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Cemetery joins in Wreaths Across America Day

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Sharp Hill Cemetery has been announced as an official location for the 2016 National Wreaths Across America Day, which is Saturday, Dec. 17. The community is invited to a ceremony that will take place.

At 1 p.m., members of the Captain Stephen Betts Society, Wilton’s chapter of the Children of the American Revolution, will lay wreaths on the headstones of the 18 Revolutionary War and nine French and Indian War soldiers buried there.

In keeping with this year’s theme of Wreaths Across America — Say Their Names — they will then will say the names of the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our nascent country are not, and never will be, forgotten.

“A person dies twice: the first time, when they stop breathing, and a second time, when someone says their name for the last time,” WAA Executive Director Karen Worcester explained.

Sharp Hill Cemetery is at the corner of Route 7 and Sharp Hill Road. Established in 1738, it is owned and maintained by Wilton Congregational Church. This is the first year the cemetery is participating in Wreaths Across America Day. Information: email Pamela Brown at pam@wiltoncongregational.org or visit hillsidecemeterywilton.com. Wreaths Across America’s mission — remember, honor, teach — is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies each December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. Information: WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Children of the American Revolution is the nation’s oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization and offers membership to anyone under the age of 22, descended from someone who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several colonies or states, or of the United States. Information: email Lisa Pojano at pojano@yahoo.com or visit nscar.org.

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Horses available for adoption from the state

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Chinook and Cheyenne are mustangs that came to Connecticut from Wyoming as part of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program. — Steve Jensen, CT Dept. of Agriculture

Several horses placed in the care and custody of the state Department of Agriculture are being offered for adoption to responsible individuals or organizations. These horses came into the state’s care through investigations by the agency’s Animal Control Unit.

Some were removed from their owners due to complaints of neglect or abuse, and may have physical and social limitations that could require continued medical care or special living conditions.  

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Freedom is a paint gelding about eight years old. He is green broke western, but will need further training. — Steve Jensen, CT Dept. of Agriculture

Nevertheless, all of the horses have been cleared to move to new homes, are up to date with vaccinations and have been implanted with a microchip.They are now housed at the department’s large-animal rehabilitation facility in Niantic, and a full medical history will be provided to each adopter.  

Potential adopters will be required to:

  • Submit an adoption application and signed adoption agreement.
  • Agree to a background check and inspection of where the horses will be housed prior to being approved.
  • Agree to other announced or unannounced inspections by Dept. of Agriculture Animal Control officers.

Adoption applications and more information on the Second Chance adoption program are available online at CTGrown.gov under Animals and Animal Health.

Questions may be directed to the state Animal Control Unit at 860-713-2506 or AGR.AnimalControl@ct.gov

Adopters will be requested to consider making a donation to the state Animal Abuse Cost Recovery Account, which helps pay for care of animals at the Niantic facility.

Donations to the fund can be made anytime by sending a check to:

The Animal Abuse

Cost Recovery Account

c/o Connecticut Department of Agriculture

165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-8A

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

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Take a look: Stay at Home in Wilton’s essential ingredient for joy

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Board Members Phil Richards, Pat Wernig; RVNA Representative Dale Robinson and Stay at Home President Ann Newton.
Wilton High School Candy Striper Club Members Eva Ogdon, Shelby Conner, Ella Kinnersley, and NoNo Nolan.
WHS Club Founder Shelby Conner
Members Joan and Bill Roman
 Member Rita Gresl and member and volunteer Ben Mazzucco
Members Phil and Anne Richards
 Board Member and volunteers Fred and Pat Wernig
 WHS Club Founder NoNo Nolan and Member Sam Halsey
Members Sam and Claudia Halsey
 Guest Dee Smith and volunteer Roger Smith
WHS Club Member Ella Kinnersley with guest Dee Smith
Member Janet Kristiansen
Member David Borglum
Volunteer Marie Donahue, member Nea Martin and guest Dee Smith
Members Ann Byrne and Lois Bruce, (Ann also volunteers)
 Board Member and Volunteer Jeff Miller and Dick Louis
Volunteer Peter Schattenfield
 Volunteer John Adler and WHS Club Founder Shelby Conner
WHS Club Member Eva Ogdon and Stay at Home Member Jeff Miller
WHS Club Members Eva Ogdon, Ella Kinnersley, Stay at Home in Wilton Board Member Dr. Peter Dodds and WHS Club Founders Shelby Conner and NoNo Nolan
Treblemakers Anne Kaproski, left, and Lynne Marino
Treblemakers' holiday wishes

