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for health students Elementary A A 1994-95. family's from curriculum, School, request Middletown. which festival from of on to the include grant excuse human that AIDS their and daughter, and sexuality. a development of fifth-grader involvement education aspects at of Chester goals with the THE HARTFORD COURANT: I Monday, January 23, 1995 Too hot for you? Joseph Morin, the Cromwell Democratic town chairman, deserves a response to public statements he made personally criticizing members of Citizens for a Better Cromwell. Mr.

Morin defined the CBC as a "Republican Attack Squad," and characterized our group as bullying, partisan, appalling and petty! For the record, our group includes all community members of any party affiliation. Our goal is to educate ourselves and others in understanding Cromwell's town charter and to see that our political process follows the procedures of our charter and Connecticut statutes. As for First Selectman Ryk Nelson, he alone has put himself in the political hot seat. As an elected official holding the highest public office in our community, he shall see that all laws and ordinances governing the town are faithfully executed. To date, his performance, as you have read in previous letters, proves that he cannot or has not read the town charter.

Since he has previously held the position of a selectman in Cromwell, one wonders what or whose agenda he is following. Let us remind you that "watchdog" groups prevail in many towns. Mr. Nelson, if the heat's too hot in the kitchen, you can always leave -ASAP! Donna Magnano Cromwell The writer is a member of Citizens a Better Cromwell. CHESTER No change expected in new budget By ROSALINDA DeJESUS Courant Staff Writer CHESTER If the budget season goes as planned, First Selectman Martin L.

Heft expects no increase cor decrease in the proposed 1995-96 Even with no change, taxpayers would face a tax increase of 2.7 mills over the current rate of 17.8 mills. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Heft said he anticipates a tax increase to compensate for the lack of a surplus in the proposed budget. The town is using $403,000 in surplus to offset the current budget. An additional $437,000 will be used for emergencies in the town's contingency account.

Residents can expect an increase of less than 1 percent in the town's grand list, due at the end of this month, said Assessor Maureen McGuinness. The increase would amount to about $4,000 in revenue. Residents will be able to comment on the budget during a pre-budget workshop tonight at 7:30 at the community center. Heft and members of various boards and commissions will answer questions. As for the town's share of the Region 4 School District and Supervision District budgets, Heft said the town is committed to no increase or decrease.

Stephen Spires, Regional District 4 business manager, said it was too early to tell how much Chester would contribute to the new budget. The town's share is based on its percentage of the junior and senior high school population, which has decreased by about 1 percent this year. Elementary school enrollment, however, has increased, which may result in a larger budget for Chester Elementary School. The town's share of the Supervision District budget, which includes costs shared by the three towns in the district, will increase by 2.1 percent. Last year, the town's share for Chester Elementary School and the Regional District 4 supervision budget was $2.08 million.

Its share for the Regional District 4 budget was $1.77 million. The town and school budgets toStaled $6.3 million. This is the first time during Heft's tenure that the town has held a prebudget workshop meeting. "Part of the goal that I had when I came into office was communicathe said. "We need to educate the public so when we come into the public hearing it's not boom, we drop the bomb," he said.

On Feb. 17 the board of selectmen Fis expected to receive individual budget proposals from commissions. By the end of March a town budget should be ready for a town meeting vote. East Haven: The East Haven Yellow Jacket Athletic Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the culinary room at East Haven High School.

Informatioan, Sue Stacey, 469-5256. Middletown: The Sports Hall of Fame and Museum board of directors will hold its final meeting prior to their second annual induction dinner at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Director Bill Pomfret wants all committees and those who have received their duty assignments, to be present so that the induction program will receive high tributes of success as did last years. The dinner program will be held later at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center and will feature 14 inductees enshrined in the Sports Hall of Fame.

Activities begin a at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner and a presentation of the awards at 7:30 p.m. Inductees should report at 6 p.m. for a group picture. Areawide: "An In-depth Look at Substance Abuse Prevention in the 90's" will be presented by Woody Woodworth and Lisa Mason of "Drugs Don't Work," at 9:15 a.m.

at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Cromwell. The lecture is sponsored by the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council. Lunch will be served from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Reservations, 347-5959. Participants may attend the workshop and luncheon, from 9:15 a.m.

to 1 p.m., or the workshop from 9:15 to 12:15 p.m. Tomorrow Today Haddam: Haddam Chamber of Commerce will be hosted at 8 a.m. by the Cougar Cafe of the Haddam-Killing- Chester 0001 meetings Community Center: Middlesex Avenue, 526-0006. All meetings are at the community center unless otherwise noted. Public meetings this week: Today: Chester board of education, 7:30 p.m., elementary school; board of selectman and board of finance budget workshop, 7:30 p.m.

