comes from the congregations which participate in these separate religious services. . It is no wonder since 1965, when the Rev. Harry Boone Porter and his commission modernized the Common Prayer Book—the original and beautiful service—Episcopalians have lost a percentage of their members, and the Lutherans somewhat less. Vitality cannot be regained until the bishops of both orders realize the people want more religion,
not less. They have forgotten the desires of the congregations.The Anglican Catholic Church of England has been forgotten in the haste to reduce the formality of the service in the Episcopal Church. The Lutheran bishops should keep their traditions and fulfill the hearts of their parishioners in faith as it is, and was. No religion should have to give up its ordination process for another. The signing of the document "Call to Common Mission" is a big mistake. It can be done together without changing a thing. Ecumenism is indeed a defeating move. It eliminates the original services people look forward to in attending their particular church. I, for one, miss my Episcopal Anglican Catholic Church that was not a mainline Protestant religion. I pray the bishops will wake up and realize what they are doing before many turn to the Roman Catholic Church, if they haven't done it already. Live and let live, and keep the faith. Sylvia Cullum Hunt 29 Longlane Road
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Letters to the Editor
DeLucco, Fiorentino have performed well
To the Editor: Joe DeLucco and Tom ,Fiorentino are up for reelection. There are so many distinctions and wonderful accomplishments that Wesr, Hartford Republican Board of Education members BrassilHorak, DeLucco,- Fiorentino and Kycia have helped lead our schools to, such as extending the early intervention programs to a broader range of students and grade levels. What also catches the eve is how the Republican majority has lict:ed the classroom space issue of overcrowdedness that the board's Democratic majority of the early and mid-'80s could not competently deal with. Do we remember how Whiting Lane and Charter Oak, for example, had classes of 28 and 29 kids a few years back? Conard High School has now just been massively renovated, a new wing at Hall High School is nearing completion, and several elementary schools are having new classrooms built along with major capital renovations at other schools, including Sedgwick, with its new sound and lighting system and stage. Quality classroom space, not crowded classroom space, is one of the hallmarks of Joe DeLucco's and Tom Fiorentino's imposing records, and we need to ensure that they will be on the Board of Education again come November. Peter Brown
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Gillette truly represents his interests
To the Editor: I am going to vote for Liz Gillette on November 2 and I hope you do, too. Liz always seems to ask the questions I would ask and say the things I would say. She is verrapproachable and always has time to listen. She represents me. The main reason I am glad to vote for Liz for Town Council has to do with education. Since Liz has been. on the council we have had a real advocate for West Hartford's schools.With Liz on the council we have seen tremendous physical improvements in our schools, at long last, with more to come.'We have seen the budget for education increase without the infighting we have seen in the past. • Liz really understands why support for West Hartford's schools is so important in the future of our children and our town. Join me in voting for Liz Gillette. We can't go back to the old hostility between board and council and still have excellent schools. We need someone with Liz's understanding of school issues on the Town Council.
Sam Wilcox 5 3 Woodrow Street ,
Bouvier has done, a superb job as mayor
To the Editor: It was my father who initially taught me to appreciate our wonderful town of West Hartford. My father and many of his close friends, who have been
designated "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw, unselfishly contributed thousands of volunteer hours in developing strong community programs which continue today. It was their generous sense of community which contributed to the creatiodof the identity our town enjoys today. The strong reputation our town is experiencing was set in motion many generations ago by those individuals who never stopped believing that there was no better place to live. I clearly remember the days when parking in West Hartford Center was last on the list of problems the council faced. Today, West Hartford attracts many wonderful citizens, as everyone wants to belong to a town that has already established strong traditions. Attend any of the special events, dine in West Hartford Center, stroll through the Park Road neighborhood, and you can't help but get caught up in "West Hartford Fever." Our town is definitely energized. Although we are all enjoying our newfound popularity and heightened community involvement, it is important that our town leaders keep alive the strong traditions that make our town what it is today. Mayor Robert Bouvier understands both the importance and the seriousness of the role he must play. He understands the fragile balThce that he must maintain between the individual resident, business owner, property owner and investor. As mayor of our town, he has done a, superb job. Mayor Bouvier's perpetual positive attitude is conLetters, page 8
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tagious as he quietly goes about town acknowledging every individual. He has the simple gift of making people feel good about living in this fine town. He carefully listens to and respects the opinion of every resident. At the very core of Mayor Bouvier is the sincere desire to be kind as he preserves the interest of all town residents, both past and present.
Barbara Blanchfield Carpenter 18 Spring Lane
job right, and I know that he is a strong supporter of magnet schools that provide parents with goodquality choices. Mark has been very involved in our church, St. Thomas the Apostle, as a lector and member of the choir, and as a member of the liturgy, education and stewardship committees. He is a hard worker and I know that he will work hard for the town as well.
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DeLucco has made a positive difference To the Editor: I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Joe DeLucco for re-election to the Board of Education. In doing so, I cannot help but note what a difference four years has made. In 1995, student achievement was on the decline in our schools, neighborhood schools were under attack by the Democrats who ran the school board, and some school buildings had been allowed to deteriorate. Public confidence in the schools was eroding and property values were dropping. As a candidate in 1995, Joe DeLucco ran on a pledge to put the school board and our district's focus back on academics and to put West Hartford's schools back on top. Since being elected in 1995, Mr. DeLucco has honored that pledge and the turnaround in our schools has been remarkable. I have watched many board meetings on local access TV and have seen Mr. DeLucco effectively lead this new board majority and the school district to this unprecedented high level. Improvement of this scale most certainly is a team effort, but every team needs a leader. This team's leader has been, and is, Joe DeLucco. Since becoming chairman in 1997, he has brought a crispness and professionalism to the way board meetings are run. This has been a welcome change from the coffee-klatch style of previous board chairs. Joe DeLucco is a leader who has done exactly what he promised he would do—put West Hartford schools back oritop. On election day, I urge my fel—-
Kindall will work bard on council
To the Editor: Mark Kindall would make a great addition to our Town Council. Like many West Hartford residents, he is a strong supporter of quality education. Both of Mark's parents were public school teachers and he believes that nothing is more important than a good education. His son Keith, who is three years old and currently at the Montessori School in West Hartford, is only a few years away from kindergarten. I know that Mark will work hard to make sure that his child, and all the children in town, receive the outstanding education that they need and deserve. I am confident that he would work closely with the Board of Education and get them what they need to do the
Turco's dedication merits re-election
To the Editor: On November 2, I will once again be casting my vote for Al Turco for election to the Town Council. Not only does Al deserve support in his reelection bid for his yeoman work on the budget, Al also deserves to be reelected for his support for our interactive police and fire department services and for neighborhood block watch programs. Al has periodically met with neighbors to discuss our public safety ideas and concerns. He regularly takes time from his busy schedule to meet with groups from all West Hartford neighborhoods as well. Al's dedication and hard work contribute to West Hartford's safety and quality of life. It is for these reasons that I urge you to vote for Al Turco on No vember 2.
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To the Editor: I am writing to urge your readers to vote for Liz Gillette for Town Council on November 2. As a member of the .Budget and Finance Committee, she has worked with Al Turco to bring us two years of tax taming after years of,steadily climbing tax bills, with no loss of service. As co-chair of the Education Liaison Committee with Joe DeLucco, she has presided over the most cooperative and productive relations between board and council in recent memory. I think Liz deserves your support for another reason. She pays attention to the little things. Liz sponsored a change in our zoning ordinances that encourages the building of front porches. A little thing. A little thing with big consequences: reinvestment in housing stock, developing community cohesion and enhancing public safety, encouraging West Hartford to be more than an isolating bedroom suburb. A little thing with a big quality of life impact. Liz pays attention to people's problems. She has taken up the cause of the residents on Elm Drive, along with our state representatives, to find relief from the noise and danger from Route 84. She has worked with residents on a number of
streets to find creative ways to slow down traffic, improving public safety, quality of life and property values. She has given thoughtful consideration to many zoning applications, always leaning towards the future implications of surrounding residents. Please join me in voting for Liz Gillette on November 2. Please vote for her and the rest of the Republican team so they can continue the good work they are doing for West Hartford residents.
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To the Editor: What a pleasure to again have the privilege to recommend Rob Bouvier for Town Council. As mayor, he has been wonderful. He never stops working: early in the morning, late at night, weekends— he is always on the job. The results of his hard work are very apparent. Taxes are lower, schools are better, real estate values are higher. There is a waiting list of families who want to buy a house in town. As a senior citizen, I appreciate Rob's efforts to improve town services for the old and disabled. The Town Council is a fine-working group with Rob Bouvier as their leader. Keep up the good work, Rob. We applaud your efforts.
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Continuing a long-running tradition, the annual Pet Parade will be held September 25 in West Hartford Center, one of several fall activities and festivals scheduled in town. Town officials turned to the courts to press their cases against parking ticket scofflaws.
Gyelia Bolduc, a sixth grade teacher at King Philip Middle School, is surrounded by students congratulating her on her selection as the town's 19992000 teacher of the year. She is a team leader and teaches French and Spanish.
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and Spanish. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Connecticut State University and a sixth-year certificate in studies at both Saint Joseph College and the University of Hartford.
Judging will take place at the Showmobile, which will be located at the corner of South Main Street and Memorial Road. To register call the chamber at 521-2300.
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The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Pet Parade in the Center at 9 a.m. September 25. There is no entry fee and all ages and animals are welcome to participate.
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A home on Folt y Street was seriously damaged in an evening blaze on September 2 which fire officials are inwstigating as suspicious in nature. Although the front of the house appears only moderately damaged, the rear wall was completely destroyed and interior damage was severe.
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In a ruling of first impression, the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities issued a reasonable cause finding in favor of six couples who challenged the town's fee policy to swim at the Cornerstone Aquatics Center. That policy provides a reduced family rate to married couples, but not gays, lesbians, unmarried couples or other family pairs. Attorneys for the five couples who filed the complaint said they believe the current policy is unfair. They added that this initial finding indicates that the commission believes the town discriminates against unmarried people and same-sex partners.
more than $700 in back fees quickly made amends. Civil court action over unpaid parking fines can result in judgments allowing the town to garnish wages and bank accounts or seize other assets until the money is paid. Several people owe the town $300 or more in unpaid fines and the worst offender has accumulated 105 tickets totalling $2,310.
Child safety clinic scheduled
A child safety clinic will be held as part of the town's first Public Safety Day from 9 a.m. to I p.m. October 16 at Town Hall. Car seats will be inspected for safety and parents will receive instructions in how to properly install child safety seats. Activities will include face painting, a bike ro-
Churchill art comes to church
"One Point of View," an exhibit of the art of town native Virginia Churchill, will be on display from
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October I through November 12 in the Mini-Gallery at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 12 South Main Street. Both watercolors and oil paintings will be featured.
Representatives of town soccer leagues presented Mayor Rob Bouvier with a check for $30,000, the proceeds of last year's Field of Dreams fundraiser, to build a new soccer field for players of all ability levels at Eisenhower Park. They are from left) Helen RubinoTurco, Mario Gilardini, Dodie Mendal and the mayor.
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Organizers of the community soccer event "Field of Dreams'' recently presented the town with a $30,000 check towards construction of a new soc-
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Michael O'Donnell accepts a donation from a motorist along New Britain Avenue at Corbin's Corner as part of the annual effort by West Hartford Firefighters Local 1241 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Union members this year raised $7,044 as part of a national fundraising campaign and telethon.
games and rides, and more. A business expo and juried arts and crafts show are also part of the event. Festival hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Internet leads to sex arrest
A Wallingford attorney who regularly conversed with
a I3-year-old girl on the Internet was arrested by police after he invited her to meet him at a local park for sex. Although the police report indicates the act was consensual, he was charged because the girl is below the legal age of consent. Police said the girl snuck out of her home at 3 a.m. on August 22 to meet John Harlow III, age 28, at Fernridge Park. The incident was reported to police by the child's mother two days later and the ensuing investigation led to charges of second-degree sexual assault, injury or risk of injury to a minor, and impairing the morals of a child.
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Hartford Women's Soccer Club joined forces in this
effort to ease the space crunch in town for soccer players of all ages and abilities. There are more than 2,500 children, as well as approximately 250 adult women, who play the game here on-a regular basis in the spring and fall.
Celebrate fall at annual festival
The 4th annual Fall Festival is scheduled for October 2-3 on the grounds of Town Hall. This familyoriented event will feature pony rides, a petting farm, hay jump, hay rides, food, country music, other
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Roundup / 13 Walk-a-thon will help fight lupus
The 12th annual walk-a-thon to cure lupus will step off at noon on October 17, beginning at Town Hall. Proceeds will help the Lupus Foundation of America in its battle with the chronic auto-immune disease .which affects as many as two million perople. This event will feature clowns, music, food and prizes. Participants may choose one of three routes ranging in distance from one to six miles. To register for the walk-a-thon call 1-800-6996967.
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Church will be rededicated
The Universalist Church of West Hartford will conduct a rededication ceremony at 10 a.m. October 24 at the church, 433 Fern Street. The church recently underwent signification renovation. A special musical program featuring soloist Ken Overton and building tours will be part of the program. The renovations were financed by a $1.5 million capital campaign.
courtesy of Kelly Cabell of Farmington Avenue. The group presented a report to the Town Council focusing upon a portion of the avenue bordered by Prospect Avenue, Fern Street, Trout Brook Drive and the Boulevard. Recommendations by the Farmington Avenue East Study Commission include: lifting the overnight parking ban in certain areas, instituting methods to deter speeding cars, planting trees, angled parking, and a more accessible foot path between Fern Street and Elizabeth Park. Another suggestion is to offer low-interest loans for business facade improvements.
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The West Hartford Garden Club will present a program on "Clean Water Starting in Your Home and
Exchange, UNICO team up
The West Hartford Exchange Club will team up with UNICO clubs from Farmington and Southington for a celebrity'sports dinner to benefit "The V Foundation," established by the late college basketball coach Jim Valvano. The event will be held in the Wolf Den at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Special guest speakers will include Geno Auriemma, coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, and Tony DiCicco, coach of the U.S. women's World Cup championship squad. Tickets are priced at $110 and may be obtained from members of the three clubs.
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The Hartford Piano Society will present an allChopin concert featuring Paul Badura-Skoda at 3 p.m. October 3 in Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.
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The Hartford Police Department Bomb Squad, staffed by West Hartford and Hartford police officers, recently received $75,000 from the State Bond Commission to purchase a new vehicle in which to transport its mobile robot. The robot was acquired last year after a fund-raising drive led by local resident Barbara Gordon. State Rep. David McCluskey helped secure the bond money. The van currently used by the bomb squad has more than 100,000 miles on its odometer and is subject to frequent malfunctions.
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Teenagers invited to lip sync
A Teen Lip Sync Contest will be held from I to 3 p.m. October 9 in Webster Hall at the West Hartford Public Library. Rehearsals will be held at 3 p.m. September 24 and October 1 and 8. To register call Teen Librarian Ronnie Esposito at 570-3777.
Walk to aid Jewish Family Service
Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Advest SK Walk/Run10K Run to benefit Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford. Walkers and runners will ,step off at 10 a.m. October 17 at MDC Reservoir I on Farmington Avenue. Call 236-1927 for registration information.
Abduction claim proves false
A 37-year-old resident was arrested by police after she allegedly filed a false report claiming she had been sexually assaulted, beaten and abducted from her Newington Road home. The woman was found in Canton, bound and gagged, along the banks of the Farmington River. Police and medical personnel could find no evidence of rape or physical violence to support her claim. They did, however, find a sales slip in her car for the duct tape with which she was bound, and store video of her purchasing that tape.
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Lisa Amato (left), a leader of the annual walk-athon to fight lupus, cuts the ribbon for last year's event with Kerry Connolly of WFSB-TV 3, the honorary chairwoman. This year's fundraiser is scheduled for October 1 7. Yard" at noon October 7 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard. Guest donation is $5.
Halloran heads city development
R. Bartley Halloran, a 49-year-old local trial attorney, was tabbed by Gov. John Rowland to head development efforts in downtown Hartford. He chairs the Capital City Economic Development Authority, which is expected to carry ut the Governor's socalled "Six Pillars" plan to redevelop the city. That plan includes construction of a convention
Rededication planned at Hall
A rededication ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. October 17 to mark the renovations at Hall High School. The program will be held in the auditorium.
Linda Akerman, a seven-year veteran of the fire department, filed a formal complaint alleging discrimination by department management because she is pregnant. This is the second complaint sent to the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities by a member of the firefighters' union in recent weeks. According to the complaint, Ms. Akerman—act l ing on her doctor's advice—requested reassignment to a desk job within the department, as had previously been done for another female firefighter. Instead, she was assigned: to a desk job in the Department of Leisure Services, at a substantially
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by Christopher White "They kept giving me a chance to back out," he How does one make the leap from mild-mannered said. But on the evening before the big day "I went corporate attorney to theater president? According home with the dress and wig and my wife and daughto Tuck Miller, the progression was logical and ter accessorized me. My wife, Ki, made me boobs -simple, not even requiring a phone booth for him to and everything. It was a blast. change_ his clothes. So even though he's never been active in front of Except, of course, when he's the star of a fund- the curtain, it's apparent Mr. Miller has a little bit of ham in him. raising performance, resplendent in a blonde "Maybe a little, the over-the-knee pink silk dress and ample bosom. older I get. It's so differ"Our ideal subscriber is ent from what I do as a That one-night-only perlawyer that it's been great formance shows the lengths somebody who says 'not fun," he said. to which he'll go to support everything I see is my cup of Born and raised in Delathe Hartford Stage and one tea, but it's going to be wellware, Mr. Miller played of its major sponsors, the done, bigb quality, and thought music in school without Greater Hartford Arts stepping foot on the stage. Council. provoking.' "— Tuck Miller After law school he and Ki The GHAC, of which moved to town, finally setMr. Miller is also a board member, runs an annual work place campaign de- tling on Bainbridge Road. His children, Jeff and Kim signed to solicit funds from major Hartford-area attended Hall High School. businesses. Mrs. Miller spent much of her time volunteering The council arranges for small groups of lip- in the schools and at The Bridge Family Center synchers to visit offices, perform and collect dona- ("whatever I do right as a volunteer, I've learned from tions. Mr. Miller, a partner in the downtown law Kr) and Mr. Miller went off to Hartfordeach mornfirm Reid & Riege, asked several of his partners to ing, very much the suburban provider. He always enjoyed the arts and became a subjoin him in a performance at the Hartford Steam scriber to the Hartford Stage in the 1970s, years Boiler offices. It was a hit. Last spring he decided to repeat his before the theater won a Tony Award recognizing it v' performande at the Hartford Stage, but this time in as one of America's preeminfnt theaters. drag. "I think we chose that as one of our outlets be-
Life is truly a stage for Tuck Miller, local resident and president of the Hartford Stage Company.—Photo by Nick Lacy cause my mother was an English teacher and growing up we went to the theater. It was an acceptable form of entertainment," he said. He enjoyed the productions, and some six years ago he was invited to participate in 4ocus,gro4 for the Hartford Stage. He was so p3sitiveab6itt
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cUrrent theater season at the Hartford Stage toisened_e.arlier this month with a continuation of the TennesseeWilliams Marathon, and the rarelyg•ro4ucc4 "Camino Real." h stars James Colby, who.wontave reviews as Stanley Kowalski in the Stage's hit version of "Streetcar NamedDesire" last season. He is joined by Tony-award winner Betty -Buddey (who sings in the play), and stage, film television star Rip Torn. Directed by the Stage's new Artistic Director Michael Wilson, the show rust; through October 10 and tickets are still available. The ieason will continue with the East Coast premieri of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson's "Book of Days." The "comedy of family loyalty, small-town deceit and Midwestern tenacity" runs from October 21 through November 20. "Book of Days" •won the 1999 American Theater Critics Award for Best Play. The Stage's annual family holiday event, "A Christmas Carol—A Ghost Sto._ry, of Christmas" runs from December I to January I. Last year's popular Ebenezer Scrooge, Bill Raymond, returns. January 13 sees the opening of Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman," a landmark play from the 1960s by what the Stage calls "one of our country's leading spokespersons on race and art." The show will run through February 13.
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his experiences at the theater that he was 443iiiitei to join the board. Two years ago, after serving on the nominating and fund-raising committees, he was asked to chair the committee charged with hiring a new artistic director. That's when 'I really got hooked much more substantially." Last July he was elected president of the board of trustees. "It's been an incredibly intellectually stimulating experience. 'It's also fun—the staff at the Stage in production and administration, the actors who come in are tremendously entertaining folks to be around." While they are fun, his job as president is More involved with budgets and personnel and less lights and make-up. "The duties are important. The president acts as a liaison between management and the board of trustees, works with both groups to implement our strategic plans within the context of a fiscally responsible scenario, oversees the strategic planning process and (must remain tuned to) what's going on in the community," he said. And all this is done while keeping his day job as an attorney representing physicians groups, helping lead them through the mine-infested waters of the rapidly changing health care industry. Mr. Miller loves not just the theater in general, but the Hartford Stage specifically. He credits new Artistic Director Michael Wilson with much of the Stage's recery great success.
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He said of Mr. Wilson, "he's our genius, without whom none of this would be possible." For example, in the early performances of "Happy Days" last season, a challenging play by Samuel Beckett depicting an ordinary woman buried up to her waist in dirt, many audience members walked out. To aid and connect patrons, Mr. Wilson embarked upon a series of pre- and post-performance discussions with the actors and the audience. By the end of the run, each performance was sold out. "Even the people who said 'I didn't get it,' said 'I appreciate the way the Stage attempted to create a context: The Hartford Stage is "a cauldron where ideas are thrown out and discussed in a civilized manner. That's what is so terrific about the way Michael does it. You're not coming away with something thrust in your face for an hour and a half," added Mr. Miller. "Michael sees how the Stage can interact with the community. Being at a play is an interactive experience. If you see the same play four times, you'll see fou-r different versions." The Hartford Stage has long been known as a provider of high-quality, widely varied theater experiences. "What's kept me going to the Hartford Stage over the years was not (the belief that I would go) and be comforted and happy, but that I would go and say
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Tuck Miller is also the theater company's biggest cheerleader, shown here at a fund-raising event. His doo-wop girls are Wade Beam, assistant company manager and Debra Forand, director of corporate and foundation support.
"I encourage people to try the theater. You'll1ike Andrew McCarthy, Estelle Parsons and Jean it and want to get more involved. You'll feel like you're Stapleton in the last year alone. Mr. Miller is convinced that there is stardom in doing something for the community which is terthe futures of James Colby and Annalee Jefferies, rifically rewarding on a personal level as well," he who received rave reviews from national newspapers said. Judy Weinstein of the Greater Hartford Arts for their roles in "Streetcar Named Desire" last seaCouncil agrees that more people should get involved, son. The Stage is also continuing its "Brand:New" but that few could ever achieve Mr. Miller's level of festival showcasing new works and "Voices!" its free ability and commitment. "He's been a delightful addition to the arts council play-reading series, which is designed to attract new board; he's created so much playwrights to Hartford. energy and enthusiasm. He As Mr. Miller noted, realizes how important our encourage people to try the "Even Shakespeare was a campaign is in raising new playwright at some theater. You'll like it and want money and awareness, and point.' to get more involved." Tuck he was a key part in helpWith so much activity on Miller ing us raise $2.6 million the company's one stage, an this year," she said. eventual goal is a second "I hope the kind of collaboration that Tuck properformance space so "we have the physical capamotes is something all the other arts groups would bility of taking a new work and developing it. "Another goal is to make sure we continue to get use as a model. He's a great person:' Mr. Wilson echoes those sentiments. our plays out in the community. It's one thing just "From the first time I interviewed for the job, to put the work on the stage, it's another to say what Tuck was one of the reasons I really wanted to come do you think about it?'" here. He is intelligent, warm and enthusiastic. He The Stage must also expand its subscriber base. "We need to develop our audience of 20 and 30 values artists and is passionate about what the theyear olds so we have an audience in the next 10-15 ater means to him:' He added that Mr. Miller treats everyone at the years," he said. These are the issues Mr. Miller and the many Hartford Stage like family, fostering an environment people at the Hartford Stage are working on, but he conducive to creating good theater. "I felt this was a place I could thrive. It's a partinsists that the average suburbanite does not need nership, and he's always been there." WNL such lofty goals.
