The city got its first break tonight in the rampant onslaught of bomb threats in Bristol schools.
The mayor’s office, hours after a press conference addressing the threats, announced: “A 13 year old Chippens Hill Middle School student was arrested for making bomb threats. This student will likely be charged with a felony. Further details will be released at a later time.”

It is time to renew your dog licenses in Bristol for 2014. Rabies certificates must be current before a license can be renewed. To avoid waiting in line, the Town Clerk’s Office recommends that you send your renewal through the mail, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and the fee of $8 for spayed or neutered dog and $19 for male or female dog. All renewals received after June 30, 2014 are subject to a state penalty.

There have been two more bomb scares since city officials held a press conference last night stating there is going to be a crack down on these incidents.
Last night, police said, a note about a bomb threat was found at Stafford School.
This morning, the mayor’s office announced via Facebook, “This morning at 10:15 a.m. a note referencing a bomb was found in a bathroom at Edgewood School.

“Staff and students are being evacuated from the building. Police have been contacted and will conduct a thorough search of the school.

“Students and staff will remain on site. We will send an updates as warranted.”

The City of Bristol will be hosting a public forum tonight at 6 p.m. at Bristol Eastern High School, 632 King St. to address the recent bomb scare incidents that have occurred at school buildings.

The forum is open to the public and is designed to share the most up-to-date information.  Officials will also present plans for future incidents.

Thus far, there have been bomb threats at Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern, and St. Paul Catholic high school, Northeast and Chippens Hill middle schools, and Stafford  and Edgewood elementary schools.

The speakers will include Mayor Ken Cockayne, Superintendent of Schools Ellen Solek, and Police Chief Thomas R. Grimaldi.

The forum comes the day after a press conference when city officials pledged to take legal action, institute school sanctions, and seek financial restitution from those responsible.

Police have said they believe each incident is an isolated case, with the perpetrators playing “copy cat.”

Additionally, a 13-year-old was arrested in connection with the Chippens Hill incident.

Police reported  following an investigation by the Bristol Police Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division and the Youth Division resulted a 13-year-old student from the school was arrested.

Police said the student was charged with falsely reporting an incident in the first degree, breach of peace in the second degree, reckless endangerment in the second degree and threatening in the first degree. The student was referred to the Juvenile Court in New Britain. Both charges are felonies.

 Under Connecticut General Statute 46b-124, police said the juvenile’s name cannot be released nor any information concerning the details of the arrest.

Another school, this time Greene-Hills School on Pine Street, was evacuated due to a bomb threat, the mayor’s office announced on its Facebook page.

“This afternoon at 2:35 p.m., a threatening note was found on a bathroom wall at GHS. the note appears to have been written by a student. Students and staff are being evacuated safely to the Forestville Little League fields and will be dismissed to the buses and to parents for pick up at the regular dismissal time of 2:50 p.m. Police will conduct a thorough search of the school. Updates to follow. Thank you. ”

This is the second evacuation today, with Edgewood School being threatened this morning.

The Goo Goo Dolls, along with Daughtry, come to the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford next Thursday.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

OTHER

ALBARE. 8 p.m. Virtuoso jazz guitarist. GardeArtsCenter, Oasis Room, 325 State St., New London. GardeArts.org

CATIE CURTIS. Special guest Billy Keane. 8 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $22, $32. 41BridgeStreet.com. (860) 693-9762.

MODERN BASEBALL, TINY MOVING PARTS, THE HOTELIER, SORORITY NOISE.WebsterTheater, Hartford. WebsterTheater.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

BRISTOL

BRISTOL STRING ORCHESTRA ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT. Dedicated to the memory of founder, mentor, Louise Van Gorder, who passed away earlier this year. 3 p.m. “America The Beautiful,” “You Are My Sunshine,” “Red River Valley,” “Swan Lake,” “Les Quebecois,” “Dance Diabolique.” Musicians ranging in age from 7 to senior. Prospect United MethodistChurch, 99 Summer St., Plainville.

JUNE BLUES BASH. 2 to 6 p.m. The D. Smith Blues Band, The Troy T Band, and Jr. Krauss and The Shakes. Bristol Swedish Social Club 38 Barlow St., Bristol. $15 admission. Cash bar. (860) 582-6867.

PLAINVILLE

THE FLUTE ENSEMBLE OF PLAINVILLE WIND ENSEMBLE. “Mad Hatter’s Tea.’ 2 p.m. Benefit for the Women’s Federation’s mission projects such as the PrudenceCrandallCenter. Tea and refreshments. Wear your craziest hat. Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St., Plainville. Small fee at the door.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

PLAINVILLE

THE JOLLY BEGGARS. 3 p.m. Plainville United MethodistChurch, 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

OTHER

GOO GOO DOLLS, DAUGHTRY. With Plain White T’s. Toyota Oakdale Theater, Wallingford.

ONGOING

BRISTOL

KARAOKE. Every Friday and Saturday night, 9 p.m. to close. Bristol Polish Club, 541 North Main St., Bristol.

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS. Live with Lauren. 9 p.m. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 516-4601.

KARAOKE. Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (18 and up to sing), Fridays, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (21 and up), Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (21 and up). All genres of music, full service bar/ restaurant. Karaoke Lounge, 1639 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott. (203) 879-4785.

KARAOKE. 8 to 11 p.m. Music and sound provided by Thunder and Lighting Productions. All ages. Proper ID to buy alcohol. Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. $5. (860) 306-4584.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

BRISTOL

‘AN INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA: LESSONS FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY FROM THE SCIENCE OF LIFE.’ 6:30 p.m. With Dr. Marc Edwards. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. No charge. Registration required. (860) 584-7787 ext. 2023.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

OTHER

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Held by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. 10 to 11 a.m. Stop and Shop, 1309 Corbin Ave., New Britain.

BARIATRIC INFORMATION SESSION. 7 to 8:15 p.m. Held by Hartford HealthCare affiliates. MidStateFamilyHealthCenter, 61 Pomeroy Ave., EastMeriden. 1866-668-5070.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

PLAINVILLE

OTHER

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Held by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. 1 to 2 p.m., PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville.

ONGOING

BRISTOL

POWER YOGA. Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Will cover basic postures and flow them together to bring up your heart rate. All levels welcome and modified versions of each posture will be available for those that need it. There will be an additional series of postures to practice balance and build strength. Class will wind down with mindful stretching and deep relaxation. Music will set the mood and help carry the flow. Bring yoga mat and yoga props, block, strap, a small towel, and a bottle of the water. $10 per participant. Indian Rock Nature Preserve, 501 Wolcott Rd., Bristol. (860) 583-1234.

Cirque du Soleil comes to the XL Center in Hartford next week.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

OTHER

‘BECK AND CALL—THE SERVANTS TOUR.’ Directed by HartBeat Ensemble’s Steven Raider-Ginsburg. 7 p.m. Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. $22 for adults, with discounts for children and members. Reservations. (860) 280-3130. MarkTwainHouse.org

JUNE 6-28

OTHER

‘FIFTH OF JULY.’ Performed by Hole in the Wall Theater. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, June 15 and June 22. $20 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors. Friday, June 13 is pay what you can night. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. HITW.org, (860) 229-3049.

JUNE 6-8

OTHER

‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.’ Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. True story of rock and roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. The Palace Theater, 100 East Main St., Waterbury. $70, $60, and $50. (203) 346-2000. PalaceTheaterCT.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

OTHER

‘MURDER AT THE WHITMAN INN.’ Dinner and murder mystery event. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Authentic Colonial dinner followed by murder mystery drama where guests help solve the murders and guess the identity of the culprit. Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High St., Farmington. $55. Reservations required. (860) 677-9222.

