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Volume 34, Number 29 Published by The Glastonbury Citizen October 9, 2009 Colchester Goes to the Dogs by Katy Nally It was all about man’s slobbery best friend sisters walked Phoebe around the ring and Sunday, Oct. 4, at the 11th annual Pumpkins judges were impressed. ‘n’ Pooches Fest in Colchester. Hundreds of The judging panel included veterinarian Rob dogs strutted their stuff, showing off their best McLaughlin, First Selectman Linda Hodge, attire to a panel of four judges. Colchester Police Officer Rob Suchecki and The event was sponsored by the Colchester Lions Club District Governor Keith Lemere. Lions Club and held on the town green. “It was The winner of the funniest costume, Peeves phenomenal,” organizer of the fest and Lions the pit bull, could have won a look-alike con- Club member, Charlene Picard, said. “People test too. He was dressed as Mr. T, wearing a came out because they love their dogs. They neck full of gold beads, red armbands and a love showing them off.” And the dogs seemed tank top that read “I pity the fool.” However, to enjoy the event as well. Peeves did suffer from a wardrobe malfunc- There were pooches everywhere. There were tion when his stick-on Mowhawk fell off as small ones, tall ones, shaggy ones, fuzzy ones owner Liz Culver walked him in front of the and many in adorable costumes. It was actually judges. But he still made off with the blue rib- difficult to walk near the judging circle without bon and two large Milk-Bones to devour. getting tangled in a few leashes. Peeves was no novice competitor. Culver A big attraction was the costume and “silly said he won best kisser two years ago and this dog” contests. Owners paraded their pooches year was the “kiss off” between Peeves and his around the lawn in front of the judging panel, sister, who was also a previous year champ. hoping to secure a winning doggie treat. There There were many memorable pups at Pump- were five costume categories: funniest, cutest, kins ‘n’ Pooches. Picard said one of her favor- scariest, best ensemble and most original, with ites was the second-place winner of the best a best in show finale where the five winners ensemble category. Bentley the basset hound went head-to-head. and his owner (who was not much taller than First-time competitor Phoebe Boofae, a bull the dog) were both dressed as Elvis. Winner of mastiff, won the cutest contest and best in show. the best ensemble contest was Kayla McAuliffe Phoebe sported a flashy, pink sequin top with a who was dressed as a bride and her Jack Russell black, tulle ballerina skirt, which looked curi- terrier, Pickles, was the groom. ously like an old dance costume. She wore The dog contests were open to all for a small Sisters Madison, left, and Reghan McGinnis of Colchester stand with their award- matching pink goggles and a tres-chic pink donation. For $3, the pups were entered into winning pooch, Phoebe Boofae, a Bull Mastif, at last weekend’s Pumpkins ‘n’ Pooches headband with a flower to match. Owners Madi- two contests; after that it was only $1 per en- festival. Phoebe was dressed as a “funky supergirl,” and was voted cutest and best son and Reghan McGinnis of Colchester said try. All proceeds from the fest will go to sev- in show. Phoebe was dressed as a “funky super-girl.” The See Dogs on Page 2 Proposed Sunset Clause Deemed ‘Slap in the Face’ by Katy Nally At Tuesday’s meeting of the Marlborough tion,” essentially giving it a “drop dead date,” first appeared on the BOS agenda on June 2 fund. At Tuesday’s meeting Black called the Board of Selectmen (BOS), board members Black said. If the board does not “expressly and on Sept. 15 the board members agreed to ordinance an “unfunded mandate.” He said “we voted to include a controversial “sunset clause” extend” this ordinance “by law” on Oct. 1, 2011 seek counsel to draft an ordinance. need some commitment or latitude” from the in an ordinance draft that would exempt a local it will dissolve. However, at the Sept. 15 BOS meeting, state “on what we can afford, and the only op- veteran from paying his property taxes. The ordinance is the result of a five-month Amodeo and Hodge were not hoping for an or- tion that’s in there is survival of the spouse.” The selectmen agreed this was a useful ad- battle between the BOS and Willie and Robin dinance; they wanted a resolution (a motion However, when spread out across the town, this dition to the ordinance because it would give Hodge. Willie Hodge, 59, is a disabled veteran made by the board) to pass that night, which tax exemption works out to about 42 cents per board members the chance to modify it every who recently received a special adaptive hous- would immediately exempt Hodge from prop- person per year, according to Marlborough’s two years. However, others in town said they ing grant from the federal government. Hodge erty taxes. The city of Hartford adopted the same tax assessor, Marie Hall. The Hodges’ prop- viewed it as yet another “slap in the face.” is entitled to be property tax exempt as per state state statute through a resolution on June 8, erty tax is $4,416 and there are roughly 10,000 In a separate clause, the draft also excludes statute 12-81 section 21(C) because of this grant 2009. However, other towns, including East taxpayer accounts in Marlborough. the surviving spouse from receiving the tax ex- and his disability. (He is paralyzed from the Hartford and Hebron, drafted an ordinance. See Clause on Page 2 emption in the event of the veteran’s death. waist down.) The statute exempts Hodge from However, the ordinances of these two towns Like the past BOS meetings where the vet- his local property tax assessment up to $10,000; do not exclude a surviving spouse from tax ex- erans’ tax exemption was discussed, many vet- however, the “legislative body of the munici- emption. The East Hartford ordinance does not erans came from neighboring towns to show pality” can decide to make him 100 percent tax mention carrying on the benefits for the spouse, New Word Limit their support. However, all of them left after exempt. but since there is no specific clause excluding Due to space constraints, starting the public comment section and did not hear This is where the BOS and the Hodges’ at- the tax exemption, East Hartford Tax Assessor next week – the issue of Oct. 16 – all about the sunset clause and the spouse exclu- torney, Pasquale Amodeo, disagree. Amodeo Brian Smith said it would continue after the letters to the editor must be 300 words sion. cites the town’s charter, section 7.1.1, which veteran dies. “I feel very sad about the issue of or less. No exceptions will be made. This clause was a new concept for many who states, “The legislative powers of the Town shall not extending the exemption to the spouse,” said Also, due to the volume of elec- attended Tuesday’s meeting. A sunset clause, be vested in the Town Meeting and in the Board State Representative Pam Sawyer, who was First Selectman Bill Black said, requires the or Selectmen.” But Black said at Tuesday’s present at the Sept. 15 BOS meeting where the tion-related letters the Rivereast is re- board to renew the ordinance, in this case, ev- meeting that “the legislative body is interpreted issue was discussed. ceiving, we cannot guarantee every ery two years. The tax exemption coincides with as being the Board of Selectmen.” On Sept. 15, Sawyer and Black discussed letter will be published. Brevity will the Oct. 1, 2009, grand list and runs until Oct. The discussion about a veterans’ tax exemp- how this statute can be considered “feel-good work in your favor. 1, 2011. “It links it to this board for applica- tion has been going on since this summer. It legislation,” which the state writes but towns Sunday’s festival was filled with, well, pumpkins and pooches. Pictured above left are some of the pumpkins entered in a pumpkin decorating contest. Show at center are Joyce Schwartz of Salem and her dog Tess walking happily out of the judging circle after winning second place for funniest costume. Pictured at right are the winners of best ensemble, Kayla McAuliffe of Colchester and Pickles the Jack Russell terrier, dressed as a bride and groom. Dogs cont. from Front Page Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and the this year, and, although there is no way of track- Colchester Land Trust. There is a complete list ing attendance because there is no admission of charities on the Lions Club website, fee, she said there were about 3,000 people who www.colchesterlions.org. Picard said many of came out. these organizations support programs for the Pumpkins ‘n’ Pooches debuted in 1999, when blind and the visually impaired. Picard first came up with the idea. It has largely And where there were pooches, there were remained the same, she said, but now there are pumpkins. Michelle Wyatt, a Lions Club mem- more activities revolving around the dogs, be- ber, directed the pumpkin contests that began cause