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by Stephen L. Purdy Like many contemporary men and women, town resident Barry Lapp juggles many activities every day, at home and work. But unlike most, this married 43-year-old customer service representative has spinal muscular atrophy, one of the 40 types of muscular dystrophy. With a realistic acceptance of the physical limitations of an illness he has had all his life, Mr. Lapp has never allowed it to stop him from trying whatever his capabilities will allow. "I don't sit still very often," he said. "I drive my own van, have my service dog, and am never home." Weather permitting, Mr. Lapp will not be sitting still on October 23 when he participates, along with his assistance dog Caesar, in the K-9 Walk to Benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Connecticut at the MDC Reservoir off Farmington Avenue. For several years, he has been a key fund raiser and promoter for the MDA which, in addition to participating in a well-known telethon, provides statewide clinics, support groups, recreational activities, a newsletter and, most importantly, research. Program Coordinator Elsie Melita said that, among the many courageous people afflicted with
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"They're just inseparable," said alit;Coast's Lu Picard of the pair. She described some of Caesar's significant tasks as crossing and uncrossing Mr. Lapp's legs, hitting a trigger to answer the phone, letting himself in and out of the house, and getting Mr. Lapp's lunch from the refrigerator. She explained that agency dogs can take two years to train "to do things that you would normally have your arms and legs do for you." The cost is between S3,500 and $ 15,000. with ownership transferred to the client/sponsor.. She said Caesar was sponsored by a combination of individual and non-profit funds. Ms. Picard, who said that East Coast is currently looking for Connecticut sponsors, added they check Mr. Lapp and other client-dog partnerships yearly. "We're making sure the dog is polite in public, Barry has control, and all parties are safe," she said. In addition to his promotion for MDA and assistance dogs, plus his leadership at Winners on Wheels, Mr. Lapp has successfully used his "can do" approach to help patients as a volunteer in Hartford Hospital's Trauma Unit. Although he has seen all kinds of trauma including those resulting in quadraplegia, he said he tries to face it simply when
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by Mark Jahne For the past 12 years, Westmoor Park has been a significant part of Ken Garrahan's life. He directed its programs and operations. He even lived on the site. But change is inevitable, so Mr. Garrahan, his wife, Meg—who is a staff assistant at the Elmwood Community Center—and their three children are packing their backs and moving to Minnesota. He has a new job awaiting their arrival as director of the Prairie Wetlands Nature Center, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Things were different when Mr. Garrahan first arrived in town in February 1987. The park was a little-known resource, and most people who were aware of its existence thought it was a farm, and little else. "The facility itself we've changed quite a bit," he said. "The pasture quality wasn't very good." A new animal barn was added to the existing barn and shed in the early 1990s. It was designed in the traditional post-and-beam style. Additional farm animals were added and the facility no longer became a collection point for what the naturalist called wayward and abused animals. "We landscaped the pasture and made it more accessible for the handicapped and people with baby strollers," he said. But the most important of his five-year grant program from the U.S. Department efforts was the ongoing drive to "change the whole of Agriculture. It is one of many grants Mr. Garrahan focus of the place from just a farm" to a center of secured to improve the park over his I2-year tenure. agricultural, horticultural and environmental edu- A previous one was used to install a handicappedaccessible nature trail which is open to all visitors. cation. "That's pretty heavily used," he said. "We have "All three of those have taken on lives of their ' three miles now of nature trails." own," Mr. Garrahan added. Westmoor Park covers I 62 acres. Of these, 52 "A lot of people don't know it's here, or they think it's just a farm, but that's changing. The word has are owned by the town and the remaining 10 are leased from the state as flood control area. A total • gotten out," he said. Westmoor Park hosts as many as 40,000 visitors of about 75 acres are considered usable area, although each year. There are waiting lists for many of its pre-. this year's drought has allowed access to portions of school programs. the park which are usually under water. Under Mr. Garrahan's direction, an exhibit room Popular farm animals Ashley the horse and Nosey the donkey aie now gone, having died after long and was established in the classroom/office building and happy lives at Westmoor, but they have been replaced. more programs were added, particularly for children. Llamas, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, chickens and Westmoor Park offers both on-site and off-site prorabbits are also among the residents. The park is also grams, taking nature education to such places as lopopular with area wildlife; deer, bobcats, otters, cal classrooms, Spicebush Swamp and the newly minks, coyotes and a large variety of birds have been developed Wolcott Children's Forest. Now we're pretty much at capacity" for on-site spotted there. One current effort is restoring I3 acres of the programs, he said. "A lot of what we're doing now is grounds to native grasslands, a shrinking environ- we're going out to schools." These programs have advanced to the point where ment in this area. Mr. Garrahan said this will at- tract such birds as meadowlarks and bobolinks, the park now has contracts with the Board of Eduwhich have not been seen around here for many years. cation to provide programs for local schoolchildren. The restoration work is being funded through a These allow students to apply knowledge learned in
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Ken Garrahan stands amid the flowers in one of the many gardens at Westmoor Park. Alongside him is a composting bin, one of several used throughout the grounds.
the classroom in a real-life setting. Special annual events such as Farm Day and the Pumpkin Festival are held to attract people to discover the wonders of Westmoor Park. While most of the current programs are designed for elementary school pupils, recent efforts have been made to expand program offerings to attract secondary school students as well. "We've always had a lot of nice gardens around here" and they have grown in number over the years, Mr. Garrahan added. This year, park volunteers planted an acre of vegetables and have donated more than 450 pounds of produce to area soup kitchens.
The gardens also serve a more subtle purpose. In addition to providing beautiful flowers and composting opportunities, they gently lead visitors through the park and thus control pedestrian traffic in a natural manner. A 4-H Club based at the park now competes favorably in agricultural fairs with clubs from rural communities.There is also a summer camp program. "He took over the management of the park at a time when Westmoor needed a real stabilizing influence out there," said James Capodiece, director of leisure services. "Programs have expanded, the facilities have improved" at the park under Mr.
Garrahan's guidance. "His leadership was extremely valuable. He really cared about West Hartford ... we're all very sorry to see him leave," Mr. Capodiece added. Mr. Garrahan said he has enjoyed his time here, but admitted that the past year was a difficult one after a child enrolled in Westmoor's summer camp drowned during a town-sponsored outing to a state park in Watertown last summer. But he said that wasn't a factor in his deciding to move on. "I thought I'd only be here for three, four or five years. It's been pretty rewarding. I've been in this field for over 20 years," the Maryland native said. Mr. Garrahan said the job allowed him to work with children, expand programs, improve the park's natural and physical facilities, and try out new concepts. His family came to town from a previous job in Minnesota and always wanted to return to the land of 10,000 lakes. He's excited about his new job because it, too, offers new opportunities and the chance to get in on the ground floor of a nature program. While the Fish and Wildlife Service has several educational facilities around the country, the one Mr. Garrahan will be heading offers a different approach. "This is the first one that they've built which is a residential education center," he said. As many as 100 children will be able to sleep overnight and enjoy three or four days at the Prairie Wetlands Nature Center, located in the tiny town of Fergus Falls, which he said is closer to Fargo, N.D., than any major Minnesota city. He expects to host at least 200 children each week. WHL
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by Karen May It was a wonderful experience," Carol Sapere said as she talked about GHO week and her son, Todd's, appearance in the premier professional sports event held every summer at the TPC course in Cromwell. "It seemed like everyone from West Hartford was there; Joe Arnone, Todd's coach at Conard, Ed Litos, the current coach at the school, even Chuck Claffey, the golf coach at Hall showed up." Todd Sapere is a 1990 'Conard High School graduate who went onto become a Division II AllAmerican in his collegiate golf career and is presently working his way into the professional golf rankings. His appearance in the 1999 GHO was earned in the Monday qualifiers where he and 179 other golfers teed off for four open spots in the event. Mr. Sapere, who makes his home in West Palm Beach, Fla., was finishing his summer on the Golden Bear Tour. He discussed his golf career. "There are a lot of developmental tours out there. This is the third best tour in the country, behind the Nike and the PGA itself. One hundred eighty players come from all over, putting themselves in tournament situations over and over," he said. Cindy Pierce from the Golden Bear staff explained further. "Jack Nicklaus established the Golden Bear Tour, giving it more than just his nickname. It provides young players the opportunity to compete under tournament conditions on challenging courses, thus preparing them for careers on the PGA and/or Nike tours. We started in 1996 with 82 players and it has grown to 186 golfers from 26 states and seven countries this year, she said. Not many people realize what goes into establishing a golf career..__ Mr. Sapere said, 'I started playing when I was really young. By the time I was five years old, I already would be trying to get on the course as much as the youngsters from five to eight years old are allowed tee times. "My dad (Matt) was a big influence regarding golf, though I did play baseball and soccer, too. Once. I got to high school, I really concentrated on the golf. Rich Crowe at Rockledge was a great help when I was in high school, but I didn't belong-to a club try club until I went to college," he said. At Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C., Mr. Sapere was roommates with John Sawka, who is presently an amateur golfer from the Ellington-based Sawka family of golfers. "Catawba has a very good program," said Mr. Sapere. "By the time I was a junior and senior, people
Todd Sapere follows the flight of the ball after driving off the tee during this year's Greater Hartford Open. The former Conard star and collegiate All-American has his sights set on a career as a professional golfer.
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An Woolfe and Katelyn McCabe, both of Hall High School, won the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools. Katie Fernald and Juston Hardison won the same recognition representing Conard High School. Hall High School pupils Jonathan Healey and Amylin Nagel received the Connecticut Boards of Education Award for distinguished leadership in school activities and daily life. Sherri Lynn Englehart received a Medallion of Merit for academic accomplishment at Tunxis Community-Technical College. Lindsay Diehl was named co-captain of the girls tennis team at Kingswood-Oxford School. David Drady was named co-captain of the boys tennis team at Kingswood-Oxford School. Brian D. Ferguson and Kevin Froeb were named co-captains of the boys lacrosse team at KingswoodOxford School. Kristin Sherfinski and Molly Shima were named co-captains of the girls softball team at KingswoodOxford School. Adam Zaniewski and Erin Robinson, students at Renbrook School, received the Etherington Prize for high scholastic achievement. Erin also received the President's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the Esther Clemow Athletic Award. Robert Walsh, a student at Renbrook School, received the Gloria C. and Henry W. Nozko Jr. Award for perseverance and positive attitude. Caroline Bourdeau and Kimberly Hasenfuss, students at Renbrook School, received Richard H. McLeod Citizenship Awards. Thomas Tileston Wells of I 6 Cobbs Road earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a 1995 graduate of Suffield Academy. Gordon Clark Ramsey was awarded a $12,500 grant by the J. Aron Charitable Foundation to record two compact discs of Edwardian music for the organ. He is secretary to the faculty senate and an adjunct instructor for the department of history and the department of rhetoric, language and culture at the University of Hartford. Beverly Hynes-Grace received the Joan Quinn Award for leadership in the field of aging and longterm care from Connecticut Community Care. Emmett Casey, a teacher and drama coach at Conard High School, won the Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut Drama Association. Kelly Smurthwaite, a teacher at Duffy School, was selected to attend the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program sponsored by the government of Japan.
Barbara Peck, principal of Webster Hill School, received the 1999 Elementary Middle Schools Principals' Association of Connecticut Exemplary Principal Award. King Philip Middle School teacher Diane Cohen and Wolcott School teachers Debbie Szajnberg andJohanne McGinnis received the Connecticut Celebration of Excellence Award. John F. "Jay" Kearns, an attorney and principal with the Elmwood law firm of Kearns & Kearns, was selected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Timothy Brennan, Jean Butler, Sara Chase, Kevin Froeb, Patrick Rockefeller and Molly Shima were
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Plants have legs? No, but it looks that way as Emily Tuite carries a large one while helping out at the Street Ministry's fundraiser.
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by Joyce Rossignol Roseanne has one; Cher, too. Betsey Johnson, the r amous fashion designer from Wethersfield who is always out :n front of the trends, based her 1999 line on tattoo-inspired designs. Tattoo.com has been "hit" more than four million times by Internet users seeking information, or :nspiration, or a love life. For body art there is even a listing from West Hartford: the Green Man Studio (tattoos and body piercing) located in a blue Victorian house at 207 Park Road, which has become so well-known in the region that on some evenings customers are waiting outside on the porch. They come from as far away as Boston and Worcester. Tattoos aren't just for motorcycle gangs and drunken sailors any more. The clientele at the Green Man ranges from I6-year-old Michael Gherard from Wethersfield, who with his father's permission, got a large S300-plus gargoyle inked into his upper arm, to pretty dental hygienist Christine-Kiwczus of South Windsor, who has come in with her father. He is getting a Harley tattoo on his upper arm. She has a small tattoo herself, a heart. She covers it up in the office, and shows it on the beach, or wherever. The point is covered or uncovered, she knows it's there. Georgina Schiavelli, the Green Man's body piercer, said the customers are "anybody you can possibly imagine, as old as 65, as young as 16 (with parental permission), and an even number of men and women, a lot of whom you would never think have tattoos." For example, Caryn, a tastefully dressed executive director of a social services agency, already has a tiny sign of Scorpio on her ankle. She has brought in artwork depicting two dancing birds, a celebration of life she found in Canada that she wants scaled down and painted on her body, permanently. "I waited until I was 36 years old and then I came in to have only one cute little tattoo," she said, "but you kind of get a fever for it. I am going to do these birds and then probably one more, a Chinese symbol which is a nice saying."
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Why does she want a tattoo at all? "I think it says something about yourself, that there is a little something extra about you, that you had that confidence to put something on your body: she said. Schiavelli, the piercing artist, has a number of somethings on her body: a ring in her nose and lip, her tongue and her earlobes and tattoos on her legs and arms and the back of her neck. On this particular Friday afternoon, she is greeting customers and the waiting room is full of them. These clients of all ages and life styles are here to get a message imbedded in their skins that will last a lifetime announcing their allegiance to various philosophies—generally Eastern—or some kind of art that has a special meaning for them personally. She was a psychology student at the University of Hartford when she came to the Green Man-As an apprentice in body piercing. She feels that "tattoos are a good expression of your inner person." She also says body art is hardly new. "Tattoos have been around even longer than our curture, and I think it's just catching up. Piercing has been around for a long time, too. In certain states of India most women pierce both of their ear lobes and their left nostril. But it's more tribal cultures that are into other kinds of piercing," now including the younger generation of the United States. Piercing is easy, a short sharp pain and it's done; it's easily undone, too. Just remove the ring and the hole will close. Even so, before she accepts a client, Ms. Schiavelli provides detailed instructions in the care of this new opening in their epidermis "to make sure this iss not something they are not going to be able to handle. I go over the care with them step by step," so they will understand the danger of infection. She also gives them information about the dangers of piercing guns, which are intended for ear lobes only and can cause damage elsewhere on the body. Whether tattoos or body piercing, the Green Man Studio strictly abides by health and safety rules. It takes pride in its work, which has earned it recogni,
Jon Elliott (right) adds to a full-length tattoo on the leg of Bud Ronczka as Ken Adams watches the procedure. Mr Ronczka's arms and legsre 1 ;74 covered with tattoo art.
tion in the Hartford Advocate as second top studio. . in the state. In its fourth year here, the Green Man now hag' four tattoo artists, one piercer and a manager. Hours for tattoos (by appointment only) are Monday through Friday from I to 9 p.m. and Saclay from to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Piercing hours are Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Did Ms. Schiavelli ever think she would be working in a place like this? "I've always been very into—not to say the way I look as far as vanity, because I've never'been one to be doing my nails, doing my hair—but this is a really good way for me to personally. express myself on the outside. I was interested in tattoos, but piercing was the first thing I personally got into, she said.
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With all the temporary tattoos available now, why wasn't that enough?
the* will get one and stay with that one tattoo, small or big or whatever, and they are happy with that. Some people will want one, get that one, and then they will want another one and another one. Do they advise anybody not to do get tattooed at all, perhaps because of their occupations? You don't have to be a biker or a sailor, however I think in most (other) occupations there is room for improvement in respect to accepting piercing and -tattoos. People do need to realize there are only cerGeorgina Scbiavelli, taM kinds of jobs where they won't have to hide your who does body tattoos or piercing. I don't have to, because I work piercings, wears here," said Ms. Schiavelli. jewelry in areas she As busy as it is, the Green Man is a good-natured bad pierced on her own place. The customers and artists are having fun. nose, lower lip and The studio is owned by Jon Elliott and Ken ear—Photos by Adams, who worked together managing a western Nick Lacy boot and clothing store when they decided to open this shop. Mr. Adams was an art major and an art "I definitely wanted it permanent" and more than teacher. Tattoo artist Jerry Issel, who used to work one, she replied. "A lot of people want a tattoo and Tattoos, page 34
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Each artist has a portfolio of work he or she shows to prospective clients. You can't just call up and sair you want a tattoo tomorrow and you absolutely cant get a tattoo or piercing after a night on the town. They don't work on people who are drunk or under the influence of drugs. And they try to dissuade those who are under the influence of love. "We honestly try and talk people out of getting a
loved one's name permanently inked into their skin, unless it's a mother or father or-4 Schiavelli said. "We warn them, but if people really want (a lover's name tattooed) we do it and sometimes we end up covering it a year later. "It's a bad idea to get a tattoo with the thought 'if I don't like it I can get it lasered off. That is not a solution."
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• Laser surgery is expensive and a hundred times more painful than getting tattooed, she added, which is more of an annoying dull pain like a bee sting that can take as long as three hours. The cost is "definitely not cheap but people realize this is something that is going to be with you forever and you are paying for quality and for good are The minimum set-up fee is $50 and the total price is based on time, generally about $100 an hour. Ms. Schiavelli feels it is worth it, and the clientele this day agrees. What is it, other than a decoration, that makes a tattoo worth so much to them? "It really sets you apart from everybody else," she said. "For example, I don't care how much somebody looks like me, even if we were twins, they don't
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have my tattoos. This is my skin. Unique." At the same time, "It's not necessarily wanting to be so different it's just wanting to be what I want to be without people telling me what I should and shouldn't do." Kind of a declaration of independence? "You could say that. I don't think people with tattoos are so adamant about that, but it may be the way people who don't have tattoos see us. There is a bumper sticker that says the only difference between tattooed andontattooed people is that tattooed people don't care if you don't have tattoos:' Asked what he feels his work does for people, Mr. Issel said simply, "I help them fulfill the dreams they have of getting a picture on their body."
He takes his shirt off to show his personally fulfilled dreams of body art. He sports a lotus flower, cherry blossoms which, he said, represent the shortness of beauty. They bloom for a day and then they fall off the tree. The shortness of time. I try to think hard about what I put on my body, to have some kind of an idea" from the heart. The advice from the experts at the Green Man is to find a good studio, check out its work and sanitary conditions, then give it some serious thought. This body art will almost certainly be with you the rest of your life. Be sure the tattoo you choose is
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by Mark Jahne When Norman Glasband looks through the viewfinder of his camera, he finds a whole new world, one replete with color and expression. It's been that way for him since he was a small chi,ld and first took an interest in photography. "I started when I was seven years old. I'm now 79,'' said the longtime town resident who moved with his wife, Thelma, to Chatfield six months ago after a brief retirement in California. They wanted to come back to town to be closer to their friends and children. "I've always done my own processing. Now I'm printing everything on the computer. I was always a big experimenter," he said. bought a computer at age 72 and taught himself how to use the software. This senior citizen has become quite facile with this modern technology which allows him to not only print, but alter, photographic images. As an example, he showed a photo he took of the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Israel. There is no obvious alteration, but the sky in the background comes from a photo he took in San Diego. Why mix the two? Because the Israeli sky was cloud-less and nondescript on the day he took the photo and did not properly highlight the architecture and color of the memorial. "When he makes up his mind to do something, he works at it until it's done," his wife said.
Thelma and Norman Glasband stand alongside an exhibit of his photographs wbicb were an display at Chatfield, where the couple now lives.
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me if I could send him one" of the photos, Mr. When the couple decided to visit the same vilGlasband said of Gretzky. "The best / par CO this is lage once again the following year, he made an enI meet so many nice people?' largement of the photo and brought it along with The couple has traveled extensively throughout him. the world and that travel is After some time and . efreflected in his recent fort, and despite a language Chatfield photo exhibit. barrier, they were finally "I enjoy photography. I enjoy There are animals, able to track the woman talking about photography. churches, people and more. down. I've used every camera you One photo shows an eldMr. Glasband gave her can think of"—'--Norman erly Portuguese woman sitthe photograph and she in ting alongside racks of fish turn took the American Glasband being dried in the hot sun. couple to visit her home, A tiger growls ferobuilt into the side of a volc- iously in a close-up shot. Every nook and cranny cano. of a craggy faced old Irishman is expertly captured "We've had a lot of good experiences with his camon film. eras," Mrs. Glasband said. Mr. Glasband recalled taking a photo of a young As a young man, Mr. Glasband studied cinemawoman in Guatemala who was carrying a baby on tography at the University of Southern California. His work placed first in her back.
the 1973 Alpine Photo Contest, a competition which annually draws more than 10,000 entries from professional and amateur photographers throughout the world. He used to teach classes and give seminars about photography. Yet it is primarily a hobby, an avocation. His professional career was spent working for a box manufacturing company in Hartford. "We have an artist come in each month" to exhibit for the 120 residents at Chatfield, said Noreen Washburn, associate executive director. We started looking around our own community and we have some good artists right here," starting with Mr. Glasband. "One of the beauties of Norman is he is so willing to share his gift, his artistry," she added. "They've made so many friends. They're a real asset to our community." MIL
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by Linda Case It started out in 1971 With 32 students in the basement of the Emanuel Synagogue. In 1984, it relocated to the former public Bridlepath School building on Buena Vista Road. Today, some 28 years after it was founded, the Solomon Schechter Day School has embarked on a major expansion. According to Principal Carl Mandell, the institution is flourishing because of its commitment to ethical values. The school has proven its worth to the larger community, as well as for parents who seek well-rounded educations for their children. As a Jewish elementary day school, it imparts core beliefs of the religion. At the same time, it offers a solid curriculum in arts, academics and sports. Or as its brochure sums up, it is focused on three factors: the centrality of Jewish values, excellence in education, and a nurturing environment. Half a day is devoted to instruction in Hebrew; the other half, in English. With his wire-rim glasses, novelty necktie, and wide suspenders, Dr. Mandell is an affable, avuncular presence in the bustling school. He's an energetic workhorse, a veteran educator with 30 years' experience in the field. A former principal of Noah Webster School in Hxtford, he came to Schechter two years ago. His daughter Michelle, now 17, is a Schechter graduate. The school is part of Judaism's Conservative movement. It is backed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Currently the federation is carrying out a $20 million facilities improvement campaign, a large portion of which will go to Schechter. Located at 26 Buena Vista Road, the building is 35,000 square feet in size. After construction is completed by September 2000, it will be some 65,000 feet. Earlier this year, the town gave official approval for the changes.. Some 275 students now attend in nursery school through eighth grade. The staff is made up of 26 teachers and 14 support personnel. The building is full of the sights and fixtures common to most schools, public and priva"te: colorful posters in the halls, display cases and book bags hung on pegs. But what sets this place apart is an almost palpable sense of pride.
First graders at Solomon Schechter Day School pay rapt attention to their teacher as they gather around for the day's lesson. The Jewish school places an emphasis not only on academics, but moral and ethical values as well.
