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NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The wizard of Williamstown Southington’s Meehan reaches 1,000-point plateau at Williams College By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Maggie Meehan has always had a knack for scoring — a lot.
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As a four-year high school basketball player, she scored 1,000 points for the South-
ington Blue Knights. She’s now done the same as a four-year college player at Williams.
left to play in a 71-58 win over Wesleyan at home in Williamstown, Mass.
The senior point guard netted college point No. 1,000 last weekend with a baseline jumper with 4:32
Meehan finished the game with 19 points, which pushed her career total to 1,003. Meehan became the See Meehan, A4
CAVA OUTDOES ITSELF Tony Papahristou, general manager of Cava Restaurant, looks over the many decorations in the Southington restaurant’s Winter Spectacular. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Customers rave over restaurant’s ‘unbelievable’ Winter Spectacular By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
Cava Restaurant’s 72 Christmas trees, a record-breaking 250,000 lights, 25,000 ornaments and new themes take customers into another world.
“It’s crazy. We sell out all the Christmas light stores from all around when we start putting everything up,” manager Tony Papahristou said. “We actually have a Christmas tree in every room this year and that’s never been
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A charitable fund has been established in memory of Southington residents Robert and Lauretta Hopko.
Fund honors charitable work of local couple By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
A couple who supported local charities during their lifetime will be memorialized with a fund managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain The Robert and Lauretta Hopko Memorial Fund was created by the couple’s three children to carry on their parents legacy of supporting local causes, in particular education, the arts and veterans. Robert Hopko, who died in 2011 at the age of 81, served in the Korean War before working as a meat cutter for over 40 years. Lauretta Hopko was a paraprofessional at William M. Strong Elementary School — which has a scholarship in her memory — for over 25 years. She died in 2019 at 91. “Bob and Lauretta were hard working See Couple, A3
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A temporary building attached to the main restaurant went from a dark and mysterious “Harry Potter” theme last year to a bright and shiny “Frozen” decorated room, becoming the most requested dining room. Guests are seated in between dripping crystal chandeliers. Papahristou said the entire room is 90,000 feet of crystal. “This is our first time here and we came because we heard about the decora-
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tions.” said Barbara Cusati, a Burlington resident. “It is so much more than decorations.” Ward and Barbara Cusati requested to dine in the “Frozen” room to celebrate Ward Cusati’s birthday. They said the restaurant is an experience with great food, adding they plan to come back to sit in another room. An Elsa doll stands in between white frosted Christmas trees with a plush Olaf peeking through dining tables. Papahristou said kids run up to the plush character for photos and videos. “We always get a bunch of new on top of the old decorations,” Papahristou said. “That’s how we are always
able to put a bigger display up every year, so it becomes completely over the top.” The manager said the challenge every year is figuring out how to grow from the previous year. Complementing the new holiday decor, the restaurant added Christmas drinks to the menu like an Egg Nog cocktail with Christmas sprinkles and Belvedere vodka, and a “Who Stole Christmas” cocktail inspired by the Grinch. Cava’s Winter Spectacular will be up until March 28. The restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve at 11:30 a.m. and the last seating is at 10 p.m.
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and lived their lives for their children, making many sacrifices to provide a better future for them,” the foundation said in an announcement of the establishment of the fund. “They also were incredibly generous and passionate about many charitable causes and believed that it was important to give back to the community.”
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philanthropy, enabling our parents’ legacy to positively impact the community for years to come.” Her family’s support of Southington Community Cultural Arts also aided in the founding of the center’s Hopko Performance Gallery. The family also established the Robert & Lauretta Hopko Merit Scholarship over a decade ago. The fund’s creation comes as the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month.
The foundation manages over 200 charitable funds for causes in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and South- Since 1941, the foundation ington. Donor-advised funds has awarded over like the Hopko’s are tailored $25,764,000 in grants to the for those who “wish to actively participate in the grantmaking process,” according to the foundation website. Daughter Kathy Hopko said her family felt the foundation was the best partner for the memorial fund.
community and more than $3,095,000 in scholarships to area students. “The Foundation is extremely grateful to the donors and volunteers who have guided and supported them over the last 80 years,” the foundation said in a statement. “Your time and contributions have not only helped its endowment grow from $3 million in 1990 to over to $60 million today, but you have also allowed us to be even more impactful throughout the region and beyond.” dleithyessian @record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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In Brief Sloper Plunge Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has announced the 17th Annual Sloper Plunge. It will take place Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, 1 p.m., at YMCA Camp Sloper. Proceeds from the event provide financial assistance to send children and teens to day camp in both Southington and Cheshire. To sponsor the Sloper Plunge, contact Julie Gianesini at jgianesini@sccymca.org. To participate, visit sccymca.org/sloper-
plunge. If you would like to make a donation, visit sccymca.org/sloperplunge or mail a check (with Sloper Plunge in the memo field) to Southington Community YMCA, Attn: Julie Gianesini, 29 High St., Southington, CT 06489.
