Bristol police reported the following arrests:
•Ryan Ward, 33, of 9 South St., Cromwell was arrested on May 1 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Youssef Hassani, 60, of 305 Terryville Ave., Bristol was arrested on April 30 and charged with operation while under the influence and making improper turn.
•Jennifer Dibiase, 35, of 50 Ebert Dr., Apt. No. 68, Bristol was arrested on April 30 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Randy C. Hernandez, 29, of 31 Benson St., New Britain was arrested on April 30 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Ashley Gondek, 28, of 222 Park St., Bristol was arrested on April 30 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Rafael Alsina-Jimenez, 30, of 80 Brook St., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Ricardo Robles, 34, of 125 Oregon Rd., Meriden was arrested on April 29 and charged with evading responsibility, operation while under the influence and failure to obey stop sign.
•Megan Gauthier, 30, of 141 Vera Rd., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Nicholas D. Desbois, 25, of 60 Saw Mill Rd., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny, third degree criminal mischief, third degree burglary, and manufacturing/ possession of burglars tools.
•Nicole A. Norton, 39, of 45 Rollinson Rd., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kim M. Levasseur, 42, of 94 Lawndale Ave., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with criminal violation of protective order threatening, criminal violation of protective order non-threatening, and first degree criminal trespass.
•Andrew J. Krenicki, 60, of 114 Harwinton Ave., Terryville was arrested on April 29 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescriptions.
•Robin M. Defilio, 51, of 65 Center St., Thomaston was arrested on April 29 and charged with interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, operation with registration/license suspended/revoked, and failure to drive right.
•Kristal Vincelette, 24, of 35 Sunrise Terrace., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Lori Marshall, 36, of 94 Lawndale St., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with third degree assault, disorderly conduct and threatening.
•Kim M. Levasseur, 42, of 94 Lawndale Ave., Bristol was arrested on April 29 and charged with disorderly conduct and first degree criminal trespass.
•Laura Christiansen, 49, of 290 Tudor St., Waterbury was arrested on April 28 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Michelle L. Zenuh, 34, of 35 Ruth St., Apt. No. 69, Bristol was arrested on April 28 and charged with evading responsibility and unsafe backing.
•Dawn Crossman, 37, of 45 Allen St., Bristol was arrested on May 1 and charged with first degree criminal trespass.
•Tracy L. Valentine, 30, of 108 Greystone Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 1 and charged with first degree criminal trespass.

Bristol police reported the following incidents:
•Michael Jandreau, 58, of 23 Hurley Hill Lane., Bristol was arrested on May 7 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Danyail E. Palance, 30, of 69 Margerie St., Bristol was arrested on May 7 and charged with illegal possession and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Ashley Dunbar, 29, of 19 Zebulan St., East Hartford was arrested on May 6 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescriptions and illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescription of narcotics.
•Camil Grabowski, 18, of 17 Hunters Ridge St., Farmington was arrested on May 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Hector Rivera, 36, of 11 Summer St., Bristol was arrested on May 6 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Amy E. Olivastro, 30, of 13 Winchester Court., Farmington was arrested on May 5 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescriptions, and illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescription of narcotics.
•Debbie Daigle-Giucastro, 45, of 509 Emmett St., Apt. No. B11, Bristol was arrested on May 5 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescriptions and illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescription of narcotics and conspiracy to commit illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescriptions, and conspiracy to commit illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale of prescription of narcotics.
•Nicole Bosse, 27, of 826 Pine St., Apt. No. 1, Bristol was arrested on May 5 and charged with illegal possession, illegal possession of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Emanuel Ayala, 31, of 15 Landry St., Bristol was arrested on May 4 and charged with misuse of plate, no insurance, possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and operating unregistered motor vehicle.
•Arthur Rose, 23, of 18 Foote Rd., Burlington was arrested on May 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree criminal mischief.
•Gary D. Ouellette, 56, of 171 Sherbrooke St., Bristol was arrested on May 4 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Allan A. Duperry, 22, of 89 Judd St., Bristol was arrested on May 3 and charged with second degree unlawful restraint and second degree breach of peace.
•Robert E. Beaudoin, 37, of 996 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Apt. No. 2F, Plantsville was arrested on May 2 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
•Shaun Michael Belmonte, 28, of 453 East Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under the influence (second offense) and traveling unreasonably fast.
•Dennis C. Muratovski, 21, of 160 High St., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with illegal possession, illegal possession of narcotics, second degree criminal mischief, interfering with a 911 call, and second degree breach of peace.
•Irma Cruz, 46, of 36 Bellevue Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Austin T. Martin, 19, of 126 Central St., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Stephanie Matos, 18, of 15 Chestnut St., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Vincent Benitez, 18, of 15 Chestnut St., Bristol was arrested on May 2 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•William Torres, 28, of 21 Silver Lane., Apt. No. C1, East Hartford was arrested on May 2 and charged with operation with registration/license suspended/ revoked, drinking while operating a motor vehicle and failure to carry insurance ID.
•Dairyon Davis, 19, of 3429 Altamont Ave., Cleveland, OH was arrested on May 7 and charged with possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and simple trespass.
•David J. Kirychuk, 28, of 35 Circle St., Bristol was arrested on May 8 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession and illegal possession near school.
•Matthew S. Labbadia, 21, of 549 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington was arrested on May 7 and charged with second degree breach of peace and public indecency.
•Austin T. Martin, 19, of 126 Central St., Bristol was arrested on May 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny and second degree false statement.
•Laverne Richardson, 45, of 206 Collins St., Hartford was arrested on May 9 and charged with second degree failure to appear. She was arrested in another incident and charged with first degree failure to appear.
•Alexandra Thiel, 21, of 206 Hickory St., North Massapequa, N.Y. was arrested on May 7 and charged with operation while under the influence.

In front of more than 50 supporters in the Bristol Public Library Monday night, Bristol resident Dave Roche was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate in the race for the 31st District state senate seat.

He will face off against Henri Martin, a Bristol city councilor who has been endorsed by the district Republicans.

Dave Roche is seeking to succeed retiring state Senator Jason Welch (R- Bristol) and in his acceptance speech he told supporters his goal was find the middle ground to get the 31st District working again, reported a press release from his campaign.

“Building the economy is just like my field of construction, you always start from the ground up,” said Roche, according to a press release. “Proper investments in our education system will serve as the foundation for our future. We have a tech school right here in Bristol but students leave without learning some fundamentals they will need to help them get jobs. When I am elected, we will expand education and programs like Helmets to Hardhats to get people working again. This program can and will be expanded to help all our veterans who serve. Once we solidify our foundation we can focus on the framework of our economy.”

After the speech, the release said Roche thanked his supporters and vowed to work hand and hand with them to win in November.

The night started out with a nomination from Mike Portozza, a Bristol resident, who, according to Roche’s press release, recognized Roche’s “strong work ethic and ability to bring people together.”

He continued by saying, the release reported, “We need a senator who understands our day to day issues. Dave will fight for good paying jobs so working men and women can support their families. Dave will bring a strong voice to our district and the ability to get the job done.”

The 31st Senate District includes Bristol, Harwinton, Plymouth, Plainville and Thomaston.

