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Arburg Inc. moving to Rocky Hill

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Rocky Hill will be the headquarters for an international corporation pending the approval of the town’s Planning and Zoning and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commissions this February.

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since 1991, wants to relocate to the Corporate Ridge Business Park on West Street.

The TPZ Commission made a decision to table the application for further discussion until after Inland Wetlands makes a decision, possibly at its next meeting Feb. 13. TPZ will then go on to discuss the application Feb. 20.

“Planning and zoning by state law cannot make a decision until the inland wetlands and watercourses does,” Town Director of Planning and Building Kim Ricci explained.

The particular property the company is interested in — 644 West Street — hasn’t been built on for at least a couple of decades, according to the town’s Economic Development Director Ray Carpentino, who thinks Rocky

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Rocky Hill’s Christian Foxen attempts to block a shot by Bristol Central High School’s Manny Severino during the Terriers’ 67-64 loss Tuesday night. Three rebuilding years are paying dividends for the Terriers, and the team appears poised to eclipse their win total from last season, and hopefully, return to the Class M state tournament.

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Firm hired to help to prevent Mill Woods Park ‘washouts’

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Who knew that a summer rain storm could ruin the town’s favorite swimming hole?

It’s not a widely-known fact, simply because the town of Wethersfield deals with the problem promptly so that residents can get back in the water.

But it’s been happening at Mill Woods Park pond more often in recent years, so this year they are working toward preventing “washouts” before the swimming season commences.

A washout happens during a severe thunderstorm, when the sandy beach erodes into the water, dragging with it any debris that was on the sand and the grass barrier. This forces the town to clean and chlorinate the water, a process that takes anywhere from two to five days. And those are days when residents can’t be enjoying their favorite town beach.

That’s why the town’s Parks and Recreation department just hired New Britain-based engineering firm TO Design to figure out a solution to the beach washouts.

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“It’s probably been happening for 15 years,” said Parks and Rec Director Kathy Bagley. “We got about one a year for 10 years but then the last five years it’s been two or three washouts a year,” added Bagley, who helped secure a $500,000 grant last year to address a number of issues at Mill Woods Park, where locals enjoy a variety of recreational activities throughout the year.

Dealing with this beach drainage is the first priority, then the roads inside the park will be repaved and some improvements will be made to parking lots later on.

TO Design has already conducted studies at the pond and is currently discussing preliminary ideas to address the problem.

“Our goal would be to try and get it done before this summer’s swimming season,” said Bagley.

Once a solution is decided upon, a contractor will be hired and work will likely begin this spring.

Erica Schmitt | Staff Erica Schmitt can be reached The shoreline at the Mill Woods Park Pond, a popular swimming area in at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or town where severe rainstorms wash out the beach, prompting town officials eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. to take preventative measures.

UTC 4Q profit down but sales grow

By STEPHEN SINGER ASSOCIATED PRESS

United Technologies Corp. posted a 26 percent drop in fourth-quarter net income from continuing operations on Wednesday due to one-time items including restructuring costs and completing its $18.4 billion Goodrich acquisition.

But the Hartford, conglomerate’s huge bet on the aerospace business is paying off, and it posted strong revenue gains for its jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney and UTC Aerospace Systems.

CEO Louis Chenevert called 2012 a “transformational year” for United Technologies with the purchase of Goodrich and a $1.5 billion deal by Pratt & Whitney to buy out Rolls-Royce from a joint venture that makes engines for the Airbus A320.

“We closed the year better than we had anticipated,” he said.

United Technologies’ net income from continuing operations was $945 million, or $1.04 per share, meeting Wall Street

expectations for the OctoberDecember quarter.

When including the impact from discontinued operations, profit came to $2.06 billion.

United Technologies has been selling non-essential energy and industrial products businesses to help finance the Goodrich purchase.

Acquisitions helped lift revenue 14 percent to $16.44 billion, short of the $16.65 billion prediction of analysts polled by FactSet. Chief Financial Officer Greg Hayes told investor analysts on a conference call that the Goodrich deal cut into profit for 2012 by 6 cents per share — “a little better than what we had expected” — due to lower financing and “more importantly, better underlying performance in the Goodrich business.”

He was cautiously optimistic about economic growth, warning of uncertainty this year in Europe and the United States.

Still, he said the economy has shown “signs of stabilization,

particularly in Europe” and a gradual recovery in the U.S., led by a rebounding housing market.

Residential heating and cooling equipment and building security orders in North American markets jumped 20 percent in the quarter, but revenue fell to $4.15 billion, down 6 percent over last year’s fourth quarter.

Sales more than doubled at UTC Aerospace Systems and also rose at Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft, which manufactures helicopters.

Edward Jones analyst Christian Mayes said United Technologies will benefit from rising spare parts orders this year after airline customers spent 2012 building up inventories to conserve cash.

In addition, Otis, the largest elevator company in China, will benefit from rising home construction in the Asian nation, he said. United Technologies said orders in China for the quarter were up 17 percent after slumping 11 percent over the first three quarters of 2012.