people love to show off their pets. earlier in the day. For a $1 donation, anyone The new addition this year was the online could decorate a pumpkin. Wyatt said there was photo contest. Photos of the precious pooches a total of 35 entries, which was more than last were uploaded to an online site and people year. Picard said many local companies, includ- could cast unlimited votes for their favorite dog. ing Wendy’s, donated $1 coupons for prizes. The top eight finalists went on to Pumpkins ‘n’ Although not everyone received winning rib- Pooches where people could vote for the top bons, Picard said “all the kids got something,” dog with $1 per vote and the final three were thanks to donations from businesses. awarded prizes. Picard said this event alone Other demonstrations were also provided raise $139 for the charities. free of charge. Ed Jakubowski and his talented Picard said this year’s event was a huge suc- Australian Shepherds gave a Frisbee demon- cess because “it was a lot of fun.” She added, stration and Top Hat and Tails also worked the “It was so much work, but when we walk crowd. around the green and see people laughing, smil- In its 11th year, Pumpkins ‘n’ Pooches has ing, eating and running in to people they haven’t gained a much larger following than when it seen in a long time, you see what we’ve ac- Three veterans and State Representative Pam Sawyer came out to the Sept. 15 first began. Picard said there were 99 vendors complished and see how much fun we’ve had.” Marlborough Board of Selectmen’s meeting to show their support for Willie Hodge, a disabled veteran who lives in town. The BOS discussed a draft of an ordinance that would make Hodge property tax exempt on Tuesday. Pictured is Sawyer with, from left, veterans, Sam Ranno, Mike Gilbert and Howard Vallier. Clause cont. from Front Page The board also discussed the next steps for really frustrating and I’m starting to think it’s instating the ordinance. They agreed to hold a personal.” public hearing on Oct. 27 where residents could Robin Hodge added Thursday that the sun- weigh in on the ordinance, but not vote on it. set clause “was definitely, definitely a slap in Amodeo made the point that this is not the same the face, because we’ve been arguing for [the as a town meeting, which the charter designates tax exemption] since the end of May.” as part of the legislative body. This ordinance is the result of many board A veteran from East Hampton asked Black meetings and several tenacious veterans who if he was welcome at the Oct. 27 hearing and have adamantly attended for an opportunity to Black was hesitant to give permission. He said show their support. Like the past BOS meet- the hearing is really only open to people who ings, the veterans lined up on the back wall, pay Marlborough taxes but exceptions can be refusing to sit down. Their presence was om- made for “subject matter experts.” However, nipotent even throughout the usual board pro- when pressed he said “anybody’s welcome to ceedings. attend.” At Tuesday’s meeting, Howard Vallier, a vet- After the Oct. 27 hearing, Black said the se- eran of East Hartford, brought a small Ameri- lectmen would take into account everyone’s can flag (something that was notably missing sentiments and perhaps modify the ordinance at the Sept. 15 meeting) and an impromptu accordingly. He said the purpose of the hear- pledge of allegiance began. ing is to “get input on the ordinance.” The veterans expressed the same dismay that Once a final ordinance is drafted, the select- was heard at past meetings. Comments like Sam men will adopt or reject it. Black said if resi- Ranno’s about how another disabled veteran in dents are still unhappy with the outcome, they East Hartford received his property tax exemp- are welcome to petition to have it placed on a tion without the hassle that Willie Hodge has referendum ballot. “This is the process we be- gone through. Ranno was once again frustrated lieve is the correct process,” Black said. with the board, saying, “I’m going to keep com- There are 19 other veterans in Connecticut ing here, and coming here, and coming here who are 100 percent property tax exempt, Robin and we’re [the number of vets] going to get big- Hodge said. “It’s something he’s entitled to,” ger and bigger and bigger.” she said about her husband. “It’s just getting Colchester Looks to Become Certified Wildlife Habitat by Katy Nally Colchester is poised to become the first cer- According to the NWF, because Colchester has tified wildlife habitat community in Connecti- about 15,000 residents, the town must earn a cut – just 38 more houses or businesses are total of 400 points, with 200 coming from resi- needed for the town to receive the designation. dences, businesses and schools. The initiative A certified wildlife habitat community is a already received the first 200 through educat- place that has enough resources for native wild- ing residents and holding public workshops life to thrive and where people strive to edu- about wildlife. cate residents about the importance of nature. Through nature hikes hosted by the The certification is determined by the Na- Colchester Land Trust, the initiative was tional Wildlife Federation (NWF). According awarded several points, Kosiba said. Cragin to the federation’s website, www.nwf.org, there Memorial Library raked in more points with are two aspects of a certified wildlife habitat the speakers it invited. This past spring, sev- community. First, Colchester residents must eral speakers dropped by to discuss such topics “make it a priority to provide habitat for wild- as gardening for butterflies and native birds. life by providing the four basic elements that Ellen Falbowski, co-chair with Kosiba on the all wildlife need: food, water, cover and places initiative, said the library was a “big help.” to raise young.” Then, the town must educate The Green Team also helped through its gar- its residents about “sustainable gardening prac- dening program. Every year, seniors and youths tices.” get together and build a vegetable and an herb Those four essentials for wildlife are very garden, and then they hold a block party with easy to set up at home, Katherine Kosiba, co- food made from their produce. chair of the Certified Wildlife Habitat Commu- “I’m really impressed with Colchester,” nity of Colchester initiative, said. Providing Falbowski said, “with the number of activities food can be as simple as having acorns or sap that are going on in a town that is really not on the property, water can be a bird bath, a pond very large.” or a butterfly puddling area, cover can be a Falbowski first approached Kosiba with the wooded area or a bramble patch and a place to idea of community certification in the summer raise young can be a nesting box or a of 2008. For her, the certification would mean First Selectman Linda Hodge and her husband Bob sit in their backyard in meadow. There is a complete list of these es- the preservation of a habitat for one, small, lo- Colchester. Their yard was recently certified as a wildlife habitat, getting the town sentials on the NWF website. cal bird: the Song Thrush. A small song bird, “It’s a whole lot easier than people think,” the Song Thrush lives in wooded areas, but its one step closer to a community-wide certification from the National Wildlife First Selectman Linda Hodge said at last numbers have been on the slide since the 1960s Federation. Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen, due to habitat destruction and acid rain. has other, less local reasons for heading the ini- tween children’s health and wellbeing and na- where Kosiba gave a presentation about the ini- Falbowski said she grew up listening to her tiative. She said after reading more about glo- ture,” she said. The town’s recognition would tiative. Hodge said she recently had her prop- mother’s stories about the bird’s flute-like song, bal warming, she thought to herself, “OK, I’m possibly call attention to this issue, she said. erty certified after she made a few simple but never had the pleasure of hearing one – until going to do what I can to help.” The commu- The initiative is in its second year and both changes. She added some more bird houses, she moved to Colchester. She said a recogniz- nity certification was one more way to do her Kosiba and Falbowski hope to receive the rec- native plants to attract humming birds and a able “ee-oh-lay” came from the woods in her part. ognition soon. Hodge said one goal was to be butterfly puddling area (which is a small plate yard in 2005. She identified the song after lis- For Kosiba, the initiative is really about edu- certified by the third week in October of this with very little water and some soil). With the tening to it on the Internet. “It really was the cating youngsters on the importance of nature, year. So keep and eye out for the first select- addition of Hodge’s home, the certification ini- most beautiful song you’ve ever heard,” she said. she said. As of late, more children are spend- man if you haven’t certified your property yet, tiative is one point closer to achieving its goal, After learning about the certification pro- ing their afternoons inside rather than explor- because, Hodge said, “If I have to go door to Kosiba said. gram, Falbowski said she realized it would be ing the outdoors. “There’s a big disconnect be- door to get the last 38, I will.” The certification system is based on points. one more way to help the Song Thrush. She