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ture first, it makes it easier to go out and appreciate people of different backgrounds. You respect other
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Carl Mandell is the principal of Solomon Scbecbter Day School. Growing enrollment has led to a major expansion project at the Jewish institution of learning—Photos by Nick Lacy
This appreciation is evidenced by teachers, students, parents, and alumni alike. The principal conducted a walking tour through the facility. Each room was a beehive of lecturing, learning, reciting, questioning. Class size is small. "We focus on two things," Dr. Mandell said,
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dents from this town, as well as those from the Farmington Valley and east of the river. The expansion was deemed necessary for two reasons. If will provide more state-of-the-art facilities for existing students. Also, it will allow the academy to absorb additional students, up to a total of 400. "We make ourselves available to any family who wants their child to get a Jewish education." Dr. Mandell said. About a third of the student body receives some degree of financial assistance. Yearly cost for the program is $8,500. When asked what has accounted for its success, the principal cited the spirit of teamwork that prevails. Teachers are always on their toes to improve instruction, to present ideas with freshness. And parents are notably supportive. Dr. Mandell said the pace of a principal's day is hectic. "Ask my staff. They keep me going with cookies, candy. He's in often, before 8 in the morning and doesn't leave until 5:30 or 6 p.m. Sometimes, when there are meetings at night, he's there as late as 10 or11-4. On Sundays he works at home. He must function more as "superintendent" than principal, overseeing a $2 million yiarly operating budget. He's responsible for everything from seeing that the snow is plowed to making sure the building has heat. When he began at Schechter, rather than taking the title director or headmaster, he purposely took the title of principal. In his mind the latter best signals his commitment to teacher development. In education there always is a fine balance between creativity on one hand, and the idea of drill, on the other. His goal is to be "almost like a parent" to the students, someone who cares about youngsters, but Schechter, page 40
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who also functions as disciplinarian. With the emphasis on ethical responsibility, Sched-iter students are involved in a number of social causes, both Jewish and general. Some children volunteer at the Hebrew Home and Hospital, others at the House of Bread in Hartford. Every year some take part in walk-a-thons and other fund-raising events for good causes. School spirit and a sense of gratitude is reflected in an artful volume produced in 1997 called "Wriai Mitzvah: History, Reflections and Profiles of These students don't let Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartthe ongoing renovation ford." and expansion work Alumni from 1971 onward, their parents, and bother them. Work was others muse about the positive impact the school ongoing as classrooms has had on shaping their character. They sing praises opened for a new of its music, arts, language classes, after-school proacademic year grams, special events and all its other offerings. They highlight the value of combining Torah words and ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Heschel," said parent Nancy G. Rosen. study with worldly pursuits. "Our children become independent and prepare "In our halls we can find dinosaur detectives as well as children delving into the mysteries of an- to step into a vast world community, while at the cient Hebrew texts. We see children feeding the hun- same time they learn to ... bind themselves to the gry in soup kitchens and feeding their souls on the countless generations who have come before and
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by Karen May "We try to geographically set up runners with Many people take their work to heart. Fitness coor- patients in their area," said Kathy Morrell, state campaign director for the Leukemia Society. "Lucy dinator Jenn Catalano takes it one step further. "I've always been a runner," she said. In high Duffy from Woodbridge originated the idea back in 1985 when she did the New York City Marathon school and college, I did track." The lOcal resident and town employee explained for her husband, who had leukemia. She raised how she came to run her first marathon on May 23. $20,000 in pledges for her effort," she said. "Bruce Cleland started a team called "In Train"Some time this winter, Meg Gerrahan, who worked at Elmwood Community Center with me, ing" and ran for his daughter with that team the mentioned that she was going to a meeting in following year and raised $300,000," she added, and .Meriden about doing a run for the Leukemia Soci- that success attracted Leukemia Society to become involved. ety. I didn't really know any"In 1998, we had about thing about it, but I went 16,000 runners, walkers along because it sounded "There were all types of people, and cyclists nationally cornlike something I'd might from competitive top runners to peting in a variety of events want to do, too. while raising $50 million," "It's kind of ironic, begrandparents walkingfor their she added. cause Meg didn't sign up, sick grandchildren who have 4,-. "The money raised in but I ended up signing up leukemia. People bad on Connecticut stays here in to run. I met the person I T-shirts with pictures of the the state," said Ms. Morrell. was running for and then I "We support 10 researchreally had a reason to do it:' people they were running ers at Yale University as well John Blouin is a 24-year for." Jenn Catalano as a patient aid fund of up old University of Connectito $750 a year. This direct cut student who lives in East Hartford and has been struggling with leuke- help to the leukemia patients includes out-of-pocket mia for the past two years. Mr. Blouin was not avail- travel expenses incurred in seeking treatment and able for comment because he was awaiting a bone help paying for non-insurance covered items needed. "Many people come back from their events and marrow transplant. "I keep in touch with John. He thinks it's great want to stay involved," she added. "We have menIenn Catalano is a woman on the run. She that I did this for him. It's tough to run 26 miles, tors, who are people who stay in contact with new recently completed ber first marathon to raise but it's not anything like what he goes through," she people who are in training to do an event. In the last money for the Leukemia Society, motivated by a year, the mentor program in the Hartford area has said. close friend who suffers from that disease.— "After having a transplant at the beginning of grown from four to 14. We rely on the voluntary Photo by Nick Lacy the year, John was in remission and doing pretty good assistance from these people to assist us in fund raisThey set up group runs and remind you about goals. when I first met him. He was all set to go back to ing." Physically fit from her own activity, Ms. Catalano The biggest thing with marathon training is to build school full time this fall. Unfortunately, his body ended up rejecting the transplant after all. He's on had no problem with the training aspect of the event. up Tour mileage, which I was able to 4o," she said. I was a sprinter on the Newington High School "The Leukemia Society is great at motivating you. chemo pills now, so he's not feeling that .great."
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The West Hartford Housing Authority recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Elmgrove apartments in Elmwood WHHA policy restricts people with a history of criminal, alcohol or drug abuse from its housing programs. Inspections are also conducted to make sure that additional people are not living in the units without WHHA knowledge. If there is any question about the demand for public housing in town, Ms. Koroser said one need look no farther than when the authority opened up its Section 8 waiting list last fall. More than 1,200 people representing numerous races, creeds and cultures called in a three-day period asking to be placed on that list. "We have a pretty good diversity on the waiting list," as well as in the units, she added. Ms. Koroser said that when processing applications for WHHA housing, preference is given to people who already live or work in town. Other preferences favor those who pay more than 50 percent of their income toward rent, those currently living in substandard housing, and those who are about to be displaced from their current housing through no fault of their own. A recent change was made in WHHA policy to allow preference for veterans of U.S. military service or their surviving spouse, she said. The Plant building, which is home to several older Russian immigrants, has some Red Army veterans of World War II among its occupants \ "I really like it here, saidSusan Silver, who acquired her first apartment in the Plant facility. "It's ript on the bus line and it's real convenient for me. It s a perfect location." Ms. Silver said she is not sure what she would have done for housing without the help of the WHHA. She loves her one-bedroom apartment because it is quiet, accessible to her needs, and allows her the opportunity to keep to herself or make friends as she chooses. "The opportunity to live_ here was wonderful," she added.
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Residents Ply50 piiient of their adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities. The building is fully occupied, and there is a waiting list of people seeking units. A town social worker is'on site two days a week to help residents with various issues. Space is also leased for use by the Whiting Lane Extended Day Care program, which provides before- and afterschool care for children ages 5-I I. The Elmgrove Apartments are located at I I Grove Street near the center of Elmwood. This is a cornplex of 40 garden-style units designed for use by senior citizens and the disabled. Ten of the units are studio apartments and the remaining 30 are one-bedroom units. Residents here pay 28 percent of their adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities. Like the Plant building, Elmgrove features full occupancy and a waiting list. A social worker visits the site each week. The Hebrew Home & Hospital conducts a weekly exercise program at Elmgrove.
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The various components of the federal Section 8 program combine to provide affordable housing for people of all ages, races and cultures. Those components are the Certificate and Voucher program, HOPE for Elderly Independence, and Preservation
Voucher program. The Certificate and Voucher program utilizes four guidelines: • Eligible families are those whose incomes are at, or below, 50 percent of the area median income. • Participants select their own apartment with a private landlord. • Each apartment must meet housing quality standards and be within the fair market rent parameters established by HUD. • The family pays 30 percent of its adjusted gross income as its portion of the rent. The balance of the rent is paid to the landlord by the housing authority each month. HOPE for Elderly Independence is a grant program now in its fifth year which supplies Section 8 housing subsidies along with support services to the frail elderly. The WHHA contracts with the town Department of Social Services to provide individual assessments and network support services to these residents. Participation in this program is based upon Section 8 guidelines for income and age eligibility. The person must also require assistance with the activities of daily living such as cooking, bathing, transportation and housekeeping. The program currently serves 70 frail elderly. It, too, has a waiting list. Two years ag_o, the WHHA was asked by HUD to administer as many as 63 Section:8 preservation vouchers at the Piper Brook Apartments in the south-
east corner of town., This program is limited to those residents who reside, in a specially designated HUD development r wheithe owner is pre-paying the mortgage. The preservation vouchers ensure that families will pay either 30 percent of their gross income, or the rent they were paying at the time of the mortgage pay-off, whichever is higher. The Scattered Site program is part of the federal low-income public housing programs. Through a grant from HUD, the authority purchased and renovated 16 three- and four-bedroom housing units at 12 different locations throughout town. These are not apartments, but single-family homes, duplexes and a two-family house. Residents are families with two to four children. Each family pays 30 percent of its income for housing and utilities and is required to maintain both the interior and exterior of.their home. The housing authority also sold eight single-family homes to eligible families as part of a $1.9 million grant from HUD. Sixteen units were purchased in all, with eight set aside for a home ownership program targeting lowerincome families. It sold the first house in December 1995 and completed the program with the sale of the eighth home last December. Like all of the other WHHA offerings, the scattered site housing has a wai‘ing list.
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This photo of M.J. Burnbam's was taken in the 1920s. Note the old-fashioned cars and bow much the architecture of the store fit in with the neighboring houses.
country for all time to come, events in which you are playing so vital a part. Our thoughts are with you every day, may God be with you all the way." Burnham's customers were loyal and they depended upon the store to stock their favorite brands. It was a place where friends congregated. In a 1994 Hartford Courant interview, customers.reminisced about the grocery store. An employee's
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aromas from all over the world. There were Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, candy, nuts, coffees and teas, cheeses, crackers and pickles. In the spring and summer, flowers and plants decorated the front steps, and in the fall there were apples, jars of cider and pumpkins. The growth of large supermarkets doomed Burnham's grocery store. There was a building boom of self-service supermarkets after WorldWar II, and between 1954-55 the number of American supermarkets increased bv 40 percent to some 30,000 stores. Burnham's other downfall was the impossibility of finding employees to work the customary 12- to 16-hour days. On March 16, 1959, the day before the store closed, more than 1,000 people came to say goodbye and to take advantage of the half-price sale. It was possibly the only such sale the store ever had, noted the West Hartford News that week. Customers stripped the shelves bare, leaving only a few loaves of bread, a few pounds of steak, and some cat food and glass wax. The West Hartford News headline on page one read "Burnham's Passes After Largest Sales Day." The landmark was gone, but anyone who worked or shopped at Burnham's has never forgotten it.
Editor's note: Back in February, Nora Howard wrote about
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the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Hartford, received the James E. and Frances W Bent Award for Scholarly and/or Artistic Creativity. Kevin J. O'Connor joined the law firm Day, Berry & Howard as counsel in its Hartford office. Alexis Zequeira, a Spanish and drama teacher at Kingswood-Oxford School, was the recipient of the Robert B. Swain III Memorial Award. Lauren Paige Waxman earned a B.A. degree in history from Union College with departmental honors. Jack C. Laflin was installed as president of the
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Michael Sbovak was tbe winner of a scholarship from the state chapter of Chiefs of Police ecretaries Association. Making the presentation is Lynne Pane, secretary to Chief James Standing alongside is Michael's father, Capt. Richard Sbovak.
Community-Technical College as an instructor in human services. She previously taught at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, Central Connecticut State University and Springfield College. Cara Boland, Jeanette Couper, Krithi Govin, Daysha Haxton, Lisa,.Heald, Delicia Shaundel Heath, Ann Kazai:ian, Christine Lucas, Mai Nguyen, Vickianne Palma, Maria Pastorelli, Shirley Zacharias and Melanie Zimmermann were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Saint Joseph College. Jean Barber, Gordon Andrew, Jane Alderman, Beatrix Daly, Caroline Dolan, Dorothy Ferguson, Dominic Giacalone, Sondra Hurwit, Elaine Jarvis, Marion Levine, Shelia Lurie, Josephine Mangiafico, Mary Mannino, Jane McKenna, Mary Ronayne, Nnureen Staunton, Elvia Tulin and Marilyn Wolfsonf were honored with 100-hour certificates for th6r4plunteer work at the Uniyersity of Connecticut Fteith Center.
- the Rev. Elton Adams, Alan Glass, Pang-Jen Kung, Barbara Lynch, Kevin O'Brien, Norma Rice, Pamela Shapiro, Phyllis Spencer and Cindy Violette were honored with 250-hour award pins for their volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Peggy Cassano, Joan Costas, Joan Cowie, Jing Yt&ri Fang, Beatrice Ferguson, Estelle Saphirstein, Robert Sener, Evelyn Shapiro, Mary Tompkins and Florence Webers were honored with 500-hour award pins for their volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Nancy McIntyre, Paul O'Neill and William Smith were honored with I,000-hour award pins for their volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Louise Ann Goulet and Amira Makki were honored with 2,000-hour award pins for their volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Phyllis Bibeault, Carolyn Newell and Donald
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Joyce Sununerer was honored with a 7,000-hour award pin for her volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Helen Sousa was honored with an 11,000-hour award pin for her volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Phillip Myrun was honored with a 15,000-hour award pin for his volunteer work at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Hannah Adams, a 1999 graduate of Miss Porter's School, received the Hughes Art Award for her excellence in studio art and the Connecticut Scholastic Art Award, silver key, for painting. Eve Armstrong, Shannon Butler, Adam Friedman, Ruth Jorge, John Kiernan, Nghi Lu, Hoodo Mohamed, Amilyn Nagel and Elizabeth Reilly were awarded scholarships from the American Savings Bank Foundation.
The Martin L. Ruffkess Center for Molecular Oncology was established in memory of the late resident in the new research wing of the University of Connecticut Health Center On band were (from left) Robert Simons, Michael Lipton, Michael and Mickey Weinstein, Jill Rufiless Stoner, Ferne and Peter Youmans, and Ed Kin delan.
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Democrat ticket dominated by newcomers challenges incumbent Republican slate-by Mark Jahne and return them to office. He is confident that his (government) business," he said. "A lot of (legal) It's a classic match-up of veteran incumbents versus party's record over the last two years will lead to work is being outsourced, and nobody knows how." mostly untested challengers. Which side wins will another victory. He also criticized the GOP management style on be determined by the voters on Election Day, Tues"We have outstanding, award-winning schools, the school board and cited the fuss raised by the day, November 2. real estate appreciation" and a vibrant West Hart- recent national Magna Award as an example. Those ballots will determine whether the Repub- ford Center, he said. "There's been a dearth of probThe two Republican board incumbents arranged lican Party maintains its dominance on both the lems on either the board or council." for a photo with Gov. John Rowland celebrating the Town Council and Board Mr. Shepardson em- award, a photo which was published as a_ political of Education, or whether phasized what he called advertisement in last month's issue of \Vest Hartthe Democratic Party the grassroots nature of ford Life. "The issues for the voters are whether can make a return to the his candidates. All are That's fine, Mr. Price said, but why not invite the you're better off now than you were power it enjoyed for long-time neighbors in entire school board to the ceremony? He noted that more than a decade betwo years ago."—Republican the community who care two Democratic board members work just a short fore the GOP swept the about the town's future. walk away from the Governor's office and could easChairman Herb Shepardson last municipal election in "The council ticket is ily have scheduled the time to attend. 1997. truly a grassroots ticket "I've never seen such a contentious atmosphere in The Republican team of people who either my life" as occurs at Board of Education meetings, for Town Council features all six incumbents. Led grew up in town or have lived in town for a substan- Mr. Price added. "It became a Republican effort to by Mayor Rob Bouvier, the ticket includes Al Turco, tial period of their lives," he said. take fill credit for the success of the school system. Kevin Connors, Liz Gillette, James O'Brien and Carl Mr. SheparcNon credited the Republicans on both The divisiveness reflects a leadership style, or lack Donatelli. bodies for improving cooperation between the coun- the Their Democratic opposition features four new cil and school board. Infighting between the two And before taking too much credit for holding faces: Robert Kor, Mark Kindall, Joseph Steffan and elected bodies was not uncommon during previous the tax rate stable in this year's municipal budget, Andrew Schoolnik. The only incumbents are John Democratic administrations, he added. Mr. Price said the Republicans might want to thank Shulansky and Holly Abery-Wetstone. The GOP-led board now is spending its time and the town's delegation to the state legislature—a delPatrick McCabe, the third Democrat currently energy working to "creegation which is domisitting on the council, is not seeking another term— ate programs that actunated by eleted in office. ally have an impact on Democrats—for a wind"The divisiveness reflects a leadership Nine of the above 12 people will be elected to kids and a focus on acafall of state funding serve as councilors for the -next two'years. After de- demics," he said. which contributed sigstyle, or lack thereof—Democratic cades of mostly Republican domination, the DemoMr. Shepardson also nificantly toward the noChairman Larry Price crats won the council majority in 1985 and held it noted that the Demotax-increase spending until the GOP rebounded two years ago. cratic ticket is not chalplan. Board of Education terms are split so that all seats lenging the fact that Further, Mr. Price are not up for election in the same year. There are things are running well on both the council and said the Republican Party has used its "super mafour people seeking election this year, two from each board. He suggested this as further evidence that the jority" status to reduce the number of Democrats incumbents are doing an excellent job. party, and three will be elected. serving on volunteer boards and commissions. He Democratic Town Chairman Larry Price said the dubbed this a "shove it in your face" style of govAgain, the Republican ticket features incumbents. Joseph DeLucco is currently the chairman of the issue is more one of governing style than substance. ernment. Although most of the Democratic candidates this school board and fellow member Thomas Fiorentino He suggested the Republicans are running roughshod over the minority members of both boards and tak- year are newcomers to the ballot, he is hopeful that is also running for another term. Opposite them are two Democrats who do not ing credit for successes which should be shared with they will be able to regain some of his party's lost prestige. currently hold seats on the board, Scott Kaeser and others. Mr. Price said that the establishment of excellent Mr. Price praised his ticket as one which offers a Pamela Alvarado. As Republican Town Chairman Herb Shepardson schools and a thriving town didn't happen overnight. balance of skills and interests. The only other office on the ballot this year is sees it, this election boils down to one simple ques- The Democrats, who had the majority on both tion which voters must consider before casting their elected bodies between 1985-1997, deserve some of town clerk. Democrat Norma Cronin, the incumthe praise as well. bent, is unopposed in her bid for election to anballot. He has a problem with what he considers a lack other term. "The issues for the voters are whether r u're betof accountability by the Town Council. Information about all of the candidates for Town ter off now than you were two years ago, he said. "From my perspective, the Town Council has to Council and Board of Education may be found inIf that's the case—and he certainly believes it is— be forthright with everybody about how we're doing side this special "Campaign 49,1- section. WM. then voters will credit the incumbent Republicans
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Holly AberyWetstone
Address: 14 Lovelace Drive Address:-.I 47 Hunter Drive Age: 45 Age: 36 Years residing in town: 14 Years residing in town: lifelong resident • Family:Wife, Dorothy; son, Brendan, 8; daughter, Sh- Family: Mark L. Wetstone (spouse, 47), children Ben Wetstone (I 6), and Mallory Wetstone (12). annon, 4; son, Kellen, 2 Occupation: Lawyer, Wetstone & D'Ambrosio Occupation: Partner, Bouvier Beckwith & Lennox, Inc. Education: J.D., 1980, Western New -England College insurance agency Education: Wolcott School; St. Brigid School; North- School of Law; B.A., 1976, Saint Joseph College. Political experience: 1997-1999 memberWest Hartford west Catholic High School; Central Connecticut State Town Council; Ist District chair (1996-97) and member University, B.S. degree. Political experience: Member of theTown Council from West Hartford Democratic Town Committee 1991-1997. 1991 to present; minority leader from 1995-97; mayor Civic organization membership: Includes Connecticut Bar Association: co-founder and former chair Franchise in 1997; chairman of Human Services Committee. Civic organization membership: Member of the board Law Section; member Family Law Section; Executive Comof directors of the West Hartford/Bloomfield Health mittee member,Victims Rights Section; American Bar AsDistrict, The Bridge Family Center, Constructive Work sociation: member, Forum Committee on Franchising; member, Executive Committee on Delivery of Legal SerShops. vice to the Elderly 1989-90; president, Hartford AssoWbat are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on ciation of Women Attorneys 1988-89. the Town Council? Hold the line on taxes while seeking the best value for What are the three most importantgoals you hope to achieve on the our tax dollars without compromising the quality of Town Council? our services. Fund public education responsibly and Maintain the level of public safety thetinin't Citirently encontinue our reputation as the best in the state. Main- joys. Enhance the appearance of the toVatby tnaptementing the business district revitalization plans. Maintain the tain safe and strong neighborhoods through additional quality of education in our schools. traffic management and thoughtful zoning decisions. at rok if any, should gowrnment play in revitalizing business What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner districts such as West Hartfoni Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood" and Elmwood? Local government has a role in the revitalization of all The Town must seek the financial resources required to business districts through the thoughtful implementa- implement the plans forWest Hartford's business districts. tion of our plan of development, while at the same time Potential sources of funding include federal and state govunderstanding the needs of our local businesses and ernment grants and loans. Private developers and existing adjoining neighborhoods. I'd like to continue the in- business owners should be encouraged to invest in our frastructure improvements in Elmwood and proceed business districts through property tax incentives. What specific meassi uouhlyou support to address labor/man, res with plans for similar enhancements in West Hartford Center and Bishop's Corner. I'd like to create opportu- agement.tensiotts in the police andfire &pat-Intents? nities that encourage public/private partnerships and Labor management tensions can be reduced by adOpting investment that is consistent with the character of our the following. A committee consisting of representatives from the administration, the union and members of the town. Park Road is a fine example of residents, busipublic. should conduct long-range planning for the fire ness leaders, local and state governments coming toand police departments. A committee consisting of repgether to strengthen and revitalize an existing business resentatives from the administration, the union and memdistrict. Wbat specific measures would yose support to address labor/ bers of the public, should select new police and fire chiefs. Additionally, preference should be given to promotion management tensions in the police and fire departments? I would continue to work with and encourage coor ad- within the ranks of the respective departments.The prompt mitristration to seek resolutions with our various unions. resolution of grievances should be. made a priority, with We are fortunate to have dedicated and professional resort to an outside mediator if management and labor town employees who need to be treated accordingly. cannot resolve their differences within a reasonable peThey also need to understand the council's bipartisan riod of time. budget directive the administration is working with. To Whichgoverment-fielded services, if any, do you believe deserve that end, I would continue to facilitate a fair and equi- additional tax dollars? Wbicb, y- any, dtsefw less? table settlement for all concerned and for the good of I would allocate additional tax dollars to property tax relief for our senior citizens similar to the plans recently the community. Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe de- introduced by neighboring towns increasing the income limits for qualification for prOperty tax relief serve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? We have had two consecutive years of bipartisan bud- I would allocate less tax dollars to hiring "outside coungets, which I believe strike a balance of the funding sel" to do legal work for the town that was previously priorities in our community. These budgets were the performed by the office of corporation counsel. Under the past administration we performed our own forecloproduct of public hearings, debate and discussion, which led to a thoughtful distribution of our tax dollars. Our sure work and were awarded legal fees by the court, which priorities as a community continue to be seeking the were paid to the town. Additionally, a system should be best value for our tax dollars, funding education ap- utilized to assure that the appointment of `outside counpropriately, providing quality town setlIces and address- sel" is required and that the town employs law firms with the requisite skills and lowest fees possible. ing the needs of our young and old alike.
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Address: 41 Riggs Avenue Age: 41 Years residing in town: 39 Family: Wife, Victoria; daughter, Jacqueline, 4; son, Matthew, 3; son, Brendan 3 months Occupation: Insurance agent Education: High school; college. Political experience: Four years on thelbwn
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What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council? Continue to work with police and fire Departments to keep West Hartfind a very safe community. Work to maintain our vibrant business districts. Continue to use the power of taxation carefully and conservatively.
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What specific .measures tvould you support to address labor/ management tensions in the police and fire departments? • Our role in these issues can only. IN advisory, as there is a legal process, for addressing labOr and management difference's. As chair of the cOlincirs Public. Safety Committee, I have listened to the issues raised by the rank and file, relayed the information to the administration and encouraged both sides to find common ground: We Can serve as another perspective for both sides and make our expectations known. if necessary.
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Which government-funded6 services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Nick if any, deserve less? We fund the services the town provides adequately so they can function to meet the expectations of our taxpayers. If a particular service begins to perform below expectation the council, through the town manager, will address the problem. Based on the feedback I receive, our services are performing as expected. Never perfect, but very -close.
