Date: Fri 02-May-1997

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDREA

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snapshot-George-Pert

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SNAPSHOT George Pert

How long in Newtown: I was born in a white house in Roxbury. I was [a boy]

when I came to Newtown. Andy Sedor came and got me out of Fairfield Hills and

I've stayed with Andy 22 years.

Occupation: I split wood, put stones on the driveway in front of a church - I

take the wheelbarrow up the driveway and work down. I'm not working now 'cause

it's raining. I mow the lawn for Andy. We cut hay in the summer up at

Holcombe's - a small lot and a really big one on top.

What do you do for fun: That is the best question. Not much. I have a color

TV, and a big radio that Bob Campbell gave me - a big, big radio. I put tapes

in the recorder and listen to music. I listen to Elvis Presley, and Jamboree -

I enjoy it. I listen to my church on the radio every Sunday on a New York

station. I listen to my church every day. I go to church with Linda every

Sunday, then I go to the diner with my friend, Mike, in Brookfield. He buys me

a hamburger, french fries, and large Coke [every Sunday].

What do you watch on television: Baseball. The Yankees lost and the Dodgers

won. I watch other good programs I like.

Favorite food: Stew, potatoes, macaroni, peaches, pineapple, pears, turkey,

meatballs and spaghetti.

Pets on the farm: One white dog and one black dog. I like the white dog best;

he likes to play around.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be: I'd live in Brookfield. I have

a brother who lives in Brookfield.

Family: I've got five brothers and three sisters.

Daily routine: I walk to the [General] Store and have coffee and water. I go

to the Hawleyville Deli [for lunch] and have a sandwich and potato chips.

Best friend: Frankie down at the Hawleyville Deli.

Personal philosophy: You got to keep your bones up, so I walk to the store.