Bristol police reported the following incidents:
•Narendra Adams, 33, of 79 Albany St., New Britain was arrested on May 11 and charged with illegal possession of marijuana and violation of town ordinance.
•Shamar Atwater, 29, of 21 Liberty St., Waterbury was arrested on May 10 and charged with violation of probation. He was arrested in another incident and charged with first degree failure to appear.
•Dean W. Bodak, 43, of 244 Summer St., Apt. No. 3, Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with failure to comply fingerprint request, simple trespass, and second degree breach of peace.
•Constance L. Brooks, 58, of 125 Shawn Dr., Apt. No. G1, Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Allen J. Button, 36, no address provided, was arrested on May 12 and charged with injury/risk/ impairing morals and second degree breach of peace.
•Ashley Cascio, 25, of 513 Emmett St., Apt. No. 21, Bristol was arrested on May 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Javier G. Cross, 20, of 45 West St., Bristol was arrested on May 12 and charged with illegal possession, interfering with an officer, and threatening.
•Neil Cyr, 43, of 28 Judd St., Bristol was arrested on May 9 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Peter Desisto, 22, of 28 Candlewood Rd., Burlington was arrested on May 10 and charged with evading responsibility and failure to execute care with bicyclists.
•Charles D. Farr, 38, of 327 Berlin St., Southington was arrested on May 10 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•David Ferraro, 44, of 307 Broad St., Apt. No. 1E, New Britain was arrested on May 9 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Dagoberto Germosen, 19, of 12 Park St., Bristol was arrested on May 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Arsenio Geter, 27, of 218 West St., Apt. No. D1, Bristol on May 11 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Allyson Guilmette, 29, of 146 West St., Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Justin B. Hall, 42, of 27 Meadow Rd., Burlington was arrested on May 9 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Joseph Hilton, 50, of 177 East Rd., Apt. No. 1W, Bristol was arrested on May 14 and charged with criminal attempt of first degree burglary, manufacturing/ possession of burglar’s tools, third degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•James Dominic Huntley, 21, no address provided, was arrested on May 10 and charged with failure to comply fingerprint request, assault on a peace officer and disorderly conduct.
•Brandon Jones, 18, of 71 French St., Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, sale/possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of prohibited place, illegal possession, and illegal possession near school.
•Stephen Kapros, 18, of 28 Michael St., Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession, illegal possession of marijuana, illegal possession near school, and interfering with an officer.
•Joseph A. Kucia, 28, of 38 Hillside Ave., Plymouth was arrested on May 10 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right, possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Ashley Lavoie, 22, of 85 Deerfield Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 10 and charged with second degree failure to appear. She was arrested in another incident and charged with first degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and criminal violation of protective order threatening.
•Erin R. Lavoie, 32, of 84 Hull St., Bristol was arrested on May 16 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Amy Levesque, 40, of 509 Brook St., Bristol was arrested on May 14 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Toyba Moore, 35, of 111 Shawn Dr., Apt. No. G16, Bristol was arrested on May 12 and charged with disorderly conduct, third degree assault, and third degree strangulation.
•Melissa K. Ouellette, 25, of 34 Collins Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Laverne Richardson, 45, of 206 Collins St., Hartford was arrested on May 9 and charged with second degree failure to appear. She was arrested in another incident and charged with first degree failure to appear.
•Kerry P. Scanlan, 18, of 94 Stearns St., Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, sale/ possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of prohibited place, and illegal possession near school.
•Stephen D. Sheak, 28, of 58 Craftwood Rd., Waterbury was arrested on May 15 and charged with third degree larceny.
•Christopher R. Silva, 35, of 30 Cottage St., Bristol was arrested on May 12 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Doreen M. Slosser, 54, of 36 Jewel St., Bristol was arrested on May 14 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Barbara Stanchfield, 52, of 79 Sixth St., Bristol was arrested on May 14 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Benjamin C. Stolfi, 18, of 54 Jubilee Dr., Plantsville was arrested on May 15 and charged with failure to carry insurance ID, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a minor.
•Wesley Wallace, 55, of 215 West St., Apt. No. B2, Bristol was arrested on May 11 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Vincent David Wygant, 38, of 14 Willoughby St., Bristol was arrested on May 10 and charged with second degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace, interfering with 911 call, and third degree assault.

The Bristol Memorial Day parade stepped off as schedule this morning. The more solemn of the city’s two parades — the other in Forestville was held later in the day– as usual put the focus on the city’s veterans with representatives from those who fought in World War II and onward. The parade proceeded to Memorial Boulevard to give remembrance to those in the military who gave their lives for the country.

Here is what spectators saw this morning.

PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Tracey Valentine, 30, of 108 Greystone Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 16 and charged with using/ tampering motor vehicle without permission, illegal possession, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance.
•Anthony Diaz, 19, was arrested on May 16 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, sale, and prescription, and illegal manufacturer distribution, sale, prescribing of narcotics.
•Julio R. Baquero, 45, of 39 Landry St., Apt. 2E, Bristol was arrested on May 16 and charged with two counts of first degree forgery and third degree larceny.
•Erin R. Lavoie, 32, of 84 Hull St., Bristol was arrested on May 16 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Richard R. Boutot, 45, of 482 Broad St., Apt. 52, Bristol was arrested on May 16 and charged with sex offender address verification.
•Pedro Viera, 47, of 60 Hinkle Rd., Washington, Conn. was arrested on May 17 and charged with operation while under the influence, driving in the right hand lane, and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Jessica Gustafson, 34, of 412 Main St., Apt. 10, Terryville was arrested on May 17 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mario M. Trapanese, 36, of 37 Ashlover Lane, Bristol was arrested on May 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault. He also was charged in another incidence with violation of probation.
•David Messier, 29, of 161 Stearns St., Bristol was arrested on May 17 and charged with disorderly conduct and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Melissa Demers, 5 Forest St., Attleboro, Mass was arrested on May 17 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Michelle Morin, 43, of 53 Lancaster Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 17 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Brian K. Mallane, 32, of 18 Mallane Lane, Apt. 2B, Naugatuck was arrested on May 17 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and second degree criminal mischief.
•Michael Doucette, 27, off 149 Union St., Apt. 2, Bristol was arrested on May 19 and charged with third degree larceny, conspiracy, first degree burglary, third degree criminal mischief, first degree criminal trespass, second degree breach of peace, and manufacturer of/ possession of burglar’s tools.
•Damon Reed, 26 of 111 Union St., Apt. B1, Bristol was arrested on May 19 and charged with third degree larceny, conspiracy, first burglary, first degree criminal trespass, manufacturer of/ possession of burglar’s tools, and third degree criminal mischief. In a separate incident, he also was charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Karen Leary, 46, of 8 Burnham St., Apt. 3, Terryville was arrested on May 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Erin B. Lacombe, 38, off 26A Upson St., Apt. 1-1, Bristol was arrested on May 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Joed Rosado, 31, of 1620 Main St., Hartford was arrested on May 19 and charged with criminal violation of a protective order/ threatening, and first degree criminal trespass.
•Teagan Maties-Budris, 18, of 56 Park St. 1F, Bristol was arrested on May 20 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and interfering with a 911 call.
•Pamela J. Knoblaugh, 60, of 34 Rowe Place, Bristol was arrested on May 20 and charged with criminal violation of a protective order-non-threatening.
•Omar Segura, 33, of 757 Lake Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 20 and charged with two counts of risk of injury/ impairing the morals of a minor, third degree assault, disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint, and second degree harassment.
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The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Lisa Williams, 42, of 534 Brightwood Ave., Torrington was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Maria Lopez, 18, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace and injury/risk/impairing morals of a minor.
•Samuel Valdez, 21, of 502 South St. Apt. A12, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree assault, injury/ risk/ impairing morals of a minor, second degree breach of peace, and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Yazmin Rosario, 35, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Akwasi Ampofo, 40, of 15 Beaudry Lane, Bloomfield was arrested on May 21 and charged with insurance fraud and third degree larceny.
•Gisela Osorio, 39, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Emanuel Lopez, 21, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Rachel Pastick, 24, of 288 Pine St. Apt C1, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Roberto Pedraza, 20, of 288 Pine St., Apt C1, Bristol was arrested on May 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mackenzie E. Elder, 23, of 2 Horseshoe Lane, Farmington was arrested on May 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Larisa J. Pechka, 29, of 30 Jefferson St., Unionville was arrested on May 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Fredy Orlando Quezada, 39, of 21 Benham St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested on May 22 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Michael Kilduff, 21, of 34 Sandybrook Dr., New Britain was arrested on May 23 and charged with second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•Kelley A. Gagnon, 48, of 46 Main St., Terryville was arrested on May 23 and charged with operation while under the influence, restricted turns failure to signal, operation with registration/ license suspended/ revolked.
•Reggie Gonzales, 30, of 939 Jerome Ave, Bristol was arrested on May 23 and charged with third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, and interfering with an officer.
•Michael J. Stamatopoulos, 26, of 25 Hotchkiss Place, Torrington was arrested on May 23 and charged with third degree burglary and fifth degree larceny.
•Chillon Ballard, 35, of 21 Divinity St. 1E, Bristol was arrested on two counts of second degree breach of peace.
•Reggie Gonzalez, 30, of 939 Jerome Ave. Bristol was arrested on May 24 and charged with possession of a controlled substance/ less than four ounces of marijuana.
•Daniel S. Munger, 47, of 1192 Burlington Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 24 and charged with sixth degree larceny and second degree criminal trespass.
•Cesar Santos, 28, of 1846 Corbin Ave., New Britain was arrested on May 24 on two counts of illegal manufacturer, distribution, sale of prescription drugs, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of weapons in motor vehicle.
•Michael Tucker, 50, of 187 Lillian Rd., was arrested on May 24 and charged with third degree robbery, second degree larceny, and second degree breach of peace.
•Kelly A. Walker, 23, of 137 School St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Kristina M. Walker, 28, of 137 School St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mark R. Hayes, 23, of 149 East Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Tina Louise Brault, 34, of 96 Wolcott St., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating with registration/ license suspended/ revoked, and failure to obey control signal.
•Denice Aviles, 24, of 4 Laird Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Ewa Drury, 32, of 83 Ceaser Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Grzegorz Kuzniar, 32, of 63 Caesar Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Kamil Onopa, 26, of 85 Caeser Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with creating a public disturbance.
•Christopher Valenzuela, 28, of 193 Newell Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, failure to wear a seat belt, no insurance, operating with registration/ license suspended/ revoked, misuse of plate, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. He also was arrested in a separate incident for second degree failure to appear.
•Jason M. Pilon, 33, of 83 Morningside Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Scott P. Gordon, 55, of 84 Sherwood Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Adam J. Cuomo, 36, of 21 Arlene Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Jailene M. Diaz, 20, of 95 Carolina Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Iunre Smart, 23, of 95 Carolina Rd., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Tracy A. Field, 40, of 196 Woodland St., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Joshua Ridl, 33, of 154 Park St., Bristol was arrested on May 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Andres Arroyo, 23, of 17 Oak St. Apt. 2, New Britain was arrested on May 28 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Jamie Perchiano, 40, of 443 Burlington Ave., Bristol was arrested on May 28 and charged with two separate incidents of criminal violation of a protective order threatening.
•Diane Llaser, 45, of 390 Hillside Ave., Hartford was arrested on May 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

