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The Southington Citizen “Your Town Resource” 2011
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Despite a sluggish economy and new imposedtaxes across Connecticut, Southington has endured witha continuing burst of activity that surrounding commu-nities envy.
Southington has continued to establish itself as aprogressive community, led by an aggressive Chamberof Commerce, town government leaders and a proactiveeconomic development coordinator and support fromour state lawmakers.
Southington business owners stretch fromMeriden-Waterbury Road where development hasoffered an array of restaurants, truck stop, Marion Mall,retail plazas, gas stations and small offices. Queen Streetcontinues to be the prize assortment of eateries at thetwo-mile stretch. More recently, corporate stores likeTarget, Lowe's, BJ's and Rite Aid have foundSouthington to be the ideal location for business.
More importantly, Southington has not neglectedits downtown business district. In 2001, the Renaissanceconcluded its work and today, stores, restaurants andquaint shops line Center and North Main streets, makingthis community a destination spot for out-of-town visi-
tors. The Barnes Museum downtown continues to attractvisitors from across the state and country.
The Chamber continues to pursue new membersthrough its marketing projects highlighted by ourmonthly "Chamber-In-The-Morning" held the thirdWednesday at The Orchards of Southington, HobartStreet. These sessions give business owners the opportu-nity to network, distribute business cards and speakabout their services and products.
Our Piggyback mailings allow members to mailinfo to 600 fellow members for only $100 per mailing.
When visitors want to obtain information aboutour town, the Chamber provides an excellent websitethat attracts 138,000 hits a month. More than 24 pagesprovide a visitor with details, photos and just abouteverything they need to know about Southington. Visitthe site at www.southingtoncoc.com
Southington is a proud community that cherishesits history and continues to adapt to changes in the econ-omy, lifestyles and citizen security. There are few placesbetter to visit or reside.
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Southington: A Progressive CommunityBy Art Secondo, President and Chief Executive Officer
Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce
It is my distinct pleasure to wel-come you to The Southington Citizen's
Annual Community Guide! You will find that our com-munity has all the charm of a small town with the ameni-ties of a regional center. The opportunities in Southingtonare wide ranging and well positioned to provide somethingfor everyone.
Southington was incorporated in 1779 and its namewas derived as a settlement "South of Farmington." Thegeographic area of the town is 36.8 square miles of rollinghills forming the valley between two north-south moun-tain ridges to the east and west.
Southington's historic roots consist of a diverseeconomy of thriving manufacturing concerns includingthe production of the first machines to make carriage bolts.Other businesses included saw and grist mills, a buttonfactory, a brass foundry and several farms and taverns.While this has evolved over the years, Southington stillhas a robust economy with a skilled workforce and strongstandard of living.
Southington is known as "The City of Progress",which is reflected in the recently approved new industrialpark entitled the South Farms Heavy Industrial Park, cre-ating Triano Drive. This area shall be home to several busi-ness recently receiving planning approvals such as SRSNational Trucking, Strollo Brothers Towing, Dlugos TreeService and Meade Landscaping.
Southington's economy is driven by the balance ofseveral large and mid-size companies as well as manysmall businesses providing a well diversified base servic-ing our community. BJ's Wholesale and Shop-Rite arerecent additions to the town complimenting existing retailservices while adding a number of employment opportu-nities. All businesses provide the employment and servic-es that propel our community's economy. From the one-person operation to the major corporations, we appreciatethe efforts of all involved.
Southington's central location within the state pro-vides our community with easy access to virtually every-where, but offers such a broad range of opportunities tosatisfy even the most discriminate tastes, that there may be
no reason to leave! Our recently revitalized downtownenhances the charm of the town green with a pedestrian-friendly area boasting several restaurants, quaint shopsand service establishments and is the location for weekly"Concerts on the Green" providing great musical talentthroughout the summer.
The area is also the host of two popular festivals. TheSouthington Italian-American festival held the last week-end in July and the famous Apple Harvest Festival held thefirst two weekends in October. The festivals are wellknown for their community spirit, parade, arts and craftsfair and specialty foods and famous apple fritters!Southington's recreation opportunities include MountSouthington Ski Area with night skiing, nine parks includ-ing a 3.9 mile linear trail, hiking trails, lakes, streams,rivers and ponds. The Great Unconformity, a unique geo-logical contact is located on the Southington Mountain onthe western ridge. On the eastern ridge, mountain climb-ing is a common occurrence on Ragged Mountain. Thetown has museums, a multiplex cinema, a community the-ater group and an active Parks and Recreation Departmentoffering various programs and trips. Additionally, the townshares with its neighbor Bristol, the nation's oldest amuse-ment park, Lake Compounce.
Southington has a vibrant population of more than43,000 people and a rich tradition of academic and sportsexcellence. Southington High School is honored with itsstatus as a "Blue Ribbon" school of achievement and hasan Alternative Education program and a newly expandedregional Vocational Agricultural program. There are twomiddle schools and eight elementary schools. The townhas several private schools as well as Briarwood College.Southington is home to a public library, four fire stationsand the historical society. The Hospital of CentralConnecticut, Bradley campus is also located here.
Our location and the many wonderful opportunitiesdraw people from all over the country to the town ofSouthington, but to understand why this community istruly special, just look to the people who live and workhere. Welcome to Southington and all it offers, a place weare proud call home.
Southington, 'City of Progress'By Garry Brumback, Southington Town Manager
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The Town of Southington is located in HartfordCounty, seven miles northwest of Meriden and ninemiles east of Waterbury. It is bordered on the west by thetown of Wolcott, on the north by the towns of Bristol andPlainville, on the east by the towns of New Britain,Berlin and Meriden, and on the south by the town ofCheshire.