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“A charitable donor-advised fund seemed like the perfect opportunity to do so,” she said in the fund announcement. “Our philanthropic focus is in Southington, where the Hopko family has longstanding roots. We chose the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain largely due to its proven record of charitable fund management, which has spanned decades. Donor-advised funds also provide an opportunity to involve future generations in
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19th woman at Williams to reach 1,000 points. “It was awesome to score my 1,000th point,” Meehan said this week. “It’s always been a personal goal for me, and getting it in front of my friends and family was unforgettable.” At Williams, Meehan is the leader of a 5-5 team that returned only two starters and has 13 underclassmen. She averages more than 36 minutes a game and averages a team-high 14.4 points a game.
Two years ago, when Meehan was a sophomore, the Ephs made the NCAA Division III Sweet 16. There was no season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, I focused on my academics and an internship,” the political science major said. “My ultimate goal is to be a lawyer. I took my LSATs and I’m still finalizing my plans after college.” In the meantime, there is a case to be made on the basketball court. Meehan wants to lead the Ephs to the NESCAC’s “Little Three” championship. The Little Three consists of Williams, Amherst and Wes-
leyan. The Ephs play Amherst twice in January. They come down to Middletown to face Wesleyan on Feb. 4. Williams is currently on holiday break. The team returns to action after Christmas in the Nashville Tournament on Dec. 29-30. After one last non-conference date with Worcester Polytech on Jan. 4, the NESCAC slate kicks in Jan. 7 with a road game in Clinton, N.Y. against Hamilton College. “We have a young team,” Meehan said. “As things turn to conference play, we have a shot if we keep working hard.” At Southington, Meehan was a four-year starter and was named All-CCC three times. She was AllState and the RecordJournal Player of the Year as a senior. Always a star in the classroom, she was also Academic AllState.
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Foster families There continues to be a pressing need for foster families in Connecticut, and Wheeler Clinic is hosting two virtual informational sessions and a 10-week online course for individuals interested in fostering a child or youth. The one-hour virtual informational sessions will take place Jan. 10 and 27 at 7 p.m. The 10week virtual TIPS-MAPP course prepares prospective foster parents and families for the role of fostering a
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The Southington Recreation Department has partnered with Leadership Martial Arts to offer introductory martial arts programs for children age 4 to 12. A total of 18 classes are planned Jan. 10 to Feb. 17 at Leadership Martial Arts, 971 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. There is a $99 fee per-child, which includes a uniform. Registration and payment are due by Jan. 7. Visit the Recreation Department's webpage at southington.org for complete details.
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Southington Police Blotter Arrests reported by the Southington Police: Nov. 11 Joel Abreau-Flores, 28, 77 Wheeler Village Drive, disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief, three counts assault on a police officer, interfering with officers, 7:59 p.m. Brandon Barlow, 20, 180 Ridgewood Lane, Berlin, second-degree assault, seconddegree breach of peace, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 13 Shaun Watson, 35, 7 Old Cross Road, Wassaic, N.Y., interfering with officers , 3:12 p.m. Nov. 14 Stacy Laguerre, 42, 41 Mountain Edge Drive, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, 5:29 p.m. Nov. 15 Joshua Kiliany, 33, 10 Brooklane Drive, disorderly conduct, 2:08 a.m. Brianna Magnanini, 30, 10 Brooklane Drive, disorderly conduct, 2:08 a.m. Gregory Morales, 28, 53 Stonefield Drive, Waterbury, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, illegal storage of narcotics in original container, 1 a.m.
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Connecticut residents that are eligible for the new Covered Connecticut Program must enroll before the end of the open enrollment period. For more information, visit AccessHealthCT.com, or call 1-855-805-4325.
