The Winsted Journal Your Award-Winning Independent Community Newspaper 28 PAGES IN 2 SECTIONS $1.25 Visit us at www.winstedjournal.com barkhamsted - colebrook - hartland - new hartford - norfolk - Winchester - winsted Call us at 860-738-4418 VOLUME 16 NUMBER 10 © 2010 The Lakeville Journal Company, LLC. friday, august 13, 2010 Inside August 13, 2010 Primary sets stage for fierce election battle By MICHAEL MARCIA- setting the stage for a three- Tuesday’s vote was Malloy's Wyman, also won in the Winsted A3 NO month battle for many of decisive upset of Greenwich “We don’t look back, primary. Foley, who did not Editor the state’s most powerful businessman Ned Lamont we look forward.” choose a running mate, will offices as former Stamford in the Democratic primary run with Republican primary CONNECTICUT — Low Mayor Dannel Malloy will for governor. Lamont had Ned Lamont winner Mark Boughton, turnout didn’t stop Tuesday’s go up against Greenwich held a double-digit lead who was Fedele’s choice for Connecticut primary races millionaire Tom Foley for in the weeks preceding the ahead by three points on lieutenant. from bringing exciting governor on Nov. 2. election, and a Quinnipiac Monday. In his acceptance speech and surprising results, Mo s t d r a m a t i c i n University poll put Lamont The election results shot far Tuesday night in Hartford, outside the margin of error, broadcast on local television with Malloy winning 58 to 42 news stations, Malloy struck percent. an enthusiastic tone. “You Malloy will face Republican have joined me in an effort ‘Dinner for Dougie’ nominee and former U.S. to recreate Connecticut,” he is this weekend Ambassador to Ireland Tom said. “So now what do we do? Foley, who eeked out a victory We are going to go on from over current Lt. Gov. Michael this day to Nov. 2 and wage Eye On A9 Fedele, 42 to 39 percent in a hotly a campaign on behalf of the contested race. Businessman working-class people of the and MetroHartford Alliance state of Connecticut.” CEO Oz Griebel came in a Downstate at his campaign distant third, at 19 percent, in headquarters in Bridgeport, the GOP race. Lamont offered optimism in F I LE PHOTOS Malloy’s running mate for Linda McMahon Tom Foley Dan Malloy lieutenant governor, Nancy See primary, page A8
Your Guide to Tri-State Events Wiener dogs at Pearson Aug 28 Fugitive Music and meatballs, returned to Art, Movies, Theater, Dining, Music,what Dance, could Recreation be better? August 12-18, 2010
Movies: ‘Restrepo’ Compass Laurel City As straight as you can get, page 10 The Music Scene Bach to Bayou, page 3 Theater: TriArts’ ‘Oklahoma’ OK! page 6 Dance: Trey McIntyre Project Just grand, sometimes, page 4 Calendar, Auditions, crafts, dance, theater, food, page 12 Photography: Ida Wyman show at Joie de Livres
COURTESY OF WINCHESTER POLICE Opinion A7 PHOTO BY ADRIANA SMITH Think your wiener dog is bad to the bone? Bring that hound to Pearson Middle School Aug. 28. By JULIE WEISBERG “Girl Wwithhite Curlers” house by Ida Wyman, spokesman a photographer who Staff Reporter concentrated on everyday people. Leon Graham By MICHAEL MARCIANO dachsunds are gearing up for the self,” said David Whitney, public reviews this putsnew show his at Joie foot de Livres in Gallery,it page 8. Editor town’s first ever Wiener Dog Race access coordinator at Charter WINSTED — A local man on the run Supplement to The LakeviLLe JournaL, The MiLLerTon newS and The winSTed JournaL Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. Community Television in Win- from Winchester law enforcement was WINSTED — In San Diego, All owners of purebred sted, which is hosting the compe- arrested in Rhode Island and returned fans love the Wienerschnitzel dachsunds are invited to com- tition. “The best part about these to Connecticut as a fugitive from justice. Rec department Wiener Nationals. In Buda, Texas, pete in this end-of-summer event, races is the dogs all go in different Jed Rategan, 22, of Spencer Hill Road in they call it the Wiener of Oz pa- in which lanes will be drawn on directions. It’s a huge event at Winsted was arrested by Westerly Rhode rade and race. the field behind Pearson Middle places around the country.” Island Police Department on Aug. 3 for collecting Now, in Winsted, fans of the School. See dogs, page A8 fraudulent use of a credit card. short, stout canines known as “I have three wiener dogs my- Rategan is suspected of stealing a school supplies credit card from a Winsted resident and Town seeks to increase water and sewer fees then using it to purchase hotel rooms and dinners in the Westerly area, according to for children By JULIE WEISBERG year for each of the next three years. however, it is required to hold a Winchester Deputy Chief of Police Robert WINSTED — The Winchester Staff Reporter That would result in a total increase public hearing to allow residents to Scannell. Recreation Department is collect- of $60 at the end of the three-year comment on the rate hike. When Rategan used the stolen credit WINSTED — Residents will ing school supplies for children time period. Commission members are ex- card at the Blue Whale Hotel, employees have a chance to comment on the The rate increase will draw in pected to