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Carl Donatelli Robert Kor
Mark Kindall
Address: 46 Bishop Road Age: 36 Years residing in town: 5 Family: My wife Clare Kindall (also an assistant attorney general) and I have a son, Keith, who is 3. Occupation: Assistant attorney general at the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut Education: B.A. degree in history with highest honors, University of California at Riverside, 1985; J.D. degree, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, 1988. Political experience:This is the first time I have run for political office. Civic organization membership: St. Thomas the Apostle Church: lector, choir member and active parishioner. What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council? My key goal is to enhance one of West Hartford's most precious assets&community. The best tradition of leadership in West Hartford, shown by people Ike Chris Droney, Kevin Sullivan, Nan Glass and Sandy Klebanoff, fostered community by listening to concerns of people from every part of town and taking them seriously, and by building consensus around key priorities and projects. I would like to restore that style of leadership. I want to maintain support for the outstanding schools and services that We have in West Hartford. The town should turn neighborhood revitalization plans, such as those in Elmwood and Farmington Avenue East, and now starting in Bishop's Corner, into reality. What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood? Government should play an important role. The government can initiate long-range planning, provide technical assistance to.business and groups and area residents looking to revitalize their business districts, conform zoning to long-range development plans, make improvements to roads, sidewalks and parking areas, and work to attract more businesses into these areas. Nat specific measures would you support,. to address labor/ management tensions in the police and fire departments? -- Police and fire services are critical, and ensuring pro 7 fessional working relations between police officers and firefighters and their management is a key function of the town manager. Issues should be addressed quickly, with full consultation with the unions and management. Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? At the beginning of this school year, state-mandated .transportation for childrensattending some parochial schools was cut in half, causing long delays for kids getting to and from school. This has subsequently been fixed, but efforts to create a "zero budget increase" on paper should not shortchange our residents with respect to critical services. While I cannot identify specific services "deserving" less money at this time, I do question spending tax dollars to defend a dearly indefensible fee structure at Cornerstone Pool before the Cortunissii, op Human Rights an4..9pportuniti.e.s.
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Address: 30 Griswold Drive Age: 42 Years residing in town: 15 Family: Wife, Debra, sons Carl, Jr., 8 and Paul, 6 Occupation: Owner, D. Sayadoff Paint & Wallpaper, Inc., Park Road Education: Graduate, Northwest Catholic High School Political experience: Completing first term on Town Council Civic organization membership: Park Road Association; founding member and former president, West Hartford Vision.
Nat are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council? Continue to work with neighborhood groups, business and property owners on precision plans for our business districts (especially Bishop's Corner) which would allow them to thrive without harming the surrounding neighborhoods. Maintain the quality services and educational systern now offered in West Hartford while controlling taxes to minimize the burden on residents and property owners. Complete a review of the special development district zoning designation. What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood? West Hartford is fortunate to have several strong business districts, all with distinct characteristics. The government should play an active role in making sure these districts stay viable. The current council has made sure that the process involves everyone, from residents surrounding our business districts to landlords and the business owners themselves. That is something I have always stressed. By having people participating from the beginning, the administration and council will have a clearer mandate on what changes should occur and those that are unacceptable. In this way, many of the conflicts resulting from unanticipated and unwanted changes can be eliminated. Nat specific measures would you support to address labor/ management tensions in the police and fire departments? One specific measure we can take as councilors is to convey clearly to labor and management what our expectations are of them. This was done recently through a resolution introduced by the Republicans concerning recent tension in the fire department. If necessary, we could take further steps, such as the hiring of a facilitator trained in conflict resolution. Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? In spite of the fact that taxes have decreased over the last two years, the current council has made sure that funding for town services has been maintained. In fact, the budget for the Board of Education has increased to keep pace with the needs of our school system. Each service must be judged by its needs. Some services, such as funding for Y2K preparation, can de decreased or eliminated as the need decreases.
Address: 1266 Trout Brook Drive Age: 48 Years residing in town: 48 Family Wife, Emily; daughter, Stefanie, 15; stepdaughter, Jordana, 27; stepdaughter, Avra, 26 Occupation: Attorney Education: University of Connecticut, B.A. degree with honors, 1973; Western New England College School of Law, J.D. degree, 1977 PolitieAlexperience: Democratic Town Committee , 1988Civic organization membership: Includes West Hartford Fair Rent Commission s 1989-94; Citizens Advisory Council for Housing Matters, 1982-99; Hartford County Bar Association board of directors, 1988-96; Connecticut Bar Association House of Delegates, 1986-present; board of governors, 1992-98; Human Rights and Responsibilities Section, executive committee, 1983-present; Federal Practice Section, I987-present, Ethics Committee, 1990present; Department of Consumer Protection hearing officer, I993-present. What are the tbret most intportant goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council? Make the Town Council more responsive to the increasingly diverse population of West Hartford. Improve the quality of our already excellent schools by reducing dassroom size and improving the student-teacher ratio. Our schools provide the foundation for the future of our children and our community. By continually improving the quality of our schools, we maintain West Hartford as an attractive community for families, which contributes to the value of our homes and our community. Attract more businesses to West Hartford that will maintain and enhance the character of West Hartford, thereby allowing us to provide additional tax relief and services to our senior residents, as well as additional funds for our schools. Mat role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood? The government should play a major role as a planner and promoter. While revitalization is largely the responsibility of private business, it is the responsibility of the local government to ensure that revitalization complies with zoning and environmental ordinances, to incorporate neighborhood input, to offer adequate planning assistance and to promote businesses that will add to the convenience and quality of life in West Hartford. Wbat specific measuirs wouidyou support to address labor/management tensions in the polite andfire departments? I would bring my experience negotiating contracts and resolving conflict to bear on the labor/management tensions in the police and fire departments. The council must take a more active role when the town and its public safety department are without a contract for more than a year and a hall:Though the council cannot directly be involved in such negotiations, the council must begin to ask questions, when the rank and file lose confidence and trust in their leadership. Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? Youth, senior and leisure services should be expanded whenever possible through reduction of general administrative costs, through attrition and regional purchasing, so long as those reductions do not negatively effect the quality of services provided t9 our citizens.
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Address: 17 Brainard Road
Address: 472 Fern Street Age: 43 years Years residing in town: 39 Family: Married to Douglas W. Gillette, two children,
Charles, IS and William, 12 Occupation: Homemaker and sessional deputy clerk in Appropriation Committee, State Capitol Education: Graduated Conard High School 1975; A.A. degree, Centenary College, early childhood education, 1977 B.S. degree, Lesley College, elementary education, minor urban education, 1979 Ed.M degree, Boston University, systems development and adaptation, education administration, 1980 Political experience: Intern at Massachusetts State House, Black Caucus, education issues; several Board of Education task forces; ran for 18th Assembly District, 1984; two terms West Hartford Town Council 1995-1999
Civic organization membership: Member West Hartford Quilt Guild, West Hartford Republican Women's
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What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council?
Age: 23 Years residing in town: 23 Family: Single. My family has lived in town for 50 years. Occupation: Real estate agent, the Wallace Co. Realtors Education: King Philip Elementary School, KingswoodOxford School, Brandeis University Political experience: In 1998, served as campaign manager for state Rep. Andrew Fleischmann; served as assistant campaign manager for Frank D'Annolfo for Board of Education 1991; volunteered for Miles Rapoport for U.S. Congress, 1998; for Patrick McCabe forTown Council, 1997; for state Rep. Andrew Fleischrnann, 1996; for Patrick McCabe for Town Council, 1995; for Miles Rapoport for secretary of the state, 1994; for Patrick McCabe for Town Council, 1993; for Miles Rapoport for state representative 1992 and 1990. Civic organization membership: Member of Rockledge Golf Course Men's Club from 1990-99; chair of Junior Golf Committee 1999; •chair of Handicap Committee 1996-98; Handicap Committee, 1995;Toumarnent Cornmittee, 1993; West Hartford Citizen's Network.
Wbat are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council?
Address: 22 Fernwood Road Age: 34 years old Years residing in town: Moved away after attending
high school in town—been back in town almost five years Family: Married with 10-month-old daughter Occupation: Attorney Education: Northwest Catholic High School, graduated 1984; Catholic University of America, B.A. degree in history, graduated 1988; Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America, graduated 1995. Political experience: Elected to the Town Council 1997; chairman of Administration &Technology Committee 1995-1997; 'member Public Safety Committee 1995-1997; legislative liaison, Office of Gov. John G. Row land 1995-1997
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Civic organization membership: Riverfront Recapture, board of directors; American Leadership Forum, Class
XV (1998); Boys & Girls Club of Hartford; Hartford Seminary, board of regents; Leadership Greater Hartford; Capital Region Workforce Development Board, Employer Relations Committee co-chair.
What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council? Continue to hold down spending and taxes; continue our improvement efforts in Elmwood, Park Road, West Hartford Center and Bishop's Corner; explore new ways, through technology, to make our town servicev more accessible to residents. What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood? • The role for the Town Council in assisting business districts (I would add Park Road) arc to focus on low taxes, infrastructure, cleanliness and appearance, parking and long-term planning. That is what we have been doing in West Hartford Center over the past two years, where I have been leading an effort to take a great Center and make it even better. We held meetings, set up a committee and even hired an architect to paint us a picture of a West Hartford Center with more residential units, better parking, a larger town green and easier pedestrian walk-ways. As one committee person stated, "if we are not moving forward, we are moving backwards." By taking care of these issues, the town will be providing the best possible platform for business to pro sper. Wbat speafic measures you support to address labor /managentent tensions in the police andfire departments? ---, Tensions between labor and management must first be worked out by the two parties themselves. If this fails the town administration and then the Town Council members should try to act as mediators to resolve any disputes. If tensions continued, I would support hiring a facilitator to work with both parties to help resolve their differences and report back to the Town Council. Which government-funded services, if an you believe deserw additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserw less? I would support more money for senior programs, a Teen Center and/or a park for rollerbladers and skateboarders. Over the past two years the council has worked very hard to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary spending in the budget and I would support continuing to reexamine if something can be done better, or for less money.
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Continue to study and implement traffic calming techniques to tame growing traffic issues. Provide funds, support and oversight to allow the Board of Education to continue and enhance their mission of excellence. Promote stability and enhancement of property values, our residents' largest investment.
Wbat role, if Any, should governmna play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood?
Improve our education system, and as a result, increase our property values. Maintain both senior centers. Protea accessibility to services for seniors. Provide a "teen
center in the Center. Oppose pnVatization of town services. What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwoocl?
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I believe that government's role in revitalization of business districts falls under the umbrella of infrastructure improvements.These areas would include: sponsoring and supporting community planning/vision processes; street scape improvements such as sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and paving; careful reconsideration of zoning ordinances • that impede the community's vision; and serving as a conduit to state and federal funds to implement that vision.
The town councilors should listen to the people who elected them. We want our local centers—West Hartford Center, Elmwood Center or Bishop's Corner—to be more pedestrian friendly, more green with grass, and less of a racetrack for hurried travelers. West Hartford Center's sidewalks should have more retail shopping and less by-appointment-only businesses. The old Talcott School is Elmwood's showcase, and must be filled—soon. The What spectfic measures would you support to address labor/man- Bishop's Corner Post Office must stay at Bishop's Corner. agement tensions in the police andfire departments? There is positive energrth alriieighborhoods of town, Both labor and management are committed to providing with people thinking about the future.' This is because West Hartford residents with the very finest in public safety many of us have lived in town for a long time and want services, and they do. Communication is always the key to West Hartford to be even better in the future. constructive labor/management relations. Continuing to What specific measures would you support to address labor/manwork to set that tone is important. As council members we agement tensions in the police and fire departments? can make dear to all parties that we expect resolution of Members of the police and fire unions must be on overtensions for the betterment of our residents and support sight or disciplinary committees. In the 1800s Alexis de labor and management's efforts to do so. Tocqueville wrote that in America we have a "jury of our
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peers." Currently in the fire department this does not take place. West Hartford knows this, because. we've been reading about the poor results of the current system in the government services. Every year we must thoughtfully re- papers. Union members should also be included when assess and balance needs and resources. I think in terms of there are searches for new administrative officials. Any sigwhich areas deserve additional "attention" or "time;" "dol- nificant changes in the administrative structure of the polars" may or may not follow. There are areas that require lice or fire departments should be reviewed by the Town continuing careful attention. The areas at the top of my Council prior to its enactment. list include: traffic issues of safety and quality of life; com- Whichgottirnment-fundtd services, if any, do you Mint deserve munity and neighborhood planning road and sidewalk additional tax dollars? Which, if any, diserw less? repair, and supporting public education. Government's Education and the senior centers are two places that deprimary focus should be excellence in public safety, educa- serve more funding, if it is available, because they affect tion and infrastructure. All program funding should be the most residents. West Hartford's administrative budget should be reviewed. measured against these standards.
Whichgovernment-frided services, if an you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? "Dollars" in and of themselves do not ensure top-notch
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Joseph Steffan
John Shulansky
Al Turco
Address: 17 Coolidge Road Age: 45 _Years residing in town: 40 years Family- Debra (Clark) Shulansky, lifetime resident; Michael, I I years old, Karah, 9 years old Occupation: Vice president and secretary, the IBP Aerospace Group, Inc Education: MBA degree, New York University; A.B. degree, Hamilton College; Loomis School Political experience: Town Council, I997-present Civic organization membership: Includes International Business Council, MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce; West Hartford Ethics Commission, I997-; trustee, Hebrew Home & Hospital, 1986-, chairman of board, 198992; director, Hebrew Home & Hospital Foundation, I989-; director, Hartford Executive Board, Anti-Defamation League, I 996-; Greater Hartford Jaycees, 1976-94; chairman, 1985 Greater Hartford Open; director, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, 1988-; director, Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, 1986-95.
YVbat are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council?
Address: 391 North Quaker Lane Age: 54 Years residing in town: 25 Family: Wife, Janet Occupation: Attorney Education: Fordham University, B.A. degree; University of Connecticut, J.D. degree Political experience: West Hartford Town Council, I993-present; Hartford Board of Education, I 9697 I Civic organization membership: Middlesex Legal Aid to the Elderly, program chair, 1987-1991
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Address: 1782 Boulevard Age: 35 Years residing in town: 7 Family. Unmarried Occupation: intellectual property attorney Education: JD., 1994, University of Connecticut Law School; United States Naval Academy, 1983-1987; B.S., economics, 1988, North Dakota State University Political experience: Founding board member, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, Washington, D.C. Civic organization membership: Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut NARAL, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.
Wbat are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council?
What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Town Council?
Retain a first-class public education system in West Hartford and create an atmosphere attractive to diverse private schools. Provide "best value"—low taxes and quality services—to each household. Support strong, attractive, community-planned neighborhoods throughout West Hartford.
What role, if any, should government play, in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood?
Uphold and advance the integrity of the council and town government. Encourage financial accountability and development of endowments for town/educational services and programs to advance self-sufficiency and stabilize taxes, and implement and promote a West Hartford LandTrust to preserve and protect open space.
What de, if any, should government plan in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood'
To maintain strong support for our schools. Our educational system is one of the town's most valuable assets and must remain a top priority. To expand tax relief for seniors with limited incomes. The council should work to ease pressures on seniors who have contributed to our town and want to stay here. 1O work against urbanization that threatens the character and property value of vulnerable areas of town. West Hartford is a great place to live, and development must be managed with the needs of neighborhoods in mind.
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The council must serve as both facilitator and catalyst for economic development in key commercial districts, including advocacy of neighborhood involvement, communication and Consensus building; encouragement and development of developer and tenant opportunities, and sponsorship of economic incentives. The town should consider stepping in as a sponsor/developer in select locations where reasonable and appropriate.
Mat specific measures would you support to address labor/management tensions in the police and fire departments?
It is appropriate for municipal government to serve a planning and facilitator role in building strong, attractive neighborhoods. Part of the fabric for each "neighborhood center" is a compatible, pedestrian friendly commercial district. With government support, each community (ElmwOod, Bishop's Corner, etc.) should participate in the planning process. Once a plan is in place, the Town Council's role is to support the plan through zoning, traffic management, street and pedestrian design, and landscaping.
What specific measures would you support to address labor/ management tensions in the police and fire departments?
Mat role, if any, should government play in revitalizing business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's Corner and Elmwood)
These tensions are unavoidable. The first and essential task is to guarantee that public safety is without compromise. The council's responsibility is policy development, adoption and oversight—management's role is implementation. The council should not be involved directly. Our role in this instance is to affirm and uphold town values: fair, timely and open relationships with organized labor and non-union personnel. I would 'seek more parity and g, cooperation with town and board bargaining, and comprehensive and informative reporting to the counciL
Whirl) government-funded services, if any do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Mick if any, deserve less?
Labor/management tension almost always exists within a professional police ana fire department. Techniques to be employed by a Town Council to reduce and manage tension include: reliance on the town manager to reduce tensions before escalation occurs; open communication of policy planning and direction for each department; third-party mediation, as needed, to facilitate the open exchange of concerns and aspirations.
Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less?
Town government should start by listening to the ideas and concerns of citizens directly affected in those areas, and develop achievable and financially sound plans for improvement. Zoning decisions should be made in the context of a comprehensive plan that limits excessive development and preserves or improves the quality of adjacent neighborhoods. The mix of uses in any particular area should be balanced, and uses vulnerable to economic downturns should not be concentrated together. BishopOs Corner, in particular, could benefit from the kind of planning that has already taken place for the Center and Elmwood, and those plans should provide for aesthetic and infrastructure improvements, and prevent excessive traffic and development from degrading the quality of adjacent residential areas.
Wbat specific measures would you support to address labor/management tensions in the police andfire departments?
We must maintain a balance. Levying new taxes for services is an unsatisfactory last resort. The real issue is how to be smarter with our spending on existing services and reallocate savings to expand or enhance town programs and services. As our population ages, services to older adults will need consideration. Our Police Department must have additional resources to assure adequate staffing and facilities. We must accelerate the repair and maintenance of town roads and recreational areas so as not to bankrupt our future. Our schools must excel to attract and retain families to keep West Hartford dzsirable, maintain property values, and assure a stable Grand List.
Based on two consecutive years without a tax increase, with public calm, with increased funding for education, with quality services, with a rising real estate market and competent public employees, the case can be made not to reallocate tax dollars among service sectors. As a practical matter, there may be continued emphasis on planning and technology in the next term. Whether more money is needed to fund planning and technology remains to be seen.
I would support increased participation by employees and the public in long-term goal setting and important decisions affecting the departments. The council should direct specific action to be taken by the town manager when labor/management tensions are not being adequately resolved in a timely manner.
Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe deserve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? I would not propose significant changes in, the current
funding mix in the short run, but would support increased input from the public about what services need improvement or are not being utilized effectively, and gathering ideas for new services that could be affordably mi plemented. To the extent funding is available, in creased support for services for seniors, such as improved transportation services, should be considered. Also, increased police services and a more comprehensive enforcement plan may be beneficial in parts of town like the south and east end.
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Ben Wojan (Green Party)
Pamela Alvarado
Joseph DeLucco
Address: 1182 North Main Street Age: 40 Years residing in town: 36 Family: Wife, Mari; daughter, Mia, 10; son, Joey, S Occupation: Accountant, finance manager at United HealthGroup Education: Central Connecticut State University, B.S. degree. Political experience: Elected to the Board of Education in 1995; elected chairman in 1997 and 1998; cochairman of Education Liaison Committee (with Town Council). • Civic organization membership: Member of board of directors, West Hartford YMCA; board of directors, West Hartford Community Television; co-chairman of Citizens for Quality Education, 1994-95; former coach of West Hartford Alumni Baseball League. What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Board of Erhu-ation? Maintain focus on improving measurable student achievement in academics, arts, athletics, student responsibility. Continue to work with the Town Council to obtain resources to enhance curriculum and resources for students without raising taxes. Maintain a commitment to neighborhood schools and local control. •
What do you believe is the greatest unmet need of the public
Address: 134 Davenport Road Address: 952 North Main Street Age: 81 Age: 44 Years residing in town: 44 Years residing in town: 6 years Family: Wife, Ruth Steenburgh (deceased); children: Family: Husband, Lou, employed by Hartford Public Mark, 47, Alaric, 39, Timothy, 37; Martha and Schools; son, Ian, age 14, an honors freshman at Marilyn, both over 30 Hall High School, and son, Ryan, age JO, a fifth Occupation: Retired guidance counselor and tree grader at Aiken School. Both children schooled in farmer West Hartford Public Schools. Education: Central Connecticut State University, Occupation: Fifth grade teacher and interning adB.S. degree; University of Hartford, M.Ed. degree. ministrator, Dominick F. Burns School, Hartford Political experience: Former member of the Repub- Education: Sixth-year administration degree candilican Party, Democratic Party, A Connecticut Party; date, May 2000, University of Hartford; master's member of the Green Party Town Committee. In degree in elementary education, University of Con1985 I supported an amendment to the state retire- necticut, 1989. ment system which allowed transfer of retirement Political experience: Volunteer for Democratic Party credit from the state employees system to the teach- for six years. ers retirement system after age 55. Bill passed. Civic organization membership: Beth Israel SisterCivic organization membership: Retired teachers hood; Phi Beta Kappa; volunteer Horace Bushnell representative on Senior West Hartford Advocacy Food Bank, organize annual turkey drive. Team; co-founder, Elmwood Civic Association Trust; co-founder and former vice president, New Hori- What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve zons; co-founder, former president, the Westwood• on the Board of Education? Foundation, Inc.; former president, Connecticut The three most important goals for the Board of Foster Parents' Association. 4 Education to achieve in order to be meaningful while What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve educating our children and servicing.the commu, on the Town Council? nity are: expand core curriculum and social transiThe passage of a scenic road ordinance. Promotion tion between pre-kindergarten, elementary, the of a regional Olympic sport and youth center. Pro- middle school and high school utilizing the corpomotion of a proposed Connecticut Homestead Act rate and professional community to heighten stuto provide property tax relief for senior citizens. This dent exposure; further integrate social studies, would be similar to the Florida Plan which provides science and the arts to complement stated CMT for a $25,000 exemption off the assessment of a objectives; "depoliticize" the Board of Education senior's home, deliberations, meetings and committee, processes to What role, if any, should government play in revitalizing involve all members and more community. business districts such as West Hartford Center, Bishop's What do you believe is the greatest unmetWed of the public Corner and Elmwood? school system? In view of the precedent in revitalizing West Hart- The greatest unmet needs lie at either end of the ford Center, similar attention should be given to educational spectrum from gifted•students, to pril Bishop's Corner and Elmwood. school students, to alternative placements at the high. What specific measures would you support to address labor/ school level left as a long-lasting viable solution. management tensions in the police and fire departments? There are opportunities to grab. and identify Develop a program of conflict resolution. childrens' strengths and concerrwearly-on tá Which government-funded services, if any, do you believe de- avoid crises or problems later on. If .plannecttout serve additional tax dollars? Which, if any, deserve less? programs and interventions are in place, these needs The former Talcott school site should be re-purchased become accomplishments. by the town so as to provide a site for a regional Olym- What role should the schools play in resolving social issues, pic sport and youth center. The 11-acre campus could such as poverty, injustice and bigotry? also provide space for a new school in view of future If teachers, parents and the classroom teach divergrowth. A regional Olympic center shared by neigh- sity, multi-cultural understanding and tolerance, this boring towns would make it eligible for state assistance —leads to a more accepting, well-adjusted curriculum on the same basis as the last state-funded football sta- and child. dium. If an Elmwood Civic Center were developed on How much do you think we should rate the quality of pubthe Talcott site, the present Elmwood Senior Center, lic education based upon Connecticut Mastery Test and and site, could be sold to help finance a net senior SAT scores? Should we "teach to the test," as some towns center on the Talcott site. A large rotary in the center are doing? of Elmwood, with two lanes in each direction, would Children are individuals first and should be taught eliminate the need for traffic lights and promote a accordingly, based upon core curriculum goals and smoother flow of traffic. Underground escalators could objectives, not just achieving test objectives. Schools help pedestrians cross under the roadway more safely provide enriched settings for children to learn to than on the surface, and traffic would not be impeded apply and adjust their learning to real-life situations by pedestrian crossings. With the right of eminent do- and to become educated, responsible citizens who main, the town could acquire the space to re develop then commit to repeating this process where they iniwood Center. This plan would be much safer than settle and raise their families. :the premii New.Britain Avenue raceway.
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school system? Insufficient state fimding. What role should the schools play in resolving social issues,
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The sole purview of our schools is to educate students to their potential. By teaching fundamental skills and solid curriculum, we can give every child the education needed fin–a prosperous life. Our naturally diverse schoOls provide an opportunity for children tti grow up respecting and understanding different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. While schools alone cannot resolve social ills,_we can work cooperatively with community organizations.