Hebron Resident Opens Counseling Center by Sarah McCoy Steve Haley will be the first to admit that he’s not your typical therapist. He didn’t finish college until he was an adult Colchester Selectmen, Finance Boards and even then didn’t know what he wanted to do. “I had a friend ask me what I was good at,” Agree to MacDonald Road Purchase Haley recalled earlier this week. “As a joke, I by Katy Nally told him I was good at manipulating people and The acquisition of land on MacDonald Road he became suspicious about the purchase over getting them to do things. He said I should be a took a big step forward at Monday night’s joint the summer, when his board was not asked to therapist.” meeting of the boards of selectmen and finance, approve it. He said after his “own investiga- That was just the push Haley needed. as this time officials went by the book – liter- tion” he brought the matter to the BOS in Au- He enrolled at Southern Connecticut State ally, as a big green binder of ordinances was gust, and the process to purchase the land was University and, in 2000, received a master’s read from. restarted on Sept. 3. PZC okayed the purchase degree in social work. Since that time, Haley There was even applause from members of at a Sept. 16 meeting. has worked in the Department of Children and both boards, as the ordinance that outlines ac- At Monday’s joint meeting of the BOS and Families for two years and then another two Hebron resident Steve Haley will offer quiring open space was read aloud and every BOF, the process went according to the ordi- and a half years with highly traumatized chil- individual, family and couples therapy motion was double checked. nance. Both boards agreed to purchase the land dren at the Waterford Country School. at Haley Counseling Center LLC which However, the purchase is ultimately up to for $182,250, with $140,000 coming from the For the past two years, Haley has worked opens next Thursday, Oct. 15. the voters. The Board of Selectmen (BOS) town and $42,250 from the Colchester Land for Connecticut Behavioral Health in New Lon- agreed to hold a town meeting on Oct. 15, where Trust (CLT). The $140,000 will come from two don. While he enjoyed what he was doing, shot,” he said. “If you’ve tried to get un-stuck residents can decide on the purchase of the land accounts; the open space account and the land Haley said he was looking to work for himself on your own and it hasn’t worked out, come in as well as several other matters, including the acquisition account. The CLT plans to barrow at a spot closer to his Hebron home. and we’ll talk about it.” right to farm ordinance. $42,250 from the Norcross Wildlife Founda- Both of those desires will become a reality Haley doesn’t see his business as a place The exhaustive double-checking of the open tion, Hodge said Tuesday. when Haley Counseling Center LLC opens next for clients to just come in and vent. “I’ve seen space ordinance, and the jubilation of the board Hodge said the meeting “went smoothly and week. people in therapy for two, three, four, five years members Monday night, was because the pro- the outcome was good.” Hayn agreed. Haley, a licensed clinical social worker, will without progress,” he said. “I’m about finding cess of acquiring the land has taken longer than Now it’s once again up to Colchester resi- begin seeing individuals over the age of 7, fami- the problem, finding a solution and working anticipated, after officials discovered it was dents to vote on the purchase of the MacDonald lies and couples at his Main Street office. “It’s on that.” carried out incorrectly in June. Road land. The BOS agreed to hold a special exciting but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t ner- Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that Haley fa- Instead of following an ordinance that was town meeting Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., vous,” he said this week. vors solution-focused and cognitive behavioral passed in 2003, First Selectman Linda Hodge at Town Hall, 127 Norwich Ave., for people to Starting a business in the current economy, therapy techniques. The son of a truck driver, just followed charter procedure for purchasing vote on the purchase. Residents will also vote Haley admits, might be a difficult undertaking. Haley said he figures himself to a be a “work- the 31 acres. She proposed it a June BOS meet- on three other proposals, including a leash law But, he doesn’t believe in coincidences. “Too ing class guy” – a title that fits with his type of ing, and then a town meeting was held, where in the new dog park, which would allow dogs many things lined up for me to ignore,” Haley active therapy that challenges clients to change voters approved it. Hodge said Tuesday that to be off their leases in the park; the right to said, who just signed a lease on the building in patterns that aren’t working for them. about 40 people came out in June to approve farm ordinance, which mandates certain laws August. “I feel like I’m right where I’m sup- Sessions are typically held weekly for 45 the open space purchase. that protect farmers; and the return of open posed to be.” minutes. Though, Haley said, this can be However, according to the 2003 ordinance, space to a developer who is looking to develop Physically, that place is 17 Main St., just a changed based on the needs of the client. the Conservation Commission recommends a a site in the Westchester area. few miles from where Haley lives with his wife Haley Counseling Center LLC will open parcel of land for “open space purposes,” then Hodge said she hopes people approve the and two sons. Thursday, Oct. 15. To make an appointment the BOS approves the recommendation and MacDonald Road purchase because, “it’s a Emotionally, that place is reaching out and with Haley, call 860-337-7171. More informa- forwards it to the Planning and Zoning Com- good investment for the town.” According to helping those individuals in need. He doesn’t tion about Haley and his practice can be found mission (PZC) and the Board of Finance (BOF). the BOF, the land is about three lot sizes, but care if it’s an adolescent with severe behavioral at www.haleycc.com. Then, a final action is taken by the selectmen. no development will take place, as it is desig- issues or a couple whose marriage is on the At the present time Haley Counseling Cen- According to the charter, the purchase must then nated for open space. The land is next to the rocks. “For people who have been stuck or ter LLC accepts Anthem, Aetna and all state go to a town meeting for approval. Ruby Cohen property. struggling with something, therapy is worth a insurance carriers. BOF Chairman Bruce Hayn said last month Hebron Public Hearing Slated on Village Green Project by Sarah McCoy A vote to send a proposed agreement be- sisted of BOS Chair Jeff Watt, Board of Finance undesignated fund balance of at least 7.5 per- as possible on the land. “It really is for the en- tween the town and property owners has all (BOF) Chair Mike Hazel and Economic De- cent of the town’s operating budget. Even with joyment of all,” he said of the property. parties involved hopeful that the Village Green velopment Commission member Vicki Avelis. fronting the $281,000 needed to get the project Both James and Greg Horton reported that, District will soon become more than just a road- “Basically, we wanted to see how we could started, the fund balance would still remain as of yet, no deals have been reached with po- way. get this Village Green development going,” above 8 percent, Hazel reported. tential developers for the land. “Once the traf- At Wednesday’s special meeting, the Board Hinman said Wednesday. He added that by creating this separate tax fic light is in and we’ve met the DOT require- of Selectmen (BOS) unanimously supported the Hinman said the ordinance recommended by district the repayment of the $281,000 would ments, we can open the opportunity to com- scheduling of a public hearing on Thursday, the Infrastructure Committee would have the come as a tax assessment. This means the town mercial vendors,” Jim said. Oct. 22. At this public hearing, taxpayers will town front the money necessary to get the would be first in line to collect any money owed Horton Brothers LLC owns all put 6.17 acres have an opportunity to voice their opinions on project going with a separate tax district set up to them if the development doesn’t pan out. of the parcel. The other owner is Hebron resi- a proposed ordinance