Southington Citizen - July 5, 2019

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Friday, July 5, 2019

SOUTHINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

Members mull redistricting, closing Flanders Location, age and demographic projections prompted consultants to recommend closing Flanders School among a host of redistricting options, but school board members said they haven’t reached any conclusions.

The Board of Education hired consultants Milone & MacBroom to study demographic projections and make recommendations about school buildings, including the future need for Kelley and Flanders schools.

Kelley and Flanders haven’t been renovated in decades. Flanders is

projected to grow by only a handful of students over the next ten years and was rated by consultants as having nearly the least flexible space of all the town’s elementary schools, with Kelley last on the list.

Other plans in the consultant’s report included redistricting the elementary schools but retaining all of

them, redistricting the middle schools to align to elementary school boundaries and combinations of options.

Board Chairman Brian Goralski said before deciding the future of the two schools, the board needed to know how many students the district will See Education, A3

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The Orchards salutes vets with Wall of Honor Angelina Gange, a resident of The Orchards at Southington, is nearing her 100th birthday. However, she has no problem recounting stories of her military service more than 70 years ago. Gange said her father was an air raid warden, her sister was a cadet nurse and her brother was in the Air Force, so it was only natural for her to enlist, too, during World War II. She served for “two years, three months and 26 days” primarily in the medical corps where she trained air crews in a low pressure chamber.

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have over the next decade. If the district has more building space than it needs, it could hurt its ability to get state funding for renovation or construction projects.

Milone & MacBroom had recommended a utilization level of 90 percent, a target which drove their recommendation to close Flanders and send students to other, underused schools. Goralski said the state is less likely to fund projects for districts with underutilized schools.

“We’re quite below the state requirement,” he said.

The report showed school utilization rates ranging from 71.6 percent at Kelley School to 83.9 percent at Thalberg School.

Kelley serves a large geographic area, Goralski said.

Flanders is close to Thalberg

and Hatton.

“Flanders became the most logical,” he said.

able. That estimate showed slightly decreasing school population over the next five years and a slight uptick in the following five.

Goralski wants the school board to discuss redistricting This year the district had later this summer or in the 6,294 students. early fall.

Consultants expected 3 perColleen Clark, a board mem- cent growth in elementary ber, said she hasn’t heard grades over the next five enough to make a decision years, a decrease of more about Flanders. than 10 percent in the middle schools and a six percent “The report was so prelimiincrease at Southington nary that I have no feelings High School. one way or the other at this point,” she said. “It’s one of ‘Listen to each other’ those things we need more Flanders is a medium-sized information about it. school with 286 students in “I know how important the 2018-19 academic year. those schools are to the Plantsville, Strong and South neighborhood,” she added.

End schools all had fewer students.

For the district as a whole, the ten-year projection calls Flanders is projected to have for roughly steady enroll288 students in 2028-29. ment. Consultants included Strong and South End are a range between 6,490 and expected to increase more 5,936 students by the 2028substantially over that time.

29 academic year, but Plantsville’s population thought the middle range could remain about the between those high and low same. projects to be the most reli-

While the report found that Flanders and Thalberg districts had the most undeveloped land, it said that the acres near Flanders consisted mainly of Rogers Orchards, which was unlikely to see housing developments.

Clark said she is concerned that a 90 percent utilization rate could lead to overcrowding.

“What does 90 percent look like?” she said. “I’d hate to see us get back to the bad old days where we had social workers working out of closets.”

The consultants said schools now have a greater need for smaller classrooms.

Eliminating Flanders without adding space elsewhere would push surrounding schools above the recommended space utilization rate, according to the report.

It suggested adding room for 100 additional students at Kelley if Flanders were to be

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There’s been a host of redistricting plans over the years, including plans to close South End or to build a third middle school in the towns’ north end. Clark hoped people would have an open mind.

“Let’s listen to each other.

Hopefully people will,” she said.

Goralski agreed that closing a school would be unpleasant but said the district has to consider the option.

“No one’s going to like closing a school, including myself and the rest of the board,” he said. “But at some point fiscal responsibly may push us in that direction.”