MONDAY, JUNE 9

OTHER

GUEST NIGHT FOR VALLEY CHORDSMEN. 7 p.m. For men who like to sing. Bunker Hill Congegational Church, 274 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury. (860) 747-5451, dzfam@att.net

JUNE 10-15

OTHER

‘GHOST THE MUSICAL.’ Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday at 1 and 6 p.m. The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Tickets start at $22. Bushnell.org, (860) 987-5900.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

OTHER

SUNKEN GARDEN POETRY FESTIVAL. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Opening poet at 6 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. Headlining poet begins at 7;25 p.m. National Book Award finalist Kevin Young. Opening poet, V. Penelope Pelizzon. Music by the Shinolas. Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd., Farmington. $15 per person. Ages 18 and under free. Bring your own picnic suppers or purchase food and beverages on site. (860) 677-4787, ext. 111, guaya@hillstead.org. Hillstead.org

JUNE 11 to JULY 20

OTHER

‘25^TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.’ Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford. $32.50 to $42.50. (860) 523-5900, ext. 10. www.PlayhouseonPark.org

JUNE 11-15

OTHER

‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL VAREKAI.’ Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford. $40 to $105 for adults, $32 to $85 for children 12 and under. Military, seniors, students from $36 to $90. CirqueDuSoleil.com/varekai.

JUNE 12-14

OTHER

GREG FITZSIMMONS. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 10:30 p.m Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $25 general admission and $50 VIP. Add $10 day of show. Two-drink minimum. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

BRISTOL/ SOUTHINGTON

MISS POLONIA AND MISS POLONIA TEEN PAGEANT. 7 p.m. Held during the annual Polish Festival sponsored by the Polish American Congress of Connecticut. LakeCompounce, Bristol/ Southington. (860) 883-2277.

JUNE 15-16

OTHER

AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.’ Held by Phoenix Theater Company. Sunday and Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. For Oct. 17 to Nov. 1 production. Trinity-on-Main Performance Center, 69 Main St., New Britain. chris@phoenixtheater.us

NOW thru JUNE 7

OTHER

MOSHE KASHER. 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP. Add $10 on the day of the show. Two-drink minimum. 21-plus. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882.

NOW thru JUNE 7

OTHER

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK-THE MUSICAL.’ Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, just off Route 9, exit 22 and the Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Patrons invited to bring whatever they like to eat or drink. Dessert bar. $30. (860) 829-1248. CTCabaret.com

NOW thru JUNE 22

OTHER

‘LOVE/SICK.’ Tuesday to Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 matinees, 2 p.m. TheaterWorks, City Arts on Pearl, 233 Pearl St., Hartford. $50. Additional $15 service charge for center reserved seats. Student rush with ID (subject to availability), $15. Seniors 60 and up, Saturday matinees, $35. (860) 527-7838.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

OTHER

OPEN HOUSE AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A not-for-profit independent and assisted living community. Refreshments. CedarMountainCommons, 3 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington. (860) 655-7901.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

PLAINVILLE

BRAIN FITNESS TEASER CLASS. 1:30 p.m. Interactive presentation about brain fitness. Making brain boosting smoothies, followed by introductory class open to anyone interested in challenging their minds, sharpening their memory, and maintaining their mental edge. Participants will learn strategies to exercise the six major cognitive domains of the brain. Facilitated by the staff from the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville. (860) 747-5728.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

PLAINVILLE

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Course covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, local hazards, accident prevention measures, and more. Films and discussions will be presented and a driver’s manual provided. No written or on the road test required. Upon completion, an insurance company must give a discount of at least 5 percent on auto insurance. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville. $15 for AARP members, providing a membership number and $20 for other attendees. Sign-up at senior center.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

PLAINVILLE

KAYAKING AT RIVERFRONT PARK NORTH, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Bus leaves Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville at 9 a.m. Returns at 2 p.m. Instructor Matt Preye from Wilderness Experience Unlimited to go kayaking on the Connecticut River. Wear clothing that can get wet and water shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, water, and a bag lunch. Beginners to experienced. Instruction available if needed. Register. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville. Raindate is June 25.

ONGOING

SOUTHINGTON

WEEKLY BRIDGE CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Learn the game and become a member. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonOrchards.org. (860) 628-5656.

PLAINVILLE

THE PLAINVILLE SENIORS’ BOWLING. Mondays, 12:45 p.m. Laurel Lanes, 136 New Britain Ave., Plainville. $8 per person, per week, and includes three games of bowling, automatic scoring, and free weekly beverage. Open to bowlers of all abilities. Frank Robinson, Bowling League president, (860) 747-2918.

CANASTA. Friday mornings at 10 a.m. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville. Sign-up. (860) 747-5728.

OPEN PAINTING GROUP. Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Informal group, no instructor. No registration necessary. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

OTHER

MISS CONNECTICUT PRINCESS CAMP CROWNING AND CELEBRATION. 5 p.m. Princess Camp Party with Miss Connecticut Princess Camp 2014 participants and their Miss and Outstanding Teen mentors. Games, snacks, DJ. Attire is party fun, not formal. Gengras Auditorium, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Princess Camp participants, MCSC Miss, and MCSC Outstanding Teen contestants admitted free. Adults are $10. Children 12 and under who are not Princess Camp participants, $5. Children 5 and under free.

JULY 7-10

OTHER

SUMMER SOFTBALL CLINIC. General skills from 9 a.m. to noon. Pitchers and catchers, 12:30 to 3 p.m. For players ages 8-16. Held by USA Elite Training, LLC. BartlemPark, Cheshire. USAEliteTraining.com, (203) 439-0565.

JULY 7-11, JULY 14-18, JULY 21-25

OTHER

HANDS-ON PERMACULTURE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 13. 9 a.m. to 11: 50 a.m. for Little Sprouts and Explorers and Visionaries until 3:30 p.m. Three week program held by the Sustainable Farm School. Entails holistic learning that will engage a child’s mind, body, and spirit. Together, the group will work toward completing a permaculture landscape design for the Quaker Meeting House. Students may register for one, two, or all three weeks. Age groups: Little Sprouts (3-6), Explorers (7-10), and Visionaries (10-13). Quaker Meeting House, 144 South Quaker Lane, West Hartford. $200 per week for Explorers and Visionaries, and $125 for Little Sprouts. SustainableFarmSchool.com, (860) 577-0883, summer@sustainablefarmschool.com

AUG. 4-8

BRISTOL

CHALLENGE QUEST. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 9 to 18. Fun and respectful atmosphere to challenge yourself to reach your potential. High school students, who successfully complete the week-long program, may participate in a four day, three night camping excursion, Aug. 9 to Aug. 12. PineLake Challenge Course, Bristol. Applications at Bristol Youth Services or download copy at the city of Bristol’s website. Mail completed applications to Bristol Youth Services, attn: Cindy M. Oliveras-Cyr, 51 High St., Bristol. (860) 314-4689.

After a man threatened to shoot workers at Bristol Hospital and himself, the facility was put into lockdown early this morning. However, police said, after an investigation, the all-clear signal was given when there was no evidence of any issue.

Bristol police reported that at approximately 3:46 a.m. today, the department received a complaint from Bristol Hospital that an individual had threatened the facility’s employees. Police said the man made threats over the phone to shoot people at the hospital and then shoot himself.

 Police said several officers responded to the hospital, 41 Brewster Rd  Subsequently, the hospital was put into a lockdown. Officers then made a sweep of the hospital grounds and interior for the safety of the staff and patients.

 Police said the sweep did not reveal any suspects or anything suspicious.  Police said no one was injured in this incident.

