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ED. Apartment Foes Rap Developer VERNON Opponents of a proposed apartment development on Vernon Avenue accused developer Richard Germain at a public hearing of the Zoning Commission Thursday night of to wear down the opposition." This was after acting commission Chairman Thomas S. Mason had read a letter from St.Germain, who was not present, asking that the hearing be cancelled. A group of homeowners from the Vernon Avenue, South Street. Knollwood Drive and Oxbow Drive a areas was present to express their objections.

In his letter to Mason, St. Germain said engineering information is needed, and a January hearing said this means St. Germain would dem arranged. do Mason would have to begin the application process all over again, including another application fee. St.Germain, doing business as Hilltown Construction had applied for a.

hearing or the project in October, which was advertised. Cancellation of the hearing was in sufficient time, however, so that opponents did not attend. Mason said he only learned of the cancellation of the Thursday night hearing a few hours in advance. Neil Ducharme of Knollwood Drive, an opponent, said St.Germain is stalling and that night it will be railroaded Opponents also have cited a conflict of interest, since St. Germain is a member of the Zoning Commission.

In such a situation, it is understocd a commission member with an interest in the project under consideration will abstain from any participation in action. Reasons For Opposition Atty. Harold Cummings of Valley View Lane, whose assistance had been asked by some of the opponents, outlined reasons for opposition. These include concern about the traffic problem on Vernon Avenue, a ledge that would make drainage difficuit, and the impact of an apartment project on the character of the residential neighborhood. Cummings said this is made up of single-family homes, but that one small section, apparently left over after bomes were completed, had been zoned for multi-family.

He termed this a "sleeper for the past several years." While acknowledging that this section is not designed for single homes, opponents, according to Cummings, would challenge any "harship" claim on the part of owner. They consider the present situation is the result of the developer's own Several homeowners asked Cummings if they could petition the Zoning Commission to change the zone designation for the land. He said there is no procedure for a private citizen to take, but a town a agency could look into the matter. The commission also was 24 Seeking Election to Farm Panels VERNON Some 24 farm residents of Tolland County are in the running for four Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) community committees, according to county ASC Services Executive Director Mary B. Koelsch.

The mail election for ASC community committeemen is being conducted this month, with ballots mailed out Friday to all persons eligible to vote. The final date for mailing ballots, or dropping them off at the county ASC Services office. is Dec. 2. Ballots will be counted Dec.

5 in the county ASC Services office, 24 Hyde Rockville section, with the public invited to attend. On Dec. 12. the newly asked by George E. Risley and Atty.

Leon Podrove, representing Goodrich Plaza, to reconsider several stipulations made in connection with approval of the plaza, now under construction off Rt. 30. The zoners were asked to either postpone sidewalk construction on. Rt. 30, accept funds for later construction, or allow the developers to put in temporary sidewalks.

The reason for the request was that the state has plans to rework Rt. 30 and, if sidewalks were put in now, they could be ruined. Mason agreed to call a special meeting to consider the sidewalk request. At that time, a request to lower the present periormance bond of $250,000 also will be considered. -0- Wallpaper Sale.

Over 600 books all reduced up to Pick a Color, Route 83. Vernon. -0- Fresh dressed native capons. delivery, service available. Poultry Farm, Glastonbury.

633- ley Bradway of Union, and William Piton. Horace F. Pease, Roger Pell and Harold Eastwood of Somers; Community II, Edward Gottier and Glen Lubinguhl of Tolland, John McKnight. Kenneth C. Niemann and James Moser of Ellington and Edwin W.

Gerber of Vernon. Community III, Gary Huff of Willington, Russell Martin and Arthur Bam Stearns of Mansfield, William Peracchio, Chester Heckler and David Buscaglia of Coventry: and Community IV. WilliamKralovich of Andover, Morris Kaplan and Joseph P. Szegda Columbia, Edward Foot, Edward Ellis and Douglas Porter of Hebron. Neighbor Opposes Home Construction By THORA YOUNG COVENTRY A Merrow Road resident is seeking an injunction to prevent Bruce and Sondra Stave from building a new home next to his property, that he says violates building and sanitation regulations.

