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B2 THE HAKTFOfiD COUBANT: Scrtuioy, Dttsmber 17, 1W4 7 WINDSOR HARTFORD project at school proves popular The project is named for a book City children paired with mentors in blue 'Kids Kops' program rated tops ing, either taking responsibility for providing a gift or helping to identify a family that could use help providing presents for their children, Bilodeau said. "The goal is to develop a sense of community and a spirit of caring and giving," Bilodeau said. "Often Gift-giving By JOSEPH ROCHA Courant Correspondent WINDSOR Ellsworth School social worker Merridy Bilodeau scribbled information Friday as a tide of students surged past her to the waiting buses. Bilodeau handed a construction-paper snowman cutout to a parent with several children in tow. On it she had written information meant to help the family buy gifts for another family, this one in need.

"We've had such interest in the program that we don't have any Windsor High School honor roll For the first marking period. Senior High honor: Sarita N. Bhatt, Timothy S. Bibeau, Jessica L. Cooper, Susan D.

Crockford, Andrew Jean, Brent J. Lennox, Anthony J. Maiscalco, Miguel Angel Ramos Jennifer M. Stuart, Leah Q. Wallace, Floris Van Der Zwaard.

Honor: Denver P. Aherns, Marjorie T. Alba no, Robert Allaro Alison Amancio, Eric Avery Eva Ringgard Bak, Angela Bauch, Ryan Q. Cavanaugh, Wang Chen, Gerard Cook, Brian A. Costa, Christopher Cowell, Charles Brad Cramer, Andrew Daly, Andrew Daly, Daniel C.

DiPillo, Devon A. Doers, Matthew J. Donzella, Daniella M. Dorsey, Nicole C. Dostal, Thomas E.

Dudack, Meaghan A. Ellingwood, Eric Flemmings, Christopher A. Gelinas, Michael A. Golden, Megan E. Goodwin, Rashida Jayne Griffin, Ebony Howard, Kimberly A.

Hudson, Jamie E. Ingraham, John-Paul Kelly, Amanda C. Kidder, Thomas J. Kilduff, Sara Lindsay Klucher, Mark R. LaFleur, Eliza Lam, Irene Lam, Andrew C.

Lee, Carole Levesque, Kamiesha A. Lindo, Casey E. Mann, Kristin E. Markowski, Bradley J. Marks, Michael W.

McDonald, Kathleen M. McLaughlin, Devin J. McQueeney, Anne M. Mtkulske, David A. Mitchell, Jason H.

Morgan, Jennifer J. Navara, Eric Perez, Angela M. BLOOMFIELD Pupils mark Beethoven's birthday more tags left," Bilodeau said. The program benefits families who might not be able to afford gifts for their children. School organizers put up a Christmas tree last week and affixed snowmen ornaments to it.

Students, parents and staff members who wanted to participate each took one of the snow men, which each contained instruc-. tions on what was needed. The deadline for returning gifts to the school is Monday. The program has succeeded well beyond organizers' expectations. Nearly 60 families are participat Pezzulo, Charnelle J.

Raphael, Michael W. Reynolds, Sara B. Rice, Ana Rodriguez, Shavon L. Russell, Russell E. Scott, Rick L.

Sheiber, Letitia Smith, Jeffrey Stanley, Sean M. Therrien, Martina L. Vannelli, Kathryn E. Vigue. Kelly Waltersdorf, Heather E.

Walton, Craig A. Waterhouse, Charmaine D. Wilson, Kai Keli Woffard. Juniors High honor! Laura M. Coates, Michael Conlin, Richard S.

Czelazewicz Kathryn M. Heath, Steven J. Jankowskl, Devangi Ladani, Diane C. Skorina, Jeremy Ryan Whitsitt. Honor! Thomas J.

Basdekis, Jolene D. Bergeron, Scott A. Braud, Katie L. Brown, Jennifer A. Cardile, Frank W.

