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ELECTION 2020
Partial results favor GOP By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Unofficial results showed solid leads for local Republican state candidates on Tuesday, but town election workers said they still needed to tally about 1,000 absentee ballots cast in the past few days.
Rob Sampson, the Republican incumbent in the 16th state Senate district, watches votes come in at the election viewing party at Friends Cafe in Southington on Tuesday. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
Candidates neither admitted defeat nor claimed victory Tuesday night, although Sampson was encouraged by the available results. Jack Perry, the Democratic challenger in the 16th State Senate district, speaks during the Democratic election viewing party at the See Election, A13 Masonic Lodge on Nov. 3.
If ever there was a time to lend a helping hand, this is the year to help others during the holidays. And Hartford Restaurant Group’s Que Whiskey Kitchen is stepping up for the second year in a row to host a drive-through FoodShare Turkey Drive on Thursday, Nov. 12. “We at Bread For Life thank everyone in advance for their generosity,” said the non-profit’s director Donna Ayer. “This year, more than ever, we are thankful to everyone for their support of our mission to ensure no one goes hungry in our community.”
Rob Sampson, Republican incumbent in the 16th state Senate district, held a 5,000-vote lead over Democratic challenger Jack Perry. In that race, absentee ballots from the Cheshire portion of the district hadn’t been reported as of press time.
“I really feel like I had more support than ever,” Sampson said. “I feel like we did a good job.”
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John Fusco, the Republican incumbent in the 81st State House district.
The restaurant, at 461 Queen St., Southington, will hold the drive from 2 to 7 p.m., at its parking lot to help FoodShare, the largest antiSee Food drive, A2
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antine everyone for 14 days,” said Mark Pooler, CEO of the Southington YMCA. He said this is the first case the branch has experienced since opening for the academic year.
the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District. Up to 16 children can be in a pre-school classroom at once, under state protocols. The impacted classroom was under that amount, Pooler said.
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ington’s Bread For Life organization, is working to collect more than 20,000 From A1 turkeys and over $400,000 in donations this Thanksgiving hunger organization in the season to provide for needy Greater Hartford area, with families in the Greater Hartdonations that will go diford area at the holidays and rectly to Southington’s Bread beyond. For Life community kitchen. “Never before in recent history has the need to help others ever been as critical as we deal with the COVID crisis,” said Phil Barnett, owner/partner of the Hartford Restaurant Group, the parent company to Que Whiskey Kitchen and the Wood-N-Tap chain. “So many more are without jobs, dealing with health issues and just trying to stay positive,” he added. “Knowing there is food on everyone’s holiday table, we want to be part of that effort again this year.”
In the spirit of the season, donors will also be on the receiving end of some giving. In appreciation for the “We are definitely strained support that day, Que this year because of the pan- Whiskey Restaurant will give demic when it comes to pro- donors $10 in ”Que Cash” viding for those in need,” said which can be used at the Jason Jakubowski, Foodrestaurant which specializes Share’s president and CEO. in “low and slow” barbeque “We've been doing our week- cooking and craft whiskies ly food distributions to meet and bourbons. Packaged the COVID-related needs and samples of the restaurant’s that demand has taxed our famed smoked turkey and usual resources,” he said. side dishes, that are being “We are in greater than ever sold “to go” for the holiday season, will also be given to need of people to donate food, turkeys or make a mon- those stopping by to make a etary contribution so we can donation. All CDC guidelines will be followed at the make sure everyone has a turkey collection and donors holiday meal," he said. "And are asked to wear masks and we are so grateful for busifollow social distancing nesses like Que Whiskey Kitchen and Hartford Restau- guidelines. rant Group for helping us — Press Release meet that goal."
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Judge issues order against party house By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
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After the owner of a suburban mansion used for parties and “anything goes” weekends failed to show up in court, a state judge issued a temporary injunction against large gatherings or rentals of the property.
Despite proper notification, Morgan wrote in her injunction that Levine failed to appear for a court hearing.
Town officials sought the injunction after a host of neighbor complaints and police visits for raucous parties and events that defied pandemic restrictions. Gary Levine owns the 10,000 square-foot house he bought in 2013 that’s now appraised for more than $1 million. He took no action and didn’t appear in court to contest the town’s request for an injunction. Late last month, Superior Court Judge Lisa Morgan prohibited any gatherings of more than 25 people at 375 DeFashion St. as well as any
month that they'd been mislead by Airbnb tenants who said they would abide by the 16-person limit, but then brought large groups that trashed the house. Town attorneys also included advertisements for "anything goes weekend" parties at the house in their request for an injunction. Men had to pay $100, couples $75 and single women were free. Rooms started at $150 per night. A list of rules included requirements for participants, such as bringing their own sex accessories, getting tested for COVID-19 and shaving.
