Volume 14, Number 51
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Local ski areas rev up for winter
Toy drive: ‘Like the whole town is your family’ By Everett Bishop Record-Journal staff
By Everett Bishop Record-Journal staff
Southington police officers answered a different call of duty this weekend.
As the first official day of winter approaches, two local ski areas are preparing for the winter sports season.
On Saturday, local police partnered with Walmart for their annual Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive. Volunteers filled a police cruiser with toys and donations that will be given to local families in need during the holiday season. “We work with Community Services and we bring them all of the donations right after this and they give them out to residents to help make their holiday season extra special,” said Officer Chad Butler. “We’ve been doing this a long time and we get a lot of support from the department, the cadet program and our community.”
Cadets Alaina Atterrato, left, and Cassidy Plurde help load donated toys and essentials into the back of a Southington police vehicle. Everett Bishop, Record-Journal
The Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive has been held since the early ‘90s.
of gifts for people who are less fortunate. Every year it’s really special.”
“The community really responds,” said Deputy Police Chief William Palmieri. “We always have a truck full
More than toys are collected. See Toy drive, A8
Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville opened on Dec. 12. General Manager Jay Dougherty said that opening day saw a “couple hundred” guests take to the slopes. “Every year the month of December is wishy-washy for us. In southern New England you’re never guaranSee Ski areas, A3
Former Lincoln College campus could have a buyer By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
The former Lincoln College campus could have a buyer, and the real estate agent is hopeful about a midFebruary closing date.
market for just under $4 million since an August auction failed to secure a buyer. Edward Robertson, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker, said there’s a contract with a potential buyer who still has to do the final checks on the property.
The 33-acre campus has been on the “We’ve got a pretty solid deal,”
Robertson said. “The town has already been helpful in getting us the types of business they would approve, verbally. … (The buyer) is fitting into the actual vision the town would like.” Robertson and property owner Dennis Terwilliger declined to comment
on what uses the buyer might have for the campus. Robertson said it’s still flexible and the buyer could take one of two routes. The land on Mount Vernon Road is zoned residential. A college is an alSee Buyer, A2
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Lincoln College of New England campus in Southington is seen here on Aug. 21, 2018. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Before this summer’s auction, the town had helped the campus owners try to sell the property. Lou Perillo, the town’s economic development coordinator, sent letters to 400 colleges around the country, but at the time was told the price was $12.5 million. Those letters would have garnered more interest at the new, lower price.
Perillo hopes the land will remain a school or training facility. Tearing down the existing dorms and buildings would be expensive and building houses there without a sewer connection isn’t ideal.
“It’s unfortunate,” he said. “I think we would have got a few more hits.”
Lincoln announced it was closing at the end of 2018,
He said prospective buyers who have since left the deal had suggested apartments.
citing enrollment and financial difficulties. The for-profit college group partnered with Goodwin College in East Hartford to transition students to programs to finish their studies. Students who hadn’t already moved to East Hartford finished their final semester at Lincoln in the spring.
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Skiers line up at the lifts on opening day at Mount Southington. The ski area opened with Northstar, Dom’s Way, Stardust, Boomerang, and Avalanche trails. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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one with feathers, which represents the natural snow, and one with BBs, which is the snow we make,” Dougherty said.
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teed great weather,” he said.
“The relationship between machine-made snow and natural snow is like taking two mason jars, putting them side by side and filling
But he isn’t deterred. “It looks good so far, the way the weather patterns are set up,” he said. “Here and there we’re getting snow events and not all rain events.” In order to attract more people to the mountain, Mount Southington also offers live music and an expanded men’s and women’s skiing program. Mount Southing-
music and a space for local artisans and vendors to sell their wares.
Powder Ridge Ski Area in Middlefield, which opened on Friday, Dec. 13, also relies on snow machines to make up for the lack of natural snow. Powder Ridge is also expanding its offerings.
“We want this to be a fullservice resort for everyone who comes to visit,” said Hayes.
Hayes said that in five years, Powder Ridge hopes to see as many as 100,000 people during the season.