The suit, filed Monday in Superior Court in Suffield, seeks temporary and permanent injunctions and $15,000 damages. Mrs. Stave is chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Commission which is also the town's Inland Wetland Agency. She left the room during the agency's deliberations on the permits for her home. The staves now live on Pucker Street.

Hearing A show cause hearing has elected community committeemen will conduct a county convention to nominate and elect one county committee member and two alternates. The county committee member will serve three years and the alternates for one year. ASC Services community committeemen not only elect members of the ASC county committee but also assist that committee throughout the year in administration of federal farm programs locally which in Tolland county are principally the rural environmental assistance and feed grain and wool incentive payment programs. In the present mail election, farmers in each com- Vernon munity will elect three committee members and two alternates, all to serve one year terms, Mrs. Koelsch said.

Anyone who feels he is eligible to take part in this election, but has not received a ballot, should call the county ASC Services office and the list will be checked. Also, farmers may want to check to be sure in which ASC Services community they are listed. Top In Vote election, the three with the largest number of votes will be elected community committeemen and the next two highest will be alternates. Nominees are: Community Ruth Amende and Wes- According to minutes of the Oct. 28 PZC meeting.

Stave sought an inland wetlands permit to construct a septic field 150 feet from Toth's pond, but withdrew the request when Toth obtion by the agency could be jected and 1 he learned any acappealed, thereby delaying construction. then agreed to construct the field on the west side of his property, 150 feet from the pond. Curtain Drain A curtain drain runs along the front of Stave's house 25 feet from the drain. Holmes said. been scheduled Dec.

6 in the Tolland County court of common pleas. Named in the suit are the commission. Town Clerk Elizabeth Rychling and Building inspector John Willnauer and Sanitarian Donald Holmes. Toth claims construction of the Stave home is illegal because it was not approved by the PZC and was based on an illegal building permit. He also claims the Stave's septic field will pollute his pond and create a health hazard because it is less than permitted 150-feet from the pond.

Holmes said Friday the field was installed in compliance with the state health code and is 150 feet from Toth's pond. According to town assessor records, the house is being a 29.800- square-foot lot. Although at least 40,000 square feet is now required in that area of town, theparcel was created before local zoning regulations and construction is allowed if buiding plans meet health and building codes, town officials said Friday. Dancer Eyes Homecoming SWEET APPLE CIDER No preservatives and not pasteurized -A pure and natural product; an excellent substitute for soft drinks- made fresh on the farm ORCHARD FRESH MACINTOSH, CORTLAND, DELICIOUS, BALDWIN WINESAP APPLES -OPEN THANKSGIVING DAYFERRANDO ORCHARDS Located on Birch Mountain Glastonbury Off Hebron Ave. (Rte.

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The first class of the series will be Tuesday, and will run for four consecutive weeks. Future series will begin on Jan. 7. Feb. 18 and April 1.

Further intormation is available from the VNA at 1077 Enficid St. Youth Group The Enfield Association for Retarded and Handicapped Citizens Inc. has invited all high school and college students to its newly formed Youth Association for Retarded Children (Youth ARC) meeting Friday at 7 p.m. in the aSsociation's new quarters. former North School Buiding.

Einction of officers will take place and plans for the future will be discussed. Further information is available from Mrs. Patricia Forney. Deaths George J. Smith MANCHESTER George J.

Smith, 65, of 54 Westminster Road, a musician and music teacher died Thursday in Manchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Essex, he lived most of his life in Manchester. Before his retirement he was employed as a government inspector at United Aircraft Division of Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford. A pianist, he entertained at various restaurants and taught piano, guita: and banjo. He leaves his wife, Mrs.

Mary Purnell Smith of Manchester: a daughter, Mrs. Robert Groom of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. Gladys McCray of Manchester: and two grandchildren. The funeral: private, Monday, Watkins Funeral Horne. 142 E.

Center St. Burial: Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville section of Vernon. Calling hours: None. Memorial donations: charity of the donor's choice. John Chamberlin MANSFIELD John Chamberlin, infant son of Bruce and Christine Sharron Chamberlin of 38 Highland Road, died Thrusday in Hartford Hospital.