Levine lives in New York and runs Bedford Bagel & Bakery. He had little to say when asked about the injunction. “You’d be taking that up with my son Adam,” Gary Levine said. Adam Levine did not return a call for comment. He’s described the DeFashion Street house as a family property in a portfolio of rentals in the state.
A house at 375 DeFashion St. in Southington. Town officials have obtained a court injunction to stop large gatherings at the house. Photos by Dave Zajac,
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The town's request for a court injunction references police reports on noise complaints from parties with as many as 200 people this past summer. Gov. Ned Lamont's executive orders limit outdoor gatherings to 100 people and indoor parties to 25. Adam Levine and his house manager, Fatih Saat, said last
One party in June had such loud music that the police were called and found the driveway lined with 30 cars. Adam Levine, the organizer of the weekends, told police he'd turn down the music, according to a police report. Last month, Adam Levine said he stopped renting the house, losing out on thousands of dollars. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Rick Griffin, sensei of Leadership Martial Arts, donated the use of his studio’s space on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Plantsville to sort and store the items. Like Their next steps will be conChildren often arrive withtacting local branches of the Zabel, Griffin was a foster out essential items. The state Department of Chilch i l d . lucky ones have a trash bag dren and Families, along of items they cherish. And with other foster care agen“My thoughts were with oftentimes, their clothes may those kids. That's why when cies, to deliver the kits to sohave stains, holes or rips, cial workers and case manI saw this woman's post, I and may not even fit. agers. thought to myself, ‘we’ve gotta help out. We've gotta So earlier this month she put Newington-based Community Residences, Inc. is an agency that specializes in For 35 years, our providing day and residenfamily taking care of your family! tial care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including coordinating therapeutic foster care for chilHow Can We Make You Smile Today! dren. The agency will be among the groups to receive Water Heaters • Well Pump Service • Water Quality Service the new first night kits. Deb Zabel, a town resident, longtime foster parent and a former foster child herself, knows the experience well.
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It started out as a call seeking donations of new and gently used items that would help children entering the foster care system cope through what is often one of the most difficult and confusing times in that experience — their first night.
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This, Zabel said, would give foster parents extra time to gather other items for their new foster child.
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Just as important is packing them in a backpack or a vinyl bag. For a child whose life is suddenly disrupted by separation, sometimes involving abuse or neglect, the dignity of receiving a kit in a bag that feels like theirs, as opposed to in a trash bag or shopping bag, can make a small improvement, Zabel contends.
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Town native reaches week 4 on ‘The Bachelorette’ way to a spot on “The Bachelorette.”
Finding love is a little tougher these days. Some people use social media or dating apps while others, like Jordan Chapman, get themselves on a popular dating show.
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Chapman, 26, originally from Southington, attended Southington High School where he played basketball for four years and football for one year. Now he’s found his
Chapman’s high school football defensive coordinator, Michael Drury, remembers him as being a great athlete with raw talent. “I knew he was going to be special,” Drury said. “He was one of those kids who had competitive fire and was just
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Robert Lasbury has known Chapman since his former player was eight years old and participated in Lasbury’s basketball camp. When Lasbury was Sounthington’s head basketball coach, their relationship was the closest. He also had good memories of Chapman.
“The Bachelorette” is a reality television dating show that began in 2003. A spinoff of “The Bachelor,” the “Bachelorette” lives in a mansion with about 25 love interests. This season, 39-year-old Clare Crawley is attempting to find her lifelong partner. The show continues weekly, with one guy leaving after each “rose ceremony.” In the final rose ceremony, the last two contestants propose to the Bachelorette and she either declines or accepts. Before entering the Bachelorette mansion, Chapman earned a scholarship to play football at Fordham University where he was a four-year starting cornerback. He studied Radio, Tele-
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“Probably one of the greatest athletes I’ve ever coach, and a good friend,” Lasbury said. “Compassionate, strongwilled and great sense of humor.” Lasbury laughed remembering when he found out Chapman would be a contestant on “The Bachelorette.” “It’s just so much fun to watch him on T.V.,” Lasbury said. “I thought it was great, I am very excited for him. It doesn’t surprise me, he’s so engaging and mature beyond his years.” Both Drury and Lasbury agreed that Chapman would make a great man for Clare Crawley. “From what I see, Clare likes someone that is strong, speaks his mind, stands up for the right thing and that’s Jordan,” Lasbury said. “And he’s a heck of a great looking kid.”
