Two people were injured and a structure was destroyed in a blaze Monday night.
Police said that at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Bristol fire and police department personnel responded to a structure fire at 21 Reilly Place. The structure is a three story-multi family residence.
Police said the fire was brought under control, however, the building suffered extensive damage. Two individuals suffered burns and were sent to Hartford Hospital for treatment. The two were listed in stable condition according to a hospital spokes-person, police said. Another individual was sent to Bristol Hospital with unknown injuries.
The fire remains under investigation by the fire marshal.

The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, look to our print or e-edition published Friday.

Arcilia (Normandin) Morin, 96, of Bristol, widow of Aurele R. Morin, died on Thursday, June 12 at Bristol Hospital.
Katherine E. (Gwiazdowski) Lewandowski, 93, died on Sunday, June 1 in Zephyrhills, Fla. She had been the wife of the late George Lewandowski.
Lucas “Luke” Brown, 21, of Bristol, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11. He is the son of Donna DeFillippi Brown and Lewis Brown.
Phyllis Joanna (Sherman) Paquin, 78, of Bristol, died on Sunday, June 8, at her home. She was the widow of William “Bill” “Buster” Paquin.

A string of burglaries, apparently committed by the same person and committed while residents are sleeping, has caught the attention of law enforcement.

The Bristol Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating several residential burglaries. Police said these burglaries have occurred in the area between Jerome Avenue and Mix Street, and were reported on June 16, 17 and 18.

Police said all the burglaries appear to have been committed by the same person or persons based on the location and method of operation.

Police said the homes were entered through a window after the screen was either cut or removed. The burglaries have taken place during the overnight hours while the residents are home and asleep. In at least two of the burglaries, the suspect entered the room the homeowner was sleeping in and stole items within that room.

The items stolen include money, pocketbooks, and credit cards. The burglaries have occurred on Dorothy Road, Vincent Road, and Barbara Road.

Julianne and Derek Hough in perform in ‘Move on Live’ on Saturday, June 21 at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

OTHER

THE MOUTH WITH CHION WOLF: ‘THE FAME AND FAME-ISH.’ With Deven Green, (aka, Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian). 7:30 p.m. Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. $5. (860) 280-3130, MarkTwainHouse.org.

OTHER

JERSEY FRESH COMEDY. 8 p.m. Mike Gaffney, Ted Daniels, Joe Fernandes. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $15, $25. (860) 693-9762. 41BridgeStreet.com

JUNE 20-JULY 6

OTHER

‘RENT.’ Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays, June 29 and July 6 at 2 p.mConnecticut Theatre Company. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and children under 18. The Repertory Theatre of New Britain, 23 Norden St., New Britain. ConnecticutTheatreCompany.org, (860) 223-3147.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

BRISTOL

MOCK WEDDING RECEPTION WITH A TWIST. Presented by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 of Bristol. 6 to 11 p.m. An evening of dinner, dancing, and see how the evening unfolds. Dress in wedding guest attire. Possibly win a prize. Prettiest and ugliest wins. First prize is $25. Consolation prize for second and third place. Raffle baskets and cash bar. If you have been thinking about renewing your wedding vows, there will be justices of the peace to perform the ceremony. American Legion Unit 2, 22 Hooker Ct., Bristol. $15. Book in advance. (860) 329-6978, (860) 508-7868, or buy at the post, ask a bartender.

OTHER

AN EVENING WITH DEVEN GREEN (AKA BETTY BOWERS, AMERICA’S BEST CHRISTIAN). 7 p.m. Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. $25, $20 for museum members. (860) 280-3130, MarkTwainHouse.org

JULIANNE AND DEREK HOUGH IN ‘MOVE ON LIVE.’ 7:30 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. $30. MoheganSun.com

JUNE 26, JUNE 26

BRISTOL

AN EVENING WITH THE GILLETTES. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol and Thursday at 1 p.m. at Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. Humorous, educational performance by Harold and Theodora Niver about Sherlock Holmes, the Gillettes, and GilletteCastle. (860) 584-7787 ext. 2033 for Bristol Public Library, and (860) 584-7790 for Manross.

JUNE 26-28

OTHER

MISS CONNECTICUT AND MISS CONNECTICUT’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT. Preliminary competitions Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Top Ten Competition, Saturday at 2 p.m. Miss Connecticut’s Top Ten Competition, Saturday at 7 p.m. GardeArtsCenter, 325 State St., New London. MissCtAmerica.org

NOW thru JULY 20

OTHER

‘25TH 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

NOW thru JULY 19

OTHER

‘THE NERD.’ Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. (except July 4 and 5). Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, just off Route 9, exit 22, Berlin. $30. (860) 829-1248, ctcabaret.com. Bring your own.