Besides his parents, 'he leaves a brother James Chamberlin of Mansfield; a sister, Danna Wadsworth of Mansfield; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florette Sharron of Scotland: his paternal grandparents. Homer and Florence Chamberlin of Scotland. The funeral: Private graveside service. Burial: St.

Joseph's. Cemetery, Willimantic. Calling hours: none. Funeral arrangements: the Bacon Funeral Home, 71, Prospect Willimantic. Mrs.

Edward Gajcowski SOMERS Rosemarie L. Avery Gajcowski, 45. of 187 Four Bridges Road. wife of Edward Gaicowski died Thursday in a nursing home. She was born in Stafford Springs and lived in Somers for the last 59 years.

She formerly was an injection molder for C.F. Church Co. of Munson. Mass. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons.

Edward J. Gajcowski. with the Army in Kansas, and john E. Gajcowski of Somers: two daughters. Mrs.

Ellen Nomakeo of Westfield, and Mrs. Mary Lou Possardt of Ellington; her mother. Mrs. Marie Rose Foucher Avery; two brothers, Earl Avery and Robert Avery, all of Stafford Springs: a sister, Mirs. Beatrice Thomas of Pittsfield, and nine grandchildren.

The funeral: today, 8:15 a.m., Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main All Saint's Church, Somers, .9 TREES HERE TO, SERVE HARTFORD AREA RETAILERS A WITH HORSERY CROWN SPRUCE LOCATED IN: SOUTH WINDSOR: MORE INFORMATION: CALLER 335-4749 or 366-55588 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Saturday, November 23, 1974 Third of Year Schools Award Bus Pact ELLINGTON A third bus contract main the same as those with the two in as many months of this school year previous companies. Mrs Bear who was approved Wednesday by the Board beads the board's Transportation Comof Education. mittee, said the two year contract now The action, which approved a contract has 18 months remaining. Jack Beece School Transportation The board passed a resoiution in late came two weeks after the board August to cover the possibility that voted to transfer its original contract Robert F. Goodwin, who had lest with the Robert M.

Goodwin Bus Service contracts in several area towns, might to the Dwight F. Goodwin Bus Inc. default on the Ellington contract. However, the Dwight F. Goodwin Sus In other matters, the board accepted Co.

never got off the ground. according "with regret" the resignation of board to board member Margaret Bean, and member Claire Frier effective Dec. the board was required to make vet Mrs. Frier. who served seven years another contract switch.

the board. said her decision was based on one The board began the year with the business and family commitments. Robert M. Goodwin Bus Service The Republican Town Committee told providing transportation for Eilington. the board of its recommendation of Mrs.

children, but decided to transfer the Catherine MacDuff to fill the term. contract to a company owned by Robert which expired in 1975. 31. Goodwin's son when the elder The board also approved the use of the Goodwin encountered what board school minibus to take Snipsic Village counsel Robert King termed "a pile of residents to Vernon Circle for shopping financial difficulties." one Saturday a month. as requested by Terms of the contract with Beebe re- First Selectwoman Janci S.

Batt. Panel To Hire Sewer Attendant Attendant Ellington ELLINGTON Sewer Commission arranging a maintenance check pumping station on Rt. 83, according to Chairman Herman Usher. The action came at a Sewer Commission meeting Police Charge Man, 29, In BB Gun Shooting VERNON Alfred Mercure. 29, of 11 Ward was charged Thursday with third-degree assault in connection with the investigation of a sevenyear-old boy being shot with a BB gun.

Police said the youngster sustained only a "'red mark" on his stomach from the shooting Nov. 11. Mercure was released on a $250 non-surety bond for appearance in Circuit Court 12 in Rockville section Dec. 17. Churches To Have Service Ellington The earlier this week, when First is Selectwoman Janet S.

Batt regular reported her own and the state Department of En- Thomas F. Fagan 24. of 235 Main East Hartford, was charged Thursday with operating under the influence of liquor or drugs and operating without a license. He was released on a $500 non-surety bond for court Dec. 17.