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“Our hope is that residents who have experienced ice dams and want to prevent them in the future will come to our workshop,” Shepard added.

Wethersfield residents were lucky enough to have Neighbor to Neighbor come to town two years ago, with many taking advantage of inexpensive energy audits, free gifts and more. But the grant they were using to administer this energy efficiency program, which came from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is ending this March.

However, Shepard and Wethersfield’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor Outreach Coordinator Chamae Munroe are hoping to continue the efforts in town.

“We are starting to form a Wethersfield Energy and Sustainability Coalition that will continue the work,” Shepard explained.

Anyone interested in joining or to register for Tuesday’s Ice Dam Workshop, contact Christopher Shepard at (860) 5293075 or at naturecenter@wethersfieldct. com. The workshop will be held at the Eleanor Buck Wolfe Nature Center, 156 Prospect St., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

It’s a cold winter day and you’ve got the heat on high-blast in your home. Your family is toasty inside, but what you don’t see is the heat escaping through leaks in your roof and melting the snow above. The melted ice is pooling up in the crevices in the shingles and in the gutters. That very same night, it will refreeze, forming an ice dam.

This nasty cycle can be prevented and the Eleanor Buck Wolfe Nature Center wants to show you how. In collaboration with Wethersfield’s Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge and Home Energy Solutions, the Nature Center is hosting a workshop this Tuesday to explain how to avoid ice dams.

“This is a situation that can be costly if not addressed and this is an opportunity for residents to learn about energy efficiency and to tap into state-run programs that are available to help,” Nature Center Director Christopher Shepard said Tuesday.

While it’s a funny combination of factors that can cause an ice dam, there are some simple home improvement measures that can prevent it and simultaneously reduce your home heating bills.

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Panel gives first-hand account of living with autism

By SUSAN CORICA STAFF WRITER

One good thing about having autism is excelling at math and science, Alex Cable said. One thing that’s challenging about it is “most normal people don’t understand me,” he said.

Cable was one of a panel of four young adults who participated in “Autism Spectrum Unplugged,” presented by Bristol SEPTO (Special Education PTO) and Focus Center for Autism recently at the Bristol Public Library.

The four are all members of Focus Center in Canton, which provides clinical programs, community education and family support for children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders in central Connecticut.

Focus Center has presented Autism Spectrum Unplugged to groups all over Connecticut and Massachusetts to provide firsthand insights into the lives of children and adults with autism.

An audience of more than 50 people filled the library meeting room, made up of parents, teachers, people with autism and others.

Some of the panel members kept small colorful toys with them, which they played with as they spoke or listened to each other.

Focus Center is built on “mutual respect and caring and understanding, and gentle nudging, as I like to say,” explained Donna Swanson, Focus Center’s executive director.

“We encourage you to accept you as who you are, but then we nudge you forward a little bit, but always at your own pace,” she said.

“Really what we want them to learn is to be in charge of themselves, and to have the lives that they want to have,” Swanson said.

Some on the autism spectrum are constant thinkers, their brain

never shuts off, and some try to tune the world out as a coping skill, and some are a combination of both, she explained.

Andrew Cables, who was a track star in high school and earned an associate’s degree from Hillyer College at the University of Hartford.

He talked about how the night before he had spent his first night in his new apartment, at age 32, he was reluctant to move out of his family’s home.

He experiences a lot of anxiety, and he misses his cat, who died last October, Swanson explained.

“How much is the cat an excuse, and how much is grieving?” she asked him.

“Sixty percent grieving, 40 percent procrastination,” Cables replied.

“I think it could be 50-50 but I’ll take his word for it,” Swanson said.

What Cables likes about autism is he has a great memory for sports and music, and is good at remembering dates. His challenge is working on fitting in with the “neuro-typical world,” he said.

“I tell him he should just be who he is, because who he is is pretty wonderful. And the right person will like you for who you are, but he’s not there yet,” Swanson said.

Jesse Cochran introduced his imaginary friend named Bacon, who is “shaped like a lemon with a beak.”

“My thing about being on the spectrum that I like about it is being humorous. I’m a big creative guy,” he said.

A challenge for him is, although he is a spiritual person, as a healthy young male, he finds the Internet holds “too much temptation” for him, he said.

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From left, Focus Center For Autism students Jesse Cochran and Emily Looper; Donna Swanson, Focus Center executive director; Focus students Andrew Cables and Alex Cable; and Sharon Cable, Alex’s mother.

to go out and have girlfriends.”

Unfortunately, Cochran was sexually harassed by some girls when he was in high school and had to be put in a more sheltered environment, she added.

Emily Looper, the team leader for the panel, said growing up she always felt she lagged behind her peers, since she was still playing with toys when she was 16. She said she was bullied in school and to this day she is still reserved and wary of talking to people.

On the plus side, “I’m pretty

creative and can often go off in my own world, even though it’s a blessing and a curse sometimes,” she said.

Swanson said that Looper was born with cataracts and had a dozen surgeries. She has worn contacts since she was an infant, which caused her to develop glaucoma, for which she takes medication.