Southington has an area of 36.8 square miles(ranks 40th out of 169 Connecticut towns) and its alti-tude varies between 140 and 900 feet above sea level.The average annual temperature is 48 degrees and itstotal annual rainfall is approximately 44.08 inches. Thepopulation of Southington is 41,000 as of 2003.
The topography of Southington consists of gentlyrolling hills with numerous level areas in the central sec-tion. Precipitous ridges extending north-south areprominent along the eastern border. A highland with ele-vations up to 900 feet extends the entire length of thewestern border and is a pronounced topographic feature.The Quinnipiac River and its tributaries are the principaldrainage features of the town.
Southington was first settled in 1698. SamuelWoodruff, son of one of the founders of the town ofFarmington, led a group of hunters to the south. Hebecame the area's first tax collector. Originally called thevillage of Panthorn, the town began to develop in thefirst decade of the 1700s. In 1724 , the villagers formedthe Farmington Southwest Society. In 1779, the Townwas incorporated as Southington.
The Town of Southington adopted its present formof government, known as "Council-ManagerGovernment" in 1966. A nine-member council, elected
at-large, comprises the Town Council. This nine-mem-ber council appointed a full-time administrator as theTown Manager. John Weichsel, the town manager, isresponsible to the Town Council.
Town Hall location:75 Main St., PO Box 610,Southington, CT 06489-0610Town Hall hours:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays (Town Clerk accepts land documents until 6 p.m. Thursdays only)County: HartfordArea: 36.9 square milesPopulation (2000 census): 39,728Zip codes:Southington (06489), Plantsville (06479),Marion (06444), Milldale (06467)Web site: www.southington.org
Town Department HeadsTown Manager:
Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200
Assistant Town Manager:Mark Sciota, (860) 276-6221
Assessor:Brian Lastra, (860) 276-6205
Deputy Assessor:Patrick Leveille, (860) 276-6205
Chief Building Official:James Butler, (860) 276-6242
Assistant Building Inspector:John Smigel, (860) 276-6242
Canine Control Officer:David Ireland, (860) 628-8053
Community Services Director:Janet Mellon, (860) 628-3761
Conservation Commission Chairman:Theresa Ann Albanese, (516) 491-8167
Data Processing Manager:Richard Lopatosky, (860) 276-6228
Enterprise & Economic Dev. Commission Acting Chairman:
Louis Perillo, (860) 276-6297
Agent for the Elderly:Robert Verderame, (860) 621-3014
Environmental Coordinator:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200
Finance Director:Emilia Portelinha, (860) 276-6222
Assistant Finance Director:Richard Lopatosky, (860) 276-6228
Fire Chief:Harold "Buddy" Clark, (860) 621-3202
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Varsity Sports (Baseball, Boys’ & Girls’Basketball, Co-Ed Soccer)
Junior Varsity Sports (Boys’ BasketballGirls’ Basketball)
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL133 Bristol Street,
Southington, CT 06489Faith and Education Hand in Hand
• Full Day Pre-Kindergarten(Ages 3 & 4)
• Full-Day Kindergarten• Grades 1 - 8• Tuition Assistance Available• Small Class Sizes• Safe, Nurturing Learning
Environment
For additional information,call Mrs. Mary Pat Wirkus, Principal,
860-628-2485Visit our web site: www.st-thomasschool.org.
Each Middle School Student Provided aLaptop Computer
Long History of Academic Excellence/Accreditedby New England Association of Schools & Colleges
Students Rank in the Upper Echelon on StandardizedAcademic Achievement Tests Eligible for Blue Ribbon Status
World LanguageComputer LabScience LabStudent CouncilArt Club
Instrumental MusicRobotics ClubCheerleadingIntramural Sports,Ski Club
Academic Programs andExtracurricular Activities:
Welcome toSouthington
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JOIN THE CAUSEAt the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We believe thatlasting personal and social change can only come about when weall work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.Your membership with the Y will have a meaningful, enduringimpact right in your own neighborhood and for your family
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESOUTHINGTON-CHESHIRECOMMUNITY YMCA VISIT US ATwww.southington-cheshireymca.org
My Y is every Y in New England! - your Southington Community YMCA membership is now welcomed everywhere in New England...YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build health spirit, mind and body for all.Financial Assistance is available for qualifying individuals and families.