Bristol police reported the following arrests:
•Jeffrey J. Thibeault, 51, of no certain address, was arrested on May 30 and charged with violation of probation. He was arrested a little later and charged with violation of probation again.
•Yara Torres, 25, of 203 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 30 and charged with two counts of injury/risk/impairing morals, third degree assault, threatening, and second degree breach of peace.
•Matthew J. Franco, 25, of 79 Dwight St., New Britain was arrested on May 30 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Monalisa Jackson, 37, of 64 Brookview Ave., Waterbury was arrested on May 30 and charged with conspiracy to commit third degree assault.
•Robert W. St. Amand, 37, off 47 Streans St., Apt. 3, Bristol was arrested on May 30 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Lawrence L. Rowe 3rd, 37, of 213 Summer St., Bristol was arrested on May 30 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Gicella Nunez, 37, of 177 Prospect St., A11, Bristol was arrested on May 30 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Steven Zack, 21, of 25 Redstone St., Bristol was arrested on May 30 and charged with two counts of third degree assault, two counts of second degree breach of peace, and one count of interfering with a 911 call.
•Brittany Palmer, 24, of 7359 Ware Neck Rd., Gloucester, Va., was arrested on May 31 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Melissa E. Rowe, 34, of 116 Maheu St., Bristol was arrested on May 31 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mark J. Paparello, 27, of 28 Fairlawn St., Bristol was arrested on May 31 and charged with fourth degree larceny.
•Cindy Broderick, 30, of 13 Edgewood St., Bristol was arrested on May 31 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Mary A. Johnson, 51, of 62 Driscoll Dr., Bristol was arrested on May 31 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to have headlamps.
•Keith A. Girardin, 57, of 396 Fall Mountain Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Nora T. Girardin, 49, of 396 Fall Mountain Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Domingo Hernandez-Marin, 49, of 831 Farmington Ave., Apt. 4, Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with operation while under the influence and operating without a license.
•Danyail E. Palance, 30, of 69 Margerie St., Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics, first degree failure to appear, and sixth degree larceny.
•Darrell Dukes, 35, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt. 252, Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with interfering with a 911 call, third degree strangulation, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace. He was later arrested again and charged with second degree harassment.
•Anthony Singleton, 51, of 41 Pleasant St., Apt. 1, Bristol was arrested on June 1 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Patrick J. Wegner, 37, of 371 Emmett St., Apt. 62, Bristol, was arrested on June 2 for sex offender address verification.
•Rebecca Nichole Amos, 25, of 12 Darling St., Southington was arrested on June 2 and charged with violation of a protective order, interfering with an officer, and criminal impersonation.
•Lisa Hobson, 49, 110 High St. A2, Bristol was arrested on June 3 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Skyler Ryng, 28, of 136 Fleetwood Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 3 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree burglary.
•Christopher Nels, 29, of 210 Park St., Bristol was arrested on June 4 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Damase Caron, 46, of 956 Farmington Ave., Bristol was arrested on June 4 and charged with threatening.
•Danielle Pender, 33, of 364 Peck Lane, Bristol was arrested on June 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Mark J. Pawlicki, 31, of 74 Wooding St., Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with interfering with an officer, engaging people in pursuit, and failure to wear seat belt.
•Nicholas D. Desbois, 25, of 60 Saw Mill Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with third degree larceny, third degree burglary, fourth degree larceny, third degree burglary, third degree larceny, theft of a firearm, third degree criminal mischief, third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, and third degree criminal mischief, third degree burglary, second degree criminal mischief, three counts of theft of a firearm, third degree burglary, fifth degree larceny, third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, and third degree criminal mischief.
•Waymon Starks, 30, of 79 Morris St., Apt. D, Hartford was arrested on June 5 and charged with seven counts of illegal manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription of narcotics, distribution of controlled substances less than 1,500 feet from a school high school, failure to obey stop sign, and reckless driving.
•Michael Rease, 57, of 169 School St., Apt. 1, Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Tiffany Fontanez, 20, of 23 Horace St., Apt 3N, New Britain was arrested on June 5 and charged with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
•Amanda Vargas, 19, of 355 High St., New Britain was arrested on June 5 and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny and sixth degree larceny.
•Kevin M. Parker, 43, of 444 Barlow St., Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Lynda J. Avery, 43, of 130 George St., Apt. 2, Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Jonathan Martin, 24, of 69 Judd St., Bristol was arrested on June 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace, and threatening.
•Tegan K. Sprague, 28, of 121 Mountain View Ave., Bristol, was arrested on June 5 and charged with operation while under the influence, evading responsibility, and following too close.