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Local man charged with DUI, manslaughter in vehicle crash By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — A Southington man faces DUI and manslaughter charges after police said he was the driver of a vehicle in a crash that killed a passenger in May. Byran Garcia, 24, of 80 Bristol St., Southington, was charged Thursday, Oct.29, with second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, reckless driving, fail-
ure to drive right, failure to wear a seatbelt in the front seat, and removal of a muffler. Garcia
Xavier Alamo, a passenger in the 1993 Honda Civic Garcia was driving on the night of May 16, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Old Colony Road crash, according to Garcia’s arrest warrant.
Garcia, who was ejected about 49 feet from the scene of the crash, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He declined an interview with police about the crash, the warrant said.
snapped a utility pole. An officer found at least three “nip” bottles of Fireball cinnamon whiskey in the area, the warrant said. Garcia was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, Alamo was wearing a seatbelt.
Police determined Garcia was driving south on Old Colony Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control on a slight curve, the warrant said. The car struck a curb, went across a lawn, struck a wooden post with three mailboxes, then
Garcia’s medical records from the night of the incident showed a presence of cannabinoids and his blood alcohol level was determined by the state police laboratory to be .17, the warrant said. The legal limit is .08.
Garcia was arraigned at the Meriden Superior Court on Thursday. Bond was set at $10,000 and the case was continued to Dec. 16. Garcia is not allowed to drive a motor vehicle and must obey a curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. He was also referred for drug and/or alcohol treatment and will be placed on electronic monitoring. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ
Southington Police Blotter Oct. 17 Charles Bernier, 56, 26 Dwight St., Bristol, sixth-degree larceny, 1:53 p.m. Adam Erdely, 39, 31 Wolcott St., Waterbury, third-degree criminal trespass, 9:45 a.m. Oct. 18 Wilfredo Feliciano, 47, 53 Sharon Road, Waterbury, thirddegree stalking, violation of protective order, 4:44 p.m. Robert Caruso, 29, 140
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He said voters were looking for an alternative vision for the state, something that he’s worked to offer. “People are tired of the direction of Connecticut,” Sampson said. Perry was also pleased with the campaign and the number of voters he was able to reach through going door to door and social media.
Volunteers prepare absentee ballots to be fed into counting machines at Southington Town Hall on Election Day, Nov. 3. Thousands of absentee ballots were cast amid the pandemic, slowing the vote counting process past election day. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
“It’s going to be close,” he said Tuesday night. “We gave it our all.” Perry didn’t want to speculate on how the race might turn out.
Unofficial totals also showed a 2,300-vote lead for Republican incumbent state Rep. John Fusco over Democratic challenger Dagmara Scalise for the 81st state House seat.
“We’re waiting for final numbers from everyone,” he said.
Fusco, running for his third term in the state House, said he’s focused on help-
ing constituents that call his office. “This election was going to be won or lost on the job I was doing,” he said. “My value is in my constituency (work).” His cousin Angelo Fusco, See Election, A15
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Jerome Ave., Bristol, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, second-degree assault with a motor vehicle, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 Richard Bouchard, 49, 3767 Old North Carolina 13 Highway, Asheboro, N.C., four counts violation of protective order, 11:20 a.m. Oct. 22 Jessica Scagliola, 39, 343 Mount Vernon Road, second-degree failure to appear, 12:22 a.m. Evan Toce, 18, 343 Mount Vernon Road, disorderly conduct, 12:15 a.m. Oct. 24 Anthony Pizzitola, 58, 72 Village Gate Drive, disorderly conduct, 10:47 p.m. Oct. 26 Elijah Guadalupe, 22 , 696 Prospect St., second-degree breach of peace, 8:45 a.m. Kyshawn Gunn, 22, 793 East St., New Britain, six counts violation of protective order, 9:15 a.m. Oct. 27 Andrew Portis, 27, 163 Oak St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, interfering with officers, 5:58 p.m. Brooklyn Marcano, 18, 292 Mount Vernon Road, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree breach of peace, seconddegree threatening, 11:50 a.m.