How mucb do you think we should rate the quality of public education based upon Connecticut Mastery Test and SAT scores? Should we 'teach to the wefts some towns are doing? A recent article in Newsweek observed: "Tests are as
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necessary to schooling as a scale is to dieting!' Test scores are the single best way to measure academic excellence. Good tests contribute to effective teaching and learning. The CMT is recognized as a good test by educators across the country and a test that sets a high standard. The CMT helps identify students who need special assistance and promotes a stronger curriculum. It also increases the accountability of the educational system to parents and taxpayers. In 1996, our fourth grade math CMT scores ranked I03rd in the state. Clearly, past boards were not paying attention to student achievement. Under Republican leadership, however, gains in student achievement have been enormous. Our most recent CMT scores are the highest ever. Our fourth grade scores now rank seventh in the state. We have been able to significantly improve student performance in reading, writing, and math—and at the same time enhance the curriculum for science, social studies, art, music and technology. Our curriculum includes, but goes well beyond, what is testedin the CMT.
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The following is a list of the various voting districts and polling places in town. If you are unsure where you are supposed to go to cast your ballot, call the Office of the Registrars of Voters at 523-3181. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 30, for last-minute voter registration and absentee ballot applications. King Philip Middle School 100 King Philip Drive Saint Mary Home District 1-2 29I Steele Road Whiting Lane School District 2-1 47 Whiting Lane Congregation Beth Israel District 2-2 701 Farmington Avenue Brookview Health Care Facility District 130 Loomis Drive Morley School District 3-2 77 Bretton Road District 4-I Elmwood Community Center 1106 New Britain Avenue District 4-2 Charter Oak School 425 Oakwood Avenue District 4-3 Smith School 64 St. James Street District 5-I Webster Hill School 125 Webster Hill Boulevard District 5-2 West Hartford Public Library 20 South Main Street Wolcott School District 6-I 71 Wolcott Road Faxon Branch Library District 6-2 1073 New Britain Avenue District 6-3 Conard High School 110 Berkshire Road Norfeldt School District 7-I 35 Barksdale Road Hall High School District 7-2 975 North Main Street American School for the Deaf District 8 7 1 139 North Main Street District 8-2 Bugbee School 1943 Asylum Avenue Duffy School District 9-I 95 Westminister Drive Sedgwick Middle School District 9-2 128 Sedgwick Road District JO-I Braeburn School 45 Braeburn Road District 10-2 Sokmon Schechter Day School 26 Buena Vista Road District I-I
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Address: 14 Richard Street Age: 49 Years residing in town: 14 Family: Karen (spouse), Elizabeth (daughter), age IS Occupation: Publisher Education: B.A. degree, Northeastern University Political experience: none listed Civic organization membership: West Hartford Democratic Town Committee, West Hartford High School Honors Evaluation Committee
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Thomas Fiorentino
What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve on the Board of Education?
Address: F5 Apple Hill Age: 46 Years residing in town: 35 Family: Wife, Shelagh McClure; son, Danny, 9 Occupation: Assistant attorney general, Connecticut Attorney General's Office Education: Bates College 1975, honors in history, Phi Beta Kappa; University of Connecticut Law School, 1978. Political experience: Member of Board of Education from 1995 to present, vice chairman from 1997 to present. Civic organization membership: none listed
Strive to eliminate the political polarization which What are the three most important goals you hope to achieve has divided and alienated the current Board of Edu- on the Board of Education? cation. Our board functions most effectively when Continue to provide all of West Hartford's children, its members agree to work together, regardless of whatever their background, with the educational party affiliation, in order to achieve the best educa- skills they need to compete and succeed. Continue tion for children. Implement individual learning to plan responsibly for anticipated space needs. Conplans for all students to ensure that teachers, par, tinue to take all steps.necessary to ensure that our ' enti-and .children 4av a.-working togetfier toward Schools are safe and secu re: common educational goals each year. Boliteriikiddle school performance so that our sixth, seventh and What do you believe is the greatest unmet need of the public eighth grades become the strong bridge,.rather than school system? the weak link, between elementary and high school. Our greatest unmet need is a product of our current The board needs to review progress made to imple- success: space for expansion. Families with children ment recommendations of the middle school evalu- are once again attracted to West Hartford.We are atkogreport, and each school's strategic plan, assess now faced with the challenge of finding space to the progress made thus far, understand what improve- accommodate these children. ments still need to be made, and set a schedule for What role should the schools play in resolving social issues, completion of the work to be done. such as poverty, injustice and bigotry? What do you believe is the greatest unmet need of the public First, we can take all steps to ensure that no student, teacher, or staff member has to endure injusschool system? Our school system is.significantly burdened by the tice, bigotry or intolerance at the hands of any other cost of state mandates. Unless more equitable tax- student, teacher, or staff member during the times sharing formulas are' found to ameliorate-local tax and in the locations we control. Second, we can, by burdens, the town's ability to meet the educational our employment practices, demonstrate our commitment-to the goal of equality of opportunity. Third, needs of all our children will be in question.. we can make sure that our curriculum covers these What role should the schools play in resolving social issues, issues. Finally, and most important, we can ensure that we graduate well educated students. Knowledge such as poverty, injustice and bigotry? Schools alone cannot resolve our country's social is the best innoculant against these societal ills. issues, but our schools can provide children with an educational and social framework on which they can How much do you think we should rate the quality of pubbuild-throughout their lives. By creating strategies lic education based upon Connecticut Mastery Test and that address the educational needs of each child, our SAT scores? Should we "teach to the test" as some towns schools make real strides itt breaking the cycle of are doing Test scores are an extremely valuable and important poverty and bigotry. reflection of the quality of public education. A good How much do you think we should rate the quality of pub- test is critical to .determining whether our students lic education based upon Connecticut Mastery Test and are grasping the concepts that are vital to their fuSAT stores? Should we "teach to the test," as some towns ture success, Presumably, the "teaching to the test" question concerns the Connecticut Mastery Tests. are doing? CMTs play too great a part in school evaluation and By all accounts, the CMTs measure academic skills they are an inadequate measure of teachingrquality. that are absolutely vital to future academic success. We need to communicate to parents the value of Accordingly, we absolutely must ensure that our chilCMTs as an assessment tool„-rather than as a corn-. dren are taught those skills. If we fail to do this, we petitive yardstick. "Teaching to the test" does a dis- are failing our students. service to students by narrowing, rather than expanding, the focus of education.
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West Hartford Life thanks all of the candidates for
taking the time out of their busy schedules to respond to this survey. We hope it will help you make an informed vote on Election Day. Those whose responses were too long for the space allotted were edited; the editing was done in the "community organization membership" category only and is indicated by the word "includes at the beginning of the list of memberships and activities.
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* West Hartford Board of Education recipient of prestigious 1999 Magna Award * Enhanced curriculum and increased student achievement - without raising taxes
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A look at guns and their place among us
Exact numbers are hard to determine, but by any estimate, there are more than 1,000 guns in town.
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Former Hall, Conard rivals are now teammates
Megan Sclruck and Dom Miller are key members of the CCSU women's soccer team.
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by Mark Jahne How many guns are there in town? Are they a threat to our safety, protection from crime, or merely part of a typical American community? It's difficult to compile an accurate count of firearms in West Hartford. That's because only handguns require a permit to be carried about, and even then, the permit is for the person, not the weapon. The permit-holding man or woman may have multiple handguns. No such registration requirements exist for shotguns or rifles. And even some of those who have permits may have long since sold or disposed of their weapons. Another factor is people who move here from another city or town. Their permit does not follow them, but stays on file in the municipality where it was first granted. There are also permits on file here for people who may,have moved away. Police Chief James Strillacci has on file more than 1,000 local handgun carry permits from,I985 to the present. A review of that list shows that these permits are scattered throughout every neighborhood and are not concentrated in any one area. "They're in every corner of the town," he said. Residents must file for, and receive, a local permit before they can then apply for a state permit to carry a handgun. Local permits are only effective
veitliin the borders of the city or town where the permit was issued, but state permits are valid throughout Connecticut. In order to qualify for a carry permit, the applicant must show proof that he or she can safely handle the weapon and successfully complete a safety course given by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association. Chief Strillacci said he can deny, at least initially, a permit to someone with a prior criminal record or to a person with a history of psychiatric disorders or chronic drunkenness. There are 11 criminal offenses for which a police chief or other local law enforcement chief can deny or revoke a handgun permit. These include felonies Ralph Sherman, a local attorney, is an advocate of and certain violent misdemeanors, he said. the public's right to bear arms and believes gun "We can only give permits to people we think are- ownership is a deterrent to crime. He is one of the suitable, and that gives us some leeway," added the founders of GunSafe, an organization which thief. "We do a background investigation" of local, promotes the responsible possession of firearms by state and national criminal data bases. The appli- private citizens. cant is fingerprinted and those prints are forwarded to the State Police and FBI. "We don't register handguns," Chief Strillacci said. People who are denied a permit can appeal to the "When a gun is purchased, a copy of the registrastate Board of Firearms Permit Examiners. This tion goes to the state from the dealer." board meets to hear appeals and to restore or revoke He has no doubt that the true number of guns in permits as it deems appropriate within state law. town is well in excess of the 1,000 or so permits in Again, the permit is for the person, not the his file cabinet. Some guns are used for target shootweapon. Guns, page 44
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The Soap Box Editorial
Cast a vote for the future of your town
Election Day is next Tuesday, November 2. It is a day in which wel free Americans are allowed, and encouraged, to exercise our special right and privilege to select those who will lead our government. But if history repeats itself, thousands of local voters won't bother to go to the polls next week. They won't "sacrifice" five minutes of their day to participate in the government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" secured for all of us by our forebears in 1776. People stood in line for hours on end under the hot sun to vote in South African elections. Others in places such as Cuba or the Peoples Republic of China can only dream of such an opportunity to help direct their collective future. One of the ironies of American politics is that the largest voter turn-outs usually occur in presidential election years. There's nothing wrong with that, but how much influence does one vote have on a nationwide race? The answer is, clearly, not much. That's not the case, however, in municipal elections. A couple of votes may determine who wins and who loses. They can also determine who may
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become mayor or chairman of the school board, Your vote can make a huge difference at this local level of government. It's important to note that the people who seek our approval to serve on theTown Council and Board 'of Education will have a significant impact upon our lives. They determine how much we pay in local property taxes. They also determine how our schools are run, the level of public safety and other services we receive, the quality of our parks and playgrounds, the infrastructure of streets, public buildings and more. Those we elect can have a significant impact upon our future. And they are locally accountable, not hundreds of miles away in Washington, D.C. If you don't like what they do, you can tell them so at community meetings or contact them at their homes. Included in this edition of West Hartford Life is a special "Campaign 99" section identifying all of the candidates for Town Council and Board of Education. It will help you learn about where they stand on the issues and what kind of leadership they have to offer all of us.
An informed vote is a vital ingredient in our democracy.We don't have to worry about violent revolutions or coup d'etats. But the one thing which could cause serious harm to this nation, and this community, is voter apathy and indifference. All of the people running for council and school board are offering to make significant personal sacrifices to serve their community. The work is hard, the time spent away from family is great, and the pay is nonexistent. The least we can do is spend a few minutes to let them know how we feel about the way they propose to represent us. It only takes a few minutes at the beginning, middle, or end of the day. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you're not sure where you're supposed to vote, call the office of the registrars of voters. But the important thing is to vote. We owe it to our community, our neighbors—and ourselves. —Mark Jahne
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To the Editor: I am writing to encourage the residents of West Hartford to cast their votes this November for the re-election of Board of Education members Joe DeLucco and Tom Fiorentino. The progress in our school system over the last two years that has been achieved is a direct result of the change in board leadership that occurred in 1997. Current board decisions have been focused on improving the quality of education for all students. All of the school district's educational needs are Republicans manipulated David Sklarz being prioritized and addressed in a fiscally sound To the Editor: manner. During a campaign season I have come to expect The policies of the current board are concerned to read some interesting ads or letters, but the halfwith assisting the administration and teachers with page advertisement in West Hartford Lift for the delivering educational excellence at the individual endorsement of Joe DeLucco and Tom Fiorentino student level. The decisions of this board are made certainly takes the cake. with the knowledge of present and future needs of I have an issue with the use of the photo of our the school system. superintendent, Dr. David Sklarz. I find it inapproThey will not vote to sell off valuable school or priate and in poor taste to have our S;Uperintendent r" town assets to special interest groups when admin- used as a political pawn or draw. istration projections demonstrate a likely need for Our Board of Education functions in a political those assets in the future. Joe and Tom will work to arena. However, we entrust our superintendent and insure that We preserve our options to respond to school administration to function as nonpartisan in future challenges in a changing environment. the best interest of our West Hartford children. As a member of the Parent Teacher Council for Politics should not even be within the scope of any about the past seven years, I have had the unique superintendents domain. opportunity to learn about the townwide issues that This dilemma could erode the level of trust and each of our schools face. Some of the issues are confidence that we have in Dr. Sklarz's ability to unique to a single school and other issues affect many function in his position. . I do not lay blame at Dr. Sklarz's feet. I believe of our schools. One common characteristic in addressing these that it is incumbent upon the two Republican can;. issues is the support and leadership of the board didates to know better than to manipulate this man and administration that is provided to the schools. in their political gains. The last two years of board leadership has brought The administration has been "used" by these two steady progress on educational issues and has re- candidates. This photo was taken for the sole purversed a disturbing trend of social engineering and pose of accepting a prestigious award on behalf of educational experimentation, for its own sake, that the good work accomplished by our school administration. was the policy and practice of prior boards. The board chair, vice chair and superintendent One of the most important roles of a community is that of educating its children. Both Joe DeLucco accepted it on behalf:of the principals and teachers
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and Tom Fiorentino recognize this and are determined to continually address this as their highest priority. . For these reasons, ItAakcasting my vote for them in the November elec t6 for Board of Education ien officials. I would encou ge other residents who value the progress of the past two years to also vote for Joe DeLucco and Tom Fiorentino. Mike DeConti 320 Cumberland Road
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in our schools. The flavor of the Magna Award was already tainted with board infighting as to who would do the accepting. I agree with the individual who wrote in that the teachers should have been representing our schools. This adds insult to injury on behalf of the hardworking individuals in our community who make the schools what they are every day. I want this kind of behavior to be stopped and precedent_set so that issues like this cannot happen again. It is downright embarrassing. Our Republican candidates were creative with their judgment. What kind of outside council do we now need to keep our leaders in check? Remember that when you vote for Board of Education candidates on November 2.
Theresa Lerner 30 Osage Road
very high bond ratings. Mayor Bouvier has accomplished these goals, in my opinion, because he approaches the management of our town's government just as he approaches the management of his own successful business. As a business person, I endorse Rob Bouvier for another term as leader of our Town Council.
Hal Kraus 209 Tunxis Road
mor may help to lead the other board members to common ground. Please vote for Scott Kaeser on November 2. Andy Schatz and Barbara Wolf
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Wojan's homestead plan makes good sense
To the Editor: Because under Florida's Homestead Act senior citizens receive a $25,000 exemption on the assessment on their homes, this provides substantial motivation for Connecticut seniors to move to Florida. In view of this, the West Hartford Green Party supports submitting a bill to the legislature to create a Connecticut Homestead Act which would make it possible for senior citizens in Connecticut to receive property tax relief similar to that in Florida. On per capita income, Florida ranks 20th in the United States. If they can afford their generous tax relief program for senior citizens, Connecticut, ranking first in per capita income, could do equally as well and remove the motivation for seniors to leave Connecticut. Ben Wojan, the Green Party candidate for the West Hartford Town Council supports tys proposal.
Rebecca and Arthur Goodwin 134 Davenport Road
Kaeser will be ffective board membet
To the Editor: We urge all voters to give Scott Kaesar one of your votes for the West Hartford Board of Education. Scott has proven his effectiveness in his work on behalf of West Hartford's children, in connection with a wide variety of projects and issues, serving on town-wide committees on strategic planning, safety, middle school and high school evaluation and planning, and also in PTA leadership positions. He is intelligent and diligent and, most importantly, respects and listens to the opinions of others. Scott's sense of humor is always at hand, and he has used it to salvage many situations where differing views seemed likely to preclude any consensus or progress. We need Scott Kaeser on our Board of Education. His wide-ranging and varied experience in school issues will bring greater depth to the board's deliberations. And, given the dissension that has often hampered the board, Scott's listening ability and sense of hu-
Bouvier governs with skill and enthusiasm
To the Editor: As chairman of the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, I have had the pleasure of getting to know West Hartford Mayor Rob Bouvier. I have had the privilege of watching Rob handle his responsibilities with great skill, enthusiasm and dedication. Under his leadership our town has had no increase in taxes during the past two years, while our town services continue to be delivered at a very high level. This is in line with Rob's promise of lower taxes, better-performing schools and capital improvements in these buildings, all while maintaining the town's
Republicans make positive difference
To the Editor: Over the past two years, since Republicans have
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been in the majority on the West Hartford Town Council, some remarkable initiatives have been undertaken and put in place by ourTown Council. One of those initiatives has been the support, both financially and legislatively, of neighborhood community groups which want to improve their neighborhoods. We have seen that Elmwood Center r -West Hartford Center, Farmington Avenue East and Farmington Avenue West neighborhoods have all been reviewing options for changes and improvements in their prime commercial areas. The purpose is to support tl- e neighborhood businesses, improve the physical condition of the commercial properties, improve safety issues, and preserve or enhance residential property values and quality of life. These efforts have not happened just by chance. Rather, the Republican-led Town Council has allocated the funds necessary to hire a design architect to work with the community group. After public hearings and review by various town staff departments, legislation has been prepared and enacted in the case of Elmwood Center. Similar results will be forthcoming from the other groups. What is key is the support this Town Council is willing to give to residents of neighborhoods seeking to improve their part of the town. It is through the support of these efforts that West Hartford will continue to be the outstanding community it is. My personal thanks to the forward-thinking` mem-
bers of the Republican Party on our Town Copncil who have stimulated and supported such community efforts over the past two years.
William J racy I 7 Craigmoor Road
Sbulansky makes case for re-election
To the Editor:" I offer this letter to your readers, inasmuch I do not plan to compose letters for others to submit in support of my candidacy for re-election to the Town Council. The people of West Hartford are entitled to strong leadership, and open, fair, honest and hardworking representation on the council. I have a record the citizens of West Hartford can count on and trust. I have introduced more than 57 laws and resolutions in two years. As a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, I am a strong advocate for lower taxes without sacrificing services. I have pushed for financial accounfability, control on legal expenses and attention to maintaining our roads. My leadership to sustain public safety is unmatched. My proposal to ban firearms and dangerous weapons from town-owned or leased properties is good for our town. Guns do not belong in our libraries, parks, senior centers and other places where municipal business is conducted. I authored a law to enable our police to enforce traffic laws on school grounds, and continue to demand closer coordination between the schools and
police on school bus routes. My proposals to establish a West Hartford Land Trust, be environmentally proactive at town golf courses, and support the removal of underground home heating oil tanks will protect future generations of residents. My only promise to the people of West Hartford is to maintain my diligent approach to public service and stay focused on what is good for the town, rather than political or personal advantage. My 20 years of non-profit community leadership prepared me well for public service. I ask for your support on November 2 to continue this work on your behalf.
John Shulansky 17 Coolidge Road
Turco deserves credit for rink financing
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bonds to raise the money needed to renovate the facility, then specific fees will be charged to users on the amount necessary to repay the bonds over their life. The current plans call for a total cost of approximately $3 million to complete the renovations. Based on normal usage of the rink, a $1 surcharge for each user will be sufficient to repay the bonds over their 15-year life. This creative financing approach was worked out in the Town Council's Finance Committee, which is chaired by Councilman Al Turco. Al has provided energetic, able leadership over the past two years, and this is yet another example of the efforts for which he should be commended.
Elizabeth Petty 394 North Quaker Lane
Supports Wojan proposal for sports center
To the Editor: In view of the very effective cooperation displayed last year by the two major parties for financing construction of a football stadium, it would be great if they could also continue that spirit of cooperation in the development of a regional Olympic sport and youth center. The Green Party council candidate, Ben Wojan, has been advocating such a proposal. Because of Elmwood's location mid-way between Hartford and Farmington, Bloomfield and Newington, it would make an ideal location for a regional Olympic sport center.
As a regional center, it should be eligible for state financing in much the same way as in the recent football stadium. Provisions for a hockey rink, figure skating rink and swimming pool would help young adults in the Greater Hartford area prepare effectively for competition in the Olympics. It would provide great opportunities for worthwhile leisure time activities and reduce the probability of getting involved in less desirable activities. A non-binding referendum for the re-purchase of the former Talcott Junior High School site would be a big help in acquainting the council with how voters in West Hartford really feel in losing this precious resource. Because of the groAring school population ifitWest Hartford, another school may soon become a necessity. The I I-acre Talcott campus, next to Beachland Park, could provide space for both a new school and space for a regional Olympic sport and youth center. This is something that the Green Party of West Hartford supports.
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DeLucco has made the difference
To the Editor: Joe DeLucco has done a terrrific job as chair of the West Hartford Board of Education. If you think about where we were four years ago with the K-2/ 3-5 fiasco and where we are today, the difference is
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night and day. On a town-wide level, Mastery Test scores have dramatically improved to the highest level in our town's history. Major school renovations have been started and confidence in our school system has increased, all without a tax increase. On a district level, Joe has been very responsive to our needs. When the Aiken PTO and I mentioned to Joe that there was overcrowding in the Aiken Elementary School, Joe facilitated a meeting of concerned parents to discuss the options. The following school year, a temporary addition was in place to handle the spike in enrollment. Joe got the job done for us and I am sure he's done the same for many other West Hartford consttuents over the past four years. I strongly recommend Joe for reelection to the West Hartford Board of Education and urge you to support him at the polls this november. Rick Stockwell 8 Iriquois Road
Kaeser would be fine addition to board
To the Editor: What a pleasure to learn that Scott Kaeser is runHelen Karpowicz ning for the West Hartford Board of Education. 236 Whiting Lane Scott has been an active and involved member in the educational process of West Hartford for years and Park Road proves to be a magical place he would be a superb board member. Scott's involvement began while his daughter at- To the Editor: Three big community-wide thank yous need to tended Charter Oak School. He served as the president of Charter Oak's PTA and most recently served be recognized. The first is to the residents of West on the high school honors course committee. He is Hartford who so generously contributed to the West continually interested and willing to work within 'Hartford Food Bank at the Park Road Parade. A community that can support a bakery for pets the system, utilizing parents and administration to shouldn't have a need for a town run food pantry, their maximum potential. Community service runs in the Kaeser family. His short of supplies for months, trying to find ways to wife, Karen, has been very active in the Parent Teacher provide food to those less fortunate. Yet as a result of your tremendous generosity that Council for years, having served in various executive committee capacities, and is a highly regarded Girl Saturday morning, Saint Mark's Church raised nearly Scout leader. His daughter, also a Girl Scout, vol- $600 in cash and gathered numerous grocery bags full of food for the West Hartford Food Bank. unteers at Old Sturbridge Village. Your gracious giving reaffirmed West Hartford's When you cast a vote for Scott Kaeser, you cast a vote towards a family team which is willing to vol- historic image as a charitable community. The secunteer their time and who are committed toward this ond thank-you goes to the town for putting the highly important role of serving the children of West "Park" back into Park Road. The street looks great.