Nov. 16 Robert Larose, Jr., 26, 970 S. Main St., third-degree assault, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 Marcus Hunter, 23, 3108 Valley Forge Trail, Fort Worth, Texas, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, interfering with officers, reckless driving, 1:45 p.m. Clarence Davis, Jr., 22, 12432 Silver Mist Trail, Burleson, Texas, third-degree larceny, 1:45 p.m. Daniel Thomas, 21, 5021 Slim Ridge Road, Fort Worth, Texas, third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny, interfering with officers, 2:10 p.m. Daniel Thomas, 21, 5021 Slim Ridge Road, Fort Worth, Texas, extradition fugitive arrest, 2:10 p.m. Joshua Thompson, 32, 325 Huntington St., New London, first-degree larceny, third-degree larceny, 10 a.m. Norbelto Jimenez, 29, 66 Symco Drive, New Britain, public indecency, breach of peace, second-degree harassment, 10 a.m. Dayjo Pacheco, 18, 23 Carter Heights, disorderly con-
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Foundation announces grant awards to local nonprofits Main Street Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $474,258 in grants from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust to 13 nonprofit organizations working to support the health and well-being of Southington residents. The grants awarded: The Arc of Southington $5,900 - Repair and rebuild the handicap accessible ramp and landing at the entrance to the main office building. Bread For Life - $78,000 – Meal program for Southington’s food-insecure population, including support for rising food-related costs. Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington - $27,500 – Health, safety and well-being educational programs for young children and their caregivers.
Prudence Crandall Center Inc. - $45,000 - COVID-19 recovery relief and services for Southington victims of domestic violence and their children. Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs - $100,000 COVID-19 recovery relief support of programs and operations. Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs - $31,434 – Community collaboration with the YMCA, Southington Public Schools and Southington Police Department to purchase and install “Stop the Bleed” kits in public locations. Southington Community Cultural Arts - $50,000 – All Access program for adults with disabilities and those living with dementia. Southington Education Foundation - $15,000 – Ma-
terials, supplies and licenses to enhance the “RULER” initiative for social/emotional learning in the Southington public schools. Southington Manna Fund, Inc. – $5,000 – Emergency housing for temporarily displaced Southington residents. United Way of Southington $28,424 –Senior Transportation Services program, which offers free rides to Southington seniors to medical appointments, pharmacy, banks and care facilities.
nizations that provide programs to Southington residents specifically in three areas that were identified by a comprehensive community needs assessment study: health/health care needs for an aging population; substance use and mental health; and healthy initiatives and lifestyle. The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust was established in 1973 by the late Bradley Henry Barnes of Southington to support the
An additional $3,000 was provided to long-term care facilities – LiveWell Alliance and Southington Care Center – for patient assistance funds for financially disadvantaged residents. These grants bring the total amount awarded from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust to $857,213 for 2021. All grants benefit organizations in Southington or orga-
health and health care needs of Southington residents. The Trust was transferred to the Main Street Community Foundation in 2004 and since that time has awarded over $11.4 million to improve health outcomes of Southington residents. For more information on the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust, contact the Main Street Community Foundation at 860-583-6363 or visit mainstreetfoundation.org.
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Appointments made by the reelected Republican Town Council majority led to a GOP majority on the last two local boards controlled by Democrats. Republican appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Fire Commissioners, both five-member boards, led to majorities for the GOP. During organizational meetings last week, the new Republican majorities chose new Republican chairmen and officers. Republicans won a sweeping victory in November’s elections.
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Democrats still have a role Tony D’Angelo, Democratic Town Committee chairman, said he understood that as election winners, Republicans would gain control over more boards and commissions. There are now no town boards or commissions with a majority of Democrats.