Southington Community YMCA29 High Street, Southington860-628-5597
YMCA Camp Sloper1000 East Street, Southington860-621-8194www.ymcacampsloper.org
YMCA Learning Center30 High Street, Southington860-621-8130
YMCA Women’s Health & Wellness Center48 No. Main Street, Southington860-426-1904
YMCA Gymnastics Center26 Putnam Place, Plantsville203-272-7688
Cheshire Community YMCA961/967 So. Main St., Cheshire203-272-3150
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Assistant Fire Chief:T. Russell Wisner, (860) 628-7505
Fire Marshal:T. Russell Wisner, (860) 628-7505
Health Director:Charles I. Motes, Jr. (860) 276-6275
Superintendent of Highways:Steve Wlodkowski, (860) 276-9430
Assistant Superintendent of Highways:George Cole, (860) 276-9368
Housing Director:Stephen L. Palmieri, (860) 628-5200
Labor Negotiator:Atty. Fred Dorsey, (860) 276-6200
Library Director:Susan Smayda, (860) 628-0947
Personnel Director:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200
Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman:Michael Delsanto, (860) 276-6248
Police Chief:Jack Daly, (860) 378-1601
Probate Judge:Matthew Jalowiec, (203) 271-6608
Recreation Director:David Lapreay, (860) 276-6219
Registrar of Voters, Democrat:Edward M. Malczyk, (860) 276-6268
Registrar of Voters, Republican:Robert L. Sherman, (860) 276-6268
Tax Collector:Marilyn Dorau, (860) 276-6259
Town Attorney:Mark Sciota, (860) 276-6221
Assistant Town Attorney:Louis Martocchio, (860) 621-9700
Town Clerk:Leslie Cotton, (860) 276-6211
Town Engineer/Director of Public Works:Anthony Tranquillo, (860) 276-6231
Assistant Town Engineers:Jim Grappone, (860) 276-6232 and Annette Turnquist, (860) 276-6239
Town Planner:Mary F. Savage-Dunham, (860) 276-6248
Water Pollution Control Superintendent:John DeGioia, (860) 628-8530
Welfare Director:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200
Youth Services Director:Susan Saucier, (860) 276-6280
Zoning Enforcement Officer:Robert Librandi, (860) 276-6250
Town CouncilEdward S. Pocock III, chairmanJohn C. Dobbins, vice chairmanJohn N. Barry,Anthony E. D'AngeloChristopher J. PalmieriDawn A. MiceliAlbert A. Natelli Jr.Peter J. Romano Jr.Stephanie A. Urillo
Board of EducationBrian S. Goralski, chairpersonTerri C. Carmody, vice chairpersonJill Notar-Francesco, secretaryRosemarie Micacci FischerColleen W. ClarkDavid J. DerynoskiPatricia P. JohnsonKathleen C. RickardPatricia A. Queen
Southington Police Department
Headquarters: 69 Lazy Lane, SouthingtonPolice Chief: Jack Daly
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Emergency calls: dial 911Automated attendant: (860) 378-1600Routine calls/dispatch: (860) 621-0101Records division: (860) 378-1660Detective division: (860) 378-1640www.southingtonpolice.orgFacebook Site:www.facebook.com/pages/Southington-CT/Southington-Police-Department/164075689755
Southington Fire Department
Headquarters: 310 N. Main St., Southington(860) 621-3202Administration hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.Fire Chief/Fire Marshal: Harold "Buddy" ClarkAssistant Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshal:T. Russell Wisner
Volunteer CompaniesEngine Company #1: North Main Street, SouthingtonEngine Company #2: West Main Street, PlantsvilleEngine Company #3: Clark Street, MilldaleEngine Company #5: River Street, Southington
SchoolsSouthington Public Schools, Administrative Offices
49 Beecher St., Southington(860) 628-3200
www.southingtonschools.orgJoseph V. Erardi Jr., superintendent of schools
Southington High School720 Pleasant St., Southington
(860) 628-3229Martin J. Semmel, principal
Southington Adult Education(860) 628-3229 Ext. 333
Roy Rodriques, director of adult education
ALTA at Pyne Meeting Center242 Main St., Southington
(860) 628-3379
John F. Kennedy Middle School1071 S. Main St., Plantsville
(860) 628-3275Angelo Campagnano, principal
Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School385 Pleasant St., Southington
(860) 628-3260Frank Pepe, principal
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File photoThe Southington High School Class of 2011 celebrates.
Walter Derynoski Elementary School240 Main St., Southington
(860) 628-3286Jan Verderame, principal
Flanders Elementary School100 Victoria Drive, Southington
(860) 628-3372Patricia Mazzarella, principal
Hatton Elementary School50 Spring Lake Road, Southington
(860) 628-3377Roberta McAloon, principal
Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School501 Ridgewood Road, Southington
(860) 628-3310Elizabeth Lutz, principal
Plantsville Elementary School70 Church St., Plantsville
(860) 628-3450Patricia Corvello, principal
South End Elementary SchoolMaxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville
(860) 628-3320Sally Kamerbeek, principal
William Strong Elementary School820 Marion Ave., Plantsville
(860) 628-3314Linda Lackner, principal
Reuben E. Thalberg Elementary School145 Dunham Road, Southington
(860) 628-3370Beecher Lajoie, principal
Margaret C. Griffin Child Development Center240 Main St., Southington
(860) 621-5885
St. Dominic School1050 Flanders Road, Southington
(860) 628-4678Patricia O'Neil Tiezzi, principal
St. Thomas School133 Bristol St., Southington
(860) 628-2485MaryPat Wirkus, principal
Central Christian Academy1505 West St., Southington
(860) 621-6701Tim LeJeune, Sr., principal
Lincoln College of New England2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington
(800) 825-0087www.lincolncollege.edu
New England Baptist College1541 West St., Southington
(860) 621-6701www.newenglandbaptistcollege.com
Southington Chamber of Commerce
One Factory Square, 37 W. Center St.,Suite 201, Southington
(860) 628-8036www.southingtoncoc.com
The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerceserves the Southington area including Marion, Milldaleand Plantsville. The Chamber features a variety of net-working events, programs, events and advertisingadvantages for its members. The Chamber works for itsmembers by providing committees that oversee eco-nomic development, legislation and the continuingimprovement of the downtown districts of Southingtonand Plantsville.
A 21-member volunteer board of directors directsthe Chamber, formed in 1938 and now one of the fastestgrowing Chambers in Connecticut. The Chamber web-site www.southingtoncoc.com, attracts 138,000 hits permonth and offers more than 24 pages of informationabout Southington, membership listing and municipalcontacts.
The Southington Chamber president and chiefexecutive officer is Arthur Secondo; executive assistantis Cathy Zalaski and office manager is JoAnn Volpe. Itis located at One Factory Square, 37 W. Center St., Suite201, Southington. Southington souvenirs and postcardsare available for sale at the office. Information: call theChamber at (860) 628-8036 or e-mail info@southing-toncoc.com.
Southington Historical Society
239 Main St., P.O. Box 726Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-4811www.southingtonhistory.org
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The Southington Historical Society is a nonprofitgroup formed in 1965 and dedicated to local history andcollecting items, artifacts, photos and documents in itsmuseum at 239 Main St. A selection of articles and his-toric photographs can also be viewed at the websitewww.southingtonhistory.org.