On Dec. 9, over 80 lives were touched as many members, volunteers, and friends of Stay at Home in Wilton from all generations came together to celebrate the joy of the season.

There was a sense of community in the air as president, Ann Newton, recognized the amazing organizations and people who support Stay at Home in Wilton. The organization is grateful to the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association for their generous sponsorship of the 2016 Holiday Party, Wilton Congregational Church, The Treblemakers who entertained guests with a holiday sing-along and Wilton High School Candy Stripers, who served at the holiday party. Their generous gift of giving truly honored the spirit of the season.

The holiday party is a festive gathering and also a special time of year where Stay at Home in Wilton recognizes the heart of the organization, the tremendous volunteers who provide rides, computer help, home repairs, and other services for members.   

Giving is one of the essential ingredients and special joys of the season. Stay at Home in Wilton is so thankful for all who have generously given to the organization throughout the year.   

Stay at Home in Wilton is a non-profit organization, led by seniors who believe in the importance of community and its role in promoting the health and well-being of seniors by providing a safety net and an opportunity to age in place.  www.stayathomeinwilton.org  

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What’s happening in Wilton?

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Here’s what’s happening in town today, Dec. 16:

• Holiday Book Sale at Wilton Library, from 10 to 6.

• Feldenkrais at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Jewelry Workshop at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at noon.

• Introduction to Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at noon.

• Free Senior Swim at Wilton Family Y, from 1:30 to 3.

• Intermediate Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at 1:30.

• Make a No-Sew Pillow at Wilton Senior Center, from 4 to 5.

For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.

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Wilton Model Congress triumphs at Yale

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The Wilton High School delegation at this year’s Yale Model Congress.

The Wilton High School delegation at this year’s Yale Model Congress.

Nineteen aspiring leaders from the Wilton High School’s Model Congress triumphed at this year’s Yale Model Congress conference in New Haven, Dec. 1-4, with half of them taking home awards.

Since the start of the school year, Wilton Model Congress students attended weekly meetings to debate, polish and amend their student-written legislation in preparation for the conference.

Wilton was one of the top 30 public and private high schools in the Northeast to attend the conference, which provides civic-minded high school students the opportunity to participate in a simulation of the American legislative process.

During the conference, Wilton’s legislation covered topics ranging from overseas American military installations to infrastructure investments, and the students served on a mock Supreme Court and Presidential cabinet.

In total, the students at the conference legislated more than 400 bills.

The Wilton students were recognized for their achievement while legislating in full chamber debates during the conference, and half were awarded for their outstanding legislative and debate skills.

The following Wilton students received Best Delegate Awards for being the best performing delegates in their committees:

  • Randy Ramirez — Judiciary Committee.
  • Michael McElroy — Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
  • Nicholas Johnson — Supreme Court.

The following Wilton students received Honorable Mention Awards for finishing among the top in their committees:

  • Cameron Berg — Foreign Relations Committee.
  • Cameron Berg — Red Senate Full Session.
  • Michael Wallace — Intelligence Committee.
  • Jonah Hirsch — Commerce, Science, and TransportationCommittee.
  • Jay Cassone — Environment and Public Works Committee.
  • Vignesh Subramanian — Judiciary Committee.

Wilton High School student Lizzie Yoon received a Best Legislation Award for having the best written legislation in the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

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Help with holiday stress

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Lynn Crager

Lynn Crager

A free program on how to manage holiday stress will be offered Monday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m., at the Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road.