The incident, however, remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Bristol Police at (860)584-3011.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Lisa Williams, 42, of 534 Brightwood Ave., Torrington was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Maria Lopez, 18, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace and injury/risk/impairing morals of a minor.
•Samuel Valdez, 21, of 502 South St. Apt. A12, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree assault, injury/ risk/ impairing morals of a minor, second degree breach of peace, and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Yazmin Rosario, 35, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Akwasi Ampofo, 40, of 15 Beaudry Lane, Bloomfield was arrested on May 21 and charged with insurance fraud and third degree larceny.
•Gisela Osorio, 39, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Emanuel Lopez, 21, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Rachel Pastick, 24, of 288 Pine St. Apt C1, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Roberto Pedraza, 20, of 288 Pine St., Apt C1, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mackenzie E. Elder, 23, of 2 Horseshoe Lane, Farmington was arrested on May 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Larisa J. Pechka, 29, of 30 Jefferson St., Unionville was arrested on May 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Fredy Orlando Quezada, 39, of 21 Benham St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested on May 22 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Michael Kilduff, 21, of 34 Sandybrook Dr., New Britain was arrested on May 23 and charged with second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•Kelley A. Gagnon, 48, of 46 Main St., Terryville was arrested on May 23 and charged with operation while under the influence, restricted turns failure to signal, operation with registration/ license suspended/ revolked.
•Reggie Gonzales, 30, of 939 Jerome Ave, Bristol was arrested on May 23 and charged with third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, and interfering with an officer.
•Michael J. Stamatopoulos, 26, of 25 Hotchkiss Place, Torrington was arrested on May 23 and charged with third degree burglary and fifth degree larceny.
•Chillon Ballard, 35, of 21 Divinity St. 1E, Bristol was arrested on two counts of second degree breach of peace.
•Reggie Gonzalez, 30, of 939 Jerome Ave. Bristol was arrested on May 24 and charged with possession of a controlled substance/ less than four ounces of marijuana.
•Daniel S. Munger, 47, of 1192 Burlington Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 24 and charged with sixth degree larceny and second degree criminal trespass.
•Cesar Santos, 28, of 1846 Corbin Ave., New Britain was arrested on May 24 on two counts of illegal manufacturer, distribution, sale of prescription drugs, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of weapons in motor vehicle.
•Michael Tucker, 50, of 187 Lillian Rd., was arrested on May 24 and charged with third degree robbery, second degree larceny, and second degree breach of peace.
•Kelly A. Walker, 23, of 137 School St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Kristina M. Walker, 28, of 137 School St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mark R. Hayes, 23, of 149 East Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Tina Louise Brault, 34, of 96 Wolcott St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating with registration/ license suspended/ revoked, and failure to obey control signal.
•Denice Aviles, 24, of 4 Laird Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Ewa Drury, 32, of 83 Ceaser Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Grzegorz Kuzniar, 32, of 63 Caesar Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Kamil Onopa, 26, of 85 Caeser Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Christopher Valenzuela, 28, of 193 Newell Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, failure to wear a seat belt, no insurance, operating with registration/ license suspended/ revoked, misuse of plate, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. He also was arrested in a separate incident for second degree failure to appear.
•Jason M. Pilon, 33, of 83 Morningside Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Scott P. Gordon, 55, of 84 Sherwood Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Adam J. Cuomo, 36, of 21 Arlene Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Jailene M. Diaz, 20, of 95 Carolina Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Iunre Smart, 23, of 95 Carolina Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Tracy A. Field, 40, of 196 Woodland St., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Joshua Ridl, 33, of 154 Park St., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Andres Arroyo, 23, of 17 Oak St. Apt. 2, New Britain was arrested on May 28 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Jamie Perchiano, 40, of 443 Burlington Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 28 and charged with two separate incidents of criminal violation of a protective order threatening.
•Diane Llaser, 45, of 390 Hillside Ave., Hartford was arrested on May 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

By MICHAEL LETENDRE
STAFF WRITER
The Bristol Central baseball team couldn’t seize any type of advantage during its first go around against Bristol Eastern back on May Saturday, May 10, which resulted in a 4-0 loss.
But this time around, the Rams struck first, put some runs on the board and were able to bounce back from adversity when it came Central’s way.
And in the end, it led to a 3-2 victory by the Rams in a CCC South challenge from Muzzy Field on Wednesday, May 28.
Central (12-7) used a little small ball to scratch those runs across and even as Eastern (8-12) tied the fray up midway through the affair, the Rams found late answers to capture the victory.
The Rams scored two first inning runs and while that lead didn’t hold, the team remained aggressive until finally notching the game-winning run in the top of the sixth frame.
“Last time, we weren’t able to capitalize on anything because we weren’t able to get any momentum,” said Central coach Bunty Ray. “This time, I think playing with a lead, that made a big difference in our psyche…coming out, scoring two runs right away, scrapping for those runs.”
“And as the game settled on, at least we had that to go back on.”
The Rams scored three times and on each RBI drive, the runs didn’t come off a base-hitting effort.
In the end, a sacrifice fly and two RBI groundouts proved to be the difference-maker as Eastern pitcher Nate Carney (5-2) limited the Rams to just three total hits in a tough losing effort.
“When he’s on the mound, we have a chance,” said Eastern coach Mike Giovinazzo of Carney. “But you have to make plays behind him.”
Carney was near brilliant seven, did not allow a free pass on the bases, and gave up just one hit over his first five frames of work.
At one point, Carney retired 15 of 17 batters he faced as a throwing error and a passed-ball third strike were the only Central runners to reach base during that stretch. 
And While Central took advantage of Eastern miscues and gaffes behind Carney, Central’s pitching was nearly as sharp.
Jarrett Michaels was crisp, allowing two runs off six hits while posting six strikeouts and three walks in a tit-for-tat effort against Carney.
In just about every tough spot, Michaels made the pitch to keep the Rams out of hot watch.
“Jarrett is our guy,” said Ray of Michaels. “He’s 5-2 this year, he has a sub 1.00 ERA coming in and I think when you’ve got your guy on the mound, good things are going to happen. I think his presence on the mound made us play better overall.”
Central zipped up those two first inning runs off some hustle and guile.
Joey DeFillippi legged out an infield hit and Eli Minella reached base safely as his fly-ball to left field was not cleanly fielded as runners were on second and third.
From there, Michaels helped his own cause with a sacrifice fly to center – scoring DeFillippi – as the Rams led 1-0 off the bat.
A past-ball sent Minella to third base and off an RBI ground out by Kyle Pileski, it was a 2-0 game in Central’s favor.
“We misplayed some simple balls,” said Giovinazzo. “We opened the door and Central capitalized.”
Eastern responded in the bottom of the first, scoring a run and loading up the bases with one out but managed just the single tally.
Jake Coello started things off with a single to right but Kyle Baker grounded into a fielder’s choice.
Bryce Lebron followed with a walk and Jourdon Wydra (2-for-3) slapped a base hit to left to load things up.
Tommy Curtin popped up for the second out and Joe Dorsio struck out but the ball got away from the catcher – allowing Baker to score from third – as Eastern sliced the deficit to 2-1.
From there, the two star pitchers took over and runs were hard to come by.
Wydra had a two-out single in the third but went nowhere and Central had a two-out rally in the fourth fall short.
But in Eastern’s half of the fourth, the squad tied the game up at 2-2.
Eric Therrien legged out an infield hit and Josh Carney walked to put two runners on.
Therrien took third off a past-ball and Dave Sills hit a grounder to second that was deep enough to plate the lead runner and the fielder’s choice made it a 2-2 game.
But Central ended up getting a double-play ball off an error as Carney and Sills were both retired to end the frame.
In the sixth, the Rams took the lead for good.
Minella plopped a base hit into left field and Michaels dropped a single into short right to get the go-ahead runner on second base.
Pileski lofted a foul ball down the first base line that Therrien, at first base, hustled down and made a diving play on for the out but Central’s runners were on the move.
Minella sprinted for third – which was covered – but Michaels steam rolled to second as no Eastern fielder had moved to the bag to prevent the advancement.
And unfortunately for the Lancers, it set up a second and third situation with just one out gone in the frame.
“It’s was nobody’s fault…it was just a bizarre play,” said Giovinazzo. “Eric made a great catch but you know they’re (the runners) going to be going on it. Somebody has to line-up the throw and somebody has to cover-up for him. The second basemen was running down the right field line with him (Therriern), so he’s not (at second). Sills is lining up the throw at third base, which is the right thing to do (so) covers second?”
“The center-fielder? Maybe…”
Tony Nicoletti followed up with a grounder to shortstop and Minella charged home.
Sills chucked the ball to home-plate but the throw was not in time to get the runner as the fielder’s choice, RBI tally made it a 3-2 affair in Central’s favor.
“We give too many bases,” said Giovinazzo. “We just don’t make the basic plays defensively and it costs us. It’s simple things.”
But Eastern took advantage in the bottom of the fifth to almost knot the score up once again.
Colello reached via error and Baker snuck a hit past shortstop to put two on with no outs.
But Michaels got Lebron out on strikes and Wydra hit a liner right to third base in what turned into a 5-3 double play, ending the inning and snuffing out the possible Eastern rally as Central still led 3-2.
“We never shut down a play,” said Ray. “Our kids know that if something goes wrong, there’s another play to be made.”
Eastern had a runner onboard in both the sixth and seventh innings. But in the end, the Rams held on to win by a single run.
“Those runners shouldn’t be getting to third base,” said Giovinazzo, “and we’re letting them get to third base. And then Central is doing what they’re supposed to be doing when they get to third base.”
“They’re picking them up.”