Carmon, Ll-Phing Chu, Jeffrey M. Collins, Adrian Cosma, Sabreena Vetreace Davis, Oliver J. Devin, Kathryn Diamond, Christina Di Giore, Nuha M. Elmaghrabi, Melissa Gabehart, Erin M. Gamble, Kathryn E.

Going, Melissa L. Goldman, Amy M. Goodstine, Anna M. Guillotte, Francisco Javier Gutzar, Burr Hackett, Karen A. Halsey, Nicole P.

Harris, Christine A. Heath, Erika M. Henderson, James Jones, Eric R. Johnson, Natalie Khan, Alissa Krolewicz, Scott P. Larkin, Michelle Lavallee, Brendan Levesque, Eric A.

Lindberg, Bernard Lockett, Erin McLeish, Jennifer G. Monroe, Ryan P. O'Rourke, Andrea E. Olson, Karen Marie Paluso, Deanne L. Pierce, Tara Michelle Regan, Valerie A.

Ristas, Chad Rodriguez, Amy E. Rotchford, Kate W. Silliman, Amy T. 6, discussed the composer's work. "He was a good writer.

He writes songs," Alex said. Alex and his classmates sat in a cafeteria decorated with green tablecloths bought by first-grade teacher Carol Mover, and bud vases found in storage by custodian Marvin Barnes. A cartoon about Beethoven and a calendar used for counting down the days before his birthday was pinned to a wall, while a poster of the painting, Mona Lisa, graced the back of the room. In January, students will do more than celebrate the start of the new year. They'll say hello to Bach.

Recreation programs planned for holidays Bowling, skating and pizza are on tap this holiday season for local youngsters. The parks and recreation department has scheduled the following December vacation programs: Bowling: On Dec. 27 and Dec. 30 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., local youngsters may bowl and eat at reduced rates at Fair Lanes Meadows in Hartford.

Ice-skating: Free skating will be allowed on Filley Pond Dec. 28. The warming fire will be burning from 1 to 9 p.m. and hot chocolate will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

If the ice is unsuitable, the party will move to the former junior high school community center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Roller-skating: Youngsters in the third through eighth grades are invited to a roller-skating party Dec. 29 at Ron-A-Roll in Vernon. Transportation will be provided from the former junior high school at 12:15 p.m., and will bring children back by 4:45 p.m.

The cost of the trip, which includes transportation, admission and skate rental, is $7 per child. Advance registration is required by Dec. 28 at the parks and recreation office. Pizza: A pizza party for children in kindergarten through fourth grade will be held Dec. 30 in the former junior high school from 1 1:30 to 2 p.m.

The cost is $3 per child, and registration is required at the parks and recreation office by 5 p.m. Dec. 29. More information on any of the programs may be obtained by calling the parks and recreation department at 243-8971. controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and carrying a pistol without a permit.

Michael Powell, no age available, of 25 Pine Lane, Windsor, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, interfering with police and assault on a police officer. Roberts said Powell lunged at one of the dectectives when Powell's handcuffs were taken off. Kirk Duckworth, 26, of 51 Kent Trevor Ford, 38, of 188 Mark Twain Drive; and Mario Hamilton, 21. of 280 Collins were charged with possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sl. by author Shel Silverstein "The Giving Tree" said Irene Hilbert, a kindergarten teacher who helped organize it.

Organizers intend to distribute the gifts during the week. Speech and language clinician -Denise Emma said organizers tried to emphasize the aspect of giving and tried to avoid any religious or ethnic overtones. Organizers also tried to avoid labeling recipients as needy, Emma said, and sought to emphasize the activity as family-oriented. Marks, Patrick C. McFarlane, Jennifer Merrick, Johanna Rincon, Andrew Rzasa, Katharine Mae Scarola, Jesse Woodstock, Allison Zotter.

Honors! Susete Agostinho, Daniel Auten, Eric Bauch, Justin Bellizzi, Kara Bernardinl, Solomon Bigelow, Mark Moyer, Ralph Bragg, Eric Bulewich, Christopher Michael Bunk, Kelli Lee Burner, Elaine Champlin, Melissa S. Corso, Anton R. Cort, Thomas Crean, Tilshe T. Cross, Courtney Damon, Sara Darsch, Michelle Dostal, Diane Dudack, Sara L. Earley, Amirah Elmaghrabi, Christopher D.