“Emily doesn’t use any of these things as an excuse. They’re just part of her life. She lives on her own, and she is engaged,” Swanson said.

Looper said she met her fiancee on an Internet game site, although they only communicated online for the first three years.

“I feel like I can be myself around him. In a lot of ways he’s still a kid just like me,” she said.

“You have what a lot of people are looking for,” said Swanson. “A partner that understands you and accepts you.”

Susan Corica can be reached at (860) 584-0501, ext. 7259, or at scorica@ bristolpress.com.

For some with autism, the worlds of fantasy and reality can be difficult to separate Donna Swanson, Focus Center’s executive director, read a letter written by Alex Cable, whose autism hampers his ability to speak loudly. In it, he described things he had achieved, like meeting actress Miranda Cosgrove, graduating high school, getting a job and being a graduate mentor at Focus Center.

Part of his “life plan” included working on keeping his hands to himself, opening a smoothie bar in Jamaica when he is 25, getting married at 35, having two children, and taking them for walks every day. Cable, who got up to pace around during the discussion, Alex Cable needs a lot of movement, said Swanson.

Through Swanson, Cable talked about what he called “my jungle feline issue.” He described how his father took him to the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport last year, and then left him alone for 45 seconds to use the restroom.

Cable ran over to see Victor the tiger, jumped over the safety fence, stuck his hand into Victor’s cage to touch him, and got the tip of one finger bitten off by the tiger. He had to have surgery to fix the damage.

“I was trapped in my fantasy world. I let my fantasy world get the best of me,” he admitted. “I realize now that tigers are wild animals, not pets.”

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Edward David Rowley of Wethersfield has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2012 semester.

Rowley is majoring in Sociology.

Asher G. Solomon of Wethersfield has been named to the Keene State College Dean’s List for the fall semester 2012.

The following students have been named to the President’s List at Western New England for the fall semester of 2012. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Monica L. Doffek of Wethersfield, a graduating senior majoring in Elementary Education-English; Shannon R. Skelly of Wethersfield, a senior majoring in Elementary Education-Psychology; Marisa R. Harris of Wethersfield, a senior majoring in Marketing Communication/Advertising; Rebecca E. Fields of Rocky Hill, a junior majoring in Psychology; Lindsay D. Vendetta of Rocky Hill, a senior majoring in Social Work.

Alissa Anne Scalise of Rocky Hill has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2012.

Lindsay Hock of Wethersfield was among 126 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute who recently completed an intense, hands-on research project. Hock is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering who completed a project in Venice. The project was titled “Public Transportation and Cruisers.”

Alyse Arborio, daughter of Timothy and Suzanne Arborio of Wethersfield, has been named to the Dean’s List for fall 2012 at Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., where she is a senior majoring in communication.

The following local students have been named to the fall 2012 Dean’s List at Central Connecticut State University: Rocky Hill: Jessica Avolese, Kamil Baclawski, Collin Boske, Alexandra Buerk, Johnathan Choptij, Jessica Chudzik, Danielle Cyr, Jessica D’Ascanio, Heta Desai, Alexis England, Jennifer Iacobucci, Shannon Kromas, Kayla Magnoli, Nicolette Monarca, Lauren Renstrom, Rachel Ricci, Ryan Ruonavaara, Nicholas Savona, Marisa Stefano, Peter Szteborowski, Lexus Tabshey. Wethersfield: Gregory Brodeur, Stephanie Cessario, Morgan Coates, Charles Cole, Jenna DeMio, Michael Doot, Katie Eck, Mary Jo El-Hachem, Nicholas Federici, Jake Fusco, Caitlin Glynn, Samantha Hellyar, Carly Huffman, Christopher Hutchinson, Stefanie Johnson, Eric Jones, Joseph Kaminski, Felix Kessel, Michael Krukiel, Britney Letizio, Melissa Luna, Liudmila Martinez, Jessica Maruca, Erald Meshini, Victoria Michaud, Kory Mills, Daniel Pagliarello, Kylie Pearson, Patrick Pentalow, Divendra Ramrup, Megan Rascius, Ana Rivera-Delgado, Stephanie Rodriguez, Alicia Salvatore, Samantha Sasseville, Margaret Scanlan, Mark Schuberth, Jessica Silva, Daniel Slepski, Sidra Soomro, Brett Timrud.

Julianne Stoneburner, a freshman in International Business from Rocky Hill, has been named to the President’s List at Bryant University.

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Economy, school safety will be in focus at State of the Town breakfast

But in a general sense, the 40 or so residents who usually attend have concerns about the town’s economic Residents and business owners are invited to learn status and use the occasion to probe their elected officials. more about what’s in store for Wethersfield this year as “It gives you an opportunity to get the scoop on what’s well as how the town fared during 2012 at the annual going on at a town level and at a state level,” Laramie said State of the Town event. an annual event next Tuesday.

Monday.

The Wethersfield Chamber of “I think it’s also good way to for the Commerce has been hosting the annual town to get out all the good things hapbreakfast for many years, with speakers pening in town.” to include both town and state officials.