By MICHAEL LETENDRE
STAFF WRITER
BRISTOL – As expected, the race for the boys CCC South track championship came down to the wire.
And the Rams, needing to defeat Middletown to pick up a tie for the title, ran neck and neck with the Blue Dragons but in the end, Central came up a point short in its bid.
Middletown won the CCC South Championship on Wednesday, May 28, taking a narrow 169-168 victory over the Rams from the meet at Bristol Eastern.
On the girls end of things, Central once again ruled the South.
The Rams took the girls meet with 179.5 points, scooping up the title for the eighth consecutive season.
Unlike the boys event, with first and second place being held in the balance to the very end, Central’s girls ran away with the meet.
Berlin placed second with 133 points in the clash but it truly wasn’t that close on the girl’s end of things.
For the boys, Eastern (106.5) took third at the meet while the girls (89) captured fourth place.
For the boys, Central’s 4×800 meter relay team of Andrew Damon-Smith, Jason Zaino, Jake D’Amato, and Andrew Marcantonio won the event with a finish of 8:47.73 while Drew Lee took first in the long jump (21-11.00) and Jamill Tolliver ruled in the triple jump (43-07.00).
In the two-mile challenge, Josh Signore (10:19.78) nabbed a second place finish, Hector Ortiz was second in the long jump (19-08.00); and once again, Lee excelled in the pit and went for second in the triple jump (42.04.00).
The Rams’ 4×100 relay team of Luis Medina, Tyrice Watson, Tyler Burrow, and Keon Walton finished third in 44.97 seconds while Jevon Smith scooped up a third place finish in the 100 hurdles (16.96).
In the mile, Central’s Justin Zaino (4:36.69) went for third; Jaavon Gordon also took third in the 300 hurdles (43.94); Lee earned third in the 200 (23.72); and Josh Moxam was third in the shot put (42-08.75).
In a tie for third in the high jump, Central’s leaping duo of Ortiz and Ty Hamel (5-08.00) came away with the same completed height.
Eastern’s boys squad also saw success up and down its roster as Jorge Hernandez proved to be the man to beat in both hurdle events.
In the 100, Hernandez made a top finish of 16.50 seconds; while in the 300, his mark of 43.08 was the top of the class.
Jozef Darragjati won the 400 (51.27); Matt Parker was tops in the pole vault (11-06.00).
Eastern’s Kenny Smith took two of the three field events he participated in.
Smith was top placer in the javelin (160-00) and shot put (47-07.25) while tallying second in the discus (141-02).
The Lancers’ combination of Gavin Johnson, William King, Justin Protinick, and Jozef Darragjati took second in the 4×400 (3:33.83) while Brandon Lumbra earned second in the shot put (46-02.50).
In the 4×800, the foursome of Michael Centoni, Ken Tenan, Tony Casasanta and Max Girouard took third place with a time of 9:10.59.
At the girls meet, Central had some top place finishes as well.
Danisha Craig was tops in the 100 meters (12.85 seconds) and Michaela Bossi won the high jump (4-08.00).
Craig was also very successful in the 400 (3rd, 1:02.36) and 200 (3rd, 27.18) meter events.
The Rams’ 4×800 meter relay squad of Nadia Kreciglowa, Brooke Chawner, Hailey Peterson, and Haley Knox nabbed second (11:08.11); Esharra Walton was second in the 100 (13.10 seconds); Kreciglowa earned second in the mile (5:36.80). In the half-mile, Kreciglowa went for second as well (2:29.68).
Hannah Jones was second in two mile run (12:28.90), Erika Monslave placed second in the javelin (95-00), Hailey Peterson took second in the high jump (4-06.00), and Megan Heffernan was runner up in the triple jump (33-10.50) for Central.
Cydney Martin was third in the javelin (84-11). Rileigh Luba took third in the 300 hurdles (52.06). Hannah Jones seized third place in the mile run (5:39.37).
The Lancers swept the vault as Kendalyn Frawley (8-06.00), Sydney Luponio (8-00.00), and Delaney Caggiano (8-00.00) took first, second and third, respectively.
In the shot put, Jenna Rodjenski won the event with a successful make of 32-08.00.
Eastern’s 4×800 relay team of Nahndi Ali, Emily Baranowski, Kalie Pasqualicchio, and Emily Deloge made a third place finish in 11:08.11.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:

Girls 4×800 Meter Relay
2nd: Bristol Central (Nadia Kreciglowa, Brooke Chawner, Hailey Peterson, Haley Knox), 10:56.89
3rd: Bristol Eastern (Ali, Baranowski, Pasqua, Deloge), 11:08.11
4th: Plainville (Russell, Duncan, Lopez, Luz), 11:30.01

Boys 4×800 Meter Relay
1st: Bristol Central (Damon-Smith, Zaino, D’Amato, Marcantonio), 8:47.73
3rd: Bristol Eastern (Centony, Tenan, Casassanta, Girouard), 9:10.59
6th: Plainville (Carlone, Bandle, Irizarry, Goldsnider), 10:53.73

Girls 4×100 Meter Relay
5th: Bristol Central (Rileigh Luba, Esharra Walton, Kerri Guglietta, Alexia Kochin), 53.47 seconds
6th: Bristol Eastern (Darragjati, Thurston, Zdun, Gunn), 53.51 seconds
7th: Plainville (McCrorey, Thibodeau, Kane, Pratt), 56.97 seconds

Boys 4×100 Meter Relay
3rd: Bristol Central (Medina, Watson, Burrow, Walton), 44.97 seconds
6th: Bristol Eastern (Hernandez, Darragjati, Protinicki, Collins), 45.48 seconds
8th: Plainville (Maisonette, Boutin, Kane, Acey), 47.95 seconds

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles – Finals
4th: Kaysie Procko, Bristol Eastern, 17.93 seconds
7th: Kendalyn Frawley, Bristol Eastern, 19.40 seconds

Boys 100 Meter Hurdles – Finals
1st: Jorge Hernandez, Bristol Eastern, 16.50 seconds
3rd: Jevon Smith, Bristol Central, 16.96 seconds
4th: Jamill Tolliver, Bristol Central, 17.08 seconds
5th: Jaavon Gordon, Bristol Central, 17.16 seconds
7th: Brandon Maghini, Bristol Eastern, 18.11 seconds