“It was our vision from the very beginning that we wanted to make sure that everyone in the entire community had somewhere to gather for the winter season,” said Powder Ridge President and CEO Sean Hayes. “We make a lot of snow here in December, but we’re not able to utilize it a lot of the time because there isn’t enough for people to ski on.” So Powder Ridge got creative. This year, the resort is hosting what Hayes is calling the “prequel” to the soon-tobe-annual New England Winter Festival every weekend in December. This festival will include all sorts of winter sports, as well as carnival rides provided by Marenna Amusements, live
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Police: Southington man bit by fox that tested positive for rabies By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
A local man was bitten by a fox that later tested positive for rabies, police said. The fox attacked the man in his yard and the man killed it with a pellet gun. Police, animal control and medical personnel responded to a home on Meriden Avenue on Saturday around 8:40 a.m. after receiving a report that a resident was attacked by a fox, Lt. Stephen Elliott said. The resident, identified as
Richard Tanguay, said he heard wild turkeys in his yard making noise so he went to check on what was alarming them, Elliott said. Tanguay saw a fox and as the turkeys began to flee the fox attacked Tanguay, Elliott said. The fox bit Tanguay’s ankle and held on. Tanguay was able to make it back to his house and closed a slider door on the fox’s neck, Elliott said. Once Tanguay got his ankle out of the fox’s mouth, another resident held the door to keep the fox
trapped and Tanguay got a pellet gun. Tanguay shot and killed the fox, Elliott said. Tanguay was treated at the scene and then taken to a local medical center for treatment. The fox was brought to the state Department of Public Health Epidemiology lab where it was tested for rabies. The test came back positive, Elliott said. “Although the public should always be careful around wildlife and unknown animals, this appears to be an isolated event. This is the
Goralski honored for 20 years of town service By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Brian Goralski, the former Board of Education chairman, received the YMCA’s Person of the Year award for his two decades of town service.
Mark Pooler, SouthingtonCheshire YMCA CEO, said Goralski served “unselfishly” during his time on the board, including 12 years as chairman. Goralski decided not to run for reelection last month.
Goralski is also a YMCA volSee Awards, A6
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founded the Calvanese Foundation — gave $50,000 to local nonprofits. “No one supports their neighbors and community more than our award winner this year,” Pooler said. “They have always been a leader in giving back to the community.”
Two Southington High The YMCA gave out a host of School students, Sarah awards to people and orgaMeade and Gabe LeBlanc, nizations in town. got the youth leadership The Aqua Turf Club received award for volunteering at the the YMCA’s social responsi- school and with the STEPS Youth Council. bility award. In celebration of 50 years in business, the Southington police Officer Calvanese family — which Chad Butler and Sgt. Brian owns the Aqua Turf and Leppard perform crisis man-
agement training for schools, churches and town organizations. For that work, they received the youth development award. “Chad Butler and Brian Leppard are making our community safer, smarter and more prepared,” Pooler said. The YMCA awarded the Mount Southington Ski Area its healthy living award, citing the opportunities for wintertime activities it provides.
Mark Pooler, executive director of the SouthingtonCheshire YMCA, left, congratulates Brian Goralski after jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 announcing him as the YMCA’s 2020 Person of the Year at Twitter: @JBuchananRJ the Southington Community YMCA. The YMCA Person of the Year award is presented to a member of the community who through his or her actions make Southington a better place to live. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Every library needs friends like this By Joy VanderLek The Citizen
Some families are into sports, others love movies or theatre. My family comes from a long-line of book readers. So it was only natural that my daughter would be one, too. Some of our best memories are from the times spent at the li-
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and right through junior high, she and I went to different libraries around the state. It was fun!
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Letters to the Editor Drink Wiser Editor : As we gather over holiday feasts this time of year, many of us choose to enjoy some holiday spirits. Before you ring in the New Year with friends and family, we ask that you resolve to enjoy responsibly and “Drink Wiser” this holiday season. Budweiser’s responsible drinking campaign, “Drink Wiser,” promotes simple drinking behaviors that can lift your holiday cheer
while also keeping our community safe. If you plan to toast the season, remember these two resolutions to keep everyone’s spirits bright: 1. Plan ahead for safe rides; 2. Hydrate between beers. Since the launch of Anheuser-Busch’s first responsible drinking campaign in 1982, the brewer and its wholesaler partners, including Dichello Distributors Inc., have invested more than $1 billion in national advertising campaigns
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and community-based programs to promote alcohol responsibility and prevent drunk driving and harmful drinking behaviors. Drunk driving and binge drinking are 100 percent preventable, so make the smart choice this holiday season. Those who plan ahead to “Drink Wiser” can spend their holidays focused on what matters most. Tony Lota, Alcohol Awareness Coordinator Dichello Distributors, Inc., Orange
Grandparents are regularly generous with grandchildren, sometimes giving significant amounts of money. With the holidays approaching, gifting increases. Often grandparents want to share their resources to leave a legacy. In some cases, their children or grandchildren are dealing with financial hardship. Grandparents might also believe that their kin shouldn’t have to wait for their inheritance. Grandparents commonly provided assistance paying for summer camp, college tuition, weddings or down payments for homes. They should keep the following factors in mind when giving to grandchildren, however, and they should be sure to contact their attorney or accountant who can advise them on the tax implications of their kindness. If you’re not giving a gift, state it clearly. If you expect anything, such as repayment, in return, or if the gift is an advance on the recipient’s inheritance, put it in writing. Indicate it in a note along with the check, or in a promissory note if it’s intended to be a loan.