Locals in college Goodwin College, East Hartford, has named the following students to its president’s list for the spring semester: Jennifer Bourgoin, Pamela Henderson, Amanda Kosko,
Kathryn Sikoski, Meghan Garofalo, Naomi LeBrun, Deborah Hanson, Jasmin Gandolfo, Tiana Ramirez. Goodwin College, East Hartford, has named the following students to its
dean’s list for the spring semester: Amanda Boccio, Sarah Mathews, Patricia Milo, Elsa Pasha, Kaitlyn Hecht, Cassandra Rotondo, Daniel Woods, Holly DeVylder, Madelyn Burne, Kayla Michaud.
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Roland J. Frechette Jr. SOUTHINGTON- Roland J. Frechette Jr., 83, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 30, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Rembish) Frechette for 59 blessed years. Born in Waterbury on December 28, 1936 to the late Roland and Marie Ange (Lemieux) Fréchette, he had been a longtime Southington resident and parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. Roland retired from the Knights of Columbus where he worked diligently for 25 years. He lived every minute for his family. He loved his wife, children, their spouses, and most of all his 13 grandchildren. He enjoyed vacations by car, traveling yearly to Quebec and Prince Edward Island, Canada. He delighted in the journey as much as the destination. Roland was a master at finetuning any automobile. His craftsmanship with woodwork and tools for repair remains unmatched. He was a friend to the Earth, tended meticulously to his yard, and was an expert on trees and flowers. He adored being in the presence of his 13 grandchildren, especially Sunday family dinners and summers at the beach house. He freely shared his knowledge of the world, impressing upon his children and grandchildren the values of hard work, integrity, and family togetherness. His words Papa Boy and Papa Girl will forever be treasured in the hearts of his grandchildren. Roland will be missed dearly and remembered for his great generosity and genuine love for his family and friends. In addition to his wife Carol, Roland is survived by
their five children, Michael Frechette and his wife Robin of Longmeadow, MA, Nancy Moise and her husband John, John Frechette and his wife Bella, Thomas Frechette and his wife Bonnie, and James Frechette and his wife Lakshmi, all of Southington, CT, and 13 grandchildren, Justin and Natalie Frechette, Jonathan and Jake Moise, Nathan and Matthew Frechette, Maxwell and Lucas Frechette and James Jr, John, Joseph, JulieAnne, and JocelynMarie Frechette. He is also survived by his sister, Madeleine Doran of AR and many nieces and nephews. Roland was predeceased by five siblings, Denise LeBlanc, Jacqueline, Jean-Pierre, Andre and Elizabeth Pollack. Donations in Roland’s memory may be made to the St. Lucian’s Residence, 532 Burritt Street, New Britain, CT 06053. Due to the current health concerns surrounding COVID-19, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately. A celebration of Roland’s life will be held at a future date. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Obituaries Kathleen A. Thorpe SOUTHINGTON- Kathy (Moleski) Thorpe, 61, of Southington, entered into eternal life on October 30, 2020 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous fight with an illness. Kathy was married to her husband John for 33 blessed years. John is a Deacon at St. Aloysius and Immaculate Conception in Southington, and will always be grateful to Kathy for the lifelong faith and ministry partnership they shared together. Kathy was born in New Britain on March 18, 1959, daughter of Stanley and Connie (Colello) Moleski. She attended New Britain High School, and received her Associates Degree from Capital Community College. She was a preschool and kindergarten paraprofessional who loved the children and their families she worked with. She spent most of her career, 20 years, at her home parish school, St. Dominic School in Southington. Along with that amazing community, Kathy was a part of so many others, including the ACTS retreat Ministry, Youth Ministry, Mom’s groups, Magnificat, Bible Study and lots of special times on porches, backyards, restaurants, or other fun places with her friends and family.
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who held the seat for years, told John Fusco during his first term that helping everyone who called his office should be his top priority.
district but lost in a primary against fellow Democrat Vickie Nardello. Preliminary vote totals were similar for other Southington districts. Gale Mastrofrancesco, a Republican incumbent for the 80th state House district, had more than 8,300 votes to her Democratic challenger John “Corky” Mazurek’s 5,200.
formerly held by state House speaker and Democrat Joe Aresimowicz, was open following his retirement from the General Assembly.