Ewing, Matthew Farley, Thomas Ferrero, Jennifer Flint, Kylon Francis, Andrea Gamble, Jennifer Gembala, Patricia Gilmour, Kristin Giuliano, Jennifer L. Gridley, Shyanna Hicks, Raishaun S. Holoway, Susan Janes, Jamaine Johnson, Matthew S. Johnson, Shannon C. Kivlin, Ryan Larkin, Sarah J.

LeClerc, Erin Lewis, Omar Lindo, Cynthia Magee, Alison Malone, Naomi Marsh, Shaun V. Mazzie, Craig McDonald, Robert Mcintosh, Kimberly Michael, Elizabeth C. Midgett, Matthew Morrell, Sara Mosher, Holly Mund, Tenesha Oates, Melissa Omasta, Adrian Douglass Pearson-Massey, Jennifer Pinault, Jason Proulx, Elissa H. Riley, Daniel Rivera, Patrick Kenneth Robinson, Janell Marquia Rohan, Grace Roy, Alison Stanley, Johi Stanwick, Erin Stevenson, Sarah Stevenson, Sonja Thorington, Jose Torres, Andrea Warmack, Mary Latesha Williams, Tahaira Woods. materials.

Cost is $22 for members, $27 for others. Windsor: Gingerbread house workshops will be held at Northwest Park today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Katrina Benneck will provide homemade gingerbread house parts, materials and instruction.

Cost is $30 per house. Children younger than 12 should be accompanied by an adult or older partner. Advance registration, 285-1886. Tomorrow Hartford: Hartford Ballet will present "The Nutcracker" at The Bushnell, at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets range from $10.50 to $33.50 with discounts to full-time students, senior citizens, groups of 10 or more and families.

Information, 246-6807. Hartford: Hartford Public Library, KC( ltiin Qf unit nriunl Tko Hart. ford Employees Chorus today in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Hartford: Hartford Public Library, 500 Main will present a performance by The Hartford Brass Quintet in the General Reading Room at 3 p.m. MM -m a A IT nn nsnranii 111c uiuici iuui- ford Jewish Community Center is sponsoring a day of downhill skiing for single adults from 7:30 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. at Mount Snow in Vermont. Car puuis wiu iui mm ic iciuci uuui illation, Donna Goldstein, 236-4571, Ext. 315. West Hartford: The annual Christ- mas Pageant will be presented by children of the church school at St.

James's Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. folowed by "Birthday Party for Jesus" in the parish house. The public is invited. West Hartford: Sam Pasco and his Klezmer band will play familiar He brew and Yiddish melodies at the B'nai B'rith Ararat Lodge annual Han-ukah Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Hartford Jewish Communcy Center.

Pasco received the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce's Noah Webster award for outstanding musical and humanitarian achievement this year. Areawide: Sarah L. Freedman Chapter AMC Cancer Research Center will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Ameri- iw oLiiuui iui uie Lieai, wesi nan-ford (site of all meetings this year). There will be a surprise program and refreshments.

Information, 233- 6111, 233-6078. Areawide: The annual Christmas Bird Count will be held by the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, followed by a potluck supper at 5 p.m. at the Grange Hall (bring a potluck dish and place settings). To participate in the bird count, call Raymond Belding at 482-4046. Monday Hartford: The Discussion Group will meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m.

Public is welcome. Hartford: The American Red Cross will hold a free HIVAIDS Education Class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Red Cross Capital Branch, 75 Pearl St. Tuesday Bloomfield: Bloomfield Senior Club will meet at the senior center. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.

fallowed by Jeff Morton who will present a magic show. A mini-cinema will be held at 12:15 artf 2:30 p.m. said Cynthia Pater, a spokeswoman for Nutmeg Big BrothersBig Sisters. The program is funded by four foundations: The Ronald McDonald Foundation, and the Ensworth, Long and Car-seRobinson foundations. "The agency felt there was a need to provide something for these kids while they waited for a big brother or sister," Pater said.