The museum and collection is housed in the for-mer library building on the corner of Main Street andMeriden Avenue. The building is open on the secondSaturday of each month, 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. and byappointment. Closed during July and August.
The historical society is in the process of catalogu-ing its extensive collection in a computer database. Thegroup encourages residents to become members andaccepts donations of money or historical items that helpto tell Southington's story. The year 2010 marked the45th anniversary of the historical society. The majorexhibit was one on the Civil War and the roleSouthington residents played in it. There were numerous
lectures, an appraisal and concluding presentation"Simply Lincoln." A second show honored the 100thanniversary of the Sons of Italy. In 2011, "SouthingtonExhibit: Our Collections," showcases the society's treas-ures that have not been displayed before.
The town helps the society maintain its 100-year-old building that served as the public library from 1902until the mid-1970s.
The contact number is (860) 621-4811 or requestsmay be made in writing to the Southington HistoricalSociety, P.O. Box 726, Southington, CT 06489.
STEPSSouthington's Town-wide Effort to Promote Success
"Growing Great Kids"93 Main St., Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 276-6285E-mail: southingtonsteps@gmail.comWebsite: www.southingtonsteps.org
Coordinator: Kelly Berkmoes
Southington's Town-wide Effort to PromoteSuccess (STEPS) is a community initiative aimed atdeveloping healthy and successful youth We are a coali-tion that is made up of students, parents, and communi-ty leaders all working together to make Southington abetter place to live.
Visit the website www.southingtonsteps.org pro-vides to find out more about this highly successful pro-gram; view available resources and upcoming events;read featured articles written by members; learn aboutthe Search Institute's Developmental Assets - the keybuilding blocks kids need to grow up to be caring, com-petent and successful individuals; or visit the specialpages dedicated exclusively to students and parents.
STEPS sponsors numerous events designed toengage families and build important lifeskills.
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261 Summit StreetPlantsville, CT 06479
Phone 860-628-0364 • Fax 860-628-5021
The Summit at Plantsville is a 150-bedskilled nursing and rehabilitation centerlocated in the picturesque Village ofPlantsville, just off the linear walking trailand within the heart of the SouthingtonCommunity noted for:
Service Overview• Outstanding quality health care.• Superior rehabilitative therapists.• Customized treatment plans that
maximize patient potential.• Consultative home evaluations to ensure
optimal safety when home.• State of the art 2,200 square foot gym.• Compassionate skilled nursing care for
our long-term residents.In addition to offering comprehensive
Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapyservices, The Summit has recently pur-chased new state-of-the-art equipmentdesigned to improve the clinical outcomesof both the short-term and long-term careresidents at our facility.
Programs & Amenities• Orthopedic Rehabilitation• Stroke Recovery and
Rehabilitation• Congestive Heart Failure Care• Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Management• Medically Complex Care• Peritoneal Dialysis• Surgical Recovery• Pain and Wound Management• Intravenous Therapy and
Nutritional Support
• 42” PLASMA HDTV• NINTENDO Wii Gaming
System• Sci-Fit Pro II Total Body Workout
System• Decentralized Steam Table
Dining Service
A Health Care and Rehabilitation Centerathenahealthcare.com/summit Managed by Athena Health Care Systems
Photo by Deb MikanCivil War reeanactors act on the historical centerlawn
WorshipThere are a number of houses of worship in town,
covering a large range of different faith communities.
Apple Valley Worship Center594 W. Center St.(860) 628-5329
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southington-CT/Apple-Valley-Worship-Center/117885480977
Bahai Faith836 Marion Ave., Plantsville
(860) 628-7831
Calvary Assembly of God56 Dunham St.(860) 747-6951
e-mail at calvary@megahits.com
Central Baptist Church1505 West St.
(860) 621-6701http://centralbaptistchurch.net
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,Southington Ward
750 Meriden-Waterbury Road(860) 628-0617
Cuarta Alpha Y Omega Asambleas de Dios,Assemblies of God meets at
First Evangelical Lutheran Church232 Bristol St.(203) 628-9001
Faith Baptist Church243 Laning St.(860) 628-8147
www.faithbaptistofct.org
Faith Living Church20 Grove St., Plantsville
(860) 621-6452www.faithlivingchurch.com
First Baptist Church581 Meriden Ave.(860) 628-8121
www.fbcsouth.net
First Congregational Church of Southington37 Main St.
(860) 628-6958www.firstchurchsouthington.org
First Evangelical Lutheran Church232 Bristol St.(860) 628-9001
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation37 Main St.
(860) 276-9113www.gsjc.org
Grace United Methodist121 Pleasant St.(860) 628-6996
www.gbgm-umc.org/gracechurchct
Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar(Connecticut Sikhs Inc.)
1610 West St.(860) 621-3015
Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church200 Summer St., Plantsville
(860) 628-0736
HOPE Church of Southington76 N. Main St.(860) 620-9075
Immaculate Conception Church130 Summer St.(860) 628-2181,
www.immaculateconception06489.4lpi.com
Mary Our Queen Church248 Savage St.(860) 628-4901
www.maryourqueen.4lpi.com
Plantsville Congregational Church109 Church St., Plantsville
(860) 628-5595
St. Aloysius Church254 Burritt St., Plantsville
(860) 276-9208www.staloysiusplantsville.org
St. Dominic Church1050 Flanders Road
(860) 628-0349www.saintdominicchurch.com
St. Thomas Church99 Bristol St.
(860) 628-4713
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AttractionsSouthington has a population of nearly 40,000,
along with 12 public and three private schools, morethan 20 places of worship, two museums, a hospital, alibrary, four fire stations, a multiplex cinema and theAmerican Eagle Truck Stop.