While in-person voting in most precincts favored Republicans, absentee ballot results released Tuesday night heavily favored Democrats. In Southington, absentee ballots counted on election night were 2,377 for In the 30th state House disSampson and 5,027 for Pertrict, Berlin Republican Don- ry. na Veach had 2,300 more votes than Democrat JoAnn Angelico-Stetson. The seat,
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Kathy lived a blessed life full of Love, friendship, compassion, laughter, faith, and hope. In addition to her husband, Kathy is survived by her two sons, Justin of Charlotte, NC, and Jeremy, of Southington, her sister, Sandy Scanlan and husband John, brother-inlaw, Frank Wood, brotherin-law Jody Thorpe and wife Jessica, and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that she adored. Kathy was predeceased by her father Stanley, sister, Connie Wood, brother-in-law, Jeffrey, sister-in-law, Julie, and her in-laws, Jack and Joan Thorpe. Her sons were the greatest treasure and gift for her and John, as was the deep love that lives in both sides of their families. John, Justin and Jeremy would like to thank all the
heroic and compassionate Hartford Hospital staff at Bliss 10 ICU and the ECMO program for the incredible care Kathy received there. They fought for her to the very end, and gave her family and friends time to share her journey, join together in prayer, and hope for miracles. We will be forever grateful for that gift of time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy’s name to two local causes that Kathy and John strongly supported: Southington Catholic School, Att: Tuition Assistance, 133 Bristol St, Southington CT 06489 or Southington Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Ave, Southington CT 06489. http:// southingtonbreadforlife. org/. Walk-through calling hours will be held on Friday November 6, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville. Face coverings are required at all time. To the friends, family and community of Kathy, a LiveStream of the private Mass of Christian Burial will be available for viewing at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 by visiting https://client.tribucast. com/tcid/4551569. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
BRISTOL- Jeffery C. Luther, 63, of Bristol, died October Fon riday,Wednesday, November 6, 2020 A15 21, 2020. Born in Nyack, NY, on March 13, 1957, he was a son of the late Jean (Swett) Luther and Herbert Luther. He was raised in Southington, moving to Jeffery C. Luther Bristol in 1983 and worked BRISTOL- Jeffery C. as a cook, most recently at Luther, 63, of Bristol, died Amberwoods Health Care on Wednesday, October Center. He loved music and 21, 2020. Born in Nyack, was a guitar player. Jeff is NY, on March 13, 1957, he survived by three brothers, was a son of the late Jean Herbert C. Luther, Jr., of (Swett) Luther and Herbert Florida, David W. Luther Luther. He was raised in of Southington, Richard Southington, moving to A. Luther of Middletown, Bristol in 1983 and worked a sister, Gloria Mae Martin as a cook, most recently at of Bristol, a daughter Amberwoods Health Care and two grandchildren, Center. He loved music and along with many nieces, was a guitar player. Jeff is nephews and cousins. He survived by three brothers, was predeceased by a Herbert C. Luther, Jr., of brother, James A. Luther. Florida, David W. Luther A graveside service and Jeffery C. Luther of Southington, Richard burial will be held later Jeffery C. A. Luther of Middletown, atBRISTOLOak Hill Cemetery in Luther, 63, of Funk Bristol, died a sister, Gloria Mae Martin Southington. Funeral on Wednesday, October of Bristol, a daughter Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., 21, 2020. Born intoNyack, and two grandchildren, Bristol, is honored serve NY, Luther on March 13, 1957, he along with many nieces, the family. Please was a son of the late Jean nephews and cousins. He visit Jeff’s memorial (Swett) Lutherat and Herbert was predeceased by a web-site www. Luther. He was raised in brother, James A. Luther. FunkFuneralHome.com A graveside service and Southington, moving to burial will be held later Bristol in 1983 and worked at Oak Hill Cemetery in as a cook, most recently at Southington. Funk Funeral Amberwoods Health Care Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Center. He loved music and Bristol, is honored to serve was a guitar player. Jeff is the Luther family. Please survived by three brothers, visit Jeff’s memorial Herbert C. Luther, Jr., of web-site at www. Florida, David W. Luther of Southington, Richard FunkFuneralHome.com A. Luther of Middletown, a sister, Gloria Mae Martin of Bristol, a daughter and two grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a Dr. Marc Bernbach, DPM is proud to welcome brother, James A. Luther. Dr. Steven Massucci, DPM to his practice. A graveside service and burial willin Southington be held and later Dr. Massucci was raised at Oak Hill Cemetery has relocated back to the area with his family in Southington. Funeral after completion of a three-yearFunk surgical resiHome, 35 Bellevue Ave., dency program in Providence, Rhode Island Bristol, is honored to serve at Brown and Boston University affiliated the Luther family. Please hospitals. While there, he completed over visit Jeff’s memorial 1,000 surgical cases, achieved his reconstrucweb-site at www. tive rearfoot/ankle certification, and served as FunkFuneralHome.com
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Facts to know about Veterans Day By Katie Lange
Veterans Day is a wellknown American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is what an apos-
trophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed.
alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.
Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day.
It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.
A lot of Americans get this confused, and we’ll be honest — it can be a little annoying to all of the living veterans out there. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds they suffered in battle. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended about seven months before that when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. See Facts, A19
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Williams of St. Joseph, MO; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, one niece and several nephews. She was predeceased by her son Daryl M. Houghton. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville. Family and friends who cannot attend are welcome to join the livestream of the service by visiting https://client.tribucast. c o m / t c i d / 17 7 7 3 4 4 8 . Calling hours will be held before the service from 11 a.m. - 12 noon at the funeral home. Face coverings are required at all times. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com. As of 9:45 p.m., Salamone held a 4,703 to 2,847 vote lead over Democratic incumbent Liz Linehan, but that vote count did not include results from Cheshire or from absentee ballots, which Salamone admitted could tip the scale in her opponent’s favor. The district also includes parts of Wallingford and Southington. Record-Journal staff contributed to this story.
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JAKE NAFIS
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Jake Nafis is rounding back into the form that, a year ago, made him a pivotal piece of Southington’s State Open team as a freshman. Coming off a 17:21 in a second-place finish on his home turf at Camp Sloper against Avon, the sophomore ran a 17:07 at Winding Trails last Wednesday to lead the Blue Knights to a 17-46 win over Farmington. Nafis and the Knights run in their CCC divisional meet next Tuesday in New Britain.
Meghan Georgescu has set a strong pace for Cheshire cross country since her freshman year, when she made the All-SCC Second Team. Now a junior, Georgescu led the Rams in every meet this fall save for the season opener. She capped the regular season with a pair of first-place finishes at Cheshire Park, covering the 2.9-mile layout in 19:26 against Shelton and in 19:49 against Branford. She and the Rams finished 7-2.
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Goalkeeper Matt Pisani has been a part of Cheshire soccer for four years. He’s been aboard for 33 regular-season wins and a trip to the 2018 Class LL quarterfinals. He was an All-SCC Second Team selection in 2019. This year, as a senior captain, as the last line of defense, he had the Rams at 4-2-2 going into Wednesday’s showdown with Xavier. Pisani has a goals-against average of 1.12 and three shutouts to his name.
Lyman Hall and Sheehan put a twist on their third virtual meet of the season, going with a “pentathlon” format that featured the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and individual medley, all at 100 yards. Caroline Krawec, Lyman Hall’s All-State junior, won two of those races — the IM in 10:4.34, the breaststroke in 1:12.82 — to lead the 5-2 Trojans to a 44-36 victory. Krawec also placed third in the butterfly in 1:06.23.
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For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of “the war to end all wars” and dubbed Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress officially recognized it as the end of the war, and in 1938, it became an official holiday, primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. But then World War II and the Korean War happened, so on June 1, 1954, at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the commemoration yet again by changing the word “armistice” to “veterans” so the day would honor American veterans of all wars.
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For a while, Veterans Day’s date was changed, too, and it confused everybody.
to recognize the day as they previously had — in November.
Congress signed the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 to ensure that a few federal holidays — Veterans Day included — would be celebrated on a Monday. Officials hoped it would spur travel and other family activities over a long weekend, which would stimulate the economy.
Within a few years, it became pretty apparent that most U.S. citizens wanted to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, since it was a matter of historic and patriotic significance. So on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed another law (Public Law 94-97), which returned the annual observance to its original date starting in 1978.
For some inexplicable reason, the bill set Veterans Day commemorations for the fourth Monday of October. On Oct. 25, 1971, the first Veterans Day under this new bill was held. We’re not sure why it took three years to implement, but not surprisingly, there was a lot of confusion about the change, and many states were unhappy, choosing to continue
call Nov. 11 “Remembrance Day.” Canada’s observance is pretty similar to our own, except many of its citizens wear red poppy flowers to honor their war dead. In Australia, the day is more akin to our Memorial Day. Great Britain calls it “Remembrance Day,” too, but
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observes it on the Sunday closest to Nov. 11 with parades, services and two minutes of silence in London to honor those who lost their lives in war. This article, dated Nov. 5, 2018, was posted to the U.S. Department of Defense website, defense.gov.
Other countries celebrate it, too, in their own ways. World War I was a multinational effort, so it makes sense that our allies also wanted to celebrate their veterans on Nov. 11. The name of the day and the types of commemorations differ, however. Canada and Australia both
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