NOW thru JUNE 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. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. HITW.org, (860) 229-3049.

NOW thru JUNE 22

OTHER

‘LOVE/SICK.’ Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; weekend matinees, 2:30 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.

ONGOING

OTHER

MAIN STAGE MONDAYS. 6 to 8 p.m. Playhouse on Park performers will serenade diners with show tunes, Disney songs, and Great American Songbook standards. AC Petersen Farms, 240 Park Rd., WestHartford. ACPetersenFarms.com, (860) 523-5900, ext. 10.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

OTHER

‘NUTRITION AND METABOLIC SYNDROME.’ 7 p.m. With Stuart Horen, doctor of chiropractic and holistic health. Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr., Farmington. Events are free and open to the public. Register. (860) 673-6791. FarmingtonLibraries.org

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.

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
Cafeteria workers and the public filled the auditorium room of the school administrative building last Wednesday to continue to speak out against the Board of Education’s decision to privatize the cafeteria work and contract it out to Long Island company Whitsons Culinary Group.
Last month, all Republican school board members, including Chairperson Larry Amara, Genard Dolan, Jill Fitzgerald, Jennifer Due and Jeffrey Morgan, voted to approve outsourcing the cafeteria work to Whitsons in order to eliminate the cafeteria budget’s deficit. This year, the cafeteria budget is more than $200,000 in debt.
“Do we know anything about the people they hire,” asked Democratic City Councilor Calvin Brown who also spoke against privatizing cafeteria work last month. “We need an answer to that—we need some transparency.”
During the meeting, Democratic City Councilor Mary Fortier recalled how the union benefits package her parents received helped her sister, who was seriously injured in a car accident years ago. Fortier said her parents were able to take care of her sister because they were both city employees in Bristol.
“My mom was able to modify her schedule due to union benefits that she enjoyed—they had health insurance that was very good, insurance that allowed them to take care of the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bills,” said Fortier, noting how her parents have good union retirement package.
Michael Petosa, the president of the Greater Bristol Labor Council, also spoke out against privatizing cafeteria workers. Petosa said a new report called “Race to the Bottom, which was released by resource center “In the Public Interest,” shows how outsourcing public services creates a downward spiral in which reduced worker wages and benefits have a negative impact on the overall stability of middle and working class communities.
“If Whitsons remains the employer, dedicated taxpaying Bristol residents will suffer serious cuts in pay and benefits—some will lose their healthcare, some will lose their jobs period,” said Petosa. “It’s not acceptable to the middle class.”
During the meeting, several representatives of Whitsons provided the school board an overview of the kinds of food services offered to Bristol students this fall.
Ozzie Orsillo, the regional vice president of business development, gave an overview about the school lunch program. Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group is a family-owned company that offers dining services to consumers and public and private organizations nationwide. Its services include school nutrition, residential and healthcare dining, prepared meals, corporate dining, vending services, and emergency dining.
“Our operating philosophy falls around three things: people, food and communication,” said Osillo. “When it comes to people, we believe in treating everyone like family…that’s something we feel has been forgotten in corporate America.”
Orsillo said high school students will see a number of food options, including the Great American Deli, which will feature Boar’s Head cold cuts and sandwiches made to order. The La Cucina vendor will offer pizzas, stromboli, and calzones, and the Coyote Grill will serve Mexican food. High school students also can access a grab-and-go station, which will serve a variety of burgers and specialty sandwiches. Orsillo said the cafeteria also will feature “Chef Productions,” which will offer traditional meals and comfort foods, such as macaroni and cheese and turkey dinners. Students on the go can also access prepared salads and fruits.
Orsillo said middle school students also will see many of the same menu concepts. Their cafeterias also will offer Coyote Grill and Chef Productions as well as a grab-and-go station.
“We want to serve wholesome food that tastes great,” said Orsillo, noting how Whitsons includes scratch-cooking in one of its food practices.
Whitsons Nutrition Safari elementary nutrition education program will be implemented at the elementary schools. This program educates school-aged children about healthy eating through the use of animal characters. Students can choose from a variety of meal options, including hot meals, salads, or deli sandwiches.
“There’s something for everybody,” said Orsillo, adding Whitsons hopes to expand the breakfast program.
Comments? Email lcapobianco@Bristol Observer.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

BRISTOL

BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Vote on new by-laws. Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol.

ONGOING

PLAINVILLE

CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and issues of concern. Plainville Public Library, lower level, 56 East Main St., Plainville.

Connecticut Theatre Company performs ‘Rent’ starting June 20 in New Britain. Here, Zachary Cote, left, and Devin Cohen rehearse a scene.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

OTHER

SPIRIT SHAKER, SHAKEDOWN. Hungry Tiger, 120 Charter Oak St., Manchester.