Gordon C. Kateley; lived in Westbrook Gordon C. Kateley, 82, of West Pond Meadow Road in Westbrook, died Thursday at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was the husband of Freda Ford Kateley. Mr.

Kateley had worked for Sealtest Foods in New Haven as general manager for many years, before retiring in 1972. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He also was a member and past deacon of of the First Church of Christ Congregational in Saybrook and a volunteer with the Westbrook Public Library and Meals on Wheels. Beside his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Heather Pettengill of Montville; a brother, John Kateley of Sebastopol, two sisters, Florence Komm of Guilford and Mildred Ralph of Florida; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 10 a.m.

in the First Church of Christ Congregational in Saybrook. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ Congregational in Saybrook, 366 Main Saybrook, CT 06475 or the Middlesex Hospice Unit, Middiesex Hospital, 55 Crescent Middletown, CT 06457 or Westbrook Public Library, Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498. The Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St. in Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.

David K. Redfield; ran Ugly Duckling David K. Redfield, 53, of 41 Meadow Point Road in Westbrook, died Friday at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Darlene Crommett Redfield. Mr.

Redfield owned and operated Ugly Duckling for five years, before retiring a year ago. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, David Redfield of Eastport, Maine, and Michael Redfield of Portland, Maine; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St. in Clinton, today at 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Westbrook Ambulance Association, Boston Post Road, Chester Board of Education agenda The board of education will meet tonight at 7:30 in the conference room at Chester Elementary School. Among other things, the board will consider: Citizen comments the proposed 1995-96 Chester Elementary School budget. Midyear review progress toward achieving board would include possible storytelling growth the after Road a Edward in Cobolt brief I. Lodge illness. Burr, in died 94, East of Saturday Hampton Falls at worth High School, Little City Road, Higganum section.

Haddam-Killingworth High School principal Richard Carmelich will speak about the school's work study programs, preparation for work in academic courses and community service requirements. The meeting will be cancelled if school is closed due to inclement weather. Middletown: The Valley Shore Chorus of Sweet Adelines will host a free open house and performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Farm Hill School, Ridge Road. Women who enjoy singing and are looking for a friendly and carinf group whose purpose is to sing, perform and have fun, are invited.

The chorus sings traditional, contemporary, show and pop tunes in fourpart harmony. In addition to the performance, various aspects of the chorus will be discussed and questions answered. Refreshments served. Information and transportation, 526- 9007, 484-9425 or 346-3825. Middletown: The Greater Middletown Chorale welcomes new singers wishing to join the chorale by registering at the first three rehearsals of the semester: Jan.

24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at South Congregational Church, South Green. The chorale is preparing its spring concert "Songs of Norwich: Lutheran Social Services of New England's Adoption Program will hold an information meeting entitled "Identified Adoption and International Adoption" from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 248 Broadway. Old Saybrook: A preparation SAT course will be offered to all juniors and seniors beginning Jan. 28 nd continuing for eight Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the board of education office, Sheffield Street.

Registration will be held today and Jan. 25 and 26 from 5 to 09 p.m. in the adult education office at Old Saybrook High School and at the guidance office at Old Saybrook High School. Deadline to register is Jan. 26.

Fee for verbal course is $50; math, $50; both, $90. Westbrook: "Buying Your First Home" will be the subject of a free seminar at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center of Westbrook Public Library. This informative workshop is COMING EVENTS al to made Propect Hospital, Our to the Lady Street, of Essex, contributions Sorrows CT CT 06111 06426. Children's Church, or presented by First World Mortgage Corporation.

Registration requested for planning purposes but walk-ins will be welcome. Snow date is Jan. 31. Westbrook: The next book discussion group meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at Westbrook Public Library.

The book discussed will be Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility." All are welcome. Westbrook: The Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church of Westbrook will meet at 11 a.m. for social time and lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. At 12:45 p.m., Kathy Gesner will give an illustrated talk on her trip to Africa.