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Vie- efforts of various government officials at Blames scbool administration for injury I was even told that the athletic director was in Tom; Hall ant the financing of the project through favor of the idea as well. state and federal funds has helped sustain the vi- To the Editor: There are no buses to take the children safely to My I4-year-old daughter was a passenger in a car ability of Park Road as an eclectic mix of housing that was involved in a collision while on her way to swim practice. and retail shops. I do not know why the administration has not The third thank-you goes to the Park Road Busi- swim practice. Fortunately, all of the injuries were acted on an idea they received favorably a year ago. I ness Association for pulling together the commu- minor. As you may or may not know, the swimming pool do know that my daughter was hurt—and it is their nity for a marvelous parade. I've always seen the Park Road area as a well-kept secret.There is an old-fash- in this town is located away from the high schools. fault. David J. Norton Every day during both the boys' and girls' season, ioned, village-like atmosphere to the community. 91 Elmfield Street Everything from schools, churches, groceries, res- kids cram into cars and scramble for rides to practaurants and, of course, hair cuts are within walking tice. ers thanks for Park Road parade success I admire the kids and their dedication to their distance for residents. Some of the best ice cream in • To the Editor: New England is found on Park Road. It is a liveable, Sport. The success of the Park Road Parade was the reI do believe that this is a dangerous practice and pedestrian friendly community of modestly priced sult of a great deal of hard work, not the least of can be easily avoided. homes where many shop owners know your name. Last year I contacted Dr. (David) Sklarz and in- which came from the cooperation of our excellent In I94)5 the Walt Disney company spent millions Public Works Department, fire and police departof dollars to recreate "Mayberry" when they built formed him that I felt this was a dangerous situaments, and our town's leaders. Celebration USA, a 10,000-acre residential commu- tion and an accident waiting to happen. His response All of them recognized the focus of the parade— nity modeled on the concept of new urbanism. For- was to thank me for bringing this to his attention a contribution to a better West Hartford. tunately for us, we won't have to move to Florida, and that my idea of the school providing bus transRichard E Patrissi because "Mayberry'khas been here all along in the portation was a good one. 35 Ringgold Street This was during the boys' swim season last year. I Park Road area of town. Park Road Business Association called the office back and was told that buses would Patrick Ladd Park Road Parade Committee be available before the end of the season. 50 Thomas Street
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Former state treasurer admits guilt, SAT scores dip slightly
by Mark Jahne Fall always brings a renewed increase in activity around town, and that is certainly the case this year as well. The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce hosted a pet parade and jazz festival, the folks at Noah Webster's House planned an auction and wedding exhibit, and a children's group sponsored by the YMCA came all the way from Siberia to perform in a local school. dent, was among three people who filed guilty pleas in a federal probe involving kick backs, or "finders fees," for investment of state funds. Initial estimates placed the fees at more than $300,000. Federal officials charged the men with racketeering and conspiracy to launder money. Mr. Silvester agreed to cooperate with the investigation in return for a reduced sentence, and has implicated major figures in the Republican and Democratic parties.
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St. Jacques promoted to lieutenant
Jay St. Jacques, one of three family members who served as sergeants in the police department, was promoted to lieutenant and assigned 'to the Patrol Division. Lieutenant St. Jacques has worked in the patrol, detective and special investigations divisions during his 20-year career. He also worked for a year on detachment to the Drug Enforcement Administration and helped solve a case involving a three-state narcotics smuggling ring which yielded nine felony convictions and more than $1 million in seized assets.
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Jewish center schedules book fest
The Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center will hold its 7th annual Jewish Book Festival from November 6-12. It will featured 18 renowned authors including Alan Dershowitz, Amos Oz, Susan Tifft and Alex Jones. The jon Ball Quintet pedOrms during the first Jazz West _festival in the Center. The event was sponsored by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. across town for the second consecutive year, but school officials say this is not cause for concern. The combined score for the class of 1999 at the two high schools was 1,087, a six-point drop from
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last year. Te administration addedYfiat this is still better than the scores achieved by high school pupils at the beginning of this decade.They also noted that this town ranks among the top 20 districts statewide in SAT scores and has a higher participation rate than many other school districts.
Fire department bestows honors
The West Hartford Fire Department honored several of its inembers,with annual awards and decorations. Topping the list was Firefighter Kevin Larsen, who received the Silver Star and was named firefighter of the year fài.reSCUInga colleague fell through the floor of a burning home. Several citizens were also honored for their efforts to fight fires or otherwise assist public safety Kevin Larsen was honored as the town's firefighter personnel. They are: Roy Demoura, Andrew Bialkowski, Pat of the year. He was cited for rescuing a fellow Macary, Peter Traini, David DeBellis, A.J. Martucci, firefighter who bad fallen through the attic floor of Christopher Maadocks, John and Robert Francis, a burning home on Ardmore Road and who became Laura Renfro and six staff members of Butler Con- wedged between the rafters. Photo by John Brice struction.
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Children's program at Emanuel
A special children's program about Hanukkah will be offered on November 21 at the Emanuel Synagogue. For more information and to register, call the Emanuel Synagogue Religious School 233-2774.
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"Smile," the YMCA Children's Theater from Novosibirsk, Siberia, will perform at 7 p.m. November 16 at King Philip Middle School. These youngsters, age II-18, learn conversational English through the music and drama of this YMCA program. Their show will including authentic Russian costumes and music, as well as a selection of contemporary music. A‘ suggested- donation of $5 is requested.
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Jewish childbirth classes, or Laledet, will begin November 4 at the Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive. This is the first such program in the Hartford area. The six-part series will include standard childbirth classes plus discussions on_low to add a Jewish and spiritual dimension to having a baby and creating a Jewish family life. The cost is $90 ($85 for Emanuel members). Call 233-2774 to register.
will hold its 9th annual Family Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. November 7. Proceeds will benefit the center's youth and special needs programs. Reduced fees are available for those who register prior to the event, which will take place on the grounds of CIGNA Corporation in Bloomfield. For details call 236-4571, ext. 356.
Church schedules antique show
The First Church of Christ, Congregational, will hold its 3rd annual Antiques and Collectibles Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 13. There will be more than 40 dealers on hand. Included will be jewelry, silver, Wallace Nutting items, World Fair and scouting memorabilia. The general admission donation is $3.50.
Trees are focus of park event
The Friends of Elizabeth Park will host a tree walk beginning at 10 a.m. October 30 with a free lecture in the pond house. An estimated 40 notable trees will be singled out for attention during the walk.
State revokes teaching license
The state Board of Education revoked the teaching license of former teacher and administrator Eugene Ronco, who worked for nearly 30 years in town. He most recently served as assistant principal at Conard High School. Michelle Gabaree and Oliver, her year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, were the grand prize winners in the annual Pet Parade sponsored by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce.
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Local police cars may soon be carrying an additional piece of equipment to enhance the crime-fighting abilities of police officers—a video camera. The idea was suggested by Town Councilor Carl Donatelli. He has proposed that all motor vehicle stops be recorded for the safety of both the officers and the public. Cameras could help protect police from false charges of brutality.
Also scheduled to perform are choirs from the Church of St. Peter Claver, the Universalist Church of West Hartford and West Avon Congregational Church. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for children; order them by calling 233-0548, ext. 10.
Wedding exhibit at Noah's house
A new exhibit entitled, "This Day I Became a Husband," is now open at the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History. It also features the weddings of West Hartford residents over several generations. Items on display will include objects from his wedding, as well as wedding outfits worn by four generations of local women who were married between 1875 and 1973.
Colt's expected to trim jobs
Colt's Manufacturing Company, faced once again with financial problems, is expected to cease production of seven of its lowest-selling handguns. That would mean the layoff of some 200 people in local manufacturing plant. The company is reportedly threatened financially by lawsuits filed by gun-control advocates. Officials insisted in published reports that they were consolidating operations and the historic company would remain in business. Will
Concert to benefit pastoral center
An ecumenical concert featuring Christian singer and songwriter Lynn Cooper will be held at 3 p.m. November 7 at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 12 South Main Street. Proceeds will benefit the Pastoral Counseling Center of West Hartford.
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by Karen May The Central Connecticut Blue Devils women's soccer team is going for a "three-peat" in conference championships this year. Two of its players have West Hartford soccer roots. Assistant Captain Megan Schuck, a senior graduating in December, was also a captain of the Hall High School soccer team. Conard High School alumnae and CCSU sophomore midfielder Taryn Miller transferred to Central from SUNY/Albany after an MVP season of soccer there, joining her former high school rival. "Actually, we played together in the town junior and senior leagues," said Taryn, who is adjusting to two new roles. "I want to major in elementary education and this is the school for that. It all happened so fast; I only told my coach at SUNY a couple of weeks before pre-season. They released me from my scholarship, but fie hated to let me go," she said.
That's understandable. She was the leading scorer, with six goals and eight assists. West Hartford Athletic Director Betty RemiginoKnapp remembers both girls as "outstanding women athletes." She wasn't aware of Taryn's transfer and was glad that "we can see more of them. Megan's been around at some of the home games here and we've kept tabs on her progress and success." . Megan, who was a high school stand - out in softball and basketball as well as soccer, said, "Taryn and I played together for probably eight years or so when we were younger. It's fun to have someone else from West Hartford on this team now." Central's Head Coach Bill Coleman, whose fouryear tenure so far has coincided with the full Schuck college career, said, "Meg is one of the reasons we've been able to build success and I think Taryn can make a huge impact on our program. They're both characters and add a lot to the team spirit!' Obviously, Coach Coleman is more familiar with
CCSU senior Megan Schuck (left) and sophomore Taryn Miller (right) are both products of the West Hartford Youth Soccer League.
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era taunts. She's corne along, matured well and assumed respon.sibility of an assistant coach this year. She wants to do well for the team."' he said. He remarktdon on 'her wicked dry sense of humor," which is a good thing to have on a team, and something he will miss about her when the season's over. "She's an extremely smart player and very talented with her feet," he added. "Taryn's season will be next year when she's up to Division I standards of conditioning," Coach Coleman said of Ms. Miller. Assista* coach Jill Michalski is another West Hartford connection to this team. Like Megan, she "had four years at Hall, playing three sport. I was coaching junior varsity soccer at Conard when Taryn was there. She was always tremendous," she said also remember watching Meg,
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who is a great player and a lot of fun on and off the field. She's always been a target player. She works hard and has really benefited from the great coaching of Bill." Both players and the assistant coach give their head coach a lot of respect and credit for the program's About her decision to accept a soccer scholarship at CCSU, Megan said, "It came down to here, Quinnipiac, University of New Hampshire and Fairfield. My brother went here and I wanted a chance to really play close to home. "I was recruited by the previous coaching staff and I took a chance that Bill was going to turn the program around and he has. The difference from my freshman year, when we went 2-I8-I, to even the next year, was amazing." The new $300,000 soccer field at CCSU was opened in 1995.
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"Carey's been a four-year starter here. She's very competitive and a very valuable player. I have never had a problem with matching her against the top her high school career with Megan Schuck. The UConn senior, who is captain of the 1999 players for our competition and she's done a great soccer team, has been a four-year starter for Len job. Sometimes I think she tries to do too many things because she takes her role as captain and seTsantiris, the head coach now in his 19th season. nior leader so seriously," Coach Tsantiris said. Meg said that "Carey and I were both captains at She disagreed with her coach's assessment, someHall and she's still one of my best friends. We haven't had a chance to play against each other yet in our what modestly, "If I wasn't having fun on the field, I wouldn't do college career, but if Central advances further in the it. I know as a senior that I have more responsibility, NCAA tournament this year, it could happen." Carey had just returned from playing against and but everyone knows their roles and step up on the beating a good Dartmouth team that Melissa Roth field." "She leads by explays on. 'She's another of the Hall crew that I hung out ample. She's very positive and the most consistent with," said Meg. "We all played together in the youth leagues in performer on this young town and it's always a little weird to play against team," her coach added. someone you know so well," added Carey. Though more attenThe only daughter of Brooks and Paula Dorn has tion is paid to the other earned a lot of recognition in her soccer career, in- women's sport played cluding being named Connecticut soccer player of with a round ball on the the year as a senior at Hall, as well as All-America Storrs campus, the honors. She was a four-time all-league and three time UConn soccer teams in all-state performer and has continued her winning the 1990s have actually ways in college. been the third most winShe received Big East honors in her freshman and ning Division I women's junior years, making the rookie team in 1996 and soccer programs, followsecond team honors last year. She was also on the ing only North Carolina Aron (wINI: movED!) 304 West Main St. UConn Classic All-Tournament team and partici- and Notre Dame. (Rte 44) pated in the prestigious Adidas Summer League in UConn advanced to the 860 676-0524 Portland, Oregon, this summer. quarterfinals of the
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athletically," Carey said. She added that she was proud to be "graduating on time' As a sports marketing major, she sees her athletic career still including soccer at some level. "I've been involved in the UConn camps both here at Storrs and at Saint Joseph College back home. I am definitely interested in coaching," she said. The 21-year-old has also played for the Yankee United team, which plays out of Ridgefield. "There are club teams, and who knows what will happen professionally?" One of the highlights of her college career was her sophomore year going to the Final Four:'
That was difficult, as she missed the beginning of the season with mononucleosis. She said one of this year's highlights was the Notre Dame Tournament in September "when my parents flew out there and surprised me. They're usually at games here at home, but that was really nice." Carey was clear about her roots in the game. "Women's soccer has grown so much. West
Hartford has always done a great job with their youth programs. There are so many feeder teams to the next level in this area," she said. MIL
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by Alicia B. Smith Lexington Road resident Jane Wunder and her husband had come to a crossroads. They were debating if they should uproot their family and move. Ms. Wunder has lived in town all her life and their children were already enrolled in neighborhood schools. The couple's concern stemmed from the increase in traffic on Farmington Avenue and the idea that it may not be long before the traffic entered their residential street in order to avoid the heavily traveled main road. Other thoughts that had come to mind was whether or not, or more likely, when, the deterioration just across the Hartford line would cross over into their community. Then came a meeting of the Farmington Avenue East Study Commission (FAE). There would be
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They browse and work. They study and fool around. Although the atmosphere is relaxed, it never seems Some, like Ms. Esposito, believe that the new in- to get out of control. First of all, theyoungsters are stitution can provide a necessary antidote to the kind there by choice. Secondly, a volunteer trained moniof social breakdown that led to the Columbine High tor is on hand to oversee activities. The teen board specified what activities and events School massacre in Colorado. "I would like to see this kind of place set up ev- they thought would be most appreciated by their erywhere—in schools, libraries, churches," she said, peers. For several years the teenagers who patronize so that any teenager who wanted it could et the the place have organized special programs, includ,., - mg those which attracted large audiences. There was chance to be involved in something like this.' She has a special empathy with young people. a Nintendo competition, with ISO boys taking part. "Now I ask you, isn't that quite a feat to get ISO Friendly, down to earth and enthusiastic, she relates well to them. She is married and has three children adolescent boys going to the library?" asked Ms. Esposito. of her own. Friday afternoons .between 3 and 6 p.m. is the It is vital that teenagers be made to feel they count. Often this age group gets the idea they are not time for "Kick Back" relaxing and game' playing afwanted by adults, she said. Here, in contrast, they ter a hard day of school. Another popular event is the twice-yearly "Lip get the message that they're invited in. Teenagers amble in and out. They come and go. Sync Contest." In October a dozen groups competed.
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lic schools following the Columbine High School killings in Littleton, Colo. This audit will take into account such factors as employee readiness to deal with a safety issue, evacuation procedures, the securing of doors and the use of surveillance cameras. A strong advocate of the public's right to own firearms is Ralph D. Sherman, an attorney with an office on Farmington Avenue. He was one of the founders of GunSafe, an organization which, according to its literature, represents "the quiet majority of Connecticut firearms owners." GunSafe has three guiding principles: • Civilian ownership of guns saves lives and prevents crime. • Families have the right to make their own decision about gun ownership. • Gun ownership by civilians is an essential part of our American heritage of freedom. "I know oodles of people who are firearm owners," he said. "Statewide there are 143,000" carry permits for handguns. Mr. Sherman estimates that there are more than 2,700 guns in West Hartford. He bases that on statewide averages, the number of permits in town, the
than one fact that some permit holders osti: t gun, and the fact that rifles anti sho require a permit. way I think the chief's (1,000) figure is probably no low," he said. He added that the vast majority of firearms owners are responsible people. Of those 143,000 permits in Connecticut, only about SO are revoked each month by the board of examiners, and most of those are because of court restraining orders filed in pending divorce proceedings. "There are two main reasons that people buy firearms today: hunting and self-defense," he said. The latter is growing in importance as people realize that the police cannot be everywhere and prevent every possible crime, he added. It may only take them a few minutes to respond to a 911 call for help, but that could be all the time a criminal needs. 'In five or 10 minutes, somebody who hiS hreken into my house can do a lot of bad things to my wife and children. There are people out there who are predators on other people,' said Mr. Sherman. "It is definitely a guard against the mob 'taking over," as was shown in the Los Angeles riots after the Rodney King case, he added. Shop *owners with
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guns were able to protect their businesses, while those without weapons were robbed and looted. Mr. Sherman noted that many women who own a gun are either past victims of violent crime or know someone who was a victim. They feel a need to protect themselves from physical harm. While murders and mass shootings receive extensive coverage from the news media, he said what isn't widely known is the fact that there are approximately 2,500,000 incidents in the United States each year in which a civilian uses a gun in defense of himself or another person to prevent or stop a crime. The mere presence of the gun, the attorney added, is a significant deterrent. And people are not blazing away like John Wayne or Rambo. "In 92 percent of those cases, the gun is not discharged," Mr. Sherman said. He compares it with having a fire extinguisher in your home. Most people aren't planning to have a fire, but they want to be prepared. Similarly, most gun owners are not planning to have someone break into their home, but they, too, want to be prepared to protect themselves and their family. Mr. Sherman scoffs at the notion that eliminating civilian ownership of guns would solve the problems of society. He suggested that even such drastic measures as revoking the Bill of Rights and granting police unlimited powers would not make crime disappear. He suggests the an-
swer to the debate pitting the legal rights of gun owners against the need to regulate and restrict access to firearms is a middle ground, and "the middle ground is what we have today" with laws, permits and other restrictions over the acquisition, carrying and use of firearms by tivilians. Mr. Sherman noted that 40 years ago anyone, even a youth, could purchase a gun through the mail without anyone knowing about it. That's no longer true today. There are permits, identification requirements, and the restrictions cited by Chief Strillacci which• allow officials to deny a permit to someone with a criminal or psychiatric record. He pointed out that total bans have not worked in countries such as Japan and England, where the black market quickly filled the gap for those wishing to acquire firearms. America's history with trying to eliminate alcoholic beverages from society is an example of how bans just don't work if there is a public demand for the product or service. "The prohibition on alcohol failed a long time ago, and on drugs it's been failing for years," said Mr. Sherman. He cited data which indicate there are as many as 210 million privately owned guns in the United States, but added that this should not be cause for alarm. He said it is not true that most gun owners are right-wing militia types or similar extremists. Mr. Sherman also said the fuss over automatic or assault-type weapons is misguided. Fully automatic firearms cost several thousand dollars and require a
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to those who are intent upon breaking the law or mentally unstable. He supports the law which requires adults to secure guns in their homes so that they cannot be accessed by children, although he prefers safes to trigger locks because the latter may malfunction, allowing the weapon to discharge. "Accidental firearms deaths are at an all-time low" of about 1,100 nationwide, he said. Mr. Sherman compared this to an annual fatality rate of more than 36,000 people from motor vehicle accidents. As further evidence of the importance to maintain a citizen's right to bear arms, Mr. Sherman produced a copy of a little-known section of the U.S. Code which indicates that "the militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and ... under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States" are members of the "unorganized militia."
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Noah graduated from Yale College in 1778. In the following few years, he taught school, intensely studied law, and published his landmark books on grammar. He probably met Rebecca Greenleaf, 21, of Boston, late in 1786. Her name appears in his diary for the first time then, on September 14, when he dined with "Dr. Appleton and Miss Greenleaf." Over the course of about three months the next spring, she visited with Noah in Philadelphia where he was teaching school. Within a few weeks, he wrote in his diary of "the lovely Becca ... my favorite place ... the most lovely,' "my heart." The smitten school teacher proposed in June 1787, but Becca balked. Her parents, she knew, would not accept him until he could support her in a style worthy of a Boston Greenleaf. Just before she left him in Philadelphia to go home to Boston, he wrote her a note. "Permit me to assure you that your esteem—your friendship—is now my only happiness, and your happiness the great object of my pursuit ...You must go, and I must be separated from all thae is dear to n
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It is safe to say that Noah and Becca's expectawrote home on his 66th birthday, October 16, "I think of you all very often with great affection,.some- tions for happiness together—formed not so long times my sensibilities are awakened in a degree to ago upon their marriage in I789—had been fully call for a few tears." answered as well. An exhibit called "This Day I. Became a HusNoah Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language" took the world by storm in No- band, Weddings of West Hartford Residents" is on view at the Noah Webster House and Museum of vember 1828. Webster was a hero, praised by U.S. President John West Hartford History, 227 South Main Street. The Quincy Adams, by countries around the world, and exhibit runs through'spring 2000. by the public. Congress and state legislatures issued On view are objects related to the marriage of Noah and Rebecca Webster, along with items from proclamations in his honor. Becca was jubilant. She knew how terribly hard local families. Admission is free to members, $5 for her husband had worked as a writer and lexicogra- adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children ages pher, and that he had never seen such accolades. 13-18 and $1 for ages 6-12. The museum is open Writing to their daughter Harriet in early 1829, Monday, and Thursday through Sunday, from I to Becca called the dictionary Noah's "babe which he 4 p.m. OK For further reading: "Noah Webster, The Life and Times of has dandled 20 ycars and more. It is everywhere well received and the expectations of the public are fully an American Patriot," by Harlow Giles Unger, New York: John Miley & Sons, 1998. answered."
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Friction in the fire department
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by Mark Jahne Union members accuse the fire chief of exhibiting callous disregard for theircontract. The chief in return wonders if the union doesn't like the idea of a strong leader running the department. Relations between labor and management have been rocky since the appointment of Fire Chief William Austin. It hasn't helped that the town and union still have not reached final agreement on a new contract, some 18 months after the previous pact expired. For its part, the union claims all it wants is to be part of the process and to help build the best professional fire department possible. The chief denies that they have been shut out of the decision-making process and said he, too, shares that goal of highquality service. So what's the problem? "We've been consistent throughout the whole time he's been here. We've been telling him repeatedly, 'let's work together'," said Patrick Brooks, president of International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1241. "We realize he's got an agenda," Firefighter Brooks said. "Who can help him most with the budget? We're more top-heavy now than we ever were. He said management tried, but failed, to eliminate the position of deputy chief. The current plan is to replace that position with a new job called battalion chief, one that would have different duties and responsibilities.
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There have been grievances filed over the use of acting positions, the alleged refusal to post promotional exams, disciplinary matters and more. The previous union executive board was more militant and Firefighter Brooks, who took office last year, said "he had a fresh start with us," but little has changed. He doesn't want to work with us." Pensions are a major issue as the town seeks to cap escalating costs. Firefighter Brooks said the current deputy chiefs—who are union members—are receiving extra benefit accumulations toward their pensions because they are working overtime to cover unfilled vacancies. "The simple out would be to post the test and use the expired (promotional) list: he said. The union president said personal contact with
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Editorial Does anybody care?
It was a chilly, drizzling kind of Friday night in West Hartford Center a few weeks ago. Leaves were being blown about. It felt as if winter was just around the corner. People, for the most part appearing happy and well-dressed, were scurrying about to enjoy dinner at one of the many fine restaurants which now dot the central business district. Two friends selected Lemon Grass on South Main Street as the ideal place for a good Thai meal and friendly conversation. As with most of the other restaurants in the neighborhood, the place was nearly full. The aromas were inviting, the atmosphere warm and comforting. Suddenly, one by one, the attention of the diners turned toward a man peering through the window from out on the street. He was using his hand to shield the glare so that he could better see inside the C atery. The man was bundled up in layers of nondescript gray clothing, a worn wool cap pulled down tight over his head. He sported tattered gloves and a few days' growth of facial hair. He stood, motionless, except for his eyes, which scanned the scene before him. Dangling from one hand was a plastic shopping bag stuffed to the bursting point with a variety of personal possessions, a half-finished soft drink poking out in peril of spilling. He looked every bit like ... a homeless man. Here in West Hartford? And in the Center, of all places? Could there really be poverty in this town? Isn't everybody here wealthy? We, of course, know the answer to that last question. This community is rich in racial, cultural and ethnic diversity, but it also offers a different kind of diversity from a financial perspective. We have everything from the extremely wealthy to the extremely poor, and all economic levels in between.
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The man's brief presence clearly made the people inside the restaurant uncomfortable. Some made jokes, we hope more out of uneasiness than prejudice. Others spoke softly about what they could do for the sad-looking human being on the other side of the glass. But before anyone could act, he wandered away, disappearing in the same way as he first appeared, almost like an apparition. A visual search of the street later found no evideace of his existence. Was he, in fact, a homeless man? Or was he merely poor and unable to afford decent clothing to protect him from the winter winds? Perhaps he was an eccentric, or someone suffering from mental illness? We don't know. But perhaps the most important question, especially at this time of year when we are encouraged to reach out more to our less-fortunate fellow humans, is: Does anybody care?