Think about all grandchildren and how they are treated. One grandchild might have greater financial need than another, or you might be closer with one than another. Before giving unequal gifts to grandchildren, think about the implications. In some situations, grandparents choose to do what they want for each grandchild while they are alive, and then treat children equally in their estate plan. Evaluate whether a gift is taxable. Under current tax law, a Connecticut taxpayer need not pay any gift tax for the first $3.6 million that an individual gives away in his or her lifetime. However, any gift of more than $15,000 per year to a single recipient (in 2019) must be reported on a gift tax return. Two grandparents together can give up to $30,000 per recipient per year. There is no limit, and no reporting is required, for payments made directly to educational institutions for tuition or to medical institutions for health care. Contribute to a 529 plan for each grandchild. Open a 529 plan for each grandchild, which allows for tax-deferred growth, assuming the accounts are used entirely to pay for higher education. Consider trusts in particular cases. Make sure you know your grandchildren well. Some cannot be trusted to use money wisely, or for its intended purpose. One option is to give the money in a trust that’s associated with an incentive. For example, the benefits of the trust could go to the grandchild after he or she graduates from college or stay in a long-term trust as an asset protection vehicle. Please contact Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC with any questions.
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Toy drive
The Southington Police Department, along with the members of their cadet program and families, volunteered their time on Saturday to fill a cruiser with donated toys and essentials for residents in need this holiday season.
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“We have some bins so that we’re able to organize everything by item type,” Butler said. “Cars, dolls, household goods. It’s not just toys because sometimes people need sheets, towels, toiletry stuff. The essentials.”
‘One big family’ Walmart Store Manager Nora Threlfall said that the drive “is great for the community.” “We’ve been partners with them for quite a few years and we really enjoy being a part of it. I’m just glad that they come to us every year,” she said.
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While he finds the community service fulfilling, Butler said that what he enjoys most is how much “people love being involved.” “It gives you the feeling that you’re one big family,” he said. “Like the whole town is your family.”
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How do the Friends manage to do it? They support what the library needs with the We just about lived at the li- proceeds from the books brary. When we weren’t they sell at the Friends’ reading books or looking for bookstore, located in the books to read, we attended lower section of the library. all the great library proThe bookstore opened in the grams. What patrons and early 90s. Approximately 40 residents may not realize is volunteers make up the that most programs are group known as made possible by the supthe Friends of the Southingport volunteer group, ton Pubic Library. Most of the Friends of the Southing- the volunteers are retired ton Public Library. and without a doubt have to have a love for books, said I recently stopped by the liKrafcik. “I’ve always read,” brary to talk said Krafcik, who recalls her with Friends President Virmother being a big reader. ginia Siton and Vice-Presi“My mother was a great dent Judy Krafcik. Each has reader of mysteries, she only served in their current board positions for a couple loved mysteries, my father read war stories.” Krafcik of years. When asked, Krafcik said she “worked her way read to her own daughters up,” as she’s volunteered for early on, and now she has grandchildren and great about 10 years. What’s the rotation? “It’s forever!” Siton grandchildren to share her love of reading with. chuckled. Board members are volunteers and they are Volunteers take in book do“dedicated,” said Siton of fellow board members Pat See Seen and Heard, A10 Kucinkas, Sandra Voorhees, member-at-large Roseanne Magnoli, as well as her VP, Judy Krafcik.
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Buy good outdoor gear to enjoy the slopes skiing friends. You can sometimes find good ski clothes at one of the used clothing stores. Again, make sure it is ski specific and fits properly.
We here in Connecticut, along with most of New England are waiting, and waiting, and waiting for winter to get going. As I write this there is really little skiing in the Northeast. Some areas are open, and hope to get going soon, but the best advice is to call ahead. All we can do is wait for Mother Nature to sort things out. While we are stalled before the start, it may be a good time to do more planning. I planned. I planned to ski Thursday last week, but alas it was a no go. Why not make the most of that waiting and do a bit of shopping for those skiers on your list? There are several small things that skiers, and other winter outdoor types, can always use. Gloves, hats, socks and thermal under things make good small gifts and stocking stuffers. But, and this is a big but, make sure that they are skiing or winter outdoor specific.
Sure, you can buy a pair of outdoor gloves at some discount store for less than 10 bucks and these may be fine for walking the dog or brushing the snow off the windshield – but I wouldn’t ski in them. Cold, wet hands are no fun when you’re 2,000 feet up a mountain. The same is true for the base layer. I recommend good quality, outdoor specific long johns and tops. That world famous, catalog store, from up in Maine (L.L. Bean) has some good stuff that it’ll ship in time for Santa to put under a tree. Grandpa’s old red wool long johns just don’t do the job on a cold, windy mountain top.
