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By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

It is hard as a Newington resident to not have heard of Steve’s Place on 84 Market Square.

Steve’s Place has been a staple of good eats in Newington since 1969, when Steve Kuzoian opened the restaurant doors for the first time, starting what would become one of Newington’s most popular restaurants. During a recent morning, Doug Kuzoian, Steve’s son and now owner of the restaurant, reflected upon the 42 years they’ve been open in the town.

Walking into Steve’s Place, one is struck by a good, homey feeling.

The sounds of classic rock mingle with the smells of grilled burgers and grinders that float through the air. Passing the aisles of dark green booths and stepping up to the counter you will find Doug, always hard at work preparing meals for his patrons, most of whom he knows by name.

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Douglas Kuzoian,left, owner of Steve’s Place on 84 Market Square, and his staff stop their busy day making grinders and hot dishes to pose for a photo.

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Local Students Named to President’s List at Western New England College

S P RI N G F I ELD, MA — The following students have been named to the President ’s List at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2010.

Students are named to the President ’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Kathleen A. Ciesnik, a senior majoring in electrical engineering.

Jack P. Germano, a junior

major ing in i n d us t r i al engineering.

Michael J. Valentine, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Ryan J. Dalidowitz, a senior majoring in electrical engineering.

John F. Kilpatrick, a f reshman majoring in mechanical engineering.

Western New England College is a private, independent, coeducational

institution founded in 1919.

L ocated on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, the College ser ves 3,700 students, inc luding 2,500 full-time u n d e r g r ad u a t e students.

Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through the College’s Schools of Arts and S ciences, Business, Engineering, and Law.

Application Ap pplication Deadline: February y 4,, 2011

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The destruction of Cedar Mountain town could do if the Toll Brothers decided to buy the land or develop it.

The 96-acre parcel is designated as an R-20 zone, which allows for residential building on half acre plots.

“There has been some activity up there — nothing official,” said Wright.

“But they have not submitted any applications for that. But that property is zoned for residential halfacre lots, so if Balf decides to develop that or sell it to someone else to build houses, they are within their rights.”

According to Meehan there are development limitations in the area due to the steep slopes and wetlands on the top of the mountain. The construction crews are most likely conducting preliminary testing of the area, he said.

“They are probably working on some sort of concept plan — they being the Toll Brothers,” said Meehan. “They would take that concept plan and make sure that it meets the land use regulations in planning and zoning, but they haven’t shared that with us yet.”

“Spring is coming,” he added, “and if they plan on doing anything it will probably be in the next couple of months.”

Wright said his major concern was the preservation and extension of a 1.8-mile walking trail that runs the length of the mountain. To stop the development of the land, he said, the town would have to buy the land.

“Long-term, if you look at it, there is

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

Even though it is nestled under blankets of white and lies quiet during the long winter chill, talk about the Cedar Mountain range is starting to heat up among citizens in the towns of Newington and Wethersfield. Residents have noticed construction equipment lumbering through the woods in recent months.

Gayle Raducha, one of the founders of Save Cedar Mountain, a group looking to preserve Cedar Mountain as a wildlife friendly area for all to enjoy, is one such resident.

“Because I am always on Russell Road, I was noticing that there were a lot of trees being marked and then one day I went up there and there were a lot of bulldozers and backhoes,” said Raducha.

Cedar Mountain became an area of hot dispute during the latter half of 2009 when the Toll Brothers, a luxury home and condominium builder, went before the Newington Town Planning and Zoning Commission to request the rezoning of 28 acres of industrial land, owned by Marcap Co., be re-designated as a residential zone for potential development.

The supporters of Save Cedar Mountain were able to effectively band together to stop the re-designation of the parcel of land and put a hiatus on the development of the mountain.

Yet, in recent months Raducha says she has encountered construction crews working in the woods between the Connecticut Humane Society and Cedar Crest Hospital.

The 96-acre lot is owned by Balf Co., which also owns the former Tilcon quarry at the northern end of the mountain range.

