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New process to select town attorney By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

New Republican Town Council leadership wants to use an application process to select a town attorney, a position that’s often been a political appointment.

At the council’s Nov. 12 meeting, the panel’s new chairwoman, Victoria Triano, chose two councilors, a Democrat and a Republican who are also attorneys, to serve on a committee with her to select a town attorney.

“I felt, and our side all felt, we really need to try to get the right person for a job regardless of whether they are a (Republican or Democrat),” said Triano, a Republican. “We felt we should at least make it an open process.”

Cooking school holds grand reopening

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Blue Knights raise another division flag By Peter Dewey Special to the Record-Journal

Christina Hart, owner of the Foodology Cooking School, checks on dishes in the oven during the school's reopening ceremony on Sunday. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

The school, located at 991 want to mimic that, but we do South Main St., had its grand re- want to create a space that is opening Sunday. fun and inviting,” Hart said. The 1,500 square foot space, originally her bakery, has been rebranded and remodeled into a cooking classroom, evoking the feel of a Food Network show set. “It’s not intentional that

Hart’s business has gone through several iterations, starting as catering company, and then doing gourmet cookies See Foodology, A3

It was an emotional night at Fontana Field, as the Southington football team celebrated its seniors in what was their final regular-season home game, Nov. 15. The Blue Knights made the night even sweeter, delivering a commanding 42-0 victory over CCC Division I West rival New Britain to secure their sixth straight undefeated league crown. Blue Knights 42 Golden Hurricanes 0

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So with the reopening of her business, the Foodology Cooking School, Hart is doing precisely that. “The need and the want was there from the community and no one else was doing what we were doing … I think it was my dream to have something like this,” said Hart, a 45-year-old Southington resident.

Democrats took a majority on the

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

By Steven Scarpa Special to the Record-Journal

After almost two decades in business, Christina Hart knows that the only way to be successful is to be nimble, to listen to your customers, and to always have a new plan.

On Tuesday, the council unanimously appointed Alex Ricciardone as assistant town attorney, as well as interim town attorney.

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council two years ago and appointed Carolyn Futtner to the position. Futtner had run unsuccessfully for a council seat as a Democrat in that election. Republicans voted for Futtner’s appointment, but complained they received her name the night of the vote.

Triano said the job has been a “political plum” but is hoping to change that with a hiring process similar to other jobs in town government and participation from both majority and minority parties. “We can’t play politics with that position,” she said. “It’s a matter of choosing some-

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one who’s the right fit.” Councilor Val DePaolo, the Democrat on the search committee, said the bipartisan approach was “a good way to start the term.” DePaolo is joined by GOP Councilor William Dziedzic. “You’re not looking just at a party affiliation,” DePaolo said. “You’re getting the best candidate.” Triano has served as council chairwoman before, leading a Republican majority that broke with tradition in 2003 and appointed a Democrat, Mark Sciota, as town attorney. Sciota remained in the

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and baked goods after her children were born. When the bakery started offering cooking classes and their popularity took off, Hart knew she was on to something. “I feel like a chameleon, I’ve changed so many times,” she said.

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That is what Hart hopes for her business — that people will find connection with each other through food. “Food is love and happiness and togetherness. I want to bring that feeling to everyone else,” Hart said.

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Hart majored in communications at the University of Connecticut, but ended up a

chef. Hart specialized in pastry, but as the first step in her long path of career flexibility, she became expert in both sweet and savory dishes. Now, she plans to pass along what she’s learned.

kitchen. As the oldest of three daughters with a mother who “wasn’t the best cook,” Hart started cooking for herself and her family at the age of seven. Growing up in a Greek and Italian culture, food took a central place in her life.

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has found that life around Foodology is social and fun. McHale has done some of the competitions as well. There isn’t one particular thing she’s expert in — at least not that she’ll admit. “I’m into baking, just everything,” McHale said.

For more information about Foodology’s offerings, visit foodologylab.com.