THE LITTLE ROY AND LIZZY SHOW. 8 p.m. Presented by GuitartownCT. Five-piece traditional bluegrass band from Georgia. Spaceland Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden. $25 for table seating, 420 for row seats. (203) 430-6020.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

BRISTOL

THE CHAPARRALS. 7 to 11 p.m. Blend of country and soft rock music from the 1950s and 1960s. Snacks and set-ups available for sale. BYOB. Singles welcome. New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside ave., Bristol. $12 per person. Reservations. (860) 585-5411, info@TheCarouselMuseum.org

OTHER

CASH IS KING: JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE. 8 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $25, $30. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.

JUNE 21, JULY 12

OTHER

OPEN MIC NIGHT. Held right after the performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” about 10:15 p.m. Open to the public. BYOB. You don’t need to have attended the evening’s performance. All are welcome to sing. Bring sheet music or ask to look through the Playhouse’s selection. Accompanist on hand. Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., WestHartford. Free. (860) 523-5900 ext. 10. PlayhouseonPark.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

PLAINVILLE

CENTER STAGE JAZZ BAND. Directed by Rich Santanella. 2 p.m. Performing as part of the annual “Ice Cream Social” on the Green of the Congregational Church of Plainville. Small fee for a make your own ice cream sundae. Bring a lawn chair of blanket. Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St., Plainville. Free. PlainvilleWindEnsemble.com

OTHER

‘MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY.’ 2:30 p.m. Recital of the voice studio of Carol Pytel. Students from Plymouth, Thomaston, Waterbury, Southington. Accompanist is Heather Pytel of Southington. Theater songs, classics, standards, pop music. Donations accepted to benefit the FCC Youth Group Summer Missions Project. All ages. First Congregational Church of Thomaston, 135 Main St., Thomaston.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

OTHER

CLEARVIEW. Presented by the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston. 7 p.m. Seth Thomas Park, South Main Street, Thomaston. Free. Rain location is ThomastonHigh School auditorium, Route 109, Thomaston. ThomastonFineArts.com, (860) 484-4976.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

BRISTOL

DUALLY NOTED. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the BristolParks and Recreation. Music from the 1950s and 1960s to later eras through to today. Appeals to all age groups. Ultimate Wireforms, Central Street, Forestville. BristolRec.com, (860) 584-6160.

OTHER

THE TWENTIETH CENTURY JAZZ LIMITED. 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, picnics. Barney Library lawn, 71 Main St., Farmington. Register. (860) 673-6791. FarmingtonLibraries.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

OTHER

REVEREND HORTON HEAT. 8 p.m. With The Creepshow. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $25, $30. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

BRISTOL

RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR. AND THE NEW STYLISTICS, STEVE AUGERI (FORMERLY OF JOURNEY). Presented by The Reach Foundation. Part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field. Proceeds benefit children. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Show at 5:30 p.m. Also, carnival rides, games, food, and craft vendors, motorcycle ride, baseball/softball clinics, home run derby. Muzzy Field, Jacobs Street, Bristol. Ticketmaster.com, TheReachFoundation.org, 1-800-745-3000.

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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

PLAINVILLE

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS. 11:30 a.m. For those who like to eat out but don’t like to eat alone. For single, divorced, and widowed seniors. Confetti’s, 393 Farmington Ave., Plainville. Register. (860) 747-5728.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

PLAINVILLE

THE SKIN YOU’RE IN. 10:30 a.m. Learn about normal skin changes that occur with aging, how to care for your skin, danger signs to look for, and when to call your doctor. After the talk, George Sterpka, APRN, will have private appointments from 11 a.m. to noon for a 10 minute skin check. PlainvilleSeniorCenter, 200 East St., Plainville. Register. (860) 747-5728.

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

OTHER

CHILDREN’S MUSIC FAVORITE LAURIE BERKNER. “The You and Me Tour.” 3 p.m. The Bushnell’s Belding Theater, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. $28.50. (860) 987-5900, Bushnell.org.

JUNE 25-JULY 9

BRISTOL

JUMP BUNCH FOR PRESCHOOLERS. 5:15 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great exercise in a structured format. Warm-ups, floor exercises, sport activity of the week, stretching, cool down. Children ages 3 to 6. BristolHospital’s Hughes Auditorium, Level A, Brewster Road, Bristol. Pre-register. $10 per child for three-week series. (860) 585-3895, Cgaray@BristolHospital.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

BRISTOL

PET SHOW WITH ROCKY THE ROCK CAT. 9 a.m. Bring your real pet and/ or stuffed animal for a pet parade. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790.