Apples and apple orchards are a trademark ofSouthington. Rogers Orchards and Karabin Farms offerspicking of apples and other fruits.
Apple HarvestFestival draws nearly300,000 people each yearduring its two-weekendrun which features aparade, entertainment, artsand crafts festival, frittereating contest, wine mak-ing contest and other activ-ities. The American Bus
Association has recognized the festival as one of its Top100 events in the U.S. and Canada. The 2010 festivalwill run Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10. Complete festival infor-mation is available online at www.southington.org/con-tent/2028/default.aspx.
Italian Festival is held the last weekend in Julyand features food, entertainment, vendors and an out-door Mass.
Lake Compounce is a regional family theme parkon the Southington/Bristol line. The rejuvenated parkblends the area's natural beauty and rich heritage withtraditional and contemporary rides, live shows andattractions. Boulder Dash, the park's newest rollercoast-er, follows the cliffside and is the longest and fastestwooden coaster on the East Coast. Lake Compouncealso boasts Splash Harbor, Connecticut's only waterpark, Brave Thunder Rapids, featured on the DiscoveryChannel's "Extreme Rides," and a vintage 1911carousel. In the fall, Lake Compounce sponsors a specialHalloween Haunted Graveyard. More information avail-able at: www.lakecompounce.com
The Bradley Barnes Museum, 85 N. Main St., isone of the most historical sites in Southington.Southington resident Amon Bradley built the house in1836 when he married Sylvia Barnes and family mem-bers continued to live there until 1973, when BradleyBarnes, Amon's grandson, donated the house to thetown. All contents as well were donated to the town anda stop to the museum is like a step back in time.Throughout the decades, the Bradleys kept meticulousrecords of their daily activities and acquisitions, withdiaries and receipts intact. Many of the items, which are
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precisely documented, are still in the home. Contentsinclude a Steinway player piano, elaborate glass gobletdisplay and turn-of-the century toys, many which lookbrand new. Displays change and are often centered onthemes such as Valentine's Day, the Civil War or MayDay. The Bradley Barnes Museum, which celebrated its175th anniversary in 2011, is open for tours throughoutthe year. There is a suggested admission fee. Hours areMonday through Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.There are no Saturday tours in the summer. The museumis an entity of the Southington Public Library. For moreinformation, call the Southington Public Library at (860)628-5426 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org.
Other historical sites include the SouthingtonHistorical Center, home to the Southington Historical
Society; the Rochambeau Monument on MarionAvenue, marking the site of French CountRochambeau's encampment in 1781 during theRevolutionary War; and the South End and West Streetone-room schoolhouses. There are also a number ofbuildings and sites in town that are on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.
Outdoor fun takes a number of forms inSouthington, which lies between two prominent north-south ridges to the east and west. Rock climbing is com-mon on the eastern ridge, which comprises MeridenMountain, Short Mountain, and Ragged Mountain.Castle Craig is a beautiful structure at the top of thisridge and is accessible from Hubbard Park in Meriden.The Farmington Canal Greenway is a walking and bik-ing trail that extends from Southington to Plantsville.
Parks are administered by the Parks andRecreation Department in Town Hall. The facilitiesinclude Crescent Lake, on Shuttle Meadow Road, andoffering boating, bow hunting (with permit), canoeing,fishing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, sailing and walk-ing trails; Panthorn Park, off Burrit Street, with a play-ground, athletic fields, many hiking trails and more;Recreation Park, on Maxwell Noble Drive, which hasone of the town's outdoor pools; the Southington DogPark on Mill Street, where pups and people can meet andplay safely; the field used by the Southington LittleLeague and Girls Softball League; and VeteransMemorial Park, on Woodruff Street, offering a variety ofways to be outdoors in any season and also featuring anewly renovated town pool.
Sports are a popular diversion in Southington, andleagues in sports ranging from lacrosse to softball, foot-ball to tennis are available to athletes both young andnot-so-young. There are also a number of golf courses,as well as driving ranges. High school teams are also apopular way for residents to root for the home team.
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Photo by Deb MikanMore than 200 hats owned by the Bradley Barnes family decorate every room in the home during aspecial exhibit.
How do I ...Register to vote or affiliate with a party:
- Download a voter registration form from theRegistrars of Voters page on www.southington.org andsubmit it to the registrars in person or via mail
- Stop by the registrars' office, on the first floor ofTown Hall, 75 Main St. The office is open Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- To find your voting district, check with the registrarsor visit the website http://registrars.southington.org/dis-tricts.php
1.) Contact us in person or writing, or by phone, fax, ore-mail requesting a mail-in application.
2.) Use the motor vehicle application received withyour drivers license application.
Ask questions aboutpublic health concerns or complaints:
Check with the Southington Health Department, on the second floor of the Gura Building (Town Hallannex) at 93 Main St., (860) 276-6275. Office hourscoincide with those of other Town Hall offices.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm. Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm
Report a streetlight that is out or malfunctioning:Residents are asked to call the office of the TownManager at (860) 276-6200 in the event that theyobserve a street light out. CL&P no longer handles thisfor the town. Please provide the following information:
the street name; the nearest house number or intersec-tion; the pole number, if known; and what the problemis: light is out, flickering, pole down, etc.
Find out if school is cancelled due to inclement weather:
- Visit www.southingtonschools.org and subscribe to the Southington Public Schools EmergencyNotification via e-mail.
- Listen to radio stations or check with local TV stations
- Schedule for shortened days: High school, dismissalat 12:15 p.m.; middle schools, dismissal at 12:45 p.m.;and all afternoon kindergarten is cancelled. Grades 1-5at Flanders, Hatton, Plantsville, South End andThalberg elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:10p.m. and kindergarten at these schools will be dis-missed at 10:25 a.m. Grades 1-5 at Derynoski, Kelleyand Strong elementary schools will be dismissed at1:30 p.m. and kindergarten at these schools will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
Report a potential blight situation:Fill out and submit the Blight Complaint Form available from the Town Manager's page fromwww.southington.org
File a building permit:Visit the Southington Building Department in Town Hall, (860) 276-6242.