Both Newington Town Mayor Jeff Wright and Town Planner Ed Meehan acknowledged the activity taking place on the mountain, but said there is little the

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For Raducha the goal is still the same as last winter, the preservation of one of the few open spaces left in the surrounding area.

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Seremet’s arrest. He was charged with first-degree larceny and 40 counts of second-degree forgery.

Seremet was required to pay back the $118,711 he had embezzled along with an additional $20,000 for damages done to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Since his arrest all the money has been returned.

“I think Mr. Seremet just wants people to know that he is genuinely sorry for what he did,” said Seremet’s Attorney Andrew Urbanowicz of Enfield.

Seremet was a long-time volunteer of the Newington Ambulance Corps., including serving for over 15 years on the Ambulance Corps Board of Directors.

The Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a nonprofit organization; the corps relies on donations and billing the insurance companies of people that require its medical service to fund in its operating budget of $500,000 a year. The organization does not receive any money from the town.

Fredrick Seremet could not be reached for comment. The Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps did not respond to phones calls.

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

Former Treasurer of the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Fredrick Seremet, 59, was found guilty of first-degree larceny Thursday, Jan. 13, at the New Britain Superior Court for the embezzlement of $118,711, from the Ambulance Corps over the course of three years.

Seremet pled guilty to the larceny charge and was convicted, he was found not guilty on the 40 counts of forgery. He was sentenced to five years probation, including nine months house arrest, in addition to a 20-year suspended jail sentence. If Seremet is convict of another crime during his five-year probationary period, the court reserves the right to revoke the suspended sentence and incarcerate him for up to 20 years.

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2010 ends on high note at Elizabeth Green

Elizabeth Green students celebrated reading as “Super Heroes” through the recent Book Fair titled Reading Saves the Day. The school was decorated with 300 hero drawings by the student and families raised $150 for charity. In addition, the new principal, Jennifer Michno, engaged the students with a hero story in a “Captain Literacy” super hero costume during the Family Night event.

The action didn’t stop there. On Thursday, Dec. 16, the fourth-grade chorus entertained the school with a winter concert. All in all, the spirits are high at Elizabeth Green School!

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Steve’s Place remains a much-loved place to grab a bite in Newington

to history of Steve’s Place.

“I think when people talk about their Doug started working at Steve’s Place favorite local eating spots, we are always when he was 15 years-old, working with in the conversation,” said Doug, “I think his two brothers and mother to help their it’s neat, because people like to talk about father operate the restaurant. After gradutheir favorite places and ating from college in I think, thankfully, we 1982, Doug took over “I think when have always been part the restaurant. He of the conversation.” never expected to make people talk about Steve’s Place is a it his career, he said. their favorite local family run business, “When I got out run by people who of college my father eating spots, we care for other people, wanted to retire so are always in the said Doug, and it is the I was going to take people who have made over it for a few years conversation.”

Steve’s place the gathinstead of having it ering spot it is today. leave the family. That A place like this was 29 years ago. How Doug Kuzoian wasn’t built in a year,” do you like that,” he Owner said Doug looking said with a laugh. toward the timeline of Today Steve’s place faded photographs of still holds its place as high school sports teams of years gone by one of Newington’s staple restaurants. scattered along the walls of the restaurant.

“It is easy to come to a place like “It has evolved.” this and become a regular,” said Doug, His father started the collection of “because even if you only have a half hour Newington sports memorabilia years ago lunch you will get most of your lunch hour when Doug and his brothers played town sitting, enjoying, eating.” sports. Today the photos are time capsules The friendly faces behind the display Continued from Page 1

case of pickles and quality cold cuts, contribute to the atmosphere of the restaurant, as they are always eager to take orders or prepare a cup of coffee to exact specifications.

“A business like this comes down to people helping people,” said Doug. “You cannot franchise service.”