TUESDAY, JULY 1

BRISTOL

ART TRUCK, ‘LET’S MAKE A ROBOT PARTY.’ 2 p.m. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

BRISTOL

SPARKY’S PUPPETS ‘TIME MACHINE.’ 2 p.m. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790.

MONDAY, JULY 7

BRISTOL

KITCHEN SCIENCE AND YUMMY EATS. 2 p.m. Jodie Fitz, from Price Chopper’s Cooking With Kids. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

BRISTOL

MOBILE PETTING ZOO. Presented by Sharon Family Farm. 3 p.m. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. BristolLib.com, (860) 584-7790.

JULY 9-AUG. 6

PLAINVILLE

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 TO 12. Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Taught by retired journalist and publicist Judy Humphrey. Classes include introduction to photography, walking field trips to Plainville center to take photographs, class on naming, matting, and framing photos. Photographs will be displayed at the New Britain Museum of American Art over the week of Aug. 22 with an opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 21. Class limited to 10. Students may use digital camera or smart phone for the class. Limited number of digital cameras for students who don’t have one. Registration is open now. Students need to fill out a registration/ parental permission form to enroll. Sponsored by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. (860) 793-1446.

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.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Troy S. Bard, 46, of 61 Bartholomew St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested June 6 on two counts of disorderly conduct.
•Jennifer A. Lange, 42, of 35 Beths Ave., Apt., 53, Bristol was arrested June 6 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Harley J. Fitzpatrick, 34, of 36 Fanway Ave., Bristol was arrested June 6 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, interfering with an officer, disobeying order of officer, and failure to surrender license / registration.
•Noemi Vincente Mijangos, 29, of 99 Jefferson Ave., Apt. 5, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace.
•Tracy Lombard, 42, of 77 Rhoda Lane, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Anthony R. Tyson, 59, of 88 Shawn Dr. A1, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•David J. Ouellette, 45, of 59 Skinner Rd., Berlin was arrested on June 6 and charged with illegal possession near school and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Manuel Antonio Garcia, 23, of 176 Allen St., B6, New Britain was arrested and charged with with fourth degree sexual assault of a victim under 16 years old.
•Tricia Monteleone, 32, of 226 Main St, Apt. 9, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Adam Cuomo, 36, of 371 Woodford Ave., Apt. 39, Plainville was arrested on June 6 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, non-threatening.
•James Grady, 18, of no certain address, was arrested on June 7 and charged with criminal violation of a restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Enele Ki, 48, off 19 Hart Place, Plainville was arrested on June 7 and charged with operation while under the influence and traveling unreasonably fast.
•William Torres, 50 Bingham St., Apt. 8, Bristol was arrested on June 7 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace. He also was arrested and charged with violation of probation.
•Kenneth D. Slaughter, 23, of 80 Cynthia St., Waterbury was arrested on June 7 and charged with evading responsibility, operation while under the influence, operation with registration, license, suspended, revoked, no insurance, interfering with an officer, drinking while operating a motor vehicle, first degree reckless endangerment, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of plate, theft of number plate/ insert, and failure to bring motor vehicle to a stop. He was later charged with violation of probation.
•Robert Eugene Poland, 77, of 211 Sunnydale Ave., Bristol was arrested on June 8 and charged with operation while under the influence, evading responsibility, and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Nicholas C. Roy, 36, of Bristol was arrested on June 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Marco Antonio Ovalle, 18, of 44 Pratte Lane, Wolcott was arrested on June 8 and charged with fifth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth degree larceny.
•Raymond Cullen, 50, of 15 Andrea Ave., Wolcott, was arrested on June 8 and charged with failure to obey control signal, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of less than one-half ounce of cannabis-type substance, and failure to keep drug in original container.
•Dhiohandi Lalaj, 22, of 355 Piemond St., Waterbury was arrested twice June 8 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Melissa Rothkugel, 29, of 121 Wolcott St., Bristol was arrested June 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Garry J. Bouchard, 22, of 89 Andrews St., Bristol was arrested on June 9 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Javan C. Delvalle, 33, of 24 Conlon St., Bristol was arrested on June 9 and charged on separate incidents of second degree failure to appear.
•Scott Gordon, 55, of 84 Sherwood Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 10 and charged with operation while under the influence and no insurance.
•Jennifer Arey, 44, of 38 Central Ave., Brstiol was arrested on June 11 and charged with third assault of a victim 60 or older, and second degree breach of peace.
•Dillon J. Dorsey, 22, of 191 Surrey Dr. A71, Bristol was arrested on June 11 and charged with operation while under the influence, driving the wrong way, and traveling unreasonably fast.
•Bryan K. Bruce, 30, of 5 Upson St., Apt. 4, Bristol was arrested June 11 and charged twice with first degree failure to appear.
•Joseph Chadukiewicz, 26, of 12 Roundhill Rd., Trumbull was arrested on June 11 and charged with disorderly conduct and threatening.
•Dianne Shirley Hebert, 61, of 113 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Jared Lou Gourdine, 21, of 111 Shawn Dr., Apt. C10, Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Emanuel Lopez, 21, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Joel Nieves-Negron, 35, of 23 Eastford St., 3F, Hartford was arrested on June 12 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
•Robert M. Murphy, 53, of 74 East Shore Blvd., Burlington was arrested on June 12 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to obey officer’s signal, and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Gary Morgan, 67, of 600 Clark Ave., Apt. 33, Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with second degree false statement.