Chaplain Lynn Crager, director of spiritual care, and social worker Miranda Dold of Danbury Hospital will discuss stress management techniques in the Y’sMeeting House.

For many, the holidays bring high expectations which can result in feeling impatient, cranky, or even depressed. Crager and Dold will offer some practical tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays and make room for more enjoyment Crager, who is also a registered nurse, is also director of the Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital. Dold is the manager of the Goldstone Caregiver Center.

To register, call 1-866-NHB-WELL.

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Letter: Heroes among us

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To the Editors:

On Nov. 23, 2016, once again the Wilton Police Department demonstrated all of the heroic traditions of our police department.

When Sgts. Gregg Phillipson and Dave Hartman heroically charged into danger to rescue a motorist from a burning car with total disregard for their own safety, they once again proved there are heroes among us every day.

The newest act of bravery on Nov. 23 once again makes all of us very proud here in Wilton of the fine officers that serve our community. This event made international news. The dash cam video played all over the world.

In this day and age when there is so much negative rhetoric (no one here in Wilton that I know of supports that negativity) it is gratifying to know that our Wilton Police Department still shines above it all protecting and serving our community with pride and distinction.

Deceased Sgt. T.J. Tunney, who served our community and performed heroic acts himself for decades, must be looking down today with such pride and satisfaction in that the tradition continues.

I am a long-time resident and remember some of our heroes from the past. Sgt. Tony Santora single-handedly apprehended a fleeing bank robber. Sgt. Wayne Dengler, while out of state, single-handedly stopped a carjacking.

The one thing that every hero I have ever met (I have met many) had in common is that they always claim to not be a hero when they are praised for their heroic deeds.

Thank you to those two sergeants and the rest of the fine officers who serve our community and keep us safe every day.

Dean A. Price
Wilton, Dec. 13

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Community college non-credit courses

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Registration is underway for Spring 2017 non-credit courses at Norwalk Community College.

A wide range of career development and certificate courses — including health care, public safety, computer, information technology, bookkeeping, legal secretary, real estate, and travel — are available.

Also available are many personal enrichment classes, College for Kids classes, Friday Family Night for children in first through eighth grade, and SAT Prep and ACT Prep for high school students.

To view the catalog, visit norwalk.edu/dept/extstudies. Information: 203-857-7080.

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Letter: Closing ‘Trump Bank’

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To the Editors:

Trump makes our White House his personal bank
Ballooning his outlandish ego
Foreign governments buying his favor
Undermine our democracy’s credo.

Our forefathers foresaw such as him long ago
And created a way to forestall him
Electoral College they named it
Gave them power enough to recall him.

Selecting Electors from every region
Each one independent, to seek common good
Comparing, declaring, and schmoozing and choosing
To together put forward the best one they could.

Mini-Trumps gerrymandering votes everywhere
Have passed laws to restrict their Electors
Constitutional law overrides them, God bless us
So these ultimate voters become our protectors.

What forces will pressure their votes?
Party? Back-home cabals? Self-serving schemes?
A world-class woman appears within reach
Who could possibly lead us beyond our best dreams.

A “moon shot” they project as her chance to win
Well, just as our nation accomplished that flight
Perhaps we have resources latent
To be tapped in extremis tonight.

Gordon Nugent

Wilton, Dec. 13

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Wilton real estate sales: Dec. 9-15

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The following property transactions were recorded in the office of Town Clerk Lori Kaback from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2016.

35 Collinswood Road, Lot 4, Curtis D. Gillespie and Marcia Gillespie, to Mark M. Leary and Christy O. Leary, $1,005,000.

2 East Wind Lane, Unit 11, CH Danbury Road Associates LLC, to John Joseph Odea and Bailey Stoler Odea, $1,087,500.

249 Danbury Road, Lot 1, Danbury Road Associates, to Osman Wilton LLC, $1,487,500.

74 Musket Ridge Road, Hyun Choi and Dennis J. Santos, to Rosa Dillon and Brendan M. Dillon, $872,500.

41 Tanners Drive, Lot 9,  Nancy Thorne Estate, to Nathan Layne and Shiho Layne, $452,500.

151 Rivergate Drive, Lot 28,  Matthew Andrews and Mary E. Andrews, to Robert Zeoli and Nicole Zeoli, $650,000.

78 Glen View, Unit 78,  Rita Koegel Trust, Diane Nizlek Trust and Rita Koegel Rev. Trust, to Zeus Castro Araquel and Yen Do Araquel, $330,000.