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Bromley Hart puts icing on a vanilla cupcake during the reopening of Foodology Cooking School on Sunday. Record-Journal

The newest iteration of the business, which was previously located in downtown Southington, will offer cooking classes for both kids and adults. Hart offers competition nights, mirroring the fun of shows like “Chopped” and “Nailed It.” She has also picked up business doing cooking themed team building exercises for organizations like Yale University, Stanley/Black and Decker, and ESPN. “People come ready to have a good time,” she said. “Everyone loves being here, loves the space.”

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In Brief ‘Light the World’ To honor loved ones who have passed away and to uplift those who have a need, Southington Care Center hosts “Light the World,” Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m., at 45 Meriden Ave. Reading of the names of those remembered, music and recognition of someone who “lights the world” with care and compassion. Luminaries with the names of loved ones will line the driveway and sidewalks. A suggested donation is appreciated with proceeds going to the Southington Care Center Pastoral Care Program. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 22 to reserve a luminary and to have the person’s name inscribed on it. To receive a form or for further information, stop by or call Southington Care Center at 860-621-9559.

Pork loin dinner The American Legion Auxiliary Meriden Unit 45 will

host a pork loin dinner, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St. The menu includes pork lion, gravy, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, vegetable and applesauce, salad, dessert. Silent auction closes promptly at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be used for scholastic awards. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. For more information, call Deb at 860-877-6680.

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Holiday concert The Bennett Family of Cheshire bring their holiday music to First Baptist Church of Southington on Sunday, Dec. 1, beginning at 2 p.m. This is a Christmas season tradition featuring this talented family performing on a variety of orchestral instruments, handbells and accordions. A freewill offer-

ing will be taken for the Bennett Family. A reception afterward gives guests the opportunity to meet the musicians. First Baptist Church of Southington is located at 581 Meriden Ave. For more information, call the church office at 860-628-8121; visit firstbaptistsouthington.org, or find First Baptist Church – Southington, CT on Facebook.

Santa in the Park The Southington Recreation Department has announced that Santa Claus will be making a special stop at the Community Pavilion at the Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville on Sunday, Dec. 1, rain or shine, 2 to 4 p.m. Southington children can meet Santa and share with him their Christmas wishes. There will be horsedrawn hay wagon rides, treat bags for the children, music of the season, face painting and light refreshments. Admission and activities are free. Call the Recreation office at 860-276-6219 with questions.

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School board elects new chair, vice chair

Terri Carmody, chairwoman of the school board’s facility naming committee, right, speaks next to board member Lisa Cammuso during a meeting on renaming Plantsville School and South End School at the John Weichsel Municipal Center in Southington on May 21.

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were also elected to the nine-member board.

The newly-elected Board of Education chose a chairwoman Thursday night, Nov. 14, along with other board officers.

Republicans gained a seat on the board during the election and now hold six of the nine board seats, the maximum allowed.

Terri Carmody, Republican vice chairwoman of the previous board, was chosen as chairwoman in a unanimous vote.

Brian Goralski, the board’s longtime Republican chairman, chose not to run for reelection this year. The board also unanimously elected Baczewski as vice chairman. He’s in his second term on the board. Clark was re-elected by the board as secretary. After new board members were sworn in and officers elected, Carmody welcomed the board and said they’d

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Work on former factory continues Crews work to finish renovations on a shuttered tool factory at 157 Water St. on Nov. 12. Juniper Design, a maker of upscale lighting, will be moving into the building.

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Crews are working to finish renovations on a shuttered tool factory on Water Street that will return to use after a Manhattan lighting company starts production.

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Southington town officials offered Juniper Design, a maker of upscale lighting, a tax break to move its manufacturing to the building. The company declined to comment for this story. The brick building has been painted entirely black. Plumbing, heating and other crews were working throughout the factory on Tuesday.

layed a loan and the company’s renovation efforts.

Renovating an old building can be expensive, but the company's location is a critical part of Juniper's brand Shant Andjariam, president and marketing, according to of Juniper Design Group, last Andjariam. He said the year estimated that renovabuilding had charm and that tions would cost about $1 some original features, such million. The federal shutas exposed beams and down earlier this year detongue-and-groove ceilings,

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Juniper has a showroom in New York City for its commercial and residential lighting products. The company makes the THIN modular lighting system, half-inch tube LED lights that connect to make custom configurations.