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The Town of Wallingford is seeking responsible candidates to perform Real Estate and Personal Property Second lnstallment taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2020 are due and payable January 1, 2022. 911, police, fire and EMS Final date to pay without penalty is February 1, 2022. emergency dispatching Supplemental Auto Taxes are due January 1, 2022 - Final date to duties. Must be able pay without penalty is February 1, 2022. to work under stressful conditions and be able lf payment is not received within one month of the due date the to type information with installment will become delinquent and will immediately be subject a high rate of speed and to 3% interest. From then on the accrued interest will be added at accuracy. Must be able the rate of 1-1/2% per month (18% annually). The minimum interest to work all three shifts charged is $2.00 as specified by Connecticut State Statutes. including weekends and holidays and be able to The tax office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 work additional shifts p.m., and Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m. PHONE NUMBER: beyond the regular shift 860 276-6259. To avoid long lines, taxpayers are encouraged to schedule. Requires a mail their tax payment to: Southington Tax Collector, PO Box 579, H.S. or business school Southington, CT 06489 diploma with courses in typing and 2 years of Teresa M. Babon, CCMA l, CCMC responsible office work Director of Assessment & Revenue experience. Wages: $ Town of Southington 23.72 ~ $28.28 hourly R246741 plus shift differential and excellent fringe Help Wanted Help Wanted benefits. Closing date is December 29, 2021, ACCOUNTANT I or the date of receipt of the 50th application, whichever occurs first. ACCOUNTANT Apply: Department of The Town of WallingHuman Resources, Town The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper ford Electric Division of Wallingford, 45 South Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 is seeking an entry Main St., Wallingford, every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area) level professional who CT 06492. Forms will Routes available in the following towns: will be responsible for be mailed upon request performing a variety of from the Department MIDDLETOWN, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN basic municipal and/ of Human Resources AND WALLINGFORD or utility accounting or may be downloaded Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable functions. Must possess from the Department of vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash a bachelor’s degree from Human Resources Web before you go to work making early morning newspaper a recognized college or Page. Phone: 203-294deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. university in accounting, 2080, Fax: 203-294Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST finance, or business 2084. EOE. be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific administration. Must delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. SCHOOL BUS have and maintain a valid Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Connecticut Driver’s LiDRIVERS Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans cense. Salary: $65,005 Needed for Southington/ are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, $83,172 (Wages effective Meriden/Berlin/Rocky mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation. January 1, 2022) plus an Hill - Must be 21yrs or Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. excellent fringe benefit older and possess a drivto 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning. package. Application er’s license for at least forms may be obtained 3yrs – Paid training to at the Department of acquire CDL license and Human Resources, Town endorsements available – of Wallingford, 45 South The opportunity to bring Main Street, Wallingford, your children to work, No CT 06492. Forms will Childcare$$ - Contact be mailed upon request Sheila at New Britain from the Department Transportation (860) 828of Human Resources 0511 ext. 221 or visit us or may be downloaded at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., from Town of Wallingford Berlin, CT Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: (203)-294-2080. Fax (203)-294-2084. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or Open 8:30–5 Monday January 19, 2022, whichever occurs first. EOE thru Friday. Call Us. 237783
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Water Treatment Pumping Operator II. The Town of Wallingford Water Division is seeking qualified candidates to maintain and operate facilities related to the Town’s water supply. Must possess High school diploma or G.E.D. In addition candidates must possess one of the following experience and certification requirements: (A) Water Treatment Plant Class IV Operator (WTP IV) certification with two (2) years of actual experience in a Class IV water treatment plant, or (B) Water Treatment Plant Class IV Operating-in-Training (WTP IV OIT) certification with three (3) years of actual experience in a Class IV water treatment plant, with the ability to obtain the WTP IV certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire, or (C) Water Treatment Plant Class III Operator (WTP III) certification with a minimum of four (4) years of qualifying experience. $27.98 $33.96 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Application forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: (203)-2942080. Fax (203)-2942084 The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or January 19 2022, whichever occurs first. EOE
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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Friday, December 24, 2021
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Top Round London Broil Certified Angus Beef
Sale Dates: Friday, December 24th thru Thursday, December 30th, 2021 Sun. - Sat.: 7am - 9 pm
4
$ 89 lb.
2
Chicken Breast
$ 49 lb.
Jumbo EZ Peel Raw Shrimp
$ 99 ea.
Boneless
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$ 99 lb.
Pork Tenderloin Boneless
Fresh Plump Blueberries
Loaded With Vitamins & Minerals • Pint Cntr
Nabisco Snack Crackers Selected Varieties 7.1 To 8.5 Oz Box
5
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$ 99 ea.
Christmas Eve: 7AM To 6PM Christmas Day: 8AM To 2PM New Year’s Eve: 7AM To 6PM New Year’s Day: 7AM To 9PM
Extra Large Cantaloupes Sweet & Delicious
Utz Potato Chips
Or Tortiyahs! Tortilla Chips • Selected Varieties 8 To 9.5 Oz Bag
2
Oyster Bay • Farm Raised 16 To 20 Ct • 2 Lb Bag
1
$ 99 ea.
Ripe Avocados
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Heluva Good Dip Selected Varieties 12 Oz Cntr
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$ 50
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Hood Sour Cream
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Hood Ice Cream
Regular Or Light 16 Oz Cntr Or Regular 12 Oz Squeeze Btl
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Poland Spring Water 24 Pack 16.9 Fl Oz Btls 405.6 Fl Oz Pkg Plus Deposit
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