Mr. and Mrs. Club The newly organized Mr. and Mrs. Club of Congregation B'nai Israel will conduct its second meeting today at 8:30 p.m.

at the recreation hall on Talcott Avenue. A mixology demonstration will be followed by a Las Vegas night. A late evening supper will be served. vironmental Protection's (DEP) dissatisfaction with the absence of regular maintenance checks. in the past.

the Sewer Commission had the town road crew foreman check the pumping station, a practice which Mrs. Batt has discontinued on town time. She said she wants someone whose primary responsibility is to check the station. She made her comments after several recent back-ups on the sewer line. Usher attributed the backups to equipment which is now about six vears old and in need of closer inspection.

Usher said the commission will engage someone to pond a couple of hours 3 week" checking the pumping station. He said there IS agreement that the commission can still rely on town road crew help in the event of an emergency. The town has 3 maintenance contract on the other sewer line providing for monthly checks. Mrs. Batt said the DEP water compliance represcatatives recommended a daily check of both pumping stations.

Coventry ELLINGTON An ecumenical Thanksgiving service. will be conducted Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Catholic Church. Clergymen and lay persons from four churches will participate in the Thanksgiving eve service.

They are the Ellington Congregational Church, Crystal Lake Methodist Church, Wesleyan Methodist Church and St. Luke's Catholic Church. The service is open to everyone in the community. Music will be provided by the high school chorus. League Officers Richard Guerreri has been elected Little League president for 1975.

Peter Blitchington was elected vice president and Susan Ciccaione was elected secretary. Next year's treasurer is Sally Wofford and player agent is Ted Okolo. The league has made preliminary plans for a women's auxiliary of Little League mothers and other interested women to assist in fund-raising, concession operations. score-keeping other league activities. Any women interested in joining the new group should contact Guerreri before the league's Jan.

22 meeting. Police Use Radar, Arrest, Warn Drivers VERNON The Police Department had a radar unit in operation on Tolland Avenue, Rt. 83, Skinner Road and East Main Street Thursday. Three summonses were issued and 15 warnings given. Receiving summonses for failure to obey State Traffic Control signs were: Keith J.

Carson, 20, of Alfred Drive, Tolland, stopped on East Main Street; Joseph Jandreau. 37, of 20 Blueberry Circle, Ellington, stopped on Skinner Road: and Elizabeth J. Asplund, 32. of 177 Laurel South Windsor, stopped on Rt. 83.

They will appear in Circuit Court 12 in Rockville Dec. 17. Police also investigated a five-car accident Thursday on Rt. 30 near Dobson Avenue. Four cars headed West on Rt.

30 were stopping when the driver of the fifth car, Denise L. Belhumeru, 17. of 156 Box Mountain Drive. applied her brakes which failed. This caused a chain reaction involving her car and the four ahead.

No police action was taken. VERNON When the Connecticut Valley Regional Ballet Company appears at the Vernon Middle School Dec. 7. this will be a homecoming event for dancer Dorothy Silverberz. The production is being sponsored by the Rockville High School Girls' Athletic Activities Club.

A graduate of Rockville High School, Miss Silverberz will be featured in company's selections, and will play the leading role of in the comic ballet, which is a favorite at holiday time. As a student in Rockville, Miss Silverberz performed in dramatic productions and took part in the folk dance group under the direction of Mrs. Clare Alborn. Miss Sitverberz received special tutoring in her junior year when she went to Broadway in Rogers and Hammerstein's "Me and Her professional credits also include soloist parts with both the William Burdick and Martha Myers concert companies, touring with Oklahoma" and performances with the City Center Opera Ballet. In addition to performing with the Connecticut Valley Regional Ballet.

Miss Silverherz acts as the company's co-director. She was one of the founding members of the company and is serving on the Board of Directors. Curtain time will be a 8 p.m., with priced at $2.50. For tickets or further information the Rockville High School office girls' physical education may be called. Clerics Share Jobs, Names BELLEVUE, Wash.

(AP) Schmidt The Rev. Tom Campbelland his wife, the Rev. Patty CampbellSchmidt, really share everything in life. Both ordained Presbyterian ministers, they share one position as associate minister of Newport United Presbyterian Church. Each is on the job half the time.

Each gets half the pay. Each does half the household work and each shares the other's last name. maiden name was Schmidt. Patty's was Campbell. So as a symbol of the kind of equality we share, we decided to hyphenate our the Rev.

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