Steve’s Place serves a simple yet quality menu of pastas with homemade sauces, to burgers and paninis, giant hot oven grinders, and of course a classic breakfast selection.

“Franchises have ruined the sandwich,” said Doug, saying he keeps the food simple, made fresh and of quality ingredients.

“That is what helps us distinguish ourselves away from the pack.”

It’s his quality food and great staff, said Doug, which has kept the doors to Steve’s Place open for all these years but most importantly it was the support the residents of Newington have always given him and his father.

“As the years go on, places like Steve’s Place have become few and far between,” said Doug. “I hope in the years to come, people will go the extra mile to find places like Steve’s.”

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Newington Town Council meets to face tough issues

By ALEX SYPHERS STAFF WRITER

The Newington Town Council met with local state legislators during its last meeting Tuesday, Jan. 11, to discuss future state and local issues as well as how the projected state budget deficit could trickle down and affect the town’s budget process in the coming months.

“We are all staring down a $3.5 billion deficit so I don’t envy your position at this point,” said Mayor Jeff Wright, as he welcomed state Rep. Tim O’Brien of the 24th Assembly District, state Rep. Sandy Nafis of the 27th Assembly District, state Rep. Antonio Guerrera of the 29th Assembly District, and Sen. Paul Doyle to the council meeting.

In their opening remarks the legislators told the council it was going to be a financially rough year for both the state and the town. In preliminary reviews of the upcoming budget it is predicted that the state could be facing a budget deficit

that is in excess of $3.7 billion in the coming year, a financial sting that is compounded by the fact that federal dollars to the state have also slowed due to the recession.

“We can’t count on federal dollars.

Those aren’t coming in as they used to and again it is up to all of us to sacrifice a little bit like we do in our own homes,” Guerrea told the council. “I don’t want to sound like doom and gloom, I just want to make sure there is a reality check.”

In an effort to soften the financial blow against the state and local municipalities the state is looking at a few options to reduce spending and increase revenue, said the legislators, including reducing the size of government, streamlining systems, and incorporating highway toll booths along the state borders.

One major concern expressed by the legislators was the potential reduction of state aid given to local municipalities, such as educational and STEAP grants.

“Realistically, there will not be an

increase in state aid. We all certainly know that. The truth of the matter is there’s a lot of [budget] areas we can’t cut because of contractual issues,” explained Doyle, “so it will be a challenge, but I do look forward to fighting again for Newington and getting through the tough times.”

Both legislators and councilors feared that as a result of these financial streams being reduced to a trickle, the municipalities would be forced to make up the difference. Yet, the legislators were quick to explain that raising property taxes was not the way to overcome short falls in state funding.

“We are in a $4 billion plus hole and how are we going to overcome this, and we can’t do this, folks, by raising taxes. We have to think

outside the box… we have to work together to figure this puzzle out,” said Guererra.

“You can’t fix this by raising taxes, you can’t fix this by devastating services either, it is going to be something like a pendulum, we will have to weigh this off. It is going to be a sacrifice for all of us.”

O’Brien showed optimism saying that this was a time to creatively assess the state’s budget practices and correct current practices that contributed to the budget deficit over the years. “We really need to think about the totality of the way we do things in the governments of our state and think about the most efficient and effective way of getting things done,” said O’Brien, “There’s a lot of ideas out there. I don’t think we should sweep anything off the

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table. This is a time when we can be truly creative.

If we use this moment as an opportunity, we can set things right for the future. “ During the hour-long discussion many councilors expressed concern that state mandates being enacted upon the town could potentially be unfunded, burdening the town with more financial expenditures than would not have been allocated for in this year’s budget.

“Governor Malloy, being a former mayor, has always rattled the cages about unfunded mandates,” said Doyle. “This may be an opportunity for us to help the communities by eliminating some mandates. I think that is on the table like it has never been before.”

“I just want to thank you for all you do for the district,” said Councilor Maureen Klett, at the close of the meeting, “I know it’s not an easy time out there right now but I just want to let you know everything you do is appreciated.”