Hartford police Officers Lydia DeJesus and Mike Matthews have led the five-week workshops for the children, who range in age from 8 to 15. The officers instruct the children about bike safety, show them a video about gangs and introduce them to patrol officers, dispatchers and detectives. They also brief the youths about the Police Explorer and Police Athletic League programs. "I've really become attached to them," DeJesus said. "To me, it's just rewarding to be able to talk to them and learn from them as well.

I think if we educate them a little bit at a time, I think we'll help change what they may think about police." Following the 10 a.m. graduation ceremony, a 1 5-seat van that is used to carry the children to the police station will be dedicated. The van was bought with money from a Ronald McDonald Foundation grant. An employee of Nutmeg Big BrothersBig Sisters operates the van. Nutmeg Big BrothersBig Sisters, an affiliate of the national mentoring organization, services children in Hartford, Tolland, Middlesex and Windham Counties.

For more information about the program, call 1-800-237-KIDS. at grants awards mmmmmmm The ceremony is to be in the Great Hall of the Department of Justice. of Justice. Hartford is expected to receive money that will fund 10 to 14 new officers. The other towns and cities expecting grant money are Manchester, West Hartford, New Britain, Meriden, Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Hamden, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford and Waterbury.

6 officers promoted to detective jobs Hartford Police Chief Joseph F. Croughwell Jr. Friday named six officers to detective jobs, effective Monday. The officers are Cruz C. Gonzalez, who has been on the force 12 years; Michael Edelwich, seven years; Anthony S.

Martinez, seven years; Stephen J. Miele, seven years; Rafael A. Gonzalez, six years; and Renault A. Johnson, four years. The new detectives will receive their division assigments on Monday.

jeans, a black hat and carrying a Knife. The other was only described as a black male wearing black clothing, police said. A 22-year-old woman told police that she was abducted from Asylum Avenue and taken to Wethersfield, where she was sexually assaulted Thursday night, police said. Officers said the woman reported the incident about 6:30 p.m. The woman was hostile and combative with officers and changed her story several times, Lt.

John Bowen said. Police did not have any information that the woman was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, or a description of suspects. Detectives in the crimes against persons division were notified and will be investigating the complaint. call 241-6475 or toll-free 1-800-524-4242 Ext 6475. News and advertising from the town appear In this drtion: -Bloomfield -Hartford West Hartford -Windsor Courant office: 285 Broad Hartford 06115 By MAXINE BERNSTEIN Courant Staff Writer Norma Ortiz wanted a mentor for her 9-year-old son, Ivan Torro.

She applied to Nutmeg Big BrothersBig Sisters in September but was told her son's name would be added to a long waiting list. In the interim, Hartford police assumed the role. On Friday afternoons for five weeks, Ivan boarded a van after School in Hartford and rode to die Hartford police station to spend two hours with officers. He toured the building, examined the controls in a police cruiser, learned about bicycle safety and was warned to stay out of gangs. i Torro is one of 22 children ill waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister who participated in the Hartford police program that pairs officers with youths for educational and fun workshops.

The children who have already Completed the program will be honored at a graduation ceremony today at police headquarters, i "For someone to take the time with these kids I think is a plus," Ortiz said. "It gives my child insight into what police do, and it encourages good behavior." Ivan said he had so much fun that now he wants to become a police officer when he grows up. Why? "Because I want to be a good guy rather than a bad guy," he said. i His mother is proud. I The "Kids Kops" program is scheduled to continue through the summer, and will ultimately serve about 75 urban children, HARTFORD Chief, mayor to be Hartford Police Chief Joseph F.

Croughwell Jr. and Mayor Michael P. Peters intend to attend a ceremony in Washington Monday morning during which the White House will announce the distribution of federal police grants. Hartford is one of 13 Connecticut cities and towns expected to receive federal funds to hire and train new police officers under a program called "Cops Ahead." The cities and towns learned of the grant money Friday, but do not know how mucn each will receive. The ceremony is scheduled to be in the Great Hall of the Department i 1 1 i MM Hartford news notes City day-care units join food program The city of Hartford has announced that it is participating in the federally funded child-care food program in city day-care centers.