58 Carriage Road, Lot 13, Christopher Jackson and Susan I. Jackson, to Keith Morriss and Janessa Morriss, $800,000.

 

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Boys basketball: Loaded with talent, Warriors are gunning for title

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The past three seasons have been one of the best stretches in the history of the Wilton High boys basketball program — and the Warriors have no plans of going anywhere but up in 2016-17.

With its top three scorers returning, and seven of the top eight back, Wilton is taking aim at the FCIAC title this season.

“Our goals this year are to get to the (FCIAC) finals and get farther in the states,” said head coach Joel Geriak, who has averaged 15 wins a season the last three years. “They’re very hungry. They have really gotten after it at practice.”

Wilton is scheduled to travel to Long Island on Saturday for the season opener at Lawrence High School.

The Warriors are coming off a 14-8 season (10-6 FCIAC) that saw them reach the FCIAC semifinals, before suffering a disappointing loss in the first round of the Class LL tournament.

As was the case last season, the Warriors will be a small and a guard-oriented squad that relies on quickness and speed to find open shots. And the three-pointer will again be the team’s primary weapon, with Wilton’s top six outside shooters returning from last season.

“The guys can shoot. That’s what we do,” said Geriak, who is in his fourth season as head coach.

Last season, the Warriors drained 144 three-pointers, hitting at a 32% clip as a team. More than half of the team’s shots were from beyond the arc.

Over the last three seasons, Wilton has averaged seven treys per game and close to 170 per season. Geriak said the Warriors should be even more dangerous this season.

“We’re deeper than last year,” he said. “We’re very balanced. I truly believe we can have five kids in double figures every night, and it could be five different players every night.”

Leading the way will be the team’s four senior captains, Jack Williams, Matt Kronenberg, Jack Wood and Drew Connolly.

Williams, Kronenberg and Connolly were the team’s top three scorers last year, combining for 45 points per game.

Williams, a 6’1” small forward, was a first-team all-FCIAC pick last season, as he led Wilton in scoring (16.5 ppg) and three-pointers (43), while averaging 5.7 rebounds, two steals and 1.5 assists per game.

Kronenberg, a 5’9” guard, was second-team all-FCIAC last year. He was second in scoring (16.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg), and led the team in assists (3.5 apg). He was third in three-pointers with 22.

Connolly, a 5’11” guard, was third in scoring last year (12.7 ppg), second in 3-pointers (26) and first in steals (2.3 spg), while averaging 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Wood, a 6’0” senior forward, is another returning starter who does all the little things, Geriak said. He averaged 2.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game last season, and hit 12 treys.

Wilton graduated its top inside player from last year in James Maloney (6 ppg, 7.3 rpg). That spot will be filled this year by 6’1” junior forward Kyle Shifrin, who averaged about two points and two rebounds last season as one of the first players off the bench.

“He brings a little bit of a football attitude. He’s a strong kid. He gives us a rebounding presence and has became a great leader for us,” Geriak noted.

The already deep backcourt is bolstered by two other key returners.

One is 5’7” sophomore guard Nick Kronenberg, who averaged 3.2 points per game off the bench and drained 21 treys (hitting 53% from beyond the arc).

Also back is 5’10” senior guard Sean Breslin, who averaged 2.7 points per game and nailed 18 treys (hitting at a 36% clip).

The team’s three other returners, who will all be regular contributors, are 5’10” junior guard Joe Pozzi, 6’3” junior forward Robbie Hermann and 5’9” junior guard Kyle Maatallah.