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by Christopher White If you're reading this now, I'm not a millionaire. Because if I were a millionaire, I would use this space to gloat. Unless you're living under a rock, you've probably heard about the new ABC show "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire," wherein a long line of greedy nerds are paraded in front of Regis Philbin and approximately 25 million viewers, and asked to answer a series of progressively more and more difficult multiple-choice questions. Being a greedy nerd, I decided to become one of the approximately four million Americans who have called the toll-free number to try to become a contestant. According to the ABC website, 92 percent of those callers are either not greedy or not nerdy enough to pass the telephone test. I was both. I answered my "fast finger questions" correctly and moved on to the eligibility phase, wherein the computer picks 25 nam'es at random for each day's taping. Those 25 must take a test, and the top 10 make it onto the show;. Then those 10 are. forced to battle it out to see who gets the chance to actually play. It seems like an awfully complicated way to win a million dollars, especially considering any fool can play Lotto. My fast finger questions were as follows: put the following movies in alphabetical order: "West Side Story," "Showboat," "Ronin" and "Wag the Dog." Duh. Granted they only give you what seems like four or five seconds, I would like to think that most people got that one right. If not, our educational system is in more dire straights than I had feared. The second question was: put the following bones in order from head to toe: cranium, ribs, femur, pubic bone. All you really needed to know was where the femur is. The third question was tougher: put the following bands in order of appearance, from, earliest to latest: Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Blind Melon and the Beach Boys. (The answer is: Beach Boys, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi,.Blind Melon). The fast-finger questions give a vague idea of the level of difficulty of the real multiple-choice questions. The $100, $200 and $300 questions require a solid kindergarten education. Which of the following is a color: A) Harvard, B) Oregon, C) Buick, D) Blue. They get progressively harder, but do-able, until you reach the $250,000-$500,000 range. Then they get absurd. A recent question: Give the real name of the pope who served for less than a year in the I970s. Then they listed four -extremely Italian-sounding names. I don't know, maybe Giuseppe? And if you guess wrong, you lose almost everything. Contestants are given three so-called "lifelines" to help them, however. You can poll the audience once, ask the computer to take away two of the four answers once, or telephone one friend to help answer one question. I have spent much of the last few days trying to get an accurate assessment about which of my friends and family are stupid and which are smart. I've discovered, much to my chagrin, that too many are wallowing in the shallow end of the gene pool. But I can find a few who could help. The show allows you to pre-select five people to call if you need them. I. figure I need a science friend, a sports friend, an arts friend, a literature friend and a really smart general knowledge friend. .When asked for their support, most jumped at the chance—for a price. One friend wanted a new car as her share. I said sure, but not a really nice one. If I make the computer cut, they are supposed to call me at the office tomorrow, from noon to 3 pm. Yes, I'll be sitting by the phone. Ma They didn't call. I'm not watching that dumb show any more. Unless there's nothing else on.
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To the Editor: I just finished reading an article in the November '99 issue of your publication. It's titled, "A look at guns and their place among us." I had to comment on your unbiased reporting of this topic. Gun owners are, in most of the media, portrayed as extremist, paramilitary or nuts. This is far from the truth. Gun owners come from every walk of life: men, women, you name it. The government-endorsed negative media hype has endangered our constitutional right to bear arms. This right, in the form of the Second Amendment, was designed not only as a way for us to protect ourselves against foreign enemies, but also to ensure that we can protect ourselves from a government that may some day become too controlling (as England was to the colonies). The first step to controlling a population is to remove their way to defend themselves. Ask a Chinese student about that. The first measure of freedom is to be able to speak your mind; the second is to be able to defend the first.
The people t of this country have freedom to choose to own a weapon or not, to watch a TV show or not, to read a newspaper or not. It's about freedom and our rights. Keep on presenting honest opinions and the facts; let the individual choose. By the way, it was mentioned about training and permits to carry a handgun. What was not mentioned was that without a concealed carry permit, you cannot legally buy a handgun, and the wait for a permit once you've completed the NRA course and been fingerprinted for the FBI. It takes months for your local permit. Then you have to apply for your state permit, which again takes months. So the myth that anyone can walk into a gun store and purchase a handgun is false. Henry Bernacki Discount Video, 927 New Thritain Avenue
for the Talcott property should be rejected. It is not up to any other agency in the town to approve the zoning and the go-ahead of this project. When the Town Council which governs West Hartford can come up with a workable solution to this traffic problem, the people in the Elmwood area will be truly represented and served. Please fix what is wrong before compounding the traffic problem. Roslyn M. Elston 24 Federal Street
Henna is safe alternative to tattoos
To the Editor: The October '99 issue featured the current popularity of permanent tattoos. The article mentioned the expensive, painful laser surgery to remove tattoos. Let's endorse temporary tattoos with henna as a safe alternative and as an experimental stage to permanent tattoos. The henna paste is made from dried leaves of the henna tree. . . It's a natural, healthy skin conditioner. Designs last for two to three weeks and can be changed as the person changes. Experiment safely before committing to a permanent tattoo. Leona Gwaz-Dembele Jacaranda, 980-A Farmington Avenue
Elmwood traffic problem needs attention
To the Editor: The current proposal for the Talcott School project called Trout Brook Commons should be put on hold. Until the Town Council that was elected to represent the people in the town of West Hartford assumes its responsibility to correct the horrendous traffic problem at the intersection of South Quaker Lane and New Britain Avenue, the new project slated
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by Mark Jahne Parties, celebrations and activities galore are scheduled for December as people throughout town celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. For the second .consecutive municipal election, the Republican Party swept all available seats on the Town Council and Board of Education, leaving the Democrats once again with the minimum of minority representation. Author Will Hobbs talks to students in the auditorium at Sedgwick Middle School. He is this year's author in residence.
Republicans sweep the vote
The Republican Party captured all possible seats for both Town Council and Board of Education once again this year, repeating its success of 1997. Elected to the Town Council were Mayor Rob Bouvier and fellow GOP incumbents Kevin Connors, Al Turco, Liz Gillette, Jim O'Brien and Carl Donatelli. Democrats elected to the council were incumbents John Shulansky and Holly Abery-Wetstone, along with newcomer Andrew Schoolnik. Republicans Joe DeLucco and Tom Fiorentino won reelection to the Board of Education. The only Democrat elected to the school board was a new candidatetertt Kaeser.
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Novelist Will Hobbs visited Sedgwick Middle School during October as part of its annual author in residence program. He is scheduled to return in the spring for more interaction with teachers and students. A former language arts teacher, Mr. Hobbs is the author of adventure, survival, mystery and fantasy books. Funds to support the author in residence program come from the West Hartford Public Schools Foundation, West Hartford Rotary Club and the school's PTO.., The West Hartford Center Annual Holiday Stroll will be held' from 4 to 8 p.m. December 2. Music, food and a visit from Santa Claus will be among the featured attractions.
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Art sale at Noah's' house
An artists' sale and exhibit entitled, "Past, Print and Presents," will be held at the Noah Webster House and Museum of West Hartford History from I to 4 p.m. December. 3-5. A preview reception is scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. December 2. Among the featured creative talents will be local resident Patti Kierys, who has decorated trees for the White House, Governor's Mansion and Smithsonian Institution National Museum of
Science Center honors women
An exhibit at the Science Center of Connecticut honors women who Served as inspirational examples for others. Their images and biographies are on loan from the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. They include astronomers, dentists, explorers, doctors, medical researchers and conservationists. The exhibit will be on display in the mezzanine level gallery until January 3, 2000. Roundup, page 8
Special Olympics raising funds
Special Olympics West Hartford is selling the Entertainment 2000 book through December 31 as a -7-fundraiser for the team. The cost is $30 and the book features savings on dining, entertainment, travel and more. Proceeds will be used to pay for game costs and
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Wolcott School recently hosted a conference for teachers and administrators from throughout Connecticut. The focus was on how to create a Higher Order Thinking (HOT) school. Participants were treated to tours of the Wolcott Children's Forest, the Data Rangers math and science group, and the school's weekly town meeting. They also had a chance to see how dance can be integrated with the core curriculum.
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The Elmwood Commupity Center will be featuring a new series of winter vacation camps. They will run from December 27-31 and will be offered in addition to the existing 12 camps. Among the new offerings are: the Great Cartoon Workshop, Coed Indoor Basketball, Coed Indoor Soccer and Body Rock, which is a dance program featuring a wide variety of international forms. For registration or details call 233-6676.
Teachers ftinn schools around the state visited Wolco.tr, School for a conference on bow to create a HOT (Higher Order of Thinking) school of arts and sciences in their community. Here they experiment with dance as an integrated curriculum tool for teaching mathematics.
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Officer J. David Colon, who is suing the police department for allegedly discriminating against him because of his race, claims different standards of
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Tickets for that performance, which will be held at the Roberts Theatre at Kingswood-Oxford School, are $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For tickets call 246-2588, ext. 17.
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Fran Maltz, a local resident, recently published her first novel, "Keeping Faith in tht Dust." The work is -n action-packed book of historical fiction dedii cated to young adolescent readers. She wrote the book five years ago when, A the age of 42, she was preparing to becoming a bat mitzvah at Congregation Beth Israel. Ms. Maltz recently completed her second book, a children's fantasy set in the,w.inflower, fields of sourliern.Erzlice.
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The Hartford Conservatory's annual gala performance party and holiday celebration, "Holidays Revels," is scheduled to run, from December 9-12. A highlight will be the 4 p.m. performance on December I I of its college-level dancers in collaboration with the Ballet Theatre Company.
Westminter Presbyterian Church will present three performances of "A Feast of Carols and Pudding,' a traditional celebration featuring singing, dancing, readings and autheatis Christmas pudding. Proceeds will benefit FoodSliiik# t Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. December JO and 4 and 7 p.m. December II. Advance ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children and free child care will be provided. Call 521-6240.
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In last month's issue, we called Rocky Hill businessman and philanthropist Neil Esposito "a key player" in the future of West Hartford Center. That potential will remain unfulfilled, as he died from injuries sustained in a one-car automobile accident in Cromwell the evening of October 29. Mr. Esposito provided the financing for the new Marisa Anne's Clothiers on La Salle Road and held the lease for the former 3D Bed & Bath building on Farmington Avenue. Center merchants honored his memory on November 21 by holding the "Neil Esposito Light for the Fight'' to raise money for his charitable Raynbow Foundation.
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Sedgwick Middle School is one of seven schools in Connecticut nominated by the state Department of Education for a national award. The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors outstanding public and private schools throughout the United States. The process began during the last academic year with a self-assessment of the school. If it is selected as a finalist, representatives of the federal program will pay an on-site visit sometime between February and April of next year.
Students enrolled in t e religious sibooratringregation Beth 'niter are- anxiously awaiting the `begintibirof' 1 Kingswood-Oxford School launched the public the Ranukkab holiday liey9re goik6ee acisind sr.mikor4vibitio one cf the youngsters made ii .,1 nd prelise _ .1 phase of a$25 million comprehensive fund-raising, as a gift to Rabbi Stepben 'webs trigov. 1'4 b.' campaign. is the most ambitious- effort in the Census, has 1,200 tem gay:" 1.014, wenings in this school's 90-,year history, with oupport from trust- plines and facilities under one roaf. area The Hartford of_ acteptiiig- applications ees, alumni and parents totaling $12.5 million. and test applicants fOr census enumerators, crew Campaign priorities include: building a new' leaders and office clerks. middle school on the Kingswood Road campus and • it : Application information for,densus employment building a center for the library, science, and technology, thus bringing together interrelated disci- The U.S. Department of Conuneki, Bureau of the is available at Town Hall and 411..thrcelocoictks, of
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Touched by Mercy nears goal
"Touched by Mercy," a special campaign to benefit Mercyknoll, the health care ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, is closing in on its $1 ntillion goal. Organizers report that $640,000 has been committed to the fund-raising drive. The money will be used to address safety and accessibility issues at the entrance of the Mercyknoll building on Steele Road. It will also fund structural, repair and maintenance needs in the chapel.
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Musicians from both Conard and Hall high schools had the opportunity to play with members of the famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans. They participated in a master class before the band's recent performance at the Bushnell. YR
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by Stephen L. Purdy Thergive exact dates when remembering when they set foot on American soil. "February of 1997," said dancers Boris Gershman and Alla Nikitina. Or even more specifically, "May 9, 1990," said Ilya Levin, a photographer. Those dates are basic, and symbolic of new life, to these and the thousands of other immigrants from the former Soviet Union who have settled in towni over the last 30 years. For whatever individual reasons they come, to put highly educated minds to work, to make a better life for their children, or simply to be with family already here. Most immigrants from the old Soviet Union arrive in town with one common hope—that they'll finally find refuge from the discrimination they've always known for being Jews. In building a new life here, most have become, or are becoming, American citizens. Although cultural assimilation varies, usually according to age, most immigrants believe West Hartford is now their home. Despite the struggle to learn English, they add that both their old and new cultures benefit from a mutual exchange. Pamela F. Garry is coordinator of the Resettlement Program for Jewish Family Service, the agency most instrumental in assisting Soviet-Jewish refugees to settle into the community. She explained that JFS assistance is geared to both helping refugees who have been persecuted and to reuniting families. She added that, although many have settled throughout Greater Hartford, mit haie'chosen this town for its mix of housing and.tkc facilities. "The people appreciate very t;th being near the synagogue," she said. "Jewish -Family Service, the wonderful school system. Plus the elderly like being in a community where they can find others with whom they can speak Russian:' Homemaker and librarian Alexandra Kogan, who came to town in 1980 from Leningrad with her husband, daughter and Mother, described the freedom "to be who we ire" as a foundation to living in America. Her own approach is ato take the best that this country can give us,- and give back our best:' Her now 63-year-old husband, Gennady Kogan, had been highly trained iri engineering in Russia but, as a Jew, held back professionally. In describing his tough decision to start over in a new country, he enjoyed speaking with irony. "I came to work in a supermarket," he said of his first job in this country. Although that was indeed his first job, obtained. with IFS help, within six months of arrival he had found work at ABB-Combustion Engineering in Windsor, where he works until this day. Mrs. Kogan, who has a degree in art history, soon got training and work at area libraries, including in Windsor and at the Universiqpf Hartford. While sd they both enjoy the area's se-(sena beauty.an parks, its history, arts and architecture, they're particularly stunned by its libraries.
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Ilya Levin came to town from Russia. He has found his piece of the American dream as manager of a Motopboto store in Wethersfield.
After his own initial JFS help and short-term jobs, the trained photographer found long-term work at two photo labs, first at Express Photo in Avon for four years, then at Motophoto inWethersfield, where he currently works. Now an American citizen, he is married, owns his own house in West Hartford and is father of a I 6-year old. A new language, Mr. Levin said, was the critical hurdle; bask to his determination to succeed. "It has to become your language," he said. "If you
have that attitude, you're out of trouble and problems. The rest is just time and hard work." Now, Mr. Levin said he felt as if he should have been born in America. "I never felt at home back in Russia; in coming here, it was like I finally came home." For married dancers and business partners Boris Gershman and Alla Nikitina, home is a little less defined, in part because they have been in the United States less than three years. Despite deep apprecia-
tion of this country's help after they immigrated from Ukraine to West Hartford, plus their plans to become American citizens and be with family members, they still feel strong ties to their homeland. "I've got a strange feeling," Mr. Gershman said. "I still remember everything about Ukraine, but our life style, our mentality, also changes. Now, it's a kind of spiritual conflict." Although certain she will always see herself as Ukranian, Ms. Nikitina is less conflicted.- -"As long as we have family here," she said. In the short time the pair has been in town, their personal adaptation and professional rise have been impressive. In part, they credit area commitment to the arts. "The atmosphere is very creative here," said Mr. Gershman, who now owns the Premier Dance Studio, located at the Watkinson School in Hartford and where he teaches full-time. Ms. Nikitina, who teaches there part time, has worked full time for Dance Connecticut (formerly the Hartford Ballet) since shortly after arriving in this country. Their success is also due to local interest in Russian culture, they add. Ms. Nikitina explained that there's a hunger among area dancers to learn from Russian teachers. "They love our method," she said, describing it as having more discipline than others and bringing the region a new perspective. She added that some American dance students are studying Russian to understand their teachers. "At Dance Connecticut," she added, "we have two Russians, page 16
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He added that teaching the ExpIC•res".44091 him refresh his own professional skins.' Officer Sullivan, a five-year veteran of the department, said, "I wanted to get more involved with the police department and provide a role model for the females: "I was an Explorer when I was a kid," added Officer Mugford. He is proud that the program shows young people "how to make a positive contribution to their community" and added it teaches them to be accountable, responsible and respectful of themselves and others. Coretta Casey, a Conard High School student, said she is an Explorer because "I like working with people!' She's been in the program for three years. "It's fun and we get to do all kinds of stuff," added Hall High School pupil Mike Cheffetz. "We go on ride-alongs" with officers on duty. Members of Post 166, . Hartford Police Explorers, gather iti the Squad Room izt police headquarters Wilt Mike attended the New London camp and deon Cr-recent Thursday evening Young men and women between the ages of 14 and 41 are welcome to join scribed the experience as enjoyable, but strict. the post, "winch is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of AUffica,.io learn ablt police liork. "I like helping people," added Chris Getz, whose plore/r. s3 ap.the,cainp were from large cities; others kids. You ste'ia lot oi kids grow in this organization father, Jeff, is a member of the town's police force. c axle fippl ,sma1,1..gountry towns . and come out of their shells." He hopes to follow in Dad's footsteps, as may his „In--addi;tipn Qfft.cers ;..abbe and Niederdorfer, Ms. O'Connor got involved after her. .son went sister Melissa, another member of the post. Chris Phil Mugford and :Kimberly Si.4livan are the other through the program. He is now a communications finds L.tfulfilling to set a positive example for other police officers. w40:.serve, as advisers, to the local- -officer with the Justice Department, assigned to the teenagers and younger children. post. . . Federal Bureau of Investigation. "I kind of always wanted to be a police officer," There are also4woc.,iyilian advisers, Dave O'Neill "I like working with kids, especially ones who want said Sean Cocola, who attends Watkinson School in and Janet CYConnpr. . to:try to improve themselves. It's .not just law en- Hartford. "I like learning all the information, how "I was an Explorer in -1969," Mr. O'Neill said. forcement. I enjoy teaching people about the profes- certain thing are done, what to do" in emergency situations. WIIL "li ppioyyrptking with these police officers and the sion I chose," said Officer Niedetdorfer. 4br7 f
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Ground was broken on October 6 for SummerWood at University Park, a three-story assisted living community on Simsbury Road owned and managed by the Hebrew Home & Hospital. The development will feature elegant apartments. Adjoining this property will be the Homes at SummerWood, • a collaboration between Simon Konover and Robert Simons, in association with the Valle Group. This will feature individual homes for independent senior living.
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The organizers of West Hartford Bank &Trust have received a temporary certificate of authority from the state banking commissioner to establish their new bank. This charter permits them to begin raising capital, apply for final FDIC insurance and proceed with the selection of a main office location. The directors have set a capital-raising target of $8 million, although they only need $5.8 million to qualify for a final charter. A temporary office has been established at JO North Main Street.
the new Summer Wood at University Park senior residential complex are (from left) David Sandberg, vice chairman of the Hebrew Home & Hospital; Gary Jones, chairman; Bonnie Gauthier, chief executive officer; Joseph Valle, president of the Valley Group and Attorney General Richard Blumental.
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Michaele's Coffee & Tea celebrated the grand opening of its new 98 I Farmington Avenue location with a sidewalk party. Proceeds from the event went to Real Arts Ways, an innovative arts gallery anct cinema located in the Parkville section of Hartford. VII
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LTS1 LTS2 LTS3 LTS4 JR. l& 2 SR. l& 2 AM Hockey Goal Adult Rank Beginner (4-6 years) Rank Beginner (7 years & up) Mobile Skater Advanced Beginner Child Advanced Basic Dance, Freestyle, Figure Skating Advanced Moves Stick Handling, Game Skills Controlled Scrimmages (Ages 6-15) Goalie Skill Lessons Adult Beginner thru Advanced
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+ - 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. * - 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. P - 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Dicy la A - 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. p- 11:30- 1:00 p.m. * - 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. P - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. P - 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
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The W.H.F.S.C. encourages and promotes interest in the sport of figure skating. It offers opportunities for ice skating enthusiasts to improve their skills through practice, lessons, shows and special instruction along with just having fun as part of a figure skating club. W.H.F.S.C. members will enjoy special ice time discounts, priority registration, skate shop discounts and access to special club functions and events. For further information and to obtain a registration form, please contact the rink office. Private instruction is also available.
Club Card ( 20 admissions) Resident- $65.00 Non Resident - $95.00 "Fun Skate Advantage Gift Package" Various reduced rate packages available. Call for details. Advance purchase required.
All residents must present proof of residency for resident admission or fees.
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Are you looking for a fun and different way to celebrate your child's birthday? How about a skating party! The rink's birthday party room is available for up to 15 children to enjoy a session of ice skating and fun in our private birthday party room. Bring your own refreshments and decorations to customize your party. Call the rink office for further information,
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Bonnie Gauthier, president and CEO of the Hebrew Home & Hospital, was awarded professional certification by the American College of Health Care Administrators.
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Rudra Barua and Theodore Kupper of Conard High School were named National Merit Semifi-
Jessica Watts, president of the Student Council at St. Timothy Middle School, accepts a plaque from Randy Molloy, secretary of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. Students at the school collected donations to aid victims of tornadoes in the Midwest as part of a relief effort beaded by the CFDA.