By VANESSA STEVENS
CORRESPONDENT
On May 30, about 150 people— families, teachers and coaches gathered on the back lawn of Hubbell Elementary School to witness students run, catch, throw, laugh and play during Bristol’s second annual Unified Sports Day.
Though originally a rain date had been set, arrangements were made instead to hold the event inside if needed.
 “The children were so excited that we decided to hold the event today, no matter what,” Hubbell schools’ extended resource teacher Barbara Mc Lean said. Barbara has spearheaded the program at Hubbell elementary for the past two years.
A registered program of the Connecticut Special Olympics, Unified Sports partners  athletes with intellectual disabilities and those without intellectual disabilities but are of similar age and sport skill, to learn basic sports skills together. The program fits Hubbell School’s  special education mission which ensures any and all students receive specially designed, high quality instruction to enhance each student’s academic, social/emotional and behavioral development in the least restrictive ways.
Unlike the Unified Sports’ middle and high school levels—who compete to win—Barbara says the focus among her fourth and fifth graders is on making new friendships, improving self esteem, and fostering positive changes in attitude, behavior and performance.
“Everyone that participates is a winner,” she said.
Last year, she said, there were team building activities such as dodgeball and tag.
This year—with a strong team in place—the school wanted the 2014 edition of the program to be more “sports specific” and to more closely model the Special Olympics.
Sponsored by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), students participate an hour after school one day each month: soccer in the fall, basketball in winter, and volleyball and track in the spring. Bowling is year round.
Barbara expanded the program this year to area elementary schools Ivy Drive and Stafford school.
A total of 56 fourth and fifth graders participated,  including 16 special needs students. Students with extensive needs had two partners.
Beth Rasmussen, the Elementary Unified Sports coordinator, said “The CIAC also sponsors the regional high school level event each year, which is a great way to celebrate annual progress.” Beth would also like to see middle and high school children become involved, just like when high school football players host clinics, she said.
“There are 800 elementary schools in the state,” Beth said. Unified Sports have also have taken place in West Hartford,  Glastonbury, and Middletown, which last year brought together seven elementary schools for the Unified Sports.
“We stress the details, but at the end of the day, if you see smiles on the children’s faces, the event was a success,”  she said.
There was also a special surprise visit from Rocky, the New Britain Rock Cat’s mascot.
“It’s nice to take them [the children] outside of academics and just have fun,” Stafford school teacher and Unified Sports coach Kristin Kautz, said. Through this experience, she witnessed first hand new friendships being built.
“The children connect, whereas during the school day, there is less opportunity to do so.”
Stafford school fourth grader Elijah Johnson who was paired with Dante Marciano said the whole experience was “good.”
 “Even though I already know how to shoot a basketball and kick a soccer ball, I never played sports before. It was so much fun.” he said.
Thirteen-year-old Louis Chiarillo, cheered brother Luke from the sidelines. Since fourth grader Luke has been learning how to play sports through the Unified Sports, he’s excited to have Luke jump in with the many sports Louis plays at home.
Luke’s father Robert is appreciative of all the moral support Luke received from the school and from his Unified Sports partner, Dylan Bradley, also in the fourth grade. “It’s a chance for Luke to play with children his own age and all the interaction brings Luke out of his isolated [autistic] state,” Robert said.
Luke’s mother Connie loves that her son is learning direction and teamwork—all vital life skills.
Just as the last game ended, it poured and everyone raced to pack up their lawn chairs, blankets, and sports equipment and file into the gymnasium to receive their medals, and later the cafeteria to celebrate with Subway sandwiches and soft drinks.
The rain held out just long enough for the games to finish.
“We lucked out getting to again hold the event outside,” Barbara said. “It’s been a great year. I know it made a difference in the children’s lives. It’s fun to watch it all come together and I wouldn’t have been able to  do it without the support of the principals and the paraprofessionals of each of  the schools.” Barbara said. “I’m grateful.”
Barbara has not only noticed a positive change in her students over the year but has witnessed the growing leadership skills in the regular education students.
Samantha Kavenagh, 10, who is headed into middle school next year, paired with Genna Sokolow, also 10, said she learned a lot from leading Genna through the “awesome” Unified Sports experience. Sam felt a personal reward in observing Genna’s confidence grow in skills like hitting the volleyball and shooting basketball, and because of her experience Sam is excited to continue to participate in the program in the years to come.
Her reason?
“I want to be just like Mrs. Mc Lean,” she said.
 

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Troy S. Bard, 46, of 61 Bartholomew St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested June 6 on two counts of disorderly conduct.
•Jennifer A. Lange, 42, of 35 Beths Ave., Apt., 53, Bristol was arrested June 6 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Harley J. Fitzpatrick, 34, of 36 Fanway Ave., Bristol was arrested June 6 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, interfering with an officer, disobeying order of officer, and failure to surrender license / registration.
•Noemi Vincente Mijangos, 29, of 99 Jefferson Ave., Apt. 5, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace.
•Tracy Lombard, 42, of 77 Rhoda Lane, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Anthony R. Tyson, 59, of 88 Shawn Dr. A1, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•David J. Ouellette, 45, of 59 Skinner Rd., Berlin was arrested on June 6 and charged with illegal possession near school and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Manuel Antonio Garcia, 23, of 176 Allen St., B6, New Britain was arrested and charged with with fourth degree sexual assault of a victim under 16 years old.
•Tricia Monteleone, 32, of 226 Main St, Apt. 9, Bristol was arrested on June 6 and charged with threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Adam Cuomo, 36, of 371 Woodford Ave., Apt. 39, Plainville was arrested on June 6 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, non-threatening.
•James Grady, 18, of no certain address, was arrested on June 7 and charged with criminal violation of a restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Enele Ki, 48, off 19 Hart Place, Plainville was arrested on June 7 and charged with operation while under the influence and traveling unreasonably fast.
•William Torres, 50 Bingham St., Apt. 8, Bristol was arrested on June 7 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace. He also was arrested and charged with violation of probation.
•Kenneth D. Slaughter, 23, of 80 Cynthia St., Waterbury was arrested on June 7 and charged with evading responsibility, operation while under the influence, operation with registration, license, suspended, revoked, no insurance, interfering with an officer, drinking while operating a motor vehicle, first degree reckless endangerment, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of plate, theft of number plate/ insert, and failure to bring motor vehicle to a stop. He was later charged with violation of probation.
•Robert Eugene Poland, 77, of 211 Sunnydale Ave., Bristol was arrested on June 8 and charged with operation while under the influence, evading responsibility, and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Nicholas C. Roy, 36, of Bristol was arrested on June 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Marco Antonio Ovalle, 18, of 44 Pratte Lane, Wolcott was arrested on June 8 and charged with fifth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth degree larceny.
•Raymond Cullen, 50, of 15 Andrea Ave., Wolcott, was arrested on June 8 and charged with failure to obey control signal, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of less than one-half ounce of cannabis-type substance, and failure to keep drug in original container.
•Dhiohandi Lalaj, 22, of 355 Piemond St., Waterbury was arrested twice June 8 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Melissa Rothkugel, 29, of 121 Wolcott St., Bristol was arrested June 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Garry J. Bouchard, 22, of 89 Andrews St., Bristol was arrested on June 9 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Javan C. Delvalle, 33, of 24 Conlon St., Bristol was arrested on June 9 and charged on separate incidents of second degree failure to appear.
•Scott Gordon, 55, of 84 Sherwood Rd., Bristol was arrested on June 10 and charged with operation while under the influence and no insurance.
•Jennifer Arey, 44, of 38 Central Ave., Brstiol was arrested on June 11 and charged with third assault of a victim 60 or older, and second degree breach of peace.
•Dillon J. Dorsey, 22, of 191 Surrey Dr. A71, Bristol was arrested on June 11 and charged with operation while under the influence, driving the wrong way, and traveling unreasonably fast.
•Bryan K. Bruce, 30, of 5 Upson St., Apt. 4, Bristol was arrested June 11 and charged twice with first degree failure to appear.
•Joseph Chadukiewicz, 26, of 12 Roundhill Rd., Trumbull was arrested on June 11 and charged with disorderly conduct and threatening.
•Dianne Shirley Hebert, 61, of 113 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Jared Lou Gourdine, 21, of 111 Shawn Dr., Apt. C10, Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Emanuel Lopez, 21, of 111 Gridley St., Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Joel Nieves-Negron, 35, of 23 Eastford St., 3F, Hartford was arrested on June 12 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
•Robert M. Murphy, 53, of 74 East Shore Blvd., Burlington was arrested on June 12 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to obey officer’s signal, and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Gary Morgan, 67, of 600 Clark Ave., Apt. 33, Bristol was arrested on June 12 and charged with second degree false statement.

PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS

By MICHAEL LETENDRE
STAFF WRITER
BRISTOL – The Bristol American Legion baseball team’s showdown against Avon on Wednesday, June 18 from Muzzy Field, felt more like a public tar and feathering than anything.
And Bristol was on the wrong side of the festivities.
Avon, the Zone 1 leader, smashed Post 2 for 10 quick runs to absolutely zap Bristol by a 10-2 final.
It was a battering from pillar to post as Avon (7-0) notched three runs right off the bat before Bristol (4-3, 1-2 in Zone 1 play) even had any chance to get to the plate.
And before the game really got moving, Avon blasted Bristol for seven additional runs in third frame and quickly, the visitors held a 10-0 cushion – move than enough to cruise for the remainder of the game.
“We’re not ready to play right now,” said Bristol coach Jerry LaPenta. “Guys, for whatever reason, their heads aren’t in it. And when you make five errors, you’re not going to win. You’re not going to win too many games.”
Post 2 managed to put up eight hits on the board but most of that came to fruition when the game was already out of reach.
Starting pitcher Andrew Martin battled for Bristol but Avon – an outstanding hitting club – just got big hit after big hit to lead a very potent attack and eventually knocked the chucker out of the game.
In all, Avon managed 13 total hits and played flawlessly in the field behind pitcher Noah Hahn.
Hahn was certainly impressive in his five inning jaunt, allowing just one run off four hits and getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth tilt with no outs on the scoreboard.
Only Eli Minella crossed the plate for Post 2 in that bases loaded situation.
It was an important run because down 10-0 going into the bottom of the fifth, Bristol was nearly mercy ruled in its own home stadium and needed to score at least once to prevent that from happening.
It wasn’t all bad as a couple of bench players got some important time on the field, starting with catcher Greg Lozier.
Lozier showed he had an arm behind the plate and gunned down two Avon runners attempting to steal second base.
He also did an outstanding job directing traffic behind the plate which also helped out a brilliant throwing performance from Jaeden Rasmus.
Rasmus showed ability and poise on the hill, going four innings and not allowing a run.
His final ledger also carried two hits, two walks and five strikeouts to keep Avon from doing anymore damage offensively.
‘I told the players I don’t care who you are, I’m going to play the guys I that I think are going to give me the best effort,” said Lapenta. “I was happy with some of the kids’ play.”
What foiled the home team were errors as five miscues in the field prolonged already long innings of work.
And when the Bristol defense allowed those mistakes, Avon was ready to pounce and certainly capitalized off those gaffs.
Ben Lombardi led the hit parade with a smooth 3-for-3 performance at the plate while teammate Sean Delgallo went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI.
Bristol’s Jake Martel zipped up three hits to lead the offensive charge while Jake Colello and Minella also spaced out hits over the course of the afternoon.
Minella also drew two walks and scored a run, Vinny Nocera grounded into a fielder’s choice for an RBI and Tony Nicoletti unleashed a sacrifice fly to score a run.
Troy Micale smashed out a double and Kyle Pileski drilled a single for Post 2.
In the first, Avon’s first three batters zipped up hits – the last being an RBI single by Matt Williamson – while back-to-back sacrifice flies scored two more as Bristol found itself in a quick 3-0 hole.
But in the top of the third, 12 Avon batters came up to the plate and off seven hits, seven earned runs were tallied.
Off one final RBI single by Delgallo, the visitors were in firm control and up by a 10-0 score.
Rasmus quieted the Avon bats as Minella scored off a grounder by Nocera in the fifth and one inning later, Nicoletti’s sacrifice scored Michaels but after six frames, Avon was still leading by a 10-2 tilt and that score was the final result of the contest.
It was certainly a long, tough afternoon for the Bristol outfit going into two weekend games with Simsbury and Torrington.
“I just want intensity,” said LaPenta. “If we lose, we lose. But we didn’t come to play today.”
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Bristol Police reported the following arrests:
Justin M. Crahan, 33, of 11 Fall Mountain Rd., Terryville, was arrested June 13 and charged with operation while under the influence, traveling too fast for conditions, operation with registration, license, suspended, revoked, and failure to drive right.
•Charles B. Butler, 49, of 222 Bradley Ave., Apt. 17-A, Waterbury, was arrested June 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree harassment.
•Tracy A. Field, 41, of 196 Woodland St., Bristol, was arrested June 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jennifer M. Zaleski, 32, of 400 Burlington Rd., Harwinton, was arrested June 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Steven Boyington, 20, of 113 Stewart St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested June 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Richard Walker, 26, of 30 Orchard St., Bristol, was arrested June 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Beatrice Colby, 24, of 75 Burnham St., Kensington, was arrested June 13 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, and third degree assault.
•Rachel P. Wirtes, 30, of 178 Goodwin St., Bristol, was arrested June 13 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Paul Gressak, 32, of 20 George St. Bristol, was arrested June 14 and charged with operation with registration, license, suspended, revoked, evading responsibility, and restricted turns fail signal.
•Jane Kramer, 45, of 2 Northridge Dr., Burlington, was arrested June 14 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Alexandra Warzecho, 20, of 62 Beach Ave., Terryville, was arrested June 15 and charged with operation of a motor vehicle by a minor having elevated blood alcohol content and restricted turns fail signal.
•James M. Dunn, 29, of 371 Emmett St., Apt. 90, Bristol, was arrested June 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Mallory Dunn, 28, of 371 Emmett St., Apt. 90, Bristol, was arrested June 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•James J. Pellerin, 39, of 48 Mountainview Ave., Bristol, was arrested June 15 and charged with disorderly conduct, third degree assault, and injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Dominic Madigan, 30, of 24 Pulaski St., New Britain, was arrested June 16 and charged with first degree criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct.
•Kevin Marsala, 41, of 67 Daley St., Bristol, was arrested June 16 and charged with fifth degree larceny.
•Grant H. Hopkins, 49, of 165 Matthews St., Bristol, was arrested June 16 and charged with second degree harassment.
•Placida Cintron, 61, of 371 Oak St., Waterbury, was arrested June 16 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Sasha F. Gonzalez-Cepeda, 22, of 99 Jefferson Ave., Apt. L, Bristol, was arrested June 16 and charged with second degree assault and disorderly conduct.
•Richard P. Luzietti, 41, of 10 Beckwith Dr., Plainville, was arrested June 16 and charged with first degree criminal trespass and second degree harassment.
•Diane Gaiser, 51, of 226 Prospect St., Apt. 1, Bristol, was arrested June 16 and charged with third degree burglary, third degree criminal mischief, sixth degree larceny, and criminal violation of a restraining order.
•Jessica Velazquez, 38, of 139 Federal St., Bristol, was arrested June 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, first degree burglary, and criminal use FM or electronic.
•Tina M. Sandoval, 43, of 21 Irving St., Apt. 6, Bristol, was arrested June 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, interfering with an officer, threatening, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Matthew Coan-Graves, 21, of no certain address, was arrested June 18 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Richard Walker, 26, of no certain address, was arrested June 18 and charged with sixth degree larceny, first degree criminal mischief, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Richard J. Kozikowksi, 60, of 10 Marine Ct., Bristol, was arrested June 18 and charged with interfering with an officer and second degree breach of peace.
•William Colon, 51, of 126 High St., Bristol, was arrested June 19 and charged with threatening.
•Mathew Brague, 32, of 44 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested June 19 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Alan R. Lebeau, 60, of 511 Emmett St., Apt. 13, was arrested June 19 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, weapons in a motor vehicle, and unlawful discharge of firearms.
•Joseph King, 26, of 35 Yale St., Bristol, was arrested June 19 and charged with second degree breach of peace and threatening.
•Eileen Pierce, 55, of 46 Munchausen Ave., was arrested June 19 and charged with second degree harassment and threatening.
•Daniel J. Zettervall, 52, of 45 Ward St., Waterbury, was arrested June 19 and charged with failure to register: sexually violent offense and sex offender address verification.