The full report can be found here: https ://www.southingtonschools.org/uploaded/ Parent_Resources/BOE_Alternatives_6-6-19.pdf. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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Recreation Briefs Kids’ series The Southington Recreation Department presents the Kids’ Entertainment Series scheduled for Tuesday evenings, through Aug. 13, at the Community Pavilion on the Southington Drive-In property at 995 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. All shows take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment – all ages welcome. A complete schedule of performances is available on the department’s webpage, southington.org/KES. Performance schedule (First act at 6 p.m., second act at 7 p.m.)

July 10: Bryan Lizotte; The Amazing Andy July 17: Chick Kelman; Dan Stevens July 24: Bryson Lang & George Saterial (2-hour show) July 31: Tony Susi; Vanilla Swirl’s Flea Circus Aug. 7: Dancin’ With Hoops; The Amazing Andy Aug. 14: Rich Rothstein; Miss Ruth & Mr. Jim

Summer hoops Registration is now open for SYBA’s “Summer Hoops” youth basketball program.

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Southington resident students entering grades 3 through 8 in the fall. Games will be played Wednesday nights (rain date – Thursdays) at Panthorn Park for seven weeks beginning July 10. Grades 3 and 4 will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; grades 5 and 6 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and grades 7 and 8 will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginning July 1, the registration fee will be $45 for one child with a $90 maximum charge per family. Register online at sybahoops.org or in person at the Recreation Department office in Town Hall, 75 Main St. Forms are available to download at southington.org/SummerHoops.

Checks should be made payable to “SYBA .”

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Swim lessons Register for the second and final session of swim lessons. Lessons are open to Southington resident children only, ages 5 and up. Registration for lessons at Recreation Park will be held on Tuesday, July 9; registration for lessons at Memorial Park will be held on Monday, July 15. Both registration sessions will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Town Hall’s Finance Department conference room, 75 Main St. Proof of

residency is required (a driver’s license is sufficient).

Parents of returning students should bring the child’s last swim card if available; a birth certificate must be presented for any child who has not previously taken lessons through this program. Specific lesson times will be determined at registration; however, all classes will be held between 10 a.m. and noon.

The cost is $55 per child.

There is a family rate of $125 for 3 children or $150 for 4 children within the same household. Checks should be made payable to “Town of Southington.”

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The visits won’t take place until February.

Teresa Babon, the town’s assessment and revenue director, said the mailers are postmarked from Vision Government Solutions headquarters in Massachusetts.

She’s gotten calls from homeowners concerned about scams, but said the out-of-state address is legitimate.

“Vision will be verifying information currently on file with the Assessor’s office as well as visiting properties that recently sold, with open building permits, or known

In previous years, Palmieri said the department has received calls from cautious residents. “We do this every time they have the revaluation,” he said. “It’s been a pretty smooth process every time they’ve run it.”

Vision representatives will have identification badges and are registered with the assessor’s office as well as the Police Department, according to Babon.

Deputy Chief William Palmieri said the department will have descriptions of representatives and their vehicles.

“If there’s something that doesn’t seem right, we’ll come out and check it or give you the guidance you need,” he said. “The option

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“It seems as if the home prices are going up,” Babon said. “What we’re finding is our appraisal numbers are significantly lower than what houses are being sold for.”

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Steve McCarty, members of the American Legion Kiltonic Post 72, also offered their congratulations.

not shared many stories of his experiences, Veltri said she was proud of him for serving his country.

“Ceremonies such as this marking Flag Day remind us how important the American flag is to the American people and especially the veterans. The Orchards Wall of Honor acknowledges the resident veterans and reminds us of what they gave to their country to make it forever free,” DeMello said.

“The flag is more than just material stitched together in stars and stripes. This flag is why we are here today. It is why you chose to join one of the branches of the U.S. military,” said LeaAnn Blanchard, The Orchards executive director. “This Wall of Honor is a reminder of the freedom that you fought for and what our flag stands for.”

community veterans. Emblems representing all five branches of the military and a plaque of the Pledge of Allegiance accent the wall.

Gange, who said she did not serve in the military for “medals, awards or rewards,” received a red, white and blue lap afghan that had been knitted for all recipients by Southington resident Jean Brennan. John DeMello Sr. and Rachel Wache, representatives of the Southington Veterans Committee, presented each person with a flag. Steve Pintarich and

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SOUTHINGTON — Property Transfers reported from June 7 to 14.