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
With summer vacation in full swing, Bristol children have an opportunity to delve in to the world of books during the Second Annual Reading on the Green.
Sponsored by the Bristol Public Library, Kids in the Middle, Early Childhood Alliance, and the Bristol Historical Society, the program is designed for younger children of reading age.
On June 28, children and families will meet author Christine Ieronimo, Meris Palmer, the Teller of Tales, and the Raggedy Ann Lady-Mary Forcier. Each child in attendance will also receive a free book giveaway, and will have a chance to win prizes.
“We decided to do it in the beginning of this summer to kick off our summer reading program,” said Valerie Toner, the supervisor of Children’s Services at Bristol Public Library.
Toner said last year’s event brought up to 50 families, noting how the children immersed themselves into the stories that were read. Meris Palmer, “Teller of Tales,” provided a story last year and will appear again this year. During the event, author Christine Ieronimo will read her book, “A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water Across the World.” Middle school students in the Kids in the Middle program will dress up as storybook animal characters, such as a purple gorilla, panda and brown bear.
Bristol’s Mary Forcier, who has a Raggedy Ann and Andy collection of dolls, also will be in attendance.
“We thought it would be fun to invite another Bristol personality,” said Toner.
Besides interacting with authors, children also will enjoy “Reading to Dogs,” which are certified trained therapy dogs that listen attentively when youngsters read.
“It’s a good way to practice their reading,” said Toner, adding how the event will help children be better prepared once the new school year begins again.
The idea of having a “Reading on the Green” originated when Ellie Wilson, the chair of the Program Committee at the Bristol Historical Society, found an article about how another community in Connecticut had a book sale on its town green. After reading about the event, Wilson said she thought Bristol could do something similar that would encourage parents to continue fostering their children’s literacy skills while bringing different local agencies and organizations together.
“It is a wonderful leisure,” said Wilson, who worked at the library for 39 years. “Hopefully it will encourage families to read with their children.”
Bob Adamczyk, secretary of the Program Committee at the Bristol Historical Society hopes the program will help children develop a larger interest in reading.
“It’s important they learn how to read and get value out of it,” said Adamczyk, adding he would like to see the program extended to a wider age group of children, such as middle school students.
Reading on the Green will take place Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Federal Hill Green. The rain date is set for Sunday, June 29. The program is free and no registration is required. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or beach chairs.
Comments? Email lcapobianco@Bristol Observer.com.

Goo Goo Dolls arrived at the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford June 12 with Daughtry and Plain White T’s.

Here is the view from the photo pit as the Buffalo-based band entertained their cadre of loyal fans.

PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

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A juvenile was injured on June 20 when he was hit by a car.
The Bristol Police Department was notified of a car vs. juvenile on a bicycle accident on Crown Street near the rear exit of Bristol Central High School.
Upon arrival, police said officers found an 11-year-old juvenile sitting in the grass on the side of the road. The juvenile was conscious and alert. Also on the scene, police said, was the driver of the vehicle, Daniel Parent. Police said Parent stopped immediately after the accident. Initial investigation shows a Jeep-driven by Parent struck a bicycle being operated by the juvenile. The accident remains open and is being investigated by officers assigned to the department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (S.T.A.R.T.).
Due to the mechanism of injury to the juvenile, he was transported by ambulance to Waterbury Hospital and later transferred to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for a possible broken arm.

Starting July 1, the New EnglandCarouselMuseum in Bristol will be changing its hours of operation. The New EnglandCarouselMuseum will be open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. The museum is available seven days a week, by appointment, for facility rentals, repasts, showers, reunions, group tours, educational programming, and meetings.

The museum is located at 95 Riverside Ave. (Route 72) in Bristol.