By MICHAEL LETENDRE
STAFF WRITER
BRISTOL – After a miserable three-game home stand that saw the Bristol American Legion baseball team go 1-2, the squad knows it has a lot of work to do in order to get the season back on track.
On Tuesday, June 17, Bristol slipped by Wallingford in a 2-1 non-exhibition victory but fell to Torrington 6-2 in a contest which was error plagued.
But even in that one-run win against Wallingford, the tying and go-ahead run were forced in by consecutive bases-loaded walks and not off base hits.
“I didn’t think we played that well yesterday,” said Bristol coach Jerry LaPenta of the 1-1 split. “We got a win [against Wallingford] but we didn’t earn it. We just kind of got it.”
Post 2 can’t expect that kind of fortunate luck to cross their path on a daily basis like that because when opponents come to Muzzy Field, Bristol always seems to encounter squads who are on their “A” games that day.
Torrington was certainly on its “A” game against Bristol and when Post 2 made a move, the visiting team countered to stuff out any gathered momentum.
And then the following day on Wednesday, June 18, Zone 1 leader Avon nearly buried Bristol in a 10-2 stomping.
Avon is certainly a very good program but Post 2 is much better than it showed that day.
In fact, the Bristol squad was three outs away from being mercy-ruled before Post 2 shook off some late cobwebs to tally a couple runs on the scoreboard to stave off a possible shortened game.
But it was too little too late in terms of a victory.
“I told them if they aspire to be professional players, you play every day,” said LaPenta. “When you come to the field, you’ve got to be ready to play. They’re still kids and they haven’t figured that part out.”
Dastardly errors and miscues – both physical and mental – have zapped some of the zip from the Bristol squad over the first portion of the campaign.
Sure the errors hurt but after the Avon contest, LaPenta had his squad running and sprinting on the field.
LaPenta is a supreme motivator and certainly sent a message to his squad when he didn’t like the squad’s body language off the losing effort.
“I told them I never get mad about errors,” said LaPenta. “I’m disappointed when they happen but I’m not mad about them. I’m more upset about the way the guys carried themselves after [the Avon game].
“It’s unacceptable and I told them that.”
LaPenta also doesn’t mind turning to his younger core if that will produce the desired results.
Against Avon, Bristol Central’s Jaeden Rasmus threw four innings of excellent relief ball and Bristol Eastern’s Greg Lozier threw a couple of runners out in the contest from the catching position.
And Post 2 also has gotten contributions from youngsters like CCC South All Conference performer Nate Carney, Central catcher Nick Sassu along with pitcher Ricky Lemke. It’s a young core that’s eager to compete and eager to learn.
LaPenta won’t hesitate to put those players into key positions, even if that means taking a lump or two along the way.
“If that means we’re going to lose 30 games, we’re going to lose 30 games,” said LaPenta. “I’ve just got to change the attitude about the way Legion baseball is going to be played.”
With that stretch of 11 games in 10 days, the squad got a much needed day off on Thursday, June 19 before getting back into the Zone 1 mix.
LaPenta has hope that this team can turn things around and get back into the Zone 1 race.
“I can’t play for them and, now, we’ll see what happens,” said LaPenta. “We [had a day off] for graduation and we’ll see what we get. We have talent, we just need to figure out how to put it together and have some chemistry.”
NOTES…The team bounced back nicely from the day off and walloped previously undefeated Simsbury 5-1 in a Zone 1 affair from Muzzy Field in Bristol.
After collecting 14 total hits over its previous three games, Bristol belted Post 84 for 11 hits and on the mound for Post 2, Jerry Lapenta got the job done.
After allowing a run to cross the plate in the first frame of play, LaPenta was nearly untouchable as he limited Simbury to just five total hits in the contest.
Post 2 made just one error in the game.
And then one day later on Saturday, June 21, Bristol fell again to Torrington by a 3-1 final.
Post 2 outhit Torrington 7-6 but it wasn’t enough as Jarrett Michaels absorbed another tough luck loss.
He went the distance and pitched well.
Bristol was ahead 1-0 halfway through the fifth inning before Torrington notched three runs in the bottom of the stanza to go ahead by two.
Post 2 never led in the contest again and for the first time in quite sometime, Torrington won the season series against Bristol.
In a special Sunday challenge, Post 2 dropped a 12-2 non-league decision to Warwick, R.I. in a nine-inning affair from Muzzy Field.
Warick smashed Bristol for 19 hits as Troy Micale pitched the loss for the home team.
Bristol was limited to just four hits in the contest and fell to 5-5 overall on the season.

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
In response to an order of the state Board of Labor Relations last month regarding school cafeteria workers, the Board of Education recently voted to appeal the order.
Last Wednesday, the school board voted 5 to 2 to appealthe order to comply with a tentative agreement made with school cafeteria workers and voted to request for a stay of order so the district can move forward with privatizing cafeteria work.
The labor board order was issued June 16.
This past May, all Republican school board members voted to approve a contract to hire Long-Island-based Whitsons Culinary Group to handle the cafeteria program in order to eliminate its deficit. This year, the cafeteria budget is more than $200,000 in debt.
The school board signed a contract with Whitson’s, which was scheduled go into effect July 1.
Last September, Local 2267, Council 4, the union that represents the cafeteria workers in the district, filed a complaint with the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations, stating the school board “violated the Municipal Employee Relations Act when it failed to ratify a certain tentative bargaining agreement.” In response, the school board filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the labor board requesting for determination of “whether the proposed transfer of certain bargaining unit work was a mandatory subject of bargaining and subject to interest arbitration under the Act,” according to the order issued by the labor board. After those two preliminary steps, the matter came before the labor board during a hearing that took place in January when all parties appeared and were represented. In conclusion, the labor board found that the Board of Education “failed to honor its statutory obligation to bargain in good faith.”
During last Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic school board member Karen Hintz did not vote in favor of the appeal, emphasizing there is a middle ground on the issue.
“At this point, these  cafeteria employees have lived in limbo for months and months and months,” said Hintz, adding asking for a stay is counterproductive. “If we lose our appeal, we’ll have a liability for $220,000 in addition to the six figure legal bills we accrued to this point.”
Karen Vibert, also a Democrat, agreed.
“People may feel confident that the decision will come back in favor of the board—I work in the legal field—you can’t take anything for granted,” Vibert told the school board. “I think it would be fool-hearted on our part to just jump right in and ask for a stay when we don’t know what’s going to happen.”
During the meeting, school board Vice Chairman Gerard Dolan made a motion for the Board of Education to file an appeal of the State Labor Board to New Britain Superior Court. Dolan, who has supported outsourcing the cafeteria program from the beginning, said the stay is crucial in order to ensure that food services are in place in time for the start of the new school year.
Founded in 1979, Whitsons is a family-owned company that offers dining services to consumers and public and private organizations nationwide. Its services include school nutrition, residential and healthcare dining, prepared meals, corporate dining, vending services and emergency dining. During a meeting held last month, several representatives of Whitsons provided the school board an overview of the kinds of food services offered to Bristol students this fall, including a number of different vendors that would offer burgers, sandwiches, pizza and Mexican food, as well as grab-and-go stations.
“Without a stay, I don’t think we can make the decision to go ahead immediately, and we’re in limbo for the next year—that’s not fair to the cafeteria workers if they have to lose the appeal, then that’s going to uproot them,” said Dolan during the meeting. “We also need time to make a decision for Whitsons to make preparation for the coming year—it’s unfair… not to give them that time.”
“Without a stay, we’re showing ambivalence,” said Dolan.
“It’s the right thing to continue moving in that same direction,” added school board member Jill Fitzgerald, who also has supported outsourcing the cafeteria work.
Last Tuesday, City Councilor Calvin Brown continued to speak out against the privatization of cafeteria workers. During a meeting, Brown requested his fellow city councilors urge the Board of Education not to challenge cafeteria workers with an appeal but rather to work with the union.
During the meeting, Brown requested a resolution for the council to vote on, which asked the school board not to “pursue this any further, to honor the labor board’s ruling, and to work with the cafeteria workers under the previously agreed on tentative agreement.” Brown said the council should take a stand on the issue, and to encourage the school board not to “take the legal battle any further.”
“While they continue to fight this battle, 53 women are in the balance—their lives are being toyed with, their livelihood is being toyed with it,” said Brown. “Many of these women are Bristol residents, and that is what makes it more than a Board of Education issue—this is a quality of life issue.”
In response to Brown’s proposed resolution, the four Republicans decided to avoid a direct vote and instead made a motion to “postpone indefinitely any action on Brown’s resolution.”
City Councilor Eric Carlson said the school board did the right thing by searching for the best way to help cut costs to taxpayers by privatizing even though it would put some employees out of work.
“I think they did their duty in looking out for the taxpayers of the city,” said Carlson during the meeting. “I believe this is a Board of Education issue.”
“This is really a Board of Education matter and not ours,” added Councilor Henri Martin. “Let them settle this—this is not our fight.”
Democratic Councilor Mary Fortier said she would have supported Brown’s resolution. Fortier said the matter at hand is a “fiscal issue,” which elected officials should take responsibility for.
“I think we are elected to take responsibility for fiscal issues.” “I support the cafeteria workers, and I support their right to maintain a middle class existence.” “The health insurance benefits that those employees [have] allow them to maintain a middle class lifestyle.”
Councilor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu also said she would have supported Brown’s resolution.
“I have concerns that if it’s pursued that we would…be going on a road where money is being used for purposes that I think would have been better served in our classrooms,” said Zoppo.
Mayor Ken Cockayne spoke publicly in response to Brown’s resolution, calling the overall situation a “Board of Ed issue.” Cockayne agreed with Martin’s motion to postpone Brown’s resolution indefinitely.
“The Mayor’s Office, and the City Council have zero to do with Board of Ed contracts,” said Cockayne. “It’s not our say.”