Juniper's interest in the 20,000-square-foot building prompted the creation of a tax abatement that applies to two buildings on Water Street and two other millstyle buildings in town. Economic Development Coordinator Lou Perillo said the program waives taxes on building improvements for

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five years. He said tax breaks help encourage businesses to renovate old, signature buildings. Juniper was founded in 2011. Last month, the company moved its showroom from Brooklyn to Soho’s design district. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

Developer requests zone change for Curtiss Street acre lot on Curtiss Street from its current industrial zoning to residential.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission took up a local developer's request Tuesday to rezone a more than 20-

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New Britain continued to struggle on offense, punting from inside its own 20-yard line again, allowing the Blue Knights to start their first drive of the second quarter at the Golden Hurricanes 43.

proved to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in the division. It was Brady Lafferty, the junior quarterback, who stole the show, tossing four firsthalf touchdown passes to give Southington a 28-0 halftime lead.

A holding penalty would set them back, but the Blue Knights were able to extend the lead to 14-0 on a 24-yard swing pass to Jack McManus that went for a touchdown.

The Blue Knights got going right out of the gate, as MJ Bennett returned the opening kickoff all the way to the 45-yard line. However, after venturing just outside of the Golden Hurricanes’ 20-yard line, a muffed exchange between Lafferty and running back Angelo Plantamuro and then a false start put the Blue Knights in a fourth-and-17 situation.

The defense made another stop, this time in the form of a fumble recovered at the New Britain 22-yard line.

Angelo Plantamuro returned an interception for a touchdown in Southington’s divisionclinching victory over New Britain on Friday night at Fontana Field. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal

But a roughing the passer penalty on New Britain gave the Blue Knights an automatic first down, leading to a Carter Uhlman touchdown catch from eight yards out.

same success, as another muffed exchange allowed New Britain to recover and take over at the Blue Knights 16-yard line.

The next Southington possession would not have the

The Southington defense held strong, allowing just

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Uhlman, as he got behind the defense for a 33-yard grab down to the New Britain 25.

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Services From A7 and caregivers on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Facilitators Jenn Doty, BSW, social worker, and Ingrid Kausyla RN, BSN, director of wellness, provide suggestions, community support and a safe environment to listen or share thoughts and feelings. Mulberry Gardens is located at 58 Mulberry St. Respite care is available during the meeting at Mulberry Gardens’ Adult Day Center. Call Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, at 860-276-1020 several days in advance to make arrangements or to register for the group. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, a not for profit assisted living, adult day and memory care community, is a member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. To learn more, visit http://mulberrygardens.org. Dementia caregivers support group Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. In Connecticut, there are 78,000 people living with the disease and 178,000 caregivers, according to the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Caregiving takes a huge emotional, physical and financial toll on families. But support groups can offer caregivers a place to share experiences, learn coping skills and feel welcome. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home offers a free dementia caregivers support group on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at 975 Corbin Ave. Topics may include communication techniques; medical, legal and behavioral issues; caregiver support; and financial problems. Facilitators listen, guide the conversation and provide information about community resources in a confidential setting. This group is facilitated by Ali Weber, MSW, Arbor Rose resident services coordinator, and Susan Grimes, transitional care coordinator, Hartford HealthCare at Home. For more information or to RSVP, call Weber at 860356-8281. For more information about Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org.

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Managing stress in a hectic world As the world gets more hectic, people often find themselves increasingly stressed. A free program about stress management will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m., at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Topics will include recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress and coping techniques. Presenter will be Laurel Reagan, APRN, director of Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health and Social Work Services. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services and Hartford HealthCare at Home are sponsoring. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Calendar House, 860-621-3014. Dementia support group meets at Hartford HealthCare’s Southington Care Center Caring for a loved one can be daunting, presenting a maze of problems to solve including helping a loved one with daily tasks, communicating effectively, making financial decisions, managing changes in behavior, and more. Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave., offers a free Alzheimer’s and dementia support group on the second Wednesday of the month (Dec. 11), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Anna Fanelli Room. This group is an affiliated support group of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, and is hosted by Southington Care Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. The facilitator is Patty O’Brian, CDP, patient/family engagement coordinator and certified Alzheimer’s/dementia specialist, of Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, call O’Brian at 860-628-3830.