For more information, call the CarouselMuseum at (860) 585-5411; fax, (860)314-0483; e-mail, info@thecarouselmuseum.org; website, www.thecarouselmuseum.org.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Environmental Conservation
(En Con) Police on June 20 charged Jose Medina, 22, of Bristol for marine fisheries and motor vehicle violations.
The arrest stemmed from a complaint concerning illegal fishing activity in Long Island Sound off of Waterford. His fishing privileges are currently under suspension until Sept. 30, due to previous convictions for marine fisheries violations.
On June 20, the DEEP said in a press release, EnCon officers discovered a striped bass, scup and several bluefish contained in a cooler on the boat’s deck along with fishing equipment. The release said officers also found that the vessel was not legally registered, his motor vehicle operator’s license was suspended and the pickup truck he was operating had an expired registration.
The vessel and its contents were seized as evidence, said the DEEP. During an inventory of the seized vessel, officers discovered an additional 20 bluefish, six tautog (blackfish) and a striped bass in a hidden compartment under the deck. In addition, the outboard motor did not have any factory engine (serial) number.
DEEP said Medina was charged with the following violations:
Fishing under a suspended license, purchasing a license while existing license was under suspension, illegal operation of an unregistered vessel, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a vehicle while under suspension, possession of over the creel limit of bluefish (20 counts), possession of tautog during closed season (six counts), possession of tautog less than legal size limit (six counts), possession of striped bass less than legal size limit (one count), and possession of an outboard motor having a defaced factory or engine number.
The DEEP said Medina was released on a promise to appear with a court date of July 8, 2014, in New London Superior Court.

Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Jenny Bukowski, left, and Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Amber Ouellette goof around prior to leaving Bristol Tuesday afternoon.

They’re on their way.

This afternoon, local contestants in the Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen competitions gathered on Memorial Boulevard before heading down to New London. Thursday through Saturday, at the Garde Arts Center, the young will compete to see who will be Miss Connecticut or Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen.

Before they left Bristol, they packed up their parents’ vans and cars with their competition wardrobe and enough wardrobe for several days worth of rehearsal. Then they packed themselves up in a limo that would drive them to the hotel where 35 contestants will be spending the next few days. In between their arrival and departure on the boulevard Tuesday afternoon, they gave hugs to family and friends. And they were wished the best of luck by Bristol’s Mayor Ken Cockayne, who took the time for a photo op or two for parents and press.

Gathered at the boulevard were Miss Forestville Molly Westfall, Miss Bristol Liz Wong, Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen Erika Farrell, Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Amber Ouellette, Miss Plainville’s Outstanding Teen Brooke Murdock, and Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Jenny Bukowski. In addition, Erika’s older sister, Alexa, who is Miss Rockville, and Miss Rockville’s Outstanding Teen Nicole Vasseur.

PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Miss Bristol Liz Wong, left, and Miss Forestville Molly Westfall.

Miss Bristol Liz Wong with Miss Bristol board member Jillian Holt.

Amber Ouellette, Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen, adjusts her crown using her reflection in the glass of a mini van.

Mayor Ken Cockayne, center, poses with the local Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen contestants prior to their departure for New London, where the pageant is held beginning Thursday.

Mayor Ken Cockayne shares a few words with Miss Forestville Molly Westfall.

Miss Plainville’s Outstanding Teen Brooke Murdock poses with family prior to departing Memorial Boulevard.

Miss Plainville’s Outstanding Teen Brooke Murdock is ready to head into her limousine.

The contestants are all piled into the limousine.

Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Jenny Bukowski and Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Amber Ouellette pose for Amber’s mother Jeana.

Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen Erika Farrell and her mother Sue share a hug before she heads off in the limousine to New London.

The vans all packed for Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen Erika Farrell

Police have a suspect in a series of brazen burglaries in which the culprit broke in while the residents were in asleep in bed.

The Bristol police said they have obtained an arrest warrant for Luis D. Cantre, 28, of 50 Davis Dr., Bristol.

Police said the warrant is related to a series of burglaries in which homes were burglarized while the residents were asleep inside. Police accuse Cantre of cutting or removing the screens of first floor windows in search of an unlocked window to climb through. Police said Cantre mostly targeted cash and jewelry. Police described Cantre as a 28-year-old dark-skinned Hispanic male, 5’6”, 165 pounds.

Police said Cantre is currently wanted for Burglary in the first degree and larceny in the fourth degree.

Anyone with information on Cantre’s location is asked to call the Bristol Police Department at (860) 584-3011

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On its Facebook page, the Bristol Historical Society shared links to two YouTube videos that show Bristol as it was around 1962. We thought it was worthy of a share.