The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests last week:
•William J. Santiago, 26, of 267 Washington St., Plainville, was arrested July 4 and charged with distribution of controlled substances less than 1,500 feet from a school.
•Wesley F. Slaughter, 45, of 37 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested July 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace and violation of town ordinance.
•Anthony Lewis, 57, of 29 Edgewood St., Hartford, was arrested July 4 and charged with sixth degree larceny and interfering with an officer.
•Scot A. Michaels, 25, of 322 Park St., Apt. 2W, Bristol, was arrested July 5 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating while registered license suspended/revoked, and failure to have tail lamps.
•Timothy J. Miller, 21, of 61 Mohawk Rd., Bristol, was arrested July 5 and charged with first degree criminal trespass.
•Mercedes Torres, 62, of 14 Jamaica St., Bristol, was arrested July 5 and charged with evading responsibility, driving with intent to harass, and following too close.
•Jennifer Shaw, 27, of 140 Sheffield Lane, Bristol, was arrested July 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace, assault on a peace official, FM, EMS, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Randy C. Hernandez, 29, of 17 Randolph St., Bristol, was arrested July 5 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, second degree harassment, first degree stalking, second degree larceny, criminal violation of restraining order, and first degree criminal trespass.
•Latasha T. Slaughter, 35, of 55 Eastern Ave., Apt. 1B, was arrested July 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace and assault on a peace official, FM, EMS.
•George Bryant, 45, of 55 Gaylord St., Apt. 704, Bristol, was arrested July 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kimberly M. Bartman, 35, of 1 Bacon Lane, Apt 116, Berlin, was arrested July 6 and charged with operating while registered license suspended/revolked, operating unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of plate, no insurance, interfering with an officer, and criminal impersonation.
•Morgan A. Sampson, 31, of 82 Couture Dr. Bristol, was arrested July 6 and charged with sixth degree larceny
•Justin C. Lydem, 21, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested July 7 and charged with criminal violation of protective order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Brian S. Curlyo, 28, of 41 Pleasant St, Apt. 4, was arrested July 7 and charged with second degree larceny, offering home repair without license, no notice of cancellation, failure to provide notice of cancellation rights, and failure to provide oral cancellation rights.
•Kieran M. Farslow, 30, of 102 Lexington St., Bristol, was arrested July 8 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to have lights lit/devices illuminated, failure to drive in proper lane, making improper turn, and restricted turns fail signal.
•Ronald Pokorny, 44, of 24 Hillside Pl., Bristol, was arrested July 8 and charged with third degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•Christina Williams, 30, of 12 Crown St., Bristol, was arrested July 8 and charged with leaving child younger than age 12 unsupervised in a public place or motor vehicle.
•Jesus M. Rivera, 19, of 115 Moody St., Bristol, was arrested July 8 and charged with interfering with an officer, third degree larceny, no face protection on motorcycle, failure to obey control signal, operating bike with helper to motorize without license, operating without a license, and improper pass within lane.
•Jessica Hubbard, 32, of 166 Divinity St., Bristol, was arrested July 9 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Franky A. Hopkins, 33, of 166 Divinity St., Bristol, was arrested July 9 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Robert J. Politis, 48, of 154 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was arrested July 9 and charged with operation while under the influence and following too close.
•Mark K. Maltais, 51, of 427 Mill St., Southington, was arrested July 9 and charged with evading responsibility and OPN improperly loaded/built motor vehicle.
•Julia Quellette, 19, of 8 Alan Dr., Weatogue was arrested July 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Tishawn Hunter, 40, of 72 Park St., Bristol, was arrested July 9 and charged with violation of probation, criminal violation of protective order, degree breach of peace, third degree criminal mischief, and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Jennifer Shaw, 27, of 140 Shefield Lane, Bristol, was arrested July 10 and charged with assault on a peace officer, second degree threatening, and second degree breach of peace.
•Diane Gaiser, 51, of 45 Peacedale St., Bristol, was arrested July 10 and charged with sixth degree larceny and non-threatening and threatening criminal violation of protection order.
•Victor L. Hernandez, 32, of 189 Laurel St., Apt. 2, was arrested July 10 and charged with illegal manufacturing, distribution, and sale of narcotics and distribution of controlled substances less than 1,500 feet from a school.
•Lori A. Grzeika, 35, of 371 Emmett St., Apt. 86, was arrested July 10 and charged with interfering with an officer.
•Robert Kennedy, 33, of 90 Hillside Ave., Meriden, was arrested July 10 and charged with assault on a peace officer, interfering with an officer, second degree breach of peace, failure to comply with fingerprint requests, and first degree threatening: threaten violation/hazardous substance abuse.

Lisa Butkus of Bristol sent in this photograph a bear that visited her neighborhood between Ivy Drive School and Northeast Middle School on Wednesday around 3 p.m. Butkus reported the bear took the family’s suet feeder, went into the woods, and then returned.

This bear wandered into the backyard of a family in Bristol on Wednesday afternoon.
COURTESY OF LISA BUTKUS

BRISTOL— Today at 10:45 a.m., U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on a press conference call to highlight the importance of the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) to Connecticut manufacturers, reported a press release from Murphy.

Following the call, Murphy will tour Bauer, Inc., an aircraft tooling manufacturer that uses Ex-Im Bank financing to do business abroad, at  175 Century Dr., Bristol

Ex-Im Bank is an independent federal agency that creates and maintains U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers, said Murphy’s release. The bank provides a variety of financing mechanisms, including working-capital guarantees, export-credit insurance and financing to help foreign buyers purchase U.S. goods and services. In the past fiscal year alone, Murphy’s release reported, Ex-Im Bank earned for U.S. taxpayers more than $1 billion above the cost of operations. In Connecticut, Ex-Im Bank supports $2 billion in exports by 103 exporters across the state, putting Connecticut in the top twenty states most heavily supported by Ex-Im Bank.