Last year’s event focused on the Invited this year are: Mayor approaching referendum for the high Donna Hemmann, Town Manager school renovations in addition to the Jeff Bridges, Town Planner & town’s handling of the year’s weather Development Manager Peter Gillespie, disasters, among other topics of interest.

Senator Paul Doyle, Senator John Wethersfield’s Annual State of the Fonfara, Representative Tony Guerrera, Town is next Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 and Representative Russ Morin. p.m., in the Pitkin Community Center, There is also a new addition to the 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield. speaker list: Superintendent of Schools Wethersfield’s own Ascot Catering Michael Emmett. will be serving a hot breakfast around Not only is Emmett new to the 7:30 a.m., with speakers beginning ELLYN LARAMIE position, but this is actually the first around 8 a.m. time the Superintendent of Schools Director, Chamber of Commerce The cost for Chamber members is has been asked to speak at the Annual $20, non-members, $25. Registration State of the Town event. forms are available at WethersfieldChamber.com or at “I think its interesting because there’s so much going on the Chamber office, 200 Main Street. Tickets will also be in the schools right now, like the high school renovations available at the door. and security,” explained Chamber Director Ellyn Laramie, who anticipates a lot of education-related questions at the Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com. question-and-answer session following speeches.

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“I think its interesting because there’s so much going on in the schools right now, like the high school renovations and security.”

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New England power prices drop 23%

BOSTON (AP) — New England’s grid operator says wholesale electricity prices dropped by nearly 23 percent last year thanks to falling natural gas prices and lower demand.

ISO New England announced Wednesday that prices are now at their lowest levels since 2003. The ISO says prices dropped from $46.23 per megawatt hour in 2011 to $36.09 last year. That means consumers paid $1.5 billion less for electricity in 2012 — from $6.7 billion in 2011 to about $5.2 billion in 2012. The ISO says the drop is partly driven by a 20 percent price decrease for natural gas, New England’s dominant fuel for energy production.

The ISO says lower demand — due in part to the economic downturn, milder weather and better energy efficiency — has also pushed prices down.

Airplane’s parachute saved 3 lives

Lindsay Gilbert, right, a student at Providence College and a resident of Wethersfield, recently participated in the 2013 Urban Plunge program, a unique learning initiative offered through My Brother’s Keeper.

A nonprofit organization located in Easton, Mass., MBK delivers food and furniture to families in need. Gilbert, along with four other Providence students participated in Urban Plunge from Jan. 8 - 11. This is the fourth year Providence students have attended the program along with other students. In addition to delivering needed items, students attended prayer services, guest lectures, and group reflection. According to MBK, with each delivery, volunteers give out a crucifix with the words, “We’re just the delivery people, this is the man who sent you the furniture.”

DANBURY (AP) — A parachute that softened the landing of an airplane that encountered mechanical problems saved the lives of the three men on board, an airport official said Wednesday.

The single-engine Cirrus SR-20, which was traveling from Groton to Danbury, was two miles from the Danbury Municipal Airport on Tuesday night when the pilot alerted authorities he planned to deploy the parachute, airport operations manager Mike Safranek said.

“The plane with the parachute deployed touched down majestically right in the middle of a parking lot,” Safranek said. “It clearly saved their lives.”

Safranek said the pilot is a licensed instructor who was giving a lesson to a student. The third man was the student’s friend. He said all three were shaken up, but none had serious injuries.

The Cirrus parachute system was activated 39 times since 2002 through mid-December of last year, according to the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association. It says 31 of those deployments are considered successful and they involved 62 survivors.

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Arburg, which has been in business for over 180 years, is proposing building a two-story, 26,545 sq. ft. office, showroom and warehouse facility, to be used for distribution, training and sales. The parent company is located in Germany, where all machinery is manufactured.

“It’s a clean business,” Carpentino added.

The company will bring in 34

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 210, or eschmitt@newbritainherald.com.

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Rocky Hill Terriers poised to eclipse last season’s win total Three-year team rebuilding plan paying off

By KEVIN D. ROBERTS

Stoneburner leads by example.

“They’re great leaders,” Rocky Hill boys basketball Asadourian said. coach Pete Asadourian is looking In the Bristol Central game, to build up the Terrier program.

Rocky Hill jumped out to a 12-4 Rocky Hill was 4-16 in 2009- lead with 3:19 left in the first 10, then 2-18 in 2010-11. The quarter. Seaver, Ryan LaFrancis Terriers quadrupled that win total and Greg Marzilli each had four last season, going 8-12 and quali- points for the Terriers. Marzilli fying as the No. 32 seed in the got Rocky Hill on the board first, Class M state tournament. Rocky 2-0, with a pull-up jumper off the Hill lost to top-seeded Enfield in dribble from the top of the key. the first round to end the season “Marzilli’s tough,” Asadourian at 8-13, but the seeds had been said. “That’s his shot, that’s what planted for future success. he tries to do.”