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From A9 tion about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1877-424-4641. The Orchards at Southington will host open house on Dec. 14 The Orchards at Southington, a beautiful independent and assisted living community, is hosting an open house on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the senior living community, located at 34 Hobart St., with retirement counselor Antoinette Ouellette. People are welcome to just stop by. For more infor-

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Thanksgiving is the stuff — or should I say “stuffing”— of memories. It’s a big deal. There are the travel arrangements, whose house are we going to, who’s driving or – heaven forbid – you need to book an flight to the other side of the country. Dressing to impress is a good one, although it was mainly dressing the kids in nice clothes for grandma and grandpa. I loved buying the fancy dresses for my daughter. To think she only wore the dress once is crazy, now that I think about it. Somewhat stressful is the yearly reuniting of favorite and not-so-favorite relatives. As a child, I couldn’t remember the names of some of our extended family. I only saw them at Thanksgiving. And of course, there’s the food. When my brother married, his wife’s stepfather, Dave, hosted the yearly meal. Coming from a nuclear family, we were now launched into a mega family. It wasn’t just the adult table and kids’ table at Dave’s house. It was the adult table, the overflow table, the kids’ table and the other kids’ tables. And Dave had a small house, squishy but fun. Dave was a butcher by trade, and also a caterer. My mouth is watering just thinking about how he would whip up the most delicious dishes and desserts.

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Get yourself in gear, ski season is near It’s the season to get ready for the season ahead – snow season is on its way. Yes, the white stuff soon will fall and snow guns will get cranking at resorts around the country. There are ski areas already open to our north and out west. Here in Connecticut all of our resorts have tested their equipment and are set to open for the season.

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hosting my first Thanksgiving while still in my 20s in my first apartment. I had six people, a 20-pound turkey and no table or chairs. I spread a tablecloth out on the floor of my small living room and set out the places. We sat on the floor. It was

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plaining how it started innocently enough with a hideously ugly corn dish. Now there’s a family with a sense of humor.

Southington’s Quinlan family has added a quirky and fun element to their holiday. “Our family has a tradition of adding a new piece of ‘ugly Thanksgiving serving ware’ to our table each year,” said Aubrey Quinlan, ex-

As for food, Southington resident Kim Stewart said her mother asks her to make home-made, from scratch dinner rolls. Plus, Stewart claims, her mother, Anna, makes the best turkey. “She keeps an eye on it and

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doesn’t let it dry out.” Here’s a twist: Stewart also said her mom makes chocolate pie. “I have no idea how chocolate pie made it onto the table when pumpkin and apple are traditional, but we’ve had it since I can remember,” Stewart said. No matter where your Thanksgiving feast takes you, may your travels be safe, may your turkey be

moist and your potatoes not lumpy. May you take the time to enjoy what’s really important — family and friends — and be thankful. What holiday traditions, fun or even mishaps have become part of your family lore or get-togethers? With Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and the Solstice coming up, we’d like to hear your stories. Contact the editor at news@ thesouthingtoncitizen.com.

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Turkey and politics don’t mix; be the ‘bigger person’ friends and … fighting?

The holidays are back again – that last lap of the year reserved for food, family,

Yes, fighting. Granted, it shouldn’t be that way, but let’s face it, nowadays, talking will more likely get you a taste of disagreement and a side of resentment to go

The reason? Politics. When it comes to conversations, we’ve always heard, don’t talk religion or politics. At this point, though, talking religion would probably be a welcome escape from politics during family occasions. In some families, political disagreements end in polite dismissal, teasing laughs, or friendly eye-rolls. In others, not so much. So, if a divide exists, how can we keep the family get-together … together? Short of me sitting at your table, eating your food and mediating, he’s what I can offer: Enjoy the silence – Since we know our families so well, we already know where everyone stands on the issues. (Here’s a shout-out to those who try to wrangle the rest of us away from talking politics, or who keep things from escalating.) For everyone’s sake, why not implement an official No Politics Talk rule? See Jaramillo, A15

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Thursday Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 28, 12 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington. Art Exhibit: Nov. 28, Free. The Orchards, 43 Hobart St., Southington. Cheshire Garden Club 39th Holiday Fair: Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m. $40. Tickets on sale until Nov. 24. Aqua-Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. 203-6151954. TheGardenEditor@ gmail.com. Happy Thanksgiving: Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Milldale. Pages to Color Adult Coloring Meetup: Nov. 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Southington. chubete@southington.org.