The team’s four new players are 5’10” sophomore small forward Kyle Phillips, 6’0” junior guard Scott Cunningham, 5’11” sophomore forward Ryan Schriber and 6’6” senior center Jackson Cote.

With so many returning players, Geriak expects the Warriors to hit the floor running, and he expects contributions from every player on the roster.

“I have more options. I can go 13 to 14 deep. They all can play different positions and give us different things,” he said.

Wilton’s home opener will be next Wednesday at 7 against Pomperaug.

— J.B. Cozens

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The Wilton High boys basketball team will be anchored by its four senior captains (rom the left): Jack Williams, Matt Kronenberg, Drew Connolly and Jack Wood.

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Welcome, Yule

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Hauling a yule log (1864).

Hauling a yule log (1864).

Old-time newspaper editors loved the word Yule. Its four letters fit nicely into narrow headlines, unlike “Christmas” or “holidays.” However, the word became so overused in headlines like Kids Get Gifts/ At Yule Party that some newspapers, including this one, banned its use. Today, Yule is seldom seen or heard, except in seasonal carols.

But what is Yule? Jul or Yule was the festival of the winter solstice — which occurs next Wednesday — celebrated by Goths, Saxons, and other northern European pagans. One theory is that the word comes from the Gothic “huil,” which meant “wheel,” and grew in English to become “Yule.” The Goths pictured the sun as traveling a wheel-like circuit. At the solstice, the sun began its northern portion of the circuit and days began to lengthen.

The burning of a large Yule log in fireplaces, a tradition that harkened back to Scandinavian bonfires honoring Thor, was long a part of English Christmas celebrations.

—J.S.

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Letter: Democrats seek to fill positions

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To the Editors:

The bylaws of the Democratic Town Committee provide that its nominating committee, of which I am the chair, shall advertise, fully, for persons interested in being nominated for appointed or elected office. Under current procedures adopted by the Board of Selectmen, members of the Democratic party must apply for appointed positions in town government through our committee, members of the Republican party must apply for appointed positions through the Republican Town Committee, and unaffiliated voters may apply through either party or by direct petition to the Board of Selectmen. Our committee welcomes inquiries and expressions of interest from unaffiliated voters.

At this time we are particularly interested in hearing from any Wilton resident who is not registered as a member the Republican party and who might be interested in serving on Wilton’s Conservation Commission, its Inland Water and Wetlands Commission, the Water Commission, the Energy Commission, the Building Inspector Board of Appeals, and the Library Board.

If you are interested in being considered for any of these positions, or being kept in mind for others, please contact me at 203-762-9000 or at pburnham@gregoryandadams.com.

Wilton’s greatest strength is in its volunteers. Please consider serving your town.

Paul Burnham
Chairman, Democratic Nominating Committee
Wilton, Dec. 12

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Indoor track: Wilton girls look to defend division title

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Captains of this year’s Wilton High indoor track and field team are Julia Vitarelli, Nina Mellin, Elizabeth Healy and Brady Faria.

The Wilton girls winter track and field team will be looking to defend its FCIAC East Division title this winter, while the the boys team is rebuilding with perhaps its youngest team ever.

The indoor season officially kicks off this afternoon (3 p.m.) with the annual Reindeer Relays at Zeoli Field House.

As is usually the case, the Wilton girls will be powered by a strong contingent of distance and middle distance runners.

Junior Morgan McCormick is coming off a history-making season in cross country, becoming the first Wilton runner to win the FCIAC, class and State Open championships in one season. She will be a favorite to take several distance titles on the FCIAC and state level.

Seniors Elizabeth Healy and Nina Mellin and juniors Elizabeth Lynch and Emma Westerholm will also look to score points in the distance and middle distance events.

In the 300 and 600 meters, Healy, Westerholm and two other returning seniors, Ashley and Julia Viterelli, are back, but the Warriors will need to replace most of their top short sprinters from last year.

