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THE HARTFORD COURANT: Friday, Sepfambar 23. 1966 Canton 2ND ED. Valley New Finance Board Avoids Redevelopment Stand CANTON (Special) The Fi a study ana get me neeay facts. Even if it means utilizing nance Board decided late Wednesday night to take no stand on the next step in the proposed redevelopment here and indicated "it should be left up Simsbnry Commission Endorses South End Airport Plan town funds," he said "I'm sure it can be studied for a lot less, and in a shorter time." to all the townspeople to de The board instructed Rudder cide." to relay its feelings on the The local Redevelopment Agency has asked selectmen to include a resolution on further study of the question of renew SIMSBURY (Special) The Development and Industrial and agreed the airport was in the best interests of Simsbury. of Farmington River in the flood plain area would not be interfered with by the proposed suggestion to tne Redevelopment emphasis on the suggestion that the proposed resolution not come before the annual town meeting.

Hits Walkers A 79-year old Avon man was al on the agenda of the Oct. Objections to the proposed air 3 annual town meeting. airport. He said there was The resolution would author Commission has unanimously endorsed an airport proposed for the south end of town as port have been voiced by both "plenty of room" for the high ize application to the federal Simsbury and Avon residents, way and the air park. Couples Club as well as the Avon Planning issued a written warning tor inattentive driving Wednesday af "conformine to the master clan.

government for a grant of about $82,000 to conduct a formal planning and feasibility which shows and airport in that The Couples Club of the First Church of Christ here will hold ter he struck two pedestrians on Old Albany Turnpike here. and Zoning Commission. The Avon commission, in objecting to the proposed airport, location." study of almost eight acres in Collinsville under consideration its first meeting today at State police said Carlo bim- Culver Modisette, chairman of the commission, said Thurs said it endangered the possible p.m. in Palmer Hall, with "ham onelli of Old Farms Road was for possible renewal. relocation of Rts.

10 and 44 and day the airport, proposed by Hugh Caldwell of Simsbury and which, it said, had been plan The grant would not impose any financial burden on the Reservations should be made issued the warning by Trooper John McCloud after he hit 16-year old John Steben of Forest ned along the west side of the Frank Roberts of South Wind with Mrs. Robert Hensel at town and would only be repay Farmington River. sor, is "in the best interests. 6584378. able, in part, if a final decision Simsbury Fust Selectman in the long run, for the indus Lane, Canton, and 16-year out Paul Holden of Elizabeth Road, Canton, as he passed them on Russell S.

Shaw said Thursday is made later to proceed with the proposed redevelopment trial development of the town. Modisette said the two devel Last chance to save up to $800 on your new 1966 Buick or Chevrolet. Stop in today for best selection. O'Neill's Chevro- project. Means to Secure Facts the road.

Police said the two boys were running along the side of the road. that the relocation of the two main highways was. at this point "still undecided." He said Dennis Brown of Brown, Don opers had several informal meetings with both the development commission and the town Members of the Redevelop let-Buick, Avon Center, 527-6087 AFTER CONVOCATION: Local and state officials gather here outside the Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Win-sted after a convocation attended by more than 400 full-time students Thursday morning. From left are, Mayor John G. Groppo; Selectman Elizabeth H.

Joyner who also serves as a member of the State Board of Trustees for Community Colleges; and Dr. Theodore Powell, executive director of the State Board of Regional Colleges. Dr. Powell told the students the college in Winsted will offer "a chance for you to fulfill your highest aspirations (O'Brien Photo). Steben suffered a back in ment Agency have indicated ald and Donald of Farmington, Advt.

jury, Holden an ankle injury. they are not sure actual renew town plan consultants, had Both were treated oy family al of the area should be under Boy wanted for paper route, done his homework, and "we Plan Commission, which endorsed the proposed airport. The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday at 8 p.m. in Eno Memorial Hall doctors. Hopmeadow vicinity of Lin saw the airport as no potetntial taken, but view the federally-financed study as the means to secure sufficient facts to make coln Lane.

658-7695 Advt. threat to Avon." Canton Avon Simsbury Shaw said Avon was not no on a requested use for the in Tires. Firestone and Good an intelligent decision. tified of the zoning hearing because "this does not involve a The Finance Board embarked year. Mitchell Pontiac, 658-1431.