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Probate Forum with the Judge: Nov. 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Southington. Southern Comfort: Nov. 29, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute. Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Saturday An Afternoon with Santa: Nov. 30, 1 - 5 p.m. The Barnes Museum, 85 N. Main St., Southington. Art Exhibit: Nov. 30, Free. The Orchards, 43 Hobart St., Southington. The Bernadettes: Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Live at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale. Bill & Brett Calabrese: Nov. 30, 5 - 8 p.m. Happy Hour at Tipping Chair Tavern, 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale.

Art Exhibit: Nov. 29, Free. The Orchards, 43 Hobart St., Southington.

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Five seniors from Southington High School signed National Letters of Intent on College Signing Day last week. Southington held its ceremony in the school library. Seated, left to right, are Katie Gundersen (softball, Florida Southern), Katherine Crouse (soccer, Central Connecticut) and Matt Penna (cross country/track, Iona). Standing are track and field teammates Sydney Garrison (Hartford) and Trinity Cardillo (Northeastern). Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

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the FSA premier club, and has been a varsity player for four years,” Southington coach Mike Linehan said. “Kat is an extremely talented player and has the versatility to play multiple positions.

whole field as the centerback. I like to anchor the defense and talk to the girls on the backline. It’s been a fun year.”

Gundersen was a four-year player for both volleyball “As a freshman, she made and softball. She will follow Also signing were soccer an impact on the team as a her older brother to the Sunplayer Katherine Crouse, forward and, as a senior cap- shine State. Matt Gundersen who is heading to Central tain, she has helped to lead was a standout lacrosse Connecticut State University, the defense.” player at Southington. and Katie Gundersen, who will play softball at Florida That defense allowed only “I will be the third person in Southern University. five goals during the regular my family to go to Florida season. Southern and I’m excited to The quintet was surrounded join my brother at the at the ceremony by a collec- At CCSU, Crouse will study school,” Gundersen said. tion of classmates, teambusiness. “I’ve worked my whole life mates, family and coaches. toward this moment and to “I’m really excited because Crouse is a three-year startit’s been a great year and I’m make it official is pretty ing defender. She and the excited to join another great cool.” Blue Knights are the No. 1 team,” Crouse said. “I’ve Gundersen wanted to go far seed in the Class LL state grown as a player over the from home for her college tournament. years. I used to be a more of- experience. fensive player and now I’m a “Kat has played soccer for lot more defensive-minded. Gunderson caught the final most of her childhood in the I like how I can see the out for the Blue Knights in Southington Soccer Club, at

their Class LL softball state championship run last spring. “Katie Gundersen is a stellar athlete,” Southington softball coach Davina Hernandez said. “Her presence on the field alone is enough to intimidate her opponents. However, Katie is one of the kindest, sweetest souls I’ve ever had the opportunity to coach. “Katie has been a key contributor at the varsity level for the last several years. She has always been a selfless player, willing to play wherever her team needed, always doing what’s best for the team.” Gundersen played all over the field for Hernandez, both infield and outfield. Offense is another story. Gundersen is always in the heart of the Southington order. Penna has been Southington’s top distance runner for the past two years. He was Southington’s first runner across the finish line in every competition this season.

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time coming. I’ve worked four years for this. I’m excited for the next season coming up. It was exciting finding my home for the next four years.” Cardillo will study nursing at Northeastern. Garrison excels in the jumps and owns Southington indoor and outdoor girls records in the high jump. She’s been an All-Conference jumper since her freshman year. Last spring, Garrison was the CCC West high jump champ and went on to earn All-State and All-New England honors. She also excels in the long and triple jumps. “She’s primed to have a big senior season and I know she will do great things at the University of Hartford,” Green said. Garrison will study political science. “It makes me really happy knowing that I got this far in a sport that I just tried when I got to high school,” Garrison said. “In my last year, I’m hoping to go to Nationals and compete with the best in the nation. I want to keep getting better.”

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