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Newington woman celebrates 102nd birthday, shares good advice Benedetta Boccaccio, center, celebrated her 102 birthday Jan. 5.

The oldest of 12, Boccaccio was born in Lawrence, Mass., in 1909.

She moved to Newington with her family in 1912.

On Jan. 8, 2011, she was joined by five generations of family to celebrate her birthday.

She has three daughters, Mary, Josephine, and Eva, and two sons, Tom and Paul.

To date, Boccaccio has 17 grandchildren, 43 greatgrandchildren, and 22

great-great-grandchildren.

During her celebration Boccaccio reminisced about such events as World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. “She has seen poverty. She has seen hard times. She has seen the death of most of her siblings,” said Benedetta’s son Tom. What keeps her so healthy?

“A little bit of spaghetti and vino,” Benedetta said with a laugh. As for advice for future generations, she says, “Don’t try to grow up to early.”

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Snowy adventures spread across Connecticut

Alison Mishou,16, follows her friend Zachary Pierson, 15, both of Newington, down a steep hill at the Indian Hill Golf Course.

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Newington town calendar Seeking registered Democrats The Newington Democrat Town Committee is seeking registered Democrats interested in running for office in the November municipal election. If interested in being a candidate for Mayor, Town Council, Board of Education or Constable, send a letter of intent by March 1 to: Lyn Connery, 225 Robbins Ave., Newington CT 06111.

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Blood glucose screening program offered The Central Connecticut Health District NCTC presents “Beauty And The Beast” Art Exhibit at the Library and the Wethersfield Health Care Center Newington Children’s Theatre Company will From Feb. 1 to Feb. 26, Peter Upton will discontinue to offer a glucose screening program present “Beauty and the Beast” at the complay his artwork at Newington’s Lucy Robbins to residents of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, pany’s Black Box Theatre, 743 North Moun- Welles Library. A resident of Hartford’s West Newington, and Berlin who are 65 years of tain Road. Shows at this venue will be 7 p.m. End, Upton has a law practice in downtown age and older. Jacki Baranowski, R.N. from Friday, Jan. 28; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, New Britain. He will host an Artist’s Recepthe Wethersfield Health Care Center, conJan. 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30; 7 p.m. Friday, tion from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library Saturday, ducts free blood glucose screenings monthly Prudence Crandall Center fundraiser in the Health District member towns of Feb. 4; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 Feb. 5, which is free and open to the public.

Grace Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave., will and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6. Call the theatre for Refreshments will be served. His exhibit may Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. The blood sugar be selling meat and veggie grinders to raise test takes only minutes, and time is permittickets at (860) 666-6282 to purchase. Ticket be viewed during regular library hours when money for the Prudence Crandall Center in ted to allow participants an opportunity to New Britain. The Prudence Crandall Center prices are $12 for adults and $10 for children, there is not another regularly scheduled prostudents, and seniors. These shows do sell gram: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to discuss the meaning of the resulting numbers provides services to victims of domestic 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and what to do if the sugar level is too high. violence. Grinders are ham, roast beef, turkey, out, so call ahead. Special group rates and Screenings are conducted on the secondnd party packages are available. After debuting in and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. veggie or combo. Each grinder is $7.95 each.

Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and Newington, “Beauty and the Beast” goes on to (860) 665-8700.