involving the develop- in order for the town to recoup the money over The proposed agreement has received the dent Sara Tarca who has long had plans to de- ment of the 140-acre plot located on Main Street the following five years. support of Hebron Director of Finance Jim Day velop her piece of the property into an aquatic (Route 66), across from the Ted’s Plaza. It will cost an estimated $281,000 to carry as well as the town’s auditors. center and health club. This land, primarily owned by Horton Broth- utility lines into the property and install a traf- After Wednesday’s meeting, James Horton, At Wednesday’s meeting, BOS members ers, LLC, has been slated for a mixed-use de- fic light at the intersection of Rte. 66 and John one of the three Horton brothers comprising didn’t voice any concerns regarding the con- velopment called the Village Green District E. Horton Blvd. According to the ordinance, Horton Brothers LLC, said he’s been pleased tent of the agreement but did have some con- since 2000. However, due to the disagreement the town would pay these costs upfront. Addi- with the level of cooperation with the town of cerns regarding the timeline going forth. BOS of the installation of a traffic light and other tionally, three representatives from the town and Hebron and looks forward to moving the project Vice Chair Mark Stuart said he’d like to see utilities as well as the present economic climate, two representatives from the property owners forward. the town hold its charter-mandated town meet- neither the town nor the landowners have been would comprise a board of commissioners for The Horton family has owned the land in ing on the matter after the property owners have able to move forward on developing the land. the Village Green District who would oversee question for over 150 years, James Horton said. agreed to the proposal. A master plan for the parcel was approved the levy calculation and repayment of the Up until the 1950s the Horton brothers’ father, Ballots from the property owners – stating in 2004 and, in 2007, the town received a Small $281,000 over the course of five years. John E. Horton, used it as farmland. Now, 15 whether they are in favor of going ahead with Towns Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) According to initial estimates, levy repay- years after John’s passing his three sons are try- this agreement or not – are due back to town grant to cover the majority of costs associated ments would be around $2,061 per acre. That ing to create a legacy for their father. “It hasn’t officials on Nov. 23. with installing a roadway into the property. comes to $412 a year for five years. been an easy decision,” James Horton said of There was some discussion on holding the Since then, the property has sat dormant. In approaching the development this way, potentially developing the land. “But, we rec- town meeting the evening of Nov. 23, but a fi- Lew Hinman, chair of the Planning and Zon- Hazel said, the committee was hoping to alle- ognize that it’s good for everyone involved and nal date has not been set at the time of publica- ing Commission, has been serving on a sepa- viate the barriers to development while “pro- that’s what our father would have wanted.” tion. A public hearing will be the next step in rate committee charged with making infrastruc- tecting the interests of the town.” Greg Horton, another member of the Horton the process and that will be held Thursday, Oct. ture recommendations regarding the property. Hazel said that, from the BOF’s perspective, Brothers LLC, said that plans call for maintain- 22, at 7 p.m. in the community room at Dou- The committee, which was formed in July, con- it’s important for the town to maintain an ing the stone walls and walking paths as much glas Library, 22 Main St.

Portland Fair Makes Its Return by Michael McCoy The Portland Agricultural Fair returns this on the fairgrounds. Once the fair outgrew that for a 12:30 p.m. show Sunday on the main stage. “He’ll bust your sides open,” Dillon said. weekend, and this year the three-day event is space, it was relocated to a sizable lot behind Dillon called the group “one of the best coun- Dillon said when he and a small group of celebrating its 10th anniversary. the town garage. However, that is now a soccer try bands in Connecticut.” people resurrected the fair in 1999, “we really The fair will be held from today, Friday, Oct. complex. So, this year parking will be held in a Sunday will have a decidedly country flavor kind of did it for the kids.” Of that core group, 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Exchange large field off of Sand Hill Road, which is lo- as the fair’s music will close out with Charlene Dillon said only he and fair president Don Club Fairgrounds, on Route 17A. cated off of Route 66, near its intersection with Marie & Nashville Bound. Bascom are still heavily involved. Both are life- No doubt the biggest addition to this year’s Route 17. Dillon said Saturday’s music will tend to- long Portlanders who frequented the fair all fair is a 5K road race set for Sunday morning. As always, Nichols Bus Service will provide ward classic Motown and R&B with acts like through their childhood. Dillon said they re- The cost is $25, and runners can register at a free shuttle to the fairgrounds, and handi- The Nifty Fifties Band and The Bernadettes. ally got motivated to relaunch the fair when they www.portlandfair.com or at 8 a.m. on the morn- capped parking will still be located onsite. (The former will once again host a dance con- had children of their own. ing of the race. The race will start an hour later. Though the fair does reimburse Nichols for a test.) Plus, don’t forget local staple Joe Milardo There is so much more to the fair than this John Dillon is the fair’s spokesman, enter- certain amount, Dillon said, “Let’s just say they & The Musical Cavaliers. story can contain. This includes tons of fall fair tainment coordinator, and co-founder. An avid help us a lot. We owe Nichols a huge debt of Also, playing to the golden oldies feel of the vittles, as well as booths from businesses, civic runner in his younger days, Dillon was the driv- gratitude.” day, Saturday will also include the hot rod and organizations and plenty of politicians. This to ing force behind starting the 5K. Dillon seems to have high hopes for the fair. classic auto show. say nothing of the carnival rides, as well as the The 3.1-mile course will begin and end at This makes sense, as he called the 2008 fair “a Friday’s music includes Small Town Roots livestock/produce/culinary competitions and the fair, with the majority of it going along banner year.” Fairs are obviously a slave to and the Michael Cleary Band, and Dillon com- tractor, horse, and cattle pulls that make this an routes 17 and 17A. Dillon called it a “rela- weather, and the Portland Fair has had a noto- pared the latter to Dave Matthews Band. agricultural fair in the first place tively flat course.” A map of the course is avail- riously stormy relationship with the elements. Children’s events include appearances by Setup for the fair began this past Monday able at the website. However, weather was uncharacteristically kind Ronald McDonald and Wally the Green Mon- night. The fair will kickoff this afternoon with “It’s always something I wanted to do,” said in 2007, and last year, the fair enjoyed argu- ster. (The Red Sox started their postseason in a tractor pull at 5 p.m., and the opening cer- Dillon, who said he used to run in the Haddam ably the most beautiful weekend of the season. California this year, freeing up Wally for the emonies will follow an hour later. Neck Fair 5K. (Dillon added that he considers Dillon said this success allowed the Fair Asso- day.) One of the fair’s biggest events, the an- Admission to the 10th annual Portland Ag- the Portland Fair to be comparable to the ciation to “pay off some of the debts we’ve ac- nual talent show, begins at 11 a.m. on the small ricultural Fair is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors Haddam Neck one, which is traditionally held cumulated over the previous eight years.” stage. and free for children under 10. The fair runs 5- over Labor Day weekend.) Dillon specifically credited the Hemlock The Jim Show will close out the entertain- 11 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday The other major change is the parking loca- Grange and the Portland Historical Society for ment schedule Sunday at 4 p.m. According to and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. More informa- tion. When the fair relaunched in 1999 (it ini- helping the fair over the years. www.thejimshow.com, this one-man show fea- tion is available at www.portlandfair.com. tially ran from 1919-1989, then ceased due to a As for music, Dillon highlighted The Great tures juggling, physical humor, red socks and lack of interest), parking was located virtually Hill Mountain Band, which will return this year “understated sarcasm.”