vote on whether or not to in need. To donate supplies, use there noticed that the card had been re- town’s proposal to raise its base rate additional revenue to help the wa- the approve the proposed increase the collection boxes outside the ported stolen and alerted Westerly police. for water and sewer services $60 over ter and sewer departments offset immediately following Monday Recreation Office on the third Rategan was arrested without incident, the next three years at a special meet- their increasing operational and night’s public hearing. Scannell said. floor at Town Hall, as well as ing this Monday, Aug. 16, beginning maintenance costs, as well as meet There are two types of fees that When Westerly police learned there Weekendat the Gaylord-Tiffany Weather “Green” at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. the increased usage demand on its make up the water and sewer bills were six failure to appear warrants for Building on Rowley Street. The Water & Sewer Commission systems. the town sends out on a quarterly Rategan’s arrest outstanding in Winsted, Children need everything from is looking to increase its base rate Before the commission can vote they notified the Winchester Police De- pencils and paper to backpacks for water and sewer services $20 a to approve the proposed increase, See sewer, page A8 partment. and binders. If your child is in “And a couple of those warrants were need of school supplies, call Tricia for felony failure to appear charges,” Twomey, recreation director, at Barkhamsted wants Winsted water for Health Center Scannell said. 860-738-6964. Rategan waived extradition and was By JULIE WEISBERG tap into the city’s water and sewer after that,” Water & Sewer Com- transported back to Winsted on Monday, Staff Reporter system for the new facility. mission Chairman Richard Nal- Aug. 9, where he was charged with six The commission, which of- lette said at this week’s meeting. counts of failure to appear. He currently WINSTED — The proposal ficially accepted the application Barkhamsted town officials are Fri. Sat. Sun. is being held on a total of $30,000 in to build a new medical center at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 10, hoping to extend lines into Win- bonds. along Route 44 remains on track, now has 65 days to render a de- sted’s water and sewer system to Scannell said although no charges have with Winsted’s Water & Sewer cision. allow plans for the proposed new yet been filed against Rategan for the al- Commission accepting the town “Unless that applicant wants to leged credit card fraud, Westerly police are of Barkhamsted’s application to gives us another 65-day extension See water, page A8 76º/61º 77º/60º 78º/64º continuing their investigation.
The Winsted Journal Index - August 13 Three Winsted area residents competing in Area News A2 Winsted A3 Calendar C14-15 Police A4+6 Northwest Idol at Warner Theater Saturday Classified A11-14 Obituaries A4 TORRINGTON — Two vocalists form in the 25 and older group. David presentation, appearance, profes- Editorial A7 Sports A5 from Winsted and one from New Wilcox, 25, of New Hartford will also sionalism and presentation as well Hartford will participate in the fi- compete in the 25 and older contest. as overall performance. nal competition of Northwest Idol, Additional competitors from other Hosting Saturday night’s event Letters a singing competition that will hit towns include Lizzy Armantino of is Casey Mckenna. The event will the stage of the Warner Theatre this Oakville, Patrick Downey of Tor- also include an appearance by Miss [email protected] Saturday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. rington, Krystal Lynn of Wolcott, Connecticut/Miss Litchfield County Or send mail to The Winsted Journal, Twelve performers have been cho- Theresa Murphy of Torrington and Brittany Decker. The co-host for the 396 Main St., PO Box 835, sen to compete in the finals — six in Aubrey VanAllen of Harwinton in the final performance at the Warner will Winsted, CT 06098 the ages 25 and older category and six 16 to 24 group; and Allison Campagna be Tom Chute of WATR radio. in the 16 to 24 age group. Performers of Thomaston, Brianna Engle of Tor- The Northwest Idol competition is range in age from 16 to 66. rington, Rick Sheldon of Torrington sponsored by Torrington Parks and From Winsted, 21-year-old Heather and Jennifer Wright of Bristol in the Recreation. For more information, Papolio will compete in the 16 to 24 25-plus group. call 860-489-2274. group and Dan Labich, 40, will per- Each contestant is judged on —Michael Marciano F I LE PHOTOS A The WinsTed JournAl, Friday, August 13, 2010