COURTESY OF BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Class of 2014 of Bristol Central High School is as follows:
Maranda Victoria Abramczyk, Christie Abreu, Courtney Renee Allen, Anthony Joseph Amenta, Adalberto Andino, Teiszah Andrews, Arianna A. Anstett, Kevin M. Anton, Cody R. Archambault, Elecia Marie Ashton, Brandon Wolfgang Baehr, Olivia Diane Banulski, Rachael Marie Baral, Dante Michael Barnes, Schae Ann Beaudoin, Kyle Beck, Lauren Therese Benson, Jason A. Bergeron, Brandon Michael Bernardoni, Ashley Marie Bielert, Connor Blais, Monique G. Blasiak, Elizabeth June Blauvelt, Drew Boisvert, Sierra Alyecia Borden, Christina Lynn Bouvier, Hunter Boynton, Brandon Alec Brady, Elizabeth M. Brauer, Asia Keona Breece, Darion Joshua Briatico, Tyler Brooks, Trystan James Brunet, Sarah Elizabeth Bugryn, Athitaya Bunrit, Sydney Anne Buonfiglio, Zachary Michael Burby, Bryant Steven Burney, Ileish Rose Burney, Tyler Michael Burrow, Mariaha Michelle Burton,
Kimberly Andrea Calderon, Olivia Josephine Calfe, Brendan Christopher Cannamela, Jeffrey A. Cantarero, Nelson Luis Caquias Santiago, Anthony Xavier Carbonell, Rui Oliveira Cardoso, Stacy N. Castle, Joseph John Cherwinski, Isabella Cohen, Lara Patricia Colegrove, Nicole Mary Collin, Tyler Jacob Collin, Jacob Collins, Miguel A. Colom, Cailey M. Coppola, Danisha Clara Craig, Jenna Louise Croasdale, Sierra Kristine Cruz, Thalia Solei Cruz, Rachel Lyn Cunningham, Katie Ann Curry, Devin J. Curtis, Ethan Mitchell Czarneski, Jake Christopher D’Amato, Christopher J. Dabkowski, William E. Damon, Sarah Darby, Joseph L. DeFillippi, Taylor M. DeForge, Thomas Alexander Delgado, Scott Michael Dennis, Alexandra Grace DeNoto, Alexandra Reed Deschaine, Alex Desjardins, Ciara Eilish Devaney, Hector J. Diaz, Stephanie Lynn DiMauro, Kolbe Alec DiNeno, Jordaan Kyle DiYulio, Christopher Kenneth Dostie, Evan Noël Doyon, Sean Michael Drzewiecki, Antonia Elizabeth Duffany, Shannon Marie Dulac, Shannon L. Dunn, Nicole Lynn Dupre,
Jennifer Claire Fannon, Jacob R. Farken, Natalie Lissette Feliciano, Thynthia Feliciano, Elizabeth Marie Fernandes, Nikolas Harrison Ferony, Nicholas Ronald Forbotnick, Linnea Mae Fossaluzza, Katherine Elizabeth Fowkes, Devin E. Francis, Meagan Rebekah Freeman, Noah Riley Fruin, Ethan Joseph Fulton, Nicole Ann Gagne, Grace Elizabeth Gagnon, Caroline Elizabeth Galvin, Joshua Edward Ganavage, Megan Marie Gangi, Lindsey Nicole Gardiner, Geoffrey John Gennett, James Richard Godbout, Brian David Godin, Ian Carver Gonzalez, Hannah Kathryn Guerin, Ryan Michael Guerrette, Scott Guerrette, Allyiah Monique Guiont,
Tyleam S. Hamel, Michael N.  Hamm, Shevoy Olando Hart, Katherine Elizabeth Hayes, Megan Rose Heffernan, Elder Hernandez Ayala, Christian Wade Hildebrand, Eric Vuong Khang Hong, Roger Brian Hubbard, Jonathan Andrew Hvozdovic, Ashley Lynn Ingham, Robert P. Jacques, Jr., Melissa Mary Jalbert, DA’Quan Jarrett, Estefan Jenkins, Sebastian Jenkins, Bryan A. Jimenez-Bolanos, Krysten Nicole Jodoin, Alexis Zhane Johnson, Stephanie Lynne Johnson, Tyler A. Jordan, Chanelle Lee Joseph, Benjamin Joseph Karlowicz, Brenna Megan Kelley, David King, Maame A. Kittoe, Jake Thomas Kochin, Jenna Marie Kowalec, Michael Jerzy Kramek, Nadia Kreciglowa, Natalie Janina Kreciglowa, Vincent W. LaBarre, Megan L. Lachance, Austin Kyle LaCombe, Brenden Lagasse, Kimberlyann Love Lamoureux, Austin Langlais, Bernardine Medina Lapaan, Sarah Rae Larson, Cassandra Delphine Lavoie, Rylee Lease, Hannah Jeanne Lemek, Jessica Marie Lemieux, Michael T. Ligi, Idalia Noemi Lopez, Maria Judith Lopez, Nicholas Wade Lori, Rileigh Paige Luba,