Colchester Police News Marlborough Portland Police News 9/25: Youth offender was charged with dis- ounces of marijuana, State Police said. 9/29 — Barry Murphy, 47, of 155 Jobs Pond tributing a controlled substance to minors in 10/4: Lindsay Fuller, 19, of 159 Waterhole Police News Rd., was charged with breach of peace and school, State Police said. Rd., was charged with possession of less than 9/29: Shauna Edgerton, 27, of 31 Enfield St., third-degree criminal mischief, Portland Police 9/29: Shaun Ratliff, 18, of 17 Mallard Pt., four ounces of marijuana and possession of drug Enfield, was charged with writing bad checks, said. Griswold, was arrested on a warrant stemming paraphernalia, State Police said. State Police said. 9/30 — Rachel Fields, 24, of 43 Chatham from an Aug. 21 incident, on charges of threat- 10/4: Cynthia Carbuni, 56, of 577 Rte 32, 10/5: Nicole Reynolds, 21, of 164 Cheney Ct., was charged with risk of injury to a minor, ening, breach of peace and harassment, State North Franklin, was charged with DUI and driv- Rd., was charged with DUI and making an im- third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and Police said. ing too fast, State Police said. proper turn, State Police said. third-degree criminal mischief, police said. 10/2: Kimberly Ann Wilson, 34, of 84 10/5: Deborah Long, 53, of 105 Geer Ave., Alexander Dr., was charged with third-degree Norwich, was charged with third degree larceny, assault, disorderly conduct, second-degree un- State Police said. lawful restraint and interfering with emergency 10/5: Horace Henry, 45, of 179 Palm St., calls, State Police said. Hartford, was charged with DUI and failure to 10/2: Joshua Wetmore, 35, of 64 Briarwood maintain proper lane, State Police said. Dr., was charged with possession of less than 10/5: Jessie Blesso, 30, who police reported four ounces of marijuana, State Police said. having no current address for, was charged with 10/4: Joanna Marshall, 44, of 36 Holbrook failure to appear in court, State Police said. Rd., West Hartford, was charged with DUI and 10/6: Dyan Derringer, 50, of 439 Parum Rd., failure to drive in proper lane, State Police said. was charged with failure to appear in court, 10/4: Gregory Currier, 23, 9 Windham Ave., State Police said. was charged with possession of less than four Parents of Child Left on Bus Outraged at East Hampton School System by Michael McCoy The parents of a 5-year-old child left on a began to cry. The account said he later told his school bus for an entire day last month are parents he felt guilty about crying, because “you speaking out about the incident – and they are told me to only cry when I get hurt.” not happy. According to the account, the driver retrieved Last week, East Hampton Police Sergeant the bus at around 2 p.m., and picked high school Garritt Kelly reported that a 5-year-old kinder- students up at 2:10 p.m. The boy said a high gartner did not exit the bus at Memorial School, school student, whom he called a “grown up on the morning of Sept. 4. It was just his fourth lady,” brought him to the front of the bus and day of school. informed the bus driver the child was on it. By Kelly said last week the bus driver, an em- this time, the boy had urinated in his pants, ployee of Nichols Bus Service, not only never which allegedly prompted the only exchange checked to make sure the bus was empty when between he and the driver, who responded, “It’s he parked it in the yard, but he never alerted OK; accidents happen all the time.” anyone of the situation once he realized it. Kelly Then, the parents said that the driver finished also said the school never contacted police the route, picked the Center and Memorial about the incident. Instead, the parents did two school children around 3:10 p.m. He said the weeks after the fact. driver dropped off the boy around 3:34 p.m., The 5-year-old’s father, who wished not to without saying anything to his mother, who was be identified so as to protect his son’s identity, waiting at the foot of the driveway. contacted the Rivereast this week, and still Upon getting off the bus, the boy started cry- seemed more than agitated this week. “I am ing, and told his mother, “I made a bus completely disappointed in the school system,” mistake…I never made it to school today,” ac- he fumed. “We are so upset.” cording to the account. The mother called Me- Though the father was clearly displeased with morial School, the account said, and also called the driver’s behavior, he sounded downright the parent of a classmate to find out if he the appalled with the school system. “I’m most son was indeed out of school. Both Memorial The parents of a 5-year-old child expressed anger with the East Hampton school upset that the school didn’t get a hold of me or School and the parent confirmed the child’s system this week after their son was left alone on an empty bus all day at the school my wife and claimed it wasn’t their responsi- story, and his mother also noticed he still had busyard. bility,” he said. his lunch money. The father, a Pratt & Whitney employee, said Around 4 p.m., the child and his parents fault. During the weekend after the incident, “I completely understand why they’re upset; he was off on a mandatory furlough day on Sept. drove to Memorial School to meet with Princi- according to the account, the boy wet the bed they have a right to be,” Coolican said. “I’d be 4. So, the parents went golfing and out to lunch. pal Karen Fitzsimmons. According to the par- each night and refused to be left alone in a room. mad as hell too.” But, he said they both had their cell phones on ents, Fitzsimmons said both the home phone The father said he and his wife have stopped He added that if any of his comments in last them the entire day and the mother’s cell phone were called to alert asking their son about the ordeal to “let him week’s article upset the parents, “I am truly The father furnished the Rivereast with the them of the student’s absence, but that there forget about it.” sorry.” same written account they eventually gave the was no voicemail available. However, the The father said this week he and his wife were The father said that soon after the event he police. He said he and his wife spent Sept. 5 mother said in the account, there is no record quite upset by comments form both Golden and told his wife, “We have to get him back on the and 6 recounting everything before they could on her cell phone of a call. Caller ID on the Board of Education (BOE) member Don bus on Tuesday,” or he’d never get past what forget the finer points. home phone only registered one call, at 10:19 Coolican in last week’s Rivereast article. “The had happened. According to the father, the bus stops right a.m., the mother said. superintendent has us very upset,” he said, ex- According to the account, the mother asked at their driveway. At 8:30 a.m., both parents saw Superintendent of Schools Judy Golden later plaining he and wife’s disbelief that Golden felt the new bus driver the morning of Sept. 8 if their son off. The father said that, as his son said a message was never left at home because the administration did what they could. there was an assigned seat for her son, and the was the last to be picked up on the route, he there was “a long delay” after the rings, lead- Golden did not have much to say this week, driver replied, “Not yet; it’s my first day.” (Be- had to sit in the back because there were no ing the caller to believe there was no voicemail. but said, “We made several changes to ensure cause of Labor Day, this was the boy’s first day seats near the front, something the father re- But the father holds that the voicemail picks this won’t happen again.” These measures in- on the bus following the ordeal.) called remarking to his wife about at the time. up after four rings. cluded making sure the driver does not drive On Wednesday, the father said he and his The bus arrived at Memorial School 10 min- The parents said around 5:30 p.m. they were for the school, having staff check the bus dur- wife have hired a lawyer, who sent a letter of utes later, but the boy did not get off, the father notified that school administrators had spoken ing drop-off, and exhausting every phone num- inquiry to Nichols, informing him they will be said. The father explained this was because, on with the bus driver and told the parents “he has ber on file for a student until a person is reached. working with his insurance company. The fa- the previous three days that week, the boy was been put on leave.” “We are extremely sorry this happened to this ther declined to comment further on possible specifically directed by staff to exit the bus. The (According to published reports, that driver little boy, of course,” she said. legal action. father said his son is a very precise follower of has been fired. However, Charlie Nichols, When asked about the administration’s han- Kelly said police applied for an arrest war- directions, and without the explicit instruction, owner of Nichols Bus, has not been available dling of the situation, BOE Chairman Michael rant for the driver on Monday, charging him did not realize he should exit. for comment to confirm this. Regardless, Vasquenza said they “kept us in the loop from with risk of injury to a