» Primary » Water his support of Malloy. “We’re all across our state,” she said. medical center project along interlocal water agreement Winchester’s water supply and The Route 44 facility is going to do everything we can “I’ve had a great fear that the Route 44 to move forward. with Winsted during a special sewage treatment facilities.” being proposed as the new to unite behind the Democratic American Dream was in the Barkhamsted’s Inland Wet- meeting July 13. “This request is initially state-of-the-art home for ticket and win in November,” greatest jeopardy that it’s been lands Commission, acting According to the applica- for a facility being proposed Charlotte Hungerford Hospi- he said. “We don’t look back, in our lifetime, and I didn’t as the town’s Water Pol- tion, Barkhamsted is seeking for construction by Borghesi tal’s regional medical center, we look forward.” want to lose that opportunity lution Control Authority, an agreement with its neighbor Building Company, LLC near which would serve the greater Lamont added some advice for our children and our unanimously approved an “to allow business along Route the border between Barkham- Winsted area. for Malloy. “The way you win grandchildren. I’m alarmed application to enter into a new 44 to connect to the town of sted and Winsted,” the applica- The Torrington hospital is by telling the truth,” he by the reckless spending, tax tion cover letter reads. announced last fall it was said. “You’re going to need increases and tremendous The Torrington-based Bor- looking into the possibility of a candidate up there who debt that’s coming from » Dogs ghesi Building & Engineering moving its satelite programs tells you this is how you get Washington.” Whitney said he got the idea such a charge is produced. Company wants to construct a and services out of its current an honest tough minded P u n d i t s n o t e d t h a t to host a dachsund race while Dogs competing in countless one-story, 18,290-square-foot home in the Winsted Health budget.” McMahon did not have her covering this year’s Rotary Pet videos appear happy and ex- commercial health services Center. Lamont, who had enjoyed husband, Vince, by her side Parade on Main Street, where cited to participate. building at 390 New Hartford Charlotte Hungerford is the a double-digit lead as recently during her acceptance speech. he noticed several wiener “We have people from town Road, next door to Mallory Spencer Street facility’s largest as two weeks ago, was Political analysts also wondered dogs. and a few people from outside Brook Plaza. tenant. The hospital operates considered the front-runner aloud if negative campaigning “Some people call them of Litchfield County who will The plan includes an emer- an emergency medical clinic throughout the race. His on all sides contributed to low dachsunds and some call them be participating,” Whitney gency medical clinic, cardiac at the Winsted Health Center defeat follows a 2006 loss to voter turnout, which came it at dachs hounds,” he said. “I have said, noting that former Select- rehabilitation center, a heli- daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, which just near 30 percent. one mini one and my father has man Art Melycher is an owner pad for emergency medical In addition, Charlotte Hun- also materialized late in the Also victorious on the two regular-sized ones.” of two miniature dachsunds helicopter landings, medical gerford runs cardiac and campaign. Republican side was attorney The German name “dachs and has said he wants to par- office space and a large park- pulmonary rehabilitation Less competitive but equally general candidate Martha hund” literally means “badger ticipate in the race. ing area. programs, as well as blood newsworthy Tuesday was a Dean, who will face unopposed dog.” The breed was initially Each dog is expected to be The project cleared its first drawing, laboratory, X-ray victory for former World Democratic candidate George developed to sniff out and accompanied by two owners important hurdle in February, and digital mammography Wrestling Entertainment Jepsen in the race to fill the chase badgers and other bur- — one to hold the dog and the when Barkhamsted’s Inland services at the Spencer Street CEO Linda McMahon in the impending vacancy. In the rowing animals. The miniature other to call from the finish Wetlands Commission unani- facility. The hospital’s four-bed Republican race to replace first district, Republican Ann version was developed to hunt line. Owners are also asked to mously approved the applica- Hungerford Regional Sleep outgoing Sen. Chris Dodd. Brickley beat Mark Zydanowicz smaller prey. clean up after their hounds. tion. Winsted’s Water & Sewer Laboratory is located there, McMahon easily defeated for a chance to challenge “They’re God’s laughing Winning dogs can expect Commission has been meeting as well. and outspent opponents Peter Democratic incumbent John dog,” Whitney said. “They’re to receive treats, while own- with Barkhamsted town offi- Borghesi currently is final- Schiff and Rob Simmons, but Larson, and Sam Caligiuri short, they’re funny and they ers will receive gift certificates cials and the developer to re- izing the project’s engineer- ended up with a minority of the won the GOP primary for the go as fast as they can.” from Petco, Whitney said. view the proposal’s plans over ing plans. Once those plans total vote. She will go up against 5th district to face incumbent Whether they’re held to “We’re still figuring out the the past several months. are complete, the company the endorsed Democratic Chris Murphy in November. celebrate local festivals or pre- details, but there will be food In addition to the medical expects to submit its designs candidate, state Attorney Democratic nominee