“We’re a little thin there. We have two months to develop somebody,” said head coach Jeff Gee. “We’ve got a lot of freshmen. There’s potential there.”

Healy is the defending FCIAC East Division champ in the 600 meters, and McCormick is the defending division champ in the 3200. Ashley and Julia Vitarelli, along with Healy, made up three-fourths of the team’s division champ 4×400 relay.

Gee expects Wilton to have competitive relay teams.

“We’ve scored well in the relays over the years and I think our relays should be able to score at FCIACs and the class meet, and make it onto the Open,” he said.

In the field events, the team has some strong returning jumpers and throwers.

In the shot put, senior Brady Faria and junior Covadonga Perez Pelaez have made big strides over the last few years, and both of them broke the school record during the season last winter.

“They should move up the ranks at the FCIAC and class meets,” said Gee.

Faria placed fifth last year at FCIACs, and Perez Pelaez was sixth.

Senior Meri Santomero returns in the high jump and hurdles, while junior Lacey Ellers and sophomore Andreen Reid are both back in the long jump. In the pole vault, the Warriors will look to senior Izzy Meltzer and sophomore Anna Rava.

“We’ll be depending on our field events more than we have in the past,” said Gee.

Captains of this year’s team are Julia Vitarelli, Faria, Healy and Mellin.

Wilton finished eighth at last season’s FCIAC meet.

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The Wilton boys team is very young, but does return some top talent.

“Half of the team are freshmen, which is sort of unprecedented. A lot of it is figuring what people can do,” said head coach Jim Gerweck. “The good thing is the young guys are going to get the opportunity to compete a lot in the meets.”

Leading the way will be senior Aaron Breene, the defending FCIAC champ at 1000 meters. He scored nearly all of the points for Wilton at FCIACs, as the Warriors finished eighth.

The team’s other top returner is junior Chris Colbert, who will be looked on to score in the sprints and hurdles.

Wilton is most experienced in the throwing events, with senior Joe McFadden and juniors AJ Pykosz, Brendan Quinlan and Trevor Brown.

Junior Richie Tomaselli also returns in the sprints, while juniors Rich Dineen and Andrew Noonan will lead the way in the hurdles along with Colbert.

In the distance events, the Warriors will look to seniors Sean Cunningham, Carsten Langholm and Andrew Nisco.

“It’s a very young team. It’s going to be a learning process,” said coach Gerweck.

— J.B. Cozens

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Letter: Trackside thanks the community it serves

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To the Editors:

As we close on another year, The Teen Center of Wilton would like to thank our wonderful community for all of your support this past year, and also thank you for making Trackside a true gem for the town.

Trackside served well over 7,000 people this past year. Whether it was teens dropping in, attending clubs and programs, dances, seminars and fund-raising events for school, our teens enjoyed their center. Our residents and all of their charities utilized the teen center in so many ways, from meetings to workshops to fundraisers and more, seven days a week at all hours.

The police, fire, registrar, town planner, parks and recreation, social services, and youth services departments of the town as well as CERT and the Economic Development Commission all used the center for their benefit. So many charities and nonprofits such as Minks to Sinks, Wilton Woman’s Club, Relay for Life, Wilton Rocks, PGP class groups, Wilton High School, Wilton Y, Wilton Children’s Theater, and others volunteered their time to make Wilton great.

Our annual appeal will be sent out to residents this week. Please support your center as we continue to work with all agencies and groups in town to enhance and improve our town.

Have a great holiday season and a terrific new year.

Mark Ketley
Executive Director
Wilton, Dec. 12

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Yoon selected for leadership conference

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Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Yoon. — Facebook photo

Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Yoon. — Facebook photo

Sophomore Elizabeth “Lizzie” Yoon has been selected to represent Wilton High School at the 2017 Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar in Bridgeport this spring.

“Lizzie was selected for her strong volunteer participation and commitment to Wilton High and the greater Wilton community,” Superintendent Kevin Smith said at the Board of Education’s Dec. 8 meeting.