You can place your order after the 8 or 10 the fourth Tuesday of each month in Rocky a three-month tour. Ticket prices for the tour o’clock services Jan. 23 and 30 or by calling Hill. Residents of all four health district towns locations vary by venue. Visit the Website, Mitch Page at (860) 667-1835. Pick up your Seventh and Eighth-Grade Dance are invited to participate at the location of newingtonchildrenstheatre.org, for the latest grinder Feb. 6 between 9 a.m. and noon. The The Newington Parks & Recreation Depart- their choice. The February glucose screenings venues, schedules and ticket information. church phone number is (860) 666-3331. ment will sponsor a dance for Newington will be Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the seventh and eighth-grade students from 7 Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St. NHS PSAT Parent Program to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at the Mortensen Guest pastor in Wethersfield and Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to Community Center located in the Town Hall, noon at the Rocky Hill Community Center, Verline Eldridge, will serve the Church of the The Newington High School Counseling Department will host a PSAT night for 131 Cedar St. The fee is $5 per student plus Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 55 Church St., Rocky Hill Appointments are a non-perishable food donation. Refresh80 Walsh Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. parents and students in grades 10 and 11 at required. For further information, directions, Eldridge, CM, is a member of National Spiri- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. in the NHS audi- ments will be available for sale. Dance will be and to schedule an appointment, contact tualist Church of Norwich, CT (NSAC). For torium. School counselors discuss how to use well supervised; no re-entry once admitted. the Central Connecticut Health District at the feedback provided in the score report and Students must show their school ID at the more information, call (860) 646-5976.

721-2818. other resources to improve student academic door. For more information, call the Parks and skills and plan for college Mooreland Hill Winter Open Morning and beyond. Parents in atMooreland Hill School’s Open Winter tendance will receive their Morning will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25. student(s) PSAT scores The Winter Open Morning is a great opfrom the October 2010 portunity to have a guided tour of the campus, test administration. see classes in action, and have ample time to visit with us about anything that is on your ‘Everything You Wanted mind. Kindly let us know you are coming by calling the school at (860) 223-6428. Register to Know About Social Security’ online at mooreland.org. Mooreland Hill is The Church of Christ in an independent, co-educational day school serving central Connecticut students in grades Newington, 1075 Main St., will host a discussion, 4 to 9. Est. 1930. 166 Lincoln St., Berlin.

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St. Mary Women’s Club Pot Luck St. Mary Women’s Club will hold its annual Pot Luck Supper at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 14 in the Parish Hall.

Bring your favorite pot luck dish and enjoy a night with your fellow parishioners. All parishioners are welcome.

Call Madeline by Feb. 11 at (860) 666-9329 to sign-up.

Trip to see ‘Grease’ St. Mary Women’s Club will sponsor a trip to City Stage Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, Feb. 16 to see the musical “Grease.” The $76 package includes round trip Dattco motorcoach, free time at the Holyoke Mall, and the 7:30 p.m. performance of the show. The bus will leave St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave. at 2 p.m. For reservations, contact Kim Breton: Breton2@cox.net or (860) 666-8873 (after 5 p.m.)

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Center, 120 Cedar St. Members are asked to make donations of nonperishable food items, health care items and paper goods for the Newington Food Pantry. Scholarship donations are always welcome. James Harkins, guitar/vocalist, will provide musical entertainment after the meeting.

Members may call Angela Sinnott at (860) 667-0575 regarding trips offered by the Chapter.

13th Annual Parks & Rec Golf Tourney Save the Date: Join the Newington Parks and Recreation Department’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Indian Hill Country Club to be held Monday, May 9, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The “Shotgun” format tournament is open to all ability levels, and all proceeds support recreation programs in the town of Newington.

The registration fee is $125 per person and includes the golf tournament, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes! Call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 665-8666 if interested in making a donation (cash or raffle prizes accepted), becoming a sponsor for a $100 Tee Sign, or playing in the tournament.

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Sen. Doyle to give 50 percent of CEF funds back to taxpayers

State Senator Paul Doyle (D-9th District), recently elected to his third term in the Connecticut State Senate, is doing something that very few politicians in competitive election races have done — after running a lean election campaign, Doyle is returning more than 50 percent of his taxpayer grant money back to the taxpayers of the state of Connecticut.

“In these very difficult economic times when Connecticut’s families are reducing their spending and watching every dollar, the least I can do is be prudent with their money and return much of it back to them,” explained Doyle.

Earlier this week, Doyle dropped off a check for $45,488.92 at the office of the State Elections Enforcement Commission in Hartford.