Increasing U.S. exports is critical to job creation and economic growth, which is why export promotion is a top priority for the Department of Commerce, said the senator’s press release. U.S. exports have increased $700 billion since 2009, reaching an all-time high of $2.3 trillion in 2013. Exports now support 11.3 million U.S. jobs, up 1.6 million since 2009.

During the conference call, Pritzker and Murphy and Lou Auletta, president and CEO of Bauer, Inc., will discuss the importance of reauthorizing the Ex-Im Bank and how companies would be impacted if the bank ceased to receive federal support.

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
The school board recently voted to approve extending the contract of Bristol Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek for the next two years.
During a recent school board meeting held earlier this month, the school board voted unanimously to extend Dr. Solek’s employment contract from July 1, 2015 until June 20, 2017. Her salary is
“I would just like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of the Board of Education for your vote of confidence—it is truly an honor to serve in this district,” said Solek during the meeting. “We are working very hard to move this district forward.”
In July 2012, the school board appointed Solek as superintendent. Holding a master’s degree in educational administration and a doctorate in educational leadership, Solek was also the middle school principal for nine years before starting her role as Superintendent of Schools for the East Haddam School District in 2007. She has a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, which she earned at the Hartt School of Music. Starting her education career as a music teacher, Solek has served students of a variety of ages for 16 years in different communities such as Meriden and Watertown, Mass.
During her role as superintendent for Bristol Public Schools, Solek has worked to implement a regionalized alternative high school program, a full-day kindergarten program, and an in-district ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) program. She also has focused on fostering positive district and community relationships, such as the formation of a tri-board framework during the annual budget process and the establishment of a Citywide School Safety and Security Task Force.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week:

•Amy B. Whitley, 34, of 280 Tiffany Lane, Bristol, was arrested July 18 and charged with operation while under the influence and improper number of headlights.
•Joseph Aldi, 68, of 119 North Summit St., Southington, was arrested July 18 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to carry insurance ID.
•Matthew I. Hecker, 19, of 500 Boundline Rd, Wolcott, was arrested July 18 and charged with operation of a motor vehicle having elevated blood alcohol content.
•Shawn M. Smith, 24, of 6 Webb Rd, Naugatuck, was arrested July 18 and charged with traveling unreasonably fast, failure to obey stop sign, making an improper turn and evading responsibility. He also was charged with criminal attempt of third degree robbery, third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and first degree reckless endangerment.
•Donald Chasse, 39, of 203 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested July 18 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of prescription and narcotics.
•Adolph W. Spring, 43, of 203 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested July 18 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Rebecca A. Zigmund, 32, of 106 Prospect Pl., Bristol, was arrested July 18 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Suejeian Cruz, 38, of 103 Norton St., Southington, was arrested July 18 and charged with criminal attempt of assault on a victim age 60 or older, first degree burglary, second degree false statement, and interfering with an officer.
•Jonathon Ramos, 31, of 299 Park St., Apt. A3, was arrested July 18 and charged with operation while under the influence and making an improper turn.
•Chrissy Chasse, 34, of 53 Rich Lane, Bristol, was arrested July 19 and charged with failure to keep drug in original container, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than one-half ounce of cannabis-type substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operation of an unregistered motor vehicle.
•Shawn M. Davis, 24, of 21 Addison St., Bristol, was arrested July 19 and charged with interfering with an officer and sixth degree larceny.
•Laura Brown, 54, of 27 Bel Air Dr., Bristol, was arrested July 19 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Victor Benites, 57, of 31 Armbruster Rd., Terryville, was arrested July 20 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
•Winda L. Garcia, 26, of 31 Armand Rd., Bristol, was arrested July 20 and charged with second degree threatening and second degree harassment.
•Kyle R. Eighmie, 23, of 56 Grove St., Bristol, was arrested July 20 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•John Stephens, 30, of 92 Harrison St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested July 20 and charged with third degree burglary and third degree larceny.
•Alberto Velez, 48, of 87 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested July 20 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Arnaldo, Velez, 47, of 361 King St., Bristol, was arrested July 20 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Laura J. Brown, 54, of 27 Bel Air Dr., Bristol, was arrested July 21 and charged with second degree violation condition of release and first degree criminal trespass.
•Jessica Cyr, 29, of 34 Collins Rd., Bristol, was arrested July 21 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, sale, and prescription of narcotics.
•Scott Squires, 37, of 405 Great Hill Rd., Guilford, was arrested July 21 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, second degree harassment, and second degree breach of peace.
•Matthew Stockdale, 31, of 333 Divinity St, Bristol, was arrested July 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Nicholas J. Iacoviello, 26, of 17 Pondside Lane, Torrington, was arrested July 21 and charged with conspiracy to commit third degree assault.
•Kaylon Porcher, 18, of 91 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested July 22 and charged with third degree larceny, evading responsibility, misuse of plate, operating a motorcycle without endorsement, and restricted turns fail signal.
•Ramona Brooks, 49, of 9 Earl St., Bristol, was arrested July 22 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Kevin Whittingham, 22, of 191 Laurel St., Apt. B1, Bristol was arrested July 22 and charged with conspiracy to commit third degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree larceny from person, conspiracy to commit second degree robbery, third degree assault, second degree larceny from person, and second degree larceny.
•Jeral Jackson, 38, of 45 Willard St., Hartford, was arrested July 23 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree criminal mischief.
•Diane A. Appell, 48, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested July 23 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics.

By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
“Foodies” may be flocking to Bristol this September, when a new event highlighting restaurants from the city and beyond will take place.
During a meet-up last Tuesday at Parkside Café, Bristol Rising announced the launch of “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” According to a press release from Bristol Rising, Food Fest will focus on food entirely, featuring dishes from Bristol restaurants and organizations as well as other restaurants from the region and state. Community Liaison of Bristol Rising Mark Walerysiak said the event will celebrate Bristol food and its culinary gems.
“It’s going to be all about food from the tasting portion to food product being sold to farmer’s market type atmosphere to programming too,” said Walerysiak, adding the event was made possible by the amount of vendor support. “We want to show that we have places, we have gems…we have culinary assets that are worth people’s time and money cause they’re great.”
Event Committee member Terry Lugo, who also is the co-owner of Barley Vine, shared in a press release from Bristol Rising about how the event formed.
“There’s this perception amongst some that Bristol doesn’t have many places to eat,” Lugo said in the release. “We don’t believe that, and Flavor’d Food Fest will help show Bristol has many quality restaurants, and places that specialize in some amazing items, and it’s our intention to allow them the platform to be known to the world.”
Walerysiak added he hopes Flavor’d Food Fest will become a success similar the Pop Up Piazza event that took place in 2011. The Pop Up Piazza brought at least 15,000 guests to Bristol, showing the possibility of a future “bustling” downtown, said Walerysiak.
“We can do the same with this event, while we celebrate what we have now, we can also celebrate what’s coming in that expected future culinary environment—that’s where the ‘Bristol and Beyond’ comes from,” said Walerysiak, noting that not every vendor will come from Bristol.
Flavor’d Food Fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 13 between 2 and 8:30 p.m. on Riverside Avenue Extension  as well as parts of Depot Square in downtown Bristol. The rain date is Sept. 14. Ticket sales will be available at the event, which will also feature programming, live music and more.
Walerysiak said all costs of the event will be donated to the four museums downtown: The New England Carousel Museum, The American Clock and Watch Museum, Imagine Nation, and the Bristol Historical Society.
“We think it could be a great benefit culturally to us on many different levels,” said Walerysiak, adding how the hopes the event will offer visitors a culinary perception of Bristol.
For more information, visit bristolrising.com/flavord or http:// bristolrising.com/2014/07/25/bristol-rising-thrilled-to-announce-flavord-food-fest-for-september/.
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