-Advt. zone change." The selectman dustrial land to permit the airport. Modisette said his commission had studied the effect of similar situations in other towns on its discussion of the proposed redevelopment solution GOP Candidates Briefed On Town's Problems Slogans Sought To Advertise Flea Market For prescriptions it's Doyle's, said further all indications of plans for relocating Rt. 10 westl after Chairman Donald Rudder Two Arrested In Vending Machine Breaks SIMSBURY (Special) As a 5 pharmacists. 658-7654 Advt, reported First Selectman Samuel Richardson had requested Farmington-Unlonville a solution to the rubbish AVON (Special) Republican their opinion of the question.

CANTON (Special) It will problem. However, the need for any result of investigation by Det. candidates Wallace Barnes and James B. Lowell Jr. were Town Hall Issue Unresolved action by the Finance Board Barnes said he had been par be slogans this year instead of art work, as Howard Cramer Frank White and arrests in was frequently questioned dur Newington, the local police briefed on municipal and regional problems affecting Avon ing the discussion.

Thursday lodged warrants at and his committee of the Lions Club move ahead with plans for chicken, potatoes, peas, Most of the Finance Board The VFW Jr. Rifle Club will meet Friday at the range lo the Hartford State Jail lor two FARMINGTON (Special) Town Council is apparent at a Town Hall meeting Wednesday morning. members said they felt they ice cream; Friday: tuna fish ticularly impressed with Avon's sanitary landfill disposal area. He also commended the town for its control of pollution of the Farmington River. Both, he said, were unique in the the annual Canton Flea Market men held in connection with a had insufficent information at salad, cheese, salad, peach short Barnes, 8th Senatorial Dis cated on Coppermine Road a- scheduled for Oct.

8. series of vending machine burglaries in several towns. their disposal to use in reach trict candidate, and Lowell cake. cross from the West District Slogans, 20 words or less, ad candidate for the 38th District ing a decision. Several suggested a public hearing before any warrants were lodged against ly no closer to a solution of the town hall problem than it was a week ago when taxpayers turned down its request to hire an architect to draft plans for a new town hall on town owned Assembly seat, met with Chief William N.

Rice, 17, of 62 vertising (he flea market, will be judged in four age categori School. Boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18 may join, but must be accompanied by at The candidates visited the Administrative Officer carl B. Girl Scout leaders are needed locally to head up Brownie and Girl Scout troops, according to the Connecticut Yankee Girl Block Hartford, and Frank town meeting action in order to get the facts before residents Fairbanks who outlined legisla M. Persky, 33, of Van Block Nike site, the Farmington River watershed, the Activity Cen es for prizes: 7 and 8, 9 to 11, and determine reactions. least one parent at meetings.

All but one member said property adjacent to Farming-ton High School. ter and the Day Care center tion Avon planned to introduce in the next Assembly and described the town's most urgent Avenue, charging them with the vandalism of 10 machines at the Simsbury Lanes Bowling Scout Council. Volunteers may The club is approved by the for the Farmington Valley 12 to 14, and IS to 17. Winners will have their choice of bicycle speedometer, badminton set, they thought, the timing of the This was disclosed Thursday contact Mrs.N. J.

Wasileski, 89 National Rifle Assoc. All equip Assn. for Retarded Children. renewal resolution was not good, by Council Chairman Walter D. Knollwood 677-2357.

Volun ment will be furnished. Further Alley here about two weeks ago. regional concerns. Plans 2 Bills They plan to return during and suggested town meeting ac transistor radio, box camera, teers will work with girls be information can be obtained by the fall campaign for door-to- tion on it be delayed. The two men were arrested tween the ages of 7 and 17.

games, basketball and net, foot Fairbanks said Avon planned two bills: One to permit the door visitation of voters. Although "other town econo calling Edward Ferrier, 673-9597 ball helmet, sled coaster, bas in Newington last week and charged with burglaries in Aston who said the council at an executive meeting Wednesday night turned the town hall problem back to Town Manager Stephen A. Flis. The council has instructed Christ Episcopal Church will resume church school classes mic problems" were cited as the Three Injured ket, mitt or doll. Last chance to save up to reason for suggesting toe delay, town to acquire the abandoned Ajax-Nike site on Talcott Mountain for use as a science cen Sunday at the 10 a.m.

service. Entry deadline will be Sept. 29 $800 on your new 1966 Buick or Three persons were injured in a head-on crash of two cars on at 5 p.m. at the Canton Package Store, Eaton Hardware, Mi ter. The fact that part of the Flis to "resurvey and restudy." Chevrolet.