That amount represents over 50 percent of the taxpayer’s money that Doyle’s campaign committee received from the state public financing system.

While grateful for the many contributions he received in qualifying for the Connecticut Citizens Elections Program, Doyle made it a priority to run an efficient campaign that

limited his use of the taxpayer’s money.

“My opponent last fall was very experienced, in fact, I served with him in the State House of Representatives for several terms.

We had a tough, fair, and competitive race,” said Doyle. “He and I ran an issues-based race both focused on talking directly to the voters.”

“Ultimately, the Citizens Elections Program is funded by the hard-working taxpaying citizens of the state and we are all wise to remember this as we run our campaigns,” he pointed out. “I made a commitment when I ran to run a lean and efficient campaign operation and that’s what we did. I’ve always run my campaigns this way, but given the fiscal crisis that the state is currently in, it became even more important to ensure that state taxpayer money was being used efficiently.”

“I’m proud to be able to return this money to the state coffers, on behalf of the citizens of my district,” Doyle stated. “I serve in public office to focus on issues that are important to my constituents and represent them at the Capitol, and I know they are very concerned about the budget crisis we currently face.”

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Newington tops New Britain Indians topple New Britain 64-55 at Connecticut Hoops Challenge

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Newington took care of New Britain 64-55 on Monday in the second game of the day at the Connecticut Hoops Challenge at Central Connecticut State’s Detrick Gym. Sophomore Timmy Blair led the Indians with 23 points and Junior Matt Dean was a scoring threat as well, putting in 13 points to help hold off the Hurricanes

after building a lead early on.

It was the eighth win of the season for Newington (8-2), qualifying the team for the Class LL state tournament with still a half season to play.

New Britain (1-9) came back from a nine-point deficit to even the game at 21 midway through the second quarter, but the Indians scored the last 10 points of the half to take control of the game.

They wouldn’t give away the lead again for the rest of the match up.

“That was huge, and it all startThe Hurricanes were led by ed from our defense,” Newington freshman Craven Johnson’s 18 coach Scot Wenzel said.

“We were able to get some stops.

Defensively we went to a manto-man. Give New Britain credit, they knocked down some shots against our zone, but once Scot Wenzel we went man- Newington coach to-man, that’s our bread-and-butter. points and 20 by sophomore Once we went to that we got Deaquone Clark. some stops and fed off of it.”

Clark kept New Britain in the

game in the first and third quarter, getting to the foul line and keeping his team within striking distance.

The Indians were too much though, and escaped with a huge win.

“Blair had an unbelievable night, he was shooting the lights out for us,” Wenzel said.

“He was shooting the lights out.

And the good news is he’s only a sophomore.”

“That was huge, and it all started from our defense. Defensively we went to a man-to-man. Give New Britain credit, they knocked down some shots against our zone, but once we went man-toman, that’s our bread-and-butter.”

Southington swimmers fall to Newington Teams trade leads but Newington comes out on top

By Joe Fortunato staff writer

NEWINGTON — It was a day of special performances in Newington’s 97-86 victory over Southington Friday night.

The meet was close and exciting, with both teams stealing the lead from the other, until Newington finally pulled away at the end.

Southington coach Evan Tutto was pleased with the effort from his team, but also tipped his hat to a stronger Newington side.

“Obviously it’s our toughest meet all year and Newington swam fantastically,” he said. “All their guys stepped up, and they did what they had to do. Our guys swam great too, it was just a matter of battling numbers and battling bodies. We just couldn’t pull it out.”

For the Indians, the win camewith several gems.

Newington’s Andre Profitt was a

dual winner, taking first in both the 200 free and the 500 free.

Profitt had the most impressive finish of the night, destroying the rest of the competitors in his 500 free finish. He took first place in the event with a 5:34.14 time, the next closes competitor came in at 6:08.77.

Newington coach John DipaolaTromba was happy with Proffitt’s effort today.