Girls 100 Meter Dash
1st: Danisha Craig, Bristol Central, 12.85 seconds
2nd: Esharra Walton, Bristol Central, 13.10 seconds
3rd: Shea Echols, Plainville, 13.14 seconds

Boys 100 Meter Dash
5th: Keon Walton, Bristol Central, 11.74 seconds
7th: Dante Correa, Plainville, 11.77 seconds

Girls 1600 Meter Run (1-mile)
2nd: Nadia Kreciglowa, Bristol Central, 5:36.80
3rd: Hannah Jones, Bristol Central, 5:39.37
5th: Natalie Kreciglowa, Bristol Central, 5:55.61
6th: Angela Barton, Bristol Central, 5:56.08
8th: Emily Deloge, Bristol Eastern, 6:16.03
9th: Emily Baranowski, Bristol Eastern, 6:18.24
11th: Somer Adbelsame, Plainville, 6:47.36
12th: Nikki-Ann Duncan, Plainville, 6:56.66

Boys 1600 Meter Run (1-mile)
1st: Omar Abdelsame, Plainville, 4:30.98
3rd: Justin Zaino, Bristol Central, 4:36.69
4th: Josh Signore, Bristol Central, 4:40.98
5th: Dan Costantini, Plainville, 4:50.55
6th: Kordian Stanecki, Bristol Central, 4:50.92
11th: Anthon Casassanta, Bristol Eastern, 5:03.54
12th: Max Girouard, Bristol Eastern, 5:14.99

Girls 400 Meter Run
3rd: Danisha Craig, Bristol Central, 1:02.36
4th: Meri Darragjati, Bristol Eastern, 1:03.41
7th: Ashley Cummings, Bristol Central, 1:07.43
9th: Kerri Guglietta, Bristol Central, 1:08.17

Boys 400 Meter Run
1st: Jozef Darragjati, Bristol Eastern, 51.27
3rd: Andre Marcantonio, Bristol Central, 54.08
7th: D’Andre Conaway, Bristol Central, 54.76

Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
3rd: Rileigh Luba, Bristol Central, 52.06
4th: Taylor Violette, Bristol Eastern, 53.76
5th: Elise Savino, Bristol Central, 55.16
6th: Taleah McCrorey, Plainville, 55.50
7th: Olivia Savino, Bristol Central, 57.21
8th: Alexia Kochin, Bristol Central, 58.18
9th: Kal Pasqualicchio, Bristol Eastern, 58.57
10th: Emma Andy, Plainville, 1:02.86

Boys 300 Meter Hurdles
1st: Jorge Hernandez, Bristol Eastern, 43.08
3rd: Jaavon Gordon, Bristol Central, 43.94
4th: Julius Brown, Plainville, 44.12
6th: Nino Freitas, Plainville, 45.74
8th: Brandon Maghini, Bristol Eastern, 47.38

Girls 1/2 Mile Run
2nd: Nadia Kreciglowa, Bristol Central, 2:29.68
4th: Hailey Peterson, Bristol Central, 2:34.64
6th: Haley Knox, Bristol Central, 2:41.91
7th: Emily Deloge, Bristol Eastern, 2:47.29
8th: Nahndi Ali, Bristol Eastern, 2:48.42
11th: Liz Tata, Plainville, 2:59.03

Boys 1/2 Mile Run
1st: Quentin Lux, Plainville, 2:00.61
4th: Justin Zaino, Bristol Central, 2:04.83
5th: Andre Damon-Smith, Bristol Central, 2:06.99
7th: Jason Zaino, Bristol Central, 2:12.85
9th: Kenny Tenan, Bristol Eastern, 2:17.69
10th: Max Girouard, Bristol Eastern, 2:19.66
12th: Ryan Sifuentes, Plainville, 2:20.73

Girls 200 Meter Dash
2nd: Shea Echols, Plainville, 27.16
3rd: Danisha Craig, Bristol Central, 27.18
8th: Esharra Walton, Bristol Central, 28.34
11th: Vanesa Floyd, Bristol Eastern, 29.05
13th: Ciera Thurston, Bristol Eastern, 29.50
16th: Sarah Kuczenski, Bristol Central, 29.96
18th: Eric Kane, Plainville, 32.38

Boys 200 Meter Dash
3rd: Drew Lee, Bristol Central, 23.72
4th: Tyrice Watson, Bristol Central, 23.81
9th: Dante Correa, Plainville, 24.20
14th: Kareem Davis, Bristol Central, 24.75
15th: Dante Collins, Bristol Eastern, 25.26
20th: Gavin Johnson, Bristol Eastern, 26.19
21st: Jesus Jiminez, Plainville, 26.56

Girls Two-Mile Run
2nd: Hannah Jones, Bristol Central, 12:28.90
3rd: Nadia Kreciglowa, Bristol Central, 12:29.19
5th: Angela Barton, Bristol Central, 12:59.13
6th: Natali Kreciglowa, Bristol Central, 13:02.31
7th: Emily Baranowski, Bristol Eastern, 13:50.90
9th: Nina Pasqua, Bristol Eastern, 14:33.66
11th: Liz Tata, Plainville, 14:51.73
12th: Stephanie Tata, Plainville, 14:53.17

Boys Two-Mile Run
1st: Omar Abdelsame, Plainville, 10:12.44
2nd: Josh Signore, Bristol Central, 10:19.78
4th: Matt Varnum, Bristol Central, 10:37.36
7th: Anthony Casassanta, Bristol Eastern, 11:06.02

Girls 4×400 Meter Relay
4th: Bristol Central (Cummings, Guglietta, Knox, Kuczenski), 4:33.22
5th: Bristol Eastern (Darragjati, Caggiano, Floyd, Lewandoski), 4:33.91
6th: Plainville (Acey, Kane, King, Lux)

Boys 4×400 Meter Relay
1st: Plainville (Brown, Correa, Boutin, Lux), 3:32.53
2nd: Bristol Eastern (Johnson, King, Protinick, Darragjati), 3:33.83
4th: Bristol Central (Damon-Smith, Zaino, conaway, Marcantonio), 3:36.42

Girls Javelin
2nd: Erika Monsalve, Bristol Central, 95-00
3rd: Cydney Martin, Bristol Central, 84-11
6th: Michelle Thibodeau, Plainville, 78-06
8th: Ashley Cummings, Bristol Central, 75-08
9th: Kristy Lescrynski, Bristol Eastern, 74-07
10th: Jenna Rodjenski, Bristol Eastern, 72-09
11th: Megan Delana, Plainville, 70-08 

Boys Javelin
1st: Kenny Smith, Bristol Eastern, 160-00
3rd: Alec Maisonette, Plainville, 140-03
4th: Brendan West, Plainville, 131-11
5th: Josh Moxam, Bristol Central, 125-11
7th: Adam Flores, Bristol Central, 120-02
13th: Dean Pierce, Bristol Eastern, 105-03

Girls Discus
4th: Morgan LaCombe, Plainville, 80-07
6th: Paisley Trucker, Bristol Eastern, 76-02
7th: Jenna Rodjenski, Bristol Eastern, 75-09
10th: Megan Delana, Plainville, 68-05
13th: Cydney Martin, Bristol Central, 63-11
14th: Erika Monslave, Bristol Central, 62-10

Boy Discus
2nd: Kenny Smith, Bristol Eastern, 141-02
7th: Shayne Harris, Bristol Eastern, 104-02
10th: Tyler Boi, Bristol Central, 97-08
11th: Brendan West, Plainville, 94-07
12th: Chris Nizielski, Bristol Central, 93-02
14th: Jalees Sherwani, Plainville, 86-10