Stop in today for best selection. O'Neill's Chevro- Meadow Road late Wednesday. the one mentioned most frequently was the future of the land and buildings of the Collins Co. which are adjacent to the proposed redevelopment site was in Bloomfield had been a special town hall report sub Classes for pre-kindergarten through grade six will meet at this time, with grades seven and eight scheduled to meet Monday at 7:15 p.m. Confirmation classes will meet with The let-Buick, Avon Center, 527-6087 Treated and discharged at Bris about seven Connecticut towns involving nearly a dozen different establishments.

A third man is still sought in the case. Bungling Burglars WESTBURY, N.Y. (B-The safe in a local print shop was left open because it contained less than it would cost to re ner Lumber Co. or valley Pharmacy. On Committee mitted by Flis to tne council, which has been used as a basis -Advt.

tol Hospital were William a. a legal barrier to the project The second would establish a method of collecting supervisory fees satisfactory- to the area. The Cdllins Co. is now In Jackson, 24, of Bristol, and Gary lor the council's recommenda MARY DUCEY WALSH Hunt of Pickett Lane, Unionville. The third annual flea market and tailgate sale will have the tion that a new town hall be the process of liquidation.

Most Face Problem Dance Instruction: Branch Stu Rev. Richard W. Dunne, rector, at 4 p.m. on Fridays. Roger P.

Beattie, 18, of 86 Per courts. The former practice of erected on the high school site following committee chairmen: ry Street, was also injured but Roger Diets, the only Finance The present town hall will be dio, West Avon, Congregational parish house. Registration place if it were blown open. Richard Anderson, refresh said he would see bis own doc torn down during the redevelop The church school faculty meeting scheduled Sept. 29 has been changed to Oct.

13 at 8 But some would-be burglars, Board Member who voiced almost complete support of the ments; Walter Baker, announc collecting fees had been ruiea illegal by the courts yet, Fairbanks said, the selectmen felt it improper that public funds tor. ment of Unionville Center, some Monday, Sept 26th, 3-5 p.m. for whom the owners made er: Lou Colovecchio, parking; Police said the Beattie car, Renewal resolution and Us com- time during the next two years. p.m. Joe Comstock, grounds and set in which Hunt was a passi ins before the October town A new town hall has been The senior high Youth Pil up; Roger Diets, raffle; Aiiyn should be used for engineering services of primary benefit to estimated to cost $750,000.

Simsbury grim Fellowship of Christ Epis ger, was going west on Meadow Road when it crossed over into Fenn. exhibitor reservations: meeting, said, "The town should vote on whether to go ahead or drop it. It is a problem that the developers. copal cnurcn win meet Sunday the east-bound lane and hit the Philip Griggs, slogans; Gardner Stultz, admission and John Van- at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall things easy, made things hard for themselves.

After breaking into the shop, the intruders accidentally locked the safe they planned to empty. Unable to open the 500-pound safe, they lugged it outside and loaded it into a station wagon. Police later located it, intact and unemptied. Jackson car. has to be faced." It is expected that the old building will carry a $135,000 price tag when it is sold to the redevelopment agency.

Aston said he does not know ek. publicity. Officer Robert O'Brien arres The candidates were told of Avon's concern with the relocation of Rts. 10 and 44. The advantages of proposed new corridors were discussed at Police Hire Two New Patrolmen Cramer, eeneral chairman, Citing the fine job being done by the redevelopment agency ted Beattie on a charge of fail Members of the church school faculty this year are Mrs.

Bruce Brackett, Mrs. David Erhardt, Mrs. Ronald Lee, Mrs. Robert Ravenscroft, Mrs. Clifford Fon said thai this market will rely ure to grant half the highway.

and a desire to keep it active, how long it will take Flis to complete this review. heavily on selling car spaces He is scheduled to appear in all members of the board indicated hesitancy to take any taken by residents, at eacn. length. Regional Incinerator west Hartford Circuit Court 16 When he does, the council will taine, Mrs. Donald Robinson, SIMSBURY (Special) The Oct.

17. action "that might kill Anything of value no longer needed by the owner is fair then consider Flis' recommen Mrs. Rogert Wallace, Mrs. Ar- local police department in The possibility of a regional incinerator nlant was another School menus next week will Several members questoned dation and decide whether to no Klapprodt, Mrs. Albert Mid creased its strength nearly 20 be: Monday: hamburg, onions, game for the flea market.