Michael E. Harton and Susan Harton to Rachel L. Tepper and Pierre A. Boucher, 57 Pacer Lane, $350,000.

Lori A. Generali to Stephen R. Annis and Katharine Raymond, 962 S. Main St., Unit 20, $170,000.

Adolfo Zapata and Rosa Zapata to Mackenzie L. Callahan, 20 Highwood Ave., $250,000.

Shouhua Qi and Ziaohong to John M. Giaccotto and Marisa L. Giaccotto, 127 Village Gate Drive, 467,500.

John T. Casey and Jennifer J. Casey to Bekim Shabani and Valentina, 344 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, $240,000.

Jon M. Wojculewicz and Ariel I. Crohn to Alexandria Broytman, 2283 Meriden WaterburyTurnpike, $225,000.

Patricia Sioch EST and Dawn Turner to Thomas Nustrom and Grace Nystrom, 47 Meadow Lane, $164,900.

Stefani McClure to Evane Williams, 22 Carter Heights, $143,000.

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Presidential doings on the Fourth of July As we celebrate the country’s birthday on this long July 4 weekend, let’s have a look at a timeline on the National Park Service website that outlines how the presidents have “fit Independence Day into their busy schedule over the years.”

You can view the whole timeline at https :// www.nps.gov/articles/whatdid-the-presidents-do-onjuly-fourth.htm.

We’ve picked items that strike us as especially interesting and have added a bit of commentary as we skip around on the timeline.

By the way, the NPS credits James Heintze, librarian emeritus, at Washington D.C.’s American University for compiling the information.

Let’s start with President Taft whose activities present the only Connecticut reference in this timeline. In 1909, Taft is in residence at the new “summer White

the White House and reviews volunteer companies.

At the Capitol, he listens to a reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a White House reception.

House” in Beverly, Mass. He attends church on Sunday, July 4. On the fifth, he observes the 250th anniversary of Norwich, Connecticut with a military parade and a public reception.

Now backtrack to George Washington, who in 1791 celebrated in Lancaster Pennsylvania with an address, fine cuisine, and a walk about town.

In 1801, President Jefferson presided over the first July 4 public reception at the White House. In 1812, President Madison is at the Capitol to review a military parade, then entertains guests at the White house. In 1825, President John Q. Adams listens to the Marine Band at

But not every July 4 is a formal occasion for our presidents. They like their R & R, too, and a few spent that time on the Jersey shore, which makes sense given its proximity to D. C. In 1855, President Pierce and the first lady took a beach vacation at Cape May, New Jersey. And in 1872, President Grant vacations at Long Beach, New Jersey with “a joyful backdrop of cannon fire, bell ringing, and a fireworks display.” In 1891, President Harrison also takes a vacation in Cape May. Sometimes the festivities are quite historic as in 1848 when President Polk witnesses the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument, with future

President Lincoln in attendance, followed by a military parade.

nation was uncharacteristically subdued on the holiday.

Speaking of Lincoln, in 1863, ever the iconoclast, he delivers a “Fourth of July” speech – on July 7 – from a second floor window of the White House to an “immense” crowd.

Other notable historic July 4 events include the following.

In 1868, President Johnson executes a Third Amnesty Proclamation that exonerates all who participated in the Confederate Rebellion. In 1914, President Wilson, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, interprets the meaning of the Declaration and speaks the memorable line, “Our country, right or wrong.”

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Schenley Park, Pittsburgh where he speaks before 200,000 people. Amazingly, there is archival video of that address at the Library of Congress website.

Now for some sad news. In 1850, President Taylor attends a Washington Monument tribute. After returning to the White House he consumes cherries and milk. He falls ill and dies on July 9. One of the grimmest of these holidays, was July 4, 1881 as President Garfield had been hit two days earlier by an assassin's bullet. The

In 1926, President Coolidge is in southern New Jersey for the opening of the Delaware River bridge. He plants a willow tree, similar to the one at Washington's grave, to mark the 150th anniversary of the Declaration.

In 2008, President G. W. Bush hosts a naturalization ceremony for 72 new U.S. citizens from 30 counSee Seen, A41

Koshi Sushi and Grill coming to West Street Briefs From A7

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A couple from Simsbury are a few weeks away from opening a West Street restaurant that will offer a blend of Japanese and Korean food.