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To learn more about STEPS andto find ways you can help,
visit our website atwww.southingtonsteps.org
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Watch a public meeting on cable television:The Town Clerk's office updates and broadcasts munic-ipal calendars and information on the local cable gov-ernment access TV station, 24 hours a day, on COXCable position No. 14 or for digital TVs 117.170.Town Council Meetings are also aired regularly onchannel 14 along with town events such as theWednesday night "Music on the Green" concerts.Meetings aired on TV include the Town Council, thePlanning and Zoning Commission and the Board ofEducation. Schedule can be found on www.southing-ton.org .
Visit a town swimming pool:The pools, located at Recreation Park and MemorialPark, are for town residents only, and proof of residen-cy is required. Residents may bring one out-of-town
guest. The pools open the weekend after school closesfor the summer and hours are 12 noon to 7 p.m. week-days, and 12 noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.
Obtain a dog license:- The Town Clerk's office in Town Hall handles doglicenses. Forms are also available online from the TownClerk's webpage at www.southington.org.
- All dogs must be licensed in the State of Connecticutwhen they are 6 months old and then annually there-after. The license period is July 1 through June 30. Doglicenses must be renewed each year by June 30. A $1late fee will be charged for each month a license is notrenewed.
Apply for a passport:Passport applications may be obtained at theSouthington Probate Court or at the Plantsville PostOffice. More information and all forms are also avail-able online from the U.S. Department of State atwww.travel.state.gov.
Pay local taxes:The Southington Tax Office, (860) 276-6259, is locat-ed inside Town Hall.
The first installment of real estate and businesspersonal property taxes was due July 1, 2007, and theentire motor vehicle tax bill was also due beginningJuly 1. Interest will begin to accrue if payments arenot received or bear a US postal postmark by Aug. 1.
Tax payments and other correspondence may besent to Southington Tax Collector, PO Box 579,Southington, CT 06489.
File military discharge forms:
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File military discharge forms:Veterans who served in the military during a time ofwar, and own property or cars in the Town ofSouthington may file their military discharges with theTown Clerk's office in order to receive tax exemptions.Original DD214s and certified copies of DD214s willbe accepted as proof of prior service in the military.There is no charge to file or for a certified copy of afiled military discharge.
Obtain a sports license:Hunting and fishing licenses for 2011 are available forpurchase at the Southington Town Clerk's office as wellas online at the State's DEP website. Licenses are alsoavailable at Fishin' Factory, located at 1426 Meriden-Waterbury Tnpk. (Handicapped licenses are not avail-able at Fishin' Factory.)
Obtain a bulky waste permit:Permits are required to enter the transfer station andvehicles without a permit will be turned away.Permits may be obtained at the Town Clerk's officeduring regular business hours, Monday through Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays until 7 p.m.Applicants must present a driver's license/proof of resi-dency and the registration for the vehicle that will begoing to the Transfer Station unless borrowing or rent-ing for which a one-day pass will be issued.
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Ski racing at Mount Southington.
SportsGolf Courses
Hawk's Landing Country Club201 Pattonwood DriveSouthington, CT 06489
Holes: 18Par: Blue/White/Gold - 70; Red - 71Head Pro: John Vitale
It also has a driving range, putting green, chip-ping and sand area.
The clubhouse has The Aerie Restaurant, servingbeer, wine and snack, as well as a stocked pro-shop.Large, enclosed pavilion great for all events.
For directions, to schedule a tee-time (call sevendays in advance), to get rates, or for more info, eithercall, (860) 793-6000, or visit, ww.hawkslandingcc.com
Southington Country Club150 Savage St.
Southington, CT 06489Holes: 18Par: Blue/White/Gold - 71; Red - 73Head Pro: Paul Brown
It also has a putting green, chipping area.The clubhouse has a bar room, serving beer,
liquor and snack, as well as a pro-shop and outdoorpavilion.
For directions, to schedule a tee-time, to get rates,or for more info, either call: (860) 628-7032, or visit:www.southingtoncountryclub.com
Pine Valley Golf Course300 Welch Road
Southington, CT 06489
Holes: 18Par: Blue/White - 71; Red - 73Head Pro: Jack McConachie, PGA
Voted one of the "Best Places to Play" in2008/2009 by Golf Digest.
It also has a putting green, chipping and sand.The clubhouse has a lounge and snack shop that
serves beer, liquor and snacks, as well as a pro-shop.For directions, to schedule a tee-time (call
seven days in advance), to get rates, or for more info,either call: (860) 628-0879, or visit: www.pinevalley-golfct.com/index.htm
ParksCrescent Lake
Shuttle Meadow Road223 Acres - 56 Acre Lake
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (subject to seasonal changes)Activities/Facilities: Boating, bow hunting (with per-mit), canoeing, fishing (creel limit), kayaking, passivehiking, picnicking, sailing, walking trails
Panthorn ParkBurritt Street139.1 Acres
Activities/Facilities: One lighted softball field, twobasketball courts, playground, picnic grove, four girlslittle league softball fields, toboggan/sled run, jog-ging/nature hiking trail, pond (no fishing), playscape,two lacrosse fields, disc golf course.
Recreation ParkMaxwell Noble Drive
37.6 AcresHome of Southington South Little League
Activities/Facilities: Two lighted softball fields, twolighted football fields, two lighted baseball fields,three soccer fields, three little league fields - onelighted, three lighted tennis courts, pool (with chang-ing and rest rooms), gazebo, ice skating, bocce court,three picnic groves, two lighted basketball courts,concessions (summer only), playground, duck pond,batting cage, sand volleyball court.