Areawide: The Ostomy Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at DeKoven House, 27 Washington Middletown. All ostomats, their families, friends and interested individuals are welcome. Mary Jean Thielman, the Ostomy Nurse at Hospital, will speak on the need for humor. Information, Robert Trudel, 345-4894.

Wednesday Essex: The Ivoryton Congregational Church invites the public to order grinders for Superbowl Sunday on Jan. 29. Grinders cost $4.50 for a whole or $2.50 for a half. There will also be chilli available at $3.50 per pint or $6 per quart. Orders must be made by today by calling 767-1498 or 767-0782.

Orders can be picked up at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 29. Madison: The mother daughter book discussion series at R.J. Julia Booksellers will continue at 6 p.m.

This book to be discussed "The Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell, was winner of the Newbery Medal. The group is open to girls ages 8 to 10 and their mothers. Reservations or information, call 245-3959. Meriden: The Connecticut Center for Health presents "Optimal EnergyPeak Performance for the Human Machine," one in an on-going series of free natural medicine discussions, at 7 p.m. at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Meriden.

Information, 347-8600. Middletown: Robert Allen, President of the Middletown Kiwanis Club, He was the husband of the late Helen Buell Burr. Mr. Burr was a farmer all his life, having farmed in Connecticut, Arkansas and Massachusetts. He also lived on Cape Cod and in Florida before moving to Moodus in 1993.

Mr. Burr was a square-dance callelite is survived by el three sons, Peter Burr and John Burr, both of Moodus, and Michael Burr of Los Angeles; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the United Methodist Church of Moodus. The Swan Funeral Home, 27 William F. Palmer Road in Moodus, is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Czajka, 83; of Middletown Stephen Joseph Czajka 83, of Camp Street in Middletown, died Friday at the Middlesex Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Wysocki Czajka. Mr. Czajka was employed by the former Russell Manufacturing Co. for 49 years before his retirement.

He is survived by a son, Stephen J. Czajka Jr. of Middletown; a daughter, Joanne C. Martin of Sparks, four grandchildren and four great-g hildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, Anthony, John and Edward Czajka, three sisters, Anna Pattavina, Mary Novak and Sophie Hunt.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Middletown. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours, at the Biega Funeral Home, are Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 630 Oakwood Suite 317, West Hartford, CT 06110.

Helen C. Perkins; owned beauty shop Helen C. Perkins, 78, of North Main Street in Essex, died Saturday at Chesterfields Convelescent Hospital in Chester. Mrs. Perkins owned and operated Helen's Beauty Shop in Essex until her retirement.

She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex. She was the wife of Harold Perkins. Besides her husband, Mrs. Perkins is survived by two sisters, Mary Czepiel of Deep River and Sylvia Beatson of Upper Marlboro, Md. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m.

at the Robinson, Wright Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Centerbrook. Friends may call at the funeral home an hour before services. Buriwill be private in Riverview Cem- Memorial may be Newington Newington, Wedding Town announcement on forms are in through community involvement. The Middletown High School Key Club is sponsored by the Middletown Kiwanis Club. Middletown: The Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:30 p.m.

at Marino Restaurant. Following the dinner, Charles Snell of Middletown will be inducted into the club. President Robert Allen will then preside over the club's January board of directors meeting. Old Lyme: "How Children Deal with Grief," is the topic of discussion at a program sponsored by Lymes Youth Service Bureau from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St.

Ann's Episcopal Church, Route 156. Registration, 434-7208. Old Saybrook: Last day to make reservations and final payment for the Woman's Club of Old Saybrook trip to Moments," the 1995 New England Spring Flower Show in Boston, on March 15. A bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Ames Shopping Center.

Trip includes a buffet lunch at the West End Cafe and the show. Cost is $48. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. Reservations and information available by calling Angie Baldoni at 388-9521. Areawide: The elementary schools of Regional School District 1 17 (Haddam and Killingworth) will hold registration for students entering kindergarten for the 1995-96 school year.

Registration will take place at the Burr and Haddam Elementary Schools in Higganum and the Killingworth Elementary School in Killingworth from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Information, Burr Elementary School at 345-4584; Haddam Elementary, 345-4551 or Killingworth Elementary, 663-1121. Areawide: Westbrook Park and Recreation is co-sponsoring a ski trip with the Old Saybrook Park and Recreation. The trip is open to high school students in grades 9 to 12. Registration is required by today. The fee is $59 per student which does not include rentals.