Taeho Lee and his wife Hyehyun Jong hope to start serving customers next month after final inspections of their restaurant, Koshi Sushi and Grill.

Lee, who moved from South Korean 15 years ago, said the name is a fusion of Korean and sushi that will be the restaurant’s staples.

Korean dishes, which include rice topped with meat and vegetables with spices, aren’t as well known but Lee is confident people will like them once they’ve tried them.

He worked at Sushi California in Newington before deciding to start his own restaurant. Jong will be restaurant manager.

“I’m going to stay at the sushi bar,” Lee said.

Taeho Lee owns Koshi Sushi and Grill, a new restaurant nearing completion at 1095 West St. The restaurant will offer Japanese and Korean food.

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Plumbers were working to finish drains on Wednesday. The restaurant has tables and a long food bar — it will be BYOB — beneath a replica of a traditional Korean roof. Lee said his designer suggested the bar and stools

to maximize the space in the storefront.

The restaurant at 1095 West St. is in a building with several other businessSee Koshi, A41

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Susan “Suzi” Narus

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — Hartford HealthCare has named Jeffrey A. Flaks its president and chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.

Cora, of North Haven, and Walter Zembrzuski and his wife, Darlene, of Wolcott; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be at a future date to be announced. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www. naugatuckvalleymemorial. com.

The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ F i t z g e r a l d -Z e m b r u s k i Funeral Home, 240 N. Main Street, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Flaks succeeds Elliot Joseph, who has been Hartford HealthCare’s chief executive officer since 2013. Joseph made the decision to retire after leading the organization for more than 10 years, according to a press announcement.

Flaks has had 15 years of service with Hartford Healthcare.

In 2004, Flaks joined MidState Medical Center as chief operating officer.

He moved to Hartford Hospital as chief operating officer in 2007 before becoming Hartford Hospital’s president and CEO in 2011.

In 2013, Flaks was promoted to chief operating officer of the entire

health care system.

Hartford Healthcare Board of Directors Chairman David P. Hess called Flaks a “well-recognized leader and deeply respected colleague.”

“In ways large and small, Jeff Flaks has proven himself ready for this expanded and demanding role,” Hess said in a prepared statement. “As President and CEO, he will be called to build on the firm foundation that he and the entire leadership team have created.”

Hartford Healthcare’s network includes: MidState Medical Center in Meriden, the Central Connecticut Hospital at Bradley Memorial in Southington and Hartford Hospital. It has 21,000 employees and total operating revenue of more than $3.1 billion. mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 Twitter: @Cconnbiz

Man charged with possession of child pornography SOUTHINGTON — A local man is facing charges after police said they found videos and images of child pornography on his computer.

John Starrs, 50, of 334 Blue Hills Drive, was charged with possession of child pornography, voyeurism, and

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tries.

Often, the presidents opt for some “me time.” For instance: In 1928, President Coolidge enjoys time trout fishing in Superior, Wisconsin. In 1930, President Hoover vacations on the Rapidan River in Virginia. In 1934, President Roosevelt spends the holiday in the Bahamas. In 1946, President

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Obituaries SOUTHINGTON- Susan (Zembrzuski) Narus, age 63, beloved wife of Richard Narus, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Suzi was born in Waterbury on July 28, 1955, daughter of the late Walter B. and Frances K. (Jascorwoski) Zembrzuski.

She was a longtime resident of Southington, and was an educator and media specialist in the East Hartford School system for 34 years. Suzi was a crafty, fun person, an amazing cook, and she enjoyed camping, the beach, and the outdoors. She was well known for her beautiful smile, quick wit, her infectious personality, and ability to listen to others.

Above all, she loved her family.

Besides her husband, Rick, she leaves her daughters, Michaela and Gabriella Narus; her brothers, Mark Zembrzuski and his wife,

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disseminating voyeuristic material.

Detectives searched Starrs residence and seized electronic evidence for forensic examination by state police, police said. The device contained several image and video files of known pornography.

Truman retreats to Roosevelt’s Shangri-La in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains.