Emily Lynn Madore, Zachary T. Madore, Brianna Nicole Mahaney, Margaret Lois Manning, Justin A. Marcantonio, Meghan E. Marek, Alyssa Lynn Margelot, Mackenzie Lynn Martin, Tyler James Martineau, Veronica Clare Martinez, Stephanie Yaree Matos, William D. Matthews, Tadeo Manuel Mauri, Amanda Elizabeth McCarty, Brandon Joseph McCurda, Bridget McKenna, Kasey McKenna, Barry A. McPhail, Cody Joseph McQuarrie, Luis Daniel Medina, Michael Alexander Medina, Laila Mehdi, Shannon Michelle Mellon, Jarrett Ryan Michaels, Jakob Harley Michaud, Amber Lynn Mills, Elijah J. Minella, Gabriel D. Montoya Sánchez, Christopher Khaul  Moore, Seth T. Morin, Zachary Allen Morin, Brittani Marie Murphy, Duncan Musumano, Ivan L. Navarro, Xhulian Ndoja, Kälyn Newmin, Kyla Marie Nichols, Amarillys Evelyn Nieves,
Max J. Orlando, Karlie Anne Ouellette, Alexi Bozena Page, Erin Elizabeth Palmquist, Patricia Panek, Robert Edward Panico, Bradley Paradis, Katie Lynn Pelkey, Allen Troy Pete, Jr., Jared Boston Peterson, Eric Bligh Petosa, Kyle Thomas Pileski, Justin Matthew Pinto, Taylor Plasczynski, Samuel Plourde, Nicole Lea Plummer, Brandon Jason Poirier, Zachary Gray Pokorny, Elizabeth Grace Pond, Concettina M. Previti, Zachary W.  Pritt, Megan Ashley Randall, Samantha Dawn Redman, Courtney A. Reek, Alexandra Dorothy Rindfleisch, Cristian Rivera, Rosaura Melendez Rivera, James Rivera Cruz, Darian Dejondre Robinson, Luis G. Rodriguez-Diaz, Austin W. Rollins, Alexandria Rae Rudzinski, David J. Ryskowski,
Cynthia Yevette Saez, Rosa Angelica Sanchez Quituisaca, William A. Santiago, Zorianel Santiago-Velardo, Amelia Kay Schuler, Ashley Ann Schulze, Lamar David Scott, Katrina Eileen Secor, Jacinto Manuel Severino, Clifford Michael Shorey, Kayla Michelle Siemiatkoski, Jasmine Amy Silva, Melissa Simmons, Zachary Simpson, Georgi Ann Sirko, Ethan Michael Smith, Amanda Lea Solleck, Parker David Soltis, Alexis Naomi Soto,
Teague James Soucy-Field, Taylor Jane Spyros, Tyrek Connell Stevenson, Emory Robert Strilkauskas, Dante Anthony Tagariello, Alyscia Marie Talbot, Jefferson Tascon, Evan M. Tavera, Ronald Eugene Tessman, Brianna Alexis Testa, Haley Lin Theriault, Alexandra Thomas, Kaitlyn Elyse Thormahlen, Precious-Maia Torres, Calvin Tran, Allison Kaye Trask, Erin Leigh Treloar, Alex Tsiongas, Derek G. Tuohey, Ruby Jeanette Turner, Kyrsten J. Valentine, Lauren Elizabeth Vallee, Briana Jeanette Vanasse, Sydney Vanasse, Jordon Vassell, Anthony M. Volonino, Michael A. Volonino, Vincent Volpicella, Chandler Joy Walker, Keon Toraj Walton, Tyrice Watson, Mackenzie Irene Weber, Jacob Webster, Taylor Whitten, Amanda Elizabeth Wolfe, Johnathan Fredrick Wotton, Skylar Sharleen Wright, Jason James Zaino, Justin P. Zaino, Hailli Rey Zibold, Sean Michael Ziogas, Elisa Christine Zygiel

Bristol Central High School valedictorian Skylar Wright glances over to the audience where a family member shows her an iPad in which her sister in Japan is witnessing the graduation via Skype.

The Bristol Central High School senior class officers pose for a group shot. From the left, student council liaison Megan R. Heffernan, treasurer Christie Abreu, secretary Natalie J. Kreciglowa, vice president Danisha Craig, and president Jenna Kowalec.