Elizabeth is a member of Wilton High School’s Model Congress Club and contributes to The Bulletin’s Warriors on the Issues student column.

She is also a member of the high school’s track and field team and an artist, whose work was recognized by the Connecticut Art Education Association last year.

Lizzie will be one of 10,000 high school sophomores participating in nationwide HOBY State Leadership Seminars, which empower high school sophomores to develop their leadership talents to become leaders of their communities.

The Connecticut seminar will take place June 2-4, at the University of Bridgeport.

To learn more, visit hoby.org.

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Boys hockey: Warriors hope to usher in new era

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Senior captains for this year’s Wilton High boys hockey team are, from the left, Liam Rance, Alec Biegen and Peter Koch.

The Wilton High boys hockey team looks to put last year’s 2-17-1 season behind it when the Warriors begin a new era today in their season opener.

Wilton plays Newtown today at 5:30 at Danbury Ice Arena.

With many of their top players back, and with the addition of some talented newcomers, the Warriors have the talent to put last year behind them.

“There’s still that recognition that last year was tough, and they want this year to be different,” said new head coach John Miserendino, who expects some growing pains early on.

“Having a new coach and different system, it’s going to take time. We’ve got a strong core group and a bunch of young kids who have to get acclimated to the competitive level of high school,” he said.

Miserendino replaces Brett Amero, who stepped down as head coach after 11 years at the helm.

Wilton returns 12 players from last year’s team, including its top three forwards and both goalies.

Defense, the team’s strength last season, will be the big question mark with the graduation of top defensemen in Henry Hovland, Jake Tucker, Harrison Koch and Derek Thomas.

The defense does return senior tri-captain Liam Rance, who will team up on the first defensive line with freshman Thomas McHugh, whom Miserendino describes as “a big, strong, really skilled young player.”

Returning juniors Luke Terradista and Jack DiNanno will form the second defensive unit, with senior Michael Lindberg and freshman Kevin Fung also seeing time on defense.

The goal situation is solid, with the team’s top two goalies from a year ago back in junior Chris Randolph and sophomore Alex Sywak — both of whom saw significant action last year.

Randolph will open the season at the No. 1 goalie and has impressed his new coach so far.

“He’s going to be our backbone. He’s really something special. He’s got a lot of responsibility and he’s ready for it,” Miserendino said.

Sywak, for his part, played “lights out” in goal at last week’s jamboree, said Miserendino.

Scoring was a problem last season, with the Warriors tallying only 34 goals in 20 games. It’s something the team is working hard on during the preseason.

“We might have some of the same issues as last year — scoring goals seems to be the big bugaboo. They know what they struggled with last year and they’re trying to work it out this year,” said the coach.

Wilton does return its top two scorers from last year in senior captains Peter Koch and Alec Biegen, who are back on the first line. They will be joined by a “very talented” new sophomore, Brandon Jonsson.

Biegen last season earned Division 2 second-team all-state honors.

Three returning juniors will make up the second forward line — John Fung, Caleb Worley and Jack DiNanno. Sophomores Connor Drake and Henry Murphy will also see shifts on the forward lines.

“We’re going to have to work very hard to find goals. We have some skilled players. We don’t have that one superstar who’s going to score a couple of goals every game,” said Miserendino. “We have to grind it out and find goals. It’s going to be a process, but we’ll find a way to get it done.”

— J.B. Cozens

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What’s happening in Wilton?

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Here’s what’s happening in town today, Dec. 19:

• Holiday Book Sale at Wilton Library, from 10 to 8.

• Line Dance Fusion at Wilton Senior Center at 10:30.

• Movement and Dance for Little Ones at Wilton Library, from 11 to 11:30.

• Blood Pressure Screening at Wilton Senior Center, from 11:30 to 12:30.

• Movie at Wilton Senior Center at noon.

• Encore Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at 1.

• Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters at Wilton Library, from 1 to 2:30.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at Wilton Library, from 1 to 6:30.

• Charlie Brown Christmas at Wilton Library, from 4:15 to 5.

For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.

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