In the “no surprise here” category, we find that, in 1953 and 1954 President Eisenhower is at Camp David. He plays golf at a nearby course. In 1956, he goes to his Gettysburg farm for the holiday. In 1961, President Kennedy is at Hyannis Port, Mass. for sailing and fireworks. In 1964 and 1965 President Johnson is at his ranch in Texas. President Nixon is in Key Bis-

Starrs was taken into custody June 27 and released after a $75,000 bond was posted, police said. Starrs is scheduled to appear in Bristol Superior Court July 8.

es. It’s part of a larger development that includes a Courtyard by Mariott hotel and Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen.

Local builder Mark Lovley said he has another business interested for the property near the road. With the nearby hotels that house extended-stay guests, visitors and employees of nearby businesses and retail customers, he expects Koshi to be busy.

“I think it’s going to be good for that area,” Lovley said.

Koshi’s menu lists dozens of sushi rolls, rice and noodle dishes, Korean favorites and lunch box specials. Lee said he anticipates a busy lunch hour with all the nearby workers.

The restaurant will also be open for dinner and close at 9 p.m. on the weekdays and 10 p.m. on the weekends.

That’s a bit earlier than some other restaurants.

“I’m trying to enjoy my family times,” Lee said. He and his wife have two young children.

While the couple is living in Simsbury, the 40-minute drive has them considering a move to Southington once they know the town better. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

— Jeniece Roman

cayne, Florida, in 1969, for the holiday and in 1970, he’s at the Western White House in San Clemente, California wher he meets with Vietnam peace talks representative David K. E. Bruce. Later that evening, the President’s taped July 4 message is played on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Can’t resist this one – Nixon did love to tape stuff.)

signs legislation that transfers management of the park to the National Park Service.

In 1976, for the country’s bicentennial anniversary, President Ford travels to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He

That brings us up to more current times when in1999, the Clintons watched the fireworks from the Truman balcony. In 2004, President

1977 - President Carter returns from Camp David and views fireworks from the White House balcony. 1983 President Reagan is in Santa Barbara, California, at Rancho Cielo.1989 - President G. H. W. Bush is in Kennebunkport, Maine.

G. W. Bush goes to Charleston, West Virginia to praise troops in Iraq and the National Guard. In 2010, President Obama held a barbeque for 1,200 U.S. Armed Forces, on the south lawn of the White House. And in 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted “Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a big crowd at the White House. Happy 4th to everyone. Our country will grow and prosper!”

Added commentary by weeklies Assistant Editor Olivia L. Lawrence.

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Athletes

NATALIA ADAMCYZK

MATT BALAOING

GIRLS TRACK

Academic Avg.: 100.327 Highlights: Year-round distance runner; three-time All-Conference in cross country; Most Inspirational Award indoor track; senior captain outdoor track; state qualifier in 3200.

Extracurriculars: World Language National Honor Society for Spanish; coach in CT Storm youth track club; going to Southern Connecticut State to run and major in Nursing.

SETH BOGOSLOFSKI

BOYS TENNIS

Academic Avg: 103.5 Highlights: Veteran No. 1 singles player; went 11-5 this season; three-time All-Conference; 2019 R-J Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

Extracurriculars: National Honor Society; Sports Leadership Council; Relay for Life; YMCA after-school counselor; going to UConn to major in Biology. Academically, the National Honor Society member graduated with a 103.5 average.

He was a member of the Chess Club, Spanish Club and Sports Leadership Council and participated in Relay for Life.

JASON BRAULT

BOYS LACROSSE

Academic Avg.: 101.31 Highlights: Two-time captain; 9 goals & 23 assists senior season.

Extracurriculars: Dick Seeger Memorial Gridiron Club Scholarship; Margaret L. McGlone & Robert “Zeke” Zbikowski Memorial Scholarship; Polish Falcons Nest #307 Scholarship.

Academic Avg.: 111.6 Highlights: Four-year player; AllConference No. 1 doubles in 2018; senior co-captain and No. 2 singles in 2019.

Extracurriculars: National and World Language Honor societies; All-State Choir; Southern Regional Choir; Aspring Medical Professionals Club; active in Mormon church; going

ADAM HUNTER

BOYS VOLLYEBALL Academic Avg.: 103.5 Highlights: Compiled 228 kills and 159 digs for Southington’s CCC Tournament championship team.