minor. However, as of In their written account, the boy’s parents Golden has said that Nichols guaranteed the the first day.” “It’s an unfortunate incident, no press time, Middlesex Superior Court had not said he was marked absent by his teacher be- driver would not drive for East Hampton question,” he said, later adding, “I think the ruled on the warrant tween 9 and 9:30 a.m., around the same time schools any longer.) administration handled the situation as best they Kelly said the charge was an “unclassified the bus arrived back at the bus yard. According The father said he has yet to receive an apol- could.” felony,” so the court has leeway on sentencing. to the account, the boy said he tried to commu- ogy from Nichols Bus. Coolican said last week he felt the adminis- Though the driver could technically face jail nicate his presence, but the driver may not have According to the account, the boy was on tration handled the situation appropriately, and time, Kelly did not seem confident of that since, heard because of “loud noises there.” the bus for seven and a half hours, with more thought it reasonable to not think the worst and he said, “it was nothing of an intentional na- The account described the boy as “scared and than five of them spent in solitude. The report call the police right away. However, when told ture.” confused on the bus, sitting in the heat.” (The said the boy “thought he was never going to go this week that the school reportedly called the Though Kelly formerly spoke about his dis- temperature reached 82 degrees that day, ac- home” and “really wanted Mommy to be with parents’ home number once, and not any emer- appointment with the school’s handling of the cording to www.weatherunderground.com.) him.” gency contact number or cell phone, he said, “I situation, he said the police will pursue no According to the account, it does not seem The account also said the boy has experi- didn’t know that.” criminal charges against them. the boy moved from his seat the entire day, and enced guilt, perceiving the incident to be his

Hebron Special Ed Director Resigns by Sarah McCoy After a little more than a year on the job, vices in Hartford. Cruz said she certainly didn’t Director of Special Education Brenna Kosicki “begrudge” Kosicki for taking the position as has resigned, to take a job in the Hartford pub- “it is a tremendous opportunity.” lic school district. Cruz said Kosicki’s hiring for the Hartford Kosicki came to Hebron in the summer of position demonstrates the type of high-quality 2008. Superintendent of Schools Ellie Cruz said educators Hebron has on its staff. that, in that time, Kosicki has been an instru- Kosicki’s last day in Hebron will be Friday, mental part of building relationships with par- Oct. 16. The district is currently accepting ap- ents and developing programs to help bring pre- plications for the soon-to-be-vacant position. viously outplaced students back into their Cruz is also looking for parents interested in hometown school. serving on the search committee for a hiring a Cruz also said that Kosicki had a big part in new special education director. The search com- creating the school district’s Pandemic Plan as mittee, in partnership with Cruz, will be respon- well as teaming up with regular education sible for making a recommendation to the teachers to improve writing throughout the Hebron Board of Education. school. “Brenna has been a tremendous part of Cruz hopes that the hiring will take place in the good work being done in Hebron and I’m November with the person starting in the role confident she’ll continue to be an asset to any around Dec. 1. Until that time, Annie Sweeney, school district,” Cruz said. who was interim principal at Hebron Elemen- In an Oct. 1 letter to the families of Hebron tary School last month, will serve as interim schoolchildren, Kosicki said she has taken a director of special education for the district. position as zone director of pupil personnel ser- East Hampton Town Council From the Editor’s Desk Set to Make TV Debut Observations & Ruminations by Michael McCoy by Mike Thompson Anyone speaking up at next Tuesday’s Town Cordeiro figured many residents “busy with Well, the long, strange and deeply disap- scale place I’d been to a few times earlier in Council meeting may just find themselves on their lives” can’t make it to meetings, but still pointing season finally wrapped up for the the season (as they let fans from the upper deck television soon after. have a right to see what’s happening. He said New York Mets last weekend. I had tickets visit the bar after the game – but never during Starting on Oct. 13, all East Hampton Town the step was “important for transparency.” for the final two games, and had a great time it). And there was some fancy food there too, Council meetings will be recorded and broad- Best of all, this measure will not cost the town at both of them. edibles that were unavailable anyplace else in cast on Comcast Cable. a cent, with the exception of the gas involved For starters, the Mets won them both. They the ballpark. I picked up a grilled steak sand- This initiative came from Town Council in running the recorded DVDs to Comcast. had also won last Friday’s game too, so that wich and some delicious garlic fries. (Yes, my member Thom Cordeiro, who brought the mat- Because the meeting room technically doubles means the Mets finished the season with a ballpark eating has come a long way since the ter up to the council last fall, and the council as the town’s emergency management room, three-game sweep of the Houston Astros. Kahn’s hot dog I enjoyed during my first trip decided to move forward with it. “I’ve wanted they were able to apply for a federal Depart- Pretty impressive. In fact, I can’t remember to Shea Stadium 14 years ago.) to do this since I was first elected two years ment of Emergency Management Services the last time the Mets swept an opponent this The seats, while not as close as the ones ago,” Cordeiro said this week. grant, which they received in August. The grant season. (Did I mention it was a rough year?) I’d sat in the day before (but then I didn’t ex- In February, Cordeiro first made contact with was for $10,000, but this initiative still leaves Saturday’s game was incredible fun. The pect them to be), were still very good, and John Bairos, Comcast’s manager of government them with $6,000 left over for other applicable weather forecast did not look promising. I afforded me some real quality views of what and community relations for western New En- technology. checked weather.com Friday night, and it turned out to be a quality Mets win. Both gland, to get the ball rolling. “I’m a marketing guy,” said Cordeiro, who called for a 90 percent chance of rain on Sat- games I saw last weekend, in fact, featured Cordeiro said initially, he and Town Man- posses a communications degree from Temple urday. And yet, when the next day rolled timely hitting, strong pitching and good de- ager Jeffery O’Keefe explored the idea of a live University in Philadelphia, PA. “I fully endorse around, it wasn’t that bad. It was cloudy, but fense. While that wasn’t the case for much of feed. However, they were swiftly told by the use of this medium.” it wasn’t raining. However, shortly after the 2009, at least the Amazin’s ended the season Comcast that this would involve equipping the The details of the broadcast have not yet been game started, I saw from my seats at the top on a strong note. Town Hall with fiberoptics, a $30,000 endeavor. ironed out. Comcast, whose nearest office is of the upper deck in Citi Field, some umbrel- * * * Nevertheless, Cordeiro said he felt a live feed located in Middletown, provides two local sta- las start to open (my seats were under an over- Speaking of baseball, the first round of the would be ideal somewhere down the road tions. Channel 15 is for public access, while hang, so I was never in danger of getting wet). playoffs are upon us. Who do I want to see “It’s so unobtrusive,” Cordeiro said of the Channel 19 is for government affairs. Cordeiro It rained lightly for a while but around the win? Well, at the risk of sounding unpopular, camera, which was installed in the rear of the said he would be happy to be on either, but that fifth inning it got heavier and, after the fifth, I’m rooting for the Angels to beat the Red Sox. Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room, by the clock. It Channel 19 looked to have more promising time the sky just opened up, and the game went The Angels are such an inspirational story this is recessed into the wall, and resembles a secu- slots, not to mention the broadcast’s pertinence into rain delay mode. year; one of their starting pitchers, Nick rity camera. (Anyone acquainted with the room to government affairs. The rain delay lasted for quite some time. Adenhart, who was just 22 years old, was knows this sounds much more appealing than “Obviously, we’d rather not be on at two in But at no point did I think it would wind up killed in a car accident the first week of the a large camera situated in the aisle.) the morning,” said Cordeiro, adding that he being postponed, because the sky never season. The team was understandably rocked Cordeiro said they explored getting two cam- hoped to score a spot at 7 p.m. on a weeknight. looked that dark; in fact, you could see breaks by the death, but the players recovered, and eras, to provide different perspectives, but even- East Hampton Town Council meetings are of sunlight every now and then. Sure enough, finished the season with 97 wins, the second- tually decided against it. However, the camera not exactly known for fitting into nice little one- after about two hours, the game resumed, and most in all of baseball. Also, I’ve always liked does have zooming capabilities, though hour spaces. Cordeiro was unsure exactly how that’s when things took a turn for the – well, Mike Scioscia. He makes smart moves, and Cordeiro said this would not be used, at least the entirety of each meeting would make it to for the pretty awesome. he seems like a jolly guy. initially. air, but seemed confident it would happen some- It seemed that during the rain delay loads Plus, the last time the Angels won a play- The equipment is being provided by HB, a how, promising, “We’re gonna show our entire of people had filed out of the stadium. (Not off series was 2003, when they won the World New Haven company, as will the installation, meeting…for all to see.” all that shocking, I suppose, considering it was Series. The Red Sox have won two World which was completed Sept. 29. The equipment Cordeiro said he hoped to know the timeslot a rather meaningless game between two teams Series titles since then (2004 and 2007). Yeah, included the camera, a DVD recorder, a 16-inch for the meetings by the end of the week. that had already been eliminated from the from a Red Sox fan’s perspective, that’s great LCD television, and new microphones that will Cordeiro said the town is also exploring post- postseason.) By the time play resumed, there (I know I’d be doing backflips if the Mets won be positioned on the council table. Cordeiro ing the video of the meetings on its website, were maybe 500 or so people left in the two world championships in four years – hell, called the latter “very sensitive.” www.easthamptonct.org, but seemed wary of ballpark. The public address announcer at this point, I’d settle for them just making Town Clerk Sandy Wieleba has already re- the site currently being able to support a file stepped to the mic and declared that, as a re- the playoffs), but from the point of view of a ceived training on the equipment by Comcast, that large. ward to those who stuck it out, fans could fan of the game, well, you’d like to see some- and will be in charge of manning the technology. move down to any seat on the field level – one else make it. i.e., the really expensive seats. As for the Twins-Yankees series, I’m defi- I was at the game with my sister (a fellow nitely pulling for the Twinkies. Not because long-suffering Mets fan), and we had already I’m a Minnesota fan (in fact, part of me’s a been on the field level, chowing down on the little jealous those Twins fans get one last tasty field-level food. So when the P.A. guy postseason in their Metrodome, which will be made his announcement, we were already torn down at the end of the year; I’d have loved East Hampton Police News pretty close to some good seats. We hot-footed for Shea to have seen one last playoff series), 9/24 — David Caldwell, 20, of 7 South 9/27 — Randolph Scherp, 40, of 47 Hog Hill it down the aisles, and wound up seven rows but because they’re playing the Yankees. Like Wangonk Tr., was issued a ticket for operating Rd., was arrested for disorderly conduct and behind the first-base dugout. Just seven rows. any good Mets fan, I hate the Yankees. So the an unregistered motor vehicle, East Hampton second-degree violation of conditions of re- The seats would’ve cost around $200 apiece, Yankees need to lose. They need to lose fast. Police said. lease, police said. under normal circumstances. They need to lose painfully. 9/24 — Joseph Sorvillo, 23, of 12 Browning 9/28 — Paul Raschi, 43, of 501 Moodus Rd., Action resumed in the top of the sixth in- Over in the National League, the Dodgers Dr., was issued a ticket for traveling too fast, was arrested for violation of a protective order, ning, so I had a few innings to soak up the are taking on the Cardinals. This one’s easy: police said. police said. He was also arrested pursuant to a view from my new seats. And it was amaz- gotta root for Los Angeles. I’ve always had a 9/25 — Edward Odell, 41, of 166 Bear warrant for disorderly conduct and violation of ing. I could see the expressions on the play- soft spot for the Dodgers. I like seeing Joe Swamp Rd., was issued a ticket for traveling a protective order, police added. ers’ faces as they walked into the dugout. I Torre succeed; I felt bad for him after the Yan- unreasonably fast, police said. 9/29 — Christopher Cherry, 32, of 159 Main could see first baseman Daniel Murphy move kees treated him so badly a couple of years 9/25 — Matthew Sypher, 25, of 31 Chris- St., was arrested pursuant to a warrant for vio- the dirt around with his foot. I could see play- ago. I like Manny Ramirez. I like Dodger Sta- tian Hill Ln., Higganum, and Ayisha Bennett, lation of probation, police said. ers actually engaging in conversation with dium. There’s a lot to root for with Los Ange- 27, of 178 Tunis Ave., Bloomfield, were in- 9/29 — Amy L. Ingalls, 30, of 869 Main St., each other. It was incredible. Easily the best les. Not so much with the Cardinals; certainly volved in an accident on Childs Road, police Willimantic, was issued a ticket for failure to seats I have ever had for a Major League base- not for me, anyway. There are still too many said, adding that Sypher was arrested for fol- obey a traffic signal, police said. ball game, and probably the best seats I ever guys there from 2006, when St. Louis ripped lowing too close, operating without insurance 9/29 — William McCabe, 22, of 28 William will have. out Mets’ fans hearts during that seven-game and failure to carry registration. Dr., was issued a ticket for failure to obey a How good were they? Well, I gotta admit: National League Championship Series. 9/25 — Two 16-year-old male juveniles, traffic signal, police said. The Mets were leading 5-1 entering the ninth The Rockies are battling the Phillies. This whose identities were not released, were issued 9/29 — Melissa P. Gish, 49, of 23 East Hayes inning, and a small part of me was secretly one is another no-brainer: Rockies. As is the tickets for possession of tobacco by a minor, Rd., was issued a ticket for operating a motor hoping they’d blow their lead, and the game case with the Twins, it’s not so much because police said. vehicle while operating a cell phone, police would go into extra innings, and I would be I like Colorado, but because I hate, hate the 9/26 — Henry Cooper, 22, of 63 Clark Hill said. allowed more time in my awesome seats. But, Phillies. They need to lose, much like the Yan- Rd., was issued a ticket for operating a motor 9/29 — Jessica F. Duers, 39, of 75 Tarragon the Mets held on and won. So, I got an up- kees need to lose. (And yes, I’m aware that vehicle in violation of classification, police said. Dr., was arrested for operating under the influ- close view of the players celebrating. No com- since they’re both in the playoffs, there’s a 9/26 — Lindsay Miner, 20, of 116 Colchester ence of alcohol and failure to drive right, po- plaints about that. chance the Yankees and the Phillies could face Ave., was issued a ticket for operating a motor lice said. The next day’s game was played under gor- each other, in what I would instantly deem vehicle while using a cell phone, police said. 9/30 — Kyle J. Buracchi, 21, of 8 Lena Ln., geous, sunny skies, so there were no Mother the World Series From Hell. I’m choosing not 9/26 — Daniel Crook, 65, of 15 Markham was issued a ticket for traveling unreasonably Nature seat upgrades. However, at the start to dwell on that scenario.) Rd., was arrested for operating an unregistered fast and failure to have headlight, police said. of the season my sister and I got tickets for So, let’s go Angels, Twins, Dodgers and vehicle, operating without insurance, driving 9/30 — Chapin M. Stickler, 27, of 61 Chest- this final game of the year in the “Caesars Rockies. under the influence, misuse of plates, operat- nut Hill Rd., was issued a ticket for traveling Club” level of Citi Field – a fancy level lo- And let’s go Mets. In 2010, anyway. ing under suspension, failure to display front unreasonably fast, police said. cated in between the field and the upper deck. * * * marker and a defective windshield, police said. The level even had its own bar, a very up- See you next week. Obituaries East Hampton Marlborough East Hampton Patricia Anne Betts Patricia Jo (Nolan) Golias Jeanne N. Stone Patricia Anne (Murphy) Betts, 65, of East Patricia Jo (Nolan) Golias, 56, of Marlborough, It is with great sadness that we announce the Hampton, beloved wife of Richard Betts, died wife of John J. Golias, died Sunday, Oct. 4, at death of our beloved mother and grandmother, unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 4, at Marlborough Hartford Hospital. Born April 2, 1953, in New Jeanne N. (Goodrich) Stone, 79, of East Hamp- Medical Center. Born June 6, 1944, in Waterbury, Britain, daughter of Josephine (Pellegrini) Nolan ton. Jeanne passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. she was the daughter of Dorothy (Phillipone) of Plainville and the late James Nolan Sr., she 6, at Middlesex Memorial Hospital, surrounded Urling and the late Edward Murphy. was raised in New Britain and had lived in by her loving family. She was met by angels to Patricia was a resident of East Hampton for 37 Marlborough since 1999. cross over to be with her daughter Pamela Stone, years and a communicant of St. Patrick Church She was a senior legal assistant for UTC. She her sister Ellen Platka, and her former husband in East Hampton. Patricia was a nurse having was a graduate of New Britain High School Class Henry J. Stone Jr. worked at Cobalt Lodge in the Cobalt section of of 1971. Patty was a 12-year pancreatic cancer Jeanne was born in Boston, MA, on Oct. 8, East Hampton for several years. survivor who was loved, cherished and adored 1929, to the late Elizabeth Gregg (Moulton) and She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Urling by her family and friends. Patty had a very loving E. Lester Goodrich. She graduated from of Cheshire; her loving husband, Richard Betts way about her and was always willing to help out Bloomfield High School in 1947 and attended the of East Hampton; her son and his wife, Richard and provide support and guidance. She had a kind University of Vermont. Jeanne was employed at E. and Vera Betts of East Haddam; her daughter and giving way. One of her greatest joys was play- Middlesex Memorial Hospital as a licensed prac- and her husband, Sheryl Anne and Richard Carter ing Mrs. Santa Claus at the Helen and Harry Gray tical nurse for many years. She generously vol- of Virginia; a brother, Thomas Murphy of Water- Cancer Center for the last nine years. She had an unteered for over 15 years at the Middlesex bury; a grandson, Richard P. Betts, and several unstoppable sense of humor. She made a tremen- County American Red Cross. nieces and nephews. dous impact on the lives of people she touched. Jeanne is survived by her beloved children A graveside service was held Thursday, Oct. She was a very special person to all of us and she Carol Stone of East Hampton, Linda Roberts of 8, in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Hampton. Friends will be greatly missed. Virginia and Henry Stone III of Colchester. Also called at the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main Besides her husband and mother, she is sur- surviving are eight grandchildren, Stephen Gil- St., East Hampton, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. vived by her brothers and sisters and their spouses: bert and his wife Lisa of Meriden, Jennifer Th- Memorial donations may be made to the Kathleen and Andy Wydar of New Britain, ompson and her husband Rob of Rhode Island, American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., P.O. Jacquelyn and Robert Flowers of Bristol, Robert Shannon Stockburger and her husband Jason of Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450. Nolan and Jane Harries of Kansas, Claire and Marlborough, Rebecca Rittman and her boyfriend To leave online condolences, visit Keith Barrington of Plainville, Judith Nolan and Michael Guidicelli of Manchester, as well as www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. Steve Bonin of Plainville, Brian Nolan of Bristol, Henry Stone IV, David Stone, Daniel Stone and Timothy Nolan of Bristol, Richard Nolan of Christopher Stone, all of Colchester. Jeanne cher- Florida; her stepson, Joseph Golias of Colchester; ished her seven great-grandchildren, Catherine Colchester stepdaughter, Kelly Boerenko and her husband Gilbert of Virginia, McKenzey Thompson of Norine M. Tetreault Erik of Colchester; her grandchildren Ariana, Rhode Island, Hannah and Kaitlyn Gilbert of Norine Wambolt Alexis and Karissa Golias, Kylie Boerenko; sev- Meriden, Talan and Kayl Stockburger of Tetreault, formerly of eral nieces and nephews and two grandnieces. Marlborough and Adrien Stone of Colchester. Colchester, passed away She was predeceased by a brother, James Nolan Jeanne had a passion for sports cheering on the Sept. 3 unexpectedly. Jr., and a niece, Regina Nolan. NY Yankees and the UConn basketball teams. A Born July 22, 1947 in Funeral service was today, Friday, Oct. 9, at woman of great strength, integrity and dedication, New London, she was 9:15 a.m., from the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 she remains an inspiration to her family and the daughter of the late Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, followed by a Mass friends, who will miss her dearly. Oscar and Mildred of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Fisher A private family burial will take place at a later Chemerynski Wambolt. Church, 30 Jones Hollow Rd., Marlborough. date. Norine leaves her Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain will In lieu of flowers, Jeanne may be remembered soulmate husband of 48 be private. Friends called at the funeral home with contributions to the American Red Cross, years, Robert Tetreault Thursday, Oct. 8. Middlesex Central Connecticut Chapter, 97 Broad Sr.; a son, Robert Jr. and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be St., Middletown, CT 06457 or to The March of his companion, Shelia made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Cen- Dimes, (Attention DRFR) 1275 Mamaroneck (the daughter she never had); a granddaughter, ter, 85 Retreat Ave., Hartford, CT 06102. Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Abbie of Charleston, ME; a sister, Evelena Hollendonner of Niantic; a brother, Oscar Portland Wambolt of Colchester; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Stephen Richard Luppi She was predeceased by a grandson, Robert Stephen Richard Luppi of Portland passed III. away peacefully Friday, Oct.2, after a long ill- At Norine’s request there were no services. ness. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Messages of condolence and memories may be Joanne; his devoted daughters Faye Luppi of Po- expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com. land Spring, ME., Carol Luppi of Winthrop, MA., and Cynthia Luppi of Winthrop, MA; his son-in- law, Mark Hyland; and grandsons Ethan and East Hampton Matthew Hyland, whom he adored. He was pre-deceased by his father Stephen J. Charles Joseph Turner Luppi, and his mother Leta Thompson McNutt. Charles Joseph (Chuck) Turner, 57, of East Steve served during World War II in the Yankee Hampton, husband of Grace Elizabeth (Betsey) Division, Patton’s Third Army, where he fought Fortin Turner died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the 28. Born in Kensington, Chuck was the son of Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He worked for the late Kenneth J. Turner and is survived by his many years as a quality control foreman at United mother Rita R. Turner of Kensington. A loving Technologies before he retired. He was most proud father, Chuck is survived by his daughter Raimy of his work on the Apollo space program and pio- O’Neil Turner and his son Kyle Zhonghe Turner. neering work with fuel cells. He spent his retire- He was predeceased by daughter Tahnee Markley ment years traveling the country with his wife and Turner. family, and in the company of his devoted dogs, Chuck, a caring and loving individual dedicated Maggie, Brandy, Gus, and Sox. He looked forward his life to those in need as a member of emer- every spring to golf season and spending time at gency services. He began his career at the age of camp in Maine with his family. 18 with the Kensington Volunteer Fire Depart- The family wishes to thank the caring staff at ment, obtaining the rank of assistant chief and Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilita- remained a life time member. He was part of the tion of Middletown and Cromwell Health and original group of employees that founded the New Rehab. Britain Emergency Medical Services, rising to the Memorial contributions may be made to the rank of Deputy Director. Chuck’s career contin- Portland Fire Department, or the Yankee Golden ued, working for Manchester Fire Rescue EMS Retriever Rescue, at www.ygrr.org/donations/do- Department as a firefighter/paramedic until his nations-beyond-time.html. The family will host retirement. After retirement he worked part-time an open house to celebrate his life at their home as a driver education instructor for AAA Auto Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1-7 p.m. Arrangements Club. are under the direction of the Portland Memorial He is survived by sister Deborah of East Hamp- Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland. ton; brothers Gerald of Niantic, Kenneth R. of To leave an online expression of sympathy, visit East Haddam, James of Kensington and Robert www.portlandmemorialfh.net. of Old Saybrook; along with several nieces and nephews. He also leaves many, many friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, from 3-5 p.m. at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave., Kensington. In lieu of flowers and in accordance with Chuck’s wishes, donations may be made to: Na- tional MS Society, Connecticut Chapter, 659 Tower Ave., First Floor Hartford, CT 06112, Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd, Casco, ME 04015.