for sented as halftime entertain- and prizes,” he said. “We’ll center, Barkhamsted’s applica- to Barkhamsted’s Planning & General Richard Blumenthal, secretary of state is State ment at football games, wiener have medals for the winning tion states that the businesses Zoning Commission. who was unopposed in the Rep. Denise Merill, who will dog races are the source of end- dogs.” within the Mallory Brook Before construction can Democratic primary. face Republican Jerry Farrell, less entertainment via Internet To participate in the race, Plaza as well as Lombard Ford begin on the Route 44 project, Greeting supporters with the Jr., the alderman from New videos and news stories. The a dog must be a pure-bred — which sits across the street however, the proposal must song “Eye of the Tiger” in the Haven. For comptroller, Kevin website Wikipedia describes dachsund. The entry fee will from the plaza along Route 44 receive final approval from the background, McMahon called Lembo of Guilford won the the pastime as “a popular yet be $20 and proceeds support — may also be interested in hospital’s board of directors. for smaller government and Democratic primary over controversial sporting event,” Winsted’s Open Dour Soup connecting to Winsted’s water The hospital currently is con- decreased taxes in celebrating Michael Jarjura of Waterbury. noting that some see the sport Kitchen. For more informa- and sewer systems if the two ducting a financial feasibility her GOP victory. “I understand Lembo will face Republican as potentially bad for a dog’s tion, call Charter Community towns reach an agreement to study to ensure that the cost that there are people that are nominee Jack Orchulli of spine, though no evidence for Television at 860-738-3351. share services to lease out space in the new hurting because I’ve seen it Darien. An interlocal sewer agree- building will not be too high. ewer ment, which was finalized in Once the cost pricing por- » S April 2003, already exists be- tion of the project is com- Wine-tasting fundraiser at basis to its customers: a base rate a base rate of $64 a quarter for tween the two towns, although pleted, Borghesi has told The and a usage rate. water and $35 quarter for sewer. it has yet to be acted upon by Journal he will present the The usage rate is, as its name Those with a 3/4-inch meter either town. plan to the hospital’s board Torrington Country Club suggests, based on the level of are charged a quarterly base Barkhamsted First Select- for approval. services a home or business rate of $79 for water and $35 man Don Stein said at last If members give the project GOSHEN — The 860-485-1490. uses over a three-month period. for sewer. month’s meeting that upon ac- the green light — and it re- Northwest Connecticut Proceeds from the Customers are charged $2.47 for If the commission approves ceptance of the application, the ceives all necessary approvals Chamber of Commerce event will directly ben- each 100 cubic yards of water their proposal next week, each two municipalities would enter by the town of Barkhamsted and Tony’s Package Store efit the many community they draw in and $2.02 for each of those base rate charges would into negotiations in hopes of — construction on the new will host “Wine & Dine programs provided by 100 cubic yards of sewage they increase by $20 a year for each of finalizing and ratifiying a new center is expected to move With A Flair” on Friday, the Northwest Connecti- dispense out. If a water customer the next three years. agreement. forward. Aug. 13, from 6:30 to 9 cut Chamber Education uses more than 20,000 cubic feet of water in one quarter, however, p.m. in the Ivy Mountain Foundation, including they are then charged $2.47 for Room at the Torrington the Job Fair, Read Aloud each additional 100 cubic feet Country Club, 250 Tor- Day, Technology Day, over that 20,000 mark. rington Road, Goshen. Northwest Connecticut Winsted’s water and sewer “Wine & Dine With A Welcome Center, Ca- base rates are flat fees that are Flair” will feature more reer Fair, Classroom to charged to customers regardless than 90 varieties of wine, Boardroom, Boardroom of usage. These fees are based on the size of the meters used to food provided by the Tor- to Classroom, Chamber measure water input and sewage rington Country Club, Seminar Series and School output. The most common sizes live jazz, a silent auction to Career Pathways. used are 5/8 of an inch and 3/4 and more. Tickets for the Advanced tickets are of an inch. event are $75 per person, suggested as there is lim- Currently, customers using $140 per couple and avail- ited seating. Attire for the a 5/8-inch meter are charged able at the Torrington evening is business casual. Country Club, Tony’s For more information, Correcting Errors We are happy to correct errors in news stories Package Store, 446 Birge call the Chamber of Com- when they are called promptly to our attention. We are also happy to correct factual and/or Park Road, Harwinton, merce at 860-482-6586. typographical errors in advertisements when such errors affect meaning. Notice of such error must be given to us after the first run off the advertisement.
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