“He’s pretty much a rising star on the team the past couple of years,” Dipaola-Tromba said.

“He has a ton of potential, but he doesn’t know it yet. He holds himself back, but when he’s on he’s even better than what he did today. But he swam great today.”

As a team Newington dominated the 50 free. Chris Seguro took first, Steven Falkner took second and Andrew McCarther took third, giving the Indians 13 points and putting them ahead 35-27. That would be

the decisive swing of momentum, as Indians wouldn’t relinquish the lead from that point forward.

Dipaola-Tromba praised his team’s effort.

“I’m actually pretty happy. We’ve always had Southington as one of out bigger rivals over the years. This year it’s been pretty close between us, and it’s great to see a meet where it was close all the way to the final heat,” he said.

The Blue Knights had a wellrounded effort from all of their swimmers, despite the loss. Ryan Connors took first place for Southington in diving, with a score of 152.45. Michael Smigelski took first in the 100 fly and the 100 breast, and also swam on the 200 medley relay and the 200 relay teams (both of which also took first for Southington.

Tutto expected that kind of performance from his star swimmer.

“I don’t have to worry about him.

The biggest challenge for me is finding the best spot to put him in,” he said. “You know he’s going to perform well and you just try to maximize the points from him.”

Tutto made a few strategic moves before the match began to try and maximize points, something that both did and did not work for the Blue Knights.

“I took some gambles today,” he said. “I took a few guys out of sprint events to try and get us some points.

And I picked us up some points, but I also got hurt in the sprints.

It was win one lose one today unfortunately.”

Southington’s biggest score was posted by Colin Magaro who finished the 100 free in 53.15 seconds.

“His previous best was a low 54, so it was a great time and he should be pleased,” Tutto said.

Jesse Cooney also had a great fin-

ish for the Blue Knights clocking in a 1:02.47 in the 100 back. Although the time was impressive, he missed automatically qualifying for states by half a second. Still, Tutto wasn’t worried.

“That time will get him in,” he said.

The Indians swimmers were competitive all meet, and their mentality was something that DipaolaTromba liked to see from his swimmers.

“The kids were really enthusiastic, they went after every event with heart,” he said.

The meet might have gone in Newington’s favor, but both sides swam with purpose and heart and set the stage for some matchups down the road in states.

As a team Newington dominated the 50 free. Chris Seguro took first, Steven Falkner took second and Andrew McCarther took third, giving the Indians 13 points and putting them ahead 35-27.

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NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER

BIG EVERYDAY EVERYDAY SAVINGS! SAVINGS! LOW LOW EVERYDAY EVERYDAY PRICES! PRICES! BIG

VEGGIE WORLD

5.00

giant grinders $

Starting at....

SPECIALS HOT SELF SERVE

SOUPS TO GO...

1.99 $ 3.49 3.99 4.99 1.99 $

8 OZ.

CHANGES DAILY!

16 OZ.

DELI

3.99 $ 3.99 $ 3.99 PECORINO $ ROMANO 5.99

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PRODUCE BEEFSTEAK $ TOMATO

VINE RIPENED TOMATO

.$ 79 .99

lb

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FRESH SALADS $ $ $

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3.99 5.49 5.99 5.99

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lb

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ONIONS 3 LB

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ASSORTED APPLES

FROM

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3.69 $ 3.99

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ROASTED, MAPLE, PEPPER, lb

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4.99

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lb

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10.99

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1.29

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lb

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860-665-8288 010499

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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ONIONS $ 2 LB

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lb

with FREE can of soda

.99 $ 49 3

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SWEET CHERRIES

IDAHO POTATOES

lb 50 LB BAG

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RUSSET OR EASTERN POTATOES

5 LB BAG

20 $ 99 1

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Deli Closes 1/2 Hour Early

Twin City Plaza, Newington

GREEN PEPPERS YELLOW or GREEN SQUASHES

.99

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lb

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We accept Food Stamp Benefits