Southington Dog ParkMill Street
Information: The Southington Dog Park is a fencedin public area on Mill Street where dogs can legallyrun off-leash and play with other dogs under thesupervision of their companions.Email: southingtondogparkassociation@yahoo.com
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File photoSouthington parks, including its trails, are usedthroughout the year.
Photo by Stacey McCarthyThe Southington High School Blue Knights ColorGuard performs during Music of the Knights.
Memorial ParkWoodruff Street
20.5 AcresHome of Southington North Little League
Activities/Facilities: Football field - lighted, swim-ming pool (changing rooms), two little league fields,duck pond (No Fishing), three tennis courts, picnicgrove, playground, basketball courts, batting cage, iceskating.
Southington West Little League665 Spring St.
Southington, CT 0648921.2 Acres
For more information, directions, fees, and appli-cations for all the parks, call the Town Hall Parks andRecreation Department at (860) 276-6219, or visit:www.southington.org/content/50/2426/80/447/default.aspx
School FieldsSouthington High School
720 Pleasant St.Southington, CT 06489
Athletic Director: Eric Swallow(860) 628-3229 or www.southingtonschools.org
John F. Kennedy Middle School1071 S. Main St.
Plantsville, CT 06479(860) 628-3275 or www.southingtonschools.org
Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489(860) 628-3260 or www.southingtonschools.org
Sports EntertainmentGolf Quest Family Sports Center
125 Jude LaneSouthington, CT 06489
Things to do: Practice facilities, golf shop, PGA golfinstruction, miniature golf course, batting cages, andbumper boats.Interesting fact: Voted in the Top 100 in 2009 by GolfRange Magazine.
For more information, directions, or rates, call(860) 621-3663 or visit:www.golfquestranges.com/index.htm
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf2060 West St.
Southington, CT 0648918-hole course(860) 621-1630
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File PhotoThe Southington South A's won the SouthingtonTown Championship between the three LittleLeague divisions - West, North, South.
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What it has: Lounge, snack bar, pro shop, arcadegames, cosmic bowl, parties and more.www.bowlbrunswick.com - click on "find location" and
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Ultimate Baseball and Sports Academy122 Spring St.
Southington, CT 06489(860) 426-2710
www.ubsabattingcages.comWhat's inside: The facility is 4200 square feet, withfour batting cages; they offer both softball and baseballlessons dealing with pitching and hitting.
Shooters Billiards & Arcade50 Spring St.
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www.originalctshooters.com What it has: Billiards, darts, arcade, food and beverage.
Southington Cheshire Community YMCAMain facility29 High St.
Southington, CT 06489It has: swimming pool, full work-out facilities, basket-ball courts, racquet courts, gymnastics equipment, daycare provided and a wide range of classes for all ages.A women's exercise center is located across the streetat 48 N. Main St.
For more information on directions, classesand/or rates, call (860) 628-5597 or visit:www.southington-cheshireymca.org
Camp Sloper1000 East St.
Southington, CT 06489What is it? It's a co-educational, recreational summerday camp in the hills of Southington. Also features anOutdoor Center with: Fishing, disc golf, picnicking,hiking, basketball, volleyball, playground, super slide,swimming and boating, mountain biking, sledding,cross country skiing/snowboard, whiffle ball, skatepark and BMX park.
For more info on Camp Sloper, call (860) 621-8194, or visit: www.ymcacampsloper.org/index.htm
Historical PlacesAtwater Manufacturing Company
335 Atwater St.
Avery Clark House1460 Meriden Ave.
Barnes-Frost House1177 Marion Ave.
Blakeslee Forging Company100 W. Main St.
Captain Josiah Cowles House184 Marion Ave.
Captain Samuel Woodruff House23 Old State Road
Clark Brothers Factory No. 11331 S. Main St.
Clark Brothers Factory No. 2409 Canal St.
Dr. Henry Skelton House889 S. Main St.
Dr. J. Porter House391 Belleview Ave.
Ebenezer Evans House17 Long Bottom Road
Ezekiel Woodruff House1152 East St.
Farmington CanalRuns roughly south through town along the Boston &
Maine Railway.
H. D. Smith Company Building24 West St.
House at 590 West St.590 West St.
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Icabod Bradley House537 Shuttle Meadow Road
Levi B. Frost House1089 Marion Ave.
Horace Webster Farmhouse577 South End Road
Jonathan Root House140-142 N. Main St.
Jotham Woodruff House137-139 Woodruff St.
Lake Compounce CarouselLocated at Lake Compounce Amusement Park,
Lake Avenue, Bristol
Luman Andrews House469 Andrews St.
Marion Historic District(also in Cheshire), along Marion Avenue and
Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
Meriden Avenue/Oakland Road Historic DistrictRoughly Oakland Road between Meriden and Berlin avenues, and Meriden Avenue between
Oakland Road and Delhunty Drive.
Peck, Stow & Wilcox Factory217 Center St.
Plantsville Historic DistrictRoughly bounded by Prospect and Summer streets,Quinnipiac River, Grove Street, South Main Street,
West Main Street and West Street.
Pultz & Walkley Company120 W. Main St.
Reverend John Wightman House1024 Mount Vernon Road.
Selah Barnes House282 Prospect St.
Stephen Grannis House1193 West St.
Southington Center Historic DistrictRoughly North Main Street north from VermontAvenue, and Berlin Street from Main Street to
Academy Lane.
Southington Public LibraryThe former library, located at 239 Main St., is now
used by the Southington Historical Society.
Timothy Hart House521 Flanders Road
Urbana Woodruff House1096 East St.