Extracurriculars: Also averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds for CCC West-Colonial Division championship basketball team.

to BYU.

CHRISSY MAROTTO

CASEY SELINSKE

Academic Avg.: 103.7 Highlights: Defender, senior co-captain on Southington’s Class L state tournament team.

Extracurriculars: Fluent in Polish and Spanish; passed ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages; will major in Mechanical

Academic Avg.: 101.1 Highlights: All-State & Most Valuable Player of the Class LL state final; co-RecordJournal Softball Player of the Year; 100-plus career hits.

Extracurriculars: Will continue playing at Endicott College.

Academic Avg.: 102.1 Highlights: Class LL state pole vault champion at 13 feet; All-Conference and All-RecordJournal for indoor and outdoor seasons.

Extracurriculars: Four-year class vice president; National Honor Society; chaired American Red Cross blood drive; volunteers at local food pantry.

Engineering.

GIRLS TENNIS

Academic Avg.: 100.6 Highlights: Four-year lacrosse player at midfield; 2 goals, 1 assist and 10 groundballs this season.

Extracurriculars: NHSCA Academic All-American in wrestling; Glen Solomon Wrestling Scholarship winner.

KAROLINA KURZATKOWSKA GIRLS LACROSSE

CHANTELLE GIMENEZ

BOYS LACROSSE

SOFTBALL

BOYS TRACK

TYLER STRONG BASEBALL

Academic Avg.: 109.4 Highlights: Collected nine hits in 18 at-bats and scored seven runs.

Extracurriculars: Also a R-J ScholarAthlete in cross country; going to UConn to major in Mechanical Engineering.

COLBY ZEGZDRYN GOLF

Academic Avg.: 103.67 Highlights: Senior member of Southington’s 11-3-1, Division I state tournament team; shot season-low 35 to defeat Hall.

Extracurriculars: National Honor Society; Unified Basketball; going to UConn to major in Accounting.

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Library Events The Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., has scheduled the following programs.

First Ladies First Ladies: An Adventure in Glamour, Guts and Gumption with Mariann Millard is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. Come learn about the personalities and adventures of the women who became

the first ladies of the United States. Who were they really? What made them tick? Did they love or loathe their role? Did they sink or swim navigating the complexities of politics, protocol, and publicity and whether they did so willingly or not?

Millard’s presentation is designed to be lively, humorous and engaging by weaving historical and modern events and facts about the First Ladies to understand

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and appreciate the important role they play, starting with “Lady Washington.”

Millard is a licensed Washington, D.C. guide. She thoroughly enjoys entertaining folks with her love of history to connect people, places and things.

Please register at southingtonlibrary.org by clicking on the Calendar of Events or call the Reference Desk at 860-628-0947, option 5.

mer-inspired room spray with essential oils. These products are all natural and beautifully packaged for use Back by popular demand, Maria Egidio will be here for at home or for gift-giving. All supplies provided. Register another essential oils make and take workshop, Monday, at southingtonlibrary.org by clicking on the Events CalJuly 15 at 6:30 p.m. Egidio will show partici- endar or call the Reference Desk at 860-628-0947, oppants how to make a summer sugar scrub and a sum- tion 5.

Plans to rebuild Tops submitted

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Tops Market owner John Salerno hopes to start construction on a new building in August and reopen in February.

A line of credit helped store owners close the funding gap between the actual cost to rebuild the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike store and what the insurance company will pay. Salerno said they’ve also made changes to the building to reduce the cost.

Salerno was offered a lump sum from the insurance company following a fire that destroyed the grocery store and its contents in March.

“I could have walked away with money, instead I’m walking away in debt,” he said. “I just couldn’t let it go.”

plan application won’t go before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Instead, planning department staff will make sure regulations are followed.

“It’s to kind of help fast track site plans that really just need to meet the regulations to move forward,” Town Planner Rob Philips said.

An approval letter was sent Wednesday morning.

Philips said the plans are substantially similar to the building that was demolished after the fire. He said store owners are looking to

move as quickly as possible.

“The objective is to get something up and running,” Philips said.