Profits will go to the Lions Ac topic of discussion. Fairbanks dlebrook. return to a special town meeting with the same question, or carrots, potato chips, fruit mix ARTIST SUPPLIES by BRUMBACHER Available Now At DECORATORS SUPPLY CO. 11M Naw Britain Wat HIM. the expenditure of $82,000 to study "just eight acres," and Robert Gillespie suggested an per cent Wednesday night as they hired an additional two full told Barnes and Lowell the Also, Arno Klapprodt.

Robert Tuesday: meat, potatoes, spin to take some other course ot towns of Avon, Farmington, Ravenscroft, Fred Weston. Al ach, fruit; Wednesday: pine investigation to determine time policemen. Named to the full-time posi Plainville. Simsbury and Can bert Middlebrook, Ben Hinman action. Appointed there is another way to conduct tivities Fund, which in the past has provided a bandstand, Little League, Canton swimming pool.

Public Health Nursing Canton libraries, Roaring Brook Nature Center and other and Carl Steinhagen. ton had been exploring the idea apple juice, meat and cheese Italian grinders, pears; Thurs- tions were Robert C. Bohlman, Joseph E. Gresh has been 26, of Lakeville, and Gerald H. Dillon, 24, of Suffield.

The appointment came after appointed Democratic deputy registrar of voters for the Second District PTO Season activities. Opening Early October a series of written and oral ex aminations and interviews by The market this year will be held at the Collinsville Recreational Field, opposite the Lions Union School PTO will begin the chief of police and the Board The Avon Truax Named As a Regular In Fire Dept. AVON (Special) Georee its 1966-67 season Monday with a of Selectmen. Little League Field. Both men are expected to move closer to Simsbury as they potluck supper at 6:45 p.m.

in the school cafeteria. Former members and parents new to Reservations for car spots can be made with Fenn, 694-4043, or take up their new jobs. the school are invited. NEW HOTEL in Chapel Square, New Haven PARK PUIZA Vanek, 693-4233. Sale Chairman Dillon is a former employe of the Burns Detective Agency and A membership committee will be on hand to accept $1 dues Truax of 41 Lakeview Blvd.

has been elected a regular member the American District Telegraph Co. He is married and for each family. Principal M. Edward Sullivan will be the Mrs. Vernon has been appointed general chairman of the rummage, plant and food sale, to be held at 10 a.m.

Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Trinity Epis oi tne local volunteer Fire Department. He has been perman has two children. Bohlman, also married, with ently assigned to Company 2 at Secret Lake where he previous two children, has police exper 6 copal Church, River Road, ience as a dispatcher with the ly served six months as an speaker.

He will introduce new staff members discuss the school curriculum, particularly the changes in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, the new physical education program, and Windsor Locks department and with the Bradley Field Security Russell Heyl of 39 Cider Brook Luncheon will be served on both days of the sale, and an auction is scheduled for 11 a.m., Rd. was voted into the depart Division. He spent three years in the Army and attended the the Hartford busing project ment as an auxiliary member Oct. 1. Hartford Institute oE assigned to Company 1 for his A question and answer period will follow.

Any parent who has not been contacted about the probationary training. In a departmental report. Both men will assume their full-time duties Oct 10, the day meeting may call the school. they both leave for a four-week Chief Donald Griswold listed four alarms for the month. They were two for brush fires, one J' yiuiiii Additional Valley News on Page 21 police training course at the The Farmington Teen Club will hold a dance today from 8 to 11 p.m.

at St. James Church parish hall. School dress is required. The "Townsmen" Colchester State Police stove Are and one smoke call. Bigler Renamed Head PREMIUM MWSPW IIAIIAP H1IUV I will provide the music.

Members and guests are invited. Of Renewal Agency LHIEA IIUUOC THIN I QUALITY CANTON (Special) Harold for all exterior surfaces! E. Bigler Jr. was re elected chairman of the local Redevelopment Agency this week. HOME OR OFFICE MOVING DULLY SON LOCAL LONG OISTANCI MOVINO SINCE IMf AGENT.

(INITIO VAN LINKS HARTFORD JA MMI Other officers re elected in TOP SCHOLAR: President Charles E. Shain of Connecticut College in New London congratulates Margaret A. Croft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred F.

Croft of Barberry Lane, Farmington on being chosen Freshman Scholar. Miss Croft and Leslie E. Fisher of Barrington, R.I., shared the honor for receiving the highest average during their freshman year at the college. clude: Edgar B. Carpenter, vice chairman, and Alfred S.

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