Valentine Wightman House1112 Mount Vernon Road
West Street School1432 West St.
Woodruff House377 Berlin St.
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Photo by Deb MikanSanta Claus welcomes all kinds of visitors duringPlantsville's Christmas in the Village.
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Photo by Stacey McCarthyJake Gorham smiles at the crowd forming as hewaits for the 7-year-olds' apple pie eating contestto begin at the Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 2.
Photo courtesy of the Southington LibraryAdrian Prior proudly displays the bookmark shecreated for a contest at the Southington Library.
Citizen photo by Robin Lee MichelHistorical programs, concerts and food festivalsare common on the grounds of the BarnesMuseum.
Citizen photo by Robin Lee MichelCar cruises are held regularly throughout townduring the summer months.
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Did you know?Here are some interesting facts about Southington
The town's most important early visitor was GeneralGeorge Washington, who passed through the town in1770 on his way to Wethersfield.
Settlers from Southington, Conn. formed a township inthe mid 1800s in Ohio near the city of Warren andnamed it Southington. Today, it has fewer than 2,000residents.
In May of 1942, during World War II, the town wasselected by the War Department to be highlighted in adefense booklet called Southington, CT..."Microcosm ofAmerica." Photographers roamed the community takingphotos of residents at work, at play and in their homesand churches. The final publication was intended toshow friends and foes alike in Europe the typicalAmerican citizens and families, their traditions and val-ues. Thousands of copies were dropped from militaryairplanes over Europe during Nazi German Occupation.
During the past six decades, three former SouthingtonHigh football standouts have played on NationalFootball League teams. They include Jack Zilly,Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams; TomCichowski, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos; VinnyClements, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants. Inbaseball, Rob Dibble played in the 1990 World Series asa pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds. In 2003, Carl Pavanopitched in the World Series for the Champion FloridaMarlins.
The Southington Historical Society meets at the formerlibrary on Main Street. The Society's displays include adoor from the town's original fort, dozens of artifacts,hundreds of photos and the façade of the town's first boltshop.
Fred R. Kenyon, one-time Southington furniture dealerand undertaker, graduated from Lewis High School. Hedied as a result of the Titanic disaster on April 15, 1912.He was credited with helping women and children intosmall boats as the Titanic was sinking. He and manyothers later perished. At the time of his brother's death,Kenyon was a resident of Groton. His brother, Jerry, was
regarded as one of Southington's best news-gatheringreporters during the turn of the century, havingworked for the Meriden Journal and the New HavenRegister.
Over the years, Southington has been visited by manycelebrities, most notably, screen star Marilyn Monroe,who contemplated purchasing a home on West Streetin the mid 1950s. Also, Academy Award-winningactor Robert DeNiro has visited a close relative intown on several recent occasions.
In a deed dated 1706, the Southington region wasknown as Panthorn. The phase "poor as Panthorn" wascurrent in Farmington for some time before 1724, andprobably as early as the beginning of the century. Pooras Panthorn referred to the soil rather than the people.Others have speculated the name came from aWallingford farmer who was plowing here, and spokeof the heat being so great that his "cattle panted cleanup to ends of the horns."
The Aqua Turf Club opened in 1967 by the late Josephand Kay Calvanese. The location originally was thehome of Calvanese Nursery, but became a swimmingand tennis club just prior to becoming one of thelargest banquet facilities in the region. The Aqua Turfhas hosted functions that have included visits fromUnited States Presidents, national dignitaries andHollywood stars.
The present 40-year tenure of Southington TownManager John Weichsel is reputed to be the longest inthe country for consecutive years in the same commu-nity. His 48-year career in government administrationis also a milestone. Weichsel was hired in October1966 as the town's first and only town manager.
The first weekly newspaper in town was The Mirrorthat began publication in 1863. The Mirror became theSouthington Reporter in 1873, and then the Phoenix.In 1911, The Phoenix was renamed the SouthingtonNews. In 1969, the Meriden Record Co. acquired TheSouthington News. The Observer weekly debuted in1975. A new weekly newspaper published by theRecord-Journal Co., The Southington Citizen, begancirculation in town in 2004.
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We're your newspaperMailing address: P.O. Box 246,
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Since The Southington Citizen beganpublication in 2004, we have become yourcommunity's number one news source for cur-rent and accurate information you want andneed to know: news, sports, features, events,celebrations and advertising. All this is deliv-
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Thanks to our Web site www.southing-toncitizen.com, readers across the globe canalso stay current with Southington news. Newphotos, stories and information are postedeach day, some of which are exclusive to theWebsite and our Facebook page. Breakingnews? Our Website has it whether it is voteresults, breaking news, serious accidents orunexpected school closings.
The Southington Citizen has continued tobe successful because of our readers and ouradvertisers. We welcome your input and valueyour opinion. We appreciate being entrustedwith your advertising, announcements, photo-graphs, letters to the editor, and news tips. If itmatters to you, it matters to us. We are proudto be part of your community. Thank you formaking The Southington Citizen the newspa-per you want to read and shop.
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Connecticut Center for Healthy AgingA Resource & Assessment Center within The Hospitalof Central Connecticut860-276-5293 (Bradley Memorial campus)860-224-5278 (New Britain General campus)
The Orchards at Southington... 860-628-5656Exceptional Independent & Assisted Living
Mulberry Gardens of Southington... 860-276-1020Assisted Living, Adult Day Program &Memory Care Services
Southington Care Center... 860-621-9559Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation ServicesOutpatient Rehabilitation Services Available
Jerome Home / Arbor Rose... 860-229-3707Jerome Home: Residential Care, Skilled Nursing & RehabilitationArbor Rose: Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care
Visit us on the web atwww.ctseniorcare.org.
Not for pro�t members of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services.
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