Salerno said the exterior of the building will remain largely the same. Inside, the store will have a modernized look, updated mechanicals and an expanded produce section.

Salerno and Betsy Tooker own Tops, the last of what were a host of independent grocery stores in town. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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Faith Baptist Church, 243 Laning St., Sunday worship - 9 and 11 a.m.; Adult bible study 9:45 a.m.; Nursery to middle school classes - 11 a.m. Saturday – 6 p.m. 860-628-8147.

First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Ave., Sunday - 10 a.m. service.

First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Sunday 8 a.m. chapel communion; 9:30 a.m.-Traditional worship and church school; 11:15 a.m.

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First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., Sunday - 9:30 a.m. service; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. 860628-9001.

First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St.; Sunday Camp Sessions and Eucharist Worship Service– 9:30 a.m.; Refreshments & Fellowship – 10:30

a.m. 860-628-9001.

Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Sunday - 10 a.m. worship service and Sunday school. 860-6286996.

Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Saturday - 5 p.m.; Sunday - 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., English Mass; 9 a.m., Polish Mass; 860-6282181.

Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Sunday - 10 a.m. service. 860628-5595.

St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Saturday – 4 p.m.; Sunday services – 9 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St., Sunday - 8 and 10:15 a.m. service; Christian foundation for all ages, 9 a.m.

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Zion Lutheran Church, 531 Woodruff St., summer worship time, Sunday 9 a.m. Beginning July 7 through Aug. 31, Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. 860-628-5759.

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As Kourtney Barnes walked down Center Street to get a drink after work with a friend on Wednesday, June 36, an animal control officer pointed out a black bear in a tree.

“I didn’t see him at first. The animal control officer said ‘Watch out. There’s a bear above you.’” Barnes said.

“He didn’t look mean or anything, so I wasn’t too worried.”

She said the bear didn’t look aggressive, just hot and scared. Barnes, who is from Meriden, said the bear was probably about as tall as she is — 5-foot-3. She continued along and shot a quick video from the patio area of 75 Center.

away from the area as the bear climbs down the tree and runs off.

“He ran into the woods a couple streets over,” Barnes said. “He was probably up there about an hour.”

Posts in the Facebook group Southington Talks pointed out sightings as the bear traveled by Walnut Street in Plantsville, West Center Street, Eden Avenue and Liberty Street.

Police added extra patrols to the area, since Music on the Green was scheduled for later in the evening. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was also notified to respond to the area.

DEEP eventually tranqualized the bear and moved it In the video, the animal con- to a safe location. trol officer ushers people

Courtesy of Kourtney Barnes

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The Record-Journal held its fourth annual “Best of the Bunch” Brunch on June 23 at the Aqua Turf Club to recognize the top student-athletes of the 2018-19 school year.

The following is a complete list of winners.

Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial Scholar-Athlete: Matt Bahre, Maloney

Sportsman of the Year: Ian Agnew, Platt Overall Male Athlete of the Year: Elliott Good, Maloney Overall Female Athlete of the Year: Mia Juodaitis, Cheshire Coach of the Year: Davina Hernandez, Southington Team of the Year: Southington softball Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Cam Germe, Platt Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Kailey Lipka, Lyman

Football Player of the Year: Victor Marquez, Maloney Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Kelvin Cortez, Wilcox Tech Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Alijah Vega, Southington Cross Country Runner of the Year: Brendan Mellitt, Cheshire

Boys Basketball Player of the Year: DeJuan Ransom, Wilcox Tech

Boys Track & Field Athletes of the Year: Terrence Bogan & Jordan Davis, Sheehan

Ice Hockey Player of the Year: Kyle Roberts, Lyman Hall Co-op

Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Mychael Gallaher, Maloney

Baseball Player of the Year: Ethan Dudley, Platt

Field Hockey Player of the Year: Mikayla Crowley, Cheshire

Softball Players of the Year: Chrissy Marotto & Abby Lamson, Southington

Boys Swimmer/Diver of the Year: Andrew Buehler, Sheehan

Golfer of the Year: Max Chubet, Southington

Girls Swimmer of the Year: Sophie Murphy, Cheshire

Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Evan Johanns, Southington

Boys Volleyball Player of the Year: Tim Walsh, Southington Girls Volleyball Player of the Year: Haley Larrabee, Southington

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