Registration forms available at the high school and at town hall. Information, 399-3095. Thursday will present the charter to the newly formed Middletown Key Club in the Middletown High School cafeteria at 2:15 p.m. Mayor Thomas Serra will speak. The Key club is a high school service organization which is designed to provide leadership training Cheshire: The Cheshire Public Li- The Courant The associate publisher William E.

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The Middletown bureau Sunday-Friday from 10 To report news tips after weekends, please call office at 1-800-524-4242, Old Saybrook and are open the same hours; those areas may also be Middletown bureau the Hartford office evenings weekends. Jan Tarr is the edition editor, Les Gura and Craig Hunter are the assistant edition editors. They can be reached at 343-5252. I Letters: Please limit letters to two double-spaced typewritten pages. 373 East 4 3 brary's free Family Showcase continues at 7 p.m.

Featured will be the Peanut Butter Touring Theatre with a production of "Apples and Kisses and Shoes." Both parents and children should enjoy in the antics of four actors who will bring the poetry of Shel Silverstein to life. Tickets required in order to secure a place. Tickets are available at the library. Information, 272-2245. Clinton: The chamber of commerce will sponsor its annual state-of-the' community address with first selectman Jim McCusker as guest speaker, at a breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m.

at' Andrews Memorial Town Hall. McCusker will present information on current and future projects. Cost is $7 for the breakfast. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations appreciated and can be made by calling 669-3089.

East Haddam: East Haddam Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m. Meeting will be hosted by The Rathbun Library, Main Street. Andrea Skwarek, president of the Rathbun Council, will speak about the new library system, schedule activities and ways the library can assist the business community. A tour of the library is also planned. Middletown: The second annual Sports Hall of Fame and Museum induction dinner will be held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.

Tickets are on sale at: Malloves Jewelers, 404 Main Friendly Barber Shop, 578 Main and the Chamber of Commerce Building, 393 Main St. Reservations for a party of up to 10 people per table may be made. Information, Bill Pomfret at 346-778125 Tickets may be purchased through the mail by sending a check and specifying number of tickets by writing to the Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 338, Middletown 06457. Old Lyme: The Government Food Commodity will be distributed at the town hall from 9:30 a.m.

to noon. Two pounds of butter, one can of green beans and one can of pears will be given out. Any resident interested in registering for the Food Commodity Program may do so by contacting the department of social services at 434- 5948. Old Lyme: Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Connecticut's only NASAD accredited Fine Arts College, will offer part-time classes for the Spring 1995 semester which will begin Jan. 26 through May 19.

All ages and artistic levels welcome. LOCAL OBITUARIES Westbrook, CT 06498 or the Clinton Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 56, Clinton, CT 06413. W.S. Gemmell, 61; of Old Saybrook William S.

Gemmell, 61, of 164 Sandy Point Road in Old Saybrook, died Friday at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Virginia Welsh Gemmell. Mr. Gemmell lived in Old Saybrook for 16 years. He was a retired financial officer at Illinois Tool Work in Chicago.

Besides his wife, Mr. Gemmell is survived by one son, Kent Gemmell of Brookfield; two daughters, Stephanie Bertagnolli of Feeding Hills, and Cynthia Bermudez of Winthrop, a brother, James L. Gemmell of Bedford, a sister, Margaret Delea of West Islip, Long Island, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Private funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center, Tommy Fund, 2490 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT.

The Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, is in charge of arrangements. Edith Woodward; active in the arts Edith Mackinney Woodward, 84, of Watrous Point Road in Old Saybrook, died Friday in New York. She was the widow of Harper Woodward. Mrs. Woodward was very active with the Summer Music Festival and the Ivoryton Playhouse, the New York Philharmonic, the Bronx Zoo and Memorial Hospital in New York City.

She was also a member of the board of trustees of Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Mass. Mrs. Woodward is survived by a son, Edwin C. Laird of Seattle, a daughter, Belinda Burwell Laird of Walnut Creek, a stepson, Bruce A. Woodward of Garden City, R.I.; a stepdaughter, Bonnie B.

Christen of Geneva; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Main Street in Essex, with the Rev. Hope Adams officiating.

Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, North Main Street, Essex. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made in her memory to the New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, New York City, N.Y., or to Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, N.Y. Edward I. Burr; 94 138 Moodus, available in the bureau.

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