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THf HAITTO8D COUtANT. Twxtoy, OttoW 80, 1990 1 I azardous-waste collection day called succes By MEREDITH CARLSON Courant Staff Writer MERIDEN Hundreds of homeowners streamed Into the public garage over the weekend to onload drums of oil and gallons of 'paint at the city's first Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. was a tremendous success. We are very, very pleased," said Joseph A. Franco, director of public works, i From 8:30 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Saturday, cars lined up along North Colony road to drop off the waste at the Michael Drive garage. At least 460 cars went through the garage, said City Manager Micheal H. Aldl. was a signal success," he said.

The city paid a North Andover, environmental firm to take the waste. The bill was estimated at $38,000, but cost only $23,000, because fewer gallons of waste were dropped off, he said. "It was a win-win situation," Aldl said, because so many people participated and the price was cut "For that price it's something worth repeating," Aldl said. Without a local pickup of hazard ous waste, residents would have to drive to New Haven. Although the cost for sending the waste to New Haven would be $16,000, that price would jump the next year, Aldi said.

"I was solidly convinced that New Haven was not the answer," said Councilman Emil "Buddy" Altobel-lo, who heads the council's public works committee. Franco said most people were like him and took a small amount of waste. "I only brought one or two rap and a half -gallon of oil-based paint," Franco said. Residents were encouraged to take pesticides, gasoline, bleaches, fertilizers and old batteries, and other types of waste. Altobello sali he would look at establishing a regional hazardous-waste collection day with neighboring Cheshire, Walllngf ord and South ington.

"This day went a long way to cleaning up the basements and cellars that, unfortunately, are sometimes drained in sewers," Altobello said. -v. library at 238-2344. PETER SERLETTI ROBERT M. WARD Police said a kitchen table and two chairs were broken on the kitchen floor.

Reyes told police that he had an argument with his girlfriend. Police said that the woman's head was red and that she had scratch marks around her neck. i Incumbent in campaign Van, Rose Zangari, Marjorie Zarag-lia and Erne Cuheen. Seminar scheduled en retirement issues The public library will sponsor a seminar on financial security for retired people today at 7 p.m. The talk is titled "Retirement: Your Age of Opportunity Myths and The guest speaker will be Lester Butnick, district manager of the Hartford division of IDS Financial Services Inc.

Butnick will discuss maximizing income and minimizing taxes, transferring real estate and insurance needs. At the end of the program there will be a drawing for a $50 savings bond. The program is free and refreshments will be served. More information may be obtained by calling the newt notes Ufcrcry luncheon i hensrs poetry month The Meriden Public Library has scheduled a luncheon to celebrate National Poetry Month, which ends The luncheon will be today at noon at the library, 105 Miller St Members of the Meriden Poetry Society will read their own works and poems of well-known authors. The luncheon is free.

Participants are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch. Poets taking part in the event include Nancy Boynton, Lydia Atkinson Clegg, Harriette Curtin, Carole Griffin, Albert Hausman, Marie Le- Hundreds lose electricity as tree hits By RUSS KAZAL Courant Staff Writer A gust of wind Monday sent the top of a tree crashing down on power lines, temporarily knocking out electricity to hundreds of customers in Essex and surrounding towns and shortening the work day at an Essex factory. The fall of the oak at 10:34 a.m., on Pond Meadow Road in Ivoryton, cut power to 655 Northeast Utilities cus has lead V' for Excellence in Government, $350; Connecticut Association of Realtors, $500; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, $50; Connecticut Ophthalmologists Medical Eye Care Committee, $100; Life Underwriters PAC, $100; United Bank, $100; Insurance Association of Connecticut PAC, $400; May Department Stores PAC, $50; and Connecticut Business and Industry AssociationEconomic Political Industry Committee, $250. For the period Aug. 15 to Oct Serletti's campaign raised $665 In donations from individuals and out a $500 loan at the Branford Sav-' ings Bank, according to Serletti's campaign report During this reporting Ward's campaign committee spent; Among the expenditures printing of letters, $73; liquor for a cocktail reception, $126; printing of cards, $119; reimbursement to North Branford Republican Town Committee for share of headquarters expense, $600; and mailing la-J Ward's committee paid the Connecticut Republicans $685 to cover printing costs related to Ward's campaign and reimbursed himself $100 for food and paper goods he bought for a cocktail party.

Among the Serletti campaign's expenditures were: buttons and bumper stickers, $433; posters and fliers, $444; and a restaurant fund-raiser. $229. The 86th Assembly District comprises part of East Haven, North Branford and part of Wallingford. Protection and Phillip N. Gordon of the state Forest and Park Association.