I’m a frugal old man and am always looking for good deals. Last week I found a few at one of those chain stores that buy the overstock from major suppliers. You know, like you see advertised on TV. Right there on Queen Street, I found good quality name brand ski parkas and accessories at reasonable prices. Skiing with kids is sometimes very rewarding, but it can also be super frustrating. They lose things, even things that are attached to them. If you ski with a young person, under age 14, for more than four days a season, they will lose something. Hats, gloves, goggles and scarves are a given, but helmets, poles
and even boots can also be among the missing. I don’t know how the do it, but they do. The best advice I can give is to bring extras. Goggles, gloves and hats will cost more at a resort than at home, so bring these with you. Poles and boots are a mystery. You’ll have to rent more at a ski shop when those disappear.
The young ones will not like skiing, and make life miserable for skiing parents, if they are wet and cold. If you want to be a skiing family, outfit the little ones in good quality gear. Back on the slopes, the UConn ski team is getting ready for another winning season. “We will be up in New Hampshire at Wildcat Mountain this winter break,” says Jeff Lagasse, head coach of the UConn ski team. “We are looking forward to another strong season from both the women’s and men’s squads and are excited to hit the snow now that finals are over.”
We all know that kids grow, but why do they seem to do it so fast? They get taller and heavier between meals. They The MacConnell Division will probably out grow last races start in New Hampseason’s ski clothes before shire on Jan. 9. this season is over. One of the answers to this dilemma is to buy used, or trade with
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ing to have that support.” The Southington Public Library sees 300,000 visitors annually. The Friends of the Southington Library bookstore is open Monday through Thursday, beginning at 10 a.m. and Friday & Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The bookstore is open nights until 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday. Do you have a topic for Seen & Heard? Tell us about it, contact the editor at news@ thesouthingtoncitizen.com.
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Southington Police Blotter Sandra Laporte, 67, 31 John St., sixth-degree larceny, 2:54 p.m. Nov. 7 Jordan Krauth, 25, 22 Amber Lane, third-degree criminal mischief, interfering with officers, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 11:28 p.m. Robert Lemire, 35, 48 Academy St., two counts second-degree failure to appear, 10:15 a.m.
Nov. 8 Dylan Fournier, 20, 85 Bristol St., third-degree burglary, fourthdegree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief, 4:45 p.m. Michael Hemstock, 45, 936 South Meriden, Road, Cheshire, third-degree criminal mischief, criminal attempt to commit sixthdegree larceny, 11 p.m. Thomas McCormick, 30 Muir Terrace, three counts violation of a protective order, 11:20 a.m. Nov. 10 Melinda Manuele, 50, 345 DeFashion St., disorderly conduct, 6:45 p.m. Guy Fletcher, 35, 369 Park St., Bristol, human trafficking, firstdegree promoting prostitution, 9 p.m.
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gree failure to appear, interfering with officers, disorderly conduct, 11:20 p.m. Theodore Casiano, 23, 68 Ledgecrest Ave., New Britain, three counts sale of narcotics, three counts possession of narcotics, 8:19 a.m. Jorge DelValle, 24, 219 Bond St., New Britain, reckless driving, 4:08 p.m. Nov. 25 John Pappajohn, 57, 12 Dogwood Drive, Danbury, seconddegree larceny, 10:55 a.m. Nov. 26 Michael Rossi, 33, 1898 Brisbane Road, Port St. Lucie, Fla., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 8:39 p.m. Daniel Orama, 25, 48 Craftwood Road, Waterbury, three counts second-degree failure to appear, failure to respond to an infraction, 3:45 p.m. Nov. 27 Greshkalee Leon-Figueroa, 21, 1801 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury, sixth-degree larceny, 11 p.m. Nov. 28 Michael Spada, 47, 51 Hamlin St., Middletown, interfering with officers, 9 p.m. Nov. 30 Joseph Palazzo, 51, 500 Darling St., disorderly conduct, 7:32 p.m. Kyle Smick, 23, 173 Lepage Drive, disorderly conduct, 6:28 p.m. Radoslaw Anders, 31, 80 Nicholas Drive, Bristol, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:32 a.m. Dec. 1 Joseph Palazzo, 51, 500 Darling St., second-degree harassment, second-degree violation of conditions of release, 4:15 p.m. Dec. 2 Fatima Ramierez, 22, 156 Hobart St., Meriden, sixth-degree larceny, 3:24 p.m. Keith W. Worrell, 50, 1286 Mount Vernon Road, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 5:58 p.m. Dec. 3 Angel Arocho, 34, LKA 133 South St., Waterbury, seconddegree failure to appear, 11 a.m. Dec. 5 Aris Diaz, 33, 191 Queen St., disorderly conduct, 11:32 a.m. Dec. 6 Mark Vigneault, 68, 1594 Flanders Road, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 2:59 p.m. Dec. 8 Jared Plantamuro, 38, 64 Harrison St., Bristol, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, violation of a protective order, 3:45 p.m.
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Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm
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