Under the program, centers otfer nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled children at no separate charge. Hartford police news An off-duty Hartford police of-ficer tried to thwart a street robbery Thursday afternoon, police said. Pfficer Robert Burgos ran out of his private vehicle when he spotted two people robbing a man at knifepoint about 4:40 p.m. on Charter Oak Place, near Wyllys Street. Burgos chased the two but lost them behind 72 Main St.

The 33-year-old victim received minor injuries. The two suspects stole $500 in money orders, police said. One suspect was described as a black male, 20 years old, wearing a black leather jacket, black How can we help you? local News: awe invite readers to write, can or I visit our news offices to share their 'opinions, Ideas for news stories and tetters to the editor. Our news bureau is located at 285 Broad I Hartford 06115 241-6747 or tolMree. f-800-524-4242, Ext.

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Stisser, Michael Szabatura, Jennifer L. Tkacz, Robert L. Tucker, Rayna White, Matthew James Wininger, Daniel C. Wrazien, Stephen J. Wrazien, Elizabeth M.

Zajac, Jonathan Zawrotny. Sophomore High honors! Matthew Anderson, Clark Farrell Begina, Karja F. Carr, Ching Kam Cheng, Cameron Hayes, Jeremy Israelite. Honor! Denim Bajek, Vaushaun Brooks, Kaysha Caesar, John Campbell, Ara Cashman, Malika Tika Chambers, Marshall L. Couture, Joah Coyle, Kelley M.

Davis, Timothy Donahue, Kristen Doughney, Dishonda L. Dukes, Bethany Egan, Jennifer E. Ellingwood, Christopher A. Ewing, Catherine Garibay, Joshua Grossman, Andrea Jean Henchey, Billy Hicks, Robert J. lacino, Cherry T.

King, Jamie S. Lavoie, Brendan C. Lefebvre, Melissa A. Marks, Rebecca J. Merrick, Holly J.

Messina, Jodie Misiak, Kevin J. Mitchell, Danielle B. Omasta, Shilpa Patel, Heather M. Pichette, Kimberly Polzun, Erin M. Reid.Todd Robertson, Jill M.

Sabbagh, Carrie A. Scarola, Jill C. Schaefer, Lindsey E. Sheiber, Kyle M. Sinsigalli, Lisa M.

Shooner, Ryan A. Sirois, Mark G. Space, Anne Stearns, Kelly A. Stewart, Meghan A. Vigue, Mary-Kate Walker.

Freshmen High honom Lara Aniskoff, Louise Berky, Christopher Buiniskas, Colleen Freeburn, Karla Giuliano, Susannah Kelly, Lynn Lamothe, Quanghau Le, Joshua Today Bloomfield: The Mass Choir of Bethel AME Church, 1154 Blue Hills will hold a Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols Saturday at 7 p.m. Information, 243-5778. Bloomfield: A story hour on "Celebrating Kwanzaa," an African-American holiday, will be held at the Prosser Public Library from 11 to 11:30 a.m. A member of the Links, Inc. will present the first of a series of monthly stories hours for children ages 5 and 6.

Links is a national women's service organiziation working to foster economic development, to educate and inform the public about issues central to the well-beign of African-Americans. Information, 242-2972. Hartford: The Sacred Heart Ladies Guild of St. Michael's Ukranian Catholic Church of Hartford will have a Christmas pyrohy (pierogi) sale today. Perogies are made fresh and filled with potato or cheese.

Cost is $3.75 per dozen. Advance orders are necessary and may be picked up at St. Michael's School Auditorium, 125 Wethersfield Ave. today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Orders may be placed by calling 724-7292 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Proceeds will help young men studying for the priesthood. Hartford: Holiday films such as "The Great Santa Claus Caper," "Santa's Toys," and "The Mole and The Christmas Tree," will be shown in the Children's Department of Hartford Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Information, 293-6074.