Discussion topics will, include the regeneration of the American chestnut tree, long-term, tree manage-' ment programs, wildlife and natural resource concerns and community interaction with woodland matters. Haddani seninr meals Meals from Wednesday through Nov. 6: Wodoosdayi Turkey', with gravy, mashed potatoes, summer squash, pudding. Other meals not available. Information1 about the program may be obtained by calling 347-4465.

ndin By JOSEPH A. O'BRIEN JR Courant Staff Writer Republican incumbent Robert M. Ward has outs pent his Democratic challenger, Peter M. Serletti, by nearly two-to-one in the race for the 86th Assembly District seat, campaign finance records on file with the secretary of the state in Hartford show. As of Oct 11, Ward, who lives In the Northf ord section of North Bran-ford, had spent $2,422 on his reelection bid, while Serletti, a resident of East Haven, had paid out $1,158, according to the records of receipts and expenditures filed by each candidate's campaign treasurer.

The records for Ward's campaign, filed by campaign treasurer Michael Solakian of North Branford, show that Ward, who has held the seat since November 1984, had $5,645 left in his campaign coffers. Cheryl Tancreti of East Haven, Serletti's campaign treasurer, reported the Democrat's political war chest contained just $8.89. Ward, a lawyer, is seeking his fourth term in the House. Serletti, a retired New Haven firefighter who now operates a limousine service, is running for the first time. The report for Ward shows that between July 6 and Oct 4, individuals contributed $1,550 to his campaign.

During this same period, his committee also received $2,575 from political action committees. Committees contributing to Ward's campaign include: Citicorp's political action committee, $150; Wallingford Republican Town Com- Haddam news notes Panel to discuss wildlife msnsgeinsnt "Wildlife Management in an Urban Setting" will be the subject of a panel discussion presented by the Middlesex County Soil and Water Conservation District tonight The program will take place at the Middlesex Extension Center on Route 154 in Haddam at 8 p.m. The panel will include Steven Broderick, an extension forester, Jack Barclay of the University of Connecticut, Fred Borman III of the state Department of Environmental ill Officials consider moving Meriden police news A 27-year-old man, accused by police of assaulting his girlfriend with an extension cord he put around her neck, is facing felony charges. Renan Reyes of 88 Hobart St was scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Meriden Superior Court on charges of disorderly conduct, second-degree assault second-degree unlawful restraint and risk of injury to a minor. Court information was unavailable Monday.

Police were called to the Reyes apartment Sunday afternoon by neighborhood children, police said. Officers tried knocking on the door several times, and finally climbed through the fire escape One of those customers was the Turbo Products International factory in Ivoryton. The plant had to halt operations during the power loss and dismiss most of its 120 day-shift employees, said the company's personnel manager, Robert BoswelL When the upper trunk of the tree fell, some of the wires it hit landed in the middle of Pond Meadow Road, where they briefly burned, said Chris Aiello, a Northeast Utilities crew supervisor. mm senior meals taken place, Tucker said. Seniors have bad meals in the St Stephen's hall since the program began five or six years ago, said Joanne Roczniak, the town's municipal agent for the elderly.

The Main Street hall offers a central location, she said, because it is within walking distance of a bank, library, and post office. "St. Stephen's has been very good to us," she said. But the 4-H camp hall "is a wonderful, big facility' Roczniak said, "it seems OK." Seniors could be transported from the camp hall to the Main Street area for banking and other errands without too much difficulty, Roczniak added. She said her chief concern is ensuring her office is placed in the East Haddam news notes fleeting to discuss project filternstives Members of the school building committee are scheduled to comment on proposed alternatives to a $15.1 million project at a special meeting tonight Citizens for Better Education last week suggested the town explore re-gionalization, renovations and expansions at Nathan Hale-Ray Junior-Senior High School, or substantial reductions in the cost of building a new high school rather than approving the proposed project, which includes building a 400-stu-dent high school.

YVestbrook news notes Church to dedicate new wing next month The First Congregational Church will dedicate its new $500,000 wing at the regular worship service on at 10 a.m. Nov. 18. From 2 to 4 p.m. that day, an open house will be held for the community and friends in the social hall of the church.

VVestbrosk meetings II, I lift I By CHRIS SHERIDAN Courant Staff Writer EAST HADDAM Town officials are discussing the possibility of moving meals for senior citizens to a local camp area, but both officials and representatives of the camp association say it's far too early for people to think about changing their lunch reservations. Discussion about using a hall at the Middlesex County Extension Council's 4-H Camp is only preliminary, selectman Burt Tucker said, and extensive information must be collected and presented. "Any proposal that comes before us, we will investigate," Tucker said Monday. And just what the proposal might Qfi senSerrasals Meals from Wednesday throuah Nov. 6: Wsdneidiyi Meatballs In spaghetti shells and sauce, parmesan cheese, salad, peach slices.