The Terriers are 6-6 after a Marzilli did that a couple times tough 67-64 Central Connecticut against Central on his way to Conference loss at Bristol Central 11 points. LaFrancis spent his on Tuesday, but are threatening time getting into the lane against to match, if not the Rams. eclipse, last seaLaFrancis led son’s win total.

Rocky Hill “It’s been with 16 points a buildbefore fouling ing process out with 15.1 over the past seconds to play three years,” in the game.

Asadourian Rocky Hill said in a phone PETE ASADOURIAN got off to a interview on Rocky Hill men’s basketball coach great start, but W e d n e s d a y. saw its lead “This year we’re off to a pretty shrink to 14-12 by the end of the good start.” first quarter. In the second quarter, A key to Rocky Hill’s success Central got hot and hit its last has been allowing younger players four three-point attempts on the a chance to play early on. way to a 30-23 halftime lead.

“To rebuild this program, we “To their credit, Central did a wanted to see that and give those great job running their offense,” kids the opportunity,” Asadourian Asadourian said. said.

Rocky Hill trailed by nine, Asadourian has seen that pay 38-29, in the third quarter, then off with junior Tommy Seaver went on an 11-0 to take a 40-38 and senior Chris Stoneburner. lead with just over three minutes Seaver has emerged as a top player left in the period. The Terriers led for the Terrier and has averaged 43-41 entering the fourth quarter a double-double in the last six and went ahead by four at 45-41 games. on a Tim Valliere lay-up, but the “Seaver is an absolute animal,” Rams rallied to tie the game at 45. said Asadourian about his 6-foot- From there, the game went back 1 forward. “He’s a stud. He’s doing and forth with three more ties a great job for us.” and six lead changes. In the end, While Seaver provides an Central pulled out the victory by offensive punch and toughness making its free throws down the underneath, Stoneburner is a solid stretch. defender. When Rocky Hill needs “It was a good game,” an opposing player shut down, it Asadourian said. “It would have looks to Stoneburner. been a better game if we had “He does what we ask of him, pulled it out.” and again he brings that toughThat’s part of the building proness,” Asadourian said. cess that Asadourian talks about.

Both players provide guidance Rocky Hill has been playing disfor their teammates, but they do ciplined team basketball at points it in different ways. Seaver is more this season, but it still isn’t hapvocal on the court, almost act- pening consistently. ing as a coach for Asadourian.

“Our guys got to understand STAFF WRITER

“It’s been a building process over the past three years. This year we’re off to a pretty good start.”

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Rocky Hill’s Christian Foxen (31) and Bristol Central’s Jacob Collins (32) position for a rebound in the Terriers’ Tuesday night 67-64 loss.

that we got to bring it every day,” Asadourian said. “We are getting better at that.”

Senior 6-8 forward Christian Foxen had 11 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, but Asadourian wants more than spurts from him. Foxen has potential, but is still learning after missing his entire sophomore year with an injury.

“He’s playing as a junior [in experience] even though he’s a senior,” Asadourian said.

Rocky Hill faces a tough stretch of games, starting tonight at home against Bloomfield, which is a Central Connecticut Conference East Division contest.

The Warhawks (8-3 overall) are tied for first place in the division with Hartford Public at 6-1, but the Owls (9-2 overall) own the tiebreaker. After Bloomfield, Rocky Hill travels to Storrs next Tuesday for a game against E.O. Smith, then comes back home for a Friday game against Hartford Public.

The Terriers plan on being

ready for the challenges ahead, and Asadourian pointed out a key for his team.

“Play disciplined,” Asadourian said. “That really is the biggest thing. We need to work through our offense a little better, make better decisions.”

If Rocky Hill does that, it will

make its second straight state tournament appearance, the first consecutive berths for the Terriers since a three-year run from 200506 to 2007-08.

Kevin D. Roberts can be reached at (860) 225-4601, ext. 213 or kroberts@centralctcommunications.com

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If your precious pooch happens to run off and you find her on the outskirts of town in the vicinity of Old Main Street, don’t be alarmed.

Rocky Hill has its very own doggie heaven, and that might be where she’s headed.

The place is Annie’s Pet Spa, LLC and it’s as luxurious as any human spa, with aroma therapy, medicated bubble baths, manicures, even photo shoots for the glamour-girl pretty pets.

Rocky Hill native Annie Kilroy opened her shop in 2006 after a lifetime of animal obsession.

“I used to ride my bike to the vet’s office when I was a kid; I’ve just been working with animals forever,” she says.

Annie’s offers doggie daycare and every kind of grooming service imaginable, from de-shedding and flea treatments to ear cleaning and toenail painting with professional puppy polish.

“Sometimes if somebody needs an overnight stay we’ll bring them home; but only the special ones,” joked Kilroy, who seems like the kind

of pet sitter who has a hard time saying no to any pooch.

She’s also hoping to begin teaching grooming classes this year, after customers expressed an interest in learning how to care for their own pet’s needs.

Kilroy has a friend on the Silas Deane Highway who creates custommade dog coats she sells in-store, along with beds and sheets to match.

“Her name is Laura Pandolfo and her store is called “Lap of Luxury,” she explains.