Stephen Robinson, Megan Sullivan and John Walsh of Hall High School were named National Merit
Dr Richard Garibaldi was named to the James E. C. Walker, M.D./Physicians Health Services Chair in Primary Care Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center Dr Garibaldi is a nationally recognized educator, infectious disease specialist and expert in issues relating to primary medical care. April Jackson, a student at Conard High School, participated in the Cornell University Summer Hon-
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by Alicia B. Smith Just stopping by the busy child and parent center, no one would know. It's business as usual at the Family Resource Center (FRC) located at the Charter Oak Academy of Global Studies. On this morning, it was the play group. Parents and their toddlers dropped in to do some projects, play with toys, read a book, sing songs and have a snack. There was macaroni jewelry to make, slides to climb on and a big easel with 'paper and markers all ready to go, and that was just for the children. For the parents, there was plenty of coffee, friends to chat with and comfortable chairs. "It's like the icing on the cake," said a smiling Deborah Zipkin, program director and parent educator. But it's the cake that keeps me going." Back in July, she was notified by an excited parent that the FRC was rankedas one of the top JO such school programs in the country. The ranking was published in a magazine called "Working Mother: "It's very nice to get validation from the outside," she said. "To be in the top JO is high praise." The magazine complimented the FRC on the programs it offers, while at the same time commending it for making extra efforts to make parents feel comfortable and holding programs at times when parents' would be,able to attend. The article mentions the welcoming atmosphere of the center, including the continually full coffee pot,and the amount of materials such as parenting books, play pens so children can nap, and toys that can be borrowed. It also mentioned the structured programs that are offered including lectures, adult education and parenting workshops. The fact that the FRC provides training and support for at-home child care providers was also highlighted in the magazine. Ms. Zipkin is uncertain how her FRC was nominated. It's possible the magazine found out from the Family Resource Coalition of America, or researcher
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• Deborah Zipkin, director of the Family Resource Center at the Charter Oak Academy of Global Studies, reads to some of the children at a Tuesday playgroup. The center was honored by Working Mother magazine as one of the top 10 such school programs for children in the nation.
through a divorce and a KIDS (Kids In Divorce and Separation) group that also meets. The FRC also has a family therapist available. The center holds programs throughoTht the year that include Kid's Night Out, which will be held in December. This is an evening of child care, so parents can have time away from their children to do holiday shopping. • The FRC also offers many after-school programs, including a Children's Theater. Last year the group consisted of 30 kids in an original production of "The Jungle Book." "It:changes ho* people view school," said Ms. Zipkin. The FRC is located right in the heart of Charter Oak, a magnet elementary school, and is open to all of the school's families, as well as others. "I think people know involvement helps kids," added Ms. Zipkin, noting that if parents are involved with their children, there is less tardiness in school
and the children tend to get better grades. "We do a little bit of everything, anything to make parents feel more comfortable," said the director. "We are held up a lot as a model," said Ms. Hann. Since the establishment of the FRC at Charter Oak, two others have come into existence locally. There are also FRCs for parents and families at Smith and Whiting Lane schools. Both programs sponsor an after-school activity. Students at Smith can participate in a dance class and students at Whiting Lane can spend time in a seasonal activity. Both schools have made sure that they are equipped with their own classrooms that were set aside just for a family resource center. They are supported by private funds. Space was an issue at Charter Oak. Two teachers volunteered to move their classes into portable classrooms so the FRC could stay in its current location. "Our mission is to also get families involved and have people develop friendships," said Deb Bieringer,
PTA co-president. The PTA and FRC are always looking for ways to work together for parents and children activities. "We are all here, we are all in the same boat, we are all parents," said Ms. Bieringer. "People have a place to come and just be." An added bonus of having the two groups work so closely together is that Ms. Bieringer gets to know parents and their children before they are school age. "It's such a wonderful opportunity to have this partnership," she said. "It's wonderful other schools are doing this. We get to meet parents from across town." Carmen Rodriguez began to bring her oldest son to one of the play groups. Now that he is in first grade, she continues to come each week with her youngest, Alexis. "It's the atmosphere, the games and Deborah," said Ms. Rodriguez. "You meet a lot of other parents from other places:' She struck up a friendship at the center with a woman from the Philippines. Another reason Ms. Rodriguez is pleased to use the FRC is because it enabled her oldest child to get to know more people at his school. "He knows everybody, and everybody knows him," she said. Ms. Hann attributed the success of the FRC to its director and staff. "I'm her cheerleader," she said of Ms. Zipkin. "I offer her support. She's clearly one of the most dynamic, well-rounded professionals I know." "I'm lucky I have a job I am passionate about," said Ms. Zipkin, having just finished circle time and an enthusiastic performance of "I'm a Little Tea Pot" with children from the play group. "I've found my home. This is where I belong." Will
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she rose steadily through the ranks. Twenty-seven years later she was a vice president. She enjoyed her work in the corporation, but even then she "did it my way." She didn't soikmooze, play golf, or otherwise take part in most of die usual rituals of advancement. At the back of her mind, she had the dream of becoming a counselor. "Ever since I was IZJ Was interested in psychology," she said. . In her free timc'she began to pursue that goal. She got her undergraduate degree. Later she got her master's in counselingat Saint joeéph College. For two years she worked part time as a counselor at the Institute of Living. Three years ago she At the time she . wasundergoing a .divorce, so her life took a new direction„She is the mother of a son, 31. She likes the idea of working with women. "I am forever amazed at the power they have, even when they don't realize they have it," . she said. 'he has'dorieiTO.I . Orixploring in the realm of ‘. alternative and complementary medicine. Increasingly, major health care initittitil0 4irez**tikker=. ing,ancient, traditional healirigo:ietho4s, ticatinerits ranging from meditation to iniSSage to yoga: :
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systems can be operated manually if necess As is the case with the other, utilitteill also be called in from other states if needed. "You will have your heat and rou will have your gas flowing through the pipelines," he said. "Several tests have been run over the past two years or so" to make sure that all technology is ready for Y2K. "We have tested all of our facilities ... and each of them works well. Most of our equipment does not have embedded (computer) chips in it," so the chance of a problem is greatly reduced, he said. CNG also has a contingency plan and 50 percent of its crews will be on duty as the millennium arrives, working straight through New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Four host towns will be given CNG radios to provide direct access for reporting emergencies in case phone communications are disrupted. • "We don't expect anything major to happen, but we have to be prepared. If gas is deactivated, you can't just simply turn it back on," said Mr. Riccelli. Paul Nunez of the American Red Cross suggests people prepare as they would for a storm and not panic or rush to the grocery store on the final days of the year to stock up on canned or other nonperishable foods. Common sense is the answer. Important items to have on hand, just in case, are: a battery-powered radio, hand-operated can opener, one gallon of fresh drinking water per person in the household, blankets, hats, coats, a full tank of gas in the car, extra food for pets, a flashlight with spare batteries and a first aid kit. Mr. Nunez recommends having enough money on hand to cover expenses for three to s&en days. Prescription drugs should be refilled in advance. Any emergency cooking done on barbecue grills or camp stoves should be done outside only and in a wellventilated area. WU
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competitors, which will mean expanding into high daughter is also involved in "singing and ehelit9rui at school. If she wants to go further with thegymschool level. "My level four team consists of 10 and I I year nastics, she's got the ability and interest in it." The girls were' unanimous in their enthusiasm olds who compete in a-variety of events," she said. The girls are 'primarily from West Hartford, but about gymnastics. "It would be cool if we all made it to the Olymfrom different neighborhoods, and therefore differpics, like the team with Dominique and Kerry ent schools. Linda Jordan's daughter, Laura, has been part of Struggs," Jacqui said. Words of encouragement and motivation can be the team for "two or three years. She's in fifth grade at Motley, but has become really good friends with found throughout the facility; with pictures of some the Other girls who go to Aiken, Bugbee and Webster of the gymnastics stars. "You never know what you can do until you try, Hill. The gymnastics team is one of the slogans that is her primary sport." Mrs. Barry thinks is imporEleven-year-old Laura "I like to do h ard stuff. I • tant. said her favorite event is the "love flying ow r the horse." "Most of the kids are floor routines. signed up on a month-toDelucco s mother Julie Orenste in month basis, which is the Mari Beth was sitting with way we do business. Some Mrs. Jordan. "Mia's missing a soccer game to be here," the of them start up in programs with their moms, but they grow into other activities and develop confimother said. The 10-year-old laughs at the idea "that with my dence in themselves," she said. Julie Orenstein is in her second year at Cleary's, name, I guess I have to be soccer. I like everything though only a kindergartner in school. but balance beam in gymnastics." "I liketo do hard stuff. I love flying over the She sheepishly added, "Blaine Wilson is cute. He's horse," said the energetic 5-year-old who was there my favorite gymnast." Pat Foley's daughter, Alexandra, is part of the core with her mother, Cherie. "She does ice skating and ballet," said Mrs. group. "The hours are great for me as a working mom. Orenstein. "We encourage her doing whatever she likes to The two-hour sessions three times a week are from do, and so far, it's these three things." WHI. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.," she said. 10-year-old Her
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by Linda Case For some years, the setting had been decidedly drab: a strip of shops, set in the back of a 1950s shopping center, facing a sea of blacktop. Suddenly with the arrival of a new business called Circe's Feast, the site has turned upscale. Located at 23-29 Crossroads Plaza, the establishment is both gourmet food store and chi-chi wine shop. In order to adhere to a Connecticut "blue law" that decrees that no food is to be sold at package stores, the two shops are physically separated by a see-though wall. That's where the barrier ends, however. In fact, the enterprise is devoted to the notion of linking the pleasures of wine with the pleasures of fine dining. Circe's (pronounced "sir-says") was the enchantress who bewitched Ulysses and his men with an extraordinary repast in "The Odyssey." The use of the mythical name sets the tone. The establishment is both playful and imaginative. The new business is the brainchild of Deidre Magnello, who formerly operated West Side Wines and Spirits, on Raymond Road for many years. On the right is the eatery, some 1,200 square feet in size. To the left is the_wine shop, with 3,400 square feet.
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Alongside a comfortable sofa, the owner is planning to set up a library of pertinent books. Meanwhile, across the way, the food section, with its curving counter, boasts a wide variety of prepared foods. . The selection is eclectic. Offerings range from macaroni and cheese to porcini-crusted fillet mignon. Pricks range from $3 .to $15. Many nationalities are represented. However, in general the food Offerings are natural and naturally low in fat. The secret, according to the staff, is the
way they are prepared, with interesting herbs and other flavorings. Along one wall are packaged items, such as oils, dips, candles and other accoutrements. All in all, the staff wants to foster the idea of a lovely table. Though the business is geared primarily to takeout goods, there are seats for eight in the establishment. So people can eat on the premises. Also in good weather, tables are set up outside. Circe's Feast also does informal catering, and they deliver orders to corporate customers.
Although there are some basic stand-bysothe menu, "we like to mix it up; it's more fun tOi" said Ms. Magnello. Each day she meets with the staff to go over ideas, to check out what item happens to be fresh or in good supply in the region, and otherwise brainstorm. Americans are becoming more and more sophisticated in cuisine, the owner added. Sushi, Thai food, and exotic Mediterranean dishes are now in demand here, whereas 20 years ago not too many people were exposed to them. For Ms. Magnello, "wine can be part of every meal, even a hamburger." She is enthusiastic about introducing others to the idea of wine as an every-day experience. Circe's reaches out to both sophisticates, as well as novices, she said. For example, a Mas Des Aveylans Syrah 1997 at $13.99 (Red Rhone wine) is suggested to go with a dinner of smoky eggplant soup; coffee crusted center cut pork loin with mango salsa; black beans with papaya and chipoltes; sauteed native summer squash with scallions and garlic. The cost for the food would come to approximately $8 per person. All in all, the owner hopes patron's will find Circe's Feast to be "one-stop shopping for people who prize the pleasures of the table. It's a store for people who enjoy a whole dining experience—the food, the wine, the camaraderie." Soon, across the parking lot, the upscale health food store Wild Oats will be opening up as well. Thus, the once-drab district is becoming zany. WIIL
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by Nora Howard In 1950, this town faced down the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). The dynamic architect, then in his 80s, presented the town with his lifelong dream to design a theater. After public outcry, raucous town meetings, alarmed neighborhoods and political maneuvering, West Hartford told America's greatest living architect to get out of town. Had Frank LloydWright prevailed, his New Theatre would be standing at the corner of Park Road and South Main Street, now the site of the Southern New England Telephone Company building at 125 South Main Street. It would have been, in the architect's words, "a sanctuary for emotion and aspiration," the theater experience "no longer by a peep-show, but a circumstance." A strong voice urging Wright to located his theater in the Hartford area was Paton Price, a theater producer familiar with Connecticut. Price believed that for a New England theater to be successful, it should be located near New York City. The site he had in mind was in Farmington, the present location of the University of Connecticut Health Center. That idea was soon abandoned, as Farmington was considered "too far out" from Hartford. Locating the theater near Hartford may have also appealed to Wright because of his longtime family connection to the area. His grandfather, the Rev. David Wright, had preached and lived in Hartford in his later years. The architect's father, William, was born in 1825 and lived there as a boy and young man. Also drawing Frank Lloyd Wright here was Hartford architect James Thompson, who had studied with him for four years at Taliesin North (Wisconsin) and Taliesin West (Arizona). At Taliesin North, the architectural students had formed a musical group to entertain Wright and the others. Thompson had played the recorder in the group that Wright called "The Farmer-Labor Quartet." Thompson owned the five-acre lot at the corner
of Park Road and South Main Street, occupied at necessarily on Thompson's lot—would be .mart imthe time by a small house that had once belonged to mensely valuable thing for the community." The battle continued as theater supporters rea blacksmith. He offered the lot to his mentor. In return, Wright promised that the theater de- quested that the zoning on Thompson's lot be sign would fit into the residential character of the changed from residential to business. The TPZ aparea. Paton Price promised landscaping, screening proved the zone change by a vote of 3-2 and sent the issue to the Town Council. It was up to the counand police protection to manage the crowds. The neighborhood heard all this and promised a cil to vote on the TPZ's recommendation. By then it was July 1950 and more than 700 hot fight. Col. Clarence Scarborough rallied the newly formed Sedgwick Road Association in a meeting at and agitated people went to the Town Council meeting at Hall High School. Noticeably absent was his home at 25 Sedgwick Road. Frank Lloyd Wright, traveling in Europe. Represent"What is going to happen to (our) peace and ing him was James Soby, a Farmington resident and quite?" asked one opponent. On an evening in late April 1950, the Town Plan trustee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Zoning Commission met before, the largest and City. Soby argued that "I can't imagine anything which probably angriest crowd in its history. Until the early morning hours, 600 residents complained about would be so certain and lasting a source of pride in theater crowds, automobile fumes, traffic jams, FRAME ANY homosexuals and the PICTURE/POSTER prospect of commercial failure. 3 For $99.95 Theater supporters, Hundreds to Chine From Custom Frames to 24 x 36 including Paton Price, Plus • • e 5 • • • lar • Our Conveniently countered that there was •' -FREE Metal Frames located a worldwide interest in • Includes: Custom Frame, FRAMING the theater "because it In Regular Glass,Dry Mount, ALL YOU PAY FOR Hardware & All Labor provides a new machine Newington Center IS MATERIALS 1 for $39.95 for the drama." Actors ws's frame your prints, photos, %Ow Smice Oala lb Unit On Chi* Mud needlecraft* and posters Rex Harrison, Gregory Present Comma When Order b Placed absolutely free with the pur154 Market Square Peck, Helen Hayes and these cf lialralrb Newington its Unclaimed kamrprlicity Jam Wooster custom ceder picture frame. others sent telegrams of Scott Some Mid pools MAO each. Matting, glass, dry mounting, Lap saiedion of signed Duck Stamp support. hardware, and needlepoint Mb • Mate Or Thomas Kinkade open The West Hartford • stretching available. Nihon famed priris IMO sect Huffy id Rush service our specialty. Expins WW1 Chamber of Commerce Opon Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Not Mid rib kw Ober Offir Expires 12/3l/e9 % %W•d. 10-6, Sat. 10-2 believecrthe theater—located in town, but not
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Volunteers These women have been sharing their love of art for 30 years
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noting that the Wadsworth now invites people to sibility to learn as much information as possible come in by the glass doors afthe museum's entrance when a new exhibition is set up for display. at 600 Main Street. Those glass doors replaced the "You are more secure if you know the backheavy oak doors that once were there. ground," she said. "Children are afraid to come in," said Mrs. "Art has changed," said Mrs. Levitt. "Art is no Menzer. "It's a big building and you have to loosen longer a framed set kind of scene. Even the sculpthem up and ask them questions. ture on the outside of the museum heralds the enorOnce inside the museum the docents can open mous creativity of art today. It has broken all the up the building even further by sharing what they t rules." know about the art inside. When the docent proDocents are continually being updated on new gram first began the museum had 1,400 people tour pieces or collections. They are also treated to speits galleries. Thirty 'years later that number has in- cial lectures on art in order to learn as much as they creased to ,28,000:' can on the subjects about which they will speak. ''Very special place," said Mrs. Levitt. "It's a privilege to be a docent," said Mrs. Menzer. "You have to be familiar with all the art in the "It enriches your knowledge and enjoyment of art. I museum and you have to learn the background at think you enjoy giving something to the public. You home," said Mrs. Menzer, in order to be prepared entYytelling what you know." to b ,,i , u around. It is also a docent's resTon"I love the connection between art and history,"
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Supplies are bought in great volume. He purSchool food plays an important role in academic excellence. Studies have shown that poorly nourished chased 8,000 half-pints of milk just to get the school children suffer from poor attendance, lack energy year started. They'll be Consumed within a few days. and have shorter attention spans. In a sense, poor "We're also eligible to purchase commodity items" nutrition can be considered a learning disability, but at the best possible price, he said. These include it can be overcome by providing healthy food. cheese, fruit; vegetables, chicken, beef and turkey. A typical menu for the I I elementary schools "On an average day we'll feed about 5,500 stuoffers varied sandwiches, ziti, breaded or fried dents," he added. "The high schools and middle chicken, pizza, hamburgers, nachos, fish sticks and schools prepare all of their own food." Approximately 50 percent of the food at the chicken nuggets as entrees. Fruit, vegetables and juices are featured every day, and as always; milk is elementary schools is prepared in on-site kitchens. the staple beverage. The remainder comes from the district's centfil - kitchen at Conard High School. It is prepared the In the high school cafeterias one may find a salad bar, tacos, steak and cheese sandwiches, pasta, grind- day before, then refrigerated and shipped in the ers, and some of the same popular items the stu- morning. dents are in the earlier grades. But there are items to When if comes to perishable items, Mr. Carroll meet needs of those whose tastes have grown more tries to order only as much as he needs. With :the complex, such as broccoli casserole or sauteed on- help of governMent subsidies; the school lundi pro 4 ions and peppers. grain is financially self-sufficient, and- he wan to Mr. Carroll said the town follows the National keep it that way. Hi uses a half- dozen'vendors for School Lunch Program's traditional food-based everything from met aifdproduCe to paper Supplies. menu in planning school meals. It takes into account "A lot of the items we use are PurChised frozen the various types of food and nutrition needs for and we have Weekly deliveries," he said.; different age groups. Ari noted above, menus "differ with the 'ige level," Guidelines are listed for milk, meat or a meat_al- he said. "Arthe elementary who Cols Choices are ternative, yogurt, cheese, eggs, beans and peas, pea- ited" to one hot and one coldifirdeith: nut or other seed butter, vegetables, fruits and grains. Secondary school pupils have increaSed "o iqlons, "We have a staff of about 80 people throughout as many as four hot entrees and cold items daily. town. We run basically a 10-month year," he said. Salad bars are featured at both high schools.
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Nick Lacy The daily menu contains all of the items in the traditional food pyramid: grabs, dairy products, proteins, fruits and vegetables. There is no candy or soda served during school lunch. "Here in West Hartford, the students are required to take at least three" of the five food groups on their tray, said Mr. Carroll. "Our menus are created in such a way that there is something for everybody," including vegetarians. In addition to lunch throughout the district, school breakfast is served at the elementary schools which have the largest number of children who qualify for or reduced-price meals. Those schools are Spiith, Wolcott, Webster Hill and Charter Oak. ortion control is very important for us when you re serving that many students," Mr. Carroll said. When asked what items are the most popular with pupils, he replied, "Pasta and pizza come out on . t top'every time. Other favorites are chicken patties, chicken nuggets and nachos. Our competition is McDonald's and Burger King." The difference is that the schools make every effort to provide food which is more nutritious and of a better quality than that found in fast-food emporiums. Mr. Carroll meets regularly with the managers of each cafeteria to review menus. School food service workers serve as a resource for teachers who may want educational information on nutrition for their classrooms. Computers also play a role in the modern school cafeteria. There is no guesswork involved in planning an appropriate menu; the meal's' components are entered into the computer and a special software package analyzes their nutritional value. "We do use student input when putting menus together, added Mr.
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body 'on'ithe job yet. You've got to get into the stations and meet with the guys. We're a young department. As recently as October, there were 95 grievances pending against fire department management. Many were grouped around individual issues and most were settled at a recent meeting, leaving less than JO unresolved. Brefighter Patrick One of them involved light duty requested by Brooks offers a safety Firefighter Linda Akerman, who is pregnant. lesson to children in the Firefighter Brooks said' there are seven female Knight Hall preschool firefighters in the depaitment, yet it has no consisprogram on Park Road. tent policy to deal with them while they are pregHe is assigned to nant and remain on the job until their maternity Station 2 on Brace leave. Road and serves as It can take two years for a grievance to work its president of the local way through the system. There are financial penalfirefighters' union.— ties against the town if the state arbitrators find in Photo by Nick Lacy the union's favor. "Our number one complaint with the chief is his lo'ss of respect for the chief," said Firefighter Brooks. reluctance to follow the coRtract," Firefighter Brooks If we start working together, morale's going to rise." said. "This guy, it's like we're not even his department ... it's almost like he's unapproachable. It's all business," he added. "I won't disagree with some of the ideas he has He added, "The union itself has gone through a ... it's his management style. From the start, he never change, too." embraced the department:' In the past, most of its members lived in town, While the three assistant chiefs are helping to but that is no longer the case. Because of this, he resolve many issues, he said it is important for the feels it is important for the union to reestablish refire chief himself to talk with the union and offer . lations with the political leadership of the commumore than what many members consider lip service. nity. He said the union also questions Chief Austin's com'We're not looking to mitment to the community. dupe the town out of "We got a lot of bad publicity for the depart- anything. We're just ment, morale went into the crapper, and there's a
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And when it comes to the claim that he doesn't waittto.be the bestdepartment in the state," "We've been through an extreme period of strained added Firefighter BrOoks .'We want to supply the *labor relations;lie said, fed in no small part by the know the men and women who serve under his corntown with medical serviees" as is done by profes- ongoing contract negotiations. "A lot of the agony mand, his response is, "I know _them better than they sional fire departments in,East Hartford, Manches- we have gone through is really about a shifting of. want me to know them." • ter and several shordineternmunities. power. He agreed that he hasn't set aside the time to meet "We're accountable fot all our actions. We're here He suggested some union members don't want with every member of the department over coffee nights, weekends, holidays," he said. the fire chief to run the department, but that's the or a snack. But that's not so easy when there is work Firefighqr. Brooki sa.id the rink and file believe way it is. They are also resistant to change, which he to be done and there are I 10 people who want a that Chief Atistin doesn't like unions and was brought believes is inevitable. Managing that change is a prime couple hours of individual attention. here from Florida to break their local. He said the focus of his daily work. As noted above, grievances filed by the union built chief was ousted from his previous job in Tampa "We can't do it the same up over the past two years until they reached nearly after the union there actively campaigned for a may- way we did it in 1980, 1960 oral candidate who promised a change in fire ser- or 950," Chief Austin 100 before a meeting was "I think we're a 11 kind of tired vice leadership in return for their support. held a few weeks ago to said. "We have to -change of the internal s quabbling" "It's obviously not working the way it's been go- with the external environsettle the vast majority of Fire Chief Wi lliam Austin ing. Does he give us a fair shake? I don't think so," ment." them. It was a frustrating he said. experience for the chief as He added that he knows "We're not looking for him to come to us for his leadership will sometimes be criticized, but well as the rank and file, and he's glad it appears to permission for anything. Maybe it's just his person- bristles at what he considers personal attacks by some be over. ality. There's no reason why we can't sit down and union members. "The union felt like they had to file a grievance resolve this stuff." "I've tried to remain objective ... I've not gotten over everything," he added. "I think we're all kind personal with anyone," he said. of tired of the internal squabbling." He attributed much of the fuss to the politics of "I've been a fire chief for over 20 years. A lot of what has gone on was obviously brought about by contract negotiation. Everything in life, he believes, the proposed change of the deputy chief" position, is some form of politics. Negotiators for both labdr and management are clos- said Chief Austin. "A lot of this stuff has been trumped up. Everying in on a contract agreement. The only major rebody here has been treated fairly. The majority of Creation of the battalion chief means a new posimaining issue involves _health care coverage. Both tion, with a different concept and different respon- people who still have some doubt will resolve that ,. parties are presently working under the terms of the sibilities. But he said it was a genuine compromise doubt. Facts will Win out in the end over emotions, agreement.. which expired in June 1998. in most cases." on the part of management. Firefighter Brooks laid part of the blame for this He is hopeful that the current union leadership, The chief said he was willing to put the position unrest at the feet of Town Manager Barry Feldman, of deputy chief back on the bargaining table, but led by Firefighter Brooks, will be more flexible and saying he kooks for d' certain type of individual to the union didn't like the conditions attached. He willing to listen to his side of things. run town. departments. It is Mr. Feldman who hired flatly denied the charge that he ignores the contract. That, in turn, will make him more open to their I Austin after his predecessor, Michael Parker, suggestions. "That's not true," he said. oresigned to take a position with the Hartford Fire "The current (union) executive board is very proAs proof, the chief said that "most of the come7Department. promises that came out of the (negotiating) process fessional. It's like a breath of fresh air," said the chief. What does Chief4ustin fi avc: to say aboU Call of came on the town's siclit." Austin, page 50 'the &ittism? —
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He also denied that he is trying to break the union or reduce the size of the department. In fact, he said he was a union official early in his career as a. professional firefighter. "Bill Austin's trying to break the union. What a bunch of crap. During the time I've been here, we added JO people to the department," he said. "I've got 110 of the-best possible people I can get." Chief Austin Said the fire department cannot afford the luxury of sitting around the five fire sta.. tions 'waiting for a blaze to ignite. To protect jobs and better serve the community, it needs to diversify into suchareas as emergency medical response, building inspections and environmental work. "I spend a lot of time searching for more services we can offer the community," he said. "We've done everything from pump basements- to get bears out of trees."
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Hartford. Exchangef Club. also is vice chairman of theboard of HartfordSports Science Academy, a charter high school program housed in the former St. Francis Hospital School Of Nursing. I like the Exchange because,our main emphasis is stopping child abuse," he said. Chief Austin also served this year for. the third consecutive time as,the United Way campaign manager for towniemployees. He is vice presidenof the Capital Region Fire Chiefs Association apilielongs to several other professional organizations. - tend to look at myself as just a typica.t-guy the cpramunity," he said. their part, what have the politiCia4 done about all this labor-managemerit friction? k-couple of months ago, the Town Council passed a bipartisan resolution praising the "exemplary service provided by the town's professional firefighters and instructing the town manager to resolve the various labor-management issues. WIL
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West Hartford LIFE, vol. 2, issue 8, December 1999
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