Girls Shot Put
1st: Jenna Rodjenski, Bristol Eastern, 32-08.00
7th: Chyna Barrette, Bristol Eastern, 27-05.00
11th: Megan Farmer, Plainville, 26-05.00
12th: Lauren Acey, Plainville, 26-02.25
13th: Cydney Martin, Bristol Central, 24-04.75
15th: Erika Monsalve, Bristol Central, 23-10.00

Boys Shot Put
1st: Kenny Smith, Bristol Eastern, 47-07.25
2nd: Brandon Lumbra, Bristol Eastern, 46-02.50
3rd: Josh Moxam, Bristol Central, 42-08.75
6th: Shayne Harris, Bristol EAstern, 41-01.75
12th: Austin Rollins, Bristol Central, 36-06.00
13th: Brendan West, Plainville, 33-10.00
14th: Jacob Irizarry, Plainville, 27-10.25

Girls High Jump
1st: Michaela Bossi, Bristol Central, 4-08.00
2nd: Hailey Peterson, Bristol Central, 4-06.00
4th: Cierra Carrillo, Bristol Eastern, 4-06.00
6th: Chyna Barrett, Bristol Eastern, 4-06.00
8th: Heisuleima Amparo, Bristol Central, 4-02.00
9th: Michelle Thibodeau, Plainville, 4-00.00
10th: Kacey Mahen, Plainville, 4-00.00

Boys High Jump
3rd: Hector Ortiz, Bristol Central, 5-08.00
3rd: Ty Hamel, Bristol Central, 5-08.00
8th: Keon Walton, Bristol Central, 5-04.00
9th: Dimery Thurston, Bristol Eastern, 5-04.00

Girls Long Jump
5th: Megan Heffernan, Bristol Central, 14-09.00
6th: Amanda Zdun, Bristol Eastern, 14-04.25
8th: Gianna D’Amato, Bristol Eastern, 13-07.00
10th: Emma Andy, Plainville, 11-00.00

Boys Long Jump
1st: Drew Lee, Bristol Central, 21-11.00
2nd: Hector Ortiz, Bristol Central, 19-08.00
8th: Nick Lestini, Plainville, 17-02.00

Girls Triple Jump
2nd: Megan Heffernan, Bristol Central, 33-10.50
5th: Shea Echols, Plainville, 32-05.75
6th: Michaela Bossi, Bristol Central, 32-01.50
7th: Rileigh Luba, Bristol Central, 30-03.50
8th: Elise Savino, Bristol Central, 29-01.50
10th: Gianna D’Amato, Bristol Eastern, 28-06.00 

Boys Triple Jump
1st: Jamill Tolliver, Bristol Central, 43-07.00
2nd: Drew Lee, Bristol Central, 42-04.00
5th: Hector Ortiz, Bristol Central, 39-00.00

Girls Pole Vault
1st: Kendalyn Frawley, Bristol Eastern, 8-06.00
2nd: Sydney Luponio, Bristol Eastern, 8-00.00
3rd: Delaney Caggiano, Bristol Eastern, 8-00.00
5th: Trenessa Rioux, Bristol Central, 6-06.00
6th: Megan Heffernan, Bristol Central, 6-06.00

Boys Pole Vault
1st: Matt Parker, Bristol Eastern, 11-06.00
5th: Jeston White, Bristol Eastern, 10-00.00
8th: Matt Pitman, Bristol Central, 10-00.00
9th: Greg Sileo, Plainville, 10-00.00
10th: Tyler Czuprinski, Plainville, 9-00.00
11th: Ben Marcil, Bristol Central, 9-00.00 

Bristol Central High School’s Andrew Damon-Smith, a juniors runs 4 by 8 race in the CCC South championship track and field meet at Bristol Central last Wednesday.

By NICOLE JACQUES
CORRESPONDENT
Students, administrators, and officials all highlight that caution was key in responding to two bomb threats within Bristol’s high schools last week.
In two separate incidents, bomb threats evacuated students and caused school to be dismissed early within the first few hours of the day at both Bristol Central High School and Bristol Eastern High School last week.
At Bristol Central, a message written on a desk claiming a bomb would go off on May 27 at 10:46 a.m. triggered the evacuation and dismissal of all students during second period on May 27.
Later that week, on May 29, Bristol Eastern’s school resource officer (in cooperation with the Bristol Police Department) became aware of an internet threat claiming a bomb would go off at the school. School officials then made the decision to evacuate students from Bristol Eastern and investigate the threat.
In both incidents, all students were removed safely from the school buildings and police dog searches of the buildings produced no bombs. The two incidents are not suspected to be related. As of May 30, the Bristol Police Department said investigations continued and no arrests had been made.
Though not related, these two most recent incidents ignited a discussion on how Bristol Public Schools and administrators handle threats to school security in the post-Newtown and 9/11 world.
Overwhelmingly, in response to the incidents at Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern last week, high school students said they were impressed by the crisis response actions initiated by administrators and district officials.  At Bristol Central on Tuesday, students reported that they were informed through an announcement on the school intercom that the school was activating an evacuation drill. After students were outside of the building, they were directed to the school track course and were soon after informed of the real evacuation and were dismissed for the day. Bristol Central principal Pete Wininger also used Twitter throughout the day to keep students, parents, and community members informed with the latest updates on the situation.
Alexandra DeNoto, a senior at Bristol Central, said students were grateful for the school’s open line of communication throughout the evacuation and the course of the day.
“They did a great job, Mr. Wininger and our vice principals especially,” said DeNoto. “They didn’t hide anything from us…[and] they didn’t take any chances. Our safety was their highest priority and if it was real we still would [have been] safe.”
Bristol mayor Ken Cockayne, who said his office worked with the Board of Education to spread word of the situation, also said he was impressed with the school’s reaction.
“The response was incredible and I can’t praise the staff enough for the work that they did,” said Cockayne last Tuesday.
Following the threat at Bristol Eastern last Thursday, students were told to gather their belongings and were evacuated on foot to Stafford Elementary School on Louisiana Avenue, from which location they were dismissed for the day.
Jack Murray, a sophomore at Bristol Eastern, said that although many students suspected that nothing would come of the threat, he thought the response was appropriate.
“Throughout the whole thing, I was pretty sure that there was no bomb, but it is good that they acted the way they did,” said Murray, adding that administrators used a megaphone to clearly communicate with the crowd of evacuated students outside Stafford.
“It was pretty organized I think for the situation,” said Murray. “It [made] me and all the students and faculty feel safe.”
With the school year coming to an end and seniors on the verge of graduation, some students speculated the threats could have been part of a senior class prank. Prank or not, several students and officials said school safety should never be a punch line.
“Nowadays they can’t afford to take anything lightly,” said Allyiah Guiont, a senior at Bristol Central. “Bomb threats should be taken seriously and the students need to learn not to joke about such things.”
Connecticut state police, who operate the state bomb squad, said school and district officials (as opposed to state mandated procedures) are responsible for determining what type or degree of threat warrants an evacuation of students in any given case. The department added, however, that sensitivity to threats— no matter how seemingly benign they may be—is common practice in all situations during today’s times.
“In our post-9/11 world, we take all threats seriously,” said an official from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. “Threats are investigated and prosecuted, if possible. We do not consider them to be jokes.”
Last week’s double-threat evacuations are not the first threats made towards schools in Bristol. In December 2012, Bristol Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ellen Solek reported a Bristol student was taken into police custody after issuing an online threat against a school within the city. Other safety incidents causing lock downs of schools have also occurred in the past.
No matter the situation, officials said seriousness is always critical to handling the issue.
While working with units from the city police, fire department, and EMS in responding to last week’s two incidents, Bristol Police said agreed that it was important view the threats with the utmost severity.
“All the agencies involved in this are erring on the side of caution,” said city press officer Lieutenant Donn Watson. “[In] any possible situation where safety is of concern…ensuring the safety of students and staff [is key].”
As a result of the dismissal of classes at both high schools, high school students in Bristol will now be required to complete a full day of school on one of their scheduled final exam days, Friday, June 13. The day was originally schedule as a half day, but was changed to make up the class time lost due to both morning evacuations.
While the investigation into both threats continues, Bristol Eastern principal Carly Fortin offered a reward to any student with information on the source of the Bristol Eastern threat during a phone call to students last Thursday afternoon. Any students with information should contact Fortin.
While nobody has been charged yet, the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection reminds the public that threats such as these are serious crimes and will result in a criminal record, as well as the potential for fines and/or jail time.“It is important to remember the consequences of one’s actions,” said the department.