“I kind of coerced her into making some dog coats, raincoats and winter coats for us.”

Rocky Hill residents may have seen some of her unique creations at the town’s Annual Halloween Fall Fest, which features a pet parade where all the local furry friends flaunt their fabulous fashions. All of the proceeds of the yearly fundraiser go to Out to Pasture Farm & Rescue, an animal hospice for sick pets.

But you don’t have to wait until next fall to dress up your dog, because Annie’s is offering a Valentine’s Day photo shoot Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The green screen is going up this week and there will be

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a big bed covered in rose petals and hearts for pets to pose on. The shop will offer a variety of outfit choices for pictures, but people are also welcome to bring in their own.

“The guys like it because its kind of a unique gift, an alternative to the old candy and flowers thing,” says Kilroy.

Annie’s Pet Spa is located at 796 Old Main St., Rocky Hill. (860) 257-0863. Find them online at anniespetspallc.com.

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The handbell choirs of First Church of Christ will present their 21st annual Super Bell Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, featuring ensemble and individual ringing by accomplished musicians of all ages.

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ROCKY HILL CALENDAR 2013-14 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DETAILS: Kindergarten Registration will begin Monday, Feb. 11 and end April 11. Registration is by appointment only. Registration appointments may be scheduled beginning Feb. 1. To schedule an appointment, call (860) 258-7701 Ext. 177 or email kennisont@rockyhillps. com. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2014, are eligible for kindergarten and should be registered at the school where they will attend. Kindergarten registration will take place at the Stevens Elementary School Mondays and Tuesdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon on the following dates: Feb. 11, 12, 25, 26, March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, April 1, 2, 8, 9. Stevens Elementary School is located at 322 Orchard St., Rocky Hill, 06067. Kindergarten registration will take place at the West Hill Elementary School Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon on the following dates: Feb. 13, 14, 21, 27, 28, March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 April 3, 4, 10, 11. West Hill Elementary School is located at 95 Cronin Drive, Rocky Hill, 06067. Registration packets are available to parents/guardians via the following methods: Downloaded from the RHPS website as Adobe PDF forms. For more information, visit www.rockyhillps.com Pick-up at the school level beginning Feb. 1. Pick-up at Central Registration located in the Board of Education, 761 Old Main St., Suite 231, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

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By KEITH M. PHANEUF CONNECTICUTMIRROR

The state’s unemployment rate fell for the second month in a row in December, dropping to 8.6 percent, even though Connecticut lost 1,800 jobs, according to a report Thursday from the state Department of Labor.

That’s because the state’s labor pool — which includes those employed as well as those actively seeking employment — fell by 9,900 from November, when the jobless rate was 8.9 percent. The unemployment rate reflects the percentage of residents seeking work who are unable to find it.

The latest report also shows that for the past calendar year, job growth effectively stayed flat, dropping 100 positions. That is well behind 2011’s modest growth total of about 7,800 jobs. The jobless rate in December 2011 was 8.1 percent.

“The state’s trend of a declining labor force continues for the sixth month in a row and was the primary factor behind the declining unemployment rate in December,” said Andy Condon, director of research for the labor department. “With the arrival of

the December preliminary jobs report it is apparent that the rate of job growth slowed considerably in the last half of the year, however, we expect the level of jobs in the state to be revised upward when the benchmark is complete in March.” The news comes on the same day that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proposed a $200 million bioscience innovation act to add further impetus to what the governor says is one of the state’s strongest areas for growth.

Just three of the state’s employment supersectors displayed job growth in December Education and health services saw the most growth last month, adding 1,800 jobs; while the manufacturing, and construction and mining sectors also grew.

The most losses in December occurred in trade, transportation and utilities, which dropped 2,000 jobs. Other sectors on the decline included: professional and business services; leisure and hospitality; other services; financial activities and information.

Results also were mixed among the state’s labor markets.

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The largest December loss was recovered in Waterbury, which was down 700 jobs, though New Haven and Norwich-New London also lost ground.

Overall, Connecticut has recovered fewer than 31,000 of the 117,500 jobs lost in the last recession, or just over 26 percent.

The chief economist for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Peter Gioia, called the December jobs report “pretty grim news.” “Overall it shows an economy that isn’t even in first gear right now,” he said. “It’s really stuck in neutral.” With the unemployment rate only falling because discouraged people have left the labor force, Gioia said the only “bright lining” in the report was the job growth in manufacturing and construction.

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The Wethersfield Energy and Sustainability Coalition (WESC) in conjunction with the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge will be running Wethersfield’s first ever Golden Ticket sweepstakes. Residents heating their home with natural gas or electricity will receive a letter from the Town during the first week of February inform-

ing residents of energy program opportunities. Just like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, in five special envelopes, residents will receive a golden ticket for a free Home Energy Solutions assessment.

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ROCKY HILL LIBRARY CALENDAR Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church St., has announced registration for Winter Literacy classes for children.