Thursday! Ham and brown sauce, boiled sliced yellow squash, apricot halves. Frldayi Baked haddock with wine sauce, red bliss potatoes, broccoli, orange. Mondavi Salisbury steak with mushroom sauce, noodles, corn, vanilla pudding. Nov. 6i Veal patty with onion brown sauce, whipped potatoes, carrots, pineapple morsels.

power lines Essex police and firefighters responded, along with crews from Northeast Utilities, Southern New England Telecommunications and Storer Communications, a Clinton-, based cable television company. Aiello said the oak appeared rotted, and the high winds Monday morning gave it the final push. He said the tree appeared to be at least 150 years old. "With the wind to help it along, it was just time to go," he said. to camp area same location as the meal site, which now serves as the setting for other programs for seniors.

Her office is now in the River House. "You spend a lot of time running between phones," she said. The congregation of St Stephen's approved renovation work at the rectory, Sunday, said Bill Faye, a member of the church's vestry. Church representatives have held informal discussions with selectmen about reserving space for Roczniak In the rectory, he added. "We'ye felt the program we had for the seniors is an outreach for the church," he said, but added, "it's their decision." Father Andrew Kline, the rector of the church, added, "We've enjoyed having them." East Haddam meetings Town Office BulWlnjp Qoodspeed Plaza, 8734279.

Public meeting today. School building committee, 7:30 p.m., Nathan JuniorSenior High School. East Haddam senior meals Meals from Wednesday through Nov. 6: Wednesdays Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, summer squash, pudding. v.

Other meals not available. More Information may be obtained by calling 347- 4465. IservMvels ssvolof Is ss SSwIS Ssrt Sf SlaT Isssl HSfS sfi fscscMtet Sfi ft vsttfef) wits SMiwiMvt Assf Is psfMS cms r.s. hnmim i tarn mmml Ap0f li PM CIOTS STcns W1MM.WM SQf M. Hbmb Awe, tomers 244 in Essex, 368 in West-brook, 42 in Deep River and one in Old Saybrook, said Henry Prescott, a spokesman for the utility.

Just after 11 a.m., utility workers cut electricity to 1,593 more customers, including John Winthrop Junior High School in Deep River, for one minute to safely isolate part of the line, Prescott said. That maneuver left 468 customers without power, and service was restored within 3Vi hours, he said. It- be remains to be seen. "It's really premature to be talking about," said council president Richard Brock. "At this point, we're really not sure what we want." Brock said camp officials are still gathering Information, and probably will have firmer details within the next few months.

Among the data being collected are cost estimates for the work required to make the hall suitable for year-round use. The building requires renovations including insulation, heating, and handicapped access, Tucker said. Other financial issues must also be discussed, he added. Discussions regarding continued use of the current site at St Stephen's Episcopal Church have also from 7 to 8 p.m. The meetings will be in the first selectman's office.

Killinswerth senior meals Meals from Wednesday through Nov. 6: Wednesday! Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, pears. Thursday! Baked fish, baked potato, carrots, apple crisp. FHdayi Liver julienne, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, Ice cream. Mondavi Tuna noodle cassrole, broccoli, Ice cream.

Nov. Pepper steak, hash browns, mixed vegetables, stewed prunes. Clinton meetings Town Hall: 54 E. Main St. 669-9101 All meetings at town hall unless otherwise noted.

Public meeting today: Charter revision commission, 7:30 p.m. Clinton senior meals Meals from Wednesday through Nov. 6: Wednesday! Spaghetti and meat-bans, salad, pears. Thendayt Baked fish, baked potato! carrots, apple crisp. fHdayi Liver, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas.

Ice cream. Mondavi Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli. Ice cream. Nov. Pepper stealC hash browns, mixed vegetables, stewed prunes.

1 XAIER 4 A Catholic College Preparatory School For Young Memi? Killingworth news notes Recreation director schedules meetings Frank Sparks, director of the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department will meet with Killing-worth residents at the town office beginning next week to discuss recreation programs. Residents requiring information or wanting to make suggestions on the programs may meet Sparks next Monday, from 7 to 8 p.m., on Nov. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., and on Dec. 12, cordially invites Eighth Grade Boys Their Parents to attend an rJES Clinton news notes Jg i. OPENHOUSE Sunday, November 4, 1990 1:00 4:00 P.M.

Library acquires computer catalog The Henry Carter Hull Library recently acquired a computer catalog system that lists the holdings of more than 130 Connecticut libraries. The system allows patrons to quickly search for material from libraries throughout the state. Patrons, may borrow books from other libraries through inter-library loans. The computer system is in the reference room and has a printer that allows users to take their research home. The system was funded by a grant from the State Library with additional funds from the Friends of the Henry Carter Hull Library.

The Freshman Entrance Examination will be' admini-1 stered on Saturday, November 17th at 8:00 a.m. Two 2 5 pencils and a $10.00 test fee are required. Application takes place during the exam period. For more tnforma tion about Xavier contact the school at 346-7735. The Congregation of Xaverian Brothers Serving the Church in the Ministry of Education Since Xavier High School is easily accessible from central Connecticut and the shoreline.

Town turn 1163 Boston Post Road, 399-9723. All meetings at town hat unless otherwise noted. Public meeting today. Housing authority, 8 p.m..