By MIKE CHAIKEN
EDITIONS EDITOR
When teens Erika Farrell, Amber Ouellette, and Brooke Murdock compete for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen later this month, they will be judged, among other things, on how well they represent a healthy and fit lifestyle.
To prepare them for the competition, which could potentially send them on to the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition, the trio has turned to Justin Michaels of Justin Michaels Fitness Studio on Terryville Avenue in Bristol for help.
Erika is Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen. Amber is Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen. And Brooke is Miss Plainville’s Outstanding Teen.
Michaels, who is the girls’ s sponsor, not only puts the three teens through a fitness routine to get them into fighting shape for the pageant competition, but he said in a recent interview that he prepares them to keep fit for the rest of their lives.
Michaels said: “For me, I shape my program around them learning, around them growing, around them building up their confidence, and around their ability as a person and as a young teen.”
The goal of his program is to get the girls to challenge themselves, reach their potential, and “reach outside of the box.”
“Most importantly, if at this age, they can learn to have a strong (physical) foundation, how to build a strong body, how to eat clean, and how to have self confidence, take care of themselves, make good choices, if they have that now, they will always have that,” said Michaels.
“Your body is the most important thing you have. As long as you’re here, your body will be with you,” said Michaels. “You should take care of that, first and foremost.”
For most teens, Michaels said, fitness often is an afterthought, but they’re not entirely to blame.
“There’s not enough guidance, there’s not enough mentorship to help young people live healthy lives,” said Michaels. “There’s a lot of misconceptions about what’s healthy and what’s not. And there’s a lot of commercialization that takes away the quality of what these kids are supposed to learn.”
Working with the three potential Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen is seen by Michaels as a good opportunity… for himself and them. “I’m excited to be part of something that hopefully will have an impact (on showing the importance of keeping fit) and will continue that.”
When it comes to shaping a fitness routine to help Erika, Amber, and Brooke become pageant-ready, Michaels said, “It’s not the same objective as an athlete who is strictly trying to become faster. Or someone who is trying to manage their weight and drop some pounds. For them, it’s more about a well-rounded body, strengthening their core, strengthening their spine, and strengthening their joints.”
Michaels said his program is built around “functional fitness.”
Michaels said Erika, Amber, and Brooke use their bodies “in free space, with creative tools like medicine balls, kettle bells, dumbbells, barbells, and Olympic rings, we do a lot of plyometrics, squat jumps, box jumps, and we do a lot of movements that relate to every day movement regardless of what sport you’re playing or pageant you’re competing for.”
Michaels also provides the three teens with nutrition tips. “A lot of young people, they don’t really understand what good nutrition is. They don’t understand how often to eat and how much to eat.”
“In the very beginning of program when we first meet… I detail what they should eat and when,” said Michaels. “It’s important for these girls that they have a balanced diet, that they’re getting complex carbs… like sweet potatoes, quinoa, and brown rice. (I tell them to) stay away from white rice and white pasta. Those are simple sugars— a simple sugar is going to break down quickly and will turn to fat.”
“Complex carbs will break down more slowly,” said Michaels. “The body will learn to use them over a course of time…Because you’ll have more energy in your system that long, your metabolism will burn strong, that will keep you lean, and will keep your muscles building and developing.”
Additionally, Michaels said he has told Erika, Amber, and Brooke, “You want to have protein. Protein is the building block for the human body… You are made of protein. We have to eat protein. Some people think it’s optional.”
Also, Michaels said, “They’re not sure what has protein in it. Protein is any lean meat, chicken, lean beef, steak, and turkey. Usually, fish is always great for you.”
Finally, Michaels told the girls, they need to eat their greens. “They don’t have to be green vegetables,” he said. “All greens are good for you. They are high in fiber and help to keep your metabolism moving. They help keep you full, and there’s a lot of antioxidants and vitamins in vegetable.”
Ultimately, Michaels said he has told the three local pageant contestants, “To challenge the ability of your body, to get closer to your potential, and then eat properly at home, feed your body, recover, and come back stronger, and reach a little further in your efforts to expand your potential.”

Amber Ouellette, left, Erika Farrell, and Brooke Murdock cool down after their work out with Justin Michaels, right. All three girls are competiting for the title of Miss Counnecticut’s Outstanding Teen June 26-28.

Miss Plainville’s Outstanding Teen Brooke Murdoch is helped by trainer Justin Michaels as she tries to plank at a recent workout sesson at Justin Michaels Fitness Studio.

Erika Farrell, Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen works out with a medicine ball outside of Justin Michaels Fitness Studio in Bristol.

During a recent training session, Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Amber Ouellete works on pull ups. Justin Michaels, a Bristol trainer, designed a program of functional fitness for the local titleholders in the Miss America pageant system.

On Saturday, Ebony Amber Designs debuted its Eternalism collection in a fund raiser for the Make A Wish Foundation at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center in Torrington. For a video of the fashion event, courtesy of Ebony Amber Designs, go to http://youtu.be/UBnbeoQDgZc

PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
For the majority of women, becoming a victim of rape and sexual assault happens even before they hit age 24. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 80 percent of female victims were raped before age 25. On college campuses, one in five women has experienced sexual assault.
The state of Connecticut has responded to these statistics with recent legislation that passed unanimously in the Senate and House of Representatives—an act that strengthens sexual assault prevention and response procedures on college campuses statewide. Public Act 14-11, “An Act Concerning Sexual Assault, Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence on Campus,” requires colleges to offer services to victims, to institute sexual assault policy and to report incidents to the Connecticut General Assembly. The law takes effect July 1.
“I think it’s great that attention is being made to the issue—it’s a serious issue,” said David England, the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Tunxis Community College.
Under the new law, all college campuses must immediately give written notification to each victim about his or her rights and options under the school’s policy and to permit anonymous reporting, stated a press release from Governor Dannel Malloy’s office. The law also requires colleges to develop a campus resource team to review their policies and suggest protocols for offering support and services to students and staff members who report being victims as well as education requirements for the team. Besides additional educational requirements for each institution’s Title IX coordinator and special police force or campus safety employees, the law requires colleges to report annually to the General Assembly’s Higher Education Committee about their policies, prevention and awareness programs as well as campaigns, stated the release.
“Our students should feel safe on our college campuses and universities and if that is not the case, we need to ensure we are doing all we can to protect them and prevent future acts of violence,” said Malloy in the release. “I am proud that Connecticut is leading the nation in the implementation of strict legislation that will force change.”
For college campuses in the local area, the new legislation means enhancing the policies they already have in place while planning more programming and training to raise more awareness.
“We’ll provide some sort of training,” said England. “We’re not sure what form it is going to take yet.”
“We will increase our training and the way we deliver training,” added Chief Diversity Officer Rosa Rodriguez of Central Connecticut State University. “We need to do more educational, more awareness programs.”
Cindy Clark, the associate dean for Student Services and Title IX Coordinator of Lincoln College of New England in Southington, said the campus already has a Sexual Assault Response Team that provides grievance procedures and resources for victims. There is also a Title IX committee that handles compliance updates on all policies and procedures, reported Clark.
Clark said several staff members will be trained to become certified investigators for sexual assault violations on campus, and more programs will be available to staff members and students in response to the new legislation.
“The policies we currently have in place regarding non-discrimination, sexual assault and sexual misconduct are currently being revised, which is protocol for all of our policies every year,” said Clark, adding the campus encourages victims of sexual assault to report to the Title IX coordinator. “We will be implementing primary prevention and awareness programs for faculty, staff and students as well.”
Rodriguez said it is critical the state addressed the issue of sexual assault. In response to the new legislation, CCSU also will implement additional training, especially when confronting the challenge of becoming a bystander, reported Rodriguez.
“Most of us will be bystanders—that is a critical role,” said Rodriguez. “When we see something, we have to say something—we have a responsibility as observers.”
Currently, CCSU encourages students to respond in a number of ways if they become victims of sexual assault, such as alerting a residence hall director, calling the local Sexual Assault Crisis Center or the Women’s Center. They also are encouraged to seek medical care and counseling after the incident. The campus also requires new students, faculty and staff members to undergo an online training course that addresses sexual assault.
“Ultimately, it’s the victim’s decisions on how they want to proceed,” said Rodriguez. “They need to know their power can be restored.”
This past semester, CCSU also raised more awareness about dating violence through the Red Flag Campaign, which was organized by the Office of Diversity & Equity and the Women’s Center. Sponsored by several student and administrative groups, the campaign featured several hundred small, red flags scattered on campus to encourage individuals to “speak up” when they see red flags of dating violence.
Rodriguez said the message of the campaign was successful, and would like to continue the Red Flag Campaign in the fall. Looking ahead to the next school year, Rodriguez added she also hopes to have a training program for men, who are also victims of sexual assault.
“We can’t just see men as perpetrators,” said Rodriguez. “There is an increase in victims that are men.”