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will be denied vaccination because of an inability to pay. Participants are asked to wear short sleeves or loosesleeved clothes. Vaccinations will be given at the Health District office, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, by appointment only. To schedule an ap-

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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from Page 12 Thanksgiving) at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS OFFERS FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Cedar Mountain Commons of Newington will offer a free blood pressure screening from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkins Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. Marc Levesque, senior resource case manager of the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging will be checking blood pressures, including a free consulta-

tion. Cedar Mountain Commons is an independent and assisted living community located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive in Newington. For more information, call (860) 665-7901 or visit our website at www.harthosp. org/CedarMountainCommons. Cedar Mountain Commons is owed by Hartford Hospital and Jefferson House.

“NATIVE PLANTS FOR OUR NATIVE BIRDS” AT MEN’S GARDEN CLUB OF WETHERSFIELD JANUARY MEETING: The speaker for January Meeting of the Men’s Garden Club of Wethers-

field will be conservationist, environmentalist, and migratory songbird enthusiast Michael Corcoran from the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury. Recognizing the important role birds play in our natural systems, Corcoran will share his knowledge of how to use native plants, trees and shrubs to create safe havens for our breeding birds and to provide migratory birds “stop-overs” during their seasonal movements.

The meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. The public is

invited. Free admission. Contact Jim Meehan at (860) 529-0876 for more information.

WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SAFE GRADUATION 2013: The 2013 Wethersfield High School Safe Graduation Annual Fundraising Dance is Saturday, March 2, and will be held at the Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street in Wethersfield from 7 to 11 p.m. This is our largest fundraiser in support of the Safe Graduation Party held for all seniors following graduation. We will have a wide vari-

ety of auction items available for your bidding. DJ Don will be our entertainment once again so we can eat, drink and dance the night away. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by mailing a check made payable to: WHS Safe Graduation 2013. All requests should be sent to Lisa Hoisl, 133 Colonel Chester Drive, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or DeeDee Nichols, 704 Ridge Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. For more information, call Lisa at (860) 7485731 after 6 p.m. or DeeDee at (860) 729-4961 after 5 p.m.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CALENDAR TIME TO TALK: Wethersfield Library’s “Time to Talk,” a free conversation group for new English language speakers meets Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.

Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. Carol Schulman, a retired ESL Wethersfield teacher leads the Tuesday evening discussion group.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

FEBRUARY COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering two computer classes Monday, Feb. 4, and two classes Wednesday, Feb. 6. “Introduction to the Internet” meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of surfing the internet.

Learn how to use a browser. Learn how to find information. We will teach you everything you need to know to get started. Introduction to Microsoft Excel (2010) meets at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of a spreadsheet program.

You will be taught how to enter data and format cells. On Wednesday, Feb. 6 Introduction to the Computer meets at 1:30 p.m. The 21st century library has much more than books! Learn about the free downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and videos now available online from the library. Introduction to Microsoft Word (2010) will meet at 3:00 p.m. Learn everything you need to create a letter. You will be shown how to format, layout and print your document. These classes are conducted in a lecture format.

Registration is suggested. Register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811, or may email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

“LET’S TALK MURDER” MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP: Marge Ruschau returns to the library to lead “Let’s Talk Murder,” a four-book discussion series this winter. Join us Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. for a discussion of “Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders” by John Mortimer. Not the first story about plump and rumpled British lawyer Horace Rumpole but it’s about his first case. Looking back half a century, Rumpole recalls a man accused of murdering his father and his father’s friend with a pistol taken from a dead German pilot. It was this trial and its outcome that put Rumpole on the map and shaped him into the cantankerous defender of justice that readers know and love.

“Love Her Madly” by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith is the March 14 selection, “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin will be discussed on April 11th and “The Spellman Files” by Lisa Lutz on May 9. Ruschau is a librarian and former newspaper journalist who loves mysteries and is the facilitator of several mystery discussion groups in Connecticut. Copies of the books will be available for check-out at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. at the library. The book discussions are free but registration is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for further information.

You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: Are you interested in playing chess? The Children’s Department at Wethersfield Library has announced the formation of a Chess Club as part of its winter 2013 Literacy Classes. The Chess Club for first grade and up will meet Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 and 25 from 6 to

7:30 p.m. This program concentrates on learning the game and includes practice games. Registration is required. For registration information or for more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, www. wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY: Wethersfield Library Children’s Services invites you to “Take Your Child to the Library Day” Saturday, Feb. 2, for a variety of special programs. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for “The Tree in the Wood” presented

by PLAYTIVITY, creative fun where children “play rhythm games, move and groove to the beat of the drum, and use instruments to help tell the story: “The Tree in the Wood.” At 2 p.m. drop in for a showing of the movie Hotel Transylvania rated PG. Also scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. is Get Crafty, recommended for age 3 and up. Come and create a craft of your choice. Registration is not required for these programs. For information call the Wethersfield Library Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or online at www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/ kids.htm.