Hartford: Hartford Area Merchants Association will sponsor a holiday expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Capitol Hall, 3155 Main St. Admission is free. Information, 644-3362.

Hartford: St. Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church will hold a Christmas food and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with baked goods and traditional Russian food. The public is invited.

Information, 956-9999. Hartford: A holiday appreciation party will be held today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hartford Police Museum, 101 Pearl St. There will be music, martial arts and more. Please held provide holiday food and gift packages for needy families.

Admission is a gift or non-perishable food item. Sponsored by The Hartford Police Department's Police Youth commission. Hartford: St. Martin's Episcopal Church will host its second annual Marcus Garvey Day and Community Service Awards Dinner at the Carrib-bean American Society, 400 Woodland St. at 6 p.m.

Events will include dinner, speakers and other activities. Members of the community will be recognized for their community service. Donation is $20. Information, Rev. Collin Bennett, 522-4211.

Newington: Temple Sinai will have a Tot Service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett will conduct the service for children 6 and younger. Crafts songs and stories will follow the services. Information, 561-1055. West Hartford: "An English Botanical Christmas" will conclude the series, "Creating Gifts from the Garden," from 10 a.m.

to 1 p.m. at the Science Center of Connecticut. The history and uses of botanicals from Medieval to Victorian times will be demonstrated in creating gifts with instructions given for larger projects. Fee of $30 includes kits; CEU credits of .30 apply. Information, instructor Alice Vaccallo at 724-4266.

West Hartford: A workshop will be held at 11 a.m. at West Hartford Se-nor Center, creating a fresh floral centerpiece for Christmas. Dawn Dolce of Rose Bud Florist will Continued from Page Bl They started a program called Mozart in the Cafeteria, which ran until November and featured taped and live music. This was augmented by classroom discussions and art lessons. In November, students moved on to Beethoven.

The idea is for students to learn the music by listening to it, just as they learn rap and pop music, Smith said. Her efforts appear to be paying off. "They recognize the music," she said. "They can tell the difference between Mozart and Beethoven." As Wilson performed "Moonlight Sonata," Friday, student Alex Riley, Bloomfield news notes Library schedules 2 holiday programs Prosser Public Library is sponsoring two special children's programs during the holiday vacation. A cartooning workshop will be held Dec.

27 at 1 1 a.m. for children 6 and older. Guest cartoonist Bob Weber will conduct the workshop and raffle one of his drawings at the end of the program. Youngsters are asked to bring pads and pencils. A New Year gala for children 5 and older will be held Dec.

29 starting at 1 p.m. Activities will include stories, dancing and a make-your-own-sundae party. Youngsters are asked to bring a lunch. Children 3 to 5 may attend if accompanied by an adult. Anyone interested in registering for either of the programs may call the library at 242-2972 or stop in at 1 Tunxis Ave.

Fire-eating minister to be on cable TV show A fire-eating pastor will be a guest on the Cynthia Bercowetz Show that is scheduled to be taped Wednesday at 7 p.m. at BATV, Channel 5, studios in the former Bloomfield Junior High School, 330 Park The Rev. Laura J. Bender of the Great Hill Methodist Church in Seymour will demonstrate fire-eating as a practice that she says helps people find their "threshold of fear." An audience is invited to attend the show. Anyone interested is asked to be at the studio between 6:30 and 7 p.m.

The show will be presented on cable TV at a date not yet scheduled. HARTFORD Five arrested at open-air drug market Hartford detectives broke up an open-air drug market that had been scaring customers away from businesses on Albany Avenue Friday night, police said. Five men were arrested after they were taken by surprise and rounded up by a handful of vice and narcotics detectives. The men ran into a store, and one of them had a loaded gun, police said. Sgt.

Daryl K. Roberts wrestled the man to the ground to recover the gun, and police seized 4 ounces of marijuana, crack cocaine and about $300 in cash, police said. Tremaine Jackson, 18, of 16 Vine was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of a.