The Goo Goo Dolls, along with Daughtry, come to the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford Thursday.

by MIKE CHAIKEN

Editions editor

For more than 30 years, the world has had Goo Goo Dolls’ music to sweeten up their ears.

Whether it’s on record, or on the band’s endless tours to support each release, the Buffalo-originated band has been a going concern—even before they hit the general public consciousness with the classic, “Name” from the album, “A Boy Named Goo.”

In the world of rock and roll, 30 years is a long time. Think about it, The Beatles barely lasted a decade. Same goes for Led Zeppelin. And some bands flame up and flame out even more quickly than that.

But the core of the group, guitarist Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, keeps on ticking. “Magnetic,” their album released last year, earned kudos and spawned a couple of hit singles (“Rebel Beat” and “Come to Me”).

And in 2014, the band is still making the rounds in concert venues around the nation. Earlier this year, the band stopped in Ridgefield for an acoustic performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse. And June 12, the band scheduled a stop at Toyota Presents The Oakdale in Wallingford with Daughtry and Plain White T’s.

Calling from a brief pause at home in Buffalo to reconnect with his family and take a breather, Robby was asked why the band still does what it does after all these years.

“It’s just sort of what I do,” said Robby. Goo Goo Dolls has been part of his life for most of his years, said Robby. “I don’t know anything different.”

One of the best parts of touring, said Robby, he gets paid to work for just 1 1/2 hours a day. Yes, the traveling, room service, and being away from his family “can be a pain in the butt.” But, he said, “I live a blessed life that many people never get to do.”

Goo Goo Dolls are a constant presence on the road, even though they have an extensive recording catalogue. Asked what he liked about taking the stage, Robby said, “I think one of the coolest is things is going out and being a band.

Sometimes, he said, a band can get a little burnt out playing the same songs again and again. But, once you take a bit of break, and you rehearse, you might find a new way to approach a song that differs from the original recording and how you’ve performed it before. All of a sudden, there is a renewed energy about the song and taking it on stage. “It’s like reviewing an old friend and seeing it from a new perspective.”

That’s one of the reasons why Goo Goo Dolls like acoustic tours such as the one that arrived in Ridgefield, said Robby. It gives the band a chance to rethink its songs. For instance, in the acoustic tour, the band revisited some of its older tracks, ones where the records were a bit noisier and raucous than the most recent efforts. By transforming these older songs to an acoustic number, Robby said he learned a little bit more about those earlier songs.

With so many years of live shows under Goo Goo Dolls’ collective belts, has the group considered releasing a live album?

Robby said the music industry has transformed quite a bit in 20 years. It’s a much more visual audience, which seems counterintuitive for music. The band released a live DVD in 2004 of a show in Buffalo, recording in a driving rain, in front of the city hall. “It was a cool document.”

But, Robby said a live album in the coming years has never been ruled out. The band has recorded its live shows through the years.

And the recent acoustic tour was recorded, said Robby. There were interviews conducted to accompany it. So, the material is out there and available to be released if the band is so inclined. But Robby said, “I’m not sure what will happen.”

Tourmates Daughtry and Goo Goo Dolls are no strangers. In Hartford, several years ago, they were on the same bill for a radio station concert at the now-XL Center.

And, Robby said, the two bands often would cross paths. There have been discussions as well about hooking up for a tour. But things never really gelled.

But the groundwork for this summer tour was cemented in the cold of winter, said Robby. Both bands were recruited for a live performance in association with this year’s Super Bowl. The show was held outdoors along the Hudson River, when temperatures dipped to a mere 3 degrees F.

“You kind of find a kinship when you’re nearly freezing to death,” said Robby.

The talk of a tour came up at the Super Bowl gig, said Robby. And when the promoters and managers were brought into the conversation, they agreed it would work. And then the Plain White T’s were added. Goo Goo Dolls had pulled together a “good bill,” said Robby.

As for plans to follow-up “Magnetic,” Robby said Goo Goo Dolls still have a good four months of touring—about 60 shows– behind “Magnetic.” And, he said, there haven’t been many spare moments to sit down and do some writing.

Once the summer is over, said Robby, the band will begin the writing process again for a new release.

After 30 years as a band, what would cause the group to finally say, “This is enough”?

Robby said the band has been fortunate. Its audience still fills the arenas and is still passionate about their music.

But if that should ever go away, and the band found itself downsizing from a tour bus to a van, then it might be time to hang it up.

“But we haven’t reached that point,” said Robby. “The fans are pretty amazing.”

“We’ll continue to play.”

Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, and the Plain White T’s perform at Toyota Presents the Oakdale in Wallingford Thursday, June 12.

For more information, go to GooGooDolls.com

In the wake of the numerous bomb scares in Bristol schools over the past two weeks, the superintendent of schools announced to parents some changes being implemented in the city schools:

“Dear BPS Parent/Guardian,

“With the start of a new week, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight several safety interventions that are already implemented in our schools:

“- Increased Police surveillance

“- Camera surveillance and locked entrances at all schools

“- Video camera surveillance in several interior and exterior school locations

“- Evacuation and Lock Down procedures at all schools

“- District Safety Director, School Resource Officers and school support services located in schools across the district

“- Assemblies and grade level meetings to discuss school safety and security

“- Mandatory sign in and sign out procedures for students

“- Staff identification badges and mandatory student passes in all schools

“The Bristol Public Schools continue to work very closely with the Mayor, Bristol city officials and the Bristol Police Department to help to insure a safe and secure transition to the summer recess for students and their families. All school personnel remain on a heightened state of vigilance during these final days of school. Parents are asked to be sure to talk with their children about the importance of helping to maintain a safe and secure school environment. Parents and students across the district are asked to report anything unusual to the Bristol Police Department.

“Please contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have at: 860.584.7000.

“Thank you.

“Ellen Solek, Superintendent”