MANAGING STRESS AND TIME WORKSHOP: The library is offering a job support program Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this workshop on managing time and stress while staying on top of a job search. Topics include time management, stress management, updating your resume, creating and updating cover letters, identifying transferrable skills, interview tips and more. Nancy Frede is

the president of Frede Enterprises, LLC, a career coaching and fundraising/training company based in Wethersfield. She has experience as a career coach helping customers write resumes and cover letters for today’s employers, to find more job leads in challenging economic times. Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library. The program is free and open to all. Registration is suggested. You may register in person at the Wethersfield Library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811.

You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

CIGAR BOX PURSE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: Teens! Join us at the library for a Cigar Box Purse workshop. On Friday, Feb. 8, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., turn a cigar box into a stylish purse! Use beads, buttons, craft lining fabric and other materials to create handles, closures and embellishments. Join us for unique craft fun!

Vanessa Fasanella of Loopy Yarn Crafts will lead this inventive program. All materials are provided free of charge. Registration is required.

This program is for teens only and limited to 12 participants. You may register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811. You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

AUTHOR CHRISTOPHER L. WEBBER AT WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY: Author Christopher L. Webber will be at the library to speak about his book, “American to the Backbone: the Life of James W.C. Pennington, the Fugitive Slave Who Became One of the First

Black Abolitionists.” Join us Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. to hear the remarkable story of former slave James Pennington, who became a Yale scholar, congregational pastor, and international leader of the Antebellum abolitionist movement. In 1827, at the age of 19, James Pennington escaped from slavery. In five years he had become a school teacher and just 10 years later Pennington was ordained to the ministry after studying at Yale. He served congregations in Long Island, Hartford, and Manhattan and traveled three times to Europe as an anti-slavery advocate. Webber is the author of more than two-dozen books, including Reinventing Marriage and Beyond Beowulf. A graduate of Princeton University and an ordained minister, Webber has served parishes of the Episcopal Church across the Northeast. His interest in James W. C. Pennington developed while compiling a Yearbook of American Saints.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.Registration for this program is suggested. Call (860) 257-2811 to register or for more information.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS — WEEKLY AND YEAR-ROUND: EVERY WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to noon, Drop-in Playtime and 11 a.m., Short & Sweet Storytime: all ages. Drop-in family fun with a story and a song.

EVERY SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Stories: all ages. Drop-in fun with books, songs and movement for the whole family.

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900 sf w/office, $575. 2000 sf, $950. 5200 sf, $2750.

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Wanted to Buy 299

CASH PAID FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Guitars, drums, accordions & sound equip. in any cond.

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Help Wanted 520 NEW BRITAIN - 2 BR No pets. Appl. Pkg. $700 + util 1 mo sec. 860-869-1179 NEW BRITAIN - Small 1 BR. $500 ht/hw inc. 860803-1286 before 8pm.

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SEEKING LPN OR RN w/2+ yrs exp. Rocky Hill location. Proficiency in transferring & positioning of patients w/full body paralysis.

MUST have excellent hearing & patience. Exp w/trach care, g/tubes, bipap, suction, hoyer. Proof of cert, 3 work refs & driver’s license.

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MANAGEMENT, Access Rehab Centers, the largest therapy company in western CT and the third largest in the state, is seeking a licensed PT to fill a management position for an outpatient clinic in the Greater Meriden area which provides PT, OT, and speech services. The successful candidate fulfilling this management contract would be an employee of Access and carry a modified caseload. Solid management experience with proven success in program development and marketing preferred. Responsibilities include meeting the clinic’s benchmarks and budget.

Superior benefit package including competitive salary, 5 weeks total of paid vacation/personal time, educ. reimbursement, 401k with company match, rich insurance coverage options, and more. Access promotes a friendly, supportive team environment. EOE. Please forward your resume to Karen/HR at kpicard@ accessrehabcenters.com or (F) 203-598-0747.

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NEW BRITAIN. 2 BR. Newly renovated. Inc ht/hw. Near Hosp for Special Care, on busline. Bob (860) 463-0904.

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Hiring Event Tuesday January 29th, 2013 7:00amAldi - 7:00pm 60 Newport Ave. Ave. Aldi - 25 Hazard Rumford, RI 02916 Enfield, CT 06082

Requirements: High school diploma/GED, must be available to work anytime between 6am-10pm, retail experience preferred, drug screening/background check, the ability to lift 45 pounds Benefits: Higher wages • Major medical and dental insurance Generous vacation time • Paid holidays 401 (k) • Promotion Bonus No Calls Please. EOE

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We proudly install Lennox, American Standard, Weil McLain & other quality equipment (oil, gas & electric). We also service most makes & models. We are located next to the Wethersfield Post Office (behind the penguins and polar bears) at 61 Beaver Rd. 860- 529-8255 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JP BACHAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Reliable local contractor. Hatchway leaks, foundation cracks, sub-floor drainage systems, sump pumps & yard drainage. Fully insured, free estimates, written guarantee. Our 27th year registered with CT Dept of Consumer Protection (Reg #511842).

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PLUMBING POSITANO PLUMBING, INC. 31 years of serving Bristol and the surrounding areas. Specializing in all repairs. Plumbing & heating. Water heater replacement, boiler replacement.

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